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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
4
A fragmented discussion on scientific agriculture argued by professors who favor field testing on average farms. The speakers claim theory lacking real farm conditions is worthless and urge experiments on average soils, accessible to ordinary farmers, with youth gaining practical instruction akin to law education.
Governor Harrington refused to call an extra session to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. He stated the General Assembly will decide in the regular 1920 session, noting those elected before passage would not commit to definite action. The move was described as a party service by Attorney General Palmer.
Mrs Virginia Knipple and her husband Harry Knipple reach an absolute divorce through attorney Samuel A Lewis. The action ends marital ties and grants full relief to Knipple. The court notice confirms the dissolution under applicable statutes and legal procedures.
Twenty years ago today Frederick notices show Owen W. Compher becoming bookkeeper at Frederick City Milling Co and Harry Nixdorff taking a similar post at the Milling Co. Dorothy Wilson described as bright and engaging. Mrs Fol Wilson hosts a fifth birthday party for ladies and children at All Saints Orphanage. Orphanage picnics at tiddick Heights noted. A large carved piece by Randolph Crouse features in the piece.
Mrs Claggett Reampburg visits her friend in Summit Point then heads to Winchester. many locals, including Laura Louis, Myra Engle family, Miriam Martz, Rev A G Rupp, and Margaret Rupp, travel or host in Frederick and nearby towns. A birthday surprise for Grace Staley draws friends and relatives to the Staley home with food and gifts.
Roland St Morris, the United States ambassador to Japan, has departed Toklo for Omsk in Siberia to report on auditions at the seat of the all-Russian government, following instructions from Washington to assess the situation.
An old advertisement describes Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer cross mark and directions for safe use. It promotes unbroken Bayer packages containing 12 tablets and mentions common pains such as headache toothache earache neuralgia and colds. Larger packages are available at drug stores.
A barn on Clark Routzahn’s farm, 38 miles from Jefferson, was struck by lightning shortly after 7 AM and burned through 1 PM. The 100 by 40 foot structure was saved only partially. livestock and machinery were removed, two loads of hay escaped, but most of the wheat and hay crops burned. Total estimated loss about $8,000 with $4,000 insured. the wheat and hay crops were insured. Local residents formed a bucket brigade but could not halt the blaze.
Charles Opel Jr entertained members of his high driving class at Brad dock Heights for a pleasant dance at the pavilion. A Middletown class of about 20 with chaperones from Frederick attended, music by the Novelty Orchestra. A birthday dinner followed at George W Smiths home honoring his second birth day.
The Braddock Heights Pleasure Club begins a five dance series at the pavilion on Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 pm with weekly events on July 24, 28, August 7 and 14. Members total remains at its current level as the club plans further dances in Frederick this winter. The Eddystone lighthouse island is noted as the smallest inhabited land in the world.
Deputies stopped a Ford touring car after a suspected abduction near New Market. The three men from Dallas and Sioux Falls admitted they rode with a man who did not accompany them. The vehicle belonged to A A Michaelson of Galloway MD. They were held for Motor Vehicles Commissioner investigation. Officers planned contact with Camp Meade and the car owner.
J Walter Widmeyer a Western Maryland Railway conductor from Hagerstown sued the United States Railway Administration for 75000 damages over a broken neck at the Philadelphia and Reading yards in Rutherford Pa while making up a train. The Cumberland Circuit Court awarded 65000 after a 30 minute deliberation on the sixth day of the trial. The case had been moved from Washington county and defense offered 20000 to settle. Attorneys for defense and plaintiff are listed.
A birthday gathering on West Patrick Street featured music, readings, and a long list of guests including Mrs M M Zimmerman and Mrs Sallie Rhoderick. Refreshments were served and presents were given to Mr Zimmerman. A separate court filing relates to the Grove farm sale ratification by Chief Judge Hammond Urner next Monday at 10 AM.
Fred Westendorf of 2121 North Second Street reports his wife, previously nervous and dizzy with failed operations and weakness, regained strength after taking Tanlac. The ad claims she is now nearly well and endorses Tanlac as a good tonic sold locally by J A Williamson and other druggists.
President Wilson's veto blocks daylight saving legislation as Congress debates the agricultural appropriation bill. With July 15 in Washington, the issue remains unresolved after failed attempts to pass the measure.
By order of the Frederick County Circuit Court in equity the trustes will sell at public sale at the Frederick City courthouse on Wednesday August 6 1919 at 11 o clock to the highest bidder all the right title and interest of Sarah E Lortz deceased in a parcel of land of about 1 12 acres on the public road from Rocky Knob near Tuscarora to High Election District Frederick County Maryland. The property includes a one and one half story dwelling four rooms a barn and other outbuildings with good cultivation land. The deed from John L Lortz to Sarah E Lortz dated December 12 1810 is recorded in Deed Book H W B No 298 Folio 100. Terms: half cash on day of sale with balance in six months or all cash with a purchaser note bearing interest from date. A deposit of 140 is required on sale day. Immediate possession. Auctioneers: John L Dutrow. Trustees: D Frank Mayne Reno S Hard.
Odd OCR fragment describes a drugstore lotion and cosmetics for freckles. Mentions secant whites and three to a few cents. Text is garbled with unclear claims about skin clarity and freckles.
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