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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
6
A Freder Md school principal urges teachers to inspire students with biographies of great men and women. Stories of achievement show youths how perseverance and service build ideals. It extols hard work, duty, and personal effort as keys to success and moral standing before God and society.
Lou Warfield, a white woman, arrested in Frederick County on a charge of assault with intent to kill Frank Sewell, colored, of New Market. Sewell was cut on the arm with a knife requiring about eight stitches. The incident reportedly occurred at Sewell’s New Market home. Warfield to have a hearing before Justice Brust. Also notes Warfield’s prior time in the House of Correction and the death of Edward Joy’s valuable horse "Rach" from a burst blood vessel, valued at $300.
A clipped readers poll quotes several names such as B. F. Burg Alfred W. Gaver and Rta. Alexander offering methods to stay calm in heat. Burg says cooling is impossible and questions the point of trying while Rosenour keeps cool by not worrying. Gaver avoids excitement and Alexander recommends ice cream and lemonade as cooling tricks. The News
Frederick folks editor notes a ten question questionnaire given to local resident John M. Culler and reveals answers on residence length childhood games favorite port hobby profession inspiration ambition and views on Frederick city needs. Tomorrow features Ames Hendrickson.
Purely personal items show Mrs August Brust and son Trago, and Misa Lena Edmonds among others traveling to visit relatives. Several families return from trips, while ex servicemen seek Y scholarships and a Met Life contest winners attend a beach celebration. A child with a mysterious illness at Frederick draws medical curiosity as taxes push rents higher.
An old fashioned quilting party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Vinton Kessler in Washington to complete a quilt begun by a late relative of Mr Worsler. Guests included nieces and great nieces of Miss Rebecca Kessler with songs, lanterns, and a luncheon, presided over by Mrs Keysler.
Frederick promotional notice invites travelers from Washington and Baltimore to visit Frederick, highlighting its proximity and improved state roads. The concise pitch frames Frederick as a convenient regional destination near the nation’s capital and the South’s metropolis.
Rev Otis Spessard resigns at Union Bridge churches to serve in Mifflinburg Pennsylvania. Rev Joseph O Connell succeeds Louis O Donovan at Merryland Tract including Petersville Brunswick with Point of Rocks and Weverton chapels. Frederick City Hospital construction to start before fall. J Luther Frey elected president of Wolfsville Christian Endeavor Society. A Keller threshing machine in Lander overruns, overturns into a ditch but operator E Himes uninjured. Woman’s College enrollment expected to set a new record next year.
Multiple wedding notices listed from July with couples across Minneapolis Vernon C Slusser Starners Pa to Goodyear Va and Hagerstown Md. Each ceremony cited officiants and attendants with post wedding plans and residences. Also notes a Frederick nurse bride and a Minneapolis groom pharmacist. Ends with a remark about Tranevaali mines as large explosives consumers.
A local discussion on insurance urges property owners to assess replacement coverage as fire risks rise. An interview notes a barn total loss with $2,000 policy needing about $7,000 to rebuild, and cites farm values, labor costs, and rising land prices as factors shaping the need for replacement insurance for homes, barns, and outbuildings.
Mr and Mrs Charles Burdette of Baltimore spent the weekend with his brother G W Burdette. Mrs Goldie Clark returned to Virginia after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Everhart. Evelyn Vinson spent a weekend with Miss Lotte Bur Nettle as Nicholas Dawson of Washington visited his mother Mrs Wm Dawson. Mrs Fletcher Everhart returned to Washington after visiting the Everhart home. Exgard Vinson of Baltimore and Mr G W Burdette hosted a visit by Mrs Vinson's father. Miss Helen Reed, studying in Washington, vacationed with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Reed. John Rhinehart remains very ill.
Mrs N Loy of North Market Street has been quite ill but is showing slow improvement as she receives care and rest.
The Reformed Missionary Conference continues its busy week with daily features and a conference pane showcasing delegate impressions. Editor Aliiene de Chant leads enthusiastic journalists as journalists mail copies to applicants. missionaries elect to Ching, Mrs. I. G. Nace, arrive from Connellsville and stay through tomorrow noon. Mrs. Nace formerly Mary Keffer, Hopi College alumna. Dr. Schaeffer’s Bible period draws larger attendance on “The Missionary Motive” while Dr. Lampe plans to sail for Japan and China at month end. Sunset service held in Alumnae Hall lobby due to afternoon rain. discussion centers on moving from doubt to decision through prayer and God’s guidance.
Armistice Day activities fill the day with a mammoth parade and anniversary exercises. The American Legion and fraternal groups will organize the event, with county posts joining Joel chapter. Victory medals will be distributed to ex service men as committees prepare through summer for the largest celebration in the county.
Local church notes report Holy Communion to be administered Sunday at 4:30 PM. The community shares social visits with relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns, and several families are hosting guests from Frederick, Washington, and Philadelphia. A Mountain M. B. Sunday School picnic is planned August 14 in the woods adjacent to the church from 1 PM to 9 PM.
A Brunswick meeting endorsed a citizens ticket headed by Dr Levin West for mayor for the August 2 election. Edward C. Shafer is challenging after filing petitions. Council candidates C. C. Foster and John J. Heskett were nominated, with John Smurnett named as a potential second ward nominee. Mayor Eugene Harrison’s administration was praised, and a 5,000,000 gallon water storage plan noted. Bartgis family appears before court in Yellow Springs as Mathias and George Bartgis, aided by Mrs Bartgis, are brought by Sheriff Wertenbaker.
A Kellogg advertisement touts a new process by Spencer Kellogg & Sons to remove all taste from castor oil while preserving strength and purity. Doctors allegedly prefer this tasteless castor oil and it is sold in three bottle sizes with plain labeling Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil. Bank statements show Woodsboro Savings Bank condition notes and currency totals.
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