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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1919
Page
5
A fragmented late 19th century ad and notice list shows motor and tire businesses, a box number 2107, and an Overland Garage entry. Names such as Freeman, Pat, Hanshaw, Davis, and Haller appear among terse references to services and a chairperson.
Obituaries report the death of Eugene Venables former assistant superintendent of Buckingham School near Buckeystown after influenza complications. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Mary M. Bentz of Manchester and Walter Harner, farmer of Liberty township Park, with details on survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial.
The funeral of David M. Grimaage who died of cancer at his Buckeystown home was held Sunday at 10 o clock in the Buckeystown colored church. Rev J H Valentine and Rev J F Lee conducted the service. Pallbearers included Chas Whimes John Johnson Jon Brown Frank Moertit and Fred Bruce. Interment followed in Hope Hill cemetery. Geo W Petera was funeral director. The notices reflect local obituary customs of the era.
The third annual Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church embracing the Potomac Synod and Southern Pennsylvania invites delegates from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina Hood College hosts sessions this week with about a hundred delegates and a farewell service last night at Middletown led by Dr Allen R Bartholomew.
A partial roster names officers and assistants including President Joseph McDivit Asst Cashier John Ramsburg and other trustees and clerks such as Daniel Baker William G Baker C M Thomas P L Hargett D E Kefauver John Newman J H Gambrill Jr Thos H Haller H D Baker in a community banking notice.
A large Pennsylvania car reportedly struck a motorcycle driven by George Kline on the Baltimore pike near Pearl. The motorcycle and sidecar were badly damaged and Kline and his passenger were cut. The car left the scene without giving owner or operator details. Kline blamed driver inexperience for the long stop distance.
Republican candidate Harry W Nice begins a five day personal campaign itinerary visiting Frederick Washington Allegany and Garratt counties with wife Mrs Nice and aides including Roland Marchant and Galen L Talt. A reception at New City Hotel will run 10 to 1. Local workers push for large turnout.
Candidate Ray F Rohrer formerly city editor of the Hagerstown Herald and Globe files for the nomination of Registrar of Wills in Washington County. He faces incumbent Thompson A Brown in the primary. John D Hollyday of Funkstown seeks the Democratic nomination and is Rohrer’s brother in law. D Angle and Walfinger file for State’s Attorney. C Walter Baker is expected to receive the Democratic nomination for State’s Attorney. Mohy Ringold filed Republican papers for sheriff. A panther sighting near Baker's Valley unsettles residents as farmer M Fink recalls the encounter and sounds of the animal at night.
Governor Emerson C Harrington has not yet decided on calling a special session of the state legislature, per the Just Government League. Meanwhile Maryland's governor told a delegation that he would consider the matter and give a decision this week, as reported by The Woman's Suffrage News.
Frederick county Democrats approve an August 9 district meetings to pick delegates for a county convention August 16, in Frederick. The convention aims to nominate a ticket for a September primary ratification, with Emory L. Coblentz endorsed for governor as a unifying candidate.
Property offered includes 4 acres at edge of Pat eraville with a 0 room stone house, stable and outbuildings, plus 100 acres unimproved land about 2 miles from Brunswick. Numerous fruit trees such as apples peaches and cherries noted. Real Estate Loans and Insurance listed at 27 Court St Frederick. Compensation Insurance Accident.
Dr J Hubert Wade, chairman of the State Central Committee, will issue a call for a meeting of the committee to set six primary dates and the state convention. A meeting to organize a Boy Scout troop in Emmitsburg is planned, with the goal of forming four troops in the near future.
Local notice invites Harry W. Nice Alexander Armstrong and Roland R. Marchant of Baltimore and Hagers town to City Hotel tomorrow morning from 10 to 1 to discuss government. Republican chairman W Harry Haller welcomes all interested in good government regardless of party. Other items promote a millinery sale by Mrs D E Kerauver at Frederick and a county commissioner candidacy by Thomas B Kling. Also an auction for late 17 Shropshire Zwea and Buck.
The Democratic state ticket is outlined with Governor Ritchie of Baltimore Comptroller Harrison of Worcester county Attorney General Mason of Washington county and Clerk Magruder of Prince Georges. Ritchie, former attorney general, is favored for governor with Harrison seen as potential nominee though ineligible this year. Mason, a Western Maryland lawyer, and Magruder, two-term Clerk, are also named amid little opposition. Continuous.
A devoted wife. July anniversaries mark the loss of Thomas F. Haugh who died July 20, 1916. The poem expresses sorrow and enduring love with a calm faith in God.
Local notice describes a July 22 sale at 211 Dill Avenue featuring a 10 piece oak bedroom set, parlor suite, refrigerator, stove, chairs and more. Terms cash. Auctioneer H R Lease and clerk W L Rice listed.
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