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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
5
The Daily News lists new advertisements including tractors and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Local store boxes show items for sale with contact details and prices where readable.
The Liberty town St Peter's church picnic at Pine Mountain on Wednesday August 4 was set with a 10 o clock riding start and $30 in prize money. Music by a select band, dancing and attractions were planned with a large committee led by Sidney S Sappington and others including James Sappington and Dr J C Sappington.
George K Geisleman a prominent retired farmer died Monday evening at 8 from chronic nephritis aged 80 He leaves a widow and son Ira A Geisleman of Trenton New Jersey Funeral at 10 Thursday from his home Rev W O Ibach will conduct burial in Woodsboro cemetery Woodsboro funeral directors J C Powellle and Company also Mrs Mary M Kolb widow of the late Elder Thos J Kolb of Detour died at her daughter Mrs E D Diller home around 8 this morning Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Miss Margaret Hoult of West South Street remains critically ill. J Frank Davis of the News-Post marked his birthday quietly with many friends and presents. Mollie Kemp of West Third Street seeks treatment at City Hospital. Sarah Hoffeditz of Antrim Township visiting Hood College suffered appendicitis and is recovering well after surgery at Frederick City Hospital.
Russell E. Myers of Frederick survived a car crash near Oakland Garrett County while his companion William Hinebaugh died instantly. The new car skidded and overturned on an embankment near Grantsville at Puzzley Run Pond. Myers, injured, was moved to a hospital and expected to recover soon. Hinebaugh ran a restaurant and poolroom in Oakland and belonged to a prominent local family. The accident occurred as they prepared for a motor trip after Hinebaugh asked Myers to join. The body of Hinebaugh was removed by undertaker from Frostburg.
Brandenburg was freed on a charge of passing a worthless $20 check to Charles Wiles of Middletown after a hearing before Judge J. Grahame Johnson. He was taxed with about $19 in costs. Defense argued deposits showed intention to meet obligations. State rebuttal cited prior checks. Brandenburg had past local business ties and recent county tractor-maufacturing connections.
George W. Currier recently bought theola planks from the Aroostook River bridge in Fort Fairfield for 35 dollars. Within ten days he sold them for 450 dollars, signaling a substantial profit from the local timber sale.
Ani Inquiring Reporter gathers mixed opinions from local workers and businessmen. Bookkeeper Ignatius Kennedy predicts price drops within years while others argue wage trends must fall first. an auctioneer and timekeeper weigh in on supply, demand, and living costs.
Geisbert and Moberly wed Tuesday evening in Martinsburg with Rev. Wade presiding at 2 South Market Street. Attendants include Miss Helen Moberly and Miss Madeline Geisbert, cousin of the groom. The couple will reside at 336 Madison Street. Martinsburg Mayor Wiltshire resigns. City Council elects Attorney C. M. Seibert as new mayor amid party tensions.
Ella May Wiles of West Slath Street woke to find her sixty two day old infant dead beside her. Father George Wiles reported the child died in natural causes. Dr A B Bourne cited natural death and no inquest was required after examination by Acting State's Attorney Judge J Grahame Johnson, with Hull and Morgan Rankles notified.
A local weather expert predicts a warm spell by late July or early August based on past record comparisons. He notes last night was the coolest July night in four years, with temperatures around 58 degrees, far below July 1916's 66 degree low. Dew, fog, and dense haze persist as the summer remains unusually cool and no 100 degree readings have occurred officially. Mr and Mrs W Phillip Shatts welcome a daughter born yesterday. Shatts, the Chamber of Commerce organizer, expresses happiness while residing at the city home on Third Street.
Local ad seeks a reliable young man to take full charge of a small grocery store and live on the premises. Applicants should show good judgment and education references, bond required. The owner plans a quick sale and is returning to the theatrical stage. apply at No. 200 West Fifth St for C. E. DeVilbis.
The document lists officers of a capital bank including J. D. Baker as President, William G. Baker as Vice-President, H. D. Baker as Vice-President, W. G. Zimmerman as Cashier, and D. B. Kepauver among others, with a capital amount noted at $100,000.
A garbled compilation of real estate entries and rental notices features acreages such as 341 acres and 200 acre plots, brick and modern houses on East Third Street and West T- Room, a City Hospital area listing, rooms with stables and garages, large Market Street store rooms, and rental ads. Names like Mark Harp and Wyhtian Castle Building appear among insurance and real estate references.
Grayson H. Staley of Frederick Maryland advertises a sale featuring farm land listings across multiple counties and properties. Offer includes 120 acres to 180 acres tracts with improved houses, barns, and outbuildings near Urbana Urbana Adana Adams town Woodsboro and surrounding areas. Prices emphasize bargains and large inventories across Montgomery and Frederick counties.
Potts and Griffin list a diverse portfolio including 45 acres near Middletown and 166 acres near Frederick with multiple houses. Listings mention 305 acres a fourth mile from a town, 65 acre apple orchard ten years old in full bearing, and numerous tracts near Thurmont Urbana Lewistown and Rockville. Phone contact provided.
Notice announces a transfer of the Praying business by Roy Fogle of 5 Center Street and a Celery Plants for Sale at 103 Eighth Street with phone numbers. Knights of Pythias Mt City Lodge No 29 plan a July 28 meeting to review applications for membership and a class initiation on July 26 with candidates from Brunswick and Thurmount, followed by a banquet. Members urged to attend and greet Grand Chancellor Julius C Renninger. Rank Team rehearsals July 23.
Frederick MD real estate ad lists city homes for sale with seven room brick and frame dwellings East Church Street East Second Street and other locations. Includes multiple modern homes on Market Patrick streets and Rosemont additions with prices from 1250 to 7000 and notes on two six room houses and large business properties. The firm offers to show properties to prospective buyers from No 11 East Church Street.
The Electric Appliance Co. promotes a public card party and dance for the Red Men lodge No. 19, with refreshments and admission 50 cents at Hotel Braddock on Thursday the 22nd at 7 30. Cha rles Opel chairs event. Samuel Tyler advertises watch and clock repair and lamp shares on sale. War Savings stamps are mentioned.
An OCR fragment from Walkersville lists Farmers Supply Company offering dairy, feed, bran, mustard seed, coal, machinery and manure delivery. It urges orders and provides phone contact, with scattered notices for crop insurance, fire insurance, and a separate ad for Potts and Griffin at Court Street. Also mentions shoe sale by Lowenstein and Wertreimer and a poultry price notice from Gitlager’s Grovery.
Eugene II, an insurance agent from Alraucil, marked a notable success at St Phoni as Ton and marks highlighted a strong performance in a local industry event.
Real estate mortgage listing mentioning Markelus H Nelson of the Managh Real Estate Department at 28 w Patrick Street Frederick Maryland. Contains a notice about a property lien or mortgage action with addresses and party names as readable in the column fragment.
A sale advertisement lists multiple Maryland farms for sale near Frederick and surrounding areas. Properties include 176 to 285 acres with buildings, water, pastures, and good roads. Prices range from 7,700 to 26,600 dollars. Listings mention Jolliffe real estate agent at 5 West Church Street Frederick.
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