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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
6
Funeral morning at 10 o clock from Dr E Church for the deceased identified as by her brothers and sisters. Interment previously made at Jefferson.
The funeral for William Robinson colored was held yesterday after 3 o'clock at the house with services by Rev. Digler. Interment followed at Green Grove cemetery. The funeral director was Thomas Rice. A separate funeral for Eugene Bruner occurred Wednesday afternoon at 3 to 6 from the home of his niece Mrs. Wim B James on Rose Avenue conducted by Rev. AL Digler. Pallbearers were Win B James John Reh Edward Mensell and Roy Poole. Interment was at Mt Olivet cemetery.
Reported cases include Mrs J H Noyes near Tramsville who suffered a stroke yesterday with right side weakness, condition improving. Leah Frances Weinberg had her tonsils removed at City Hospital and is recovering. Frederick city survey work advances under City Engineer Emory C Crum, with sections of West Fourth to West Seventh completed and further blocks surveyed today and tomorrow. A horse-drawn wagon incident at Market and Church streets left driver Wil Ham Quinn bruised after the horse slipped and pulled him down. Jacob Roessner sells to Hershey Creamery Company of Hershey Pennsylvania after over 50 years in baking and candy, priced at about 150,900 dollars.
In a late November meeting residents including R Earl Derr and Arthur H Doll discuss Schley Park improvements. Some favor clearing grass and upgrading the park into an ideal public space while others question spending amid delays after Swastikart Co. deeded the park to the city in 1919 and the city has yet to fund the contract.
The Maryland State Road Commission reports slow progress on multiple improvemts due to labor and material shortages. Planned works include a 0.4 mile gap near Taneytown, an 1800 foot gap south of Emmitsburg, and major grading and drainage on the Urbana pike from Monocacy river to Honeland. Also under construction are two miles south of Buckeystown toward Dickerson and a concrete link between Dickerson and Bealsville, with oiling set to begin August 1 from Frederick toward Ellicott City.
Property deeds listed include Howard Marvin Jones and wife to Harvey R Lowden Branswick for 10 dollars. Lewis P McKissick and White to Samuel Seiss for 2500 dollars. William F Wachter to Samuel Seiss for 800 dollars. Gross and wife to Orval Magaha and wife Branswick for 63 dollars. George Haller and wife to Maryland State Roads Commission in county for 600 dollars. Nannie M Jones and husband Warles W Jones to W Es a dio We Br Fone in county for 5 dollars. William C Rau to Mar master Brunswick Heigh in county (partial listing).
The Braddock Pleasure Club held the first dance of a series last night at the pavilion with a large crowd in attendance. Additional dances are planned during the month.
The Board of Assessors for Frederick City holds daily sessions in the city hall for assessing real and personal property acquired over the past year. Members elected G. S. Copat president and Ly. E. Betson clerk, with Charles S. Wilson as Democrat member. The board adjourns next Thursday July 29 after 10 days in session. Notices mailed to taxpayers direct them to appear for assessment. Summer communion service announced at Mt Mabor Lutheran Church for Sunday morning.
Local notices describe a one day sale with Georgette blouses and a North Window display. Thomas H HallER, John E Null advertise banana and potato prices from 15 to 60 cents a dozen or per peck. Open daily for one week, with fruit, produce, and Georgette wafers offered at reduced prices. Lost dress return offer at Market Street. Feagaville and Creagerstown picnics announced for July 31 with music. Knights of Pythias meeting and pilgrimage arrangements. Junk yard ad, portable irons vacuums sales, and lamp shade offer from The Electric Appliance Co. Notices about draying business change, celery plants for sale, and off-season sale items from Frederick vendors.
The notice names 4 Joun, 8 Rambburo, Wis. G Baer, D. E. Kesauver, J., and Thos. H. Haller as directors in the public document. The item outlines positions and responsibilities within the identified trust and calls for upcoming actions by the board.
Advertises numerous farms and tracts from 6 to 200 acres near Frederick, Woodsboro, Urbana, Thurmont, Lewistown, Rockville, and Washington. Mentions timber and fruit land, timbered acres, and improvements. Lists Potts & Griffin, Real Estate and General Insurance, ST Court Ave, Frederick, phone 600.
A garbled advertisement lists numerous land parcels for sale near Frederick on Pike and surrounding areas, with 10 to 64 acre tracts described as well improved or timberland, prices ranging from $20,000 to $115 per acre, plus multiple brick houses and rental spaces for rent. It notes city and suburban residences, a large store-room for rent on Main Street, and a local insurance agent at Pythian Castle Building.
A local ad highlights waist and blouse offers with Embroidered silk waists, sheer fabrics, and cool sporty blouses. Includes junior girl and dresses for children, new arrivals in voiles in blue and white or black and white, plus gingham dresses. Prices range from reduced levels to sale prices.
John D. Lendrickson and Grayson H Stailey Real Estate present numerous Maryland tracts ranging from 38 to 276 acres. Listings describe land under cultivation, improved with houses, barns, and outbuildings, with locations near Urbana, Woodsboro, Adame town, Peterstown, and Montgomery and Frederick counties. Prices framed as bargains for large holdings.
NOAH R CRAMER and SON list multiple city properties on East Second and Third streets, East Fourth and Fifth, West Second and Third, North Bentz, and nearby avenues. Prices range from 1,250 to 7,000 dollars, including brick and frame dwellings, a three story brick dwelling, a large brick house near the fair grounds, and several modern seven to ten room homes. The firm at 11 East Church Street offers showings to prospective buyers.
JOLLIFFE REAL ESTATE AGENT lists numerous Maryland farms near Thurmont Frederick and Petarsville with sizes from 26 to 241 acres. Prices range from about 7 to 26 thousand dollars, with features including good buildings water in fields and lates brick homes. Multiple properties note dairy readiness and abundant water, some with large colonial homes and bank barns.
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