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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
7
In a July 28, 1920 Frederick column a writer praises camping as a modern answer to urban fatigue. The piece notes Americans prefer tenting behind cars or motor caravans, while some favor simple cabin life, with many workers finding relief from stress through outdoor trips.
Ezra Baker aged 89 and Samuel Kinney aged 79 from Harmony assisted Edward Baker in harvesting his wheat. Both men, despite advanced years, worked together to finish the field in one day, demonstrating that age does not prevent active labor when the mind wills. Ezra visits his daughter monthly and travels from Harmony to Frederick for stays and walks.
An inquest into the automobile accident involving Summers of Monrovia concluded there was no light on the vehicle’s gear. Witnesses testified. jurors included County Commissioner Parry Wood as foreman. The proceedings examined fault and damages, with Montgomery Bonds proposed at 5 percent to fund Nevada damages via Baltimore firm J. S. Wilson Jr. & Co. totaling 224,800 dollars.
F Lester Smith, a longtime Frederick resident of 42 years, discusses youth sports like horning and boxing, baseball as a hobby, and choosing a merchant path. He would pursue army or naval college if living again, praising Frederick's homes and hospitality while lamenting a lack of generosity among the well off.
Wilam J. Bryan a 19 year old Philadelphia youth was injured when a freight car with iron pipe drifted down a hump at Brunswick yard. He was unconscious, then revived, and transported to City Hospital. His condition was not serious. A note in his pocket identified him and his Philadelphia father Allen Bryan. He had been hiding in the car returning from West Virginia. Nearby residents assisted, and word was sent to his father. The article also mentions a letter from a brother urging him home. Posing as a roving individual, he was later moved from Emergency Hospital to City Hospital. A second brief item notes approval of a $76,000 Key Memorial site at Fort McHenry Baltimore by Secretary Baker.
Twenty years ago in Frederick local items recount a new Frederick and Maddietown office and waiting room opening in a building by JilL W. Hargett at East Patrick and Carroll streets. John J. Murray joined the District of Columbia electrical department to run Arc alarms. Middletown Cornet hand supplied uniforms for B. Rosenour and Sons. Fire destroyed CG. G. Shook wheat held. Business Men's Association voted an excursion to Gettysburg. William Stockman Civil War veteran granted pension at eight dollars monthly. Charles E. Wallace secured a position in the government print office in Washington.
The Chamber plans to elect twelve directors from twenty-four nominees in an afternoon vote at 4 PM. The new board will likely meet Monday to elect officers and handle urgent business. Membership is broad. any eligible person may join by informing the Chamber office. New and renewed members listed include route C. Norwood Oscar J. Cobintz J Marion Staley Wm H Hildebrand Chas H Jones VU A Lough Gee C Doll W H Hogarth & Son Mrs WG Rice M Frank Holter Middletown Dave Gordon.
Mrs Donald R Smith and Miss Mary Margaret Smith near the city left yesterday for Atlantic City. Miss Virginia Shaffer visits her sister and brother Mrs Mdlth Col train and Mr Charles Shaffer of Baltimore. Capt and Mrs D W Fetteroff of New York guests of Mr and Mrs Edward D Shriner at Ceres Villa. Mrs W L Ramsburg and children of Frederick visit the Martinsburg home of County Clerk and Mrs 8 A Hobbs.
An estimated ten thousand Lutherans from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia the District of Columbia attended the annual Lutheran reunion at Pen Mar Park. Services were held in the park auditorium and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society organized special exercises followed by an informal reception. Mrs J P Rease and Mrs H D Breeer led the event with Pastor W A Hanson Harrisburg among speakers. Rev Harry D B Newcomer and George W Bauchman oversaw the program for the Maryland Lutheran Synod.
Dr Kuhlman of York elected pastor of St John’s Lutheran Church by unanimous vote at a congressional meeting in Rolling Springs Pa The salary will rise by 200 The church council emailed the decision Dr Kuhlman previously served 16 years as pastor in Frederick and later as a professor at Gettysburg Theological Seminary until the Lutheran church merger. Also Frostburg Beall High School appoints Raymond E Staley principal acting superintendent of Washington County schools previously Boonsboro principal. Water shortage hits Hagerstown reservoirs near depletion. Bridgeport pumping to start if rains do not help. State health officers widen canvassing to engage county officials on local health issues. Mary Staley, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Staley of West Third Street, fell from a porch injuring her head requiring two stitches.
McHenry Brothers conducted a horse sale yesterday yielding 8240 from 73 head. Prices ranged from 450 to 2750 dollars. John L. Dutrow served as auctioneer and Hy Stauffer acted as clerk.
Come to Frederick the county seat of one of the richest agricultural counties in the United States. A fragmentary promotional note urges visitors to Frederick, highlighting its status and potential attractions.
The Nicodemus case in which a deed would transfer property to her grandson W. Havinon Nicodemus featured testimony about Mrs America Nicodemus alleged unsound mind. Dr. Goodell and others disputed the affidavit and medical opinions. a July 31 date was scheduled after evidence concluded. Evidence showed Mrs Nicodemus collapsed on the stand and was given care. other doctors disputed insanity findings. A public card party at Braddock Heights supported fire protection funding.
An article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for backaches headaches and female ailments. It presents the product as restoring health and happiness to wives and mothers facing illnesses described in broad terms.
The marriage license for Irving H. Mateny 37 Germantown and Mary K. Pumphrey 24 Germantown was recorded, with Rev. John Irleg noted as the minister. The story recalls past divorce actions and local ties, including Harner and recent county events, while broader notes cover a July event, the Twenty-ninth Division history effort, and local remarks on battlefield visits and social anecdotes.
A Frederick man recounts a long hospital stay with ulcers and two surgeries. He credits Dreco a remedy made from roots and herbs with relieving pain, restoring kidney function, and revitalizing the body. The ad claims many testimonials and notes Dreco is offered at Bee Ick’s by Pearse’s Modern Pharmacy.
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