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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
1
Rain marred parade but did not dampen enthusiasm as Odd Fellows 70 open home here Friday and dedicatory services planned Sunday. Visiting delegations attended amid steady turnout and official remarks from local officers.
Public open house planned for Friday July 31 from 7 to 10 pm to view the new Odd Fellows Home. The event features lighting, an orchestra, guides, and Grand Lodge officers, with a September estimated admission to orphans and aged. Despite rain and parade disruption, crowds toured week of dedication and traffic handled efficiently by police and Boy Scouts. Governor Ritchie attended a banqu Chef. Details list lodge rooms and donations from several lodges and individuals toward furnishings.
A Sunday afternoon hailstorm struck Feagaville. Hailstones measured up to the size of hickory nuts and caused no major damage. The storm brought strong winds, uprooting several trees on Len a Hargatt’s farm.
Report of nightly gatherings at Court House Park drawing protests from residents. A car scene with a young man and a girl led to a confrontation as bystanders heard raised voices and a man claimed he would not be deterred. Many visitors continue to use the park for relaxation despite the complaints.
More than a thousand OX Fibre Brush Company employees and families enjoyed a company picnic at Braddock Heights. The day featured free ice cream and rides, a minstrel show, dancing, contests, and prize drawings, with the grand prize won by Thelma White.
Salisbury widow recounts romance with James Carey a wealthy Eastern Shore landowner slain after police say he was robbed of thousands. Carey planned to marry neighbor Mrs John Downes and sign over property to start new life. Detected murder and robbery suspect James Baker to be presented at preliminary hearing in Berlin court.
A sharp cooldown brings showers over Frederick after a 93 degree Sunday. Rain totals since Saturday reach 0.83 inches, helping gardens but soaking parade crowds. The Home parade moved indoors as skies opened at 1 50 pm, flooding streets before the sun returned by 2 45 pm.
Miss Josephine Daly of Washington died after her car struck a culvert and plunged down a 20 foot embankment on Washington boulevard near Laurel. The driver was hospitalized with injuries not serious. Police did not yet release his name.
Vacations delay county business as officials away for rest. Observers tour offices near the park finding routine quietness with minimal activity despite expected fall work. Readers frequent libraries while probation matters and juvenile cases move slowly under summer calm.
New York July 27 The Associated Press reports constructive operations in diversified stocks lifting merchandising motors independent steels rail and specialty shares to new top prices with gains from one to four points. Profit taking appeared in oils bakers and tobacco though overall market remained bullish with call money renewed at 4 percent. The article also notes a sea temperature anomaly with depth, stating at 2500 feet the temperature is about 15 degrees lower than the surface.
The Frederick Pennsylvania line will discontinue three morning and three evening local trains starting Friday July 31, leaving only one out and one in morning train and one in afternoon train daily. Sunday service remains unchanged with 8 60 am and 2 40 pm arrivals. No connections to Western Maryland after cancellation. Protests are being organized by Walkersville residents and others to push back against reduced service amid waning passenger traffic due to war and buses.
Worship resumed after a two week absence with Rev Wao It Glen in charge. Morning sermon on Watchfulness and evening talk In the Spirit of True Worship. Announced picnic at Braddock Heights Wednesday with 1 30 p m car pooling from East Patrick Street. committee lists include Summers Simmers Kine Baker Steiner and others. amusements led by Glen Rodrick Figenhrnte Fisher Plinkett Kele Hamilton Daisy McDonald.
Calvary Church gifts 184 dollars to its mission fund from Sunday school offerings. Rev G Fils Williams preaches on The Glory of Work. Leaders class hosts open air gathering at Frederick Urnh School with C F Gilson, EB Rice and J W Towers in prayer. Next Sunday 645 pm service at Washington Street. Regular service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Union events and Leaders meeting scheduled nearby.
At Midlothian a spectator, David Chapman, was assaulted by a mob after being called a scab for working during a strike. His wife fired shots in the air to aid him but was knocked down. injuries are reported and arrests are expected.
The article reports on the Community Finance Company six months after its establishment. It cites a statement showing a balance across assets and liabilities, with aggregate payments amounting to 6 523 588 and a profit figure of 930.96. Directors consider increasing capital as operations expand from January in the Patriot Court building on Court Street.
Local crowds enjoy a two day Gates Flying Circus exhibition at Rose Hill Manor with four planes, passenger rides, and free tickets dropped from a plane. Some flyers depart for Washington while a dozen residents seek road improvements from Emmitsburg toward Harmony.
In St Patrick's Country a cable from Cork Treland reports the Frederick party led by E T Cohlentz Dr TC Perry C F Flook and Dr T R B Johnson recently landed after a European tour. The message says we have landed mate in St Patrick's country after a event trimrcross the AUmetic and are well and happy.
Aerial notices report Mrs. Bryan requests a simple funeral for her husband William Jennings Bryan. The body to reach Washington early Thursday, with services to follow at Arlington national cemetery and public view in Dayton, Tennessee. Attending friends and Tennessee officials expected, amid national tributes and memorial plans.
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