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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
5
Frederick Annié and George Willet are named in a death notice with a funeral conducted by Rev. Dr. Liha, pastor of Christ Reformed Church. The text references a sister Mia Clara Knupp and a nearby study at Kump's TM Statton, with service held this morning.
Last evening, Sovereign Grand Commander in Scottish Rite Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction installed officers at Frederick Lodge of Perfection No. 3. New officers include A LeRoy McCardell as Venerable Master and Samuel G. Duvall as Senior Warden. The ceremony, held in the Masonic Temple, followed by a dinner at Braddock Heights Hotel, drew numerous members and their ladies from Baltimore, Cumberland, and nearby communities.
Grace Reformed Sunday School held its annual picnic at the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon with over 500 attendees. Rev J A Ditzler, visiting from Frederick, attended. contests entertained children and a ball game between Builders Bible Class and Young Mens Bible Class ended 7 to 4 after a late rally. Committee chairs included Curtis T Zimmerman and Mrs Richard S Hargett. Washington County population officially reported at 59 694, a 29 3 10 percent gain from 1910. Hagerstown 28 063, up 689 10 percent.
Frederick becomes a gateway as officials praise miles of premier state highways radiating outward. The city invites travelers to come and see the routes noted for quality, urging exploration and travel from this hub.
In a fragmented inquiry the Inquiring Reporter records remarks from Dr J T Pyles and bank clerk Howard M Albaugh on paying for value. Dentists and clerks discuss rising rates and customer willingness to pay, noting frustration with high costs and gas prices.
The two candidates spoke briefly with Republican workers in Frederick and planned an aggressive fall campaign. Senator Bee F. Goodell and George R. Dennis greeted them. Weller and Zihiman addressed a Hagerstown meeting. Iverson seeks independent U S Senate bid. petition failure blocks ballot spot.
The funeral of Mrs A Louise Nicodemus took place yesterday afternoon at the Perry paper mill in Washington D C. The District official noted the family plight and pledged guardianship for the two young girls. Neighbors Mrs Hilleary and Mrs Ward care for the children while Verdon Nicodemus of Montrovia agreed to act as their guardian. Depositions of Doctors Barnhart and Hickling will be used in court as evidence in a probate dispute over a deed made by grandmother America B Nicodemus who was deemed of unsound mind and unfit for liberty.
A historical listing from Frederick shows numerous properties for sale or auction. Entries include 10 acres near Frederick on a pike for 4000 dollars, 60 acres near Walkeraville, 138 acres well improved with road access, 213 acres with road and water, 1000 maracnEs acres timber and dairy farm prospects, and 4.162 miles from Frederick with timber and telephones poles. Prices range up to 1200 acres for timber and lumber products. multiple locations 2 to 8 miles from Frederick.
Markwood D Harp offers brick houses for rent and sale near Went Booth Street and Hospital, with multiple 1 to 8 room modern brick homes, 30 foot lots, city water, and a large market-area store room. Includes real estate and insurance services in Pytoan Castle Building.
Local Frederick area brief notes list visitors and travelers from Columbia Pennsylvania to Niagara Falls Thousand Islands and Canada. Names include Billett, Sarah Quinn, Vernon of Baltimore, Dr Geo D Moore of Peoria, Mr and Mrs Gordon and Hartman party from Washington, plus engagements with Mrs Clapp Zinmermant, Mrs Lochner and others. Trips include Lovettsville Virginia, Philadelphia and New York, with return routes via Cleveland Akron Pittsburg and Detroit. Also mentions nursery ads and orchard stock with contact details for Mountain View Nursery Company Williamsport Md.
An old fragmented ad from Mountain View Nursery in Williamaport Maryland promotes trees including apples like Delicious and McIntosh, peach varieties Carman Elberta and Crawford Late, plus farm supplies from fertilizers to coal and machinery. It lists contact details and urges orders by phone, noting stock and quick sale pricing.
A local real estate note advertises numerous homes and prices across city streets including Market East Third West Second West Seventh and East Church. Properties range from brick dwellings and modern ten room homes to double frame and bungalow styles with prices from 1 260 to 8 000 and multiple bargain offerings. Great business properties on Market and Patrick streets are also mentioned along with near Fair Grounds dwellings and large brick residences on Trail Ave.
The Feagaville union Dicnie held July 31 in Zimmerman's woods near the Jefferson State Road a mile from Frederick. The Yellow Spring Band from Frederick performed at Albert J. Brown's College Park home on July 28 1920 at 6 o clock. Proceeds fund replacing worn books worn out by constant use.
John D Hendrickson presents girls summer frocks offered in cool fabrics and light hues. The range includes dainty mid summer designs with hand embroidery and graceful flowing cuts, featuring pockets and convenient details. styles emphasize youthfulness and decorative touches in gingham fabrics and rich textiles.
A fragment notes distinctive bathing attire for women and misses. It mentions good looking designs in novelty materials like jersey and satin, with rubber caps to match for swimming.
In the department for women ready to wear second floor a reduced sale offers sport skirts for tennis boating and general wear. An unusual collection of force novelty sweaters is also on display call to see them at the store.
Grayson H Staley real estate listing in Frederick announces numerous parcels from 6 to 310 acres across areas near Jefferson, Utica, Urbana, Adams, Petersville, and Woodsboro. Properties boast improved houses, barns, outbuildings, electric lights, and cultivated land with state roads nearby.
Eugene H. Albaugh promotes short term crop insurance to guard harvests. He notes wheat at about 2.75 dollars per bushel and urges customers to let the insurance company carry the risk for any length of time. Call or write to him at 1 N. Market St. phone Zia to arrange coverage.
A fragmented listing describes several farms within Maryland including near Thurman and Frederick. Properties range from 120 to 241 acres with good buildings and running water. Prices cited include 13000 to 26500 and 7700 dollars, noting dairy potential and retirement sale.
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