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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
5
The Daily News carries a policy note from The Associated Press granting republication rights and requiring real names for opinions. It also states free notices must be written and mailed to the office and will not be taken by telephone.
A 1922 Frederic Maryland note urges motorists to slow and listen at every railroad crossing. It cites over 6,500 annual fatalities and injuries, warns trains move faster than cars, and advises moving to second gear when approaching crossings to maintain control and avoid stalling on tracks.
Frederick County and Mt Airy fines reach 225 dollars as part of 2343 statewide. Total state fines including Baltimore amount to 4575 dollars. Listed violators include Brunswick Earl M Orndorff ten dollars for expired license, Emmitsburg Franklin Geoghegan ten dollars for obscured markers, and others for reckless driving no license or registration cards and speeding with amounts ranging from one to thirty five dollars.
PURELY PERSONAL reports residents and visitors in Frederick area: Mr. and Mrs. E. Russell Stockman and daughter return from Frederick. Raymond Gonso, Findlay College student, summers at Rocky Springs. Wm. Leichert Jr and family move to Elm Street home. Mrs. Mary Exton visits Thurmont. Prof W. A. Garrison and Miss Jessie Wissier in Thurmont. Lt Lloyd Gall visits Thurmont. Miss Nellie Hoffman, nurse, vacations with mother. Creeger of Thurmont injures right ankle, may be out for season. nurse Irma Bollinger of Thurmont operated on at Frederick City Hospital, immediate operation needed, improving.
A devotional note cites Luke 17 21 declaring the kingdom of God is within you. The message stresses inner spiritual realization over external show, urging personal faith to reveal divine presence.
The poll asks which local residents would take a baseball manager post in organized ball. Guy Snook says no at any price, Lips'h calls it nearly as bad as umpiring in the Blue Ridge League, Tammany notes team standing matters, Scoty Stone cites too many ups and downs, and Aldridge says it would be fine if the day is long enough.
In Leslie's Weekly Fred Kelly notes a woods life ethic where self sufficiency earns respect and outsourcing chores lowers standing. Returning to civilization reveals urban prejudice against doing useful work oneself, as aid from servants boosts social prestige and independence is frowned upon.
A satirical piece describes Bill an overweight Los Angeles city employee who dislikes women and refuses to give up his seat yet lapses into grudging politeness. The vignette shifts to Little Helen a city child torn between urban grit and the pull of nature, as her mother takes her to the suburbs and she searches for a yard and a garden.
Frederick Republican leaders send invitations for a conference of Frederick County Republicans on June 28 at 2 p m at the Braddock Hotel. The aim is to gauge sentiment on nominating the senior Senator and to conduct a free inquiry without party influence.
In Trenton on June 17 the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Harry Young of Newark may take 3000 support or keep a 5000 verdict against Harry Cantor. The court noted bartenders cannot earn as before and suggested Young may exaggerate injuries.
A five foot southern diamond snake emerged from green bananas loaded onto a truck on West Broad street. It crossed the street and was struck and killed by trolley wheels. Earlier, James Eames, a prominent merchant, killed a five foot snake in the alley behind his West Broad street business. The incident is linked to heat and was likely dormant in cool weather.
U S Senator William E Crow is in critical condition at his home near Chalk Hill eight miles east of Crow. Reports from his bedside say his condition has been critical for three days. Since Tuesday every family member has been at his side with Dr A E Crow brother in constant attendance. The senator had two sinking spells in the last ten days.
The article outlines crawl technique for beginners, detailing the flutter kick, arm movements, and breathing pattern. It stresses keeping knees close, feet close, and maintaining a flat face in the water. Practice leads to a personal style and smooth coordination of arms and legs.
A jailed youth recalls a window pane break and meeting a sympathetic older man who shares a past misdeed. The stranger comforts the narrator and offers guidance, ending with the youth choosing to reform and return to school, glad he cracked the pane.
Twentieth century column items note King David Lodge Odd Fellows officers elected A H Hartington N G Alvin Thering VG Dr RC Nicodemus recording secretary Ro Wennett financial secretary G W Trisen treasurer The Frederick District Epworth League begins its thirteenth annual convention at Martinsburg WV First Methodist Episcopal church Board of Visitors Maryland School for the Deaf selects Charles W Ely as principal Red Birds and Never Fall play a baseball game with Red Birds winning 18 to blank umpire Charles T Fagan.
In Berwick Pennsylvania on June 17 John Kashin age 20 is in serious condition after a copperhead bite while gathering worms at an elm tree for a fishing trip. The incident occurred when a venomous snake struck his hand. Walter speaks of cleanliness as a joke between patrons and staff at a local eatery.
County notes from Browningsville and Detour dated June 17 report Mr Mau rice Snyder upgrading his property with an irrigating plant for orchard garden and berries costing about 2900 dollars. Also included are local social events hospital notes and school updates with several mentions of residents and visitors.
July 17 entries note key events such as the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, George Washington leading American armies on that date, Congress refusing peace talks with Britain on June 17, 1778, the Bunker Hill monument cornerstone laid in 1825, Grant commissioned as colonel in 1861, and pardon requests by Les and Stephens in 1865. Nature quotes close the piece.
Miss Ellen McGill Baker of Berryville Virginia will wed Alfred M Kerfoot son of Mrs Henry D Kerfoot and the late Dr H D Kerfoot in Grace Episcopal church Berryville Wednesday June 21 at 8 30 PM Invitations issued by her father Miss Baker known in Frederick visited there. Also Mlle Elizabeth Gittinger to wed Franklin W Kremer at St Michael and All Angels in Baltimore. William Rogers Quran son of Mr and Mrs Hauer Quinn of College Park received Rector 2nd Visitors fellowship at University of Virginia and will attend summer school. Lee A McCardell Braddock Heights won the Valentine Ribler scholarship.
A Maryland constitutional clause declares judges as conservators of the peace across the state and forbids any fees commissions or rewards beyond the annual salary for judicial duties. It enshrines fixed compensation and bans extra payments to judges.
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