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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

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Razing of Zentz's Mill to Begin Soon City Plans Demolition

Mayor Lloyd C. Culler announced the Zentz's Mill fire wreckage will be razed soon under city supervision. The 139 year old mill near the new municipal park entrance collapsed at night, with the east gable falling from its supports. Debris handling remains undecided as residents weigh preservation versus removal before demolition progresses. Road work advances across four counties under District Engineer W F Childs Jr with oiling completed in five areas and bids for a Buckeystown bridge set for June 29.

Zentz Lloyd C. Culler James Aames Comenne W.F. Childs, Jr Baltimore County Carroll Frederick Howard Montgomery State Roads Commission Buckeystown Rocky Ridge Road L. R. Waesche and Son Thur Mount Finger Board Kemptown Ridgeville-Washington Road Claggatts Ville

Watches to Be Given to Byrd and Bennett

Richmond crowds welcomed Dick Byrd home after his polar flight with thousands at the railway station and auditorium. In New York Floyd Bennett and Byrd will receive platinum watches from the Aeronautical Society. Byrd will lecture at Carnegie Hall this evening.

Richmond Dick” Byrd New York America North Pole Floyd Bennett New York Aeronautical Society Byrd Carnegie Hall Commonwealth Lab

Disorderly Charge Marks Friday Arrest in Montgomery County

Arthur Jackson about 27 colored of near Mt Pleasants arrested Thursday afternoon by Deputy Horace Radcliffe on assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. In a nearby verbal affray several negro women reportedly endured violent language. Jackson remained jailed briefly before bail of 25 dollars posted by his mother. He will face a hearing in Police Court.

Arthur Jackson Mt. Pleasaant Sherif Horace Radcliffe Jackson

Heavy Hailstorm Ravages Frederick Area Crops

A severe hailstorm near Smithburg Edgemont and Frederick County caused extensive damage to fruit orchards, berry patches, gardens and corn. Reports estimate losses in the hundreds of thousands with hail depths up to four inches and widespread agricultural destruction across Washington and Frederick counties.

Frederick Washington Smithburg Edgemont Peace Belt Peter Kinsey Haif Samuel Nicodemus Fdgemont Frederick County Frederick City Hagerstown Wingerton Sas Es

Short Course 10 Taken by Girls in Frederick County

Activities of the Federation of Rural Women and the eight Frederick county girls clubs continue to be active through summer. Miss Elizabeth Thompson will visit clubs. Miss Catherine Baker arrives to assist. Last regular meetings for the demonstrator occur July 2 and 6. many clubs hold social events as well. Topics include canning and budget planning with Summer meetings ongoing. About 75 county women attended the Short Course at the University of Maryland, August 6 to 10, with a strong showing from Frederick clubs. Regular meetings resume September 1 at Hyattsville.

Federation of Rural Women Frederick County Elizabeth Thompson Catherine Baker Frederick Miss Thompson Canning County Miss Sleeper University of Maryland Mias Baker College Park Harmony Grove Ballenger Anonville Merryland Tract Myersville Jefferson Wolfsville Hyattstown

Lenglen Triumphs Narrowly In Jubilee Showdown At Wimbledon

Suzanne Lenglen defeated her American rival Mrs. Dewhurst in a postponed Wimbledon Jubilee match. Lenglen stayed back through most of the contest, winning with light effort as Helen Wills observed from the stands. The offhand victory came with numerous deuces as Lenglen avoided a full love-set effort.

Wimbledon England Mile Suzanne Lenglen

June Middletown wedding ties two local families

Miss Mary E. Bussard of Middletown wed Mot Thomas of Frederick in a June evening Lutheran ceremony. The event drew many relatives and friends and featured maid of honor Charlotte Bussard and best man Conner M. Thomas. A Niagara Falls honeymoon followed.

Middletown Mary E. Bussard William Gussard Mot Thomas Clinton &. Thomas Frederick William Charles Day Chalmers Wilson Watck Bussard Charlotte Bussard Conner M. Thomas Little Minz Mary Jane Reed Gaithersburg Fred Kefauver Raymond Bussard Samuel J. Thomas Austin C. Thomas Stanley Bussard Baltimore Mason Hoffman Cecil Holter Roland Gaver Niagara Falls Canada West Miss Bussard Middleown Tligh School Hood College Thomas Frederick Hinga As and Electric Potomac Edison Company Thia City

EvangeliSt Leads Search For Abductors In Desert Cabin

Los Angeles evangelist Amy Semple McPherson heads a three‑car quest to find a desert cabin where she says three abductors held her. Det. Chief Herman Clive pledged to persist while she remains weak and indicated strong belief the shack will be found and the kidnap trio captured. A California woman reports a man who matched the kidnapper’s description tried to threaten her to keep quiet about the case.

Santa Anna Cal Virginia Cookson Jeska Ranch Santiago Canyon Here Jernigan Orange County Amy G Semple McPherson Los An 5

Wilson questioned by Senate on Pennsylvania primary spending

Washington June 25 AP Secretary of Labor under Woodrow Wilson and current Democratic Senate candidate in Pennsylvania William B. Wilson testified before the Senate Campaign Funds Committee. He disclosed personal primary campaign expenses of 188.21 and said his campaign with William E. Porter spent about 19,000. He noted 10,000 of that was spent in the city and county. Vance McCormick guaranteed the remainder. The session included jokes about meals at the William Penn Hotel and highlighted campaign finance details amid scrutiny. The piece also notes Confederate Veterans camp news and a humorous cartoon caption.

Washington William B. Wilson Woodrow Wilson Pennsylvania Senate Campaign Funds Committee William E. Porter Wilson Reed Jit William Penn Pittsburgh Tere Labor Wilson-Porter Senator King Utah Vance McCormick Harrisburg Democatic National Committee

Battle reenactment at Little Bighorn draws crowds in Crow Agency

At Crow Agency Montana AP reports a live reenactment of Custer's last stand with veterans, Sioux and Cheyenne, and Crow scouts rejoining to observe. Troops from the old Seventh Cavalry join in a ceremony headed by retired General E R Godfrey as guests and visitors flood the valley. A monument site near Reno and Benteen positions is chosen by Custer Memorial staff as a lasting marker for the field. Mrs Custer Mimer represents the family, while the agency hosts a multi day festival culminating in a memorial service for General Custer.

Crow Agency Mont Little Bighorn George A. Custer Little Big Worn Reno Ereek Anil Custer Reno Benteen Ringe DD. F. Newell E. S. Slader Godfrey Fitzhugh Lee Seranti Custer Memorial Association Russell White Dear Crow Scout General Custer

Cache of abductors sought near Douglass Arizona

AP reports search continues in the desert south of Douglass for clues to the alleged kidnapping of Mrs Amy Semple McPherson at Ocean Park California on May 18. McPherson and local officers join the hunt through cactus and mesquite in hopes of locating her captors.

Douglass Ariz Mexico Amy Semple McPherson Los Angeles Ocean Park Cal McPherson Heeself Lo Angeles Forest of Cactus

Bobby Jones Wins British Open Amid Strong Finish

Bobby Jones, the American golfing marvel, wins the British Open in St Anne’s England with a two stroke victory over Walter Hagen and George Von Thain. Hagen and Von Thain tied for third as Jones secures the trophy for the United States for the sixth time.

St. Anne's England Bobby Jones Ameriean Grand Hapids Walter Hagen George von Thin

Presbyterian Synod Near End at College Meeting

The Presbyterian Synod of Baltimore met at Hood College for morning devotional led by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe of Washington. Resolutions thanked college administration and the Frederick press for courtesy. preparations described for next year’s Woman’s Synodical Society for Missions conference at the same college.

Frederick Presbyterian Synod of Haltimore Tlood College Woman's Synodicat Society For Missions Jyne Wallace Radcliffe Washineton Synodical Society Brodbeck Hall A. Brown Caldwell Washington, D. GC Ab. Ronee Watlaca Radcliffe Washington Tfood College Dotnet Synod and &Yraducal Missionary Conference Tey Frederick Press Wamene Sr Walmer Radeum Onf Katherine Silverstorn New York City Janes Duauld Ted Synod and Symodical Society Laymen's Association Coblentz Hall Tiseph Vanne Detroit Mich Sill Smelock

Byrd Starts Fund for Lee Memorial in Richmond

Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd, after flying over the North Pole, contributes the $500 he would have earned for a lecture to create a memorial for General Robert E. Lee in the Virginia State Capitol. The monument would stand on the exact room where Lee accepted Confederate command.

Richmond Richard Brynlyn Byrd Robert KE. Lee Javer North Pole Amn Byrd Capitol Lee Virginia

Prices irregular but rail shares point up

New York June 25 AP Extensive readjustment of speculative accounts caused irregular stock market moves with rails generally rising while industrials fell. Trading showed a marked drop in volume as the first three hours completed under a million. Call money renewed at 41 1/4 percent. The closing was heavy with about 1,300,000 shares traded.

New York Trent

Mayor Announces Purchase To Widen Alley In Frederick

Frederick officials have completed the purchase of the Bantz property to widen Brewer's Alley and create a public parking space. The Hargett property purchase is under negotiation. Work to clear the site begins immediately to reduce health and safety concerns in the business district.

Frederick Bantz Blok Patrick Street Culler Dia Muck Aldad Srvice Roetary Kiwanians Tlons Caller Brewer's Alley Rantz Hargett Patrick West All Saints Bante Ftig

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