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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
6
A 1920 editorial in the Beebe News Post discusses business failures amid rising prices, warns of rapid deflation dangers, and argues for rail electrification to cut coal use. It advocates savings and resource conservation to lower living costs. It includes the poem The Newsboy and a wartime piece praising soldiers.
A ten question questionnaire with Frederick's notable men covers identity, residence, youth sport, hobbies, planned career shifts, farming ambitions, Frederick's appealing traits, and needs. Tomorrow profiles Sherman P. Bowers, continuing the series.
The city endured a heat wave with temperatures reaching 96 at 2 PM and a record high near 98 this month. Overnight lows stayed around 70, while a light breeze offered little relief in some areas. Thunderstorms were forecast as the day progressed and a major live stock sale on West Fifth Street drew crowds, with 88 horses auctioned and totals around 11,460 dollars.
Assistant to the National Genealogist Mrs. William H. Anderson was appointed at the U V D C Congress in Washington. The honor for the state recognizes her literary talent and role as Heraldiciter of the National Magazine. Mrs Edith Roberts Ramsburg of Washington serves as the Genealogist.
Robert Graham of Buckeystown faced an assault and battery charge involving Exie White. Judge J Grahime Johnson held the case open after a Saturday afternoon hearing.
Four delegates from Maryland left for the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. One held Arthur Pue Gorman's proxy as Maryland Democratic National Committeeman. Commencement exercises at Charlotte Hall saw graduate William R. Delashmutt receive a gold medal for best cadet record and a silver cup for leading the best appearing company. Frederick county cherries shipments reach 25 tons. Staley named postmaster at Yellow Springs succeeding Dennis F. Staley.
The month of June shows a rush of marriage licenses with 65 issued so far this month, far above recent years. Clerks report busy days and several licenses issued yesterday, suggesting June may surpass all previous records for marriages despite costs and labor unrest.
A pretty marriage was solemnized at the Church of the Transfiguration at Blue Ridge Summit at high noon on June 26. William Mason of Big Pool wed Miss Carrie J Daker of Sabillasville after vows by Rev. Frederick A. Cook. Also this afternoon Miss Alleen Fichberger, of the city, will marry Albert Y Bollean of Middletown at 4:30 at the Evangelical Lutheran church. The marriage of Robert Leroy Warfield and Miss Maber Poole will take place this evening at 1 o clock at the bride’s home in Sellman Montgomery County.
Local column lists residents and visitors: Mrs Haary JL Tammany and family head to Cleveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs Lewis A Biggs return from Atlantic City and announce at 20 Weert Fifth St Frederick. William Painter and daughter Wessle visit York Pa. Mastoy Becniard Angevine stays with aunt Mrs William Painter in York. Rose Stern returns from New York to Braddock Heights. Margaret Wehler leaves for Camp Lake Fairfield Sap phire NC as camp counselor. Mary Anspach joins in Washington. Hood College graduates note Miss Harrison Blanchard lead Hood Camp. Dudley Page moving to new bungalow near Brad Hock Springs. Lieut Calvin P Page, former patient at government hospital, to be discharged Friday.
Following the wedding on Tuesday morning June 22 at Rest Haven Bungalow the couple received a large reception and dinner at Miss Mary E Barry's home. Guests included Rev. Wather Tragessers Mr and Mrs Edgar Shorb Miss Bernadette Jordan Edward Seltzer Mrs James R Seltzer Mr and Mrs Robert G Biteza Mrs Albert McNally late daughter Hansh Miss Mary C Barry Mary C Jordan Eleanor Barry Ellen Jordan Maurice Linigg Andrew Jordan John Barry and others. The bridal pair left for a wedding trip to Waynesboro and will reside after July.
The Maryland Pharmaceutical Association's 38th annual convention in Braddock Heights heard calls to oppose intox icants sales under Prohibition and press for government dispensaries. Dr. D R Millard of Baltimore opened with a sweeping address as about 400 delegates gathered.
Vernon Silance formerly of this city died in Washington recently and was buried at Mt Olivet cemetery after a funeral conducted by Rev. Henri Zeh Ki effer. Survivors include acquaintances from Washington and the local community. Silance authored his own lengthy biography detailing a life spanning mills teaching and banking across Maryland and Washington, with work at Frederick City Woodsboro and Baltimore area firms and ending in Washington in 1905.
Weekly dances start Friday at Wildwood Park Mt. Airy with music by the Academy of Dancing Orchestra in the city. The page notes the local event aims to bring residents together for social dancing.
Frederick is described as the county seat of a wealthy agricultural area in the United States, inviting visitors to explore its farming heritage and local offerings. The message emphasizes the county's prosperity and rural character to attract attention and tourism.
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