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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows a Sunday edition with court notices and notices on advertising. The readable portions mention press exclusivity and telegraph or postal routing notes, though specifics are obscured by damage.
A dated account recounts how a regional sausage maker considered expanding beyond its traditional field. After no action for years, owners planned a campaign with eleven salesmen, sending out dealers to secure orders and creating a publicity push that temporarily limited production. The piece discusses risks and lessons in advertising strategy and market expansion.
A brief notice promotes Shakespeare's Macbeth produced in New York with an unqualified endorsement from York critics for the aer Titian performances. The engagement runs five weeks in New York with Iber, Memphis favorite, and includes Olive Quiver of Mansfield fame Bronson Louis Leon Bert Strauss John Parke Kohl H Pokercliffe James som Richard Aden Pruy W Leopard Gordon Jus t Waldron Smith and a young cast led by Mr Leiler.
The Fraderick County Growers Association met in the County Agent office this afternoon to elect officers and discuss future direction. The president was absent, Wertheimer presiding in his stead, with Agent Hunter among the attendees. Folklore notes linked long hair to temperament and intelligence, with various old beliefs cited about signs of character and fortune.
Readers near Harmony Grove and Fulmer’s station weigh how to observe Lent. MRS J W FOUT says she will not observe special denials, while MRS JOHN BE GOUKER plans denying candy and movie pleasures. ROY A HOPFER will skip social events, and ARTHUR T HOFFMAN will observe Lent without specific denials. MRS JOHN H HOLDCRAFT ties Lent to church attendance rather than personal denials.
Seen and Heard notes a family strolling Market Street with a bag of Sunday supplies. A man wearing a stylish overcoat and fashionable hat displays penciled eyebrows and lipstick, prompting discussion of cosmetics use among men and the potential shift in local fashion norms.
Purely personal note: Miss May Harding of Baltimore, who had been the guest of Miss Elsie Kolh on Court Street, returned yesterday. Camillus Stokes of Oklahoma is visiting Mrs. Henry Williams at Oben Derfer Apartments.
A stenographer Josephine and her suitor Bob frequently visit the dean’s sister in the office. Bob asks for money and, after quick talk, Josephine offers him five dollars, suggesting they might visit the county clerk’s office for a license or similar matter.
Local items from The News dated March 1 1902 recounts Charles Doub Eldridge being elected cashier at Fleck Gaver and Company in Alversville. Heavy rains and melting snow flooded the Emmitsburg area and damaged entrances. the United Fire Engine pumped out water from cellars and a college building. A hod carriers’ movement seeks a one hour day. The Maryland Synod president A A Berlin covered a forty mile circuit sermon tour. Improvements began at S L Ling’s residence on East Second Street. Butter sold around 7 1/2 cents per pound, eggs 18 to 24 cents per dozen, live chickens 24 cents each, dressed 38 to 35 cents. February deaths totaled forty in Frederick city and county.
Judge Worthington delivers decision on Helen Stull Mebane estate heirs under Maryland inheritance law. Complex line of descendants from Rufus A McLane and Georgiana Stall McLane, with dower rights of two widows, Antonio details of real property on Patrick Street valued around $60,000. Leo Weinberg and Jacob Rohrbach appear for involved parties as conclusions rest on 1900s inheritance rules.
A social gathering at the Mount Aly area home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Baker featured a four pound party on February 24. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Garnson Norwood Mr and Mrs Wilson Etzler and many others in a lively evening of games. The writeup lists numerous attendees by name and notes African elephant tusk puzzles weighing about eight to nine feet in length as a curiosity.
A humorous aside notes that Jake Bentley’s brother’s wealth was unknown until a newspaper item revealed his trial would not be heard until next July. The brief remark pokes at sensationalism in reporting.
Lent observances described across parishes with Holy Week plans, Mass schedules, Ash Wednesday rites, and Stations of the Cross. Catholic and Protestant churches report Holy Thursday services, Maundy Thursday communions, Good Friday masses, and parish adoration with some variations in observance.
A weather resilient public sale by Enzene Sponselier in Lime Kiln drew a large attendance. The top offerings included a horse at 178 dollars and a cow at 86 dollars, with hogs, machinery, and other items selling well. Deputy Sheriff Albert Adelsberger conducted a sheriff sale in Emmitsburg as two Frederick county sales were scheduled.
Marriage license notices list Maurice Weller and Floretla Ner of Thurmont. Transfers involve Frederik and Woodsboro Turnpike Co. to Maryland State Roads Commission. Property deeds include James Wigaietner Jr. and Bronawick, Howard Jones, Mackley Thurmont, and Friar McBride with varying spouses. Railroad business notes report rising freight in Baltimore area, suggesting a bottoming and upturn in volumes.
The Frederick County Free Library Board of Managers purchases a batch of new titles for all ages. Nonfiction covers Kilge of Jungle, Americanization of Edward Bok, African Trail, and more. Fiction includes Gay Cockade, Winter Comes, Nobody's Man, Year of Delight, and Enchanted Canyon. Juvenile selections feature When Polly was Eighteen, Animal Life in Field and Garden, Golden West Boys, and First Down Kentucky.
The National Woman’s Party calls Maryland one of the worst states for women laws and seeks a constitutional amendment to remove legal disabilities. Criticisms include fathers’ guardianship supremacy, earnings and services owned by husbands, unequal divorce and custody rules, voter residence limits, jury bans, and restricted municipal roles for women. A separate note says George M. Bowers Jr. has become deputy Federal prohibition agent for Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Synopsis of Section Two Article One of Maryland Constitution states that no person elected or appointed to any office of profit or trust shall serve without taking an oath to support the U S Constitution and Maryland laws and to perform duties to the best of their ability before entering office.
Residents of Frederick county towns reel in a murder mystery stir as a soaked tramp sought shelter at Braddock Heights police headquarters after knocking for hours. Rumors swirl that he could be the killer or a fugitive, while authorities and detectives search for clues in the ongoing Baltimore case.
The American Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Post will send delegates to a state auxiliary meeting in Howard Street Armory Baltimore next Tuesday March 7 to improve Department of Maryland organization. Delegates named are Mrs George Birely Miss Pauline Staub and Mrs Elmer F Munshower. A pre Lent auxiliary card party at the Armory drew a large crowd with home made cake confectionery and ice cream raising between 40 and 20 dollars.
A schoolhouse entertainment program for the Union Sunday school is planned for Saturday evening with songs readings drills and dialogues. The event starts at 730 PM and aims to support the Sunday school. Local residents Edna and Helen Wisker spent time in Frederick M and Mrs Harry Ander and Minnie Paine visited LeGerv. Minnie Watts Brathwick visited Miss Ector Walker and Mr Josie Fling’s family. Washington DC visitors spent the weekend with their parents.
Auction notice for Gabriel Utria Lawson offering a large farm equipment and livestock sale. Items include 3 brood mares 12 head of horses one boar sow and hogs, 29 ewes with lambs, multiple wagons, gear, plows, harness sets and farm machinery. Sale begins 9 am with six months credit on sums over 19 dollars and cash under 18 dollars. Terms require notes with security and settlement day of sale. Auctioneers: EB L Norwood and Gardner.
Adamstown February 25 The seventh grade of Adamstown school entertained at Mr and Mrs T. Thomas. Attending were Lilian Geishert Margaret Harwond Belle Mohier Helen Whiter Edna Mae Thomas Elizabeth Allanit Eliza beth Rauberger Evelyn Shook Evelyn Thomas Ruth Specht and several others. Host families included Mr and Mrs Harer T. Thomas and Mr and Mrs Thomas Monier.
March 1 entries note events and birthdays: Bank of Thiadelphia chartered March 7, 1784. William Dean Howells born March 7, 1837. Texas annexation toll tied to President Tyler March 1, 1845. Augustus St Gandens born March 1. Nebraska admitted to the Union March 1, 1867. Yellowstone Park made public reserve March 1, 1872.
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