County Correspondence Notes Local Happenings and Obits
A county correspondence item lists local topics from corn printing to house cleaning. It mentions John Wolfe dying from food poisoning at his son in law John Snyder’s home and a burial at M P church in Johnsville. Other notes cover tradesmen, heal th improvements, society events, visits, preaching dates, and a crackdown on auto speeders along the Shoe Maker Pike. Also cited is a tax or assessment increase for Montgomery county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolfe
John Snyder
M. P. Church
Johnsville
John Leskins
William Rigter
Emory Doone
Montgomery
Wm. E. Victt
Montgomery County
Washington Grove
Laytonsville
Pike
Officer Gave Chase Through Frederic City Streets
A drunken suspect from Hagerstown roamed Frederic with blood stained bands and attacked women on Saints Street. After a live chase through Brewer's alley and a vat at the old Gantz tannery, he was captured and jailed for $200 bail ahead of Thursday’s hearing. Adrian Hall, a colored youth, received a severe reprimand and one year parole for disorderly conduct at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Daege Echstern
Msuitine
Frederic Cow
Ederick
Rye
George Nonsle
Enen
Léeloniane
Saints
Phil
Carroll Creek
Brewer's Alley
Gantz
Mr. Brengle
Tudge Eckstein
Seayre
Adrian Hall
Justice
Smith
New Grafting Method Claims Fast Plant Propagation Shortcut
Government expert George W. Oliver announces a nurse plant method for grafting seedling stock onto an older, fruiting plant. The system, tested in greenhouses, promises fruit within a season, enabling one nurse plant to yield multiple varieties and accelerate growth for roses, hardwoods, and rare mangos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
George W. Oliver
Bureau
Oliver
Department
Gould Heir Weds Hawaiian Princess Daughter Inherits Royal Blood
AY Gould, scion of the Gould family, marries the daughter of a Hawaiian princess, sidelining sister Vivien who wed English nobleman Lord Decies. The bride, Miss Ane Douglas Graham, is said to carry royal blood and a sizable fortune from her late father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Gould
Georse J. Gould
Gould Fortune
Hay
Vivien
Tord Decies
Mr. Conld
Hawaii
Fliwalt
United States
Jay Gould
Ane Douglas Grahm
Ruthiland
Eleanor K. Coney
West
Beise Hubert Yos
New York
Aloss Graham
Vivien Gould
Lord Decies
Young Day
Voung
Real estate transfers recorded in county courts
executors Nichols and Biehl transfer properties in Frederick and Carroll counties totaling 1700 and 5080 dollars. Garber to Sharretts and back, Frederick Carroll parcels exchanged for 1. Edwin and Edith Sharretts to Garber, other transfers, and Eugene Sponselier to William Baker with county real estate and nominal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Nichols
Estella Kessier
John D. Biehl
Charles E. Garber
Frederick
Carroll
Edwin J. Sharretts
Edwin H. Sharretts
Uattie V. Kline
Ellen E. Myers
Eugene Sponselier
William G. Baker
German Paper Warns on Race Decay and Domestic Labour
The Kansas City Journal notes a German discussion on preventing supposed race decay. Proposals include compulsory domestic service for girls, military service for men, and turning women to pastoral roles. Reports on American adaptation and coeducation spark debate about women’s work and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pauline Werner
Uneterberg
Ermay
Wom. TV
No Crawfish Trouble In Baltimore Reservoirs
Baltimore officials faced concerns after crawfish burrowing in the Frederick Maryland reservoirs caused water losses and large spills. Water Engineer Quick noted Baltimore’s reservoirs are older and embankments thinner than newer Forest Park style basins. He said above ground lakes, with rocky banks, pose different risks and that no fish or wildlife issue has been documented to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frederick
New Forest Park
Quick
Sant
Forest Park
Local firm will continue valuable agency
J A Willianson of this city has closed a year as agent for ZEMO, the remedy for Erzenca, Ja y and scalp affections. The external liquid treatment has gained public favor, proving its remarkable purifying properties and proving a valuable addition to local remedial supplies. A limited supply of samples will be given free to test the medicine, and a booklet “Ten to Preserve the shin” will also be provided to interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Willianson
Zemo
Erzenca
Jay
Anss
Ben Greet Players Stage Comedy and Dream on Campus
The Ben Greet Players performed The Comedy of Errors on the Woman’s College lawn with favorable weather and an indoor fallback for A Midsummer Night’s Dream after a thunderstorm. The outdoor setting drew a large audience as Pyramus and Thisbe entertained while stars like Ben Greet, Ruth Vivian, and Chester Barnett earned acclaim for acting and stagecraft. Fine music accompanied both shows, and the troupe’s 25 members left a positive impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Woman's College
Frederick
College Hall
Pyramus
Thisbe
Thiabe
Amure
Ben Greet
Frank McEntee
Thomas Clark
Philostrate
Chester Barnett
Athens
Ruth Vivian
Titania
Puck
Mr. Greet
Oly
Mendelssohn
Webster Literary Society Meeting at New Market High School
The Webster Literary Society met Friday April 28 with Ethelene R. Thomas presiding. Members presented impromptu talks, recitations, reading, an essay by Ethélene R. Thomas, and a debate on whether fire is more destructive than water. The affirmative won the debate. Bernard M. Davis delivered the newspaper report and Frances F Willis gave the critic's report before adjournment to May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary Society
New Market High School
Ethelene R. Thomas
Jemima & Ridgely
Samuel $. Utz
Celeste R. Thomas
Hilda N. Wood
Alice A. Hogarth
Daniel 7. Thomas
Ethélene R. Thomas
Charles Mea. Jones
Jemima R. Ridgley
Mildred A Taylor
Eva M .Thomas
Frances F. Willis
Harry T. Zimmerman
Aubrey G Davis
Bernard M. Davis
Frances F Willis
Eczaa C Cure Beauty Wash For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts D D D as a universal skin remedy for eczema psoriasis and similar conditions. It claims no other wash matches its cleansing action removing pimples blackheads and rash leaving skin soft and clear. A trial bottle costs 25 cents with a 25 cent bottle urged for household use. J A Williamson Frederick Maryland promotes it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D
J A. Williamson
North Market St
Frederick
Taft Expected to Attend Corner Stone Ceremony
Taft is expected to attend the May 16 corner stone laying for the Pythian Temple in Gaithersburg with an address. Prominent Maryland figures including Admiral Schley, State Senator Blair Lee, Judges Umer Motter and H C Peter will take part, with attendees from Montgomery County and Washington and Baltimore. Also referenced is an ad urging Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg
Maryland
Taft
Grothers
W. 8. Schley
Blair Lee
C. H. Umer
John ¢. Motter
H.C. Peter
Montgomery
Washington
Baltimore
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Beaver Dam
Willie Schwarber
Joy Saylor
Margaret
Nellie Devbiss
Clara Remiss
Oda Hiltabridle
Myrtle Garver
M. E
Hastings
Ridgeville
Edward Hood
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B. Norwood
William Hood
Charles Smith
St. Denis
Sophie Webb
Jessie Norwood
Cooksville
Wim. Aorwood
Annie Hood
McCaslin
Arreio
Market St. Frederick
G. O. Paxson
Edw. O. Cowling
North Market Street
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Frank W. Brown
House of Gould
American Press Association
Circuit and Orphans’ Court
Proverly Ptldfd
Kansas City Journal
Otters
Webster
Chamberlain
la France
SOE
A. R. Flautt
Reliable Shoes
Frederick, Md
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Seashore
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Societa of Christian Endeavor
Daly
Grand Ledge
I. Ro. EL
Pintadelphea
Pacific Coast Points
Los Angeles
Cal
American Metical Association
BIL
Portland
Ore
Disciples of Christ, Christian Church Convention
el San Freariace
Internatinal A
Rochester
N.Y
A. R
J. H. Trundle
Jane
Mutual Insurance Co
Frederick County
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