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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
7
The Daily News presents a terse public notice fragment from a Fredericksburg Maryland issue. It references Associated Press use guidelines and the prohibition on publishing unauthenticated opinions and unnamed sources. It notes free notices must be written and mailed to the office, not telephoned.
In May 1922 editorial notes low farm staple prices spurred talk of restricting production but argues a countrywide reduction would harm the economy. It praises farmer energy, urges improved distribution to raise the farmer’s share of prices, and suggests boosting factory demand to create jobs. It also includes community verses urging town pride and a satirical poem about auto ownership.
Word from Pen Mar indicates Ser Mar Park will formally begin the 1922 season on June 17. Prof John Bohl, longtime leader, will return to conduct an orchestra with most members from last year, continuing the familiar program.
The question asks how many voters will register for the municipal election. Responses vary. Buckey expects slower growth and a potential shortfall without faster registration. Young, Gorman, Engelbrecht doubt turnout, while Lebherz forecasts about 375 registrations in his precinct as the two days linger.
The Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs meets today and Thursday at Osler Hall Baltimore to discuss conservation education and public sentiment. speakers include State Superintendent Albert Cook on public education in Maryland and Dr William H Welch on child welfare and the Sheppard-Towner Act.
In a rural tale, Allen Forbes and the Powell brothers trap the truth when Old Baldy the ailing milk horse appears as the thief. The three boys confess to hiding the horse, wanting him spared, and the adults resolve to let Baldy stay with the Johnsons. The sheriff approves leniency.
A silver alma basin presented by the Women's Missionary Society to Saint Timothy's Chapel Schleysville was used for the first time at last Sunday's service. Rev. Turner praised the society's effort to provide suitable accessories for reverent worship. The Boys' Club season wrapped with a reception and the Girls' Club enjoyed music games and refreshments prepared by the boys. Fire in Delaware Village spared Portsville dwelling burned, and a late special delivery letter was found in West Chester.
A large crowd gathered at the Mt Pleasant Reformed Church for the forty first anniversary of the Mt Pleasant Missionary Society. Jacob Rohrback and Judge Glenn H. Worthington spoke, Rev. B R Carnahan gave an address, and the program featured missionary hymns and a Middletown quartet. The monthly meeting was held with the anniversary, highlighting one of Frederick county’s oldest missionary societies.
May 10 marks Vespucci's first voyage in 1497, Dale arrives in Virginia in 1611, a 1770 Abingdon town meeting resists Britain, the 1775 Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, and Davis is captured in 1865. A Junior Fire Company ball is planned for May 16 with a committee named, while a Nashville wag laments harsh justice.
From The News columns May 10, 1902 a Frederick notice set recounts a McClintock Young patent for a boring machine hold device assigned to Faimetto Fibre Company an honorable mention for C P Page in Maryland Agricultural College junior class board of election supervisors elected Jacob Rosenstock president with H Dorsey Etchison three men. A large plate glass in John D Hendrickson window broken by a dummy struck by wind was replaced. Work on old house site of Grace Reformed church began testing. Reuben and Frank Shields shown trick riding near East Church and Market streets.
Mrs. William Channing Johnson of Washington visits Frederick with many friends noting her former name Sallie Fauntleroy. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Buxton arrived from St. Petersburg Florida to stay with Mrs. M. St Marlotte Hesson on West Patrick Street. Regina Little from the Quynn Apartments spent the weekend at the State Normal School before returning home. Defense of civil service is urged by the side bearing the boot imprint, Toledo Blade.
A local report notes a notable change as the case shifts focus from a female originally linked to the event to a different girl. The town scrambles for details while authorities pursue new leads and press consults remain limited.
A poem warns against picking flowers leaving them where found. It contrasts Maytime blossoms on fields hills and in mossy dell with the harm caused by robbers who take blooms and spoil beauty. The section includes a Today’s Puzzle and playful lines about a pole vaulter.
In Oberammergau Bavaria villagers prepare to stage the Passion Play between May and September. The folk vowed to present the life of Christ every ten years if the plague ceased in 1633, a tradition kept despite modern travel and world attention. The piece reflects deep religious roots and simple village life.
A guide on laying garden paths with options for large lawns and small plots. It covers grass walks, gravel and brick paths, drainage, foundation digging, flagstones with mortar layers, and planting between slabs using seeds and young plants for easy maintenance and visual charm.
The General Assembly shall not pass local or special laws extending taxes or granting divorces or changing names. It prohibits sale of minor or disabled persons real estate by fiduciaries or validating informal deeds. Reforms require Governor or Treasury input.
The statement lists assets and liabilities including government securities and overdrafts. It shows capital stock in, surplus, undivided profits, reserves, circulating notes, deposits subject to check and time deposits, and bills payable totaling 1 840 706.88. J W L Carty cashier swore to accuracy on September 9, 1922.
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