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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
5
A long discussion on inauguration timing and venues considers indoor ceremonies as practical. Washington’s parade culture and public holiday aims clash with proposed September election or May inauguration to ease winter strain. Merchants report customers abusing home delivery trials, returning worn goods causing extra labor costs.
Inquiries record various opinions on why the season opens on November 10. Respondents cite rabbit protection for breeding, seasonal eatability, and legislative choice to avoid election-day conflicts. Several note that legislators set the opener date to prevent farmers from voting while hunting.
The Frick Company will acquire Emerson Brantingham Implement Company assets including manufacture of tractors threshers road rollers and other agricultural machinery in a landmark 3 million deal. The new Frick-Gelsér company takes control December 4 subject to Frick stockholders ratification.
Wheat trading on the local market was light with estimates showing less than a third of this year’s crop still in farmers’ hands. Prices fluctuated between 1.69 and 1.80 per bushel, with 1.78 offered this afternoon. Old corn held at 4.50 per barrel, far from six months ago. Some green corn reportedly sold for 3.60 per bushel, while no Frederick prices for Shankle or Porte marriages are noted.
Three thousand two hundred ninety three hunting licenses issued to date in Frederick County. Local licenses total 3140, revenue from county licenses about 2464 dollars. State wide permits at six dollars ten cents each bring state revenue to twenty one dollars and fifty cents. Non residents total three licenses taxed ten dollars and fifty cents. Demand spiked with season opener, office crowded as cashing business boomed.
Mrs. Ernest M. Foster of Broad Top, Pa., visits her father Mr. Marry F. Shipley in this city. She married May 15 in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Miss Nellie Shipley. Mr. Foster plans to join soon. Pythian Sisters officers from Baltimore and Brunsville visit Mrs. A. B. Heidler, then return home. Dr. and Mrs. Wohler entertain Hood College faculty and officers at East Cottage with guests Mrs. J. H. Hendrickson, Mrs. F. G. Hobson, and Miss Mary Hoffheins. Mrs. Louis Tetard and daughters Dorthy and Miss Ealingluft of New York honor hostess Mrs. W. du Marbury at Lanvale Street gathering in Baltimore. Miss Wilhelminia B. Castle, after months in West Coast cities, returns home west of Middletown.
Franklin P. Green sued the Moscow and George's Creek Mining Company of Allegany county for 10000 alleging surface damage from coal mining on his 140 acre farm near Lonaconing. The case, tried in two days in the local circuit court, ended with a settlement before jury return. prior trial had awarded 1600 to the plaintiff.
County commissioners report about 8000 gallons of oil spread on the road between Ceresville and Woodsboro, a seven to eight mile stretch. Ten thousand gallons were ordered for Monterue road but only 8000 were delivered and used on Ceresville Woodsboro. President David Oland notes roads are in fair condition after summer repairs including culverts and small bridges. a new bridge over Double Pine Creek near Detour is open to traffic.
The Gentennial Memorial United Brethren church will host a reception for their new pastor Rev. William R. Glen at 225 Oil Avenue next Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. Executive Committee members Mrs Charles H. Falk Miss Florence Eichenbrode and Mrs William C. Roderick will oversee arrangements. An observance by the Sunday School adult and primary departments will include refreshments and a Thanksgiving program. An orchestra will be provided for performances in the coming year. David Steiner was elected president with J Edward Reno as assistant. Roy Glen and Char Morgan were named secretary and treasurer respectively. Chas Falk named treasurer and Jacob Beadred noted among attendees.
Joan Charles Messner of Altoona Pennsylvania and Mae Trovern O Mara of Altoona Pennsylvania were married by Reverend David Morgan Roderick in the Presbyterian Manse on Saturday.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick local items include Prof W G Johnson reporting chestnuts raised by D C Winahrener on Indian Springs Farm with five bar shipped yielding 33 large nuts. Philomathean Society held a weekly meeting with debate on government subversion. Rev U S Rupp elected to State Christian Endeavor Union board. Frederick County Historical Society executive committee members elected. Republican jubilee in Burkittsville. J Fenton Thomas Adams to apples second crop variety from an orchard on his farm.
Amid illness at Shooks Town Mr Elmer Shook was taken to City Hospital for an operation. Mish Farms withdrawn from public sale at Hagerstown Court House as 14 bids by Senator Frank W Mish were pulled. Frederick residents may enjoy A Night in Honolulu tonight brought from Baltimore’s Colonial Theatre with elaborate scenery and Hawaiians in a vivid volcano scene.
Mrs. Arthur Hightman died at her Middletown home from severe burns suffered while trying to plant coal on Monday morning. Survived by husband County Commissioner T Frank Hightman, a young child, her parents Mr and Mrs George Cobblentz, one brother Byron Cobblentz, and first cousin Emory L Coblenz. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 am at Christ Reformed Church in Middletown. burial in the Reformed Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by George Albert Snyder, with Rev. H. C. Erdman assisting.
A county half holiday marks Repudiation Day on November 29, the 165th anniversary of the Stamp Act repudiation by local judges in 1765. Also reports divorce suit in Brunswick over separation since 1920 and a Buckeystown postmaster vacancy exam set for December 15 in Frederick with $2100 annual pay.
A testimonial from Mrs Reed of Cumberland cites relief from indigestion stomach pain and kidney issues after using a medicine from Dreco. She says symptoms improved within days and another family member, a seven year old son Charline, also benefited. The note mentions local availability at Pear ye's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick.
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