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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1920
Page
3
The text outlines forming a Headquarters Company to be commanded by Captain W. B. Down and joining a band as part of the unit. It notes privileges for members and mentions a county band intent to affiliate, with the First Maryland Regiment to be reorganized.
A fragmented notice outlines a plan for a meeting at the Heights offices with a secretary treasurer and management. reads like a committee setup with names such as Roscoe and Herman, indicating two years of planning and ongoing changes.
Readable notes indicate a poultry exhibition by the county association will be held at the Armory starting tomorrow. Entries include various classes and breeds with expected attendance and judging.
Mountaineers Lose Last Game as Mount Marys suffers 14 to 0 defeat in classic clash. Maryland States eked out a win with Markell shining in a rugged Saturday contest against Hopkins and Mount.
Frederick Athletic Club defeats Mt Washington from Baltimore by a 14 0 score on Saturday. Larson scored first on a 25 yard run after a long drive to the 25 yard line. Downey added a 20 yard TD run in the second half and Leichert kicked a goal to make it 14 0. Substitutions included Wills for Quin. Referee Landauer. Quarters 8 8 8 8.
The Relief Department of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad deposited $2000 to court to resolve who should receive the funds for Charles W. Adaing killed two years ago. Three claimants, Elizabeth Webb Adams, Hedsie May Riley Adning, and Gladys Adams, plus Lucy Adams, contend for the money. Attorneys include Alban, McWood for Adams and Heagey with Urnor for Riley. Court action requested to determine rightful beneficiary.
Mrs Frances Weight wife of the late William Weight was found dead beside a woodpile at her home on Linganore road near Pearl Saturday evening around 0 o'clock. Dr George Andrews concluded death by apoplexy. Survived by two daughters and several sons. Funeral arrangements to be announced with interment at McKaig Cemetery.
A vaccination dispute in Mypraville divided the school community. A prominent citizen’s daughter was removed after being labeled unvaccinated, prompting parents to obtain a medical certificate. The matter drew county education officials into the Washington county dispute over school placement.
The father of a child challenges vaccination certificates used for school enrollment, claiming unvaccinated children with physician-issued certificates attend city and county schools. Attorney General Armetrong and county health officials met to discuss the vaccination law, with potential damages threatened. Also noted are Sergeant G W Rite leaving Mount St Mary’s College for Western Maryland College duties, and Henry Miller of Eamitsburg owning a vast coin collection in the area.
A fragmented rural report describes a hog show at Olive Schoolhouse near Brunswick. Arnold and a Duroc boar headline a local event drawing about two hundred people, with observers noting the lively turnout and interest in the display.
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