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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1921
Page
4
A 1921 discussion notes Canadian plans to combine Armistice Day with Thanksgiving, arguing for a single November holiday. It cites Maryland’s multiple holidays, Canada’s Monday-before-November-11 observance, and notes potential effects on Christmas shopping and production.
State and regional motor vehicle officials convened to discuss a 2 cent gas tax with no cut in license fees. Delegates from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Maryland weighed standardizing operator card issuance and a conference motor vehicle administration. William L. Dill of New Jersey chaired. Austin Baughman and D. Mar Schroeder represented Maryland and New Jersey respectively.
A social event titled Pound Party and Dance took place at the home of Mr and Mrs W M Roelke on the Richland crest of Frederick Missouri. Music featured by Eisenhauer piano Storm and Stephens orchestra. Guests included many named individuals with local families in attendance. Refreshments were served. The report notes an incident about a late law enforcement checkpoint and a fine of two hundred dollars related to beer regulations.
Readers from diverse locales express mixed views on whether Germany is preparing for another war as argued by Premier Briand. Opinions range from disbelief to concern, with several readers citing uncertainty about Briand's statements and Germany's capabilities.
The article reports on the Arbuckle trial entering its second week with testimony from Dr Estle Wakefield about Miss Rappe's death and a bruise on her arm. It notes plans for showgirl testimony, jury selection under way, and defense claims of witness influence as the case hinges on showgirls' statements and cross examination aims to impeach witnesses.
Washington November 2 The Senate passed measures stalled in the House and sent the Shepard Towrer bill to the president with no record vote. The so called baby bill aims to protect maternity and infancy and foster cooperation between the federal government and states. Also reported Third Street House Sold to Mr and Mrs Daniel Stull and to Mr and Mrs Robert W Mercer, with possession set for April 1. News advertising pays.
Twenty years ago in Frederick, November 22 1991 items recall William Barthelaw of Schlevs wine shooting rabbits and partridges. Graves at Visitat on Canvent Bac naprev are described as new and heartcards fitted. Fires swept Grows lime yin at Stephen's tv in Virginia. Chief Sydnee Me Stew issued a ruling denying admission to the bar for Maddox on a district court matter.
Professor George Edward Smith announced the three appointments to the Register of Wills office. Judge Lighter will be chief clerk with Shidge Russell and Hoy Schroeder in support roles. Mrs Hargett and Mr Schroeder bring stenographic and clerical experience from local courts and law offices. Smith aims for efficient, capable staff as Patterson departs December 1.
Rev J Paul Wright says contributors remain committed amid rising demands. Treasurer J Travers Thomas notes difficulty meeting needs. The tenth annual report lists contributors who have died but are memorialized. cases show the charity aiding a feeble minded mother and child needing relocation to a Baltimore asylum. A donor sent five dollars, gratefully acknowledged.
Deeds show Erna V Wenner and others transferring to Perry Barger and Uronsch for 5 dollars, and other deeds including Cramer to Chipley for 10 dollars. Marriage licenses list Leatherwood of Carroll County with Nail of Unionville and Holmes Levi with Ethel Summons. Court case notes indicate a habeas matter in Maryland and a village property sale involving Cramer and Sanffer.
A fragmented notice states that officials must pay a 1 percent fee and additional charges to receive commissions. It notes sworn duties, required payments, and a monthly obligation tied to court clerks, with unclear figures and entity names due to OCR errors.
Reform plan by Wilson Cabell Bruce proposes a death warrant for grade railroad crossings with the Public Service Commission as executioner. A 70 40 cost split would make railroads bear 70 percent, state and counties 20 percent each. The campaign would target dangerous crossings gradually, aiming to reduce deadly incidents and remove crossings deemed a menace.
Jacob Foreman of Boonsboro was arrested in front of the City Hotel by Deputy Sheriff Chas H W Kipp and lodged in Frederick county jail overnight. He was moved to Hagerstown by Deputies Cable and Crampton. A warrant for his arrest was issued on September 27 and he had vanished since. He says he traveled via York and Connellsville and arrived in town shortly before his arrest. He was brought here by a Cumberland motorist. Bond discussion with his father may follow at the jail.
County Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer announced county schools will close the Friday after Thanksgiving for a four day break. With Christmas ahead, the break pattern continues as state law requires schools to stay shut from Thanksgiving until the next school week begins. Dinner For Thomas Hildt. Seward Prosser hosted a surprise dinner in Baltimore for Thomas Hildt, former Bankers Trust vice president and new Merchants National Bank president, honoring Hildt’s resignation from the Trust Company last June.
Speculation swirls over who will fill appointive county positions after the new board’s December 1 organization. Oland is expected to stay as president, with appointments ranging from Montevue staff to road supervisors and jail firemen. Also noted is that Clerk Eli G. Haugh’s appointment is not expected before month’s end as he remains undecided. Newspapers tied to a sun distance fun fact conclude with a world-belt estimate of daily papers.
Notices list two executrixes, Annie M Whipp and Clayonla Maynard, announcing letters testamentary from the Orphans Court of Frederick County Maryland. Creditors must file claims by June 23, 1922 with vouchers. executors urge immediate payment from debtors. Dates show November 2, 1921 and signatures of executrices H Delauter and Annas Thomas Margaralt Hildt.
Do You Know Congress has power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States. The Constitution does not prejudice any claims of the United States or any particular State in this respect.
Brown Turner and George Grove of Knoxville waived a hearing and were held for grand jury on larceny charges. Rail detective Walter Axline and Deputy Sheriff Morgan Bankies face bail set at 250 dollars each for stealing stockings chairs and two gas stoves from freight cars in Brunswick yards. General Reckord promoted to brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard retroactive to October 18.
The executrix of Donald R. Smith will sell December 6 1921 three miles south of Frederick on the Cemetery of New Design Road at nine in the morning. The sale includes horses and mares, cattle including milch cows and registered Holsteins, farm implements, harness, tools, hay, corn, grain, and a Stieff grand piano with household furniture. Terms: six months on sums over $10 with notes, cash under $10. settlement with the clerk day of sale. Mrs Grace P. Smith executrix.
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