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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1921
Page
4
The Fraser post office information appears as a notice about second class matter. The item attributes dispatch credit to the Associated Press and notes distribution of news dispatches or other credited material within the paper.
The article cites hunting season accidents and a near miss to stress gun safety. It notes a rifle hammer snapping during a slip nearly killed a companion, illustrating that even unloaded guns can be dangerous and that firearms require constant cautious handling. It echoes the old pioneer adage that a gun is dangerous even if it has no lock stock or barrel.
The 10 percent reduction in carload freight rates for farm products is hailed as welcome news for farmers. Lower costs support widespread farming communities distant from markets and help boost sales, seed purchases, and employment, aiding broader economic revival.
Rev Hoover urges broader health education and preventive habits at a City Opera House meeting on Wednesday Nov 30 inviting all citizens and school officials. Dr Barnes outlines tuberculosis awareness and films for Public Health Association's countywide work.
Inquiring Reporter asks five residents near Frederick Emmitsburg Peteraville about a white Christmas. Hubert Young says he cannot say, William Main doubts, Raymond Firok declines, Reall Bylenil avoids, and Jl Algier guesses a white Christmas though unsure.
Mrs Harry Nindorff spends weekend with daughter Thelma Nindorff at National Dark Seminary Forest Glen. Mr and Mrs Porrott and Miss Ruth James attend a dance in Washington given by the Gamma fraternity. Mollie Harrington returns from Philadelphia. Mr G C Roser leaves Thanksgiving Day for Atlanta to attend New York Life Insurance club meeting. will return to Frederick Tuesday. Katharine Mensell visiting parents EB and Mensell at Emmitaburg. Harry Grove, Madubsag Grove, James Grove, Harry LeGora, Carroll Hendrickson back from Philadelphia after Penn-Cornell game. Mrs John Lewis Fleishman in NYC to see Army-Navy game. Donmead Kolb of the Naval Academy visiting parents William and Mrs Kolb Braddock. R K Delaplaine attends Army-Navy game in New York. Lloyd C Culler and daughters Anna Thelma, and Clinton Rhoads with others spent yesterday in Baltimore. Robert Fisher of Baltimore in Frederick for 10-day visit at Ida Fisher’s home.
Mr and Mrs William Methew of Curry Lyme Pennsylvania announce the engagement of their daughter Metehe Methew to Rol Patehel of Buffalo New York. They are the children of Mr and Mrs Frank Patelel of Darby Iowa. The wedding is planned for the near future.
Washington reports that Arthur James Balfour, lord president of the British council, visited former President Woodrow Wilson at 2340 8 Street four days ago. The visit followed Balfour's plenary speech and occurred amid Britain’s acceptance of the Hughes proposal on naval armaments. Marshal Foch had previously been denied an audience with Wilson but later met him on his return to Washington.
Charles Myers a 45 year old penman from Harrisburg faces charges of check forging after allegedly passing a dozen forged checks in Altoona Pittsburgh Johnstown and Gallitzin during a brief stay authorities say he attempted excessive writing actions during his visit revealing a motive of fraud and deceit
Marconi announces successful first time wireless transmission of test messages from Carnarvon Wales directly to Australia. This marks a milestone in long distance radio communication as November reports confirm the achievement.
Twenty years ago Frederick items note market prices for poultry and eggs and grain. Turkeys offered high, ducks and beets sold, and rail officials cut service hours without lowering prices. A burglary on North Market Avenue saw small losses. Mrs Donald McLean attended a New York event aiding Barnard College scholarship in a Sherre’s pageant.
The piece recalls a rainy Thanksgiving with church services, family gatherings, and community events. It notes school closures, weddings, and deaths, plus local hobbies, a banner for Company A, and public notices such as Repudiation Day observations and charitable drives. It ends with a nod to November fading toward December.
A social at the Beach Spring Farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Stockman honored their son with refreshments and a large gathering of guests from the local community. Attendees included many Ahalt Zimmerman Stockman and Cordell family members along with friends and neighbors. Also noted was a separate event of a butchering at the Gittings brothers home near Harmony Grove on Thanksgiving day with a large list of attendees and several local business and transport figures acknowledged.
Tral estate and insurance agent reports sale of Walkerswille Farm a 17 acre parcel with a modern home. The document notes private terms and a weeklong ware payment plan with a stone fat end covering noted, reflecting a thriftier conveyance style from the period.
Henry Z. Mussetter a Democrat from New Market was appointed by Governor Ritchle as judge of the Orphans Court for Frederick county and designated chief judge. He succeeds Prof. George Edward Smith who has headed the court since December 1 1919. Mussetter takes office immediately with two year term while Republicans Charles H. Balls and George T. Roderick serve as the other judges.
About 150 members of Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No 51 attended a meeting last evening. A delegation from Dorsey Rebekah Lodge Mt Airy and Baltimore guests witnessed a class conferring in new costumes. Speeches praised the staff and attendance. The period closed with social time and refreshments.
A trolley car jumped its track in Chester damaging a residence and injuring a woman. The report notes passengers in the car were shaken and several suffered injuries including a broken ankle. authorities investigated the crash and roadway hazards.
A mixed page of local anecdotes and social vignettes. On election day a Frederick official with the initials G O PE marked a ballot. a first time Democrat voter returned it for another. A stylish Market Street woman drew attention for dress and gait while a doorbell prankster was taught a safe reminder. A foreman and worker banter ends with a junior remark. A shoe shiner scene yields race lore and streetwise advice.
The text notes that all debts contracted and engagements entered into before adopting the constitution shall be valid against the United States under the Constitution just as they were under the Confederation. This reflects continuity of obligations across constitutional change.
In a Northwest district raid on 913 North Stricker street Baltimore, Miss Thelma I Kehne was taken into custody along with Mrs Nora M Evans and two others. Mrs Evans and Miss Kehne faced bail on a dis orderly house charge with $300 and $200 bonds respectively. Dr Barney Guterman, engaged to Miss Evans, also held on similar terms. Thelma Kehne и Evans were questioned about residence and过去 history.
McGregor Company's production of Margie proves an inspiration for theatre goers with bright melodies infectious fun and lively dancing. The record breaking musical comedy features Elmer Coudy and a strong chorus as it heads to the Opera House for the upcoming performance.
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