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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
6
A garbled federation of newspaper boilerplate and corrupted lines outlines The Daily News unusual masthead and branding. The fragmentary text mentions The Great Southern printing and Associated Press, suggesting standard press associations.
A 1920 column reflects on the hearth as a family center and contrasts homes without hearthstones with those that foster warmth and reflection. It urges readers to value sturdy houses and consider the Own Your Own Home Movement as a path to stability and wealth through self construction and timely improvements.
County Treasurer John W. Snook and two clerks processed a surge of tax payments over three September days totaling 160,891.01. The largest day was September 30 with 7,4188.61 collected. September month totals and balances are also reported.
Reported sale of the Wamsville mill property changes ownership with J D Hammond handling negotiations near New Market. The price was not disclosed but believed around 15 dollars. The brick two story dwelling on Park Avenue transfers to Lorena V Isbell under private terms.
The Inquiring Reporter asks locals about next week’s weather. David Griffin predicts better weather than past years. Samuel Tyler expects good weather. Vernon Rhoads foresees rain during fair week. Harry Sherald and Thomas Price doubtfully guess rain or uncertain conditions.
Grace Reformed Sunday School reported attendance 606 of an 800 goal and a debt-reduction collection over $1,200 against a $4,000 balance. Rev Charles D. Shatter delivered the address with music led by C E Hendrickson and violin solo by Joseph Stevens. The service featured Holy Communion and multiple department-assisted duties. Eldership and missionary events were announced for Maryland Virginia, and a Harpers Ferry wedding was noted with local clergy officiating.
Frederick column items recall the eighth Century Cycle Club run from Baltimore to Frederick and back with jurors selected to assess roadbed damage near Annie E Specht. Walkersville Lutheran Sunday School lists officers. election of permanent officers postponed. Motters near Emmitsburg forms Little Club with Daniel Roddy as president and Samuel Sheeley as secretary.
Rev Hummelbaugh leaves the local United Brethren church after 11 years, transferred to Gettysburg. Rev Glen from Gettysburg to Frederick appointed as successor. Additional clergy shifts include Holderatt to York Fourth United Brethren, Spond seller to Wolfsville, Daugherty to Chambersburg, and other assignments across Frederick County churches.
Ten people were in two cars that collided on the roll bridge at Peapaville about 7 90 last night. The Ford touring car owned by Milton Pryter of Barklesville and driven by Wilmer Pearl of Burkittsville carried five including Mrs Milton Phere and several Misses. The Overland touring car carried five from near Westminster and Frederick, with the Frederick woman passenger unnamed. Left side of the Ford broke, while the Overland’s right side was more badly damaged. The Overland owner was slightly cut by glass. other occupants were shaken but uninjured.
Dr RW Barrick of Columbus Ohio visits Mr Edward Sletner at Ceres Villa. Mrs lank McBroom of Williamsport Indiana visits Mrs Castle in East Forth Mrept. Mrs McBroom is sister to Mrs Castle and Mr and Mrs George WH Kalina of Inelng Michigan visit Mrs Castle. Mr Kuhna and Miss Root, siblings, had not seen each other in years. Mr and Miss Chas Paty and children of Harrisburg also visit at the same home. Mr James J Grove near Frederick has returned from a trip to New York City.
Miss Mary K Schnebly daughter of Mrs Mary R Schnebly of Havert own and Gilmore chief clerk to the Buckeye Coal Company were married Monday by Rev Dr Comal Clover at Christ Reform Church parsonage Hagers down Emmitsburg Streets torn up for concrete work slows traffic but not greatly 16 ft concrete planned Miss Sarah L Earhart named tuberculosis nurse to succeed Miss Betty McDonald in Roanoke public health service
A large barrack on Mrs. William Dorsey’s farm near Rockville burned, destroying 700 bushels of unhusked wheat and 35 tons of hay at an estimated loss of about $5,000. Meanwhile Paul and Clinton Rhoads acquire the local sod water ice cream and tobacco business on North Market Street. A health ad promotes Vinol as a remedy for weakness after illness, claiming to enrich blood and restore strength.
Hagerstown lineman H C Smith describes severe dizzy spells stomach gas and nervousness before using Dreco root medicine. He reports weight gain better sleep absence of gas and foul mouth breath with improved energy and general tonic effect. Dreco advertised by Pearre's Pharmacy Frederick.
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