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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
5
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Whisner died Monday at 2 o'clock. Burial is set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at Mt Hope Cemetery in Woodyboro. K. G. Putman is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral for William Warner, killed in a Waynesboro area car crash, was held from Albert Gumbs residence with Rev. William R. Glenn presiding. pallbearers included Ray Morrison and Albert McCracklin. Burial at Olivet cemetery. The Nussbaum funeral followed at Union Chapel with Rev. R. L. Mowbray and Rev. B. R. Carnahan officiating. pallbearers named and burial at nearby cemetery.
A roundup of visits and travels shows William F. Reynolds and Edwin R. Kump spending the week end in Washington. Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Gale of Seattle visit Prof. and Mrs. Edward P. Gale in Clarke Place. Susan Gale of Chicago and Mrs. William F. Gale of Springfield, Mass arrive Saturday. Chief Judge Hammond Urner leaves for Annapolis to attend the Court of Appeals. A. Ralph Hichelberger of New York returns home after weekend with his parents on West Fourth Street. Samantha Nash of the Louise Shop returns from New York City. Chas A. Landis and family of West Patrick Street visit their son C. Hays Landis in Hagerstown. Visitors to the Newton Stull home include Rev. Mr. Hudgins from Western Maryland College, B. Smith, Mrs. Joseph Hummel, Mrs. Myrtle Dutrow, Eleanor and Mildred Smith of Walkersville, Edward Miller, H. L. Bennett, George Burdette, Isaac Waltz of Frederick, Mollie V. Zimmer aman of Feagaville, Mrs. Sallie Myers of Baltimore, Charles Myers of Johnsville, Edward Webster and daughter Lottie. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stull and Katherine Rice of Lewistown were also visitors. Mrs. Stull has recently fallen, sprained her arm, bruised her face, and is improving as well as can be expected.
Clarence W. Miles filed a petition with Maryland Public Service Commission urging state action to regulate the Conowingo dam project by the Susquehanna Power and Electric Companies. He seeks a Maryland commission study, remedial legislation, and a resolution to limit interstate utility orders until Governor Ritchie acts.
The article recalls warnings from famed scientist A R Wallace about wild bees and other tiny insects posing greater dangers than big beasts. It notes malarial mosquitoes causing far more deaths than snakes and cites Panama Canal construction as hindered by insects, with South Africa facing locusts far more than big animal threats.
The sixty-fifth Frederick County Agricultural Society exhibition will begin next Tuesday at 10 o clock with a public parade led by a band. Officials report high space demand, many inside stalls sold, outside concessions filling, and preparations for a large crowd. Weather remains a key factor but advance forecasts are favorable. Police protection, elaborate grandstand vaudeville acts, a strong racing program, and educational displays from state and federal agencies are planned. Maryland game and fish exhibits prepared by State Game Warden will debut as a new feature.
Charles I Coleman engineer of New York and Florence E Bussler of Pittsburgh were married by Rev T J Gachr at Frederick Presbyterian manse. They will reside at 22 West 51st Street New York City.
The text notes spring fashion for the sheiks with a new suit silhouette featuring a vest and waist tucks. Balloon trousers of the era are highlighted, describing the look as fashionable for the season.
The Monday Musicals held their opening meeting at Miss Mary H. Filler’s East Third street home. A business session adopted the year’s program and elected H. David Hagan treasurer. Members listed numerous musicians and dates for forthcoming events through May, featuring Handel and various operatic themes. The group also notes property purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Lane near Funkstown.
Mrs Richand Potts of this city, recently operated on at a Baltimore hospital, is expected to return to Frederick today after several days of recovery.
Market notes show wheat and corn prices fluctuating while drilling activity yields low cashable wells. Analysts caution only a small share of air wells exceed costs, suggesting limited profitability for new ventures.
Mrs Manotti Heson, a chiropractor, is mentioned at the Apposite Key Hotel on W Patrick Street in Frederick Maryland.
Edith G Seidling promotes exclusive Knickerbouker hats at Corner Market and Third Streets as openings for a dance at Red Men's Hall on October 16 1925. Mountain View Park hosts the season’s last dance on October 17 with a 1.00 dollar couple rate. A Grace Reformed Sunday school pageant Following the Star gathers 50+ youths October 16. Public sale at Rohrbacks Building October 17 lists furniture and fixtures from Mrs Crist and others.
City taxes for 1925 now payable with 2 percent discount if paid in October. Auction and sale ads include Dodge and Overland autos with various prices and terms. Real estate offers list multiple properties for sale in Frederick Maryland with detailed descriptions and prices.
Classified sale notices list nine brick and frame houses with modern features from late 1920s Frederick area, priced up to $4,500. Also offered are farms 120 to 141 acres with bank barns, fruit, water, and outbuildings near Loy’s, Mount St Mary’s, and New Midway. Auctioneer Dutrow to sell March 9 1928. items include horses cattle hogs implements and machinery.
Real estate and insurance listings detailing modern bungalows with features like pantry steam heat hardwood floors and open fireplaces. properties include large lots near Blue Ridge Summit timber land acreage near Walkersville Middletown and Frederick with prices and brief features. mentions immediate possession and irrigation close to town high school and state roads.
A list of suburban and city houses for sale or rent near Dill Avenue Elm Street West Patrick Street and surrounding streets. Descriptions include steam heat electric lights garages brick dwellings large lots and immediate possession with prices ranging from about 2 000 to 4 000 dollars and multiple corner or lot sites in Rosemont and Park areas. Some ads note modern features hardwood floors and front or rear entrances.
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