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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
9
Special Dispatch to The News reports cooler weather for Maryland with periods of rain possible. The forecast indicates a cooling trend tonight into Sunday with moderate temperatures expected across the region.
Obituary notices report Charles Houff of Waynesboro age 41 dying after a illness and family details from Frederick County. Also passed is Mary Claggett Chesley widow, age 78, with funeral arrangements through Frederick and Mt Olive. services to be held in Frederick and Washington areas.
Funeral services for Mrs Goldie Johnson Luis were held at St Pauls Episcopal near Point of Raindining at 16 5 o clock. Pallbearers included Azel A Pain George M Ruthvin John J Fox W Lynn Wilbur T Renn and William K Smith. Interment followed in St Pauls Cemetery. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Rex Powell of Brunswick at Frederick City hospital after being kicked by a horse weeks ago. Condition reported as very serious. H Foster, also of Brunswick, is at Frederick City hospital with blood poisoning stemming from the incident.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of daughter husband sister and father. Appreciation for flowers and use of automobiles. Auction tonight at seven at Cramer's Bebeo Music. Items include 1000 sheets of music and 104 boxes of candy. Mastery show for men and women at Hendrickson's Dry Goods Store.
Frederick County's fall fair draws an estimated 70 000 attendees over four days as crowds linger and vendors report selling out. Receipts near 30 000 dollars, with profits offset by race purses premiums and improvements. The Bethlehem Shipbuilding exhibit wins first prize for most novel display, while local retailers advertise sales and lost items as the event closes.
Nightly events at Junior Hall promise dancing with a Gentlemen bloc and Ladies 200, while Cramer and Bowles promote sales jobs and toy and rug imports. A broad catalog lists furniture, Crex rugs, Velvets, and discounted household goods with prices including $1.00 brooms and $2.00 straw cases.
Public sale on my Frederick area farm along the Hagerstown pike November 112 features 25 head of Registered Holstein cattle and 16 head of Poland China pigs, with health certificates. The listing also advertises fur coats, dresses, suits, and luxurious furs for sale at Markwood HARP, plus extensive real estate offerings nearby including multiple acreages with improvements near Frederick, and a list of stock and apparel items for sale at the store.
John D. Hendrickson and Grayson H. Staley witness an exciting final day of county fair harness racing with extra heats in both races and keen dash competitions. The track, in excellent condition all week, hosts strong fields amid spirited turf fan discussions. H. G. Taylor notes his stone yard and reasonable prices as a local ad element.
Strayed French Poodle dog missing since Saturday. Return to 117 West South Street for reward. Public sale notice by Mrs Richard Co. Teste and Darner Auctioneer outlines housekeeping sale on Maniella Avenue, Friday October 29, 1920 at 1:20 PM including mahogany tables and sofas, oak dressers, beds, dishes, and more with cash on day of sale.
Notice announces letters testamentary granted by Wraderick County Orphans Court to executors for the estate of J Lydia A Blessing. Includes misc notes about a cider mill in LeGore Maryland operating Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. Also contains unrelated classifieds and a lost box reference from November 1st.
A historical real estate list describing multiple land parcels and improvements near Lewistown Catoctin Furnace Middletown Utica Petersville Utica N and other towns. Entries detail acres, buildings, bank barns, and outbuildings along State roads and trolley lines for potential buyers. Includes 60 to 319 acre tracts with various structures and locations.
Real estate listing shows multiple properties with acreages from 20 to 307 and prices up to 40 000. Notable entries include 192 acres with good timber and permanent improvements, a 9 room brick house on 20 acres, and 200 acres river bottom near Charles Town with outbuildings and springs. Listings mention Montgomery County and Dickerson vicinity, with several bank barns, frame houses, and timber land.
The text references John N. Clary a manager and multiple land parcels totaling 1200 acres with notes on productivity and improvement. Mentions timber, water, and fruit potential plus equipment rental and a Frederick County entity. Details are partial and garbled.
Several farms listed for sale in Frederick Maryland and vicinity. Properties include 146 acres with buildings and tenant house priced at 27000 dollars with April first possession, 150 acres with good buildings and well fenced at 16000 dollars, 129 acres near Petersville at 23000 dollars, and 110 acres two miles from Frederick with high cultivation and substantial buildings. Real estate agent at 5 West Church Street Frederick MD.
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