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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
4
The article reflects on autumn's colors and productivity, contrasting melancholy with hopeful energy. It celebrates nature’s bounty and the farmer and gardener’s rewards, while noting the return of cooler weather as a tonic. It mentions September urging activity and worthwhile effort.
A reflection on modern life urges restraint as people rush along popular routes without purpose. The piece contrasts restless motion with purposeful travel, noting most gain little from aimless journeys while observant travelers learn more from a single mile than a widespread roam.
Citizens and business owners express support for a Chamber of Commerce investigation into the 548 rates. Moberly, Duvall, Miller, McCleery, Lebherz weigh in, saying inquiry would protect public welfare and ensure fair charging, while others decline to comment.
Property transfers recorded in the Courts include Daniel R Rouzer and wife to Peter On Hamimaker Thurmont for 1400 dollars and several other deeds with nominal sums. Harvest Home Festival notices announce events at St Johns Reformed Creagerstown and Mt Tabor Reformed Rocky Ridge on September 1 2 3 with dates and locations. The real estate listing details Roy Kidd and Virgie Kidd sale of SS acres along the Ben Bodarc line with Baltimore buyers Mrs Bile A Blubaugh and Nor
The Feagaville W C T U held its August meeting in the Lutheran Sunday School room. Delegates elected to the State Convention at Ocean City include Mrs. Morkel and Miss Ida Renn with alternates Mrs. E C Renn and Lloyd Culler. The program featured recitations by Ruth Howard Ida Renn Richel Hormne Susan Derr and singing. Next meeting scheduled September 30 at 2 30 pm in the Reformed Church with a Mothers meeting and a plea for all mothers to attend.
Ford Motor Company sponsors a tractor demonstration on Prof Amon Burgee s farm near the Baltimore pike with plowing hoeing and silage cutting plus a banquet at New City Hotel for about forty Fordson agents and dealers. A moving picture show at the General Henge will depict Fordson tractor manufacture.
Emma Rouzer of Char mont reports a son in China describing the capture of Men Tain and a wounded march home. Caryden Indiana marks his 60th birthday and 25th ministry anniversary, a former Middletown resident. A service-pipe leak under South Market undermines pavement by D Chester Kemp’s carriage shop. Brunswick yor installs new officials M Hollis and councilors Shores Phalen Rinker and Duvall. Freemason Defenders Day committee members named with Kreh and Chapline among organizers. entertainment team listed. Grangers Fire Insurance elects new Middletown rectors including Whipp Jefferson Kefauver and Poffinterger.
A quiet wedding solemnized at Mrs. Clorence C. Carty home on Sant Patrick Street joined Truth Carty and George B. Delaplaine in a 10:30 a m ceremony. Attended by sister H Lavier Michael and Catherine Carty Herlges, with Rev. U G Rupp officiating. The couple plans a home on Lat JIG Fast Third Street after October.
Huffer son of Mr and Mrs Carlton WulCer of Burkitteville wed Mildred J Swope daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Swope in Miamisburg Ohio on August 17 at the M Parsonage with Rev Noman Swent officiating. The couple will reside in Ko y Vill where the groom works on the Weatt Go ratt road. Licenses issued in Rockville for Nedie A Watking and Edward W Dre Sang and for Pearl Prevost to Lewis Her bert Larrison in New York.
Purely personal items detail Frederick residents visiting and traveling to Baltimore for weddings and gatherings. Names include Elizabeth Smallwood, Thelma J. Dem, Rosa Smallwood, Phoeus, Albert F. Ridenour, Franklin and Marshall College student, J. V. Ferguson, George W. Moan, Neda Gover, and many others. A Watermelon Party at the Hanshew home in Frederick honors York Pennsylvania guests.
Frederick county commissioners take a quiet stance as farmers in four counties push reassessment plans. One member opposes state plans and urges uniform statewide reassessment, arguing action should span all counties or none. The board cites no talks on real estate value reassessment and waits for developments as tax officials consider fairness.
Frederick city and county Republicans plan a permanent organization meeting at the Count House at 8 o'clock. National Committee member Mrs Henrietta Liver More of New York will attend and address the forum. Miss Hertha Trail will preside as the meeting aims to inform new voters about campaign obligations. A men’s committee including Col John Markey and others helped arrange the unique event.
In Frederick County and city, the first high school for colored pupils opened with strong enrollments. The county board establishes nine months of operation for 1921 22, with a modern building planned next year. City totals show 226 colored enrollments across three locations, with over 300 expected after all rolls complete.
Mrs. G A Reed of 318 Hier Street Cumberland Maryland reports dramatic relief from indigestion gas and constipation after using Dreco. She credits better sleep, easier breathing, and freedom from head spinning and bloating. Advertisement notes widespread druggist sales and local pharmacy promotion. Ruth Shepley to lead in Wild Cherry production.
Thomas S Fisher of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died after a long illness at his home in Rockville Montgomery county He was survived by his widow and three sons Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic Church Rameavilly with burial in Beallsville cemetery The report also notes the death of Robert Twist Colby grandson of Mrs Mary Hickman Point of Rocks and interment at St Pauls cemetery Washington Junction The article mentions an air rifle invention claimed to be more powerful than a rifle of the snipe caliber and describes models and makers
Mountain Git Council No 12 Sons and Daughters of Liberty held its monthly entertainment on Monday night with about 40 members present. The program featured a duet by Miss Mary Hauer and Mrs Ad hdle Floyd, readings by W H Comfort and Miss Nellie Price, a piano recital by Mrs Nellie Grumbine, a dialogue by Mrs Bessie Staley and Chester Eyler, a solo by Miss Brown, and a reading by Miss Pearl Eader. Refreshments were served with Miss Pearl Eader chairing the committee.
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