High priced goods spark calls for simpler living
A local editorial warns against profiteering and the push for ultra premium goods. It argues many items offer wear and value at moderate prices, urging producers to avoid flashy touches that raise cost without adding durability. Memorial to Mr Hallowell spurs road fund in Sandy Spring area. Three Frederick residents naturalized. court grants citizenship. Jiggs and Maggy bring humor to City Opera House. Constitution Day proclaimed by Governor Ritchie. Circumstantial evidence notes political fundraising and suffragist pledges in Frederick. shoppers inspect November donation days.
Five foreone picks and tax reassesment debate
In a Q and A format, locals comment on amicable adjustment to the State Tax Commission order for reassessment. Harry C James supports dialogue but says no taxes now are too high. Charles Wertheimer suggests fair, reasoned settlement after noting a farm sale price dispute. Alexander Ramsburg urges proper persuasion before reassessment. Edgar B McBride backs amicable adjustment and favors revoking the order, criticizing broad powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Harry C, James
Charles Wertheimer
Partlex
Eugene H. Altaugh
Dexander Ramsburg
Edgar BH
McBride
Tax Commission
Two Hurt In Wreck Near Harper's Ferry
Charles Howell and Mixy Eva Baldwin both of Washington were injured yesterday when their automobile ran off wet road near Harper's Ferry. They were treated at City Hospital and discharged. two other passengers escaped with minor bruises. The car overturned after a wheel puncture causing loss of control. Howell and Baldwin were bruised about arms and body. the vehicle was wrecked and friends remained with the damaged car. The report notes a microscopic jellyfish as the lowest form of animal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howell
Mixy Eva Baldwin
Washington
Wey
Harper's Ferry
Mr. Howell
Migs Baldwin
Howell
Misa Baldwin
Monumental Defenders Day and Local civic honors
Gov John Walter Smith named William A Harman justice of the peace for Creagerstown district and Clarence A Lindsay notary public for Unionville. A cannon from a captured Spanish cruiser was dedicated at the Francis Scott Key monument with ceremonies. Willam C Birely presided, Col George A Pear gave the address, and a new flag by Dr S S Maynard was unfurled. A large Defenders Day parade featured six bands. The Improved Order of Heptasophs marked their 22nd anniversary amid wider local interest over a Galveston tidal wave disaster report. The Wash ington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway directors were elected with L Victor Baughman, John C Motter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Smith
William A. Harman
Creagerstown
Clarence A. Lindsay
Unionville
Francis Scott Key
Willam C. Birely
The
Key Monument Association
George A. Pear
S. S. Maynard
Washington, Frederick, and Gettysburg
L. Victor Baughman
John C. Motter
John Baumparadner
William H. Hinks
T. BE. R. Miller
C. R. Nutt
Frank
Be Smith
Col
L. T. Brieno Chas
Wertheinter
Tenge
Annan
D.C. Walker
C. G.witera
C. E. Cassell
Jno
KR Stoner
D. C. Winebrewer
R. Zimmerman
Alexander Ramsburg
Wedding News From Bedford and Nearby Towns
Miss Marguerite Smith and Robert Foreman wed quietly in Bedford. The couple, long friends, surprised families back home after a camping trip with chaperones from Carlisle. Smith, a Virginia high school graduate and teacher, and Foreman, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus and Gettysburg businessman, plan to start married life as announcements spread. Other notices cover weddings in Grafton and Brunswick, a Brunswick man hurt in a railroad incident, and a Baptist missionary meeting followed by pipe-laying work along Main Street in Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Smith
George EB. Smith
East Second Street
Robert J. Foreman
Jacob Foreman
Carlisle
Bedford
Bancroft
St. James’ Wiscaya Church
Mix Smith
Yophy Penple
Louis Weldman
Miss Smith
Mr. Foreman
Key Mar. Carroll County
Poreman
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Allen's Foot-Base anticeptic powder in shoes helps feet
In training camps players shake Allen's Foot-Base powder into their shoes each morning to prevent blistering sore spots and chafing. It relieves burning and swelling, softens corns and bunions, and aids breaking in new footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Tatteburg
New Ubous
Police Interfere With Two Elopements and Enticement
Two 16 year olds Miss Orzola Perkins and Charles Lenner along with Ward, and Harry Perkins figures, are arrested as a supposed elopement plan unfolds. Lenner faces enticing a minor while Miss Perkins is charged with being an accessory. The case links to a carnival company exposure in Baltimore last week and continues on to Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lenner
Carnival Company
Orzola Perkins
Harry Perkins
West Patrick Street
Camden S.2
Won
Baltimore
Polke Station
Ely
Lenner
Wise Perkins
Perkins
Dreco Relieves Indigestion Says Frederick Man
A Frederick man Mr Allen C. Gosnell describes severe indigestion and heart flutter. After using two bottles of Dreco he says the dizzy spells, gas and distress vanished. The ad claims Dreco cures stomach, kidney and rheumatic troubles by treating the cause rather than just symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen C. Goanell
West Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Tosnell
Izzy
Frederick
Pearce
Molern Pharmacy
Used Automobiles for Sale Frederick Md Ad
Frederick Motor Company lists Ford runabout touring cars and sedans from 1917 to 1920 with prices from 325 to 900. Also Maxwell and Oakland touring cars and an Overland 7 passenger. Includes contact at 225 East Patrick Street and phone 1092. Beside ad stray notices seek finder for a black short write face horse or mare near New Market with rewards offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troi
Ford
Maxwell
Frederick Motor Company
East Patrick St
Frederick
Notice of October hearing in Cronise estate Orphan's Court
Notioe states that Calvin C Zim administrator of John Fr Cronise deceased requests a distributive hearing for heirs. Court sets October 1920 10:30 am to approve payment and distribution. Notice to appear or be represented by guardian solicitor or agent. Publication to be made in a Predor lck County newspaper weekly for four weeks prior to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predor
Lck
Mthdays
Gerber
Geo
Smith
Charl H. Butts
Geo. T. Rodirick
Algert M. Patterson
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Henry A. Boller
Chaga
Charles H. Butts
T. Roderick
Albert M. Patters
Isaiah W. Boller
A. D. Willard
Frederic County
Thos. F. Castle
Thomas F. Castle
Lata
Edw
Charbos H
Butts
George TT
Roderuck
Dudges
Albert
M. Patterson
Register of
John N. Souder
PUBLIC SALE OF FARM GOODS NEAR JEFFERSON AND CATOCTIN
Public sale of farm and household property to be held Tuesday September 14 at 10 o’clock A M four miles south of Jefferson on Rocks road and one mile from Catoctin Station B&O Railroad. Items include horse cattle hogs farm machinery tools carriages and extensive household furniture with terms a six month credit on sums over ten dollars cash for ten dollars or less. Auctioneers W M Darner and clerk John Bowlus. Mrs Clinton W Adams owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jning
Clinton W. Adams
W. OL. Darner
John Bowlus
West Main Street
Middletown
Carrick
FE. L. Beckley
Martey R. Lease
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The'daily News
Corpendent Newar
Gee
Cat Afiaing
Peonay Frederic Ub
Pruntina
Abd Manufacturing “Company
Hallowell
Sandy Spring
Inte Francia
Sandy Spring Bank
Montgomery County General Hospital
Francis J. Downey
Clarence Lalkpin
Lewis W. Barnsley
Anna Farquhar
Amer
Charles Henry Weidenhoff
Dresden
Germany
Max Meyers
Calona
Russia
Brunswick
Fortunato Constantiane
Naples
Italy
Brunawick
Father
Jiggs
Macgie
City Opera House
Gus Hill
Seashore
Mag
Ritchie
Legion
Indiana
Gatomobiliete
Order of Heptasophs
Galveston
Texas
Fee
David Shull
East Patrick Street
Cartlete
Marsh—Schroeder
Paul K. Marah
Tlarrett Schraeder
C.F Schroader
Up First Presbyterian Church
Grafton
W. Va
G. HW
Beeman
Louise Schroeder
Margaret Marsh
Thlagzel Bock
Farmington
Lula Lanham
Mary Schroeder
Gratton
William M. Storm
Best
Prederick Schroeder, Jr
Irving M. Landauer
Wraderick
Lark Nuzgum
Charles Arthur Smith
Gladys Estelle Turner
Mrs. Davis
West Virginia
Edgar Ub Nokes
Oiativond
Nokes
Ted
Stanley Swartz
W.C. Royal
Jesus
Emmttsburg
Chas. Lenner
Frederick Girl
Minor
Frederick Terry
Waynesboro
Nona McLain
Highfield
New Market
RT Coughlin
J.ul Rinsey
Racette
Frederick County National
Wenday
National Bank
North Market Street
the, News Office
Thurmont
State Road
Henry Fckenrode
Thur
Quality
Walkersville
Buckeystown
Philadelphia
Wilson Barnam
Bryo Mawr
Ae Bouge
Rade Doo Heights
Lewis A. Rice
APOE
J. Clarke
Soda Fountain
Cramer's Palace of Music
Fitzcharles Co
Trenton
New Jersey
Grayson FE. Bowers
Harmony Grove
Barand
Market St
East Third St
Franklin Institute
Rochester
N. Y
MT. Olivet
Carragh
Frederick City Hospital
Fourth Street
Gilmore BR
Third St
Adamstown
J. Lee Simmons
Adameatown
Westpatrick St
Fistures
Care News
N. Market St
Mrorg
Care News-Post
Braddock Heights
Clarence W. Rudy
Braddock Helene
W. Patrick Street
Bend
E. H. McBride
Braddock
Mre News-Post
Fox
Becona
Charles B Fout
di Mon
Royal Society
RL & OD
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