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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
5
Last night proved the coldest of the month with temperatures near forty degrees and housewives pulling out heavy blankets. Winds stayed high, frost was avoided by the county, and the weather expert predicted a break in a few days. Comparisons to September 1917 and prior winters show sharper frosts in other years, while straw hats lingered only in defiance of an official order.
Jesse N. Smith sues Benjamin F. Grove and Chester L. Grove in Circus Court for $2,000 for damages from an auto wreck when a Grove truck allegedly backed onto a bridge, spilled and damaged household goods. The suit cites a prior verdict of $500 for Jaynes as part of related claims, with related expenses and multiple local attorneys listed.
Roger B. Wolfe of this city wins the 500 Card Party and is appointed manager for Gulf Re Daughters of Isabella. His station in this city begins Wednesday Sept 22 starting at 8 o'clock. Tickets are 25 cents. He has served the company for several years. The Argentine constitution is modeled after that of the United States.
A notice recalls a joint meeting of the Frederick County Republican Central Committee and the Harding-Cootage League set for Tuesday evening September 21, 1920, in the Court House Frederick Md. The fragment preserves names W. HARRY WALLER chairman and H. S. FELTON secretary and includes various local ads and notices ranging from lost jewelry to sales and employment offers.
An advertisement for Potts and Griffin promotes real estate and insurance offerings near Frederick Maryland. It lists properties of 6 to 83 acres with features like a 10 room house brick outbuildings and proximity to state roads and trolley lines. Financial data and a bank statement excerpt follow, confirming capital, deposits and reserves.
John D. Hendrickson presents an advance showing of new fall garments on the second floor. Hundreds of dresses coats waists and skirts have arrived with others soon to follow. The collection features wool fabrics silks gores and tricolettes with single style gowns for a distinct personal look.
Markwood D Harp offers skirts and piece goods in plain and fancy colors and materials. Large assortment for suits, dresses, cloaks, and skirts with moderate prices. Special sale on volldyess ey at 60 percent off, about 15 left. sweaters also reduced.
An extensive catalog of properties for sale and rent across Frederick and nearby towns appears, featuring farmland, brick houses, bank barns, and river bottom tracts. Listings include 60 to 319 acres with improvements, near towns like Lewistown, Middletown, and Petersville, plus city properties on West Third and Market streets and several modern homes with garages and outbuildings.
Real estate ad listing multiple farms near Frederick and Comus Maryland. Farms range from 104 to 285 acres with prices from 7 700 to 26 600 including dairy capable properties, brick homes, running water, and mature fences. Agent N Jolliffe promotes varied sizes and locations.
Eugene H Albaugh offers well improved productive acreage and brick properties on Market and State Roads plus a brick dwelling on Mackket Street and a modern brick on South Street. Also lists rental properties, fruit trees, water, timber, and a Remington Typewriter agency for Frederick County with machine rental and sales. Proposes insurance and surety bonds and real estate services at 28 W Patrick St second floor.
The will of James M. Smith, dated September 13, 1917, filed in the register of wills, leaves $17,000 to Amy M. T. Smith and about $66,000 estate divided among nephews, nieces, former employees, and various relatives. Executors Calvin P. Smith and J. Frank Dougherty receive $500 each in lieu of commissions. Rest to be divided among legatees. suit voids bequests. The will names two executors and an attorney’s fee.
J. L. Bradshaw advertises a ten day sale offering hefty savings on rugs linoleum and home goods. items include various rug sizes from 27 by 54 to 12 by 15, priced from under a dollar to over twenty dollars, plus linoleum, fabrics and portieres from named imports and manufacturers.
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