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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
4
The article condemns violent acts by santateftists at Morgan offices in New York and argues such crimes stem from propagandist agitation. It calls for gradual reform, blames propagandists and misleading statements, and warns that falsehoods inflame morbid wrath leading to deadly actions.
In an Inquiring Reporter feature, five Frederick residents describe the first ordinance they would push as aldermen. J D Royer wants a new northwest street between West Fourth and West Fifth. Shonard Wachter backs broad street improvements. Greenawalt urges a modern electric light plant. Gittinger calls for H and F Railway paving obligations. Zimmerman concedes many city needs but offers no single priority.
Lawrence Morgan and his brother Clarence Morgan were badly injured when a motor cycle collided with an army lumber truck on the road west of Ellicott City. Lawrence suffered a crushed leg and chest injuries. Clarence had badly cut legs and a crushed right hand. Both were rushed to St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. The truck, reportedly on the wrong side without lights, failed to stop. Detour Bridge across Double Pipe Creek nears passable status as construction continues. The incident occurred Saturday around 7:45 p m while the Morgans traveled from Baltimore to Frederick. A second note mentions renewed bridge work shared by Frederick and Carroll counties replacing flood-destroyed spans. Women Democrats Meet summary indicates a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Woman’s Democratic Club with plans for freeing committees.
Purely personal notes from Frederick and surrounding areas list visits and travels. Piwin Rupp of Martinsburg pa guests include Mrs A Le Wolfe Braddock and Mrs Clara M Brane Dayton Ohio family circles with H B Burkholder Mttlegow Akron visiting Haberkorns. Elmer Haberkorn USMC spent Sunday at home in Frederick. Carlton Compher Doubs returns after growth studies at University of Maryland. Marjorie Stoner of Pittsburgh visits Hollins College Hollins Va. Feester and Winston Haller depart for University of Pennsylvania. Charles Gonso and Frederick Gonso return from Woodsboro relatives. Margaret Hagedorn returns from Cumberland. C Sotheron and Frank D Howard depart for University of Pennsylvania. G L Seaman Pleasantville N J with them in Philadelphia.
Marriage notices list Dr Hugh Davis Spence of Baltimore and Miss Adporting Jones of Newburn MN wed in Baltimore. Carrie M Kemp and G Ernest Lipps married at Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Groom served with American Expeditionary Forces and was an umpire and referee. Ruth Buddington quietly married at Rockville. Other brief unions noted. Buckeystown Junior Democrats organized with plans for Women’s meeting in Kreigs Hall Adan town with speakers Mary Cas Me Olt and D G Winebrewer.
A centennial celebration program last evening featured a large congregation attending an all musical program directed by Markwood D. Harp. Rev. Leslie L. Bowers and Rev. Paul E. Holdcraft spoke, with George Mobdlié presiding, and a sequence of selections, duets, solos, and anthems performed by the choir and various departments. A reception for junior and beginner members followed, with Rev. Dr. Rupa leading and Rev. Marlon J. Kline offering remarks. The events conclude tonight with a reception for the main school and friends.
Short cornucopia of whimsy and chores with urban gossip. Weather hints of clean house days and autumn meals. Sauer Kraut graces the dinner table as societies brace for winter work and plans.
Frederick items recall a railway picnic at Braddock Heights for motormen and conductors. Local clubs form names include the McKinley Roosevelt and Ground Money Club in Liberty with officers listed. Petersville sees Bryan Stevenson and Little Club with officers and managers named. News from Middletown reports Albert Shafer’s escape in Galveston disaster. William Shewbridge dies after falling from a train at Sandy Hook. Park Mills opens a new school building.
Ground is very dry farmers report hindrance to seeding preparations. They note the lack of moisture interferes with field work and welcome any relief, including rain or irrigation support, to ease planting efforts. The mood is urgent as agricultural activity suffers from drought conditions.
A 1918 reassessment controversy fuels a special Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis. Delegate Edgar H. McBride introduces a memo urging the State Tax Commission to refrain from ordering another general reassessment in 1922, citing inflated values and economic instability.
A birthday surprise party was held September 13 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Snook near Detour. Attendees included numerous couples and single guests from Rose Mount Pennsylvania and local families. The event featured refreshments and a list of attendees, followed by plans for a community chautauqua next year as guarantors are secured.
Spencer Kellogg & Sons announces a tasteless castor oil that preserves strength and purity of the traditional product. The nauseating taste removed, making it easier for children and adults to take, with three bottle sizes and labeling. Sold by druggists. insist on Kellogg’s Tasteless Castor Oil in plainly labeled bottles.
It tells how Hagerstown lineman H. Smith praises Dreco root and herb medicine. He reports relief from dizzy spells stomach trouble foul breath and poor sleep after taking Dreco and credits weight gain improved nerves and a stronger general condition. The ad notes Dreco is sold by all druggists and introduced in Fredwick by Pearre's Modern Pharmacy.
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