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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1923

Page

5

Death of H Purdum at Fountain Mills

The Daily News notes the death of H Purdum at his home near Fountain Mills on Tuesday evening aged 87 after senile debility. Surviving children include Mrs. George Linthicum, Frederick, Mrs. Samuel Browning near Clarksburg, Dr. Harry D. Purdum of Sykesville, William Purdum of California, and Bradley and Frank Purdum of Baltimore. Funeral held Thursday at 2 pm at Bethesda M E church with Rev. Wallace Brashears officiating. pallbearers listed and J B Beall as funeral director.

We. H. Purdum H. Purdum Fountain Mills George Linthicum Frederick Samuel Browning Clarksburg Harry D. Purdum Sykesville Willam Purdum California Bradley Frank Purdum Baltimore C. Bethesda M. E. Church Wallace Brashears Carl Purdum Harry Browning Wilfred Day Maurie Browning Lansdale Burdette Eugene Walker J. B. Beall

Health notes from Middletown and area

Mrs Alexander Ramsburg remains ill at home 32 East Third Street Middletown. Mrs L Derr of Middletown seriously ill for a week with a Baltimore specialist summoned. Miss Laura Botter of Middletown recovering from several weeks illness. Mrs Nora Zecher after seventeen months at Sabillasville State Sanatorium returned home to Middletown much improved.

Alexander Ramsburg East Third Street L. Derr Middletown Baltimore Laura Bote’er Nora Zecher Sabillasville

PURELY PERSONAL Among Visitors To The Butrer Home

A list of visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Butrer and family includes Mr. and Mrs. William Delaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kyler, Mr. and Mrs. Winsor Field, Fogle, Frances, Charles and Dorothy, Mr. Paul Fogle, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dinterman and son Clifford, Ward Dinterman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green and family. Maynard Fink, youngest son of Mr. M. C. Fink of Sellman, Mont, a Gaithersburg High School graduate at 16, left for Golden Colorado to attend the Colorado School of Mines, departing Thursday on the Capitol Limited for Dover then to Golden. Others include Miss Sarah Rat near Rocky Springs at St Hilda's Hall, Charlestown W Va. Miss Mildred Neighbours of Lewis Town visiting New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Pyles near Thurmont announce the birth of a one pound son Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Compher and Mrs. Charles H. Stunkle of Washington Junction spent a day in Boonsboro. Mr. Raymond F. B. Cook and sister Edna and friend visited Miss Susan Clopper of Rohrersville. Mr. Edgar Strobel of Baltimore visits Otho Keller and West Church Street. Mrs. Guy Mateney, Miss Edith Wertheimer, and Miss Mildred Kefauver of Frederick visit friends in Frostburg and Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Ogre spend time in Roanoke, Va., guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Kitterware.

Wesley Butrer William Delaughte Kyler Winsor Field Fogle Frances Charles Dorothy Paul Fogle Clyde Dinterman Clifford Ward Dinterman Harry Green Maynard Fink M. C. Fink Sellman Montgomery County Gaithersburg High School Golden Col Colorado School of Mines Capitol Dover Sarah Rat Rocky Springs Charlestown W. Va St. Hilda's Hall Mildred Neighbours Lewistown New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Robert R. Pyles Thurmont Clarence Compher Charles H. Stunkle Washington Junction Boonsboro Raymond F. B. Cook Edna Friend Susan Clopper Rohrers Ville Edgar Strobel Baltimore Otho Keller West Church Street Guy Mateney Edith Wertheimer Mildred Kefauver Frederick Frostburg Cumberland P. D. Ogre Roanoke P. D. Kitterware

Junior World Series to Start October 10

The junior world series between Baltimore, Internationals pennant winner, and the American Association champion will begin October 10 in the American Association territory. St Paul and Kansas City contest the American Association title with St Paul leading three games to none.

Associated Press Chicago Baltimore Hickey St. Paul Kansas City

Governor McCray finances probed by grand jury request

An attorney for Marion National Bank asked the Marion county grand jury to investigate Governor McCray's financial affairs. The request concerns notes endorsed by the governor and was disclosed in Indianapolis on September 25.

Associated Press Indianapolis Marion County Grand Jury McCray Marion National Bank

President Coolidge to present coal commission report

Washington Sept. 25 President Coolidge plans to send to Congress the Federal Coal Commission's report and recommendations to legislate for the nation's fuel problem. The action follows a suggestion from the commission on enacting measures to address fuel shortages and supply issues.

Associated Dress Washington Federal Coal Commission Congress Coolidge

70 Killed When Scot Mine Pit Is Flooded

Seventy lives are believed lost when a deep mine pit at the James Nimmo Company colliery near Falkirk flooded. The incident is reported by the Associated Press from Glasgow dated September 25. A boxing season opener is planned by The Tee Palace AC of Philadelphia for September 24. An In Memoriam notice honors Elma Lease Miller, died one year ago, September 25, 1922.

Glasgow James Nimmo Company Falkirk The Tee Palace A. C Philadelphia Elma Lease Miller

Cumberland meeting to discuss merit system for local government

Frederick area women of the Northern District Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will attend a Cumberland meeting on October 2 to learn how the state merit system works and how to apply it to county and city governments. Oliver C. Short will explain the system. plans include increased voter registration and urging women to vote for individuals based on merit.

Cumberland Meeting Northern District OF Maryland Federation OF Women’s Clubs Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Cumberland Federation Oliver C. Short Emmanuel Parish House Frederick Club R. S. J Dutrow John Markey Joseph H. Apple Department of Fine Arts F. L. Stoner Robert E. Clasp Art Richard Ross Music Vv. W. Nicodemus Divisiion of Rural Education Civic Club Art Club Frederick A. H. Beavin John D. Roberts Thomas Koon James Findlay J. Pearce D. John Markey Robert R. Henderson J. Dutrow Henry A. Grubbs Carroll Albaugh A. M. Lichtenstein John PF. Sippel General Federation Headquarters Fund Daniel Miller Departments of Work Benjamin W. Corkran William F. Rogers Robert Moss John F. Price James EH. Cook

Ford offer not affected by Gorgas plant sale

Washington September 25 Sale of the Gorgas Steam Power Plant to Alabama Power Company for about three and a half million dollars is reported by President Coolidge to have no influence on Henry Ford's offer to buy and lease the Muscle Shoals property in Alabama.

Associated Press Washington Alabama Power Company Coolidge Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Alabama

City Taxes Delayed and Discounts Announced

Tax notices warn taxpayers that city tax collection cannot start before October 10 1923 due to extra workload. Bills sent only upon request. avoid phone requests to keep mailing list accurate. Discounts of 3 percent in October and 2 percent in November apply. 6 percent interest on unpaid taxes after January 1 1924. 1922 taxes should be settled promptly.

Aleady John T. Whith

Do Your Glasses Become You and Feel Comfortable

FRANK M. SHAPRO Optometrist-Optician invites patrons to visit 19 West Patrick Street for proper eyewear. Several public notices follow including funeral directors Etchison & Company advertising new quarters at 214 North Market Street and services. Also listed are freight shipments changes by Frederick & Baltimore Transport Co Inc, a household furniture auction by Mrs. George W. Purdum, and a public sale at 238 East Seventh Street. Other items include laborers wanted by CENTRAL CHEMICAL COMPANY and dental services by Dr. Henry G. Radcliff.

Frank M. Shapro Optician West Patrick Street Francis Scott Key Hotel Etchise Company North Market Street Schroeder George Ww. Purdum North Market St John L. Dutrow Walter L. Rice East Seventh Street Dora Bitler

Willard Storage Battery WTAM Broadcast Opens September 26

Radio WTAM will debut as a 1000 watt storage battery powered station from Cleveland on September 26 with a 390 meter wavelength. Plans include remote control heating and ventilation, a 12 wire double cage aerial, and elaborate studios. Programs air Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 PM, featuring a full WTAM Orchestra and listed entertainers from the Cleveland area.

WTAM Willard Storage Battery Company Cleveland WOY Schenectady Willard Willarg Lake Erie Willard Company Frederick Storage Battery Company South Market St D. EB. Leatherman Trovatore Max Schmidt Ben Silverberg Ben Burtt Phil Barker Janet Smith Georgia A. Fields Gladys Mae Parsons Tres Julie Waltz Harry Dunham A. R. Wichard Mr. Burtt Lila Robeson Georgia Fields A. R. Willard Berceuse Jocelyn Glaisir Amour Bon Burtt Bonnie Bonnie Jean Trin Mademoiselle Modiste Dreamland Dearest

Used Car Bargains At Star Motor Co Frederick

Citizens National Bank ad lists several used cars with conditions and prices. Star Motor Co at 106 East Patrick Street offers touring cars, sedans, coupes in first class condition on flexible terms. Also notices for Braddock Heights apples and rental, plus financials and executor notices scattered in the page.

Buick Chevrolet Dodge the Star Motor CO East Patrick Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily News Commission Maude M. Miller Harvey R. Miller FORD Gorgas Geo. Lochner Geo, M. Chambers Leslie Stull C R. Sachem Federated Charities Margaret Eisenhauer Penn-Esther Collilion Park Avenue State Armory O'Clock Catholic Daughters of America All Saints Street J. W. Eyler T. L. Dutrow W. L. Rice Braddock Heights Etchison & Company Frederick & Baltimore Transportation Co., Inc Middle Alley West Barre Street Central Chemical Company Henry G. Radcliff East Second Street Wolfe Washington Packard Key Hotel Washington 4 Raleigh A. R. Remsberg Howard G. Taylor Washington and Frederick Raleigh Hotel Frank Sheffield Citizens’ National Bank Ecitizens National Bank Jonathan Mountain City Orchard Co Reidh Ford Road Braddock Etchison and Co Attinger's Grocery Fourth Streets Chapel Alley Boo United States Includin Federal Reserve Bank US & Treasurer Frederick Junk Co Frank Gastley Interbat Wees Thll Bank Frederick Country James B. Greene Frederick County SAP Deposit and Trust Company OF Orphana' Court Frederick Cuutte J. Stoll Districk Lace Allersons Mabe Steel Sophie Kemp Texecutrices Urner Total Chenacs State of Wm G. Zimmerman WM. G. Zimmerman Candler Barry Kennedy Notary Public Thomas . Haller Newman Holmes D Baker Directora Potts & Griffin N. Jolliffe Dill Avenue Mt Pleasant Price Adamatown Md Adamstown Jollifpe Frederic Sounty Sixth Street Rosemont Court ST John A. Stauffer, JR Real Estate and General Insurance Washington St Wilson Place N. Market St Trail Ave South St N Rentz St E. Sixth St Church St College Park BE. 8Th St Woodshoro Walkersville United Realty Co Washington, D.C John H Stauffer Patrick Court Thomas Prior Thomas P.rice Frederick, MD John N. Clary City Homes For Sale Madison Ativet East Chutch Park Ave East Church Hood College East Third Near Market West Fifth West Fourth Fossession Real Estate, Mortgage and Investment Company Markell H. Nelson Real Estate Department W. Patrick St. Frederick, Mé Markwood D. Harp Pike Pike End Fred Amal Town and Railroad Fyjodekore McMurray Streat South Market Street South Market Strant Weet Third Street Elm Street Maple Park Pythian Castle Noah E. Cramer Ron James H. Cramer Walkeraville Mysraville West Third Yellow Springs Mt. Pleasant Yamavilla Posassston Dayaville N. Market Elm St St. Mike Noah EB. Gramer Grayson H. Mercer Trolley State Road Poscession Fall Posacasion Lisbon Howard Go Fifth St Third St Vaurt Howard and Montgomery Counties Court Street Mantz Royal Society Niewepa
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