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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
5
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Surgeon General Cummings warns of deadly epidemics from infected immigrants. He urges stronger medical inspections at foreign ports and more health service facilities to prevent disease entering the United States.
In a Letter to the Editor, Wilbeam J. Grove of Line Kiln Maryland criticizes Mr Crabbe for seeking another special legislative session. The writer accuses Crabbe of prioritizing political leverage over taxpayers and urges him to visit Western Maryland to see families canning fruit and saving crops. Grove cites disorder and unrest as consequences of agitators and fault finders.
The State Armory will formally open Friday with public diving exhibitions by both girls and men. A gathering of Company A members is planned for that night. A piano and Victrola were selected, and enrollment stands at 35, short of the 50 needed for Federal recognition. The unit aims to recruit 15 more soon, as other towns in the state already meet the requirement.
The inquiry asks if last year's World Series attempt investigation will affect this year's series. Respondents largely doubt any impact. Charles Stalin says no erection. Gerald Rostpourn and Albert Wallis see little to no effect. Marion Ferga and George Rothenhoefer also doubt a connection or express uncertainty.
The Keysville Lutheran church nears completion after months of effort by a 25 member committee and workers. The brick structure with a slate roof stands as a credit to the pastor congregation and community. Montgomery deputies named include Warren Gingell Harry Durand and Ernest Ricketts. County commissioners appoint Hugh ODonnell and Clayton Ricketts constables for Wheaton and Potomac districts with Ricketts acting as dog tax collector. Health conditions report a mild grip epidemic in surrounding towns but Frederick county shows no threat. Prices for Percherons rise with a yearling colt selling near the 10000 mark at Hagerstown Fairgrounds.
John Kollhottz was injured last week near Harmony Grove when his saddle caused a fall and the horse dragged him. The horse stepped on his chest several times, but doctors report he is balang somewhat better and likely escaped internal injuries.
City crews labor on the exterior of City Hall under the guidance of Walter A. Baker. The hands work swiftly as fresh paint covers the building facade.
The Frederick City Hospital Association reports a $5000 state appropriation approved by the Maryland Legislature. Sheriff Troxell led a jury to Monrovia to condemn land for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad improvements. Clergy from Mt. St. Marys and Mt Zion Lutheran assisted at Taneytown confirmations. Rev Hedges preached at Mt Zion. Dr R V Smith competed in Kisnover TM Fair races with James Madison Smith acting as a judge.
Local brief lists Middletown people and relatives with moves to Johns Hopkins University Drew Theological Seminary University of Maryland University of Arizona New England Conservatory of Music and other institutions. Families announce departures and visits among former Middletown residents including Keatone Bowers Lamar Rostkey Kefauver Shafer and others.
Miss Katherine Wright Nichols married J Robert Grove of Brunswick at the Protestant Episcopal church of St Michael and All Angels in Baltimore. The bride’s sister Virginia Grove served as bridesmaid, with Henry Nichols as best man and numerous ushers. The couple will reside in Brunswick.
Community questions the meaning of T N T after a Wall Street blast. The article explains T N T as tri nitro toluene a high explosive used in World War II era via toluene distillation with acids. Also notes a local farm tenancy ending after 53 years and a divorce granted restoring a maiden name with attorney Lee Weinberg.
Althea Walker of New River writes she suffered two years with weak kidneys and found relief with Foley’s Kidney Pills. She says they helped her sleep through the night and eliminated kidney trouble. The ad claims acids remain in the system when kidneys fail and notes symptoms like back pain puffiness and rheumatic pains. Sold everywhere.
A Maryland driver faced larceny charges after his Marmon car, posted for bail and tied to a Cadillac seized by authorities for prohibition violations, was later driven away by the suspect. The case involves a complex chase across Montgomery and Frederick counties with police escorts and later extradition questions. The incident underscores whether a person can be guilty of larceny of a vehicle deposited as bail and the legal implications of such moves.
Last night brought two storms totaling 0.78 inch of rain, producing 5.60 inches this month and warmer late September weather. Forecaster predicts cooler days ahead. Tribes of Red Men plan visits to Delaware and Frederick Washington counties this week. Buckeystown hosts public address by Dr John D Nicodemus and Willian Grove as speakers. G Frank Bissett promoted to Car Foreman in East Bound Yard, B and O R R. Chas Schldt breaks leg near Thurmont. treated at home then Baltimore hospital. Ralph M McLane of Bowie wins free civil engineering scholarship to Johns Hopkins University from Prince Georges County.
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