30 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1884
Page
1
Four line notices published under this head with weekly rates. Proportionate rates apply for four line ads. Mentions of sales in Western Horses and local notices include various listings and rates. The text covers street directions and contact points for notices and services.
In the Police Court proceeding a suspect named Monroe faces charges connected to a planned robbery. Detectives Moe and Ratt testified about an escape route dug under a tree near the Eastern branch and an intent to bury stolen watches. A 16 year old witness testified to planning the robbery to obtain money by melting watches to go West. The witness said Monroe would open the safe without a key. The watches were passed to the witness, an unsuccessful search for the digging site followed, and the case was sent to the grand jury with bonds set at 1,000 dollars.
A broad inland dispatch reports heavy rains near Dallas causing washes and a toppled locomotive on the Houston and Texas Central line, with trains halted. Also cited are details on sermons, lectures, and figures like Mr. Morrison and Mr. Nargararan planning activities in Frederick, including shipments to Constantinople and perfumery sales.
Two men named Richards and Smith were arrested Sunday near Berne Indiana on suspicion of murdering Amos Borkes last Friday. They were jailed in Decatur. a mob seized them from the calaboose but relented after their pleas and returned them to authorities. They were moved to Fort Wayne for safety.
News from Charleston West Virginia reports the killing of Sheriff Adkins of Boon County. He was waylaid and murdered, his body mutilated, by an organized band identified as the James Gang. An armed posse hunts the assailants across the region.
Lancaster residents faced disappointment as the Forepaugh show failed to arrive for the planned street parade and afternoon performance. A wreck delayed the troupe until about 1 p.m., limiting the parade to one evening show. A derailed train later blocked tracks for hours, forcing horses to be moved to Pennsylvania cars before continuing to Norristown.
John Coyle Jr watched over the grave of his son as unknown men lurked near the Susquehanna site. The intruders aimed to dig up the body but fled after a shotgun blast. Locals condemn the attempted disturbance and insist the remains be allowed to rest.
The husband returns home joyous after a big sales day and is met by his wife who, with sweet tones, marks May Day. He teases with a string of May wishes for new clothes and gifts, while she cautions that the lure of that voice should not dull its charm.
Farmers in the district prepare for corn planting with some already sowing. Mrs May Montgomery visits New York. Misses Daisy and Temple Hood of Frederick visit Mrs T L Crawford. J T Cronenburg earns commission as constable with J H Shipley justice of the peace.
The item reads as a mosaic of light, humorous observations on spring signs, fashion, and daily life notes. It mentions straw hats, baseball fever, lime use, flowers, ice cream, cooking scents, house cleaning, barefoot season, and playful quips about politics, theater, and social norms, all styled as a period galley.
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