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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
3
This paper lists trusted advertisers and emphasizes reliable ads. It mentions responsible conduct by advertisers and invites readers to report irregularities. Names include Jas. E. Walker & Co., Emory Grove, and J. C. Hinear, Prin.
A fragment discusses how to advertise effectively in the paper and in stores, urging window displays and clear staff understanding. It notes deadlines for ad copy for The News with Thursday processing and Wednesday deadlines for ads.
Brief bits from a late issue include Sarah Bernhardt gossip about stage presence, mosquito complaints on front porches, Des Moines origins as Fort Des Moines site, Cheyenne altitude and distances to major cities, a lengthy telegraph and cable distance note, and diverse items from license rules to Brazilian antelope markings. Also noted: watermelons on Baltimore wharves, veterinary registration, a railroad contract, and literary figures like Sophie Schwarz.
Washington officials launch a long distance relay from the White House to Denver as part of the L A W meet. Two riders carry a message from Private Secretary Thurber to Governor Waite with stops at Frederick Middletown and Cumberland amid a crowd at the East Room.
Prohibition delegates from Montgomery county travel to Glyndon on Wednesday to aid a new nomination for Congress in the sixth district. Rev Dr Santee declines. Delegates push W Steele of Clarksburg as nominee though he refuses. Steele supports A E Shoemaker of Montgomery. other names mentioned include Prof O H Brace of Allegany and Dr D E Stone of Frederick.
Mr F Marko Faubel presented Memories and Reminiscences of the Big South to a large audience. Music by Sowers and Rice Eaders orchestra enhanced the program in a decorated room. The Alexander Young Camp with Dr F P Thor in attendance supported the event and many ladies attended as guests.
Crislield pursues street improvements while Harford opens canning season. Injured man Jesse Ener of Middleburg, Lt Somers dies, John Bolland jailed for selling liquor. New Fork church dedication and a robbery attack in Annapolis noted. Dry spell impacts crops in Stafford. Captain John Baker dies in Talbot. Burglaries affect Rowlandville and Colora. Electric railway president elected in Westminster. Rabies in horse near Llchester leads to killing. Somerset considers new court house office. Potomac Bridge Co authorized at Williamsport. Eastern excursionists tour Cumberland by canal. Baltimore districts select delegates to multiple conventions pledging support to Talbot, Kiefer, and Rogers. Wilson tariff favored.
The regular monthly meeting was held last night with routine business and three new members admitted. The Board of Directors will meet Friday at 4 p.m. Rev. Dr. Eschbsch gave an Eloqent sermon on Loyalty to Christ last Sunday. Rev. J Addison Ingle to address the young men next Sunday.
Market notes report pears scarce and peaches, plums and berries priced per quart or peck. Tomatoes rise to 30 cents per peck while corn and lima beans show good quality. Several other vegetables are in fair supply and roughly steady.
The Predeskcnh wheelmen gear up for a Friday evening parade with decoration plans and elaborate costumes. Frederick anticipates a large, stylish event with many participants in varied attire. Mr. Wellington leaves for Western Maryland while local political finances and interests are noted.
The M E Sundsy School of New London held an air clys picnic in Mine Woods near the village on August 18. Zion Band will provide music and several speakers will attend. Refreshments will be served on the grounds.
A prolonged three sided feud among the White, Sigafoose, and Hines families near Lickaville led to all parties being summoned before Police Justice Eckstein. They were bound over to keep peace after a heated confrontation Saturday.
The United States Geological Survey reports long term gauging of the Potomac at Chain Bridge and several other sites to estimate river discharge and sediment transport. Findings show average spring discharge around 2000 cubic feet per second, minimums near 2500, with potential about 500 horsepower at Chain Bridge. Sediment totals reach about 5.66 million tons yearly, equating to tiny erosion over the drainage area and an estimated 2770 years to erode one foot.
Mrs Carette recounts that at the 1867 Tuileries pavilion during the International Exhibition Count Bismarck danced a waltz after receiving a bouquet. He gave her a rosebud and said to keep it as a memento of the 2881 waltz he would never forget.
The article discusses potential changes in postage stamp design and mailing practices. It notes the regular series may shift to a new color, with emphasis on centennial commemorations and broader postal policy explorations.
Transcription notes transport of people by railroad to ears, with reference to remedies. The piece mentions the Norfae and Western Rallrosd transport and includes a patent medicine description. It lists Syrup of Pigs as a remedy for constipation head pains fevers and kidney activity.
A producer declares flour made from strictly fist class old wheat is available and cautions buyers that some sellers market new wheat as old wheat.
The 1844 act regulating veterinary medicine in the state begins for cg October with registration by the State Veterinary Medical Board starting September 11. All practitioners must register and may be classified by diploma holders, those with under five years of practice, and those with five years or more. Graduates may be examined, diplomas shown for board review, and certificates issued with registration class noted. The number of registered practitioners and its distribution will be published.
The Brunswick municipal election chose John P. Martin as mayor and six council members. Martin led 195 votes against Isaac B. Cannon’s 145. Ward results show mixed party support in three wards, with three Democrats and three Republicans on the council and a Democratic mayor. Governor Brown grants permission for the Capital City Guards from Washington to pass through Maryland to Frederick for the emancipation celebration.
Dr J B L Bardesty the ocurist ear and thrust specialist will be at City Hotel Thursday and Friday the 9th and 11th Emory Grove Camp Meeting opens August 9 and runs to 21 Pennsyl ysula Railroad offers round trip tickets 1.84 sold Aug 8 to 21 valid to Aug 22 Island Park grocery excursion Wednesday August 5 64 tickets 50c children 25c train at 745 am Picnic features music dancing and a Walkeraville Band Martinsburg Winchester Charlestown invited Largest excursion of the season Lunch available Ladies lecture August 9 on health and beauty at Kempner New York.
The Salvation Army plans an open air meeting at the corner of South Market and South streets at 7 20 tonight followed by an indoor gathering at 8 o'clock.
An article touts Ceylon tea as unparalleled for delicacy flavor purity and strength. One pound equates to one and a half pounds of top tea for the American market. Telephone 127 promotes engagement with the Frederick Farr Programme and McCardell’s cabinet stock for customers. A Bay Ridge Baltimore excursion is advertised for August 14 with round trip $1.60 by Catholic Club and St John’s School, plus a steamboat ride on the Columbia. Trustee’s Sale by W W Lease & Co announces forced clearance of entire stock at Gem store with cheap purchases in book stationery tinware china ware and more.
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