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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1895
Page
4
The piece argues that cheap advertising is costly in the long run, noting newspapers offer better reach and credibility. It stresses that readers trust a well regarded paper and that quality ads in a leading local paper perform best. It sets deadlines for submitting ad copy to The Wreats News.
The report notes a hog consumes fewer plants than other herbivores. Levi P Morton's imported English coachman is arrested, then released under the contract labor law, revealing 42 roons in Rhinecliffe and 900 acres in New York classified as servants. Emperor William rides only his specially trained horses due to a weak left arm. Storms are predicted to worsen. Woodstock rail initiations near the B and O Railway signal a spring building boom with land purchases and planned residential plots.
The Junior Steam Fire Engine Company held a meeting at Sheppard's restaurant and appointed a standing committee for the year: Edward Koontz, Wm. P. Rice, Daniel A. Steiner, John Eisenhawer, and W. H. Shipley. F. T. Rhodes named as keeper of the ball and engine house.
The Board of Aldermen accept a Young Men's Catholic Union offer to stage a benevolent entertainment at City Opera House for the poor. The Union will present Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Opera House on February 1, with proceeds aiding those in destitute circumstances.
The Young Men's Bible Society of Frederick County presents a yearly report detailing finances receipts and disbursements including Bible sales and colporteur work by John W. Gilds Harry W. Wissler and John H. Reich. It notes 220 white and 54 colored families visited 44 Bibles and 33 testaments sold and 50 Bibles 50 Testaments sold by Reich with personal interactions and readings. The report emphasizes missionary work across the county and the need for longer traveling support to extend outreach.
Maryland Bible Society details annual receipts of 14579.73 dollars and expenses of 13443.53 with 11505 books distributed and 83000 adults approached by colporteurs in 1804. American Bible Society reports 862729.80 in receipts and 510762 in expenditures, circulating 1 447 650 volumes, with 6503 copies abroad. A call goes to Frederick Christians to support expansion so every home in the land has a Bible.
County correspondence from Mountain Dale reports visits and illnesses including Mrs Bartholow convalescing and Dr Springer frail. Mentions shooting matches, planned Illinois trip for March 8, and possible snow. Obituary notes for Lewis J Powell aged 3 years 11 months 10 days buried at Utica. sermon by Rev Asper referenced with Job 30:23-24. Powell leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters. Yellow Springs and Pleasant Hill Chapel items follow with windstorm, postponed missionary meeting, temperance visit, and local sickness updates.
The Boston Globe warns that Nebraska faces hunger and cold as a harsh winter bites the corn crop. It notes corn and fuel shortages press on the South’s markets while eastern money remains abundant to spur prompt aid for distressed Nebraskans.
Aged 90, Mrs Maris ilovd Stesle Key, daughter of Francis Scout Kay, is living with her son Bubage Steele in Annapolis. The phrasing reflects a historical obituary style with limited readable details.
Col F C Copeland spoke on snobbery at City Opera House as part of the F C A winter series. He argued social caste spans social, commercial, political and religious life, with anecdotes from England and America and urging men to marry industrious partners.
A building once used by John E. Sifford on East street at East Second street was broken into last week by unknown persons. The intruders forced entry, ransacked the premises, but did not take anything and left the interior in disarray.
Disbursements for September show accidental deaths of 5,465.85 dollars and injuries of 4,770.11 dollars. Surgical expenses 531.02 dollars and natural sickness costs 680.035 dollars. Total expenditures reach 21,956.97 dollars. Real estate transfer records note executor David D. Thomas transferring 1 acre to David Siund.
The Omcau Court concluded two Montgomery county cases from Leonard and Emily Bebror versus the estate of lease Fyffe with a $175 payment to the plaintiffs. The suit centered on a long relationship between Leover Hebron and his housekeeper, amid blue-collar servant arrangements in the area. Dozens of similar claims were feared if the verdict favored the plaintiffs, and a separate suit by Chambers seeks damages from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a death in Brunswick a few months earlier.
News notes report a new Republican weekly in Cambridge, vessel captures near Poco Moke Sound, and an immigration meeting in Smithsburg. Court term opens, rail outlet plans near Queen Anne’s, river rises at Busquehanas, and a 1995 road repair contract in Kent. Also details on strikers, hospital report, clerical transfers, and governor nominees with Montgomery and Frederick county dynamics.
Master Willie Baer, once hurt jumping from a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train, is now able to be around with his papers. He wore a splint around one leg and was confined at home for days, but is recovering. St Johns Beneficial Association elected officers for the coming year.
The city endures another deep freeze with ponds and streams solid for skating. Ice stores remain full from the first freeze, and skating thrives as youngsters take another turn. Next Sunday Rev. 8 M. Hench preaches at Zon Church Charleaville at 10 am and Pleasant Hill Chapel at 2 pm, with St. Pauls Society missionary service postponed to February weekend.
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