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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1894
Page
3
The Weekly News extols advertising as a thriving, intelligent craft. It argues circulation quality and paper credibility drive profits, noting advertisers gain by timely, well placed inserts. Copy for next week's issue is due by Wednesday 5 pm, with changes by noon.
Weather turns cold as Hicks rain and snow sweep the month end. Fire insurance agent Granville F. Thomas displays a 1863 Vicksburg News issue on wallpaper. A horse hitched to a coal cart fell at North Market and Fourth streets. Legislature may consider a High License Law for Frederick County. Power and Electric Light Co relocates to 28 East Patrick Street. Strawberries fetch 150 per quart in Baltimore amid bread shortages. George W. Peters qualified as raid supervisor in district No. 7. Next summer’s ice bills likely rise with mild winter fading. Keggs continue selling 25 per herd. Ex-assistant postmaster Thomas Hogan of Brunswick took railway list ferries exam. Wheat prices show no 20% rise. Junior Fire Company to meet over State Firemen’s Association communication. I N Staub of Martinsburg solves the 136 prisoners problem. A valuable horse dies near Myersville. C Raland sign on West Patrick Street blown down by high wind. Sporting Life notes Tom Gittinger of Mobile shot himself in the leg during target practice. non serious wound.
Captain Stephen RK Bowles, a long time Middletown Valley figure, died at Broad Run residence after a brief illness. Born August 31, 1502, he led the Broad Run area, organized a Home Guard company, served in Maryland Legislature 1858 59, and held county offices. Survived by four sons and four daughters, funeral held at the local Lutheran church with large attendance.
Miss Sarah Milles dies at 65 10 34 near Brunswick believed to starve herself to death rather than sin by eating or drinking. Other items note Cecil M. by Sea Hing Soild Smith Bros sale of a 32 year old filly to O Hammond Jr and race costs, Acacia Lodge officers installed, sale of bank stock, desire for drop letter boxes, real estate transfers at Point of Rocks, and an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A Junior Order of United American Mechanics council was instituted at HECSASTELOC on Tuesday evening January 16 1804. Columbia Council No 56 oversaw the installation and officers were elected for the balance of the term with about thirty members current and a target of one hundred by July The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 730 PM A committee was appointed to draft by laws and will present them for adoption.
Monday opens the February term with state prisoners in jail to be tried on various charges. Readers observe prisoners pacing the corridor, chatting, playing cards, or deep in thought as they await their cases. Names include Oscar Wood, Frank Hazzard, WSL Fogle, John Chester Clondin, Benjamin Clondin, John Reynolds, Otho Speaks, Cephas Overs, Davy Houck, W.M. Flory, Mamie Zeducks, Katie Baustick, Vernon Basford, Charles Boteler, and Leonard who faces execution on February 16.
The Maryland legislature convened with Senate and House notes on the Mast summit. Senator Moss presided in the absence of President Smith as Hyattsville and Baltimore city measures were discussed. A bill to prohibit alcohol sales in Thurston and Frederick County edged toward passage, while other acts touched jury law and food inspection. A concert at the Academy of Visitation and marriage licenses for William T. Borland and Belle F. Devilbise were noted.
In this feature from New York and Chicago, the fashion note describes evolving silhouettes from slender to fuller skirts, over dresses, and capes. It highlights sleeve growth, new overdress combinations, trimming materials like velvet and fur, and smart hacks for updating coats and gowns amid a lean winter economy.
The United Fire Company met to petition county delegates to influence the legislature to back a bill aiding Maryland volunteer fire companies. A committee was named to arrange their annual bell event at United Hall on February 22. Thrown From a Horse Mr Trish Warrenfeltz was thrown from his horse en route home from Mechanicstown, suffering a head contusion and a sprain as the horse stumbled. House Sold Mrs Arabella Kiine’s house and lot on South street sold at the City Hotel for $635 to Henry Lorentz by Capt. Walter Lann ere. Orphans Court The releases of Hattie A and Clarence J Rinehart, Chas A and Sarah B Rinehart to administrator Susan M Rinehart have been filed.
A dated hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests by name and city, including Orry Haren C W Saunders Richmond George Grinn George W Won derly Philadelphia F K Smith G M Gittinger Boston E W Shahan Cincinnati J Handshaw Harrisburg and others from Baltimore York Cumberland New York.
A large barn at Sir G A Snouffer’s Adamstown farm burned Sunday night along with the wagon shed corn house and out stables and contents. Loss estimated at $10 000 with stock hay fodder corn harness and farming implements destroyed. House saved by prompt neighbor help and efforts of the owner Str Snouffer sustained minor hand burns. Fire likely incendiary and insured through F G Thomas with four companies.
A well known East Patrick Street gentleman set out for market this morning. He collided with the pavement soon after starting, but suffered no injury. He regained equilibrium and retraced his steps homeward.
News of the State reports events from across Maryland. A religious revival continues at Easton while plans for a handsome new academy there are completed. Numerous local incidents are noted, including deaths in Hagerts town New Windsor and Port Deposit, a train derailment near Berlin, and fire destroying Joshua Green’s farm buildings in Harford County. Prohibition convention scheduled for Eston on February 22. A medical note promotes Syrup of Figs as a permanent cure for habitual constipation.
The carpet department announces a year of big matting sales and remaining remnants ready for purchase. All pieces are measured and marked, selling at half price with a call to act quickly.
Margaret R Measell wife of George Measell died January 17 1894 at 81 years 5 months 2 days She was daughter of Major George Martz Seven children survive thirty two grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Also mention of a lecture by Senator from Georgia on Confederate days and a local real estate ad offering a reduction in ladies and children's coats with a store ad urging contact through a news outlet
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