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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1894
Page
5
A fragmentary advertisement list mentions White Shirts, Reformed Reunion, Books on Summer Travel, and Ladies Wrappers. Renner & Kemp are named among the dealers, with text noting reliability and prompt reporting of issues in ad services. The readable items suggest a general early 20th century commerce focus.
Advertisers now claim readers trust ads more and print quality matters. A firm owning a medicated soap argues readers demand honesty and high standards, making credible papers the best vehicle for strong ads and big results.
Honolulu leads world in telephone service per population. Myersville and Boonsboro bands unite at Hagerstown firemen’s demonstration led by Prof. C. P. Flook. Global patent filings reach 40,009 in 1 year. Greencastle considers gas to electric lighting. Anne Arundel strawberry shipments surge northward. Hagerstown Ice Factory closed due to coal strike. Frederick pets sent to Mcaturray Canning. Farmers harvest barley. world gold use estimated at 85 to 35 million annually in arts and dentistry. Providence Hospital in Baltimore opened by eight colored physicians. Wheat price up 23 cents on Chicago. Frederick City Ice Works idle. Agricultural Society meeting canceled for lack of quorum. Hotel arrivals listed from Orry Horan to J. Oasis. Real estate transfers noted in Brunswick and Frederick County records.
A Frederick gathering at the Y M C A rooms discussed raising funds for a Key Monument. The meeting, including D A R representation and Rice & Eader's Orchestra, endorsed nationwide and state support and formed a five member committee to devise fundraising plans with a public meeting to follow.
The Y P S C E of Evangelical Lutheran, All Saints Episcopal, Buckeystown M P Shiloh M P Walkersville Glade Reformed Woodsboro Reformed Asbury M E B Church and others schedule devotional meetings and services. Rev J T Owings presides at Asbury while Rev E R Becbach preaches at Reformed Church and D J Beale addresses Presbyterian attendees. Saint Johns Catholic Father Hann preaches late mass and Cardinal reception plans are set for June 30. China Mission meets at All Saints Chapel. German Baptist Brethren conduct services led by Elder W B Stover with baptism tomorrow.
The Woman's College will hold closing events over the coming week with arts music and library displays. Highlights include an annual sermon at Reformed Church by Rev Dr Bechbach on Sunday June 10 at 6 30 pm an anniversary of the Lesbian Society with Rev Dr Clever of Baltimore Monday June 11 an art reception Tuesday June 12 from 5 10 pm a music department concert Wednesday June 13 at 5 pm and the Alumni Association meeting Thursday evening. The college will also receive a large photograph of Prof Winchester as gift. The Kindergarten and primary departments recently completed closing exercises with parents present.
An early morning market stroll notes a bachelor shopper abstaining from stalls, reflections on nostalgia and home cooking, and a focus on fresh spring produce. Nearby observations praise thrifty young women mastering household duties and a busy market with abundant cherries strawberries and blooms. Price list includes onions 20c per half peck, butter 15c lb, beef cuts from 8c to 24c, vegetables many in low cents, fruits including bananas 12-20c per dozen and strawberries 6-12c per box.
Joseph Burck, noted painter, fell about thirty feet from a ladder on the roof of John E. Price’s house northeast of the city. He landed feet first, suffered internal injuries, was aided to the house, examined by Dr. Goodell, then returned home two hours later. Mrs Sophia Ford remains on the sick list but is improving. Salvation Army holds barracks meetings with Captain Dean speaking on The Detection of Sin Certain.
On Tuesday June 18 Thurmont High School will stage its first commencement exercises in the town hall under Principal Prof Wm M Martim. In Wollsville a well known merchant John H Maugans suffered a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday leaving him paralyzed.
The Sun reports Col L. Alison Wilmer arrived to review readiness of Maryland National Guard companies on the Western and Eastern Shore. First regiment likely delayed from Frostburg, camp to be held July 13 to 23 for militia encampment. Colonel Witmer disappointed not to lead at the expected site.
Charles Broadway Rouss, a Virginia born New Yorker, sent one hundred dollars for new uniforms and another hundred last fall to aid the Independent Fire Company of Charlestown. He includes a sample gray wool for the uniforms, matching the 22nd and 7th regiments and Lee's army. Also notes church and social club activities, local meetings, and a runaway incident near Jefferson.
The Garrett Sanitarium at Mt Aly Mp Mt Airy admits sick children without special endorsements beyond basic medical need. Nurses are specially trained for pediatric care, with resident and supervising physicians visiting from the city. Over a thousand children treated and about three thousand annual disp ensary visits. Admission via the Garrett Dispensary for Children at 27 North Carey Street on weekdays. Dr Purnell Elects d and Rev Dr A M Jelly resigns. Dr William H Parnell elected successor with a long Maryland and Delaware career. Miss Anns Annap elected vice president of the college alumnae association. Lightning damaged property and killed two horses in Frederick County areas.
Local items urge prompt attention to orders at A L Kline Green Grocery and advertise artificial ice at low prices. Railroad tickets for Pen-Mar reunion, summer travel books, Deer Park and Oakland resorts with reduced season tickets are promoted by Baltimore and Ohio. Indiana horse sale at Houck’s Park Stables, and a reminder on gas bill discounts with C Ed Clingan. Ice cream in cabinets offered at 12 1/2 cents per gallon at Br Cardeils.
A beauty at 25c. with large sleeves and raised front invites customers to inspect window shades. The shop advertises the largest shade business in the city, offering shades in all widths and colors with prompt attention to special orders and guaranteed satisfaction.
The sale features satin and Madras skirts at 50 cents, remnants of all wool challies, capes at half price, Eid gloves in black and white, white and natural chamois gloves, and a large line of ladies vests in gauze and lisle. Hosiery and cotton duck dress fabrics are highlighted as bargains, with new lines opening today.
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