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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
4
The Daily News and Weekly News pricing and delivery terms are outlined for Frederick, Maryland readers with annual and monthly rates. The piece also discusses long living editors, a veteran at the Middle town Valley Register, and speculative talk on electric railway extensions between Baltimore, Frederick, and surrounding towns with cautions about timing and routes.
A bold thief stole 10,000 in two bundles from a Boston bank and vanished into a crowd. He boarded a train to New York, but authorities say the capture could be rapid given the swift response and widespread alert.
A thief who robbed a Boston bank was arrested hours after leaving the bank as a train arrived in New York. Police learned details from Boston and boarded the Boston train, identifying the man as a suspect seen years before. He offered his loot for liberty, but the detective remained firm and the prisoner awaits trial. The story highlights the high likelihood of criminals being caught and the dangers of crime.
A compilation of editorials praising Hodgson for new strategical moves in denial making and celebrating the Fourth of July. It condemns partisan press, defends Admiral Schley against persecution, and argues Maryland unity beyond party lines in honoring his service amid national debate.
A collage of disparate humorous snippets from several papers. The Detroit Free Press cites a phone gag about ringing numbers and mistakenly believed surrender. The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks a misrung phone and trusts, while the Chicago Herald jokes about a man’s horse sense and a neighbor’s skepticism. The Chicago News features Sandy Spikes and Billy Colgate discussing work in a hustling town.
From the Philadelphia Record the piece critiques Kentucky’s governor for seeking an extra legislature to curb the Howard-Baker vendetta. It warns a weak law structure delays action, notes Bakers and Howards may undermine the state, and argues self‑confidence underpins commercial success and notable historic ad campaigns.
A compact note asserts the dependable profitability of newspaper advertising and the advertiser’s unwavering confidence in returns. The statement emphasizes consistent gains and sound judgment in choosing ad placements.
Seth Burgess notes preparations for Pythian day and predicts larger attendance in Frederick than in years past, signaling a notable local civic event and community turnout.
A poem from the Washington Star and Julia C. O R, in Scribners, reflects on commencement as a sunrise of life beyond school. It contrasts a graduate’s bright future with the quiet, timeless night and asks if deep inner peace will fill the departing student’s heart.
A string of wedding notices from the county and nearby areas lists Miss Helen J. Donty of the county and Clinton J. Ogle of Baltimore marrying at Lea Street Baptist Church Baltimore. Other announcements include Beulah Slifer marrying George Davenport in Denny New York and several local couples with dates and locations. Also notes on Mrs E C Sheppard improving after illness.
Marketgoers were out early and found a lively scene with peas and strawberries in supply. Prices spanned eggs to fish, with tomatoes and new potatoes rising in availability and cost, while raspberries remained scarce due to last winter’s cold.
Montgomery County was struck by a sudden hailstorm near the Frederick County line. Storekeeper King reported twenty nine scores of wheat ruined and even straw destroyed. Hailstones varied from plate to fist size as chickens perished and wind caused damage.
The column details a week of pleasant weather, picnics, racing, and dances as communities like Myersville and Thurmont celebrate endings and beginnings. It notes weddings, harvests, ice factories, and a moonlit concert season, with campus events, commencements, and local fêtes shaping the close of June.
Letters from the People celebrate Adamstown High School's closing exercises under Daniel E. Ramsberg. Two graduates Nona Wright and Herbert Thomas impressed with essays and orations. alumni Gay Bready and Bernard Thomas also delivered high quality work. Herbert Thomas, after exams, joins United States Express in Washington under Mr. Johnson. The community praises the school and calls for continued support.
The notice reports the deaths of four girls including Mary Ellen Koogie of Hagerstown and Middletown Valley origin with June 19 funeral in Middletown. Other obituaries include Amy Maugane near Middletown aged 87 with multiple survivors and Lutheran cemetery interment, Samuel Stambaugh Sr. of Rocky Ridge after a fatal fall, and Hettie Morrison of Rocky Ridge with services in Emmitsburg.
Notices list multiple religious group conventions with round trip fares and travel windows. Detroit Richmond Indianapolis Pittsburg host cities July to August dates with extension options and 50 cent deposit fees. Says tickets valid from Ohio river east and require joint agent deposits, claims seen in The News.
Mr and Mrs J Roger McSherry entertained many friends at Kennelwood near Braddock for a Harvest Home reception last evening attended by Judge James McSherry Dr and Mrs Wm Johnson Mr and Mrs Charles P Levy Miss Blaine Mr and Mrs Jacob Rosenstock Mr and Mrs Aaron Rosenstock Judge John C Motter and numerous other guests An audience heard Tar News Wanted Help and Situations column read by thousands daily Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words.
Late arrivals include apricots plums and peaches. An excursion to Bay Ridge is planned for tomorrow. The wheat harvest is set to be general next week. Mr J W Harrison shipped a four weeks old calf to Baltimore weighing 195 pounds selling for thirteen dollars sixty five cents. Days are longest now with noticeable daylight. summer has just begun and will not end soon.
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