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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1894
Page
3
The piece argues continuous advertising builds lasting brand value citing Royal Baking Powder and a megabusiness owner who refused 12 million. It stresses that in business standing still means falling behind and urges timely copy deadlines for The Werriiy News weekly ads.
Samuel Shockey a Coxeyite was arrested in Washington yesterday on insanity charges. He visited newspaper row, disturbed Willard's Hotel, tore off clothing, attempted self harm, and tried hanging with suspenders. He was moved to St. Elizabeths asylum after detention at the first precinct station.
Jacob N Thames 53 a justice of the peace from Boyd's Station Montgomery County left on Tuesday night for Rockvine and was not seen again. authorities believe he may have traveled toward Washington XY to see his son and have not heard from him since. A separate item notes Pastor Rev George Bacon was knocked unconscious by racing dogs while walking to St Psauis Methodist Episcopal Church in Hagerstown causing a serious shoulder injury. A Carroll Adams quilt contest reports Frances L Chawell Carroll County leads with a 10 036 piece quilt.
A major Monday morning blaze rear of John Wilwig & Son’s furniture warerooms destroyed eight business buildings on Main Street. Losses ranged from 400 to 16 000 with insurers up to 10 000, and the fire, likely incendiary, prompted mayoral reward offers. No serious injuries reported.
A cow bolted on West Patrick Street injuring no one as Aldermen and a youth named Ian tried to stop it. The animal turned back and pursued the young man who barely escaped to safety.
An event from Brunswick reports a juvenile class misinterpreting Pharosh’s dream provoking laughter. The narrator notes the scene at a MLE Church South Sunday school as pupils joked over the biblical seven fat cows and seven lean cows tale.
The Baltimore Sun cautions parents about dangerous excessive skipping rope practices by young girls in New York. It notes fatalities and serious health damage from overexertion while urging moderation and watchfulness as a seasonal concern.
A compilation of short items: rail conductors ban tram passengers on freight trains. Hagerstown post office receipts reach 18,006 27 for year ending March 31, with a 625 higher than prior year. Westminister plans an amusement park and bicycle meets. B&O locomotive Columbia toured 96 miles Baltimore to Philadelphia in two hours. Peaches from Florida arrive in Philadelphia. Various local notes: a horse loss, pigs buried under a straw stack, Annie Gaver bitten by a horse, news of commencement at Columbian University, woodpeckers, Memorial Day date, fridge demand, county meetings, ads urging readers to notice liberal advertisers, warm weather and spring work, social quips, seating project for Brownsville church, Maryland Democratic Editorial Association meeting in Baltimore, palm leaf fans, awning makers, bread-bailing quips, and a note on Catherine F Walling’s trust deed.
Police Justice Eckstein handles a series of cases including Richard Wineberry committed for thirty days hard labor and Henry Williams James Munin jailed awaiting grand jury action. Walling jailed for fifteen days after a disorderly arrest. Hopsins fined and Wineberry and Crone-related proceedings noted alongside building changes on Patrick and Court streets and a Syrup of Figs advertisement.
County correspondence from Wolflyville and nearby towns reflects injuries from a hayloft incident, community events, church activities, new buildings, school departures, weather impacts, and a Boonsboro legal result. Notes include a patient with a paralytic stroke, rheumatism, and quinsy, plus local sports and road work updates.
Meyersdale Pennsylvania chosen to host the German Baptist Brethren annual meeting. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers discounted fares and donates cash while preparations expand grounds, tabernacle, hospital, offices, and dining facilities to accommodate up to 5 400 seating and 7 000 lodging guests. Elder G C Lent oversees arrangements for a May 25 event expected to be the largest yet.
Charles Keefer of East Patrick Sirset adds a four foot two inch black snake to his curiosities collection. The reptile is very gentle and handled without fear. Keefer has domesticated forest inhabitants and keeps several turkeys that are as playful as kittens.
The Jacksonville Times-Union praises J. H. Powell for a May 4 lecture to raise funds for the Key Monument. The piece describes the talk as overflowing with wit humor pathos and eloquence and says Powell charmed and held his audience.
A Coxeyite, recently committed to Montyte duties, fled the assignment on Mount Six Road after being sent back by the boss. The marcher then vanished from sight during a lively march, with no further trace reported.
Opening saloon announced at Kuhn's brewery with promises of first class service. Dr Geo C Cornelius of Baltimore Moree Remedy Co to visit Frederick May 4 to examine horses free of charge at Edw Sinn's Livery Stable. Keystone remedies sold at Pesrie's drug store. Lecture ticket aids Francis Scott Key monument on May 4 at City Halls. Albaugh's Ice Cream Parlor now open with delivery. New spring dress goods lines and styles offered by James Ke Walker & Co with affordable ready made wraps and undergarments.
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