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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1894
Page
3
The piece urges advertisers to use targeted offers and price cuts rather than generic repeats. It argues that steady name presence alone rarely builds business and stresses matching ads to real demand with compelling pricing to attract customers to the store and boost overall sales. It notes submission deadlines for ad copy to Tak WEEKLY News.
A roundup of small items including Airs M V Dehlgren’s return to a South Monatsi summer resort, 12000 bushels of potatoes shipped to Hagerstown, ratios of teachers to workers in the U S, a piano nuisance note, editor Shafer of the Brunswick Herald rescued from a river, a court ruling in a case between Frederick Town Savings Institution and Wiles, A Watermar’s princess strawberry box report, Mariz and Staub traveling to Hagerstown, storm damage to an electric light pole, two Washington physicians registering under a new law, the Monocacy level, a drain issue before County Commissioners at Utica Union church, and Miss Marie Jeannette Krise breaking a finger on convent steps.
J B Cornwell and Miss Marmon, daughter of Mrs Washington Marmon of South Market Street, eloped to Middletown and were married by Rev. Mr Boffmier after obtaining a license. They dined at a boarding house on West Patrick Street and returned to the bride’s parents’ home, where the mother finally approved. The bride is said to be 18 and the couple will reside on South Market Street.
A list of Frederick county civil officers who took oaths of qualification is noted, including John C Twenty and Hilleary E Hann as officers of registration and constables in various wards, J William Baughman as tax collector for 1694, and several justices of the peace and notaries. Hotel arrivals are listed with names and cities. heavy rain in Carroll County caused floods and damaged bridges, with many fish swept from Bishs Pond. A run over incident in Lewistown injures Barry Conner, ten, after a cart accident.
The Hephilochorean Dancing Association met at Henry Wineberg's store and decided to stage a dance on Monday night next, May 28, at Kelmaror Junior Hall if all arrangements are completed.
The Gaithere flood of the prior week was the worst since 1665. Two tramps sought shelter in an empty car beside a lime wagon and were suffocated by fumes as water rose. Sixteen rescue volunteers pulled them to safety with ropes. A chicken yard and pig-pen near the scene suffered losses. a freight train crew aided in the escape. The New Catholic Club of the city prepares its first formal opening at St. John's Institute on East Second Street May 31 with a notable program. Rev Father Van Rensalleur will speak. The club counts about 200 members and notable trustees include Frederick J. Nelson and others.
A Frederick grocer shared a curious verse with a reporter. The quatrains describe angels, the devil, and a feast of shad with playful rhymes about bones and a stream, mixing festive imagery with whimsical mischief.
The Rakemann Concert Company presents a refined program featuring violin solos, Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody by John Porter Lawrence, Elfen dance by Popper, and songs by Morgell and Shir CHE. Also noted are remarks on the upcoming Hagerstown trip by independent hose and United Fire companies. Memorial Day preparations are announced by G.A.R. Beypola Post. Frederick county Christian Endeavor convention to be held in Thurmont.
Hunting creek through 3 hermoni and Owen's creek one mile north of town did great damage to roads bridges and low lands on Sunday morning. Some corn fields were severely watched and will be harrowed and replanted. The wheat is badly tangled and the crop harmed.
Messrs J P Boyer Wm Eberts Jr and George Rothenhoffer reported very large carp up to three feet long during a Monocacy Sunday outing. They also killed several large snakes including a 10 foot 8 inch black Jargent. A life size portrait of Gen C G McSherry in his military attire was given to the Young Mens Catholic Union of the city and placed behind the president’s chair.
A Sunday evening sermon by Rev Dr Hase karl outlines four broad reasons non church goers avoid worship. Doctrinal disbelief, distrust of ministers, church hypocrisy and social or personal objections are cited. Local church notices follow with Bible class, conventions, organ gift, and Children’s Day plans.
Governor Brown sent to Attorney General Poe a joint resolution from the last legislature urging action on unclaimed deposits in Maryland national banks. The measure notes large unclaimed estates exist in interstate and other accounts and asks a test case to resolve whether state law can require annual public disclosure by national banks. The Governor seeks a conference with the attorney general before pursuing legal steps.
Saturday morning opened by Rev G A Whitmore from Thaermont with licensings of Noss Snyder Sephen O K Spessard and Prof Jos H Apple for gospel ministry. Benevolences voted include Home Missions 2201 Foreign 1247 Home Missionary 74 church building 404 beneficiary education 976 North Carolina Theological Professor 250 and Theological Seminary 20. Preparatory services led by L E Coblentz. Sunday communion at ten with sermon by Dr J S Kleffer. Friday evening service by Rev E R Deatrick assisted by Revs Hench and Sykes.
The wedding of Bliss Virgle Conard of Oaklands Clarke County and Joseph BD Roger of Berryville was held at Conard’s home with a cream serge gown and lace, orange blossoms, and a rice sendoff. Rev Mr Thompson officiated. a reception followed before the couple departed for a North tour and planned residence near Berryville.
The Potomac River reached twenty five feet above normal at Williamsport on Sunday evening at six. The level was twenty two feet below the 1869 Johnstown flood peak. By Monday afternoon the river had receded eight feet from the Sunday high. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal water was drawn off yesterday. Conococheague Creek stopped rising at noon and began a gradual subsidence.
The Frederick bar generaly agrees the Coxey sentence was too severe and argues there was insufficient evidence for a harsher ruling. They contend the World’s Columbian Exposition offers value while medical progress and a figs syrup promote health.
Mullinix and Kemp present today a selection of women and children's wear. The New Twin Wire Dress Stay rivals whalebone in price. Also offered are children's lace caps from 15 cents, cashmere flannel sacks, zepayr enit sacks, new batter laces and inserts, fast black hose that resists color fade, plus a bonus engraving with a 25 cent pair of black hose.
A quirky note describes Mullints and Kner presenting a large white Cocoa toilet soap cake for Sc. The item appears as a novelty offering with an odd culinary and cosmetic twist, hinting at a playful community trade or advertisement in a local periodical.
ANOTHER US DOZEN OF THE MATCHLESS BLACK HOSE AT 25 CENTS PER PAIR YOU HAVE NOT HAD ITS EQUAL AT EVEN SO If you have not seen the large fine display of No1 vehicles take your wives and daughters to the Rink and see them Last Grand Concert The Rakemann Concert Company Weaabington D C Reserved seats 60 cents gallery 25 cents
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