08 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1884
Page
1
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century local paper shows SPECIAL NOTICES and short classified items. It includes rates for ads, mentions of rent notices, job requests, household needs, and shop or business promotions with rough street references and local terms. The legible portions reference West Patrick Street and local dwellings.
A fragment urges readers to try Electric Bitters for relief from appetite loss, bilious concerns, headaches, and general weakness. It claims rapid improvement and renewed life, vigor, and activity after a single bottle, asserting strong restorative effects.
A guest performer in a long theatrical life recounts a disruptive moment when audience hostility shifted to a sincere appeal. The actor reveals a wife and three children and a hoped annual income of 1800 pounds, prompting the audience to whistle along and demand he whistle as a way to sing them.
In a village scene on a funeral day, armed conflict and misdeeds occurred around a grave when a mob or group clashed near Watrous and Ally as pallbearers or bystanders confronted perpetrators. The confrontation ended with grave-care disruption, with two men attacked, one killed or wounded, and removal of remains amid ongoing tension.
An old Texas tale recounts Fisher, a feared desperado linked to San Antonio and Dallas lore. The narrative recalls encounters with Horace Greeley, claims of murder, and sensational exploits across the Rio Grande.
A purported boiler danger at a school, blamed on an engineer called Hess, prompted Father Leonard to evacuate classrooms, preventing panic. Hess, reprimanded for insulting language, faced forceful measures under Franciscan supervision amid reports of threats to explode boilers. The episode contrasted with a later business advert showing how aggressive advertising boosts stock turnover and profits.
A distressed North Baltimore mother, near death, left 20 with a nurse to care for her infant. The nurse kept the money, the baby was placed on the asylum door knob, found in an unknown ward among many infants, and the mother cannot identify her child. Authorities intend to prosecute the nurse and the woman who took the money.
The text argues that advertising proves its value by boosting merchant sales and enabling customers to buy cheaper goods. It asserts advertising brings fresher goods and newer styles, larger wholesale purchases, and lower prices, with the broader point that these benefits exceed the costs.
A gang tried to fleece Dallas banks and the Houston and Texas Central office by using counterfeit gold coins and asking change in two dollar pieces. They swapped fifty dollar bills for gold coins, then shuffled coins and bills to confuse tellers during rush hours. The trick left banks with counterfeit gold, and genuine gold remained with the crooks. Paris banks and Central Railroad offices were hit in a similar scheme, with only two gains reported. Police have pursued the gang without capture. The group is believed linked to a Georgia heist at Micon.
In northwest Baltimore on Saturday two beardless youths carried out a grab game. One entered Mrs. Fletcher's store at 491 Pennsylvania avenue, bought 5 cents worth of tea with a $2 note, and as she counted change the other thief snatched the money and the note and fled. A chase followed but no arrests were made.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the greatest medical wonder of the world promises speedy cures for burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cankers piles chilblains corns tetter and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. 25 cents per box sold by Garrott and Steele.
Barnum and Great London shows combine to open at Jumbo Park Broad and Dickinson streets on Monday April 21. The season features a sacred white elephant from Siam with royal style ceremonies cloth of gold jewels and trappings. The ring show is the largest under a tent in four rings with a raised platform and about a hundred riders acrobats bicyclists and specialists. The enlarged menagerie includes every known animal while the museum displays remarkable freaks of nature. The street parade promises many new novelties and surpasses previous efforts by the veteran showman.
The latest arrivals at the principal hotels include E. H. Bush and J. C. Willett among many guests at City Hotel with 17 from the county, and A. F. McMaster and V.8. at Carlin House plus 21 from the county. Notables hail from Balto Philadelphia Staunton New York Hagerstown and other cities.
Mrs. D. L. A. Beach was found murdered with her head nearly severed in her Altoona home. Police state the prominent physician husband is arrested after an investigation showing highly suspicious circumstances. He reportedly confessed to a family member that he committed the deed. Two large knives and a cleaver used for amputation were found beside the victim.
When others suffer a call, the text urges offering kindness and sympathy. It touts Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as a quick relief remedy. A twenty five cent bottle allegedly cures the worst cough for instant relief.
A portion of the top of a flue on the residence of Mr. Thoms Markell on South Market Street tumbled off last night, causing no injuries but prompting a cleanup.
An attractive member of an open company interrogates the stage manager about the telephone, calls Mr. Letcher from the audience, and chats for half an hour. She sends kisses, warns him to watch for her solo, while he blushes at her attention and the engineer in the cellar listens in.
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