17 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary notice describes a land transfer or parcel sale with names Biggs and Joseph, an 130 perches tract and reference to a 2 April date. The text is damaged and many words are unreadable, leaving only scattered place and person references.
Fragmentary notice reports Fred Spurrier and Bal Daniel Fs from Chamber with Rev J Glos arriving for a funeral in Annapolis area. The text is heavily garbled but suggests a peaceful gathering and a burial section in Caly.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask friends about Sempre Balsam claiming it cures distressing coughs and colds. It touts a genuine merit and urges trying the medicine in large 50c bottles sold by druggists.
Symptoms described include tiredness dull head pain and body pains with sinking at the pit of the stomach. The ad urges purification to avoid death and claims Arth er’s English Blood Elixir removes mercurial or syphilitic infections with a sensitive guarantee by J A Williamson.
The article outlines the Archer investigation into the former treasurer and comptroller L. Vieter Bauan who took office in January 1888. It describes bonds purchased for state funds, the involvement of the governor, and inquiries into securities value and the 100000 loan paid at 107. The piece cites discussions with the West Virginia and Pittsburgh Railroad president and notes consultations with the board of public works.
The readable fragments show unclear text possibly from a historical page. Key names, dates, or places cannot be reliably identified. The entry appears fragmentary and lacks a coherent event or person to summarize with confidence.
An old advertisement touts Miles Nerve and Liver Pills with grand claims of health benefits. It markets the tonic as improving digestion, liver function, and bodily comfort, promising quick relief and a new principle in treating bilious liver issues. The copy references men, women, and children as beneficiaries and promotes a 50-dose package.
The Horse Breeders' Association outlines race entries and payments for members. It notes subscription timing, second payment deadlines, and contest rules with several members named and a Medford stock farm owner among organizers.
An Emancipation Day event described a city celebration on Pennsylvania Avenue in town, with remarks by Hon. Journ M. La M. Clapp and Prof. Gregory. The piece notes the disbanding of a group after an all-out march and mentions a banquet concluding the celebration.
A surveying party reports miles of canal broken by earth from the mountain lodge area and two breaks near lock 66. Five loaded coal boats lie between the breaks, with towpath damage requiring repair before further passage.
A partial OCR fragment reports Weikert noting a notable incident involving two bars and a crime case. No clear dates names or places are readable. the text remains fragmented and ambiguous.
County Constable Brewsie 1 morning took Maggie Anderson to the Melvale institution on the N C I R for incorrigible conduct. Anderson is committed to the Industrial School for Colored 3 for rehabilitation.
The cigarette law passed will go into effect May 1 and require all smokers to use paper covered cigarettes. It will not ban sale, but will limit ease of obtaining the small roll of tobacco. Baltimore alone consumes millions of cigarettes annually with state totals near seventy million. Dealers note competition kept prices low and stock plentiful before the law.
The text notes several addresses given in the evening and outlines a club aim to organize Republican voters employed in Washington to ensure they vote in elections. It mentions flower seed and various medical remedies for dyspepsia and related issues.
An account details the Cullor and Cramer nuptials held in time with inclement weather. The bride wore a formal gown as relatives and friends gathered at the church, with guests including Mrs Crembar and Mr Rems Houser among others. A shower of rice and celebratory gifts awaited the couple after the ceremony at central location noted, with several family members and townspeople in attendance.
The column mentions APRIT Fen Poss Pate and farmers preparing crops for harvest. An event is set for 7 p.m. in the Orphans Court. It records the first and second accounts of Rosina Bicer's administrators and Dr. R Wachter guardian to Luther M Wachter, both settled.
A jumble of notes mentions Democratic candidate Eugene M. Wilson of Minnesota, events in Maryland, and local civic items. It cites a mayoral inspection in Westminster, a Baltimore canning trade meeting planned for May 7, and county jail repairs. Also noted: boarding houses in Baltimore area crowded, with summer lodging expected to expand.
Pension agent notes Gaither Wuo, a member of Co B 18th Regiment U S colored troops, receiving 86 per month. He suffered a earshot wound to the right thigh in the war. The item discusses costs and economic themes influencing veterans and wartime relief.
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