21 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1884
Page
1
Special notices detail four line poems for weekly 25 cents and advertise immediate home repair, farm needs, and miscellaneous services. It lists agents, addresses, and contact points for multiple trades in Chester and surrounding areas, urging prompt responses and highlighting various local offerings.
A sprawling report details the Parker firm frauds affecting London clients of high social rank and landed gentry. It then shifts to a vivid description of Marshall Pass on the Arkansas River line, describing its altitude, scenery, and the rail route's winding ascent without tunnels as it climbs the mountain giant.
A garbled advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a miraculous remedy for bruises, cuts, fever sores, burns, and stomach issues, claiming instant relief and universal healing. It urges sale by a named dealer and hints at immediate soothing effects for various ailments.
A fragmented tale recalls a fourteen foot snake stalking the woods near a camp. Villagers, including Paton and Gad, report eerie sounds and vanished tracks while a mysterious figure named Tees faces fear and uncertain fate as locals seek clues to a hidden creature.
In this readable running summary the article discusses state and county school funding, noting receipts and expenditures tied to seats and attendance. It mentions totals around 50000 and implications if a proposed law takes effect, highlighting the impact on Mary land and school districts.
Fragmented OCR reads like a humorous kitchen-table scene with unclear names and actions. The text references a taffy line, a lamp, a philosophy theme, and a stage-like dialogue, but specific people, places, or events remain obscured.
A garbled OCR fragment references a project or product connected to care for coughs and a golden item. It mentions the Gidines and De SLD lines but lacks coherent details or identifiable dates or places. The readable text is too incomplete to determine a clear person, organization, or event.
A Waterbury telegram reports David Merriam a 40 year old farmer living near Morris hanged himself in his barn after years of threats of a similar act by his father who had died by suicide there. Neighbors describe Merriam as eccentric though capable, with sightings of his father's apparition warning him to “come over.” His wife and a young relative witnessed the hanging after he left the house saying he was going to the barn. Also included is a list of advertised letters in Frederick city post office dated April 12, 1854, with both ladies and gentlemen items names.
The conference convened at a.m. with Bishop A. W. Wayman presiding. Revs J Lee Jaumnes I Blanch Java Nicholson and others were received. Delegates and alternates were elected, with Rev W T Dolanson chosen as third delegate, and several members noted for salaries and ordination.
The Maryland Hinge Co reports current output of 5,600 hinges daily with planned machinery upgrades to 12,000, creating about fifty jobs. West South street plant features owner-designed machines by McClintock Young, $50,000 capital, and a slate of officers and directors led by J. D. Baker and C. V. Levy.
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