Living Cost High Half Century Ago in Frederick
The Frederick News recounts 1862 diary entries by Jacob Engelbrecht detailing prices such as butter 35 cents per pound and eggs 25 cents per dozen, with broad notes on living costs during the Civil War era. It notes 537 Union soldiers buried or commemorated at Mt Olivet and Rev John B Ross resigning as Presbyterian pastor amid national turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Jacob ‘Engelbrecht
Hig
Hagelbrecht
Wilk
Union
John B. Ross
Presbyterian Church
County cantaloupes sell fast at market as fruit buyers crowd stands
A bustling morning market scene shows cantaloupes moving quickly, with prices from 5 to 10 cents each. Cucumbers and tomatoes appear in plentiful supply but vary in price, while other produce such as squash, potatoes, onions, and berries fill baskets. Fish items and seafood also priced per pound or dozen. The piece ends with an ad urging readers to buy Martha Washington hampers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ataloupes
Jemons
Constable Nelson Denies Fear Over Trespass Probe
I. Emory Nelson of Knoxville and Brunswick says he has nothing to fear from Governor Goldsborough's investigation into men jailed for trespassing on Baltimore and Ohio property and sent to the House of Correction. He notes that many offenders are down and out, while good young men are caught when they stray, and cites his decade of work securing prisoners. Nelson’s county salary for July was 118 dollars, with 98 dollars for House of Correction prisoners. the railroad provides transport for trespass arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Nelson
Knoxville
Brunswick
Frederick
Goldsborough
Baltimore
Ohio
House of Correction
Martinsburg
Nelson
Isla He
Baltimore and Ohio
Brief Items Of Interest From Local Scene
Moment of Local and feral interest Worth Reading reports anglers William Dovail and Patrick Dugan landing several bass with a 5 pound 3 ounce largest. Also, while roller skating in Pen Mar on Thursday, Mrs Leopard Kreh suffered a bad sprain to her left arm and is under Dr F I Hedgep care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keewhata
William Dovail
Patrick Dugan
Pen
Maron
Leopard Kreh
West
Patrick Street
F. Ii
Good Reason for His Enthusiasm Ad for Chamberlain’s Celic Remedy
A testimonial asserts rapid relief from severe bowel issues after a few doses of Chamberlain’s Celic, Crisiera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer claims life was threatened during a bout and urges readers to try the product, noting it is sold by all dealers.
Autoists at Hyattstown Driver In Accident Injured
A car collision near Hyattstown left the driver badly injured with a concussion and ongoing concerns about shock. Names and addresses of those involved were sent to the injured party, while other trip details and accompanying passengers are noted. James Curley of Laurel was appointed state game warden by Governor Goldsborough, succeeding Praiklin Cox, amid charges of office inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.w.brickert
Clarke Brickert
Edwin
Brickert
Nan
James
Curley
Laurel
Goldsborough
Praiklin
Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Engelbrecht
Mt. Olivet
J. B. Ross
The
Presbyterian, Church
Ross
Hias Davis
Washington County
District of Maryland
U. S. Department of Internal Revenue
Frederick County
Hiram Bahram
Myersville
Peter S. Schlosser
Middletown
George H. Johnson
Meshaniestown
Edward Jones
Liberty
William Johnson
Thomas Gorsuch
Davis Richardson
Buckeystown
Wm. Mahoney
Dennis ‘Scholl
Wahieio
Market Today
the Scribe
Mullinix’s Carpet House
Shadel
Big Tent Tabernacle
East Fourth ST
Song Service
Emmitsburg
Pete White
Mitleburg
White
Mt. St. Mary’s
Hyattstown
Sand
Bentz
George
Greenawalt’s
P.O. Box
Philadelphia
Commercial Printing
Saraples
Frederick Trust Company
Frederick, MD
Frederick Trust
General Banking
WO Board of “Directors
Frederick Rack
Eri Trust
Campane
the. Corporation
Ben O' Harp
Harry F. Shipley
Chester Kemp
Frederick City
Albert W. Ecker
WILLIAM BE. _ CATSHALL, “of
Woodsboro
Stewart
Annan
Fawley
Jefferson
David.cramer
Walkersville, Maryland
Phillies Lley
Lois Weber
Hosea
Sidney
Golden
Edgar. Allen
Poe
Robinson Crusoe
Kinig Baggot
Miss” Baird
Sir Walter Scott
Gun Men of
New York
Gaynor
Chas. Whitman
Griffin & Griffin, Iinsurance
West Patrick St
Cafrance
Lafrance Shoes
H. R. Flautt
City Hall
G& IL
Kefadver
Opimellist Amd Jewsiar
N. Market St
Public
J. A. Ramsburg
Selephone
Mal
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