Campaign Mechanics and Historical Nods in Public Life
A scattered column laments campaign formalities from nominating to acceptance letters, noting Roosevelt and Fairbanks figures, Harrison and Taylor examples, and Philadelphia Inquirer on tedious conventions. It reflects on the evolving pace of political life and the ceremonial toll on candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Parker
Davie
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer
Harrieburg
Harrison
Henry Clay
Harrigan
Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
Political Commentary and Local Notes From The Era
A condensed survey recounts figures like Benjamin Hardeer shaping a phased platform and predicts public access to candidate reflections by September. It includes brief modern opinions from various papers, mentions Texas poultry output, and notes societal observations from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Ohio papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hardeer
Minutes of Merriness and Humorous Quips Across Papers
An assembled collage of puns and quips from various newspapers including Harper's Bazaar, Atlanta Constitution, Ally Sloper, Cleveland Leader, Cincinnati Tribune, Puck, Detroit Free Press and more. The jokes cover marriage, temperance, witty retorts, and miscommunications, reflecting late nineteenth century humor and social mores.
Voices On Public Affairs From A Riled Nation
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers urging civic duty and national leadership. It covers Eli Whitney’s monument, party nomination dynamics, Manchuria evacuations, and flaws in how national conventions select candidates and policies. The items reflect early 20th century press opinions on governance and electoral processes.
Death by own action prevented by new remedies
startling report claims eight preventive reports on personal crisis found. electric bitters touted as tonic and nervine to strengthen nerves, regulate stomach liver kidneys and prevent self destruction. Dr King’s New Life Pills promoted for dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation, 25 cents, A L Pearce drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pearce
Dr. King
A. L. Pearre
Dror
The Red Monument at Fox's Gap Dedication
A memorial to Gen Jesse L Reno stands on Fox's Gap summit near Middletown. It marks his death at South Mountain and was dedicated September 14 1869 in a ceremony with about 1000 attendees. Gen Orlando B Wilcox delivered the oration. The monument rises eight feet high and four feet wide at the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Reno
South Mountain
Fox's Gap
Middletown
Orlando B Wilcox
U.S A
Ninth Army Corps
Weekend Worship Schedule for Middletown Churches
Religious notices list Sunday services across many churches in Middletown including Mt. Bethel M E Church All Saints Episcopal Buckeys Town M P Church and Trinity M E Church South. It notes sermon topics dedications harvest services and choir roles with times from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m and Sunday school starting around 9 15 to 9 20 a m.
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Sohleyaville
Braddock Heights
Mt. Bethel M. E
Garfield
Foxville
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Buckeystown
Elliott H. Thompson
Washington
Tomoorow
Presbyterian Church
T. Freeman Dixon
Evangelical Reformed Church
E. B. Bsohback
George E. Smith
The
Reformed Church
Middletown
the Missionary Society
Trinity M. E. Church
South
E L. Woolf
Epworth League
L. A. Thirlkeld
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt. Bethel Church
Bmichburg
Evangelical Lutheran Church
I. D. Worman
Vanweart
Ohio
United Brethren Church
O. W. Stinsepring
W. D. McCvowell
Grace Reformed Church
E. L. McLean
Charles F. Steck
Loutheran Church
Moments With The Muse A Solfta Guy
A fog shrouds a political figure preparing for a campaign debut. He anticipates answering varied audiences with balanced positions on prosperity tariffs and reform while courting farmers merchants and urban voters ahead of a key committee visit. The piece reads as a feverish monologue critiquing political performance.
Market Gossip Describes Fresh Produce and Prices
Morning market stroll reports plentiful vegetables with declines in tomato prices and a two cent box of strawberries. Notes Braddock picnic heads, seafood and eggs priced reasonably, oysters expected next month, and local chatter on farm produce and seasonal shortages.
Fire Bug Caught Asks for Arraignment in Kent County
Deputy State Fire Marshal Lloyd T. MacGill Jr swore out a warrant for Elmer Hynson colored for arson at Wesley Cannon’s farm in Kent County Maryland. Hynson confessed and implicated white man David Ford. Ford was arrested near Pomona and released on bail after facing the charge of complicity. Cannon family narrowly escaped a January fire that destroyed their home, leaving them afraid to rebuild. The report notes the crime and related evidence, plus nearby market listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd T. MacGill, Jr
Chestertown
Elmer Hynson
Wesley Osman
Kent County
Hynson
Wilmington
Delaware
David Ford
Cannon Home
Uannon
Westly Cannon
Ford
Cannon
Pomona
Richard D. Hynson
Maryland News Briefs From Across The State
A roundup reports death of James L. Harrison at Mount Airy and Emms Gibson drowning in Back Creek Eastport. Waterworks expand for Ridgeville. Cumberland fights disorderly houses. New district issues permits for building. Somerset county courthouse renovation praised. Osler receives honorary Baltimore degree. Fire relief funds show only eighty thousand spent of two hundred fifty thousand. Druidville residents confront burglars. Thomas Burke elected head of Hibsonian lodge at Frostburg. Maryland Democrats plan trip for Henry G. Davis nomination ceremonies. State Senator Jos S Wilson health prompts candidacy pause. Edward M. Brown of Waverly dies by self-inflicted gunshot near Entow Place. Business troubles cited as contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Harrison
Mount Airy
Ridgeville
Carroll County
Tima
Lawrason Riggs
Cumberland
Emms Gibson
Back Creek
Eastport
Anne Arundel County
British Medical Association
William Osler
Baltimore
Somerset County
Princess Anne
Druidville
Woodberry
Thomas Burke
Ancient Order of Hibsoniany
Frostburg
Maryland
Henry G. Davis
Jos
Wilson
Prince George’s County
Edward M. Brown
Jefferson Street
Waverly
Lake Drive
Entow Place
Druid Hill Park
The TownCrier Want Ads Paragraph
A promotional snippet urging Tar News readers to use want ads. It highlights that advertisements reach the business public and every household, offering immediate value to employers and the unemployed, buyers and sellers, finders and losers, and urges filling all wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar News
J News
Summer Ramblings and Town Happenings in a Mountain Village
In midsummer terms the piece recalls lively outdoor gatherings across multiple towns with picnics, dances, speeches, and harvest fairs. It notes preparations for fall, weather, and local commerce while cheering community spirit and regional events from college style talks to church picnics and a featured whiskey advertisement by J. W. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singanore Hilia Ion
Sodac
Braddock
Billy Brown
Middletown
Opera
Brief Bits: Local and General Interest Items
A compact itemized column featuring quips on prudence and wit. It notes an old saying about learning from mistakes, jokes about marriage for money, and remarks on social standing. It mentions a change in attendance by exhibitors Geber or Frick machinery at fairs due to a Threshermen's Association resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Husgerstowe
The
Threshermen’s Association
Doan’s Kidney Pills Helped a Frederick Woman
Frank Buckey, Civil War veteran, and his wife of 68 East Sixth Street, Frederick, share a testimonial about Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. Buckey describes long back pain from kidney trouble, stopped by the remedy after trying many medicines, noting relief after the first doses and complete cessation of kidney symptoms. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Frank Buckey
East Sixth Street
Frederick
Dean
Clinton E. Main
Market Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Farprnicx
Gary Newe
Amy
Tas Wexner
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Kentucky
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Contemporary Comment
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Port Arthur
Rochester
Ind
Loop
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Soda Foundsaln
Otnolonstl Tribune
Alioe
Herbert
Kitty
Harper'a Bazar
Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Sloper
Abe
Cleveland
Papa
Maammme
Puck
Judga
Spikely
Detroit
Voice OF the Press
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Eli Whitney
Governmenta
Connecticut
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Parker Abail
Wall
Wisconsin
Bryan
Manchuria
Chicago Record Herald
Manchoris
Baltimore Sun
General Reno
Bouth Mountain
Sunday Schools and Societies
Solfta
Osutiona
Cincinnati
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OSSIP
Frederick County
Marsral
Bermuda
TroJey
Paseepger
Utica
News OF the
Giel Abuet
Mary Jarr
Lake Carroll
Maggis
Elsles
Capid
Myers
Icatuatea
Barmera
Mary
Worman’s Woods
Evanta
Church Street
Charle Doll
Rhodes Kemp
Dan Crimminla
Allen Grumbine
J. W. Harper
Louis Otte
Guarantee Co. Dept
Philadelphia
Morris Wholesale House
East Third Street
East Second Street
Alzast
West Third Street
Misa
W. W. Osburn
Alesmen
Doll Brothers
Alodawit
Alesladies
Alodtt
Bakers Valley
Manor Woods
Eas
Patrick Street
P.G
Frederick Cuenty
Nat’l Bank
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West Second Street
Rhodes K. Kemp
Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank
Bank
Ilidim
Fifth Street
Park Hotel
Henry Williams
Charles W. Ross
F. Ruprecht
Andif Anage
Etchigan
Noah B. Cramer
Dingdime
Houes
South Market Street
West South Street
C. A. Frazer. miLdtt
Ali Baints’ Street
Hall
Bath
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