27 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1884
Page
1
Citizens discuss railings and improvements with a fountain idea and a music program. A local band is said to perform during a planned public event at a Beaver County location in late spring, with residents weighing the value of the proposed changes.
Philadelphia residents face a summer heat wave as markets bloom with fruits. Archbishop Ryan’s arrival draws crowded processions and praise while city vendors note rising banana and lemon prices. The Athletics slip in standings as Knickerbocker fashion looms for winter social events.
An old ad promotes a bargain sale at J. K. Hoffman’s OOR Market on Market and Fifth Streets. The notice touts “Three for a Nickel” and mentions White Ash, Scott, and Havana papers as available within reach of all, under the slogan Wagner’s Daddies.
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Aug 26 1884 note from Greenfield reports cool weather and rain shortage. Flint Hill Church ladies plan an ice cream festival in Mr J H Simmons woods near the church next Saturday Aug 30. Item shortages cited and author jokes about recent social with a snoot remark and plans to return with news next week.
Fairview AveUrsas Sunday school group held its annual picnic at Mr Flern ove near the church on Saturday. Refreshments will be served and proceeds go to buy an organ for church use. No baseball games near the caned. Activities begin at 10 o clock with a second event at 2 p.m.
Adamstown Missouri reports a car loaded with straw caught fire this morning after skirting a locomotive. The blaze consumed the car and ironwork, with a total loss estimated around 800 dollars though the straw had little value. John G. Pade ell witnesses the incident near the siding.
The Frederick post office contest in Frederick Mil centers on Postmaster Miller whose term lasts until December. Efforts to lure Mr McConas into the race by urging him to declare for a candidate have failed to date.
The United States steamship Dispatch arrived at Newport yesterday from West Leland with President Arthur aboard. The greeting included salutes from the fleet and the torpedo station as the ship docked.
A flood of violent incidents and political concerns dominates reports from Iowa Missouri and South Carolina to Ontario and Florida. A camp meeting shooting in Iowa followed by a mansion murder in Lancaster and a self-inflicted death near Laurens county highlight unrest. Navy court of inquiry into a ship collision contrasts with a Pensacola railroad bridge murder case. Additional items include a Markdale head teacher shooting a colleague and suicide, a widespread denial of a Blaine-linked story, and curious note on water scarcity in Texas road travel.
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