Rail growth and old deeds under scrutiny in era notes
Seven thousand miles of railway were built in the United States last year. The Westminster Advocate questions authorship of Tie Bread Winners. A priceless old land deed in Philadelphia sits unused and devalued. De Lesseps confidence in the Panama Canal is noted amid a Paris collapse. Nine thousand workers remain at the isthmus. The Baltimore Herald teases Norwich prudery in art. The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League banquet signals ongoing protectionist campaigns. A New York paper claimed Haiti indemnity. the claim is labelled false.
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de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Paris
de Lessee
Threshold of a New Year as Century Ends
The article reflects on 1888 as a pivotal year, noting modest change beyond crime and progress. It envisions continued intellectual moral and material growth, with knowledge becoming widespread beyond elites and old superstitions waning in the pursuit of inquiry.
Spirit of reform marks a high era of progress
The passage praises a period of earnest reform and integrity, noting active self reform, truth seeking, and honest investigation into social and moral problems. It frames current intellectual activity as perhaps underappreciated now but crucial for posterity, with religion changing, science expanding, and a new world of thought arising in the nineteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Frederick County Court Sets Date for Debtor Appearance
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County Michael McCaffrey is ordered to appear February 7 in a creditor action. The Permanent Trustee to publish the order weekly for at least forty days before February 7, 1559 in a Frederick County newspaper.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Michael McCaffrep
Michael McCaffrey
John A. Lynch
Deerber
Nerhe
W.irving Parsons
Frederick Co
Marriage Announced in Zion Reformed Church
On the 25th instant at Zion Reformed Church Hagere town Rev J Spangler Kieffer joined Mrz Reuben McAfee to Mies Roca Davis both of Frederick county in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyméneal
Zion Reformed Church
Hageretown
J. Spangler Kieffer
D D
Mrz Reuben McAfee
Mies Roca Davis
Frederick County
Lecture by Prof Blateau on people of St Kitts and West Indies
The notice says Prof J A Blateau will resture at the room of the Y M C O U on Wednesday evening next for members. The talk titled Life, habits and characteristics of the people of Bt Kitte of the West Indies is advertised, with details about the venue and topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a. Blateau
Y. Moc. U
Bt. Kitte
West Indies
Surprise party for Braddock family returns home
A Thursday evening surprise party gathered at Mr CS Klein of Braddock to honor his sons Charles and Andrew home for the holidays. Guests came from Frederick Jefferson and Middletown Valley. The event featured songs and games then a late table of seasonal luxuries before guests departed in high spirits.
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CS Klein
Braddock
Charles
Andrew
Fredick
Jefferson
Middletown Valley
Susie
Sad Case of Attempted Suicide in New Baltimore
John Poffinberger, about 28, living with wife and child, suffered epileptic fits for two months and deep despair. He was found Friday afternoon in a barnyard attempting to hang himself with a hitching strap, revived by his wife after prior garden attempts. Medical condition linked to a copperhead bite last summer.
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New Baltimore
John Poffinberger Hso
Garren
The Coming Year Editorial Forecasts Hope and Fears
A year opening with a rare total eclipse prompts reflections on past and future. Citizens are urged to cast aside superstitions and pursue peace, love, and charity as they make new resolves for the coming year.
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Echo
West End Mission Christmas Program at Sonday School
The West End Mission Sunday School held a Christmas program featuring school singing of hymns such as Wash me and I shall be whiter than, Have you any room for Jesus, and The Light of the World is Jesus. Recitations and dialogues included Little acts of Kindness and The Power of Truth, ending with gifts distributed to the pupils.
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West End Mission
West End
Sandey School
Hyn
Washme
Ishali
Rv Jesus
H. M.nixdori
Bennes Borse
Ie Ming
Mies Aene Main
Anzie
Snvdsz
Bennie Duntrow
Wm. H. Kelogue
Missetter
Fanny Snyder
Jesus
John Summers
Lacy Butcher
Life Mission
Daisy Burger
Measra
William L. Landerkin
William H.summers
God
Font Buys Davin Thomas Tobacco Store Stock
Mr Marshall Font of the Savings Institution purchases the stock and fixtures of Davin O Thomas tobacco store. N O Lease will run the business for Mr Font. Good Advice urges a New Year resolve to increase civility.
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Marshall Font
the Savings Institution
Davin O. Thomas
N.O
Font
Novitiate Entertainment and Oxford League Meeting Recap
A private Novitiate entertainment last evening featured a Carol Christ mas morning greeting and a Sheridan drama with intermission. The Oxford League met at the East Church on East Courch street with a discussion of the birth of Christ from Matthew and prophecies, focusing on the Magi and Herod.
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Sheridan
Oxford League
Bf. E. Church
Courech Street
Christ
Herod
Sunday Religious Services Listed Across City Churches
A roundup of worship schedules shows morning and evening services at numerous churches including Reformed, German Baptist, Trinity M E, Mt Ey, Presbyterian, and Evangelical Lutherans. Sunday School times vary with specials, carols, and a quarterly review planned. watch night services begin Monday at 9 30 with varied addresses and speakers.
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Reformed Church
Lloyd Coblentz
Ali Ssinis
P. E
Carola
German Baptist Church
Brunner
German Reformed Church
Heielfeld
Trinity M. E
Maurice Mehrling
G. V. Leech
D.D
Mt. Ey
E. Church Street
Presbyterian Church
Sanday School
Wm. L.ould
Kemp Hall
Y Mga
Court Street Lutheran Church
Kuhlman
St. John’s
Salvation Army
MLEL
Fragmented 19th century notes mix quotes and trivia
A garbled compilation cites death warnings in Germany, a Santa Rosa winemaker selling 70 000 Bullous at 17 cents per gallon, market shifts from lace to machine imitations, and various unclear items. It touches on Cobbled anecdotes, literature lines, police costs in 1899, and fashion commentary with elusive dates and persons.
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Germany
Santa Rosa
Callon
Seadar
Wingham
Tory
Tex
Lagat
Ben Jonson
Tor
Department
Boston
Chem
Indian diners and caste rules shape a ceremonial feast
A Cornish Magazine writer notes a native gentleman hosting a ceremonial dinner for English guests in India. Beef could not be bought so mutton was prepared. paradoxically partridges became chickens dressed for the course. The host dined separately due to caste, while his servants cooked and served in English gear, reflecting rigid social boundaries.
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India
Cornisill
Ody
Hood's Sersaparijla Cure Promoted for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Hood's Sersaparijla as a remedy to expel impurities from the blood, claiming to address catarrh and related complaints. It urges readers to try the preparation.
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Hood
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