Portraits by Knott and Dyer Highlighted in Daily News
The Daily News reports two oil portraits painted from life of Rev J Knott and his brother Mr Harry Dyer. Curiosity notes the body’s medicine receptivity in spring and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood purification appetite and overall vitality. A select dance hosted by Miss Mary Lee Topper featured Ben Williams orchestra with about 25 couples dancing then a late supper followed by resumed dancing into dawn.
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Grayon
Mary Lee Topper
Neste
Baltimore
Ben Williams
Aged Philadelphia Couple Dies at 109 and 104
Dispatch from Philadelphia reports Rachel Jackson died at 1652 Lombard Street at 109. Her husband Chas Jackson died in June aged 104. They were a former enslaved couple who lived with their grandson Chea W. McClain after being freed by Nimrod Owens. Mrs Jackson worked as a washwoman for the army hospital during the war and leaves a son in Lock Haven.
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Philadelphia
Rachel Jackson
Lombard Street
Chas, Jackson
Chea W. McClain
Frederick’ City
Mia
Jackson
Nimrod Owens
Fréderick
Rachael
Hotel Arrivals Report From Principal Hotels
Lists of guests arriving since yesterday noon at Oily and Central Hotels include numerous names such as Harrie Herman Nelson Dryden Rigney Bird Ruddell McCarty Watere Border Offatt Offutt Jr Littefield Olyard Clark McCracker Pierce Flood and Moody among others with assorted origins from New York Maryland Ohio Virginia and Nebraska reflecting county tallies 17 at one hotel and 8 at the other. The record reads like a social register noting attendees from multiple states and counties.
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Oily Hotel
Harrie
Herman
Ohio
Nelson
F Dryden
AC Rigney
WE. Bird
BUA Register
WH Ruddell
P L.mccarty
R E Watere
F Border
Baltoy
M Kline
J J Phipps
WM Porterfield
JB Flood
D Offatt
A D Offatt, Jr
LO Offutt
LA Lit
Robbery and assault near Wood’s Lock on C&O Canal
Reports from Montgomery County describe two African American men attacking Mr. Clayton Fields after he closed his store. They knocked him unconscious with a club, robbed him of $45 and a gold watch, then escaped toward a small boat crossing the Potomac. One suspect known as “King” is active near Leesburg, Virginia, and local authorities pursue him.
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Wood's
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Montgomery County
Clayton Fields
Fields
Potomac
Leesburg
Loutlaud County
Thrust and Lungs Remedy Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts a remedy named Thrust and Lungs claiming it relieves asthma bronchitis and consumption. It cites a Serene pad and Agate Coughs, offering a bottle for trial at fifty cents or a dollar. The wording references Frederick Aare and Stierste in promotional language.
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Frederick Aare
Wedding at New Midway Ties Weller and Renner
A very pretty wedding occurred on Wednesday the 13th at the residence of Mr. W A Renner in New Midway. The contracting parties were Mr. Chua Weller of Ladiesburg and Miss Annie B Renner of New Midway. Elder T J Kolb performed the ceremony.
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New Midway
Chua Weller
Ladiesburg
Annie B. Renner
Habitual beating diction and local court notes
A Bos ton Herald writer comments on the vice of beating down using a Maine man anecdote about a meat market liver price. Frederick county Circuit Court convened at 10 with Judges Lynch and Vincon presiding. The Saxton vs Roser case received argument and adjourning until this afternoon. the Picking vs Birely matter yielded a verdict for the defendant.
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Saya
Boston Herald
Oxford County
Maine
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Lynch
Vincon
Saxton
Jesse Roser
H. Picking
J. Wm
F G M A Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
The regular meeting of the F G M A was held at the association room with about one hundred members present. Reports from committees read well, constitution committee deferred, an evening program of readings music and a talk by Dr Parnell followed by a social spread.
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Allowe
Ghorus
Mountain Whistling Boys
Geoff Hane
Marion Kline
W H Parnell
Barlows Minstrels Delight Danbury Audience
Barlows Minstrels played Taylor's Opera House to prove size does not determine merit. The troupe impressed with quality talent, sharp jokes, and fine specialty acts led by Edward Percy and Adrien. John Harty contributed strong silence and fan acts as the show closed with laughter.
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Barlow
Danbury
Sara
Barlow Brea
Taylor
Opera Honea
Barlow Brothers
Firak
Edward Percy
Adrien
John Harty
Pleasant Grove gives donation to local pastor
The Pleasant Grove congregation presented Rev. E. O. Ewing with a large donation of flour meat potatoes apples sausage lard butter cream canned and dried fruit and more. Attendees included Ollie Barnes Jesse Baker Almeda Baker Emma Brown Wesley Hindley Jesse Barnes and others. After social talk refreshments and music followed before all returned home content with the generous gesture.
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Wesley Hindley
Jesse Barnes
Mary
Maggie Davis
G Davis
May
Florence Barner
R P Davis
J H Wiliams
Windsor Williams
Air House
Mima Yorbs
Ollie Barnes
Death Toll Rises in Bachman Family Tragedy
The THR News reports the death announcement of David H. Bachman of Bachman’s Valley on the 17th. His mother Elizabeth Bachman, about 70, died yesterday morning, leaving a husband Wm Bachman and many children including a daughter by Samuel Cover of Westminster. Alfred Wheeler, 24, Montgomery County, youngest son of the late Grafton Wheeler, died Sunday of consumption and was buried at 2 PM Monday with Rev. Edger Robey officiating.
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David H. Bachman
Bachman’s Valley
Elizabeth Bachman
Dr. E C McSherry Leaves Sickbed Soon
Out again. The many friends of Dr E C Mc Sherry are glad to hear he is confidently improved and able to be out. He was seen about a light time this morning and hopes to be out to stay next Monday.
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E. C. McSherry
Etay
Yéntercay Fire Damages Mrs Baer House on Market Street
Fire yesterday afternoon damaged the back building of Mrs. Peter Baer residence at South Market Street in flames. Firemen arrived quickly and limited the damage to a defective flue. Loss estimated about 100 dollars, fully insured with the Matus Insurance Company. Geo W Cramer, secretary.
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Yéntercay
Peter Baer
South Market Street
Bames
Matus Insurance Company
Geo. W.cramer
Massive Fair Grounds sale of farm property begins
The sale at the Fair Grounds opened at 10 o clock with a large county turnout. Bidders showed lively competition as horses wagons and farming implements were offered. The auction will continue until all items are disposed of including 150 plows 25 wagons 12 carts and numerous harnesses and farm gear.
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Jale Louis McBiurray
Ductionesr
Intriguing oddities and notes from daily life
A mishmash of curiosities from coast to coast includes a Florida blackbird attacking its own water dish, a display of fashionable candles and fixtures, and a planned astrophysical observatory at Arlington Heights. Also recounted is Sy Amen’s bush escape using a telex machine and a Colorado smelter ice pinwheel formed by frozen steam on wiring.
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Ait Ghariotte Harbor
Fla
War Department
Southsonian Institution
Arlington
Sy Amen
South Australia
Far West
Colorado
Philadelphia Times
Practical Mire Extinguisher Plan and The Plant and the Shader
A physician endorses home fire extinguishers with a simple chemical mix and instructions for use. The second piece, The Plant and the Shader, presents a parable about growth under a shadow and the need for balance to reach true worth. The text also briefly notes common ailments like toothache, corns, and sore throats.
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Morata
British Indignation Over Samoa Crisis Com mentary
A San Francisco dispatch summarizes a strong British editorial criticizing German actions in Samoa. It notes the German presence with German ships provoked, and calls the British response humiliating and unjust to England. The piece also mentions related U.S. and European reactions and domestic political notes on finances and public affairs.
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New Zealand
San Francisco
Handana
Bnd
Samoa
Samos
England
Engasd Ia Banos
Germany
Matesfa
Ms. King
Frankfort
Celery Claimed as Cure for Rheumatism in Leeds Mercury
An 19th century Leeds Mercury paragraph extols celery as a remedy for rheumatism and related ailments. A physician asserts boiled celery, drunk water, and milk flavored with nutmeg aid healing, claiming blood alkalinity prevents rheumatism and gout. The piece urges regular celery as a health food, noting its value over other vegetables.
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Haa Agsin
Leeds Mercury
Sectional Farm Roller Described for Easier Turning
An article describes a sectional farm roller with four wooden sections to ease corner turning. It outlines construction details using oak and white oak, end supports, journals, a tongue and yoke, and iron braces for durability. It also discusses manure preservation versus composting and forecasts hog price trends amid mixed opinions.
Agricultural Noles on Fertilizers and Alfalfa Silage
An article urging farmers to skip chemical fertilizers and consider alfalfa silage as a viable alternative. It explains soil nutrients in manure, including organic matter and plant food components, and compares nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash costs across fertilizer sources. It promotes regional rock phosphate and potash suppliers.
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Youtcker
Royal Agriccultural Society of England
South Carolina
Acker's English Cough Remedy Guarantee Statement
Fragmentary notice by YY and Brown asserting a guarantee for Acker's English Cough Remedy with refunds for customers who May, take it xs. The text shows damaged claims and dubious promises without clear dates or full names.
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Acker
Brown
Értigins
Curious London Customs and Winter Tools Details
A retrospective look at old Tower of London rules requiring six horse shoes and sixty one nails in a room, with sheriffs counting them as proof of education. It notes a tradition of eating a bundle of sticks for strength once, now replaced by bundled matches, and cites a British report on winter masonry work in Copenhagen. It also mentions innovative walking sticks with features like retractable umbrellas, coin slots, height measures, and level indicators.
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Tower of London
Gmozg
Copenhagen
Frank Lecke
Kemp's Balsam Advertises Quick Cough Cure
A promotional notice urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam for lingering coughs. It warns of persistent illness if ignored and promises rapid relief after the first dose. Trial size is free, and prices are 50 cents and one dollar. Available at all druggists.
Scrap of Paper Snaps Life From Tuberculosis
A woman in the final stages of consumption, once deemed incurable, borrowed hope from a scrap of wrapping paper advertising Dr. King’s New Discovery. She used a sample, then a full bottle, improved steadily and gained to 100 pounds. The note promises trial bottles free at local druggists in Fort Smith.
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W. H- Cole
Fort Smith
Joseph B. Garrett
First Symptoms of Death and Elixir Promoted
A fragment promotes Acker's Foglish Blood Elixir as a cure for syphilitic poisons with a positive guarantee sold by Williamson & Brown. It also endorses Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver stomach ills, claiming life improvement and digestive benefits with persistent use.
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Acker
Williamson & Brown
Draggists
Joseph B Garrott
Acker English Blood Elixir and Dyspeptic Tablets Ad
Druggists Williamsson Brown promote Acker’s English Blood Elixir as a universal cure for blood problems and Acker’s English Dyspeptic Tablets with a three month guarantee. They claim the products cure dyspepsia and related despair, urging customers to visit their store.
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Acxer
Williamwson & Brown
Ihsan Suinder
Arnold
Acher
Willismoon & Brown
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New York
J W Ahi
Tj Mai
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JH Hogg
MD Fleming
John Flemming
J_Henninghaneer
Balto
W G Hunter
Wfield
E Garrett
County
Mustan ‘Wacmscae
Ig Li
Iowa
Chicago, St Paul and
Kansas City
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City
wAtevax
N X
Halter
Cayuga Military Academy
Aurora
Presbyterian Church
Senate
Louis Norwass
Whistleville
John Hustin
John Bartush
Edward “Quinn
John
Shillite Street
Avondale
Berwurs
Prince Bismarck
New York Stock Exchange
Sgturder
London
West
Union
Chicaxo & Alton
Adams Express
Teri Hada
Ois Central
Rebera Pacific
P. Zeus Pacific
Missouri Pacific
ELGG
White State
Siac
Moy
Sik
NZI
Cresmery
Io Fiat
WBN
Siaie
HSI Western
Nomiz Petroleum
Turring
Weldom
Mustang Liniment
Dea
Ustord
Megurice
Fr. Rice
Bs Om
Periodics
Anlent Es
Mir ‘Rico
Currest Livermire
Williamsson & Brown
St. Jacobs
Mustang
Wall Street
Janzld- Wily
Cesk
Wi Miler& Co
P. Pyfery
Cumberland
Baltimors Vein
Lyken’s Valley
George's Creek
At & WV
BE ‘Shriner’s Store
Water Street
Anders & Bellenider
Bureau OF Exchange Mutual. Insurance
Aelisit
Chase & CO
Cnce— Iil
Bureau OF : Exchange
Mutualnsurance Building
Frederick
Colton—Dental
Fayette Street
Mont Cheries Street
Saratoga
Medical and Dental Profession
Bower
Wiew Coors Sreiving Daily
CE Clink & Co
Alco Zepuyr
Singer
F.b.sappingeton
Frederick MG
Ss. Dake
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