Advertised Letters in Frederick Post Office 1859
A dated 1859 note lists letters in Frederick city post office waiting to be claimed by February 23 with names including Miss B Frazier Mrs Garrett Annie Boteler Katie Coosiy Katharine Yecis Nettie Ely Lib Schue Caroline Thomas Daisy and others. Unclaimed letters may go to the dead letter office after one month.
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Frederick City
Mnust
Nist
Bartlett
B Frazier
Bacchalow
Jeb Garrett
Frank ‘Boteler
Annie Harshman
I Coosiy
Katie Key
JG Peck
AC Darvil
George Richard
John ‘T Gheenwood
Geo E Shafer
Lewis Harrison
John S Wallace
J H
Cold snap and ropey frost hits towns and farms
Reports show an intense cold spell across the region with zero and below readings. Ice forms on windows and breath fogs face coverings as rail lines freeze and fruit growers fear orchard damage while sun returns and warmer weather looms.
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Old
Eudden
Maddox
Jack Frost
Middletown
Fire terror and vigilant watch in Hanover area
Panic spreads as barn fires erupt near Hanover and nearby Bucks and Adams counties. McSherry town council enlists 24 watchmen and seeks $3,000 for pursuit of arson, while a watcher’s shot ends a pursuit. Casper Kauffmen’s barn burns with cattle and horses lost. L A Bushman warehouse at Little Round Top burns with rye and grain losses. Insurers report $2,300 on Bushman, local inquiry so far declined.
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Hanover
Dominick Smith
McSherry
Adams County
JohniKeagy
Baston
Casper Kauffmen
New Hope
Bucks County
Gettysburg
Pasrys
L.A . Bushman
Littl Round Top
Dames
Bushman
Prain
Liberty and Independent Company
Adama
Auction Sale Plans for McMurray Estate Items
Personal farming effects of the late Louie McMurray were sold at a recent fairgrounds sale. Much miscellaneous goods remain and will be offered at a public sale at the factory in the near future.
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Louie McMurray
Hamilton Dramatic Club to present two contrasting programs
The Washingtonian of Leerburg reports the Hamilton Dramatic Club will stage two nights of entertainments in Bakers Hall Hamilton Virginia on February 27 and 28. Assisted by Col Coritbas O'Donnell of Maryland and Prof Drake of Loudoon and a fine tenor singer the club will have entirely different programs each evening with one featuring an opera and farce and the other a drama and opera.
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Leerburg
Coritbas O‘donnell
Maryland
Drake
Loudoon
Hamilton Dramatic Club
Bakers Hall
Hamilton
Black v State abduct case before Frederick Circuit Court
The Frederick County Circuit Court opened at 10 with Chief Judge James Mc Sherry and Judge John A. Lynch. The State contends the evidence sustains the indictment for abduction against Henry S. Black. Arguments continued as court adjourned to 9 20 o clock tomorrow.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
James McSherry
John A. Lynch
Ve. Henry 5
Black
Inauguration Special Train Runs to Frederick After Event
The B and O R RCo offers a late departure for those staying in Washington. A special train will leave the New Depot on New York Ave and Boundary Street at 11:20 pm on March 4th with stops between Washington Junction and Frederick. All westbound trains to Frederick will originate from this depot.
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Washington
B& OR Rco
New York Ave
Boundary Street
Frederick
Washington Junction
Boundary Wine
Train wreck delays northbound Shenandoah Valley line
A Shenandoah Valley passenger train bound for Hagerstown arrived six hours late after a wreck at Bentonville Virginia. A locomotive struck a carload of rails on a siding sending engine and express car down an embankment. Engineer Hiram Wallace and fireman Sesholts, both of Hagerstown, were badly burned by escaping steam. Sesholts may not survive. Adams Express Messenger Unger suffered severe head injuries. no passengers were hurt.
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Shenandoah Valley
Hagerstown
Bentonville
Hiram Wallace
Sesholts
Afr
Wallace
Seeholts
Adams Express
Unger
United Brethren Conference to Meet in Baltimore
The 100th annual Pennsylvania conference of the United Brethren church will convene at Scott Street Church in Baltimore on Wednesday. The Ursus origin story traces to 1789 Otterbein church in Hagerstown, with five offshoots now covering the original territory. Bishop Otterbein first organized prayers in 1758. in 1800 Otterbein and Rev Boehm were made bishops and the United Brethren in Christ name adopted. The Maryland conference plans to meet at Mechanicstown on March 14.
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U. B
Pennsylvania
U B
Scott Street
Baltimore
United Brethren
Otterbein Church
Hagerstown
Virginis
Maryland
Aleghany
West Virginia
Otterbein
Af Boehm
Peter Kemp
Frederick
United Brethren In Christ Wos
U B Church
Mechanicstown
County
Deaths and Funeral Notices from Baltimore and Nearby Areas
Death notices list Edna Leora Snyder of Hagerstown aged 1 year 3 months with funeral at 301 East Franklin Street and remains from Barclay Street to Rose Hill Cemetery. Also listed are Mrs Elizabeth Williams wife of Rev Beary Williams who died yesterday and will be buried at the institution cemetery. A Jerseyville Illinois death records Barry Lewis son of J Scott and Carrie A Bolmes aged 35 years 8 months and 25 days, with funeral services held Feb 3. An accused war relation is noted as a grandson of John L Holmes of the city.
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Baltimore
Edna Leora
Harry
Ella M. Snyder
Franklin Street
Hagerstown
Barclay Street
Rose Hill Cemetery
Elizabeth Williams
Beary Williama
Iestitution Gravsyard
Jerseyville
Barry Lewis
J Scott
Carrie A Bolmes
Taylor Eck. Sted
John L Holmes
Grooklys Tabernacle
Alteraing
Br. Talmings
Asi
Persia
David
Clive
Eusen
John Corcless
Bondioni
Caurel
Soma General
Phas
Taoro
Christian Mea
Xia Coserad Boaih
Gevp
Persizais
Thea
Usseer Choimar
Seckoat
Bet
Joey WuSb
Cerk
Seping
Weniger
Straggh
Mt Ine
Frais
Messager Bay
The Homeliest Man in Frederick Invites Free Semp’s Balsam Trial
Frederick readers are asked to visit a local druggist for a free trial bottle of Semp's Balsam for throat and lungs. The ad promises relief and claims to cure chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with large bottles priced at 58 cents and 1 dollar.
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Frederick 2
Wesleyan College Explosion and Aftermath Report
Faculty investigation into a Washington's birthday dynamite incident at Wesleyan College reveals a planned cannon salute and bombs aimed at dormitories. Several freshmen implicated, with one suspect mortally wounded. explosives reportedly sent from New York to Middletown.
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Wesleyan
New. Waren
Wesleyan College
EL S. Rockyby
Nelson C. Hubbard
C. EL Pierce
W. M. Douglass
RM. Grant
EL J. Lamblyn
H. Boreal
Washington
College Ground
Rooksby
Observatory Hall
Smith
North Collard
Hubbard
Born
Shouid Rubkent
New York City
Rouwens
Middletown
Hopital
Hubbens
Iy Ponthien
Dispepris and Death Promised Remedies
Fragmentary OCR mentions indigestion and a dubious remedy. references Acker's English dyspepsia tablet and a pharmacist pair Willamcen & Brows. Historical tone hints at a medical elixir claim with fear of a deadly disease, likely promotional in nature.
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Acker
Willamcen
Brows
Better Than Death by Own Action in 19th Century Ad Claim
A dubious claim markets Acker's English Dyspertic Tablets by Willismeon Brown druggists. Profervor Arnold endorses a cure for a so called indiscernible dyspeptic condition, promising results within three months.
Dark Sayings on Earth and Man in Dr Talmage Talk
Sermon at Brooklyn temple probes why good people suffer and why the world holds mysteries. Talmage cites poverty, illness, and untimely death, urging trust in providence and a focus on spiritual life amid hardship.
Trouble and Virtue in the Songs of a Grimacer
A dense, lyrical fragment reflects on suffering and moral instruction, praising trouble as a purifying force. It cites historical figures and literary references, weaving theology, loyalty to God, and the power of endurance through hardship. The piece extols perseverance, harp imagery, and the belief that all things work for good for those who love God.
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Derney
Maen
Miratios
Washington Irving
Mstudy Hoffman
Sy Francis
Faraday
Paul
Pisa
Mississippi
United States
France
Bipoleon
Louisiana
Ennsay
Senses
Nebraska
Jowes
Colorilo
Dazioatana
Wror
Plos
Orthampion
Bedgemore
Crarles
Lesdon
Ryehouse
Carta
Ross
Gihoz
Hiddaks
Thors
Goi
Tims
Srinagis
Togie
Hasom
Rosens
Cao
Earth
Amd
Cotati Coketiat
Esidone
Ani
Sim
Ead Soto Sissi Oor
Ls Sa
Aerta
Tasiberg
Gotechak
Rheinberger
Schomanx
Iseu Petpanition
Bec Volta
Bert
Berlin
Cato
Salamis
Inkerman
Toulouse
Arbella
Agincourt
Trafatcar
Elmnheim
Lexingten
Sedan
Interrogetios
Weill
Heaven
Dians
Epbeecs
Barsing
Skiressare
Hin
Alexander the Greet
Heavenly City
Ciies
Jeroen
Egypt
Jopathas Denckte
Bostboren
Dini
Ami Fae
Hendeh
Cee Imumpet
Bos
Ous
The Gospel and the Lord’s Great Plan for Suffering
A speaker reflects on prayer and pain, arguing God’s plan uses hardship for growth. He cites biblical themes, questions why some suffer, and urges trust in divine care, promising heavenly reward beyond earthly trials.
Edition of the caskst and its Homer copy described
Fragmentary archaic text describes a gold casket, a fragrant canket, and a copy of Homer. The narrator pledges a promised edition or edition patestial tied to fate, eternity, and a masculine sword. It hints at reverence for Homer and a future revelation.
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Dari
Kemp's Balezm Cure Mentioned For Peeliah People
A local notice urges Peelians to try Kemp's Balezm claiming it cures coughs and will wear away illnesses. It promotes a positive guarantee with trial size free and prices at 50c and 100. Sold by all druggists.
Scrap of Paper Saves Her Wife in Fort Smith Tale
A frail woman near death from consumption improves after using Dr King's New Discovery. A scrap of wrapping paper listed as proof sparked a cure, and she gained weight from a meager 70 to 140 pounds. Promoters offer trial bottles and advertise a full remedy through pharmacies in Fort Smith and St Joseph.
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Dr. King
W. H. Cale
Crorgist
Fort Smith
St Joseph B. Gerrots
Ackner’s Massish Cough Remedy Notice
A notice announces Ackner's Massish Cough Remedy with a promise to refund money if not satisfied. It states the product will be sent within two weeks and provides consumer directions including a price of 25. The notice names Williamgex and Brown as customers and mentions fraud concerns.
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Williamgex and
Brown
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Digestive Ills
A bold claim touts Electric Bitters as the cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. The ad warns many seek relief and spend large sums, asserting the remedy will improve digestion if used as directed. Sold by Joseph B Gaskill Druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Acker's English Blood Elixir Claims Poison Purification
The ad asserts symptoms of poisoned blood and that Acker's English Blood Elixir will purify it to avoid death. It warns the elixir cannot remove scrofulous or syphilitic poisons and promises a positive guarantee by a druggist in a Brownsville shop.
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Elret
Acker
VFigming Fire to the Yells. Engtisk Blood Elixir Ad Claim
A garbled sales notice promises a blood purifier called Engtisk Blood Elixir by Willizwsoc & Browz, druggists. It touts a “positive guarantee” and claims cure or relief for blood poison, urging sale at their store. The misspelled text suggests a dubious health product with confident but unverified claims.
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Acker’s
Willizwsoc & Browz
Drigviats
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