Deaths, wrecks and wounds cited in early reports
The woman found dead near Currs Corners was Fannie Gaskell. Col Rath Lone’s physicians say he will recover physically but may need asylum afterward. A five year old boy was killed by a freight train in Seymour Connecticut. A kitchen fire damaged a Pittsburg home and others faced injuries. An Annapolis woman’s clothing caught fire. other court and police notes follow. A Long Island rail accident fatally injured the engineer Feeney and seriously injured the fireman.
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Fannie Gaskell
Watkins
Col. Rath- Lone
Richard Evans
Naugukk Road
Seymour
Conn
Colder
Attenpling
Robert Whews
Bedword Sv
Pittsburg
Mat- Tus
Dan
Louden
Tulay
Lewis A. Brewer
King George Street
Annapolis
Alam
Bell Ye
Mornine
Long Island
Yatehogue
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Feeney
On the Move Carnival Appeals for Merchants Aid in 1884
A large crowd gathered as the Carnival Association resolved to appeal to merchants and the public for funding to outdo the 1883 carnival. Names of officers and committees were listed, with plans to publish contributors and hold a Finance Committee meeting to organize district divisions for fundraising.
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Carnival Association
Rederick
Old Yek
Gieece
Q SJ Beckley
Frank H Markell
Granville Ee
Enimit.strz
D Cramer
Utho Gaver
Jackson
Jett Cramer
Jacob B. Toon
Wimnaboe Marshall Pout
Mos McKinney
L E Mulinix
M E Getzendanner
H © Perry
Chas R Lurdt
D C
James Gitinger
Lewis H Dol
Charlies
EO Mealey
David © Thomas
J Tenry Loimpe
Joseph FP Eisenhauer
Jacob Bob Tyson
John W Morris
Jon C Motter
I$ J V Wartsock
Louis Bergen
H Lorry
Thornes Turner
John To Dest
W HL Best
Beesplon Camonitter
Frank IT Markell
Cheapening Marriage Fees Proposed in Maryland
Senator Moore of Montgomery aims to lower marriage license costs from 4.00 to 0.50 dollars, arguing that high fees push couples to marry across state lines or nearby districts. The bill faces prior committee scrutiny, with mixed support including a married member favorable to reducing the fee.
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Moore
Montgomery County
Ben Sons
District of Columbia
Maryland
St Distaffs Day Observance in times past
Yesterday January seventh was known as St Distaffs Day the first free day after Christmas when work resumed. Women spun while men stirred flax and water in playful mischief as Herrick notes. The spinning wheel replaced the distaff around 1555 and the custom faded thereafter.
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St. Distaff’s
Herrick
St. Distadl
Good Use Made of a Rifle by a Southern Woman
Monroe Ga Jan 7 three sharp rifle reports shattered Centreville as Mrs Whitley killed John W Diall who had entered her home and tried to assault her She fought him off with a rifle firing at an imagined foe then reloaded as neighbors restrained her The community praised her defense of honor
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Monroe
Centreville
John W. Diall
Vommi
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Recovery and Vitality
A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters cure low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious diseases restoring strength energy and happiness. Garrott & Steele sell bottles for fifty cents promising rapid improvement and renewed life and activity.
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Garrott & Steele
Crofts Senna Figs Fruit Laxative Formula
An 1800s style ad describes Crofts Senna Figs as a wholesome fruit laxative prescribed by physicians to relieve constipation. Ingredients include sliced prunes and figs crushed oranges and lemons with sugar powdered senna sulfur soda and aromatics. Made into 12 portions with one portion per dose. Sold by Steiner Bros at 35 cents.
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Crofts Senna
Steiner Bros
Corn Sheller Promises High Daily Output for Farmers
Farmers are urged to consider a new corn sheller capable of processing one to two thousand bushels per day without breaking cobs. The device elevates cobs twenty feet to wagons, keeping shells clean and dust free, with claims of reducing labor by one to three hands. Circulars and testimonials available. The note also advertises other agricultural tools and remedies.
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Frederick
Bp.l. Hargett & CO
South Market St
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