Frederick Town Herald 1828 Advertisements Chronicle
The Frederick Town Herald of 1828 shows a full page of ads on the first page and further notices on the rest of the seven columns. Publisher John P. Thompson and Miss Georgianna Steiner own the paper tale of political cards court notices and classifieds including rent sales and a troubling cash for enslaved people ad inviting purchase of 20 to 25 young enslaved individuals with cash offers.
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Frederick City
Frederick Town
Georgianna Steiner
Jacob Steiner
John P. Thompson
Union Tavern
Auction systems and turnpike talk in old newspaper note
A historic item notes public sentiment on auction goods duties and the impact on wholesale trade, plus progress on the Frederick to Washington turnpike. It praises a local representative for progress despite prior apathy, and remarks on the paper’s two dollar yearly price and good condition for its era.
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Frederick
Washington
Congress
Monocacy
Clever Vaudeville at City Opera House Attractions
At the City Opera House this week John Neff debuts a new vaudeville act with fresh jokes and current songs. Wright and Albaugh offer a singing and talking routine. The Ferils of Pauline episode continues at Empire Theatre with new thrills, followed by Keystone, a Reliance story, and Princess drama. Life's Shop Window closes the Empire’s program as the 6 part feature today.
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Opera House
Empire
City Opera House
John Neff
Alda
Pauline
Empire Theatre
Reliance Company
Princess Stars
the Times
State Bonds Sold by Maryland Board of Public Works
The Maryland Board of Public Works awarded the entire 3.6 million dollar issue of 4 percent road bonds to the Alexander Brown & Sons syndicate of Baltimore and New York at 98.31 on an all or none bid. The price translates to a 4.22 percent basis, with competition from several out of town bidders.
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Maryland
Board of Public Works
Annapolis
Alexander Brown & Sons
Baltimore
New York
Baltimore and Ohio Lowers Dividend for Common Stock
Directors in New York reduced the common stock dividend from three percent to two and a half percent for the half year. The regular two percent dividend on the preferred stock was declared. Both dividends will be payable March 1 to stockholders of record February 1.
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New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Mission Society in Cumberland Session
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Frederick district met in Cumberland for afternoon and evening sessions. Mrs. E H Zeigler of Hagerstown, president, conducted the opening service.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Frederick District
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cumberland
E. H. Zeigler
Hagerstown
Buckeystown Dickerson Road Criticized In Reader Letter
William J. Grove of Lime Kiln Maryland objects to slow road progress from Buckeystown to the Montgomery line. He cites daily mud delays, toll concerns, and state and federal funding promises as reasons to modernize local roads and stop urban toll burdens. He urges thoughtful county budgeting and road improvements amid calls for better transportation.
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William J. Grove
Buckeystown
Montgomery
Times
Messrs
Frederick
Buckeystown-Dickerson
Buck Lodge
Poolesville Barnesville Pike
Barnesville Station
Buckeystown Pike
WM. J. Grove
Lime Kiln
Are You Raptured A B Wentworth Specialist Visit
Freeman Frederick readers can consult A B Wentworth a truss specialist at New City Heel during the week of January 23 from Thursday to Saturday. He offers free examination and advice on rupture cases and promotes the Wentworth Holdfast Truss with patent vacuum pads said to close openings quickly without surgery.
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A. B. Wentworth
Frederick
New City
Wentworth
New Connections Listed for C. and P. Telethon Company
The company has registered connections including Wm. E. Phillips near Four Pointe Emmitsburg Md Mt Airy Md Arthur Hardy Mt Airy Md 28k Frank M Beholl 339 North Market Frederick 4741 W E Miter 415 W South Frederick 21 Cleveland Smith 215 East Sixth Frederick 651v Mrs H Noonan 214 East Church Frederick 360r C L Howard near Unity Damascus 163 Monaco and Green 611 North Market Frederick 145k Albert W Condon East Third Frederick 57 Mrs E J Molesworth 704 North Market Frederick 624k J L Davis 304 East Third Frederick 666f American Rescue Workers 246 East Seventh Frederick 707k Rev Ernest E Weaver Walkersville Md Walkersville 121
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C. & P. Telethons Company
Wm. E. Phillips
Four Pointe
Emmitsburg
Arthur Hardy
Mt. Airy
Frank M. Beholl
North Market Street
Frederick
W. E. Miter
W. South Street
Cleveland Smith
East Sixth Street
Mra . H. Noonan
East Church Street
C L. Howard
Unity
Damascus
Monaco & Green
Albert W. Condon
East Third
Mra
E. J. Molesworth
J. L. Davis
East Third Street
American Rescue Workers
East Seventh Street
Ernest E. Weaver
Walkersville
Frederick Civic Club Executive Board Meeting Called
The Frederick Civic Club announces an Executive Board meeting this afternoon. The regular monthly club meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon, continuing its routine civic agenda and community matters.
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The
Frederick Civic Club
Headache Powders Promised Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as a quick, sure remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It claims relief in moments and sells for ten cents a package at drug stores, urging sufferers not to endure pain and promising millions have found relief.
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Dr. James
Pool table installation at Independent's building room
Conway and Woerner announce two pool tables will be installed on the second floor, expected to arrive in a few days. Two ten-pin alleys have been added and prove popular, with plans to add a Skee-Ball alley. The room is well fitted and patronage strong. A train rider attempted to shoot Railroad Detective John Massie in Hagerstown as he jumped from a Cumberland Valley Railroad freight train.
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Conway
Woerner
The
Independent
John Massie
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Bank Statement Excerpt Fees and Liabilities Detail
A financial statement fragment lists assets such as cash items and reserves, with figures including 10,842.65 for overdrafts and 6,018.00 lawful money in reserve. Liabilities show weekly deposits of 93,296.00 and total deposits of 868,210.27, with officers certifying the document.
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Rankin, Fix and Tures
Vis
Wees
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Goff
Mission Society
W. J. Grove
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County of the Loge
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West Patrick ST
Franklin Savings Bank
Wee
Binte
Geo. W. Heintein
Boen
Geo. W. Heinlein
G. Wesley Rdley
N.Y
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Henry M. Gittinger
John Hershberger
Berman Optical Co
North Market St
Frederick, Md
Academy of Music
New York City
Audubon Theatre
Broadway
165Th Streets
Yvr Papel
Commercial State Bank
Square Corner
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
the News
Fredericktonians
DR. Leon
North
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Lhon
Sosechuss Daniels
Lyman H.howes
Philippines
National Register
Ropa
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