Large Chemical Works Destroyed by Fire
The Weed Clark Chemical Works, claimed to be the largest in the district, were totally destroyed by fire this evening. Loss estimated near 10,000 dollars with no immediate report of injuries.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
4
The Weed Clark Chemical Works, claimed to be the largest in the district, were totally destroyed by fire this evening. Loss estimated near 10,000 dollars with no immediate report of injuries.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and prompt tonic for kidneys and bowels, cleansing effectively and curing constipation. It claims universal appeal, high quality ingredients, and availability in 50 cent and one dollar bottles through druggists, urging no substitutes.
Broad mus-july 11 notes visiting relatives, Sunday school events, and a broken leg incident. Farmers report yields around 25 bushels per acre, picnics planned for August, and multiple visits from relatives across Maryland and Ohio. A Dijon grafting mishap adds a humorous note on a mustache.
Aira Albaugh of East Third street hosted a handsome birthday party for her son Guy on Tuesday evening. Young people attended and amusements followed by late refreshments. The Sick list includes Carrie Reese of West Third street. Archibald Walsh suffers neuralgia. Dora Michael, son of D J Michael, improves from hip injury at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore.
The nine month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn H Worthington of West Third Street died at 9 15 this morning. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock.
A tramp charged with breaking into a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger coach was committed to jail for grand jury action. Can Makers beat South street 20 to 16 on West South street. Real estate transfers include Wm OH Dorsey to Jacob Baumgardner and James O Hooper to Philip F Gaver. Wheat yield from 21 acres near Hansonville averaged 35 bushels per acre. Ice cream festival planned at Rocky Springs for church benefit. An old tale and medical endorsements follow, praising Dr King's New Discovery and other remedies with local apothecaries selling trial bottles and regular sizes.
A Washington County farmer Samuel Alter in Leftersburg district wrestled a five foot copperhead from a hay fork without bite, while a second incident recounts a twelve foot horse racer snake dispatched near Cavetown. The State Teachers Association discussed vertical handwriting led by Miss Helen J. Rowe. Daisy Davis, seven, injured her face and hands on East Patrick Street. Also reported: several minor items from Harrisburg Ark, Newport and Asbury Park fire news, a drowning near Nonarrows, and other scattered notes about local incidents and national updates.
An uneven ad promotes Dr Piérce ty uvien Madbeal Discovery claiming to purify blood and cure scrofula eczema tetter salt rheum erysipelas bos cer buncles enlarged glands tumors and swellings and many other ailments with perfect and permanent cures.
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