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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1889
Page
3
The notice outlines advance cash requirements for transient ads and deadlines for same day publication. It stresses Thursday morning submissions must arrive by 9 PM Wednesday, with late ads published next week. It notes monthly accounts and special notices, including election notices, and lists payment terms and frequency.
Death of Captain W. W. Welker at his Hagerstown residence ends a two week illness. He was 71, a May 80M, and active in Grand Army circles, leaving a wife and one married daughter. Reports also describe a tour of inspection of Silverair grounds, the Ladiesburg Jubilee in Mt. Deligh, and an excursion train plan. Jail escape at Annapolis is noted, followed by a New Haven shore resort incident involving a Sherif and complaining workers.
In Westminster yesterday Justice G W Matthews presided over a net fishing case in the Patapsco headwaters In Carroll County. Nine warrants issued six arrests. Wa Oursier acquitted. William Stone found guilty fined 10 dollars and costs. The case appealed to the Circuit Court. The Act of Assembly 1874 forbids seines in headwaters with fines 10 to 30 dollars. Defense by Joseph D Sks James A C Bond Hon G B Roberts. D N Henning for the prosecution.
A camp scene describes tents being staked in a heavy rain and a brigade dress parade. Two soldiers faint from heat and fatigue. surgeons intervene. General Orders set a court martial with named officers, to examine camp rule violations and taps curfew enforcement, with pay penalties for late stay. A sentinel tricks a pursuing general through a gate, earning a promotion prospect for the sentry. Fakir gambling near Dry Bridge draws crowds as pea under shell scams spread wealth losses.
Report from Camp Jackson detailing a lively scene at the fair booths, base ball games between Frederick club and Fifth Maryland drum corps, and parade antics. Notes on regimental drills, court martial adjournment, band consolidation, and a minor bayonet injury. Mention of Gen Brown and Gov Jackson visit implications.
Thaddeuy A. Wastler, recently named U S internal revenue collector, received his commission from U S Collector Hill and will assume charge of the force on August first.
An advertisement touts Victor Infants Relief as a harmless product to ease pain for newborns. It claims fast relief and guarantees safety with a price of 25 cta. The tone resembles a period medical ad and emphasizes soothing outcomes for babies.
Martinsburg resident Miss Phone Hathaway visits Mrs Bradshaw on West Allen Street amid camp activities. The News notes direct telephone links between camp tent and office. Militia members and local residents, including Kate White and Rose Tucker of Baltimore, are guests of local families as events unfold at the encampment.
Hotel arrivals list names of many travelers at City and Central Hotels including W H Smith Toledo and J H Clemson Indiana. An enjoyable bop at Windsor Sulphur Springs New Windsor attracted large Baltimore and Washington guests with vivid music and social chatter.
A celebrated marriage took place in Squire Haucer's office as Charles K. Adams the Armless Wonder wed Miss Jeasie Tregeex. She once led a waitress strike at Rockwell's and is 20. Adams, 30, performs tasks with his feet and teeth. The ceremony featured the ring placed by his teeth and a payment of $5. The couple then left together, both in close attendance. Also reported are Philadelphia B&O branch earnings up $40,000 in June and a tale of two men buying horses for $600 after selling them at a local fair.
From Adamstown a church aid and missionary society is preparing a monthly meet at Trinity Chapel on Thursday evening July 26 at 7 30. Music by a Frederick City quartette. Public invited. Also a curious local note reports Geo Moor of Greenwood Tioga county Pa expelled a bull frog from his stomach after a waiter emetic provided relief.
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