17 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1884
Page
1
A cluttered 19th century classified notice lists rates for four line ads, agent solicitations, and various offerings. It mentions druggists, cures for dyspepsia and liver issues, and a nasal injector offer. It references Pace street, Worth, Sheard, and several local businesses. The fragmentary text presents ad headings and prices without coherent narrative.
A long description details student artworks and performances at the F F Seminary. Miss Katie Srow, Miss Nellie Thomas, Miss May Winebrewer, and many others contributed portraits, china ware, beadwork, screens, tambourines, and watercolors. Curator Miss Florence Teaab oversees the exhibit, praising pupil skill and craftsmanship across satin pieces, brass plaques, and decorative panels.
A coroner inquest found that Lewis Ross died from an overdose of morphine carelessly compounded by Luther J. Schroeder, a drug clerk at Gilat and Gadsby. Witnesses described the morphine's misplacement and the pharmacist's testimony. District Attorney Worthington will present the case to the grand jury.
A wealthy farmer Houck was fatally injured yesterday when a valuable but vicious Clydesdale stallion attacked him. He had no chance to defend himself or receive help in time, leaving the community shocked by the deadly incident.
A long-running murder case centers on Jansem Willan and the Morrows in a cave named Hells Hole, where bodies were hidden after brutal killings. Deputy Slor unravels evidence linking William and Charles Morrows to Dick Overton’s disappearance and the gruesome operations around Clarksville. Genera Burnep pursues justice against a gang of murderers and bulldozers terrorizing District No. 1.
Commissioner Thompson receives a Croton aqueduct report showing mains pressure below ground level in many areas and reservoirs dropping two feet five inches since May. Daily supply now 100 million gallons less. church and hydrant safety warned as risk of fire increases. Public urged to conserve water and prevent waste.
Nellie Florence once a St Louis convent graduate and social light, later fell from wealth to penury. After a bad real estate deal near Paterson and a life of expense, she faced a six month workhouse sentence for drunkenness and disorder on the public streets. Her tale includes thefts, exposure of a cosmetics plot, and limited detective work for a pittance.
Secretary Frelinghuysen has consulted Gov. Curtin about a Senate amendment to the consular and diplomatic bill. Curtin and Randall plan a joint House session at 10 o'clock Wednesday to decide whether to concur or to seek State Department correspondence for public release. Curtin says the issue concerns the Nicaragua dispute and is knotty. he fears possible international implications but thinks the United States will likely avoid trouble.
D W Bliss MD testifies to the capabilities of Hawthorn Tooth Powder touting its cleaning and preservation effects. William P Hagadorn of Baltimore markets the product as free from acid alkali and calomel. Sample boxes sell for 10 and 25 cents, available through Einer Hros druggists at 103 N Market St Frederick Md.
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