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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
4
A Frederick newspaper note praises the East Church street paving effort as the start of a broad improvement era. It lauds civic energy, advisory help from experts, and anticipates wide reform across the city with cobblestones removed and Frederick becoming a finer, more modern town.
A collage of brief quotes from various papers. It notes Colonel Bryan denying a presidential or gubernatorial run and mentions Chicago reform tidbits amid scattered editorial snips. The text also includes asides on weather forecasting, ambivalent political loyalties, and a curious pie belt reference.
A fragmentary Tid-Bits note recounts a mock exchange about hypnosis and mind control. The dialogue mentions Chempleyr and Pokley with joking claims that there was no material to work on. The passage reflects light, humorous social chatter rather than a formal event.
A string of quoted remarks from papers including Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Press and Washington Star shows witty exchanges on ambition age and credibility. The snippets feature a joke about an American content to have another above him upper berth of a sleeping car and a 16 year old page in the House noting early entry.
The New York Times notes risk to public stock of amusement as it warnings about overworking Nicaraguan volcanoes along the canal route. It cites canal commissions and engineers who have studied excavation estimates and tonnage for the Nicaragua route, warning against the volcanic burden and cald tribute of fear.
A poem by TuErox Brown in the Independent contemplates rebirth through water and rain. It evokes celestial dew, snow, and rain as sacred offerings, linking nature’s elements to memory and a sense of a better land.
Miss Claudia M. Lewis of Kemptown and Mr. George A. Simonda of Washington D C were married by Rev J A Wright. The ceremony featured bridal attendants from Brooklyn and Washington and included a luncheon before the couple’s departure for a honeymoon voyage to Virginia Beach and Washington D C. The couple plan to reside in Washington D C.
A Lebanon Ohio reader reports using Palna Balm for his wife who suffered eight weeks from severe neck pain. After a few days of treatment she felt relief and the couple credits the product with restoring her ability to perform household tasks. The notice also advertises Victor Liver Strap and infant relief as health aids.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers issues a call for a national convention at the earliest possible moment to decide whether to call out all the soft coal miners in the United States.
Garrett County and Oakland lead Maryland’s western growth with four banks by 1901, a new three story brick bank building, expanded timber and rail lines from Krag to Swallow Falls, and major lumber plants boosting jobs, water works upgrades, and rising fire insurance costs in a rapidly developing county.
Graceham County Correspondence lists social visits in the Washington area near the schoolhouses. Residents such as Mrs. Lewis Bollinger, Misses Engle, Hammerick, and Mrs. Nicholas Engle are mentioned with Sunday and Thursday calls. A festival by the Ladies’ Aid Society is noted as a success and Mr. Collidower’s purchase in Waynesboro is recorded along with other local visits and travels.
A National Museum custody account outlines Jefferson’s Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth crafted from Greek Latin French and English texts. The 164 page duodecimo features Jefferson’s marginal notes and a map of Judea. The work omits miracles and presents Jesus teachings in a single orderly compilation prepared for public release.
A notice states that the Orphans Court has granted letters of administration on the estate of Garrison Warfield, deceased, with claims to be shown by January 15, 1903. Creditors must present vouchers locally to Caroline Warfield, Towson, and debts to the deceased should be paid promptly. Also notices about tax collection by the Aldermen and a general property repair and upholstery service with a local contractor.
Mrs. Sarah S. Goodnow Cann wife of Rev Dr Thomas M Cann died suddenly from cerebrum hemorrhage at their Scranton home 248 Jefferson St. Born 1821 in Petersham Mass she aided Dr Cann and the School of the Lackawanns. Survived by husband and children Judge George Cann Mary Plumley Alberta McSherry Louise Buell. Funeral held at 4 pm from family residence. Mrs Elizabeth Main died suddenly at 78 from heart disease at East Fourth St. Survived by children and will be buried at Olive Cemetery after 2 pm services at home. J T Browning died Saturday at Kemptown of paralysis. funeral at Providence church.
William Allen was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carter near Lims Kiln for stealing a suit of clothes slippers five hats and three dollars. Justice Boane ordered $100 bail and Allen faces a hearing before Justice Smith tomorrow. A public sale of household goods is planned at 25 North Market Street on Tuesday June 24 1902 at 10 am as the owner departs the city.
Rebound attorney at law Re b Johnson moved from an old office removing one door to the second story of the Potts Building on Court Street in Frederick Maryland. The entry notes the relocation within the city’s business district and records the asset transfer of the door.
An ad pledges a free choice of granite lance pan large steel frying pan or gold framed medallion picture to buyers of one box of Royal Baking Powder. It promotes other foods and mentions Const Cardes and Bros ice cream shop and a Maret Street Frederick City address. Also notes new veils and Atlantic City dry goods.
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