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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
3
Announcement outlines that next day’s paper aims for timely print and that ads should be received by 6 PM to appear. Rates shown for various sizes, ten cent per line for local notices, cash only. Ads for news should reach the office early on Wednesday or Thursday mornings to avoid late publication.
Lancaster June 27 Gen Simon Cameron veteran statesman dies at home in Donegal Springs at age ninety. A printer, editor, banker and railroad builder, he held adjutant general, secretary of war, minister to Russia and four stints in the U S Senate. He shaped Pennsylvania and national policy, including Lincoln era wartime actions and foreign affairs leadership.
A Thursday June 27 1889 page notes a circus event for local notice with special notices, including Wanted For Sale Rens and Ice Cream. The copy reflects retail and entertainment promotion typical of 19th century newspapers.
Fractures and injuries reported from accidents in Maryland. Irvin Tarler, a brakeman on the Eastern Maryland Railroad, sustained a skull fracture and remains in critical condition after being struck while attempting to board a travel train at New Windsor, Carroll County. A separate incident near Walker’s Mill involved a horse and cart accident injuring Harry Wat and bruising others. Presidential postmasters’ salaries adjusted. Emmitsburg gains a presidential office. Francis Brengele Brengel, a noted Baltimore lawyer, is declared insane and placed under court-ordered care. The article also notes political resignations and appointments in the federal government, including attorney general discussions and agency shuffles.
Community notices list bar admission for Mr F O Proutz of Union Bridge, church meetings, local travels, and business activities. Items mention improvements to G A Castle storeroom, family visits, vacation trips, a university degree conferred, a runaway youth arrested, pavement work, sales of the old Lutheran graveyard, and various regional travels and social events.
Frederick College and Frederick College Literary Society announce closing exercises on Friday June 28 at 7 p.m. Invitations will be sent and the event will be open to the public. Principal R Leslie presiding.
The 50 hour walking event will begin at the Armory on East Patrice at 9 o'clock and continue through the night at Llo'wlack. The event features a grand star display and a promotional push for The Weekly News Fresh issue, boasting wide circulation and urging readers to subscribe before January 1, 1300.
In a dated ad style notice Mullinix and Kemp promote a carpet department with curtains curtain poles chains pulls and related items. They claim to please customers with prices lower than the lowest and reference seasonal or special bargains.
A belt caused a runaway on a binder yesterday afternoon below Buckeye town. The driver leapt clear but was struck by the machine, saved only when the operator Halted the bar. In another incident Mr Lewis Summers on Col EC O'Doane I’s farm at Peteraville was injured when the reaper triggered and pierced his hand with the binder needle drawing through twine. Also notes baseball games at the Fair Grounds on July 1 between the Matuals of Baltimore and the local team with McCanlly Barrier and Win Nuez in key roles. Morning game at 9, afternoon at 2. Ballot details include Hitner Milbourne and Drummy Brothers for visitors.
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