Frederick County news and theater chatter in a Pennsylvanian context
The column notes legislative tensions in the ninety day session and debates over Pennsylvania representation in the U S Senate. It mentions a bribery trial outcome, a Langtry play and its potential box office impact, and a House stance on Mahon’s Court of Claims bill related to war claims by private citizens of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
House of Rep
Mahon
Court of Claims
Pennsyvania
Frederick
Congress
Washington
Middletown
Sea
Brunswick
Cassell
Maryland
Myersville
Walkersville
Frederick College
Frederick Telephone and Teleraph Company
Electric Light and Power Company
Key
Hospital
Baltimore
Howard
Jury Duty Exemption Sparks Statewide Debate
A Baltimore newspaper letter criticizes jury duty exemptions via honorary State militia membership. The writer argues the loophole allows a leisure class to evade service, undermining justice. Assembly members debated bills offering exemptions for twenty five dollars or more, with strong calls for reform.
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Taz News
Sania Des Tolice Reneaen Ise
Baltimore
Sesson
Tescotte Coarge
Jory Asy
Jaro
Exemption from Jury Duty and Militia Funding Debate
The passage argues against wealthy individuals seeking to evade jury service by buying honorary membership fees. It proposes that if such fees fund the militia, the state should raise funds through regular military appropriations and repeal exemptions from jury duty.
Maryland Legislature Rebuke Sparks Contemporary Comment
Contemporary commentary notes the Maryland Legislature's reluctance to rebuke a rote-boy in the state. A Baltimore Herald item warns of decadent manners and a frequent debate style. Frederick residents applaud a wartime class that Maryland Senators reportedly agree on, per Baltimore papers.
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Maryland
Baltimore Herald
Baltimore American
Frederick
Alaryland
Baltimore News
Bits and banter in old papers mix brisk chat and gags
Short quotes from various papers show playful exchanges on work, portraits, wealth, business, and home life. Patr Pat jokes about a powder mill job. Miss Fairleigh’s portrait prompts a praise. Andrew Carnegie is lampooned for dying rich. The second Wayfarer notes a barber shop crowd and a tensorial parlor pun. A man dodges early home talk to avoid alerting his wife.
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Wayfarer
New York
The Voice of the Press and Open Diplomacy
The New York Sun lauds Secretary of State Hay for his diplomacy noting no American rights surrendered and a favorable record made while not surrendering any gains. It also credits him with shaping a useful record for future reference amid recent global tensions.
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MR. Way
New York Sun
Hay
Moments With The Muse Stratford Bells Dream Poem
A fragmentary verse piece recalls Stratford bells and Shakespearean music, describing a boat on Avon and swans in a contemplative scene. It blends dreamlike imagery with references to an earthly love and celestial music, ending with questions about mortals and angels and the fate of worlds.
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Stratford
Avon
F. B.F
Village elder Uncle Joel Newsom as postman figure
The village of Azaius honors Uncle Joel Newsom as a long serving postman. He claims the post as chief duty since 15H and recalls his earlier era defending mail delivery without a break. The piece notes his enduring right to the office through past political shifts.
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Azaius
Lad
Joel Newsom
Areca
Cleveland
Vfhce
Uniy
Postmaster Newsom of Azalia A Life Long Appointee
The article recalls Joel Newsom the Azalia postmaster nicknamed the old gentleman with the scythe and hourglass. He has served 40 years with no corrections to his accounts and remains popular. It notes postage history, a 1865 post office robbery by Frank Reno, and Newsom’s steadfast Republican loyalty.
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Joel
Department
Azalia
Jad
Joss
Newsom
Philomathean and Alcott Literary Society Reports
The Philomathean Society at Kemp Hall elected Baker Johnson president Glenn Heller as vice president F G Wagaman treasurer O C Ausherman secretary and A M Isaugle assistant secretary A program included reading debate and a free trade question with judges siding with the affirmative The Alcott Literary Society met with Edna Reich as president Mary Grayson as secretary and a schedule of piano solo readings recitations and a Gazette reading The Emerson Society discussed a Longfellow program and a debate on whether schools should have holidays Monday over Saturday with a two to one affirmative judge decision and an April 27 meeting planned
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Puerto Rico
United States
Glenn C. Helier
Baker Johnson
O. C. Ansherman
Edward Bowles
Messrs. Denniz
Urner
Honff
Thuradey
B.£. Zimmerman
D. H. Hargett
J.J. Houff
Great Britain
Joseph H. Apple
Roger B. Wood
M H. Nicodemus
Milton G. Urner, Jr
Alcott
Alcotts Literary Society
Edna Reich
Mary Grayson
Ruth Sappington
Lillian McDannel
Robinson Gazette
Jedekish Brown
Grace Thomas
Magrie Callahan
Emerson
Emerson Literary Society
College Hall
Longfellow
Austin Haffner
Richard Ely
A. Odell
Hammond Waters
Richard Johnson
Harry Grffith
Johnson Smith
Robert Ebert
Carlton Harrison
Cornelius Ebert
Robert Goodell
Harry Griffith
Frank McCanner
Death of a Valuable Mare Bird a noted driving mare dies
Bird owned by Mr. Charles Asott, a 27 year old driving mare with a fine record. She was never defeated except on a heavy track at a fair. Mrs. Hargett cared for her in old age and buried her respectfully. Also a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from D. G. Dearnk, a merchant in Bedford county, endorsing the medicine for cold relief. For sale by L. Peatree, Drugist.
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Bird
Charles
Ott
Festenaaye
Fair Grounds
D. G. Dearkie
General Merchant
Farner
Mattie
Bedford County
AL L. Peatre
Drargist
Market Notes and Prices From The Scribe Telty
The Scribe Telty reports on a final market run before Miarch, with goats, poultry, celery, and diverse goods priced recently. Fishermen, incubator talk, and spring plans appear as prices trend, including live chickens at forty five cents and a busy market atmosphere despite fickle weather.
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Telty
Tae
Wekerly Reveille of Trade Stocks and Bonds
Trading this week has been active and broad here and in New York with heavy demand for United Railroad issues and ample supply. 4 per cents rise from 97g to 85, incomes open at 7355 and close 754g, Anacostia & Potomac 03 at 1175, Atlante Street at 105, Metropolitan Street Railway 1213 to 193, Norfolk Street Railway 10927, Seaboard improvements in bonds, Georgia Carolina & Northern 5s to 102, Carolina Central 4s to 8th St, South Bound 5s to 993, Georgia & Alabama Consols 951g, B. & C. surpasses preferred stock due to earnings, Trust Companies neglected, International 90, United States Fidelity 4 Guaranty 417 attractive.
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Baitmors
New York
United Reilrold
Anacostia & Potomac
Atlante Street Railway
Metropolitan Street Railway
Fzom Washington
Norfolk Street Railway
Norfolk Street Railway & Electric Co. Consel_ “a
Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Caroling & Northern
Carolina Central
St. South Bound
Jock Favors Dividend in Legacy of Cotton Stock Decline
Aboard company notes possible legal contest over dividend plans while stock swings from 34 percent to lower levels. Market watchers see renewal of purchase options and government loan activity affecting gas stocks amid uncertain court action.
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Jock
Iasterindtary
Ttc
Tieak
Anoulc
Quwaticn
Ela Sc
Catlata
Vlacheraargs Gove
Towssexp Sourt & Sox
Bradstreet's leather and wool markets and Bradstreet's overview
Leather trade shows steady prices with ample supply and cautious buyers awaiting fall demand. Hides and tallow move slowly with modest declines, while wool sales remain light. Bradstreet's notes a quiet distributive week overall, with spring demand stirring expectations and wheat and grain futures showing gradual upward pressure amid global factors.
What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives
An Albany dairyman seeks immediate doctor help for a gravely ill child and purchases Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a temporary relief. A druggist notes strong local demand for the remedy, while assorted ads tout various medicines and endorsements from druggists across multiple cities.
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Albany II
Eren
Otto Scholz
Chemberlian
Bart
Albert L Plarre
The Girl About Town Welcomes April With Spring Notes
The weekly column blends a jab at fickle weather with early spring rites. It covers Lent observations, local elections in Middletown, plans for garden work, tea outings, and social events from Walkersville to Frederick, plus hints of lectures and Easter preparations.
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Exeter
Royal Arcanamina Brilliant
Sonia
Hare
Baltimore
Barbara Fritchie
Ia Diavolo
John Eisenhawer
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