06 May 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1884
Page
1
Special notices advertise four lines or less for 25 cents weekly. The fragment includes varied requests and notices such as wanted helpers for a small family, dressmaker removals, and various local ads. Names, streets, and vendors appear amid scattered offerings including house dwellings for sale, carriage needs, and references to local merchants. The quality is fragmentary but preserves era style and community commerce and service notices.
An old advertisement touts Victor Pain Balm and a Morbus remedy, plus a Fruit Laxative blend of figs oranges lemons senna sulphur soda and sugar. It claims usefulness for constipation and related ailments, with dosage guidance and family suitability. The notice lists ingredients and wholesale selling points through a general distributor.
Local plea for readers to subscribe to the weekly newspaper edition titled Pry Subscribe for the Weekly News with hopeful note of continued city coverage and community updates.
Washington Star reports the House moves toward voting on the Morrison bill amid keen anticipation. About sixty speeches have been delivered with many more expected. four key speakers Hiandall Blackburn Wasson and Morrison are set to close the debate as factions argue over striking amendments and the measure's fate remains uncertain.
A courtroom tale centers on a betrayed wife, her lover, and a third woman with a child dispute. Testimonies flow as the judge rules in favor of the child’s parentage, leaving a cloud of stigma over all involved. Outside, an eerie yellow fog at sunset draws parallels to volcanic glare.
A sweeping report notes fires breaking out simultaneously in Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Virginia Maryland and Florida with extensive damage including much of Gainsville Florida. Authorities speculate weather conditions may contribute while newspapers hint a peculiar cloud over New Jersey New York City and Long Island last Friday.
May 7 1554 notes say Prof Elmer Carrier of Washington DC and Miss Mollie Shreve of Montgomery county visited Mr J F Beall. Carrier a top Washington pianist and composer. Local craftsman Mr Charlie Peters at Three Spring Malls shows boat design. Mentions residents J P Beall R E bess R and C T Peters. Folklore and oddities include a three legged chick, ash hoppers resuming work, local trees and crops, and a fishing outing by Mr Thoamas 3 chiev and Frederick brothers yielding nine bass on Monocacy.
George Witler, 23, was committed by Justice Cachinver in Baltimore for stealing a horse and gear valued at 259 from E W Cahwa of Hagerstown and a horse and buggy valued at 225 from Samuel Shelley near Mt Hope Netreat. He hired Shelley's team to Westminster then fled toward his county before detectives seized the gear after a lively pursuit. Witler admitted guilt. The Arctic steamer Pear sailed from St Johns, and the coal schooner arrived the same day. Ensign W d Chambers will assume command of Thetis on its arrival.
The six days walk as-you-go event was won by ex Alderman Fitzgerald with 610 miles, Rowell second at 602 miles, both surpassing the stand record. Final standings show Fitzgerald 610 miles in 140h 54m 40s, Rowell 602 miles in 140h 59m 30s, plus other finishers and prize breakdown totaling about 90,000 in receipts.
A stylish brunette alighted from a train in Springfield and attracted attention as she walked with Jefferson Struthers of Mechanicsburg. A policeman questioned the unusual union and the man produced papers proving a lawful marriage. They planned to honeymoon in Lima.
Fresnono New Jersey May 5 reports forest fires burning in the pines. A tract from Colt's ape to near there has destroyed about 1000 acres. Damages estimated at nearly 50000 dollars. Brisbin Pennsylvania May 5 residents escape rain relief as Brisbin ruins draw visitors. Call for aid to shelter refugees and supply beds and shanties from Houtzlale and nearby towns.
Early Sunday about twenty masked men entered Burlington Kentucky near Cincinnati and forced entry at the jailer's house demanding keys. After denying them, they broke the jail and seized a Black man named Chas Dickerson. They hanged him from a tree two miles east of Burlington after giving time for confession.
The piece notes pending state legislation to curb vile publications now in third reading in the state senate. It defends amendments as not hindering decent news or those not devoted to crime stories while urging strict construction to curb demoralizing crime details in daily papers.
In a snapshot of opinion, many married women advocate tax on bachelors bystanders and disapprove of exemptions, signaling evolving views on household taxation and social roles.
A collection of humorous observations and curios in brisk, dated Victorian tone. Items range from fashion and gardening to legal quirks, weather, and local anecdotes involving hats, fruit, prizes, and a marble statue of Slumber. The piece reads as a collage of small town musings and witticisms.
Thousands rejoice over Dr. King’s New Discovery advertised as a lifesaving remedy for coughs colds asthma sore throats and related illnesses. The ad claims quick recovery and promises free trial at Garrett and Steeles Drug Store with a large size bottle.
The product claims to cure rheumatism whether chronic or inflammatory and to treat acute sciatic pain. Every bottle sold while in town is guaranteed to perform as represented or the purchase price will be refunded upon presentation of the empty bottle to the company manager at the City Hotel.
A concise explainer notes that even wealthy individuals may pass with no will or a contested will, depending on asset ownership, probate law, and potential challenges by heirs or creditors, illustrated by hypothetical cases and common legal pathways.
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