08 May 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1884
Page
1
Fragmented notice page listing various private ads and public notices. Items include lost and found, wanted help, rental offerings near rail lines, commerce ads, and a Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy promotion. Names and places appear in scattered form. entries reference street names, local businesses, and a stray poster about a missing horse.
General news item notes a collapse or setback in Gen. Grant's firm, with limited readable details. The fragment mentions speculation on the closure, denial of rumors, and references to involved parties, but the text is incomplete.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a man of eighty and a girl of twelve with references to land in a place named Sobor and Howers ula Ww her Uviin, suggesting a local land or family matter with unclear details.
A commentary urges rapid national action to fund schools in the South during Reconstruction. It argues literacy harms the entire government and that the North must help now rather than wait for Southern recovery. The piece frames Blair Educational Mill as a step in Republican history and calls for swift use of appropriations.
At a Brooklyn celebration for the tenth anniversary of My and Mrs Ono, a guest died after a night of dancing. The event, hosted by Dr. Geo. W. Teleavenue, featured lively guests and ornate attire, with moments of shock as pallor spread and a tragedy unfolded amid the festivities.
Fragmentary text from a Baltimore page describes a baby show with unclear details. The readable bits reference Barnum and a carnival atmosphere, suggesting a notable public event but with many missing words. No definitive dates or participants can be confirmed from the surviving fragments.
A despondent woman near death by her own action is saved after a suicide bid amid a family history of multiple deaths. An elder brother, sister, and later Mrs. Hamilton experience fatal ends, leaving the survivor unable to resist a creeping compulsion toward self destruction as further family turmoil unfolds.
Enthusiasts flood the area for Dr Ki New Disco claiming rapid relief from severe coughs colds and throat ailments. Trial bottles are advertised free at Garratt Siegel’s Drug Store with a large size promotion.
Notice highlights the importance of treating a cough or common cold in early stages to prevent lung involvement. Claims Crofts Typophos hites provide instant relief and are available for sale by Steiner Bros.
A society notice reports the marriage of Mr. Josh Wentisseth of Baltimore to Miss Deepen Weaver, one of Daniel Weaver’s ten daughters from Frederick County. The ceremony at Memorial Church occurred with Nuptial Mass, followed by a reception and elegant dinner. The bride wore olive silk and velvet with pink accents. ushers Will Wentisseth and J. Burns helped at the vows.
Mrs. Quakenbush and her two children were shot by George Quakenbush in Savannah New York on a Saturday evening. They survive in precarious condition while the husband is jailed awaiting grand jury action. The item also includes an advertisement for Shilohs cure sold by Williamson & Co.
A compilation of misc items touching on fashion, commerce, and daily life. Mentions spring color Clover red, cheaper sugars, growing trees, and a casual vista of social quirks. Includes quips about marriage in Utah, fashion papers, and a stream of short anecdotes and product claims from Williamson & Co.
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