10 May 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1884
Page
1
A garbled narrative describes a brutal scene where a bloodied figure lies among remains after a violent confrontation. The text references snakes, a tiger, and a chaotic struggle with implied fatalities as onlookers observe the aftermath.
Auctioneer CB Fout advertises a sale of rich silverware and Rogers knives at JT Doll's adjoining store on North Market street starting tonight at 7 50 PM and continuing through Monday to Wednesday with daily hours. Items offered on approval with return option. Private daytime sales and a note for ladies and gentlemen.
A garbled reminiscence describes Earth Ss visit to York in 1473 with chaotic detail. The text mentions Contagis, Vision, and a controversial scene at a Potter’s hold. It references an observer's coded account and a dramatic, sensational arrival line.
The article details a financial collapse involving the Grant family and the Reckless Souttan Ward, accusing the bank and brokers of unethical practices. It criticizes the principals for misusing funds, blames the manager for profits drawn from services, and notes the broader market stress yet highlights national resilience and separation from Wall Street gambling.
An article reports at a Utah meeting that polygamy should be practiced openly, with priests urging that Mormon leaders live by their vows. It notes men who fail to keep religious standards are unworthy of church favor and that marriage arrangements will proceed despite poverty and government pressure.
The steamer Releieh reports in New Orleans that on April 26 a dispute between Spaniards and British subjects over land grants led to fatal violence. Two Britons were killed and four wounded after Spaniards attacked with knives. British forces seized the ringleaders and recovered some stolen property aboard vessels in Havana harbor. Spaniards await orders from the Elon government as the Mag. Neh seek British protection against further outrages.
Counsel and client sued two dentists on Cantons avenue in City Court for $3000 damages from a tooth extraction. The plaintiff alleges negligent handling caused jawbone injury, splintering, and further tooth loss and throat injury during the procedure.
A rush described at Garratt and Steele's drug store for a trial bottle of De King's New Discover for consumption and lung ailments. Asthma bronchitis and throat affections are invited to obtain a free trial set, with regular sizes also available at the store.
Mary Sullivan of New York sues William Hayes a retired public servant over breach of promise alleging substantial money loss. The jury awards Miss Beets and costs totaling $500. Hayes says he will gladly pay to end the case and restore his freedom from trouble as he leaves the county courthouse.
Caroline Lee of Winchester Virginia was killed by her lover John E Barber on Thursday afternoon. They quarreled before he demanded money she refused. Barber fired a bird shot horse pistol, killing her instantly and was captured after a rapid chase. He is now jailed.
John Carr, a young man from Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, hired a horse and carriage, drank at saloons, then stabbed the horse three times with a penknife on Wood Street. He cut the horse and wrecked the wagon before fleeing. Officer Winer arrested him. Magistrate Lukens fined $10 and ordered $800 bail to answer at court.
A New City real estate venture in Colbert County Alabama sold 118 lots for 150000 dollars at auction, though no buildings exist yet. Five citizens attended amid high stock valuations as Siney Studiet of New York and Atlantic capitoliats back the project. The Tennessee river site aims to lure manufactories with a ten million dollar development plan, an 18 mile railroad to coal and iron beds completed, and contracts awarded for furnaces gas water works and a hotel.
John Gill a shoemaker of Blue Springs Missouri, in a presumed insane state, fired at John Stanley near his shop, drawing a crowd. The father, armed with a shotgun, attempted to intervene but was held back. Gill fired again, filling his own face with small shot and losing both eyes.
A messy excerpt lists domestic notes and jokes about open season, fashion and cleaning. It includes light quips about ships and editors, moral quotes, and several patent medicine ads for Shilohs Cure Crofts Celery and Chamonite Pills, all attributed to Williamson Co and Steiner Bros druggists.
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