13 May 1885
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1885
Page
1
Readable fragments describe folk beliefs about dream-based marriage, wedding cake rings, and charms involving pins, rabbits’ bones, and moonlit visions. Also includes brief notes on suicides, avalanches, and local incidents from Baltimore to Norristown with dates May 12 and related details.
A May term criminal court judge addressed grand jurors on gambling at church fairs, urging vigorous prosecution of illegal gaming. The report mixes city crime notes including Catharine Smith’s severe burns from a kerosene lamp attack by her intoxicated husband and various local items from Knoxville and Augusta reporting misdeeds and domestic incidents.
Report from Noblesville Indiana says six burglars entered Baden Lamer’s dry goods store in Fisherville. A gunfight with revolvers followed leaving one burglar dead, his body carried away by comrades. Stamford and Metarty were the other men involved in the incident.
At a Hartford gathering of Protestant ministers, Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby warned that denominational splits harm the Gospel of unity. He urged Christ to be preached and said unity across churches is essential despite divisions.
A Paria Utah report says warrants for eight polygamists were served but deputies faced mob threats. Deputies were escorted by armed Saints to a meetinghouse where the group was confined under guard, while Marshal Dubois heads toward Paris to enforce the warrants.
In Porteves Pennsylvania on May 12 Isaac Banks, lover of Mrs Lena Stubenrach, escaped his cell and asked a colored prisoner to shave him. He seized the razor and cut his own throat, dying soon after. He left two letters to Lena denying any wrong.
Cen. Grant slept late after a quiet night in New York. He woke at intervals but his condition remained unchanged, with no new developments reported on May 12.
The deceased, longtime Lutheran church member, was buried at the Zion Reformed Church of Charlesville after a Sunday service led by Rev. Snyder from Psalms 23:4. He is survived by a daughter and three sons. bearers included Chas Riverdrap, Daniel Wastler, Christopher Sauerwein, and Chas Fout. The Rev Hench will administer Holy Sacrament to Pleasant Hill church next Sunday. A separate note reports a major fire in the Catoctin mountains damaging timber owned by local residents. the cause suspected incendiary.
Alexander Hubbard, a young man in Milwatxee, Wisconsin, swallowed a silver dollar days ago and walked briefly yesterday. The case draws much attention as visitors, including prominent physicians, call at his house daily. He remains on a diet of milk and corn meal while doctors use potent medicines and hope for safe removal of the coin.
Paris May 12 Minister McLane will present his credentials to President Grevy on Thursday of this week. The event marks a formal recognition of the new diplomatic mission as McLane begins his duties.
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