17 May 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1884
Page
1
The notice shows scattered words about lots for sale with unclear locations and names. Readable entities include possible places and buyers, but most details are obscured leaving the sale action and parties difficult to determine.
An opinion letter extols Croft's lispophos ies as an instant relief for liver and bowel issues and other ailments. It claims testimonial support from Mr T Woortins and promises a mild cure to health problems when early treatment is neglected. The ad mentions Garrat & By cle as distributors and urges readers to try the remedy.
Fragmentary ad describes Buckien’s Acnica dalve as a universal remedy for bites cuts eruptions and skin ailments. Claims speed and completeness of cure with 25 cents per box. Sold by Garrutt Steele.
A Lynchburg youth recalls Baltimore policemen and plans to flee, while a double execution of Geo Andrew Hurn and Wm Gribbin for Harry Williams’ murder is noted in Ashland Ohio. Church services are listed for Sunday across multiple denominations in town. The Young Men's Christian Association schedules meetings at Kemp Hall.
Fragmented OCR notes mention business failures and dates with scattered terms like Woll, Nee FAN, and Maras. The readable parts lack coherent events, entities, or outcomes to summarize into a complete news item.
The Postmaster General has delayed a decision on a Maryland mail route amid ongoing debates. Officials expect further action after reviewing statements from Baltimore stakeholders and regional postal managers.
A puzzled speaker and Joy discuss bad news and a missing sum. They suspect a lost pocket or hole in the coat. Pili volunteers to return to town with a lantern to locate the funds, hinting the money vanished in Wall Street.
A party of about 350 traveled from Washington to visit battle grounds on the Rappahannock and near Fredericksburg. Notable attendees included generals such as Rosecrans Slocum and Hazen. President Arthur could not join. The group planned to visit Chanellorville and the Wilderness roads today, with many veterans recounting battles.
J F Taves of New Haven was arrested after acting strangely on Tray New York streets. Police found a clone charged cord and money in his pockets. He claimed a rival printer drove him from home after libelous stories. He had sold his house and moved with 4500 before the incident.
Cyrus I. McCormick head of a major harvester company and long associated with wealth, died at his Chicago home after a period of illness. He had been an invalid for years.
Wide Awake Druggists Giarrett and Steele announce the agency for a celebrated new discovery for consumption and throat complaints. Sold with a positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Regular size priced at £1.00.
The passage argues that historic “dark horse” candidates shaped Democratic and Republican fortunes, noting leaders passed over to elevate unknown figures. It condemns party treatment of prominent members as harmful, warns it dampens donor enthusiasm and voter turnout, and stresses consequences for national unity and future elections.
New York May 16 Ruge the Black murderer has embraced Catholicism and plans to join the Roman Church. Father Maguire visited his cell and provided catechism and prayers which the prisoner studies nightly. He prays daily and has refused calls from Protestant clergy and colored preachers. Baptism will follow only if repentance is sincere and the priest will administer the last rites and attend him thereafter.
In Pawtucket residents ponder a strange find after a heavy Thursday night shower. A street puddle yielded nearly a hundred eels from an inch to three inches long. Local theory suggests the rain carried them into the puddle.
Nine year old Tovoph Parnell son of Daniel Parnell of Chardville Pa attended a party on Saturday nearby. During the afternoon birch bark was gathered and eaten. The boy fell ill and died later. Authorities suppose he ate poisonous berries mistaken for food.
An old advertisement for a wholesome Fruit Laxative named Crofts Sema Fins lists ingredients like sliced prunes, oranges, lemons, sugar, powdered senna, sulfur, soda and aromatics. The product is sold by Steiner Bros at 25 cents for twelve portions, with dosing guidance for children.
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