Roulette and the Worm That Bored a Silent Tale
A fragmentary anecdote crafts a late 19th century gambling scene around a Bosnian wheel. A Bolivian dweller, famed duelist, and a string of bets end in tragedy as the wheel’s hidden worm and a man’s fatal resolve converge on a single night, yielding a fatal legacy and a curious private journal entry. The narrative interlaces gambling, luck, and a mysterious device with a moral about listening to hidden forces.
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Bolivia
Chile
T— Black
Tam
Borins
Louiisville
Maryland’s Antietam Monument Dedication Details
On a May ceremony at Antietam battlefield Maryland dedicates a 10000 dollar monument honoring Maryland troops on both sides. Erected by Harrison Granite Company, the canopy design includes eight columns for Maryland regiments, a dome, copper eagles and coats of arms, with battlefield scenes and tablets for each unit. The site is at the intersection near Danker Church, chosen for its central relation to Maryland positions at Antietam.
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Antietam
Maryland
McKinley
Smith
General Assembly
Harrison Granite Company
Barre
Hagerstown Pike
Smoketown Road
Danker Church
Antistam
Pei
Scanas
Battle of Antietam
Parnall Legion
Maryland Light Artillery
Brockenberger
Dement
Nation spans continents with new auto highway plan
The Automobile Club of America proposes a transcontinental road from Boston to San Francisco with extensions to Portland and Seattle and a north south route from Us Augustine to Albany. A Gen Nelson A. lies chairs a commission to study feasible routes and cost sharing among federal, state, and local governments. The plan aims to boost good roads alongside growing bicycle use, urging congressional surveys.
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United States
Automobile Club of America
Atlantic
Pacific
Nelson A.lies
Boston
Albany
Syracuse
Buffalo
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake
Sacramento
San Francisco
Portland
Maine
Los Angeles
Port Insad
Oregon
Seattle
Washington
Us. Augustine
Savannah
Charleston
Richmond
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Congress
Barbara Frietchie Bibles Tied to Local Church History
A letter in the Reformed Church Messenger corrects a misbelief that Rev. Dr. J H Dobbs owns Barbara Frietchie s Bible. The two authenticated German Bibles tied to Frietchie belong to her church and Lancaster relic. one was owned by her stepfather Henry Weller. The article notes Frietchie s fame as a patriotic symbol and that the Bibles will be carefully preserved.
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The
Reformed Church Messenger
Barbara Frietchie
Whittier
J. H. Dobbs
Franklin and Marshall College
Historical Society of the
E. R. Eschbach
Frederick
Eschbach
Dubba
Barbara Frietcnie
Baltimore
Barbara Franchis
Lancaster
Henry Weller
B. Fritshy
Halle
United Ministers
P. W. Otterbein
Weller
Adams County
Pennsylvania
America
Fatal Colors and Tonic Claim in Old Notice
A fragment claims soldiers suffer fatal effects from dress colors in battle, listing red as most fatal and Austrian blue grey as least fatal, with pallor of weakness as another color. The text endorses Hosetter's Stomach Bitters as boosting stomach strength and blood purity to combat indigestion, dyspepsia, malaria, fever, and ague.
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Hosetter
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Promote Health
A local endorsement from Dora Cotlowe praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera in Diarrhoea Remedy for curing severe stomach distress after ten doses. The testimonial notes dramatic relief and recommends the remedy to others, adding it is sold by local druggists.
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Dora Cotr
Lowe
Chamberlain
Fox
J. W
al Reba
Drogelst
Relief In Six Hours From Kidney and Bladder Distress
An ad touts New Great South American Kidney Care as a swift remedy for urinary pain and bladder relief. It claims rapid action within six hours, easing water retention and digestive troubles, with testimonials from customers including W. B. Winson and others. Sold by S. Schley & Bro. in Cruzvists.
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Scotland
Ireland
Naturalis
Avick
Ty S. Schley & Bro
Cruzvists
Frederick
Natural Bridge eyed for Baltimore interest and Northern capital
Report by Henry W. Rogers on the sale of the Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County Virginia notes interest from a Baltimore financier and possible Northern capital, with several inspection trips made. The property, owned by the late Henry Parsons, yields about 10 4 yearly on 21tu, 4), and has long been a southern natural wonder linked to George Washington who left his initials there. The bridge, 215 feet high, spans 50 feet with a width of 100 feet, drawing thousands of tourists to Virginia Valley scenery.
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Nateral
Rockbridge Manty
Virginia
Henry W. Rogers
Baltimore Tntluopaire
Henry Parsona
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Niagera
Ethan
George Washington
America
Locust Valley County Correspondence Report
Locust Valley notes Tilghman Norris and con spent Friday in Frederick on business. Sick listed include Miss Alberta Rohrback Mr Clarence Fink and Miss Ethel Mianick. Mr Owen Norris of Baltimore visited his parents. Mrs Lorie Maught near Middletown spent a day with her parents. Mr David Whipps buying Poplar Nursery cut cows. Mr Daniel H Beachley had an accident when a wagon overturned pinioning him but Reuben Fink aided him. he escaped with severe bruises.
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Young
David Whipps
Poplar Nursery
Daniel H. Beachley
Tad
Beach
Ayres Family Moves to Woodsboro for Copper Mines
Located in Woodsboro, Mr. W. J. Ayres owner of the Liberty copper mines has moved his family from Union Bridge to Woodsboro. They reside in Mr. James M. Smith's hotel and will use Woodsboro as their headquarters with the principal office to follow. Ayres has two sons and a daughter who will join them after the school term ends and this summer respectively.
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Woodsboro
W. J. Ayres
Liberty Copper Mines
Union Bridge
James M. Smith
Mr. Ayres
Thers
Ayers
The Pen in Hand Advertises Dr Pierce Remedies
A fragmented public notice promotes Dr. Pierre’s remedies for women with claims of cure after long illness. It urges writing for advice, highlights testimonials, and offers Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser free with stamp requests. Also notes a weeklong Merry-Go-Round event and Charles Haller promising city ice delivery with his own wagon and cloak for public service.
Frederick County Sealed Bond Proposals Sought in 1900
Frederick County Maryland will accept sealed proposals until 12 noon May 28 1900 for 185700 of 3 1 2 percent coupon bonds to be dated July 1 1900 and payable in forty years. bonds tax exempt, redeemable after 20 years, bids open at Frederick City office. delivery by July 2 1900. min 100 max 1000 denominations.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Frederick City
Maryland
General Assembly of Maryland
A.D
William H. Horman
Q.C. Ausherman
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Barbara Fritcne’s Bibles
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