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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
1
A Baltimore tale notes the frequent betting on election results, and a curious case where a wager was located by authorities. The piece questions why Maryland election wagering laws are not enforced, given easily traceable bets and the need for forfeiture to public funds.
The readable portion mentions initials on shells and a reference to a candidate, with scattered numbers and place names. Details are fragmented and uncertain, preventing a precise summary or proper attribution.
A Baltimore American reader note mocks boastful claims while praising the city for its sewer and urban improvements. The author credits the preventative board and improvement commission, noting the lasting value of completed projects and the city’s gratitude to these bodies.
A collage of quirky quotes from period humor and social chatter. Highlights include a rural census joke with Colonel Pallets, a quip about a young intelligent man, a joke about the First Lady and Second Lady on a journey, a train inquiry about Blackville, a marriage rumor, a buyer’s complaint about a brook that ran dry, and a remark on deceit from a property sale in the Indianapolts Press.
Cape Town reports 15,000 Boers in the field split across Transvaal and Orange River colonies. Burgher units of about 300 men each can form large operations, suggesting the war may extend into the 20th century if these forces resist capture or cornering.
A verse tribute from the St Louis Republic praises humble, unseen loyalty. It lauds quiet, faithful labor and the steadfastness of ordinary people who hold to the right, celebrated as bright scrolls in God’s record. Strong, silent souls are praised for moral courage.
The fourteenth anniversary of the Guild of All Saints Episcopal church was marked by service in the chapel. Secretary C. Gilpin read the annual report detailing eighteen church societies with about three hundred members. The Dorcas Chapter in its 33rd year distributed garments. the Pastoral Aid issued 1260 religious papers. the Sewing School produced 120 articles of clothing for 52 families. St Marys Chapter saved $121 for a new organ. The China Mission aided J A Ingle. the Woman's Auxiliary hosted the spring convention. A Free Kindergarten was opened on South Market Street funded by gifts from former Industrial School members. Total receipts and expenditures were $1,516.27, with parish receipts doubling last year, including $1,200 for the organ. The report of Rev. Dr. Osborne Ingle was presented and to be announced later. A dispatch from Hancock, Md, criticized a Baltimore paper for a fanciful carp and bass catch story claiming a prize.
A truncated verse fragment laments longing and death with repeated pleas to be touched by hands. It evokes a weary desire for solace through a final caress before death, centering on intimate contact as comfort and closure.
Mr and Mrs J H Hamilton announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara A R Hamilton to Mr James H G Best The ceremony will be Wednesday evening November 7 at 4 o clock at their residence south of the city Also market quotations from Mr S E W Hargetts today list corn at 1 50 per barrel shelled corn 3 5 cents per bushel wheat 61 cents per bushel and hay from 12 to 14 per ton
Fragmented text mentions weddings or notices with unclear names and places. The legible bits reference individuals like Friderius and Margiad, and a potential sale or public notice. Content is too garbled to identify exact events, dates, or responsible organizations.
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