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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1893
Page
4
A jumble of short items, notes, and anecdotes from local and national scenes. Candidates interview friends, warnings about firearms, business adage, and a lodge meeting at 7 30. Reports include a cherry of birds, land purchases near Libertytown, Georgia infantry growth, and a lynching tree uprooted in Roanoke.
The old Liberty Bell began its route from Chicago at 5 PM Tuesday, carried on an open car with mounted guards and four reserve policemen. It passed the Pennsylvania building at the fair and a photo was taken with the Hoth bells. The special train stopped four hours in Dayton and reached Cincinnati by 2:10 PM, with a four o'clock departure. Hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren and local officials welcomed it along the route, and demonstrations were planned in Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania towns as the bell moved toward the fair.
A snapshot of 19th or early 20th century data shows about one third of U S houses lit by electricity. It lists 23 010 000 people in agriculture 15 620 000 in commerce and 11 520 000 in manufactures. Savings bank deposits total 42 751 625 with 1 712 769 086 on deposit averaging 355 200 per depositor. White males ages 5 to 20 total 2 855 372 colored 1 587 323. white females 2 595 193 colored 609 499.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs for pleasant taste and prompt kidney and bowel cleansing. It claims it effectively dispels colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes it is the only remedy of its kind produced from healthy substances. It sells in 50c and 1 bottles via leading druggists and can be procured if not on hand.
The piece argues that ugliness in material goods sells in New York windows. It notes many tasteless art objects fill shops, with rich stores displaying costly items deemed ugly by taste, yet still attracting buyers who pay hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Behlard Yanger a Lebanon farmer, driving from Stantog station at night, was accosted by two strangers in a lonely wood. They seized his horse, pointed a pistol, searched pockets, and took a small amount of money. A similar robbery occurred two weeks earlier nearby.
A Cracano artist from near Washington displayed several fine paintings at the Chicago fair. Tad has made a fourth confession, admitting sole responsibility for the murder. In Atlanta, C A Williams of Chambers County Alabama killed his wife and tried to burn the body but the fire failed. Williams has fled.
Commentary by Rev D B Stearns discusses first Corinthians 15 verses 12 to 24, defending the Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead. It cites biblical examples from David Job and Elisha, contrasts with Sadducees and Greek thought, and emphasizes Christ as the risen savior and the future resurrection. The piece notes opposition to gospel and the hope for the first resurrection and final judgment.
Two granddaughters of Halfe the composer of The Bohemian Girl live at 49 Kearney Avenue Jersey City amid destitution and dispossession. Miss Balfe and her sister Mrs Tony Senise seek aid from a London aunt, while their father’s in a London workhouse. They report their aunt Victoria Balfe, once ambassador’s wife, now widowed, has not helped. Also includes ads for Alcock's Porous Plasters and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local retailers.
Fragmentary text discusses hours spent indoors and perceived luxury, mentioning two pairs of Bippers Tow year variety and styles, with no clear context or concrete facts.
In Canarsie a tidewatching procession of clam treaders forms along the mud flats, feet feel for soft-shells as water rises. Nearby, Father Murphy faces possible excommunication over St Joseph’s, while Dr Smith denies a letter. Also advertised are Pain Balm, Chalibrin liniment, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, Red Flag Oil, and local druggists Garrett & Pearce, Steiner Bros.
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