Local items and notices mix in a scrambled column
The fragmentary page mentions a Roasekey figure and a $1500 wager between two prominent city men, plus a brand of cigars and a health ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla. Other notes reference Prof. Geo Edwards Smith stepping down from a post at a city orphan asylum, local residents and visitors, and a hunting expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B
Geo. Hinks
Miller
Hinks
Hoe ‘Klice
Geo
Ed. Smith
Cmll
Loets Orphan Asylum
Kline
A.L. Kline
Green
Chas
Monteave’ Hospital
M.G. Sanfrd
Smith
Washington, D. C
George Mehrling
West South Street
Minionary Meeting of the Missionary Society
The monthly meeting of the Missionary Society of the Reformed church was held last night with Mr. William M. Hardt presiding. The program included recitation by Millie Chew, a song by the children, recitations by Sallie Comfort and Elean or Abbott, a dialogue by Bettie Cramer and Allie Shriner, a song by Rosie, remarks by the pastor, doxology and benediction.
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Missionary ‘Society of the Reformed Church
Wm. M. ‘Hardt
Millie Chew
Sallie Comfort
Bettie Cramer
Allie Shriner
Y Seal Dco
Mainie Stail
Fizzie
Yfoste
Killaby
Aong
Rosie
Birety
Neighbors Social Elects Officers For Winter Months
Residents of Mr. Wm. H. Harry’s home held a class night meeting to organize for the winter. Officers chosen include President George Wa. Smith and Vice President VBn Harry, with Miss Lillie Howard as assistant secretary and Miss Grove as treasurer. The next meeting is set for Mr. D. He Hargatt’s residence on Tuesday, December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagubors
Ginb
Wm. H. Harry
George Wa. Smith
Bn Harry
A. Si-Huanichen
County Jubilees Celebrate County GOP Victory in Brookhill
Republicans of Tuscaroradia district celebrated their candidate's election with a bonfire in Brookhill. A parade from Mechanic Town drew a large crowd from across the county. A crowd filled the streets as a line of trees and cider distribution accompanied speeches by Cool Roazer, Hon. Milton G. Urner, and Harvey H. Roazer.
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Tuscaroradia
Trict
Brookhill
Mechanictown
Cool Roazer
Hon
Milton
G. Urner
Æfir
Harvey H. Roazer
Death of Mrs George Foutz at Burkittsville
Mrs George Foutz died in the afternoon at Burkittsville after a year of illness. She was 33 years old and the wife of Chan nog in Kinnehardt. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, with arrangements managed by the Sisters of Nazarite of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Foutz
Featerday
Wnesws
Burkittsville
Channog
Kinnehardt
Sisters of Nazarite
Prospective Buzzards Foresee Cold Winter Days
A number of self described weather prophets in daily papers predict extreme cold and blizzards this winter. Forecasts name dates such as December 21 January 11 March 6 and other days with record cold expectations. The column notes these prophecies as speculative and urges caution.
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Propheta
Tus
Unclear OCR fragment hints at accident and event notices
A partial readable item notes a collarbone injury to a worker, medical attention by Dr Maynard, and mentions a lecture course and tickets for an event. It also references an entertainment entry by an Italian Concert Company on November 20.
Interesting meeting of the O T S C at D and D Institute
An O T S C gathering was held at the D D Institute last evening. A meeting announcement notes a meeting on the next Monday and a special program at the home of Mrs Routrahn on North Market Street. The 8. & OC in Washington County is mentioned. The Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in Hagertown with directors named including Wm. Clementa Wm. Burra John H. Fowler Baltmore Jacob BH. Miller John W. Stonebraker Edward W. Mealy and W. S. Kennedy.
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O. Ts.c
D & D Institute
Washington County
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hagertown
Wm. M. Clementa
Wm. Burra
John H. Fowler
Baltmore
Jacob BH. Miller
John W. Stonebraker
Edward W. Mealy
W. S. Kennedy
Local Band Receives New Instruments and Members
The New Market Band updated its roster yesterday with new instruments and members joining the existing group. Leader Dr. Hopkins directs a mix of veterans and newcomers including John Burgess F Downey Wm Hopkins Teaac Wood Howard Hopkins Frank Phebus Frank Measey John Mount and Joan Wood Jr as they performed in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hopkins
John Burgess
F. Downey
Wm. Hopkins
Teaac Wood
Howard Hopkins
Frank Phebus
Frank Measey
John Mount
Joan Wood, Jr
Water Contamination Complaints From City Leaders
A News representative heard multiple presidents of the city raise concerns over impurities in the drinking water from the reservoir. Several residents have fallen ill after drinking the water, prompting calls for proper authorities to investigate and fix the issue.
Frederick Dress Parade Hop at East Patrick Street Armory
The Frederick Rittemen present a dress parade hop at the armory on East Patrick Street tonight with the Frederick Cornet Band in attendance. Charge of the affair rests with Capt. Qu. J. Beckley Lieut. Wm H. Shipley Sgt. Jac. J. White Sept. Geo. Koetler Sgt. Jao Boyer Gorpl. Chas. E Simpson Private Jao. G. Shoemiker Private Edward Y. Goldaporough.
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Frederick’Rittemen
East Patrick Street
Frederick Cornet Band
Qu. J. Beckley
Wm H. Shipley
Jac. J. White
Geo. Koetler
Boyer
Gorpl
Chas. E Simpson
Jao
G. Shoemiker
Edward Y
Goldaporough
Lutheran Church Notes Social and Benefit Event
The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city met in the church’s lecture room on East Church Street last evening. A sociable and literary entertainment to aid the poor of the congregation is planned for tomorrow evening in the lecture room with 10 cent admission.
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Lutheran Church
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Church Street
Indian Summer Proves Lingering Warmth This Autumn
The passage notes that Indian Summer is settled and proves lingering warmth despite October hints. Birds sing sweetly, skies are blue, and a late bloom of chrysanthemums nasturtiums mignonette and sweet alyssum remains. Trees are leafless yet vines stay green, signaling summer’s extended stay in autumn.
Laid to Rest and Death in Jefferson Area
The funeral for George R. Hays occurred today at noon from his home near Dickerson Station with interment at Monocacy cemetery near Bealisville. Pallbearers included John A. Jones E J Chinwell J L Belt David L Specht ZT Cooley Z A Pearre Merchest Poole. Bre Susan R. Thomas of Jefferson died at home Saturday morning at 3 due to progressive paralysis. She leaves one child George F. Tasmas a teacher at Mt. Pleasant who was summoned Friday and arrived after noon that day but she was unconscious. Interment was Sunday at 2 p m from the Reformed church in Jefferson with Rev Skyler officiating. The pallbearers were Abram Hemp Martin House Sr Welson Stockman Isaac Fry L CO Etchison undertaker.
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George R. Hays
Dickerson Station
Monocacy Cemetery
Bealisville
John A. Jones
E. J. Chinwell
J. L. Belt
David L. Specht
ZT. Cooley
Z. A. Pearre
Merchest & Poole
Bre
Susan R. Thomas
of. Jefferson
George F. Tasmas
Mt. Pleasant
Reformed Church
Jefferson
Skyler
Abram Hemp
Martin House, Sr
Welson Stockman
Isaac Fry
L. CO. Etchison
German customers wary of new remedies boost Van Wertz Balsam
Plainspoken traders Barton and Stark of Plains Pa report cautious Pennsylvania Germans only buy after proof. Dr Van Wertz Balsam gains favorable position as proprietors claim strong townwide reception. Williams and Brown advertise the product for sale.
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Pennsylvania
van Wertz Balsam
Barton & Stark, Draggieta
Plains
Wilismaes
Brown
Frederick Poultry Club Meeting At Buckey Storeroom
The Frederick Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 20 o clock in the storeroom of Mr B Buckey 54 North Market Street.
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Frederick Poultry, Pigeon’ and Pet Stock Club
Everning
Nuptials and notices shout across a busy day
Fragments report marriages at St John s church in Shagersiows and upcoming ceremonies at 179 W South Street. Other items note a murder hunt in Gadsden, a bet payoff, New Mexico election results, a Georgia peach grower, hotel fire in Cratasjocola, Harrison s first appointment, market quotes, and various stock and commodity prices.
Tale of the Telegraph Hero in a Hotel Demonstration
A telegraph operator recounts a May day when a madman attacked on a hotel roof. He freed himself by severing a wire and signaling for help via Morse from the rooftop, sending a desperate plea to protect himself as rescuers arrived and captured the assailant.
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Citz
Abc
Monsters of the Night and Honest Norwegians
A fragmented account mixes a near drowning or electric shock with praise for Norwegian travelers and their honesty. The writer recalls strangers aiding him, describes penchants for hospitality, then shifts to a literary note on authors and the restless spread of plots, ending with a reflection on originality and imitation.
Watch Repairing Costs and Warage Comment
There is more profit in repairing department of watchmaking than in trade overall. Prices range from 1.50 to 3 for repairs, jeweler charges add up beyond 25 cents, and substantial fees are noted. A French actress comparison hints at ignorance about marriage. A Deaf-mate club forms in New York, with women who are deaf described as a spectacle. For ailments, Acker’s English Remedy and SLOKE N’SS Arise Salve are advertised, promising cures with money-back guarantees.
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New York Graphic
New York
Chicago News
Catarrh Cure Adverts in Toledo Trade Journal
An old advertisement notes Dr. Uhener & Co offering a Catarrh Cure. A physician testifies the remedy has been used in practice for forty years with many prescriptions and strong confidence, claiming it cures catarrh when taken as directed. The piece ends by listing Fos-Chen-Y Co as proprietors and Toledo, Ohio as the locale.
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Avmsn
Suger
Toledo
M. Uhener & Co
Obio
Droggins
Surpits Disposition and Treasury Attention
Fragmentary ad notes concern for consumption and public response. It mentions a U S Treasury issue, symptoms like cough cold sore throat chest pain, and a guarantee of cure with two bottles free at Jos B Carte drug store.
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Treasury
Jos
B- Carte J Drug Store
Dangerous child death rate blamed on parents warned
Van Wert Chemical Co urges parents to accept liability in child deaths, claiming over half of deaths occur before age six and accusing parents of criminal responsibility. An English baby powder ad claims lower England death rates and promotes purchase through Williamson & Prown druggists.
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England
Suother
Williamson & Prown Druggists
Drugstore claims strong sales of patent medicines
Militant boast from pharmacist Josepi B. Garrott promoting King’s New Discovery for consumption King’s New Pills Backien’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters as reliable cures. He assures refunds if customers are not satisfied and notes high popularity of these remedies.
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Dr. King
Backien
Arnica
Josepi _B. Garrott
Popular remedies for blood poisons advertised in 19th century ad
The item promotes a remedy credited to Dr Thos Richey and endorses Van Wert’s Balsam as a cure for consumption and related illnesses. It urges readers to buy From Williamson & Brown with claims of benefits and a warning that poisoned blood must be burned to avoid death. It also advertises Acker’s English Blood Elixir as a guaranteed treatment.
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Acker
Williamson & Brown
Grateha
Thos Richey
N. X
Fisk
Ee Fonnd van Wert
Willianece
Erewa
Acker's English Cough Remedy Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Cough Remedy as a cure for early consumption symptoms. It claims the remedy will relieve morning coughs chest tightness chills and phlegm with a guaranteed satisfaction through Williamson & Brown, druggists.
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Acker
Williamson & Brown
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St. John’s P.E. Church
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Mise’ Merzard
Mehrling
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Mmiesee
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Tenn
David Kenney
John Cunningham
Gadsden
Als
Sarres
Charles Johnson
Holm
Kenney
Harrison
Youn
Portsmouth
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Afra S.C. Green
New Mexico
Santa Pe
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Congress
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Purpeil
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J. W. Parnell
Europe
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Ireland
Times
Murer
Cratraxcoca
Tena
Holland
Bugreo
Oes
Planarotly
Gen. Harrison
Er. Tibbotts
Br. Tibbotts
Mr. Hedges
Financial &Nd Commercial
Kew
Yane Youn
London
Acine Commission
Vanderhilts
Grangess and
West
Union Tel
Chleago & Alton
Adams Express
Ton & T
Canada Souther
Canada Pacific
Minnesota
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Pat State
Stes Do
Dell
New Orleans
Liverpool
Ste Ae
Ricz
Merah
Arlo Bates
Sharug
Teast
Robert Elimere
Ant Linac
Lass
Dane Hading
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Pepe
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