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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1898
Page
2
The piece surveys Maine’s use of life imprisonment versus the death penalty, citing Boston Herald figures. It notes post Civil War shifts, abolition and restoration of capital punishment, and argues life imprisonment reduces murder more effectively with lower convict rates amid rising population and urban concentration.
A mosaic of humorous quotes and captions from various papers. Includes a magistrate exchange about punishing a wife, a cartoonish exchange about a prison, and a Bicyclist's Plaint noting. Also mentions poets Grimshaw Pensmith and a homesick joke from a teller.
From the New York Herald notes that delays in establishing normal life in Cuba deepen local discontent, undermining self governance and complicating U S assistance. Prompt action is urged over waiting.
Frederick residents praised last week's flower show with the crysanthemums described as the largest and finest seen. A letter from E Long of Denver amused by women voting on election day sparked thoughts of seeing Frederick’s prominent girls at the polls. A tale notes a cheese mishap from Limberger and a humorous run. Wheeling friends anticipate a Turkey Dinner at Tanto Ridgeville if weather permits, inviting all wheelmen for a fine dinner. Myersville aims to boom with two banks, signaling progress. Avery Grambine cast the first vote in Braddock District, a moment likely to be remembered. Danny News praised as an effective advertising medium by Sol Stern.
A fragmented verse from Harper's Magazine November issue reflects on love as a force shaping home through nest building and shared warmth. It presents owlish imagery, dawns, and celestial motifs as metaphor for affection guiding daily life and future hope.
Multiple wedding notices list Miss Mildred Walker Nelson and Hoy John J. Yellott to marry at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Petoraville at noon. Other ceremonies include Prof. Joseph St. Apple with Gertrude Harner in Ohio, Lena Koh lenburg with S B R Wallis Parrigh in Adamstown, and Col Geo A. Pearre with Elizabeth Shoup in Cumberland. A future wedding for Ernest Angell and Nellien Buffington is announced for Taneytown. A Woman as Prosecuting Attorney: Mrs Morrie L Abbott of West Branch Michigan wins Ogemaw county prosecutor race, facing questions of eligibility and constitutional limits.
A Frederick post office list shows remaining mailed notices as of Saturday November 12 11398 with names for men and women to call for “advertised letters.” The item also reports a Baltimore arrest for passing a bogus check at the Carrollton Hotel and a jail hold for tomorrow. Additional items include a misdated public notice and notices about purchase of a war history book for agents with shipping terms.
The Krup funeral was at 10 inaker's alley. Rev. Advil Connor conducted rites at Araby Chapel and Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Charles Schruder's funeral occurred Saturday at 8:80 from East Fourth Street residence with services by Rev. Dr. Luther Kaohman and interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Frederick Schroeder served as funeral director. Mary land State Horticultural Society holds its first annual meeting in Baltimore December 14-15 at Pacific Hall. Special railroad and boat rates offered. James S. Harris, Coleman, Kent County, invites prospective members.
A testimonial from Rev. I. Bell of Weedport New York praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. The tablet remedy, made by F A Stuart Company Marshall Michigan, is claimed to digest food regardless of stomach condition and to restore energy to the stomach and body. Books on stomach diseases are offered free and the price is 50 cents per package in drugstores.
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