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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1896
Page
2
A garbled ad notes a warning about coughing and hacking with a claim that famous Bolts Cough Syrup cures it. Mentions a trader and a local event at Forge caefectla. Includes a price of 25 cents for the cough syrup and references to belts and other items.
In a November item from The Daily News, a baby camel born at Dred Hill Park is noted alongside accidents and trials. Edward McFadden loses a leg, while a Baltimore umbrella beating case and a corking mocking event draw attention. Grand juries in Dorchester and Talbot counties report findings on local matters and liquor license issues.
Governor Lowndes announces Maryland Geological Survey commissioners led by D. Gilman and Johns Hopkins Professor Olack will visit Campbell land soon. They plan public meetings for suggestions on leads, building stores, and miners depots. Similar tours will cover Frederick and Hagerstown to boost state resource awareness.
Mr. Joan McClelland of Mt Airy purchases the McClelland property in Johnsgaile, marking a local real estate transaction. The notice notes the transfer of ownership to McClelland and outlines the basic sale details as reported.
The article describes a brilliant display of stars and planets visible this season. It notes Vega and other bright stars, with Jupiter rising near midnight and forming quadrature. Conjunctions on the 16th, 18th, and 28th are mentioned, alongside a daytime view of beautiful solar phenomena and notable celestial bodies listed.
The Baltimore Son reports calls for the Maryland Governor to appoint an associate judge to succeed John B Brooke in the seventh circuit. The piece stresses selecting the most capable person, free from factional bias, noting the governor’s knowledge of local material and outlining current and upcoming judicial vacancies and term timelines through 1899. It highlights past appointments, upcoming elections, and the evolving composition of Maryland’s courts.
The Social World reports a pleasant birthday surprise for Mr. Baker at his Fairfield area home Monday evening. Guests dined together then mingled, with a long list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Baker and many neighbors and friends. Grand Musicals featured Col George T Cline, Englewood musicians, and guests such as Judge McClain and Mrs. Rossel among others attended the event at Woodbine Englewood Chicago district.
Remedy claim promotes a known cure for a terrible disease offered for sale by Alba Ccarge Birk Builiior. The garbled text presents an advertising pitch for a patent-like remedy with dubious authority and unclear specifics.
News of the Churches lists a Reformed GaLs anniversary service with Wellington giving a talk on Made Lober. It notes a ministerial meeting with topics on lay duties, ministry, Sunday school work, youth engagement, and keeping services edifying, chaired by several named elders and ministers.
The will of Enos Dube was filed and admitted to probate with letters granted. Inventories and accounts cover guardianship matters for Mary Browning and Annie M Whip, with releases and final accounts for various executors, including Jennie E B Colliflower and Jne T Taylor. Real estate and personal property sales and distributions are noted for several estates including Anna Cronise Frederick Cronise and Baca M Thomas. Will of B W H Garner filed with letters testamentary granted to Edward L Willard.
The Maryland electors will meet early next month to cast the state vote for McKinley and Hobart. Contenders for the chairmanship are Gen. Adam E. King and J. Cookman Boyd, chosen by fellow electors from among the six electors at large. The chairman, once elected, will deliver the ballot results to Washington.
Mr Charles F. Miller and Miss Igle J Harp married at the bride's mother’s home in Johnsrius on Thursday by Rev Thomas Wood. They traveled to Union Bridge and then the noon train for Baltimore. Miller works at the W R R Shops in Walon Bridge, formerly of Johnaville.
Piziog The Street Corporation under Mr Geo Brengle led work today at the Square corner near Frederick sod Mindetown rate track to raise a portion of the street. The project, done by the railroad company, aims to divert water from pools that formed for weeks, improving drainage. Also notes ongoing praise for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, promoted by its proprietor and users as a remedy for fever, constipation, rheumatism, and related ailments. Trials and testimonials from various readers are cited, with mentions of Dr Herter at City Hotel and other local ads and notices.
In a civil suit decided Saturday Judge Buck ezaad presiding, Chester Hvandenbare vs Daniel Wolfe. Wolfe recovered damages of 230 dollars plus costs after a disputed bog belonging to Chester Braedenbitz and Mrs Braedenbece were involved. Barp E.q. represented the plaintiff.
A pasted reminiscence describes a editor recovering from a severe cold after trying various remedies from an advertisement. It claims a single vial of medicine provided a speedy cure and lasting relief, citing testimonials and retailer names in Maryland and nearby towns.
A special meeting of the Independent Hose Company No 1 was held to act on the death of member Mr. Chas Mussetter. A five member committee was appointed for resale long. The company and drum band will attend the General fall uniform and funeral, with Nes. A campaign will meet Wednesday noon one o'clock for the funeral at two o'clock. The notice also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and other remedies with testimonials and local availability.
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