Local Advertisements and Shop Notices in Frederick City
A clustered page of late 19th century ads: City Carpet House offers Carpeta and Zink cloth binding, with Oysters from E. Hobos and Fox Restaurant oysters. Thomas Mills boots and shoes. Hardt’s Confectionery features Malaga grapes and Hock and Rye Drops. Schley & Delaplaine printers offer daily news and print services. Croft's Hypophraphites touted for pulmonary cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Carpet House
Thumss
Frederick City
South Market Street
B&o
E. SN
Fox's
J. Beckley's Provision Slare
Marmon & Fox
Oant Thomas Mills
Middle Alley
Eaat Patrick St
Malaga
Hardt
Storm's Det
Schilly & Delaplaine
Schley & Delaplaine
North Secrets
F Market Street
North Market Street
Officer Under Fire in Denton Post Office Probe
In Denton Maryland November 24 a Post Office inquiry into Denton postmaster Charles Stevens continues. Witnesses testify about alleged abusive language neglect of duty and improper alcohol sales tied to his drug store. Stevens denies charges as political opponents push for removal amid prior efforts and local temperance concerns. Salary cited as about 500 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. B. Askew
Postofice
Charles Stevens
Stevens
Republican State Central Committee
Temperance Alliance
John H. Emerson
Denton Union
Pardon Granted for Sergeant Mason in Garfield Case
In Albany an unconditional pardon was mailed today to Sergeant Mason, jailed for attempting the life of Guiteau, Garfield’s assassin. A Danville report notes a Sims contest election witness was fired upon on Main street with no arrests.
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Richmann
Danville
Sims
Main Street
Sergeant Mason
Washington
Albany Penitentiary
Guiteau
Garfield
Ardon
Albany
N.Y
Eden Colville reappointed Hudson's Bay governor
Foreign Affairs notes Eden Colville is reappointed governor of the Hudson's Bay Company and the Earl of Dunraven is named deputy governor, replacing John Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Affairs
Loxpow
Eden Colville
Hudson's Bay Company
Earl of Dunraven
John Rose
Disaster on Lake Geneva Drowns Twenty in Storm Collision
Geneva reports a Lake Geneva disaster after a heavy storm collision between steamers Cygne and Rome. Twenty lives were lost as the Rome foundered within two minutes. The Cygne sustained heavy damage and returned to Ouchy after the collision between Eviane and Ouchy during the gale. A Hong Kong dispatch via Reuters says three thousand Chinese troops are reported in Hai-Rhong.
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Lake Geneva
Geneva
Cygne
Rome
Eviane
Ouchy
Loxnon
Hong Kong
Reuter’s
Hai-Rhong
French Repulse Chinese Attack at Haid-Zuong
The French garrison and river gunboat repelled an assault on Haid-Zuong. From 9 AM to 4 PM the defense held, with 12 French casualties. The gunboat hull was penetrated and eight crew wounded as Chinese forces retreated. The San Francisco Walking Match also reported scores with O Leary and Hart in the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haid-Zuong
Tai-Bigne
San Francisco
O'Leary
Hart
Harriman
McIntire
Hanan
Caveman
Saloon Keeper Kills Thief in Philadelphia Saloon
In ParrapEnPhia Pennsylvania Henry Smith a 45 year old professional thief was shot in the head by saloon keeper George Trenwith at 629 South 7th Street about nine this morning after a quarrel over a trivial matter. Smith died en route to the hospital. Trenwith has been jailed after prior robbery and assault terms. A separate dispatch from Galveston Texas reports a smoking car and two coaches derailed a 100 feet embankment on a south bound train due to missing spikes, injuring several passengers none seriously.
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ParrapEnPhia
Henry Smith
George Trenwith
South 7Th Street
Smith
Trenwith
Galvestos
Tex
Sudden Death of a Banker in Westminster Missouri
Charles F. Smith a wealthy Westminster resident died suddenly of heart disease this morning. He was brother to Hon J E Smith circuit court judge and married to a daughter of Capt Fitzgerald of Baltimore. A banker and broker, he worked in Baltimore and was a member of the Baltimore Stock Exchange. He was about 47, survived by a wife and no children. Funeral from St Pauls Church Baltimore on Monday.
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Westminster
Charles F. Smith
J. E. Smith
Circuit Court
Capt. Fitsgerald
Baltimore
Booth & Fitzgerald
Baltimore Stock Exchange
St. Paul's Church
Flour Mill Fire Destroys Spence Mill in Guerre Ontario
The extensive flouring mill owned by David Spence in Guerre Ontario burned this morning. The loss is estimated at 60 000 with the mill furnished with the best modern machinery.
A Manufacturer's Failure In Boston and Newton
Boston reports William G. Lewis a planed lumber maker with operations at Newton Boston and Framingham has failed. Liabilities are listed at 50000. Unsecured creditors will receive little.
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Boston
William G. Lewis
Newton
Framingham
Woman injured by factory machinery in Paterson incident
Mrs. Thomas Way, employed in the silk will of Pfeifer & Wels in Paterson New Jersey, leaned into running machinery to let a passerby through, fell onto the machine, and lost a large part of her scalp. She was found unconscious and removed to her home, with recovery expected.
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Thomas Way
Pfeifer & Wels
Paterson
N. J
Pfeifer
How to Keep Turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Practical guide on raising two turkeys together in a large coop under a water tight shed. Feed at least five times daily with corn and a warm mash of corn meal and bran with salt. Provide constant shelter cleanliness and fresh water to maintain healthy birds for holiday meals.
Essential substances for clean water storage and feeding
Describes additional items beyond good feeding that aid water purity including charcoal, gravel, ground bone, and powdered oyster shells. Mentions these substances as convenient or necessary components to ensure pure water.
Illnois Letter Praises Frederick Beauty Through Time
Caspar B Helfenstein recalls Frederick town in 1829 in a letter to the Daily News of Frederick Maryland. He names John A Griswold Mandreth Thorn Mahlon Talbott and others, notes Thorn's Crapassett action and Thorn’s death in 1880, mentions postmaster Daniel Rohr and Aunt Kitty Reels gingercakes, and praises Frederick’s enduring beauty and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joxiet, Inn
Caily News
Frederick
John A. Griswold
Mandreth Thorn
Mahlon Talbott's
Fredericktown
Andover
Mass
Palestine Cemetery
Jacob Englebrecht
Jacob Metzgar
Henry Hanshew
John A. Nickle
Daniel Rohr
Telegraph Street
Kitty
Caspar B. Helfenstien
Advertised Letters From Frederick Post Office November 24 1883
The Frederick post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending November 24 1883. Advertised letters must be claimed or they go to the Dead Letter Office in Washington D C after one month. Lady and Gentleman lists name numerous individuals including Annie Howard Mary Hill Laura Touckingham Carrie Beck Mollie Frayser Katie Phillips Susan Richardson Annie Smith and others.
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Frederick
Washington, D. C
Howard
Annie
Henrich
Fattie
Anderson
Bettie A. Hooper
Jennie
Addison
Marry
Hill
Laura
Orrookey
Nellie
Harris
Misa
Maggie
Touckingham
Ch-Heffner
Sallie Jristina E. Hmaolmes
Carrie V. Beck
Ann Catha-Jusley
Mollie
Cuhn
Susan C. Calnies
Tlortense Lanzel
Magaret
Klay
Susan
Long
Melossa
Frelda
Kato
Main
Mias Kato
Frazier
Katie
Phillips
Anna
Iavinia, Richardson
Mary
Griffin
A. Fennie
Smith
Getzendanner
Tucker
Kate
Phrase of restraint on hands and nails
A compact reflection on keeping hands available yet never reaching the scratch line, expressed as a wry observation about fingers and nails without additional context or action.
Many Odd Tidbits Brighten A Day In A Rural Paper
A string of small items recounts holiday plans school breaks and home beautification. Jokes about watch divers and steam gauges mix with tales on how to catch a husband and a rocking horse mishap. An old smoker turns deacon while debating tobacco harms and a goblet warns a turkey comic about life insurance.
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Frederick
Sam
Mal
Austin
Rio Janeiro
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Restore
Sufferers urged to buy Electric Bitters for relief from low spirits poor appetite and general ill health. The ad claims rapid improvement and regained energy, promising pain relief and lasting vitality, with Garrotte and Steele selling bottles at fifty cents.
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Garrotte & Steele
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Getkendanket
Peter Hoes
West Patrick Street
Noi Sszw
P. D. Fahroey
Victor Koontz
Koontz & Co
Victor Remedies
Victor Remedi Company
Drs. Fahrney
Avents
Milton A Woodward
Patrick Street
E. (. Sparks
Orner Tulgraph Stewood
Brtf
Fahrney
Das
D. Fanuixer
Icus
J.M. Fries
A.M
Shenandoah Seminary
Layton
Inimeat
Dailyy News
Ney & Delaplaine
Market Street
Schley & Declaplaine
Croft
Steiner Bros
Illnois
Rowman
C. H. Linton
F. BR. Browker
Henry
Mycra
Wm. Beart
John W
Mas
Coats
Julius
Fla
Christian
John Henry
Phelpa
Joshua O
Davis
Isaac
Rodgers
Win
Davidson
Thompson
John
Fitzpatrick
Thos
Ano
Jefferson
Gaunt
J.c.nor
Krancia
Jones
Benjamin DB
Valero
Fr. Kline
Stephen J. Jara
Peter
King
James H
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