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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
2
A sermon by Rev Dr Henry Van Dyke at Princeton denounces the ease with which political success is achieved by bending principles. He warns that reformers must fight corruption rather than abandon public life, urging upright men to enter politics to clear the path for future good leaders.
A collage of quotes from Baltimore Herald Baltimore American and other papers shows mixed views on political questions. Debates touch on the betrayal of unpledged delegations and the desire for people to speak through their representatives in forthcoming elections.
A clipped polemic argues against elected representatives who misrepresent constituents, claiming such leaders subvert government by the people and for the people. The piece frames the danger as a drift toward self-importance and away from democratic ideals.
A collage of humorous clipped quotes and jokes from early papers, featuring lines about polite society, weather, farming, language jokes, and a light exchange on a ship merger. Notable jests reference policemen clubs from paper, a corn doctor, vek words of apology, and a dog dilemma between good humor and romance.
A composite view from the Chicago News and Portland Oregonian contrasts stock market excess with a shift toward rustic, primitive living. It lampoons speculative wealth, cornering schemes, and market busts, while ridiculing modern tastes as civilization regresses and women lead a “reprogression” toward traditional garb and habits.
Odd Halloween verse and moral booster mix with local notices and ads. A ghostly poem by Ewai A Orrex appears alongside stray anecdotes urging goodwill and community help. Local remedies and small-town remedies advertise Chamerlain's Conch Remedy and Pain Balm with user testimonials.
Edward Englend, deputy court clerk, killed himself in Rockville. Several injuries include Daniel Tracey wounded after ambush in Bell Tatl Valley Washington county. Dr. Charlen M. Gill, longtime Baltimore dentist, dies at 2113 Madison Ave. Fires and theft ripple through western Maryland as stores looted and a residence burns. officials report various gunshot incidents and a court action for damages.
At St Charles in Winona county the town was wiped out by a tornado seven people killed and 58 buried, many seriously injured. Names include John Ebens Sr and Ham Ebens, Oscur Cuttenden, George Jesson, Fd Murphy, and Fd Peters. Main street destroyed with about 106060 dollars in damages. Buildings along the street and adjacent residences were swept away in the southwest strike, several victims trapped in a collapsed saloon and a dry goods store.
John Hudson of this place fired at four friends who refused whisky at his home. He drew a pistol, wounding Mrs Hudson on the cheek and Miss Rebeera Hudson in the shoulder, Charley Farley in the temple, and Virs Farley in the neck. Hudson was arrested after a police chase.
Ron W S. Bisell III, former Postmaster General under Cleveland, is in serious condition after a period of declining health. Reports say he rests mostly with no pain, and a rumor of internal cancer could not be confirmed by his physician.
A dated note to UO Bermann from Frederick Maryland compares two paints by inspecting how much paint each requires to cover two houses. It asserts Devoe lasts longer and performs better, while other unnamed paints are inferior. The letter urges choosing Devoe as the superior option from Drever & Co. and PLS P. L. Hargett & Company.
Cecilian Circle at the Academy of the Visitation reorganizes with increased membership. New officers include Katharine A. Cavanaugh as president and Anna M. McDermott as vice president. ten new names join the roll. Honorary members added from graduates of the Institute.
By virtue of a power of sale in the last will of Peter Eves deceased of Frederick County Maryland and an order of the Orphans Court the executor will sell at public sale on Walnut Street Libertytown on Saturday October 10 1903 at 11 o clock a m the real estate where he resided at Libertytown including the property he died seized possessed and occupied
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