19 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1883
Page
1
Fragmented notice text from a 19th century regional newspaper listing varied goods services and public notices. Mentions North Market Street and a mix of sellers, prices, and items including books, newspapers, lamps, hardware, and watches.
A fragmented advertisement describes Boots and Shoes and a physician named Mindgenzie offering ophthalmic services during a Frederick stay. Dr Melkenvie is credited with treating severe eye diseases here, with examinations, correct diagnoses, and statements of conditions. Hours are listed and the doctor’s short visit window is noted. Subscribers are urged to order via carrier or agent. AREHIVE
An account from Syracuse dated October 18 describes a couple marrying aboard an accommodation train on the Central road near Utica. A brakeman assisted and the couple, a groom in one seat and a bride with a companion, proceeded to wed before the journey continued toward Fonda.
A late night hurricane on Lake Michigan battered ships as winds from the west drove many vessels toward shelter. The schooner Petre ran aground near the pier, breaking. Captain Peterson, based in this port, commanded the stranded vessel. Crew details remain unclear amid the chaotic gale.
Obituary notes the death of Daniel Brisebois aged about 40 from Misscard Fee fight at St i Mun.oo IR. He faced short accounts and a rough end. The report lists his age and unclear residence while mentioning a dispute linked to the incident.
Olympia Oct 18 The territorial legislature granted women the right to vote as the Wash ington Territory passed the measure by a 4 to 7 vote. The result sparked strong reactions and widespread excitement across the territory.
The official review of anthracite coal tonnage by all carrotine companies for the first nine months shows 28.055 million tons, up 253 thousand tons from the same period last year. Production suspension is not planned this month, but output curtailment may occur in late November.
Henry Tucker was arrested for killing Benjamin I Kidd in Brunswick county after a quarrel over a weight struck Kidd on the head, causing a fatal wound. Tucker admitted bail of 2000 dollars for the next court term. Charles F Fuller, a local fishing champion, reported possessing several live basa weighing around four pounds each.
Correspondent reports on Baltimore politics in October 1853 with praise for the Daily News and coverage of reform efforts led by Latrobe and Heiskell. The piece notes the debate over reform versus entrenched interests, upcoming mayoral prospects, and hints at further civic discussion in the next issue. Also previews Professor Ragan’s panorama lectures at City Hall in November with tours of Paris, Italy, Venice, Rome, and Milan illustrated.
Brevitites mentions Mr L McMurray and others gathering corn, 205 residents leaving by special train for an event with Prof Joseph Hostess in Balmore. It notes Landson Julia Ann Bloisceold returning from Montevue Hospital fully restored, and a confectionery display at Mr Mardis store featuring candies, foreign fruits, and tropical plants.
Hon. Lenix H. Steiner and family came back to town on the Pennsylvania railroad last evening. Miss Mary Wilcox of Baltimore visits Mix. Clara Zimmerman of East Patrick Street is enjoying a pleasant visit.
Mr M EL Allison of Hutchinson Kansas trusted a trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after other treatments failed. He then bought a large bottle which cured him. The remedy claims to cure asthma bronchitis throat and lung diseases and is guaranteed. Trial bottles are free at Garrett & Steele’s Drug Store with a large size priced at one dollar.
A pleasant sociable was hosted by the Misses Blentlinger at their father’s residence west of the city on Wednesday evening last. Attending were Miss Stralman of Pa, Mollie Woodward and Sutely of Martinsburg, Wa, Nettie Kemp and Z Elkins of this city. Gentlemen present included Jacob and Lewis Kintz, Joseph Moore, and Edward Ebert. Music provided an enjoyable feature of the evening.
A large express wagon belonging to Louis McMurray left yesterday morning for Hagerstown to attend the agricultural fair there this week. It carried fourteen passengers including Col. L Victor Paughwan and wife, Mr William Dang Shas, and driver Eugene. The wagon was decorated with bunting and arrived home at 11:30 last evening.
Dr C S Duvall, famed for curing speech impediments, is at the Grofs House North Market Street Frederick Maryland for a short time. Perfect cure guaranteed with payment after success. Many permanent cures cited by reliable persons available for viewing. Consultation free. Oct 13 85-21.
A Republican mass meeting was held in City Hall last evening with speakers including Thomas Mart DB Walton James C Mullikin Francis H W Stockett Francis M Darby Louis E McComas Gen Adam E King Col James Wallace and Henry Ro Torbert. Music was provided by the Skids band.
A third story room at 239 Pennsylvania avenue was set ablaze shortly before noon when children playing with matches started the fire. The fire department and salvage corps from box 323 extinguished the flames with no serious damage expected. losses unlikely to exceed.
A collection of disjointed clippings mentions Montana artesian wells, a 100 year old voter in Kensington, Florida orange crops, Louisiana flood losses, and extensive misprints. Casual items include a Denver dancing master, a New Jersey church steeple hoard, a Knoxville hotel cost, shinplaster treasure, a Texas magic water claim, a New York Tribune cat in an elevator, and Paris versus English views on soldiers.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for Brights disease diabetes and urinary disorders claiming thousands cured. It pledges blood purification bowel regulation and direct action on diseased parts with each bottle guaranteed and sold by Garrett and Steele at 50 cents.
Mr Jacob Hartman of East Fourth Street owns a nearly full grown rooster. The bird is noted not for its size but for its odd origin, hatched after a cat with her kittens raised a brood. The item reads as a curiosity rather than a notable event.
Three giant beets weighing 124, 63, and 9 pounds were left at this office yesterday by Mrs. Martha Main near New Market. They are the largest ever observed and may be viewed at this office.
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