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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
2
Fleeing from the Boxer upheaval, refugees including Mrs Ellis Uperaft of Aiwa fled west of Ching along the Yarrtee River as foreigners faced danger. They rode a swift current toward safety, some gathering with others while the boxers attacked.
Emma Inveen Upcraft recounts her flight from Yuchow to Chungking with her husband and a third missionary as Boxers and local upheaval forced foreigners to flee. They traveled down the Yangtze by raft and river boats, passing refugee camps, American and British missionaries, and Chinese officials preparing for conflict, describing the peril and hardship of leaving a remote station on the river journey.
An OCR readout presents garbled lines about steamer travel, world dates, and various names. It mentions Petro, Lang ands fetes, and a village environment with scattered phrases about land dates, free cries, and a region with unclear events. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks a coherent narrative.
A man and a woman walk toward a dark ravine. She fears he will kiss her by force. He boasts of a heavy kettle, a cane, and a chicken as acts of deception. He ties the cane, uses the goat and kettle to lure the kiss, then secretly kisses her while she fears ill. The tale ends with the woman noting the clever ruse.
Stephen Girard, famed Philadelphia benefactor, born in France and raised in New York, built a merchant career and later funded a public hospital during the 1793 yellow fever outbreak. His legacy endures in civic affairs and a notable bequest. a White Drory tower root decoction is also mentioned.
The funeral for Robert Burgee was held at 3 pm yesterday from Mrs. Kittie Hahn’s residence on West All Saints' St. Rev. Osborne In gis conducted the service. Pallbearers were Geo V Foasen Captain Philip Hiteshew Chas E Wolfe Georgs R Davis Terrence Mc Manus and Robert Haller. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. C Carty was the funeral director.
Byron H. Adams son of Lewis H. Adams of West Patrick Street died yesterday from marasmus at age 1 year 1 month. The funeral was held this afternoon. Ada Pauline Wilbide infant daughter of Joseph and Mattie Wilbide died Sunday last at Thurmont at age 3 months 16 days.
George Taylor aged 17, jockey injured at the Hagerstown Fair last week while riding Koolls, owned by Guy Adams of Baltimore, died at Hagerstown hospital after complications from the accident.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a special Sunday excursion to Baltimore and another from Washington to Frederick, arriving at 98. m. The event highlights a day of rail travel with two routes featuring scenic and practical trips for passengers.
J A Williamson and Company installed a new plate glass pane in their window replacing the one broken in the recent fire.
Today's quotes from The Local Mart list corn at 3.25 per barrel, corn shelled at 5 cents per bushel, wheat at 16 cents per bushel, and hay at 3.50 per ton. Prices shown reflect early trading rates and local commodity names.
A Baltimore region report lists a coal mine opening near Barcktile and county observations. The Montgomery scholar case, arrests, and a Maryland spoliation claim are noted along with bank petitions and a manslaughter trial. Baltimore hosts baseball interest and municipal lighting debates. Local indictments and railroad disruptions also appear amid the day’s legal and civic items.
Lingering summer continues with green fields and late blooms as autumn hints arrive. Alleged embezzlement arrest in Chicago involves C D. Snapp of Caldwell Smith, with Memphis officials taking him toward recall. gold nugget from British Columbia valued at 154000 arrives for Bank of Montreal. Kreger to mop at Aisicre reports Dutch missteps involving Kruger and Leroux, with unspecified travel to France after a stay in Algiers.
An old favorite remedy claims to arrest disease with Tutt's Liver Pills. The ad touts curing sick headache sour stomach malaria bilious conditions and torpid liver through timely use.
A garbled page fragment names various people and incidents including a wedding, murder, and a drug store anecdote. It mentions Thomas Eld Thigetted and a May date, a wedding, a murder reference, and a note about a drug store recommendation for Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a refund offer, ending with ALG Pearre.
Relief in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure promises prompt relief of kidney and bladder discomfort. The remedy claims immediate water, pain, and back relief for both sexes, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Sebley & Bro, Druggists, Frederick, MD. 25c.
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