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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
2
The piece details Halloween lore including fruit offerings, apples suspended from cords, and candlelight games. It notes methods to predict a future partner, the use of bay leaves on pillows, and the belief in dream fortunes tied to this autumn festival.
Dr Hiram Greentree died at his sister Mrs A R Watkins 4 Cumberland street Baltimore on the eve of his 70th year after a brief stomach illness. He was born in the county, studied and practiced medicine in Baltimore, served as coroner, kept a drug store at Pennsylvania and Blume streets, married early but left a widow and a son who died long ago. He died about two weeks after illness and was brother to Andrew Greentree of the Baltimore detective department.
Maryland farmers await the seventeen year locust due in the summer of 1902. The burrowing insects will emerge from the soil and destroy vegetation during oviposition. Wounds to trees stem from egg laying rather than feeding, leaving growers hoping for better harvests to offset future losses.
The funeral for Asbury W. Lavington aged 7, who died at home of spinal disease, was conducted yesterday at 4 pm by Rev. Chas H. Murty. Pallbearers were Frank Schiss, James Davin, John Paim, and Chas Davis. Interment followed at Loving Sons cemetery. A. T. Rice & Sons were funeral directors.
The column reports social updates from Creagerstown and Beaver Dam with visits, family happenings, and town notices Amid religious notes the piece explains All Saints Day celebrations and the origin of All Souls Day. It details church services and historical milestones from early church history.
A German Baptist love feast is planned for November 15 in the city at the church on West Fourth Street. The ad lists various medicines and dubious cures with claims of a $100 reward for each case of a stubborn ailment. It includes notarized statements and promotional lines for tonics and patent medicines.
Mr Charles May and Miss Annie V Hoberts both of Pearl were married by Hey 5 H Utz at his New Market home on Wednesday. Also Henry E Baker and Rose P sors, both of Pearl, married by Res S H Utz at the same New Market home. Details note a local wedding amid canal reports and community events.
A pharmacist recalls a winter visit when a customer asked for a cough remedy not in stock. He recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, offered a refund if unsatisfied, and later a friend joined to buy a bottle. The remark ends with praise of the remedy and a note that it is sold by A. Le Pearre.
An old advertisement promises complete health restoration without surgery. It names Dr. Fierce and his Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation and various ailments, claiming expert preparation and extensive experience, while urging readers to buy through medicine stores.
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