08 Sep 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1884
Page
1
PRACTICAL MACHINIST BO. 7 ALL SAINTS STREET OPP McMURRYS REPAIRING ENGINES BOILERS MILL WORK MACHINERY SPECIALTY ENGINE WORK A SPECIALTY DINING ROOMS COURT STREET FREDERICK MD OYSTERS LIQUORS TOLL CORPORATION TAXES DISCOUNT NOTICE
Extensive upgrades at the fairgrounds are nearing completion with a new two story cottage entrance, a large exhibition hall, and a 20,000 square foot main building. The poultry house and stables will be finished in time as exhibitors are lining up. Contractor is Mr. Adam L. Eichelberger.
Wm H Downie a Board of Trade member was found dead in his La Salle Avenue home with a left temple wound. His brother Charles, involved in disputes over an undivided estate, was arrested after an ax threat and a revolver with one chamber missing was found on Charles. The incident follows prior gunfire between brothers and a stormy scene yesterday. Ceresville Mt Pleasant correspondent reports a separate Mt Pleasant festival with bands, ministers, decorations, and social notes.
A baptismal scene ends in confusion as a minister prepares to name the infant Joseph E. Newton but the mother corrects him saying the child is Josephine Newton, insisting it is not that kind of baby. The fragment hints at a humorous verbal slip captured in a life notes tone.
A Dublin movement seeks to replace English street names with Irish equivalents. Thomas J. Betts a farmer and dairyman near Woodbine Carroll County died at home from consumption. Patrick Egan head of the National Irish League is drafted for Blaine. Tammany backs Cleveland and Hendricks. Dr L M Beach found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife in April. Widow of Dr D X Junkin dies in Martinsburg. A B&O eastbound passenger train struck a cow near Belton W Va killing fireman William Horn 22 Littleton. Bojeska the Pole assaults Father Jesheck and is arrested after an escape attempt. Hog cholera ravages Phillipsburgs swine with 50-60 deaths in four weeks. Eastern Ohio and Western West Virginia suffer drought and famine with the Ohio River near two feet, stalling boats and darkening prospects.
The Buckeystown district registration closed Saturday with 58 newly registered, 19 transferred or disqualified, and 4 recorded as dead.
New York on September 7 reports 153 deaths linked to the heat wave as officials warn of continuing elevated temperatures. The tally reflects a surge in heat related fatalities with citywide impact and health advisories issued.
The funeral of Senator Anthony was held from the First Congressional Church with mourning drapes on public and private buildings. The interment was at Swan Point Cemetery. Rev. Augustus Woodbury delivered the sermon as President Arthur, Senator Edmunds, Attorney General Brewster, federal and state officials, and other dignitaries attended.
In Wickssorr Mississippi on September 6 Captain James T. Metzler a noted river steamboat owner and Captain J W Bourne deputy internal revenue collector were in a fierce duel. Bourne fired first and Metzler, though wounded, returned fire. The two fought with deadly seriousness until they were separated. A family scandal was cited as the origin of the confrontation.
Widespread excitement nationwide over a claimed remedy for coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung issues. Garrett & Steele's Drug offers large size for $1 with a free trial sample.
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