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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1889
Page
4
Death notice for Lewis Boost, a 20 year old resident of Vernon Baltimore, who died yesterday from consumption. Funeral set at 4 tomorrow from the B and O depot. The notice adds a generic public-health plea about fighting impure blood with a patent medicine.
Advertisement promotes improved Weer tess Paper Meat Sacks as the best cheapest method to prevent skippers in meat. Claims stronger paper and superior protection for this season's trade with prices listed at 3 and 5 cents.
The Rosary Society held last night’s meeting with hymn, prayer, minutes, reports, and a varied literary program including recitations and vocal numbers. Democratic State Central Committee met at Barnum’s Hotel to plan party organization for the coming campaign and address the public, with Senator Gorman and Governor Jackson noted as sharing rooms. Chairman Stevenson Archer presided.
The Examiner urges the State League of Republican Gins to hold its annual convention in this city drawing about a hundred delegates from across the state and clubs from Baltimore. Local clubs should organize demonstrations to welcome visitors and foster fellowship, with plans for entertainment and a big night gathering to boost enthusiasm.
A troubling ad notes that soothing baby syrups marketed as safe lullers contain opiates. It warns parents that even trusted brands like Ack ews Baby Soother, sold by J A Williams, pose deadly risks to children.
Guard against illness with Acker's English remedy kept at home. One dose is preventive and a few doses may treat coughs croup and lung troubles. A free bottle is offered and the remedy guaranteed by J A Willisson, druggist.
Desen wudence of The News notes several marriages during the week including Deren Wudence to Margaret Zoumerman and Winned Thrasher to Ella Midler performed by Rev S A Hedges at local residences. Election results for Lutheran church deacons and elders are listed and other community items follow with brief updates.
April 2d notes report spring, local mishaps, and gossip. Mrs Elizabeth Miller recovers from illness. Two youths break a 10 by 10 window pane at the post office and replace it after anger from the postmaster. A topic of chat concerns the postmaster and a lottery ticket. Two men attempt a rapid underground telephone messaging scheme.
A nuptial is planned tonight at the United Brethren church. Katie Eaves and Hymeneal will wed at the stated hour in a ceremony conducted by the examiner's press presence.
Tobias Haller is set for a hearing before Magistrate Reinaber tomorrow on an assault charge involving Wm. Glessner during the fire last night. Constable Staub served the writ.
Last night the Excelsior Literary Union of St. John's Institute in this city held a program of essays readings and recitations with Prof. Wilby serving as master of ceremonies.
Yesterday the Lutheran Church of Count Street presented Miss Myrtle Font with a bound book of worship in appreciation of her service as organist for the past several months.
Mr. Wa Rhodes of N Market Street and employee at Wilcoxon Marsey lumber yard suffered severe cuts to all fingers except the index after his left hand got caught. He was carried home by carriage and medical help was summoned.
An advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and indigestion claiming they bring happiness and contentment. It notes the product is sold at Sand for 50 cents by J A Williamson druggist.
The Board of County Commissioners met this morning and toured Jefferson and Peterville districts regarding road issues. A large blaze last night at a baggage car near the LK and G depot caused alarm, but city firemen contained it with little overall damage. The fire sparked a sizable blaze seen for miles, with investigations and temporary arrests noted as tensions between fire companies rise.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a boat, a hospital, a city or organization, and dates not fully readable. The readable bits suggest Marine or medical context but lack clear names or events to confirm details. The piece appears to be an incomplete local item with multiple garbled words.
An old advertisment touts Eleonir Busters as a cure for dyspepsia and related liver and stomach issues. The ad claims thousands seek the remedy and promotes bottles at 50 cents and one dollar via Joseph B Garrott Drugists. It urges persistence with directions to beat indigestion and related ailments.
A promotional notice urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam with a claimed cure for coughs. It asserts many coughs persist until medical help is reached and promises visible improvement after the first dose. Sold with a money back guarantee at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial size free at druggists.
The text describes simple home decor work including a table and chair construction with materials like berry wood and leather cushions. It details cushions with red upholstery, fur edges, and tacks, plus wood joints and iron connectors. The piece highlights transforming small items to create a versatile seating area.
Fragmentary text describes love birds at Pete with unclear references to Gelcea and Afsiga. Mentions cigars and pricing, mixed garbled phrases, and a vague note on behavior or perception, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
Acker's Blood Ethnir has gained a firm hold on the American public and is touted as superior to all other preparations for blood and skin diseases. The medical fraternity endorses and prescribes it, guaranteed and sold by J A Williamson druggist.
Fashion notes for 1889 describe hair with a narrow fringe on the forehead and a continuation down the neck, not hidden by hats. Fractions of color and fabric trends are listed, with traveling gowns and stylish silhouettes for the season.
An advertisement lists Toreador vests made wholly of embroidered jackets with velvet centers and cloth embroidered wreaths. It promotes summer gowns, decorative cloths, and a range of accessories as fashionable pieces. Sold by J A Withamcen, druggist, in New York.
The advertisement proclaims Backiensalpha Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Joseph B Garrott at 25 cents per bottle.
The advertisement offers a free one trial bottle of Xemp's Buleam for the throat and lungs from a Frederick druggist. It claims to relieve and cure chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and cures for coughing conditions. Large bottles priced at 30 cents and 1 dollar.
A county woman endured seven years of illness and a three month sleep deprivation before relief with King's New Discovery for Consumption. Logically, she credits the remedy for restoring rest and health, as Alamrick & Co of Alamrick, North Carolina disseminate the product through local drug stores.
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