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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1889
Page
3
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A hog weighing 460 pounds was slaughtered at Kolb's butcher shop. 150 pounds of lard were secured from the animal. Advertising agent Orndorff of Hanover is placing a Sidney advertising clock in a local hotel. the clock is over height and changes ads every five minutes. York police presented Mayor Noel with a gold watch as a token of esteem. the mayor declined kindness and returned the gift, citing a public officer should not receive gifts.
An analysis cautions that a farm land should not be chosen solely for low price. A farmer with limited funds should buy less land of higher fertility and cultivate it properly rather than overextending on poor land that cannot be improved.
The State Lunacy Commission met in Baltimore on Wednesday. The quarterly report noted several patients conveyed from courtyards to Spring Grove and other settings, with good work cited. Letters from insane persons were acted upon, and a resolution requested Bayview traders not to receive any more parents as the institution is already overloaded. A petition was sent to the Allegheny County commissioners to admit feeble minded individuals from Sylvan Retreat.
A corrupted medical note describes colicky pains and kidney distress with dark urine and mucus, attributed to a serious kidney ailment. Dr. Wa. H Thomson and Dr. Lewis are cited praising Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for kidney trouble, warning adults face high risk of chronic kidney disease.
Proposals urge comprehensive county displays including mineral collections with representative state specimens, fossils, diagrams, and photographs. Emphasizes flora, growing plants, climatic range, and aquatic life. outlines mineral, wood, and forest products groups, farming scenes, and machinery displays. Notes Maryland art, archaeology, and historical curiosities. urges live animals, fine art, and agricultural education through organized exhibits and catalogued specimens.
Allen G Quynn and Co advertise Pure Early Roseach Store seed potatoes at a low price. The notice promotes Mane seed potatoes and emphasizes affordable rates for buyers seeking Early Rose variety.
The Lynchburg conference opened with organization and papers. Elected landting district committee members include W J D Dutncy W Dale L W Bates J D Kizer W B Asil ton W G Baker. Committee on appeals includes J D Kincer T D Valiant L r W Bates C W Button W B Uniton. A B Walker spoke on ministerial training urging quality materials for the church. Reports showed 178 students, $4532 surplus, funds for a minister’s house, furniture, and gym equipment. Charleston pastor Rev Francis Brown noted. Charleston church to remain under Maryland until a South Carolina mission conference is formed.
An observer describes Nantucket villagers whose simple, old fashioned life resists modern rules and medicines. He notes an elderly woman at a piano and another dancing at ninety five as proof that longevity and health stem from natural remedies and temperate living.
Clipped notes report Mountain View and Foautare public schools with upcoming events led by principals. Libelty residents discuss Milton Welsh for mayor of Hannsee City, Mo, amid Democratic support and expected Republican cross-votes. Obituary notes Benny Hofman dies aged about 70 near Liberty. Additional items mention a Hofmann-Seers rail case and mail route speculation with Nathaniel Greas taking a role. Band dispute over signed bonds and bids by Mr Smith from Union Bridge to Frederick ends with no hire yet.
In Frederick area, 190 area stock sold to Baltimore for 22 cents. Local guests include Misaca Lotte Moore and Grace overstof Wetinm-tetare visiting Mrs. Wa D Bowers. Various community items note agricultural society meeting, turnpike company elections, telegraph office switch, sample products, a free entertainment, business trips, and church activities.
A playful ad announces mailing two cents to Loigsie and Co at 55 Joba Street for a sample of De staining Snaving Soap. The cheeky copy imitates old newspaper promotions offering a cheap trial and several stylistic typos.
The Court of Appeals yesterday concluded arguments in several dockets. Counsel for Gambrill and others included Wa P Manileby Jr and Pred Nelson for Mines, with Motter and Wood for the appellants. Tomorrow’s session lists Nos 9 through 13.
A refined Buckeystown society wedding celebrated the alliance of Shel Lizzie McKinney, daughter of ALF McKinney, and Harre O. Nicodemus, son of Judge A. W. Nicodemus. The service at Methodist Protestant church featured Rev. W L Wald, with organ accompaniment by Mrs May Nicodemus. Afterward, the couple departed for Washington and will reside south of Buckeystown. attendees included Mrs Baxter Nicodemus and Mamie Nicodemus of Westminster.
An editor recounts a revival at Tama with debt obligations raised by congregants. The Board of Charities and Corrections meets, auditing accounts and receiving the sheriff’s report showing three corporations and seven state prisoners. Geo Alfred Townsend extols Florida oranges with vivid, humorous prose.
W G Bell of York announces a new first class photograph gallery in the Citizena National Bank building. The renovated rooms will open Saturday April 6 with William Wurtenburg as operator and manager. Wurtenburg brings years of gallery experience from Pennsylvania New York and Ohio. Specimens are on display at entrance to Gallery No 2 East Patrick Street.
An obituary style memorial section reflects on lost love and unhealed grief, with a fragmentary poem and reflections on memory. It includes a local notice about Mr. Samuel Hohe of the city and plans for a black marble sale, plus brief notes on paper quality and ship skipper prevention advertising.
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