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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
4
Five or six reel team boys from East South Street removed the Bryan pote, which had been raised October 30 1896 by Jor Chew. The incident shows youth involvement in local street tradition with a noted historical marker altered by locals.
Several notices across Maryland recount local events. A deaf mute visitor in Cumberland claims Jewish identity. prominent Baltimore merchant Hermes Cona dies at 69. Captain Sommerville L. Coster drowns at Beacham's shipyard. Court rulings affirm attorney client privilege, reinstate Baltimore school board, and deny new trial in Cumberland murder case. Queen Anne's Railroad opens with an excursion for lawmakers. Greece-Turkey Crete resolutions pass at a Academy of Music gathering.
A meeting of younger Fire Owls members organized a summer society to provide selected readings and occasional debates. Officers elected include President William Beard, Vice-President Walter G L Rice, Secretary Burt C Van Fossen, Treasurer Tobias P Kuhn, and guards Mehri G Norris and Joseph E Chew. Moonlight picnic planned near Black Rock. orchestra to rehearse early. Headquarters at Henry Fox's South Market Street store. About fifteen members.
A collage of 19th century advertisements and testimonials for la grippe remedies, pneumonia prevention, creams, teas, and patent medicines. Mentions Chamberlain's Court Remedy, Shiloh's products, Karl's Clover Root Tea, and various suppliers like A L Pearce, Dearre, Rudy, and Bly Brothers with addresses and dates in 1898. Includes clergy endorsement and multiple claims of cure and health benefits.
The Philomataran Literary Society met at Kemp Hall with President Etchison presiding. The program featured readings, recitations, and a debate on whether reformers are more important than conservatives, with a narrowly affirmative conclusion. Plans were announced for next Thursday’s session including further readings, recitations, and a debate on federal appointments controlled by U S Senators.
In April 1897 Venus exits the evening sky becoming morning star. Venus passes between Earth and Sun on April 23 and again on the 28 after conjunction. Jupiter Mars Saturn Mercury appear. Neptune and Uranus are near the eastern sky, with Mercury visible after sunset from about April 10.
Mayor Smith of Westminster was fined one dollar and costs by Justice Fuss for allowing a dog to roam without a muzzle. The ordinance requiring muzzles on dogs on streets took effect in April, and the mayor, claiming no muzzle large enough for his large mastiff, paid the fine without protest.
A jumble of marriage notices and medical notices appears. Clara Louise Ksherry to John Manuel Alva Tez planned for St John s Church on Thursday April 234 at noon. Other marriages include George Bruchay and Viola Fox. Walter Stockman and Bertie Biser. Notices from Dr King s New Discovery promise cures for coughs colds and kidney pains. Catarrh remedies and rheumatism cures are advertised with various local suppliers and addresses.
Elmer Powell of Lewistown has built a new residence in Woodaboro for his family. O D Lease of Daysville has erected a new house in Walkersville for future occupation. The latter has been painted recently. Wm Rho derick succeeds Lease as Daysville storekeeper.
Watercress described as a useful article of food for the season and claimed to be more effective than lima beans as a remedy for scorbutic troubles. The testimony is attributed to Field Marshal Lord Robert of Kanahar, "Fighting Bob," beloved by the British cavalry of Indis.
An extended promotional piece compares women under societal influence to Svengali and extols Dr. Pierce remedies including Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It claims benefits for the female reproductive system, childbirth ease, and overall vitality, urging women to seek these treatments and referencing favorable medical popular works.
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