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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
4
A brief note announces the upcoming meeting on Tuesday at the corner of 2d and Record streets led by Mrs. Hamilton. The item mentions health topics and a promotional line for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic and blood purifier. A block about improved paper meat sacks notes their availability and prices.
A fine meerschaum pipes auction will be held tonight for Emerald B B C. Emerald team uniforms are cream shirts with black stripes grey pants cape black stockings and rep shoes. Y M C U BBC will meet tonight to finalize plans for national sport this season. Emerald B B C practiced yesterday with new acquisition Bredgle impressing in the box.
Last night at the Carrollton Hotel in Baltimore the Union Veterans Association hosted its annual banquet. Retiring president Vernon presided as speakers including Commodore Winfield Scott Bchey, Col Varnon, Col Wim P Maulaby, and Major Shinon addressed the gathering. A 25th anniversary badge was adopted, featuring a Maryland state star and designs for the infantry, cavalry, artillery, and navy representing the services.
Scarcity of fish on the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac and other Virginia rivers due to swollen waters. Many fish pounds and traps have been washed away, causing losses to the market. Shad were plentiful and herring spawning, but abeyance of water may let salt water return by midweek, restoring salinity and fish capture prospects.
The following hotel arrivals since noon yesterday list guests at City Hotel and Central Hotel. Names include G Myer Britten E B Smith C C Hower Ohio C C Dankel A C Mc Deaid T H B Roberts Feelemyer W Thomas Belto J C McBinel L K Botrks H W Eascboro Par county and S A R L I N Hoube W W Hayward Ohio P Goode E H Goodman G P Nisison WA Applewhaire RL Keene G B Lyne M Cla bengb B Warren G Johnson at City Hotel. Central Hotel shows Dandis A Quisakel H S Davis Pe ID Montrose Balto county.
The Orphans Court processed several accounts last week including Geo D Norris as executor of William H Warner, Judson Hill as executor of Peter Sell, and the executor of John Derr. Guardian accounts for Thos F B Grossnickle and Wm H Sigler were settled. Geo T Whip and Eben L Whip guardianship items also settled. A stray dental ad for Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets appears among the notices.
The first Arbor Day in Nebraska in 1872 inspired widespread planting. Governor Lloyd proclaimed April 10 as Arbor Day in Maryland after years of debate. In Reich farm near town, Raymond Reich planted two hundred willows by the Monocacy and trees were added along the historic stream. Communities, schools, and residents joined in planting, with celebrations and demonstrations noted throughout the county.
At Ola Cupboard Messrs A T Rice and Sons completed repairs and delivered today a hard come walnut corner cupboard. The relic of the Snively family of Washington county has been in use for nearly 100 years.
Mr Harry Blackstone, a Western Union Telegraph messenger, had a painful accident yesterday afternoon when his finger was caught in a heavy iron gate. Medical aid was given and his pain has lessened today.
The Clarendon Texas News reports multiple local obituaries. Mrs Idearabella Lomas formerly of Myersville born February 1863 died, funeral Friday, mourned by husband Joseph W. Lomas and family. Joshua Kep hart of Altcona Pennsylvania dies aged 58, survived by wife Mary and children. Elizabeth Elder Caspar Maniz dies in Liberty heart disease, remembered as a civic figure. Isaae Poffinger of Alyversville dies after ten days illness at 76. funeral at St Johns Lutheran, survived by wife and five children.
Attorney Wantea Wilcoxon filed a bill in the clerk’s office seeking a vinculo matrimonii divorce for Mary Alee May from James H. May on grounds of abandonment and adultery.
Chee Green woo faced charges as an accomplice in a Seichingera burglary. He appeared before Magistrate Tanner yesterday and was released on $500 bail pending grand jury action. Artist Keyser sent portraits of Col. Victor Baughman Ezra Hoack Trail and Mrs John W Baughman father Jarahos and Chief Gallinoff to be framed for a local exhibition at 7 W Neipold Art Emporium.
In Taceos Arisera Merch E.C. Seman wed Mies Ritar Schimmel of the same place. The groom Sumas is a former city resident and yard master for the B. R. G. at Tateon, highly regarded. Schimmel pienig hails from Oakland California. Rev A. H. Garnett of the M. EB officiated at the couple’s residence with close friends present.
The Clerk of the Court issued several marriage licenses in the past week. Couples include Barry O Nicodemo and Luizzie G Me Hincey of Buckeye Town, Sherman E Grimes and Baggie Benner of the county, Lorenz Grimm and Israh Ellen Shank of the county, WM H Lyles and Alice Spriggs of the city, Bengela Linson and Mary Peach of the county, S Frits and Elizabeth Shane of the county, Geo Canton Hanna and McKale Hood of the county, John W Kanouff and Elia A Domer.
A Beagaville school Arbor Day service honored Burne Hargett a former pupil killed near Frederick. Doug Hargett provided three trees with one planted as Burns Bargett April 1889. Rev Skyles of Jefferton led ceremonies while School Commissioners Dutrow and Exeminer Worthington spoke.
A murky report describes paper used as 3 Pincis instead of cedar, charcoal in rain eater barrels to purify water, and a listed device measuring twenty inches in diameter. It mentions a condensing company factory and electricity generation by a professor Blyth, with unclear references to poverd terms and names.
An old advertisement touts Bestiny Grewth Acker's Blood Elixir as a positive cure for all blood and skin diseases. It claims medical fraternity endorsement and states it is guaranteed and sold by druggists J A Williamson and F A Williamson.
The piece details a Directoire style gray gown with elastic bodice and wide skirt, edged with silk and velvet, plus a matching cape for church or visiting. It describes a Greek-inspired netted waist, trimmed sleeves, and a black velvet hat, with guidance for fabrics and color combinations for summer dresses and accessories. It also notes a buskin sandal trend and mentions a spring footwear shift toward colored kid shoes, plus a section on a homemade corn marker design for farms and its assembly.
An early 19th century note touts Dr. Acker's English pills as a positive cure for sick headaches and liver troubles. The pills are described as small, sweet, easy to take and non-gripe, with samples offered by J. A. Williamson. Also advertised is Electric Paste Stove Polish that promises no dust and dirt and protection for carpets and furniture.
A composite prewar agricultural note discusses humane calf and heifer training for milking, and the rise of careful breeding over sheer herd size. It cites methods to calm young cows, notes the benefits of gradual handling, and argues quality stock yields more than volume. It also covers pig breeding, emphasizing steady growth, public trust, and prudent costs. A brief marketing note ends with testimonials for remedies and medicines.
Carnegie criticizes South Pennsylvania Railroad failures and monopolistic interests in a Harrisburg hall address. He recalls Vanderbilt and others backing and then pausing the project, noting altered capital and failed reorganizations amid political pressure and freight concerns. Also includes promotional drug notices and medical cure claims from the period.
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