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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
4
In Allegany county a flood from old coal workings swept down a mountainside washing away outbuildings and garden, wrecking William J Metz’s home and forcing his family to higher ground. Thousands of tons of rock and driftwood litter the area as the valley home is left in ruins.
Eighty six Union veterans of the First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Association gathered for their 29th annual reunion at Mechanics Hall Baltimore after conducting association business and electing officers. The event honored Civil War service with speeches by H Clay Naill and others and noted the 20th reunion in Baltimore on April 4, 1893.
A social evening at Mr C Herman's residence on West South Street featured Miss Josie Smith and Miss Minnie Lohman coordinating events. Guests enjoyed conversation, singing, a mystery spider web unravelling solved by Howard Norris and Miss Minnie Johnson, with gifts and late refreshments as the party extended into the small hours.
A New York physician warns mothers to discard bangs for their youngest daughters. He argues long hair strains sensitive nerves around the eyebrows and eyes, potentially disturbing sight. He also opposes eight hours of light in children's bedrooms, claiming darkness provides better optic rest.
Since yesterday noon the following arrivals noted Criv Hoten H W Parr Hanover 3 5 Bieta B Crosdste J C Mustard MLR 1 Philadelphis Dr A Martin W Vs E 5 Meem Washington H Wright M B Lehman David Lowenstein Baltimore R S Gittelus Pittsburg T S Biset Knoxville WW 5 Bricker Chambersburg Morriss Geigenheim New York W N Porterdeld Pax county i Gsorr Horse Dr C Rether wife and children Watersville Pa Mrs Dr Berman Bigiersville Pa county in Caznung Hoost W Bauer W Lewis Baltimore W Nixon G Shope Manayunk Pa from the county Shucks Cure sold guaranties it cures incipient consumption the cough cure Only one year a dose 25cts 50cts and 1 00 Sold by Albert L Pearre Apathecary
The Minnesota State Dairy and Food Commissioner seized a large batch of counterfeit eggs sold in St Paul and Duluth. Investigations traced production to St Louis, where shells were coated with a film and mixed with genuine eggs to fool buyers. The counterfeit whites used gelatine, with sulfur and tempera for coloring, and production cost was under seven cents per dozen.
Miss Fannie Eyler accepted a position in O. M. Buraeker's confectionary. Dr. Elliott of Washington, D. C., guests Rev. Osborne Ingle. Miss Helen Young returned from Eliridge. Miss Fannie Adams left for Cincinnati. Miss Moltle Eisenhauer leaves for Washington for an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Winebrewer and Mrs. James Gambritl Jr. visit Philadelphia. George A. Gilbert Sr. in Baltimore on business. Col Victor Baughman in Washington for Mr. Warner Welsh’s possible appointment as United States marshal. Biss Mobile Moberly with James E. Walker & Co. visiting in Baltimore. She attended the Smyrk-MicCane wedding on Thursday, April 12. Clarence L. Hartsock and wife in Washington. Charles Bader and wife visiting relatives here. David Lowenstein of Baltimore visiting. Arthur Dornblaser returned to Hagerstown. Mrs. M N Robrbsck returning from Washington. Wm. Grubb of Leesburg visiting briefly. M. L. Gechlicher of Hagerstown in city yesterday. Dr. Wm. H. Purnell participated in Baltimore Presbytery proceedings. Miss Gassman of Hagerstown and Miss Williams near Point of Rocks visited yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth E Logan daughter of Francis Logan of 1204 Flrat avenue Highlandtown Baltimore county married yesterday to Charles B Bratt of Brunswick in the Methodist Episcopal Chapel Highlandtown Rev W W Barnes officiated Best girl Miss Riverds Ortlip best man E O Bratt ceremony featured Misa McDade wedding march The couple will reside in Brunswick with Bratt a machinist in B and O Railroad shops Other attendees include Bratt family and local residents WED THIS EVENING Charles Shipley and Catherine E Leichertz to wed at eight o'clock Novitiate Reformed Guild meeting held with program and solos.
John Smith of Woodsboro aged eighty eight completed a long walk to the city yesterday, then rested in Frederick before returning home. The one way distance is eleven miles, and the incident highlights his notable stamina on the turnpike.
News of the Churches reports a meeting at All Saints and upcoming services at All Saints chapel. Rev Dr John B Elliott of Ascension Church Washington DC is noted. Chaumberian's Cough Remedy is advertised as a cold cough remedy praised by locals, with Albert L. Pearre and W. R. Buds & Co. listed as druggists in Frederick.
Household testimonials from D W Fuller of Canajobarie and G A Dykeman of Drugea t Catesili extoll Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough remedy with years of use and complete efficacy. Also Kari s Clover Root promoted as a purifier for freshness, clear skin, and constipation relief. prices 25c, 5c, sold by Albert L Pearre Apothecary.
A veteran nurseryman argues that leaving orchards in sod reduces blight and fungus risk, as quicker growth in cultivated ground invites diseases. He notes that Ives grapes resist rot, pears in sod stay healthier, and best practice is to cultivate briefly then shift to sod while controlling grass growth and applying manure when hay is harvested.
Mrs. Sheffield reports a gondola freight car crowded with Coxey's Army recruits en route to Washington. Inscriptions such as Hurrah for Coxey and Coxey's Army adorned the car while the men appeared huddled like immigrants. A second notice promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer with a 75 cent price, sold by Albert L. Pearre Apothecary.
The liver acts as a sentinel, enabling or blocking disease germs from entering the blood. A congested or diseased liver permits dangerous affections of various organs, impacting overall health and immunity.
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