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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1889
Page
4
The chunk reports on baseball players and hotel arrivals, plus church notes and a sick list. It mentions a ballplayer chosen to play this season for Bat ee and a social at the M E church on Thursday evening. Also lists travelers at Carlin House and Central Hotel with names and origins.
The Fire Department’s Junior Ball held at Junior Hall last night celebrated the Hiteth anniversary of the Junior Fire Company with about ninety couples in attendance. Music by the Shall Burck’s Orchestra filled the hall until after two this morning. The committee credited for the success includes James Gilbert, George Railing, Henry Wineberg, W. Winebrewer, George Hetler, Thomas Myers, Francis Wertheimer, Harry Soung, Henry Falk, Marion Haller, Gilmore Vanfossen.
Pastime Literary Society meets at Miss Houck home Harmony Grove Thursday evening. Miss Pigmean hosts tea on Thursday 5 to 7 at W 2 Street. A social event under Messrs Gambrill Ross Tyler Markell Siford is planned at Junior Hall tonight. Miss Hallie Walker hosted last evening at father J E B Walker’s West Patrick Street with dancing and games. F C B orchestra provided music. Masters John and Thomas Hildt, visiting from Baltimore, visited aunt S S Maynard W Second Street for a donkey party with twenty children and refreshments.
Dyspepsia and indigestion relief promised by Acker's tablets. Claims lifelong happiness and pleasure with cure. Sold at 23 and 50 cents by JA Williamson druggist.
A fragment claims foolish people ignore medicine and urges trying Kemp's Esisam with a positive guarantee. It says users will see excellent effects after the first dose and notes a one dollar price with a trial size.
A well attended ball at Groff Hall last night under Geo Parrish’s auspices ended in good order with Coates Orchestra providing music. The Veteran Volunteer Firemen of Baltimore opened their new Courtland street headquarters, led by the procession featuring the old engine Grandfather from 1764. Reverend G W Karicof preached at the United Brethren youth meeting, and the Sons of Temperance announce next week’s praise event. The Grand Division of the Loyal Temperance in Maryland and DC will meet in New Windsor Carroll county on Thursday the 25th at 10 am.
Mr. Eli Nicodemus of Buckeystown loses a valuable horse when two animals hitched to a harrow were frightened by a passing train. One horse fell on the harrow and died from injuries sustained in the incident.
A. Buxton, son of S. Buxton of Richland farm near Freder ick, witnessed a pitched battle in the field as his shepherd dog fought a red fox. Neither gained the upper hand until Buxton joined, after which Reynard was quickly dispatched by the fox.
Hanonah Calder arrived in the city and is quartered at the European Houses. She hosts receptions at Wharen building 1 North Market Street from 12 to 6 and 7 to 10. Hannah recently attended President Harrison's reception in Washington before heading to Hagerstown. An advertisement promotes an improved paper sack to prevent skippers in meat, sold widely for 8 or 5 cents.
Tsasytowe correspondent notes town debates a new railroad that would boost trade and improve facilities. Current rail service is cited as the worst, forcing locals to drive or wait long hours at Frederick Junction, with limited daily trains. The community hopes the new line will end these delays.
The section reports several weddings: Miss Emogene E. Lewie weds SB Burn of Washington DC at M E church tomorrow at 2:30 PM. Trinity P E church in Martinsburg WV hosts Miss Biai Faulkner to Douglas Friser of Winchester VA tomorrow evening. Katie Falk and E D Shearer married last night at the German Reform church parsonage and will reside with their families. Luis K. Martin of Emporia Kansas marries W S Willis of the same city on the 17th at the Martin residence. Elder G H Ball performs the Christian ceremony.
Acker’s Blood Elixir earns growing trust among the public as a universal remedy. Critics note aggressive promotion and broad claims about health benefits.
A fragment describes Quard Againe recommending Acker's English Remedy for coughs colds and thrish and claims it prevents and relieves fevers and chest troubles. The text promotes a simple bottle as a cure and health aid.
The Swedish state entomologist Holmgren notes Chlorops berlinpus damaged barley and rye on Gothland island and across Tp and provinces, with larval feeding causing brown furrows and gouty swellings. The piece describes the fly's yellow body, green eyes, black patterns, and life stages from eggs to pupation, and mentions similar Chlorops species causing harm elsewhere.
Calf feeding methods described with fed milk stages and housing. Includes lower board pen design and restraint measures. Also discusses northern versus southern fruit slopes, flowering, and atmospheric drainage effects on crops and frost risk.
Incomplete text discusses farmers and farm practices with references to clipings and shocks, mentions potato cultivation and irrigation equipment, cites large seed acreage and yields, and notes Australia wheat export levels versus home use. Sparse details obscure full events or names.
A historic blurb touts a blood and skin remedy named Sacker's Bloood Elixir as superior to competitors. It claims endorsement by the medical fraternity and offers free samples through J. A. Williamson, a local druggist, with multiple solicitations to storekeepers.
Residents of Alba and Erin enjoy a Highland gathering with riddles and music. Ewen Brocair performs on large pibrochs, delivering intricate reels and strathspeys with masterful touch and luminous tone. The event showcases rich Gaelic verse adapted to English and highlights traditional entertainment.
A Theria judge in Benavicion Virginia consulted rival agents during a tense interview over a safe breaking case. He recalled Burglar Price, the inmate he had sentenced, to obtain the expert's view before issuing the final order. The scene reflects a precarious search for guidance amid conflicting insider input.
An OCR fragment recounts a brutal incident involving Chinese individuals in San Francisco. It describes torture, threats, and coercion during a long assault with references to a bed hideaway, a loft visit, and a woodshed beating. The text mentions a consul and portrays severe mistreatment of the Chinese community.
Readers value newspaper ads as trustworthy sources of goods and services from local merchants. The piece promotes Dr. Acker's English pills Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs and Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with trial bottles and guarantees, urging citizens to try trusted remedies from local druggists and pharmacies.
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