25 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1884
Page
1
Public notices advertise rental listings and miscellaneous ads. Includes tenancy offers at 4 West Patrick Street and nearby streets, with rent mentions, private entrances, and room details. Also references to shops, goods like Ping brand items, and various services, with dates and location cues scattered throughout.
A garbled notice claims electric tonics will lift depressed spirits, restore appetite, cure pains, and end misery. It touts a fifty cent bottle and urges purchase for improved health and vitality.
A chaotic general news note describes discussions in the House over an appropriations bill and the plan to adjourn, with mention of figures like O'Donovan Rossa and Blaine. It references tensions with England, a cartoon in Puck, and possible damages actions linked to Mr. Blaine.
A county page reports corrections on local office claims, stock purchases, and postmaster appointments. It notes a man bought warehouse stock at Motter's Station, discusses plans to sell fruit along a track, recounts legal cases, a wagon accident with injuries, and a church call misstatement involving Rev. Young. Also advertises Croft's Celery and Chansium Pitiers for stomach issues.
The piece describes Washington covered by sixty five thousand trees over one hundred twenty five miles, costing about forty five cents each to plant and protect. It says the city becomes delightful in spring and fall, with summer shade, contrasting the old glare filled streets. It also references Dr Bulls Cough Syrup as a staple for coughs and colds.
A convention address in Rockville nominates John C. Motter as Frederick County district delegate to Chicago. The speaker praises Republican prospects and Frederick’s leading role, urging acceptance of the Motter nomination to bolster Maryland’s Republican banner and the Sixth District's leadership.
The Senate and House clash over slow public business. Over 300 Senate passed bills sit on the Speaker's table awaiting committee action. Democrats seek caucus and rule changes to speed passage and avoid further delays this session.
Report of a woman who leapt from a speeding train east of Mechanicstown. She was found severely injured with a head and face wounds, but survived long enough to be cared for by Deputy Zeghir, Mrs. Stockdale, and Dr. White. She was identified as Mrs. Freed and transported to Hagerstown for further care.
The ad touts G Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores dangers piles chilblains corns tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. Sold by Gasfutt & Steele at 25 cents a box with a money refund guarantee.
A wedding was performed at St Patrick’s Catholic Church York on Wednesday uniting Mr Clement Fy Smith conductor on the Frederick Division of the Penn Rail Road and Miss Lizzie R Weaver daughter of Mr Anthony Weaver. Rev Father Shannahan conducted the ceremony in an intimate setting. The couple departed on the 1:05 train for a bridal tour.
Mrs Hogers, a prominent Dayton resident, suffered severe burns after a drug clerk mistook rose oil for rose water. The oil ignited on a stove, setting her clothes ablaze. Doctors fear she may lose sight of one eye and the use of her right hand if she recovers.
Thirteen large patent medicine manufacturers in the United States formed a protective association and sent circulars to deter wholesale and retail dealers from selling below established prices, with penalties. Thirteen eastern firms have been boycotted for violating the rule. The combination controls thirty thousand drug stores and seven to eight hundred wholesale establishments.
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