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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1889
Page
4
The case of John Herel ve' Here Kiek Patan for damage heard before a magistrate this morning at 10 o clock. The verdict favored the plaintiff with costs awarded. A health ad suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to combat illness and restore vigor.
The Greenfield Nille debating society meets this evening at 7 at Ecai's Hall. The topic asks which is more important in life, choosing a profession or choosing a wife. Speakers include Prof A P Works and J NX Beall for the affirmative and J H Roberts and Capt BM Roberts for the negative, with others invited to speak.
The Valley Register reports Freddie Roogle found a 1779 one dollar Continental note in good condition. A mare owned by Mablon Arnold died of lung fever soon after purchase. Kefauver’s horse dropped dead while hauling logs. Rye heads from a field near Broad Run indicate Easter rye is blooming early. Congregational and Lutheran church repairs are planned, costing about 3 000 to 4 000 dollars and 1 200 dollars respectively. Sickness in Petersville district includes Capt H T Deaver in poor health. Dr Samuel J Mock, 48, dies in Aspen, Colorado, leaving an estate of 7 000 to 9 000 dollars. his siblings noted. A letter from Dr J W Mack questions possible poisoning, with Colorado investigations ongoing.
A fragmented line warns that metal must be forged hot. It hints at pain and relief through remedy or timing, likening back pain to waiting for a penia wear off and urging action at the right moment.
A break in the electric light wires in the southern city section caused a temporary outage last night. The defect is repaired and lights will be on tonight. An ad promotes an improved pest preventer and meat sacks, claiming strength and affordability with prices around five cents.
City Hotel lists guests W Thatcher Maes J W Broome DJ Sweeney Pa T Waters CE Fatlcon er JF Old Geld Balto BF oorker Mich A L Davis Va. ZARLIN HOUSE records HH Cecyie PBR Leng D W Gize Balto C Wores E Jones A WN Slingman NY GA Fickinger Md BEA Marke Mich county. CENTRAL HOTEL shows A Russe Ohio Capt Roberts B&O BR 5 B Orcatt PC Peterson Mich Mra ChasShew Conn A W Hanner WNY county 6.
The Potomac area hosts fishermen and a large audience for a Union Literary Society program on April 5. Carrie Miller opens with a welcome, followed by seasonal recitations, tableaux, humorous pieces, and student performances by May Marriott, Frank Fry, Bertha Rodrick, and others, closing with a watch charm presentation to Miles May Marriott and a chorus farewell.
An advertisement promises relief from dyspepsia, indigestion, and stomach issues. The product Drepepsia Tablets is touted to bring happiness and pleasure, sold by J A Williamson, a druggist, at prices of 2 and 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Elixir as a firm hold on the American people and superior to other preparations. It is described as a positive cure for all blood and skin diseases and is advertised as guaranteed and sold by J. A. Williams, a druggist, with medical fraternity endorsement implied.
Deaths of Mer. Geof Bowhan aged about 55 at his Liberty home after illness. Funeral Monday 10 AM at MP church conducted by Rev Ferguson. interment Fairmount cemetery. Also Mr Nathan Ulery near Prospect died Friday morning. interment Sunday at Prospect church near New Market. Uncle to Mr W H Nicodemus of this city.
A small wedding was held Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home in Jefferson with Rev Hedges officiating. Miss Anna, daughter of Mr J Working and Mr Geo Duvall, wed a New London area farmer. only close relatives attended due to a recent death. Separately, Minnie Buck of Baltimore married Donaldson D Starr in Philadelphia. Carrie Torpin of Philadelphia and Jonathan D Barzesly of Montgomery county married at the Church of the Advent with Mr Chas Hyatt as beat man.
Low Sunday events and services are listed across multiple churches including ME, UB, Lutheran, Reformed, All Saints and Presbyterian. Sermons, Sunday schools, communion, preparatory services, pastor elections, missionary meetings, and YMCA gatherings are noted with times and locations in Jefferson area. A note on Electric Paste Stove Polish is included.
In a special session the Aldermanic board destroyed 20 652.97 dollars of old coupons. The board also accepted the bond of John Schill as garbage collector, with a 1700 dollar bond for faithful performance of duties.
The May Wide Awake includes Jessie Benton Fremont’s California adventure from 1840, the final chapters of David Vana and Da vid Grano, and a new Sybil Fair serial by Chas Talbot opening in June. It also showcases Five Little Peppers Midway and Further Go, plus Civil War ballad, and pieces by Mrs ex Gov Clafne and others. Wide Awake costs 20 cents per issue or 24.04 yearly from D Lothrop Boston.
In this issue Mr Alonzo Fox injured the great toe of his left foot last Thursday. A social party at John Fox's Friday evening featured amusements until midnight. Mrs Rebecca Koogle of the Crossroads near Pleasant Walk died Wednesday evening of pneumonia and will be buried at Myeraville Friday at 10. Jas Pryor and Scott Pryor were arrested last Saturday for assault and battery on Winton Stetelmeyer, held for court. Grandmother Stotelmyer, climbing stairs Tuesday morning, became dizzy and fell but escaped serious injury. Dr Lamar found no broken bones and minor bruises. she is in her 21st year.
Albany dispatches from April 27 report bills and notices on state finance, bonds, and exchange practices. References to licenses, provisions, and the transfer of Heer appear amid broader commentary on public finance and regulatory measures affecting the state.
Public notice-style medical advert describes keeping Acker's English Remedy at home to prevent and treat croup coughs and colds, claiming a single dose acts preventively and a few doses cure. A sample bottle is offered free, with guaranteed effectiveness by J A Williamson, pharmacist.
An advertisement urges readers to choose Dr. Acker's English pills over common pills for sick headache and liver troubles. The pills are described as small, sweet, easy to take, and non-gripe. Sold by J.A. Williamson, druggist.
The South Seas aroused public interest as William Wilson, a Scotch missionary to Fiji, is recalled. He was 55, converted early, joined the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and reached Fiji in 1832. Witnessing brutal conflict, he narrowly escaped martyrdom after his companion, the Rev J Deker, was killed and eaten. Wilson later returned to Britain, inspiring Christians to support mission work. at a recent meeting he reported 13 converts and a native teacher to oversee the Fiji work.
The Newcastle Tyne mission closed with new churches and a cathedral based effort led by Canon Body. Focus included business services in the cathedral, a Sunday breakfast for cab and omnibus workers, and talks by local leaders. Special services were held in the prison and meetings occurred in workshops, factories, and police stations under a bishop led committee with Canon Pennefather as honorary secretary.
The First Presbyterian church at Tacoma Washington reports eighty six members received since October one and plans a new church building costing about eighty thousand with seating for at least one thousand. In Virginia Little Britain church reports sixty new converts under Rev Howard. In Richmond Dr Hoge marks forty eight years as pastor at Second Presbyterian. Central Presbyterian St Paul raises seventy six thousand for a new edifice planned near eighty thousand. Ossian Aurora and New Albany in Indiana report new members. Navy chaplains total twenty four with nine Episcopalians and four Baptists. Some off duty while others work beyond nominal salaries. Local editorial note urges selecting the best man regardless of denomination.
Lukanga Congo hosts a Baptist church of seventy members and a Sitka Sitka native church with about 400 communicants. Rev. Fred Fairey completed a 1427 mile Murray River canoe journey, while a lecture session in North Adelaide saw a canoe and boats destroyed by fire. Canada Presbyterian Mission to Northern Formosa reports five native preachers described as sharp and learned, with five churches and a college of twenty students.
Prof G 8 Weebter of Waelkers ville travels to Baltimore to pursue business interests and engage with local firms in the trade. The trip reflects ongoing regional commerce efforts and academic collaboration during the period.
Fogbound collision between freight No. 636 and a special Dwight Won train near Delaware Liver bridge. Both crews escaped, one brakeman died, others rescued. The court ruled death by own action, with conflicting evidence on cause.
Advertisements tout Dr Acker's English pills as a positive cure for blood and skin diseases, promising small, sweet tablets that do not gripe. Acker's English remedies priced by J A Williamson. Also Bucklen's Aloe or Sulver Eplre proclaimed for skin issues and piles with a money-back guarantee. Electric Bitters extolled as a tonic for kidney, liver, and stomach ailments sold by Joseph B Garrott.
An advertorial urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam for coughs and chest complaints. It claims many dismiss their symptoms but warns that untreated coughs wear people away. The ad asserts immediate benefit after the first dose and notes prices of 50c and 1.00 with a free trial size. It states the medicine is sold by all druggists under a positive guarantee.
A Frederick drugstore advertises free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and a larger 1 bottle price. It claims cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat lung diseases and offers a guarantee of relief. Also promotes Emp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs with large bottles priced at 50 cents and $1.
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