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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1891
Page
4
A historical ad asserts August Flower as a straightforward remedy for dyspepsia and stomach ills. It claims twenty years of growth from a small town to nationwide reach, emphasizing honesty and single purpose, with G. G. Green of Woodbury New Jersey listed as sole agent.
Advert says a sound board inserted inside violins violas cellos and basses boosts vibrations and tone without altering appearance. Improved instruments range from 20 to 500 dollars with testimonials from musicians inviting readers to test at The News office in Frederick Maryland.
The Fairview M P Sunday School near Mount Pleasant hosts its annual picnic on Saturday August 22 with a band and refreshments on the grounds. The Knoxville Lutheran and M E Sunday Schools with Brunswick by Hook and Harpers Ferry ME and Lutheran Sunday Schools join Winchester South Sunday School for a picnic at Island Park on Thursday August 27.
Mr. Henry O. Zimmerman tenant on Dr. Wm. Wegner's farm near Walkersville reports a small potato patch of the new Mazin variety yielding 2108 pounds per acre from 35 cents seed. Product sold at 25 pounds seed potatoes, subscriber price $1.50 per bushel.
Commander in Chief Veazey led a five mile parade of G A R veterans through Detriot with ex President Hayes present and a reception in Veazey’s honor. Governors, generals, and ex lawmakers attended as debates over the color question shook the event amid extensive displays and marching contingents from Michigan Wisconsin Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Coroner reports indicate arsenic in the stomach of Sophia Workier Gaenthers third wife, Mrs. Sophia Workier Gaenther. Garinter Gaenther was arrested in August on charges of murdering his wife, following a previous breach of promise suit where a jury awarded $5,000. He allegedly offered $21,000 to aid her death.
The twenty first annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opened at the Academy of Music in Washington with delegates attending a service at Saint Patrick Church. Cardinal Gibbons delivered a welcome address and Commissioner Ross spoke for the district commissioners. A reception for delegates was planned at Carroll Hall and a permanent Father Matthew chair at the Catholic University was proposed, with a $500 fundraising tribute to Father Matthew’s temperance work.
Philadelphia reports Gideon Marsh may be in Tezucipalpa with speculation about fugitive networks. A famous will case ends in Cincinnati favoring contestants, valuing the estate at 2.5 million. A Philadelphia real estate man dies of heart disease on Atlantic Avenue. Pittsburg discusses glass workers wage dispute and union consolidation. Henry Ogden, New York dry goods man, found dead at Monmouth Beach.
Aug 5 report from Ware, Pa states ex-Congressman W L Scott lies very sick at his residence. The physician is reticent but it is clear he suffers from his old stomach trouble. Family members are present and show deep concern at his condition.
A cable from Mons Eiffel the Eiffel tower architect offers to erect a tower on the grounds at Cariaco backed by French capital. President Baker of the World's Columbian directors said he was glad to receive the proposal and would bring it to the board on return.
Dr W H Shippe, physician to Mrs Parnell who was bitten by a dog, received a cablegram from Charles Stewart Parnell asking if his mother should go to Paris for treatment by Dr Pasteur. Dr Shipps replied the patient is getting along nicely.
A lavish ceremony at Dr Pickering's residence in Lasghornc Pa joins Miss Emma Walton Comfort of New York to Beynt Pasha, an English born diplomat and former medical officer whose career spans German, Turkish and Egyptian service. The bride, a Vassar graduate, was presented with a khedive necklace from royal jewelers.
In Clarence, a man named Eckhart, a prosperous farmer valued at about $25,000, stands accused as his wife died after a fall that left her injured and neglected. Neighbors accuse him of habitual brutality, while he denies striking her after she was hurt, but admits neglect. Authorities anticipate arrest.
In Consellsville Pennsylvania an explosion at Raines's Mine trapped three Polish workers who were repairing tracks. Their bodies were found and investigators believe three local strikers killed the Poles and set the fire to conceal the crime. Coroner's inquest to hear sensational developments.
Aug 3 report from Semsereip Ohio notes the People’s party advance guard gathering at city hall. H G Tauheneck, chair of the national committee, among first registrants. The convention opened with Mrs Steven of Toledo presiding. Unclear which candidate will win the gubernatorial nomination, with Seitz or Major Cobb as likely nominees.
Aug 5 Norristown report states Mendel Jacobs, once a Norristown tailor, who fled with his seamstress, is traced in Berlin by his wife who has relatives there. Jacobs, about 55, left a wife and children in Atlantic City. The woman he ran with is nearly twenty years younger.
Reports describe a scheme by Chinese merchants using forged certificates with photographs to bypass immigration checks. Authorities warn that certificates may not be issued by the actual holder, suggesting a broader network targeting emigration rules and port authorities. A second tale from Restiscus, W Va, questions a reported murder of the Bramfield family as possibly a fake rumor spread after a child burn incident.
Secretary Foster stated he had no role in discharging G A R members from the customs service. He directed Collector Erhardt to cut expenses by 95 000, and the collector sent a discharge list. He approved the names, but evidence showed no link to G A R status, race, or civilian identity.
Readying and Pottsville brewers allegedly formed a price pact to set lager at 8 per barrel with 5 percent off and no tipping when collecting. Other districts sell beer as low as 6 dollars per barrel. A Pottsville saloon representative, with twenty four local saloons, planned shipments to parties at reduced rates from Reading. The note mentions cross-town beer price movements and the accompanying city commerce impacts.
In New York on Aug 5 filings were made in the United States circuit court clerk's office regarding the Edison Electric Light company versus the United States Electric Lighting company appeal papers. Other notes mention varied items from weather to deaths, naval promotions, and a steel plant fundraising effort.
An OCR fragment reports on William O'Brien facing bankruptcy in Manchester in 1889, with court orders delaying the action and potential impacts on his seat in Parliament. It also mentions Sir Morrell Mackenzie performing throat surgery on Henry Irving, with Irving likely to regain voice. Other items cover Emperor William's Bergen visit, Belgian queen illness, Australian bank suspension, a Houston mafia shooting, Utah election results, a new furnace at Reapie, and other 19th century notices.
In Louisiana near Locke, gunfire erupts between raiders and a group called red bones. Jase Wand, son of the rathrauders, is killed, followed by Marion Stare and Lee Perkins. Wiles Dupree and a man named Lecoms are wounded. Trains bring in authorities who jail Swiv and Owen Ashworth. Dr Severs and his mother are punished but unharmed. Government payments of $500,000 settle tribal lands with 426 Indians to share $2,100 each.
Baseline recap shows Brocklin and Brookin in a Brocklin win, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati games with mixed results, Philadelphia and Chicago performances, and a rain postponement in New York. Highlights include variable inning totals and several no-run stretches affecting standings.
Philadelphia markets closed with mixed activity on a holiday session. Reading led gains early but faded, Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania items showed modest moves while bonds remained dull. The Produce Market noted weaker wheat and varied grain prices with occasional firmer corn and oats bids.
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