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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1891
Page
3
A Watertown Wisconsin druggist J Gloger praises Baschee's German Syrup for coughs sore throat and hoarseness. He recalls a severe cold case where a lady improved after a few doses and paid only if unsatisfied, vouching for the remedy's effectiveness.
Advertisement for an improved violin tone Invention featuring a second sounding board inside the instrument to strengthen tone. Claims faster vibrations, solidity, and competitiveness with top instruments. Mentions price ranges from $20 to $160, shipping from Frederick to New York, and invites musicians to test at The News office in Frederick Maryland with testimonials.
Court House Square lists the former residence of Charles W. Ross with references to GARROTE and PEARRE as associated parties in a historical property notice. The fragment notes a sale or ownership transfer context tied to the Ross property.
Damaged appearance reported after a daylight street incident on West Saint Street yesterday. Tes colored youths Waugh Cost ley and Doug Baton were involved, with Baton sustaining noticeable facial damage. No further details on injuries or outcomes available.
A dated bulletin from Washington on city expenses shows gas lamps costing from 8 to 27.50 per lamp annually, with New Orleans lowest and Hoboken highest. Fire and police costs per head vary, New York reporting 499 officers and 10273 fire force, Buffalo high losses, and sewer lengths and water consumption figures across New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston.
Friends of the Dumb Beasts report the Maryland Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals handled July cases with 45 complaints. 45 remedied without persecution, one arrest, eight dismissals. 26 horses ordered off streets for sores and lameness. 33 warnings for abuse. 53 drivers dismounted. Society urged drivers to abandon the check rein, drive slowly, and provide water. calls for a Frederick branch.
Surveys in Cumberland, York, and Adams counties aim to build a new railroad to Gettysburg opposing Philadelphia and Reading lines. The proposed route would connect with the Cumberland Valley two miles west of Harrisburg, signaling expansion moves by the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company.
Under the auspices of the M. G. A. a gathering will be held at Kemp Ball tonight in the evening.
A dense church notices column lists services, meetings, and events from many congregations. Rev. Jaturs Ade egn and Rev. A.d Gill are among pastors leading readings at various churches. Upcoming harvest and feast observances are announced, with quarterly conferences, society meetings, and outreach programs noted for St Mark's Lutheran, Zion's, St John’s, and others.
Yesterday evening no ball game occurred as the Sports arrived at o o'clock and waited until 5 30 for Bentztown Pards who did not appear. In Lowenstein's Park the Stansberg and Wook-the-Spook clubs played four innings with Strawsburg winning four to none. Nusz homered for Wook-the-Spooks in the second, while Hoeiler made notable catches. Umpire was Mr Harry Denner.
The cellar of Mr. B. F. Edmonds in Brownsville was broken into one Tuesday night. The lock end simple were drawn from the door frame and a quantity of potatoes were stolen.
Mr Ephreim Cramer reports his son’s new residence on East Church Street extended is nearly completed. Mr W F Nise worked yesterday applying the final coat of paint to the finished portion.
Mrs. James K. Polk, widow of the tenth president, died peacefully in Nashville Tennessee after a long illness. Born in 1815 near Murfreesboro she married James K Polk and earned praise in Washington for her judgment and courtesy. As first lady she reformed social customs at the White House including receptions and dancing, and remained a Presbyterian. Polk Place in Nashville has been her residence since her husband’s death in 1849.
A severe wind storm tore through Ellsworth Minnesota causing near total destruction in the town. The Iowa Minnesota and Dakota elevator and Burlington railway station suffered major damage, several boxcars were thrown, and 10 people died. Widespread destruction extended to Fulda Saxe Bextor and surrounding towns with hailstorms and heavy damage to windows crops and buildings.
A long string of social notices from Hagerstown and nearby towns lists visits and guests among families in Frederick, Baltimore, Washington and beyond. Names include Mrs Carns Walkersville, Mr Cortels Stuc dies Balre more, Miss Mary Bow us Frederick, Miss Lou Clingan York, Miss Clara Brad Wirhington, Rev S A Hedges Jefferson, Gen Edward Shriver Baltimore, and many others visiting relatives in Middletown, Rocky Springs, Williamsport, Mount Pleasant, and more as residents travel for visits, family events, and hospitality during the period.
James Russell Lowell’s funeral service was held in Appleton chapel Cambridge and drew a large gathering of distinguished literary figures. The procession to Mount Auburn was simple with living child Mrs Burnett and a line of notable pallbearers including Oliver Wendell Holmes Charles Eliot Norton and other Harvard figures. The urn was laid in the family lot without a grave service and city flags were at half mast.
A concert at Bethel church north of Garfield is planned for Tuesday evening August 18 with Prof. Hoover and other musicians. Also reported: local road conditions improve after saunas and several community updates from Middletown area including a boy's arm injury, a potato basket, threshing accident, and local visiting guests.
Eugene Roberts, a colored man, was arrested last night around 9 for indecent exposure. While being taken to the Mayor's office on the City Hall steps he broke for liberty, running along Market Street and West Second, pursued by officers and a crowd. The incident follows prior alleged disgraceful behavior in public.
A local gentleman notes spring visitors in town including the domestic martia which returns after the equinox. Several were observed last Sunday with care to protect them, while others remained hidden.
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