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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
2
A German doctor tests show just two of twenty have left sightedness. About one in fifteen possess both eyes in good condition and right eyes often dominate due to use patterns. The article links eye strength to habitual hand and instrument use, noting parallels with ear strength from uneven usage.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports an official inquiry into a Green township postmaster after a citizen alleged abuse. The inspector found the accuser had consumed whisky and onions and had blown breath into the postmaster’s face before seeking mail, with the authorities ruling the incident justifiable.
Fragment from a period ad section praising advertising quality and effectiveness. Includes testimonials and mentions of Dr Bing's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung complaints. Cites Rev John Baraus of Keokuk Iowa and Captain play from San Diego California. Sold by L Pearre etching building.
County correspondence reports Prudence Lodge No 100 AGME officers listed for the year. Snowfalls accumulate two inches with warmer days. Mt Airy Royal Archonum officers elected. Local visits note Columbus Harding from Ohio and M G Uroer from Frederick. Community Christmas plans and school entertainments are announced, plus hog and livestock tallies. Mt Pleasant and Taneytown notes detail meetings, illness, and moving. Cross in St Joseph Cemetery marks 50th death anniversary of Rev Zacchi with service. Clarkburg reports church Christmas event and clerical appointments.
Mr H Thomas Miles killed a hog that week weighing 587 pounds the largest of the action. Miles calls it a fine porker for a 14 month old hog. Evie Murphy returns from Washington after a long visit. Herbert and Daisy contemplate a trip to the Atlanta Exposition during the Christmas holidays. Win A Anderton undertaker has far? reterred from Washington where Lag tees attending Prof Su yap s school of embalming. Exra Houck of Frederick has estate of Mr A B Miles for several days with gossip of hogs and geese in the district. Lucy Dalaney of Waskregion writes of visiting Ler psrenes Rez and Mrs Dalaney.
Mrs Charlton Edholm of San Francisco gave a forceful talk at the Evangelical Lutheran Chapel on East Second Street last evening on Traffic in Girls and related reform work. She has toured the region addressing audiences and aims to advance the cause with a book on the topic.
Theresa Lynch died at her brother Judge Lynch's home aged 76 after long illness. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. Mt Oliver Cemetery. Charles B Mealey, Pearl postmaster, died after lung trouble at 65. J M Thomas, aged 75, died near Mt Zion Church from kidney trouble. Sarah A Harding, 81, died at East South Street residence. funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Wm Katzenberger of Baltimore secured Frederick Club franchise and plans a strong start. He has signed five first class players, two from his western outfit, and predicts the club will contend for the pennant. The league, of eight clubs, will meet in January to elect officers and set a schedule. Katzenberger plans to visit Frederick around January 4 to select grounds and finalize arrangements. He seeks Frederick citizens interested in baseball and a fenced grounds site. He is well known among local baseball enthusiasts and was active in 1896 season.
GAVER LEATHERMAN marriage in Myeraville with Mrs Gaver and Lula Lestherman of Ellerton. BRUNNER BRUNNER wed in Wolfsville. Culler Miller to wed at St Luke Feagaville with reception at bride’s home. Guild meeting selects officers J Travis Thomas Henry Abbott June E Staley Urner Wilcoxen.
An advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as fortifying the body against disease and curing various ailments including sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation jaundice and bilious troubles. A testimonial from Fairleigh Platte Cannon credits the pills as a "fly-wheel of life" and a new lease on life.
An old time ad touts Daaker Digestive Condial as a universal stomach tonic. It claims to improve digestion, energize the weak stomach, and aid various ailments by balancing appetite and digestion, with testimonials about its ancient Shaker origins and a 10 cent bottle test.
In late December reports from multiple sources hint Harrison may seek the presidency via an unusual path, with republicans split on nominating him and others urging caution. Amid the chatter General Harreen returns from Toledo and declines comment on politics. Local items note a yacht order for America's Cup races and two fatal folding-bed accidents in Brooklyn offering no clear link to national headlines.
Owar Hennivan, colored, was executed yesterday in Texas for the assassination of Martha Bradley. The 34 year old woman rejected him for marriage. The National Alliance in New York offers 100000 volunteers if needed against England. A Southern Pacific train wreck near Towers, California injures several passengers. Governor Lowndes of Maryland lauded in Washington, vowing Maryland will align with Republicans. Chicago costs rise. public sentiment shifts. A Goshen Virginia liveryman endorses Chamberlain’s Balm for rheumatism after his brother’s recovery. Advertisements tout a Newark cure for kidney and bladder pain. quick relief claimed. A baby’s life reportedly saved by local aid. Pills do not cure constipation. Hart’s Clover Teeths advertised as regularity aid.
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