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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1888

Page

4

Carroll County Appointments Reported by County Board

The Daily News notes appointments by the Carroll County commissioners including George N. Shoemaker for Taneytown, Biss Marker as janitor to courthouses, James A. Bond to connect with the board, Dr. Joseph T. Hering as physician to jail, and Dr Leonard Sepp as physician to almshouse. It also mentions rheumatism linked to lactic acid in blood and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure, claiming it purifies blood and strengthens the body.

Carroll County Car‘zo Sounty George N. Shoemaker Taneytown Biss Marker Courthones James A. Bond Joseph T. Hering J.il Leonard Sepp Almshonce

Five Minute Talks At Socials Aimed To Break Walls

A plan called Five Minute Talks assigns each guest two cards listing a dozen names. The recipient spends five minutes with each name, then a bell ends the round and switches partners. Proponents say it eliminates walls and cliques and boosts social success at gatherings.

Fish as fashionable pets and a shooting reported

An essay on keeping fish as fashionable pets describes aquaria setup with layered river sand plants and careful feeding. A separate dispatch from Hagerstown details a shooting at Myeraville where Bert Gaver wounded Oliver Butts after a political argument, the shot fired through a door and judged quite serious.

Hagerstown Myeravile Yeet-Rday Oliver Butte Bert Gaver Moarswilte Frederick County Legac Butte George P. Smith H.gerstern Smith Teaac Butts Gaver Oliver Butts Zoang Butte Rat

Liberty Locals Report Attacked Woman and Local Trials

The Banter of Liberty notes Mrs Robard Brightwell of Washington Road two miles from Westminster was paralyzed on Tuesday of last week, with the entire right side affected. Mrs Sophia S Croster of Westminster, sister to Dr T W Simpson, shows improvement after illness. A Roanoke Virginia case involved Mr McGonnel’s will dispute over a rock blast damage claim against Simmons & Winch. jury awarded 6 600, appealed by defendants. Baltimore Sunday News lists Republicans for federal posts. Charles E Wilson favored for surveyor. George L Hogton for sub-treasury remains unopposed. Wilson praised as competent and Western Maryland native.

Liberty Robard Brightwell Washington Road Westminster Brightwell Sophia S W. Croster T. W.and R. W. Simpson W.e McGonnel Roanoke Beryard Messrs. Simmons & Winch McConnell Brouht Az Aual Defendents Fim Jas S. Sim Amons Emory S.mmoar Bisquele M.G. Urner Anas Oze Baltimore Sunday News

Mayer Elected President of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Charles F. Mayer won the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad presidency with thirteen of twenty three votes at a Baltimore directors meeting. Spencer reportedly had eight votes. Mayer did not vote for himself and director B H Farren was absent. In another note, Court Street Lutheran Church held a cozy sociable in the Armory building with an evening program featuring organ music recitations and multiple solo numbers.

Baltimore and Onlo Charles F. Mayer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Mayer Spencer B. H. Farren Court Street Rentatoo Ora Smith Masters Lee Hanshew Gittinger Reading Mr. Penrhake Mrs Chapman Edgar Miller Meears Hanshew

Marriages in Frederick and Loudoun Counties From Local Parsonages

Hymenaeal warrants record William A J Pecmroy of Frederick County and Elizabeth Moorman of Loudoun County Va wed at Reformed Parsonage by Rev E B Eschbach. Also W O Zenmerman and Marie A Railing united at A B Church parsonage by Rev G W Knarrace. Nearby Chipley A Wysong and Kate Engle wed at 759 West Fayette Baltimore with relatives present. couple left for a trip north after ceremony.

Hymenaeal A.J. Pecmroy Frederick County Elizabeth Moorman Loudoun County Reformed Parsonage E. B. Eschbach W. ON. Zenmerman Marie A. Railing A. B G W Knracafe Happyouple Baltmore Chipley A Wysong Kate Engle Win H Engle St Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church Proom Marechil Neil Roas Me. Wysong Bath West Virginia

Southern Republicans debate McComas in Speaker bid

Southern Republicans at a Washington conference discuss McComas for Speaker but no complimentary vote was arranged. Some Northern Republicans admire him for a cabinet role while Southern factions aim for united political rights under the next administration.

McComas Washington Capitol South Erropeaus Hie Congress Harrison McComae

Deaths of Chas C Beal and Wm Walsh in Liberty and Mount Hope

Death notices report the death of Charles C Beal of Liberty at age 20 while battling diabetes and paralysis after a short illness. Funeral arrangements set for the Liberty house at 1 PM with interment at Liberty. Also noted is the death of William Walsh, about 70, a long time Baltimore resident and former hotel keeper, with remains to be brought to the city for interment.

Chas. C. Beal Liberty Wm. Beall Mount Hope Baltimore Walsh Ireland City Frederick County National Bank P.R B

Fair and Square Dealings and Jail Sentences Note

A San Francisco Argonaut excerpt discusses public morals with jail for Dave Smith and Wr Perceil for drunk and disorderly conduct. It then shifts to a critique of contemporary education, press growth, and liberal modernization, contrasting medieval monarchy with modern governance and reflecting on the political history of Europe.

Dave Smith John Kana J Duchaman Wr Perceil Cuiny Dinator Frederice Navoleou Europe San Francisco

Sulky Engine on the New York and Harlem Line

A locomotives engineer complains of a sulky engine on the Harlem line between stations Stam ford and Harlem. He explains repeated failures, noting the engine’s fires, steam, and gear slip as a persistent problem despite skilled firemen and good coal. He warns that many engines suffer similar issues and are laid up until rested.

New York New Heaven Road Stamford Ns Erb Degen Fussfie Mecia Bret Jet Sue Temel Mero Harlem Tnere Amy Tank Waconmon Atr Stv Bis New York Marlad Express

Safe remedy claims for Dr King s New Discovery

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a safe cure for consumption bronchitis asthma and related lung issues with guaranteed relief. It promotes sales at Joseph B Garrotts Drug Store and urges use against chest ailments and whooping cough.

King Joseph B.garrott

Acker's English Cough Remedy Promised Cure

Terrible warnings describe coughing and breathing difficulty as first stages of consumption. The advertisement claims Acker's English Cough Remedy will cure these fearful symptoms under a positive guarantee by Williamson and Brown, druggists.

Acker Williamson & Brown

Electricity and Plant Life Experiments From The 19th Century

Experiments through June show electrical exposure has little effect on plant growth. Researchers note plants need periods of darkness and rest, with some species responding to night only cycles. A German professor tested various current setups, finding sap flow occurs yet growth remains largely unchanged. The article also covers etymology on Mr and Mrs titles and a patent medicine claim for catarrh cures by Hall’s Catarrh Cure.

Woliney Munich End Pal Mano Siply Wathen Jobo John William Wiliam Joby John Smith Mistress Smith Mustress Smith Mater Smuth Muister Smuth Smack

English Blood Elixir Promoted as Cure for Blood Poisons

An advertisement claims Ficat symptoms of death and various ailments prove blood poisoning. It asserts Acter's English Blood Elixir cures all blood poisons and meriting a positive guarantee. Sold by Williamson and Brown druggists with assurances of effectiveness.

Acter Williamson& Brows Dmggists Venus Williamson & Brown

Pennsylvania Dutchmen wary buyers aid Dr Van Wert rem edy

The piece notes cautious Germans in Pennsylvania require proof of value before purchase. It praises Dr Van Wert batsom and claims Barton and stars, dingeists of Plans, Ps, own the remedy. Proprietors say goods meet the greatest acceptance in town via W William Brown.

YWotosa's Discovery and Cure Claims

A patient named Mrs Luther Lutz improved after using Dr Rings New Discovery for Consumption, with W C Hamrick & Co of Kolby offering a free trial bottle through Jo B Garrett's drug store. The ad promotes Backlen’s Arnica Salve for cuts, sores, and skin ailments, guaranteed satisfaction or money back, 25 cents per bottle, sold by Joseph B Garrett.

Ywotosa Luther Lutz W. C. Hamrick & Co Kolby, N.C Jo. B.garrett Joseph B. Gerrott

Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Ackers English Tablets

An advertisement proclaims Ackers English Dyspepsia Tablets will check and cure indigestion. It is guaranteed by William and Brown and targets readers seeking relief from digestive discomfort and associated despair.

William and Brown

Their Business Booming at Dr Jos B Gar ratt's Drug Store

Their business grows as customers receive free trial bottles of De King's New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases. The article notes rapid sales of this cure all, with test bottles available before purchase. Large size priced at $1 and every bottle is guaranteed.

Jos B. Garratt de King Consumpton

Parents Criminally Liable Baby Soother Ad

A vintage advertisement argues that parents are criminally responsible for child deaths, claiming English infant mortality is far lower and praising Acker's English Baby Soother as essential, sold by Williamson & Prown druggists.

England Acker Williamson & Prown Druggists

Clergymen Endorse Van Wert's Balam for Lung Ailments

Reverend Thomas Richey of the Northern New York Conference praises Van Wert's Balam as a remarkable lung remedy. He claims notable improvement in friends suffering from consumption and throat troubles, urging timely use and recommending it to sufferers through Willigsoson & Brown.

Thos Richey N. Y van Wert Willigsoson & Brown

Electric Bitters credited for health restoration tale

A promotional note extols Electric Bitters as a great alterative and tonic that ends lingering sickness and restores robust health. It claims many owe their recovery to the remedy and urges those with kidney, liver, or stomach issues to seek relief at Joseph B. Garrett's drug store, prices 50 cents and one dollar.

Joseph B. Garrett

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