Christmas Matinee News And Oddities From A Narrow Era
Buckstern ships poultry to the city while prices for Finnigan's Ball are listed. Snow is hinted for Christmas. A rapid growing Christmas tree captivates world observers. Notable local items include a hog weighing 196 123 and 364 pounds, plastering work at West South street, an orange blooming in December, plans for a New Year ball, and a bear escape rumor from Alberty. A boy and his sister are shot at by a relative. A railroad conductor lets a mother and eight twins pass on a single ticket, viewed as a small crowd on one fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckstern
Susquehanna River
Thomas Strickler
D. Avenue
K. A
Lincoln Engelbrech
Christian Schade
West South Street
Dotiie Mayne
West Second Street
Frederick
F. EK. Schmidt
Noah J. Cramer
W. L. Avis
Fork
Huse Company
Janior Hall
East Fourth Street
Retirement of the Colombian stamps ends a memorable year
The Colombian stamp era closes Sunday December 31 as John Wanamaker led the nation’s postal pride. Readers recall playful nicknames such as liver pad and Wanamaker’s Leader while noting the door space and licking required. The stamp circulated for one year from January 1, 1892 to January 1, 1893, via an act of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Johnny
Columbus
Uncle Sam
Sct
Congress
Why Hair Turns Gray in the Genus Home
The article surveys theories on why hair turns gray, citing the St. Louis Republic. It describes hair as hollow tubes filled with air bubbles and figment, and explains that pigments diminish as age increases, causing whites through reflection and refraction. It notes crystals of white sugar color and that a microscopic look shows pigment granules vanished or expelled by air bubbles, but the mechanism remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Hecht
Christmas Advertisements and Offers in The Weekly News
Fragmentary ad list shows Christmas presents clothing and offers from Renner Remp Great discount sale at Lasting Press GC Carty and Thomas H Jer featuring dry goods and holiday goods. Names appear garbled but indicate seasonal promotions and shop names for Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renner & 5
Thomas H. Hi Jer
Carty
Be Human in Winter Horsemanship Warnings
A short note urges humane treatment of horses in cold weather. It advises gentle handling when bridling to reduce suffering, suggesting warming methods like a blanket or other data to ease the horse’s mouth. The article promises benefits from gentler contact and humane care.
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Paragon
U. S
Calcutta
Roanoke
Suiloh's Cure Promoted For Cough And Croup Relief
Suiloh's Cure, a pocket size remedy with twenty five doses, is in great demand for cough and croup relief. Priced at 23 cents, it is sold by Garrett & Pearre, Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Shilon
Draggiss
Coniloh
Garrett & Pearre
Frederick
Suiloh
Drauggists
Orphans' Court Grants Letters Testamentary to Smiths
In the Orphans' Court John Smith’s estate receives letters testamentary to Charles E. Smith and Maurice C. Smith as acting executors. A court order to sell real estate was filed in the estate of John B. Thomas. Inventories and debts for George W. Enonffer’s estate and a final account for Peter Dudderar in Biarrah Neal’s estate are noted. The release of Maida Thomas and husband to John Lakin and Henry T. Johnson administrators has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Smith
Maurice C. Smith
John Smith
John B. Thomas
Peter Dudderar
Biarrah Neal
George W. Enonffer
Maida Thomas
John
Lakin
Henry T. Johnson
Death notices and obituaries from Baltimore and Frederick
Multiple brief memorials including Mrs Hannah Moore Crook of Baltimore aged fifty with extensive community work, Mrs Ellen Nelson of Walkersville in her eighty seventh year, Mr John L Holmes of Frederick a long time resident and craftsman, Dr George Schultz formerly of Frederick in Baltimore, Mrs Cooke of Washington nee Charles Cooke, Mrs Mary Wiles near Frederick, Mr Henry Fraley of West Patrick Street, and an unnamed infant of William Shuf. New Year gift advertisement for Hostetters Stomach Bitters almanac from The Hestetter Company with multilingual print services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Moore Crook
Geo. W. M. Crook
Madison Avenue
Baltimore
Crook
Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church
Foreign Missionary Societies
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Abrs. Crook
New York State
Hannah Moore-Lewis
Frederick
Mr. Crook
Samuel Crook
Mary
Hannah Crook
Marylam
Walkersville
J. D. Nicodemus
Onl L Holmes
John L. Holmes
Ti East Fourth Street
Holmes
Frederick An Bia
St. James Lutheran Church
Janior Fire Company
George Schultz
Schultz
West Third Street
Alex Schultz
Moraine
Cooke
Charles O. Coooks
Charles Oscar Cooke
Washington
K Street
N.E
Fears
Birs
Cook
Raymond &. Gooke
Mers. Wiles
Mary Wiles
Middletown
Henry Fraley
West Patrick Street
Wiliam Shuf
Mount Olivet
The Cause and Its Lesson in Nervous Suffering
A nineteenth century warning on suicide from nervous disorders notes the influence of inadequate treatment and quack remedies. Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is promoted as a dependable cure supported by testimonials from sufferers and a medical network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Miles
Alonso Barker
Clinton, N
Dr. Miles
Mites
Mary Kuster
Los Angeles
Cal
W. H. Capwell
Tribune
Pirmonth
Eary
Dor. Moles Med'cal Co
Elkhars
Ind
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Zatesi
United States Government Food Report
Royal Baking Powder
the Daily News
Cole's Cavalry
Cole’s Cavalry Veteran Assocision
George W.F. Vernon
Fata Syaurihity
Drusi
California
San Francisco
Louisviele
Brownie
North Market Street
Reor
SGI
Kono
Favorie
Neuvalg
Lilly, Rogers & CO
Williamson
Merick, Md
Sudget
Hestetter Company
Pittsburgh
Enghabh
Sarcy
Sayle Briar
Pierce
Chicago
N. Kk. Fairbank & CO
ST. Louis
Santa
Eerth
George A. Gilbert
North Market
Frederick, Md
City Opera House
Yeakle's
Erie Medical CB
Buffalo
Pewnrorit
Pitts
Sears Pegatie
Ladner
Ichexter
Listic
Asreex
W. A. Frazier
Pittsburg
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N. A
Kris Kingle
Taries
Rockers
Scalip
E. Patrick St
Stieff Pianos
E. H W. Rensburg
Carlin House
THE
M. J. Wilson & 802
Excelsior Stove House
East
Patrick ST
Royal Argayd
Worlds Argand Golden Crown
Merry Crows
Stee
Sexton Grand
Iron King and
Noble Cook
Frederick Stove House
E. Patrick
S. C. Thomas & 60
Orpher
Lowes
Gautschi 2 Sons
cHesteuT,se
el Alo
AUN. L Dred
Assaést
City Hotel
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market ST
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