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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1888
Page
4
The Daily News notes Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify the blood, expel the humor, and heal skin lesions from intense itch and dryness. It offers a cure book from C I Hood & Co. Apothecaries, Lowell, Massachusetts, and references New Market Christmas services and local notices.
The article analyzes the looming Speakership battle, noting about nineteen Southern Republican votes under McCombs and others will shape outcomes. It lists scattered support from Oregon Nevada Colorado Kansas Nebraska California and discusses the difficulty in foreseeing which candidate can rally strength. The piece highlights the leverage of Southern and Western blocs and the stubborn contest ahead.
Invitations issued for Monday night entertainment by Misses Katie and Nelle Getz endarner at their father’s West Patrick Street residence. Nora Nelson of West Third Street will be At Home New Year Eve from 6 to 9 o’clock. Merryland Street young men plan a hop New Year Eve in Tilghman Hilleary’s former house with dancing at 7 36. Miss Memia Byerly of West Patrick Street hosted last evening from 7 30 to 12 with fifty guests enjoying dancing cards and socializing. a magnifi cent late collation was served before departures.
Christmas entertainment planned for members at Kemp Hall rooms this evening. Also reports of arrests for disorderly conduct and seven vagrants committed. Salvation Army indoor meeting at Bar racke. Children’s festival tomorrow at 7 with five cent admission and planned program. Special Maryland Class meeting in Reformed church to install Rev Whitmore. gifts to teachers noted. Lutheran congregation gifts to Pastor and wife noted.
A crowded City Ball crowd witnessed Stetson's Combination perform Uncle Tom's Cabin with doors opening early, no seats available and standing room at a premium. The audience reacted emotionally to the performance before the troupe heads to Hagerstown for tonight's engagement.
Hymoness in Baltimore unites Frank E. Smith and Fansie J. Dan ner at 1712 East Pratt street with Rev J Edwin Amos. Wm Null and Francis C Cut: sal mar a couple at Unos Chapel Araby this evening. Martie L Freshour and Martha J Green wed yesterday afternoon. Unionville sets ceremonies: Albert Dorsey and Nettie Blees wed at Liegeenore ME church. Leon Pearre and Georgia Stevens wed at Mrs Stevens home. couples depart for Baltimore on their bridal tour.
The Washington Star recalls Mrs. Roger Brooke Taney as a leading society figure born near the Catachan Mountain and sister to Francis Scott Key. It notes her charm hospitality and popularity and mentions her burial at Mt Olivet while her husband Chief Justice Taney rests nearby at God's Acre behind the Novitiate.
The Mt. Zion Reformed Sunday School in Feagaville held Christmas Eve services at 6 PM. The interior was elaborately decorated with two facelike trees, an illuminated star bearing Emmanuel, scripture verses, and a shepherds crook. A song service preceded the children’s treat, drawing a large crowd.
Death notices report Chas J Fleagel of Fin Mutaburg aged 26, funeral set for tomorrow at 3 from Washington road near Baltimore. J W Horn, 66, Mount Airy retiree, dies after years of poor health, leaves three children, two in New York wholesale goods. Mrs Vincon, wife of Judge John A Vinzon of the Circuit Court for the district, dies at Rockville after prolonged illness.
A sportsman in Tan Diemen's Land reports seeing a ball formed by wood swallows that clings to a dead limb and rises as the flock suspends in the air. The phenomenon, observed at times when many birds cluster, appears as a single round gray ball lifting into the trees.
Buckten's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts sores tetter chapped skin and rashes with claims to cure piles or money refunded. Sold for 25 cents per bottle by Joseph B Garrott in a guaranteed satisfaction offer.
Local reports describe a run on the Red Cloud National Bank after a recent ownership change. Officials briefly paused payments amid private aid efforts, with liabilities around 50 000 and creditors including Kent’s Cin noted. Subsequent notes mention other financial failures and market volatility, including Tuttla Brothers, C&T Ives, and T S Steeleners on the Consolidated Exchange.
A varied column reports on oddities from women with multiple marriages to bee production and a musical box mimicking human voice. It notes French and Dutch industry, a mysterious casino era tale, a strange snake incident at a ball, and a clocked chronograph for horse racing along with a Port Townsend burning case and a high medical fee for Rampoor’s case.
Frank J Cheney, senior partner of K J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, swore an oath that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certified on December 6, 1886. Cure is taken internally and advertised with testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
An ailing woman near the end of consumption is saved by Dr King’s New Discovery after reading about it on a scrap of wrapping paper. She buys two large bottles, improves rapidly, and regains weight and strength. A druggist in Fort Smith offers trials and asks readers to send a stamped request for full particulars.
A faded notice from Watertown notes misprinted claims by B Fels Jr for the Feo Wert Chemical Co. It mentions bottles, testimonials, and a sales pitch, including mentions of a prominent city resident and a confused distribution message.
The Baltimore market lists Flour and Corn Meal per cwt, Wheat and Corn per bushel with varied prices. Oats, Rye, Potatoes, and Corn Meal feed values appear alongside livestock and hay totals, including hogs per cwt and butter, eggs per dozen, and other grain and feed items.
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