Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure All
A dubious claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and various skin and blood diseases. Testimony from many supports improved appetite and strength, with bold claims of overall health benefits.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
4
A dubious claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and various skin and blood diseases. Testimony from many supports improved appetite and strength, with bold claims of overall health benefits.
Local notes report Walkersville social updates with visits among Alice Hanna in Hedgesville and Helen Scholl in Frederick. Reports of White Caps activity in Carroll County prompt residents to view threats as mischief rather than real danger. Marriage licenses issued include Beachley with Alexender, Dayhof with Leak, Miller with O’Hara, Randles with Laypold, Roberts with Sumere, Cozens with Cline, Brauderburg with Busaird, McKinsie with Comfort, Butler with Mitchell, Cramer with Albaugh, and Creager withEvans in the area.
The Carlisle Herald warns of a hidden scam by unregistered doctors moving through Carlisle and neighboring towns. They promise cures for chronic ailments in two to three weeks and require retainer payments or weekly fees. Victims are asked to keep details secret, enabling a confidence scheme. They target Frederick County next, spreading across counties in sequence.
A remedy claim urges readers to try Kemp's Baleun for coughs and colds, promising rapid improvement after the first dose. The ad notes two sizes 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free, sold at druggists with a money back guarantee.
At the OLSC meeting held at the FF Seminary a special program was presented. The circle will meet at Miss Markey s home on East Patrick Street next Tuesday February 12 at 730 PM with full attendance urged in Social Circles. Neighbors Social Club enjoyed a pleasant meeting at Mr George Wim Senta s residence with a fine collation. full program to be published in tomorrow s issue.
A hearing on the assault and battery charge against Bowes occurred before Magistrate Wilson yesterday afternoon at four. Bowes was held to bail at 200 dollars for action by the grand jury, with F.B. Stoner and Lewis S. Clingan as sureties, Constable Lewis in charge.
Arrivals at principal hotels since noon yesterday include listings for City HOTEL with J P Horn N M Caller Berkely J H Meisler N G J Bowne J F Church mad J Walldin C Hehl Pa Wa Quigley Ohio TT Lansbarr M Daniel 8 Daisheimer G WR George O J Smith Balto county 3 GARLIN HOUSE G E Sadler H Snowden G B Fisher J W Vogts W D Doreey Batto J Ty Vinces A W Martin Md W Prince L Houghton Wash L T Schriser A E Lovell H LT Day Pa W L Johnson NY A Robertson Mo county 15 CENTRAL HOTEL T Field Mass J Albaugh Obie T H Hogg W F Steiner Batto C M Far ney Sid county 6
Crowded West Fourth Street Salvation Army barracks hosted the marriage of Captain Margie Cozzens to William J. Cozzens with Rev. Osborne Ingle performing the Episcopal rites. Notables include Commander Ballington Booth and wife, Major Wells, and Captain Lampton as guests. admission was ten cents, and a brief post ceremony program followed with speeches by Salvation Army leaders and relatives.
In the Orphans Court letters testamentary on the estate of BA C Fox were granted to Caroline M Fox as executrix who posted bond of 38000 dollars. C C Carty acts as agent for the executrix. The will of the late Joel Hail deceased was filed today in the Orphans Court for probate.
Messrs Stauffer and Eyler of the board of county Commissioners went to Middletown valley today to examine a proposed change in one of the public roads in that locality. A monthly meeting of the board of charities and corrections was held at Montevue institution today with routine business. The jail meeting of the board will be held on Friday next.
Death Reginald Rott aged 18 months son of Lews W and Abella Trail died in Cambridge on Monday morning February 4. Mica Mary Simmons of 2n ahort distance beyond New Market died yesterday morning at about 65. Funeral tomorrow evening interment Kemp town. Personal Mention Mr WO Deneme late of Prospect Ball now in St Paul establishes business and mortgage loans with 6 to 8 percent net interest and property worth double the loaned amount.
The funeral for Miss Asenia Collinge was held this morning at her South Market street residence with Revs. J. C. Knott and Geo. W. Leech officiating. Burial followed at Fairmount cemetery in the family lot, with pallbearers Adolphus Fearhake Jobo Gomber Joseph Kregle Dr Chas Norwood and H N Etchison & Son Funeral Undertakers. The infant child of Robert Hedge was also buried today from the parents residence near the B and O R R at Mt Olives cemetery Rev Luther Kuhlman officiated C O Carty undertaker.
Nuptials announced for Mira L Miller of Woodsboro and John E Wilhide of Emmitsburg to be married tomorrow at noon by Rev Dr Diehl at West Church Street residence. Also Albert Walter Craummet to Liuja May Creager, both of this city. Maude Eavey of Xenia Ohio to Arthur Perfect of Springfield Ohio wed January 8. Harry L Whitter of Adamstown to Elizabeth Kreig of Buskeystown. Whitter couple visiting Baltimore en route to settle after March 1.
Nineteen new pupils were admitted to the Maryland School for the Deaf and Dumb at the D and D Institute this season. Five from Baltimore city, four from Baltimore county, three from Wicomico, two from Somerset, and one each from Allegany, Caroline, Harford, Howard, and Prince George's counties. Allegany and Baltimore counties lead with ten each. Frederick and Wicomico follow with six. Expenditures last fiscal year reached 24 495 08 dollars including repairs and heating. Total attendance last year was 114 pupils.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure dyspepsia and stomach liver and kidney ailments. It promises good digestion and renewed well being, urging persistence with directions. Sold at 50 cents per bottle by Joseph B Garrott Druggist.
Alexander Speer & Son, leading Blanco druggists, report Van Wert’s Eslsam as the best selling remedy they have ever stocked, noting its general satisfaction and high demand for cough relief. Williamson & Brown offer trial sizes free.
Mrs Wentz of near Lineboro suffers nervous prostration amid reports of a repeated incendiary fire. culprits promised to face justice when caught. In Walkersville, William Gramer and Mice Suze Albaugh, sister of Thomas Albaugh of Albaugh Co., wed at Glade Reformed church with ushers from Virginia and Frederick, followed by a Baltimore trip. Albany dispatch notes Senate prayer row as Rev S V Leech faces protest over selection and remarks on migrants and city gamblers.
Republicans convened at Brown and McKinney’s South Market office last evening. Judge J H Keller was elected president and E C Markle secretary. District meetings on the 8th will nominate aldermen and choose delegates for the mayor’s convention. Democrats met at Jeffersonian Club rooms to nominate a mayoral candidate and five aldermen with February 12 primaries and district gatherings set for February 5. Only registered Democrats may vote.
An ad lists warning signs of poisoned blood and promotes Ackers English Blood Elixir as a guaranteed remedy. Williamson & Brower sell the medicine with testimonials. Also advertised are Lang Balsam Webaveroldin and a salve for cats and skin ailments sold by Joseph B. Garrott with a money back guarantee.
Feb 6. Williams introduces a bill creating a three member railroad commission with salaries of 3.08 each to oversee state railroads. Other measures include prohibiting treating liquor, regulating milk sales, insurance loss payments timing, and executing parsons method. Senate proposal for convict records and criminal identification also noted.
Mrs Kayser, severed throat by husband Otto Kayser after killing Annie Klaes, remains improving and is expected to survive. Otto Kayser and Klaes were buried today. his funeral was held privately from his residence on Kensington Avenue.
Harrisburg congressman Bayne arrived on February 6 to press the Allegheny charter bill and to meet with senators likely to hold over into 1891 in anticipation of a U S Senate race. He conferred with Chairman Andrews in a friendly session.
A woman near death from consumption in Fort Smith credits a wrapping paper scrap and a sample bottle of a “wonderful Discovery” for a dramatic recovery. After initial pessimism from physicians she gained weight from seventy to 140 pounds and now appears strong and healthy. Trial bottles are offered free at Joseph B. Garrett’s Drug Store.
Miners in Montana suffer coughs and throat troubles from martships and sod exposure. Thompson and Brainerd of Malden Montana recommend Van Wert's Balism as a reliable cure. Williamson and Brown sell the product with a trial size offered free.
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