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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1889
Page
4
The system, worn by winter’s bracing air, grows weak as warm days return. Sarsaparilla is touted as the cure, claiming to tone and build the body and cleanse the blood, with the promise of renewed strength this season.
The Misses Baker of South Market street hosted a party for Miss Byram of Washington DC at their home last evening with many young attendees. The Philomatheane society met at Red Men's Hall featuring readings recitations essays and a debate with refreshments served later.
Excursions to Colorado and Pacific Coast points depart January and February via B and O. Second class tickets include free accommodation in reclining chair sleeping cars to Kansas City and onward to destination. Booking agents listed include Bride Baltimore Central Building, H A Mailer Philadelphia depot, Lyman McCartney Wilmington, P G Smith Washington.
One of the finest pieces of needlework, a banner by Mrs George E Waesche, will be presented to Webster Literary Society at Western Maryland College Westminster during anniversary exercises. The piece features a blezugator design with a quill and Daniel Webster's last words Latin hive. Public school pupils of Loz's plan a schoolhouse exhibition of dialogues speeches duets and music. An excursion train will run Saturday evening to Breeze's Hall for a supper and entertainment with the Emami t Cornet Band. Rumors spread that farms near Haugh church may face arson threats. several farmers report fear and distress. The Wie Caps have not appeared at Rocky Ridge.
The Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Martha Washington Tea with 2 to 5 pm visitors and a large evening crowd. Guests wore period costumes and sampled tea and Maryland biscuit on antique china while a display of artifacts, including 18th century gowns, silver and porcelain pieces, and family heirlooms, drew attention from attendees.
A meeting of the city executive committee of the Democratic party will be held at the Jeffersonian headquarters this evening to transact business for the upcoming municipal election.
HymenesL Mies Rust of Fauqeter county and Mr. Quarles of Hichmord were married on Wednesday evening. The bride is a niece of the Misses Tarver of All Saints Orphanage. Rev Dalany Adgisor of Washington, kin to Rev Os borne Ingle, wed a Boston lady this week.
The Unit-d Fire Company Iat evening hosted a successful ball led by committee members Augustus Obenderfac William Colh Christian Sch de G T M L Sheff r and Brad W Clebsoch. Etta Witeon and Charles Lochner led the grand promenade at 930 PM with many couples, Prof Barez's orchestra played, and dancing ended at 7 AM.
The Barlow Brothers celebrated minstrels performed before a large enthusiastic crowd in Cry Gall last evening. Master Percy impressed with songs and Adnan's juggling. the acrobatic display was superior. The finale C. O. D. was a fare issue and brought the show to a fitting conclusion.
Death notice for Harry Jeffer son of Washington origin dies of consumption in Gimrendon Texas while a relative of Mrs Lewin and Mrs W H McGeffrey in this city. One year old daughter of Mr Jamison Walkersville dies at 11 o clock this morning. Funeral at 11 Monday interment Mt Olivet.
The funeral for Mire Gaibrell Whit Ter took place from her home near Adamstown. Interment was in the Manor graveyard at Reformer church with Rev Whitmore officiating. Pallbearers included DC Brady, John Padgett, D W Thomang, JS Thoms, C C Garty. undertaker H N Etchison & Son. The second service for Elizabeth Yeskie occurred at 3 pm from Mrs Mary L Yeskie’s South Market residence. Interment followed at Mt Olivet with Lieut J O Knoit assisted by Dr Leech. Pallbearers included Wash Young, Albert Fearhake, J D Hane, Samuel Dutrow, A J Delashmutt, Edw Son.
Saint P B church led by Rev Os borne Ingle holds 10 30 a m services with children’s service at 3 am. Reformed church under Rev E R Bach holds 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m worship. Knoxville preaching at 11 am with a 10 30 am lecture. Mission meetings and Sunday schools noted at several congregations. Evangelical Lutheran and Presbyterian services listed with times. Boston Rev Fr Samuel arrives for Roman Catholic services. U B and M E churches schedule morning and evening services with class meetings and sermons on moral topics. envelopes for collections noted.
A gathering at the M. E. church on East Church Street discussed the Ten Commandments with large attendance. Poultry men from Frederick County attended a Hagerstown Carlisle convention. A permanent organization formed with J L Cost as president and Buckey vice president, Blake secretary, Feldman treasurer, and an executive committee. The meeting concluded with a banquet at the Franklin House.
Hotel arrivals listed for priverpet botele yesterday include TW Dorrey E Price Wach W Mck Hogg WW Wesdward MOD Cultmen Yalto E McCricker Wash J HB Torbill M Rosenzweit NY W Porterfield Oak county 4 CAELIN HOUSE A Holleesher MD Johrron 5 A Coanger H C Henchoff Pa J B Flood Ma C F Bercholf Batto 20 Barlow Bros Minstrels county 22 CENTRAL HOTEL 35 L Alcock E A Gorouch H Hogg Batto county 3
Western Maryland College celebrated the Webstern Literary Society's eighteenth anniversary in Sroith Hall with a president's address an oration an irreststable farce and Sheridar Knowles drama Wigram Teil The troupe featured J E Whaley Mary B Sirlimaz G E Waesche T E Reene and H Waseen among performers The event drew many students and friends and the society earned praise for its display of elocutionary and dramatic training.
A temperance article urges mothers to teach children the dangers of tobacco and alcohol, stressing moral instruction at home. It highlights a mother’s duty to explain the harm of intoxicants and to model virtuous behavior, citing temperance organizations as supportive aids.
A garbled ad fragment promotes a supposed cure for an incurable ailment with a three month deadline. The note mentions Achker Eng kk Disperiic Tablets and references doctors and druggists in a dubious medical claim.
Company report from Watertown NF Grajenex notes successful sales of 3h bottles of romr Lung Basam with strong testimonials from prominent locals. A notice to retailers lists Williamson & Brorr as distributors and offers trials free.
New York report identifies American Meat Company as a Drewed Beef venture backed by J. Flagier and a group including J. O. Afess and Charles E. Coun. Partners hold lands in New Mexico and Chihuahua for cattle operations, with plans to ship fattened stock to Kansas City for refrigeration. Capitalization stated as 32 00 0 but current figures show 15 00 00, with 25 00 00 proposed for market.
Reports from New York Washington's Birthday observed as holiday with banks and exchanges closed. The custom house open briefly. Weather cold and fair with flags displayed at major landmarks. Similar observed in New Jersey and Connecticut. Descriptions of crowds and public celebration from Washington, including President's House activities and public decor and processions. Also notes on related rail and ship movements and other local notices.
An old advertisement for Bucklexsaraia Snive claims the remedy treats cats sores and skin conditions including tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and more. It also asserts piles are cured with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold in bottles or bars by Joseph B Garrett.
The Rev John C Collins of New Haven runs boys clubs to reform by preventing crime. He recalls early failures and shows his methods, from informal talks to rules, aiming to guide neglected boys away from crime toward a life useful to self and state.
An ex-Change article notes the Salvation Army in England opened a food and shelter depot near the West India Docks in London. Since opening, about 270000 meals and 24599 beds have been provided at low cost. Gen Booth seeks ten more depots for women and children and ten similar institutions in larger cities, plus a £5000 loan request to fund buildings.
The speaker laments the small fraction of young men in churches and urges systematic efforts to recruit them. He stresses active work by young men, with older members supporting in roles, to counteract diminishing church engagement and energize the congregation.
The Third Presbyterian of Los Angeles adopts deaconess co operation with three deacons to serve the poor sick and welcome strangers plus two lay women voters. Rev WT Stevens lauded for origin al plan. Death of Rev William Marcin long time Methodist pastor at 82. He preached 61 years and founded early churches in Alphacus Creek Nation and North Georgia.
The Hartford estate of John S Welles leaves about 109000 in legacies to religious and benevolent causes. Bequests include 15090 for Yale Theological Seminary students, 300 for the Connecticut Home Missionary Society, 10000 for a fund for disabled ministers, 3000 for the American Foreign Missionary Society, 5000 for the Hartford Orphanage, and 5050 for the American Missionary Association of New York City.
Fragmentary verse voice invokes the ruler as we seek sight and worship. The speaker laments blindness and untraceable paths, calling for global prayers from every corner of the earth and every island, in a plea for divine guidance.
The notes describe the Order of Deaconesses growing since a quadrennial conference with homes in Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Boston and Minneapolis. St Louis has twenty two Methodist Episcopal churches valued at 235600. Boston marks twenty five years of Sunday schools with 36090 scholars and 1200 helpers. Germany reports 250000 Sunday school children with 11003 teachers. Grace Church Baltimore lists baptisms 37 confirmations 20 communicants 620 and contributions 2479.23. church property value 24000. Toledo has eleven Methodist churches. Acadia Canada graduates entering U.S. ministry total 62 with eight lay preachers. Nine months of the fiscal year yield 22579 dollars plus 11000 for Board of Diocesan Missions. The Caustic of Olive monastery in Prussia was presented to the Protestant Order of Deaconesses. The passage ends with a dyspepsia remedy advertisement.
Advertises Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy for coughs that wear away at teeth of medicine. Claims immediate benefit after first dose with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. trial size offered free.
A fragmentary note from Texas merchants asserts strong sales for Van Wert’s Balsam and praises its efficacy. Alexander Speer of Blanco proclaims it the best selling remedy on his shelves, while Williamson & Browse offer trial sizes free to prospective customers.
A fragment of wrapping paper sparked a dramatic recovery for a doomed patient. Diagnosed with consumption and given little time, she read about De Kurk's New Discovery and used a sample bottle. The remedy restored health, raising her weight from under seventy pounds to a strong 140 pounds. Trial bottles were distributed by W. H. Cove, druggist, Fort Smith, with free samples at Joseph B. Garro is Drug Store.
Fragmentary note references an English cough remedy and a promised refund to buyers who use it. Names and details are garbled, making the exact product, issuer, and terms uncertain.
A vintage advert proclaims Electric Bitters as a cure for digestive ailments. It promises relief from dyspepsia and stomach issues, urging purchase at 50 cents per bottle from Joseph B. Gstroit, Craigists.
Advertises Acker's English Blood Elixir as a cure for the first symptoms of leprosy or poisoning with serofurous or syphilitic toxins. Claims positive evidence of poisoned blood and promises purification to avoid death with a positive guarantee from Williamson and Brown druggists.
A defective ad fragment from William Browne & Co. advertises a blood elixir and other health products with vague promises and a money back guarantee. The garbled text cites store contact and dubious purification claims, typical of patent medicine notices.
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