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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1889
Page
4
A bustling Salem notice highlights Hi Henrys Popular Minstrels at City Hall on Saturday. The troupe expands to thirty specialists with a superb band and lithographs, boasting low admissions and strong press praise.
Mrs Martha Redcliffe relict of the late Joseph Redcliffe of Liberty died this morning at 7. Funeral at 10 Monday from Methodist Protestant church Liberty with burial at Fairmount cemetery. John W Brown of West All Saints Street died this morning of consumption aged 18 years 9 months 29 days. funeral Monday at 2. Binze Goings of Lime Kiln died yesterday. funeral tomorrow at 1 a.m. at Hope Hill. John Lloyd Bell of West Greenfield Mills died last night at age about 70. funeral Monday at 10 a.m. with wife and seven children surviving.
The Independent Hose Company members elected officers led by President Jas McSherry and First Vice President Jacob Rohrback. Officers include secretary J Roger McSherry, treasurer J C Hardt, directors Wm E Eline John S Quinn W F Cronse, and chief engineer D H Kolb with several foremen and assistants. About 200 votes were cast with no special contest. A heater purchase was approved to be acted on by the standing committee.
The item lists a mayoral designation for Charles E. Mullen and reports the sale of a 99 acre Branner farm by auction at City Hotel for John T. Beet mortgagee to Mrs J H Rudy at 27 10 0 per acre. It also notes a buggy collision near Wordsboro Pike damaging two vehicles and lists multiple funeral, marriage, and church service notices across local churches and Y M C A meetings.
Fragmented account from a Philadelphia Times report describes a young farmer Robert Watts of Chatbad being gripped by a girl named Anna Delaney during a faith cure meeting. Watts struggled as the girl wandered the room, holding on for hours before releasing him. Delaney later recovered with no recollection of the events.
A vivid display of child outfits and accessories features a cream and red striped morning gown with light blue waist, decorative ribbonwork, and a belt. Additional costumes include a dark blue cashmere frock with red and blue ribbons, a red woolen outfit with cashmere accents, and an empire dress with green damask and pink sash. The era notes veiling drapery, Grecian influences, and glove fashions. Also described are collarets, hats, draperies, and a New Collarette accessory, plus a note on doll sales and a medical claim for Acker's English Blood Elixir.
William OBrien was tried in Carrickow Suir in his absence after the defendant left the court amid excitement. The 24 year old received four months imprisonment with hard labor. Police reports indicate no clue to his whereabouts as rioting and clashes with officers were noted nearby.
Prohibition measures in Pennsylvania face Senate House debate as local events unfold. Reports describe a German- Arab-related incident on an island, a shooting admission by an elderly man in Indiana, and fires destroying two livery stables with several horses killed or injured. Market and weather notes accompany the chaotic summary.
An article notes smoking as a fashion in Paris with rules for ladies to smoke discreetly at home and in social settings. It describes etiquette, accessories, and the idea that smoking can add piquancy, then shifts to a sewing apron design and a brisk fashion update on February styles and upcoming Washington ball attire.
A vintage ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a free trial remedy for throat and lung ailments including asthma bronchitis and consumption. It promises quick relief and guarantees a cure with large bottles priced at 50 cents to one dollar.
Advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a life changing tonic and tonic for kidneys liver and stomach diseases. It claims many users regained health and offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar from Joseph B. Gerroti’s drug store.
The verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters cure liver kidney and blood diseases, with testimonies from W D Sulit of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Are of Bethville Ohio. Sold at Jos B Gertot's in Texas and Williamson & Brown with trial sizes free, half dollar per bottle.
A county woman long tormented by disease and a few months of relentless coughing experienced dramatic relief after using Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The testimonial from Mrs. Luther Lutz notes rapid sleep and significant improvement after the first dose, with a free trial bottle available at Jos B Gerrott’s drug store via W C Hamrick & Co of Katley, North Carolina.
Montane miners face exposure and coughs as a common problem. A local remedy, Van Wert's Balsam, is endorsed by Thompson & Brainard of Melden Montana. Williamson & Brown Tril sized advertise sale. The ad touts digestive aids and dyspepsia relief with prices listed.
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