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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
4
A well attended Bi-Semen meeting was held at the armory to arrange a go as you please contest after Lent. The Note mentions local commentary on health and a joke about whales, plus discussion of a Burial Casket Enterprise and possible factory moves between Mechanicstown and Hagerstown.
The article critiques Lenten fashion trends such as Black Henrietta cloth or Ietreless silk and the fading grey duffle. It notes a Washington charity sewing circle where ladies tutor garments for the poor while men attend luncheons, but argues all such activities should be set aside during penitent seasons. It urges focus on prayer and sober living, with Dorcas Societies already fulfilling church duties.
The regular meeting convenes at 8 o'clock this evening. A committee to secure a secretary for the association met at 8 20 this evening and considered Mr M A Woo of Springfield Mass as an eligible party.
An advertisement touts veer less paper seat sacks as the best method to prevent skippers. The stronger, cheaper sacks are now on sale by general merchants at three, four, and five cents.
Hymeneal. Married in Frederick on the 27th by Rev. Jake J. Hantner at the residence Criss L Stockman and Margaret L Carey both of this country Pha nuptiais of Rev J O Huatt and Mrs Rone daughter of Mr Edw Sinu will be colemaozed at Tricity M E church on Tuesday April 2 d at 220 p.m. The Bev A L Davis son assisted by Rev Keanard pastor of the church will officiate Invitations will only be sent to friends and relatives at a distance.
The funeral for the late Mr. W. L. Haller was held from his sister Mrs. Kitty Haba’s residence on W South Street at 2 pm. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rev. Luther Kuhman and Rev. J. J. Kantner officiated with pallbearers Captain P. L. Biteshew and others. The notice also mentions funeral plans for Elmer Nuez tomorrow at Mt. Olivet.
Marvin Garlitz, wanted for killing his wife in Cumberland on Tuesday night, was arrested Monday in Marlinsburg West Virginia. He was brought back by train and jailed. He confessed to reporters and claimed the shooting was prompted by alleged infidelity after secret meetings with his wife starting earlier in Baltimore.
A list records arrivals at CITY HOTEL and SENTEAL HOTEL with names such as Lamm Hill Brosine Ladd Jones Leech and Parrish. Other guests include Dorsey Abel Shelton Hancock Herman Hoover Wood Richards Schriner Keller Wilon Davenport Biegs Horn Kent Casper Vinseher Hendershot Everett Cuter Obcill Martz Filee and many more from Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania counties.
Captain Charles W Adama of the Hagerstown Herald leads in the southern contest for doorkeeper. Captain Wimberley of Mississippi exits the race and seeks internal revenue post. Tennessee Rep Hank backs Adams while Houk had pledged support to Adams, solidifying a Maryland-centered outcome. McTomas organizes Adams’s bid. McCouss predicts Adams victory with Maryland patronage absent.
Police report shows Michael Finnegan jailed 10 days after drinking and disorderly conduct. William Dorsey jailed 15 days for unspecified offense. Two deeds of trust recorded: Daniel P Hipp and wife to Col J B Thomas for $1 and premises. Milton E Snyder and others to Jno Motter and Wa Maulsby Jr for 17 acres and 2 perches for $1 and premises. Rev J C Zimmerman, Lutheran Board of Church Extension secretary, died at Washingtonville home aged forty. noted as editor of Lutheran Dictionary Journal in York Pa and a well known church figure.
A horse drew cart on Bentz street refused to cross the creek this morning. The horse lay down at the water edge causing the cart to turn around. Patrick, the driver, had further trouble guiding the animal along the street after re-hitching.
The fragment describes varied items from sulfur in California to population figures, church and clerical counts in Rome, a boy in Walls, Georgia who can spell words, immigration rules at Castle Garden, Chinese labor in Queensland, and the Monumental News. It also mentions America’s first bank, weather vanes in Portland, a tremor plant study, White House ladies names, a Genoa accident tale, irrigation schemes, a Georgia farmer’s cow mystery, morphine habit houses in San Francisco, a gun injector trade, and a Lord Chatham quote on study habits.
Acker's Blood Elixir gains endorsement as a positive cure for all blood and skin diseases. The preparation is promoted as superior to rival remedies and sold by J. A. Williamson, a local druggist, with medical approval noted.
You cannot tell when croup cough or cold may strike your child or yourself. One dose is a preventive and a few doses will ease throat and lung troubles. A sample bottle is offered free and the remedy is guaranteed by J A Williamson, druggist.
An article reports William Williams of Glen New York studying French poultry systems for table use. It describes automated France inspired machines to raise and feed chickens, including a revolving cylinder rack and a hand operated feeder, to produce large daily flocks for domestic markets.
The item describes a convenient wagon fork lever with a fixed base and adjustable wheels, including a wooden lever, bolt supports, and iron rod linkage. It also discusses bran as cattle feed, comparing buckwheat bran with wheat bran and corn meal, and offers feeding recommendations for dairy cows and butter production.
The ad claims Acker’s Blood Elixir is superior for all blood and skin diseases and endorsed by the medical fraternity. J A Willismoon, a local druggist, guarantees and sells the preparation.
Joan Thunng an Irog worker living at 4 Spring Garden avenues Ablegheny City was alleged and partly confaned to have been murdered at break Tuesday night. Touring's wife he bied arrotelion a charge of comprmng to Zulie bwbaed Trerg hes an ins auer ua lis ifeaut SMa. There was everr ovid 402 thas his wife bes bea try.ng to get Set 0 babunam order thet she aughtt sweare Ube mpurinee mune 7. Tay Weabs avo Mes Touring engeeda iman who wahews that he agreed to co the fou tyr 220 and states that Bin timing part vin tue money Insday. This man after des the poser of the plot to kill Trar.ng. Turmoilas wight poles officers rolled out tae plots as suspes ed by Mim. Touring and foud so far as tlence can go that the in foriorr Was curren About 11 ovehws. tae set for the murder Ming Tour rear decor ard wea te tha t Belem The det ehvetered cand found Ug. justis and Leen uray was lying on the sofa and could coolly have been wardens. Mra Thong ses arrestal and Iacked up. Her ovsbiod we bormacd when he Leand the object of the oficers viet
In Minneapolis on March 25 the long postponed bout between Harry Gilmore of Chicago and Dan Needham of St Paul ended with Needham winning by decision after twenty rounds. Gilmore showed science but limited power, suffering facial injuries. Needham remained the aggressor throughout, with the referee noting a properly conducted, gentlemanly match.
Absentees at Trenton force a record all night session as Democratic leaders push to vote party bills. The long siting sees intense roll calls, cheering for Schmelz and Beelly, and lawmakers wandering halls and lunch rooms to pass the measure.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat observation notes how varying dress habits affect cold tolerance. The piece contrasts Americans with foreigners like Germans, Freshmen, and Irish workers, suggesting undergarments compensate for limited outerwear amid cold winds and storms.
A short promotional note praises Dr. Acker's English pills as a cure for sick headache and liver troubles. The pills are described as small, sweet tablets that are easy to take and do not snip. they are sold by J. A. Williamson, druggist.
A regional notice claims Mix Luther Lutz of Kelby NC suffered seven years under tuberculosis and coughs. After three months she used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption, slept through the night, and was reportedly cured by a single bottle. The ad invites readers to obtain a free sample at Jos B Garrett s drugstore.
An old advertisement promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claimed to ease dyspepsia and improve happiness. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by J A Williamson, druggist.
A Frederick advertisement invites readers to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Xemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy, claimed to relieve chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consumption, is sold at 50 cents for large bottles and a dollar for larger sizes.
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