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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1890
Page
3
Fragments show names and listings for advertisements and rentals including Carty Winebrewer Campbell Martin Markell and Frazier. The legible items indicate lodging and business notices with scattered personal names.
A long list of visitors and locals spread across Frederick and nearby towns. People travel between Washington, Hagerstown, Chestertown, Poolsville, and Baltimore for family, work, and leisure. Notables include Miss Ela Hogan, Mr. Frazier, Rev. Floyd, Addie Spurrier, and Mrs. James Hood, with many staying at Moreland and attending church or social events.
Prominent minister cites Dr Mozler’s Lemon Elixir as a cure after ten years of nervous prostration and sleeplessness. Advertisements tout Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine for blood cleansing and appetite restoration. A case of recovery from lung illness credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a long cough after failed prior treatment, with free trial bottles offered locally.
Ossie Black a 25 year old colored woman living with her husband and children swallowed landanum in a fit of despondency after a domestic quarrel when her husband drank and stayed away from home. Dr. A A Sharretts treated her with a stomach pump and antidotes, she revived and was improving but still dull the next day. She said she would do it again and blamed domestic infelicity for the act.
May elections lead to new boards at Frederick institutions. The Franklin Havings Bank picks Thomas E. Pope Albert T. Rice Henry Perry and others. Mutual Assurance Company and Mt Oliver Cemetery list directors and aging charter member notes. Historic Mt Oliver details mark long-standing secretary keeper roles and lineage.
A reporter visits Lambeth Farm, home of Doug las Hargett, and tours the dairy and poultry yard. The Red Spring Corner Band serenades the hosts before a social gathering with refreshments and a band lineup listing members and officers. Kemp s Balsam is praised for cough relief while local claims about Hong s Sarana are noted.
Brief notes report Dr. KR V Smith and aid Ross Black traveling to Knoxville to care for Mrs. K H Deaver's ailing horse. Other items mention doctors moving practices, local political gatherings, school sessions, and community events in Frederick and nearby towns.
The report notes the same owners reviewed a house plan with modest changes. They favor a longer reception area a wider dining room and a wider library with minor bathroom details adjusted on a second door. The redesign aims for a more perfect overall layout than the previous version.
A house plan discusses parlor and library doors, cellar access, laundry, furnace, and storage compartments built with Goering boards. The feature includes a letter by W A Thomson of Columbus Wis praising Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for headaches and nervous issues, with an ad for a free trial bottle at Garrett’s drug store.
A new violet is found by Mr A P Gordon Cummings near Sykesville. The plant features longer foliage and soft white lower leaves with light and dark purple mottling. It is a single, highly perfumed violet unlike the usual double cultivated varieties.
A social dance will be hosted by Miss Fannie Lochner at Mr Gladhill's east of the city on Tuesday night. A delightful party in honor of Mr Willie hosted by Miss Lillie Castle occurred Saturday night with arrivals about seven, games, dining, and late revels until one. Guests included Miss Emms Schaeffer Florence Ida Mercer Ella Grumbine Elmegia Daisy Bast Clara Hagan Ada Thomas Crissie Grove Lottie Riddlemeier Lizzie Summers and gentlemen Mr Franken Jackson George Thomas Harvey Miller Allen Webster John Hoff man Mrs Simon Bast Edward Schaeffer George Webster and others.
Several marriages are detailed including Lambert-Mussetter at St James Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Diehl, Crum-Mealey, Morningstar-Bohn, and Yrill-Janney with ceremony settings and attendees noted. Also listed are advertised letters at Frederick post office and an assault case involving Lewis and Richard Cramer. The annual report for the Merceration of Emmitsburg is summarized as well.
A fragmented advert promotes underwear gloves and tapestry items with claims of handmade rag carpets. It invites customers to view late arrivals in Frederick and obtain quotations, urging not to buy before seeing offerings. It contains mis-spelled terms and unclear product details.
A six year old girl, daughter of George Rambarg of Creayerstown, was knocked down by a runaway horse Saturday afternoon. She suffered a broken leg and two broken ribs and is thought to have internal injuries. The item notes a serious, possibly fatal outcome.
A large white and black silk banner with gold fringe arrived from a Cincinnati firm for Jacques de Molay Commandery No 4. It bears the order’s name and 1868 organization date. The banner is displayed in a Central Dry Goods House window and will accompany the Knights Templars parade in Baltimore.
A dated patent medicine advertises Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous prostration, promising restored appetite and digestion. It claims surprising health benefits and urges purchase at Jos. B. Garrett's Drug Store for 50 cents.
Sam tankings arranges for a cargo and will supply first class quality Keandee ice in small quantities at steady prices. WH. Anderson invites dealers to see him before placing orders at 40 NL Market Street and Box 423 Frederick Maryland. Wagons deliver across the city with prompt attention.
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