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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1888

Page

4

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Inspires Seasonal Appetite Claim

Fragmented text describes an advertisement praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for health and appetite, urging all to try the medicine this season. It also notes a social event by the French Library Association at Miss Kate Jackson's All Saints Street, with plans for an evening entertainment and a program committee including Sacah Probea, Oma Valentine, Geo Tasker, Joe Barton, Clayton Adams, Arthur Ges, and William Roberts. this would be the last entertainment of the season.

Asociat Ion Kate Jackson All Saints Bu Iress Svecing

Reverend D. D. Hauer Revered as Longtime Minister

Portrait of Rev. D. D. Hauer of Hanover and Maryland, praised for a career spanning from 1806 birth to pastorates in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The obituary highlights his ordination in 1825, doctorate from Irving College in 1859, and leadership roles across multiple congregations including Abbottstown and York County.

Hauer Mary Ben Ordinel Breterizs North Carolina Varzicia Lavettaville Virginia Jeffersin Miceneser Irving College Carrol: County Abbottstown New Oxford St. Pater's Yors Misaeim Grive

Lighting Progress in Hagerstown Sparking Growth

The Hagerstown Gl notes rapid electric progress as Air Gox of the Schueler Company reports growing commercial subscriptions and expects to complete 500 lamps for the first batch by tomorrow evening. Schuyler Company contracts with Taylor Company to supply power for arc and incandescent lighting, with boilers engines and dynamos set to enable 90 arc lights and 1500 incandescent lamps, expanding city facilities.

Hagerstown Greve Air_Gox Schueler Company Ead Schuyler Company Taylor Compins Goambersburg Scharier Company Tas 45 Hecht Denamos

Temperance Question Moves Washington County Fair

A visit by a W C T U delegation led by Nellie Carlisle urged the Frederick County Agricultural Society to end liquor sales at the Fair Grounds. With 30 present, no action was taken but the matter likely will be discussed at the next meeting Monday at 10 o clock.

Gorge Wy. Muller Frederick Gsunty Agricultural Society Fair Grounds Daon Women’s Christian Temperance Association Bliss Nellie Carlisle Baltimore Fair Department Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Maryland The Agricultural Association of Washington County

Open air meeting and farewell for Captain Colburn on West Patrick

An open air meeting on West Patrick street tonight will bid farewell to Captain Colburn who departs for Parsons, Pennsylvania, where he commands a corps of rifles. The Frederick BR deme held a weekly drill at the Armory last night with six new members proposed and two more to join. Monday features target shooting at 3 o'clock. A spelling match at St Temn's Instituetoe saw Masters Lee Heng-en and Albert Smith compete with Smith prevailing after spelling 250 words.

A. Matters West Patrick Street Colburn Parsons, Pa A Corp Frederick BR Brother Harkive St. Temn Lee Hang-en Albert Smith Smth

Local Notes Report Odd Theft and Court Docket

The West Thearty Bank notes J W Redrick senior left for a western trip on Thursday morning at 6 45 a m en route to Kendallville and other stops with arrival in Indiana Friday morning 10 20 while Wm Kintz reports a horse theft near Fairview and property taken from his horse and caddie. The Circuit Court convened and heard the State vs Nicholas Fletcher for quarrel on Sunday not guilty while State v Jorces Helm is set for trial Tuesday next. Hotel arrivals and gifts for a marriage are listed with many attendees and presents. Col Schley of Hagerstown suffered a stroke disabling speech and remains under care with family at his side. He has held various public roles and banking positions in Western Maryland.

Thearty Bank J. W. Redrick Wm Kintz Fairview Circuit Court McSnerry Lynch Stace Nicholas Fletcher Petersville Quar Ve. Jorces Helm Col Schley George Schier Hagerstown Colonel Schley Frederick A Schley State Senate Congress Fret National Bank of

The Square Improvements and City Works

Mr W A Myers of E G Smyser in York Pa conferred with Cols Thomas and Trail about a fountain. Walks and paving to be finished early next week. fountain chosen Monday. Also notes officers elected for the Frederick and Emmitsburg Turnpike Road Company and Olivet Cemetery Company. A three year old child died in Shirrow. funeral arrangements noted. Warnings about electric wires and reminders of city tax hearings set for June 4 with two weeks of sessions to review appeals and levy corrections for 1888.

W. A. Myers Irm E. G Smyser York Cols. Thomas and Trail Court House Rhodes Nicholas C. Hailer Lewis H. Dal City Register

Infringement Claim Over Overland Telephone

Mr W W Bardles erected an Overland telephone line between C E Mealey’s stable and the New Central Hotel. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of this state alleges patent infringement and says Mealey may be compelled to remove his line. No lawsuit is expected as Mealey is amenable to an amicable adjustment.

W. W. Bardlesty Overland Telephone C. E Mesley

Boot Black Athletica leads Frederick colored baseball club

The Boot Black Athletica organized by Frederick colors plans a game next week against a colored nine in Hagerstown. Earlier at Association Park Paris River beat McMurray 19 to 5 with Blues battery Parw Blues and McMurray's sides. Upcoming games include Gratulation and Lilly's Brutus at Association Park Monday at 3 50. A Fair Grounds game today features F Y M A teams.

Boot Blacks Frederick Boot Black Athletica John W. Staunton John W. Mills Frank Summers Hagerstown Association Park Paris River McMurray Kettler Haber Wallaee Asociation Park Gratulation Lilly Brutus Fair Grounds

Liberty's Post Office Trouble

The Liberty Banner reports that postmaster Joseph W. Bigzier resigned and backed Milton Carter for successor. At the Frederick county convention three central committee members met to appoint Sarah Chamberlain as Etzler’s successor, aiming to settle the matter then and there, suggesting Sarah will be Libertytown’s next postmaster.

Liberty Liberty Banner Joseph W. Bigzier Milton Carter District Central Committee Ale Su Sppiueat Denserais Frederick Sarah Chamberain Etzler Central Committee Sarah Nxt Libertytown

Special Meeting and Gospel Session At The Association

A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Association will be held this evening. There will be a gospel meeting in the association room this evening and a reception committee tour at 9 o'clock. An accident report details Independent engine contact with Mac Phoebus and Frank Salter, injuring Phoebus lightly and Salter more severely. A man named Fatts was knocked unconscious after shingles fell on him from a ladder, caused by a ladder break during work at East Second Street residence.

C. G. Syere Mac Phoebus Frank Carlin Salter Air Geo. Salter W. Church Street Phoebus Silier S. S. Maynard Smother Fatts Geo. Wolf Pork Wolf Thre City Chas, Wachter John S.fiard East Second Street Stford

Local residents and visitors noted in downtown entries

Little Locals and Rev. Maurice Mearning among visitors as painting began on a residence. A foaled colt at the McMurray factory is announced. George Alfred Townsend and Mrs Townsend stayed at City Hotel. David Brenge joined Louis Rice on a business trip. Pic nic plans were made for Baugher’s woods on Wait Monday. Harry Grant Kemp, of Dayton, Ohio, attended a wedding then returned home. Andrew Sefton’s will filed in Orphans Court with Charles Sefton executor and bond. Professor A Jackson sold a piano to Dr. Franklin B Smith. Wm Haller and family visiting from Port Deposit. he conducts on the Frederick Division between Port Deposit and Perryville.

JW. Downer New Market Maurice Mearning Nannie Gold Hil W. Va Coé McMurray Blackwood Patchen Geo. Alfred Towsend Garland City David Brenge North Market Street Lous Rice Birely Bros Baugher’s Woods Harry Grant Kemp Dayton Ohio Andrew Sefton Mechanicstown Orphans’ Court Charles F. Sefton Prof A. Jackson Braddock B. Sharinger New Haven Conn Franklin B Smith Wm. Haller Port Deposit Haller Federick Port Depoit Perryvi

FUYANDING AND COMMERCIAL New York stock exchange quotatio

The report notes a waver in the market with weakness linked to party efforts to gain fleet control. The session closed unsettled with mixed movements across grains and metals. Significant references include Central Thnots C arthem Alten S&T Caania and Canada Pae.

Richmond West Point Wenich Central Carthem Alten S&t Canada

Tariff Debate Shapes Party Tactics in Mills Proposal

May 17 report from Washington notes Chairman Mills of the Ways and Means Committee pressing a tariff measure as a Democratic tactic to secure a party unity vote. Republicans weigh whether to accept the Mills plan or push a separate bill through subcommittees led by Senator Morrill and colleagues, amid Democratic fears of bill disfigurement under the Rules.

Wasnixcrmx Mills Ene: OG Ways and Means Wade Anon Democratic Party Abbon Finance Committee Morrill Committee On Finance Allison Udr.ch Hiscock Heck Harris Ag

Devastating flood drives thousands from flooded lands

A vast flood devastates Ex WaTIR area with 102000 acres of land submerged. Livestock abandoned and families camp in open fields as residents race to salvage wagons and belongings. Heavy rainfall hampers relief as lumber and rail lines are washed away and trains halt. Shelter and aid are scarce as waters recede slowly in Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle regions.

Fort Famrrein EL Stevess &Cos Lew Bruasches

Crushed by an Elevator Near MaSSTLOX, O

Luther Berain a coal remover four miles west of MaSSTLOX was crushed to death when an elevator cage failed to arrive at his shaft bottom. He left a widow and one child. The report lists other fatal incidents and assorted brief notices from across the country, including a rail case and labor disputes.

Masstlox, O Luther Berain Minss

Gossip of the press on politics and fashion in 19th century America

A column of scattered notes surveys figures like King Humbert and Chief Justice Waite, plus Justice Bradley and other judges. It mocks attire, mentions Ben Butler’s cooking, Prof Swing, and Count Tess. The piece outlines Italian premier Crispi, Baltimore furniture dealers, and a sale plan offering monthly installments with a wide stock.

Humbert Italy Waite Justice Bradley Patiens Barisan Blatchford Gray Field Miller Lamer Cleveland Ee Mahone Washington Ben Butler David Swing Chicezo George W. Cluds Tess Mr. Bier Jerzus Craton Signor Crispi Hter Chamber of Deputies Frederick Baltimore N. Hawari belWeet Fayette Lenoxton Baltidore Ballincreimre Prederich Furntuce Isalimore Ehec

Acker's Despen Teblets Endorsed by Physicians

Acker's Despen Teblets are recommended by physicians and endorsed by clergymen for dyspepsia and throat complaints. Sold at 95 cents by Williamson & Brown, druggists, with testimonials from Hes. Thos Richey and others praising its cures for consumption and related ailments.

Sre Acker Williameon & Brown

Acker's Baby Soother Sold for Teething Ailments

Acker's Baby Soother advertised as relief for teething pains and stomach disorders, claims to be free of opium or morphine and safe for infants. The product is offered for 25 cents by Willismeon and Brown druggists.

Acker Willismeon & Brown Meade Thas

Texas Cowboys and local cough remedy claim

Texas citizens suffer colds due to climate with high demand for remedies. Alexander Speer & Son of Blanco, Texas, promotes Im Wert's Bilsem as the heat nesting article they have tried, claiming it provides general satisfaction. trial size offered free by Williamsen & Brow.

Texas Alexander Speer & Son Blanco Williamsen & Brow

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