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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1889
Page
4
A local column reports many B and O Railway layoffs, a planned Merchants Carnival at the Opera House June 5, and a church fundraising barbecue may celebrate the Point of Rocks bridge opening. Also noted are weddings, funerals, a church burglary attempt, and social club happenings in Harmony Grove and nearby towns.
Iwo hosts FG Y M A nine at Agricultural Park last evening with captains Dr. T S Eader and Dorsey Etchison. Eader squad won 13 to m as Siferd led scoring for the Eader side while Thompson Etchison's crew led the opposing attack. Also features two more games with Jockeys versus Paris Blues at the yard decided for Paris Blues 24 to 0 and Third Academy beating Third Paris Blues 23 to 17 with Smith Molesworth for Academy and Wood Shipley for Blues.
Death of W. W. Powell at 55 from Brights disease announced with funeral set for noon tomorrow. Local reports cite train improvements from Montgomery and widespread advertising under Mercantile Association. Public notices detail numerous church services, Sunday schools, and hotel arrivals, listing many names and locations in the region.
An advertisement urges readers to choose Dr Acker's English pills over common pills for liver troubles and sick headache. The pills are described as small, sweet, easy to take and non gripe, sold by J A Williamson, a local druggist.
A Methodist pastor in Keene New Hampshire receives a third year invitation signed by a seven foot long list of church members. The text mentions church branches, Presbyterian assemblies, Evangelical bodies, and Catholic missions in Central America. Witty quotes reflect on church attendance and the habit of avoiding church leading to excuses and lying, as discussed by Robert J. Burdette.
A tale about Jabez Bunting the Wesleyan minister who died in 1898. He asked for no responses at a country chapel dedication but a half witted man was paid to stay quiet. The moment arrived and the man cried out Hallelujahi Loots et no boots causing laughter and spoiling the sermon.
A narrative recalls a young woman who refused to sell her diary to two young men and instead bartered with two elderly men. The tale highlights vows of self sacrifice and the limits of such duties within the order.
An advertisement suggests happiness and contentment depend on digestion. It promotes Acker's Drepepsia Tablets as a cure for the worst dyspepsia, constipation, and indigestion and claims they bring joy. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by J. A. Williamson, druggist.
100 Ladies Wanted 100 men to call onjany Greggist for the first package of Lane's Family Medicine a root and herb remedy by Dr Siles Lane in the Rocky Mountains for blood liver kidneys and constipation. Children like it. Large size pack 50 cents at druggists. Samples free. Ask your storekeeper for it Electric Paste Stove Polish no dust or dirt saves carpet and furniture.
The Baptist Year Book of 1889 shows nearly 3 million members in the United States with about 32,000 churches, mostly in rural areas, and a need for more pastors. It notes regional gaps, average church wealth, and total mission and education gifts of over 3.1 million dollars. The National Congregational Council will convene at Plymouth Church Worcester from Oct 9 to 15 with addresses by leading figures on topics from youth to Bible study. Also: criticism of prayer meeting bores and a Guatemala mission update with ground broken and a church planned.
The president announced appointments including Charles Swayne of Florida to the US district court for the northern district of Florida William D. Lee of New Mexico as associate justice of the supreme court of the territory of New Mexico Jake W. Whr of Nevada as US attorney for the District of Nevada and others. Also ads tout medicines Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Discovery with claims of cures and guarantees from pharmacies led by Joseph B Garrott.
The advertisement claims Acker's English Remedy heals blood and skin diseases and various lung troubles. It asserts superiority to other preparations and that medical professionals prescribe it. J A Williamson, druggist, guarantees and sells the product with a free bottle offer and a positive preventive dose.
Over 60 people protested outside a residence to demand a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad claims quick cures for bad blood constipation headaches and unsightly complexions and urges readers to call a druggist for a sample. The advertisement touts a large size package for 50 cents.
Morris of Newark Arkansas and Middiewart of Decatur Ohio report severe lung illnesss, abcesses and consumption signs. They credit Dr Kings New Discovery for curing their conditions and recommend free sample bottles from local druggists Joseph B Garrett.
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