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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
4
Nancy Baker a noted colored woman of Rockville died Saturday at an estimated 450 pounds. The heavy weight prevented walking and required a custom 28 by 27 inch casket. Undertaker Pumphrey faced difficulty securing a coffin of sufficient size, and a wagon will transport the body to the cemetery.
At the U B general conference in Toledo Iowa the centennial of the United Brethren denomination will be observed late in 1909 and up to the opening of the General Conference in March 1910. Elections of church boards were held with L W L Stibl Johnstown PA and Bishop E B Kephart Baltimore on key boards. The committee to station bishops assigns Hishope area and bishops to districts. The conference will conclude its business this evening. The German Baptist Brethren held talks on Harmony and Discord with Elder Andrew Hutchison guiding. Bible Talks lead to a class opening May 30 and continuing to June 6 led by Prof Z G Roye. About 4000 Brethren are expected June 5 in Frederick, with 25 000 expected the following day.
FK's remedy advertised as a universal cure promises immediate relief for kidney and back pain in men and women. It claims to prevent fatal consequences by its alterative healing powers and is sold by Willsmson, a Frederick, Maryland druggist, with a stated count of 611 cages.
An Owensboro Kentucky inventor Mr. Prater claims cornstalks can be converted into valuable products including cellulose estuioid lacquer and cattle feed. He envisions mills across the South turning stalks into marketable goods potentially worth $15 per acre for farmers and sparking regional industry.
Dr George Johnson and Mrs Nannie Johnson have returned to Frederick after eight months of travel through Mexico and the South. They resided in apartments over the Central National Bank and made stops in El Paso Sants Rossita Raleigh Baltimore and Florida before coming home. Their friends note the trip improved Dr Johnsons health.
A fragmented newspaper fragment contrasts a stirring sermon by Rev Dr Fhomsa Chalmers on the horrors of war with multiple medical ads. It references vivid warfare imagery, then shifts to testimonials for medicines such as Big's Cream Salm Dr Kings New Discovery and Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart, listing locations and users across various towns.
Senate debate intensifies over the Cuban insurgent recognition and revenue provisions. Leaders plan methodical consideration of finance committee plans while preparing for a possible rule-driven schedule and conference reports on appropriations.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Henry Evan Cotton wife of the rector of St Johns Episcopal Church Haserstown who died from asthma and gas inhalation. Robert B Homer funeral held Sunday at 4 pm at his late home 163 South Market Street with Rev W McKenney officiating. Interment followed. Infant Mirte Viola child of Mr and Mrs Charles Afsto of Bansonville died Friday aged 2 months 7 days at Zion Reformed Church Charlesville with Rev S L Hench officiating. Funeral directors were Mr Oliver A T Rice Sons and C Smith.
George W Morningstar prominent Wealmiestar merchant dies at home on West Main street after a weeklong illness. He was 68, a Frederick County native, former dairy and confectionery dealer, then successful grocer in Westminster. He belonged to the M E Church. wife predeceased him, leaving daughters Ida and Lillie. Ex Postmaster Wm H Morningstar of Calon Bridge is his relative. Advertised letters list follows.
The Maryland Republican State Central Committee chaired by Wellington will meet on Wednesday June 2 at noon at Ratas's Hall on Baltimore Street and Postoffice Avenue in Baltimore. Frederick delegation includes Dr Samuel T Haffor, John Motter, John A De Lashmatt, H P Gorsach, A B Witer and Elmer J Smth.
A boy named George Lowe fell from a wall on the Zicharias property at East Third Street today and sustained severe injuries. The notice touts Shuoh's Ocra as a cure for consumption and lists Albart L. Pears in the Etcilson Building as the seller.
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