28 May 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1884
Page
1
An old advertisement proclaims Buckien's Arnica Salve as a cure for bruises fever sores burns and various skin ailments. It claims complete relief or money back and lists a price of 23 cents per box with sale by Carett & Steele.
An advertisement asserts THAT TWACKING DOUGIT can be cured quickly by acuture. Williamson & Co. claims to guarantee the remedy and offers it for sale through their firm.
Victorian ad describing Crofts Senna Fiss as a wholesome laxative used in families. Ingredients listed include sliced prunes and figs crushed oranges and lemons with sugar powdered senna sulfur soda and aromatics formed into twelve equal parts. Dose is one part at bedtime with age based child portion. Sold by Striner at 35 venta.
An advertisement promotes Dr Fahmer Teething Syrup for babies with claims it is perfectly safe and free of morphin. It asserts relief for colic and teething pain and notes the product is prepared by Drs J Fichemoy & Son in Hagershavn Maryland with a price of VS cents.
Local notes from Jefferson and vicinity cover church services, funerals, and lay events. Reports mention a Memorial Lutheran ceremony, a sermon on Isaiah, a joint church council, and social hops by local merchants. Dem primary details list delegates and county convention plans amid livestock and farming notes.
An unreadable letter fragment discusses opposition to Unverzagt y Mo on 27th 1884 and questions petition methods. It mentions village sentiment, party unity, and concerns about who truly supports communal interests. The text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or complete details.
A Sunday bout in Secaucus New Jersey between Tim McCutcheon of Williamsburgh and John Gaffney of New York lasted twenty two rounds. Gaffney was unable to rise after punishment and McCutcheon kept the purse as no police intervened. No interference occurred.
In Milwauker Wisconsin yesterday a well dressed man talked to Geo Perry's three year old son near Washington Avenue then lifted him up and carried him away. No trace has been found as detectives pursue leads while the mother laments the disappearance.
Last night a thief near here stole a mule that would not ride. Tracks show a hard struggle as he was mounted and dragged for miles. The rider often fell, and finally gave up, turning the mule loose near the scene of the last clash.
Horace H. Buel of Chicago lacked funds for a ticket and devised a scheme to travel as express mail to Manhattan Iran. He hid in a box aboard a train, rode to Manhattan, was discovered when the box was set down in the depot, and was released after officer intervention. He faced express charges totaling 25, far less than a $1750 ticket.
At Lexington fair grounds a trainer named Nimball was severely injured when a stallion he whipped turned on him and attacked. The horse knocked him down, pressed him with its knees, then tore at his flesh with teeth before bystanders intervened. A wrist and leg were broken and flesh torn from chest and shoulders.
An old advertisement touts Dr Fahrney's health restorer described as a great blood purifier and liver invigorator offered for sale at one dollar on May 29. The wording emphasizes swift sale of the medicine.
May 27 issue notes large attendance at Forest Grove services. Items mention Jennie Pines Rosa Viers of Vuoaville visiting friends, M P Maxwell visiting sister E A Roberts, and Mrs Roberts improving slowly under Dr W H Johnson care. Rumor: ice cream and strawberry festival after Whitsuntide.
Democrats held a Saturday primary naming delegates to the Johnsville district for the county convention Elias H. Brown Charles B. Simpson James H. Clemson I J Staub and John Gray bill Luther Boston cut a finger while straw cutting May 20 Me nerva Dern of Union Bridge visited her sister and her child died suddenly at seven with spasms aged 11 months 2 days Zion Lutheran Sunday school reorganized with officers Edward Sharretts superintendent Levi F Miller treasurer Frederick Mehrling secretary Elias Miller secretary Miss Luta O Martz organist Minnie Miller assistant organist Union Sunday School reorganized with Robert Barrick superintendent John Beihl assistant superintendent Allen Shatter secretary William Colleflower assistant secretary Miss Annie Shaffer trens Grain looks excellent harvest likely by June Movie corn thriving Adrian Fogle built a new blacksmith shop Isaac Fogle largest farmer with 120 acres of corn Rev D M Lamotte to hold communion at Rocky Hill June 5 and Haughs June 22.
Druggists offer a blood purifier and liver energizer described as a potent remedy, priced at $100. The terse notice cites a dramatic claim of health enhancement and urges purchase without detailed medical endorsement.
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