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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1893
Page
4
Local notes recount heavy rains swelling creeks and eroding banks while farmers plan spring corn. Reports of illness and church activity mingle with talks of new roads and a revived literary society in Highfeld and nearby Tanexetown.
John A. Jordan of St Louis asked the Postmaster about a Barbara Fritchle portrait. He received an authentic portrait as a courtesy and returned the set graciously. Jordan also sent Mr Keefer a pearl handled pen knife from Sheffield England with four blades in a morocco case bearing Keefer’s name. The gift is described as handsome and valuable from the renowned Sheffield steel cutlery works.
The article argues that swamp vapors and decaying vegetation cause malaria but notes many cases lack clear origin. It asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can uproot the disease when fully developed and shield the system from first attacks. It claims chills, fever, bilious intermittent, and liver complaints respond to the tonic.
The Cumberland News notes the death of Jor 4 Ways born November 18 1825 in Buckeystown Frederick county. He moved to Cumberland in 1847 to work in confectionery then brick manufacturing and later served on the city council from 1872 to 1876. He retired to become a bailiff in 1885 and died with his family at his bedside. He leaves a widow and four children Charles H George E Mrs W A Binherd and Miss Els. He was a devout Catholic and the obituary laudes his honesty conscientiousness and civic service.
Obituary and notices report the death of Columbus I. Shipley in Howard county Maryland with details of his birth in Frederick county 1821 service in the Maryland Legislature 1870 and long management of estates. Also memorials for Barry Holtz Martz Alice May and Maggie Effie Sulcer children who died from disease. Other items include boxing and racing news and public notices from Pennsylvania and New Jersey with brief local ads and cures.
Rev A J Gil of Frederick preached at Friday revival. Text Hebrews 2 1 urged earnest heed. No conversions but two penitent at altar. Mr Gill to return to assist this week. Pipe organ being erected and hopes to complete this week. Also advertisements for Camberwins cough remedy Red Flag Oil and Shitohs Cure with local druggists Garrett Pearre Steiner Bros.
A woman recounts severe heart distress and insomnia eased by the New Heart Cure after failing other remedies. She notes dramatic appetite return and improved health, praising the product and its availability through druggists and Dr. C o. Inklings of the cure’s assurances are given with endorsement from a local witness, Mr Harry Starr, in October 196%.
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