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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1888
Page
4
Steve Brodie, famed New York boot-black and reputed bridge jumper, jumped from the Poughkeepsie bridge at dawn. He sustained severe injuries including multiple fractures and internal damage, with prognosis grim.
Local column from the Valley Register reports November events near Broad Run. Notices include a birthday for Dewalt Willard. a communion service led by Rev. T F Hofmeier. the death of Emma I. Gernand near Myeraville. remark on Wm H G Kemp's illness and residence in Williamport. a marriage of Wm E Shafer to Daisy E Long near Jefferson. a teachers association meeting in Midhe town on November 17 to discuss compulsory attendance. historic voting by four elderly residents for General Harrison’s grandson. Rev Augustus Steck visiting Burkittsville and preaching. death of Mrs John Ann Ahalt near Broad Run at age 58. and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery Bucklen’s Amica Salve and Electric Bitters from Joseph B Gart, druggist.
A chaotic report details multiple killings and arrests tied to near election violence. Victims include Ed Uhl and others in several towns, with shootings at polls and feuds inflaming the period. Investigations cite bloodstains and suspects held after incidents in Delaware Ubu Santa Fe Albany and surrounding areas.
At Fishadl Depot on the Hudson River a freight train struck a passenger car. Several passengers jumped to escape the oncoming train. one woman, E Sedwell of 245 West Twenty second Street New York, fell and struck her head, dying within minutes from a fractured skull. The passenger train resumed its journey once the danger passed.
A passenger excursion train en route to the Atlanta fair derailed at Read's Crossing Georgia. Four killed including two colored passengers, and many injured. Conductor W C Simpleton and others badly hurt. sheriff holds two suspects for bribery in Adams County. Fire in Milwaukee destroys part of Jacob Wellaver wholesale grocery building. Various fashion and market notes follow with prices and fabrics.
A Watertown druggist letter from Van Wert Chemical Co describes excellent results with Lung Balm, noting six months of use and only four returns. It claims testimonials from prominent residents and offers a trial bottle, with sales through Wik Bamens & Browr.
After Ai defeat the treasurer Achan is executed and the spoils burned. Caleb and Joshua emerge as faithful leaders, with Caleb singled out for steadfastness. The author urges Christians to follow the Lord fully, trust His promises, and claim rest and victory through faith in Christ. The piece moves through Joshua and Caleb’s faith, contrasts with the ten spies, and ends with exhortations to steadfast obedience.
Essay argues self education enables anyone to become a scholar or leader without college. It cites cases of individuals who trained their own will and taste, noting college alone cannot create a statesman or inventor. Ends with a patent medicine ad and a medical anecdote, reflecting mixed periodical content.
Tas Vor het Anantasus and others testify that Electric Bitters relieve every case of rheumatism and similar ailments. Abraham Obie confirms satisfactory experience from 26 years in handling them. Thousands report cures for liver kidney and blood issues. Sold for 2 halves at Jos B Garrett’s drug store.
The notice lists early symptoms such as tired Seeliaz, dull vendacne, pains in various parts, sinking at the stomach, loss of appetite, feverishness, pimples or sores as signs of poisoned blood. It claims danger and urges treatment, noting an English Binod Elixir offered by Williamson & Brown druggists with a guarantee.
The article discusses reducing the Surplus and a new consumption cure. It highlights Dr. Kings New Discovery as a remedy to curb mortality from consumption. Advertises trial bottles at Jos. B Carmit's drug store with directions for early symptoms.
Rev Thes Richer former presiding elder of the Northern New York Conference recommends Van Wert's Bassism as a wonderful medicine for lung and throat ailments. He says it aided several friends suffering from consumption and urges others with similar complaints to try it while hope remains. Williamson and Browe advertise this testimonial.
Montens miners suffer vanish es exposure and throat issues. Each miner carries Van Wert's Balm for care. Thompson and Brainard of Makies Montana praise the product and recommend it for daily use. Willismoon & Brows advertise it for sale.
An advertisement touts Acker's English Cough Remedy and Pare best remedies as cures for morning coughs and chest tightness. It claims high death tolls for children six and under and asserts Paremis share blame, while praising Acker's product as essential and safer than other cures.
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