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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes report staff changes at a public school. Mr John Law authorizes a resignation date of June 16. Commissioner Mr Zammerman approves some appointments. Mise Slick and Fannia Lenders are mentioned in promotion context and a new appointment to 34 Acet is noted.
Arrivals listed from major hotels include GH Kung of Philadelphia J H Osborne of Sardis Pard Pfeifer and wife from Burttsville W M Baker of Baltimore 8 Kirtz and Mr Joy of Pennsylvania J Barber J S Storm RW White JE Tripple and more at Cablis House Central Hotel and others Surname spellings vary with the lodging houses noted T H Hoeg Balta James K Waters Byereville Carubaker Maryland and county mentions indicate routine guest tallies at local inns.
A November 1888 birthday party at Mr H F C Stotelmyer’s home celebrated Joanne’s 90th anniversary. Seventy five attendees included 7 children 33 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren with spouses and friends. A dinner followed by songs and a letter from Pastor J W Santee and a short address by Rev Hoy preceded further singing and remarks.
A meeting yesterday in this city, described as largely attended, began with services at 2:30 in the afternoon led by Elder Seaeaneat Ri and Fracklin. Several members departed for their homes this morning.
Neighbors gathered for an evening of social intercourse and games after business was transacted. A formal dining with fine appointments followed by cards dancing and amusements continued late. The next gathering is set for Mrs Douglas Hargett’s home on December 4 at 9 30 PM.
Old time notice describes holiday plans and gifts including porcelain ware Holland berries and florist thanks. It mentions a Thanksgiving football event at St Johns school yard with hurdle races and running events though not public. Also a health ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for skin itching and fever with a request for cure book.
Mr. Henry Lyons of Gemberland rented the old Myera property on East Patrick Street to open a soap factory. He and a force of workmen are arranging boilers and apparatus for the manufacture. Lyons expects to commence work in about one to two weeks.
A report from the city states Miss Gallia Schaeffer traveled to Baltimore for an operation on her left eye by Dr. Chishor. The eye was successfully treated and recovery progress is awaited. This marks her second cataract surgery after a prior right eye procedure last spring.
Major G. B. Font auctioned estate land near Walkeraville to multiple buyers. The 155 acres fetched 89.15 per acre to John D Crame r. two Walkereville homes sold for 318 and 310 to Charles W Gilbert and John Fox. the 34 acre home property sold for 5665 to D M Barrick.
Three year old Leslia, son of Mr I RoMorgan near Wolfville, escaped death after a net propped fence fell on him. Quick action by his mother and others saved him, with full consciousness returning only late afternoon. The incident was reported by the Friends Society record.
A fragmented note describes an eccentric fashion moment where the phrase Spats TM appears and a portion of New York is mentioned, suggesting a style stance about bare legs or a minimal dress code amid fashion commentary. The text hints at social acceptance of unconventional wear in a casual era.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference homes of individuals named Farrier Bersher and Rive Harries Beecher Stewe with unclear context and scattered terms. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
In a Plains Pa notice readers are told of a proprietary remedy promoted by Barton and Stark. The text references Dr Van Fert Borgam and quotes merchants Wiltamees and Brown praising the product to persuade customers amid skepticism among the German community.
A column highlights small, practical improvements from American Agriculturist. It describes a saw-bock upgrade using a pedal chain to hold wood steady and a drip trough under a pump spout to keep floors dry. The piece praises practical, energy-saving ideas for farmers and domestic use, noting benefits for both work and home environments.
A Massachusetts governor and council commute Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson’s death sentence for poisoning to life in solitary confinement in the state prison. The case raises questions of authority between the governor, council, and the supreme court as to where a female prisoner should be held. The warden is unsure how to handle her arrival, and Robinson herself says she would rather die than endure solitary confinement.
An old medical ad touts Acker's Foglish Dyspepsia Tableta as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. Promoter Willian on Brown guarantees results.
Old lesson text reviews three key events: Tabernacle move to Shiloh division of land among seven tribes and six cities of refuge. It stresses obedience to God, rest through faith, and the return of 40 000 fighters to their homes as Joshua blesses the people before dismissal.
A physician with forty years’ practice endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio manufacturers. He claims success in treating catarrh when taken per directions and offers a $100 reward for a case it cannot cure. The ad cites other remedies for consumption and includes a string of testimonials from druggists and customers.
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