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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1893
Page
4
Ea Town welcomes Benny's troupe of thirty burnt cork minstrel performers arriving by the B and C railroad this morning. Their home on wheels is lavishly furnished and the group has received favorable press coverage. A street performance occurred this afternoon and they will perform at City Opera House tonight.
Nov 11 report from Wasii Tor Washington details large crowds gathering around the National Theatre and Post Building to view state election returns. Republicans celebrate while Democrats accept defeat, amid remarks on party influence and voter sentiment. Also notes a circus at Rock Creek Park, zoo additions, chrysanthemums show at Smail's, a church event at National Heroes Armory, and railway updates near 15th Street and N Y Avenue with transfer station plans.
Regular services are set for St James Lutheran next Sunday. Rev Dr Hasskart will speak tonight at 7 at Pleasant Hill. Braddock hosts Sunday at 2:30 by Rev Basskart. The Ministerial Association meets Monday at 10 in the Reformed Chapel basement. Rev GW Hiracofe begins revival at Quebdec school near Myersville. Home missions collections reach $692 at Mt Moriah Foxville and $5065 at Trinity Smithsburg totaling 7.37. A Methodist Episcopal revival on East Church Street draws large crowds with Mr Albert Gilson preaching. Rev Shulz from Shepherdstown assists. Buckerstown YP C E holds a lively meeting led by Miss Ciss Tavent with plans for December 3.
A dated advertisement promotes Chamberian Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup. It claims it prevents attacks and is a trusted product used by thousands of mothers. The copy promises safety with frequent use and urges purchase from Garrot & Pearra in Frederick for 50 cent bottles.
A long list of guests checked into regional hotels, including travelers from Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington. The roster records names such as H G Crucian, J J Heckart, J W Mater, Dr. Hardesty, and W M Strine, with counts noting nine from the county and fourteen from the county in a second batch.
The Reynolds Post will hold an animal inspection Monday evening followed by a public camp fire with crackers and coffee. A special post meeting is scheduled for this evening.
A 19th century commentary argues living beyond means fuels embezzlement and debt, cites stage versus real love debates, an Ottawa style anecdote on virtue, and a Kentucky cough remedy advertisement. The piece juxtaposes morals, finance, romance, and practical cures with a satirical edge.
Revolution in eating arrives with CoTToLEeng the new vegetable shortening from JN. K. FAIRBANK & CO. Chicago and St. Louis. It replaces lard and butter, offering color flavor and crispness without greasiness, widening the range of foods for those avoiding animal fats. Sold by leading grocers and praised for hygienic properties.
James E. Stone, sentenced to the gallows for the Wrattan family murders, has confessed thrice though claims insanity. He killed James Wrattan, his wife, two daughters, and three grandchildren at a farm near Washington, motive money.
The notice warns that long desk work drains vitality and urges vigorous outdoor activity. It promotes health tonics including Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs, with claims of universal cure and money-back guarantees. Local druggists Garrett & Pearce advertise these products and price points.
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