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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
4
The Washington Life Insurance Co announces a special notice and a bargain display in the Daily News on Wednesday September 25 1883. Jumbo Flouring Mills are also advertised as a feature of the issue with emphasis on a sale or offer.
Edward Anderson and Mise Blz Poole announce their marriage to be held Tuesday evening at the Lutheran parsonage on East Church street.
Fleming Talley admitted feeding Parker while Parker faced charges of stealing goods from James Ganier st Boyd's in Montgomery county on the 10th. Parker was discharged after a hearing before Judge Viesco with $290 bail. A portion of goods was found near a residence of an arrestee. Ramsey Smits case for malicious destruction of Mrs. Anna M Thompson's property in Araby had a magistrate hearing and the prisoner was discharged after witness testimony.
A Twenty year old Western Maryland brakeman Stonesifer was injured in a yard accident at Hagerstown when his head wedged between bumpers. he was transported to Baltimore. Jacob Snyder of Woolboro broke his left arm painting a house near Point of Rossie. Marion Fauber dropped his watch while slipping on courthouse steps. A machine at the brush factory tipped, damaging a Block press and machine.
Obituary notices report the death of Dr Augustus A Sappington in Liberty aged about 58 from multiple diseases, with survivors including his wife and four daughters. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Catherine Riley near Dickerson aged about 53 and Aura B Trandle in Baltimore aged 24. interments planned in Mt Olivet and Clarksville respectively. Additional lines mention William H Ways Jr wife Margaret A Ways dying near Market Street in their sixties with two daughters and church membership. Further community notices mention visitors and visits among Buckeystown residents and Frederick friends, with brief social observations.
The Star Minstrels prepare three nights at City Opera House under J. Howard. Various local items include Brown's Ginger and Iron Bitters features, safety bicycle arrival, fig gift from Norfolk, and a directory of residents and events around Market Street. City work and upcoming fairs loom with street cleanup urged.
Local residents report numerous guests: D K Houck and family return to Baltimore from Harmony Grove. Edwin I Snope of Washington visits his sister on East Patrick Street. Miss Hanson of Washington hosts at All Saints rectory. Rev Maurice Mehrling visits family. Robert Stephenz of Memphis visits Daniel B Miller on East Patrick Street. Several others travel or attend events including Talbot county fair and Presbyterian Conference planning.
The Board of Public Works in Annapolis examined the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal’s future. Senator Edward Stake warned of costly losses if left unused, while Victor Coughna urged flood damage repairs. A lease plan for ten years drew cautious support, with funds and channel options tying the decision. The committee will report at the next canal peers meeting in Hagerstown.
Dance noted for Wednesday evening October 2 postponed due to lack of quorum for Board of Charities and Corrections meeting. Aldermanic water works committee measured pipe needs for Lynch and Orndorff extension calculating 2100 feet. Capt Hoff of Baltimore on the 495 train improved. Clifford Fraer of East Patrick Street on the sick list.
Democratic county and state conventions nominate candidates for the House of Delegates county commissioners sheriff and other offices. The Baltimore Democratic Business Men’s Association backs Davidson for mayor with expected renomination for Judge Harlan and Justice McCarray. A Republican conclave endorses Major Shaw for mayor while George W Jackson is named for county surveyor. A local store promotes Dr King’s New Discovery.
A large crowd braved bad weather to witness the Ely Stock Company promote Adlieen Bawn at City Opera House. The Irish comedy offered thrilling scenes and witty dialogue, with the company earning praise for their performance. Tonight the troupe presents Herakirk, a drama, to continue the week’s program.
A Belgian named Ara bunt builds a forty foot high monument in Court Saint Etwine honoring all religions. The tower features four facades with Greco Roman Egyptian and Hindu symbols and depicts figures such as Jesus and other sacred icons. The work aims to represent unity among faiths.
A garbled tale describes an apple crab story with venom and danger to drinkers, mentioning Venezuela and a plant similar to apple trees. It also touts a patent salve sold by Joseph B. Garroti promising cures for piles and skin issues, priced at five cents.
A printed note warns that a so called soothing syrup labeled Ackers Habby Scother contains no opium or morphine yet poisons children. It is sold by J A Williamson, a local druggist, raising concerns about dangerous remedies marketed to mothers.
A1860s style testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured malaria and jaundice saving a life. D Wilcorson of Rerse Care and D.3 Wilcorson praise the remedy and warn it could have spared a death without it. The ad-style note touts cure-all benefits for kidney and stomach disorders with a price per bottle.
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