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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
Readers praise the opening installment as the best in the series with high marks for its stomy and overall treatment. The piece notes the opening section surpasses the title in impact and invites readers to compare across columns.
A miscellany of short items reports on a trolley line between Cumberland and Frostburg, local businesses like Carson & Smith's jewelry, social notices, a parade and weather-like entries, small jokes, and brief sports and crime mentions. Names include Maud, Nora Snively, Miss Neli Eirene Lias, Armstrong, Cator, & C, and lingering references to local figures and events amid a collage of anecdotes.
Local advertiser page lists promotions and notices including carpet rags from Williams & Co, Dr Agnew local medical items, a near fatal runaway a doctor’s bad plight and a spring is here feature. It also lists Thelma estate notice and assorted local ads for bread and prices.
Miss Forney and Mr. Cross wed in Virginia with Rev. T. A. Johnson presiding the event described as the culmination of a romance. The 17 year old Winchester student left school by noon to marry after meeting her fiancé in Hagerstown amid a Winchester uproar. Schindel's Beef Iron and Wine advertised as spring medicine for digestion and vitality from S. F. Schindel, druggist.
The Shepherdstown Register recounts the failed liquor license bid of Mr. Paul Bibler of Hagerstown. After pre election bets and public intrigue, Bibler faced a tabled application, a heated special meeting, and mounting criticism as townspeople deem West Virginia justice at fault. Bibler’s ally cites costly efforts, while Bibler himself denies gambling on the outcome.
The 0. C. Canal is back in use from Harper's Ferry to Georgetown with breaks repaired. Water is being borne in, and traffic is slated to begin the 25th. Boatmen are repairing vessels in anticipation while Cumberland section east of Harper's Ferry requires about ten more days to complete repairs.
Special services will install Rev Dr Webster at the Presbyterian church in Hancock on Wednesday April 30 at 7 30 p m Assisted by ministers Rev R L McLean Dickeysville Rev R L E Mc Wair Rockville and Rev Pittman Pootesville
Ex-lieutenant considered a valid officer as Sheriff hunts for replacements and relays state work from past years. General opinion holds the upheaval will compel future officers to harden to rules. Within the incident at Bellringer’s Wide Water four men were plunged into four feet of water when the gang plank collapsed. no injuries reported.
In the Rock v Cumberland case Judge Stake fines George W Rock £20 and criticizes railroad management for allowing an employee to block a street. He warns that both railroad companies and their workers are liable if the ordinance is violated and vows strict enforcement. Judge Sloan testified.
Personal notices from Mrs. Albert Small to Mrs. C Mek Graig arriving from New York for summer in Richmond. Louise Taylor back in Williamsport from Baltimore. Mrs. Augustus Teimel visiting in Winchester. Katie Murr resigns from Lemon Bros. Mary Suter, W. Franklinst, 6 1 il. fr. Charles Wyand to Jacksonville for business and pleasure. Dr W F Fendenburg and wife from Pittsburgh at Hotel Baovilton. B Winder moved to 3218 Paramae St. Miss Kinstry of Richmond visiting Mr. John Lynch in Boonsboro. R W Benchoff home from Wheeling as his son William remains ill. Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for kidneys and skin, urging purchase.
Blas HoMnan and Elias Kroffoian, a farmer residing about a mile below Myersville, died Thursday evening after a brief illness at age 78. He is survived by two sons, Minhad and Frank, in the locality. George H. Clark and Hosa E. Hardy, both of Nain, Va., were married here today by Rev. A. B. Station in his residence.
A mixed list of local notices and ads includes court case update: Martin Ly Smith vs Heeerstown Railway Co removed to Allegany County settled. Multiple merchants promote goods and services: Devoe paint saving gallons, Corsets at Jacob Lyon's Dry Goods, J Barry Schueler cigars, wedding and funeral services, Schueler’s grocery, Maryland Leather & Saddlery, Elastic Carbon Roof Paint, and Blackberry Wine sellers. Dental services advertise affordable teeth sets and painless parlors. Listings cite various store names, locations, and prices.
Joseph McCartney, once a Windsor voter, returns from Baltimore where financiers plan the Farmers' Trust Banking and Deposit Company. Chartered by Maryland authorities, the bank will begin with 50 000 pounds of stock and grow toward a 2 500 000 dollar capital, with operations centered in Winchester and surrounding towns. P 8 Vogel Smithsburg from the organization committee.
A farewell surprise was given to Mrs. BR. C. Thomas and her daughter Winma at their corner Winter street and Salem avenue residence. Friends gathered and refreshments were served as they prepare to move to Pittsburre where Mr. Thomas and son William will be employed.
Frank Bowles of Hancock now selling out his vast antique stock in New York. The sale totals $310,000 in furniture, as he pivots to a new business venture under the name Raises Bed.
The Reading increased its bid for the But More City's stake in the W M L road from 7,004,00899 cash to 20,001,000, an advance of 2,997,002,01. Robin Harner plans a house in Washington. Mr. Ditto builds in Salem. another new house on Elizabeth Street.
Judge Stewart in Chambersburg overruled exceptions and confirmed the auditor's report in the case of D. A. Thomas & Co. of Hagerstown against Wm. B. Martin of Middleburg. The suit arose from checks given by Martin to Thomas & Co. Martin, a cattleman who returned from California, claimed exemptions on $300 of property. Thomas & Co. shipped yesterday two loads of export cattle to Baltimore and two loads of butcher cattle to Washington, totaling 16 loads in ten days.
A list of students from several schools including Sherpsburg, Gleatspring, Chewsville, Keedrsvillle, Williamsport and Cearfoss who completed the common school course and received certificates. Also notes on local businesses and services offering medicines, groceries, flowers, photography, clothing and jewelry, with brief ads and endorsements.
Miss Lasts Fisher of Chambersburg and Mr Elmer Guu of the C P Telegraph Co endure a runaway near West Artie met. Fisher sustains a cut above the eye and bruises while Guu escapes serious harm. A bystander helps halt the horse near the C V depot. In Greencastle, Robert Zeigler, 12, sustains a severe head injury from a broken stable pole. Ephraim Fowler falls twelve feet at Windsor Knitting Mill, then recovers. Thelma drama at Academy of Music April 28, starring Chas W Chase. Supervisor George O Everhart promoted to supervise road on the B and O line.
A report claims Beet Combine houses withhold heavy egg shipments to New York markets pushing prices higher. Sheriff conducted a public sale of the Shoe Tinker property above Clearspring for $165.
A Hebron Ohio doctor writes of a long illness and cough relief through Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The ad touts quick relief, a ten day trial, universal guarantee, Wareham's Oily Pharmacy, and Free trial bottles.
Advertises the Crown piano praising its unique deep musical tone and tonal range, available at Ordway's Music Store. Mentions Hagerstown Heating Co boilers, gas stoves, and hardware. Includes various local shops and services with brief notes on products and prices. Also notes Convention Women's Clubs pageant tickets and travel offers with schedules and rates.
The Council and Mayor, meeting last night, argued over stalled appointments with neither side yielding. They proposed two leading posts to the Mayor while allocating the rest among departments, with specifics on tax collector, city engineer, Water Board, Street Commissioner, and the Attorneyship. A May 1 session was tentatively set as further talks continue among Democrats and Republicans.
Controversy erupts in state government as Comptroller Hering with Attorney General approval stalls $25 cash or stationery bonuses for legislators and staff tied to an extra session. Certificates were presented but payments were withheld pending legal guidance, saving the treasury about $2,200.
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