Mistaken mob mercy in West Virginia tale
A clash over sheep losses led farmers to punish Rehoboth Johnson, a respected Black deacon, with a beating. After the guilty party confessed, a committee offered compensation, but Johnson refused any payment, remarking through a dialect retelling that he bears no grievance. The piece blends local humor with racial tension and moral reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Rehoboth Jehnson
Aa Rehoboth
Baptist Church
Rehoboth
Chicago
W M Comas Faces City Council Over Railroad Sale
A tense council session centers on the W. M. Railroad deal as delays and federal appointments intertwine. Reports allege Sen. McComas pressures mayoral appointees while club factions clash over the sale, with Republican unity breaking amid rough tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M Railroad
W. M
Senator McComas
Itnister
Racing With Death as Elderly Men Race Roadster
An aged horse and its 73 year old driver from Funkstown contend in a perilous downhill race toward an unseen finish. Both display vigor despite age as they lean into the oily stretch, the elder Schilling and his horse matching pace in a testament to stubborn endurance. The piece ends with a promotional insertion for Penn Mutual Life Insurance endorsements via H. Keller of Hamilton Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schilling
Funkstown
Sir. Schilling
Mr Schilling
Shell
Larceny case and arrests reported in Winchester area
Alnut Altold and R W Allen alias Altold and Alnut charged with larceny from Rubt Dul aney of Sherpsburg. Allen allegedly forged a $47 Hagerstown bank check cashed at Winchester. Traverser known as Altold. Prosecution letter from Shepherdstown notes Altold once worked for Bly Myers and stole goods after leaving. Also: Melcher Moxley, colored, jailed six months for habitual drunkenness by Justice Hoffman. Mrs Chas W Porter and son Levi present gifts for grave. Belle Wolfe notes her father John F Heisse died in Baltimore. Adventists Elder Cobb at 401 W Autiemara street conducting services nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W Allen
Altold
Alnut
Rubt Dulaney
Sherpsburg
Winchester
Hagerstown
Avge
Allen
Winchester Star
Shepherdstuge
Bly Billmyer
Melcher Moxley
Barber
House of Correction
Hoffman
Garis
Personal notices and ads in Hagerstown column
Local notes show visitors from Five Forks and East Liverpool, plus ailments and cures, furniture and carpet deals, livery services, and a parade of products from medicines to perfumes. A mix of personal visits, business ads, and upcoming exams outlines town life in 1972 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Gluck
Five Forks
Bruce Beck
Potomacst
John H. Remberger
East Liverpool
Oui
Thousands With Kidney Trouble Urged to Try Swamp-Root
Public notice of a medical advertisement explains simple home test to reveal kidney issues, then promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy. It claims relief for back pain, urinary symptoms, and general kidney, liver, and bladder disorders. Includes offer for free book and sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Company in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Housing demand hints at new single-family price focus
City shows nearly all of its 5 006 houses occupied with about twenty five vacant. Renters seek mid priced homes at 8 to 9 dollars but scarce supply. Land Company offers prime West End lots with modest home building terms. 100 houses for sale from 500 to 10 000 dollars and some rental options. Local businesses, including furniture, groceries and electric services, promote affordable products and repairs. Endol Dyspepsia Cure praised by Erie manufacturer with local pharmacies carrying Kadol and related remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Mealey Row
J.A Bolinger
Land Srip Company
Maryland Day at Charleston Exposition Special Round Trip Tickets
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers Maryland Day special round trip tickets from Hagerstown Maryland to Charleston South Carolina and return on April 20 and 21 1902 for 13 dollars 30 cents. Tickets valid seven days. Dr Martin harness dealer at B Franklin sells barnes and horse furnishing goods at cost with 50 cent savings per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Charles On Exposition
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Hagerstown
Charleston
8. C
Public Sales of Hagerstown Real Estate Under Mortgage Decrees
Multiple public sales take place in Hagerstown Maryland of properties tied to Matilda Cole and others, under powers of sale and court decrees. The listings include parcels on West North Jonathan Street and East Baltimore Street, with terms requiring one third payment at sale and two annual payments thereafter, secured by trustees.
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X. Jonathan &J
Hagerstown
Matilda Cole
Henry Way
Washington County
Cesaribud
Sitware
North Logathan Sb
Nagerstown
Maryund
Bonner
Mes. Peeme
W. Howerd
Isow
Liver Ness
Wastateton County
Yermsdale
Jacob E. Fisher
UBLIC
Wacyland
Circuit Court
Hay Own
Maryland
Mayoun
Gluck P
Bizebub
Dubn Clere
Tand
Washionwa
Syuth
East Baltimore
Murg
Foo
Hasers Town
Francis
Kin LD J Aalm
Lewis J. SF Ester
J.u. Snyder
Kyster
Real Hatate
Buena Vista Springs Station
Mironit Court
Equite
Victor Toms
Milton
Tuena
C Gardner
Washington
Germiantown
Theodor Koxer
John Talke
Hezimring
Cermey
A. D. J Renrdadt
Lelie Iit
B.hartle
U Tolfinger
Order of the Maror and Coune
Oven Hager Street
Baltimore Street
Frederick Street
Meade
Board of Street Commissioners
Hager Street
the Board of Street Commis
Peacher
Broadway
Pacerstown
United Suites
Unite States
United States
Mayland
Wentworth
Pers
Jon P. Fuckler
Magerstow
W. P. Towson & Co
D. I. Kenly & Co
Millbury’s
Bert
Wavies L. Keney
A Provita Nop
Board of County School Comm
Court House
Schoc
Persods
Joan P. Fockley
Public sale of Illinois horses and colts at McHenry Bros
Elder and Forney announce a public auction of Illinois horses and colts aged 3 to 4 years at McHenry Bros Stable rear of Court House on Tuesday April 19 1902 at 1 oclock. Animals are well bred colors good workers drivers and feeders. Sold under four guarantee at the buyer price. Show and try them April 26 or 27 rain or shine. Terms announced day of sale. J E Fisher auctioneer W J Hurley clerk Attests W Recher Gerk.
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Alllinois
McHenry Bros
Whnee, Hagers
Yowa
Elder & Forney
J. E. Fisher
W.J. Hurley
Hagerstown Fair Ground
Haverstown
O'Glack & OY
Aaron Walker
Avon
New York
Robert Watson
Miners Sidge
Ohio
William Watson
Youngstown
J.B. Potts
hHiron
Mary
Josephine
Phillis
Alice
Uopid
Hest
G. Howard Davison
Millbrook
Davison
Altamontie
Vreed
J. Howen. Jones
John W. Edward
Wraugham William D-Nevi
John ‘Bort
John Darling
Altamont
Hagerstown Combination Sale CO
Weathered Rail Route Notes and Nearby Connections
Fragmentary timetable style text mentions Williamsport Cherry Run BLOM Hancouk and connections from Baltimore with intermediate stations York Hanover Gettysburg and Frederick. Reads like a transit schedule snippet with times around 12 08 and 00 P.M. and references to connecting routes via Blom and Hancouk.
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Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Hirersburg
Lily Deiphig
Harrisburg
Winchester
Martinsburg
Interquddiaty
Oorsisburg
Philadein Pais
Penna. A. KR
Ling Ter Philidel
Perm
Stllons
Warrisburg
Intermedite
Philadelphia
Penya
Harrigburg
New York
Maryland
HAWES
Baltimore
Michlicia
Gettysburg
Haamer
York
Braceville
Frederich
Hignfield Bar Gettysburg
Napover
East Mail
Bruceville
Frrderick
Williamsport
Cherry Run
Blom
Hancouk
Jntermer
York, Hanover
Frederick
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Wcomas
Council
W. M. Case
Ate
Matater
Counsil
Stone
Union League
Sprousser
McComas
Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co
H. Keller
Hamilton Bld
Willie
Alnut, Altold, Allen
Chas. W. Porter and Son
Levi’ Porter
Rose Hill
Chas. W. Porter
Belle Wolfe
The
Shipperaburg Chronice
John F. Heisse
Mr. Heisse
Cobb
W. Va
Seventh Day Adventist
Whl
No. 401
Autieiara Atreet
John Ankevey
Edward Bisler
University of Fennsylvadia
Wm. M. Updegrust
Porto Rico
W.mungon
Pab Square
Schin Jel
S. F. Schingel
Jackson Dib Shafar
Blew & Lucas
Potomac St
W. E. Geary
Baldwin House
Middickauff
South Potomac St
Chariton
Washington St
Legrett
DeWitt
M. B. Smith
Butternut
Mich
de Witt
Waureham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Joseph Coffman
Montmorenci
Ind
Stry Foley
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Post
Office
Goth
Toia
Stover's
Cjs
G&h
Mra M_ Fuch
D. F. Schindel
Sweeney’s
Reichard, Schindel & Co
Danger Lumber Co
Fatrnuy
A. Watts & Co. Drog Biore
M. Fuchs
M.A Mann
S. Potomacsi
W. Rowe & Son
Mammoth Furniture House
Schuslers Grocery
Notion
J.G. Schail Electric Co
Edn Mehler
Union Bottling Works
Erie
Wareham
Lewis D. Syester
Jacob W. Visker
Trustees
Joan B. Sweeney
Ragerstown
West Washington Street
Thada Solicited
H. &, Accomas & CO
Washing County
H. A. McComas & CO
Omics
First National Bank
West Washington St. Hagerstown
Philip UW. Neigert
Washington Country
Dechashd
Buchanan tebley_iruatee
A.Q. Strive
Posey’s
Saic
A. Wareham
Walter J, Wiluson
Daniel W. Lowman
Attests
Recher
Gerk
B.A. Wareham
Walter DR. Willson
John W. Secher
IBM
Board of County School Commissioners
Washinton County
Dot
Joan P. Fockler
Rose Gahlen
John Gassman
Beertos
Mondny
John L. Bikle
Norfolk & Western
Jn Eee
Rerneke
KaroUgh Cullinan Sleeuer
Shenandoab
Shenandoah
Roarke
Pulman
New Yor
GSTL
Roonebero Lurnpike Road Co
Tressury
Arocust
Treasury
Tor
Oes
Muses Poffrnberger
Moses Possenbarger
James Marrow
J. P
Lover
Canada
John Gasshaw
Potomac
Efeet
Baltimore Washington
Weveton
Pittsoure
Chigee
Selissmore
Cincinnati
Stane
West
Valley
Weverton
V Ter
East
Bipiwits West
Valley Kok
Wyshington
H.R
Battisburg
Interme
P.m.diate Stati Ns
Penna
KRRL
Martin
Wayneshorn
Chambersburg
Ewa
Wsaynesborn
Chamber
Duns
Shippensburg
Wash
Franklin R. R
JF & UL
Hagers Rosyn
Rupeosch
Willamsport
B.sc. Y. R
Chambers
Burg
Waynesboro
Chamberburg
Waynesoo O
Pranklin K. K
Rabm
Ghamersburg Vie
I A& G
Quinsonia
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