Quirky Local Notes and Distant News From Town
A collage of snippets reports a fair attendee’s marriage in Fredericksburg, a large dog haul tragedy, and a range of local odds. Excursion trains, a Spanish War banquet, and a new repair shop shape a busy week as notables like Dr Scott and Senator George visit area spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Leggett
N. Locust St
Washington
Harvey Ringer
West
Adeline Ringer
Srmory
S. O. Houser
Jonathan St
Bibarger
Roanoke
Tly
Los Angeles
Cal
Basic City
Wdeho
Scott
Baltimore
8. W. George
Alexander
Massachusetts
Sharpsburg
Public Sale Notice Amid Varied Local Advertisements
Notice to taxpayers announces a public sale of horses at Local-A Sugar Box amid advertisements for the World's Med Dispensary and other local concerns including Heart-sick People Rogers town Sebio del Migis Coro and Foster-Do seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogerstown
Sebio del Migis Coro
Foster- Do
Baltimore man cuts throat in Montana hospital scare
WA Dillenbsugh of Baltimore a prominent Mason and Elk, allegedly attacked a woman and, while temporarily insane, cut his throat with a razor and slashed his wrists at Udeua Montana. He missed major arteries and will recover. He was well known in the area from Carroll County School Examiner visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. Dillenbsugh
Baltimore
Elks
Udeua
Mont
Fie
Carrol County
Sprinf is Here Schindels Beef Iron and Wine Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Sprinf as a tonic by B F Schindel a druggist at 106 N Potomacst. It claims to build up the system stimulate digestion improve blood condition cure extreme exhaustion and brain fatigue providing tone and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schindel
B. F. Schindel
Drugciat
N. Potomacst
Tragedy Near Camden: Kershner and Garlock Killed
Two young men from the city, Worth Kershner and Raymond Garlock, were struck by an express train near Camden New Jersey while attempting to board a freight. Garlock survived, others are left bereaved. Victims were en route to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for work. funerals planned in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N.J
Relly McA Garlock
Wm. D. Kershner
Atlantic City Railroad
Maymond Garlock
Kelly Garlock
Garlock
George W. Garlock
Randolph Aye
Kershner
Joseph I Kershner
East Are
J. L. O'Brien
Hagerstown
Raymond Garlock
Foster
Regort
Philadelphia
Camten
Mershner
Nhat L. A
Kersimer
Quaxty
Jones
Litchfeld
G. W Huber
Court Place
Sempeles & Proferes
Washington St
Young Kershner
Mary
Charles
Francis
Harry
Aaron Lambert
Mazie Rhodenizer
Raymond
Jail Breaking Plot Discovered at Martinsburg
A planned jail break was thwarted at Martinsburg after Janor Caldwell and Sheriff Stuckey uncovered the scheme. Prisoners alerted others, leading to an investigation that found Fred Tunson John Ford and Frank Ford, fugitives charged with robbing a Bier Allegany county store of soap and two whisky bottles of muriatic acid. The acid had begun corroding a window bar and would have enabled 11 prisoners to escape if not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Janor Caldwell
Stuckey
Cella
Fred Tunson
John
Frank Ford
Bier
Allegany County
Manesy For Hospital At Annapolis From Private Gifts
The POT Carlin Company sent a $30 check to the Emergency Hospital Association of Annapolis. Private contributions now near $1000 include gifts from wives of two ex governors of Maryland Mrs William T Hamilton of Hagerstown and Mrs Lloyd Lowndes of Cumberland. Both reminisce Annapolis with kind interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POT. Carlin Company
Emergency Hospital Association of
Annapolis
Maryland
William T Hamilton
Higerstown
Lloyd Lowndes
Cumberland
Balto
Aerild
Robbers Steal $600 From Damés Ervin Family Home
While the Ervin family near Black's Gap were at church robbers entered their house and stole 600 dollars. The house was ransacked and the money secreted in a drawer was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damés Ervin
Black’s Gap
Contract for 200 rods of wire with Snively at Welsh Run
Frank Resh secures a contract to supply Louis Snively near Welsh Run for 200 rods of fine wire. The agreement outlines delivery terms and price per rod, establishing a supplier relationship in the local trade network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Resh
Louis Snively
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Clear Complexion
The ad urges readers to hitch their wagon to a star and assist nature this spring by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the system. It promises the undertaking will be successful and leave the complexion bright and clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Hood
April Wedding in Mifflintown Pa
Miss Anna Elizabeth Auker of Mifflintown Pa married Sir Edgar EK Summiehouse of Herrisbuts formerly of this city in a Wednesday morning ceremony at the Lutheran church in Mifflintown Rev W H Fulr officiating. The bride wore a castor bread cloth traveling suit and carried roses. The groom works in Harrisburg where they will reside with the bride and groom visiting the groom's mother Mrs E P Humrichouse in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Auker
Mifflintown
Edgar EK. Summiehouse
Herrisbuts
W. H. Fulr
Harrisburg
E. P. Humrichouse
Goeckel and McCabe Named to Wilkesbarre Team
Way Up Goeckel formerly of the C. L League joins Wilkesbarre as director while McCabe, ex of the 1882 squad, serves as manager on the same team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeckel
McCabe
Wilkesbarre
Community Merchants Advertise Specials and Remedies
A 1901 notice fragment lists Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cure claims along with various local business promotions. It mentions sample bottles, fifty cent bottles, and one hundred dollar sizes, plus ads for lamps, dishes, wines, groceries, barber services, and a jewelry store. Strong entities include Lepsin Syrup Co Morticello Illinois and addresses like 17 W. Washington and Potomac Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prodsilulvane
Kans
Lepsin Syrup Co
Morticello
Dr. Caldwell
John A. Reed
S. FF
Reading Can't Win Coofe Connection At Reading Cutoff
Philadelphia papers discuss Reading Railway's bid to reclaim the cut-off from the W M BR line if it is sold. A Reading official warns if the W M lease ends, others could take the cut-off, while Reading only owns stock and bonds. Waynesboro Wins Decoration Day features Scot land school with 300 pupils. Capt Skinner to deliver the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila
W.M. BR. R
W. M
Hagerstown
Reading
Waynesboro
Scotland
Chambersburg
Skinner
Court of Appeals and Civil Actions Summary
Court of Appeals cases Reichard Farber and United Railways with lawyers Lane Gans Brown Wagaman. confession in arson case Le Virea a Barn. Henry Eberly pleads to arson of Wolf barn near Loganville. divorce suit filed by Robert Hale against Minnie Hate Cassell. Hale employed at Table Works in Hagerstown. wife admits desertion. child with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichard
Farber
Iver
Shipley
Will Raizer
Lane and Gans
Brown and Wagaman
United Railways and Electric Company
Bridesman
B. W. Griswold, Jr
Henry Eberly
Charles C. Wolf
Loganville
York
Robert Hale
L. D. Syester
Minuie Hate
Ace Cassell
Hagerstown
New Organ Recital Opens Shepherdstown Church
New organ recital highlighted the opening of a Boston built pipe organ at the Protestant Episcopal church in Shepherdstown conducted by Prof Rowland Davies. Personal notices list Erwin H.E. Colleown visiting in town and other residents traveling or ill, with pulpit supply by Rev F. J. Baum from Philadelphia beginning May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Davies
Protestant Episcopal Church
Shepherdstown
Boston
F. J Baum
Philadelphis
Trinity Lutheran Church
County tax rate and session updates from county officials
County commissioners finished a three day session to hear appeals make transfers and collect valuations. They plan May 6 and 7 sessions for revision with indications that the tax basis will be reduced. Clerk Wagamean reports 275 notices sent to property owners reported as not assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagamean
Hard Fight 70 Save Church From Forest Fire
A forest fire sweeping Johnsons mountain spread to the big mountain behind Clear Spring, threatening the frame Church of God in the valley but saved by local effort. Flames edged the church as residents battled the blaze with fire lines and ice, while several hundred acres of timber burned on the big mountain. Also noted were arrests in Shippensburg, and a reflection on a rival afternoon paper’s timing during the fire crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Mountain
Big Mountain
Clear Spring
Fairview
Blair's Valley
Church of God
Beary
Forsyth
Hull
Mission at St Thomas church announced in Frostburg
Rev. Alex C Haverstick of Frostburg will conduct a four night mission at St Thomas Church in Hancock next week.
Allegany County Squires Deny Liquor Licenses
Defective petitions for three liquor sales were rejected under the amended law. The county remains dry for thirty days as applications failed to meet new requirements not present in the old forms. A court enacts a Tiquer license law adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumber Apon
Allegancy
Millons marvel at Dr King's New Life Pills crowd
Marvelous claims crowd the listing with a catalog of ailments cured by Dr King s New Life Pills including stomach troubles dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice billous fever malaria and other distressing ills. Purchases noted at Ware ham s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Store.
Crowned piano tone stands out at Ordway's Music Store
When you hear the full deep yet sweet and musical Crown piano tone you realize a vast range of tone colorings unique to this instrument. Its material and construction are top quality and the Crown styles are very handsome. They are sold at reasonable prices and on easy terms by Ordway's Music Store of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffield & Reed
Hagerstown
Maude
A. Ritchey
Valengi Bros. & Co
Pabroey & Son
C. P. Siefer
E. Frankfinst
CG. A. Watts & Co
Mra
M. Fuchs
M.A. Mann
Potomac St
Ordway
Doctor's Bad Plight and Remedies Featured
A Hebron Ohio doctor recounts losing his voice after a severe illness two years ago and an obstinate cough. He reports quick relief from Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and warns of dire health risks without proper treatment. The ad notes trial bottles, special weekly prices on paints and glass, and a jeweler promising lower prices. It also advertises DeWitts Life Early Risers pills and emphasizes musicial instruction via an Angelus piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M L Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
King
Goughs
Golda
Waretam
City Pharmacy
Central Urug Co
Labor Bureau Organized Here in Harrisburg
Sheriff Avgie and Newbuty Alexander run a labor bureau detaining two homeless Harrisburg boys Lambert and Forsythe for placement with the rough riders of the plains. Parents are contacted, then boys may be sent to Bike Works for work. The bureau claims skilled laborers on hand, including a butler maker and a machinist apprentice, to be employed without fees or rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Avgie
Newbuty Alexander
Harrisburg
Lambert
Forsythe
Plains
Ice wagon fire halts delivery in early blaze
Mr. Max Hager delivering ice faced a fast spreading fire when a customer warned him. He acted quickly and extinguished the flames. The ice survived with only minor loss from a stray piece under a seat. In Baltimore, Dr. J McP Scott, retiring president, spoke at the Medical Chirurgical Society annual meeting. Dr. Reichard of Fairplay read a paper at a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hager
Max
J. McP. Scott
The
Medical Chirurgical Society
Baltimore
W. M. Reichard
Fairplay
Altold is Frey in Newville relation revealed
Sheriff Angle told a reporter that the man’s real name is R M Frye and that he hails from a respected Newville family. Altold is described as gentlemanly and well dressed. Chas H Greenawalt is charged with horse larceny and is held on $800 bail for May term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.m.altold
Angle
R M. Frye
Newville, Pa
Altold
Bali
Chas. H. Greenawalt
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad for Digestive Relief
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia as a universal aid for digestion. It claims cures for constipation indigestion and diarrhea from digestive problems. Promotes 50 cent and one dollar sizes at G F Schindere.
Local Ads Then and Now From Town Shops
A collage of late 19th or early 20th century ads lists music store offers at Ordwar’s, dress patterns at Jacob Lyon’s Dry Goods, cigars at J Barry Schuler’s, livery services at J V Hershey, hay and feed at Timothy and Mixed Hay, shoes at G B Charlton, and Bucklen’s Alpha Salve praised for healing. Also notes a fire on Riggs farm, church cornerstone ceremony in Martinsburg, and multiple small business promos for bread, harness, blackberry wine, and wedding catering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lyon
Man's Choice Cigains
J. Barry Schueler
Potomac
J V. Hershey
West End
Bet C.V.B Rand W. M. RR
May term jury pool drawn by jurors names listed
A list of jurors drawn for the May term of court includes SM Reitzell Isaac Long David F Smith Emory E Spi Harvey Hontzberry Al Gruber W H Stetler Joss Beard Daniel C Keedy Jos Young Edwin Wilson Rubeck Daniel W Barkdoll Sasder Geo D Extine Beeler John N Brumbaugh Gene A Brown Finley Anker Jenn T Wolf Charles H Rine Thos B Toms Geo A Farm Kimble 8 D Piper Richard Cornelies Houpt D Wolf Daniel L Martin Rhoades W B Hull Fernsner Jerome B Kings Edward T Sshler Daniel Bower David 3 Berger W Garver Thos Roy Albert Zahn Otho J Duffy Hi Kauffman Frank X Fahrney Hal Seiss Samuel Detrow Fhos Gra Lakin J H Beachiey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge Stakelodap
SM Reitzell
Isaac Long
David F Smith
Emory E-Spi
Harvey Hontzberry
al Gruber
W H Stetler
Joss Beard
Daniel C Keedy
Jos Young
Edwin Wilso Rubeck
Daniel W. Barkdo I Sasder
Geo D Extine Beeler
John N Brumbaugh
Gene A Brown
Finley Anker
Jenn T Wolf
Charles H Rine Thos
Toms
Geo A Farm Kimble
Piper
Richard Cornelies Houpt
Wolf
Daniel L Martin
Rhoades
W B Hull
Fernsner
Jerome B
Kings
Hemphill
Marriage at Williamsport amid odd notices and ads
Mary White and Rose of Dry Run wed in Williamsport after a license noted long ago. The page catalogs oddities, local ads, piano sales, horses for hire, drugs and remedies, and a long list of retail and household goods with prices, all reflecting a small town’s bustling commercial life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary White
Mr. Rose
Dry Run
Mar Ape
Willamsport
Rev
Hobsek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fiat
Lea
Jos. Downs
Williamsport
Binkley & Matthews
Samuel Musselma
Middleburg
Pallvearere
W. Broguaier
James Moran
Thomas Donaldson
Geo. Harne
Albert Spigier
Jacob Sates
Samuel Long
C. V. Engineman
Pat
Mike
Terry
Clara
Maud
Atlantic City
Kerehner
Sionday
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Rose Fill
A. B. Station
Menesy
Weddsing
Noah’s Ark
Gouda
W. Washington
Sinweeney’s
E. Smiller
Curser Franklin
Jonathan Sta
Monath's
Schueler's Grocery
Baltimore Sts
W. H. H Needy
Court OF Appeals
Erwin HE. Colleown
Boonsbero
Ted
Gam’s. Em Uert
D.C
Blair
Elopera
Dail
Margaret Ghealer
Levi Shevler
Heusn
Restlinger Road
Shippensburg
Samuel Beck
Dathsourg
Carlisle
Buss
Beck & Delamarter
Bilton Kobler
Angelus
A.M. Ordway
DeWitt
M. B- Smith
Butternut
Mick
de Wit
Wareham
Central Drug Co
Labor Bureau
Alesander Chis
Frey
Ordwar
Franklin St
L. J. Betts
G. B. Charlton
W. Washington St
Romaway
Franklin Grove
Riggs
Lyattsvile
New Presbyterian Church
Ana Rolla
Orrick’s
Wm. H. Bixler
J. C. Semler
Cabn & Mars
N. Jonathan &J
W. A. Ford
Wash Square
Urors Oram
Honday
Hose—White
Zengler’s
S. Jonsihanst
F. J. Cheney & CO
Lester
Lester Piano Co
Miller's
Fecalee Armour
Miller’s
Bagerstowan
Maryland Leather & Saddlery
Frank Schindel
Bellman
Martin & Stover's
S. Potomacs
I Bear
Baldwin Alley
C.K. Mowen
Ind
Will
Oneham
Homer
Grove
Puleal Tailor
Nobby
T. D. Ringer
N.E. Camer
M. V. A. Norris
Mont Sent
H.H Downin
Proprieto
Pric
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