The Mail Publishing Company Ad Page Report
A late 19th or early 20th century newspaper snippet shows the Mail Publishing Company in Hagerstown with editor Richard J. Hamilton and manager James T. Briscoe. The text includes advertising terms, carrier rates, and misc. commentary on politics, public buildings, and war. It quotes political satire about beef trusts and Philippine conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail
Jonaathan Street
Court House
Mail Publishing Company
Hagerstown
Richard J. Hamilton
James T. Briscoe
Orphans' Guard Probate Notices Apr 24
Friday, April 24 notices show probate admissions and letters testamentary for multiple estates. Franc W. Bush becomes executor for Sarah H. Myers. Anns C. Bowers and HuElizabeth R Deal receive letters for Francis M. Deal. Almer D. Spickler and Charles B. Spickler get letters for Thomas B. Spickler. Charles H. Pahrney receives letters for Victoria Pord. Executrix Annie A. Rohrer and administratrix Annie B. Miller settle final accounts. Philip T. Clark files inventory for Barbara Clark. Court adjourns to Tuesday, April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Miner
Sarah H. Myers
Franc W. Bush
Francis M. Deal
Anns C. Bowers
Huizabeth R Deal
Thomas B. Spickler
Almer D. Spickler
Charles B. Spickler
Victoria Pord
Charles H. Pahrney
Annie A. Rohrer
Reuben Rohrer
Annie B. Miller
George &. Miller
Philip T. Clark
Barbara Clark
Nellie Welker Saves Cattle From Burnt Barn
Miss Nellie Welker rescued 20 head of cattle and horses from a burning barn belonging to J.D. Finney near Burnt Cabins Fulton county in a night attire. Mr Grover Sprecker of Huyens is ill with yellow jaundice. Hoamers and related troubles may be relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grover Sprecker
Huyen's
Hood
King Sam King Defends Dignity in Troubled Town Speech
In a stately yet forceful address, King Sam King denounces courtiers and minions who question his rule. He defends governance by inner resolve, rejects daily scandal, and vows to hear humble requests while warning against graft and meddling in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Jay
The King of Waste and Blood in a Garden Dream
A surreal, violent monologue extols dominion over earth and people as a tyrant-king vows to seize power, build a crystal palace, and crush opposition. The crowd suffers as massed labor and chaos unfold while the speaker demands obedience and grants grim favors to scavengers.
Shannon Estate Sued Over Property Inheritance
From advance sheets of Pildazer's Poems of Spring, the case concerns the estate of Col. James P. Shannon, proprietor of the Eutaw House and former Blue Mountain House. Mrs Agnea Headington, administrator for Annie Shannon, alleges Shannon took the deceased first wife's personal property wholly for himself, claiming only a half share was his. The suit, filed in Baltimore, seeks to recover the other half for the first wife’s heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Shannon
Eutaw House
Blue Mountain House
Baltimore
Agnea Headington
Annie Shannon
Col. Shannon
Thia
Sunday Services Across Town In Busy Weekend Schedule
A roundup lists multiple church services including Trinity Lutheran First Brethren and St Pauls Evangelical with varied service times, Sunday schools, and special programs. Notable items include Grace U and Presbyterian services, plus prosecution updates and a contract note for 1200 chestnut poles for the Pennsylvania telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Litheran
Luther League
First Brethren
First Baptist
St Paul's Evangelical
C. EB
Abraham
St. Paul's M. E
R. A. Boyle
Jepworth Meague
Christ’s Reformed
C. E
St. Paul's
L. Walter Lutz
Christian
Grace U. S8
Presbyterian
B. F. Downs
St Mark’s
Benjamin Shockey
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Waynesboro
Oakville
Civil War Key Point of Vantage and Harper's Ferry History
G.40, and the Civil War, Ty was the first and most desirable Point of vantage covered by both the Federal and Confederate armies. In May, 1861, four Federal advance columns concentrated at Parkersburg Wheeling Harper's Ferry and at Washing ton. The B. & O. was the means of communication between the West and the Ranty of the Ptomac, and was consequently in a continual state of siege. Harper's Ferry, the key to the Shenandoah Valley, first famed through the fanatical attempts of John Brown, in defying the laws and customs of his country, was captured and recaptured eight times in three years. All through traing from the West run oi Washing ton. New and second hand bicycles at Chas. E Rigney's, 112 W. Franklin. An excellent opportunity to get a good strong wheel at a very low price. Chas. E. Rigrey's bicycle store, 112 Franklin st , has the best equipped re pair shop in the city. He wil keep your wheel in first class order. 5. W. Kent Miller, builder of up to date bicycles, Best equipped repair shop in the city, he does the best work at most reasonable prices. May Fashions just received. Standard patterns, full stock, large catalogues re duced to Ic, Designers 10¢, Fashion plates free, At Wmn Moore's next P, 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Shenandoah Valley
John Brown
Chas. E Rigney’s
W. Franklin
Chas. E
Hoffrias Store Seeks Clearout of Spring Goods in Hagerstown
J A Hoffrias announces a sweeping clearance of spring wares in a summer shift. Prices slashed on satin fouland silks, ginghams, percales, cottons and muslins to attract customers, with emphasis on low prices and long-standing leadership in value. Also notes local suppliers and nearby merchants.
Local coal yard and builders supplies move announced
The firm announces leasing the coal yards and warehouse on West Church Street formerly J Jamison for wholesale and retail coal business and builders supplies. It lists coal brands from Reading Consolidation and Potomac area materials, lumber, cement, lime, plaster, and related goods. Also notes continuation of lumber business at Potomac Avenue Station and introduces Jeffey Findlay as successors to Jamison with local phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mury
W. Church St
J .Jamison
Reeding Co
Zoat Co
George’s Creek
Pocayoutas
Cumberland
Potomac Avenue
Jeffey & Findlay
J. ¥. Jamison
Wide Range of Household Goods and Remedies Ad Offered
A long list of wares and medicines is advertised from McKee Bros to LaFrance compounds, Kodol cures, gardening tools, hats, seed sales, electric work, dental services, and hearing Edison phonographs. Various merchants promote tonics, cough syrups, health remedies, millinery, seeds, lumber, furniture, and wall paper with pricing hints and local shop names across Hagerstown and surrounding areas.
Local shops advertise bargains on goods and services
A flood of small ads lists bakers and confectioners on Washington Square, groceries, dairy butter, meats, livery stables, and clothing from J D Swartz and Ra ben's. It promotes Central Square markets, ice deliveries, florists, and hardware, with notices for teachers' certificate exams and Foley products.
Chronic Bronchitis Cured by Poley's Honey and Tar
A Montmorenci Indiana man Joseph Coffman recounts ten years of severe chronic bronchitis and speaks of recovery after using Poley's Honey and Tar. He notes employer advice led to success and that many others have benefited from the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coffman
Montmorenci
Ind
Poley
Fotey
D. P. Schindel
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Gar
Knox
Republican Congress
Congress
Carmack
Fanston
Jayhanker
Kanzan Plains
Kansas
GSS
Ser 'Ginrel
Jake Smith
Waller
Samar
Duke of
Aiga
General Weyler
Philippines
Christ
Guart
Mie “Eemoek
Pheons
Wholesvabble 1
Sam King
Solomon the Blessed
Pildazer
Shannon Estate
RM. Allen
Stovera
Wmn Moore
J. A. Hoffrias
All Columbian
Bates Seersucker
A F. C
Toile du Nord Ginghams
J. C. Hoffman's
Sona
Sweeney's
Reichard, Schindel & Co
Hagers
B. Bane Snyder
Summit Ave
Baltimore Sts
Bane Snyder
R. W. Benchoff
Stoyer's
Datey & Bullenberger's
Cor
High St
Salem Age
J. B. Masey
O. KE
Franklinst
Semnoles & Profere’s
Miller's
Miller
Maryland
MD Leather & Saddlery Co
E. Franklin St
J.C. Semler
Wm. H. Bixler
W. BE
Geary
Ledroi
Josh
Holzapfel
Potomac St
el Regala
la Importe
Havans
T. H. Porter's
McKee Bros
Fuley
Edw
Mehler
Daion
Eric
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Neutral Drug Co
D. Ramacciotti
H. B. Martin
Washington St
Ube
Bigtual Insurance Company
W. Sowers
Chattanooga
Robi. J. Miller
Read Mouse Drug Store
Chattanooga, Tenn
Foley
Reichard, Schindis & Co
Michigan
Saplin
Small
Sfec
Little Grand
Scheff Electric Co
Dr. Fahrney & Son
Hagerstown Lounge Co
South Potomac St
Emerson
Jonathan St
J. B. Lakin
Potomac
Antigram Ste
Danzer Lumber Co
W. Rowe & Son
Rogerstown
Schueler’s
Notion
Caho N. Jonathan Jr
West Washington Street
Blew & Lucas
D. TP
Schindel
Edison
Stover’s
DeWitt
M. B. Smith
Butternut
Mich
de Witt
Central Drug Co
W. A. Ford's Sakery
Wash. Square
M. V. A. Norris
Honge
Best $ Dollar & Day House
H. BH. Downm
Main's
Market House
Manufacturers Supply Co, Es
Wm. A. Lindeman
Groter
Central Meat Co’s
Arctic Ice Co
Geo. W. Harnshaw’s
Clarkson Bros
Z. McLaughlin
Academy of Music Alley
D. Swarts
Raben’s
Elliott & Meyera
Elliott & Meyers
Haviland China
Franklinsis
Wm. Bester
Finsch
Prica
G. B. Chariton
Wacbington St
J. H. Sharar
Koontz’s
Public Square
Nonce
Certifi- Satek
AML
John P. Pockler
W.D. Willson & Bro
Hagerstown Brewing Co
J. D. Swartz
Buchanan & Rohrer
W. Kacklin
D. N
Shafer Bros
Chas. W
Cricagg Grain Markets
Chas. W. Boyer
Hagersto
Wwe
Cleo
Sarah E. Myers
Orphans’ Court
Shinglin County
Lobeers
Gakwan
Wason Nun Myers
Decenseul
Troy Laundry
Charleston
Baltimores
Ohio Railroad
Charleston Exposition
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
D. C
Dr. Agnes
City
W. BE. Mos65
N. Potomac
Rose Building
W. B. Moses & Sons
Washington, D. C
Hagerstown, Md
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