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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
2
An arch designed by Louis A. Gudebrod of New York will be erected in Alcaror park Richmond to memorialize Jefferson Davis. The 65 foot tall 7 by 24 foot arch will be Corinthian in style with a 25 by 41 foot clear interior opening and granite construction.
A detailed plan outlines Davis Memorial features including bronze figures at each end and panels portraying Courage, Justice, Valor, and Loyalty. The design honors Jefferson Davis and Confederate history, with seals representing Virginia and the Confederate states, selected by the committee.
Readers recall Holywell in north Wales famed for Saint Winifred spring. Historical notes describe pilgrims seeking healing powers from the holy well, its legend of Saint Winifred, and the long tradition of visitors and relics linked to the site.
A garbled notice profiles Bishop Spalding of Movial and Tantuisy of Uattine, noting Spalding’s early work in Locheviths, leadership in Poovie, and global fame for writings on education and moral cultivation. It mentions his birth in Kya, career path, and literary influence, alongside a brief odd note on a paper about glass clarity in Pacis.
The article recalls Cardia Teanett from the New York Herald who helped introduce polo to the United States. It notes his residence on the northeast corner of Forty-eighth Street and Park Avenue, and mentions a group of Americans including Willan, Charles Praney, Winnie Thorn, Percy Belmont, Joby Moth, and Lord Motalevithe. It describes plans to import Texas ponies and references early polo play at the Meailow Prov clubhouse and the Dicker Riding grounds, with a fragmentary note about matches around 1877.
The text appears as a scrambled, archaic narration mixing foreign places and social manners. It references Philadelphia Times, war passages with Spain, and a vague awakening of the people. It mentions a cold, a blister, and a bed, with scattered notes on etiquette and travel between Mount Acton villages and lava districts.
FOR NEW SCHOOL HOUSE construction bids invited by Goruty School Commissioners. Proposals must be sealed and addressed to the undersigned marked for Paul Schonn House. Commissioners may reject any or all bids. JofnBp PocKler Lee and H Hagerstown Md. Also includes unrelated testimonial about Foley cough remedy.
A ten day excursion advertised to Ocean Grove from Cumberland Valley by c V and P OR. Depart Cumberland Valley Thursday morning August tickets on sale for four date. Direct connecting train to Philadelphia then Ocean Grove on regular trains the same date. Tickets good returning on regular trains with New York and Chief limited routes and stopovers at Philadelphia. Price six eighty dollars round trip.
Artisian Wells Drilled by Prospection and Well Drilling Co. A broad ad listing services and products from Hagerstown to Potomac Street. Crowded with trade claims, prices, and local suppliers including hardware, stoves, meats, cigars, and bottled goods.
Baltimore and Ohio announces a ten day tour to Niagara Falls via its Royal Blue Line and connecting routes. Departures from Washington and Harrietsburg area include round trip trains with meals, stopovers at Buffalo Rochester and other points, plus on board amenities and special rates. Watch local stores for fixtures and ticket agents offering the excursion packages.
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