Local and Foreign Humor and Odd Notices
A collage of humorous snippets and scattered notices from a historical paper. It references a variety of topics including quotes about love and suspicion, local business updates, a chimney cleaning contracts, a river company formed in Lynchburg, a gold medal presentation by a Pennsylvania governor, and legislative and political notes from Maryland, Virginia, and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Hamburg
Tyo River Linger Company
Lynchburg
Iron clad rules annoy local tourists on Saturday train
A chaotic Saturday rail trip frustrated travelers as overcrowded cars and delayed schedules forced long lines at the depot. Passengers complained of standing room only while trains halted at Edgmont and Stowe, with the crowd pushing to the Pullman car amid scarce coach space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Fael
Pasdenner
TL. C. Byeator
bin Waskets
Jas Sanger
Sweater
Tie
Ufsies
Mr. Syoscer
Edgenont
Epping
Stowe
Spotlight on Young Mi and Costello in New York tale
A fragmentary report describes social figures in New York and New Jersey society. It mentions Mrs Rogers and Mrs Hogers as prominent families, Costello and Burke tied to journalism, and a linked account of a wedding or social event amid shifts in personal fortunes.
Horses Fall In Field Crash At Antietam Race
A chaotic horse event near Antietam led to several injuries as a horse named Cupid and others fell or bolted. Trainers and bystanders aided injured riders while the crowd watched the rough finish and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belonplis
Changes Hands as Murray Vo Wagner Leaves Barber Shop
A barbering change in Lovetteville is reported with Murray Van Wagner leaving Grover Melleury’s shop on Jonathan Street after ten years of employment. The transition takes effect Saturday night as Mr Wagner departs to pursue new work, while Melleury continues operations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Vo Wagner
Putehavdd
Grover Melleury
Shay
Jonathan St
Wagner
Melleury
Fie
Boc
Wight
Meftenry
Lovetteville
Yay
Power Turned On at Ridgeley WWM Shops
Tyentay and the chemical department of the new WWM shops at Ridgeley opened power for the fret line. Peat, chief engineer of the WMA, inspected the few shops and noted most machinery would be new, with locomotives’ repair shops not yet installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comenany
Ridgeley
Flo
Peat
WMA
Bevi Maltimatay
King
Local lad wins share in fortune and court cases
A tangle of guardianship and adoption battles centers on Martin Saunders. Judge Worthington rules on the legitimacy of the Saunders' claim and an apparent adoption. Lightning ignites a fire at the Clermont Hotel injuring guests, as 16 year old Joliy P. Hantar helps evacuate others and power outages complicate rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hideo Warthhur Ton
Saunders
Ubon
Ciwarse W. Ruutiders
Orphius
Sioanstere
Martin
Worthington
Carnell Towers
Camry Powers
Gramat
Joluy P. Hantar
Sayanmak
Clermont Hotel
Vowern
T Martent
Tie Nanse
Conference On Trolley Services Amid Labor Dispute
A group including A Brown and Pheer Sutin convenes with Kang Wallis and Frederick Rathwaugh to discuss trolley lines and related labor questions. They review recent acts, plan further talks near March, and weigh adjustments to complaints affecting service. Temperatures for the week are forecast to balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brown
Pheer Sutin
Kang Wallis
Mier Hsbury
Ula. Tannerktows
Preoderick Rathwaughe
Wiahhnston
Heerbelay
Aebig
Lisesi
Cera
Soldier 8 Killed in Fall From Hamilton Street Corner
A Worcester man, about 40, member of the Tiftoonie United Calvary, died after a fall from a window on Hoyplat Street at about 8 o’clock morning. Witnesses and the coroner’s inquest described a fatal accident with Driscoll and other troopers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiglar
Hamilton
Jomathan
Mugen PB
Worcester
Tiftoonie United Sistas
Calvary
Iron
eAmyy
Seabergil
McCardell
Driswall
Olther Ziegler
West
Marrixon
Driscoll
Moy
Win
Green
Bar- Out May
Corporal Carroll
Pivate O'Sullivan
Poller
D. W. Houb
Leslie Neard
W. A. Sellidel al le Young
Maxwell Winters
Edchard My
Burn murderers named as rage stirs over Algiers killings
A strong public howl follows the slayings of several Algiers youths. Police report two suspects fled, while Bhavitt Sedgwicks and Degerty Sheriff Ronalds arrest Kea Awan at a nearby coset. Additional details remain unclear as the case unfolds.
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Kilind Qawald Gray
Varin
Phos Deus
Aisin Conde
Oswald Civagy
Vite Ink
Claire
Peete Dee Peta
Manuel and
Leon Abeer
Hiehie Bilge
PG Shertirety
Gray
Niki
Alger
Surayata
Atral Eages
Kea Awan
Bhavitt Sedgwicks
Degerty
Ronalds
Samen Coset
County Tax Office Payment Delays Amid Repairs
In Hinds County the tax collector's office notes payments are delayed due to repairs. Front entrance access at the courthouse remains limited while staff work to restore full service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds
Joanthon Sty
Easy Girl Arrives
Mr and Mrs Willan 1 Jones 467 Poundry Street welcome a baby girl born last night at the local yard. The family reports good health and joy at the new arrival.
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Willan
Jones
Frayed Town Tells of Fatal Multi Carriage and Horse Accidents
A garbled 19th century report records a series of deadly incidents including a young man named Huck dying after a collision with a wagon driven by Harry Abell near Marrissburg, multiple injuries to bystanders, a freight car accident near Spedertel, and a fatal head wound from a broken screen. Other notes describe a Colt horse dragging a rider, a collision on a Mountain road, and a statistics of injuries in a busy street scene with several named locals and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murtis Wack
Philip Moet
Mur Fitsburg
Huck
Mar-rissburg
Winchester
Harry Abell
Bunker Iil
Youngs Huele
Spearns
Pen Mar
Leonard Brel
Mredertek
Aston Frink
Spedertel
Georgetown
Blyattstown
Oneaipemd
Whenelyer
Boil Brickert
Tan
Mack
Lue Lali
Ty Perry
Ars W. Urickert
Clark Mileleye
Hawin Lerigkert
Tramietfana Palus
GW. Green
Wade
Thachael
Broadway
Phoylag
Starved Mother as Daughter Concealed Morey Evidence
A thorough search failed to reveal motive or additional evidence after Susayra concealed Morey while her mother begged for food. Nancy Reachard and guardian Jean P. Good led investigations in Waynesboro as money found in the house was tied to Mirana and Tatermaula. authorities report the mother starved while the daughter hid the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susayra
Nancy Reachard
Mirana
New Reneervilla
Jaen
P. Good
Tatermaula
FLUNG IN THE ROAD NEAR WILLISPORT HURT GOSSARD
A buggy collision on the Willi s port road left Hiner Gossard badly injured and near death. He was thrown eight feet when the automobile struck, suffering a head wound and paralysis, as rescuers transported him to Dr. Richardson’s office for treatment. His condition remained serious with uncertain prospects.
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Gogsard
J. A. Landis
Richardson
Willuormport
Itv
Unsuard
Eye Injury Sidelights From Early 20th Century Match
In a Timesport account, BF Thovias Trennan suffers a minor eye injury during a small event. Despite the accident, onlookers reported the scene as calm with W. Lagan performing an operation on the eye. The outcome suggests the patient secured relief following the procedure.
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W. Lagan
Fragmented Railway Accident Report With Unclear Names
An obscured OCR passage describes a railway incident near a sidetrack in West Virginia with a box car derailment. The text mentions passengers or workers including a contractor, brakeman, and witnesses, and notes injuries and a plunge from the car as it rolled down an embankment.
Picnic Squabble Charges Two Lads in Picnic Fallout
Two Myers boys, arraigned before Justice Donb, pleaded guilty to disorder at the picnic. They had been at Cearfoas Sunday school, rode a buggy, used inappropriate language, and caused a scene along the public road. The elder faced a possible $100 fine, but both were fined $20.85 total. Several other cases were noted, including a desertion matter and warrants pending for additional arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Justice Donb
Cearfoas
Plevic
Harry Deuhrata
Iidg
Geo
tHrakik
Long
Geo. Johnson
Lettersburg
Doub
Te Elder Myers
Hile
Facob
Fa Dent
At&t
Trowh
Sonlfee Wood
Ats
Sunnday
St.oaason
L. D. Syeuler
Isaac Sinan
Justice Davb
Isaac
Lasvyer
Tey Reynolds
Blairboya
Pump Working Amid Water Shortage Update
Rain and pump status affect several towns as the Antietam pump runs intermittent. Officials urge boiling water after reports of contaminated mix and warn a large dismantled pump weighs 500 pounds awaiting tow. Residents in Fredertei county see showers. Edgemont remains unsettled due to damaged lines.
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Buena Vista
Sputthybury
Edgemont
Fredertei County
Antietam
Water Co
R Wmnall
Clergy Preaches at Funeral in Trinity Parish
Rev. John Po Tyler, rector of the Episcopal Church, preached at the funeral of the late Ttodarick in Martinshurs. He delivered an eloquent sermon at Trinity in Jacopal Mhiurgh during the moritor service, praised as a distinguished minister of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Po Tyler
Episcopal Church
Hagsraterss
Mavtinshurs
Lnte
T. Wo Ttodarick
Reiiland
Sunatay
Trinity
Incomplete Night Scene Report Sparks City Alarm
Fragmentary OCR note describes a disrupted power situation in a district with a theater, mentions an officer Cashel and a broken wire. appears to note potential danger and urgent action needed to restore water or light.
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Pensylvania
Gettysburg
New York Stats
Frawley
Sulzér
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Societies of America
Milwaukee
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United Braton
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Speen
Mexicat
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Progranaires
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Howard County
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Tone
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Tod Witt
Henlywn
Io Sunualt Grove
Virginia
West Virginia
Thompson Brown
Brown's University Sete
Gharlottawyie
Finn Hoe Ehoran
Figglieh
Winethrow College
Rook i & OC
Odward Gray
Jalent Wuened
Chile
Red Land Company
Mirginia
Avnoaltefon
Clavalynd
D. Byron & Sons
Tanners
Flamaport
Young MI
Costelle
Rogera
Hogers
Mrederick
Stedivarend
Tivatand
Georg Ro Ogelli
Mainfield
Mr. Costello
Hie
Tin New Work American
Dippineale
Tila
Fradevick
Logal Lad
Othe
Taere
Thar Johnson
Wits Eroliele
Porter Shaffer
Corinth
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Quinn
Che Te Rides
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Rowman
Richey
Morrie
Gil
Saul
Iathy
Tonia
Filetter
Petier
Alis
Tate Fiemier
Wiley
Lusty
Carringa
Tively
Galt
Laocritt
Wan Mra
Peter Otzalberger
Law
Mea
Walter
Gossard
Jesse Charlier
Willumsport Pike
Hiner
Ouelbergér
Mereanauth
Peter Quetherger
J. Gooey
Eaednetor
Deer
Steetsam
Chamberkind
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