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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
Boatmen report many vessels halted above town due to low water stages. Coal boats 8 to 22 months lower than normal, some unable to proceed, hindering navigation for weeks and raising freight costs.
The big fair and Enchantment spectacle are set for next week to raise funds for the BRYM hospital. Rehearsals progress well and local girls and gentlemen behind the entertainment anticipate a standout event. Tonight at 7:30, the Plow or Girls audition will draw a large crowd at Hose Hall.
Rock Hill Notes reports Mrs Ira Citne fully recovered after illness. Mrs Harry Ash visited her mother, plus several convalescents and visitors from Columbus and Baltimore. Local missives mention Misses Hershey Willis and others visiting relatives, Nellie Exting departing for Baltimore, and Rev Beall from Baltimore visiting. Advertisements note Hull & Son machine shop and LaFranca’s Compound for relief, plus seasonal deals on carpets, brooms, and home goods from A W Mawnin and Bluw & Lucan.
A group including John O Smith Jr and George Rostaiberger claimed to shoot 29 doves 9 polecats nearly 3 bears and a crippled tiger while fellow fishermen at Mt Hope Mills netted 18 carp averaging around 2 pounds each. An Officer Saylor joined late reciting a Moon Time ballad as the banquet broke up.
An incident in Charlestown left Harry Renter, a wounded man, with facial injuries after a ball struck him as he walked. He escaped with minor damage, gratefully noting the quick, near-miss outcome.
An item on a historically split political ticket for legislative and county commissioner roles dated 1846, mentioning Geo French and other figures. The page also references a nurse anecdote about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, local shop advertisements, manufacturers, and a grocery store, with brief notes on goods and services available.
Porter's listing promotes a boat value and rail connections via the Baltimore and Ohio line. It describes a mountain resort at 9,800 feet, with open June to September, featuring cottages, golf, and private bath rooms, plus livery and special rates for commercial customers. Also advertised are discount pictures and Dr. Fahrney health products.
Real estate circular from the Hagerstown Manufacturing Mining and Land Improvement Company Offers guaranteed lowest rates in Hagerstown area and no liens on land Promises clear title at no purchaser cost assures 10 percent value rise in a year and cash credit if not met Describes boulevard width biking line and evenly spaced trophy road Notes manager John T. Main and advocate offices plus local business ads and travel plans for Cumberland Valley Railroad excursions with round trip price $6.00 and conditions for return.
A cluttered 1902 page lists Yalenet Bros and others selling fruits and confectionery, remedies such as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, medicines from Warehan's City Pharmacy, and various shops offering cigars, clothing, shoes, and hardware. Also noted are ice cream, sodas, watches, bicycles, and dental services, along with school coal bids and local business promotions.
Fragmentary OCR states Treat Well drilling company 3 the State and Weil Drilling Co involved in deed by prospection. Address given as Lack Hox 142 and streets Polomac and Antletan St in Hagerstown Maryland. See it at AL Grdway's for piano and musical power.
A reader from Chompaten reports a long bout with consumption and credit to Polvy's Honey and Par for cure after months under physician care. D Behindel, a local druggist, notes a remedy that relieved the writer's symptoms.
Ten day excursion from Washington to Niagara Falls via Baltimore and Oslo railroad features elegant day coaches and parlor cars. Stops include Philadelphia Reading and Lehigh Valley regions with stopovers at various stations. tickets on sale at listed stations with specific travel dates and return options.
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