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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
2
Local advertisement edition promotes a new toulvap for the typing machines made by Wolf's Bureau College. It highlights local interest pieces and a Saturday-only feature. The notice hints at a broad appeal with mixed reactions and local attention.
Fragmented report cites a variety of local events from Maryland and nearby areas. Items include a Charles Town baseball score of 9 to 3, a Bryan and Stevenson Clay group in Frederick County, a Memorial Day date change by A. D. Shaw, trolley and paving work in Williamsport, a mill fire in Allegany County with $50,000 loss, peanut crop damage between Suffolk and Petersburg, and a West Virginia church dedication near Piedmont. Additional mentions note deaths, arrests, robberies, and railway franchise votes.
Fragmented OCR text reports threating weather and showers tonight and Tuesday with strong north winds. It mentions various names and places in a garbled list, including references to a festival, a Sunday school, a peach agent, medical care, and building projects, all from an uncertain local source.
About 1,000 people attended the wig festival in Lelforsburg Tuesday evening hosted by the Luitersbirrs aid and dem corps. The music provided by the orchestra and choir raised roughly 600 for unspecified purposes.
Rupt. Diebert supplied Telinone inmates a waterprcson treat Sunday at inner end where the feast was enjoyed. Twenty six red and lustrous melons were cut and disposed of with plenty to go around. Supt. Dubert provided the melons in ample quantity and kept them cold for the crying. A bountiful dinner of seasonable vegetables followed. all inmates had a good time.
Two fatal train accidents near Western Maryland claim Joby Chrisslinger a brakeman and Edward Barr a North Crossing worker. Chrisslinger died from internal injuries after a fall on the track near his regular run between the city and Cherry Run, while Barr was found dead beside the West Maryland Railroad tracks, believed struck by a freight train. Authorities deemed Barr’s death accidental and no inquest was needed. Chrisslinger’s death follows days of service with the Brewers Hood of Railroad Trainmen.
The account reports Thomas Noeris ex Allegany county now of Jews says a 94 year old hunts murderer of a wife and nephew killed at Little Orleans three years ago. A series of later robberies and beatings follow near Paw Saw and Magnolia Station. Authorities have not found the perpetrators and a Jackson link is suggested via a warmth who aided the story.
Slevobber Atowyery, Joseph Sloleliter a Thrush Stough employee of Milppensburg, married Viola Mowery on Tuesday August 7. The ceremony occurred at the residence of the lending minister H. F. Stouffer in Harrisburg, with Mowery and Sloleliter both named.
The report notes quality lower than last year while the shipment from Waynesboro to Boturlay was completed. Analysts estimate the season’s yield at about 270000 bushels despite weaker quality and uncertain future shipments to Shoanarket.
Twenty incomers said men wrote from the front to any thst for scratches bridges Cuta Wounds Bord feet and elif joins Backlen's Arnica Salvo in tha best ingle world Same for burns skin eruption and piles 206 a box Cure guaranteed Sul by Warnham's Civy Pharmacy
The report outlines Banter Aetamat’s arrival in Baltimore and the ensuing political bustle as Republicans mobilize to win Maryland. Senator Wellington and family draw attention amid White House interview chatter, while Senator McComss heads to Baltimore to aid fundraising. The GOP plans barrage of national committee support and boosted local clubs to back the ticket amid statewide sweep prospects.
Died Sunday morning at her home in Williamsport Mary Cushwa Mullens aged 87 wife of Charles A Mullens and daughter of Victor Cushwa. She was born in Williamsport and a member of St Marys Catholic church. Survived by husband and many children and siblings, extensive funeral arrangements noted. Also obituary entries for Mary Black wife of Lewis Black and Alice Yeener wife of TL Deene with brief biographical details and funeral plans. Additional notices report service details for several other relatives with family connections in Pennsylvania and nearby towns.
In Berkeley County near Williamsport, brothers Guessford and Ardinger, aged about 20 and 93 respectively, face charges after a Saturday night shooting at a gathering. A bystander, Mayen Guessford, was wounded in the neck and upper shoulder but not fatally. Police and deputies arrested the Ardinger brothers after dawn, with the investigation focusing on the melee that involved stones and pistols, and a Sunday withdrawal of witnesses. A superintendent attending the sale table was grazed by a bullet, and the crowd dispersed without further incident.
A stream of local personals lists visitors and residents in the Williamsport and surrounding area. Names include Mrs Bowser, Miss Getie Clayburn, Alice McClain, Miss Louise Motos, Calyru Thureton, Mrs James Smith, Miss Minnie Sith, Miss Margaret Hockey, Miss Gertrude Cota, Carrie Trowy, Misses Mary Wiles and Nellie, and Mrs Ann Eten. Also noted is Mr Jolio Kunde of the Illinois police force visiting, and several others visiting relatives inKeevisville and Philadelphia.
In Berryville two adolescent boys faced the Justice Court of Thats I for stealing clothing and a white hat. Prosecutors described the incident as minor, with both youths deemed too young for detention and placed under lightweight supervision.
Authorities pursue John C. Tangent & Co for allegedly isolating the law by keeping explosives within the city. A tremendous explosion occurred in a building during a large fire, traced to the same incident. The blast was detected by investigators as they assess damage at multiple sites including Potomac and Mulberry areas. Field reports describe frame sheds and brick additions across several properties tied to the incident.
Extenwod J Walton evangelist prepares for a camp meeting at Vinson's grove adjoining War ington Grove Camp. Meetings start Saturday September 8 and run through Monday September 17. A local accident report notes Arakyan Ary and others with a broken left arm. a drug ad promotes Magic Headache Powders by Schrades in Potontaest.
Suffering readers are urged to try Dr Klug's remedy for headaches now sold at the city pharmacy. The ad claims the tonic purifies blood and rebuilds health, priced at 25 cents with money back if not cured.
Saturday evening in Shnithsburg the play Dol the Mine's Daughter was presented to a large audience. The cast featured Excelsin Hal with Mrs Serk Miss Steck and Mr Slaughentanpi nner Mastarene Wolf in supporting roles. A prize went to Mrs Chaves Reigler owl Me Gearhart Seigler, with receipts reported as large. The program listed many local participants including Mason Wollinger Flerbert Mason Allen Geiser Taral Meadows and others.
In We Va a long-running family feud sparked fatal violence when Rev Thomas Clark confronted Dempsey Dempsey at a neighbor's home. Clark returned with a shotgun and fatally wounded Dempsey after an argument over property lines and past trouble between the families. Local authorities identified the suspects and opened an investigation.
Fatedyland, Miss Beatrica Pools, Baltimore, guest of Mrs J T Stanhone on Polomad avenue, was tendered a surprise party. About twenty couples attended. The Misses Byerly entertained with musical selections during the evening.
Duval Lemaster of Bedington Berkeley county dies suddenly at his home on Saturday. He was 75. Survived by son Peter Lemaster and daughter Mrs Eversale both of Berkeley county.
A fragmentary report notes Tekin A. Ar from Baltiawere being sick after an excursion and recovering enough to return. A storm near Cavetown caused drownings of a sow and a hog while work on a tombation site proceeded with six laborers watching. An ad-like verse promotes Hooda Saranparilla and Toads Vite remedies.
The School Board held a short session and confirmed teachers including Roberts and Wappisch, with salaries listed. Funds for cleaning school houses and building erection in the county were approved. Miss Busan Brumbaugh won a one year scholarship at Moneyland Institute. High schools reopens September 3 and other terminals on September 17. the board will meet again next Bone sly.
A Virginia couple from Luray, Clifton M. Rowe and Miss Jonnie Belle Urillith, eloped to Wed in a local parlor with Rev. Thay A. Jolson at 11:30. They returned home to seek parental forgiveness. Also noted: Jack Taylor of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show died in Washington after a Roosevelt era injury. local anglers reported large Potomac fish catches.
Fragmented items describe a gathering on August 28, 2030 in Cumberland for a cup defender event and note the resignation of a post office official in Maryland. The text mentions rain at Williamsport, a photography display by Victor Weight, artistic works, a bail default in a village, and Pastor Sigur planning to travel to Mount Lake Park.
Local newspaper page markets tonics and patent medicines claiming throat and chest relief. Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Discoveries and Que Aleute Cough Cure, with testimonials and trial bottle offers from Wareham’s Oil Pharmacy. Also promoted are grocery and furniture items, schoolwear, and piano sales from regional merchants, reflecting a bustling early 20th century commerce page.
In Williamsport a horse team driven by Mr. Lindsay vanished after a night on the crowded streets. A search led by Policeman Thompson and relatives traced the rig toward Dowesville, with George Grimes later found driving the pair. The horse showed signs of hard driving, the team was not recovered until near dawn, and no arrest followed. A separate arrest involved Willian Bynner and items found aboard, leading to jail.
Washington reports indicate officials are applying to all parties for notes on peace terms and a definitive settlement. Minister Conger or another emissary may be appointed to handle open questions and pursue a workable agreement amid ongoing tensions.
Odds on Bryan shifted as Wall Street betting favored the Republican party. Statements cite Temple communications and political figures in Toledo and nearby areas. рекламы
A Few Left at Therr high grade upright pianos and a few used organs are for sale at very low prices. Visit the Saturday Music Store to glimpse the selection and find a good bargain.
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