22 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
Loral-Pat of Greencashe hosts a local garden of thanks event marking community gratitude. Attendance includes residents and neighbors as they gather for a brief drill and acknowledgment.
Local notes recount a wide mix of people events and places with names such as Morgan Morrow and M. Domenici. Mentions range from a moonlight excursion to a steam power service in Cumberland and a circus in Lynihan Pa. The piece notes editorial death of John B Morrow age 63 and various civic activities and real estate movements across towns including Tilghmanton and Upper Marlboro.
The meeting covered routine matters and fair preparations. Herman secured a ten year lease for fairground buildings and plans hot beet sandwiches with a non electric boiler. County commissioners will view roads Crum Edgem and Jester and award contracts. A Bryan and Stevertson Club forms Thursday at Wishard's Mall Court Place. Join.
Justice Hodman heard trials for George Ardinger and brothers with charge of rioting and concealed weapons, plus attempts to murder. Co-defendants Turner and Guessford faced related counts. witnesses described crowd clashes on the grounds and exchanges of gunfire. Ardingers were found guilty on rioting with fines and costs, while other charges were continued or dismissed as the case proceeded.
Reported Tuesday night a Met Branch incident near Harpers Ferry killed John Garver aged about 80, a former brakeman, and severely injured him after being struck by a Baltimore Washington train. Earlier a Nickel Digins wreck near Kazwell, VA killed Engineer W. O. Allen and Mail Trainer MB, with multiple injuries to seven others. A Byson’s Church incident saw Mary Paxton fatally struck by a B&O line while handling a horse.
The Inniore club met yesterday evening and decided to attend the Chamhersturgtreet fair on September 19. Appointed members include Scott N ridgen, BLL Munson, Omer Slick, Geo. Duley, George Hook and George Bowers. Twenty members were secured. Velue Goll Lowen: slety and dames WL Mekee.
An obscure report describes Paul Colling from Two Taverpe involved in a perplexing event near Glos, Mallen. The account mentions a quick strike and unclear details about a crowd, with lingering questions about his role and the outcome of the incident.
A garbled item notes cemetery arrangements at Olivet and nearby services. It mentions a person or group planning a duty or ceremony, with scattered references to a city or cemetery and possible dates. The readable parts are too incomplete to name individuals or events reliably.
Unclear OCR shows multiple individuals including George W. Young and William T. Bean associated with Brunswick in a bankruptcy filing. Amounts cited show liabilities around 175 dollars and duties at 5 dollars, with other garbled names and numbers appended and not clearly identifiable.
Rules adopted for a drill contest between the United at Frederick and the Rouss Cup at Winchester, to be held in Martinsbarge on September or November. Judging focuses on general appearance, drill, facing, oblique movements, wheating, formations, movements, and emblematic pageantry.
A damaged report describes arrests for various charges including theft of turkeys from Michard Pary and a boat of contraband. It notes a jail stay, a hearing before Justice Qaryer, and extradition attempts to Maryland. Details are fragmented and difficult to verify.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention items like vaccines, remedies, and a city pharmacy. References include health products such as Bio alax and Cuce gimeanteed, plus mentions of a destination city and a general sense of medical and retail topics.
WW Fultz, a teaching resident of Star Tannery near Winchester, has been confined to health issues for some time, presenting with a lancet and a condition described as hicomprd puschu.
A damaged ad claims a tonic called Throbning Mindache would quickly leave you with relief for headaches and nerve pain. It promises proven merit for health, a money back guarantee if not cured, and is sold by a local city drugstore with a 25 cent price tag.
John H M Lewis, living about eight miles northwest of Haucock, was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Marshal Witla Mirlisliser and Samuel L Rhodes for demanding an excessive pension fee from widow Mrs. Rathaa Shives. The case involved impropriety under pension laws, with revolver threats observed during the operation. Lewis faces charges in multiple instances and was held for a hearing before a U S grand jury.
Miss Jennie Thun travels to Michillsburg to visit Mrs. John Golbert and other locals. The item lists numerous names and brief moves among households in Wilthungpert, Chamberstiure, Altoona, Baltimore, and nearby towns, reflecting a busy slate of social calls and family visits.
The Street Commissioners rejected the request from the Street Railway Co for another term on the electric light contract. The board sent a reply stating it will not renew the contract, disposing of the request after discussion. Police questions and policy framing were also reviewed, with some officials predicting adoption of new regulations. A peach basket sale by Mucket Tusnestor Widdows followed the meeting.
Abs Macy Shinebanah and daughters Annie and Mare were arrested on charges of stealing a chicken from Mrs Mary Whitton and jailed for a hearing before the Veo JAdluins this afternoon. The Stineboughs face charges as well, with De chargg of stealing earn. Also arrested today, Winard Bowards son Wiebe Noward faces assault charges for hitting Win Smith with a stone.
An unclear report describes a disturbance linked to a local figure, with references to Amazon Dros and various places. The account mentions a return to Honeuck, a manager named Joh Lloyd, and a promotional show, but details are fragmentary and dates are uncertain.
In Morgan County court at Berkeley Springs, jurists BIL Rice and others face accusations of tolerating corrupt practices and allowing officers to pay themselves over two dollars daily under color of duty. Oliver Lea, a yard worker, carried away garments valued at 30 dollars, while Frederick J. Sword of Blaine’s Valley reports a crop of Wisconsin corn stalks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe property deals, injuries, illnesses, and ads. Names like Williamson, Manchester, Wishard, Gelli Toeslas appear alongside disease mentions and sales notices. The jumbled text includes references to Bleering Wutters remedies and various goods for sale and services offered locally.
Two lawsuits filed in Honolulu test the mortgage tax act’s reach and whether it applies to preexisting mortgages. Attorneys argue such taxes may affect delinquent properties and prompt delays while courts decide the act’s validity and limitations.
Fragmented OCR shows executors filing inventories and appraisements for estates including Ward and Smith, with references to church funds, medical claims, and notices of sales. Also lists merchants and suppliers offering dry goods, clothing, laundry services, and hardware, plus local ads for furniture, windows, and farm equipment.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a heated Republican scene with mentions of McComms and McWimney. The text cites newspapers from England and France, a Maryland crowd, and references to Berlin, London, and imperialism, amid chaotic political chatter and symbolical talks in a distant city.
Contract awarded to Mes 3. M Willane of the Gro A Co this afternoon for erection of a levelltriv light power house. Bids from several contractors were reviewed with outsiders restricted from bidding. Immediate work to commence and totals noted include $4,270 for certain items. Also appears to include miscellaneous notices and local advertisements.
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