24 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
1
A dated August 24 1900 report from TRIDAY outlines financial details for the National Building and Loan Association. The document references accounts labeled One Two Three L and mentions Batlyiki Aoi and Kola in connection with the report.
Readable fragments report Mt Carmel church blown and broken by recent storms. Febrile community notes include Nettie Baker opening kindergarten September 17 in Putowacat, a Robinson band serenade, a license issuance, and various local incidents. Deaths, elections, and social events across Virginia and nearby areas are mentioned, including a stone-throwing arrest, a canoe tragedy, and a veteran cavalry reunion.
Mr W J Mullard of Atlanta Georgia will give a free open air lecture on five issues of the day at the Public Square tonight at 8 oclock. All are invited to attend. Bring camp stross with you.
Dr. Nuhima Sellers Mateer widow of Rev J L Mateer is listed among those rescued in Pekin China. Sleds from Fayetteville Pa previously sent apart were reported massacred in the same notice.
Blue Mountain Rullag No 13 Fraternal Mystic Circle held a social after initiating new members. The program featured instrumental selections by F A Summes F Gardner Robt Sills recitations by Miss Leila Bloom Miss Lotie Eader piano solo Miss Elta Sechrist recitation Miss Ploseie Hott Line instrumental by Messrs Summer Gardner Mille comic songs by F G Gardner and impersonation by Frank Beachley with further instrumental numbers by Messrs Summer Gardner Mille and others.
An old advertisement offers a remedy called Subtuitely Magic Teadachs Powders claiming to ease headaches nerves and fevers. It lists a dealer A. F. Deblade Drugge at 105 N Poturne as the source.
An earnest gathering of Democrats organized in Bryn and Stevenson Glob at Wistenl's Hall Court Place with over 400 members. Cal Richaman Behley elected president and a three member committee to form a permanent organization and draft a constitution, with plans to extend to all county districts by September. Leonard L. Emmert of Punketown spoke, praising Bryan and outlining the nation’s dire peril, urging persistent campaigning and unity to defend constitutional government. A roster of names connected to the club follows, listing many local supporters and attendees.
Mr. Joss Kershner cultivates broom corn stalks over a foot tall and Lima beans climbing poles into an apple tree to reach height. He also grows papomhir vines and claims a price of $9 for items while noting 12 to 15 primp kins.
A garbled notice mentions a religious gathering by the Evangelical Sunday school in a forest setting near bureek woods on a Saturday in August. An advertiser touts King’s New Life Pills, claiming health benefits and blood purification with a 26 cent price and money back guarantee.
An employee at Snyder and Co's factory suffered a severe injury from a fall on a chisel strike near the left arm. Dre Warebatn attended the wound, and the worker lost considerable blood.
Laney, an ill elderly resident living north of Clearspring, attempted to cut his throat with a razor at daybreak. A passerby summoned Dr. Derry, who attended the man as he bled. Laney revived briefly but remains in danger, unable to recall his motive amid reports of poor health and family concern.
Twenty nine officers and men write from the front praising Buckton's Arnica Saire for tort injuries, scratelins, brulaca, cata, and sore feet with cures for burns eruptions and piles. Sold by Wareham's Gly Pharmacy with guaranteed cure in a box.
Mississippi era style personal notices from Chambersburg and nearby towns. Items mention Annie Leibold visiting relatives, Nellie Horne's trip to Philadelphia and New York, Mr and Mrs, and various locals from Locust to Washington County, plus social events, weddings, and travel to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. The piece includes marriage, illness, travel, and community happenings with scattered names such as Mary Willson, Miss Julia Wilson, and Miss Betsie Hod. Medical ads and a brief note on a Sunday school reunion and a political event conclude the column.
Frank Fink, formerly of this city, in prison at Washington, writes on circumstantial evidence in murder cases. He argues that reliance on such proof endangers public safety and condemns juries for allowing capital punishment. The piece cites alleged police pressure and calls for examination of the Whi case. Also notes arrests, bail, a chicken theft charge, and various local incidents and appointments.
Agile C. Stoetzed and his wife from Loudonville Ohio marked their silver wedding anniversary. Prat. Senaiter's item and other names suggest a community notice of family milestones and local residents enjoying the event.
Fragmented ad style paragraph extols Electric Bitters as a supreme remedy for female diseases curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness. It features testimonials from George D Williams of Manchester Michigan and others, with muddled brand mentions and dubious quotations about household items and school supplies.
A lively summer social honor event at Hultore features Misses Rayer and Hoth Miller visiting from out of town. The evening includes a Moving excursion to Ven Mar, with dance and music by Beigler's orchestra. A carriage mishap near Optim injures Miss Kriver, Lima, and Miss Keiller suffers a fall, but none die.
A jumble of early 20th century ads and notices describes Beard's bio wrap py7s and stock at Ordway's Maysie Store, with references to Wilson's, Warelsam's City Pharm, and Haagerstown suppliers. It lists clothing, organs, school supplies, and boot and shoe promotions, plus a Grace L. B Sunday school festival and several medical cures and tonics. The piece portrays cheap coats, high grade instruments, and grocery-like wares, urging readers to visit local shops for bargains.
Mrs Anna Talbert widow aged 70 of south of Pihoka town was found dead in bed after attempting to rise and suffering a heart attack. She belonged to the Methodist church of Funkstown and leaves sons Benjamin and David, and daughters Alver Domb and We. A. Spletuan, plus others in Topeka and Pennsylvania. Funeral will be Sunday at 11 o'clock from the Lutheran Church.
Mrs John Shank of Greencastle drove to this city and complained about a theft in the Square. Constable Towland searched for the missing items, locating them tied to a tree in Washington. Mrs Shank rewarded the officer. others visited family in Baltimore and at Minkstow as the scene unfolded.
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