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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

2

Weather Borerest Democratic primaries held August 9 1902

Weather Borerest Democratic primaries will be held Saturday evening August 9 1902 in multiple districts. District 3 Walker building 8 Jonathen ot. District 17 J R Splatman room 29 B Washington St. District 7 C M M Putterer room WW We Franklin St. District 22 Kershner building Church and Mulberry St. District 24 Chemical Hall High St. District 25 Geo Bower's rage Foundry St opposite Grewery. J C Snyder chairman.

Distriet Walker Building Jonathen Ot. Tistriet J. R. Splatman B. Washington St C. MM. Putterer Franklin St Kershner Corner Church Mulberry Chemical

Minor Sailors and Local Notices From Heaver Greek

Fragmented notes report infant death near Clinton Martin at Middleburg, fundraising for a new church in Heaver Greek at $12,900, and local mentions of residents, preachers, and businesses. Included are stray quarrels, court actions, circuses, and casual gossip about towns like Keedysville, Sharpsburg, Med al Waynesboro, and Williamsport.

Oyster Bate Clinton Martin Middleburg Heaver Greek Jacob Fisher C. V al Waynesburo Y. Low Hoffman Willam Rowe den Reedysville G. A Loyal Temperance Legion Keedysville Taekr’s Woods Grace Gantz Lottie Cost Hagerstown Pry A. Cost Maud Plery Mary Buxton Keedysvi Regiar Cennial Corporation Sharpsburg Katherine

Purse Found. Family Thanks Readers. Lodge Excursion Map

Mr Samuel Rowe of Franklin Street reports finding a small purse with money in the Square and asks the finder to return it. The Smitheid family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their mother. Hamilton Lodge Shield of Honor announces an excursion to Boonsboro by trolley on September 4. Advertisements include local notices and Schindel's Liver Granules at ChinDEL E Drug Store 100 N Stomose St.

Samuel Rowe BE. Franklin St Fay Mr. Smitheid Hamilton Lodge, Shield of Honor Boonsboro Schindel Chindel'e Drug Store Tstomae

Discharged after religious tent disturbance trial

The Red Lizards faced charges against 118 members for disturbing Rev Yeakley’s tent revival. Witnesses described brawls, thrown objects, and clashing crowds as Justice Hoffman warned that such conduct would invite harsh penalties, insisting worshippers’ rights be protected and urging better restraint next time.

Clarence Cusens A. J. Fritz Rev. Irvine A. C. Mangans Burger McCann Warner Cleveland Williams Lloyd Swain Auty Elk Ricketts House of Correction Justice Hoffman Hoffman Irvine Arogtt Tno Atr Gowlf

Appointment of Ferdinand Williams to the circuit bench

Governor Smith nominates Ferdinand Williams for the circuit bench, praising his legal skill and integrity. The governor says Williams is fully equipped by training, ability, and character, and will be acceptable to citizens and peers alike.

Gov. Smith Ferdinand Williams Andry Smitth Mr. Williams Williams

Damaged Wall Damaged by Wagon Collision

A wagon from the Rolinson dress line collided with a wall at St. John's P. E. church as it came from the east end. The impact damaged the stone wall and stones fell. Five dollars were paid to restore it.

Rolinson C. V St. John's P. E. Church

Bridgeport Digestion Plan Shows High Costs Ahead

Superintendent Heard states that analyses indicate a mitigation system must be installed in Bridgeport to treat murky water and reduce hardness, resulting in substantial expense.

Heard Bridgeport

Hood's Sarsaperia Promises Restful Sleep Aid

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthened digestion and orientation, claiming better sleep. It emphasizes gradual daily use and presents testimonials from thousands of users in races, praising regular, refreshing rest.

Hood

Resigns as pastor of Greencastle church for college post

K Westfall, pastor of the B church at Greencastle and former Boonshoro resident, has resigned to become field secretary for Lebanon Valley College at Annville Pennsylvania.

K. Westfall the . B. Church Greencastle I Boonshoro Lebanon Valley College Annville

Spegle Ingles and Ingle Marriage at Mulberry Street Home

Spegle Ingles dames A Spegle and Alice VY Ingle, both of this day, were married at 172 S Mulberry St by Hey A M Evers in the presence of friends.

Spegle Ingles Dames A. Spegle Alice VY. Ingle S. Mulberry St Hey. A. M. Evers

Church Burned In Lightning S Tue Emmittaburg Fire

The Presbyterian church, a large brick building in Emmittaburg, was struck by lightning during a heavy rain storm and destroyed. The fire company confined the flames to the church while saving the parish houses and nearby residences.

Presbyterian Church Emmittaburg

Secret Marriage Ties Charlotte Woman to Roanoke Clerk

Mise Lockabill of Charlotte North Carolina has secretly wed John D. Thomas chief clerk to superintendent Lewis at the Roanoke Machine Works. The couple are described as well known in Roanoke and the union is not publicized in local notices.

Bridge dividend declared by Hanteck Bridge Company

The Hanteck Bridge Company declares its twenty first semiannual dividend of 4 percent. Receipts for the past six months amount to 1658.54 while expenses total 048.44. Emma Snavely returns from a visit as Deputy Sheriff Alexander arrests Lena White for crude conduct at a house. A hearing is scheduled today as Sheriff Angle observes the circus. Emmert and vendors promote paint products claiming lower lead content and longer wear.

Hanteck Bridge Company Emma Snavely Starpsburg Alexander Lena White Sherif Angle

Assaulted and Robbed by River Bank Attack Near Hancock

Four Italian gypsies musicians were attacked by armed men near the B and O line by Hancock. One bagpipe player was beaten and robbed of water and $53. Two white suspects were captured and brought to Hancock, while two others escaped toward Thayer Ridge. The Italian victim was hospitalized at Berkeley Springs in serious condition. a Morgan County sheriff and posse pursue the assailants. A memorandum found on a captured man lists Bernard Sullivan of Somerset, Pa as a name linked to the incident.

Vatips Hancock James Ditto Sup Fedeont Yop Cement Works Mr. Briges Thayer Ridge Berkeley Springs Morgan County Bernard Sullivan F. St Somerset Jamey

Irish Draft from Hibernian Loans at Bank of British North America

A fragment notes Lewis D Synster received an on demand draft from Ireland via the Hibernian loans on the Bank of British North America of New York for 110 powide éter ng. The draft is green, reads on demand pay this fist of exchange, and mentions a two cent tax.

Lewis D. Synster Ireland Hibernian Bank of British North America New York

Fragmentary Report on Drug Store Purchases and Circulation

A distorted excerpt notes men during the day sought drug stores seeking cocaine described as fine crystals. The language suggests a chaotic scene with garbled phrases about levitation and nostrils, but the exact event, date, and location are unclear.

South

Workman Notes Coat Burns at Garlock Cemetery

A cemetery worker repairing the Garlock stone left his coat in a pile of debris with matches inside. On noticing the fire he rescued the coat and saved it from serious damage.

Elephant Train Injury Report Sparks Blunt Probe

An elephant suffered trunk damage during unloading yesterday morning as it was removed from a train. A formal complaint will be filed at BL & 0. hing gage department headquarters.

Hing Gage Department

Record Catch Sets Potowac Fishing Mark

Ta H. W. Ragen lakes along the Potowac to reel in a 22 inch fish weighing pounds 4 ounces. The impressive catch marks a new fishing record and was hailed as a beauty by onlookers.

Whiat Party Winners Named In Riverdale Event

A progressive whist party in Riverdale featured prizes won by Miss Katherine Tynn and Mr. Robert J. Wiherger. Participants included William G. Blundon, Sharps burs, and Bessie Blundan with Atss Bessie Blundan noted among attendees.

Alys William G. Blundon Sharpsburs Atss Bessie Blundan Riverdale Katherine Tynn Robert J. Wiherger

Showman Dismisses Crawel as The Bummest Run Yet

A druggist and a showman reflect after an afternoon performance. The druggist laughs at the crawl while the showman concedes the show was the worst run they ever had, describing it as a bummest effort in the business.

Crawel

Hagerstown Sparks Notoriety Over Water Woes

The Baltimore World notes Hagerstown’s rising notoriety as threats over water supply draw attention. Lenaconing grows envious, adopting the same complaint to a greater degree, signaling regional tensions over local water management.

Hagerstown Femme Lenaconing Baltimore

Boward and Cunving Lead Day of Fishing Fun

Sportemen J Ganty Boward and John Cunving caught 47 nlea dayes yesterday while Afr Boward landed 14 fine bass. It was a good day for fishing with steady catches and strong effort from all.

Sportemen J. Ganty Boward John Cunving Boward

Local Feed Dealer Sells Major Hay and Straw Stock

L. Betts, a feed dealer, reported selling 7,000 pounds of hay 15 bushels oats 3,000 pounds of straw and other feed as part of a large farm supply sale. The items moved included quarter timothy bran and other goods described as good DIM.

Senator McCemae Announces Unusual Tongue Vacation

In a peculiar note from the Cumberang Times, Senator McCemae signals a lengthy tongue vacation, described as an unusual pause in public duties and speech engagements.

McCemae Cumberang Times

All Were Saved By Dr King's New Discovery

A reader from Broughton Ga testifies that Dr Kings New Discovery cured a man of prolonged illness and relieved his wife's asthma. The letter claims the remedy is unrivaled for throat and lung diseases and notes guaranteed bottles available at Wareham City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.

J. H. Johnston Broughton Wareham'n City Pharmacy Cantral Drug Co

Our Special Artist Moralizes a Lost Cause

A Mail reporter visits a ruined spring in Carthage to reflect on lost beauty and civic pride. He recalls the once vibrant spring, the mayor and council’s decisions, and the abandoned landmark now buried under dust and rubble near a wagon factory and a ruined wall.

Jmwart

Quarantine Tightens at Tannery Row Williamsport

The smallpox situation near Williamsport shows no new cases and existing patients recover well. County health officer Dr. A H Scheller warns quarantine will prevent spread and vows arrest for violators while vaccination campaigns continue citywide. Local officials plan further measures to curb the outbreak.

Tannery Row Williamsport A. H. Scheller Seheller Vamsport Byron's Tannery Willamsport McClanahan

Appendicitis in America Tied to Constipation Cure Claims

An aged advertisement text argues appendicitis rises in Americans due to worry and cites constipation as a direct cause. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as strengthening digestion, preventing appendicitis, and improving appetite and bowel movement, with sales through Montivella.

Dr. Caldwell Pepsin Syrup Co Montivella

Ordway's Music Store Promises Fair Terms for Pianos and Organs

The Place Tend Pianos offers instruments of all makes except budget models, claiming the best selection in town and fair honest financing. Also promotes Newcomer's Home Like Mealth Bread as nutritious wheat bread, with Route wagon service circulating town.

Ordway

Big Catch Fish Showcases Hoffman's Summer Outing

School Commissioner W. K. Hoffman and family returned from summering at Spring Mills. Hoffman, a skilled fisherman, displayed notable luck, landing 259 fish including 11 bass, 72 eels, catfish, perch, and carp weighing 156 pounds.

W. K. Hoffman W. Ik. Hofffmen W. Yu Hoffman

Hand Hurt at Stable in J K P Grove Property

A report describes a person cut in a box at J K P Grove's stable, causing a severe hand injury and serious distress. The incident occurred in a stable setting with likely involvement of Hancock Wad and Harry Ashes as named individuals. Further details remain unclear in the fragment.

Harry Ashes Hancock Wad eFs Caisl J. KK

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Ignore

In Tojean Indiana a faded old notice promises payment for a catarrh cure. It names J Cheney & Co and Frank Cheney and invokes a sworn oath before a notary. The ad touts Hall's Household Medicine and urges readers to send for testimonials and mentions price and distribution details.

State of Thio Tojean Iuens Frank Cheney J. Cheney Civenry

Melt Furniture Co. big sale at Maln next to Market House

An ad extols a wholesale offer from Melt Furniture Co for furniture, carpets, and stoves with wagon and carload delivery. It promises sale incentives and urges readers to inspect fragrant dress and perfume selections to refresh costumes as spring gowns arrive.

Walt Maln Melt Furniture Co. M. 1

Chicago Grain Markets and Baltimore Prices Aug 1902

Reported grain prices show Wheat around 70 cents, Corn in the mid-50s to mid-60s, with prices fluctuating across markets. Baltimore and New York listings include barley, rye, oats, and animal feeds, alongside varied staples such as butter and cheese per pound.

Chicago Chas W. Bover Droker

Made on honor piano ad from Ordway's Music Store

An ad touts the Lester Piano as made from the best material and offering the best satisfaction. It promises honest pricing and favorable terms, with grand, square, and upright treatment, sold by Ordway's Music Store with full guarantees.

Talata Lester Ordway’s

Nearly Every Day Sells Used Organs at Bargain Prices

A fragmented note notes that many people buy used organs or planes at Ord way's, with some items described as good as new, sold at second-hand prices.

Ordway’s

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