Christmas Money and Mischief in a Rural Ledger
A noisy jumble of local notes recalls festive preparations, crimes, marriages, and small-town misadventures. Reports mention a coal office safe explosion by robbers, a Kansas City murder of a relative, a Washington wedding of Senator Blackburn, and various holiday plans. Public notices include school holidays and charity events with turkeys and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floryue
Turkey
Honey Hill
Nmas
Andrew Lair
Carlisle
D. &. Thomas
Kansas City
Sto
Joe Blackburn
Mary E. Blackburn
Washington
Canada
Jakesmith
Wayne
W. Va
Elsie Wakefield
Amos KeKee
Gore
A. H. Irvine
David Gross
Samuel L. Summers
Trego
Luciana Kline
White Hall
Joseph A. Seibert
Keany
Academy Jet
Dolan
Franklin
L F. Smith
Stockton
Cal
J. McG. Smith
G . Haines
Westminster
Cairo County
We Hagerstown Fair
Robert Bridges
Hancock
Hagerstown
Shepherdstown
Fred. Henson
F.T Hennicke
Arthur Oden
Cheweville
Chambersburg
Ton Funk
Chewsville
Carlisle School
Belpre
W.C. Brian
Metholliss
Fankstown
Jenah Harvish
Brosdfording
Frank Sparks
Middletown
N. Y
Maryland
C. L. Wagner
Pearre
David H. Myers
New York
Green
Snyder of Clearspring Faces Severe Erysipelas Threat to Sight
Estehe R. Snyder, Clearspring postal worker for twelve years, suffered a severe facial attack of erysipelas spreading over his face and eyes and likely to endanger his left eye sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Clearspring
Postal Service
Democrats Sweep Boston Mayoral Race Victory
A united Democratic ticket elected General Patrick A. Collies as Boston mayor by about 18,000 votes, marking the most emphatic Mayoral contest victory in the city. Also includes advertisements and creditor notices such as Loest-Bug Sale and Public Sale notices by C. H. Shank and others along with assorted local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. Collies
Boston
C. H. Shank
Xmas
M. Kohler
W. D. Willson & Bro
Xmas Batgaing
Reichard
Bride of 16 Elope in Gore Virginia
Elgin Wingfield and Amos McKee wed in Hagerstown after a plotted elopement from Gore Virginia. The bride, sweet sixteen, faced parental objection as she married Rev A H Irvine in his residence and will reside with the groom. Other weddings noted include Arnsparger-Heard, Sailer-Hood, Dean-Breeden, and Shifter-Shifler, with trips to Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Wingfield
Amos McKee
Gore
Winchester
McKee
Hagerstown
A. H. Irvine
Scott Wingfield
McK.e
annsparrer—Kicard
Sarah L Heeard
Wolfeville
Rellie A. Arnsparger
St. Paul’s
U B. Church
A.B
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Vernie M. Sailer
William A. Unter
S. Walnurst
William J. Hood
Evangelical Parsonage
A. B. Irvine
Dean—Breeden
Corneliua Shifter
Nellie Shifler
Smithland, Vs
A. G. Irvine
Waynesboro Files Insolvency Notice After Losses
Waynesboro based American Manufacturing Company announces a transfer of assignment to Henry Rinthart. Directors state the firm faces sundry losses and misfortunes and is unable to discharge safe debts and liabilities, rendering the corporation insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
American Manufacturing Company
Henry Rinthart
Ita
Realty Sales Auction Totals In Sharpsburg and Washington Ave
Auctioneer J E Fisher sold the right to quit rents in Sharpsburg to Mrs R A Alvey for 2905 dollars, yielding about 210 dollars annually. He also sold the H Sweit zer property on Washington Ave to Alex Armstrong, mortgagee, for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Fisher
Alvey
W. K. Stochfer
Alex. Armstrong
8. H.sweitzer
Washington Ave
Alex
Armistrong
Minstrels Tonight at the Academy Stage
Barlow and Wilson’s Minstrels present an evening bill described as varied and entertaining. James Corbett produces a songs act and Tommy Murray showcases baton mastery, touted as the nation’s youngest expert in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Wilson
Mintrels
The
Academy
James Corbett
Tommy Murray
Handkerchief Sale At St Mark’s Lutheran Church
Sunday school classes led by Mrs Sprecher and Mrs Doarnblaser will hold a handkerchief sale at Mr A W Munson’s carpet store on December 20 and 21, with sales also in the afternoon of the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprecher
Doarnblaser
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
A. W. Munson
Mrs Minnie Mullendore Dies Near Gapland Aged 80
Mrs Minnie Mullendore wife of Allen Mullendore died near Gapland aged 80 years she was the daughter of Voslua Wyand. Survived by husband and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mullendore
Allen Mullendore
Gapland
Voslua Wyand
Elks Plan January Bazar In Haverstraw Lodge
Haverstraw Lodge No. 378 B P O Elks met in regular session last night and decided to hold a bazar in January with time and place to be announced later. Preparations will begin at once and the bazar is hoped to be the finest ever held in the city. One member was initiated and a social session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverstong Lodge
B. P.O. Elks
Order
Rev Das Murdock Extols Agnew Catarrhal Powder
Ramburg Pa clergyman Rev das Murdock declares it his duty to share word of Dr Agnew s Catarrhal Powder which he credits with curing five years of chronic catarrh. He notes rapid relief within minutes and endorses Wareham s City Pharmacy and The Sentral Drug Co for availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das, Murdock
Ramburg
Agnew
Wareham
Jin
James Kirkman
Belle River
Ill
City Pharmacy
The
Central_Drug Co
Revival detective goes undercover to nab murder suspect
Detective David Williams returns from Cadetsburg Kentucky where he traced Vesley Thompson wanted for murder. Disguised as a mountain preacher he held revivals among Thompson's neighbors to lure him into a trap. Thompson trusted the preacher, but Williams disarmed him during a nighttime walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Williams
Ong
Cadetsburg
Vesley Thomp- 300
Howell
Rew
Tue
Williams
Thompson Settlement
Thompson
Hin
Antietam Hfection Elects New Officers and Members
Antietam Hfection elected Vernon N. Simmons as president and J Fred Feetig as vice president. J. H. Middlekauff remains chief director with J Clarence Keedy as treasurer and George Zook as chief pipeman. Henry Kretzer joined membership alongside applicants Paul Biehler Albert Hastings and George Mose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam Mire Go
Vernon N. Simmons
Fred Feetig
See
J. Wi. Middlekauff
Treas
J. Clarence Keedy
Diretor
J. H. Middlekauff
Aget
Geo. Zook
Edward Conner
Bruce Weaver
Robert Strobe
Wai. Danzer
R.F. Emamert
Hog feeding cost report from Edge Grove incident
Joseph A. Caster of Edge Grove bought three pies on December 27 1900 for 930 dollars. He and associates consumed 595 pounds of shorts costing 515 dollars 2825 pounds of chop costing 9858 dollars and 21 bushels of shelled corn for 840 dollars. Total 5744 dollars. Hogs slaughtered December 1901 weighed 1025 pounds at 4.335 cents per pound. Pork sells at seven cents suggesting profit for Mr. Duaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Caster
Edge Grove
Duaster
Over The Hills Couple Moved To York Almshouse
John Ulrich and his wife, both over eighty, were removed from their York home to the York county almshouse. Ulrich, despite his age, kept up drinking sprees and abused his wife. The pair were noted at the last York fair when Ulrich paraded his frail spouse in a small cart, earning local notoriety for his public acts of kindness that faded as hopes for money faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ulrich
York County
York
Ulrich
Fire Threatens Mitchell Ave House. Fire Destroys Closet
A fire at 7 o'clock yesterday endangered Mr. Sarah Shaffer's Mitchell avenue home. Family and neighbors extinguished flames by bucket, about $30 in damage. Believed to result from a lamp explosion in a closet with clothing. Fire not near a department line. insurance covers total loss through Armatrons agency. Hattie Renner, formerly at Braddock Orphan Home, died Tuesday. mother resides here. remains to be buried here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Shaffer
Mitchell Avenue
Armatrons Agency
Hattie Renner
Orphan’s Home
Braddock
Frederick County
Contributors to Roanoke hospital fund list former residents
Among those who subscribed to the Roanoke hospital fund and are former residents of this, are Messrs. H. Hei ronimous, Jos. W. Coxe, L. H. Brough, D. W. Flickwir, James C. Cussell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Hospital Fund
Messrs
8. H. Heironimous
Jos. W. Coxe
L. H. Brough
D. W. Flickwir
James C. Cussell
Personal News From Hicks County Celebrities
Miss Lorence Rice of W Washington Street visits Miss Lottie Potts in Downsville. Mrs A K Syester and son L D Syester move into a new Prospect Street home. R A Van Deventer occupies the north side of the house. Owenartle, ill with pneumonia, has improved. G W Earnshaw attends Carlisle on business. Mrs Robert E McDowell of Yankton South Dakota visits her parents A S Eyerly. Wesley Hurley of Harrisburg, an insurance man, visits. Miss Lizzie Myers of Waynesboro visits friends near Hagerstown. William Smith returns home from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Rice
W. Washington St
Lottie Potts
Downsville
Win
Oliver
A. K. Syester
L. D. Syester
Prospect St
R.A. Vandeventer
Owenartle
G. W. Earnshaw
Here
Carlisle
Robert, E. McDowell
Yankton
South Dakota
Eyerly
Wesley Hurley
Harrisburg
Lizzie "Myers
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
William Smith
Illinois
Do Fish Sleep Facts From Martinsburg Inquiry
An inquiry to Fish Commissioners G M Bowards of Martinsburg in Washington asked if fish sleep. Bowards replied he did not know. Scientists differ, some say fish lack eyelids and do not wink while others claim they sleep when motionless. Catfish bury in mud, making observation of slumber impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Bowards
Martinsburg
Washington
Hur ch Societien Zion Reformed Church Meets at Epler Home
The Zion Reformed Church Society gathered at E H Epler's Prospect Street for a musical program by Grace Gautz Rayets Seibert Edus Mear dell Anna Uhler and John Gartner. Receipts for the year were 288 dollars with expenditures of 248 leaving a balance of 40 dollars. Officers elected include President D. M. Hurley Vice President Harry Davie Secretary LeRoy Heard Treasurer OO D. McCurdell and a visiting committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Reformed Church Society
E H Epler
Prospect St
Grace Gautz
Rayets Seibert
Edus Meardell
Anna Uhler
John Gartner
D. M. Hurley
Vice Prep
Harry Davie
Emma Garver
Sue
LeRoy Heard
Treas
OO D. McCurdell
Bench Warrant Arrest Near Jugtown In Assault Case
Deputy Barber arrested Edward Kelbaugh on a bench warrant issued at Frederick for assault. Kelbaugh was lodged in jail pending the arrival of a Frederick officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Edward Kelbaugh
Jugtown
Frederick
Kelbaugh
Trally Company Hauls Bricks for Rail Paving Contract
The Trally company moves bricks from Halfway to Funkstown on flat cars for paving between and along the rails through the town under a contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trally Company
Halfway
Funkstown
Pleasure Boat Sinks Near Williamsport on Canal
A party of seven Washington sportsmen travelled up the canal to Williamsport and tied the boat to shore below a lock. As water receded the craft filled with water and was beached. After being pulled into the bank, the boat nearly sank and most provisions were ruined. A cat was found floating on a pillow in the cabin. The occupants plan to hunt and trap along the river. Magic Headache Powders advertised as a remedy for headache and neuralgia. Prepared and sold by F Schindel, Druggist, 168 N Potomac St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williamsport
F Schindel
Druggiet
N. Potomac St
You Neednt and Grove Bros Shoes Advertisements
An ad segment endorses Howd's Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia and stomach strength, plus a claim about Line Shoes at $3.50 in Hagerstown. It cites Grove Bros Men’s Outfitters and A. W. Munson in Public Square. Also quotes Editor Lynch of the Daily Post Philipsburg praising Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, via D. P. Schindel Jr. The item mixes product pitches and testimonials from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
James A. Banister
Grove Bros
Men’s Outfitters
Lynch
Daily Post
Philipsburg
N. J
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Postoffice
G. B. Charlton
Washington St
Florida
California
Ramacciotli’s
N. W. Cor
Public Square
Minstrel night anchors Western Enterprise fair program
The Western Enterprise festival featured a minstrel show by George Coffman and Chas Gelwicks with William Clipp as interlo cutor. Herbert Pentz played piano. Soloists included Lester Magaha, William Clipp, Chas Gelwicks, and Richard Derrand. A crowd enjoyed the performance and dancing later. A collision on North Potomac Street left Alfred Henson uninjured after his dash and horse mishap. The 1901 Hagerstown Fair reported receipts of 24211.69 and expenditures of 194, military balance to fund improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateurs
George Coffman
Chas
Gelwicks
William Clipp
Herbert Pentz
Messrs
Lester Magaha
Richard Derrand
M. P. Moller
Bessie McNamee
Samuel Dimmert
Alfred Henson
N. Potomacst
William McKee
Henson
Hagerstown
Unclaimed Letters At Hagerstown Post Office Week Ending Dec 7
The Post Office in Hagerstown Ma lists unclaimed letters for the week ending December 7. Names include Mrs W G Allan Charles Bowers Ellie Clentage Mrs Luin Cave Jns Dennison Sears Newmen Mrs James H Henley J H Newcoomd Mrs Mollie Newberry John Sells James P Harter Postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Mra
W. G Allan Charles Bowers
Ellie Clentage
Luin Cave
Dennison
Sears
Newmen
James H. Henley
J.h.newcoomd
Mollie Newberry
John Sells
James P. Harter
Advertising claims and cures fill local shop pages
A stream of testimonials tout Dr. King's New Discovery, Foley's Honey and Tar, Banner Salve, and other remedies with promises of cures for coughs, asthma, ulcers, and kidney issues. Local stores Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co. push sales, while notices promote lace curtains, furniture, and a used piano for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. GC. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Wareham
Central Drug / Co
Homer
Williams & Co
Doub Holds Three Offices for Albany County Officials
An Albany County attorney, Mr. Doub, simultaneously serves as bankruptcy referee, city attorney of Cumberland, and county attorney. He moved there from Washington County about ten years ago. A fragment mentions local figures and stray anecdotes about game laws, parrot chatter, and a tramp who stole a curtain and a knife after staying for a night in Franklin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doub
Albany County Commissioners
I Bankruptcy
Cumberland
Mrr. Doub
Washington County
Hagers
Poobhak
Santa Claus
Harrystown
Geler Maury, Co
Polly
Franklin County
Dayton
Tales of cures and products fill a town page ad
A jumble of testimonials and pitches fills the page, praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pain and skin cures, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel for wounds, Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, and Lester pianos at Ordway’s. Local stores hawk health remedies, blinds, curtains, carpets, and laundry with brief notes on quality and price, plus crowding notices from Troy Laundry and Mobley’s Drug Store on Washington Street.
Maryland Delegation Sees Limited Chairmanship in Fifty seventh Congress
Speaker Henderson named committees for the Fifty seventh Congress and Maryland fared poorly. Only Rep Wachter earned a chair on enrolled bills punctuation. Schirm holds Claims Elections No 3 and Revision of Laws. Mudé sits on Naval Affairs and District of Columbia. Pesarre covers District of Columbia and Expenditures in the Treasury. Blakeney holds War Claims. Rep Dickson chairs Territories and Pacific Railroads. Wachter also serves on Merchant Marine. Ohio and Toledo business claims appear in a forged affidavit 부분.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
House
Maryland
Representative Wachter
Essa
Mudé
District of Columbia
Pesarre
District of Colombia
Treasury Department
Blakeney
William H. Dickson
Territories
Pacific
Wachter
Merchant Maioe
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Ie Hiei
Join Bryan
Wal- Burst
Sricken
Child Dean
Cora
David Give
Locust Grove
Ole Virginny
Miss Wingfield
Mr. McKee
James T. Dean
Edna J. Breeden
Elkton, Va
W. C. Griffith
Court Place
Joc—Shifer
George B. Shoop
Blanche V. Mace
John W. Witmer
Etha May Draper
Conococheague
John Williams
N. Jonathan Ar
Shafer
Justice Holtman
McKinley Uwn
Realty Sales
Elks
Bazar
Mitchell Ave
Hur
Societien
Ug Sale
Rugsworth
Dane
Ban Fali
Lecrease
Banner Salve
Atwater
Mantes’ Supply Co
Main, Man
Williams Co
Fappie
Honsey
D- P. Schindel
Post Office
G B Charlton
Hemer
John D. Swartz
Washington-at
W. Washington-at
Homer S. Williams & Co
G. B. Chariton
William Bovinson
H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Bucklen
Wareham’s. City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Lester
Ordway’s
Fou
Mitchell, Fulford
DeWitt
Ordway
A. W. Munson’s . Carpet Store
Williams Is Co
Cahn & Marx
Sonatboost
J. W. Bryan
Lowder
Tils
D. P. Schinder
Amazist
Homer, Williams & Co
Ldewitt
Sefe LS. Us
Ang
Mobley’s Drug Store
Troy Laundry
Washington-st
State of Ohio
Tobag
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. SS
Lester and Crown
Orean
A. M. Ordway
East Side Public Square
H. H. Martin
TELIC
Smithebure
Berkehire
Eaglementhithsours
Kewlater of Wills
J. Augustine Mason
Thos. H. Moore
Call
Arly Ox
Reichard, Schindel & Co
Clauss
South Potomac Streat
Gulual Om Quay Selders Grocery
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