Roosevelt recalls postmasters policy sparks reform talk
A 1905 clipping discusses U S Marshal Fagin resigning from the Ohio Republican State committee and critiques political activity by federal officers. It urges hospital needs, rail and census concerns, and defends Roosevelt's recall of postmasters from partisan duties, praising the move as beneficial for the service. The piece includes commentary on Schley and naval affairs and notes social yearend sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fagin
Cincinnati
Ohio Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Workhouses Debate Sparks Stormy Local Press Clash
The Carroll Record backs county workhouses for Hobos while the Thurmont Clarion questions enforcement power. The clash recalls historic street-sweeping laws as editors weigh cost, labor, and the risk of inmates shirking work in such facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Record
Thurmont Clarion
Bobo
Clarion
Hota
Willie
Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations
A condensed list of church services including First Baptist Trinity Lutheran Brethren St. Pauls Evangelical and others with service times Sunday school hours and planned revival events. Notable items include Rev Wi J McKenney presiding at Third Quarterly Conference and O P Jones of Baltimore filling St Johns pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
U. P
St. Paul’s M. E
Epworth League
Third Quarterly Conference
Wi J. McKenney
Trinity Lutheran
t.Paul
Evangelical
Paul
Y.M. C
First Christian
St. Mark’s
Children’s Church
St. Paul's U. B
Christ's Reformed
Salt For Bors. Needy Sues Railroad Over Hog Shipment
Samuel Needy of Waynesboro sues the W M railroad to recover the price of seven hogs. He shipped 82 hogs on Sept 15 to Baltimore, claims only 75 were delivered to the consignee. The company proved the car was sealed at Waynesboro and reached Baltimore, where it was handed to the Pennsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bors
Samuel Needy
Waynesboro
W. M. Railroad
W.M
Baltimore
Consignee
Pennsy
The Xmas Shopper in The Mail Advertisers
A holiday shopping mood described as a wife reads The Mail ads to pick gifts for all the family. The piece notes variety and quality in Christmas offerings and urges readers to consult the column for ideas. It also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatic symptoms and inflamed joints.
Waifs of New York at Academy of Music Next Wednesday
Katie Emmett and the cast of Waifs of New York receive acclaim in Chicago where two newsboys recognize the star and shoppers show admiration. A grand family matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m. next Wednesday with Emmett noted for her performance and modesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Kasi¢ Emmett
New York
Academy of Music
Chicago
Mita
Emmett
Katie Emmett
Tourists Observe Pekin Sights After Late Siege
Mr. Waters and party report from Pekin detailing entrance through the Great Wall section of the capital, ruins and looted interiors, a visit to the Temple of Heaven, and reflections on damage to sacred sites. They met Li Hung Chang, General Chiang, Pai Li, and bishops Favier and Lordin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Waters
Chas. S. Lane
China
Pekin
Sige
Lengh
Forbidden City
Imperial Winter Palace
Temple of Heaven
Washington
Gibert Reid
Li Hung Chang
Chiang
Pai Li
Favier and
Lordin
Patton
Court to hear Modern Woodmen insurance case
Judge Biddle at Carlisle ruled the local Modern Woodmen camp liable as a fraternal beneficiary society but not an insurance company for a $3000 claim by Mrs. Alice M Keefer after her husband died by his own hand in Hagerstown. The decision rests on fraternal status and suicide exclusion. case moves to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Santiago
Hardihood
Carlisle
Biddle
Alice M. Keefer
Hagerstown
Gogessment Insurance Company
Keefer
Supreme Court
Huber
Court Place
G. &. Huber
Vermont
Barre
Antietam
Harria
Catherine Henderson
R. L. Henderson
Hancock
Williamsport
Melcher Moxley
Squire Garver
Hanover Council
Slonifer
State Horticultural Society
Medal Contest Merit Noted in Hagerstown Sendoff
Norman B. Scott forwarded three little maids in green from Hagerstown to the Baltimore Herald prize doll contest. The paper lauds their gallantry as especially commendable since the pleasure derived from them is not limited by gender or the workers’ scorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Norman B. Scott
Baltimore Herald
Brother Attacks Man With Knife Then Club Blows
James Hornbaker was assaulted at his Mer cer sburg area home when his brother West Hornbaker attacked him with a knife and bludgeoned him with a club after an alcohol fueled outburst. He sustained severe head injuries but supposedly survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hornbaker
West Hornbaker
Mercersburg
Woman Found Dead Near Martinsburg After Domestic Tragedy
Jane Place was discovered dead at her North Mountain home west of Martinsburg with a gunshot wound and two shotguns nearby. Her husband Joseph Place reported the death after an argument escalated days earlier. Officials say she may have taken her own life. she was 50. Her former husband Jack Miller was murdered at the same location about a year ago. An investigation was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Place
North Mountain
Martinsburg
Joseph Place
iRealty Sales and Local Fairs Highlight Sharpsburg Transfers
In Sharpsburg, Van and Braghears sold David Koode property to Aaron and Harry Koode for 820 dollars, and Samuel Avey property to Joseph Hammond for 318 dollars. Joining Fairs, Tope Lodge No. 37 of Williamsport plans a fair during the Xmas holidays starting next Saturday. St Peter's Catholic church in Hancock will hold a fair at Carl's Hall beginning Christmas night. Large For Her agries Georgia V Stotler of Hancock is years old weighs pounds, daughter of Wm Stotler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iRealty Sales
van &. Braghears
Sharpsburg
David Koode
Aaron
Harry Koode
Samuel Avey
Joseph Hammond
Tope Lodge
of B
Williamsport
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Hancock
Carl’s Hall
Georgia V. Stotler
Wm. Stotler
Local Real Estate Sale Near Myersville Reported
The real estate of the late Henry Seller at Myersville, 164 acres, was sold to D Rupley Keller of Washington county for 49 cents per acre. Also notes on local ads, health items, and a drug store promotion appear in this compact summary of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesale
Henry Seller
Myersville
D. Rupley Keller
Washington County
Glass snake tale fascinates Leitersburg on oddshore sighting
A Leitersburg man recounts seeing a glass snake in a Lot near Antietam. He whips it apart, then watches as the pieces reassemble and the creature appears to spawn a new head and tail, prompting mock disbelief about its miraculous endurance.
Various Patent Medicines and Cosmetics Advertisements
A collage of early 20th century ads tout tonics for appetites and digestion, liver and bowels, plus laundry and collar care. Includes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers praises, Pure White collar finish, millinery at Redweed Prices, and Winter excursions to Washington offered by B&O lines. Also notes Hot Scotch, Dr Agnew's Ointment for piles, Dr LaFranco's Periodic Compound, and local druggists Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wareham’s
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Patient attends party after using remedy for colic relief
A.J. S2elt of Summer Hill New York recounts stomach pains worsening, then relief after two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He attributes his quick recovery to the medicine, enabling him to enjoy a party. Remedy sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. Also promotes Stover combination game boards and new games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J
Summer Hill
3. Y
Wareham’s
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Stovers
Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Fem
Wareham
Aor, Franklin and Jonathan—sis
The
Central Orns Co
N. W. Cor
Public Square
Land Imp Co Promises West End Growth and Easy Payments
The Land Improvement Company touts rapid West End development, offering weekly or monthly payments on lots, 4 percent interest, and urging buyers to secure homes or future profits. Also advertised are skates, sleds, holiday goods, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, and a cure for foot ailments with local pharmacies carrying products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
J., Bolinger
Hotel Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dairo
Booker Washington
Massachusetts
Star of Bethlehem
Lady Macbeth
Boniie
House of Correction
Min
Meris
Picayune
Stovers. R
Jack
Atte Brethren
the Mail
Hood
Katiq
Mr. Chas. S. Lane
Ena
Mobiey’s Drug Store
Washington St
T. Bicintyre
St. Paul, Minn
Chamberlain
Wareham's
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Sostof
Lyers Apne
Baldwin
Stover
B. G O.R. R. Wil
National
James Kirk‘man
Belle River
Iil
Ilx
Croup
Tl Wareham
Central Drag Co
Stover's
Cahn & Marx
N. Jonathanst
Dr. Agnew
Wraveham’s City Pharmacy
Central Drug Col
Lades
McKee Brothers
Stede
Teds
Stover’s
Government Agenue
Warenam
Central Dreg Co
H. Chrestenson
Hayfield
Minn
City$ Pharmacy
Toe Central Diez Co
W. Munson
Puablic Square
St. Boyer
Broken
Britimore
Hagurstowh
Rageretown
Tey Bs
Hughel TD Mill
Calurug
Martin Jand
Pstouk
3. C. Boimans Sons
EL. H. Martin
G. B. Charlton
W. Weskington St
Florida
California
Ramacciotti
Winchester
Sobincel
Drs 2A. Grods
Libera
Commission
Rollman & CG
Mats Migre
Paila
W. Nerr
Water St
W. Fa
Maegerstowt
Ing Max Ware
D. Morton
Volly
Cour House
Duffey
FOX Tee
Timothy Gay Bema
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