Carlisle and Cuba Policy Critique Turns toward Pensioning Judges
A curious editorial denounces Congress for not aiding Cuba’s industrial vitality amid protectionist pressures. It then shifts to critique the town of Carlisle as a setting in S Wier Mitchell’s fiction and argues against pensioning teachers while praising judges for their steady support, questioning taxpayer appetite for further judicial pensions.
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Congress
Cuba
Carlisle
S. Wier Mitchell
Mitchell
Baltimore’s political plea for state help in governing itself
A caustic satire argues Baltimore cannot manage itself and urges the Maryland Legislature to grant the city more sovereignty and votes. The piece blames local indecision on urban folly and calls for decisive state assistance to prevent “fool twists” in state governance.
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Baltimore
Come on Ye Mountaineers At Hagercrown Depot
The Thormont Clarion quotes a lively call to gather at the depot as townsfolk urge collective energy and industry to push development amid lingering fatigue. The notice highlights public zeal and a push to endure with a tonic claim to restore strength.
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Thormont Clarion
Pursuit of Biddles in Pittsburg intensifies reward offered
In Pittsburg on February 2, authorities offered $5000 dead or alive for Edward Biddle and his companion after they overpowered guards and escaped. Police and detectives nationwide received circulars detailing the escape and the $5000 reward, as the warden threatened resignation following a prison board investigation.
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Fittsburg
Pittsburg
Edward Biddle
Soffel
United States
Sensational Biddle brothers jail escape and pursuit recall
Special to The Mail reports Edward and John Biddle escape from Allegheny county jail in Butler Pennsylvania. Gunfire erupts at MecClare’s barn as officers pursue the fugitives in sleighs. Mrs SofFell wounded and collapses after firing and later shoots herself. Edward shot in left arm breast and leg. John riddled with buckshot. detectives suffer no injuries.
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Edward Biddle
Butler
John Biddle
Peter K. Soffel
Biddle
Allegheny County
MecClare
Mre Sotfel
Perrynville
Mrs. Soffel
Biddles
Mr. Soffel
Detective McGovern
McGovern
Roach
Fuck’ Biddle
Swinehart
Jack
Canada
Stomach Troubles Relief Praised by Mrs Geiger
Mrs S Geiger of Dankerton Iowa says she tried many remedies for stomach trouble and constipation but found no relief until using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wereham's
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Soffel Case Details and Escape Attempt End in Sorrow
The narrative describes a dramatic jail escape plan with McGovern firing, Roach and Meffovern surrendering, and Edward Biddle seeking a priest. Mrs. Soffel aided the escape, claimed she helped them flee and that she shot herself. Biddle and others expressed remorse and hope for reform, asking divine forgiveness.
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McGovern
Roach
Meffovern
Eoward Biddle
Condensed Verse for Busy Readers
A whimsical sequence of short rhymes recounts scenes of skating mishaps, elopement rumors, a noisy household, and social intrigue. It mentions Willie skaters, a servant maid Sallye Green who lights a fire, Exty Marys hish, Gladys Hortense eloping, six red headed kids, a farmer crossing a railway, a handsome girl praised as a social queen, and advice to eat at home.
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Sallye Green
Mary
Venus
Senator Wilson Pushes Concealed Weapon Bill in State Senate
Senator Wilson introduces a bill granting justices of the peace jurisdiction over concealed weapon cases and reducing penalties. The measure aims to save counties jail costs by avoiding long imprisonment before trial.
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Wilson
State
Senate
Justices of the Peace
Milk man’s apology ends Walnurst fire altercation
Western Enterprise men trapped at a Walnurst fire identified the milk man who swore at them. He admitted his words to avoid danger and went to the Enterprise Hall to explain the mistake. He was released this time after his satisfactory explanation.
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Western Enterprise
Walnurst
Law
Enterprise Hall
Ed Geers to Trott Mule Circuit in 2 40 Time
Ed Geers, famed horseman, plans to tour the circuit next season with a mule able to trot in 2 40. A marriage license was issued to Joseph H Wantz and Mary R Gillece. The remainder of the article carries a do not publish note.
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Ed Geers
Joseph H. Wantz
Mary R. Gillece
Sunday Church Services Across Local Congregations
A list of morning and evening worship times for multiple churches including First Brethren, St. Pauls MHE, German Baptist Brethren, Christ's Reformed, St. Paul's Evangelical, St. Mark's Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, Fire Baptist, Grace C B, and guest ministers Rev L A Hazlett and Rev J R Hutchinson. Activities include Sunday school at various times, youth groups, and planned sacraments with revival and prayer meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren
L. A. Hazlett
Elk Lick
Hazlett
St. Pauls
M-H
Epworth League
David J. Miller
Overhill
W Va
Christ's Reformed
St. Paul's Evangelical
C. E
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran
Luther League
Young People’s Meeting
Rev. Hutchinson
Waynesboro
Grace C. B
Ayers
J.R. Hutchinson
Avera
Sentry Johnson Distracted by Pleasant Potomac Day
A Civil War era note recalls Street Boss Johnson fighting with the Union Army along the Potomac on a calm spring day. Sentry Johnson, lulled by sunlight, sat with his gun, then others took it and fired into the canal, waking him to a fearsome alarm.
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Johnson
Potomac
Remedy Essay Promotes Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Camden South Carolina Messenger endorsement highlights Chamberlain Cough Remedy as an effective treatment for coughs colds and croup. The letter cites personal family use and urges readers especially with small children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Available at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Camden
S. C. Messenger
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
F. D. Reynolds
Mansfeld
Couhs
Egg Prices Rise Amid Snow Storm Shortages
Snow weather reduced hen productivity causing eggs to climb from 28 to 28 and 30 cents with scarcity in supply. Some dealers offered eggs at 26 cents today. Butter ranged 23 to 25 cents and dressed turkeys at 18 cents. Vegetable list unchanged.
Lake Royer faces injunction in Buena Vista stock dispute
Judge Stewart granted a preliminary injunction to W W Patterson of Philadelphia and Albert Thompson of Carlisle for the Buena Vista Ice Company. The order restrains A Hostetter H N Gitt John Robbraugh and T A Wastler from disposing of or issuing stock in Foley's Honey and Tar eraads, while noting lingering legal traces from prior vicis and trials in Lake Royer.
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Lake Royer
York Cours
Stewart
W. W. Patterson
Philadelphia
Albert Thompson
Carlisle
Buena Vista Ice Company
A. Hostetter
H. N. Gitt
John Robrbaugh
Hanover
T. A. Wastler
Wagcade
Washington County
Pure White dull finish launder sample offer
A laundry advertises its Pure White dull finish and offers a risk free sample to non customers. Send shirts collars and cufts, laundered, and pay nothing if not convinced of superior work. Also notes phones and address. Fo ley's Kidney Cure is recommended by D P Schindel, druggist.
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Troy Lagudry
Washington-st
Foley
D P. Schindel
Postoffice
Retail sale ad and kidney disease notice
An advertisement urges readers to visit G. B. Chariton at 62 West Washington Street to examine discounted shoes and hats and acquire quality styles. A health alert warns kidney disease is deadly and often insidious. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended to prevent fatal progression if used early.
Dr Agnew’s Ointment Claims Rapid Piles Relief
Advert shows Dr Agnew’s Ointment as proof against itching piles with thousands of testimonials. Claims no case too severe and that it soothes comforts and cures in 3 to 81 nights at 85 cents through Wareham’s Drug Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
One Minute Cough Cure and Local Remedies Highlighted
A fragmentary newspaper notice promotes One Minute Cough Cure with a testimonial from F D Reynolds of Mansfeld about his sick child. It also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar and includes assorted ads for neckwear, overcoats, West End lots for sale, and real estate offerings in Hagerstown.
Legislation Highlights Bills on Reform and Education
The legislature discusses wide ranging bills including public actors reform, support for the State Normal School training teachers, a Baltimore vote on W. M. sale, a Sunday liquor restriction measure, pawnbroker licensing, medical practice regulation, and judges retirement steps. A Washington County refund bill passed. Also an anecdote claims Chamberlain’s Pain Balm cured Rheumatism in 1898.
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Kerr
Baltimore
W. M
Mellis
Steele
Cecil
Mitchell
Washington County
Emma K. Martin
New Year Greeting From Our Honest Goods Trade
We announce the close of another successful business year and extend heartfelt New Year wishes to friends patrons and the public. The note emphasizes honest dealings and strictly pure goods as the path to success and expresses hope for a happy prosperous year ahead with continued service when needed.
Hoffman Sons Spring Bargains Mix Of Fabrics And Hats
The Zofmans store completes stocktaking with spring cleaning and new stock. Lace trims madras and linens on sale from 5c to 25c per yard. Suits, hats, and undergarments offered at deep discounts. Mens tailored suits and sample hats priced low. Also promotions for Dr LaFranco remedies and Clover Seed orders noted. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles with testimonials.
Deal seals coal interests near Somerset with new company
A New York deal secures large coal interests in Somerset county Pennsylvania and forms the Somerset Coal Co with four million dollars to operate mines on about 1500 acres with a tonnage of roughly 1.5 million. The Shamrock Co joins the arrangement. Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds to children as it contains poppies or opiates per D P Schindel, druggist, appt. post office.
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West and
Loc
West End
Hagerstown
Ofice
Hamilton-Row
Carlosds
Richard
Schindel & Co
Michigan
New York York
Somerset County
Somerset Coal Co
Shamrock Co
D. P.schindel
Éroggist
App. Postoffice
Foley
D. P Schindel
Druggis
Rug Sale Slashes Prices On Bristling Inventory
Rug dealer announces drastic markdowns on Brussels and other rugs as stock remains high. Prices drop from hundreds to under ten dollars with quick-moving sales. W. Munson at Public Square advertises reduced rug inventory while a cough remedy ad and druggist D. P. Schindel note Foley's Honey and Tar.
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Brussels
Attleboro Pharmacist Endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
M. S. Mead a leading Attleboro pharmacist reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He notes improved digestion and ability to enjoy foods like mince pie and cheese without pain, endorsing the product. Central Drug Co. promotes the remedy as digesting food without dieting.
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M. S. Mead
Attleboro
Mass
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Magic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
Rheumatism and neuralgia are claimed to be cured in 1 to 8 days by a mysterious system treatment. The ad asserts immediate disappearance of the disease and notable first-dose benefit. Sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy at Franklin and Jonathan and The Central Drug Co. at Northwest corner of Public Square.
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Wareham
City Pharmacy Cor. Franklin and Jonathan
Central Drug Co
N. W. Cor
Public Square
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