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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
3
Fragments from a Baltimore area page list local advertisements and society notes on February 7 1902. Entries mention court term starting Monday with civil and criminal appeals, marriages and engagements between New York and local residents, church leadership changes, a fire at Bud Ford Alum Spring with $20,000 loss, various sleigh parties, and local incidents including a gas suffocation scare and a sleigh crash with no injuries.
Pension increase for Alfred Gantz announced. Wyand-Winger wedding of Oza Wyand and Eva Vinion reported from Keedysville and Huntingdon, Md. Fire at E P Cohill home in Hancock quelled with family help. Real estate sale of Huyett's house to David Halbert via Samuel Sowers. Question on liability for damages from street wires after a fault report. Court case on illegal liquor sale involving Giub of Atsoona. Roessner to testify. Newton infant Lewis D B died with convulsions. burial in Rose Hill. Advertisement touts Wate Pine Expectorant for coughs and lung trouble sold by F Schin, 166 N Potomac St.
Mr Frank Lee Carl city editor and Miss Minnie Margarette Cook were married at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of the bride in Frostburg by Rev Harry Ecker. The groom, former of Hancock, did newspaper work here and is well known. The bride wore a tailor made traveling suit. They left for New York in the afternoon. telegrams of congratulation reached the couple from friends who learned of the marriage.
Water Company stockholders approved issuing 84000 dollars of new stock to fund a reservoir construction. Warner Bolton Alexander Neill chaired, Albert Heard served as secretary, shares set at 1250 dollars each. Directors may contract with American Pipe Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia for the build. Water from Warner Gap and Raven Rock streams will fill the reservoirs.
Pietro Aramini charged as an accessory to Levi Lavell's murder at Frostburs was found not guilty by a Cumberland jury following Judge Stake Frank Morro's instruction. The case concluded after the court refused admission of the Morro case record as evidence.
Miss Agnes Belizhonver of Shepherdstown and Mr Don M Carr of Washington were wed Thursday evening at To tolock on the bride’s residence. They stayed at Hotel Ram son overnight in this city and left this morning for New York. Mr and Mrs Joseph K Schindel attended.
A bill creating a $60,000 fund to attract new industries for Hagerstown has been prepared and sent to a Washington county delegate for introduction. If passed, bonds will be issued and proceeds placed with the mayor council, who will decide how to use the money.
Capt. J G C Byron and wife returned from Weehington where he was called an army business. He has an offer to go to Manila to oversee construction of a large army post but prefers to stay in the United States for a while and may be stationed in Philadelphia.
Members are urged to attend Monday Feb 10 at 9 PM for practice for the annual show to be held Tuesday evening Feb 35 at the Academy of Music. Full attendance is desired.
Mrs E ft Zeigler Mrs M L Keedy and Mrs Daniel M Stover announce The King's Waughters have engaged in charitable work for several years and report a high volume of requests for aid in recent weeks they will provide information to those seeking assistance and to charitable donors.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with the likeness of W B Caldwell M D on every bottle. It promotes relief for constipation and stomach regulation and notes the price at one dollar.
The Hagerstown Elks last week hosted a banquet at Hotel Hamilton for the lady managers and assistants of Elk’s Fair, with 75 attending. Apollo Orchestra played, meals served, and speeches by Geo H. Hager, Clarence Owen, and others praised the ladies’ contributions to the fair.
Lester Dean infant son of Clayton Weaver died Thursday at 4 p m in Smoke Town of pneumonia aged 3 weeks Funeral Saturday at 1 from the house with services by Rev Kerlin.
M L Keedy has filed a motion for a reargument of the suit of B Thirston against the estate of John B Thirston before the Court of Appeals. The filing signals a challenge to prior rulings and seeks to broaden or modify the appellate record in the case tied to the Thirston estate. The action reflects ongoing litigation within the appellate court system.
A mule driven by James Delaney Jr Aaron Bater and Chas Painter kicked and bolted near Sharpsburg injuring the riders slightly as they were thrown out. The sleigh carrying four Sharpsburg ladies skidded when a horse reared and frightened the group causing scratches and bruises. Frank Hall, son of Luther Hall baggage man on the PV train, was thrown while coasting down a hill in Williamsport, suffering a head wound but not bleeding profusely.
Roscoe Conkling Hoch, the blind son of Mr H and Mrs Buch Alghst from the Blind Asylum Baltimore, sent a dotted character letter to Mr F Merion Hale. It reports he is getting along well and steadily learning, a fact the letter itself reveals.
The Methodist church at Ponkstown now has six incandescent lights donated by friends. The restoration or improvement is greatly appreciated by the congregation and community.
Hoover Kershner and Miss Lillie M. Kershner wed by Rev. A H Irvine. The groom is employed at the W. Bi machine shops.
Prof Kershner led a Kee Mar College library session on Othello. Lectures examined Shakespeare’s changing nature amid 1601 to 1609 Storm and Stress forces, with papers by Mira Julian Hamilton Nellie B Ewings and Rev E He Delk. Upcoming studies to cover King Lear and The Tempest after a short break for eye treatment. Also a Dr Caldwell's Syrup advert appeared offering remedies for digestive issues.
Downsville reports G. Robert McCarty, claimed as the oldest local resident and possibly the state’s oldest, recently learned by a Baltimore sister that his birth date fell on December 20, making him 105. He aided Dam No. 3’s construction, served in the Civil War, and today lives with Andrew Danner. He credits whiskey as a factor in longevity, though used temperately.
The Baltimore law firm of L E McComes represented by Mr Greenebaum presented a proposed bid for the W M in the house. Mr Wolfinger argued against rushing the sale and said haste was not necessary.
Charles Robimé Robinson, son of Levi and Martin Robinson, died at his parents home on High street from heart disease. He was about 22 years old.
George Hellem, a colored man, is charged with attempted criminal assault on 18 year old Jenkie Saralis of Weverton. He was committed by Justice Jordan of Brunswick in default of $200 bail to await grand jury action. The case alleges he visited the girl's mother's home, made an indecent remark, then seized her. The uncle heard screams, entered, and found her struggling in Hellem's arms. he knocked Hellem down and ejected him. Hellem reportedly has a bad reputation and was driven from West Virginia for theft, lingering around Cumberland.
The Sunflower Club met at Miss Lena Conner's home on Potomac Avenue last evening and set a Valentine party for Friday February 14. A committee was formed to arrange a banquet for later this month.
A Greencastle letter to The Mail about Gordon groundhay wandered into Chambersburg papers and then appeared in an afternoon issue here, illustrating how news travels and migrates between towns and papers.
Senate proposes to allow county commissioners to levy funds to repay taxes paid in error by Einma K. Martin and to add a new section to Article 22 of the Public Local Laws with the title Washington County Justices of the Peace. House proposes penalizing the existence of deceased fruit trees in Washington county.
An advertisement warns that fatigue before exertion signals declining vitality and recommends starting Hood's Sar emurilia tonic immediately. It urges readers to buy and bottle the product today.
An old advertisement-style notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the guaranteed cure for constipation dyspepsia and related stomach and bowel troubles. It contrasts a wall street panic with personal distress and mentions repair shops and a timetable for No 109.
In the New Year the Lester piano company renews its determination to produce a first class instrument and to offer better value for money. The aim is to be the best, with nothing spared to achieve that standard. Shown in new styles at Ordway's Music Store.
Local shop at G. B. Chariton on Washington Street offers reduced prices on goods. Call to examine quality and styles including shoes and hats.
The council considered petitions complaining of insufficient domestic water supply. Braungard said tenants threatened to leave, Bennett had no water on the second floor, and the mayor and water company discussed extending mains, temporary Lee Street pipeline, and relief for Surrey residents. The council also reviewed engine purchase, bills from multiple companies, and insurance and bond issues.
Justice Hoffman bound J A King over to maintain the peace toward H L Stottlemyer. Both reside on Morris farm at Western pike. King allegedly threatened Stottlemyer over a financial misunderstanding.
On Railroad Day at the Legislature supporters and opponents of the Western Maryland railroad clashed over the referendum on gatekeeping. Washington County's history of monopoly and costly subsidies fueled opposition to consolidation, with bills by Mr Wolfinger and Senator Betts aimed at preventing competing roads from merging. The county’s 150000 mortgage indorsement and 324000 in interest highlighted taxpayer burdens, while earlier W M line extensions to Hagerstown showed how competition slashed rates. The editorial notes the strong anticonsolidation stance, arguing competition benefits like reduced passenger and wheat rates. In a separate note, an advert extols Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach issues and jaundice, claiming dramatic relief.
A Mansfield Ohio notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate relief for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. It claims a child friendly taste and rapid effect citing a family anecdote about recovery from croup and urges purchase at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drozen.
Night Anna. Worse than an alarm of fire at night 38 the brassy cough of croup, which sounds like the children's death knell and it means death unless something is done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never fails to give instant relief and quickly cures the worst force of crocp. Mrs P B Cordier of Mannington Ky writes my three year old girl had a severe case of croup the doctor said she could not give I got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar the first dose give quick relief and paved her life Refuse substitutes D P Schindel druggist opposite post office.
Social events report the sixth anniversary celebration at Mr and Mrs W W Morrison home in Williamsport with Prescots and congratulations. Sleighing parties include trips to Willows and Stouffer’s big sleigh to Mrs W H Garsing’s home with officers, students, and guests, enjoying oysters and refreshments.
At a busy Harrystown corner near Liberty street a quarrel between a wife and her mother in law erupted into a brawl. The mother struck with a basin lid in the first round, the wife rallied, but the mother in law dominated the second round until neighbors stopped the violence.
Mrs Hellen Long wife of Isaac Long a well known farmer died at 9 30 this morning at her home near Bownsville after a two month illness aged 47 She was a daughter of W Hagerman survivors include husband four daughters Effie Bessie Lillie Mamie two sons Harry Howard sisters Mrs Mary Martin Hagerstown Mrs Lewis Downey Dowansville Mrs Teaachong Lappans Mrs John Remsburg Sharpsburg brothers Peter and Thomas Hagerman Nebraska funeral Sunday at 10 36 services by Rev B R Carnahan interment at the Slanor church
A new Armour meat depot is planned in Baltimore City with Lee Moller named local agent at the Snyder property corner of Baltimore Street and B. & CO. R. BR. J O Boges from Armour’s canned meat division A W Nuckles Baltimore auditor and Geory Ray manager attended the site setup and will fix quarters and prepare meat shipments.
M. B Mead of Attleboro Massachusetts reports severe indigestion belching and sour stomach. After using Kodal Dyspepsia Cure he claims relief allowing normal meals without distress. Central Drug Co promotes the product as digesting food and reducing stomach burden.
A dense page lists prices on rugs and overcoats, drugs and remedies, and seeds from local merchants. Notes pushy sales in Public Square by Mennon and mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles, Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, and seed orders for Michigan Clover Seed with delivery plans.
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