13 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
1
Notice informs city taxpayers that interest will begin on 1908 taxes starting January 1. The alert emphasizes fiscal deadlines and the accrual of charges if payments are delayed, urging timely settlement with the city treasurer.
A collection of light items and quips from diverse places. Include satire about reli gion, weddings and engagements, doctor jokes, and social banter. Mentions Edward and Alexandra’s Berlin visit, Venezuela talks, Maryland court news, and political commentary on cabinet posts.
The text recalls a murky mix of legal outcomes and memorial observances, noting acquittal in a murder case and President Roosevelt’s remarks. It mentions ship fleet movements, repairs at local infrastructure, weather and winter plans, and the death of George Harper, a founder of Harper’s Percy, at Zenla, Ohio, on an early Friday.
A Winchester resident says local conditions are better known to residents than pamphlets claim. He accuses officials and merchants of hypocrisy, cites a man who promoted mail order and whiskey sales, and notes a tax shortfall and court costs amid a $100 per month lighting business and revenue issues for Winchester.
Family Theatre Nestoweek Ascott and Maxine present a comedy act featuring Ascott as a leading comedian and Maxine as a skilled straight man with acrobatics. Their tour includes major cities and highlights a high-energy performance blending humor and physical expertise.
A fragmented OCR style record lists entities such as McK and Gustte Razors along with Express Wagons and coal hod suppliers. The text appears as a garbled register of firm initials and product mentions with no clear event or outcome.
The Zion Reformed Church undergoes a $16,000 re dedication project featuring bronze walls, mosaic chancel, and stained glass windows. Pastor sermons planned by Rev. Ye, William C. Bhutay, and Rev. Henrt J. Kieffer with an afternoon service at 3:30. Memorials honor Catherine M. McCardell and M. A. Berry among others.
A telegraphic summary notes John W. Vogels Big City Min will perform a 21 piece silver cornet ensemble under Prof. Ogden and a 15 piece double symphony under Prof. Fonsse at the Academy of Master on Unis afternoon and tonight. The Louisiana Qico Club supplies several nurk ers. Public interest anticipates a crowd as the event unfolds amid mentions of influenza and remedies, with local retailers advertising items.
All former attempts outdone a more beautiful collection we have never gathered together from the most inexpensive to the more elaborate Madras Cloths 15 20 and 25c per yard Embroideries of all kinds see 10 with three dollars per yard in Swiss Navisack Cambrie Matched Sets Flouncing Banding Reading etc All the new things in Muslin Underwear.
Heavy fleeced underwear for children and wool garments for ladies are offered at drastic discounts. Natural and unbleached shirts drawers and pants, sold for bulk prices now valued at 1 cent each. Wool and silk items receive about 26 percent off.
In a move to accommodate rising demand, the shop expanded into the basement with a bright, heated showroom. The new space features 25 pieces of standard Dicas Ginghama, 82 inch motor cloth with striped patterns, and fresh fabrics including New French Ginghames and bordered Percals. Prices range from 26 to 124 per yard, with Bleached Muslin at 4 4 yard.
Remnants of wool dress goods silks linings ginghams white goods cotton embroideries ribbons offered at a saving of 33 1 8 percent off original coats with many items still available for customers.
Auction note describes a lot of thirty corsets in multiple sizes from well known makes including 8 and R and G. formerly priced at $1, now reduced to four cents each. Compact ad style with urgent clearance tone.
A local ad promotes a wide belt sale featuring Elastic Belts in all colors and black with nobby buckles. It mentions Wash Belting Silk Tinsel Belt ing Persian Belting and Sill Belt ing, then notes Leather Belts priced at 265 after a 60a clearance.
The department advertises clearance items with white wool blankets in white, pink, and blue borders reduced from 6.00 to 4.00, Beacon Plaid blankets from 4.10 to 3.00, and a February promotion offering 26 percent off all dress skirts including silk and voile in black and cobra, with examples showing price drops from 15.00 to 11.26, 10.00 to 7.50, and 8.00 to 6.00.
Prices cut on silk fabrics including plain and striped silks in lengths from four to eight yards. Items previously selling from 60 to 100 cents per yard are now offered at 50 cents to 79 cents, with reductions highlighted across assorted patterns and weights.
Miss Rowland daughter of Bilas Rowland died in New York at age about 41 after a sudden illness. The telegram reported the death to Clerk Harry E. Baker. Surviving are her father and two sisters, with burial plans to be arranged. Other notices include Mrs. Susan Growsnickle’s death in Hillerton at age 85, Miss Swope’s move to Frederick county, and Anna Josephine Cooner, 3 Whale Street, who died in infancy with funeral services at the home and interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
A Hagerstown case outlines long lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. B. Magle of 221 W. Franklin Street reports eight years free of kidney pain and back weakness following a trial, with renewed endorsement of the remedy from 1895.
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