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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
3
New ads list offerings from Perfect Feet by A Rose and Daughter to Academy of Music acts Fast Received by V Polack. Locals mention Houds and Dr Agnew with an art exhibition and miscellaneous Wanted-Map notices.
Maryland Oil and Gas Co directors met last night amid remarks of upcoming March excursion to Baltimore to see Ben Hur. Superintendent Keight of the Home Electric Plant will office in City Council room with Wm Staubs of Sharpsburg nearby. Various local incidents include a factory accident, a smallpox case in Buckeystown, a drowning irrigation incident, and a busy social calendar with fairs, marriages, and club gatherings.
The bulletin notes rising cloudiness and snow for tonight into Saturday. A cautious tone follows, with remarks about debating what could have been known earlier, reflecting uncertainty about past events.
Henry Lovell known as the Gypsy was freed from Frederick jail after the grand jury refused to indict him for attempted assault. The outcome ends the case with no charges filed.
Detectives Hopberg, Smart, and Uushaupel of Baltimore consulted Waynesboro officers about a safe robbery at the W M depot. Authorities believe they have leads guiding the investigation forward.
A damaged OCR passage describes a crime in Waynesburg where a safe was blown open and found in a perfect wreck. The report notes it as a fine sample of the art of safe cracking and mentions a constable and WM business activity involved in the investigation.
A wreck on the B&O near Weverton derailed a Breizhy with four cars, injuring Engineer Keros who leaped clear. The westbound freight was off main line as the 9 40 train ran late.
Cor respondent notes Sunday night disruption at a local church. Opinion claims spread of missionary work and bringing heathen visitors to worship, asserting they would behave as ladies and gentlemen if brought to Sharpsburg area church services.
A message from Joan W Feldman secretary of Maryland Oil Co reports a West Virginia well cleaned out with about 1800 feet of oil. It is unclear whether the oil is forced upward or a natural head. the oil is currently about halfway up. Tubing is being installed in preparation for pumping to determine the well’s capacity.
An OCR fragment advertises Stop That Conch elixir using White Pine Expectorant for bronchitis larynx voice loss and lung trouble. It claims efficacy and notes it is sold only at 8. F. Schindel, Druggist, 106 N Potomi.
A two story frame house owned by Chas Derr on West Bethel Jonathan streets burned early this morning. Derr and his young son Charles escaped as flames engulfed the building. Fire started likely in a defective chimney with water supply hampered by freezing temperatures. Loss estimated at 700 dollars with no insurance. nearby structures suffered scorching but were saved.
James Albert Johnston died of typhoid fever at his Bellevue farm home near Bellevue Asylum at about 7 30 p m Thursday aged about 29. He was ill two weeks and underwent a brief improvement before a rapid decline and coma. He leaves a wife formerly Miss Gordon of State Line, one child, his parents, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services Sunday at 1 p m from the home, with interment at Rose Ail cemetery.
Blue Mountain Fraternal Mystic Circle held a business meeting last night and initiated 11 new members. The ceremony followed the meeting, highlighting club activities and membership expansion.
A two man search party fled from Mount Ver non in New York after finding a bottle of whiskey. The incident is interpreted as evidence of deep rooted prohibition sentiment and seen as reflective of contemporaneous anti liquor sentiment.
Personal items mention Albert Bear visiting his grandfather Wm. Bear in Elsmisorst and returning to Illinois after two months in the East. Frank L. Carl and bride on their wedding trip visit Cumberland and Greencastle friends. Rev. Burtner from Swampscott left Feb 8 for the Mediterranean. Mrs Burtner visiting. Evers, Malberry Street, Mrs. O Edwin Carl recovered from illness and out again. Beard family home from Florida. Coffman couple back from bridal trip. Lucretia Huyett sick at 138 Mulberry Street. Eva Duke of Shippensburg visiting Mrs. M. K. Shively. Mary M. D. Eakle at Elizabeth Street ill with grip. Jacob Dick ill after work at Jackson and Shaford’s Marble Works. returning home to Smoke Town. George Blome, Baltimore wholesale confectioner and brother-in-law of Mrs. James Drury, is dead. North Street at W. E. North.
A garbled report describes Detective Burnet buying a paper, receiving pennies and gold pieces, and returning them after discovering a mislabeled amount. The tale claims the office was pressurizing a front window with a steam force of 1,000 pounds per square inch, suggesting a dramatic outcome that did not occur.
Miss Almy Harper of here and Mr John A Miller Welsh Ritz were married Thursday at the bride’s brother George Harper’s home Corbett’s by Elder Reichard.
In Court To Court the trial of Dr Simmons on the City was continued and testimony completed. Three prayers were offered by the plaintiff and the defendant. Judge Stake will rule on them next Monday morning. Mayor Schinder faced questions on municipal liability for contracts and whether actions were authorized or ratified by the Council. Grand jury returns additional indictments including concealed weapons defendants.
A new gang of trackmen is added to the force under section boss William Taylor on the W. M. between this city and Williamsport with Joseph Wright as foreman. The gang has charge of the new track while retaining the old line.
Supt Knight reports the Chambersburg light plant accrued $20,624.97 from all sources in the year. Operating expenses amounted to $14,902.88, not counting $10,755.48 spent on construction.
The Legislature reports a heavy session with House and Senate activity. Bills to repeal mortgage tax, amend Middletown charter, extend collateral lien for inheritance tax, and empower attachments were discussed. Local measures include incorporating Meyersville, approving Washington county game changes, and Beaver Creek Downsville liquor mile-limit adjustments. A bid to refund erroneous tax money and to borrow for Willismsport electric plant was noted alongside liquor law changes targeting minors and licensed dealers.
Directors gathered in Latrobe and Greensburg for the annual meeting and election. President McHenry, Angelico Abbatica, Jah Herman, Charles Schwan, Nicholas Hartman and L Rafloer were listed among attendees. Routine business proceeded, and the new brewmaster was commended for his work.
Scrapped Xt and Delegate Wolfinger pushed to establish a commission to investigate horse diseases, focusing on spinal troubles. The effort includes a $2,000 annual appropriation to fund the work.
A Frederick county railroad plan is described as a composite of a baseball diamond, football gridiron, racetrack and crystal maze. The piece notes expected substantial activity from one or two regiment directors in Thurmont.
Since Saint Valentine’s Day origins in the third century the date has sparked love notes and caricatures. Postmen carried heavier loads as envelopes poured through mail handling and shoppers rushed to buy comics with stores selling out yesterday. Many people missed out on valentines and related items.
Reedysville judge and local officials report Lodge Anniversary events as Banner Council Jr O0 U al M observed the lodge tenth anniversary with a ball and banquet last night. J A Miller chaired the program featuring music by a band, prayers by Rev B R Carnahan, brief remarks by D H Wyand and Miss Kate E Wyand, followed by the banquet.
Howard Hammer of Stewartstown Pennsylvania repaired a pump at a farmer Rhine’s house in Baltimore County. Afterward he was invited inside to warm up. Icah Brown, courting Rhine’s daughter, became violently jealous and suddenly fired two shots from a revolver, injuring Hammer in the right arm and then departing.
An advertisement claims spring kidney weakness causes pimples and blotches on the skin and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as strengthening the kidneys, curing and preventing skin eruptions. It urges readers to buy a bottle today.
In Baltimore at a kitchen stove a man narrowly escaped serious burns when his shoe strings caught fire but a family member spotted the flames in time to prevent injury. Joshua Siser bought the large stone house known as Eakte property in Keedysville from Frisby Price for 1100 dollars.
An advertisement asserts immunity from smallpox through vaccination and claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin grants immunity to constipation bilimeness and dyspepsia and all stomach and bowel troubles. The note mentions a price of $1.00 per bottle.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with the claim of genuine Dr Caldwell’s product on every bottle. It highlights relief for constipation and stomach and bowel agitation and suggests a price of ten dollars.
Examiner Fockler prepares papers for the annual written examinations to be held in the public schools during the Orat week in April.
A vintage ad-style panel touts Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as the guaranteed treatment for stomach and bowel troubles. It implies a Wall Street panic context and targets men facing digestive distress, presenting the product as the sole solution.
Following our custom of former seasons beginning Monday Dec 2nd we offer a special lot of felt hats 25 cents each with black and color options at 30 cents. Trimmed data stock now in, fancy feathers wings birds in sale, ribbons velvets and ceilings. Visit Migs Burhans Kohler Building and G B Charlton 442 W Warhinchina for shoes hats and more.
Residents of Leitersburg sign a petition protesting rural free delivery, fearing loss of mail stages from Smithsburg to Hagerstown and inconvenience from current communication routes. The drive aims to send the petition to the Post Office Department with many signatures soon. Also, the Ladies Mission Band of Williamsport hosted a sociable at Rev. M D Gaver’s home with a musical program and prizes in a guessing contest.
William Benner died this morning at his Sharpsburg home after a long illness aged 83. He was a Red Men member and will be buried by them. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Curwa. He leaves two wives and a sister Mrs. Wm Highberger, Sharpsburg, and brothers Levin Luther of Sharpsburg and Robert of Washington.
The engagement of Miss Anna M. Orth of Harrisburg and Mr Harry F. Thomas of Washington is announced with a June wedding planned. Mr Thomas is a Wolf's Business College graduate and serves as head clerk and silent partner in the Mt Vernon Kovel in Washington.
Jess Fulton scraps with Jon Snears, claiming self defense after a fence climb and beating in Bag Town. Amoy Mackey witnessed but did not intervene as the squire dismissed Fulton amid mutual accusations. Also notes a wedding in Sharpsburg, medical ads, and piano promotions amid community notices.
Spacial prices offered to the public for the rest of the month. Milinery parlors are stocked with hats feathers ribbons laces and trimming. Ready for inspection. Suits in purse and article desired. Miss H A Martin No 117 W Washington at.
Gen Hood, president of the W M railroad, is expected to be elected president of the United Railways and Electric Company at the annual meeting on Wednesday February 26. The selection aims to secure Hood before any sale of the W M. Hood has no knowledge of any United Rails action. John Miffin Hood has led the W M Railroad since March 24, 1874, after a Civil War service and engineering duties. He was born April 5, 1843 in Sowling Green near Sykesville and educated in Barford and Howard counties concluding at Rugby Institute Mount Washington in 1859. He joined the Confederate Army as a private and rose to lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Engineers, being wounded several times.
A valentine party was given at Miss Margaret Barber’s home on East Franklin street last night. Guests included Margaret Barter Zella Palmer Edna Conrad Georgie Rhodes Geneva Shieber Mamie Doorneberger Gela Barber Lena Winters Dewla Funk Cleo Harner Irma Spouffer Nora Byrne Annie Conrad Bessie Sowers Clarence Barber James Warner Frank Nigh Cariel Hammill Wm Kerbner Robert Munson John France Ned Ridenour Walter Schifler Gerge Diehl Fred Rohrer Walter Baker Ira Palmer Mack Henson. Fine refreshments were served.
A Martinsburg military company delegation visited the fair last night. A large crowd enjoyed dancing with the City Band and First Hose Co set to attend next Monday night. Admission will be by card as a committee plans for the ball.
The measure to pension infirm and aged teachers was amended to fix the annual pension at 200 dollars rather than half of the final year’s salary. The change clarifies benefits and impacts retired educators under the act.
A Lime Ridge Wisconsin aunt recalls a doctor saying the only life saving option was an operation for frightful yellow jaundice and gall stones. She then used Electric Bitters, gained relief and improved stomach, liver and kidney function. Sold by Wareham's Guy Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co with a 50 cent guarantee.
Bargains in pianos and organs at Ordway's Music Store Oriole Grove No 1 W of W. Includes exhibition on Tuesday Feb 15 with titles like Belle of Hagerstown and The Pride of Ireland. Short program, refreshments, admission 10 cents. Also Everard's Alf and Alf sale. Ladies Aid Turkey and Oyster Supper planned at St Paul’s church.
In the Senate, several Democrats pressed to speak as Mr Spooner and Mr Welligton planned to address the Philippine bill. Mr Lodge noted the Maryland Senator would speak on the Republican side, while Mr Patterson teased that the physical seating would not reflect the speech’s importance. Nearby notes mention local illnesses and social visits from Sharpsburg to Steelton, plus Bailey Concert Co. efforts with artists and the famed violinist William Worth Bailey.
An 1890s style advertisement bundle promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a Toledo supplier claim. It also touts Weaver organs by Ordway's Music Store, highlighting quality, tone, and favorable pricing and terms.
A St Paul Arkansas reader claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured protruding bleeding piles after years of suffering. The ad touts relief for skin diseases, cuts, burns, bruises and wounds with several boxes claimed to have fully cured him. Warns against counterfeits from Central Drug Co.
Too many rugs on hand at A. W. Munson's Public Square. Prices slashed to move stock fast with quotes like 750, 1.10, and 16B. Neighborhood buyers urged to act as rugs now offered at reduced figures, including Breasels rugs and large sums marked for quick sale.
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