Fire Department Pride and Civic Duty Amid Night Alarm
The piece extols fire department efficiency amid multiple blazes since the year began. Citizens praise the barrier to fire costs of about $4,000 yearly, noting brave firefighters respond at 2 a.m. and restore peaceful sleep. It then shifts to report on Hon. McComas selecting the House chief, naming Biggs of Ghar Jayadamstown as the choice, praising his defense of the state amid festive, ridiculed enthusiasm from local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jossen
San Jose
Appletown
Bulitail Valley
Ivohe
McComas
Women in Society Speak of Cruelty and Mercy
A fragmented ode laments male condescension toward women and calls for solidarity and mercy among women. It argues that only united acts by women can counter public blame and lift sisters who stumble, warning against rushing to court to condemn all men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Death, a germ study in faith and fear of the living
A professor's claim that death is caused by a germ and may be paused by potassium salts provokes a debate at the Undertakers Congress in Chicago. The piece rejects immortality through drugs, urging a life of upright conduct until the natural end, with reflections on the radiant passage to the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undertakers Congress
Chicago
Casket Trust
Dulgeos
City finances show stable balance and rising expenses
The city reports a cash balance near 13 000 after deductions, down from 16 000 last year, with no trust fund revenue this year. Officials warn of growing government burdens, urging citizens to support capable leaders in managing progress and finance.
Two Funerals Mark Tragic Find at Pittsburg Home
Today John Bluemling aged 44 will have his second and last funeral at his home near Pittsburg. As a child he was pronounced dead after paralysis and placed in a coffin. En route to the cemetery the hearse driver heard cries from the supposed corpse and opened the coffin to find the living child. His second stroke proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bluemling
Pittsburg
Bluemling
Orphans Court Actions from January 3 1902
Letters on the personal estate of John Barger granted to Lewis Whier. Mary E. Mumma’s will admitted to probate with letters granted to Roger T. Edmonds. Personal estate of Busan Hawbaker granted to A Strite. Estate of David K. Stockslager granted to Elizabeth E. Stockslager and George M. Stockslager. M L Keedy administrator of Thomas L. Combs settled final account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sluay
John Barger
Waie Lewis Whier
Mary E. Mumma
Roger T. Edmonds
Busan Hawbaker
A. ©. Strite
David K. Stockslager
Elizabeth E. Stockslager
George M.E. Stockslager
M.L Keedy
Thos
L. Combs
Nico New Store Opens At Wayside and Locust
J A Shipp opens a neat new grocery and general store at Wayside avenue and Locust in a good neighborhood. The fresh goods, pleasant condition, and bright paint attract many potential customers as interest to enroll grows. Recognizes big energy and pleasing reception from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A- Shipp
Wayside Ave
Locust
Judge Brannon Delivers Louisiana Purchase Lecture in Davenport
Judge Brannon, longtime editor of The Mail, spoke to the Scotty County Pioneer's Association in Davenport about the Louisiana Purchase. He vividly described the sufferings of French exiles and noted his residence in Muscatine as one of its leading citizens.
Bride Flees After Quick Wedding and Umbrella Theft
A Baltimore merchant married an 18 year old bride who, two days later, pawned his umbrella and watch. Her stated aim was to run far enough to forget her new husband, while the groom laments marriage as a failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Protective Association Formed In Hancock Town
Protective Association organized by Hancock business men with President N. EB Taney, treasurer P. J. Little, secretary John T. Mason and directors H. J. Creager W.D. Myers RK Wolfkill P. E. Dawson and William Faith. Purpose is business protection and closer social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
N. EB. Taney
P. J. Little
John T. Mason
H. J. Creager
W.D. Myers
RK. Wolfkill
P. E. Dawson
William Faith
Female Grammar School Broadway Elects Officers
The group elected Kris James as President Mary Hews as Vice President Agnes Shuford as Secretary and Julix Brown Cammile Shuford and Mary Ziegler as executive committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Broadway
Kris James
Mary Hews
Agnes Shuford
Julix Brown
Cammile Shuford
Mary Ziegler
Dance Honors Visitors At Templars Hall In Williamsport
Young men held a dance in Templars Hall Williamsport last night in honor of visiting young ladies. About fifteen couples attended. Medical note notes Mood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic claimed to cure debility and restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Templars Hall
Sunday church services listed across multiple congregations
A compact schedule lists St Pauls M E church First Brethren Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran Christ Reformed First Christian St Mark s Lutheran St Paul s Evangelical Zion Reformed and others with morning services at about 9 30 10 30 or 10 45 and evening services around 7 30 plus Sunday schools Epworth League Luther League Juniors and youth activities plus special events such as receptions and catechetical classes all noted for a Sunday timetable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
M. E
Gord
First Brethren
St. Pauls A. B
Presbyterian Church
Young People's Service
Rev. Delk
Trinity Lutheran
Luther League
First Christian
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Christ’s Reformed
Holy Communion
First Baptist
Young People's Meeting
St. Paul’s Evangelical
Zion Reformed Church
Winchester War Drama at Academy of Music
A new war play by Edward McWade titled Winchester opens at the Academy of Music on January 6. The bright comedy includes natural sparkle and frequent melodramatic dashes. The production features two thoroughbred horses, including the jumper Mazeppa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Edward McWade
Winchester
Smithebore Society Discusses Taxing Bachelors
After Bachelors, Smithebore Literary Society debated taxing bachelors. The judges ruled against the proposal. Debaters included Jos W Wolfinger Eugene Spesserd Burns Downey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithebore Literary Society
Jos. W. Wolfinger
Eugene Spesserd
Burns Downey
Arranged Program by Teachers Institute Committee
The musical committee of the Teachers Institute arranged part of the program. J A Zeigler is named chairman of the committee, which adjourned to meet in 2004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
J. A Zeigler
Death of Lawson Gross in Sharpsburg during visit
Lawson Gross aged 71 died Friday evening in Sharpsburg where he was visiting. His home was Canton Ohio. Remains will be sent there for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawseon Gross
Lawson Gross
Sharpsburg
Canton
Boonsboro Couples wed in January ceremony at Middletown
Houpt Harlan L and Lulu May Smith of Boonsboro wed January 3 in Middletown with Rev M L Beard officiating. James Porter and Laura Reeder married in Brunswick. Several local mentions include visits and unsettled events in Baltimore and Waynesboro as well as miscellaneous notes on residents and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houpt—Smith
Harlan L Houpt
Lulu May Smith
Boonsboro
Middletown
M. L. Beard
Mactissburg
Dogisw
Pittis
Washington
C.N. Binkley
Franklin St
James Porter
Laura Reeder
Brunswick
David Smith
Centreville
Baltimore
Morris
Pauliney Bigelow
Penbrook
Daniel Hoover
Waynesboro
Williamaport
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Little Boy Life
A testimonial cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy saving a boy from severe croup. Joel Demont recalls dire breathing, phlegm removal, and a life saved after using the medicine as directed. Wareham’s Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co sold the remedy. ad notes hot Scotch for cold nights at $1.23 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Chamberlain
A. E. Steve
Goodwin, S. D
Congo
Joel Demont
Inwood
Jaws
Wareham
Civ Pharmacy
The
Central Drug Co
Big Pool Turkeys Lift Town Spirits at Holiday Shoot
Our town buzzed during Xmas with turkey shooting events at the Big Pool Hotel run by a genial landlord. William F P Daugherty won a turkey at every shot and is hailed as the village crack marksman. Master Ray Funkhouser and Clarence Wetzel visited home, while Louis Mills and T B Johnson shot wild turkeys. Reported that Wm B Hall bought the large hotel near the P V R R station to improve public convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Johnson
Samuel Myers
Indian Spring Hotel
Wm B. Hall
France to erect Waterloo monument near La Belle Alliance
An 86 year wait ends as France plans a Waterloo monument at the site near Planchenoit. Sculptor Jean Leon Gerome to lead a marble pedestal bronze eagle statue two meters tall with a three meter wing, dedicated to Napoleon and his loyal troops. Unveiling slated for warm spring after early construction in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon
Waterloo
M. Henri Housfaye
Ar Ny
Toegether
Count de Mautoy
Gustave Larroumet
Brussels
Planchenoit
la Belle Alliance
Military Society
la Sabretaerie
M. Jean Eeon Gerome
Invented 4 New Excuses For Late Married Man
A newly married man, after a late bachelor party, seeks excuses for his tardiness. He ponders excuses, contemplates gambling room distractions, and ends by bribing a farmer for a turkey to pretend he won it at a keno raffle, returning home with the bird to deceive his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Dipo
Inek'a
Jack
Tor
Summer Vacation Schools In The Boroughs
Nearly 1 000 men and women are deployed to run summer vacation schools and playgrounds in Manhattan and the Bronx. Last summer more than 100 000 boys and girls attended various programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
The
Bronx
Vast Texas ranch opulently governed by Capitol syndicate
Queerly acquired ranch systems span seven sections across nearly 2,000,000 acres in the Panhandle. The Capitol syndicate controls telephonelike links, 100,000 head of cattle, 211 mile fence, and 5,000 square miles of pasture. Land valued from 30 cents to four dollars per acre over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Panhandle
Capitol Syndicate
State House
Austin
Fruitful tale of remedies and endorsements in old ad prose
A fragmented historical advertisement-style piece features endorsements from J Weber of Cascade Iowa praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tonic and suggesting various symptoms as reasons to try it. It mentions Warehum's Gly Pharmacy Central Drug and a customer Roy Kemp of Indianapolis reporting relief from influenza with Foley's Honey and Tar via D P Schindel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ene
Warehum
Gly
Roy Kemp
Anyels
Ind
Ia Grippe
Foley
D. P. Schindel
One Minute Cough Cure praised by Harrisburg mother
A Harrisburg mother Mary Bird extols One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate remedy for coughs croup and throat trouble claiming it saved her child. The ad also touts Wareham's City Pharmacy The Central Drug Co and lists seasonal excursions to Washington with low round trip rates and a New Year greeting from Mobley's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
DeWitt
DeWatt
James Mack
N” Webster
Ind
Warchant
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Prompt Bowels
Constipation woes are highlighted with a testimonial from J. O Greene of DePauw Indiana praising DeWitts Little Early Risers for easier relief. The ad notes low prices at Central Drug Co. and a millinery sale featuring hats feathers ribbons and laces inviting inspection and value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. O Greene
Depauw
Ind
Shive
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Hoffmans Sons Seeks Good Coats at Half Price
J C Hoffmans Sons writes to the factory on Xmas day claiming they sold out all coats and inviting disposal of 100 garments at half price. They promise all will be sold and urge rapid orders for good wraps at cheap prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hoffmens Sons
Hoffmans Sons
Multiple Holiday Goods and Local Shops Advertised
A jumbled 19th century newspaper snippet advertises selected stock of holiday gifts including gloves bath robes and house slippers. It mentions Coase ju and seu teem Grove Bram Under the Baldwin and a druggist D P Sebisdel opposite pestofier offering oiled remedies. Charlton’s Hat and Shoe Store at 6 W Washington St promotes hats shoes ribbons laces and repairs. Foley’s Honey and Tar is praised for coughs and skin ailments.
Bargain Horse Blankets and West End Land Plans
Winter sale ad offers horse blankets at low prices from McKee Brothers. Land Co. promotes easy payments and 40 percent interest on West End homes, with agents Bolinger and Chariton. Includes medical testimonials for Kodol and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and cough relief from Foley’s Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blorsé Clarkets
McKee Brother
West End
Se- Eure
Ume
J.C. Bolinger
Land Co
Rotel Hamilton
Grimy Market Data From January 1901 Ledger
Fragmentary entries show commodity prices, wheat and corn figures, tax details, and municipal credits. The garbled page lists open high low prices, regional grain data, and local accounts including taxes and street assessments with names like Widdows and Rueber referenced among street and court notes.
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Waileeis Alall
Fur Gorrenupp
Maclay
Hanna
Ohio
Orphans’ Court
Wid
Nico New Store
Benedict
Dad
Clae
Gamense
Syndicx
Cor
Franklin Amd Jonathansis
Central Drug Co. NW
Pacific Squares
Beeersiown
Yxeli
Mobley’s Drug Store
Washingtonest
Ulomes Weingern
Nash
McKee Brothers
A.W. Munson
Public Square
Idsppcchiesa
Sp. m
Geo. Lo Fisher
Dr. Schindel
Foley’s
D. P. Seuindel
H. BH. Martin
Washington Sz
Olen D. Swartz
Dean
Grove Bram
Baldwin
Bron
Odetsnuer
D. P. Sebisdel
Pestofier
Charltos
Washingtonu
Inwest
Raven
Ramacciotti
N. W. Cor
Bedured Res
Charlton
Washington-st
G.B. Chariton
No. G. W
Washington St
E. Demick
Somerville
T Wareham
Chas. W. Boyer
Groker
Cora Ortie
Timothy Daz
Sivas
Flor Esber
Ren
Jon
SAASE
Widdows
J. We
J. Wedtegher
Moose Uyncu
Dennings
Jace Brett
Simuere
Ord
Stret
Wash
Franklin
W. Fraukins
Bet
Potomac
Pay
I. Tanklin
Potinane
Bragkiin
Sugaiteva
Ben Aun Metam & Lee
St. Onunwe
W. Leo St. Otek Hal. Festeetianly
Subuit Gtsius
Soa
Ee AS
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