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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
3
Public notice column lists Wanted-Position for P P Hull and a Public Sale, plus items For Sale Bank Stock and Academy of Music Lecal K Anew Legal-Inspection Lecal Soiled Hamburgs and City Royal Baking Powder Kadok. The fragmentary text indicates a local page of ads from January 1908.
The boy replies that it is how people mutter prayers when the night is cold, a terse description of quick spoken prayers or devotional recitation.
Gleanings from Hamilton Coleman and others report a color crowd grabbing Lerparse in Washington. Edward Ridenour on Dr Y D Miller’s farm near Downsville kills two hogs weighing 1757 pounds. Henry and Joseph Davis return to Downsville from a western trip. Mr and Mrs W Edw Troupe of Fairview host an elaborate supper and dance for about seven guests honoring Jos A Seibert’s recent wedding. City Engineer Hewes has two job offers, not yet decided. Various humorous and social items follow including jokes, a debate on bills versus books, a debutante remark, and village anecdotes. Notable notes: Zeigler of Koontz Va. blamed for a gas incident. Rinehart’s chicken coop burned at Smithsburg. Martin Startemaen and wife celebrate 62 years. McGraw joins Middle States Co. in Hagerstown Bank. Joe to Rob Hopkins Hospital for medical issues. Boonsboro bank deposits and loans shown. H W Byron buys property in Mercersburg. electric light plant notary fee. soft coal scarce feared at Wilson College dance led by LL.D. Svester.
The annual meeting of the Fair Association stockholders is held this afternoon with officers to be chosen. G H Hager will likely succeed Frank Witmer as recording Secretary. The Shield of Honor fair closes in Goddard's Hall Williamsport with five articles to be sold then the rest at auction.
News arrives of the death of Melinda Butts, step daughter of Dave Peter Mantz, in Loudoun Woods, Virginia. Survived by her husband and a sister, Mieves Mantz of Sumont Avenue, this city. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm.
The Father Rabbin of St. Marys marks 16 years since arriving from Washington to lead the church in Rockville history. He has gained fame as both man and priest. The choir will perform the same Italian Mass for vesper hours at 4 PM tomorrow, with a large congregation expected to attend in honor of the occasion. Congratulations and best wishes pour in.
A late night fire at Melcher Garver's wholesale confectionery and tobacco store in the Edgar A. Fiery building in Potomiyest caused about 4000 in stock losses and 200 in actual fire damage. The blaze started in the rear wareroom and was halted by 7:55 a.m. after water damage and smoke filled the building. Garver, who had just completed stock taking, lost his stockbook and carried 1260 insurance on his stock. Fiery building owners insured for 4000.
At 7 30 o clock a small tire in a frame house occupied by Jennie Mavey an elderly woman living alone drew a fire department response. She extinguished the blaze herself, tossing the oil can and flaming quilts into the yard and using water buckets from next door. Her dress and underskirt were burned and she injured a foot. The property owner reported slight damage. Skating news notes excellent conditions on pond canal and Lake Royer with lively winter scenes.
Several Chambersburg residents pursue pigment find in Franklin County as Jacob Hollinger unearths clay near Guilford Springs believed usable in paint manufacture. The report notes local interest in the mineral discovery and its potential industrial value.
The church named new officers at last night’s meeting amid reports the school remains in prosperous condition. A note on weather cited a cabman incident as a minor anecdote from the past year.
Norman Council officers elected Wm. E. Crawford as councilor and Wm. Wollinger as assistant recording secretary. George Sanita warden. Chas. Be Humelsine outside sentinel. Louis Smith inside sentinel. Wm Noile conductor. Harry McLeister representative to State lodge. Scout rivinger named. Williamsport lodges elected officers for Potomac Lodge Wu. Tastor C. A. Edward Uott rit CC E Kimble Scott Rovinson M of Fy M Heribert M of E G. W. Robinson M of Aj CA. Landis prelate Ruth auul GB. Bowser trustees. P. Lb. Lemen Howe Lodge Shield of Power Roy Teerah worthy mayor. Frank E Murray junior master. Howard Waters junior master. A C Rothrough rec. see Bla. George Aoanda secretary treasurer J 31 Turner con rep to Grand Lodge FLA palturnmate 3.2 Mites.
George C. Bowser of Williamsport has been appointed to the State Senate and is summoned to report next Wednesday. B. Frank Winder is also believed appointed to the Senate. Chas. E. Young, injured in the 3. & O. wreck, continues to improve though with rib injuries, resting fairly well and able to sit up at intervals.
The market opened slowly with cold soap impacting business. Few country buyers attended beyond regular stall renters and no permits were sold. Butter and eggs remained at 25 cents and vegetables kept old prices.
Mrs John Ortman, aged 70, died in Cumberland and was buried at Hancock Catholic Cemetery. She was the widow of John Ortman, formerly a citizen of Hancock.
Mrs Laura Pittinger faced attachment on about $100 of furniture and personal property as creditors pressed claims across a chain of court steps from Butcher Reed to the W M RR depot. Courts ruled in her favor, costs accumulated, and the goods were ordered sold despite multiple claims including McKane. The saga ended with the property to be sold and costs totaling around $55.
A stranger visited Police Station No 1 seeking details on the 60 foot wide ceiling’s construction and bracing. Staff said no one knew the method. the visitor remarked on its apparent strength with no posts and departed. The station was built by the late Otho Oliver for a church, initially one story, later raised to two with a gallery added.
The article describes a grieving mother who waited by her window for news of her missing child. She searched the riverbank day and night until a dark object was found to be her daughter. Her sorrow is compounded by suspected blindness from shock.
A small boy in gaudy dress carried a satin pillow bearing the wedding ring tied with white ribbon. The moment was noted as very effective during the Winchester ceremony.
Veryon and Mr and Mrs George Summers traveled to Braadfording to visit Mrs Gallion the Summers mother who is gravely ill at her home.
Delegate James de B. Walbach was defeated for minority speaker by Senator McComas amid patronage politics. McComas backed A Lincoln Dryden, while Walbach's influence from Mudd county remains. Biggs of Washington county may act as majority mouthpiece as Mudd and Jackson deny broader political aims.
Wm Mason, once footless after an accident and long a patient at the R R Y M C A hospital, plans to return home today. He shows clear improvement and can leave his cot for a chair, with his general health good and his family well cared for. The KE L E Evangelical church officers for six months were elected: Pres Wm Neibert, vice pres Samuel Conrad, secretary Busie Neibert, assl Eva Neibert, organist Eva Neibert, assl Mrs Essie Conrad, committee BH Hoch I Middlekauff
The Orphans' Home currently houses 37 children, the highest count in its history. Two new inmates, one from the city and one from Boonsboro, have been admitted. Directors met Friday for routine business.
The state added 200 acres of land adjoining Mont Alto park in Adams County near the Franklin County line. The purchase cost $1,500.
Fishermen from Downsville reported a haul in the canal at State Bection. One carp weighed 2 pounds, reflecting a notable catch in a short dipnet effort.
The United Telephone Co has purchased the V. T. and Telegraph Co. and completed the stock transfer in a move to contest Bell Co’s system.
Arguments on a demurrer by caveatees in the Margaret Shipley will case were heard today. The court found sufficient facts and the case proceeds to trial on framing law issues. Mrs. Shipley, a McCaflery heir, is entitled to $112,000.
A newspaper listing shows two auctioneers Neibert and Anthony and M. C. Hakle compiling personal property sale schedules. Entries include buyer surnames and ages with dates in February and March for many individuals such as Lewis Spigler Harvey Gossard John Miller Amon Eby Jacob Kershner Geo M Bachtal Marl Zimmerman John Stoner Edward Fleming Amos Young Elmer Messelring Isaac Lang Milton Whitmer Edward Slifer and others.
Poetic lament requests reversal of time to freeze aging and pain, imagining becoming an iceberg and bathing in winter's chill. The speaker seeks to escape last August and the torments of age by transforming into timeless ice. The verse repeats the plea to Time to turn backward and erase sorrow.
Squire Albin disposed of a civil suit at Winchester and gave judgment against W. Anderson. O D Shirley, a Ha geratown contractor, held a note for 75 dollars executed by W Anderson and sold it to his brother A T Shirley. Litter brought suit to recover and judgment was entered against Anderson. it is alleged H T Shirley denied Anderson on a postal card, claimed to infringe postal law.
Residents along the W M R opposite the Brewery and toward Washington Street fear a big train may enter homes and roam cellars as the track rattles. Enginemen steer past dangers but trains still pass smoothly. Deputy Barber visited hills behind Dry Run to invite Mrs Baker to Haverstown for a divorce. her husband in Waynesboro disputes the summons, and the deputy left amid harsh language. News reaches Mercersburg of Lyon R Whitmer’s instant death after being struck on a railroad by an engine at Ranton LI.
A secretary for the Mashed Water Company at the offices on North Jonathan suffered a crushed finger when it was caught in a vault door. The injury was described as extremely painful, with no further details on treatment or prognosis.
Arleraeye Meare and Messrs. U S G Pitzer and Col Forrest W Brown visit Martinaburg with Col Bechanan Schley for legal matters. Col Brown and Schley confer with local authorities as part of county business in Jefferson.
William South of Ponkstown, a respected resident and Mexican War veteran, has been granted a pension increase of 10 32. He and three others are the county’s sole surviving Mexican War veterans. South will receive back pay.
J A Mason files bill to foreclose mortgages on C B Thirsten property and Alex Armstrong on J S Harris property. Step That Cough promotes White Pine Expectorant for coughs colds bronchitis and loss of voice. Sold only at 8 F Schindel Druggist 101 M Potomac-at.
A group of local Masons traveled to Smithsburg where they were courteously entertained at Hotel Wishard, marking a social gathering noted in city circles.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia and strengthens the stomach. It asserts digestion becomes normal, appetite improves, and the entire system is built up. The copy targets readers distressed after eating with belching nausea and dyspeptic symptoms.
R E Betts a Dewnaville to Breathersville mail carrier and his horse hayue reportedly traveled 2844 miles between July 1 and December 31. The journeys covered routes through Lappans Fairplay Bakersville and Grimes to reach the railroad.
A B. and O. engineer A. E. Evans died when his engine derailed off a switch at Sleepy Creek above Cherry Bos Thursday night. Three cars plunged over the embankment. City social update notes Buchre¢ and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. King hosting a euchre gathering with prizes to Albert, Mr. Cord, Mrs. Chester R. Hays, Mr. A. M. Cord, and Mr. Frederick C. Weihemayer.
Miss Mamie Wilson hosted a small gathering in Martinsburg to honor Miss McGruder of Hagerstown. An advertisement includes Becktlen's Arnica Salve touted for pain from corns and skin ailments, sold at Warehom's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for lung issues and lists music store offerings at Ordway's Music Store with various instruments and terms.
Edw. Fleagie guarding the V R R line at 43 W Franklin street observed a 15 ton box car speeding toward his residence. He moved aside before signaling and telephone, the car backed the mansion off the island, struck the house, but the paving held the wheels with no damage. The car was later hauled back and the house restored.
Mrs Amanda Slick and daughter and others travel or visit nearby towns. Residents report resignations, trips through Virginia, and extended family visits. At Bellevue, Mrs Rebecca Byers dies at 29 after illness, leaving two children and relatives in Stockton and elsewhere. funeral held with services by Rev Irvine.
To Benefit B S O Men, the B and O announces a 10 hour workday replacing the 12 hour shift. After 10 hours overtime is paid. Current practice pays overtime after 12 hours. The new basis sets 10 miles per hour for freight trains, or 100 miles in two days instead of 120. Anticipated annual wage increases range from 4000 to 60000 dollars, affecting trainmen.
Morris F. Stoner sues Anna L. Stoner in a divorce case argued by Artle and Armstrong. John N. Rmple appeals H D McLaughlin from Justice Hottman, judgment reversed for 2997 in favor of appellant with costs to be paid.
Miss Cora Myers hosted guests in Chambersburg with Misses Garriet Sheeler and Maud Myers. Music by Mrs Foster and Miss Sheeler, refreshments served. Also a testimonial ad for King's New Discovery citing a recovery from consumption and a sale notice for Hamburgs textiles led by W P Beard.
There is no greater satisfaction in refreshments for dinners and receptions than Orrick's Ice Cream Ices and Meringues. Orrick advertises many flavors and forms with orders solicited.
A reader reports on Lester pianos at Ordway's praising the new models. The reviewer notes responsive mechanics and delicate touch delivering precise expression, with handsome cases and a singing tone. The piece claims strong value for the money compared with other pianos.
High Mr Fox Sondheimera Bros Bal more bought the McLaughlin herd and another lot. Buyers must act fast as cattle prices rise but few are on straight sales this year. Thomas & Co. with about 300 head and Seibert & Co. with around 1,200 head lead a big contracted group worth over 100000 dollars. Franklin County holds about 3000 head of western stock represented here.
Rev A A Kerlin presided at several marriages including John Speaker and Annie Lowery of Bakersville Elmer Poffenberger and Ester Long Locust Grove B F Hoover and Bessie Thomas Starpsburg Wm Kretzer and Lillian Rontzahn Keedysville Charles Roberts of Jeres and Maggie Bussard of Monell Lee Ausperger Harvey J Lee and Miss Bug May Asperger Sabji Jasyille Eva Wolfinger daughter of Daniel Wolfinger near Penmyr married at bride's home Also listed were a Dec 25 ceremony at Me and Mrs Azarias Exline Haucuck Amiands Hixson and Eugene Hixson with bridesmaids Ruth Mixon and Amanda Deneen At Lutheran parsonage in Mar Ansbur Samuel N Lands and S C Lloyd married by Rev Col Trump-
Citizens of Greater Myersville, led by Mank, push for electric lights, paved roads, water works, and a police force. The Monitor argues a small levy from liquor and tobacco expenditures could fund city improvements, including a captain for the police, aiming to raise the town to regional prominence.
An 19th century ad claims deafness arising from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers One Hundred Dollars for any catarrh related deafness not cured by Halle Catarrh Cure. Promotes Hall's Family Pills and urges readers to send for circulars from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
Me for Christmas time is near with only days to choose a piano or organ. Orders can be held until Christmas. Stores advertise wholesale pricing to retail buyers, urging immediate visits to Ordway's Music Store and Main's Furniture. Also notes a kidney cure testimonial from D P Schinder about Foley's Kidney Cure.
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