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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
3
Local items advertise a variety of goods and names including Foster Milburn and Hagerstown Bank. Notable mentions include Hon. Robert C. Brown and Rose's Shoe Store with phrases like A Pretty Neck and An Uneconquerable Combination.
Sleanings reports Prof Bomberger at Garfeld Hospital improving from typhoid. Bakery workers Donghue and Grimm leave for Philadelphia. A minor house fire on Jonathan Street is extinguished without damage. Mikado rehearsals at Pansh House. Wise arrives from Pittsburg. Repapering Stem’s old case by Robert Smith. Humorous maxims about monuments and truth. Baltimore-bound sales job for H. Straub. Hancock Catholic fair receipts total 140. Excursions from Waynesboro, Winchester and Martinsburg to see Winchester. Legislature notes on free speech. Many quips about liquor and labor. Main Furniture Factory runs 15 hands, 100 bedsteads. Robbers break safe in E W Jarboe office but take no money. Nessra Berry Doub, Bailey Goddard, Walteron and Robert Wright return to Maryland Agricultural College. Rowe and Hose obtain marriage license. Rev Delk preaches at Trinity. Gosts duet. Sale petition for Wiehr real estate debts. Child’s unit call at Mail office. Hyde sells Stafford Hall cattle to Fox. Cumberland sewer project costs 15000. Carnegie offers 10600 for Laurel library with site and annual support. B&O change may make Martinsburg a terminal division toward Keyser. 16-year-old John Wiles injured skating. Morgan Grove Fair elects officers. Shepherdstown resident Joseph Baller dies of paralysis. Coal price rise at Chamberaburg.
Clagcott Bowers slipped on a rail crossing the B and O track near his Corbett's Addition home and sustained facial cuts and bruises.
Grant Harper secured a contract to supply cattle for the Hebrew trade in the East End. The meat must be kosher, killed by a pastor and bled before consumption, with only fore quarters used. JEATHER:-Fair and Warmer Tonight: Tuesday Fair.
Horsey Dead Mr Outerbridge Horsey, a leading Western Maryland figure, dies at Needwood near Petersville Frederick county at 10:30 am after brief illness from acute heart failure in his eighty third year. He married Miss Carroll, descendant of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a prominent Democrat who served on the National Committee. His Golden Gate Whisky is mentioned.
A Sunday flare up in Hagerstown saw seven fires in the Jonathan Bethel area centered on the Martin residence with three alarms. The roof was damaged and $200 loss, no insurance. Police and fire crews investigated arson links, while a separate incident near Harman’s house involved a youth named George Martin facing arson charges after a Red Room fire was found triggering concern among Masons.
A parlor fire on BE Washington Street and Cannon Avenue started when Miss Madge Roulette lit a ras, igniting dried Christmas greens on a chandelier. Flames felled to the carpet causing holes. Neighbors and family contained the blaze before it worsened. Also, a Masonic Temple blaze in the Red Room on the second floor was stopped with two chemical extinguishers.
An 8 point bold drugstore advertisement promotes White Pine Expectorant for coughs colds bronchitis loss of voice and lung trouble. Credited to F. &chindel Druggist located at 106 N Potomac Street with strong customer endorsement.
The famed Liberty Bell is due at 2 25 this afternoon on a special C Y train, stopping until 3 50. School children, Mayor Schinder, the city council, and a large crowd will greet the relic with patriotic songs and a procession from the Square to the depot. The train left Harrisburg at 11, with stops planned at Newville, Carlisle, Chambersburg, and Greencastle.
The war drama Winchester will be produced at the Academy tonight with Miss Margaret May as the heroine. She is specially engaged for this role and will introduce her jumping horse Mazeppa in the final act before riding to her lover’s rescue at the last moment.
Judge Boyd dismisses the receivers petition in Armstrong and Scott trustees versus The Undine Milling Co. Receivers to pay costs. Receivers sought reimbursement of 227 dollars for insurance and hire.
The C. P. Telephone Co. is stringing wires for an extra line linking Cumberland and Frostburg. The Frostburg exchange has been moved to a more central location to improve service.
Some workers at the Byron tannery in Williamsport who earned $12 a day received a 10 percent raise last week. The firm reportedly plans to extend the increase to all employees.
The N and W Railway Company contracted with American Car and Foundry Company to build 1,000 steel gondola coal cars. Each car will have a 40 ton capacity and a steel under framing.
Marriage licenses issued include A F Randolph of Canton Tl and Marie Powers of Clearspring, and Alfred D Garnhausen and Sue Gargerich of Marrisbure. Also reports a cistern accident near Fairview where Henry Hartranft narrowly escaped being buried under bricks. More than 25 deer were killed in Morgan County W V during the last hunting season. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claims cures for serofela catarrh rheumatism kidney complaints and debility.
Miss Fairy Malotte and Mr. Newton Betts of Downsville escaped with minor injuries after a runaway horse in Williamsport dragged a buggy about a hundred yards. The horse veered toward home, kicked, and overturned the buggy, pinning Malotte beneath. Betts suffered a cut hand and scrapes as the vehicle and wheel were damaged. the horse was finally stopped several blocks away.
Miss Annie Swartzwelder of Lancs ter visits Mrs. R. E. L. Shafer in Boonsboro. M. H. Rohrer of Williamsport is reported seriously ill. Mollie Bush and Florence Osborne return from Berryville. Elizabeth P. Jendrick returns home to Baltimore after visiting Miss Mary J. Willson. Harry Strock leaves for New York City to take a foundry job. W. H. Kriner travels to Waynesboro to see his ill brother. Mrs. Raymond B. Swartz of Norfolk returns home after visiting her parents. Ioie Toms of York, formerly here, returns home. Edith Earhart visits her parents and goes to Boston. Lulu Hotthine returns from Baltimore. Dr. Webster Wade in Boonsboro visits Washington. Lieut J. C. Beaumont attended the White House ball. George K. Hoffman of W. Antietam street suffers a severe nosebleed. Rev. Joseth H. Dobbs visits his daughter Mrs. Frank W. Mish here. Wm. H. Seidenstricker and family spend Sunday here. George Mantz arrives from Pittsburgh.
Saturday afternoon the Hagerstown Fair elected officers including President W. Stonebraker and Vice President Geo. W. Smith Jr. Other officers named were recording secretary Geo H. Haver. corresponding secretary Palmer Tennant. treasurer D A Staley. and directors E A Pry, L R Schnebly, J L Cast, Dr. Mason, D W Reichard, D L Kenly, C Webb of J J W Cable, B A Betts, J E Stonebraker.
Judge Dobler denied the motion for a new trial in the Schooley v Gambrill case in Baltimore Superior Court. Plaintiffs counsel were Alexander R. Hagner H C Gaither and Wm Colton. defense included J P Poe and George Whitelock. The trial drew large crowds and a possible settlement was discussed after the verdict. In June 1995 Gambrill’s Roxbury agent alleged Gambrill accused him of stealing coal. Gambrill denied it.
Nine year old daughter of Edward and Florence Eriner suffered severe facial burns when boiling turnip contents spilled from an air tight can at 381 West Franklin Street. Dr Miller attended and the patient rests under careful care amid painful injuries.
Vid George M. Lout, a Waynesboro cigar maker, recounts making a box of cigars in Hagerstown in February 1868. He asserts the cigars are four years old and the oldest in the region, highlighting their age as a key claim.
Hon Robert C Brown of Sparta, long representative of Illinois 48th district, slated for appointment as clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. A blacksmith turned lawyer since 1894, he rose via diligence and service, and holds active roles in Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. This item also notes an endorsing letter from Brown about Pepsin Syrup Co. and Osidwell's Byrap Pepsin and Herb Laxative.
Two white newborns found abandoned beside the W M A R track beyond the Roundhouse. Officers and a coroner examined them at Cherry Run and back at the Police Station. A caregiver question remains about a woman on West End Street.
John Walker Fell and Sandor Salvator Kahn, both of the city, set out Sunday to view the fire, wandered from Funkstown to Boonsboro and Keedysville, were turned back by a mountaineer, missed the late B and O train, and ended up walking about 20 miles to Sharpsburg before catching transport.
The Hagerstown Bank on December 10 reported undivided profits of about 38 000 dollars. It paid out about 6 000 dollars in dividends and still held 40 000 dollars in undivided profits last Saturday. The figures indicate rising business activity and a notable financial incident.
Richard Hartle and Jean Cotter start pool matches tomorrow at the Hotel Hamilton billard room for the Hagerstown championship. One hundred points will be played each night for four nights with the winner earning a state title challenge opportunity.
Mrs I B Bunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced frightful stomach trouble and yellow jaundice from gall stones. After vain medical attempts she began using Electric Bitters and fully recovered. The remedy claims to cure dyspepsia loss of appetite and liver kidney issues. Sold for 50 cents by Wareham's Pharmacy and The Central Drug Store.
Right! New pianos and organs plus many small instruments fill Ordway’s Music Store. Everything is sold at right prices with good goods, right prices, and right terms. The notice adds a medical pitch for Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent consumption.
Freshmen note Orrick's Ice Cream Ices and Merrygnes offered in many flavors for dinners parties and receptions. Your order solicited. 12-30 2H. Orrick.
A vintage ad warns that children are prone to burns and cuts, urging use of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve to draw out the fire, relieve pain, and heal wounds. It warns against counterfeits and cites a testimonial from James Mack of N Webster Inc about eczema. Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
D P Schindel druggist opposite the post office advertises Feley’s Hoener and Tar as a quick cure for pneumonia and coughs, advising against substitutes.
A neglected cough or cold may become bronchial or lung trouble. Foley's Honey and Tar offers relief and protection against serious cold effects as recommended by D Schindel druggist opposite the post office.
Elizabeth Bians 86 dies after short illness at home on E Montgomery St Baltimore widow of John Bians born in Hagerstown Eight children survive including William Martin John and Franklin Bians and several daughters George F Fishack 61 dies at home near Edgemont former Civil War veteran and banker of Edge mort Lutheran church member funeral Tuesday Leitersburg interment at local graveyard Ellen Winfeld 58 dies at Wolfsville left two sons and three daughters M L Frush 67 cousin of D Hartle dies in Youngstown Ohio long resident of city
Attorney Edgar Allen for G A Williams Co of New Jersey filed a lien against Consumers Light, Heat and Ice Co of Newport New. The claim lists 583 for electrical supplies, a machinery contract for 66000 and another for 9500. The company is alleged to have paid none of the amounts. The delay weighs on the Williams brothers, well known locally. An evangelist testimonial also appears for One Minute Cough Cure praising its relief for coughs, colds, and lung troubles, safe and pleasant for children.
Our annual sale of soiled hamburgs will occur Friday January 10 in 7902. The edgings and insertings are samples from a large wholesale house in the city. They are full pieces and not damaged though soiled from handling. This is the season’s cheapest lot. Sold next Friday January 10. Jen 10Lb. 1.45% W. P. Beard.
Ad highlights Lester pianos praising recent styles at Ordway's with notes on responsive action, tonal beauty, and eye catching cases. Also promotes weekly specials on wines and liquors, and announces mid winter excursion fares by B&O Railroad to Washington with ten days return limit and sale dates January 16 and February 20, 1902.
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa declares her child is worth millions to her yet she would have lost her to croup without One Minute Cough Cure. She calls it a sure cure for coughs croup and throat and lung trouble. Safe for the youngest child and liked by little ones Central Drug Co
We announce the close of another profitable year and pledge to continue honest dealings with strictly pure goods. A heartfelt season's greeting is sent to friends patrons and the public with wishes for a happy prosperous New Year. We remain ready to serve when needed.
An advertisement claims a seven year stomach illness improved by taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It asserts the stomach digests food, dissolving indigestion without dieting. Testimonial from G. B. Charlton of Somerville, Indiana cites relief after using the product.
Mr Joseph F Miller, guardian of the Sharpsburg pike toll gate near Corbett’s, faced a pair of burglars who pried open his door as Miss Miller retired. The two men fled unseen after the lock failed, later found to have damaged the Davis home near the Bike Works. The burglars are described as slick, having sawed the lock to pieces.
An elderly reader, Geo. Knocie, 90, writes from Illinois that he has enjoyed the paper since 1828. An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore the Eustachian tube and offers $1000 for incurable catarrh. Product details promise circulars andDruggists sell Hall's Family Pills.
Eight or nine day deadline to pick a piano or organ before Christmas. Stores offer wholesale prices, hold for customers, and promote various items including furniture and cleaning services. Mentions Mills and druggists, plus a note of a local engineer recovering from kidney disease and a public square sale.
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