Hagerstown boasts new factories as Chambersburg dream slips
A Public Opinion interview claims Hagerstown is attracting factories Chambersburg should have, seen as a sign of local progress. The piece muses on hospital needs for the area, calls for physician collaboration to plan a hospital, and urges Frederick County toward industry and steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Clam
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
New Orleans
Frederick
Gen. McCausland
Congress
Frederick County
Local page promotes home light plant and reader duty
In a reflective piece the editor urges residents to support the local home light plant claiming its success rests on community patronage not politics. He laments neglect and compares Thurmont to a failing town, warning against outmigration to nearby cities and a loss of civic spirit.
Hond's Sarsaparilla Claims Radical Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement-style note asserts that catarrh an excessive secretion from an inflamed mucous membrane is radically and permanently cured by Hond's Sarsaparilla. The claim emphasizes a complete, lasting remedy with no qualification or evidence provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hond
DeWitt's Life Early Risers Promote Easy Action
A testimonial ad from Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co promotes DeWitt's Life Early Risers for constipation relief. J. O. Greens of Depew Indiana says nine years of costiveness improved with the remedy after trying others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. O. Greens
Depew
Ind
Wareham's
City Pharmacy
Tre Central Drug Co
Sunday church services and schedules
Sunday services listed for St Mark's, Christ's Reformed, First Baptist, St Pauls Evangelical, St Paul's U B, St Pauls M B, First Brethren, Trinity Lutheran, Grace U B, C E Railroad Y M C A, Zion Reformed, First Christian, Y P B E, and weeklong revival and prayer events. Revival assistants Rev Gruber and Rev H Nichol son noted. Union service at St Pauls M E with topic Coming of the Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Christ’s Reformed
First Baptist Church
St. Paul’s Evangelical
St Paul’s
U. B
Bishop Hott
Christian Endeavor
W.F. Gruber
St. Paul’s
First Brethren
Washington Square
H. Nicholson
Trinity Lutheran
Luther Lea
Grace U. B
C. E. Railroad
Speaker
Rey
A. Harvin
Zion Reformed
First Christian
St. Paul's M. E
Socials Roundup at Mullendere Grimm Cronise Dinners
Mr and Mrs Marion Mullendere hosted a lively turkey dinner on the Soh. Mr and Mrs Joseph Grimm entertained in honor of their daughter home from Maryland State Normal School. Mr and Mrs N W Cronise hosted a dinner for a small group celebrating Mrs Cronise's birthday anniversary.
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Marion Mullendere
Soh
Joseph Grimm
Maryland State Normal School
N. W. Cronise
Mikado Rehearsals Advance By Baltimore Instructor
Opera society previews the Mikado for January 30 and 31 with two recent rehearsals led by Mr Geo A Gardner of Baltimore. Chorus and cast show high satisfaction and the society aims for its best performance yet. New costumes funded. Pagoda Gate wall painting planned. Prof Rowland Davies directs the orchestra. weekly chorus and cast sessions continue at the Parish House until Gardner returns. Management highlights careful budgeting and praise for McKee and Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Gardner
Baltimore
Operatic Society
Spangler
Rowland Davies
Davies
Tardner
McKee and
Gabriel
AN HALY JOB Incomplete OCR fragment misreads
A fragmented OCR note mentions a brother and work at a watch factory with garbled terms. No clear people, places, organizations, dates, or concrete facts are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HALY
General Douglas Receives Warm Welcome at Shepherdstown Bazar
The Sons of Confederate Veterans bazar in Shepherdstown honored Gen Henry Kyd Douglas as guest of honor. Daughters of the Confederacy wore Confederate colors and served as waiters. After supper the general gave a graceful speech and was greeted with handshakes as veterans Sons and Daughters passed by. The band played My Maryland.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Shepherdstown
Register
Henry Kyd Douglas
Daughters of the Confederacy
Douglas
Maryland
Youth Palmer Steals Oil and Torpedoes Causes Rail Tension
In Crimins World Benjamin Palmer a youth known to police began the week by stealing about two gallons of oil and twenty torpedoes from a caboose of the B and O R R Co He then placed the torpedoes on the track ahead of passenger train No 7 due in Martinsburg around 8 80 at night Detective Burnett of the B and O force a Hagerstown resident confronted Palmer and had him jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Palmer
B.&o.r.r.co
Palmer
Martinsburg
Burnett
Quick Loading With Mr Lewis Wiebel And Sons
In an unusual feat, Lewis Wiebel and his two sons loaded a car switch with 80,000 telegraph pins in two hours. The effort set a record for quick handling and showcased swift teamwork, though details remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wiebel
Lukey Cramer
Mihtel
Great Demand for Shaffer’s Haverstown Light Brew
The new light brew from Shaffer of Haverstown Brewery meets strong demand with cases of interest. It is described as desirable for family use card parties and lunches, delicate and palatable without an overpowering aftertaste. Invalids find it good and all customers regard it as refreshing and invigorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Haverstown
Minister Rev J J Welch Dies in Somerset County Pa
Rev J J Welch pastor of the Lutheran Church at Friedens Somerset county Pa died aged T1 years. He was born in Middletown and ordained in 1861. A writer and pulpit orator of force, his death ends a notable clerical career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Welch
J. J Welch
Friedens
Somerset County
Middletown
Maid of Honor Selected for Confederate Veterans Reunion
Miss Sallye Faulkner of Martinsburg is named maid of honor to represent West Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans at the Dallas Texas reunion in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallye Faulkner
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Dallas
Texas
Tongue Turned to Luck? Greenwood Man Paralyzed At Meal
Hans Sprow of Greenwood near Mont Alto is reported to have suffered paralysis while dining. Eyewitnesses note his tongue turned black, a sign attributed to the sudden ailment. The episode during a meal leaves locals concerned about the strange medical behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Sprow
Greenwood
Mont Alto
Worthington will admitted to probate in Uepphans Court
Friday January 30 1902 records show Lucy A B Worthington's last will admitted to probate. Administrators R H Alvey and Charles Alvey d.b.n.c. Ltd. of Joseph O Hays settled final account. Stockslager guardians filed estate inventory. Laura Stonebraker guardian settled final account with Lehe E Mumma.
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Lucy A. B. Worthington
R. H. Alvey
Charles Alvey
D.bnc Ltd
Joseph O. Hays
Elizabeth Stockslager
George M E. Stockslager
DR. Stockslater
Laura ¥ Stonebraker
Guardian
Lehe E. Mumma
Ice unloading crews from Toa and W M Section Foreman gang
A group led by Toa and W M Section Foreman Star unloads ice from a cara into Pen Mar ice hose with several associated gangs participating in the operation.
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Toa
W. M
Star
Cara
Pen Mar
Pine Wood for Paper Making Purchase in Prince Georges County
A. Shbarretts of Smithsburg buys 4060 to 5000 acres of pine in lower Prince George's and Charles counties for paper making. The tract along Pope's Creek branch of the B and P railroad is cut under J Edward Smith of Frederick and shipped at 80 cards per day to the Glatfelder Paper Mills at Spring Grove Pennsylvania. About 100 men are cutting and barking wood with 10 teams hauling to the railroad.
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A. Shbarretts
Smithsburg
Prince George's
Charles
Pope's Creek
B. & P Railroad
J. Edward Smith
Frederick
Glatfeiler'd Paper-Mills
Spring Grove
Divorce proceeding filed for Mrs Louies Mix in Washington
Mrs Louies Mix instituted divorce proceedings against her husband in Washington. The couple formerly resided there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louies Mix
Washington
Bees Higher Prices Move Eggs Upward In Report
Bees rise and eggs advance to 26 to 28.50 cents per dozen with general price around 20 cents. Some refuse to pay. Farmers report eggs scarce for unknown reasons. Potatoes hold at 80 cents. Vegetables maintain typical midwinter prices. Five permits granted for Mechanics' Fire Co. attendance at February 15 fair. Converts residence into boarding house noted.
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Mechanics’ Fire Co
Waynesboro
New States and Territorial Admission Debates in 19th Century US
A compilation notes global statistics on Europe health and population, plus a long discussion of U S statehood. It covers proposed new states in Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory, their populations and political leanings, and the impact on Congress. It also mentions industry shifts in meat packing Seattle and Dawsons as a slaughtering center.
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Glasgow
Europe
Mount Etna
British Isles
Italy
United Kingdom
Bog of Allen
Ireland
Harz
Germany
Kansas
Missouri
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Alaska
Canadian
Yukon
Dawson
United States Senate
Fifty-seventh Congress
Arizonas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
Eternal Vigilance in a Man with an Eye on an Umbrella
Cartoon idea illustrating eternal vigilance from a public sense by showing a man watching over his umbrella. The dialogue features Smearer and Dauber debating a patriotic theme and a scene with a protective father questioning a suitor about his daughter.
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Dauber
Express Gazette
Spirit of Winter Remedies and Heart Cure Claims
The piece extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for winter ailments including rheumatic and scrofula symptoms. It also features a testimonial praising Dr Agrew’s Cure for the Heart, recounting years of severe heart pain and a claimed miraculous improvement. Stores Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co. are noted as sources.
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Man
Agrew
Thos. Hicks
Perth
Special Winter Underwear Sale at Grove Bros
In order to reduce stock of winter underwear Grove Bros offers entire stock of 50 cent garments at less than coat 25 cents. One week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Big Bargains In Overcoats And Millinery Goods
A scanned 1902 newspaper fragment advertises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for injuries and eczema, midwinter Washington excursions via the B&O Railroad, and local shop notices. It promotes bold bargains on overcoats, hats, feathers, ribbons, and laces, plus medicine claims and a New Year greeting from a local business. Notable entities include DeWitt’s brand, B&O Railroad, Wareham’s City Pharmacy, The Central Drug Co, and W. P. Beard. The piece mentions Washington travel dates January 16 and February 20, 1902, and a Hamburg sale Friday January 10.
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Washington
National Capital
Hagerstown
Woways Awful Perl Improves Life With Electric Bitters
Mrs I B Huot of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a frightful stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gallstones formed. After doctors failed she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured. The remedy aids stomach liver and kidneys and cures dyspepsia loss of appetite priced at 50 cents sold by Warehym s City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
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Wareham
City Pharmacy
Franklin and Joonathansis
The
Central Drug Co
N W. Cor
Public Square
I. B
Lime Ridge
Wis
Warehym
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim Incurable Cases Reversed
A dated hoarding style appeal cites remedies and urges readers not to despair. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures many chronic ills including scrofula catarrh rheumatism and kidney complaints with renewed hope for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
World Almanac 1903 edition promises quick facts for households
A 1903 World Almanac and Encyclopedia is advertised as a compact reference containing over 600 pages of facts. It highlights topics from U.S. millionaires and major trusts to labor, canals, treaties, and census data, with extensive coverage of over 1,000 subjects. Priced 25 cents, with 10 cents postage for mail orders to The World, New York.
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United States
Nicaragua Canal
Great Britain
Europe
World
New York
Special Hat Sale Announces Deep Reductions
Special sale notices hats at two and three dollars with samples bought for a dollar fifty each. Beginning Monday December 2nd a single lot of felt hats offered at ninety cents, including black and color options at fifty cents midweek. Stock includes trimmed data and fashionable feathers, ribbons, velvets, laces, and veils at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Stop Cough Danger with Foley's Bourge and Tar
A neglected cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung troubles. Foley's Bourge and Tar is advertised as perfect security from serious effects. D Sehindel, a pharmacist, opposite post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Sehindel
Aroggist
B. P. Schindel
West End Seeks Homes via Land Co Easy Payment Plan
The Land Improvement Co asserts strong resolve to extend its easy payment plan to West End, citing past success with Doub's Addition and selling 500 lots in under four years. It promises 4 percent interest and incentives to workers to buy or sell, urging visitors to contact J. C. Ralinger at Hotel Hamilton.
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West End
Jocatinn
J.C Ralinger
Land Co
Hotel Hamilton
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Week of Prayer
Gen
Uephans' Court
Philadelphia
Grove Bros
Baldwin
Enrly
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DeWit
James Mack
H. H. Martin
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Roy Kemp
Angels
Tac
Poley
D. P Schindel
D. P. Schindel
W. PB. Beard
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J. CG. Hoffmans Sons
Wewauwrr
Hoffmans Sons
S&le
McKee Brothers
G. B* Charlton
Washington St
G. B. Charlton
Remacciotti
WN. W. Cor
Chas. W. Boyer
Mission Stock Broker
Hammer Row
Daryland
Telephone Co
Chicago
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Academy of Music
Original
Weber & Field
WEBER
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