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Classified items include Nisi Order Dividend Matice and Loess Dr Agnew. Not All Sizes Roses New Shoe Store offers. For Rent House listed among other notices.
15 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
1
Classified items include Nisi Order Dividend Matice and Loess Dr Agnew. Not All Sizes Roses New Shoe Store offers. For Rent House listed among other notices.
Lieut Tymeson received a dine sword from Company B Lee Cottrill wins a dinner at the Boonsboro Band event Old boards of directors elected at First and Second National and Peoples Banks New W M track from PV Junction to the city completed trains running J J Eskle buys Reynolds property in Potomac aye Property sale and Zion Reform Church meeting Recurring notices: boiler installed at Hakle marble quarry Pab Board brief meeting HM F W Seibert Ernest Hofman W Y Betts at Annapolis Ellis Fair draws large crowd J A Martin wins pigeons dolls baby Chas R Smith N Mulberry ambushed Miss Bessie Watts and Chas C Weller wed in Baltimore Cynical quips and wedding gifts Washington County Teachers Institute frame barn fire near Dry Run cause loss 1200 Interments private and by Rev Delk Mrs Posey interred Rose Hill Church members improving at home Frank Resh and Livery Lorg brush in Funkstown admission free
A runaway horse named Brave Rescue, owned by Mrs. Wm Roulette, bolted from W Franklin Street toward Walnut and Washington. Citizens waved, a watchman signaled, a Salvation Army private chased and tackled, and the animal was restrained as the owner thanked the heroic rescuer.
A. P. Gorman was elected to the U S Senate by 16 votes on joint ballot at Annapolis. Vandiver to State Treasurer by 18 votes. Republicans who voted for Vandiver are being investigated as the minority collapses. Vandiver led Gorman despite Straus opposition, but he lost one Democratic vote.
Arthur Tue Gorman secured 17 Senate votes and 5 in the House with every Democrat backing him. In the House, Biggs proposed to extend the general law on peach yellows to Washington county fruit trees. Startazmsn urged refunds to Emma K. Martin for erroneous taxes and measures to spur local manufacturing in Hagerstown and Washington county, including tax exemptions for certain factories.
Thomas H. Smith used a dip net to catch 209 catfish in a single dip beneath the ice in the canal at Two Locks. He cut a hole in the ice and pulled in a large school of fish with a 10 foot net, the fish of average size.
Cap Tras Rusty. Antietam Reel extinguished a fire near H. C. Koehler’s Prospect Street residence. Driver Nugley found the plug connection too rusty to remove the cap near the Hagerstown Water Company. The town should inspect the pugs for emergency readiness.
Stockholders of the B and C G. W. rail road branch of the W. M. met at Waynesboro and chose directors including Dr I N Snively Daniel Howver Tacob J Miller J J Oller Gen J M Hood C O Humrhouse and Alex Armstrong Hagerstown Dr Snively named president J J Miller secretary and Daniel Boover treasurer
Mr Clyde Hoyre of Willow Grove Mills bought the adjoining Loose place and digs sod for a new two story frame dwelling. C Travinger holds the contract and supervises the foundation work.
Tuesday January 14 1902 Wn J Witzenbacher administrator of Elizabeth Brey settled final account R TP Edmonds executor of Mary E Mumma filed inventory of debts due and inventory of the personal estate Court adjourned until Friday January 17 1902
A club session notes one member reporting an early meeting and an attempted slide home disrupted by ashes. Chief cook Pierce adds a remark about sweeping cold waves this morning.
Iron Works agent 4.T. Besbore of Jersey City and two gentlemen met in the city to arrange continued work with the Land Company. The Land Company will donate the site along the West MR, No. 4 addition, for the new enterprise.
Word reached Williamsport of the death of Jack Butler in Nebraska where he collapsed and died. His wife, mother, and brother reside in Williamsport, the community where he had formerly lived.
Rehearsal for the opera Mikado at the Parish House this evening at 8 15. All chorus and orchestra members are urged to attend. A local man, John Zinkand, son of A J Zinkand, was injured when his leg was caught between cars on the W M line and severely squeezed.
All masons at the Shephardstown school building walked off the job this morning due to employers failing to pay dues. The strike affects crews including Higerstowners Cols Ford Mageahs Bemter and Miller and stops all work until Martinsburg contractor resolves the dispute.
An unclear advertise ment promotes Wi White Pine Expectorant for coughs bronchiolitis loss of breath and throat trouble. It claims high recommendation and notes limited supply with a mysterious address.
Mayor Schindel received a note from Punk Funk brother of J J Funk of Philadelphia Common Council praising Hagerstown’s warm reception during the Liberty Bell tour. The party reported a superior welcome, noting the town’s patriotism impressed the visitors.
The Evangelical church revival reports ten professions of faith with the pastor aided by Rev. CBE Arnsperger. Salvation Army meetings tally five conversions to date. Weymer Missionary Society of Zion Reformed church plans a special program this evening.
Anotioneer Fisher sells DR Thirston property on West Washington Street for 2050 to B C Fiery and a Double Brick House on West Washington Street to Newton Lenhar for 2110. D W Groh sells a double frame house on High Street for 1005. Mrs J S MacCartney and Mrs Aza Clow sell a double brick house on East Antietam Street to J W Myers for 2801. Alex Armstrong assigns Victor Gruber property on Church Street to Lydia Elaine for 350. Robert Warner house on North Mulberry Street near Fair Grounds to WM Oliver for 560. Property and Joseph Dick martengees with 181 acres at Downsville to Ellen R Dick for 5250. One acre to T J Fahroey for 60. Also forty shares of water company stock par value 10 for 20 and a $500 Washington County 4 percent bond due 1918 for 560. On private terms for A Ranels to E M Eakle a double frame house on North Potomac Street. Ponkstows farm withdrawn by Alexander Armstrong trustee at bid 2925.
Antietam Meeting at night elected several new members and accepted Company B invitation to its Fair. The president, secretary and treasurer were appointed to a committee to secure and present. Applications for membership were received from Walter Sharer, Charles Shultz, and Paul Bihler. Geo. Mose and Albert Hastings were admitted. Supper plans were discussed and committees instructed to proceed. The Company will meet again on Monday evening.
Retired Gen George Bell of the U S A visits, learning his son Major William D Bell in the Volunteers has been offered a first commission in the regular army. The General, senior member of Friendship Lodge A F A M, notes 52 years of membership.
The body of Daniel H. Wingard of Reading and brother of Dr. Wingard Funketown was taken to Lancaster Monday for cremation at the Lancaster crematorium. Friends and family attended the ceremony as Rev Geo Homa of Franklin and Marshall College conducted religious services.
Closing sessions of the Farmers' Institute on Tuesday drew strong attendance from farmers and fruit growers. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. VangDeman and Miller. The question box was widely used and the meetings proved beneficial to the community.
Mr Geo C Norris a baker and confectioner at the Potomac and Franklin corner plans retirement for health reasons. The business is for sale and the property may be rented while he seeks lighter air employment.
Berl Morrison, recently married, went to Agnie Hamilton’s house in Charles Town and forced entry with a pistol. He threatened to kill his wife and Hamilton, who shouted for help as Morrison kept the weapon drawn. Police arrested him on the porch. he faces attempted murder charges with a 5 to 15 year penitentiary penalty.
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure scrofula catarrh rheumatism kidney complaints dyspepsia and general debility, claiming many apparently hopeless cases have improved. It urges readers to try the medicine, noting past cures and suggesting the reader has not yet taken it.
Jacob L. Johnson, Civil War veteran of the First Maryland Infantry Potomac Home Brigade, died after being trapped by earth at a West Virginia ore bank near Harper's Ferry. He died the next day and was buried at Manor Church near Samples Manor. Also nearby, J W Burgan narrowly escaped grave injury when a 200 pound bag of cement fell in the OC and O Canal lock at Dam No. 4 during repairs.
The winter term ends Friday January 31 and teachers must prepare term reports that day, attend the institute, and forward the completed reports to the School Commissioners' office by the following Monday.
Samuel Emmert begins Feb 1 unloading a carload of 10000 pounds of iron girders and columns at his hardware store. He will occupy room formerly used by L W Zeigler & Co, sharing two floors totaling 41130 feet for improvements.
Legal steps taken in the matter of Claude H. Leaman who left for other parts and is not expected back. It is stated his wife will join him later. he had no financial troubles and is interested in considerable property.
Wm. Witmer, snake man near Cavetown, found a rattler in his kitchen after stepping on it. He whipped the snake with a switch, sending it back to a rat hole and into the cellar. He has not checked the snakes since, believing they are likely hibernating for winter.
Frederick prominent citizen Dr Edward Bowlus dies suddenly in his office from a hemorrhage of the lungs. He was born in Middletown to Daniel and Mary Bowlus and served as the first editor of the Valley Register in Middletown.
Mrs Emery H Miller has returned from visiting her parents in Baltimore. Mail Clerk Chas Young East Frank Jolinet who was injured is able to sit up. Mrs Newton Kline Dry Run ill with pneumonia. Chase son of Mr B F Bond, 18, ill with pneumonia. Mr Charles F Horne is sick with the grip.
Mount Holly Springs council decided to sue Reading over use of its tracks. The borough claims Reading's Carlisle and Mount Holly Electric Railway operates a nuisance by running a single car across Mount Holly streets without proper crossing rights.
A steel ceiling is being installed in the Franklin House office. A. Rose & Daughter enlarge shelving with a new tier of three shelves. A cellar is being dug under the rear room at Roessner’s confectionery.
Last night the Floradora Club gathered at Miss Glenn Bikle’s residence on West Washington Street. Prizes in the euchre contest were awarded to Miss Nellie Boteler, Miss Glenn Bikle, Mina Mand Fiery, Mr. William Wise Jr, Mr. Henry Holzapfel Jr, and Mr. Charles Easton.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle effective cure for constipation biliousness and related sickness by expelling poisons from the bowels. It warns that many children suffer from opiate cough syrups and presents Foley s Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate alternative for coughs croup and lung troubles. D P Schindel druggist notes location opposite the post office.
G B Charlton at 2 W Washington Street advertises a wide line of shoes at low prices. Amas Candies and produce, including oranges and bananas, have arrived by carload for Christmas trade. Ramacciatti's at Public Square also features wholesale and retail pages.
Joseph Morgan aged 71 died Tuesday evening at his home Locust Grove after a paralytic illness spanning Christmas visit with his son Andrew Morgan at 428 West Church Street. A Union veteran of Company E 3rd Maryland Regiment, he had not worked for years, was a Lutheran deacon, survived by ten relatives including children Andrew Jacob Joseph Til Martin Lannon and others, with funeral Thursday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. A A Kerlin.
Boonsboro fruit growers held a Tuesday meeting to organize a formal association. E D Neikirk was named president with Samuel Shifler as vice president Charles B Koogle secretary and Joan Young treasurer. Committees on entertainment and membership were formed and a monthly meeting schedule set to promote fruit growing interests.
City engineers propose a 1960 foot drain along Salem McDowell and Mitchell avenues costing about 4000 to 4500 dollars, to tie into the West End drain at Cooks. A smaller 195 dollar drain from the alley east of Frederick street to a culvert would use terra cotta pipes. Eugene Walters of Harperstown seeks lineman work. The city will keep using Standard Oil oils at the municipal plant. payroll 77.77 dollars, bills 35.53. School Board plans to run Greensburg schools for the year after trustees resigned. Bernie Johnson confirmed as Election District 1 teacher.
The county commissioners decided that if the State conducts a reassessment of personal property this year Washington county will perform its own valuation. They also announced plans to travel to Fairview on Friday to inspect the Ankeney road.
Mrs I B Ount of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced liver and stomach illness with gall stones and worsening jaundice until Electric Bitters cured her completely. The ad touts this remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues and claims a 50 cent price with pharmacy availability. Also promotes new and used pianos organs and musical instruments at Ordway's Music Store with attractive pricing.
Richard Scuinnet & Co. contracted for three cars of Michigan Clover Seed, with orders already for 1000 bushels, expecting a mid month arrival for the second car. Also noted a large invoice of seed sowers and a reminder to begin treatment early to prevent consumption using Foley's Honey and Tar.
An advertisement touts Foley n Honey and Tar as life saving against pneumonia and grippe. It urges trust in Dr Schindel, a druggist opposite the post office, claiming a dose or two will prevent illness and protect health.
Mobley’s Drug Store and Charlton’s Hat and Shoe Store announce New Year wishes and ongoing sales. McKee Brothers advertise boots and shoes repairs and a ten day clothes wringers special. Foley’s Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds by a pharmacist near the post office.
The Green Mountain Comedy Co. paid 54.53 for license violations in Williamsport after selling without license and gambling. State pleas of not guilty from three defendants. 16 witnesses testified. The troupe, including Mr and Mrs Jordan and Mrs Stanley, featured fiddle, songs and comedy. They left for Virginia after paying fines and securing a show license to perform again in the county or state. An informant earned 20 dollars, and an oyster supper followed.
Richard C. Kerens of St Louis, a major W V C stockholder, says the road has not sold and will not, but will join a trunk line enabling Gould interests to reach the Atlantic. He notes construction toward the Little Kanawha and a bridge by the Wabash, with Lake Erie access planned. He adds relations with the Wabash are friendly and that the current deal involves about 85 million dollars in bonds with more details to come.
Robert C. Brown of Sparta, long time representative of the 48th in Illinois, is slated for appointment as clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Born 1858, Brown rose from blacksmithing to law, active in the Knights of Pythias Elks and Modern Woodmen, and praised for diligence and practicality. He also endorses Syrup Pepsin as a household remedy and notes a Lester via noan Ordway piano ad alongside a Blackberry Wine sale.
The fragmentary notices reference One Minute Cough Cure praised by Mrs Bird of Barksburg for child health, Ladies Dr LaFranco Periodical Compound advertised for period relief, Foley's Kidney Cure touted for prevention, plus a factory harness business offering workers, inventory, and quotes from Samuel E Emmert.
At Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting a resolution named a committee to protect county interests in any W. M. sale and to pursue necessary legislation. The panel includes Abraham J. Albert as president, Abraham C. Strite as attorney, and Messrs William Updegraff, Alexander Neill, and J. Clarence Lane, attorney for the B&O. The committee must report its proceedings to the board. The note criticizes the choice of Lane as the B&O attorney, calling the railroad inimical to the state and commerce. Additional items mention the Fair Board bills, social visits, a pool game win by Hamiltons Bartle, and local residents visiting Washington, with various ill or visiting individuals noted.
An early 20th century advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by focal applications and must be treated constitutionally. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh, offering one hundred dollars for any case cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promoting Hall's Family Pills as a top product from Druggists at 75 cents.
Eight or nine days remain to choose a piano or organ for Christmas with storage held until holiday delivery. Ordway's Music Store invites customers to visit and purchase before the holidays. Also notes testimonials for Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, plus laundry compliments and rug sale prices at Big Hat Store and Troy Laundry. Dividend notice from The Hagerstown Spoke & Reading Co. declares a semi annual dividend.
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