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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

3

Local News Items and Advertisements Dated January 16 1902

Local notices include Dr Agnew order of publication and a Marion L Adams lecture and concert. Public sale listed for A C Strife Assignee. Gleanings note quotes on temper emancipation and esteem. Boonsboro trolley work, tax collector trip to Maryland Gas Co field, and social events feature Mr and Mrs Samuel Moats in Tilghman honoring Wm Moats of Dixon Illinois. Evanglist Thompson conducts revival in Williamsport. Chewsville burn and stubble fire near Stotler's bridge. Court of Appeals case Gains vs Prayther settled with 72.50 judgment. Roosevelt to visit Gettysburg May 30. Roosevelt aide Gen Collis visit news. Frequent local anecdotes and jokes throughout.

Dally Ie Mail Dr. Agnew Marion L. Adams A. C Boonsboro Beaver Creek Heimel J. W. Myers Maryland Gas Co Samuel Moats Tilghmanton Wm. Moats Dixon Ill Elks Clarkson's Stotler W. M Chewsville Evangelist Thompson Tennesseee U.B Church Williamsport McClellan Michael Weller Tifa John Weller Gains Prayther & Niemyer Water Co Beauford A. Mason West Mason California Mr. Mason Pittsburg Austin Baughman L. Victor Baughman Senator Elkins Lewis County W. Va Duffield Roosevelt Gen. Collis Gettysburg Moore St. Louis Anna K. Simmons Griffith Myersdale Wella John Walter Smith

Ex-Mayor Delamarter Ill With Appendicitis Again

Aloudly Tonight, Friday probably fair. Very sick again. Ex Mayor Delamarter is quite ill with appendicitis and may need hospital care again. Daniel M. Crockett charged with assault with intent to kill Ward Murphy at a dance in North Martinsburg was dismissed before Justice Beller Friday. Crockett is the man who once got a ballot on West Antietam Street.

Delamarter Daniel M. Crockett Hdward Murphy I ‘Dance North Martinsburg Justice Beller Friday Crockett W. Antietam Street

Diphtheria Scare Prompts Health Precautions in Shippensburg

Attendance at the Elks Bazaar remains strong with many visitors and prizes awarded. Diphtheria reappears in Shippensburg triggering health actions as the Board of Health fumigates public school buildings and quarantines cases to curb the outbreak.

Shippensburg Board of Health 13

Bloodhound Man Hunt Plans Prompted on Long Island Case

Bloodhound man hunt discussed for the Miller murder case with Tiger and John in Miller's circle. Branch plans to select the quarry in New York, grant a three hour start, and arrange a chase on Long Island for 500 dollars, with a canine display in New York City for the same. Also mentions White Pine Expectorant for coughs and throat trouble sold by H. F. Schindel druggist Potomac Street.

Hurricane Branch Keedysville Tiger John Miller Long Island New York City Branch New York

Thirston Case Ends in Court of Appeals Ruling

The Court of Appeals reverses the trial judgment in a dispute over an oral contract to devise a child’s portion of an estate. Surviving administrators William A Hamilton and J Rowland Smith claim the suit by Calvin B Thirston was barred by the statute of limitations, and the court orders the case dismissed with costs.

Court of Appeals Briscoe William H. A. Hamilton J Rowland Smith John B. Thirston Calvin B. Thirston Appellee Calvin B. Thiraton William A. A. Ramilton J.rowling Smith John B. Thiraton Circuit Court Washington County Assumpsit Costa

Surprise Party Ends With Grover Cleveland Semler Ills

Grover Cleveland Semler attended a West End surprise party and ate three chocolate cakes and three dollar plates of ice cream with lemonade. The family physician was summoned and he recovered, describing a sensation like the roof sliding from the house.

Grover Cleveland Semler West End

Fire at Martinsburg Destroys Home and Contents

Dr. Page Barlow's Martinsburg home burned at o'clock. Firemen and residents saved some furniture but the structure was a total loss. Contents insured for 1900 dollars and house for 1000. Fire suspected incendiary. about 200 dollars stolen from a bureau.

Page Barlow Martinsburg

Luray Goes Wet Rumors Stir Heaven Jan 7 1902

The Mage Courier reports Luray has gone wet and asserts there will be Tejoicine in Heaven on January 7, 1902, conflicting with scripture on the blessed afterlife.

Mage Luray

World tour party reaches Singapore in transit

A group led by Mr Waters and Dr Croft of Baltimore together with Mr Chas S Lane of Hagerstown and Mr R W Button of Pittsburgh are on a world tour. From Singapore, Mr Waters sends news of their travels.

Mr. Waters Croft Baltimore Chas S Lane Hagerstown R.W. Button Pitusburg Singapore Waters

Dr Lucinda Spangler Found Dead at Daughter's Home

Mrs Lucinda Spangler widow of Jacob Spangler was found dead in bed at her daughter Mrs Ramuel Stauffer’s home near Smith's Station Pa aged about 76. She is survived by eight children, four sons and four daughters including Alfred.

Lucinda Spangler Jacob Spangler Ram“uel. Stauffer Smith's Station Alfred Ity

Wingerton Petition Seeks Free Rural Mail Delivery

Citizens of Wingerton start a petition asking Congressman Makon to help secure free rural mail delivery in their area. The move reflects local desire for federal service expansion and quicker mail access.

Wingerton Makon

Two Men Found Frozen Dead Near Cumberland

Henry Northcraft and George Perlein, residents near Cumberland, were discovered frozen to death in each other’s arms. They had been missing since Sunday night after visiting their sweethearts while driving home.

Weeten Henry Northcraft George Perlein Cumberland

Finger Amputation After Meat Market Grinder Incident

Cslyin Hartman, employed at Ho rapiel's meat market, suffered a severe hand injury as his left fingers were crushed in a meat grinder. The second finger was amputated at the second joint due to the crush damage.

Cslyin Hartman Horapiel Seconi

Nica Names Marital Union Amid Political Dissent

In a small ceremony at the Hotel Balding Rev H F Downs marries Anna B Wright of Falling Waters and Elmer G Small of Philadelphia in front of a few friends as Republicans in the Legislature denounce each other as traitors for backing the opposition Treasurer.

Nica Judas Iacariots Smaali—Wright

Liquor Licence Forms To Be Revised and Replaced

Printed liquor licence application forms are exhausted and unusable. The law requires changes. the old forms will be replaced with new ones, affecting applicants and clerks. The update signals a shift in procedure and documentation for licensing.

Hara Colas and a Cure for Colds

Fragmentary OCR suggests a medicinal claim praising a remedy called Hara Colas. The text asserts the medicine restores the system after a cold and contrasts its effectiveness with others. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text.

Baldwin Hotel Partition Seeks Clear Ownership

Attorney To Séll Baldwin Wm Bealhofer seeks partition of Baldwin property to simplify hotel ownership while infant defendants retain interest. Defendants include Reégual Baldwin of Baltimore, Mrs Wm Hamilton Hallmonnd and Boyle heirs, Ha gerstown Bank, J Dixon Roman and Louise R Baldwin of New York. Original seven shares, C C Baldwin formerly of New York bid four, or for sale.

Wm. Bealhofer E. W. Wesley Baldwin Baltimore Wm. 'T. Hamilton Hallmonnd and Boyle Hagerstown Bank Louise R. Baldwin New York

Burlesque Show Weber and Fields Dainty Duchess at Academy

Announcement of Weber and Fields Dainty Duchess coming to the Academy of Music on Saturday evening draws theatre crowds. The vaudeville stars are led by Letta Meredith with a chorus of twenty girls, presenting the glittering scenic burlesque Raz Ma Taz.

Weber’ & Fields Academy of Music Theatre Guera Organizationa Letta Meredith

Skeptic Turned Believer in Seance Evidence

A Washington traveler reports a seance experience that convinced him spirits of relatives, including a four year old sister, a grandfather, his mother, and a Chinaman, could speak and reveal details like scars and a Georgetown visit, ending with renewed belief in the supernatural. Spirits of two old men near Hancock and other signs were also noted.

Washington Georgetown Hancock

Weymer Literary Society Meets in Zion Chapel Program Rendered

At the Weymer Literary Society quarterly meeting Rev J Spangler Kieffer spoke in the Zion Reformed church chapel. The program featured Anna Abler and Flossie Hoshine recitations organ solo by Hoffijne, Baker duet by Hoffijne and Baker, with reports from treasurer A V Polack and secretary H K Staumm.

Weymer Literary Society Chapel of Zion- Reformed Church J. Spangler Kieffer D. D Anna Abler Flossie Hoshine Frank E. Cook Hoffijne

Senator Moore proposes retirement bill for older teachers

In Worcester Senator Moore introduces a bill to grant half pay retirement to teachers who have taught two years in public schools and reached age 60, citing presumed broad support. Other measures include amending general laws on conveyancing, reforms to Corrupt Practices, employer liability for injuries, and anti pool formations, with Baltimore sale of the W. M under review and Biggs' tax bond measure advancing to third reading, bond set at 330000.

Moore Worcester Biggs Reform League Baltimore W. M Washington County

Breezy Time at the Academy In Iowa Tonight

The farce comedy Breezy Time will be shown at the Academy this evening. It is a strong vehicle for the cast, with each member an artist in their line and bringing a breezy, entertaining performance to the audience.

Academy Iowa

Jacob Shaw Dies at McCoy's Ferry of Consumption

Jacob Shaw died at McCoy's Ferry after a year of failing health from consumption. He is survived by several children, and his wife died a few years ago of the same disease.

Jacob Shaw

Too Old For 1902 Sen Spencer Jones on Young Blood

Senator Spencer C. Jones of Montgomery contends Governor Brown uses a tactic to promote young men, but he attacks those who have long held offices. He remarks that a man who accepted a party office in 1872 is too old for young blood in 1902.

Spencer C. Jones Montgomery Brown Contol Bnet Democratic Party

Mrs Grose Denti Dies in James Street Home at 78

Mrs Grose Denti Grossi widow of the late Chaa Grae died at her home on James Street at about 11 o clock aged 78. She was born in Hesse Cassel and is survived by three daughters Mrs Geo Prosser Mrs John Heil Lizzie all in this city a brother Chas Nier man here.

Dalena Grossi Chaa Grae James St Fears Hesse Cassel Geo _ Prosser John Heil Lizzie Chas Nierman

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for corn relief

Hy Robinson of Hillsboro Alabama reports severe corn pain that made walking difficult. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with complete cure, calling it a magic healer for skin ailments, sprains, bruises, sores, burns, and ulcers. Sold by Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Store.

Hy Robinson Hillsborouph Bucklen Wareham Gose

Ordway's Music Store Promises Flexible Instrument Deals

A fragment notes that Ordway's Music Store offers adjustable terms to suit buyers contemplating instrument purchases. The message urges shoppers not to wait too long and hints at a range of options in primo and other genres, inviting interest from all.

Nanitay Rendalias Ee “Ordway Lester Ordway

Pining Away of Mary Jane Truman in Clarepting

Mary Jane Truman an aged and respected colored woman died Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at her home in Clarepting. Burial will be Friday at 10 oclock. Her husband died two weeks ago and his death is said to have affected her mind. She had been in ill health, and since her husband’s death she grew worse, with the parting believed to have hastened her end. She and her husband were well thought of in the community, especially by the white population. Deceased was about 70 years old and leaves an adopted daughter.

Mary Jane Truman Cléarepting

Changed His Face After Bike Ride Misadventure

A well known young baker, far from the Public Square, traded his revolver for a bicycle. He rode to Frederick, hit a hill, was knocked by a “fickle beast,” injured, and walked back to Middletown then Hagerstown. His best girl only recognized him after the countersign. he vows to pursue the duck on the bike end if he regains his gun.

Public Square Frederick Myersville Fred Middletown Hagerstown

Death of Presiding Elder J B Sallenberger at Chambersburg

After about a week of illness Presiding Elder J B Sallenberger died on a Wednesday in Chambersburg. He fell ill while holding a quarterly meeting at the Lurgan church on January 6, contracting a cold that turned to pneumonia. Sallenberger was esteemed as both minister and citizen. District Deputy James McDonough of Baltimore led a late night visit and installed new officers for the Hagerstown Catholic Benevolent Legion. A collation followed the session at W D Willson's residence.

Sallenberger Chambersburg Lurgan James McDonough Baltimore Hagerstown

Miss Sarah Lookingland Dies After Short Illness

Miss Sarah Lookingland died at the home of John Davia Downaville after a brief pneumonia illness aged 75. Interment in Bakerville Cemetery.

Sarah Lookingland John Davia Downaville Bakerville

Smith and Moog Wed at Rev Evers Home

Miss Bessie Smith and Mr. Herry Moog, both of town, were married by Rev. A M Evers at his residence.

Canal case ruling disappoints hopes for coal route to Cumberland

Six years more. Court of Appeals decision keeps canal under state trustees for six more years, ending plans to use the canal to secure Baltimore coal to Cumberland. Directors elected include Freak A. Furst of Baltimore, Ferdinand Williams of Allegany, Jacob M. Newman of Frederick, Spencer Watkins of Montgomery, David Seibert of Washington, Thomas Hunt of Howard, and Dr. George Wells of Anne Arundel. The opinion notes canal efficiency, maintenance of reasonable rates, and a $30,000 fund from Chesapeake and Ohio’s ten year contract. Also included is a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by James Penderfast of Anseto Bay Jamaica West Indies.

Court of Appeals Baltimore Cumberland Board of Public Works A. Furst Ferdinand Williams Allegany Jacob M. Newman Frederick Spencer Watkins Montgomery David Seibert Washington Thomas Hunt Howard George Wells Anne Arundel Chesapeake and Ohio Transportation’ Company Washington County Tantus

After Five Years and a Town Auction Return

Mr Eli Mondell of Mondell's asks that he is the happiest man in this auction, his old friend Gorman being reelected. In five years, I saw death, wrote L C Overstreet of Elgin Tong. Good doctors said his wife cough until lungs would collapse, but a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and it saved her life. Absolute guarantee for coughs colds and throat diseases, 50c and $1 at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co, trial bottle free.

Eli Mondell Mondell Gorman L. C. Overstreet Elgin, Tong Wareham Vity Central Drug Co Chamberlain Goodwin M. D Joel Demont Inwood Iowa Wareham's Ay Pharmacy The Central Drug O

Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Cough Remedy

A local notice warns that many children suffer from coughs and breathing issues caused by opiate tainted mixtures given by some mothers. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy containing no opiates or poisons and names D. Bo Qchindel, druggist, opposite the post office, as a point of sale.

Childrei Foley D. Bo Qchindel P. Schindel Bebinder Post Office

Elopement Ends in Marriage at Hagerstown

Miss Virgie Rinehart and Mr Tell Morris sealed their elopement with a wedding in Hagerstown after a rustic run from Lacey Springs. The pair traveled by wagon and on foot, avoiding identification, before a trousseau was arranged and a formal ceremony conducted. The bride is under seventeen, causing some local youth objections.

Virgie Rinehart Tell Morris Lacey Springs Shengadoab Trousseau Hagerstown

Park Wedding Ends In Turbulence At Beeler House

A couple married at Park and Pildover amidst a loud crowd led by Cabmen Mike Burger. Mamye Turner of Dutch Gap and Charles Roadcap, both of Virginia woods, were joined by Rev. Griffith. The bride cried as she endured rude applause and crowd noise before the ceremony. Cadman Burger moved the couple to Beeler House for departure. Stoom reportedly carried cash and a farming groom admitted discomfort with the scene.

Court House Pildover Park Mike Burger Grifith Mamye Turner Dutch Gap Virginia Woods Charles Rev. Griffith Biate Cadman Burger Stoom

Dainty Duchess Run Planned for Washington Tour

Weber's stage show Dainty Duchess slated for Washington engagement after securing an opening date here. The production seeks a successful run as it heads toward the national capital.

Weber Dainty Duchess Washington

Engine Ditched After Switch Error in Reading Yard

A Reading engine No. 1066 was ditched by an open switch near Shippensburg on Wednesday, burying part of the locomotive along an embankment. Engineman Harry Unser and the fireman escaped with light injuries by jumping. The switch wasn’t closed to the siding, causing the crash after the engine leapt the track. the engine fell with a crash, suffering heavy damage.

Reading Peer Shippensburg Harry Unser

New Offer for W. M. Western Maryland Rail Sale

A fresh potential buyer has appeared for the Western Maryland Railway. Chief Judge Conway W. Sams received a visitor claiming backing by substantial interests and readiness to make a bona fide offer. No new offer has been relayed to the Mayor yet.

Maryland Conway W. Sams Appeal Tax Court W. M

Mail Service Improves Between Hagerstown and East

Hagerstown gains better mail facilities with a p m train to Cumberland and a WM train to Cherry Run. The locked pouch travels to Cherry Run, connects with No 7, and mail is sent east by about 6 30 am from Cumberland. Baltimore and Washington receive early deliveries. A morning train offers similar service.

Hagerstown Cumberland Cherry Run Cumberlane Baltimore Washington

Trade Involving Wife Endangers Justice Of The Peace

Isiah Peters and Henry Masters, near Middletown, seek a justice to draft a contract trading Peters wife for two cows and three coon dogs. Peters explains the deal as his late wife’s replacement and Masters’s sister to look after him. Mrs Masters makes no remark. Frank Conrad, head of the Boys Grammar School, is ill. Prof Scheffer teaches in his stead.

Isiah Peters Henry Masters Middletown Frank Conrad Prof. Scheffer

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed by Druggist

J H Weber a Cascade Iowa druggist praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a trusted remedy. He urges readers to try them when dull after meals with bad taste biliousness poor appetite or constipation, promising prompt relief. Availability advertised at Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.

Chamberlain J. H. Weber Cascade Towa Wareham City Pharmacy Central Drug Co

Folep's Honey and Tar Promises Pneumonia Prevention

An ad touts Folep's Honey and Tar claiming it prevents pneumonia and influenza and may save your life. It urges purchase from DP Schindel, a druggist opposite the post office.

DP. Schindel

Local merchants buoy up New Year cheer and sales

An assortment of local ads and notices celebrate a new year greeting from Cahn and Marx and promote sales at Mobley’s Drug Store and other shops. Individual notices urge Foley’s Kidney Cure, harness manufacturing, and clothing wringers. A medical pitch extols Dr Agnew’s heart remedy and quackish health claims accompany the promotional content.

Divorce filings in Grist area court with multiple cases

Grist A S Garis filed two divorce petitions, one by Mamie Gibson against Roy Gibson alleging abandonment after a 1901 marriage in this city. Marshal N Cummidge seeks divorce from Chas E Cummings on statutory grounds. couple wed in 1892 with abandonment cited. Rumor of more divorce applications before a state law change. Abraham Eshleman petitioned for writ de lunatico inquirendo for Peter Eshleman, who lives near State Line.

A.S. Garis Mamie Gibson Roy Gibson Carlisle Marshal N. Cummidge Chas. E. Cummings Lunatico Laguirendo Alex. Neill Peter Eshleman Quirendo Abraham Eshleman State Line

Jim Crow law confusion on Maryland road scene

Agentieman of Hagerstown raises issue at Annapolis over a Maryland road where a Jim Crow policy exists though authority is unclear. The Shenandoah Valley N and W Railroad runs from Hagerstown to Roanoke. 15 miles lie in Maryland with no Jim Crow, yet the line enforces Virginia law along its length. A colored passenger is forced to ride in the colored car from Hagerstown, and a preacher was once ejected from a white car at Charles Town and assaulted.

Agentieman Hagerstown Annapolis Maryland Shenandoah Valley Division Roanoke Charles Town

Personal notices list local residents visiting and traveling

Mrs Geo Mantz returned from Vitts burg with pneumonia threat and stays with her mother Mrs A A Lechlider Potomac Street. Mr Samuel B Oliver Cannon Avenue visits relatives in Philadelphia. Miss Ray Joffe has recovered from the grip. Mr Harry Bear Berkeley Springs attorney visits brother C A Cones Williamsport. Mr Chas E Harper and daughters Rath and Kathryn spent yesterday in Martinsburg. Mrs John T Worthington Urbah is visiting Dr T W Simmons this city. Mr Rozier L Bouis American Type Foundry Co visits here. Mrs Catherine McClain Williamsport left for Washington to visit her sons. Miss Margaret Conley Williamsport leaves for Washington to take a stenographer and typewriter position with a wholesale house.

Geo. Mantz Vittsburg A. A. Lechlider S$ Potomac St Samuel B. Oliver Cannon Avenue Philadelphia Ray Joffe Harry Bear Berkeley Springs C. A. Cones Williamsport Chas E. Harper and Daughters Rath Kathryn Martinaburg John T. Worthington Urbaha T. W. Simmons Rozier L. Bouis American Type Foundry Co Nere Catherine McClain Washington Hhe Sons Margaret Conley

Deafness Cure Promised By Constitutional Remedies

An ad claims deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies, urging catarrh as the common cause and offering a $100 reward for a cure. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Weaver organs, and lists local lectures, laundry endorsements, and various goods with prices.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo

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