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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
3
The piece blends multiple items from public notices to editorials. It cites The Mail Publishing Company in Hagerstown, discusses taxation and liquor issues, praises progress in Fynkstown with electric lights and trolleys, and ends with a plug for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic option. Named entities include Nazareth, Myersville Monitor, Squar trade, and public institutions.
Public notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy free from opiates. Dr P Schindel, druggist opposite the post office, endorses it as suitable for coughs croup and snug troubles, contrasting with dangerous opiate syrups that endanger children.
Maryland Governor calls on January 29 the first McKinley birthday after his assassination to unite in contributions to the National McKinley Memorial Association for a monument at Canton. He backs Ohio and other states in a coordinated effort, asks schools to involve children and pastors to inform congregations, noting the day is not a holiday but a memorial observance.
The Columbian Literary Society held eight discussions Saturday evening with judges in Orville Camp Benton Barnhart and Henry Baker ruling two to one against the affirmative on the question Is Status justified in killing Caesar. Also notes: Mineola Tribe officers installed Tuesday night led by Sachem Harry Hartle Sr Sag Geo Barnhart Jr Sag Berry Wolf Prophet D G Baker C of Records B G Sheila C of Wampum W H Miller K of Wampum Jos Barkdoll Rep to Grand Council Dr Shank. Hiram Middlekanff slaughtered a 406 pound hog while J Philip Needy suffers laryngitis and Mrs Amanda Slick plus daughter return from a ten day Baltimore visit.
Alexander Hensons last will admitted to probate and letters granted to Alex Armstrong and Charles E Henson. Calvin L Arnold administrator of Daniel Arnold filed inventory and appraisal of personal estate and debts. John H Wade administrator of Christina Wiseman filed list of personal estate sales. Letters on Josephus L Cloppers personal estate granted to Marietta Clopper.
Claude Butts was arrested by Deputy Barber on larceny by a revolver charge and held for grand jury action in $300 bond.
A fragmentary item notes Miss Maude Fiery winning a punch bowl at the Elksbazaar. Unclear details follow about local clerking at City Tax Collectors and a medical amputation of Mrs. Ezra Daley’s finger after a granite kettle incident. A fire caused by engine sparks damaged a dry field on the Doub farm. Prominent locals plan a class memorial for Male High School.
Chancellor P Anderson at Ft Dupont Delaware sends a cheerful report to Wagner Pants Emporium and N Jonathan Sr detailing steady work and safety for years. He jokes about literary praise from soldiers, describes bleak coastal scenes, and sends regards to friends while recalling banter about Cooney's Clothes Joint and Bowery streets.
A consolidated listing of Sunday services, Sunday schools, and evening lectures across Zion Reformed First Baptist St Pauls Evangelical St Pauls M E St Marks Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Christ Reformed and other churches. Details include service times, Sunday school hours, Epworth League meetings, and preaching subjects and speakers across various dates.
The Boonsboro trolley line has extended to the pike at Mapleville near Bear's woods with 80 workers pushing the road forward. A fine steel and iron bridge over Beever Creek is described as the county's best.
Very DL Sister Levina of the Notre Dame order, long serving instructor in the primary department at St Joseph's Academy, is dangerously ill with peritonitis and grave doubts of recovery.
A humorous plea describes the Dont Knock Club formed to curb public knocking and petty gossip. Members pledge not to slur neighbors, gossip, or insult others and receive a tin emblem and a cigar upon joining at the police station. The piece lampoons critics while promoting a kinder social ethic.
Harvey Rager, owner of a recently purchased horse near Williamsport, fought to free himself after the animal seized his arm and bit him severely. The horse then attacked Hamilton Anusherman, tearing clothing and inflicting multiple gashes as Anusherman inspected the animal.
Judge Stake appoints R J Halm J O Snyder and K D Syeter as trustees to all property of the late Mrs Elizabeth Wiehr. Miss Anna J Bear of Baltimore Street who has been confined at home with a severe grip is able to go out again. A High School organizes a base ball team with Charles Downs manager and John Bower captain. Harry Traver arrived recently and visited Downaville greeted by friends. The piece includes verses and a note on pennies minted, a dance at David Nigh's residence, Sister Catherine traveling for health, and tax officials traveling to oil fields in West Virginia to be present when oil is struck.
James Pender Bast of Ansato Bay Jamaica testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured his daughter’s severe cold and chest pains within two days, preventing pneumonia. He notes seven years of use with reliable results and mentions Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drag Co as sellers.
Farmers are invited to view a factory tour of Samuel E Emmert’s store harness production. The ad notes two skilled foremen, Wm Long and Vernon Young, and claims a full line of new harnesses and outfits at low prices.
Senator McComas presses for a chance at an assistant secretary role as cabinet reshuffles loom at the White House and several departments. He plans to lobby broadly, seeking opportunities wherever vacancies may appear, with an eye for securing a client in any ensuing headcount. Also promotes millinery sales and a cure for croup with local vendors highlighted.
Miss H. H. Martin of 117 W. Washington is described as four weeks into a bout with la grippe. A letter from Roy Kemp of Angele, Indiana, recalls his own four weeks in bed with la grippe and credits Foley's Honey and Tar for cure after costly physician treatments. D. P. Scnindel, a druggist opposite the post office, endorses the remedy.
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg says her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure, praised as a safe immediate remedy for coughs throat and lung trouble. The ad notes its ease of use for even the youngest child and urges every family to keep a bottle on hand, citing Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Dry Co. as suppliers.
The B and O R R announces mid winter trips to Washington on January 16 and February 20, 1902 at low round trip rates with a ten day return limit and sale date, ideal for visiting the National Capital during Congress sessions. Tickets available via B and O agents in Harperstown and at 42 W Washington Ave. Chariton touts better goods at fair prices, with ads for Main's furniture and a new shoe maker, plus a periodical remedy claim and Blackberry Wine special.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Cahn and Marr offering vehicles and cleaning goods with varied descriptions. Mentions 8 cars, lower seed mammoth, resale, and large invoice for seed sowers. Address listed as 848 Potomac Street with unclear pricing and deadlines.
Neighbors report Mrs. Mertie Thomas fainted in her kitchen on Cannon avenue. Her husband, a up-town compositor, returned home to find kind neighbors reviving her. She recovered this morning after a doctor stayed with her last evening.
Mr J H Weber of Cascade Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a trusted remedy. He notes repeat sales show confidence, urging readers to try them for indigestion bad taste bilious feelings loss of appetite and constipation with promised prompt relief from Wareham's Guy Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
J C Hoffmans Sons offers a special sale on mens suits in prices of 18 20 and 22 dollars made to order for 14 dollars and sample hats priced at 1 50. Window displays advertise the deals with emphasis on reduced prices and value. Also includes a note about Foley's Honey and Tar for lung troubles from D P Schindel druggist opposite the post office.
An array of vintage advertisements features DeWitts Little Early Risers claimed to ease constipation, plus a 25 cent sale on 50 cent underwear, and a Rheumatism cure promising rapid relief. Also included are customer testimonials praising Troy Steam Laundry for delicate lace curtains and overall service quality.
The Lend Imp Co promotes West End lots with weekly or monthly payments and 4 percent interest. They boast past success with Donb's Addition and over 500 lots sold in under four years. J C Bolinger advertises at the Land Co office in the Hamilton Hotel.
Rugs valued at one dollar drop to eighty cents as discounts sweep hundreds of pieces. Large lots with dramatic price cuts aim to move inventory quickly. Public Square dealer A. W. Munson urges buyers to act fast as dozens of Brussels rugs and other stock are sharply reduced.
A vintage advertisement warns that children are prone to cuts burns and bruises and promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a superior remedy. It claims the salve drains the fire relieves pain and speeds healing with a testimonial from James Mack of N Webster Indiana about a baby's eczema after two doctors failed. Beware of counterfeits and notes its use for piles.
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