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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
Classified blurbs list wanted manager and position ads. Local sales mention Boward A W Miller Annie Be Stoner with thanks and returns. Easy to place notices indicate ongoing public sale items and local merchants promoting opportunities.
A miscellany of local items: church events, speeches, and social news from Williamsport and nearby towns. Highlights include Mr Blaine Bible's evening hymn at the Methodist church, a benefit sale for Battery Hill, a turkey and oyster supper by Grace A B church, farm and household notices, and local moves, with weather and small-town happenings threaded through.
The coming spring will see a crowded mayoral race with several candidates and council contests in Wards 2 and 4. Republicans push new blood with Henry Holtzapfer, A O Strite or others. Democrats discuss Mayor Schindel’s possible bid and names like Walter D Willson and Carlton Snyder. Ward 2 eyed Brewer, Ward 4 Edward B Mun gon, and Powles for re election. Republican De C R Scheller heads ticket in March.
A penniless traveler in a Pennsylvania town sought a meal from a modest home. A large Irish woman welcomed him to the dining room as a turkey carcass sat on the table. The infant began wailing and the mother threatened the boy with violent reprisals if he did not quiet.
Daniel Timmers lies in critical condition at his Blair's Valley home after a four horse wagon loaded with ties ran over him on return from Big Spring. He was thrown beneath the wheels when front horses suddenly plunged, one wheel diagonally crossing his chest and abdomen. Authorities report no further details.
A letter from a man seeking to bid for the W M railroad arrives. The suitor is W Henry Henderson of Philadelphia, with no backers named. A new theory suggests a syndicate aims to control both West Virginia Central and the W M to then sell to either the Wabash or the Pennsylvania.
Rev. J. M. Tombaugh pastor of the First Brethren church has tendered his resignation to accept a pastorate in Pittsburg to be near his widow mother. The congregation has not yet acted on his departure. he is beloved by his flock who will regret his leaving. W. Earl McCardell displays a large group photo of Trinity Sunday School led by J. Frank Roegsner showing the young men in fine dress and cheerful confidence.
A Greencastle bazar led by Biks' event saw Jas E Gell win a silver will to the wisp and Miss Louise Beachley win a rocking chair for 100 chances worth $25 in gold. Admission tonight is free as a large crowd is anticipated.
In Williamsport the first trolley crew shouted for help as a mishap halted the car. Passengers jumped out and pushed a W. M. B. R. freight car several yards off the track without damage, after an unsecured car blocked the way.
Maurice Twigg of Old Town Allegany County has been indicted for criminal carelessness in setting fire to John Carder’s cotton robe. Carder dressed as Santa Claus. The grand jury aimed to make an example, convicting him for the supposed joke.
An old Thormont Clarion verse urges mountaineers to rally for a prized industry move to Hagerstown. The playful note invites locals to gather at the depot and greet the arrival with a hearty yawn as the plan unfolds.
All day yesterday at Mrs Claude H Leaman’s Wayside avenue home things were calm as reports said she left to join her husband in New York. A telegram from McKeesport, Pa indicated he was home, and neighbors said Leaman returned the night before. A family reunion and legal matters were expected to be addressed, with Leaman resuming his work in the area.
Market notes show Hagerstown eggs ranging 26 to 38 cents with most at 26 or 28 cents while New York prices fell to 21 cents and Baltimore to 26 27 cents. Fresh country eggs avoid cold storage competition and prices are expected to ease over a few weeks as reserve crops hit markets. Potatoes sell 86 cents to $1 a bushel with the weekly retail peak around one dollar. The market list includes four permits and usual vegetables.
The narrator notes that Under Two Flags was not written by Mr C G Aukeney and recounts Clear Spring traveling to Lebanon for a telegraphic student post. He lands at his hotel, sees a yellow flag opposite, and departs amid a comic misunderstanding, hating yellow flags in his code.
The Baltimore and Ohio shipments of freight remain very heavy with potential record business if motive power meets on hand cargo. Train crews report excellent progress and several on the force have served 18 to 22 days in for this month.
Wholegale Ho Lynn EK Bragh and Co formerly of Roanoke Va have opened a wholesale nation establishment in Cumberland occupying the rear part of building with entrance on 8 S Centre street. The rooms have been fitted up to meet the needs of the new firm. Mr Bragh formerly lived in Hagerstown and is son of Mr P A Brugh.
A Pennsylvania gentleman has leased the Keiner room on West Washington street and will open a large scale novelty store. The room will be enlarged and the former W B Kinogans residence area will be occupied as part of the expansion.
The attraction Dainty Duchess arrives at the Academy with a fall company of well known artists and burlesque stars. The show has been much talked of and heralded by the press as Weber & Fields present a novel and interesting revue piece.
Henry Colliflower a respected citizen died Friday night at 10 45 at his home 34 8 Franklin street aged 81 after a yearlong decline and eight weeks of serious illness Born in Cavetown he engaged in general merchandise there later lived in town retired in death He was a Christ s Reformed church member and long on the church board His wife predeceased him Survived by one daughter Mrs Dr Riddlemoser Smithsburg He was the last of his family Remains to be taken to Frederick for interment on the 9 40 B and O Tuesday morning.
A Rev 8 U Snyder of Dayton D delivered an intelligent lecture on Quo Vadis at Christ Reformed Church last night. A good-sized audience listened intently to the portrayal of the theme. Snyder, a brilliant talker, will lecture in Clearspring Monday night week and elsewhere, with Mr Brace providing the organ prelude.
The Water Company has purchased multiple properties at the mountain foot near Edgemont and begun work to build a large reservoir at the Raven Rock and Warner Hollow junction.
The electric car named Old Mike was struck by an 8. & 0. passenger train at Frederick and derailed slightly. No serious damage occurred beyond a bruised side, and the vehicle continues in service after enduring many bumps.
The Financial Age of New York reports a prominent notice from Han gerstown Bank detailing its latest dividend issuance set to impact shareholders. The notice outlines amount, payment date, and eligibility for the new year.
Edward Reddig formerly of near Hagerstown died in Kansas City after a brief fever. Aged 29, he moved to Missouri about three years ago and worked in coal mines near Kansas City. His family, including a parent two brothers and three sisters, live at Waynesboro. Frisby T. Mongan of Tighmanton was jailed in Owensburg on a charge of assaulting Wm Urof and was to appear before Justice Miller of Fair Play on Monday afternoon.
In Mercersburg Michael Offit’s house two frightened kittens caused a loud noise. The head of the house fired a shot toward the sound, boring a hole through a window frame. No injuries are reported.
The W M company took almost all output of the Waynesboro Stone Co last week receiving 21 carloads of crushed stone for use on the new line east of Hagerstown.
A. S. Pension Examiner in Cumberland requests updated addresses for Martin Crider and his daughters Emily Susan and Eliza Crider formerly of Leiversburg in relation to Mexican War claim 83,015.
Mrs. Detrow reports damage to dried corn and apple butter from a late fire caused by floods of water from a hose. She complains that excessive water was thrown, leading to losses.
A pony horse and fire factory are expected to start up in Harrystown. John Cievoura has been appointed bidders for the establishment. Teens Btop Bhat cont byiling White Pine expectors coughs and throat and lung troubles. Highly recommended. Bold only at S F Schindel Draggiot 106 Potomac Street.
Strong School and Wolf's Business College grow by word and ad. The piece notes about 70 students enrolled with night scholars joining, praising methods, teaching, and spirited advertising as key to expansion.
Miss Emma G Spensler and Claence E Littleton of Harper’s Ferry married January 16 by Rev. A A Irvine at his residence. Funeral for Charles R Smith to be held Sunday at 3 pm with services at home by Revs. E Dek and A B Statton. interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The report notes a new reservoir and Superintendent Qarr sinking tent holes for the pew reservoir two miles above the current site in Warner Hollow. Rock supplies are abundant, with construction advancing. An advance agent for Forepaugh's circus rented a field on the Hamilton farm near Potomac Avenue station for the big show, arriving in April.
A revival led by Rev H O Kendrick at the First Christian church continues with rising attention. The notice highlights ongoing themes and urges belief in the event’s significance. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a cure for blood diseases citing unimpeachable testimony.
Mrs. Wm Bear reports a letter from Rutherford B. Hays Bear from Malta where the US transport halted on its voyage to Manila. He writes he is well and happy, easing family concerns about his safety and assignment overseas.
A woman issues a peculiar coal order leading to a shouted confusion over spelling. The cashier mishears repeatedly and the woman insists on spelling Pocshontas as Lenigh, revealing a comic misunderstanding in a local shop.
In Potomac at J. Harry Schuler store a dispute over caloric distribution and tin cover pressure led proprietor Schuler to challenge Doornberger to keep his band on the tin for a set time. After 30 minutes a compromise was reached with 25 cents worth of cosh consumed, the stove near melt point, and a tentative test of fre the screen.
Citizens begin wiring a run of buildings as Hoelle Co wires J. W. Glass’s store first in Funkstown. Other stores and houses will be wired.
Edward McP Armstrong of this city is named editor of the Daily Princetonian in recognition of his work. The engagement of Miss Catherine Scote, daughter of Dr. J McP Scott, to Mr. Rowe Bradley of New York is announced.
The notice hails BuckJen’s Arni ca Salve as a perfect healer for sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, burns, and skin diseases with a money back style guarantee from Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co. It mentions Sunday readers in Hillsborough, Ills., and potently notes piano shop ads nearby.
The Court of Appeals upholds a circuit court injunction preventing Samuel H Longsparner from building a house on Washington Street in Hagerstown, ruling the proposed wall encroached about 10 inches on Elizabeth V L Ragan’s property, blocking a gate and alley. Foundations already laid, parties to adjust plans to meet new measurements and restart construction.
A blaze engulfed a stack in the W M A RB machine and repair shops at 5 53. Alvey Rhoogte leaped into action rallying a hose line to battle the flames with a powerful stream from an inch nozzle, stabilizing the situation as cheers rose from onlookers.
Late last night heavy smoke appeared in the northeast Public Square prompting a fire alarm. Driver Ottline rushed to the scene but was recalled. the blaze originated from a coal filled stove and the chimney on Edward Seigman’s house on Washington Street. No damage occurred. The Western Enterprise was notified.
Frs J M McMillen left for Washington and Baltimore visits. BR P Handt visiting his parents in Washington. Mariam Dorser and brother visited Sharpsburg friends. Minnie Hostetter from Greencastle staying with Erms Cust in West Washington. Benj P Schindel and wife brief trip to Cedar Rapids IA. Mrs Dr Edward Doyns visiting Pittsburgh. Richard Spielman and Geo Cockeral return from York job search. Mrs John Floyd improving. C Snode, G B Kendall and B T Keller back from business trip. Grace E Hall went to Baltimore for weeks. Mrs A W Alvert of Chicago visiting Misses Albert at Potomac Street.
L G Overstreet of Elgin Tenn recalls his wife’s cough and danger from consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery, tried with persistence, for saving her life. The ad promises relief for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. Trial bottle free at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
The Lester piano renews its resolve to excel and offer top value in the new year. It promises improved styles at Ordyway's Music Store while highlighting Foley's Honey and Tar as essential for health, with Dr. Schindel recommending its use against pneumonia and la grippe.
An old ad from 62 West Washington Street promotes the largest line of shoes at the lowest prices. It repeats the offer and mentions Christmsa prices and carload arrivals of fruit and candies. Also references Ramacciotti’s wholesale outlet at Public Square.
Margaret Lakin, four year old daughter of J B Lakin grocer at Antietam and Potomacsis, fell breaking her left elbow. Dr Scott set the fracture and recommended X ray guidance at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where she was taken this morning by her father. A separate note recalls a man named Charles Washabaugh losing an arm in a W M train accident near Chambersburg and a casting tale about a promoter named Mr Cotter who defrauded pastors and merchants by soliciting hymn book ads, then vanished.
A group of Christian workers from multiple churches join Rev J R Ricketts to host union evangelistic revival meetings at Western Enterprise Hall starting Monday January 20 at 7 30 p m. The event gathers diverse congregations for shared outreach and spiritual renewal in the community.
A shanty slang known as the P. . at Big Spring was burned with all contents and belongings of African American residents who occupied the building.
The Williamsport bank announces its director slate for the year including James Findlay, John A. Miller, Joan Ank eney, Alex Miller, J. W. Leteyer, J. C. Lane, and John H. Snavely.
Improvements in the W. M. yard are rapidly nearing completion with nine tracks and large storage capacity boosting freight handling. Work in Lurgan is almost finished while the P. V. branch sees heavy ongoing projects expected to last months.
An old medical sales note touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and constitutional remedies for deafness caused by chronic catarrh, claiming 100 dollars for any case cured by their product. It also advertises Weaver organs from Ordway's Music Store and Agnew's Ointment for skin conditions, with multiple local pharmacies named.
Somerville resident E Derick states seven years of stomach trouble and costly remedies ended after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He asserts the product digests food, cures all stomach troubles, and allows normal eating. Wareham's City Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
Mobdleys Dry Store at 5 iw Washington-ot reports another successful year and invites friends and patrons to a heartfelt New Year greeting. The ad touts honest dealing and pure goods and promises continued service. It mentions Foley's Kidney Cure from D P Bekinder, druggist opposite the post office.
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