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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

2

Local Advertisements and Public Sales List

Advertisement items include For Rent-Honuse at Academy of Music Local-Ws and Local-Special Sale Public Sale entries for Armus Young Foster Milburn Jacob E Fisher and others A Good Tonic by Hahn & Marx Private Sale by A O Strite atty Public Sale W W H A Hamilton and Public Sale Syester Halm and Sny der as trustee Reflects scattered 19th century classified notices of rentals sales and legal notices in a local paper.

Honuse Academy of Music Armus Young Foster Milburn Jacob E. Fisher Cahn & Marx A. O. Strite Atty H. A. Hamilton Syester, Halm and Snyder

Hiram Haytop Seeks Seat for Show Amid Odd Exchange

Hiram Haytop questions ticket seller about an elusive seating arrangement as a quirky family circle inquiry unfolds. The exchange hints at a humorous, mysterious scene around a local show and seating access.

Hiram Haytop Gianne Family Circle

Local notes mix fortunes and mishaps in Williamsport area

A collage of society snippets, weather, and local events reveals Harpers Ferry and Bolivar residents plotting for fire apparatus funds, hotel affairs in Ocean City, inspector movements, a string of social engagements and dances, town fires, inheritances, and minor misfortunes. The page also notes a flood of small incidents from wrestling jokes to a broken nose, pension grants, and school class photos.

Hotels Change Hands In Anjerstown Transfer March First

Dr Wishard transfers control of Gantz House to Dr Wiehard who will operate the hotel from March 1 after purchasing Mrs Gantz interest. He rents his Jonathan street home to A K Coffman with the rear stable. central House at Public Square passes to Hamilton A Downin who leaves his post at An Gerstown Brewing Co to run the hostelry starting March 1.

8. J. Wiehard Gantz House Guntx W. Antietam St Dr. Wishard Wishard S Jonathan St A. K Public Square Hamilton A Downin Angerstown Brewing Co Downin Pownin

Play at the Academy Promises Restful Enjoyment

The Academy offers a Tuesday performance titled to reflect its calm themes. Alden Bass stars as the lead, a convincing character actor, while Polly Stockwell appears as the leading lady, young and comely, with no sensationalities to mar the story.

Academy Alden Bass Polly Stockwell

Martinsburg Groceryman Weds Winchester Employee at St Josephs

Harry J. Little, a Martinsburg grocer, married Miss Daisey E. Martin at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Rev Father L F Kelley officiated. The couple’s courtship began with a telephone hello while Miss Martin worked as a hello girl at the Winchester Telephone Co. office.

Harry J. Little Martinsburg Daisey E. Martin St. Joseph’s Catholic Church L. F Kelley Miss Martin Winchester Telephone Co

Church Fire at Mercersburg Narrowly Damages Lutheran Edifice

A Lutheran church in Mercersburg narrowly escaped total loss on Saturday night as a heater started a blaze. The sexton living nearby spotted a bright glow, raised the alarm, and the town fire department led by Fire Marshal Barry Byron fought flames, saving most of the structure. A large hole burned in the roof and pews were damaged, with about 400 dollars in losses covered by insurance.

Mercersburg Sexton Barry W. Byron

Mystery of missing Newhouse deepens in inquiry

The Mail on January 7 reported the unresolved case of Newhouse’s disappearance. A demented man found near Winchester yesterday is now identified as someone else, ruling out a key clue about the missing man’s whereabouts.

Has. H Newhouse Winchester Newhouse

Teachers Report Delayed for Winter Term Reports

Teachers must prepare winter term reports on January 24 and submit to the School Commissioners' room as soon as possible after. They will be paid during the Institute.

Tlstivute Tnstitute

Fruit Land Acquisition in Haytwek Sparks Apple Planting

Capitalists have secured title to 1000 acres of Haytwek fruit land and plan 50000 York imperial apple trees next spring. J Taliaferro Bridges will plant 3000 trees. Farmers have rejected buyout offers and will also plant apple trees.

Placulture Haytwek J. Taliaferro Bridges

New Fancy Grocery Opens in Potomac Street Room

On Friday in the room on N Potomac BL next the Market House Central Meat Co F Clso Koontz manager opens up with large stock of green groceries meat and fancy foods and grocery novelties M2 Knonta is well known here lately with Holz apfel market farther downs the street

N. Potomac BL Central Meat Co

Distillery Accident Sells Lunch Breaks Duty

Mr. E P Dunn, off distillery duty, burned his arm when boiling fluid spilled from a kettle. Dr Ragan treated the severe burn, and Dunn was laid off for a couple of days.

E P. Dunn Dr. Ragan Mr Dunn

Big Batuarion and Pen Mar Council to Install 500 Candidates

Members of Pen Mar Council and Royal Arcaoura will travel to Baltimore next month for a grand installation by State Grand Officers. It is expected about 500 candidates from across the state will be initiated into the order's mysteries.

Big Batuarion Pen Mar Council Royal Arcaoura Baltimore Order

Boston Prizes At Poultry Show Include Pigmy Ponters

H Grove of this city captured prizes at the Boston poultry show which closed Saturday evening taking second and third in Pigmy Ponters and second in cocks.

Boston H. Grove

Eight-Story Uniontown Project Prompts Breakneck Progress

Contractor James McGonkle, once local, scaled a 12 story Uniontown building project to eight stories and is pushing rapid completion. An advertisement touts White Pine Expectorant for coughs colds and throat issues, signed by N. Schindel druggist at Potomac Street.

James McGonkle Uniontown Schindel Drageiet Potomacst

Two Fires Across City Sparks From Engines End Early

Two Sunday fires reported in the city started by sparks from engines. One burned a field along the cut off track at Oak Hill. another sparked on a snow board at the Wiebel match factory Foundry street. Firemen were alerted from box 61 Church and Foundry and extinguished the flames with little damage beyond a shingle in the roof. South Mountain woods north of Edgemont have burned for days, destroying valuable timber.

Oak Hill Wiebel Match Factory Foundry St H. E. Saums George McCarter Church and Foundry Western Enterprise Company South Mountain Edgemont

Church News and Local Sermons in Williamsport and Baltimore

Church notices report Father T. D. Mead’s recovery and new residence at Sts Philip and James Catholic Church in Baltimore. Williamsport Lutheran officers elected with Supt E W Byers and treasurer William Newcomer. Zion Reformed to hold baptism next Sunday. worship services noted at Trinity Methodist and Christ’s Reformed. Rev Snyder of Dayton preached at Christ’s Reformed.

Notou T. D. Mead Sts Philip and James’ Catholic Church Baltimore Lutheran Williamsport E. W. Byers Alver G. Huffman Win. Newcomer Treas Bell Blanche Buckey Elia Garver John Staur Lancester Zion Reformed ‘ Church Edward Cost Trinty Church E. Blaine Bible Zion Reformed Church W. C. Brian Will Washington Square M.E. Church Christ U. Snyder Dayton, O Christ's Reformed Church

Drowning Tragedy On Kipp's Dam Near York

A drowning accident at Kipp's Dam York claims the lives of Mrs Philip Helms and Miss Annie Blaiber. Albert Bell narrowly escapes as ice breaks and skaters fall into cold water. Howard Hass and others try to rescue but both women disappear beneath the ice.

Kipp York Philip Helms Annie Blaiber Albert Bell Lutheran Church of Williamsport Howard Hass Hass

Three Men Freed on Habeas Corpus Writ

Judge Stake released James Chase Ed Bowers and Edmund Griffen on habeas corpus arising from a defective warrant. The suspects were arrested at Weverton by Patrolman Webber for climbing an 8 O freight train. States Attorney Poffenberger said the warrant lacked specificity to prove unlawful riding.

Roseward Stake James Chase Bowers Edmund Griffen R. T Edmonds Weverton Webber Preston Miller Poffenberger

Two Blondes in Burlesque Feud Over Diamond Ring

A Parisian stage duo at the Academy of Music Saturday night clashed after a purse containing money and an $8 diamond ring went missing. Pearl Raymond, Tattie Holliday, and Con stable Rowland were involved as tears and fights erupted amid a warm burlesque crowd, with the ring never recovered.

Academy of Music Rowland Miss Holliday Gantz Hotel Didmond

Sister Layuna Dies After Short Illness At 30

Sister Layuna of the Notre Dame order dies at St Joseph's Academy in Washington Street after a five year teaching post. She suffered peritonitis and passed away Saturday at 8 pm. Her mother Mrs McCombes and sister arrived in Bagertown. Requiem service held at St Mary’s Church by Father Rabbia. Remains sent toward Tacony near Philadelphia for interment Tuesday in Catholic cemetery for Sisters.

Layuna Order of Notre Dame St. Joseph's Academy W. Washington St McCombes Bagerstown

Patent medicine war tale misattributed to Chambersburg

A New York pharmaceutical era piece misplaces a story of a patent remedy war, noting混 the Mail published a tale set in Chambersburg but era readers see it as mixed dates and places. It suggests Harperstown druggists avoid conflict over dated drugs, focusing on business and relationships.

New York Mail Chambersburg

Fire Company Report Clarifies Mrs Detrow Testimony

A high fire company officer misreported Mrs Detrow as complaining about water excess. The record states she did not complain and praised the firemen for their brave, speedy, and effective work. The note serves to correct the public record and defend the firefighters.

Detrow

Funeral Rites Held For Charles R Smith

The funeral for Charles R. Smith was held Sunday at 8 p.m. with services by Rev. Derk of Trinity. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery with pallbearers Henry Beater C M Faderer G W Cramer George Rumberger John Friese Geo. Gurlock.

Charles R. Smith Derk Trinity Rose Bid Henry Beater C M. Faderer G W. Cramer George Rumberger John Friese Geo. Gurlock Henry Collidower Franklin Snyder B& O Frederick Mt. Oliver Cemetery

Notable Reassignment Swells Hagerstown Branch Enrollment

Harry D. Deimotte, formerly in charge of the Chambersburg and Waynesboro branch of the Scranton International Correspondence School, resigns that post and accepts the Hagerstown branch. The new district includes parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, with the Hagerstown branch already serving over 300 students aided by Deimotte’s efforts.

Harry D. Deimotte Chhambersburg and Waynesboro Scranton International Correspondence School Bis Chambersburg Hagerstown Maryland Virginia West Virginia Delmotte

Mrs Cost of Potomac Avenue Dies at 82

Mrs Samuel Cost aged 82 died Sunday evening at her Rubbersville home of paralysis. Formerly Miss Stine, she leaves a son, John L. Cost, a mail agent and poultry man at the Eagerstown Fair. Body to Keedysville. services at UB Church. interment in Keedyaville cemetery.

Mra Samuel Cost Potomac Ave Stine Rubbersville Keedysville Schurch Keedyaville John L. Cost

Gunfire in Slley Near Hamilton and Landis House

Early Sunday there was a disturbance when a shot or two fired near Hamilton and Landis House. The sheriff and Lieutenant Alexander pursued along the cross streets and collided briefly before meeting, ending the incident. No further details are given.

Slley Hamilton Landis Alexander

Sale of Seats for Mikado Opera Opens Wednesday

Tickets for the Mikado opera go on sale at Stover's bank store starting Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Strong demand and high expectations point to a successful run.

Stover's Bank

Hood's Barparapila Claims Rheumatic Cure Through Blood Remedy

An advertisement urges using Hood's Sarsaparilla as an internal treatment for rheumatism. It argues external remedies give only temporary relief and credits the internal medicine with correcting blood acidity and curing the disease, claiming it has done more for rheumatic patients than any other medicine.

Hood

Wedding Tie Up Quiet Roanoke Ceremony for Cramer Carter

A quiet Roanoke ceremony at Mrs. Scruggs residence on Patterson Ave joined Miss Leos Carter sister of Mrs Scruggs to Mr John M. Cramer. The bride daughter of Mrs. Jesse Carter of Eastern Virginia has many friends. They left for Hegers town to spend several days with relatives after the wedding.

Scruggs Patterson Ave Roanoke Leos Carter Jobn M. Cramer Jesse Carter Eastern Virgiia Cramer Hegerstown

Death of Mrs Samuel Robrar at age 23

Mrs Samuel Robrar of Boyd's station formerly Robrersville died Saturday from scarlet fever aged 23. Daughter of Eli Brown of Trego. Body arrived at Trego on a special B&O train Sunday at 11 o'clock for interment in Robrersville.

Jirs Ssmuel Kobo Samuel Robrar Boyd's Station Robrersville Eli, Brown Trego B&o

Pleasant surprise party for Charles Cadori at Locust Street

A pleasant surprise party was given for Charles Edward Cadori at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Cadori 3048 Locust Street. A large group attended and the evening was enjoyed by all attending.

Charles Edward Cadori Frank Cadori Locust St

Mass Joffe To Sell Stock Of Foods At Public Sale

Will Lesge announces that merchant Mas Joffe, afflicted with ill health, will sell his entire stock of foods at public sale due to climate in jurying to him and his need to leave town.

Will Lesge Mas Joffe

Realty Sale Sends Edmonds Family to Hagerstown

Realty firm Realty Late reports Jacob R. Edmonds sold his Sharpsburg residence to Mrs. Wm. H. Thomas on private terms and will move with his family to Hagerstown on April 1.

Jacob R. Edmonds Sharpsburg Wm. H. Thomas Hagerstown

Teaman returns from McKeesport with plans to tend affairs

Claude H Teaman has returned from McKeesport and secured MOL. Reedy to look after his affairs. He says he was bewildered when he went away. Only wanted 4 litte resto.

Claude H Teaman McKeesport Reedy

Lutheran church sells old personage to Mrs Ellen Stuart

A church committee sold the old personage on the west side of the church to Mrs Ellen Stuart of Baltimore for $900 cash.

Pepper in coffee at Bike Works watchman incident

A man reports pepper in the coffee of Wm. Saylor, watchman at Bike Works, and the watchman reacted by biting a cup. The notice shifts to a Marsh Pike case about Estiléman, with a Friday 10 o'clock meeting mentioned. The text also advertises various medicines and local drugstores with claims and consumer notices.

Saylor Watchman Bike Works Inquirendo Estiléman Marsh Pike

Jones on Potter and the Bishop's liberal views

The Rev Sam Jones in a Georgia letter attacks Bishop Potter of New York for allegedly aligning with liberal and pro prohibition crowds. He mocks Potter’s social circle and wealth, claiming dining with millionaires corrupts his views and weakens biblical warnings. He accuses Potter of pandering to the rich and neglecting rural white Georgians.

Sam Jones Bishop Potter New York Samuel Potter Georgia Alo K

Personal notices from Washington and nearby towns

Miss Dori Weber returns from Washington. Miss Grace Leiss of Haserstown visits Mrs. Henry Seibert. Miss Anna Bear of BE Baltimore St can go out briefly. Mr J Beard had teeth extracted with serious bleeding. Mrs Margaret Keller ill at her daughter's home on George St. Mr Chan Webb of J. at Palm Beach Fla. Pana Durbin of Avaton Ave very ill. Miss Olive Davis of N Cannon Ave ill with quincy. Mr Jacob Travinger of Table Works ill at home in Funkstown. Miss Blanche Knodle back in Baltimore. Miss Anna K Miller, visiting, leaves for California around Feb 1. Miss Agnes Murphey of Keedysville returns to teaching.

C. E. Taylor Wieber Factory Say City Mich Cross Arms J.C Clagston Waynesboro Wilmington Del Louse Anna Bruin Katherine Helen Scots Margaret Neill Miss Higgins Katharine Boyle Lydia Edwards St. James W. M. Gatling Bissell Samuel Calebra Porto Rico Wm’ M Scribner Chicago The Cumberland News Chas Dayton Potomac River Keyser J. B. Stitt Baltimore Here Daniel Lowery Fleming cm Alungeesville Janva Miss Dori Weber Washington Grace Leiss Haserstown Henry Seibert Anna J. Bear Baltimore St J . Beard Margaret Kellér Nyman George St Chan, Webb Palm Beach Fla Pana Durbin Avaton Avenue Olive Davis N. Cannon Quincy Jacob Travinger Funkstown Blanche Knodle Anna K. Miller California Agnes Murphey Rick Keedysville Martinsburg Trafic Margaret Keller 8.C. Nyman George St. Martha Paulina Wigfield Cumberland Lillian Williams Negress Muic William Sorrell Oscar Shank Vienna W. Va Portsmouth Weal Stanbuck

Worthy reward offered for bloodhound hunt on Long Island

A detective, returning from Lynchburg, plans a bloodhound search on Long Island after Cropsey trial offers for Tiger, praised as a top hound, have surged from 3000 to 9000. Tiger’s running mate John, crippled near Keedysville, has recovered.

Lynchburg Tiger John Keedysville

Operation Message Sparks Cure With Electric Bitters

Mrs I Huot of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach illness and yellow jaundice. After gall stones formed and doctors failed, she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured, restoring appetite and digestion. Sold for 50 cents by Warelam's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.

Warelam City Pharmacy Central Drug Co Eovestmany E Demick Somerville Ind Wareham Central Drug. Co

Rugs for sale and local medical update at once

Rug values drop from 1 to 90 cents and 1.10 dollars with dozens of lines listed, including Brussels Rugs priced at 13.00 now 8.25 as inventory moves. A. W. Musson advertises public square shop with heavy rug discounts while G. H. Hansan, engineer, recovers from kidney disease thanks to Foley’s Kidney Cure. McKee Brothers promote discounted horse blankets as winter begins.

Brussels

Foley's Honey and Terrificord Protects Against Colds

A fragment notes that a negotiated cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung troubles and urges using Foley's Honey and Terrifords for security from serious effects. D P Schindel, druggist, opposite postoffice.

Foley D .P. Schindel Posteface

Bargains in Piano and Organ at Ordway's Music Store

The holiday trade has left wa with bargains in piano and organs. Anyone planning to buy an instrument will find something to please them here. Terms will be made to suit. Ordway's Music Store.

Ordway's Music Store Ordway’s

Carlonds Clover Seed Contracted for Three Cars

Richard Schindel and Co. contracted for three cars of choice recleaned Michigan Clover Seed mammoth and small early in the season. They have taken orders for 1,000 bushels. The second car arrives mid month. Place orders before prices advance as a large seed invoice arrives.

Richard,Schindel & Co Michigan Clover Seed Mammoth

34 Year Pastorate Anniversary At Zion Reform Church

The service marked the 34th anniversary of Hoy Dr. J Spangler Kieffer as pastor at Zion Reform Church. He noted his first Hagerstown sermon 34 years ago, discussed Reformation origins from Galatians 6 1, and reviewed the Heidelberg Catechism at night. Large crowds attended both services.

Zion Hoy J. Spangler Kieffer Kieffer Hagerstown Kivifer Edward Heard

Notable South Western Illinois figure named Robert C Brown

Robert O Brown of Sparta a former six year representative of the 48th district is slated for appointment as clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Born 1859 he rose from blacksmith to law via night study and is a member of Knights of Pythias Elks and Modern Woodmen. He notes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a valued household remedy in a February 20 1901 letter to Pepsin Syrup Co acknowledging its tonic and digestive benefits.

Illinois Robert O. Brown Sparta U. S Court Southern District of Illinois Knights of Pythias the Elks Modern Woodman RO. Brown

Renewed resolve to excel in first class pianos at Ordway's Music

The ad copy proclaims Lester pianos will renew effort to be first class, urging readers to visit Ordway's Music Store to view new styles. It weaves in health ad pitches for Foley's Honey and Tar, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Foley kidney remedies, with multiple pharmacist mentions and local business names.

Lester Ordway

Lawsuit Filed Over Damages From Tree Cutting Incident

John E. Rice, represented by Levin Stonebraker and T. A. Poffenberger, sues Margaret Murray for 2000 dollars. Rice allegedly was arrested November 7, 1901 on a warrant before Justice Adams for allegedly maliciously cutting a cherry tree on Murray’s property and held four hours before trial, later acquitted. the suit claims this malice damaged Rice’s credit and reputation.

John E. Rice Margaret Murray Levin Stonebraker T. A. Poffenberger Rice Justice Adams

Suit For Slander at Court Over Neighbors Chicken Dispute

The case files a slander suit between Mrs. Alice W. Coomes and Miss Nellie Byer arising from words exchanged after a chicken dispute. Mrs. Coomes is represented by Nevill, Sr. and Mason. no attorney for Miss Byer has appeared. The matter sits in the local courthouse docket.

Alice W. Coomes Potomac St Nellie Byer Christian Byer Howard Potomac Court House Nevill, Sr Mason Coomes

Bed Four Weeks With La Grippe In Bed Case

A letter from Ray Kemp of Angels Indiana describes a long illness with la grippe and poor relief from physicians. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar as the decisive remedy after trying multiple treatments. D P Schindel, druggist, opposite the post office, notes the endorsement.

Foley Schindel D. P. Schindel la Grippe Ray Kemp Angels Ind

Millinery bargains and New Year greetings from McKee Brothers

The notice promises low prices on clothes wringers for ten days and announces a successful year for the business. It invites friends and patrons to inspect a millinery stock including bets feathers ribbons laces and related items. Also mentions cough remedies and Foley products via D P Schindel and others.

Succesar Lothes Ae McKee Brothers Poormenia Ba Grinpo Foley D. P. Schindel App Postoffice

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