Local Public Sale Notices and Miscellany
Order of Publication notices mix with local items and brief notices. Mentions auctions of farms and beverages, a new silk mill start, a gubernatorial election notice for Senator elect Gorman, criminal trial at Cumberland before Judge Stake, and a Western blizzard. Also reports on Goats company incorporation, travel to Baltimore and Philadelphia, a death in Welsh Run, a schoolyard accident, bruised hand, and social notes. Community happenings include a charity banquet invitation, quips on finance and embezzlement, labor scarcity in West Virginia, a Nevada football forecast, and various local trades, engagements, and church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Leiter
Gorman
Dolan Clarence
Albert Mason
Cumberland
Taylor Locke
Angora Goat Co
Garrett County
Joseph O'Neal
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Edith Blanche
Charles Kershner
Nellie
J. Fred Lum
Broadway
M.L. Smith
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Winchester
C. B. Rouss
West Virginia
Maclay
Nevada
John P W. Hoke
J. M. Rank
Chambersburg
Redmont
Jos
Kavansuch
Harrisonburg
T. O. Yowell
Baldwin
Jean Thomas
George Clater
Altimore
Huntington
Wva
Harlan Thum
Joe Lewis
Edgar Stover
Trinity Lutheran Council
J W. Monath
J. H. Smith
J.O Beard
Charles E. Young
Margaret Keller
Fair and Continued W one ought and Wednesday
Scalded Mabel six year old daughter of Tanac Kabu Cavetown suffered severe burn injuries to her left foot and hand from boiling coffee in three houses. Judge Stake starts foundation work for triple house on E Franklin Street after tearing down line-house. Police reports note arrests by Lieut Alexander and Officers Williams Fridinger. no special instructions issued. Mrs Clara Fritz 48 dies at home in Quincey from brain trouble leaving husband and two children Virginia Blanche and M Fritz. W. M. undertakes major abutment rebuild near Midvale trestle using heavy stone and concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Tanac Kabu
Cavetown
Oset
Lowman
Wiesner
Lieut
Alexander
Williams and
Fridinger
Clara Fritz
Quincey
Virginia Blanche
Kee Mar
M. Fritz
Feneral
Assault case and minor offenses in Franklin County court
John Fleming, colored, charged with assault on Edward Bower in Franklin Jr. pleads not guilty and faces a jury trial before Justice Hoffman. Bower identifies Fleming as the attacker after Fleming vowed to cut him. Bond set at 500 dollars. default leads to jail. Other cases include Robert Stephenson fined 25 cents for stabbing Edward Keyser, and Samuel Freedman remanded for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fleming
Edward Bower
W. Franklin Jr
Justice Hoffman
Bower
Justice Hofman
Fleming
Robert Stephenson
Edward Keyser
Ensis
Samuel Freedman
Jastice Adams
Freedman
M. J. Keedy
Coungel
Oil Bores In Maryland Oil & Gas Well Finishes Test
The Maryland Oil & Gas Co reports the well finished bore with oil of high quality producing 40 to 60 barrels daily. It will be blown today to confirm flow. Oil rose about 185 feet in the shaft, suggesting a self flowing well, a rare sign of potential riches. Local interest soars as bids on land interests rise amid hopeful news of vast returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Oil & Gas Co
Explosion at Grand Central Depot Kills Six, Wounds Hundred
Miss Leonore Hamilton witnessed a massive blast near Grand Central depot in New York. Ambulances ferried hundreds to hospitals as shattered glass rained onto the street. Officials report six dead and about 100 injured in the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonore Hamilton
New York
Grand Central
Frederick officials to inspect Cumberland electric plant
Wouthen Plant, Mayor Smith and the Frederick Board of Aldermen plan a trip to Cumberland to inspect its municipal electric light plant. Frederick authorities, considering buying a new plant, have been asking questions about plant nature and operating costs in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouthen
Smith
Frederick
Cumberland
Planta
Funeral service for Mrs Mary 4 Martin in Belview
The funeral of Mrs Mary 4 Martin was held Monday at 2 PM from daughter Mrs W B Kreps home on B Washington Street. Rev EH Delk and Rev Victor Milles of Leilernburg conducted the services. Pallbearers were five brothers of the deceased and Alvey G Hoffman. Burial followed at Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Martin
Mary
Martin
W. B. Kreps
B. Washington St
EH. Delk
Victor Milles
Leilernburg
Alvey G. Hoffman
Hili
Foreman hotel license request denied in York court
In York on Saturday George W. Foreman sought a hotel license for the Strubieger property on Pleasant and Baltimore Streets in Hanover. Judges Reewart and Bittenger split, producing a tie, so the application was not granted, contrary to what some consider sensible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George W. Foreman
Baldwin
Strubieger
Pleasant Aih
Baltimorest
Hanover
Reewart
Bittenger
Death of Mrs Stonifur and Mrs Stoutter at Falling Spring
Mrs Anns S Stonifur and Mrs Ann Share Stoutter died at the home of her son Edward Stouffer in Falling Spring Franklin county at 6 30 Sunday evening from grip aged 86. Survived by children Isabella Martha Edward Mrs Abraham Lehman and Samuel Sharpsburg nine grandchildren funeral Wednesday morning interment at Falling Spring church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anns S. Stonifur
Ann Share Stoutter
Edward Stouffer
Failing Spring
Franklin County
Grip
Isabella
Martha
Edward
Abraham
Lehman
Falling Spring
Samuel
Sharpsburg
Falling Spring Church
Sermon and lesson ideas mark Teachers Institute notes
New program updates include a memorial service for President McKinley and a fund drive for a monument. The curriculum adds nature studies drawing and written spelling. Music education and reading emphasis are highlighted. Speakers urge opening and closing school with songs to curb tempers and discuss teacher personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F.downs
Teachers’ Institute
Stevens
McKinley
Luffering
Henry Houck
Edward A. ‘Browning
Garrett County
Pockler
Fockler
M. Bates Stephens
Beary Houck
W. Merrick Huyett
E’ects Zeigler
GA. Snyder
L. R. Mobley
Teschers
Rev Rickets Preaches Free Grace In Entrprive Hall
Evangelist Rev Rickets blends evangelism with organ work as he forms a new primitive Christian sect in Entrprive Hall. His Sunday sermon offered free grace to listeners to join the faith. A mourner’s bench conversion occurred and more are expected. Rev M L Yeakley of Winchester assists Christian Band with meetings and singing in Corbett's addition at Western Entrprise Hall. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickets
Wan
M. L. Yeakley
Winchester
Corbett
Western Enterprise Hall
Yeakley
Rev
Weal Assigned to Treasury Post in Washington
Charles Weal departed for Washington to fill the U S Treasury vacancy left by the late Cleggett Dorsey. Salary set at 45 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weal
Washington
U. S. Treasury
Cleggett Dorsey
Dairy Fire Alarm Sparks City Commotion
An incipient blaze broke out in the summer kitchen of a house on Foundry Street near Academy board walk after a stovepipe sparked, quickly extinguished by water. Fire alarm was from box 67 at Washington and Walnut. A man obstructed the hose wagon, risking safety, and an arrest is expected after officials filed a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Walnut Sts
Poundry St
George [Nseld
Samuel Newman
Academy Board Walk
Jacop Braungard
0. V
Huffman
Messrs Middlekeuff and
Boren
Local Names List from Hagerstown and Washington Areas
A fragmented OCR list mentions Robert C. Anderson of Hagerstown and Beatrice E Geiser of Washington together with Gomnelius GC Deener and Gulu M. Bager of Brownaville. Other names include Archie W. Esder Margaret E Gart ner Sancock Jos Berkman Kate Fray Wolfaville Jacob Arasan Lena Nachemzon and Ha gerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Anderson
Hagerstown
Beatrice E Geiser
Washington
Gomnelius GC Deener
Gulu M. Bager
Booth
Brownaville
Archie W. Esder
Margaret E. Gartner
Sancock Jos
L. Berkman
Poxville
Kate ¥. Fray
Wolfaville
Jacob Arasan
Lena Nachemzon
Former employees present gift to Mr M Hoelle in Oregon
Former workers of Mr M Hoelle in Oregon gathered to present a framed portrait of Thomas A Edigon as a handsome token. He expressed thanks in a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. M, OR. Hoelle
Thomas A. Edigon
Horrible Death of Henry Seitz in Mill Creek Train Accident
Henry Seitz brother of Mrs A H Tevine was killed by a passenger train at Mill Creek Pennsylvania while walking on the tracks with Wilbur Finfrock of York en route to Philadelphia. Seitz was hurled fifty feet against a box car with fatal injuries. Finfrock escaped. Seitz, 27, leaves a wife and four year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seitz
A. H. Tevine
Mill Creek
Wilbur Finfrock
York
Philadelphia
Stitz
Fintrock
Mary Fintrock
Lake Roger
Yard Improvements At Lee Street For Coal Handling
John Leister, a coal dealer, extends his yards along Lee street and builds a 200 foot trestle beneath which large coal bins are placed. The improvement adds facilities for loading and unloading coal from rail cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leister
A? Lee St
Beaumont Nominated for First Lieutenant in U S Marines
President nominates Joby C. Beaumont of this city to be first lieutenant in the U S Marines, replacing the second lieutenant rank, sending the name to the Senate for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Joby C. Beaumont
U. S. Marines
Leutenant
County Committee to Visit Baltimore for WM Matters
The advisory committee appointed by the County Commissioners will travel to Baltimore by bus tomorrow to confer with Pres Hood and others. They have been in communication with Hood regarding the matter and will inspect the status of affairs on this visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pres. Hood
Hood
Inquest Finds Accidental Death of David Cump
A Marion jury viewed the remains of David Cump in an inquest after he was killed by a train. The verdict returned was accidental death. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 o clock from the Marion A B church of which Cump was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cua
Croner Skinner
Chambersburg
Marion
David Cump
Marion A. B
Cump
Beatrice Keiser and Robert Anderson Wed in Martinsburg Home
Miss Beatrice E Keiser of Washington and Mr Robert Anderson of Martinsburg wed at Mr Angers residence. The bride wore a traveling suit in tan cloth and carried carnations. The couple departed on the 10 30 train for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
derson—Keiser
Beatrice E Keiser
Washington
Robert ©. Anderson
Martinsburg
Angers
George W. Bowers
Franklin and Foundryats
New York
Dr Snively Fractures Arm In Stable Incident
A broken Dr. I. N. Snively of Waynesboro, brother of Dr. B. K. Snively of Williamsport, sustained a left arm fracture while stabling a horse during his absence of a houtler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Snively
Waynesboro
8. K. Snively
Williamsport
Gaze Down Sam Harrison Sentenced to Three Years
Sam Harrison, who brutally beat a child, received a three year term in the state penitentiary by Justice Hoffman. He sought an appeal but posted no bond and was taken away to his new home. Schlatter accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harrison
Justice Hoffman
Harrison
Schlatter
Magistrates and sheriffs roles in new bill discussed
Observers note the synopsis of the bill omits sheriffs and deputies. Warrants and constable duties may shift as sheriffs and deputies could act as constables and issue warrants in their own names. Historically warrants were issued in constables' names, not sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
Smith
Veteran Elteberger Visits Town with War Tales
A Civil War veteran named Elteberger from Green Castle recently visited, bringing stories of his service and a yarn about enlisting after a craze. He joked of long service and missteps, then shared a letter from Canada seeking $100 for chills and fever. He later returned home and remains a familiar storyteller in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elteberger
Greencastle
Canada
W.babun
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed as Blood Disease Cure
A fragment praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as an effective blood disease remedy. It claims to eradicate scrofula and all related morbid effects, urging readers to believe in this alterative tonic for internal and external conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Saraaprikia
Tickets for the Mikado selling fast this week
A local notice reports Mikado tickets nearly sold out with a few left for Friday night. The piece also mentions a testimonial praising Chamberlain is Cough Remedy from Joel Demont of Iowa and Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Store as vendors of the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. I Steve
Goodwin
Joel Demont
Inwood Towa
Wareham
Pharnsey
T. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittsboro
City Pharmacy Cor
Franklin and Jongthan Sts
Central Drug Co
N. W.cor
Public Square
Ays
J. 4. Weber
Cascade
Town
City
Teachers' Reading Circle hears talk on art study
State Superintendent M Batoa Stephens addressed the Teachers' Reading Circle on Monday afternoon and urged forming another circle to boost results. The theme was Art Study as discussed by teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batoa Stephens
Ftwo
$100 Horse Bead-A Harge Lost by Death
A $100 horse bead-a harge owned by John Leister, a Baltimore coin dealer, died suddenly in the stable. The loss was reported as a death of the animal, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johu Leister
Stalwart Juniors Visit Salvation Army Hall
Eighteen sturdy Tuniors formed a solid phalanx and marched to the Salvation Army. They sang melodiously during the evening and listened to informal talks by Messrs. Munson and Ash on facing the future with readiness. The boys departed after the ceremony, improved and leaving tokens for the Army lassies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Munson
Ash
Court Matters and local notices from Cumberland district
Court matters show the case of Pietro Arnoui for aiding Levi Lovell's murder at Frostburg postponed to later this term as Stuke travels to Cumberland for courses. A motion for a new trial in the Malette insurance case will be heard in Cumberland. Also read notices of a local life insurance pitch, a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial by James Pendar, and a Life of Christ stereopticon talk by Rev W C Brian at Washington Square M E Church with admission prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pietro’ Arnoui
Levi Lovell
Frostburg
Cumberland
Badge Stuke
Cours
Malette
Chamberlain
James Pendargas
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drag Co
Christ
W CU Brian
Washington Square
M. E
First Real Offer for Baltimore W M Purchase
Baltimore considers selling city interests in the W M line. An ordinance names Granville Lindsay of Union Savings Banking as purchaser and sets a 12 million price. Terms include 4.5 million cash and 1.5 million to first mortgage bonds plus 6 million preferred stock. The W M must not consolidate with railroads tied to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
W. M
Granville Lindsay
Union Savings Banking
The
People’s Trust Company
Jackson Place
Lindsay
Personal notices from a Washington area column
Mr. C. W. Humrichouse in Washington not seriously ill after a slight attack. Dr Humrichouse summoned. Mr. and Mrs. W. A McCardell and Mr. and Mrs. D. McCardell trip to New York. Mrs. David Ridenoor near Huyett improving after paralysis. Mr. Walter S. Boward moved to West Locust Street. Miss Ada Beimersderfer home from Chambersburg visit and will settle at EE. Washington Street. Mr. and Mrs. Claire returned home last night to begin housekeeping on EE Washington. Miss Reba Gardner visiting Miss Garr in Baltimore. Miss Emma Woldnzer of Leitersburg visiting her aunt Mrs C. EB Mentzer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Humrichouse
Washington
Humrichouse
W. A McCardell
D. McCardell
New York
David Ridenoor
Huyett
Walter S. Boward
W. Locust St
Ada Beimersderfer
Chambersburg
Claire
Washington St
Reba Gardner
W. Wackington St
Garr
Waltimore
Enma Woldnzer
Leitersburg
C. EB. Mentzer
Sale of Stocks by Col Fisher Securities Offered
Col Fisher lists multiple stock sales with varied shares and prices. A treasurer named William Spart bani handles values with figures: one share Agricultural Pair at 20, twenty First National Bank at 33.50, twenty at 33, two Hagerstown and Sharpsburg Turnpike at 19.60, three Hagerstown and Conc[e]peheagte Turnpike at 780, and Cearfoss Turnpike at 45. Details show price per share and total sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fisher
William Spart Bani
First National Banks
Hagerstown
Sharpsburg
Concepeheagte Turnpike
Cearfoss Turnpike
Compulsory education bill debates in Frederick county
Mr Matthis of Frederick county pushes a compulsory education bill requiring children aged 7 to 14 to attend public school with exemptions for private schooling or justified absences. The measure sets a 32 week school year, penalties for truancy, and fines up to 100 dollars. Several railroad and trust company bills, plus charter amendments and local notices, are also introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthis
Frederick County
Bouse Hill
Washington
Emma KE
Martin
Treasury
Startanea
Hagerstown
Smithsburg
Pen- Mar
Washington County Trust Company
Biggs
Elechanics? Loan and Savings Institute
Lew Line
BK. Startzman
Haperstown
Soithsburg
Pen Mar
Lew
D. Byron
B. W. Meatey
Lemuel B Rinehart
J. BE. Wewes
GA. Davi Alex. Neill, Jr
Vernon N Simmons
Chambers McK Orsie
Boozerville
Antietam
Absolute Divorce for Rol M Rodenniser from Annie E
A. 8. Garis represents Rol M Rodenniser of the P. and R. Railroad in an absolute divorce action against his wife Annie E. who resides on N Jonathan et.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garis
Rol
M. Rodenniser
P. & R. Railroad
Annie E
N. Jonathan
Weddings in Beaver Creek Boonsboro and Hagerstown areas
Beav er Creek couples Calvin L. Marts and Berthe E. Houti wed January 23 by Rev. D L Kuntz near Smiths urE. Boonsboro pair Blow shunk Seibert D Kline and Florence V Shunk wed January 26 at Clevelandtows by Rev A W Philower. John W Wysong and Alice L Seck ford wed January 14 in Hagerstown by Rev Dr J Spangler Kieffer at his residence. Lawson Groce leaves all estate about 3000 to his children and grandchildren in Ohio Wina Neal named executor in Preble county Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin L. Marts
Berthe E. Houti
Beaver Creek
Rev
D.L. Kuntz
Smithsure
Blow —Shunk
Seibert D. Kline
Florence V. Shunk
Boonsboro
A. W.philower
Clevelandtows
Lawson Groce
Ohio
Wina. Neal
Preble County
Gear Bagged a Keepe Bear Escapes at Lancaster Circus
A bayage black bear escaped its cage at Welsh Brothers circus winter quarters in Lancaster and killed one dog and mauled several others. Circus attendants used rocks and ropes to subdue the bear in a tense fight that nearly endangering a worker. The item includes noisy street traffic and local business notices, with random ads for medicines and furniture clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Eggs Drop and Local Notices In Early February
Prices for eggs ease to 23 cents a dozen as market reports show supply improving with basketfuls offered. Butter and vegetables hold steady while other items and local notices cover church events, a gasoline factory accident, baptisms, weather forecasts, and ads for medicines, piano sales, and consumer goods from Wareham’s City Pharmacy to Ordway’s Music Store.
Rev. Charles Olmsted Named Colorado Coadjutor Bishop
Denver reports Rev. Charles Olmsted of Philadelphia has accepted the position of coadjutor bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Colorado. He will be installed shortly after Easter following the recent election of the see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Olmsted
Birle
Denver
Charles §. Olmsted
Philadelphia
Episcopal Diocese of
Colorado
le Syns
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Hostetter’s Bitters
Agnéw
Locel—vyelone
Kather
Judge Stake
E Franklin | St
Meo, Clara Fritz
Tepaira
Midvale
F. Schindel
Draggins
Dr." Houck
Proceedings of Institute
Nice
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
I. J Cheney
II West & Truax
Druggiata
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Dru Haiste
Alt Panegist
Ordway’s Music Store
Corea
O. C. Burt
Arew
Central Cruz Co
Biz
John D. Swartz
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Pee
Tiler
A.c Sribert
N. Potomac
Bors Conan Staur
da. Burn
Bouw
Synve
United States
de Buur
Ia. C. Meyed Co
Will
J & Uhler
Haverstown
A. P. Crenshaw
the &P Telephone Co
H. Rovinson
J. Gillsborough
Bucklen
Ordway's Music Store
G. B. Chariton
Alite
Steke
D. P
Bebindel
Keller Sowers
Evangelical Church
Zion Reformed Church
Kiefer
Humelsioe
L. C. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
King
Vity
Dmg Co
Lester Piano
Ordway
Music 1
Agnew
Warelam
Central Deng Co
Monumental Beer
Monumental
No Trust
Carl Borer
Potomac
McKee Brothers
Wees Cahn & Marx
Jonathan St
Greve Bros
Knox Huts
Banester Buces
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Ventral Drug Co
Ramacciotti
Tr. N. Woear
Salmad Rock
Mattewan
John Fay
Witt
Wi York
John Pay
Hazal
Gee Vedtines
New Brighton
Francisco
D. P.seuinde
Druggs Post Office
McKe
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