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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
3
Local d ress goods and merchandise highlighted. Wingert public sale announced. Dr Agnew and Polack watch repair services shown. Wanted hands and skilled labor sought. Rose's offers leather goods and footwear. Mikado and Lot Sale featured in listings.
Gleanings mix news items from Baltimore and local towns. A sly mix mentions Prof Stouffer’s masquerade Feb 12, an anniversary dinner at Rockdale, gum casts vanishing from the chemical engine house, and various small incidents from Waynesboro to Parkersburg. Military costs and legal fee disputes surface amid farm and utility updates.
At a Federation of Labor session in Baltimore a resolution was adopted opposing the sale of the WM and opposing railroad control leaving city hands. Reported death of O G O Moser near Syielman's Station Monday night aged about 35. He married Miss Banks who survives with no children. He worked in lumber trade.
A special car bore relatives officers and trainmen of the C. B. Roto Marion to the funeral of brakeman Camp Wednesday. His train crew were bearers and interment was made at Maple Hill cemetery.
Squire Adams paid 30.74 and was fined 85 plus costs for assault on the little Tice boy. He stated he would abandon his work and stay in the house until the matter concluded. Adams is a traveling photographer.
Maryland educators convened for a Teachers Institute focusing on mathematics and attention in teaching. Prof Benedict of Conn spoke on methods, Prof Varl announced a Teachers Association meeting at Poor Hall, and Prof Geo W Jonck from Millersville Normal School praised President McKinney. Dr Duck urged higher teacher salaries as the evening featured musical numbers and lectures including The Right Man in the Right Place.
An old advertisement touts White Pine Expectorant for coughs colds bronchitis and laryngitis claiming it cures loss of voice. Sold only at Be F Schindel druggist Potomac et includes misspellings and placeholder catalog details.
An 1901 letter from Judge W. F. Brannan recalls teaching at Mt Moriah and Dry Run schools, bar admission in Washington City, and friendships with local figures like Hurley. He notes Navy Admiral Schley’s vindication, his 47 years in Muscatine and West, and mentions family ties, early legal cases, and reminiscences of local residents and pupils.
Robert Price, former Waynesboro resident and once a prosperous Hagerstown barber, is believed in Philadelphia after leaving ten days ago with his tools and a few shop items. His rent unpaid and furniture leases reportedly left unsettled, with some board bills unpaid and unpaid notes. He lived with his wife and family on Fairground avenue and visited them occasionally.
Lewis E Williar a well known resident of Sabillassille died Monday aged 71 years. He leaves a widow and six children. The funeral was held Wednesday with services conducted by Rev. Dr. CG Cort.
Engineman Selsam reported No 4 of West M stores just out of the shops here looking fine. Cylinder for 109 is here. That engine will spar be out.
Five people at Bridge Port venerable care site opened a container and stole a microcan disease device from the same location.
In Baltimore the regular monthly W M directors meeting at Hille Station discussed county road interests. The Washington County committee, visiting Mayor Hayess, found no current City Council action requiring committee involvement. Mayor Hayess also received a telegram from Reading president Baer denying Reading bid. A Philadelphia syndicate led by Chas Kindred is alleged to back the Reading ordinance.
Men toil at a Greencastle gold mine where earth is cleared to a vein only six inches wide. The new discovery lies in the tail race of Long's mill near the cemetery, traced to the vein with capital interest rising as drills and stamps are anticipated and profits loom.
Maryland Gas and Oil directors reported indications of the best well in the Stout region with no other well in the area matching its depth and time spent. Mr Feldman will return to the oil field in a few days to advance company interests and arrange the start of the new well.
Miss Elizabeth Eckis entertained at her Williamsport home in honor of Miss Rose Bowlay of Usa sock. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Miss Slondie Buckey Lena Faugaander Meta Bowser Lizzie Taylor Alice Schupp Lotee McVlannahan Bliss Bowhay and Messrs Frank George Albert Murray Isaac Schuebig John Bowser Fred Faughander.
Delegate Wells of Prince George's county will introduce a bill to repeat the tax on mortgages. Delegate Biggs of Washington county recently introduced a bill to amend and correct complications arising from affidavits in mortgage instruments.
Abraham E Horst was excused and Samuel R Rowe Keedysville drawn. David V Downin excused and Wm. A. Myers Hancock drawn.
The case of Johnson & Levey of Cincinnati against Robert Crawford of Baverstowe in the U S Circuit Court in Baltimore concluded with a later verdict. Testimony from several lawyers valued the services, others stating Cincinnati lawyers would charge 2000 to 4000 dollars, while Baltimore lawyers suggested 250 to 500 dollars. Judge Morris instructed the jury that while lawyers’ testimony helps set fees, the final decision rests with the jury.
The statement distinguishes The Wh. C. Lane from Wm. C. Lane, noting the former is a traveling photo partner from Washington and the latter received one of the former's letters from his best circle.
A carload of coal fell off Ritchie's car near Spoke Works when the end was moved past. The vehicle went over the edge and dropped overboard. No injuries are reported in the fragment.
Several truckers discuss planting onions with heavy plantings and use priced sets ranging from 82.26 to 25 per bushel.
Col H M Lazelle U S A retired visits the Misses French in Washington. Samuel Burger's daughter staying with Mrs Summers in Jefferson. Mr and Mrs S B Claire visit Marion Pennsylvania. Wm M Updegraft left for New York to sail Saturday to Porto Rico for several months. Mrs Frank Leiter of Hagerstown visits Linnie Stein in Waynesboro. Elizabeth Steffey hosts Mrs Charles Biggs and son in Williamsport. Lloyd Grove returns home from Norfolk, will go to Philadelphia for a position. Joseph Knodle of Beansboro visits Benjamin Tham in the city. Wm Socks and W Earl McCardell attend a shirt waist dance in Waynesboro. Frank Gadori of Baldwin home from Gettysburg. Ruth Swartz of Ida Swartz sick list. Paul Kline of Philadelphia registered at Hamilton Hotel. Grace Carnahan and H Claude Baker visit C D Miller Summit Ave. B Byer formerly with W M now in Greencastle is here. Joan Febrey Lydia somewhat improved.
A large crowd attended the sale at the late home of John Miller of Keedysville who was murdered last November. His shop contained carpenter tools dating back over fifty years and newer inventions. He took meticulous care of them, including five crosscut saws and a similar number of other tools.
The Waynesboro track will not be deserted next season despite general troubles. D A Kelty will begin training horses there in spring. He will leave Alf Shank's Black Diamond, a fast mare belonging to J R Lasnley and several horses owned by J Rabauser of Greencastle.
The Hagarstown Operatic Society begins its seventh season with Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at the Academy of Music. A cast of characters, lavish costumes, and an orchestra drawn from local talent under Prof. Rowland Davies promises tuneful, vivid performances. The production repeats Friday evening.
A chaotic report describes a bad fall on ice at Washington and Jonathan ats with minor injuries, later a disorderly conduct arrest of Martha Perkins. It covers Washington county delegations at a congressional convention, ballots, and shifts of support among Hamilton and Mason, naming several local figures and towns. The fragment also notes a chain of political appointments and personal ties influencing a page position and per diem payment.
Save Yo Wis Tortured, i "T auffered such pain from y carns I could hardly walk," writes H. Robinson, Hillsborough, Iils. "but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured them." Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles, cure guaranteed by Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
Rev B H Delk spoke on President McKinley at Trinity Lutheran lecture room. He sketched the statesman citizen and Christian soldier, drawing praise for his character before a good sized audience. Several medical ads note Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and Foley s Honey and Tar with testimonials about pneumonia prevention and la grippe relief.
Multiple brief notices of winter weddings across Maryland towns. J Ezra Musey and Clara Belle White wed quietly at Rev Statton's Franklin Street parsonage. Edith May Beard and Harry M Bain wed in Clearspring. Fannie G Poffenberger and Charles E Reeder married in Keedysville. Milton B Scott and Ida B Stoner wed in Rouzerville. Miss Alice Beard and Mr Harry M Bain held a Lutheran ceremony with a full service and reception at the bride's home.
The Brownsville school with Eugene A. Brown as teacher lists Nellie Jennings Mary Brown Nellie Mills Willie Fouch Willie Brown Blessing Castle John Jennings Claggett Gray as present every day during the winter term Also at Ruxsury school teacher Jussie Shadrack lists Daisy Ross Lela Stine Myrtle Rath Howard Henesy Russell Shadrack Vicar Stine Raymond Henesy Hubert Stine Samuel Suman with two days missed by some pupils.
The Colorado Senate adopted resolutions congratulating the Maryland Senate for its patriotic action in ordering from public libraries a book that traduces Rear Admiral W. Sebley. The move highlights naval heroism and state legislative approval of removing a controversial volume.
Morro as Wi ena. Ludge Stuke issued a writ of habeas corpus at Cumberland directed to Warden Weyler of the penitentiary in Baltimore to bring Frank Moro to Cumberland as a Witness. Morro was sentenced here to 18 years for the murder of Levi Lovell at Frostburg. He will appear in the trial of Pietro Arnonini.
Mrs Catherine Wastler of Thurmont died January 24 in Washington from stomach trouble. A native of Middleown she was 70. Survived by two sons Thaddeus Cascade and Charles of Hagerstown and two daughters Mrs Mollie Harbaugh Kansas and Mrs Rosa Parker Washington.
Cascade Iowa druggist J H Weber endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a reliable remedy. The ad urges trying them for dullness after eating bad taste biliousness poor appetite or constipation with promised prompt relief. Sold by Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
Holiday trade leaves bargains on pianos and organs at Ordway's Music Store. Purchasers will find something to please, and flexible terms will be made to suit. Act now. do not wait too long.
An ad extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns bruises and cuts urging early treatment to prevent blood poisoning. It warns against counterfeits and cites a testimonial from a mother in Webster Indiana about eczema relief after doctors gave up. Also mentions Foley kidney cure and local druggists Wareham City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
William H. Thomas of four miles southwest of Hagerstown dies at 10 15 p m after a illness age 34 years 11 months 20 days He was in Ca G 11th Md Volunteer Infantry His widow Miss McDade and many children survive Funeral Saturday from the family home at 1 pm to Union church Hale Way services by Rev Richardson interment Rose Hill cemetery
Real Winter brings four to five inches of snow with sleighs and a gleaming mantle. Old Probability expected more snow today but a tainted dusting created an icy cover. The trolley line faces trouble and city cars are halted. Secondary lines to Williamsport and Frankstown stay open by running small cars over tracks to maintain service.
Miss Mavin demisoit of this city attended a 4 o’clock dinner in honor of the German cadet ship Moltke officers in Baltimore. The event was hosted by Mr and Mrs Erhard von Knobloch along with additional guests aboard.
A Reading freight train on the W M line split near the middle early this morning. The breakup tore coupling and iron rigging from one car, which was pushed out and fidetracked as crews worked to clear the wreck.
Mr John W Bell and Miss Minerva CG King were married Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at the bride s residence in this city Rev M L Yeakley officiating The wedding was quiet and small with family present in a local ceremony.
Richard Hartle faces Ross Beeler in a 100 point to 30 point race at Hotel Hamilton this evening. Hartle seeks a decisive win as Beeler aims to upset him in the high stakes billiards match.
Mr and Mrs Karl N Beard and their young son were overcome by coal gas Tuesday night at 546 Potomac Avenue in their home. A coil stove pipe beneath heated the bedroom, letting gas escape into the room. Dr A P Stauffer treated them with antidotes, but all three remained ill Wednesday.
Philip P Castle former county treasurer of Williamsport and the Antigan Bonding Go are named in a case filed at Upper Marlboro charging deficiency of 12000 in collective taxes by Unity Commissioners VA Castle is identified as formerly of Williamsport.
A mother from Wood, Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her child's life. She describes severe breathing trouble, multiple doses given at short intervals, and pulling phlegm from the mouth before the boy could breathe again. The testimonial notes sales at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Store.
Brogonier installed a new style gilt and black sign on Sweeney's windows and clerks later washed them with ammonia, causing injuries to workers.
Elgin Tennessee resident L G Overstreet recalls the ache of hearing his wife cough as she battled consumption. Doctors said she was past help until a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is touted as guaranteed for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases sold at Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co with a trial bottle offered. The Lester piano aims for top quality in the new year and promotes new styles at Ordiay’s Music store.
Our factory is humming after cutting over 600 pieces of furniture. In a few days we will show our wares next to Market House, offering fine goods of our own make at wholesale prices. Watch our local Main Furniture Co.
An 1880s style advertisement notes Dr Axsen's Oinment relieves a range of skin conditions with a single application. It lists Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Seer as likely outlets and mentions various incongruent product lines and prices from local purveyors, including brewing company references and razors.
A Washington dispute centers on Gould interests aiming to control the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg line. A Cumberland to tidewater route is under consideration with surveys from Williamsport to Fairview. Davis and Kerens led West Virginia party visitors, joined by Central officials and buyers’ delegates. about 15 million dollars is reportedly at stake.
Mrs Clementine H. Hoover 76, widow of D. M. Hoover and mother of David Hoover, Waynesboro Water Co. superintendent, is gravely ill at her Ringgold home after a paralytic stroke that left her left side helpless. She is sister of Charles Hitesben of Smithsburg. Tyra daughters live with her.
A dated testimonial style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney and Co as proprietors and lists Toledo wholesale druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. Promotes internal action on blood and mucous membranes with price per bottle and free testimonials.
One glance at our windows shows the most complete line of new dress goods and silks in the city. Manufacturers samples of mouslin underwear offered at less than first cost. The celebrated Weaver organs are made of quality material by skilled workmen and offer a full, deep tone. Ordney's Music Store promotes the organ as best in every way with reasonable prices and flexible terms.
Special prices offered to the public for the rest of this month. The millinery parlors are stocked with bats feathers ribbons laces and more in a well equipped establishment ready for your inspection. You can be suited both in purse and article desired.
Miss H. A. Martian at 117 W Washington st offers overcoats of her own making and urges early orders as they sell quickly. John D. Swartz at 10 E Washington st sells Preamouta and La Grippe cures. Coughs treated with Foley's Honey and Tar. D P Schindel druggist, opposite post office.
Fragmentary notice references Budden Deaths and a claim for Agnew's Cure for the Heart. It mentions heart remedies and a claim of relief in 34 minutes, with sporadic names like Gly Pearcy and To 'areban's and references to a Central Drax Co. and city Tinecy Ba ie.
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