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The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

1

Local notices and quips from Frederick area page

A collage of short items and jokes notes happenings around Frederick and nearby towns. mentions Kee Mar study by Grace Smith, sleigh accident at Courthouse corner with no injuries, political and social jests, birthdays, public works, and local deaths and crimes with minimal detail. includes references to Clara Lane world tour, City Engineer Hewes inviting officials, and memorial proposals for assassinated presidents.

Grace Smith Potomac St Kee Mar Hovey Hill Chas. $ Lane Hewes Frederick Rome Alexander Ella Loose Charles O. Wood Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg George W. Sheiss Pen Mar Hind Ucivas

Snow To Nicht Saturday Rain Or Snow Entertain

Eiks have set aside night of Feb 6 to entertain in their Asil ladies who assisted at the Inte Bazar. A committee is making arrangements.

Inte Bazar

Two More Scholars Named From Local Area in 1948 List

Mr Victor Cushwa and Mrs D B Marlin of Waynrsboro seek numbering among Judge Brannan's scholars for 1948. Mr Jonas W Stoyer of this city and Miss Bessie M Leiter of Bissel were married Thursday evening by Rev R Byrd at Chewarille.

Victor Cushwa D.B Marlin Waynrsboro Jonas W. Stoyer Bessie M Leiter Bissel R. Byrd Chewarille

Willy Wailed in Mikado Caste Remark Exchange

Willie declares no girl exists in the Mikado caste while Gilly questions the claim, hinting at a social or musical satire in a terse exchange. The dialogue alludes to class or role within a theatrical or comic setting, with tension over identity and belonging.

Willie Gilly C. St

Otter Captured At P V Junction In Oomococheague Creek

Jacob Turner in charge of the pumping station captured a full grown otter in a trap beneath water at the Oomococheague creek near P V Junction. The animal measured 45 inches long and weighed 28 pounds. The pelt is valued between 5 and 7 dollars. Once plentiful, otters have been killed or driven away, leaving only a few remaining.

Jacob Turner P. V Oomococheague Sbem

Porta Riga Letter From Banine in Porto Rico

Mrs. W H Garling of Bissei received a letter from her son Banine a former sergeant in Co B now in the U S Marine service on the battleship Alabama and stationed at Culebra Island Porto Rico He reports many Dagerstown boys nearby including Sergeant Martin Corporal Davis Private Small Iron Saithsburg and Private McCardell They receive regular pay of 1560 a month plus twenty percent foreign service pay He describes arduous ground clearing activity and of waiting for the Leonidas lumber and stores He details a sham battle between Marines and shipboard sailors at the island They captured the signal station at night and in a later attack took all the officers and nearly every man Some sentries wandered and were lost until the next day Garting says he enjoys the service but longs for home and hearts for home.

W. H. Garling Bissei Banine Co. B U. S. Marine Service Alabama Porto Rico Culebra Island Dagerstown Martin Davis Small Iron Saithsburg McCardell Hagerstown Garling Leonidas Alshama Jackies Garting

Not Very Fraternal at Perth Amboy Lodge

A Perth Amboy benevolent order member fractured both legs and seeks benefits from his lodge. Other members contend the constitution limits payments to sickness or disability. The episode highlights a need for lessons in fraternity and benevolence within the lodge.

Perth Amboy

White sleighing injures East avenue man Munson

White sleighing accident on East avenue left arm fractured in two places between the wrist and elbow. Dr Pitsnogle set the fractures at Munson's home East avenue and Leonst street. He works for G. E. Lout's.

Uleggett Munson East Avenue Pitsnogle Mr. Munson Eastave Loenst St G. E. Lout’s

Boonsboro Sets 1902 Tax Rate at 53 Cents per Hundred

Boonsboro fixes annual levy for 1902 at 53 cents per $100, five cents above last year and the highest rate to date, driven by a $400 deficiency from the prior year. E Huntzberry named collector.

Boonsboro E. Huntzberry

Owen Wins Elks Watch For B and O Brakeman

Clarence Owen of the B and O service turned in 32063 and Charles W. Harris of the N and W turned in 126 for the Elks gold watch. The award was presented to Owen at Hik Hall last night by Stalted Root Hager. Owen, a popular brakeman on the B and Q running between Hagerstown and Baltimore, thanked the order in brief remarks as congratulations poured in. The event pushes Bkw'n proceeds to over 1300.

Clarence Owen B. & O. Service Charles W. Harris Elks Owen Hik Hall Hager Eal Hagerstown Baltimore

Pool win at Hotel Hamilton draws 150 witness joy

Richard Yartle defeated Russ Beeler 100 to 40 in a pool match at Hotel Hamilton with about 150 spectators present. Exhibitions by De Ora of Cuba and Kirkwood of Baltimore are planned once dates are set, under manager Jean Cotter at Uxmilton pool rooms.

Richard Yartle Hotel Hamilton Russ Beeler de Ora Cuba Kirkwood Baltimore Jean Cotter Uxmilton

Destruction of Rural Mail Boxes Reported on Routes

Reports from Middletown indicate malicious vandalism of rural delivery mail boxes on several routes. On Route 44 a box was punched full of holes with a crow bar, signals torn for miles. Near Wolfsville two boxes were torn down and smashed. Post Office Department notified.

Middletown Wolfsville Post Office Department

Rain Against Thera Trolley Woes Halted Track Clearing

Rain hinders Thera trolley operations as No 13 avoids clearing tracks and hauls cars to the barn. Wire brushes proved ineffective, with 30 rails awaiting snow melt before attempts to clear them resume.

Trolly No. 13

Snowy Night Adds Strain on Trailline Travel

Several inches of snow fell last night worsening driving on the trail line. A good foundation for sleighing exists though roads remain largely unbroken. In town residents are enjoying the winter scene to the fullest.

Browning Seeks $190,000 Medical Bill Against Estate

Dr W C Browning of Philadelphia presented a bill for medical services to the late Senator Chris Maree. In Pittsburgh he aims to collect the debt and, if unpaid, plans to sue the estate.

W.C Browning Philadelphia Chris Maree Pittsburg

Friend invites marriage of Mary Louise to James Giddings

Invitations from Dr. and Mrs. George William Friend announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Louise to Mr. James Hempstone Giddings on Tuesday February 4 in Manchester Virginia. Giddings is a brother of Mrs. R. C. Graves of Hancock.

George William Friend Mary Louise James Hempstone Giddings Manchester Giddings R. C. Graves Hancock

Reverend attends southern alumni meeting in Mercersburg

Rev J Spangler Kieffer of this city attended the 11th annual meeting of the southern alumni association of Franklin and Marshall College held at Mercersburg Academy. Lawyers in Baltimore won $1,200 in a case against R S Crawford for legal services. White Pine Expectorant for coughs and throat troubles is recommended and sold at 8 F Schindel, Vraxgiat, 106 N Potomac St.

Aunust J. Spangler Kieffer Southern Alumni Association of Franklin and Marshall Coullese Mercersbore Academy R. S Crawford Baltimore Legal Service N. Potomac St

Drunken witness recalls hazy event at court

A man, drunk and unable to swear, described his recollection of events to a judge while a sleigh accident figure, a tall woman, fled into a bank. Police pursued as she wandered toward home, urged to return to her family.

Costa Havy, Lane & Co

Took Men. Middl e k a u f f Foreman End Seeks Bricklayers

Foreman R E Middlekauff of Girard and Strawn visits Morgantown West Virginia seeking additional bricklayers. He has enlisted Col William F Semler veteran fisherman Ed Law Sealer John Hamburg John Saylor and Jacob Sayles to work for Jim. Semler seeks workers along the Monongahela River as they build a large business block there.

R.E. Middlekauff Girard & Strawn Morgantown W. Va Col William F. Semler Law Sealer John Hamburg John Saylor Jacob Sayles Jim Qvd Semler Monongahala River

Free Coffee Served At Spangler’s Grocery Benefit

Christ Reformed church hosts a charity coffee event at Spangler’s Grocery. Free coffee is offered with a 2 pound package of Sculls Golden Blend available for 85 cents. Proceeds support church programs, noting the price and location for patrons.

Christ Reformed Church Alan Spangler’s

113th Annual United Brethren Conference Session York PA

The 113th annual session of the Pennsylvania Conference United Brethren in Christ will meet at Altisan Memorial UB in York PA on March 6. Addresses will be given by A M Evers Haverstown and C K Westfall Boonsboro.

Pennsylvania United Brethren In Cbrist Altisan’s Starch York Teva A M Evers Haverstown C.K Westfall Boonsboro

Property Sales Report From Local Transactions

W H Startzman sold property on West Washington Street to Mrs Nancy Kretzer for 1500 dollars. W E Bere sold his Boonsboro Edward house and lot to Mrs Bertie Tracey. Edward Grove sold his farm at Ponds Ville to J A Colliflower for 380 dollars.

W. H. Startzman W. Washington St Nancy Kretzer W.E. Bere Bertie Tracey Boonsboro Edward Grove Pondsville J. A. Colliflower

Miss Lizzie Bader Hosts Stella Gearhart at Conocodespite Party

Miss Lizzie Bader of Cannon Avenue entertained a large circle of friends last evening in honor of her friend Miss Stella Gearhart of Conocodespite. Music and games provided entertainment and refreshments were served.

Lizzie Bader Cannon Ave Stella Gearhart

Baltimore Finance Board Buys 200000 W M 1952 Bonds

The Finance Commissioners of Baltimore approve purchasing 200000 of the new W M 1952 loan at 11291 for the sinking fund, outlining investment action and funding source.

W. Mf Finance Commissioners of Baltimore W. M

Personal notices snapshot from Sharpsburg visitors

Miss Lillie Marrow of Sharpsburg visits the city while Rev J E Curtis rector of Sharpsburg Episcopal church returns from South Carolina. Mrs Fannie Turner and Mr William Benner of Sharpsburg are ill. Dr A D Baler elected delegate by the Keedysville US quarterly conference to York conference with D D Keedy as alternate. Senor Jose V Donal, a local figure, returns from Baltimore after Mexico City trip. Elizabeth Gery of Rogerstown visits Mrs James Garvey in Frostproof ute. Leona Daugherty of Baltimore visits aunt Mrs Geo Sheets, Williamsport. Florence Spensarling returns from Washington. Mrs J E Herr and daughter Fannie, Millersville, and Mrs Mary Horst, Lancaster, visit the Bausman family. Mrs Lits Owens of Bedford visits Mrs Jacob E Fisher. Ellis Stonifer and son Charles home from Martinsburg. M Warren Geiger hosts a gathering in his car. Louis Rogers in Boston on business. Clara A Hildebrand of Sharpsburg visits Mary G Strock Leitersburg pike. Margaret Davison of Marion visits sister Mrs M K Snively. Antitam st.

Lillie Marrow Sharpsburg J. E. Curtis Episcopal Church South Carolina Fannie Turner William Benner A. D. Baler Keedysville York D. D. Keedy Jose V. Donal Galtimore Mexico City Elizabeth Gery Rogerstown James Garvey Frostiture Mias Leona Daugherty Baltimore Geo. 4 Sheets Wiliamsport Florence Spensarling Washington J.E Herr Fannie Millersville Mary Horst Lancaster Bausman North Lits Owens Bedford Jacob E. Fisher Ellis Stonifer Charles Martinsburg M. Warren Geiger Louis Rogers Boston Clara A. Hildebrand Mary G. Strock Leitersburg Pike Margaret Davison Marion M.K. Snively BE. Anti Tam St

Sleigh Runaway Injures None After Horse Spooks Riders

The sleigh team of John Lewis a grocer at corner Lire and Potomacats bolted this morning with Harry Ray and Condon Lewis aboard. Both were thrown out but uninjured as snow broke their fall. The horse crossed a trolley track in Lee street, ran on some distance before upsetting. No damage reported.

John Lewis Grocer Corner Lire Potomacats Harry Ray Condon Lewis Lee St

Mikado in Hagerstown draws full house at Academy of Music

The Hagerstown Operatic Society staged the Mikado at the Academy of Music to a sold-out audience. The ensemble delivered balanced performances with notable turns by Nanki Poo Alex M Lane, Yum Yum Florence Koehler, Katisha Helen Grimm, Ko Ko John A. Garver, and the Mikado Julio H Davies. The orchestra under Prof Rowland Davies received praise for its coordination and the Pagoda scene benefited from C. D. Spangler scenic work.

Hagerstown Operatic Society Academy of Music Alex M Lane Place Tush R. W. Smith Lyman H.reamer Poo- Sah Katisha Helen Grimm Ko Ko Julio H Davies C. D. Spangler Spangler Hegerstown Rowland Davies Lynn Kellar Bruce Carson Bruce Skiles Lawrence Healey John Byars Edward Cust Allen Hirley Barry Harmon Magnus Davies Walter Fuldman Bassee W. B. Littleton Herbert Burns Francis Bowers Louis Hamilton Leslie Hensel Max Huyett Wiliam Barr Russel Harper Clarence Keedy Harry Koontz J. Fred Feebng Misa Alice Gassmen Alfred M. Smith Albert Barber William Hanson Seibert Losh 88 Losh J. Grason Storey Howard McCoy Robert Pompell

Teachers Association Weighs Pay Rise For Washington Staff

This morning the County Teachers Association met and formed a committee to visit Annapolis on February 5 to seek legislation for higher teacher salaries. Names include Examiner fockler Carl Clinton E Miller J B H Bowser and C L Wolfiger. They will petition county commissioners and appeal to the board. Washington teachers average $266 yearly, lower than most counties, with a proposed 1 cent per $100 tax rate increase to fund the plan. The Teachers Institute opened with Dr Hull on Discipline and Dr Benedict on Gaining Attention. Miss Wintersanz Stouffer gave piano solos. E Rebecca Brown presented a paper on keeping primary students engaged and Grace Borger spoke on exciting primary scholars. Mary Thomas discussed kindergarten work with the primary department. Evening program featured piano duets by Hartwell Seibert, piano solo by Seibert, a quartet, and a lecture Our Interests by Prof Martin Benedict. Morning panels covered educational topics by Bowser Hennehberger Houser and Miss Wooden and Selsam. C E Carl reported on resolutions and J D Wolfiger on the obituary committee. The year saw the deaths of teachers Franklin Tice and Wm rlenesy. Fockler closed with a short address before Home Sweet Home and prayer by Rev Delk.

County Teachers’ Association Annapolis Fockler Carl Clinton E Miller J.B. H. Bowser C. Ll. Wolfiger Washington Teachers’ Institute Hull Benedict Bessie Wintersanz Miss Stouffer E. Rebecca Brown Grace M. Borger Mary Thomas Prof Hartwell C. E. Carl J. D. Wolficger Franklin Tice Wm.rlenesy Prof. Fockler Delk

Maryland Legislature Advances Bond and Education Bills

The House approved a measure requiring a $150 000 bond from the Treasurer of Washington county. Senate bills include a building commission for State House improvements and a report commission on tuberculosis among humans. A Maryland House bill seeks inquiry into public and normal education improvements, another targets sale restrictions of liquor, and a bill proposes appointing women as notaries public.

Washington County Senate

Married in Clearspring Bride and Groom to Reside With Groom’s Father

Miss Marguerite C. Middlekaud daughter of Mr Solomon Middle kad and Mr William E. Goose Jr of Clearspring were married Thursday night at 7 at the bride’s home in Clearspring Rev F W Bald officiated The couple left on the 8 o'clock train for Clearspring where they will reside with the groom's father until spring The groom holds a position in the Western Maryland Railroad at Cherry Run Witnesses included Miss Nancy 8 Goodrich Miss Blyttle Kaepper Mr Pant Loose Miss Michel Mincich Snyder Baxter and others The wedding was hastened by the groom's father's death and a planned trip to eastern cities was abandoned

Marguerite C. Middlekaud Solomon. Middlekad William E. Goose, Jr Clearspring Hast Ave F. W. Bald St. John’s Reformed Church Mr. Loose

Shakespeare study on Twelfth Night draws large audience

Prof Kershner led a court ball lecture on Twelfth Night as a sample of Shakespeare’s Sunshine period. Papers by Kee Mar College faculty followed, with Beattie Viola Rosalind contrasts and humor notes, then Kee Mar Quartet performed before next session on Othello.

Kershner Shakespere Viola Ophelia Grace Emmert Lillian Barkdoll Rosalind Harriet Barlow Coleman Bouton Bell Kee Mar Collogue Julia H.tamilton Nellie

Not Dead: Moser Reported Alive After Earlier Death Claim

Later information shows O. M. Moser, once reported dying Monday night near Spielman’s Station, is still alive. He had veered to a hospital and was critically ill, which likely sparked the erroneous death report.

O. 0 Moser Spielman’s Station

Widow Stockslager Dies After Illness at Beaver Creek

Mrs Mary Stockslager wife of Jacob Pilbats died Thursday morning at Beaver Creek after weeks of illness from consumption aged about 60. She leaves husband two children and several siblings. Funeral Saturday at 10 o clock.

Haunted Bata Ananias Club Williamsport Red Bate Hem Mary Stockslager Jacob Pilbats Stockslager Beaver Creek Silas Bowman

Death of Franklin county stock dealer at Cham beradure

John Ro Thompson a well known stock dealer in Franklin county collapsed and died Thursday afternoon in the stable at the National Hotel in Chamberadure. Heart disease was given as the cause of death.

John Ro Thompson Franklin County National Hotel Chamberadure

Snyder Baxter and Miss Maud Baxter Wed in Keedysville

Snyder Baxter and Miss Maud Baxter married Wednesday evening at Keedysville by Rev. H. The clergyman, a resident of Keedysville, officiated with Mr. Herbert G. Snyder in attendance as a relative or associate.

Snyder~ Baxter Maud Baxter Herbert G. Snyder Keedysville the, Froom

Catarrh Treatment Claims in Old Ledger Text

A fragmented notice describes catarrh as excess mucus from mucous membranes connected to exterior passages. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that reportedly deters inflammation and restores healthy tissue by acting through the blood.

Hood

Misses Long Attend Institute Then Relocated

The Misses Long were summoned to Downsville due to their mother's illness. Mail Carrier Griffith of West Church Street sustained burns when his mother toppled a building soup over his legs. Miss Mavin Jamison, a nonresident member of the whist congress, visited as a guest of Mrs. F M Ward in Baltimore.

Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised remedy claim

Claim describes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle cure for constipation biliousness sick headaches fevers and liver kidney and bowel troubles. Advertises sale at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co stating price 33e.

Foley's Hodey and Tar Promised To Prevent Illness

An old ad states that Foley's Hodey and Tar can prevent pneumonia or influenza. It claims the remedy may save your life and urges readers to keep a dose or two on hand. The item is placed opposite the post office by DP Schindel.

Proumenia le Grippe Foley D. P. Schindel Droysict Schindel Draggin Hovey Post Office

W M railroad to buy engines and cars to handle traffic

The W. M. will soon be compelled to purchase more engines and cars to meet rising traffic. About 10 locomotives and 150 to 225 freight cars will be required as freight traffic has surged and double track improvements help transport. Interest in the W. M. deal wanes amid calls for decisive action.

W. M Trafic

Rosy Cheeked Teacher Refuses Offer at Solvely’s Corner

A rosy checked young school teacher raced toward Solvely’s corner in the Square and slid to a stop on rubber tires. She toppled, then rose embarrassed as a bystander yelled a warning. She refused help, replying I do not want any, and hurried away.

Solvely

Martinsburg Church Receives Donation for New Edifice

The Christian church in Martinsburg has received a handsome check from William Newcomer of Beaver Creek. The congregation plans to dedicate the new edifice in March. Seats are being manufactured by Danzer Lumber Co of this city.

Christian Church Martinsburg William Newcomer Beaver Creek Danzer Lumber Co

New B& O Line Connects Kerry Run to North Mountain

A civil engineering corps locates a line from Kerry Run to North Mountain to join with Major Goldsborough’s line. The alignment between fables and North Mountain will connect the two cut-offs.

Civil Engineering Corps Kerry Run North Mountain Goldsborough

Prominent Illinois Politician Brown Heads to U S Court Clerk Post

Hon. Robert C. Brown of Sparta, a former representative, receives notice of appointment as clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Born 1859, Brown rose from blacksmithing to law, active in Knights of Pythias Elks and Modern Woodmen. He endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative, sold by F Schindel.

Ilinois Robert C. Brown Sparta U. S. Court Southern District Illinois Knight’s of Pythian the Elks Modern Woodman Sirs R. Brown

New Year promises from Lester piano line and local shops

The piece highlights renewed aims for the Lester piano to excel and offer great value, plus new styles at Ordway's Music Store. It advertises Foley’s Hovey and Tar for lung health, reduced prices on hats and dress goods at local stores, and promotions from Lemon Bros Car Factory and Trev Laundry. It notes furniture production at Main Furniture and local saloon ads, urging readers to inspect new fashions, fabrics, and finishes.

Enewed Rosolre Lester Piano Ordway’s

Water Works Plan For Williamspor Aboard By Bond Vote

Williamspor eyes water works with a proposed reservoir on the hill near Byron's tannery to gain pressure from Conococheasne water. Preliminary surveys done. bond issue of 5 000 sought if legislature grants power. Old Ardinger site chosen for new plant with dynamo raised by chain pulleys to avoid flood. Electric lighting already in town with coal costs high. another plant may follow.

Williamspor Byron's Tower Council Ardinger Noor P. E. Dawson Hancock

Test End Lot Sale and Real Estate Offers

Fifty lots at 10 by 140 feet for 200 dollars with cash and loan options. 50 improved homes offered from 6500 to 6000 in various city areas with terms to suit buyers. rental demand rising in Hagerstown. local firms Bolinger New Gat Store Charlton advertise styles and prices. One Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief in households with Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.

West End Hagerstown Land Company Hamilton Row China Mary Bird Harrisburg Croup Wareham City Pharmacy Central Drug Co

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