Foretast of Rain Falls Through Troubled Meadows
Fragmentary verses describe rain as a somber force over meadows and streams. The fragmented lines mention disappointment, gods, and a fading scene, with a sense of melancholy and distant imagery.
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary verses describe rain as a somber force over meadows and streams. The fragmented lines mention disappointment, gods, and a fading scene, with a sense of melancholy and distant imagery.
Gleanings from Greensburg describe a Saturday arrest of Peto Nicodemus and Charles Cornell for disorderly conduct, fines set at $1 plus costs. The Prudential Insurance assistant in Williamsport visited his seriously ill wife in Cumberland. McCoy’s Ferry man operated on at Mary Jane University Hospital Baltimore. Local couples marry in Lehew and discuss community events. A festival for St Mark’s Lutheran church raised about $23, a rainbow appeared near Cockeysville, and various accidents, deaths, and society news are reported with multiple named residents and places.
A By- Tannery employee in Williamsport suffered a painful accident when he stepped on a tack. Dr Bose attended to the injured man, who was removed from work for treatment.
Local notes praise the tomatoes as among the finest produce at GW market with mentions of Huber and Tonmices. Readers are invited to sample the display and judge the quality firsthand.
Charles Brewer and others describe four kittens weighing about four pounds each. They spent time near the river, and the note highlights their pleasant condition and location.
Advertisement for Schindel's Improved Live Granules a stomach remedy sold at Schindel's Drug Store on a town street offering relief for torpid liver dizziness indigestion and dyspepsia.
Night at 10 elopement in Front Royal Va. after securing a marriage license at the clerk’s office. Rev A B Statton performed the ceremony at 11 30 with Clark Nitzell as best man. Bride aged 18, pretty, in flowered silk dress. Groom formerly of Boonsboro, merchant in Front Royal. They left on the 9 38 B and O train for Boonsboro to visit the groom’s home.
iL D. Syester filed a bill in equity against Isaiah J. Smic as administrator of the Edna Snell estate seeking cancellation of a note or deed. Albert Semler, an employee at Snyder & Co planing mills, injured his hand in a cutting machine, losing the forefinger and thumbnail. Ds. Wareham treated the wound.
A series of society items lists visits and travels: Mr Chas E Hetzer, son of Frank Hetzer, is critically fit at Elkins West Virginia. Mrs Edwin Hester and Miss Anna Magohi of Martinsburg are visiting Williamsport. Miss Bessie Lemon of Williamsport visits Baltimore. Mrs Wm Rikle of Wayside Avenue returns from Fairfield. Mr and Mrs Wm Kreps and daughter of E Washington Street visit relatives in Wilson. Mr Edward Hower of Pittsburg visits friends in the city. Mr John Hardy, formerly of this city now in Baltimore, spends a few days here. Art Harvey Middlekauls, Washington mail carrier, visits Hagerstown and Williamsport. Miss Bertha Fisher of Hagerstown visits Miss May Keefer of Waynesboro. Mrs William Creager and three children of Kansas City visit Mr Harry Creager’s family in Hancock.
The will of Mrs. Bary Ruthrauit leaves her entire estate to her husband for life. After his death the remainder goes to their children Mary E. Nethirk Susan J. Lier Ann V. Shafer and Charles Peter Ruthrauf and the rest to daughter Khaile E. Ruthraut, who is named executrix.
A letter from Coxswain Rouzer, confined at the Marine Hospital Brooklyn, reports eight weeks of rheumatism illness and his improving condition. He describes service in the Marietta, with prior duty on ships, and notes training funds used to prepare sailors for large guns on battleships and vessels. Also mentions his long navy career and Manila Bay service.
The text notes a wedding of Mr James and Miss Annie Tiltaseth officiated by Rev. F. St. Bris at St Bris Vistrepolitan Church. It reflects a small town marriage announcement with limited readable details.
The weather test fosters better acquainting with strength and endurance though many feel low spirits. Tonic Hood's Sarsaparilla is credited with strengthening blood, promoting sleep, and improving appetite. Also advertised are sardine and salmon rations and White Rock Mineral Water offered by Millers, Cahn & Marx at $1,490 per dozen.
Mrs. Garlock of Pissell narrowly escaped injury when a runaway horse boltled the wagon toward Black Rock. After her husband stopped to talk, the horse bolted, the bit broke free, and she kept control until the horse tired and the wagon toppled at a gate. She remained calm, comforted the frightened animal, and was unhurt.
Mrs. Alice Snively, 59, wife of Dr J N Snively, prominent Franklin county physician, was found dead Monday morning at her Waynesboro area home. Death caused by heart disease with neuralgia. She leaves husband, three sons Dr A Barr Snively, Dr Robler D Snively, and Norman, plus two brothers B Frank Barr and Frank F Carr Nebraska. Funeral Wednesday at 1 40 pm, Green Hill Cemetery Waynesboro. The family said her escape from Chambersburg fire years ago almost cost her life.
Potomac Lodge K of P Williamsport elected and installed officers led by P C William H Taylor as prelate Scott Robinson master at arms G W Robinson inside guard Augustus Ruthrauts quarry onside and Joseph Nave master at arms among others
In the Fifth district Democratic hopeful Arthur P. Gorman Jr. faces off against Republican incumbent Mud. State's Attorney Camalier has criticized the GOP seat, while Gorman remains uncommitted but urged to seek the nomination.
Widow Margaret Athey, a young woman from Winchester, dies after an alleged illegal abortion performed by a barber. The barber is in jail awaiting trial after a warrant issued yesterday. The case ties to Mrs. Hagerstown Camp and mentions reform groups and teachers from Maryland.
A historic ad claims Vevve Lead and Zine paint lasts twice as long as mixed paints and uses fewer gallons. Sold by Sau Emmiert, the notice promotes longer wear and cost efficiency in building painting.
Need More Help. Over-taxed organs of digestion yield to Dyspepsia's 5s relief Nausea Dizziness Headaches and bowel troubles. Dr King's New Life Pills promised to cure. Available at Warshours City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. Also notes on a watchmaker Gibbs Franklin St social ads on hay feed monument and summer shirt arrivals.
Goulds of New York visit Berkeley Springs as Wabash engineers survey Sideling Hill and Locust Grove for an eastern outlet. Preparations for an extension to Cherry Run are reported. Two new vestibuled passenger coaches being finished in C. V. Company shops and more cars in build.
Market brisk this morning with 13 permits sold. Fruit and vegetable tables show a 4 drop in prices. Butter and eggs remain high with farmer selling at 20 and 22 cents a pound, eggs at 17 cents a dozen. Huckleberries slow at 3 boxes for 25 cents. Blackberries 5, 4 and 7 cents per box. beat 15 cents per peck and 15 cents per dozen. potatoes 206.
For years, hopefuls searched Berkeley Morgan boundary for coal deposits. Pittsburg capitalists paid $5,000 toward a $45,000 purchase of a large tract owned by J. L. Wise, Berkeley Springs. Reported sizable anthracite vein prompts immediate development plans.
Joseph Thomas Francis Van Tingen was presented ten months in the House of Correction by Justice Hetman. George Washington, colored, received ten days in jail for being drunk from Justice Hoffman. Mrs. Anna Davis paid $1 for trespassing on her neighbor’s lot without his consent.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage on July 30 of Miss Mamie Anetta Grimes of Martinsburg to Rev. Wr. C. Brain, formerly pastor of Washington Square M. E. church, at the First M. E. church in Martinsburg.
Charles B. Fink of the Maryland Telephone Co, a well known local figure, is looming up as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Maryland's Second District.
James F. Grimes, a young Martinsburg resident, returned from a driving trip and entered a drug store where he said I am done for and collapsed. He died shortly after, with heat likely a contributing factor.
The Moser heirs numbered over 400 in Be neighboring counties face judgments from Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Schuykin court to recover expenses. If unpaid, executions will issue. The heirs seek coal lands near Tomagus Pa and disputes have long lingered. Also notes on a sailor's safety gear, a household remedy, and local drugstore promotions.
Adolphus Dieken living six miles west of Hancock abducted his nine year old daughter from her mother in Hag town on Monday. He took the girl to Hancock with help from Geary after hiring lawyer Hartle. Police took possession and the mother sought arrest. Justice Hoffman deemed the act not a kidnapping under these facts.
Otis Johnson, a colored excursionist, lost his hold from the side door of a B. and O. baggage car near Hyattsville. He cried for help, struck the track bed, and died a few hours after the incident despite not being run over by the coaches.
Miss Nora and Eva Huyett visit relatives in Waynesboro Pa while Mrs Della Fimk visits friends there. Several locals including Miss Elia Lumm returning from York and Harrisburg and Mr Alvin Rowe in town from York. others hosting or visiting in Martinsburg Baltimore Hagerstown and Washington.
William Jennings Bryan arriving with his daughter at the Queens Hotel in Cumberland en route from Nebraska to Allentown and Portland to address a club. A note mentions Dr M V Tracy offering a $25 reward for information on an attack in a temperance year room. Wareham’s Pharmacy advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
Local notices advertise overcoats made by Joan D Swartz at 10 E Washington St and a farm item offering Flylene to protect one cow for 14 weeks and increase milk by 20 percent. Marylsed Leather and Saddlery Co promotes the coating and saddle goods for sale.
Used organs at Ord war's Music Store offered at bargain prices. The shop advertises great values recently found in slightly used instruments.
In Schoole case the Court of Appeals ruled the lower court erred by excluding experiments on hearing slander under identical topography and that a politically mature letter as evidence biased jurors with opposing views. Jury should weigh alleged profane language and conduct immediately before slander in damages. Case originated in Washington county, moved to Baltimore, verdict of 1000 reversed. Also obituary of Joan Munday 69, died Monday afternoon at his home on Locust Street after nine days illness. He was a blacksmith, member of St. John's Lutheran church and Antietam Tribe of Red Men. survived by wife, two daughters, and several siblings. funeral Wednesday at 3 pm with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. pallbearers from Antietam Tribe.
In West Virginia's Second Congressional district Dayton is nominated and delegates are instructed to vote for Joan T. McGraw at the Piedmont convention on July 2. The contest mirrors a four year ago matchup, and the outcome appears settled before the gathering.
At a dance at Albert Welsh's residence near Berryville Willis Boop of Jefferson County West Virginia was shot and perhaps fatally wounded by a man named Smallwood. The clash reportedly sprang from a quarrel over a woman. After the shooting, a general brawl followed with Smallwood and Charles Popkins severely hurt.
A fragmented report notes Miss Rimel, a pretty girl from Winehbeseer, caught in Afar and influenced by a travel agent. Her case arouses interest and pity, raising concern about young girls.
The Square drew a large crowd last night as Captain Fisher’s men drilled and a vendor cried wares including Chamberia Stomach and Liver Tablets. A Justice of the Peace, Loomis, Mich, proclaims the tablets relieve stomach disorders and regulate liver and bowels. Price 25 cents a box, sold at Wareham's Dry Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. Lester Piano promotion highlights new styles and invitations to hear the instrument.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver troubles, stomach disorders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, and neuralgia. It claims to purify the blood, invigorate nerves, tone women, regulate tides, and improve overall health, with Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co offering satisfaction guarantees.
Trade note cites Ruberoid roofing as cheaper lasting longer than corrugated or galvanized iron. Claim highlights a five year paint-free life and references Beck and Delamarter as the seller.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces round trips from Hagerstown on Sunday July 27. Fares are 75 cents to Frederick, 1 dollar to Washington, and 1.25 dollars to Baltimore. Special train departs Hagerstown at 8 am with ample time to visit either city.
Ex soldier and five month groom Oler Gown was killed when struck on a track east of Arlington by a train driven by Engineer S B Rice. The accident left him neck broken and head bruised. his body to morgue and then Baltimore with his parents and widow in attendance. He had served in the Fifth Maryland Regiment and married Edna Carr five months earlier.
An estimated thousand people filled the temperance tent to hear Dr Tracey and Rev Murray of New York. Seating was taxed and many stood as the meetings grew in interest throughout the night.
The nuisance alleged on Jacob H. Schinder’s farm, where many horses are kept, has been turned over to the State Health Board and will be heard in special proceedings before Judge Stake.
TriState Medical Association of Western Maryland Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia holds a session at 3 pm in the rooms of the Twentieth Century Club in Cumberland.
Readers learn of a supposed universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims internal treatment targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and promises $100 for any cured case, with testimonials available from Fr. Cheney & Co. and druggists selling the product.
All Grog. It will be hard to find a more complete line of the best pianos than at Ordway's Music Store. Every piano on their floor is a standard make tested by years of use with 7¢ and service and best for the money. Each piano comes with a liberal guarantee and easy terms. Also note bottled goods for family use by C. E. Lent. Health advice and stomach care mentioned.
An assortment of notes touts services and goods in Hagerstown Maryland. Drilled wells by Prospection and Well Drilling Co contact HB A Downin. Scudera cleans and repairs watches and clocks. Hagerstown Ice Co. markets distilled water and pure ice. R W Benchoff sells silk fishing line direct from factory. Kinsey Co. advertises fresh groceries at 15 E Washington St. Sharar builds wagons and repairs tires. Edison Records and talking machines promoted. Win Bester Flowers at Hotel Hamilton showcase bedding plants. Musey’s Seed and Havana Cigars on 8 W Franklin St offer smokers supplies.
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