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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
3
A Washington Star account notes a prominent senator freely smokes Havana cigars in the senate waiting room despite strict rules. Guards say a senator may do as he pleases, and no reminder or action follows, while ladies present witness the breach of conduct.
A historical note on how hobos rode freight cars with stiffening red bars and brakemen safety, plus storage eggs pricing, remote parish mail routes, and English pauper costs. It quotes Cloudesley Johns on railroad practices and recalls long journeys for letters and post dispatches.
A preserved collage of home cures covers cleaning tricks and quick fixes from the Chicago Daily News. It touts methods to brighten enamel, remove stains, mask tobacco odors, polish floors, and peel onions under water, with many steps relying on common pantry items and simple solvents.
A Brooklyn Eagle note discusses the rise of shaded candlesticks inspired by Jerusalem designs. It argues unshaded candles pose danger and glare, while well shaded, properly protected candles offer smoother light and calmer ambience, backed by a club gathering account.
A niece of Phillips Brooks tells a bedtime prayer tale about a caller and God’s response. In Paris a millionaire actress suspects theft, sees her bracelet vanish through a keyhole, and discovers a chimney dwelling starling as the culprit.
A testimonial from Dr Wanata of Lansing Mich extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female disorders including ovarian troubles and uterine issues. The piece markets the product and related health claims, with side mentions of other remedies and local businesses.
The Board of Supervisors of Election of Washington County announces the appointment of judges of election and registration officers for districts 1 through 25 for the upcoming year. The list includes names such as Eugene Marker, B G Lefever, J Frank Butterer, Harry M Schnebley, Joseph Van Nestein, Stanley P Fle kline, Arthur L Towson, Carlton Gordon, J Frank Bell, Henry Byler, James Smith, O M Beeler, D Wesley Stoudier, J Percy King, J A Funkhouser, D Joseph Witmer, Daniel W Garver, John A Adams, Charles H Stockslager, Ira K Snively, William H Wolford, George W Fowler, George Hook, Clyde H Wilson, Hugh Malone, William B McCardell, Samuel C Brewer, with party affiliations Democratic or Republican and residences listed.
Proceedings will be instituted without further notice or delay to enforce the collection of all unpaid taxes mortgage guardian administrator and general for the years 1900 and 1901. To avoid the heavy costs attending the execution of the law under which taxes are collected all delinquents must make prompt settlement.
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County notifies that Washington County Bonds issued to fund public school buildings will be paid at Hagerstown Bank with interest paid to August 1, 1902, when interest ceases. By order of the Board, A. H. Albert, President. W. Wagaman, Clerk.
Water rents for 1902 overdue must be paid at 12 North Jonathan Street by April 1 1902. If unpaid by May 1 1902 water will be cut off. Permits issued after March 1 1902. Feb 10 1902 order requires owners using company water to pay rents and prohibits permits in tenant names. Enforcement will be strict.
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County gives notice that bonds issued to fund an Asylum for the Insane will be paid at the Hagerstown Bank on presentation with interest to August 1, 1902, at which time interest ceases. By order of the Board, A. E. Albert, President. Mo. E. Wagaman, Clerk.
Public sale in Clearspring Maryland on August 9 1902 between 2 and 4 pm of land in Indian Spring District Washington County part of Castle Howe tract comprising 414 acres with improvements including a two story weatherboarded house and fruit trees. Also tax sale in Hagerstown August 5 1902 for 1901 taxes on Boward's Addition Lot 1, 48 by 138 feet at North Jonathan street corner. Cash terms. Isaac V Moore assignee.
Washington County Commissioners announce the redemption of all outstanding bonds within 30 days at the Hagerstown Bank. Payments per bond vary by issue and year, with accrued interest to be paid at presentation. A. B. Albert and John E. Wagaman sign the notice as president and clerk.
In effect Sunday June 22 schedules show the Blue Mountain Express and connections via Highfield Bruceville for Gettysburg Hanover York and Frederick with 2:10 PM and 4:10 PM fast mails to Baltimore. Norfolk and Western lists June 8 1902 departures from Hagerstown to Roanoke Elkton and intermediate stations with a 5:05 PM local and a 4:15 PM pullman arrival from Roanoke and intermediate stops to New York with through sleeper service.
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