Indian chiefs and decline on Blackfeet reservation
The Ashington Post quotes J H Monteath on Blackfeet leadership noting most war chiefs are dead and White Calf remains the lone influential elder over 75. It describes rations, marriages, schooling, and a shrinking population from 7,000 to about 2,100 as assimilation and indolence erode tribal vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Monteath
Blackfeet Reservaton
Montana
Ashington
Wolf Tail
Runway Crane
Crete
Sam
Hudson Bay Company
Rhythm in Bird Music and Global Territorial Notes
The article discusses nature's rhythm as essential to music, citing birds such as the oriole adopting four four time with syncopation and ragtime influences. It also notes Britain's North American and West Indies possessions outpacing U S territory by large margins in historical geographical context, plus humorous quips about marriage and baby sleep from period sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Grandma
England
North America
West Indies
United States of America
Porto Rico
Alaska
North American
King Edward
United States
Newfoundland
Geographical Journal
Indians and their red man visitors in old diary tale
Narrative recounts a guest named Old Joe who, after resisting a photograph, returns in buckskin regalia and charms the visitors with a clever likeness of himself. The tale shifts to a moral about treating Native people kindly, noting their laziness and the speaker's struggles to secure chores for meals. The piece blends travel reminiscence with promotional fragments and assorted local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Joe
Fenimore Cooper
E. Leathwaits
The
Empire Review
Electrified Houses and Static Charge Explained
The piece mocks annual electrified house reports and explains the real cause. It notes dry, cold conditions raise body voltage, causing shocks from touching metal or objects. It laments newspaper science and cites Cassier's Magazine on ancient discovery limits and climate factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Cassier
Boom Town Prodigy Bucks Western Growth Claim
A boastful citizen in a smoky western express car debates outsiders on his town’s rise. A sharp back‑and‑forth reveals how quickly opinions shift about the settlement’s size and prosperity. The dialogue hints at a rapid transformation since the town’s youth eight years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Election Judges Appointed in Washington County 1902
The Board of Supervisors of Election for Washington County announces the appointment of election judges and registration officers for Districts 1 through 28 for the year 1902. Names, party, residence and precincts are listed, with Democratic and Republican selections in each district. Also includes city tax sale notice for properties in Hagerstown with sale date August 5, 1902 and details of parcels and delinquent taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public General Laws of
Maryland
General Assembly of
Board of Supervisors of Election of
Washington County
A. D
Eugene Marker
Sharpsburg
William J. Highberger
Lefever
Williamsport
John &. Beard
J. Frank Futterer
Hagerstown
John J. Darner
Harry M. Schneb
F. Reynolds
Smithsburg
Carlton G. Gordon
Brownsville
M. F. Muallendore
Trego
J. Frank Bell
Leitersbure
Jacob H. Miller
Leitersburg
Henry Byler
Funkstown
Jobo Shilling
James Smith
Keep Trust
A. B. Bingham
Weverton
O. M. Beeler
Grimes
Isaacs. Long
Lappans
Wesley Stouffer
Cearfoss
H. V. Cearfoss
J. Percy King
John A. Adams
E. B. Cost
Rogerstown
Charles E. Stockslager
Chewsville
Charles H. Reinhart
Ira K. Snively
Keedysville
Thomas J. Pry
William H. Wolford
Downsville
William Gower
George W. Fowler
C. Fechtig
George Hook
H. A. Hinea
Clyde H. Wilson
Wilson's
John W. Trumpour
Wilson’s
Hugh Malone
William E. Foltz
Williamb. McCardell
Daniel K. Wantz
Samuel
Proceedings to Enforce Collection of Back Taxes 1900 1901
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 heavy costs attending the execution of the law under which taxes are collected all delinquents must make prompt settlement.
Washington County Bonds Called for School Buildings
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County gives notice that Washington County Bonds issued to fund public school buildings will be paid at the Hagerstown Bank on presentation with interest to August 1, 1802. Interest on bonds will cease after that date. By order of the Board, A. E. Albert, President, Mo. Wagaman, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
Hagerstown Bank
A. E. Albert
MO. B. Wagaman
A. H. Albert
Test
MO. BE. Wagaman
Water rents due for year 1902 at Company office
Special Notice states water rents for 1902 are payable at No 12 North Jonathan street by April 1 1902. After May 1 1902 service will be cut off if unpaid. Permits issued after March 1 1902. Feb 10 1902 order requires property owners using water to pay rents and forbids permits in tenant names. Enforcement will be strict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company
North Jonathan Street
Mortgagee's Sale Of Real Estate At Auction
Public sale in Clearspring and Hagerstown, Maryland, of two parcels: part of Castle Howe in Indian Spring District containing 438 acres with improvements and bearing fruit trees, to be sold for cash. and Lot No 1 on Boward's Addition, Hagerstown, 48 by 138 feet, to satisfy 1901 taxes with costs, cash terms. Sale dates August 9 and August 5, 1902, with possession April 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Maryland
Daniel J. Wants
West Church St
Fechtig
Deniel K. Wantz
Lewis Delamarter
A. D
Augustus Heimel
Louisa Lantz
Griswold
Mulberry Street
John F. Moore
Warner
Clearspring
Indian Spring
Castle Howe
Licking Creek
Isaac ¥. Moore
Mortagee
William E. Carey
Boward
Jonathan
Carey
Augustus Helmes
Redemption of Washington County Bonds Notice
The Washington County Commissioners announce their plan to redeem all outstanding bonds within 30 days at Hagerstown Bank. Payments listed include 1126.30 for 1000 4 percent bonds due 1918 and 541.40 for 500 4 4 percent bonds due 1908, plus other specified amounts. Accrued interest will be paid to the presentation date. By order of the Board A. E. Albert president J. E. Wagaman clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Bereny
Hagerstown Bank
A. E. Albert
Jobn E. Wagaman
Timetables for Baltimore and Harrisburg Area 1902
Railway timetable excerpts list departure and arrival times from Hagerstown and nearby points for Baltimore Washington Winchester Martinsburg Harrisburg and Philadelphia with through connections at Highfield Bruceville Quinsopia and West. Services include through sleepers and daily/Sunday patterns across Main Line Blue Mountain Express and Western Maryland routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
Winchester
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Valley
BR. R
Maryland
jMain
Blue Mountain
Hirkfield
Gettysburg
Hanover
York
Bruceville
Highfield
Hanrover
Bsa
Shippensburg
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Chambers
Burg
Wash
Franklin BR
Quinsopia
Intermedus P
P. V.rr
Mancock
Chemy Run
Willameport
Norfolk and Western Rail Timetable Entry 1909
Train schedule details Roanoke and intermediate stations with through Pullman sleeper to New York. Local Elkton connections listed with departure and arrival times. Effective June 5 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk & Western
Hagerstown
Roanoke
Pullman
Elkton
Roaroke
Pallman Sleeper
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Men
America
Jack
Hell
London
Mrs. Quiverful
Mr. Quiverful
Northwest
de Witt
Wareham’s
City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co
Koontz's
Public Square
People's Choice
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Cruggist
Postofice
Hagerstowe Heating Co
Bellman
Wayons Department
Duffield & Reid
E. O. Moser Co
Doc
Martie
Franklin
Manhattan
Grove Bros
Baldwin
Banister Shoes
Stovers
Oscar M. Cordeman
Frankijest
Baldsriz House
Horst
Deer Park
Neer Park
Alleghenies
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Tates and Informaton
W.E. Bur
Troy Laundry
Holzapfel
Mest
N. Potomacst
Levi Bear
Baldwin Alley
Jackson & Shuford
Selec
Shafer Bros
National Bank OF
Heiss U
Ein Bank
U.S
U. S
Cmms ccc
Evens Free
Eee Renees
Sever
Epasib
State OF
Hilliard
W. Coog
Louis Public
GE OW
Erly
Mir
Tun Eorler
T. L. Riqeard
Ladies’ World
H. Hager
Danzer Lumber
Water Consumers
Albert Beard
Cale
H. BE. Bester
Lee
Leieter
Potomac
Baltimore Streets
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
W. Va
We Mail Office
Baltimores
Baltimor
St Weverton
Pittsburg
Chies
Washingogton
Cincinnati
St Louis
East
Watertoo
Wincheater
Cumberland Valley
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martinsbusr
Mactiveburg
Penna & R
Penna
KRRL
Philadelpha
Intermedia
Penna RR
Martingley
Cherry Hun
B&o
Franklin R. B
Cat Om
Quingonie
Hagerstown Railway
A. Me. P.M
Jagerstown
Williamaport
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