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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
5
Local items report visitors, family ties, and small-town happenings from Williamsport to Martinsburg. Mentions of C. Y. Camp Meeting at Conococheague Island, school picnics, residents’ travels to Atlantic City and Hancock, a ship model gift, medical board successes, building permits, and a fatal gas stove explosion at Pint, Allegheny County.
A converted Hebrew from fem miant son of a Rabbi ig will address Sunday Guild at Washington Square M E church. Dora Frances, daughter of Chas R am Maggie Eckson, died 13 years 7 months and days old near town. Funeral today with interment at Sharpsburg. Homer 8 Williams shipped over 52000 pounds of merchandise to Youngstown Ohio where he plans to move his business. Advertisements note local topics and job listings.
David Sharer of Middleburg suffered a horrific belt shaft accident while adjusting a slipping belt. His trousers were caught, his leg crushed and mangled, and amputation at the knee was required. He is around 30, with a family, and is expected to recover. He was treated by Drs. Palmer and Nowell in Greencastle.
A wedding at the bride’s home in Rouzerville united Miss Della Stettlemyer of near Buena Vista and B. F. Benchoif of Blue Ridge Sim onit. The ceremony was by Rev. Byers of the Methodist church. The bride received $25 in gold from Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Baltimore.
A homeless elderly woman, aged about sixty, Mary Barnes, was picked up Wednesday on Leitersburg pike by Dr. N W Tracey and companions returning from Waynesboro. They transported her to a tent camp on Broadway and Locust where she suffered violent hemorrhage. She was moved to S W Shoupe’s home on North Street then to Bellevue for treatment. Bellevue reports she is improving as she rambled about being homeless and seeking work across the countryside.
Mrs John Norris died at age 74 from heart failure. Born near Hancock she lived many years in Hagerstown and Carlisle in the last five years. She was a member of the M church. Husband died five years ago. Surviving: son Leander Washington. daughters Rosetta Rasz Putskure and Ad Simmons. Bliss Cora home. Body to be brought to Hagerstown Friday 2 17 funeral tram ce uum Rev EH F. interment in Rise Hill Cemetery.
A junior festival begins tonight in the northeast corner of Public Square and runs for three nights. Proceeds will fund uniforms for the junior fire company. The halls are decorated and several local sirens will attend. all residents are invited.
Rev. Wraid, pastor of the U. H. church in Moravia Ja previously of Eakies Mitl has accepted a call to the chair of languages at Memorial University Mason City Ia and will assume duties in September.
In these days many young men focus on physical development through gymnastics and exercises. There cannot be permanent muscular strength without blood strength. Hood's Sarsaparilla gives blood strength promotes digestion and assimilation and builds up the whole system.
A renewed push to build a Potomac River bridge at Williamsport aims to connect Berkeley and Washington counties. Local leaders plan to seek state aid, with President Alvert favorable and a $45,000 estimated cost. A Williamsport delegation will press County Commissioners for funds and survey plans by Major Boyne remain intact.
Ma and Mrs Chambers M Craig hosted a refined progressive euchre evening at their Prospect street home. Ten tables of players competed until 11 o clock with pink and rose decor, colored lights, and floral arrangements. prizes awarded to top ladies and gentlemen, with attendees totaling about fifty.
Justice Johnson entered judgment against Geo Lookabaugh for 42.40 in favor of Eg Cushwa. The case, tried recently, arose from a horse and buggy deal. Cushwa sued for 47 dollars.
Ms M Gray departed this morning for Baltimore to enter a hospital for care guided by Dr C W Ragan who accompanied her on the journey.
Eight hundred people traveled from here to Pen Mar for the Lutheran reunion. The park crowd surpassed all prior this season. The fair board notified the RoRoan M G A they cannot allow the Parisies to stage Enchantment for hospital funds on August 14 16. Some directors oppose night shows fearing fire risk and property danger. Mr Underwood of the Enchantment company has been notified.
An ad touts Deuoe Lead and Zinc paint needing fewer gallons to cover a building and promises twice the wear of lead mixed paints. Another notice promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for indigestion and related symptoms, available at Wareham’s City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. A gas range in good condition with four burners and baker is offered for cheap, with applications via the mail office.
The report from Pinesburg to Williamsport notes B F Rice of Roanoke catching a five pound bass, with several others between a half and four pounds. James Bird bagged twenty pounds of bass along the river at Williamsport. Sucker and sunfish catches appear common. Hagner and Melocir post notable four pounders. A Greencastle death of Tra Warner, 24, an Adams Express employee, is reported. At Waynesboro races, Bill C. wins the 2:49 trot with best time 1:18 1/4. Raybelle takes free for all and Bert Sheldon wins the 3 minute trot.
Gen. TL Viewer Baughman publishes a statement denying a wine supper tale and other alleged facts connected to an Atlantic City affair. He says he traveled with friends to a hotel discussion, denies boisterous talk, and claims he was assaulted on the way home with Governor Bunn struck, while insisting the wine story is a falsehood.
In Elkins, Chief P. H. Wilmoth was killed while arresting two suspects at Womelggort when a third assailant fired from hiding. This marks the third Elkins police chief killed in a year, with prior victims Robert Lily and Page Marsteliar.
A 24 year old, Chambers Besore, was ploughing in a field near his father Frank Besore’s home near Red Bridge, Franklin county when a horse kicked him. The kick struck the stomach over the liver and the injuries may prove fatal.
Senator Charles J. Faulkner of Martinsburg has been retained by R. M. Ward to assist in the suit against the Cry of Winchester for a fee. The engagement names Marshatt ei and Conrad Kownslar as part of the proceedings.
Last night about 75 couples enjoyed a moonlight excursion to Fen Mar with Grnther's orchestra providing music. Train returned to the park around midnight. At Ware ham's City Pharmacy and City Drug Co. readers can obtain Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for 25 cents. McKee Bros advertises ice cream freezers and bargains. Ordway's Music Store lists used organs and slightly used instruments at strong prices.
Pleas by Wilfred McCardelt trading as Gruber Almanac Co and 23 an individual swirl around libel accusations against Otho Swingley and John Gruber of Hagerstown. It claims Gruber published almanac lore from 1835 to 1858 and has since been continued by his daughter and granddaughter. Rival almanacs, including Robertson’s Hagerstown Almanac and National Union Hagerstown Almanac, allegedly imitate the original. The Baltimore-based plaintiff says the almanac’s emblems deceive buyers, with defendants named as H. Gans and Keedy and Lane.
Mrs Anne Rutledge visits in Martinsburg with her daughter Mrs Jonny Feldman returning home. Dr C F Flautt of Baltimore visits his sister Mrs C E Bowman East North Street. Grace Hanstine of Waynesboro visits Mrs Rachel Jones East Avenue. Miss Lillie Eyler of Waynesboro calls on friends in Hagerstown. Mae Hutzler of Martinsburg visits Miss Lillie Derr on West Church Street. W E Seennner a Roanoke merchant and family visit relatives in Funkstown. L B Buster of Chambersburg returns home after a visit with sister Mrs C J Gray. Florence G Copesick of Moria Hill Mo. visits Mrs N B Snyder Summit Ave. Samuel Scuples recently visiting his brother leaves for Ocean City Md. Mrs Wilson Rowe has recovered. Myrtle McLaughlin guests Miss Ruth Miller in Trarlem Avenue Baltimore. John Miller night watchman at Oran Works leaves for Roe Ridge to attend Eli Miller’s funeral. Maud West of Chambersburg with the Newman family of Smithsburg. Hubert Rinchall Smitt heads to Wheeling W Va to manage store for brother-in-law Miss Gertie Boward of Pennsylvania recovers from fever. Mr er Garver of Newtown spending vacation at Clearspring. Louis Brown of Pittsburg visits sister Mrs Wm Newman. Claire Stover chemistry professor at Pennsylvania College and wife and Bruce Stover assistant secretary of Wheeling W V M C A visit their father Daniel Stover. Miss Mabel Williams of Martinsburg visits friends. Josephine Tyett Warnesboro spending a week in Haserstown N.
The article predicts a stormy August with central disturbance days on the 3rd and 4th and frequent thunder and rain across many sections. It mentions celestial events affecting weather, potential seismic perturbations, and a storm-heavy late August leading into early September.
Firefighters decline county aid of $50 to each of Frederick’s three volunteer companies after saving Montevue Hospital from total destruction. Hose damage cost about £50 per length, Junior Company repairs an entire apparatus. Firemen warn aid may deter future emergency responses.
A bill of complaint by Martarez Starm and Sophia Sorensen seeks the appointment of receivers to wind up the Equitable Building and Investment Association of Baltimore, claiming insolvency. Several shareholders reside in the county amid the dispute over the association’s affairs.
Lewis Suter, who went to Atlantic City for a vacation, fell ill in Philadelphia and planned to stay a few days, with his condition not yet specified.
Fire swept four spots on the mountain below High Rock on Tuesday evening, likely sparked by the Fast Mail. Little forest area was burned.
Dogs raided sheep in Pinesburg killing two. Farmers pursued the dogs but failed to stop them. Sixteen tickets sold today on the C VW line for Atlantic All. Hagerstown ram T. W. Robinson praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach and bowel issues, sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
The Lester Piano strengthens its standing among musicians and homes across the country as manufacturers release refined new styles. Ordway's Music Store invites the public to visit and examine the instruments in a practical listening session.
An old advertisement urges trying Electric Bitters for stomach, liver, and nerve troubles. It claims the tonic tones the stomach, regulates bowels, stimulates the liver, purifies the blood, and cures kidney and liver issues, nervousness, insomnia, rheumatism, and malaria with guaranteed satisfaction by Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
Mr. F Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites quick relief and cure after using it for a severe lameness in the side. Sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
An advertisement extols corrugated or cheap vanited roofing as durable with gusting resistance, claiming a lifetime lifespan. The vendor Beck and Delamar is noted as the seller.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or gang who cut the gay room of the Temperance Tent at Locust and Broadway on Saturday night. Dr M. Tracy signs the notice.
Special Baltimore and Ohio train leaves Hagerstown at 7 a m offering a quick visit to Baltimore Washington or Frederick Sundays. Dentist Dr H R Bavey near Post Office advertises teeth at five dollars and other work proportioned. Watchmaker Jeweler H Mowen at 105 W Franklin St promises satisfaction. Hay supply at No 53 B Franklin St with prices right.
The Reading Iron Co pre-acquired 1 400 acres of Pittsburg vein coal in West Virginia from the W M, a virgin field with 3 foot vein, on the B&O line. A Reading share would enable hauling from this field over its own line and may prompt reacquisition of the Washington and Franklin railroad. Martinsburg reports suggest the B&O will divert W M freight to its lines. At Baltimore, W M directors elected A C Calef and H C Deming to fill vacancies.
Maryland Agricultural College stockholders met in Baltimore and voted that the State shall hold a lien on the institution under a last legislature act. The appropriation is for improvements and requires government control over the college.
John T. McGraw nominated by Democrats for Congress at Piedmont. He previously ran against Dayton four years earlier. Resolutions condemn Republicans for trust legislation and Dayton for how Schley was treated.
Catalog of a 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease treated internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. The makers promise money back or testimonials if it fails, with Toledo based Eney & Co. and sales through druggists.
A dense mix of promotional notices for Ordway’s Music Store, bottled goods by C. Be. Lent, drilling services by the Well Drilling Co, watch and clock repairs by G D N Sounders, Hagerstown Ice Co, Wagehang fishing gear, Kinsey & Co groceries, J F Sharar wagon builder, and Edison records at Starvers, highlighting pricing, guarantees, locations, and services across town.
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