Local Notices and Classified Ads Highlight Rentals and Sales
Property listings and notices appear for store rooms rentals cottage sales and local business references. Names and firms include W D Willson and Bro Hostetters Bitters Agnew and Pepies National Bank with various local notices and cards of thanks.
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Laila
Nety Voday
W.D. Willson & Bro
Hostetters Bitters
Academy
Ir Agnew
Pepies National
Bank
Reut
Local fraternal lodge adds members and community notes
Glearings Hagerstown Camp No 7950 Woodmen initiated 14 new members and took six applications. Jessie Spielman of Greencastle won first honor at Wilson College. Churches honored Rev F W Bald and wife with a surprise donation. Emory Staith of Roessner's bakery ill at home. Williamsport baptism postponed due to high water. Various society items, sales, sickness, and light humor notes fill this community digest.
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Hagerstown
Model Woodmen of America
Jessie Spielman
Greencastle
G. R. Bays
Wilson College
St. Paul's
Clearspring
Williamsport
W. C. Brian
Ministerial Association
Cornelia Orrick
J.C. Bolinger
Suman
Boulevard
RLV. Norte
Cleveland
Domestic Gas Engine Co
Dawd
C.& P. Company
Kersayer Chaney
Washington
Warrenfeltz
George Bowers
Huyett
James Walsh
Cumberland
Boston
Chas. H. Greenawait
Stem Cafe
N. Jonathan
Messrs. Stem and Hockersmith
Fred D Baker
Voynty
Teather Partly Cloudy To Night Wy
Marriage license for Clarence L Howpt and Ada P Ford, both of Buenaure. Operatic Society to reproduce The Mikado in April and perform in Frederick Chambersburg Martinsburg and Winchester.
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Clarence L Howpt
Ada P. Ford
Buansaure
No So Simple Bridal Tour Ends In Hotel Chaos
A couple near Winchester spent a day in a local hotel during a bridal tour. The bride appeared demure, the groom simple and jovial with a hearty laugh. both drank heavily, the bill reaching $14. They vanished and are presumed to be walking around the world, while onlookers revise opinions of the “simple ones.” Market notes report butter at 23 cents and vegetables increasing as home-grown supplies arrive. Town voters are reminded to check the books. Boonsboro election results list Elias Martz as Burgess and several commissioners elected.
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Winchester
Prential
Wreck on O. V. Affects OG V Passengers
A minor collision occurred Sunday morning at Shippensboro when a construction train backing into an east bound OG V train caused injuries. The work train tender broke and passengers were thrown from their seats as a boy suffered a serious head cut from a window pane.
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O. Y
Shippensboro
OG. V
Paying Producer Report From Maryland Oil Region
John W. Feldman reports a paying producer well in the Maryland Oil Go area of West Virginia. The well shows steady, constant output after transit by diet train through high water. Boring on an additional well will start in a few weeks, with a wall being made to accommodate two wells.
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John W. Feldman
Maryland Oil Go
Schindel Named Mayor in Democratic Convention
In Junior Hall the Democratic Municipal Convention nominated Edwin M. Schindel for Mayor after endorsing his administration and noting advantages from his public works. W. J. Harley chaired, Dr. A. P. Stauffer served as temporary chair, and the committee backed Self-Government principles and continued city progress amid electric plant improvements and lower costs. The hall accepted Schindel’s nomination with a unanimous show of support and the mayor-elect pledged to uphold the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Hoffman
W. J. Harley
A. P. Stauffer
G. Piers
Alexander Neill, Jr
Prink Futterer
Larry Becher
Levin Stonenbrsket
C. ML. Patterer
Alex. Neill
Contilles
Exch
Lim
Lou
Edwin M. Schinder
Schiedel
Schindel
Ked
Hagerstown
Palier Tennant
Will Wood
Burley
J. Smith
Augusus Heimel
H. A. Downie
Frank Jotterer
D. Harver
John Heal
D. Willson
Mousaou Jas. M Lorsa
Fred Lum
C. L. Stem
A.J Dickand
J. D. Clarkson
W. J. Turley
Staufle
Levin Stonebraker
Ndwin ‘M Schindel
Paskrqord
Edin M. Schindel
Col. C M Futterer
Palmer Teenant
H. A. Downth
Mayle Schindel
Stauffer
Levi
Stonebraker
Waller
W. F Geary
J W. Monath
W.D. Willon
Citizens' election in Williamsport backs bond plan
In Williamsport municipal election voters favored the Citizens' ticket over the People's slate. A $5,000 bond to build a new electric light plant run by water power carried narrowly, 107 to 92, as Matthey McClannahan won burgess by 27 and L R Spangler by 23 for assistant burgess. Four of five commissioners were Citizens' nominees: Miller Taylor Dawes. Lemen was People’s. Charles Charl won a seat, Norris of People’s tied with Charl. council to settle which card remains. Me Qhas and Norris among others drew votes. G. Thompson and McCardell contested.
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Williamsport
Prince Henry of
Prus- Aie
People’s
Citizens
Matthey McClannahan
Burgess
George Thompson
LR. Spangier
G. W. McCardall
P. Miller
W. H. Taylor
C.D. Dawas
P. L Lemen
People's Ticket
Me Qhas
S Charlwon
W. A. Norris
People’s Ticket
J. FL
Gemmis
Mt Norris
Desw
Bur
Citizen's
M. McClanvahan
L. R. Spangler
Commissioners
Bmller
Kimble
Duwny
W. B Taylor
Yd. F. Kreps
People’s Vi
Farburg Toimpson
Bursesss
McCardell
Ts Issiggers
PLL
Lewen
H. Beard
Ols
Gharmon
Chaat
Davis
TN. Melown
L. Ring
Belated Train Crew Delights Guests at Greason Wedding
Conductor Ed Kauffman and his crew, belated at Greason between two washouts, attended a wedding Friday evening and were royally entertained. Belated passengers on the V and W M speak highly of the courtesy shown by the train men.
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Ed. Kauffman
Greason
W. M
Trein
Breaks on the Canal Damages Reported at Potomac Level
An official inspection of the Willars sport division of the C and C canal on Monday found limited damage to the Potomac river. The worst area is a 25 foot towpath break at Del linger's Wide Water on the six mile level, with smaller washouts and bank erosion elsewhere. The upper level is hindered by sand bars and surface wash, and repairs are expected to be swift after a consultation in Washington with G Lo Nicolson. Damages also noted in Montgomery County near the wheelow dam No OG and three breaks at Baveyek and the Round Top cement works.
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Willarssport
C. and C. Canal
Potomac River
Six Mile
Town
Dellinger
JT. Richards
Washington
G. Lo Nicolson
General Mupster
Montgomery County
Baveyek
Round Top Cement Works
Local notes including visits and a groundhog pet
A set of brief notes records visits by Jaswob Reisner party in Chambersburg, D H Wiles from Hagerstown visiting a nephew in Waypestuird, and George Singer returning from Cumberland after being charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Andrew Sheely reports a pet groundhog kept in a box in his barn for four years. the animal reportedly left its nest, refused food, and returned to slumber on a Sunday morning, with his widow noted.
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Mazie Prants
George Singer
Cumberland
Andrew Sheely
Redband
Marriage of Gibs and Gibbons at Washington
Gib biss Mattie Smith sister of Dr Alfred M. Smith and Mr Howard Gibbons of Newport RL wed Sunday evening at Dr H B Patterson's Washington home in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev L Huot. Dr Smith attended. John G Armstrong elected editor in chief of the Maily Princetonian after fifteen associate editors were considered. Sprain, GW Fleming, portal clerk, off duty in Williamsport after badly sprained foot and ankle in Washington street incident. third such injury noted.
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Biss Mattie Smith
Alfred M. Smith
Howard Gibbons
Newport
Heide
Brutcher
H .B. Patterson
Washington
4. L Huot
Smith
John G. Armstrong
Alex. Armstrong
Princetonian
Princeton College Journal
Alex Armstrong
Fleming
Williamsport
Willson to usher at Byrnes Jendrek wedding in April
Mr Harry M Willson of this city will serve as usher for the wedding of Misa Mamio C Byrnes and Edwal Jendrek of Baltimore on April 3 at a.m. The bridegroom’s nerves are noted and a tonic is recommended for nervousness.
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Harry M. Willson
Misa Mamio C. Byrnes
Edwal Jendrek
Baltimore
Ateh P
Funeral today for Funkstown resident Jacob Bowman
Jacob Bowman, longtime Turk Funkstown resident and cabinet maker, died at 7:30 this morning at his home of old age. He was born in Funkstown, never rode a railroad, and ran the local undertaking business, burying hundreds. Survived by seven children and a wife who died twenty years ago. Burial by G M Suter undertaker per prior agreement. Funeral time awaiting arrangement. Rev Irvine reports church activities and membership gains.
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Jacob Bowman
Funkstown
Bowsma
Fonkstown
Gi Ia
Tho Lerma
Methodist Church
Old Whie
Aaron Rudy
Catherine Bowers
Elizabeth Kemp
Lane
Punkstowne
A J. Chambers
Oakland
Richard
Roanoke
William
Victor
Iowa
Bowmen
GO. M. Suter
Bank Stock Auctions Reported by Fisher
Auctioneer Fisher sold five shares of First National Bank stock par value ten dollars at thirty nine dollars and five cents. He also sold ten shares of Second National Bank stock par value one hundred dollars at fourteen dollars and two cents per share.
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Fisher
First National Bank
Second National Bank
Protest Calls Against Insurance Rate Increase Tonight
The M and M Association urges a local protest against a 23 percent rate hike for insurance. It cites a past Middle Department agreement involving Hagerstown and a 10 percent reduction in certain rates, plus a county voter note. Also contains scattered notices about a freight mishap, patent medicine ads, store promotions, and seed sales notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. and M. Association
Middle Department
Hagerstown
Iru
Siiuie
Veteran William South recalls famed 1840s sea service
Frankstown resident William South, a veteran of the Mexican War and one of two survivors in town, recounts his voyage as a carpenter aboard the U. S. Ship St. Louis in 1840. He details encounters with the British frigate President at Valparaiso, the China Sea cruise, and service with the U. S. Dragoons in 1844 before settling in Hagerstown.
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William South
Frankstown
Ywar
U. S
St. Louis
New York
Valparaiso
South Sea Islands
San Francisco
Remont
California
Stouth
Norfolk
le Hagerstown
R. T. Merrick
Maryland Assembly in Session Highlights and Local Bills
The Maryland General Assembly met at nine this morning with discussion on the Straus ballot amendment and the creation of a State Auditor's office. Nebraska proposes 1 percent backing a Federal Constitutional Convention as a proposal. Bills from Mr Woltinger seek to amend fire laws of Washington county. A bill to incorporate the towns of Hagerstown Smithsburg and Pen Mar Rail Road Co. was engrossed. J W Cable Jr receives $42.90 correction of erroneous State treasury payment. Hart of Baltimore city introduces a cigarette license hike from $10 to $50. Foutz offers a pure beer bill modeled on New York law.
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Bath
General Assembly of
Maryland
Straus
Ronse
Lewis
State Auditor
Nebraska
Woltinger
Washington County
Hagerstown
Smithsburg
Pen Mar Tail
J. W. Cabl
Treasury
Gouker and Barges Tie The Knot In Cavetown
Mr William W Gouker of Wolfs ville and Miss Mary L Barges of Ellerton wed at the Reformed church parsonage Cavetown on Monday evening. Rev H Dietzel officiated. Mrs Louise E Washington St advises updating address records. Immediate postscript notes a registry improvement.
Beware of Colds and Lung Disease This Season
Public notices warn that colds and la grippe risk pneumonia, urging timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Foley’s Honey and Tar to prevent complications. Local druggists Wareham City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Store advertise these cures, alongside bargains on goods at Ordway's Music Store and Charlton's shoe sale.
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Chamberlain's
Warehams City Pharmacy
Central Drug Share
Chamberlain
Central Drug Store
Cuatarrh
Agnew
Wareham
Wareham’s City Pharmacy and the Central Drug Store.s
Stover’s
Daners
Foley
Pneumonis
D P Schindel
la Grippe
J* B Hewett
Winfield, HL
Grippe
Warebims
City Pharmacy
DeWitt
Drng Co
Western Enterprise Co. Elects Members and Sets Payments
The Western Enterprise Co met with Lewis Delamarier presiding to approve a city bill of 75 dollars. Bruce Loshbaughly was elected to membership and four applications were received. Delamarier and D. Boyer were chosen to pay a 300 dollar mortgage. Uniform rank will meet next Tuesday to organize. all interested urged to attend. Antietams met with vice president J. Fred Fechtic presiding. Allen Mumma reported a satisfactory supper balance and a resolution thanked helpers and donors. Applications for membership were received from L. D Byron P. D Tebrule and H. B. Passmore.
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The
Western Enterprise Co
Lewis Delamarier
Bruce Loshbaugly
D.¥. Boyer
Antietam
Antietams
Las
J. Fred. Fechtic
Williamsport compositor saves fall into 34 feet water
In Williamsport a compositor named Joe Owens stepped off a precipice into 34 feet of water. Unable to swim and with no help in reach, he withdrew his step and escaped with only a slight wetting of one foot, his life flashing before him in a dreamlike moment.
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Williamsport
Joe Owens
Blazed Oil Stove Fire Damages Home in Upper Front
A coin oil stove exploded into a blaze at Mrs. Glaegent Mulberry Jr.’s residence when Spillman and Mr. Peddcord arrived and moved the stove to the street, preventing a larger blast. A chair and carpet suffered damage. stove wrecked with little other harm.
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Glaegent. Mulberry Jr
B Spillman
Mr. Peddcord
Canbor Pranks Levi Robinson and Receives Benefits Note
Canbor pranks Levi Robinson and returns thanks to the Balto Mut Lite Ios Go for prompt payment of 197 dollars for the life of their son, Charles William. They also thank Rock Spring Lodge for 95 dollars. After all expenses the balance was banked for the benefit of the mother and both institutions receive praise.
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Levi Robinson
Charles William
Rock Spring Lodge
Miller will leaves farm and Boonsboro property to wife
Bern D Miller's will leaves a Rohrersville farm and a Boonsboro property valued at four thousand dollars to his wife who is named executor for life.
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Bern D. Miller
Rohrersville
Boonsboro
Diverse 1890s ads and medical claims in a single page note
A fragmented OCR page displays assorted 19th century advertisements and amateur medical claims. It mentions animal rescue at Big Pool, La Grippe cures, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, piano quality comparisons, hat styles, Edison phonographs, and local laundries, with various firms named and offers cited.
Armless King of the Hohoes and court case mix riotous tale
A chaotic court report describes an armless man calling himself Box car Jack the King of the Hohoes, arrested after a royal carnival scene in Carrle Ansle. Other items include perjury charges involving John Tell and Virgie May Beets, plus warnings about mercury in catarrh cures and advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Care and Ordway pianos.
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Wild West
Prince Henry
Carrle Ansle
Tice
N. Toathan St
Ingo
Squire Adams
Box Car Jack
Hohoes
John Tell
John
Virgie May Beets
John Geese Bell
Grand Fury
Grand Jury
Bell
Nina
Yuen John
Florence Moron
Jannie Jenkins
Barber
Financial report of National Bank of Hagerstown March 4
The document presents a balance sheet for the National Bank of Hagerstown Maryland as of February 26 with sections listing resources such as loans and discounts, U S bonds, deposits and reserves. It includes figures for due from banks, cash items, and notes outstanding and shows the bank officers attesting to the accuracy of the report.
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U.S
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Obe Lickel
Elias Martz
Bas
Samuel K. Shifter
J W. McBride
Chas & Jere HS Poffenberger
B. E. Storm
U. BE. Boule
O. V
Schindel IS Named
Nellie Reed
Lamsport
B. Beninde
Drareist
Potomac-st
Stor
Hood
Bowman
Suorly Mapo
Irvine
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
KL C. E. Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Mission Band and Junior Co
Wal St Brena Viata
Gale
Warebains City Pharmacy
Scover’s
Smerege
Tatapere
B. Charlton
A.J Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Uijer
D. P. Schindel
Postofice
Loui. E
Washington St
Ordway's
Buib
West Ghurehst
Jamison
G. B. Charlton
W. Washington St
D. P. Achindel
Draggial
Poley
P Schindel
Traiy
Canbor
Torse Crowneed
Feter Hall
Big Pool
Ina
Mr. Hall
Ardway's
Grove Bros
the Baldwin
Agents Knox Hate
Edison
Stover's
Miss Burhans
Kotler
Miss Burbans
Troy Laundry
Seary
Hall
FL 4
Cheney & Co
Toledo
the Academy
Elmore
Wood & Ward
Clarkson
Arex Sal
Gesd
North
Potomac
Max Joffe
Hitch
Ingyarada
Mckee
TRE
People's. National Banks OF
Totel
Jingke
Hanks
Byrd
Tate
Mart LA
Samretor
Joseph
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