12 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
1
Public Sale six thirty two Fatterer The Spring Wesher Saltzman and Adams Public Sale Bank Stock Academy of Music Local Dr Agnew Drain Notice Lost Sboss Local Spring Opening Nisi Order.
The column lists diverse local items: field day set for June 4, Mish sale attendance by Sheriff Angle and Deputy Barber, Prof Scheffer's ties to German schooling, a restaurateur incident, Mayor Hayes comment, a dog incident, spring bar cleaning, new carpet in the race track room, Rev Anderson’s fourth marriage, a 15 year old daughter defending herself in Roanoke, Frederick residents before War Claims for a 200000 claim, Parkersburg shooting of a night bartender, a double homicide in Davy West Virginia, Norfolk streetcar service without guards, dandelion patches found in Peter Gray patch, upcoming Martinsburg wedding, St John’s Lutheran cups proposal, travel to Polo Ill and Belvidere Ill, Reno Post resolutions on Capt Bunford deal, a child’s death near Chewsville, Constable Schueller bond, W M Advisory committee to Annapolis, Mrs Menizer’s fall in Waynesboro, a water snake killed on Bayents Limbue bank, and Albert moving to Frederick Street.
About 2,500 people gathered on the Mish sale grounds at Charlton as teams moved toward Charlton, with the sale continuing in lively shape despite tomorrow rain. Louis Wolfes of Martinsburg wed Cora Wolfkill of Hancock at their home on March 8, and plan to live at White Sulphur Springs. A Salvation Army officer notes salaries range from 1 to 36 dollars weekly, arguing the pay is small for the labor performed.
A poem in a dated political satire voice rails against autocracy while proposing civic reform. The speaker vows no autocrat or czar, pledging to rally support for a local electric plant and public works. The verse critiques power, promises to halt stagnation, and calls for democratic progress.
A smallpox suspect, Robert Wright, 28, escaped from a detention hospital in Baltimore. He feigned illness with eruptions and erysipelas, then rolled clothes into a human form and rolled away while an attendant's back was turned. Authorities search the area near the W. M. yards.
Smallpox has appeared near Shepherdstown with Beltzhoover and Charles Town linked cases. A mild infection is reported in the area and among local colored residents. Shepherdstown remains lively with electric lights, saloons, and public health concerns in the same year.
Mrs. George E. McGinnis returned from Martinsburg where she attended the funeral of her brother James C. Cage who died there last week. The article notes that Mr. Gage was also a brother of the late Joseph A. Cage of this city.
Two Harrystown residents met on Liberty Street yesterday in a hand to hand confrontation. Four blows passed rapidly before the angry parties parted, leaving damage possible but no injuries reported.
Prices for Panama hats will rise next summer due to strong demand. Buyers who spent generously last season will purchase again, while others face the hardship of affording the headwear.
Local reports describe cats raiding chicken coops in the North East Hand area. One man fired nine shots in a single night, another citizen saw a cat with a full grown chicken and used a double barrel gun, damaging the animal. The note asks residents who miss cats to help locate the culprits and guardians of young poultry.
The firm of C J Davis & Co general merchants Williamsport dissolves its partnership. Goddard retires while Davis remains to wind up the business. Goddard plans to move to Haverstown and Davis will continue operations and settle outstanding accounts.
A letter from Miss Anna IX Miller of Alameda Gal reports peach and apricot trees in vigorous growth despite a severe winter. The fruit trees are twenty inches high and ready to wigssorm, indicating strong budding and early development for that climate.
The M and M society circulated a missive to residents with two or more fire losses in the past four years. It demands details of insurers, dates, companies, loss amounts, and signatures to build a protest against a 25 percent premium rise under a new fire regime. Executive committee members McCardell Updegraff Bond Lamkin Cuahwa urge prompt responses.
At New Teen Down and Up, Marel leth presents a new stage Dooley character made famous by Fr. Duan. A unique comedy built around this figure runs with fresh ideas and new mechanical effects. The 16-artist company delivers continuous laughter and strong endorsements from critics.
Miss Grace Rimmer entertained from 3 to 6 PM at her home on 53 Broadway. An auction contest named Mrs. Hays, Mrs. Gunnell, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Heard, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Updecraff, Mrs. Emmert, Mrs. Heard, Mrs. Stuuter, and Mrs. Powles as successful bidders. A double egg with a carved O stands out as a domestic curiosity. Last day of registration noted, with hours until 9 PM and county-book requirements.
A.W. Moody sold a frame property at the Big Hill Williamsport to John Hemphill of Downs ville for 2300 dollars. Hemphill will occupy and continue saloon business after Chas. H. Cones license expires. Auctioneers Fisher and Pryor trustee sold multiple properties including Mrs John Curran estate, Leest double brickhouse to Hiram B. Poffenberger for 2050 dollars, and Alex Armstrong assignee mortgagee sold a Madison Avenue double brick house to Thomas South for 1600 dollars with adjacent frame house at 700 dollars. Seaman property on North Street withdrawn at 2200 dollars. Solomon Newcomer bought Lee Street house and lot for 1410. Riddlemoser estate on Franklin Street withdrawn at about 3500. Cleary springing horse sold to Chas Nigh for 30 dollars.
County Commissioners hear L. v. Rine of Washing ton County Marble Company seek repair of the road from Eakle's Mills to the quarries. Recommendation to admit Chenay’s wife to a free ward at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore noted. Sanstable J. Harry Moore of Clear Spring resigns.
West End resident J. W. Reisner obtained a horse from its stable after proving the No 40 horse claimed by Theodore Cain actually bore the 249 with the 3 scratched out. Reisner’s move followed a dispute over feed costs and ownership. In a separate incident, Edw Kale and Harry Whipp were briefly trapped under scenery during a wagon accident at the Volunteer Organist Co event, with minor injuries and some damage to props.
A daring raid steals a children's savings bank from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick at 4838 W Church St. The robbers left no trace and neighbors report watching for tracks. Also included are state education statistics: Prof. H E B Prettyman notes Baltimore City has 178 schools and 79,659 pupils, with county totals and costs listed.
Fzra Cos Dent, also listed as Exra Cost, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law Joseph H Fahrney Beaver Creek of pneumonia at age 80 after about ten days illness. Born in Rubreraville he was a U B church member. His wife died in 1893. Surviving children include Judge Elias Cost Mrs Elizabeth Boutgabo Myersville Jue in this city Mrs Virginia Fabrney and W W Cost Washington. brother Samuel Cost aged s years. one sister Mary Ann Bovey also survives.
The Baltimore audience for Ben Hu at the Academy of Music last night filled the venue to capacity with about 1,000 turned away. Manager Hawks said the performance broke all receipts records and marked the largest audience of the engagement.
Street officials directed Superintendent Wright to install an arc light on Cannon avenue near Cleveland avenue, with two other proposed lights in West Antietam street and Summit avenue to be considered later. Frank L Bennett requested delays, while Johnson to repair Baltimore street. A drainage-rights condemnation and a small payroll totaling seven dollars and forty-three cents are noted for the period ending the 28th.
Emanuel Craig issues a challenge to any pigeon fancier in Quunty to a championship fly with brict and potted conditions, offering a test of skill across multiple distances and formats.
An OCR fragment notes O. fC Baker in the East End on Cavetown pike involved with a young creature and an abnormal liver, alongside mention of ordinary chicken, and advertisements for Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint sold by Sam's Emmett and a New Bat Store by G. B. Charlton at 62 W Washington Ave, with low prices and updated styles.
A two-story frame house at Highfield occupied by C F H Jester was destroyed by fire early today along with nearly all contents. Loss estimated at $1500 with $500 insured. Origin of fire unknown. Nearby blaze on Prospect Street caused by hot ashes in Mrs A E Syester's cellar. firemen quenched flames with help of a First Hose extinguisher. Insurance carried by McComas Armstrong and Keedy agencies.
The agerstown baseball team plans a week of meetings with Mauser Kailor to arrange the upcoming season with players including Clarence Cosens Dusty Miler Timmy Cartee Garlock Staley Willie Jose Bachtell Doaroberser Judd Tangle Lawrence and others. The Potomac remains high from melting snow but a freshet is not feared. several local events and notices follow.
A garbled health advisory urges readers to let nature aid cleansing the system this spring. It promotes Sarsa parilia as a method to improve complexion and overall well being, noting cleansing effects when used with proper food intake.
Homer S Williams Co announces a grand opening for Saturday March 15 with a souvenir for all. The store, located at Hotel Banilton, features elegant instrument styles from Ordway's Music Store and lists used organs for sale. An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers promotes liver and bowel health with a testimonial from C. EB Rapper of Albany Georgia.
Rev R A Boyle will deliver a lecture on Ireland at the Armory on D March 18 with Irish songs and airs completing the program.
Reichard, Schindel & Co. Rare received their third car of choice recleaned Michigan Clover Seed Sap Jin and Small They also stock Alssck Afalfa Luerne extra clean Kentucky Bluegrass and orchard prass seeds at low market prices Call to see before buying Seed Large invoice of Little Grand Seed Sowers at $1.26 No 228 Potomac at
Wen Wanted at Factor, Carpenters, Mechanics and Hard Wood Furniture Finishers also Custom ers for kindling wood, Call at Main's Furniture Store, next to Market Bouse. See Wholesale prices in Sergend, Main Furniture Co. Fores's Honey and Tar Cures coughs ash colds. Gures bronchitis and asthma. Cures croup and whooping cough. Cures hoarseness and bronchial troubles. Cures pneumonia and la grippe , D. P. dehiodel, druggist, opp, postoffice. B.
Report from the Maryland State Horticultural Society discusses Washington County conditions. Ideal fruit region with diverse North Temperate Zone crops, peaches historically led but apples gaining rapidly. Growth includes new orchards, apple tree sales for 1902, with Hancock as a notable apple area and extensive home orchards along the Hanerstown branch. Freight reports from Cumberland detail shipments and packaging practices.
James Hamilton died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home in Wo Frank inst from paralysis aged 18 years. He was the only brother of the late Gov William Yo Hamilton and is survived by a sister Una A Hamilton. He had lived a retired life for years and was a member of the Junior Fire Co. The funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. from the house.
Letters on the person estate of Upton Emerson granted to Thomas Emerson. Letters on the estate of Evra D. Miller granted unto M. In Beard. Letters on the estate of Annie M Knight granted Hamilton Knight. Samuel Strite executor of Sam Feigley settled final account. Marietta Clopper administratrix filed list of sales. Charles Hull administrator filed list of sales. Letters on the estate of Keller Schindel granted unto Alice G Schindel and W Harry Reisner.
Physicians at a Chicago Medical Society meeting warn that widespread bad lunch habits and rapid eating threaten stomach ulcers in both men and women. They urge moderation, regular meals, and reference Caldwell’s Syrup Pensin and Merbursative Compound as a remedy. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
A feature story highlights Ordway’s large stock of pianos with the Crown model noted for its distinct tone and ten year guarantee. Also advertised are gas fixtures and globes at discounted prices, with emphasis on a large Hagerstown stock and early call for best selection. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a cure for piles and skin troubles, with Wareham’s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co as sellers.
We announce the close of another successful business year and affirm honest dealings and pure goods as the path to success. We extend heartfelt New Year wishes to friends patrons and the public, hoping for a happy prosperous year. We pledge to be glad to serve you whenever needed.
The House debated a special order on cash payments to employees and amended the bill to avoid conflicts with the Semi Monthly Pay law. An Educational Commission bill was killed, with no school legislation expected as the Straus bill may be rejected by the Senate. A dental law amendment was introduced. An ad touts the Lester Piano from Ordway's, claiming superior quality and ten-year warranty.
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