Talk Of Lynching Thos Savage Artist Decorator
The article recounts Thomas Savage a decorator famed for jail and town decorations who toured Hagerstown and Pen Mar leaving artistic wall designs and venturing into gunplay on nearby mountains. He pled guilty and was given a ticket of leave before leaving the state amid civic uproar and threats. Mrs Stewart later confronted him after discovering him attacking her oldest child Katherine at a stable. a warrant was issued and officers pursued him near a railroad bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Savage
Hagerstown
Pen Mar
Martinsburg
Stewart
Atharine
Savage
Martin
C. W
Fairy Tale Romance In Montrose Courtship Ends In Marriage
A masquerading tramp named Harry Williams courts a Montrose WV beauty via anonymous letters. He arrives disguised, gains employment, then reveals wealth and status to win her over. After a brief courtship they marry, with locals claiming he is very wealthy by Montrose standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Montrose
W. Va
Montrose Standard
Stulica
Demurrer Replication in Police Case and Death Notice
Demurrer by M L Keely for D W Alexander and Frank Williams seeks to dismiss claims and join issue on policing rules and charges against officers. Death of W Livers son of John A Livers at Grotoes Virginia aged 27. Cordial welcome at W H Needy's Reliable Jewelry Store promising value. 258 Poromac dt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Keely
D. W. Alexander
Frank Williams
Livers
W. F. Livers
John A. Livers
Grottoe’s
W. H . Needy
Poromac
Ascension Day services at St Bernard Commandery church
St Bernard Commandery Knights Templar held Ascension Day services at the Masonic Temple with Rev R A Boyle leading. Music by Frank E Cook organist A G Steffey cornetist Allen Barber LeRoy Watkins violinists and choir members Mise Weaver Miss Coleman Mrs 3 N Kelly Garver Lane. A B O detective Burnett escorted a baggage rider arriving from Martinsburg with a galise overcoat and trunk sent by express. he paid 83 60 in Martinsburg. News notes that Martinsburg lodge No 178 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks charter has arrived and 30 to 40 members will form the new lodge, to be instituted May 37 by Hagerstown lodge of Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
R. A. Boyle
Frank E. Cook
A. G. Steffey
Allen Barber
LeRoy Watkins
Mise Weaver
Burnett
M. Stirewall
Bentonsville
Express
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Hagerstown Lodge of Elks
Celic $Ale
Valuspie Real
Hagerstown
Maryland
Cfrcdit
Washington County
Hare Town
Elizabeth Weiler
Antietam Street
John Clement
Baltimore Street
Husers Town
Elizabeth
Weihr
Deitrich
Lewis . R
Elizabeth Hr
Ms of Salex
Toomey
Reinbhould J. Halm
Lewis D.syesuer
J.A. Snyder
Jacob E. Fisher
Local merchants advertise coal wood feed and suits
Semler offers best coal and wood ready to burn while C A Ritebey Miller and Wineberg invite spring suit orders. Calin and Marx sell Blackberry Wine at 25 cents a bottle. Purfield and Reed advertise hosiery and Lisle hose. Hagerstown Heating Co markets Bellman boilers. Levi Bear offers riding horses and hacks. Valenci Bros Co sell fruits and tropical treats at 31 Jonathan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ritebey, Miller & Wineberg
Furmishers
Calin & Marx
Jonathan
Kidney Trouble Warns Women and Men Alike
A health advertisement style notice discusses kidney and bladder trouble affecting both women and men, urging treatment with Swamp-Root and detailing symptoms such as frequent urination and bed wetting in children. The piece also promotes various local services and products, including a pharmacy, livery stable, and real estate offerings, in a dense, unabashed ad layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staup-Rooting
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamman
N. Y
Maryland Insurance Records Mixed Policy Figures
State officials certify a true abstract from Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. data and from the Turnpike Toll records. The document lists policy counts and premiums in Maryland, losses, and expenditures with names such as Lloyd Wilkinson and Moses Poffenberger, dated April 1 and January 28 in the early 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
I. Maryland
Staatg
Insurance Department
Commissioner’s Office
Gallimore
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co
Liverpool
Ing
Dan
Lloyd Wilkinson
Luuz
Express Passenger Schedules Mentioned for Baltimore Routes
The clipping lists morning and afternoon express trains to Baltimore and Washington with connections to through routes to Pittsburgh Chicago and the West. It notes arrival at Hagerstown with intercity connections from multiple Pennsylvania points and other details are partially cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Washington
Weverton
Baltimore
Washington
East
Pittshore
Chicae
West
The
Valley
Cinginnari
St. Lons
Western Maryland timetable fragment 1907
Railway schedule snippet lists trains and stations from Hagerstown to Braceville, Gettysburg, Hanover, York, Williamsport, Chambersburg, Shippensburg and intermediate stops. Contains arrival and departure times, connections, and routes for the western Maryland main line and feeder lines, with references to Baltimore and Washington area connections.
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Etfort
Hagbess
Braceville
Dee
Qu Mure
Stanons
Hignfeld
Gettysburg
Hanover
York
Baltimore
Frede
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Forynesboro
Chambers
Burg
Shippensburg
Wash
Franklin KR
Th & C
Hagenstow
Cutlon
Guttysburry
Frederick
I. Bay
Wancock
Cherry Tin
Willamespor
Gay P.M
West
Bo & GV
Ray
Clambersi TM. Burg
Wayneshoro
Norfolk & Western Schedule Fragments From Roanoke Line
Ineffect May vi 101. Leave Hagerstown Tao A M for Roanoke and intermediate stations via Pullman sleeper. 45 PM Lowell for Shenandoah and intermediate stations. Arrive Hagerstown Jo 30 A M Local train Shenandoah and intermediate stations. 1010 PM From Lowoke and intermediate stations through Pullman sleeper to New York.
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Hagerstown
Harrshorp
Paria Delphis
Harrisburg
Tidus
Philadelphin
Winches
Poilai
Delphia
Tua AL
Winchester
Tinsburg
Philadelphia
Hennann
Warvisburg
Penna
Philadelhia
All Pointe
Peoria
Norfolk & Western
TAO A. M
Roanoke
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Thos, Savage
Demurrer
New Lodge
Larness
Semler
Valenci Bros. & Co
Ghose
Arctic Lee Co
Clarkson Bros
J. B. Musey
O. K
W. Franklin St
West End
Land Company
Mealey Row
J. UO. Bolinger
Land Imp. Company
W. Ford
Wash Square
B. UG. Moser Ca
J. G. Emerson
Jonathan St
Bent Miller
Paul Biller
Antietam
Belvidere Brewing Co
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Co
Steiey & Findlay
Washington Building Lime Co
Dr. Fahrney & Son
CGF. Schueler’s
Potoman
John D. Swartz
Washington-st
Angelus
A.M. Ordway
Man’s Choice Orgaris J. Harry Schueler’s
Potomac
Antietamats
American Sweitzer
Schueler’s
Cash Grocery
Deliv
A. O Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
Oncy
McLaughlin
Academy of Music Alley
Loore
Potomac St
Hutzler Bros
Standard Fashion Co
New York
Emmett
D. L. Kenly & CO
W. P.atowson & CO
Western Fiaryland Elevator
Ilaryland
Owego
Franklin St
Haryland Leather & Saddlery Co
BATS
Cushwas
Salem Avenua
DR. Jones
Wrahington Street
Mechanica Loan Springs Bank Maryland
South Side
M’f’g. Co
Petersburg
Virginia
Georgia
Ivan
Urops
Gaus & Send
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
F. Schindel
Ueblic
Williamsport
Frank H. Darby
Reuben Haines
Frank H Darby
Frank AH. Darby
Maryjana
Williamsport and
Greencastle
Edward Byron
Frank H. Darby Oy Edward
Joseph J. Haines
Martmuree
J. A. Mason
Atty
Trustees
Broadway
Locust Street
Haverstown
United States
Joan P. Fulkler
Liverpon and London and Globe Insurance Company
England
Treasury
Seer Assess
Fire Insurance
C. Harry Keller
Harry Keller
Hamilton Bid
Ladae
Poley
Inetlec
Washinton
New_York
Eituere
All Points
Valley Whig
Tal
West and Valley
Kome
Cumberland Valley
Naity
Balhite
Cherry Run
P. Mes Hancoth
P.M
Rey
Waynesho O
Sh &C
Byi Tt
Quinsonin
Lemon Bros
Sue
John Gassman
Alpine Creamery
Keedysville
Kirk & Miller
RLY Sunrise, &c
Se. Fay Sale
John Assman
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