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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
3
Local notice list includes Do You Need Us J W Seaman and Make some Reasons Foster Milburn Co Local Letter to H C Noehler Heart Disease and Hard Colds as a Preventative Local Card of Thanks in New Today column for October 21 1901.
A jumble of notices from a Baltimore Washington excursion to the First Hose Company meeting, literary society elections, shipyard and canal debates, a Winchester Fair preview, church dedications, notable deaths, and local incidents. Mentions include Roosevelt, General Walker, and regional towns, with various social and community notes.
Many brief wedding notices appear from Cromorie Station to Gettysburg and Hagerstown. Miss Emme Wine wed Pendlecon Ziler at the parsonage. Maguie Painter and George Brubaker wed by Rev Griffits. Madeline Keith to wed Rev Sylvester Burger aboard a sea voyage with Lutheran missionaries. Calvin Miller and Miss Bell married quietly in Hagers Town, then moved to South Cumberland.
Judge Siske selects twenty jurors for the upcoming November term from a pool of candidates including Cyrus RK Pound, Joan Hy master, Geo Prather, Luther Whitson, Martina Maugans, Silas Wil fensberger, Wilton Geo McCarter, Elw Blemming, Jox M Mall en, Ridgely Moore, Brunk Newcomer, Lewis Oster, Geo Garlock, Benj De Inuner, Geo W Barnes, Cyrus Weedy, John A Miller, Dayil Magaha, Win A Tice, Frank D Wakenight, and Samuel Stouffer among others listed as city or county residents.
Reany Sales auctioned properties for Alexander Neill and J Fred Ziegler trustees along Leitersberg Pike to John Wiles for 2500 dollars. Needy trustee sold a 12 acre West of tone farm to Samuel Emmert for 1995 dollars and a 102 acre adjoining farm to Josiah Miller for 300 dollars. Private sale of 27 Williamsport National Pike shares at 17 each. Bonds and stock transfers include One county 400 at 4 percent due 1018, One 200 street improvement bond due 1803, Four 1000 Hagerstown and Boonsboro Electric Railway bonds, Ten shares Hagerstown Bank at 83 a share, Ten shares Washington County Water Company at 19 a share, Two shares Washington County Agricultural Association at 33 a share.
Foot Ball enthusiasts met at the Franklin and elected Lewis Wingert captain with Alex McC. Lane as coach and tranqist Osage as manager. Tonight the team convenes at the Franklin House with members including Robert Emmert H. Doornberger Wm. Biershiog Samuel Thompson Darley Shatter Lewis Wingert Russell Harper Benry Miller Albert Gaylor Joseph Cesare Wr. Hose Wm. Brown and Ernest McGarry.
An aged visitor, Benjamin Finfrock, formerly of this city, lived at 8 Potomec. He learned his trade with the late Louis Futterer, later moved to Virginia, and renounced his citizenship here. One early vote was for Governor Jamiilton in 185d. He is now in years but active and well-preserved.
J. W. Everly plans Carlisle Pennsylvania celebration this week. He claims the Pair served the hottest feed yet with 7,000 ham sandwiches 46 pounds of long sausage 25 pounds bologna 2,200 craliers and many other edibles.
A traveler toured the city highlighting a large, prominent feature at a home gathering. He visited Pulduzer’s residence and urged seeing the Park among other famed sites, returning home with a sense of recompense.
A Saturday evening performance at Ree Mar featured a faculty recitation program. The readable text notes a sizable stylish audience and enthusiastic applause for the numbers presented.
The Maryland Oil and Gas Co has been chartered in West Virginia and has leased 3,700 acres of oil land in Doddridge and Gilmer counties. Drilling for oil will begin on December 13.
The group completes its outing at Green River Line House. Mr. George Maninus is read as crook and President Humel ny appoints Ira Williams to succeed tin with Richard Potterfield as assistant.
In Martinsburg federal court Judge Jackson extends an injunction in the Thorpers Ferry Pulp Co. vs Joseph Thorpe case. The order restrains the defendant from allowing waste from Virginia iron ore projects to flow into the Potomac River just above the plaintiff’s mill at Harpers Ferry.
Richard Warnick told his attorney that Maud Gertrude Warnick known as the Girl in Blue and Mile Delany Warnick is Little Egypt famous for a Seeley dinner performance in New York thought to be a fake. Warnick says she married Peederieth last fall and they visited the Fair where she was accused of conduct unbecoming. He deposited money, returned to take medicine, but she did not appear. He cites newspaper clippings on Mile Delano's sabionae shows.
A notice lists the partridge season from October 1 to December 24. The article mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier boosting immune function and aiding recovery from colds, claiming stronger tissue and systemic health.
A crowded Hagerstown to Cherry Run train car devolved into a drunken brawl. Passengers from Washington County fought with knives and revolvers, beating several men and injuring a passenger named Roman. Women protected by their husbands and friends as the journey stretched past 10 PM.
Baron De Ginzberg spoke to a medium audience at the Methodist church in Williamsport and in the square, raising over $3 for Boer women and children in captivity in South Africa. Funds are kept in small banks and sent to Baltimore. He plans house to house canvassing to solicit private contributions toward Cumberland.
A group informed of a farmer's sick cow asked to take it. Ten men began skinning and killed the animal as it cried out. They fled, the cow died mid skinning, and the owner was arrested for cruelty to animals and fined $20.
The message notes Jimmy Kershner, aided by friend Phillip, lived at the old County Almshouse around 1934 and later moved to Bellevue when the site closed. It mentions survivor Lim and a comment from Sir Redmond, an aged citizen present at the time.
A President W. E B Moody formerly of Williamsport leads the W. H. Moody Manufacturing Co recently formed at Portage Pa. The concern runs two large sawmills a gas and door factory and uses the DeFrehn chair factory at Mt Daden with Edward Preston son of Justice Preston Williamsporth serving as foreman. Capitalization is $20 000.
The well known drama Uncle Tom's Cabin is hailed as a premier American production. It will be staged at the Academy of Music tomorrow night, promising a strong audience response in many regions.
William Bush of Williamsport suffers a swollen painful spider bite on his hand limiting work. Clagacth Spessard of E Teiferson St. in Tanxasis incurs a painful foot wound.
The funeral for Wm. E. Gumbert was held this afternoon from his home at 1 North Street, with services by Rev. J. Spangler Kiefer. Interment followed in Zion Reformed Graveyard. Pallbearers were Wm. H. McCardell, Wiley Haymond, Albert Heard, Frank Miller, Mo A. Maagans, Wm. Landis.
A small house on Bal More Street near Bebrew synagogue caught fire Sunday afternoon. Shigav Blue Fire on the roof was extinguished with buckets of water. The blaze likely started in the furnace. One of the residents named Loraes Klevins was injured.
Surveying corps of the W M state a siding between Tom's Run and Quearspring on the P branch will be staked with one mile distance. work to begin as a curve has been located and track graded. Railroad company plans double tracking the branch, feasible at small cost by connecting existing sidings, with only a few miles of track needed.
Advertises headache and neuralgia relief powder prepared and sold by SPF Schindel a druggist at 16 N Potomac Street. Claims quick relief for severe headaches and neuralgia.
Joseph A Cope aged 42 died Sunday afternoon at 335 N Cannon Ave after a week of illness. He was a cigar manufacturer and active in Huamilton Lodge Shield of Honor Oriental Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle and Corst's Reformed church. Survived by wife Mary Cye and children Dirs AL CG Wagner Hagerstown Minnie L Elizabeth Mary R Alice CG Pant all at home. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 from Christ's Reformed church with Rev G A Snyder. interment Rose Hill cemetery. Elias Renner 60 died Sunday morning at 38 Madison Ave of general debility. brick mason who helped build many Hagerstown structures. Member of St Pauls U B Church and trustee. Surviving children Monon Chas Jonas M Francis blurry Summers 7D Palmer Oscar E all in area. sisters Mrs James Pomeroy and Mrs John Delaggater. funeral Tuesday 2 from St Pauls A B Church with Rev A B Station. interment Rose Hill cemetery. Margaret Burkhart died of heart disease near Fairplay aged 70. formerly of TilghmanTon. Manor Church member. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m at Manor Church with Elder Eli Yourtee Elder D W Long. pallbearers Samuel and Simon Coffman David Reichard John Delau der William Wolf Peter Coffman.
An unpolished 19th century court log records Constable Moore and others bringing suspects to jail, including theft, assault, and drunkenness cases. Individuals named include Hart, Perry, Jordan, Hart, and Miller. Multiple fines are noted, with some defendants sent to jail or released after hearings.
Treasueret Eckhardt of the Maryland Lutheran Synod in Boonsboro reported receipts for the past year 23 150 showing a strong year. Disbursements were 19 249. Directors for the Gettysburg Theological Seminary to fill vacancies were elected. Pulpits in Boonsboro were filled by ministers attending the synod. A Sunday School rally was held with addresses by Dr Albert Rev Victor Miller Dr Haders Dr Zimmerman and others. Four were ordained into the ministry.
The Hagerstown Elks, with members from Waynesboro and Frederic, form an alliance with 73 business and professional men. The Waynesboro lodge hosts the event, drawing many locals to join the order.
A flurry of social notes lists calls and visits across cities from Keyser West Virginia to Baltimore and Williamsport. Individuals such as Miss Helferstay, Mrs Mollie Shafer, Miss Daisy Sunpiee, Mr J William Cook, Mrs L BR Spangler, and many others are mentioned visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to work. The column records extended contact, minor illnesses, and travel for the Baldwin and Cumberland Times era social scene.
Rev Dr J Spangler Kiefer of Hagerstown defended the ministry's claims to support the church, recalling 35 years since his own ordination and expressing no desire to change. Statistics show ministers 357, confirmed members 21,494, Sunday school 279, benevolent funds 43,942, congregational endowments 199,256, with a 150 percent net increase in confirmed membership.
Missea Bessie Grove and Irene Mc Graw from Sharpsburg visit here while Mrs Mary M D Makle visits Union Bridge. An ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for liver trouble and clear skin with a 35 cent price at Wereham’s City Pharmacy and The Gentral Dramo.
A collage of ad lines markets cocktails at dawn and a canopy claim. It promotes Sterling Brand bottles at 90 cents, Glad Cocktails at 1.25, plus pianos, used arenos, and a fall millinery parade from local stores including Tomathacest, Ordway’s Music Store, Wareham’s City Pharmacy, Central Drug Co, and Sarmes Store. Promotional quackery and household remedies mix with shop talk and sale pitches.
Miss A A Martin advertises hats at 117 W Washington Street with ready to wear selections and friendly service. The piece promotes Dewitts Early Risers liver pills at Warebsm's City Pharmacy and The Central Cruz Co. and extols the Many tone Grown Piano at Ordway's Music Store alongside other lending brands and low prices.
W. H. Eads of Jonesville Virginia recalls stepping on live coals as a child and suffering terrible foot burns that formed sores for 30 years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured the condition after all else failed, effective on burns scalds cuts sores bruises piles. Sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
An admirer questions whether Dithyram Dick exists or is mythic. The Sun cites Dithyramb Dick as a real figure linked to Pilduzer Park, praising the Hagerstown Mail as a rich source of original poetry and noting a Sun reader’s letter from Springfield, Macs.
A letter from F. W. Deane & Co promotes Devoe paint as the best choice for railroads and public works, arguing it lasts longer than competitors. It targets railroad chemists and shop foremen, urging them to choose the expensive yet superior coating and noting rail companies often seek the cheapest option.
An advertisement extols precise soda water crafting with syrup, ice, and charged soda, praises fruit syrups, and claims customer loyalty. It touts top chocolate, urges a visit to Mebdley’s Drug Store in Goshen and mentions other druggists, plus a Virginia horse sale and roach traps from McKee Brothers.
The Hagerstown Stockyard reports heavy cattle movements with 21 loads Sunday morning and more in the afternoon, 19 loads Saturday night, plus shipments to New York. Thomas & Co. sold 111 steers this week, with about 100 remaining. buyers stocked up with contracts and feed. Klaw & Erlanger canceled Miss ob White at the academy, replaced by Huge's Day on Oct 31, a top attraction drawing 500 sights in New York.
An article warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Core as a safe internal treatment. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills and urges readers to buy genuine products from Toledo made by J. Cheney & Co. A later note thanks neighbors for sympathy after a death, and an advertisement touts Lester Piano and Ordiway's Music Store offerings. A testimonial extols Kedol Dyspepsia by Ventral Drug Co.
A fragment reports on a Pure White linen finish touted as purer and delicately glossier, offered by Troy Laundry with a trial bundle. It mentions J C Ghick of Prontztown West Virginia and a claim from Dr Sebizcel approving Paley's Roney and Law used in the West Virginia Reform School as effective and harmless.
D P Schindel, a druggist opposite the post office, reports his wife suffered kidney trouble for years. After using Fonny's Kidney Cure she improved dramatically in less than a year, and three bottles saved her.
An aggregated note from a rural shop listing a car load of new crop Timothy seed for wholesale or retail, a carpet dealer advertising new designs and low prices, a warning about kidney disease and Foley’s Kidney Cure, plus a druggist and a cough remedy endorsement from a customer in Gholsonville, VA.
Everybody invited to see the largest display of carpets rugs and draperies in Hacerstown at A W Munson's Public Square store floors stocked with new goods. Also claims heart disease cures in 30 minutes with Dr Agnew's remedy promising relief in 3 minutes and a cure for organic or sympathetic heart conditions. available at Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
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