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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
3
Classified items show Case Zeigler Bros seeking a cook under a nisi order. Bricklayers wanted locally. Health and distress ads note skin disease and eating concerns. Prices rise locally. Norse blankets advertised for sale.
Fragmented dispatches recount a mix of community happenings. mentions of Zion Reformed Society at A. D. McCarded Lane, school, church events, local marriages, a patrol of road workers, and various accidents, fines, and anecdotes across Williamsport and surrounding towns.
The Fair Board hired forty detectives to monitor and arrest pickpockets. Chief Brikl Whee led the effort with Captain Berit and others. A thief was removed from the crowd, preventing further losses and reducing theft at the fair.
An aged column promotes a headache and neuralgia remedy prepared by Louis F. Schiedel, an osteopath. The ad invites sufferers to try the powder as a specific cure, asserting the relief is certain and urging readers to obtain it at the Pontentiuc Street address.
The fair sold 16 387 single and arand stand tickets across four days with 4 937 on Wednesday and 10 014 on Thursday plus 1 089 on Friday. Season tickets total 1 511 plus 190 exhibitor and 1 cubs 9 lagins exhibitors tickets, yielding a 19 504 total. Treasurer Staley estimates receipts near 21 080 with net profits likely matching or exceeding last year. Railroad ticket receipts in 8040 are notably higher than last year. The Fair Board met Tuesday night to approve bills and finish remaining work.
Major D.8 Martin and his wife of Waynesboro celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner attended by their children and relatives. Mrs. Martin’s health prevented elaborate festivities. Mr. Martin was born at Welsh Run and Mrs. Martin in the county. she is the daughter of Capt. John Cushwa. They have five children. N. Bruce Martin, former editor of the Zephyr and prominent attorney of Wayneboro, is a son.
Danville reports the death of Joseph Greer a longtime resident the 40 relatives are urged to write for valuables information. The bachelor died after supper and the coroner was notified an inquest to be held today neighbors connect him to relatives in the east and he was a native of the county.
A small shed adjoining the rear of Mrs. Dzu Leth Bester’s residence at Bullimore and Locust streets burned Tuesday around 4 pm, destroying a Burger and Purenberger wagon. The stable and two horses were saved by firemen. the shed remained uninsured. The fire started while children played with watches.
William H Boon died at 1:37 at his home in West Washingtons after a short illness. he was about 40. A liquor dealer for years, he was a prominent citizen. Survived by wife, son, brother Edwin P Dunn, and sisters Mrs J E Pryor and Mrs Powles Alver.
Auctioneers Fisher Tuesday sold a Madison Avenue house and lot to Clarence Baker for 800 dollars in front of the Courthouse. Other Dixon Thirston holdings were withdrawn or bid up, including homes on W Washington and High streets, a Potomac street property, and a farm in Downsville district, with various bids noted and withdrawals by trustees and administrators.
A marriage license was issued to Geo T Knox of Chicago and Miss Margaret A Dods of Unity. They plan to wed with Rev. J T Cotton officiating. Miss Dods is a niece of Geo AC Crawford. Mr Knox represents a large exporting firm in Chicago.
Phillips Lee Goldsborough Stephen R Mason Charles L Wilson and Charles Schirm on the Republican State Central Committee of 1900 faced a joint suit for 88000 damages in the Court of Common Pleas. The action alleges injuries to Charles Clarke and a minor arising from a campaign collapse incident.
J Wea Lefever bagged 75 partridges and several rabbits yesterday. M Finley Seibert and Harry Wolfensberger shot 18 partridges and 14 rabbits. Sam Surger cottlo birds and Messrs McCleary and Zeller got rebbits and 2 birds.
A ceremony witnessed by about 73 members and visitors from Chambersburg and Hagerstown Lodge chapters marked the founding of a Lodge of Elks in Waynesboro. Following the institution, a banquet will be held in the Wayne building with seating for about 150 in the academy dancing room.
Emanuel Craig pursues another championship fly in Washington County pigeon circles. Eugene Loddard proposes a distance range from 100 to 300 miles with terms to be set, while brief, pointed remarks flash as the discussion unfolds.
Mr. William Ensinger of Johnstown visiting his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder in Williamsport celebrated his 48th birthday Monday evening. A small dog cake was served. Ensinger’s wife, son, and other family members attended the gathering.
The Maryland Pennsylvania joint commission surveys Mason and Dixon line landmarks. Stones reset in cement bases, many in good condition, iron posts replace lost markers, boundaries spaced about a mile apart. Milestones bear Galverts and Penns coats, with historic marking from initial surveys. Local stones repurposed for an outhouse are noted as potential recoveries.
Mis ylox Strest Commissioners met yesterday evening with Dr. Wareham and Mr Lower Prefacto Representative of the Hasfard Boilers Insurance Co. present to discuss insurance on Lee boilers at the municipal plant.
Peter Kingbes resigns from Linge and JH Gehr ab Co Wernesburo and enters partnership with Lewis Barkdoll who runs a general merchandise store at Rinceuld. Both young men show energy and a strong aspiration to succeed in a new enterprise.
On October 23, 1901, Las Willet John Wan Hughes barred Gacheel A. Middlekactl, executrix of Lern C. Middlekane, from further action as she filed an inventory of the personal estate in Stephans Court Tuveday.
Gherles McGride of Vancleresville was killed instantly when a pair of trains collided near Martinsburg as he stepped into the path of one and then the other. Brakeman Lohmyer, on the W M near Owings Mills, died later from injuries after being taken to the Homopathic Hospital in Baltimore.
The Citizens' Band of Williamsport, revived after renovation, returned last night with two step and rag tunes. New members joined, led by John P. Bowser, who works to restore the ensemble's prestige and public favor.
The communication authority announces completion of the project linking postal and telecommunication lines along the dike. The newly finished section opens to traffic and eases access for nearby communities and shipping routes.
A Pleasant parish gathering honored Miss Dime Stoufler with a small group of friends last evening at her home on Lesgust Street. Refreshments were served.
A river fishing note from Williamsport describes an unusual bass catch yesterday. A catch weighing 17 pounds is reported along with another fish weighing 3 pounds. It notes a total unusual haul along the river.
Fragmentary note states Dr William Weill landed at JB bass fast Wednesday. It calls him a top fishing expert from CULV Mast and mentions difficulty in healing and in helping others, with a cryptic town spirit sentiment.
Mr Richard Morriss and Miss Minnie E Brown were united in marriage by Rev LR Milbourne in Charles Town amid a large gathering. The bride wore a gray dress with white trimmings and a matching hat. The wedding party traveled by train from the N and W depot as rice and shoes were tossed in celebration. A reception followed at the bride’s home.
Mr John W Feldman resigns from Posual Tal Co amid headquarters reply praising his splendid work and wishing him well in his new field. The brief exchange highlights appreciation and future success.
Reader note shows a parish event at the parsonage of Christ’s a church with attendees including Hosrdabee Linelaingh Sue Linebaugh and Mr Daniel Faduwbaker. Phase oddities imply garbled OCR text and unclear details about tuna and rise.
A circus producer and D A Harrig, a performer, parted ways as Harrig planned to go to Paris to join Bar num's. The main show then attacked the baby elephant after the circus refused to pay his $220 salary, ending the contract dispute.
The first Sunday in December here, Congressman Pearre will deliver a che un drese at the Elk's memorial service to the Academy of Music.
Victor Whrighti suffers a boil while families from Hagerstown Williamsport and Martinsburg visit relatives in Waynesburg Baltimore and Shepherdstown. Employment moves bring Grove family to Waynesburg as others return from visits to Johnstown and Hagerstown with updates on travel and visits.
Bond Cagle Thomas and Company sold 240 cats over Monday and Tuesday. W S Young prepared 35 feeders for his Marsh Pike place. The Lowery addition ends his conauovs trade with about 600. In Carlisle twenty five tickets said this morning for Carlisle. The Western Enterprise Company will go up tomorrow with a big crowd. The B ro will reach two excursions to Washington on Sunday with the train leaving at 7:00 a.m.
A man named James Fusgan, identified as Robert Stai¢y of Shepherdstown, was detained by Constable Fulkax Martingberg after a disturbance near City Hall. He was taken to the deckup with no prisoner, while bystanders cried and pursued, and Stai¢y spent the night at the officer’s home.
An advertisement extols Hunde's Sarseparius as a remedy for dyspepsia, promising relief from distress after meals, belching, and nausea, claiming to strengthen digestion and improve appetite and overall health.
The Winchester fair opened yesterday under ambitious circumstances with about 200 fairies gamblers and sideshow people present on the grounds. Today 15 tickets were sold from Mere and 112 from Williamsport station for Winchester.
Miss Minerva Kline of Wo fsville married Elmer C. Stottdean of Ueiers burg in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Chase Ausherman at Ellerwan.
The will of Toby W. Bughes is probated with an estate valued around $9,500. He leaves the remainder to his brothers and sisters and names executors to oversee the distribution.
The Ploscer, the oldest engine of the C Vidett line, will present at the Sesqui Centennia show. Engineman Foba Sweivere and Fireman Charien BSpieleran will operate it on a slow start to minimize noise. Built by Seth Wilmarth in Boston in 1551, it weighs 25,000 pounds and has two main drivers with a wood burning smokestack. It once ran to Hagerstown in 1352.
A U S crew led by Conductor Linn and Engineman Shenna brook operated engine 24 with ten coaches from Harrisburg as No 1 Brat section to Angerstown arriving on time with 20 passengers. Returning from Martinsburg as first section of No 4 they reached Hae kerstown on time with 70 passengers, then went to Chambersburg as first section of No 3 arriving with 650 passengers. Total run covered 158 miles with over 2 000 passengers local to the yard in six hours including delays for engine changes and turning at Martinsburg and Chambersburg.
A Virginia man recalls foot burns lasting 30 years until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured them after other remedies failed. The Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co endorse the salve as infallible for burns cuts sores bruises and piles.
An old ad touts De. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and skin issues. It claims the pills give a clear skin tone, rosy cheeks, and a rich complexion, priced at 25 cents and sold at Wareham's City Pharmacy in The Central Draw Up.
The Winchester Star reports a grand fair began with about 800 attendees including fab or fakir showmen. A Hagerstown stage act promises sights and games while the event features diverse exhibits and food, described as the greatest fair in years and must be seen.
Deputy Barber hauled from Front Royal Virginia John Deas a colored man charged with stealing two overcoats from Edgar Cushwa livery and four satchels of clothing from Daniel Barber. Dean, a former Cushwa employee, was jailed for a hearing. Frank Alpert sues Frederick Biennard for 12 dollars over a cow and calf sale, with a later sale to Mr. Ecksting. case next Monday.
The Waynesboro team of John Creager drew the most attention on Hagerstown streets with a magnificent four grey horses pulling a large park wagon. Creager drove the stately greys to cheers as crowds paused to admire the team.
The Hanover Telephone Co. will be merged into a corporation to be styled the Cumberland Valley Telephone Co. It will absorb Dauphin County Adams County C. Y. Telephone and Telegraph Co. and the Squathern Pennsylvania Telephone Company.
October issue devoted to President McKinley memorials with eulogies editorials and the last speech of the martyr. The book is illustrated and praised as a model of printing and well worth preserving as a memorial.
Unclear clipped items report a death and a lawsuit in progress. The text mentions Uncle Yom dying last night and a civil suit filed by Weguman and Wavawan for ten thousand dollars against a mayor and council over alleged injuries on a drainage project. It weaves in fragmented ads and society references.
A fragmented ad notes Misa H. K. Martin at 117 W. Washington st and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming immediate stomach relief with no diet needed. It mentions hats and a ready to wear assortment as a separate sales pitch and highlights personal selling experience.
Martinsburg officers arrested two men near Hagerstown after a robbery at Hancock. Thomas Serets, with a .43 caliber Colt revolver found, was fined 225 and jailed 60 days. Hayeng Campell held on fugitive charges. aim to recover missing guns from Seawall case. Police suspect broader theft and extradition tensions.
In the county the total population is 11 120 with 10 381 white water and 539 colored showing a decline for the former and 79 in the latter stage last year. More than half the colored population is illiterate.
A fragmented report describes Wybel Ultavaunum and partners charged with interference as Sheriff handles penalties. The narrative complains of an outdated jail, urging improved white prisoner facilities and a new inner yard annex to relieve crowding and forego “unseemly fashion” in the Grand Jury era.
Finances chaired by Rev. M O Noll show Home missions 10350 and foreign 5840, Hungarian and Bohemian missions in the United States 840, German education 600, ministerial and other funds 180, theological seminary and college support 900. The synod reconsiders action on general convention in Washington next October and will meet as a delegate body. Also a merchant ad warning about mercury in catarrh remedies and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co. Toledo.
In a crowded page of local ads, Devoe’s floor paint promises two years of wear with proper application sold by Beck. dressmaking expands at Miss Wicks’ millinery parlors. Lime Loomis of Philadelphia promotes dramatic garments as a specialty. dental and medicinal notices tout Dr Fanersog and Dewitt’s remedies. soda fountain technique and Mobley’s drug store boast crisp syrups, chocolates, and linens. furniture store offers carpet bargains below cost. Whetting interest in health, Foley’s Kidney Cure is recommended for kidney issues. multiple small vendors present in a typical midwest town commerce snapshot.
The Lester Piano is praised as its own best advertisement with three top recommendations. It emphasizes material, workmanship, and improvements, claiming a purer, sweeter round tone that wins friends and keeps them. Sold at Ordway's Music Store with latest styles.
A dated advertisement extols a white linen finish and purity in household fabrics and products, praising a cleaner, more delicate finish and promising trial bundles. It cites endorsements from C Gluck at Pruntytown Reform School and D P Schindel, a druggist, praising Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs as safe and effective.
An advertisement-style note claims a wife suffered kidney trouble for years and saw rapid improvement after using Foley's Kidney Cure. D. P. Schmel, a local druggist, states the product cured her within a week.
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