Local notices from Williamsport area mix travel and visits
A stream of brief items lists residents and visitors such as Lieyd with a knee injury on George Street, Capt GH Sheets and wife on a ten day trip to Atlantic City, and several Montgomery County and nearby towns’ residents visiting relatives in Hagerstown, Waynesboro, Greencastle, and Baltimore. Many moves, returns, and social visits span Chambersburg, Williamsport, and Pen Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH. Sheets
Whe Kumsportt
Athantic City
New York
Lester Magata
Itarry Evans
Robert Siniler
Chambersburg
Place Sinaay
Emory EL. Miller
N. Motomae St
J. H. Marshall
E. Antietam St
Foxville
Lizzie Rigter
Rath Wr
Aimville
Addie An
Frances Burt
Tennessee
Kee Mar College
A. Fuchs
Harvey L. Miner
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Edna Watson
Bessie Balmer
Warnesboro
I T. Smith
Fampy
King
Pen Mar
Warmsburg
Mamie Stickel
Chas. H. Eyerly
Wiliamsport
Nessie
Williamsport
Baltimore
Geo. C. Rhoderick
The
Valley Register
Middletown
Rhoderick
Chad. K. Rhoderick
Wan
WH. McCaffrey
Frederick
High O’neill
Philadelphia
A. R. McCleary
Madison Ave
H. H. Martin
Kee Mar Collegians
Jook
Mass Lon Ente
King Sir
Ram
Lewis Powders
Middleburg
Mel
Hugh O'Neill
Phiadel Witla
A. R. Meleary
Madison Aves
Weasie Bahner
Norris
Union Bridge
Walter Yingling
John Downin
San Francisco
William T. Smith
Polo
J GW Harbaugh
Corbett
Marshall
Antistam St
Hes
Elizabeth Steffey
J. G. Suntey
Mara May ‘Trammell
Martinsburg
Charlestown
J. &. Kahn
Myr
Frank Mell
Washington
New Hotel The jlens at Archikeéet Berkeley Springs
George D Whitton of Martinsburg chosen for a large ax yonm hotel at Berkeley Springs from several plans. work to begin soon. It will be built by Daniel Donn of Berkeley Springs. W. L Young is the concierge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archikeéet
George D. Whitton J
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Daniel Donn
W. 1
Young
Hie Eenrragtey
Norfolk clergyman Rev Car EB Grammer to stay in Norfolk
Reverend Car EB Grammer, who had been expected to accept a call to St John’s Protestant Episcopal Church in Washington, will remain in Norfolk. He came to Hancock after the death of DN Otte and Barten from the summary of Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Car] EB
Grammer
Johis
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Nortel
Mancock
DN Otte & Barten
Sumnary
Alexandria
Secretive push to invite president sparks local intrigue
A garbled note hints Colonel Pearre traveling to Oyster Nay to invite the President to a Prevderlek fair. Later reports allude to Hagerstown and Baltimore Herald involvement, with mentions of Morganan and a couple at Truate. The text also references a kissing bug and a marriage, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearre
Oyster Nay
Hagerstown
Baltimore Herald
Truate
A Pot of Gold Ploughed in a Field
Lewis of Patton county once noted a whiskey bottle in a field near Roys Hill containing 100 850 banknotes and 10 $3 pieces. A later finder, H F Metotl, nearly uncovered it but left it, and the money was discovered when spread and counted. Lewis, a noted counterfeiter and highwayman, died in Heillfonte after a career of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Ral Ber
High Awayman
Patton County
Roys Hill
Hancock
H. F. Metotl
Fulton County
Mes
Pawan
Lawts
Heilefonte
Soldiers and Pilgrim Club Visit Antietam Battlefield
A report of U S soldiers marching in two squads near Antietam and Sharpsburg, with expected encampment and hay provisioning, followed by the Gettysburg Pilgrim Club arriving at Antietam for a day of battlefield inspection and transport arrangements. Charles M. Lamar rides a motorcycle through Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Sharpsburg, Boonsboro, and South Mountain, with a transit back via Hagerstown and Williamsport, noting tire, fuel, and toll stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bokders
Waynesboro
Mutine
Sharpsburg
Antietant
Washington
Gettysburg
Charles M. Lamar
Martins Bars
Shepherdstown
Boonsboro
South Mountain
Hagerstown
Wagerstown
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Died of Burns After Fire Incident in Waynesboro
Miss Nora S Keefer aged 23 died from burns suffered while aiding a neighbor in Waynesboro ten years after moving from Mercersburg. Fire stripped her clothing from the body except the neck and face as Mrs Young and bystanders tried to extinguish the flames. Physicians continued treatment with creasies until death relieved her suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora S. Keffer
Waynesboro
Mercersburg
Miss Keefer
Young
Attacked by Hogs In Barnyard Leaves Farmer Wounded
John J. DINO a farmer near Harper's Ferry was attacked by hogs in his barnyard. He received severe injuries including the loss of a thumb and lacerations that left him insensible for two hours. Authorities report the incident and ongoing medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dino
Harper's Ferry
Scavenger Grimit’s Track Snake Found in Blooma Alley
A five and a half foot track snake was found in Blooma Alley and killed. The article notes several minor incidents including Constable Rowland arresting Thomas and Dan Craig for a jail-front incident, and 22 year old B C Greenwaite of Citabriland killed Nimsele in a fit of disappointment. It also mentions George M Millelsen being appointed agent at Wayneeboro, rural free delivery progress by A H George, Mrs William Donk celebrating her sixtieth birthday, and various unreadable names and notices from the post office and factory orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooma Alley
Doe Thomas
Dan Craig
Rowland
B.C. Greenwaite
Citabriland
Nimsele
Lover
Tatay
George M. Millelsen
Uhh GV
Shipppensburg
Wayneeboro
R. DB
Sefton
Martinullrg
A. H. George
Wiliam Donk
Doul
Moller Factory
Nye
J. Dongna Ayres
Rev. Bartey
Oqeorge Kammell
After His Horses Boatman in Georgetown to Shepherdstown
A man named George Blake appeared before Justice Hawken at Williamsport claiming to be a boatman who placed two horses in his charge at Georgetown for delivery to Shepherdstown. He paid a man named Burns on the boat for transport, but the horses never arrived and Burns is missing. The incident arose in the District of Columbia and the boatman could not be held. Blake disclaims any connection with the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blake Applind
Justice Hawken
Williamsport
Georgetown
Shepherdstown
Burns
District of Columbia
Willie McLaughlin Report From Foreign Tour
Willie McLaughlin writes from a foreign tour near Clarksburg saying he speaks the native language except Italian and Hungarian. He mentions Cooney Wagner seamless pants with four secret pockets for money. He slept on the first floor of a new hotel. miners were not working, and he donated $65 to a cause. A pants-taking collector left him jeans and a nonrunning dollar watch. he vows to find the minor Jess involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie McLaughlin
Clarksburg
Cooney Wagner
Jess
First on the Scene Hoffmans Fall Stock Big Busy Season
Hoffmans launches fall sale with vast stock of fall and winter goods. Promises low prices, wide selection, and new broadhead styles. Highlights include ladies dress goods, silks, waists, trimmings, blankets, underwear, hosiery, tailorings, and men’s furnishings. Numerous bold claims of value and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caridad
J C Hoffmans Sons Spavin Liniment Ad
Spavin Liniment removes hard or soft lameness blemishes from horses. Blood spavine curbs splints and sprains are treated. Save £50 by using any bottle. Warranted the most wonder working remedy known. Sold by Wareham's pharmacy Sieveratows Ma.
Door Vark Huta Park Retreat Ad
A mid Atlantic regional ad describes a seaside summer retreat in Maryland offering cottages and modern conveniences near rail access. Dates indicate open season from June to September with rates and booking contact through W. E. Burwell manager at the Baltimore address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Door Vark Huta
Deve Park
Baithnore & Ohio Railroad
Gyvery Wodern
Roanwen Cutte
Watha
Golf Linke
Tania Canrt
Stc
W.E. Burwell
Blanager
B.& J. Qeutral Building
Baltimore
Mel
Dear Park
Garratt County
Excursion Tickets Across Ohio River Sold for October Dates
Tickets issued for all stations west of the Ohio River valid on regular trains October 5 6 and 7. October 1 2 3 4 tickets good for trains arriving at Washington before noon. Return by October 11 unless deposited with Joint Agent Washington October 7 14, with 60 cents extra extendable to November 8 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Washington
Guaranteed real estate offer in Hagerstown area
The Hagerstown Manufacturing Mining and Land Improvement Company promises dearest lots with clear titles, free of mortgages or liens, and free paper preparation for buyers. It pledges a future electric railroad on the Boulevard, a nine foot boulevard, 20 foot building side spaces, 1301 feet house spacing with a trolley line, and a 60 day unsold lot withdrawal at current prices. It claims a 10 percent value rise by Sept 1, 1903, offers free life insurance during payments, a $1000 policy, and guarantees exceptional treatment by manager John D. Main in Washington County Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Electria
Bente Ward
John L. Butacl'a rellavie larsignee store wagons ad
J. H. Sharar builds wagons and repairs all found, rubber tines and top quality brass fittings advertised. Best workmanship and durable items praised, appealing to customers seeking new furniture upgrades. Location listed at 50 West Franklin street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sharar
Howes
John L. Butacl
Rellavie Larsignee
West Praikiln
Eli Eet
Washington County election board public notices 1902
Notice of registration and polling place appointments for Washington County Maryland precincts. Districts listed with locations such as Knights Hall Main Streets Hagerstown Hancock and Beallsville, detailing registration dates September 30 October 7 and revision October 14 1902, plus district offices and housing for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoton
Artlelopi
Piblia
Maryland
Agamon
Marylawl
Bit
Washington County
Glyu
Rupleby, Hovetof
Aver Aetricta
Suesday
Knights
Mubeiourels
Sharpsonry
TF Hawker
Conseceiva Cuest
Williamsport
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Join Lieyd
Ratetgt Hoch
George St
Herot
Maytio
Tus City
Antietam Battlefield
Cavaly
Artilery
Hoffmans
Maton
Merchant Tailoring
J. C. Hoffman's
Chas, W. Boyer
Commission
Hagbretown
Martcanal
Irene
Lang’ Titatanie
Telephona’Co
Chicago
W. Foren
Oren High Bet
ORLTC
Bt Pide
Eco
Joyn I. Geheleks
Mareurer C. Godwicks
Januinky
Amt
Wagington County
Kate
Court House
Magerstown
Ube Hay
Honee
Hawersian Mars
Ind
Shanti Sum
Rooney
Tacop
Elster
Chesapeake & Potomac
Jonathan St
Registration of Voters
Leva
I. W. Ce
Distriak
Odd Feltow
Crease Jung
Mes Distriet
So H
Ty Corporation Hall
Town of Hancock
Nisteret
Fast Slain Street
Smithabars
Merlett
Hobturseie
Inower
Hed Men's Hall
Pushie Square
Leltersburg
Meary Byler
Funkstown
Heinw
Lore Niu
Sava Y Seok
Beast
Tebow md
Cen fUbe Heirs
Diatelet
Mtn
Lewis Onthiolla Store Room
Poriguce
Indion Spring
Witmerts Stare Oom
Beaver Creek
Viettinn
Hagecetowit
Hagers Mawry Mary
Ehup
Cheweville
Dow Ellely
Keelynville
Malaccr
Ghyreidt
Eaul
Dow Vale
Nowy
Tawny Mu
Cungeechengue PO
Redreath
Mulberry Street
Nagere- Sigan's
Root
Kary Smith
Washington Street
mcCordell
Yetront
Ingerstown
Munaverner
Winter
Franklin Streets
Washfaro County
Home Bakery
W.M. Thompson
Jonathan
Conditon
Berkeley County
Mong
C. Edward Heard
Mee
Tojice
Karn
Jeweler
Eavey
James William Leiter
Uftion
Huyerstown
West Fass Inerunst
J. A. Hollenberger
J.C. Wiederhall
Ronses
Caytle
Sip
Willameport
Julia Hamilton
Hamilton Row
Branmies
Hagerstown Brewing Co
W. D. Willson
Wee Potowian Airent, d'Phowos Aageuetonn
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