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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
5
Weather note predicts fair conditions tonight with rising glatt ess and probable showers. The Daily Mail carries poetic reflections on the newspaper’s voice and impact, quoting a lantern of print and the enduring pull of the Daily Mail amid sorrow, joy, and love. Adapted by Bilduzer.
Fairplay residents Samuel Coffman and Bessie Long visit relatives in Philadelphia and keep up with school plans. Tilghmanton hosts Sunday services and locals pursue education in Baltimore and Kee Mar. Plasterers work on David Palmer’s house while engineers survey tracks near Cherry Tim to Han cock. An infant dies in Locust Street and residents hold reunions and dinners.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists items such as Diffield & peel, Tealous Rivals, The Water, Hostetter's, Pall and Winter, Sohrywarta, Health Bread, Josiah E. Whittame attorney public sale, Alarm Clocks I S Hahn, and Academy of Music. The readable parts indicate a collection of local ads and public notices without cohesive narrative.
An old advertisement promotes BSchindel's Improved Liver Granules as a forted remedy for biliousness torpid liver dizziness constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia or any stomach disorders. Sold at 3 BF at Schindel's Drug Store located at 100 N. P.comac Bt.
A mixed force of Second Cavalry Troops G and H and Fourth Battery arrives in Hagerstown during a recreation march from Gettysburg, then heads toward Antietam. Major Schuyler commands. the column includes 270 horses, wagons, and a 26 member band. Dan Fry, longtime resident, guides attention as the procession passes.
Contractor Clinton Travinger and his wife were riding home on South Locust Street when a motorcyclist frightened their horse. The horse bolted, breaking the buggy and injuring Mrs Travinger who was carried to a neighbor’s home. Travinger considers legal action while motorcyclist Emmert says the scare was accidental and paid a $5 speed fine.
The Baltimore World reports on a local event with prize for graceful earrings among heavy jag entries. Competitors from Baltimore, including two reporters, stirred controversy as free samples and showmanship affected the judging.
Wim. H. Newcomer of Washington Square M. E. church and official board member died Monday at 7:20 PM at his home on North Foundry Street from heart failure following a paralytic stroke six months earlier. Survived by his wife and daughter Lucy, plus brothers and sisters including David F., Jonathan, Margaret, Mrs. Samuel McGreery of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Richard T. Kelley of Harrisburg.
In Bernmont Texas over the past year about 1,600 sites were struck. Most targets are large enough to hold a hand, with the remainder being stores, police say.
A Sunday paper notes King Edward faced throat cancer and blindness in one eye. physicians pulled him through and he recovered surprisingly well considering the possibilities.
Reports claim Reading Baer may resign if Won maintains control. Managers of the mines reportedly threaten to quit if Baer is removed from the trust he holds by what is said to be a divine appointment.
Driven to Town. Mrs Lancelot Jacques and Mrs J W Wofinger are mentioned with window sitting and a partridge incident in Skuis big. J SteGurity and Albert Bloom spent the day fishing at Me Conococheague. Abert M Cord, longtime in G Vi freight offices, joins M G Harden & Co in Baltimore. Postoffice money orders show a deduction from 110 to 10 in Cumberland.
Fragmentary report discusses restorative effects and growth, referencing a pot, a farmer, and a plant. Mentions Sarasparina and blood, with vague questions about yearly costs and outcomes. Text contains garbled phrases and unclear subjects, but hints at recovery concepts and nourishing substances.
Five new crews formed since H. and O. freight diversions at Martinsburg disrupted service. Commissioner Lowman met police. twelve arrests and fines totaled 29150 dollars. Hagerstown residents N. E. Fahrney spent a week at Fairplay with Thirld Welty and family. John Mier installed a furnace for Dr. Reichard at Fairplay. The Gettystaing Compiler was sold to William Arch McClean. Local geographies note Turkey proximity, and a grim rail safety sentiment follows.
An advertisement proclaims Deuoe's Glean Carriage Paint offers a heavier weight than rivals, longer wear, and a gloss like new work. Samuel Emmert and Beek & Delarmaster are named as sponsors. Prices range from 75e to $1.00 per pint.
The Bellevue League trustees led by chairman Samuel Strith respond to a letter signed A Woman alleging mismanagement and taxpayer funds being diverted. They deny the charges, promise board review of food matters and public farm issues, and invite the author to reveal her name and evidence.
George J. Gould states in the Richerend Dispatch that the Western Maryland purchase included a promise not to extend to Delaware and that the agreement will be kept. He adds that no deal will redirect traffic from the road system and that commitments with Baltimore will remain unchanged.
Attorney L. C. Syester files a wide bankruptcy petition naming Raw and Samuel W. Shewbridge of the B and O. railroad as debtors. Liabilities total 455 with assets none for the first, and 297 liabilities with no assets for the second. W. Mertman, yard conductor for the Bb. & OF. at Brunswick, is noted with unspecified debts.
The street committee of Williamsport town council advances repairs by laying maradam on streets and installing iron gutter plates across several crossings to replace wooden ones.
Through sh and OB travel via Lexington to Harper's Ferry and back, a convenient local coach route described as very handy for trips down there.
Albert F. Davis former Jeffer son county sheriff assigns property to George Warr is trustee after J Garland Hurst failed to meet debt obligations totaling about 4500 dollars. Debts secured before unsecured claims. Also includes reference to old remedy guidance and local druggists Wareham’s City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
The Hike works here to Gen Hown driars daily and with do sa im ti Quy count gase in New York is set tled. Monday an order for 150 wheels was bvried away and lately orders for Hlont 2900 for there is no one In aie thority to enter stank to build them. The shops are on half time now and will be wit the 25th of this month when the receivers will make a report and the joveury Le turned over to Pone and Rockefeller who are the moniel men in the new deal. Super intendent Wack has had a vacation of six weeks and has gone to New York. It is lkely that he will not re turn but that under the new manage ment a complete set of new officials Will be selected. When it is over it is Likely that this supe wit] to the far weaved one mul will be kept busy as a regular thing. Machinery from far and near has been moved here, only recently at automatic machines being shipped here and set up, marking 46 in all or more than any other factory in the late Trust. They are all the Destams cost about $700 each, a total of over $20,000 worth alone in the ma chine Hae. This shop used to stand third but Now in paint of output is is equal to the Western Wheelworks and the Columbia works which were rated even 23 inst.
Me. Waiter Scott Kennedy of Charlestown, once of this city, traveled with his son George, who is sinking with consumption, from New York where they sought expert advice. The pair headed home to ease the young man's declining days as much as possible.
A Franklin farmer paid $2 for a supposed fire escape plan but received only a New Testament copy, prompting questions about a possible scam and the buyer’s unfulfilled expectations.
G S Huber has reenlisted in the army and received a letter from G B Martin, a veteran now assigned to Company G 4th Infantry. Martin, previously in the Philippines, is stationed at Port Wayne Detroit Michigan.
Water cure advice promotes taking cups of water hourly before bed and after meals, outdoor exercise, and a regimen of light remedies. It claims constipation may be cured without medicine and suggests Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets if needed. Sold by Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
Duffield and Reed announce a wide range of dress goods at Oppoxtta Market House. The message invites customers to visit and take advantage of the nearly doubled line, promising good value for buyers with a fit to purchase.
An advertisement touts The Honest One piano with superior materials, tone, and guaranteed quality. Ordway's Music Store offers honest pricing and friendly, upright service with flexible terms and full warranty.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports using Dr King s New Life Pills to ease distressing pains in head back and stomach and regain appetite. He says the pills are infallible for stomach and liver troubles and cost 26 cents at Wareham s City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
An eclectic page advertises wholesale furniture bargains at Martin Furniture Co and partners, with one hammocks sale by McKee Bros. Also promoted is relief for kidney and bladder issues claiming six hour results with Now Great South American Kidney Care, sold at Warremham's Pharmacy in Hagerstown Maryland.
A cryptic note hints at two travelers named Jackson and Bhoford leaving Criend. The message warns a nameless figure will be ground and a tomb may be made, signaling a grave danger or pursuit.
Ghean Pictures offers 25 to 40 percent discount on all former stock this week to make room for improvements. Stovers and Thevesant received samples and plates for ladies tailoring at Harvey 8. Zelgter's.
Register of Wills Hilliard celebrated a birthday amid friends as Joseph Bonner, longtime sexton of St. John's Episcopal Church, marked his 70th birthday with a trip to visit his daughter in Pennsylvania near Harrisburg.
The first chestnuts of the season were offered today at 15 cents a quart. The crofts were not very large. Bees were 20 cents and ate and butter 20 cents an ounce. Peaches stay at current prices. Twenty five permits were sold.
A garbled medicinal ad touts Hull's Catarrh Cure as a cure all. It claims the product cleanses blood, relieves nasal issues, and promises dramatic health improvements, with dubious testimonials and a price reference. The text misstates origins and manufacturers, undermining credibility.
The Place to get fair honest treatment and the best terms at Ordway's Music Store. They have a wide selection of instruments unmatched in price and variety, promising value for customers seeking what they want.
A testimonial explains how Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg injury after hours of suffering. The piece touts the product for burns, bruises, cuts, eruptions, and skin troubles. Reading mentions Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co as distributors and promotes first class service at Hookersmith's.
Readable fragments describe a clothing store display featuring Knox Hats Buster Shoes Manhattan Shirts and tailoring services. Mentions popular styles and low prices starting at 816 wand upward at a Baldwin area shop under Grove Arts.
Advertises Behindole Medicated Witel claiming cures eruptions and pimples with refreshing skin feel. Also promotes Scudera watch and clock repair promising correct time and cheaper service.
A millinery opening runs Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 Ny Potomac Street. File shows Fuchs as participant. Large assortment of streamed hats offered at low prices. All invited.
A mixed era advertisement touts wine seed and tiavana cigars at Geo W Earnshaw’s with 3 and 4 Putte Square. It claims high quality and steady customers, invites friends, and hints at rival competition. Also promotes Dr Agnew’s and various household goods with dubious medical claims and assorted sales promises.
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