Oil land leases eyed near Shepherdstown in Jefferson County
West Virginia reports a planned oil test in Jefferson county near Shepherdstown. South Penn Company, operator for Standard Oil in the state, seeks leases after recent land inquiries. Also noted: Prince Alert and Anaconda racing at Hagerstown Fair October 25 with top drivers, credit to John J. Stanhope for organizing. freight warehouse site preparation at Half Way. J P Beckley named as new agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Shepherdstown
South Penn Company
Standard Oil Company
West Virginia
Prince Alert
Anaconda
Hagerstown Fair
Matt Demareat
John Dickenson
John J. Stanhope
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Red Gowns and Descriptive Fashion Notes From a Desert Scene
Fragmented fashion description mentions smart red gowns with cow and yelling motifs and long coats with cape collars and appliques. It notes simple construction, red fabrics, and a gown with minimal outline presented at a rock site, highlighting a waist with fine tucks.
Fashion notes reveal lace trimmed gown with decorative appliqué
A fragmented description details a gown with three clusters, anneine skirt, waist embroidery, and a wide collar adorned with chiffons and van dyke points. The dress features red LafCota fabric, lace overlay, a surplice front with white tufeta band, black braid trim, and buttoned sleeves, attributed to Judic Chollet.
Untitled excerpt shows house rearrangement and help
An excerpt depicts a couple negotiating a house cleanup and moving furniture for a more attractive layout. A man mentions taking items to the office for an offer, while a woman plans to streamline the space and hire help. Local papers reference debt relief and a nod to Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Cyn
London
Stondard
Tax Collector Opens 1902 Mortgage Tax Payments Now
The Tax Collector will receive 1902 mortgage taxes with a 5 percent discount for payments in September and 3 percent for November. Unpaid taxes after January 1, 1903, bear interest from that date at a specified rate. Washington County bonds will be withdrawn from sale from August 1, 1902, with payment details for various bond issues at Hagerstown Bank, per board order by ALT, ALCERT, INQ, 1. WAGAMAN, President.
School Time Supplies for Boys and Girls Begin Season
School time has arrived and we stock everything needed to start pupils. School shoes and hats for boys and girls, school pants and suits, and related gear priced from 25c to 55. We offer durable wear that withstands daily use and keep up with the new term.
Tax collection notice for 1902 state and county taxes
Taxes for 1902 will be received at the Collector s office starting Wednesday June 18. A discount of percent will be allowed for payments in June four percent in July three percent in August two percent in September one percent in October three percent in November.
Washington County Bonds Called for Payment
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County notifies that bonds issued to raise funds for the erection of an asylum will be paid at the Hagerstown Bank upon presentation with interest to August 1st, 1902, at which time interest ceases. By order of the Board, A. B. Albert, President, M. O. Wagaman, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Conmissioners
Washington County
Hagerstown Bank
Lst
A. EB. Albert
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Dil
Jefferson
Anna Arundel
aAnnapolis
DR. Fenner
Hacoua
Thera
Fenner
Pi al Wheeler
Randolph
St.vitus
Wareham
Conta
Gusrahtech
Iran
Hatsid Prog Co
F. Scrincel Druglist
Carrollton Chemical Co
Baltimore
Mdu US S.A
Ark
Accent Center
Wsck
St Ives
Foley
Hane
Seraresa Eda Wald
Roel Ear Ressemce Geor
Bae Eon
Om Nem
Polace
Haverstown, A
ED. Baker
Azougy
New York
Assole
Sun Jie
Gtee
N.Y
Neast
Greenydtey NY
Hagarstown
Angora
Other Life Insurances Co
Mus
Penn Mutual
Absela
Harry Keller
Redaem
Chesapeake & Potomac
Jonathan
Wolf's Business College
Aageratuown
Dalmer Wolf, Propet
Eleganes
A. W. Munson
Joan
Joan B. Sweeney
Hagerstown
Washington ‘Street
Maryland
Beilman Patents
Tur, Gellman, SR
Tho
Tyr
W. Antietamwst
Howard Fridinger
John Ankeny
Antil
ALT
Alcert
INQ
Wagaman
Potomac Valley Railroad Co
Ditico
Secratary
Rultiogse
Libsie
Aliekbollers
Patou Vidieyantend Company
Keven
Trisal
Btn Stbinny
Laltimore
Wodrigsdig
STM
Baltimore and Cumberland Valley Railway Co
Egit
Baltimore and Cijahorinad Valley Hallwar Company
Iventara Waleryn
Nobul
Stuthe Haltmere
Warnes
Zeigler
Call Bros
Jonathan Nt
Besse
Suassman
W. Franklin-St
Ower
Onle
Ely
Leister
Baltimore and Potomac Sts
Nove
Potomac
Asin
S. Schwartz
Potomac St
Hagerstown, Md
Nays Just
Holtzman & Adams
West Antietam Street
DR. Jones
West Washiuxton
McCardell Bros
Mrs. A. Rose & Daughter
Tronns Staskings Sutt Carer
St. Joseph’s Academy Magnistatures
Sisters of Charity
Mae
Wren
John Gasiman
John Ankeney
C. Edward Heard
Bina
Oltive
Police
Mo Co Eakile, Auctioneer
Halfway, MD
Rua
CGO
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