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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
2
A vivid parade description portrays a bright knight in purple armor riding across a field as midday hills blaze with fire and woods glow with fame. The scene ends with a triumphant spray of gold and light, signaling nobility and triumph amid looming night.
Items note a funeral in Williamsport for Raymond Downs son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Downs a river incident near Boyer's helps. civic updates include N and W railway improvements at Roanoke shops and a census visit at Central. socials at N Mulberry St Anna Brown party and Isabel Hagner’s inheritance in Washington. marriages in Harrisburg and Keedysville. deaths of Jesse Moats Hancock and a Cleveland man’s license woes. assorted remarks on fairs trains and local politics.
Local notices advertise openings and creditors while a liver remedy named Behindern Improved Liver Granules is sold by T. Schindel at 100 N Potomac St. The bakery promises fresh goods for newcomers and housekeepers, with baking for all weather.
Hagerstown beauties prepare for a charity tournament to raise funds for the Hospital of the Children’s Aid Society. Knights from Prospect and Maryland, with dozens of attendees, compete for Love and Beauty Queen honors. Notables like Congressman George J. Benner plan to attend, with music by Kurtzeknata’s orchestra and a Wayne Band procession.
Mrs. Ann Wassen of Mt Hope Bililis travels to town to report protect birds from illegal shooters and lifters. She witnessed men firing at young birds on her property and plans to obtain warrants after consulting a game warden who identified three possible suspects including an insurance man a wire fence walker and a bartender.
An obscure quote laments rising coal prices as the city faces heating costs. The piece humorously notes that high coal prices threaten municipal warmth, referencing Mayor Holzapfel and a hypothetical double to heat the city.
Mr. George M. Neikirk and Miss Ena Myers of Keedysville married in Portland Oregon on Angus 14. They reside near Philamath Oregon where Neikirk bought a farm. The groom is brother of D M Nelkirke and the bride is daughter of the Ikiah Myers of Sharpsburg.
A young man from Minkdle claimed in Greencastle that he planned to clean out the town. The local populace reacted with alarm and a misguided remedy prompted him to abandon his stated intention.
Thieves broke into the home of Fro Stoner and David Stimy, stealing forty jars of fruit from one cellar and twenty five jars of fruit plus seven bushels of potatoes from the other.
Zacharias Johnson, one of Cumberland’s oldest citizens, marked his land birth anniversary at Wiskone. He suffered injuries in Middletown Valley in 1810 and was raised on four families.
Clinton Keplinger of Keedysville slipped while posting a bag wagon over a smooth board and fell, injuring the right side of his body.
Pensions were issued to Sarah Diggs of Boonsboro for eight dollars and Lewla Tattz of Middletown for four dollars as reported in the local notices.
A fragmentary ad-like notice suggests a test of inner resources and strength, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla restores energy, boosts appetite, and aids morale. It asserts effects on vigor and well being, portraying improved endurance through a tonic remedy.
A chaotic rural scene features Deputy Barber and Suim Jin Gil fighting, theft, and threats amid drink and mischief. Justice Johnson confronts the crowd in the House at Cor reelion, while Morris the colored man is jailed after an assault dispute over whiskey. Dr. Chas H Wond of Andover seeks pension relief as intoxication disrupts life. Jackson is fined for assault on a boy.
A reception honored Rev. Statton, pastor of St. Pauls, with a program featuring Miss Histo and Miss May Closper performing selections. Brief addresses were given and Rev. Statton received a fine gift.
Mr. P. Hammaker of Thurmont awarded a contract by Frederisis varity commissioners to laid and place a corner-stone at Blue Ridge Summit on Mason-Dixon line. The work marks the boundary division between Frederick and Washington counties.
A series of conferences between track area representatives and L. E. B. Johnson, vice president and general manager, led the railway to grant a wage increase to $55,000 per year. The agreement affects the overall salary scale and is expected to boost compensation across the department.
An anxious reader asks the proper fit for a lady to wear a shirt on a sunny day. The article suggests Taise Meir shirts may extend about three inches over two feet, though exact guidance is uncertain.
A Singer Sewing Machine Co representative arranged for a large exhibit at the coming fair. OMe. Smith of the Smith Manufacturing Co Waynesbor n arranged space for a large exhibit.
A near-miss jet incident in Baltimore left a bystander with burns to the shoulder after a coat caught fire near the burning jet. Witnesses report the fire was extinguished quickly by a bystander, with medical attention provided on site.
Mrs Sallie Miles sister of Jacob Trego Ariselty died at Bren Maver Pennsylvania of brala Crowle aged 40 years She had seen M1 for gene time Pim eral Saturday afternoon.
An early 20th century notice promotes Bevos's Glass Carriage Paint at 7 cents a gallon with a dollar price tag and mentions weight and quality comparisons. Emmert and Bock & Del along with others are cited as sellers or distributors.
Bargain alert as Makes Bread advertises cheap hammocks at the lowest prices with a bold call to action. Offers underline value with substantial discounts aimed at budget buyers.
A fragmentary western Maryland era page notes Quablvell guerillas led by Jesse Quantrell celebrating in Lawrence Kansas in August 1883. The text on potatoes, local imports, and various local notices follows, with scattered personal items from Sharpsburg and nearby towns.
An 19th or early 20th century medical note describes gastritis as inflammation of the stomach lining caused by irritants often arising from fermentation of undigested food. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and stomach troubles for the whole family.
Bargain cinema ads announce all former pictures this week reduced 26 to 40 percent to clear room for upcoming improvements. Stovera and Harvey 8 are cited as locations where a fine line of samples and plates for Indies’ laboring are available.
A short note outlines sanitary boxes for poultry and sanitary fountains for birds. Mentions products like groynd bone and filnt grita for poultry at difficulties, reflecting a retail or vendor listing from the period.
Deep Own TN Old Well reports two men Angle and Cephhis Johnson visiting a Bailliart vicinity near St. Pauls. They sabotaged wells, injuring workers, as Jolson a well expert descended a 180 foot well finding water and foul air. Sheriff Angle rescued Johnson, a pump was installed, and a bayonet found in the covered well. Six crates of benches were moved, and the pair returned to Hegerstawn.
The article lists fire department staffing across major cities and totals for the United States. New York shows 6,100 paid and 1,008 volunteer firemen, with Chicago 1,200, Philadelphia 800, Boscon 700, Baltimore 400, St. Louis 700, Pittsburg 400, San Francisco 430, New Orleans 300, and Washington 250. Overall 65,000 paid and 150,000 volunteer firemen nationwide.
Ashaway resident Roy C Dudling writes of Electric Bitters curing him of rheumatic and stomach troubles after years of suffering. The tonic is praised for liver kidney and stomach relief, with guaranteed satisfaction and availability at Wircham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
An advertisement touts the Lester piano as honest and well made with good tone and durable construction. It claims full guarantee, fair prices, and reasonable terms, offered by Ordway's Music Store with grand, square and upright pianos available and trustworthy service.
An old time advertisement offers furniture carpets and stoves at Main's next to Market House with wholesale prices. The notice touts lantery cornish wagon barloam goods and summer specials from Made Furniture Co and Stovera including seats gala and worsens.
An old advertisement touts Bee Cream as delicious strawberry flavored and made from pure fruit and cream. It promotes One Minute Cough Cure to quickly ease coughs and colds and markets Dr Agnow’s Tarhal Power for catarrh and sinus relief. Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co sell these products alongside local fruit specials at Ramacciotti's.
Ora Belle Adams announces display of pattern hats and novelties at 64 and 58 East Pranklin Street from September through October 1. All are invited to attend the opening showcase at the parlors.
In Willington the Recorder of Deeds records a test deed for 1000 dollars to secure bonds totaling 1 billion dollars. The company, incorporated May 15, plans capital stock increases to 200 million with 170 million subscribed. Officers include President S B W Rinehart and Treasurer Ellum B. Harrison. The promoters boast of a major national footprint in telephone services.
An OCR fragment touts Olamenta and Catarch Cure products by F. K. Chaney Co and Fy Bkoney Co in Toledo Ohio, claiming 10 Mercury content and internal use. It warns against benign “prescriptions” and extols Mall’s Family Pills, with references to testimonials and druggist sales.
The Place To find Pianos of every make and kind except the cheap kind they do not handle under any circumstances. Ordway's Music Store provides fair honest treatment and the best terms. Their selection is only equalled by larger cities, making it the place to find just what you want.
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana endured death’s agonies from asthma as a boy and his family feared death. He reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Golds brought instant relief and now he sleeps soundly. The ad touts cures for throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles available at Wrrehan’s City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
Leaders in Style present full selections including Hils Huster Shoes and Manhattan Suits in popular styles. See our $2 leaders in headgear. Tailoring department promises work of the finest character with one style and finish. Suits and separates made to order at popular prices. Grove Bros, Under the, Galdwin.
Local ad notes a sale on imported and domestic wines, spirits, beer, and various sundries. It advertises bicycles at low prices, lamps and glassware, hardware, and general merchandise. Aimed at savings, it lists multiple shops and suppliers with vague promises of quality.
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