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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
2
Weather outlook fair tonight and Tuesday. Local notes cover strikes of prices for milk and coal, political shifts, and community events. Reports mention Maryland liquor manufacture ban, Harford Fair opening, a fatality near Pittsburgh, a beadle of local losses, and various local persons and incidents from Cumberland to Rockville.
Mr Jacob E Walford sold his salon and cafe in Cavetown to Mr Marryraver who has taken possession Walford accepted a position at Hatmiston News office.
An arrow head was discovered in a melon raised on Samuel Creager’s farm at Conococheague. George Heppeberger reported the relic, and investigators note the origin remains a mystery.
A horse belonging to George Alhott kicked a man, striking his head near Browntville. The injured individual was rendered unconscious and doctors suspect a head injury though the brain may be unscathed. Recovery is possible. The report notes the son of George Alhott was involved in the incident.
A delegation of Baltimore gentlemen, led by Rev. C. L. Keedy, will attend the Schley Memorial meeting tonight in Court Hall at 8 o'clock. Robert Henning, Sr., fund manager, will header the event.
Public sale notices for Iryor and Snyder trustees and a notice of Katate appear in this day’s classifieds. The fragment hints at local business promotions and legal notices but lacks full details. The readable terms reference music academy and bitters.
An 8 F. Schindel's Drug Store advertises Improvee Liver Gracules as a perfect remedy for biliousness torpid liver dizziness constipation headaches indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. Sold at 105 N. Prtowac St.
A history of the pursuit of a suspect named Everett across Winchester Point of Rocks and Weverton involves Sheriff Angle, Detective Weber, and Brakeman Owen. The man boarded trains, claimed to seek sites for a cotton plant, and was later identified with a tallied list of robberies and misrepresented allegiances. He was captured after drawing a revolver on officers, while other cases, including Clifton and Lizzie Fox connections, moved through Fredericks and Newport News with evolving evidence and warrants.
In view of the coal shortage, schools in Virginia have been provided with wood stoves. Mothers struggle to care for children, work overtime, and endure hardship. Remedies include Hood’s Sarsaparilla to improve appetite and health.
Ambiguous notice notes discounts this week as Stovers and Alt Turmer ply into room for improvements. Limited readable details mention a six to twenty six percent range and a sale or pricing push tied to renovations. Names and exact terms remain unclear in the fragment.
Rev Dr K Bell of Baltimore and former local resident will serve as chaplain of the Fourth Maryland Regiment. The appointment reflects continued religious support for the unit by church leaders from Baltimore and the county.
Residents protest as the Marlinsburg electric plant ceases operation due to rising costs. Community members with stable cash needs call for solutions to keep essential power and dry use affordable amid price pressures.
Samuel Emmert and Deck Deb amarter sell Devue a Gloua Carriage Paint at 75c to 1.00 per pint. The coating weighs 3 to 8 673 units, offering a higher yield than rivals and a gloss comparable to fresh work.
Mrs Theodore Baechtel and her son George were with her when she slipped at the top of a stairway Sunday night. She sustained a severe head cut and heavy bruising, remained in bed, and was unconscious after the fall. Nearby, Charles Sites was struck by a protruding plank at Rossine station, suffering eye and head pain. Joh HH Ulrich returns from Baltimore with news of a brain bleed and right-side weakness. He was treated and hospitalized during recovery.
Miss Eva Knode daughter of Mr and Mrs Dover Knode died at 6:23 this morning at her home on the Western Pike from nervous prostration after a simmer illness. She was 25 and a member of St Jan's Polish church serving in Sunday school and Christian Brilage Society. Survived by her parents.
On Market eggs rose two cents to twenty two cents with Bukter selling tron at twenty two to twenty four cents reflecting a three cent gain. A total of thirty seven permits were sold.
Early closing season ends tonight with shops operating through Christmas and resuming early closures on December 6.
Samuel II Boyer and Mary Johnston of Hagerstown obtain a marriage license. Cyrus Shipp and Sarah J Taylor of Clay Tack also issued licenses, reflecting local civil records of unions.
Stock sold, IE Fisher as auctioneer, no Agricultural stock sold. Var vine 1925 tor $42.76.
The will of Mrs. Caroline Reichter of Williamsport leaves shares to her children Emma Diekerhoof Edward Reichter and Charles A Potts with specific bequests. Widow gets life interest from William E Sprecher of Fairplay. Jacob Bowman of Funkstown wills all property to his heirs minus Mary L Bowman and appoints Geo F P Burkhart as executor. Insurance firm moves offices to Washington Street room once used by David W Wiks.
Reverend F D Power of Washington delivered his famous fecture Among the Lips before a sizable audience at the First Christian church indicating strong local interest in his talk and its Alpine theme.
Invitations announce the marriage of Edward J. Mealey formerly of Frederick now in Quincy Illinois to Miss Urith Hosford in Quincy. The notice requests attendance and records the couple’s forthcoming nuptials in the local social calendar.
The C. V. railroad will receive three additional freight locomotives this week, bringing nine units from We Reading Pennay and Ti & O companies. The deliveries enhance freight capacity across the line.
Crowds expected for one day at the Hagerstown Fair with the Westminster band providing music. The notice promotes home industries and New Era Coffee. Miller and Jonathan Ste. highlighted in the text.
Covening notices a fashion sale on trimmed pattern hats home trimmed mats and bonnets. The Indies are invited to attend on September 80 and October Int at CHAS B ROACH PATENTS.
On a South Mountain stretch near Battle, Virginia, Mr. Vines and companions faced four highwaymen who halted their wagon. Vines armed with a small knife and bravely ordered the men away, avoiding violence as the assailants retreated into the woods. The party continued to Hagerstown. Vines later took charge of a store on Jonathan Street and settled with his family.
A birthday party in Quarryvale turned chaotic when officers arrived as a fight had ended. Guests allegedly snorted cocaine and drank whiskey after which tensions rose. A confrontation over a brand of coke led to disorder and the party spilled to the yard and tracks.
A circulating rumor claims a railroad has bought Chambersburg and Gettysburg. One version says the deal will prevent a war with another party so the U V may construct a repository. The notice adds there is no truth to the rate story and offers medical tonic advice.
The store touts a wide selection of slightly used organs described as top quality and in good condition. Buyers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of sale prices on the best remaining units.
W. P. Whiteheld of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. He began using Dr King’s New Life Pills and soon felt renewed energy with improved stomach and liver function. Available for 25 at Ware Thaws City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
A fragmented ad promises large factory stock and wholesale deals on furniture, carpets, and stoves at Main Furniture Co next to Market House. It touts wagon delivery and discounted whiskey specials at 41-44 N dona han St, with prices claimed at 1.28 per bottle.
A local note praising Orrick's ice cream as perfectly delicious with strawberry flavor. It emphasizes creamy texture and pore free quality, highlighting satisfaction from customers and brand appeal.
Nove the Time. Yoyo Are comaing, or getting the pi ano, and if you want the beat piano for the least money ant on the blest forma, don't fail to call at Ordway's Music Store and see their one of tre atamenta. They have pianos at at prices, and their styles are so varied and beautiuul that you cannot talt to be pleaced apot exactly salted in every way.
The Mision Brad of the Litleran church under William Epert will rehearse a Mother Goose Courtesy program in November. Town youths will present a minstrel show before the performances.
Hegare of tinments For Catnreh The Uoltaio Mercury warns about a misleading Hall's Calomel Cure sold by Chen ny & Co of Toledo. The ad claims the product cleanses the system through mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuineness, offering testimonials and a price of Toe per bottle. It also promotes Uisti's Family Pills as best.
2500 pianos a year. Lester Liane Co. manufacturers of the Lester Piano and dealers in the Piano and Organ Purchasers Guide for 1902. Offices at 108 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Incorporated under Pennsylvania law. Capital 200600, fully paid. F P A North president, BE G tings vice president, George Miller treasurer, H G Pressey secretary. Factory capacity 2300 pounds per year. Upright pianos of high grade noted for durability and tonal quality. The company ranks among the nation’s superior makes. North, as president, is a long time respected Philadelphia trader. Other partners have 10 to 27 years with the firm. Strong financial standing.
W A Greer of MacDonnellsvitle Ohio writes of three years under good doctors for piles and plantar conditions, but Sucklen's Arnio Salve cured him in two weeks. It heals burns cramps cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum and more. Sold for 266 at Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co.
T H Porter will move his cigar store and ticket broker office from current room of G H Chariton to 62 West Washington Street around October 3rd. Included are references to California peaches apricots frost ripe pineapples and bananas at Ramaccinitti's on the square.
Distressing kidney and bladder pains relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Provides prompt relief for bladder and kidney pains and urinary retention. Sold by Wareham's Pharmacy in Haverstown Maryland and Obas. E. Nigney's bleyele store at 119 Franklin Street claims best repair shop in the city. J. Goba Electric Co. offers complete electrical services and wiring specifications.
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