The Boers and American Politics in a Turbulent Era
The article mocks Congress and President McKinley while discussing Boer resistance, Puerto Rican tariff debates, and shifts in public opinion. It notes rumors about military leaders, calls for a congressional investigation, and references to Dewey, Roberts, and the West Virginia University board of regents. It preserves a regional voice and names several entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
General Roberts
McKinley
United States
Puerto Rico
Congress
Board of Regents
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Raymond
Charlestown council licenses nine liquor caloona
Notes from nearby report Charlestown town council grants licenses for nine liquor establishments. Ex Senator Faulkner's family returns to Martinsburg and opens Boydville. Berkel y County events include a man arrested in Berkeley County for assault, and a state senate appointment in Charleston. Partridges released in Washington County Maryland by sportsmen. Freight accident near Frederick Junction injures a man. Republican county convention in Jefferson County features tense debates and a compromise leadership choice. Local slate quarries near Holington. Fire at the George West farm causes insured losses. Bankruptcy petitions filed in Martinsburg. Wireless telegraphy notes and political speeches mark a busy political week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Faulkner
Washington
Martinaburg
Boydville
Purley
Berkeley County
Sarah McPillas
Thomas W. B. Duckwall
Berkeley Springs
Daun
Winechyeter
Frederick Junction
S. C. Thun
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg
U.S. G. Vitor
Congress
B. White
Favor Arnold Scherr
Keyser
Martinsburg Statenman
Arden
Brulay & Grand Coon
Holington
Larkeley
Pennsylvania
York County
Jefferson County
Donnybrook
Wal Leen
George Koonce
HL. BE
Mouilay
H. Higinbotham
Ripon
Hamony
Childs
Camity
Elmalaun
T. L. Jeffurts
W. HE
Welker
BE. Manday
T McDonald
Ley
C. Gervendannorot
Feteran County
A. G. Dayton
A. G. Whote
Stephen LG. Elkins
MolCiniley
Orto Rive
Geo
Hy Childs
H. Baden
Koone
Z. Tack
J. HL
Robinson
T. L. Jeffords
H. E Monday
Joseph Walker
H. M. Hopkine
T. D. Getrentinener
Lucian J. Tolbert
Robt. Mighes
E. Hiney
Cleo. H. Goet
G. HL. Tromp
Tostimmate County Altizens
Local Moving and Quarry News From Bolivar
Letters from Harper’s Ferry note residents moving into properties on Camp Hill and Bolivar areas including Darrow Gannon and Deny. Bakerton Lime Company reports 65 workers at Burnt Warehouse quarry with rock shipped for iron furnaces. George Molten, a respected Black man, dies at his Bolivar home. The M North League meeting in EB is chaired by George Mossell with Miss Ligaie O Boyle speaking and John O Roy of Washington donating 200 Pentecostal hymn inks for the Longue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Darrow
Binn Gannon
Bolivar
Elwood Fossett
Sunset Cottage
Camp Hil
Benjamin Deny
John McAuthor
Dutch Lane
Lawsbury
William Loman
Roller Street
Bakerton Lime Company
George Molten
Mpnorth League
Chuck
Ligaie O' Boyle
George Mossell
John O. Roy
Washington
Albert Cockrel
Doh Smith
Bolivar Letter Details Local Moves and Snow Scene
A Bolivar letter describes a wintry scene with birds and tree tops, plus multiple residents moving into local houses near the post office. Updates note Brenneh Bungie moving to Engle Switelhy Me Hult toondinkerion Xo, the Spats property. Mr Newton Moler’s family relocates to the Raden house and Mr Charles Dadrow will move into Joseph Jones’s house.
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Newey
Breneh Bungie
Engle’ Switelhy
Hult
Toondinkerion
Spats
II Hulivars
Newton Moler
Raden House
Charles Dadrow
Cymp Til
Joseph Jones
Bolivar
Kilgar Spooseller
Alfred Hurton
Maryland Uniwversity Hospital
Baltimore
Hey
Chats
B. Shaun Jus
de Kable
Camp Hill
de Willem Neale
Chariestron
Hessle Butts
Pennsylvania
Middleway News Mrs Anttie Ruble Dies in Berkeley Residence
Mrs Anttie Ruble wife of Peter Rue died at her Berkeley home March 29 leaving five children. Services were held in the M P Church with interment in the cemetery. Strickler will conduct future services at the Lutheran church. Hon Mr Cirtoc of the M P Church expected April 8 to attend parish events. Friends express wish for his return to the pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anttie Ruble
Peter Rue
Berkeley Mutts
M. P
Strickler
Ciretoc
M. P. Churety
Jeff
Vanfer Row
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure by Woman in West Virginia
A wife confined by rheumatism ten years earlier walked to breakfast after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and has had no relapse. Reinhart's Pharmacy sells it for fifty cents. Also notes on a Maryland ex-senator's death and other cure claims with free trials offered by W. C. Tamanick & Co. of Shelby NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kienan
Jacks. Co
W. Va
Chamberlain
Reinhart’ Pharmacy
Luther Luts
Thal
W. C. Tamanick &Co
Shelby N.C
Reinhart
Bern
Whiel
Bow
Jefferson County
Ile Lemana
Rebecca Inter
Cinew Stoneie
Beware of Ointments for Catsrrh Containing Mercury
Mercury in catarrh remedies endangers smell and the nervous system. Hill's Catarrh Care, by P J Cheney & Co Toledo, is mercury free and taken internally. Ensure genuine Hall's Catarrh Care made in Toledo. Testimonials free. Price 7c per bottle. Virginia University news reports charges of insubordination against several professors and counter-charges. The university regents pledge hearings. Also praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from The Herald Andersonville Indiana. Forsite Rein hart's Pharmacy.
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Hill
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Et, Cheney & Co
Board of Regents
West Virginia University
Morgantown
University
Raymond
Robert A. Annet Mg
Robert A. Douthat
Yates W. Hartigan
James S. Stuewart
Samuel B. Brows
Raymond le
James IH. Stewart
Runsell. Morris
The
Herald
Andersonville
Ind
Forsitet Reinhart’s
Selma Holla! Kyers Was Born and Died Young
Fragmented obituary style note mourns the death of Selma Holla and mentions Selma by beloved status. It references a christening girl and a shy life cut short, with wistful lines about farewell and rest. The text is garbled but conveys loss and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmy
Kyers
Bradfield Regulator for Women Health Ad in 1900s
An old style health advertisement promotes Bradfield's Regulator as a cure for female ailments. It claims benefits for headaches backache and general weakness, asserts safety and popularity, and notes sales price as $1 per bottle with distribution through the Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
All Musicsd
Tikath
Mocety
Healih
Bradfield
TNE Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Jefferson County Assessor Candidates Declare for Primary
A flood of notices from Jefferson county voters announces candidacy for Assessor in the first and second districts. Names include Donnebery, Wakefield, and Cook among others, all pledging to run under Democratic primaries and seeking voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Wink Irsite
Sherif
W. Va
Delloceatre
Elberion
Phopeby
Jefferson Mumnty
W. Via
Democratic
Wetinarien
Shereby
Salenet
AW Gannexan
Tvust
Laman
Beret
Assesane
le Khe Firet
Jetenon
Jeferon County
Saljeet Te
Actin
Primief
BR. Moone
Dr Kings New Life Pills advertise digestion aid
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as remedies for stomach and liver disorders. It claims they improve appetite, digestion, and energy, offering a healthful routine. Available for 23 cents at Reinehart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajisich
Dr. King
Reinehart
Pharma
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Remedy Sample
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer King Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and a booklet, with a general offer to readers who mention the paper. Send address to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York. Regular sizes sold nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitmer
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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