Moonshine still seized at Charles Town restaurant
Mrs White operated a restaurant in Charles Town on Tuesday when authorities seized a home made three quart moonshine still. The teakettle style contraption was destroyed and Mrs White was arrested. Also notes a Woman's Club exchange on Saturday and a major fire in Elkton Virginia on Norfolk and Western Railway, causing about 360000 in losses, with limited insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
Norfolk & Western Railway
Rockingham County
Christ Reformed Church
Kearneysville
W. M. Compton
Jarrettsville
Haley
Compton
D. F. Eutsier
Southern Methodist Church
Winchester
Eutsier
Shepherdstown
Prospects for Baseball Season At Harpers Ferry
The American Legion in Shepherdstown elects a board McClure Moler secretary George T. Knode treasurer and George R McKee manager to field a team this summer for public pleasure Fans are urged to support the club In previous seasons local players defeated Jefferson Berkeley counties and teams from Washington Marist College and Hagerstown The invincible Withrow Legge will catch with Myers Crews Henson or Willis on the mound Newt McKee joins third Monk Moler short Judy Rogers second Lefty Reinhart first The million dollar outfield trains for opening week in June Clyde Grubbs utility man and pitchers will be ready to perform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eenape
McClure Moler
George T. Knode
George R. McKee
Legion
Jeferson
Berkeley County
Sandy Baker
Winchester
Washington
Marist Gollege
Rattling Springs
Harper's Ferry
Fisher
Bistop
Hagerstown
Bork
Withrow Legge
Myers
Crews
Henson
Willis
Newt McKee
Monk Moler
Judy Rogers
Lefty Reinhart
Jack Snyder
Liewy Potts
Kirk McKee
Clyde Grubbs
Easter reflections and ownership affidavit in 1922 Shepherdstown paper
An editorial piece on Easter themes contends with faith and renewal while a notarized declaration lists ownership and management details for the Shepherdstown Register. The document names H L Snyder as publisher editor and owner, with Wm B Snyder as business manager, dated April 1 1922 in Jefferson County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Shepherdstown — Register
Shepherdstown
W. Va
West Virginia
Jefferson
Wm. B. Snyder
H. L. Snyder
Shepherdstown Register
Wm B. Snyder
H.L. Snyder
Diamond Black the Percheron to be leased on farms near Shepherdstown
A light notice lists a four year old black Percheron named Diamond Black weighing over 2000 pounds. It outlines leasing schedules with Moler Brothers on the Sheri farm and Lemen farm near Marvin Chapel, tenanted by John Ritter, near Vrank Hill, with $15 insurance. Posted April 13, 1922 by Henry Marshall groom for John W. Dodd, owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Black
L. Magruder
Moler Brothers
Sheri Farm
Shepherdstown
Lemen
Marvin Chapel
John Ritter
Vrank Hill
Henry Marshall
John Ww
Dodd
Eggs For Hatching and Knott Farm Report
Egg shipment for hatching from Sheppard breed noted at Knott Farm in Poca West Virginia with price indicators 1.50 per unit. Listed date March 23 1922 with unclear signatures and notes about capacity and purchase.
Prom Alleghany to Abotts Town Pennsylvania Mining Observations
Dispatch describes mining life from between Pittsburgh and Hanover, noting immigrant communities, language barriers, and schooling. Observes strike dynamics, company stores, and calls for more government role in mines and railroads. Reflects on eastern versus western Pennsylvania, farming potential, and local church notes amid period tensions. Entwines travelogue with social critique and regional contrasts.
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Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Hanover
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Middle North
Hussbandman
Hayseed
Tut
Christiana
Lancaster
Knott
Haran
Maryland
Virginia
Sharpsburg News Recap From Quiet Week
Local notes report visitors and residents in Sharpburg areas including Pearl Netkirk in Washington, Luther Dreamer and children moving to Hacetsens, and Noah Chur Jost’s death. Events cover horse stories, a fallen horse rider, tree trimming at National Cemetery, and a second airplane landing at Piper field. Residents Howard Brashears and Edward Line see repairs and spraying, with multiple mentions of farms, homesteads, and local improvements.
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Ali
Miller Sau
CL. Mongan
Berkeley
H. Bayer
Iramipton
Snavesey
Pearl Netkirk
Washington
Mary Snyder
Luther Dreamer
Hacetsens
Otho Kaylor Eng
Jen Drenner
Russell Hemphill
An Ye Cilmten Hemphill
Noah Chur Jost
Licks
Ghirtchey
S. H. Gardner
Frisky Renner
Rownedy
Frisby i
Norfolk & Western Railway
Web McGraw and
Charles Painter
Edward Line
Otho Kaylor
Edward
Emory Line
Dot
Piper
Edward Civer Jr
Hospital drive urged by Jefferson County citizens
A 19th century call to action asks physicians lawyers merchants farmers and residents of Jefferson County to support the Charles Town General Hospital. A letter from Robert Gibson urges everyone to join the campaign, noting the hospital’s need for funds and volunteer help, and praising nurses. Also mentions corn growing advisory and local agents Hodges Lemmen Reed & Myers with a teaser for next week’s Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Cour
Charles Town General Hospital
Jefferson County Hospital
Miss Briscoe
Fetson County
Robert Gibson
Cooke Ingtom
Alexander von
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROYAL
Woman's Club Exchange
Lester Brothers
Coats
Leiter Brothers
Buffalo
Shomont Poultry and Hatchery
Shenandoah Junction
Canary
Christ
Jennie M. Hill
Rose Cottage
HL Snyder
Edi
Ae WM
Prom Alleghany
Abbottstown
J. & Knott
Keystone
Central City
Catholic Church
Windber
Penn
Washington City
Kreus
Lutheran Church
Holy Communion
S. W. Parris
E. W. Simms
St. James Parish
Providence
South
Jarvin Chapel
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
al Hodges-Lemen
ED & Mye Lyne & Littlejohn
Sharpsburg Ney
Marylant
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