17 Apr 1880
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1880
Page
1
The letter-writer argues against Junius and the notion that only trained lawyers can lead. He cites Caesar, Napoleon, Cromwell, and Brutus to warn leaders must study human character and virtue. He urges choosing leadership by integrity, restraint, and moral strength rather than legal craftiness, urging self-knowledge as key.
A reader criticizes press scheming and candidate favoritism, urging a fair primary process for Jefferson County. The letter praises local business leaders who would run if needed and laments the idea of leaders being chosen by lingering influence, while proposing a mass meeting to select candidates and hold primaries. It also notes support for Senator Butler and urges honest, audience-focused campaigning. The piece blends political critique with sentimental verses about fleeting pleasures.
Local ads trumpet Gettinger and Hoke Martinsburg as a one price shop offering boots shoes hats and diverse goods at reduced rates. Promotions claim direct factory pricing, range from ladies to men’s styles, and feature Gus Hoke and G.V. Modges endorsements with agents in Charlestown and Martinsburg.
A column urges community support for the local newspaper, arguing it benefits all including advertisers and taxpayers. It parallels not paying for the paper with dodging taxes and flags self serving theft of others’ labor. The piece also notes a New York report: Ises Grant Jr and Miss Flood fell in love in California, she aided his ivy poisoning with soothing salve from an old lady.
The West boasts Angelo Cardela of Reno Nevada aged 35 claimed as the strongest man in the world. At five feet ten inches and 190 pounds he shows extraordinary chest development and a unusually wide spinal column. He lifts men weighing 150 to 200 pounds on a single finger and can strike a 200 pound punch. He is amiable and peaceful but was knocked senseless by two men recently. His power is inherited and he dislikes displaying it. The piece laments wasted raw material and suggests sending him to San Francisco to benefit hoodlums through attacks.
Episcopal Rev J P Homann Bretor holds services in Shepherdstown at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Lutheran Rev D M Mosen teaches tomorrow at 1012 am Presbyterian Rev J A Ansstrone Preaching tomorrow in Kearneysville at 10 30 am Easton Church Pastor Rev W G Egarrstosx Shepherdstown 10 30 am and Bathel dy 3 pm Reformed Rev J C Bowstas services tomorrow at Shepherds M E Church Pastor Rev D G Miner Mt Wesley Shepherdstown 12 pm Ashbury Me Church Col D Riv H R Eis Pastor services tomorrow Sunday Shepherdstown 10 am and 7 pm Sacrament first Sunday each month until further notice
In Apr 1880 several marriages are recorded. David Magaila wed Lou Mask at the Sny day residence, with a bridal journey to Washington and Baltimore aboard the 8, V. AR, 1 train. James J. Graham of Hartford wed Cornelia Consoll ey of Trenton. In Charlestown Rev J ED Burns united LH Shlugart with Rezin Shingert all’s daughter. Lloyd Turner wed Sally Tlolly in Martinshire Lutheran parsonage.
Obituaries list multiple deaths from early April 1880 and April 1890 across Winchester, Darkesville, Bolivar, Duffields, and Swan Pond. Names include WM C Langley Mo W Zimmerman Warren W Burton Dr WM F Alexander Theodore Hunter W Welsh and others. Ages range from about 30 to 58, with causes such as Brights disease pneumonia typhoid pneumonia and protracted illness. Family relations noted with survivors.
A long list of names associated with a motel and arrivals is recorded, including individuals from Lancaster Pa Rochester Pa Charlestown Wm Blackford Washington Md Martinsburg Winchester Virginia Brooklyn N Y Philadelphia Mt. Joy Pa Zainesville Ohio Fairplay Md and other locations, with proprietors and county references. The fragment reads like a directory style notice of guests or patrons connected to the establishment and nearby communities.
Hampshire and Berkeley counties show strong Democratic backing for D B Lucas and other candidates. Articles praise Lucas as a leading nominee for Congress with broad support, outline his address in Charlestown, and note editorial favorable coverage across multiple papers.
Col Alex W Campbell of West nin and Hon Emerson Etherage of Tennessee were named to the Naval Academy Board of Visitors in Annapolis. Rail lines Reading and B and O plan an 1882 Philadelphia to Baltimore route costing 8 million dollars, crossing the Susquehanna near Port Deposit. The Burlingame shoot case and race violence stories, trials, fires, Mormon exodus, and a Keokuk election are noted alongside regional assets and military commemorations.
Public sale of U S property at Harper's Ferry WV described as Lot One water power canal locks with buildings and machinery, Lot Two Shenandoah water power and old factory site, Lot Four mountain timber right and multiple Shenandoah Street blocks with brick and stone structures, detailed parcels to be sold beginning at one o clock PM.
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