West Virginia Turmoil and Campaign Notes in Shepherstown
A 1908 column from Die Shphetven Seite discusses tariffs, party splits, and the Denver Bryan delegation amid West Virginia primary jockeying. It reviews candidate stands, railroad layoffs, an accident to Attorney General Clarke May, and local political intrigue, urging voters to reject bought votes and rally for integrity in the May primary.
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Fanny
West Virginia
Denver
Bryan
Winchester
Charles Town
Harrisonburg
Shepardoah
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clarke W. May
General May
Primary Election Set in Jefferson County for April 25
The Democratic primary in Jefferson County will occur Saturday, April 25, from 1 PM until sunset, with Harper's Ferry polling to 9 PM and Bakerton to 7 PM. Contests span prosecuting attorney, legislature, sheriff, county clerk, circuit clerk, assessors, surveyor, and magistrates, with delegates to conventions and two executive committeemen per precinct.
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Jefferson County
Harper's Ferry
Bakerton
Rota Charles Town
John T. Porterfield
F. L. Bashong
George M. Beltzhoever, Jr
George D. Moore
M. Wetzel
J. P. Kearfott
Enq
Kearneyeville
Sheriffalty
D. Wysong
J. B. Osbourn
A. Jobacon
James Grantham
Beavers
John M. Daniel
B. Lee Moore
Charles W. Conrad
Oliver M Harris
Will
Daniel A—E W. Athey
Jesse A. Eagle
A. C. Moore
James K. Hendricks
Nelson T. Snyder
Shepherdstown
John C. Burns
Charles Town
Rentch
Lee H. Moler
Robert@. Miller
Constable
Crowl
Robert Shipley
F. Lemen
W. L Herr
H. L. Lyne
Philip 0. VanMeter
Herr
Death of Jaco E Thomas in Baltimore aged 50
SHARPSBURG NEWS reports Jaco E Thomas died at his Baltimore home last week from heart failure after a brief illness. Aged about 50, he was well known locally. Survived by his wife and two sons Harry and George, he was buried in Mountain View Cemetery after a large funeral conducted by Rev. C C Clever of Hagerstown. The notice notes family and local connections, social events, and minor local happenings surrounding Easter visits and community life.
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Wood Daily
Elkinathia State
Daily
Romney
Elkins
Siwyer
Shepherdstown
Jaco E. Thomas
Baltimore
Thomas
Mountain View
C. C. Clever
Hageratown
Harry
George
Sidney Mary
Julia Stouffer
Woman's College of Frederick
John P. Smith
Pennsylvani
Hegerman
Edward Tarver
Pearl Netkirk
Union Bridge
E. A. Carmin
Charles Swain
Washington
Harry Myers
Wade
Frank Grove
Keedysville
Parsons
M. E. Snavely
Myers
Mill Hill
R. FP. DeLauney
Antietam
Wmn. H. Johinson
Kere
Hagaratown
Ohn Pry
Burketsville
Frank
Charles Cramer
Cumberland
Shenandoah Junction church event and local visits
Shenandoah Junction News notes H C Haithcox of Shepherdstown to preach for I C C F at the Methodist Church on April 26. Brown of Charles Town visits, Mrs Kelley undergoes surgery in Charles Town hospital, and family visits between Charles Town and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer
H.C. Haithcox
Shepherdatown
Mias Brown
Charles Town
Bouma Furtney
Kelley
Charles Town Hospital
W. B. Laedy
Charles ‘Town
Joe Willingham
Mar- Wasburg
Clipp
Misnes
Sarah
Blannie Wisott
Bossi Sager
William Albert
Toms Brook
T.G. Nevitt
Edinburg
R. K. Newitt
John Gore
Thomas
White Post
Resolutions of Respect and Memorial Tributes Note Deaths
Resolutions of respect from the Sunday School of the M B Church South honor George Stanley treasurer and mourn his death. Memorial tribute for Elizabeth Licklider Link praises her service to St James Lutheran Avilla and notes bereavement. In memoriam for George and Gardiner Stanley reflects sorrow, faith and hope for reunion in heaven. Also brief local note about JR Combs and an advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers at Hill’s Pharmacy.
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M. B. Church South
George Stanley
B.A. ByeRly
Anni Licklider
Eron Hour
Elizabeth Licklider Link
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. James Lutheran Church of Avilla
Jon Alles Link
Mus
Laven Moren
Heres Moren
George
Gardiner Stanley
JR. Combs
Piedmont Independent
DeWitt
Hill
A New Style of Protection and the Press Trust
A letter arguing against tariff changes that would remove duties on pulp and newspaper paper. It claims the Associated Press would benefit while workers in pulp and lumber suffer, warns of Canadian mills undercutting U.S. industry, and calls for congressional investigation into newspaper pricing and protections.
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Osmon
Congress
Atand
Republican Party
America
Associated Press
Wars and Means
Herman Ridder
New York
Tia
West Virginia
Canada
New England
Paper Trust
Ottes
United States
Dominion
St.op
Pulp and Paper
States
Canadian Mille
Sual
Church Directory and Local Notices Across Panhandle
Directory lists pastors and service times for Shepherdstown and nearby towns including Pressyreatan Luraenas Cuuncu Kearneysville and Mes. Also notes a 1908 educator reference Senator Campbell and a fraud warning about a Morgantown silk offer. Report mentions Wellsburg liquor license vote and commodity prices for wheat corn oats and related grains.
Porterfield Seeks Proving Lead in Primary Fight
A local editor extols John T. Porterfield for the office of prosecuting attorney, praising his independence from factional cliques and his honesty. He appeals to voters to back Porterfield in the upcoming primary next Saturday, noting Porterfield’s broad support and strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Howe
John T. Porterfield
County Clerkship Battle Sparks Party Debate
In Charles Town and Shepherdstown notices residents discuss the April 25 primary for county clerk. The editor urges reelecting Charles Johnson, a longtime deputy with clerical experience, while critics warn against breaking rotation in office. A letter from Grange D. Moons denies ties to the Norfolk & Western Railway controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earick Reonten
Eleet
Charlie Johnson
Pleanent
Charles Johnson
Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson County
Thirney
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Grange D. Moons
For Sale Two Houses and Cutting Mill Ad Listed
The undersigned offers for sale the two houses of Mrs Goa Caton on the river road near the Cement Mill. Also selling a Thaven saw mill in the clearing and 1 000 locust posts. Apply at the home place. N T Snyder April 23, 1905.
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Mra
Goa
Caton
Mil
Apha Alter Caton
Thaven
de Eure
N_T. SNYDER
County Advertises Fencing and Farm Supplies
The County promotes its stock of wire fencing, stock and poultry supplies, harness, collars, hames, blankets, and more. It invites customers to visit, promising low cost and room for new stock, and asserts they have more time than money to arrange sales.
Farm for Sale and Administrator Notice in Martinsburg WV
Farm for sale includes a lot of locust posts and a Cypher incubator with near new capacity. Administrator W G Gardner announces settlement of the estate of Mrs. Battle Grove, deceased, invites all creditors to present bona fide claims and be prepared for prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battie Grove
Perema
W. Gardner
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U . 408
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M. B. Beker
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Bank of Charles Town
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