Shepherdstown Stores Buzz With Local News and Trades
Local paper notes garden seed sales at W. N. Lemon & Son and Reinhart's Pharmacy offering butter eggs and toothpaste. Town happenings include baptisms, marriages, a model bakery fire, a pink tea at the Episcopal rectory, and community meetings. Also listed are burglaries of rural homes, a noted elopement, a town hall dance, and frequent notices of subscribers, births, and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Lemon & Son
Reinhart
Joseph KR. Cookus
Local firms dissolved partnership and town clock repair urged
Shenandoah Junction firm Lyne and Daniel dissolves with W A Daniel withdrawing. J J Lyne continues. Ladies of the Reformed Church plan an exchange at Miss Eben Welshaus store on Wednesday April 29 with special orders due the preceding Monday. Public sale of JO Tabler hardware stock to satisfy judgments. Church pavement work advances and new brick sidewalks laid along High and Duke streets. Bishop Gravatt addressed Knights Templar in Zion Episcopal Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyne & Daniel
Shenandoah Junction
W. A. Daniel
J. J. Lyne
M. P. Crow
Constable
JO. Tabler
Tabler
King and
High Street
New Lutheran Church
Brotherton
Duke Street
W. L. Gravatt
Knights Templar
Coonties
Zion Episcopal Abuard
Charles Town
Potomac Commandery
Jacob Turner
Shepherds Town
Rearston
Berkeley County
Secretary of State
Asa
Shepherdstown
J. D. Muldoon
N. McK. Wilson
A. C. Morgan, Jr
H. E. Malester
B. P. Hartzell
Stepherdatown
H. E. Mundey
Local notes recount visits and travel in Shepherdstown area
Mrs. Beltshoover left for New Martinsville to tend a ill daughter. Numerous visitors include Mr. Hill of New York in railroad civil service, Texas guests Thompson and Dougherty, Seminary student Link, and out-of-town callers. Nursing training plans, speeches in Berkeley Springs, Easter visits, and a state senator’s local circulation are noted among residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Beltshoover
New Martinsville
W. Va
Ter
Lucy Baltzhebrast
Beltzhoover
J. Ernest Hill
New York
Shepherdstown
Hill
Pennesylvania Railroad Company
Messrs
Erary Beverly Thompson
Fort Worth
Texas
Francia Dougherty
Miss Dougherty
Gainesville
M. H. Crawford
John W. Link
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Mt. Airy
Philadelphia
Apent Ewater
Duffields
Bearster
Swann
Mis. McClure Bowles
Hancock, Md
Reader sends check to catch up RaeGISTER subscription
A subscriber from McKeesport Pennsylvania explains he has missed recent issues while busy. He recalls a church-hat anecdote and encloses a $5 check to bring his RaeGISTER subscription up to date.
Homecoming idea for Morgan's Grove fair urged
Wm H Martin of Waynesville Illinois renews subscription to Bearsies and proposes a home coming day for West Virginians who live elsewhere as a feature of next fall's Morgan's Grove fair. He notes discussions with an old Valley boy and urges fair managers to embrace the plan amid countywide interest. Also reported is the death of all six Hendley children near Cumberland from pneumonia scarlet fever and diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearsies
Wm. H. Martin
Waynesville
Illnois
West
Deaths and a Runaway Accident in Berkeley County
The death record notes the passing of Thomas Myers at his Martinsburg home after a three year illness from consumption. Survived by a first wife Hollida with two children Reynolds and Donald, a second wife Hewitt, three brothers, a sister, and his aged mother, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Other obituaries include Mrs. Virginia Whittington, Mrs. Douglas McClure, Dr. George A. Carriden, Daniel B. Wharton, Sampson A. Traver, Daniel W. O Conner, Charles F. Hopwood, and A. H. Bowers. A runaway accident on a Martinsburg hill injured William Kearfott and broke his arm. two other boys escaped unharmed as carriages and horses were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Myers
Martinsburg
Myers
Wm. O. Myers
Mysre
Berkeley County
Hollida
Reynolds
Donald Myers
Mise Hewitt
Sedo
Dieter
Elmwood
Shepherdstown
Virginia Whittington
John Whittington
Martineburg
Watson
Jefferson County
Douglas McClure
Middleway
Baltimore
George A. Carriden
Chambersburg
Shepherdatown
Grand Rapila
Mich
Daniel B. Wharton
Vanclererville
Sampson A. Traver
Williamsport
C. & O. Canal
Daniel W. O'Conner
Hageratown
Charles F. Hopwood
Harpar’s Perry
A. H. Bowers
Sunsay i
John
William
Sidney Kearfott
Kearneysville
W. P. Licksider
Petrie
William Kearfott
Community vows for paved streets and clean alleys
Town officials urged to continue street improvements begun last year to keep the town well paved. Residents called for street and alley cleaning, removing winter rubbish and ashes to comply with ordinances.
Winchester Presbytery Meeting in Charles Town 1908
Winchester Piety met in Charles Town on Tuesday April 11 at 8 p.m. with 19 ministers and about 20 elders. Dr F J Brooke led a sermon. M B Lambdin was elected moderator. W W Edge and J M Stribling clerks. Missions gifts totaled $5,000 with women’s union contributing $1,000. Pastors appointed for Front Royal and Keernayaville churches, and R B Hudson elected home missionary superintendent. Siler licensed to preach after trial. Adjourned meeting planned for May 16 at Duffields to ordain Fins pastor. General Assembly delegates named. Davis and Elkine College fund short by $410. Hospitality praised. next fall meeting set for September 15 at Shepherdatown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Churches of Presbytery
Women's Missionary Union
Front Royal
W. I. Webster
Kearnayaville
Charlee Ghirelin
West Meeting of
Presbytery
R. B.hudson
Home
Siler
Duffields
Fins
Elk Branch
Shenandoah
C. D. Gilkeson
I. H. G. Pancake
General Assembly
Greensboro
N O
Davis and Elkine College
Charles Town
Rouse Hall
Stephenson Seminary
Shepeherdatown
Two Invincibles Vinol and Cod Liver Oil Pitch
An old time pharmacy ad extols Vinol a cod liver oil and iron substitute without oil. It claims benefits for anemia weakness and lung diseases, praising Vinol from fresh cod livers and peptonate iron. Shepherdstown WV shop Reinhart's Pharmacy urges trial with no cost unless action shown. Hull's Pharmacy promotes Orino Laxative for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Ana
Perons
McKneat
Shepherdstown
Reinhart's
W. Va
Jefferson county candidates announce for Democratic primary
A missive from Jedlerton county lists J P Beaufort Lam a candidate for re election to the West Virginia Legislature and C M Vereet for the House of Delegates in Jefferson County Also announced is a bid for Sheriff with deputies named including C Young and C Woetzell and W A Mac othetry The letter also names J S Osnowas for Sheriff and A Joanron for Clerk of the County Court and Chas H Reinhart as assistant with James Guax tu as a listed ally in the clerk bid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annougee
Jedlerton County
J. P. Beaufort
Lam
Jefferson County
House of Delegates
West Virginia
C. M. Vereet
C. Young
C. Woetzell
W. A. Macoughtry
Sherif
C. C. Conklin
M. E. Trosch
John B. Page
Jobs W. Ui
W. H. Alcore
Osnowas
Lhereby
A. Joanron
Chas. H. Reinhart
Wrm
James Guaxtu
Bone
Atbey
Thas
Peask Lee Boanese
Airney
West
Por
Dugsty
Shepherdstows
N. T
Pleasy
Granty
Charles Town
Don Co Bivneva
Miroult Court
vMce
Agnessor
A. O. Moore
Chares
W.C. Daniels
Jatterson County
Jane A. Engle, Jr
Harper's Ferry
Oliver M. Hamas
Baward W Athey
Shepherdstown
Das K. Huwonies
Board of Education
H. L. Lynn
Minater
Board of Educator
Dietriut
Otes
Te Board of Education
Ary
Ces
C. Vaxilerna
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Swallows
Burpee
Grace
G. T. Hodges
C. D. Staley
Youk
Kembart’s
Episcopal
J. C. Hann
Lancaster
Ronemous
Charles Licklider
W. PB. Licklider
Latters
Berkeley
Mr. Henry
Cora May Strice
Hageretiwn
J. W. Get
A. Motlett
Mary McAnly
O'Otlook
H. M. Layne
Henry T. Horner
Vernie O. Harrison
Martinaburg
Hagerstown
Junie Campbell
Mies Ellen Butts
H. C, Wither
D. D
Mra
Kate Thompson
Vancleresville
Andrew G. Grinnan
Berkeley Springs
Hedgesville
Uniontown
Ala
Hester Bowman
Southern Methodist
O. Young
I. Withrow
J. B. Chamberlain
Batler Hotel
Ewing, Lanark, Il
Reinhart's Pharma
L. J. Stirley
Shirley
Virginia Lodge No
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Harper's Perry
Wautyeranny
Odd Fellowship
Camp Hill
Odd Fellows
Robert F. Thompson
Kearneyeville
Pittsburg
Herndon
Pennsylvania
Townsend Burwell
Millwood
Eben Richards
Clarke County
Carter Hall
Mallwood
King” Carter
Virginia
Charles Ghiselin
Kearneyaville Presbyterian Church
Shepherdattown
Kearneyaville
Arthur Wilson
Buxton Brick Works
Martinsboro
Thorse
Andrew Smaltz
Wilson
Hie
College Auilitorium
Guurleton Lee
Jefferson Davia
United States
Southern Confederacy
Lee
Charles W. Brown
Jacksonville
Florida
Henry O. Marten
0. M. Wetzel
Oscar Vanata
Mildred
John Muller
Harrisburg
Webb
Messie
William Butler
Walter Caton
J. Taylor Smallwood
William Vickers
C. H. Lemanter
Lelia Conner
Venning
J. G. Knutts
Shepherd College
James E. Barnhart
Roanoke
Staunton
Bridgewater
Richard K. Bragon
German H. H. Emory
James Shepherd Lucas
Leonard Dooley
Benjamin Hartsell
J. W. Snyder
Albert Cookun
Washington
Folke
Mabel Hemrickhouse
Charles Schley
Pitteburg
G C. Johnson
Barbour County
Lee Moler
Hibernia Kline
Prospect Avenue
Charles D. Wysong
Alex Henson
John S. Snyder
Sandy Ridge
William Campbell
Noah Hendley
Q Cumberland
Stowell
Misa Mabel Cramer
Martin Cramer
Stewart Whitefield Grayson
Sharpsburg
John Otto
Jacob Bromfield
Lincoln County
Invincibles
Cod Liver Owl and Tron
Polay
Hull's
W. P. Licklider
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Jeterson County
Shephe Town
Sys
STAG
Ee D. Wysong
Jxo
M Dawe
Jefferson Circuit
C. W
Justice of the Peace
Shepherdstowm Maglowwrial
Mitten
Madi Asa
Office of Justice of the Peace
Shepherietown
Restem
Shepherdatown District
Tex Mouse
Ghaver
Os Reeser
Fgrm
W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Dewitt’s
Scott
Helland
TB Ete Clothier and Furnisher
Lambert
Postofice
T. B. Line
J. F. Thompson & Bros
N. Queen Street
M. G. Tabler
Fitten
North Queen Street
Martinsburg, W. Vo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!