Tariff News and Reform Outlook in WV and Nation
The Shepherdstown Register notes the tariff debate moving through the House with Underwood reforms. It highlights Senatorial patronage fights, Pennsylvania equal suffrage progress, and calls to fight grafters. The temperance trend gains ground as Illinois votes dry and Danville, Virginia follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton
John S. McGraw
West Virginia
House
Pennsylvania
Committee On Ways and Means
Wilson
Senate
West Virginia News Highlights Local Elections and Events
General James A. Holley elected mayor of Charleston with Democratic and Progressive support. West Virginia Sunday School Convention set in Clarksburg next week. Charles F. Trotter promoted to chief clerk in the Post Office Department. Judge Henry C. McWhorter dies in Charleston aged 77, a former Supreme Court of Appeals member. West Virginia Anti-Tuberculosis League plans a state tour with a special car from Wheeling in September. State tax and railroad bond discussions slated for May. Local embezzlement case at First National Bank of West Union. bond set at 5000. Summers held for grand jury. B&O awards $ million double-track contract between Orleans Road and Little Cacapon. Magnolia cut-off to boost traffic east of Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Holley
Charleston
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Charles F. Trotter
Henry C. McWhorter
Supreme Court of Appeals
Orton EB. Darnal
West
T. A. Brown
Mineral County
West Virginia Anti-Tuberculosis League
Wheeling
Capitol
Bhiine Massey
James Keister
Princeton
Massey
H. D Hatherd
Best Commission
United States
Nathan Golf
Govenor
A.B. Fleming
Fairmonts
R. J. Boreman
Parkersburg
John M. Hamlton
W. D. Ord
Landgrat
John H. Holt
Huthtingtom
We, Welle
CR Manfacturer
Newell
First National Bank of
West Union
M. Bi. Sum Mmers
Edward Neal
Summers
United States District Court
Blanchard D. Hyatt
National Bank Examiner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Orleans Road
Little Cacapon
Cumberland
le Magnolia
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
Poetomac River
Fron
Maryland
Francis Lee Stuart
Beware of Mercury Based Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Public notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and overall health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Fr. Cheney & Co Toledo made for internal use. Includes caution to ensure genuineness and lists price and availability from druggists along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fr. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hal
Ohio
F. J. Chenzy & Co
Large new gymnasium planned for St James College
Notes from nearby recount a large building project at St James College to house a gymnasium. The item also notes smallpox quarantine fines, disbanded Hagerstown Company B, arrests for bootlegging and theft, a Powell's Fort giant Samuel Bowman, a Fish Commissioner change, property sales in Charles Town, a fatal candy mix up in Hagertown, and census data for Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James College
Daniel Cost
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Benjamin Brown
Jefferson County
Marshal Brown
Shepherdstown
Dayton
Sharpsburg Notes Share Town Happenings and Local Events
Washington and Roanoke visitors mingle with residents, a resurfacing contract is let, local painters work, and townsfolk travel for family and business. A 12 foot alley is created, Red Men sell a lot behind their hall, and poems amid Cadence of the Bashful Moon reflect small town life. Hog cholera shows higher U.S. losses with Mississippi Valley hit hard, and Alabama man Jacob J Hauser to serve three months for illegal liquor sale.
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Ben Jackson
Washington
Harry Jackson
Roanoke
Grace Schafer
Hagerstown
Raleigh Sherman
Stouffer
McHenry
Pashen
Wm. A. Smith
DeKalb
Iowa
Maggie DeKalb
Lloyd S. Grove
Lizzie Gragg
Norfolk
Edward Carter
Hornside Bridge
Carter
Mills
Brownsville
Lorena Hogie
Susie Snyder
Martinsburg
Lawrence Bay
Gardner
Garrett
The
Red Men's Order
Miss
Lena Spong
C. L. Mongan
Wm. Knode
Big Spring
Jacob J. Hauser
Alabama
Women urged to try Swamp-Root kidney remedy
An appeal to women promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. The ad claims many ailments stem from kidney disease and offers a free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY, with regular bottle prices available at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Barred Rock and Rhode Island Red Chick Sale Notice
Barred Plymond Rock and Rhode Island Red chicks offered with veg options. 15 for fa and 15 per hundred eggs. High quality chicks and ducks available. Pekin duck ewes 13 per order by parcel post with extra postage. Mrs. D. J. Bush, Charles Town, West Virginia.
Memoir of H. Maler West Virginia tradesman dies
The obituary remembers Raleigh M. Maler of Knott & Maler Taine, a mercantile firm in Washington, D.C. He is praised as brave, honest, and charitable, a true West Virginian. His funeral notes his gentle heart and devotion to justice, with final rites held at Riverview cemetery as mourners reflect on his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Virginia
West Virginia
Seth
Raleigh M. Maler
Jefferson County
Arineke
Knott & Maler Taine
H. Muler
Ant
Hiss
Heema
Magia
Hinwowd
Cardui Promises Hope for Weak Women and Public Sale Notice
A faded advertisement touts Cardui as a tonic for nervous systems and pale health, claiming it helps sick women and reduces doctor bills. The rest announces a public sale of Joshua Cavalier heirs real estate in Harper's Ferry and Bolivar on June 13, 1913, detailing brick and stone buildings and unimproved lots with one third cash, six percent notes, lien security, and immediate possession.
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Cardu
Harper's Ferry
Bolivar
Sant Joshua Cavalier
Corer
High
Shénandodi Streets
Shenandoah Street
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
W. Va
Elmira
Markell and
Otters
Elendatts
Fragt
Latler
Sher
W.va
Corenan Street
Shepherdstown
Sala
Belame Real Estate
Rupert
Hunts
Ian
Eliza
S. Jah
Markels Iran
Eueaneth
Ate
Par Chase
Cee Brown
I Beltzhoover, SR
Allen Ie le
It's A Mistake Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed
A testimonial from Shepherdstown West Virginia praises Dean's Kidney Pills as the right kidney treatment. Mrs Frank Allen reports relief from back pain dizziness and nervousness after using the pills bought at Hill's Pharmacy. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold nationwide at 50 cents per package Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Shepherdstown
Frank Allen
Main St
W. Va
Hill
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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H. L. Snyder
WM. B. Snyder
Sir Edwin Arnold
United States Senate
Lewis
Clarke
Wim. J
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Senate Finance Committee
Iris
Register
Ways and Means Committee
Eed
Illinois
Danvidle
West Virginia News
Marlinsburg
Emory A.pry
Keedysville Md
Charles Town
F. A. Brown
Frank G. Butler
W. F. Fowler
F. W. Brown
Eagle Avenue
Valley of Virginia
Powell's Fort
Shenandoah County
Samuel Bowman
George M. Bowers
United States Fish Commissioner
Hugh M. Smith
Bowers
W. LeSherwalter
Harrisonburg
Forman
Inwood
Berkeley County
Showalter
John B. Davis
Cave Town
RH. Ridgeway
W. H. Keeseeker
J. A. Helsay
Sleepy Creek
Attormey W. W. Downey
May Sid
James A. Cave
John L. Cave
Hagertown
Basic City
Norfolk & Western
Census Bureau
Clyde J. Carpenter
Main Street
Winchester
Reardon
Doran
Carpenter
Edward Robinson
Houston Taylor
Tts
White House
Samuel Cohen
Louis Rucker
Sharpsburg
BARD
Anibarlly
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Kore
F Raleigh H. Molter
Ayert
Joshua Cavalier
WM. Rider
Wrapan
Apple Eh
Care Register Office
Entler
Registe Office
G. W. Billmyer
Commissioners’ Sale
Avi
Lam
Daniel
Jefferson Cavity
Vas
Fas
Bork
Ie MO. M. Daniel
Silk Bailey
Wa Ue
Sepherdsrows
Amdaty
Devon
J. W. Weller
Frederick
Ana
Sik Bales
Joe Lard
WKS
Baronade
Atest
Wilkes
Chania Foon
We Baldwin
Baronante
Dolaide Daily Delight
the Metal Shelter Company
ST. Paul
Minnesota
R.c.grove, Jr
Jefferson
Berkeley Counties
Wee
DE Laval
H. T. Licklider
Shepherdstow
Studebaker
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South Bend
Ind
Euteace
Dallas
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Saltlake City
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Wooltex
P. A. Brugh & Son
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