West Virginia Debates and Titanic Echoes Point to Roosevelt
The Shepherdstown Register reports daily political battles in West Virginia with Roosevelt gaining delegates, Taft suffering a setback, and Wilson rising in some contests. The Titanic inquiry highlights lax safety measures, missing equipment, and brave officers, while editorials urge reform and warn of party manipulation ahead of the Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
West Virginia
Nebraska
Oregon
Col. Roosevelt
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hubbard
Chicago
Clarksburg
Glasscock
Various Local Notices From Romney Area
Notes from nearby recount community happenings. Property transfers include the Hannah property near Wageley’s Shop sold for 2900 dollars to John R Sagle. Local figures like W D Brown and minister William Peters appear with career and marriage updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Wageley
John R. Sagle
W. D. Brown
U. S
Martinsburg
Washington
William Peters
Dunkard
Tom’s Brook
Mary E. Flynn
Senator Watson
Senate
Potomac River
David J. Howell
Harper's Ferry
Green's
Baltimore
Hart Construction Company
Okonoko
Patterson's Creek
Cumberland
Wm. G. Brown
Kingwood
Treasury Department
Winchester
Virginia
Bristol
Staunton
New York City
Elise Nicholas
United States
Daniel
West One Hundred and Fifth Street
Miss Nicholas
J. A. Nicholas
Winchester Memorial Hospital
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Tha
Local notes from Sharpsburg town and surrounding area
A Sharpsburg column reports evergreen and ivy losses at National and Mountain View Cemeteries, church lights installed, and a small boys ball game won by Keedysville. Activities include Mr. Glass visiting, Mrs. Mongan’s Philadelphia trip, barn sawmilling on Rowe farm, and local injuries and thefts. A fire at the Half Way Spider home led to ruin and theft, with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery
Episcopal Church
Keedysville
Captain Cook
Isa Glass
Hagerstown
Martin Glass
T. F. Mongan
Philadelphia
Mollie Kisinger
Orbie Moser
Breathedsville
Aggie Nicodemus
Peter Monroe
David Marshall
Everett Gross
Mr. Marshall
Northumberland
Bessie McGraw
Elias Snavely
Woodland
Cal
Philip Lumm
Wm. Houser and Sons
Lloyd Reynolds
Harry Knode
Welty Garver
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Shepherdstown Blacksmith
J F Whittington of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney trouble backache and body pains after purchasing from Hill's Pharmacy. He endorses the product and urges others to use it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills nationwide with the 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Whittington
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Dean
Hill
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Pure Politics and the Fight Against Corruption in 19th Century Discourse
A historical fragment discusses New York City corruption linked to Boss Tweed and a contracting ring. It quotes a New York gentleman on Murphy’s role, questions the political system, urges moral instruction in schools, and recalls Franklin’s remark on divine aid for governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor
New York City
New York
Murphy
Natios
Franklin
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Tonic Ad Says It Free From Alcohol
An old advertisement urges nervous, thin, pale readers to try Ayer’s Sarsaparilla claiming it strengthens digestion and blood. It also promotes Ayer’s Pills as a mild vegetable liver remedy and notes the product is alcohol free with a doctor endorsing the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ater Lowell, Moon
Special Commissioners Sale of Valuable Elevator Property
Public sale by special commissioners for the chancery case in Jefferson County West Virginia. Elevator property at Dutfields near Charlestown includes two parcels with a frame elevator building and dwellings. Sale offers one third cash day of sale and balance in two years with promissory notes and retained title until full payment. April 18, 191240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Ale Mc Morgan
Hodges
Morelock
Sai Cau
Charis Town
West Virgina
Dutfields
Charles ‘Town
Harper's Ferry
Abraut
Jess
Lost Appetite and Hope Amid Lingering Cold Plague
Mrs Rosa Boyer recounts severe illness from a lingering cold that left her unable to eat or sleep. She credits Peruna with restoring appetite, strength, and overall health, noting dramatic improvement and expressing gratitude for the remedy. The account emphasizes personal recovery and the product’s perceived effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Boyer
Twigon
Peruna
Democratic primary candidacies for Jefferson county officials
A dense, staggered list of Democratic candidates announces runs for State Senate and House seats, county commissioner, assessor, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and deputies across Jefferson county and districts such as Kabletown Harper's Ferry Charles Town and Middleway. Voters are urged to back nominees in the upcoming Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Campbell
Charles Town
Campbell
Jefferson County
Morgan
Jefferson
Wilkeson
Cat’span
the Post
Hon. Stewart
Walker
Gilkiesot
R. B. Gillies
Nob Hill Avenue
Seattle
Washington
Bush
Illinois
Kanawha
State Senate
H. G. Glilkeson
House of Delegates
West Virgins
Milton Burk
C. M.wetzel
Charles H. Johnson
Middle~ Way
G. Newton Harris
Kable
Wm. M. Burns
Julia Leavy
Harper's Ferry
M. M. Jenkins
Kabletown
William With
Daniel Heflewower
Strider Mulér
Bakerton
Feters Iil
Grove Henkle
Harper's Perry
D. Hunter Wilmon
Osbourn
George B Nne Jre
Ao Asd
Capebl
Geo. Baylor
H. Wilson
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J. L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Phere
T. R
Fike & Sectoris
Vine Highland
Grafton
Brows
Vott
Andrew Carnegie
Atlantic Ocean
Southampton
Woodrow Wilson
Clarke
Wilson
Annapolis
John F. O'Malley
Maryland
United States Senate
John Jacob Astor
George D. Widener
Col
Archie Butt
Wm.t. Stead
Isador Straus
Jacques Futrelle
Frank Millet
Tait
House of Representatives
Kansas
Caesar
Cromwell
Napoleon
Register
Morgan County
Berkeley County
William Mora
Daniel Morgan
William Morgan
Sarah Jennings Morgan
Elizabeth Swearingen Markell
Almira van Swearingen
Sallie Jennings Morgan Markell
M. S
Clark
Romney
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tee Hall
Thomas
Ohio County
Fletcher
Castoria
Sharpsburg
W.B. Coffinburger
C. R. Bitlmyer
C.R. Billmyer
The
Virginias Fruit Exchange
William Campbell
Victoria
Fem Heller
Martiesburg
W.va
Este
E. H Reinhart
Allen
J.N. Zinn & CO
Lydia EB. Pinkham Med. Co
Paxton
Beever
Ory Beter
Ste
G. Kk. Kum
WM. G. Bates
Vaiiers
Posey
Desiairs
Ower
Harpers Perry
B.eyates
Kabteuren
Columbia Wyandotte
Harry A. Seiaert
Cormeysville
Fiw
W. Potts
Maxwell Mascotte
New York State
Ifort
He Wls Motor Company
National Highway Garage
W. V
Lotus
Washington, Alexander & Cooke, Insurance and Surety Bist
West
Deere
Yun
Braill
Licklider
Syracuse
Michelin
Esee Hefheedsiuws
Gunten
Jans
Waa U
al Saal
Peat
Cess
Apeth, 1912
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