Tariff talk stirs West Virginia politics in 1909
In The Shepherdstown Register April 29 1909 editor Sny der denounces tariff revisions seen as a second edition of the old bill. He questions Senator Scotts stand pat stance and attacks Standard Oil, urging Governor Dawson to seek the U S Senate to resist corporate influence and defend consumers.
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Observers call for town improvements in Shepherdstown
Notes By Observer urges continued sidewalk upgrades to brick or concrete, trimming trees, adding shade, and painting streets. Advocates town clean up, tidy premises, and early season work, plus a practical whitewash recipe. Also recalls a Rockville well accident and a light, humorous aside about a dress contest.
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Shepherdstown
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Washington County News Briefs In 1908 Style
A wireless telegraph station to be set up in Hagerstown. Thornton Perry plans 500 walnut trees on his Charles Town area farm. Samuel Miller of Williamsport Md. jailed two years for beating his wife. George Katz buys the J H Hobbs building in Martinsburg for 19000. Hetzel Glark and Daisy Myrtle Parkinson wed in Hagerstown. Milton Rouss buys two bay horses for 1000 from C E Williams Martinsburg. Lenora Hamilton and Marshall Wilson wed in Hagerstown. A Blue Ridge Summit child dies after choking on a bean. Thieves steal hundreds of fruit trees near Smithsburg. Anti Saloon League pursues local option election come summer or fall. 110 tourists from Boston visit Antietam battlefield in Sharpsburg. Warrenton Va newspaper man W A Thompson shot dead by J D Harris. Mr and Mrs William Newcomer celebrate 50th anniversary. Newcomer donates 15000 to Washington County Hospital. Mrs O L Jack sells Jefferson Hotel lease to Robert L Miller to take charge in May for 4500. Property deeds filed include multiple transfers in Harper's Ferry Bolivar Shepherdstown Opequon Summit Point and Kearneysville. Diapepsin ad promotes indigestion relief. Madison Md. incident: Rev Balderson thrashed by W H Maguire. Kemp's Balsam advertised for coughs. Roanoke VA temperance predicts 25 saloons license vote. Foley Kidney remedy cited for aging urinary issues. Turkish government overthrown. Constantinople captured. Abdul Hamid deposed. Mohammed Rechad Effendi proclaimed.
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Samuel Miller
Williamsport
House of Correction
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J. H. Hobbs
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Milton Rouss
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Lenora Hamilton
Marshall Wilson
Grant Gladhill
Blue Ridge Summit
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Smithsburg
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W. A. Thompson
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J. D. Harris
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Washington County Hospital
O. L. Jack
Jefferson Hotel
Robert L. Miller
Arthur Davenport
N. C. Brackett
James F. Cassell
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Marine T. Krepps
Wm. F. Stuart
Bolivar
C. S. Miller
Jas. H. Staley
German Street
Shepherdstown
Annie E. Custer
C. W. Ball
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Opequon
Eugene Shingert
J. E. Robinson
John J. Ridgeway
Wm. F. Pannett
Opequon Creek
Mary E. Duncan
William B. Duncan
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Anna. A. Graham
Louisa Krepps
Newton E. Kidwiler
G. W. Kidwiler
Oak Grove
Mary E. Boyer
W. B. Licklider
Kearneysville
West Virginia and Ohio Dry Vote News Summary
Hardy county plans a new Moorefield courthouse and Richmond to hear the debt issue. Obituaries note Lucinda Finnell 104, Creed Collins 45, and West Virginia Sunday School officers elected. The state Supreme Court voided governor vetoes on four bills. new West Virginia Board of Control to begin July. Indiana counties White and Jackson go dry. 27 saloons closed. Delaware County Muncie goes dry. Ross County Chillicothe wets prevail amid alleged police misconduct.
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Will A. Strickler
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J. C. Bardall
Moundsville
Charleston
Supreme Court of West Virginia
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L. V. Reed
Preston Republican
M . Mathews
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Free Trial in Shepherdstown Ad
In Shepherdstown W V Hart's Pharmacy promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it cures dandruff and hair loss, restores color, and softens hair. The ad warns against sharing combs or hats due to microbes and offers a risk free trial if unsatisfied.
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Rei Hart
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Sharpburg News notes social ties and local events
Miss Herbert Gross returns from Washington with her mother and Wm. H. Staley of Washington assists near Antietam Station. Mrs. Maud Jones and son Maxwell visit Keedysville. Mrs. Maud Crampton plans to join her husband in Johnstown Pa. A. Pastien demolishes a barn for a new build. Wm. J. Boyer recovers at home from rheumatism. Samuel S. Stouffer to Macadamize Chambersburg road contract. August Lowman visits with Charles near Middletown. The Johnsons of Hagerstown visit B. F. Wyand near Burnside Bridge. The Thooas brothers from Baltimore inspect home improvements and their Thompson automobile. B&O Railways announces first Sunday excursion to Washington and Baltimore on May 2. Bertha Wilson visits with her mother. Mary Campbell and daughter of Washington visit Charles Pry. Benjamin Jackson from Washington spends time at home. The Lahmeyer infant body brought to the village for burial. Lola Westcott, 18, of Pungoteague Va., injured by a lover's farewell embrace. Elwood Scott, age 21, causes the mishap. he apologizes and vows greater care. Mercury in catarrh remedies warned. Hall's Catarri Core touted as mercury-free. Roosevelt and party hunt in Africa, mocking gory scenes amid safari.
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Wm. J. Boyer
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Hangerstown
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Harry and
George Thooas
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Perants
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Carter
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Charles Pry
Campbell
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Lafayette Jahnson
Roanoke
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Vinol Restores Health in Child After Measles Pneumonia
Portland Maine mother recounts six year old daughter fallen ill with measles then pneumonia, weak and emaciated. Vinol rapid progress noted by physician after starting the tonic, claimed to boost appetite and digestion. Vinol advertised as strengthening entire system, sold at Steinhart's Pharmacy in Milltown.
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Menistown
Florida lands auction seeks agents in Shepherdstown and Martinsburg
The undersigned seeks agents to represent him in Shepherdstown and Martinsburg for selling Florida lands. He lists 5,000 farms for sale in Florida and promotes a fine opportunity. Princess Streets, Shepherdstown, offers meals and a tecl-equipped Livery, with furnished goods and site teams at affordable rates.
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Fragmentary notice from old Shepherdstown repair shop begins
The undersigned writes from Shepherdstown about a chap at his house and field work. The text mentions repairing and seeking a patient audience, with unclear references to Theo and Stough and a sense of urgency or personal appeal.
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Shepherie
Theo & Stough
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