Local Briefs From Shenandoah Valley Area
A jumbled community notes several events and happenings around Shenandoah. Highlights include fairs in September, church festivals, school and street improvements, farm crops and prices, local sales and auctions, and upcoming social gatherings in Charles Town and nearby towns.
Local News and Notes from Shepherdstown Area
Richard Elgin loses a rural carrier post to rival Elvin Strider of Avilla after two days service. Shepherd College heating plant tests pass. Charles Byers prepares Shorthorn cattle for Morgan's Grove and Hagerstown fairs. Louis Millet appointed chief of mural painting for the St Louis Exposition. his wife is Virginia Boteler of Shepherdstown. Community events include a lawn party at A O Unger’s and a Presbyterian bazaar at Billmyer’s Mill. Shepherdstown bonds purchased by Farmers and Merchants Deposit Co. Dr. John L. Meyers opens new office. James Barnhart’s hen lays extraordinary double yolk eggs. Local business and school staffing updates follow with various appointments. Charles Town explores dog tax collection via collar tags. Hagerstown news reports James Ritenhour seeking his missing wife amid family distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Byers
Morgan's Grove Fair
Hagerstown Fair
Louis Julian Millet
Chicago
Millet
Virginia Boteler
Shepherdstown
John L. Meyers
Magruder
Gibson's
Dr. Meyers
James E. Barnhart
Slie
J. Walter Barnes
Fairmont
W. Va
Tta
Hillatt Commercial School
Martineburg
West Virginia
Hobbs
Business College
Tate Moton
Henry Taylor
Bakerton
Bolivar
Charles Town
Free Press
Hayeretown Globe
James Ritenhour
Abe
Ritenhour
Hagerstown
Personal notices from Shepherdstown area social circle
Mr. John Tyndale of Philadelphia visits Shepherdstown to reconnect with old friends. Numerous locals and visitors, including teachers, college officials, militiamen, and prominent residents, appear in a long list of personal appearances and travels around town, with brief notes on their movements and plans. Bass fishing on the Potomac draws enthusiasm as water clears and bass abundance returns after carp decline. County Court and Epworth League events fill out the week, alongside several farm building projects and a church-led conference agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Fish Commission
Bob White
Notable Deaths and Morgan's Grove Fair Prep
Obituaries from Berkeley and Jefferson counties report deaths of Ellen Fulk, Sadie Watson Howell, Margaret Webster Lloyd, Margaret Osburn, Addie Mauzy, Sarah Monroe, and Lewis Michael, with service details in Martinsburg and Harrisburg. Morgan's Grove fair upgrades include rock ledge blasting, new premium books, and a grand tournament planned for September 2, with widespread regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Mauzy
Indy
Frederick Mauzy
Harper's Ferry
O.T. Kemp
Sarah J. Monroe
H. ©. Monroe
The
Boonsboro Times
Lewis Michael
L. Francis Stanb
Berkeley County
Morgan's Grove Fair
Maryland
Virginia
Church Notes and Local Clergy Moves in Virginia
Reports focus on Rev Harry B Barnest recent Gettysburg Seminary graduate who resigned his Burkitteville Lutheran post after July 5 and July 19 announcements. Announces Pentecost services at Moser's Croan Roads August 21 to 23 led by Phoebe Hall Luttrell. Virginia Synod convenes August 18 at Mount Jackson. Brucetown M E Church South district meeting August 17 and 18. Obituary notes the death of Alex Melesy near Mestinebers after long illness. He leaves wife Willene and several siblings. Funeral at Whmurod Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Fulk
Aaron Fulk
John Myers
Berkeley County
Sadie Wateon Howell
J. Bart Watson
Middleway
Thomas J. Howell
Washington
Margaret Webster Lloyd
James. Lloyd
Shepherdstown
Harrisburg
C. W. Shaw
Margaret Osburn
Logan Osburn
Kabletown
Osburn
Loudoun County
Virginia
Mre
Virginia Shntt
Mra. Rous
Milton Rouss
Jefferson County
Harry B. Barnest
Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Burkitteville Lutheran Church
Moser’s Croan Roads
Phoebe Hall Luttrell
Hull Mision
Washington, D.C
Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church
Mount Jackson
B. L. Folk
Winchester
M. E. Church South
Brucetown
Alex Melesyter
Mestinebers
Willen
Shepherds Font
Ptet
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Ce Luray Caverns
Dlay
Shenandoah Iscilay
Billayer
Moler
Vale
Bien Ear Street
Moora
Uinday School
James K. Hen
Kearnoys
Wolieeday
Sue
C.N. Star of Bulmyer
Dilon
Ida Hor
Ais Equity
Yonts
Walliame
Jenn New Atrects
Kaevi
Haat
Aridolph County
Lerlstown
Dupartfetela
Hlleager
Pitygerald
Respect Avenue
Alere
Matheran Awill
Aembere
Thompson
Milton Rouse
B. F Ball
Wutherford
Harper's Perry
Lee
Opel
Ion M.E
I Zion Baptist
Sivatown
Wall
Charlee
Morgan's
Sol
Joba
Sellerson
Berkeleyer
Richard Elgin
Shenandoah Junction
Elvin Strider
Avilla
Shepherd College
Alex. Zeck
O. Unger
M. E. Church
Nat Ward Fitzgerald
Klondyke
Alaska
Presbyterian Church
T. F. Jones
Billmyer's Mill
Farmers’ and Merchants Deposit Company
Charlee ‘Town
John Tyndale
Philadelphia
Tyndale
Ashtons
J. G. Knutts
Karl Stoddart
Sudley Place
Stoddart
Wm. M. Straus
Parkersburg
Board of Regents of the Normal Schools
M. G. Bast
Herbert Rogers
William Sisler
Martinsburg Company
Capt. Sherwood
Hungerford
Riordan
Alice Moler
Maple Grove
Margaret Welshans
Baltimore
T. H. Davin
Ruby McDonald
Charles McDonald
R. L. Magruder
Misa Augusta
Muse Anna
A. M.S. Morgan
Miss Delaplane
Mra
James H. Shepherd
J. 8. Melvin
Heater Melvin
Duffields
Deer Park
Mountain Lake Park
Daisy A. Moler
Daisy F. Trendle
County
J. C. Byrne
Washington Grove
Mia
Charlotte Fayman
Louise Anna Snyder
Berkeley Springs
Rosa Hartzell
Clara Greenwood
Front Royal
Margaret and
Gertrude Deckert
Harrisonburg, Va
David Hout
Nannie Dandridge
Virginia House
Ths Place
Coopsis Replinger
Bedford City
Lelia Smith
That City
Brownie Wyong
Join Crown
Grafton
Violet Dandridge
Eleanor Dering Mille
J. William Mille, Sr
Rockland
Town
Bessie Lamar
Missen Cady
John W. McCleary
S. D. Barnhart
Roanoke
Jas. E. Barnhart
D. Frank Miller
Helen
B. S. Pendleton
George Rouzee
Geo. W. Chase
A. S. Reynolds
Hancock
Joseph Snyder
Birdie Adama
Joseph E. Guy
Harry Sommers
Pittsburg
Win. R. Miller
Berryville
Ella Cooke
Front
Royal, Va
James Lemen
Martinsburg
8. F. Lemen
Rose Bender
Sharpsburg
Linda Crow
Julia Grant
Edith Grant
E.T. Licklider
Edna Link
Nellie Entler
Eleanor Butler
J. D. Muldoon
Wheeling
Phil Jackson
Sublette
Hamilton & Lane
T. J. Link
Manning's Ferry
Miley Bros
Alsa House
Corporation of
Epworth League
Wu. J. Knott
Mise Lilla Hout
Ive
Ota UA Rteereresser
Ada
Py Neel
Jewes
Milleen
Toon Vhs
P Hamill
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Rey Ho 1
Jamnill
Igary
Malla
Desert Katona
Dwight E. MetQuill
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Paul Kora
W. P. Licklider
Kearneysville Pike
E. W. Athey
P. G. Needy
Mr. Athey
Jacob Bush
Wm. C. Clipp
Doffields
Elliott Commercal
Charleston
Clarksburg
Elliott Commercial School
Morgan's Grove
Rootster
Licklider
Ely
J. W Davidson
Avy
Law
Monmonth
Cleveland and Pitteburg
Macedonia
Ohio
Frank Wise
Frank Green
Green
Reinhart
Wall Street
Edward Smith
Lovell
Carnegie
Egypt
Shepherdetown
Bia
Hutter
IWN
casToRrra
Alani
Rome
Church Directory
Pausuprenan Cucnem
Charles Hhjwothy
Pasar
Rev
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Poster
Bethesda
Yamm
Leagun
Livutman
Halibroe
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Toromety
Ertacotat
Cavden—Ray
ER Almarpall
Wold A. Om
Hood
Igor
Bienne
W N. Lemen & Co
Shendodoah Junction
W.C Clipp
Sherandon Janetson
del Sree
8. S
S.S. S
Swift Cific CO
Atlanta
Aery Lane
Init
M. G. Tabler
North Quest St
Vmalks
Usc
McCall
J. F. Thompson & Bro., Clothiers
Queer St
Martinsburg, W. Va
Wood
J. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Common Council
Shepherdstowe
BF Harrison
Huta
L. Quokus
Helle Vue
Minnie Shepherd
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