Hotel demand grows in Frederick and Shepherdstown region
The piece argues for a modern hotel to serve summer visitors and a wider community in Frederick and nearby towns. It notes the need for suitable accommodations, potential patronage from travelers, and the regional benefits of a new hostelry amid improving roads and forest recreation. It contrasts with Shepherdstown and mentions local businessmen seeking investment. It also covers election news about Senator Sutherland’s win and political context shaping the period.
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Frederick
eSpending
Shepherdstown
Te Eante
Sirrot
Dobe Des Clitier
Potomac
Ashings
Cates
Obituary notices from Shepherdstown area journal
George Williamy Osbourn, lifelong Shepherdstown resident and former Civil War veteran, dies at 78 after a period of heart trouble. Survived by multiple children, funeral Friday at his home with Rev. Flickinger officiating. interment Elm Wood Cemetery. Also: Miss Harrist Isabelle Yost dies of typhoid fever at 24, alumni of Shepherd College. Rev. Grove and others visit local families. various community updates on residents, travels, real estate, and county taxation changes.
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George Williamy Osbourn
Shepherdstown
Mr Osbourn
Mr. Osbourn
Osbourn
James
Margaret Staley Osbourn
W. C. Myers
Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry
John Knott
H. W. Kearney
J. W. Osbourn
Daniel Osbourn
Pittsburg
Oscar Osbourn
Berkeley Springs
Annie Daniels
Emma Osbourn
Alice Reinhart
Rion Lucas
S. L. Flickinger
The
Reformed Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Harrist
Isabelle Yost
Martinsburg
Miss Yost
Shepherd College
Tor
Ads
Marcaret Yost
George T Yort
Hher
S. Edward Grove
Sharpsburk
Morlay
Washington City
Ht . Railroad
Groves
Daniel J. Grove
St. Johin'’s College
Annapoulis
Inumte Fyme
Maryland
West Virginia
Philip Grave
Marion Grave
Shanahan
Keelyeville Wednee Day
Fiirview
Walter McKinley
Episcopal Church
Addie Ireland
Prances Ireland
Bettie Ochiltree
Morgantown
C. B. Dike
Emory
G. M. Beltzhoaver
Morrison Guiselin
Presbyteriar
Muskipes
Fiom
Robert N. Duke
Philadelphia
Jefferson Cnynty
Charles Wott
Iack
Gerald
Mechacjeeburg
Loutian, Nieth
Teeddy
Toonlen
Batilmun
Jarrettmville
Spohn
Tuesty
lyePetl
Acklider
Stepherdstown
Berrie Mens
Annie Licklider
Sly McGleary
Unee McChury
Menere
David Ty Ut
Muregumtsen
Itn
Shepherd
Snyder
Low Koontz
Robert Jones
Heberien
Court upholds 1922 tax on Millville lime plant
In Charles Town Jemerson circuit Court Judge Woods ruled on cases tied to 1922 assessments for the Standard Lime and Stone Company of Millville. The Stone Company’s appeal was remanded, the petition dismissed, and the $28,000 assessment for 1920 stands. The company must pay higher taxes on disputed property totaling about five to six thousand dollars.
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United States Leather Company
Jefferson County Board of ‘Equalization and Review
W.F. Alexander
Charles Town
C.N. Whiting
Shapsertstown
William T. Elliot
Leerown
Watson
Jemerson
Jm, Woods
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Millville
Stone Company
Supreme Cort
Hixer
Mt Wesley Church Supper Scrabble Aug 17
Ladies of Mt Wesley Church at Scrabble host a supper next Thursday August 17 serving chicken ham and other dishes starting at o oclock. Everyone invited. Teachers institute for Jefferson county opens Monday August 21 in Chartes Town.
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Mt. Wesley Church
Teachers’ Institute For
Jefferson County
Chartes Town
Morgan's Grove Fair Readies Third Annual Exhibition
Present indications point to a successful Morgan's Grove Fair, the third annual association exhibition. The catalogue is printed and distribution begins in Shepherdstown with a 100 percent rise in cattle prizes. New potatoes classes, higher butter prize, expanded children’s department, and attractions including Kara Mullini, Dares Devil Oliver, Flying Craw wells, Portia Sisters, and an Baltimore orchestra mark the program. Exhibits can be entered Friday afternoon through Saturday 3 pm, with flowers due by 11 am Monday. tents and location details are urged as demand grows before the September 4 holiday.
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Morgan’s Grove
Shepherdstown
Formance
Kara Mullini
Reyal Husss
Canada
Dares Devil Oliver
Carlin Park
Baltimore
Flying Craw Wells
Laing Park
New York City
Portia Sisters
Rice and
Elmer
Earl Wright
Elown
Parson
Aiav
S. Musser
Stiepsisy
Morgan’s Grove Fair
Trial of John Wilburn in Gore murder case drags along
The John Gore deputy sheriff murder trial in Logan county opened slowly with absent defense witnesses. Judge Woods ordered witnesses transported at the defendant's expense after defense cited financial hardship. Logan county officials were told to gather the missing witnesses as jury selection looms early next week amid rumors of planned legal maneuvers.
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John Wilburn
John Gore
Logan
Jeffereny County
Woods
Logan County
Union
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Washington
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Lynch
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Duane
Omaha
Nebraska
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W. P. Licklider
Hutchinson
May Holtman
Tejaice
Charles J. Annield
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McKeesport
C. J. Knott
H. N. Pendleton
William Leverton
W. B. Licklider
Clara Hartsock
Mildret Willison
Cumberland
W H. Cook
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Emma Hill
W. G. Neill
U.S. Navy
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C. D. Scully
Hugo N. Pendleton
D. M. Schoppert
W. D. Himes
Clifton Grove
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Washington Post
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Martin Hiedwanh
Magerstown
Shepherd Fouth
Winona Lake
Hiedwang
Hartzell
Walter & Hartzell
Walkersville
Allen Hartel
St. Lawrence University
Lawrenceville
Henry C. Reynolds
Anna Harrison Hunter
New Street
Hunter
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Harper's Ferry
H. C. Bracks Company
Kenneth Waldeck
J. Lester Waldeck
King’s Daughters” Hospital
Martinaburg
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Paul Morrow
Department of Education
Shepherd Gathege State Normal School
Fairmont
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Inairmont State Normal School
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Jefferson County Telephone Company
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Plo
Watcor
Board of Public Works
King
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ki & O
Northern Virginia Power Company
Potomac Light and Power Company
Sonaon
Tefferson County
Saale
Wallishull
Hallane
Middleway
Shephardstown
Harper's Perry
Ransew Os
Shepherdunwn
Pesonal
Charly Town
Kabletown
Isherherdstown
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Yee
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Shepherdstow
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