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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
2
The fragmented report mentions players Garrell Duntion and Jace Lesner with sparse actions and notes a weather impact and late game trouble. It references Martinsburg fans and a troublesome ninth inning, but few concrete details are readable.
Read like a clipped recap of a late season game. Frederick’s squad mixed errors and strong hits as they chased score to beat Winchester 10 to 6. Key moments include pitching by Baker and fielding plays by McKee and Leet amid tense moments in Shepherdstown.
The family of the late J Cavalier expresses sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy from friends throughout the county. In their time of sorrow they valued the thoughtful support shown by their friends and neighbors.
Fragmentary text references an estate and a will of the late WN Buckles. It mentions a sale at a desirable place within weeks and division among heirs. Names appear garbled, with unclear locations and proceedings.
The Virginia House at the corner of King and Washington streets has changed hands. R Miller sold the dwelling and a 202 foot lot on Washington Street to Miss Helen Pendleton, who plans to open the Little Green Tea House there on April 1, 1921. William Luria will occupy the remainder of the lot up to Princess Street.
The week saw persistent rain with daily storms and showers improving growing conditions. A violent electric storm last night lit the sky with a five minute green flash, damaging a Big Insulator at the local substation and burning a power line from Dam No 4, but causing little overall damage.
The Norfolk and Western Railway faced damages from Jacob M. MiddleCaps and Ada Middlebaum after their four mill and store were burned at Sietmas Station. The suit claimed the railroad’s locomotives caused the blaze, leading to an appeal later withdrawn. A separate note reports H S Pitzer injuring a collie car accident on a nearby day.
The Susan B Anthony Amendment to the US Constitution has been ratified by Tennessee and the Senate previously ratified it. The measure affirms voting rights for women and marks a milestone in American democracy. The article also notes road work beginning on the Bowmansboro Sharpeharre project and a hosiery sales pitch from International Stocking Mills.
County Court in Reg. ba outlines financial estimates for Fellerson County for the coming year. Major spending covers salaries and county operations. general levy raised to 15 cents per hundred to fund salaries and services. Road levy details split into Class A and Class B roads across districts with rate adjustments and total revenue projections. Town of Shepherdstown raises its own levy to 57 cents with allocations for general fund, railroad bonds, and town improvements. Taxable basis shown as Real Estate 324,450 and Personal Property 355,270 with public utilities.
Captain Latimer Julian Lane Latimer commander of the Naval College at New her Rhode Island is ordered to duty as commandant of the seventh naval district with headquarters at Key West Florida succeeding Rear Admiral Benton Decker. He was born October 10 1868 and graduated from the Academy in 1860. He served on the Virginia executive officer and navy at Montgomery 1907 1808. He directed a naval magazine at Hing ham Maes and commanded at the Cargos then stationed on the Vermont and the Alabama. He later became inspector of engineering material and commanded the Rhode Island. He was commandant of the War College 014 1030. He is a member of several military and social clubs including the Military Order of the Dragon Army and Navy Club of Washington New York U Clot and the Racquet Club of Philadelphia.
The union service drew a large crowd Sunday evening with Rev. Aba A. Grose delivering a sermon titled Where thes are ye the last to bring back the King from 2 Samuel. Frank Dobbins sang a solo. Upcoming services include Zion Presbyterian at 9 4, Elk Branch at 4, Stine Day at 9 45, Wesley at 10 39, Trinity Episcopal at 9 45, and Tulmetde 3.
Carnival week in CarnivalIa Town features the J. Be Wright Greater Shows with threeDIN performances and a 4Herry-on-round attraction. Mr Wright, a Shepherdstown resident, manages the event across the fair grounds opposite the traded school. Authorities promise unusually interesting attractions and fresh treats from Botwell’s.
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