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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
3
A patchy 1908 sheet lists community events and notices across Pitts residents. Items mention theater relays, fairs, decorations, livestock, sales, and local meetings. Names include M. L. Here, Duffields, Tones, Butler, and Mary Ann Bure, with references to schools, churches, and teachers seeking certificates.
Local items report an automatic pay station at Entler Hotel and library book distribution at Reinhart's Pharmacy for Tabard Inn members. Supper for church repairs offered Friday and Saturday with proceeds. Notable notes include a corn ear shaped like a hand, new peanut roaster, and advertisements from W Kaplan & Bro. Shenandoah Junction theft attempt, canal navigation issues, and school employment ads. Incidents include a track wheel fall near Charles Town, a pole accident near Manchester, and a misadventure with a horse kick. Details on Dr. Biedler declining practice in Shepherdstown and two local marriages at Morgantown.
A long list of visitors and residents in Shepherdstown and nearby areas. Mentions include Mr. Berrey and Mr. Broyles of the Courier, Rev. Kennard, Judge Bootton, Mr. Leedy, and Mr. Byers of Berkeley County. Several families travel to Columbus Kansas and Washington, with visits to Sudley Place, Mount Jackson, and Martinsburg noted.
The Morgan's Grove fair on Sept 1 2 8 and 4 promises grand crowds with prizes totaling 100 dollars about forty contest entries and a sequence of speakers including H Wilson of Charles Town and Arthur Pierce. Special trains and reduced rates will run during fair week with stockholders and exhibitors offered season tickets. Indian Bill's Wild West Show visits Shepherdstown Aug 9 featuring tribes, pageantry, and a parade beginning at 10 30 AM. A trip by rail to the Natural Bridge arises from a dispute over rates resolved in favor of the lower price for a large party. A charity concert for St Peter's church in Harper's Ferry is planned next Saturday evening with notable soloists and performers. The Virginia Synod convenes in Mount Jackson with Rev. Dr. Gilbert preaching.
A large mad dog roams Gerardstown area over the past week biting nearly every animal it encounters. It was finally killed by John D. Gray after being seen near Mill Creek and the red-house farm. Local dogs, including Stephen Hutzler’s and Gray’s trained shepherd, were injured. fear of further damage remains.
Mr and Mrs R D Shepherd moved from Wild Goose Farm near Shepherdstown to Washington to make their home. Friends hope they return soon. Mrs Louis Julian Miller of Chicago formerly Miss Virginia Boteler spent yesterday here with Mamie Schley. Mr and Mrs Osbourn of Frederick Md stay several weeks at the Eutler Hotel. Mrs Osbourn was formerly Miss Rose Chapline. Mrs Henry Derr and her three daughters Lily Mary and Rath of Hagerstown visit relatives in Shepherdstown. Mrs Robert G Sigler and her little daughter of Fortress Monroe Va visit Mrs Nettle Sigler. Miss Neta Berry resident here. Ladies of Raphine Va inviting Miss Sallie Miller. Mr F L Weltluieumer in Mt. Twilight Va attending Virginia Synod sessions. Mrs Daniel Haller of Washington visits her niece Mrs J Lotte Sheers. The Elliott Commercial School Martinsburg West Virginia occupies the third door of the new Hobbe Building, arranged for their use. The college revenue and typewriting room fitted with modern engines and latest office appliances. Write for catalog.
Catalogue information lists Academic Normal Music and Elocution courses with training in Band Orchestra and Military Science and Tactics. Apply to J. G. RNUUL, BeriePue Shepherdstown, W.Va, August 195.
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