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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
9
August 26 1920 Martinsburg Briefs note local commerce from Boswell and Lille Green Tea House. Items include farm sales, orchard plans, school vaccination notices, Masonic temple prospects, and a bond election near Falling Waters. Community notices cover auctions, roadwork, and public services with emphasis on local firms, residents, and upcoming events.
Mrs G M Crim breaks her wrist at Washington street home. Dr Horace Burks joins King's Daughters Hospital Martinsburg staff for surgical cases. National Highway Garage rebuilds after last year’s fire. Local fairs and premium lists announced for Morgan's Grove fair. Local bankers shuffled with S W Lightner retiring and J C Newcomer replacing him. Various local residents retirements, clock repairs, and postal service retirements noted. Crime report covers an assault near Martinsburg and penitentiary transfer. Byrd family apple production forecast with 40 000 barrel estimate. Sparrow losses from electrical storm. Bootlegging via empty whiskey barrels reported near Weverton Brunswick. Federal judge designation for West Virginia sitting in Martinsburg.
Local notices describe Morgan's Grove fair next week with exhibits by Owens drug store offering liver salt and groceries, plus demonstrations of Delco lighting by H Pitzer and Dr Ed Davis eye service at Shirley Hotel. Also reported are Quarries road change near Bakerton to extend outlets, and community updates on weather and local travel.
On Hand A Ad stock of buggies and spring wagons. Ship your buggy wheels for rubber tires or bring them to be fitted while you wait for 512000 per set. We will also set tires, spokes, rims, and handle repairs promptly. Bricks can be delivered anytime. No salt price to be fooled with. Give us your order and we will deliver at dinner or supper time.
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