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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
4
Local Shepherdstown merchants boast ample holiday stocks while urging residents to gift subscriptions to the Register. The paper highlights seasonal commerce, farm offerings, and community notices plus a note on a Shenandoah Junction rail depot rumor and passenger discomfort.
Professor E H Vickers a native of the area and a twelve year faculty member at the University of Tokyo will sail from Yokohama December 1 aboard the Tenyo Maru, arriving San Francisco January 6 and proceeding to Morgantown by the Southern Pacific. The University welcomes the return of this 50 scholarly gentleman and adds him to its West Virginia faculty.
Obituary notes from Shepherdstown: Flora Balch Topman 50, died in Deming New Mexico and buried in Balch family graveyard near Leetown after return to Philadelphia for illness. Also Rev. Dr. Henry M White former Loudoun Street pastor, died in Winchester Hospital of pneumonia at about 75. Other notices include deaths of J G Cockrell, Julia Kerney, Mary Jane Bryarly, Lena Sister, Penwell, Sarah Doran, Motte Barker, and Charles Taylor. Church notes mention Lutheran and Methodist gatherings across Shenandoah Valley area with postings for services in Shepherdstown Bakerstown Shenandoah Junction Kearneysville and Elk Branch.
Jefferson county authorities announce the purchase of a ten ton Kelly Springfield road roller and three patent dump wagons to improve road quality. The unit costs 2250 with funds in hand and no new taxes. County Engineer James K. Hendricks directs usage on new road near Charles Town and on macadam north of Shenandoah Junction, amid praise for local officials.
Vivian L Shaffer formerly of Martinsburg and now staying near Shepherdstown forged checks for four to five dollars using Mrs Mary Shaffer s name. He cashed them at local merchants claiming bank holiday. He fled but was arrested at Shenandoah Junction and brought to Shepherdstown for a hearing.
A reader from Philadelphia reports improved health after using Peruna, claiming it aided digestion and strength. The testimonial asserts the remedy saved her life and praises the product as an ideal tonic for new mothers and the weak.
Reinhart Bros announces the opening of a renovated grocery and provision store in the old Trussell room. The shop features a metal ceiling, repainted woodwork, upgraded lighting, and a desk phone for public use. They promise modern service, ample stock, daily shipments, and prompt delivery with emphasis on courtesy and country trade.
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