Taft Cannon Clash Shapes West Virginia News
The Shepherdstown Register reports on national politics with Taft and Cannon linked to GOP power, debates over postal savings banks, and calls for reform. It notes potential sessions in Congress, opinions on Harmon as Democratic nominee, and Wellman’s pole dispute. Also covers B&O three-cent rate denial and anti liquor league efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
National Anti-Saloon League
Congress
United States
Prohibition
Taft
Cannon
Aldrich
Martinsburg notes mention hotel plan and local events
The column reports a seven story hotel planned for Martinsburg and notes on local figures such as Mr Joh W Stonebraker, HR Cunningham selling land to PR Harrison, and various marriages, births, and crimes across Berkeley and nearby counties. It records a hospital operation, a child's poisoning death, and a notable canal coal haul by Capt Denton M Shupp, with other civic notes and an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Joh W. Stonebraker
Hagerstown
HR. Cunningham
PR. Harrison
Mill Creek
Berkeley County
Albert C Moore
Frederick County
Ritter Moler
Mary Louw Friskey
A. B. Statton
D. W. Jones
James Miller
Annie E. Drenner
Sharpsburg
Clarence W. Byrd
Harper's Ferry
A. A. Kerlin
Joseph H. Snapp
Bunker Hill
Hattie Belle Bowers
Ridgeway
J. B. Huyett
Jefferson County
West Virginia Sheep Breeder and Wool Growers Association
Elkins
D.W. Rodrick
Noah Kirson
Harry Jackson Beard
Alice Keesecker
C. C. Cannon
Pete Domer
Maryland House of Correction
Hete
Lena Sutton
Charles Sutton
Winebrenner's Cross Roads
Anna Hughes Sanitarium
Banks
Shepherdstown
C. C. Lucas
Kearneysville
Norman B. Pine
Frank T. Pine
Martinburg
Gainsboro
Mary Kline
Charles Kline
Benevola
Charles Fisher
R. D. Fisher
Zion Reformed Church
J.S. Kieffer
Denton M. Shupp
Williamsport
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Georgetown
Benjamin F. Langdon
Forrest W. Brown
Albert J. Long
N. & W. Railway
Baltimore
Million Dollar Stomach Offer Warns Readers
Obituary notes for Hon Newton Ogdin former West Virginia State Treasurer and Danta Kuykendall of Hampshire County. John J Cornwell elected WV Horticultural Society president at Keyser. various local items including an audit loss by Sheriff Musick and marriages. Also reports on sports injuries at Morgantown and a West Virginia football controversy. Continued ads for Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets and Lane's Family Medicine. Local incidents include skeletons found near Wheeling and a Des Moines suicide attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Ogdin
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Danta Isaae Kuykendall
Hampshire County
John J. Cornwell
Romney
West Virginia Horticultural Society
Keyser
E. E. Musick
Mingo County
Sallie Cornwell
Eugene Ailes
Hampshire Southern Railroad
Frank B. Trotter
State University
Morgantown
State School For the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Harry Robey
Frank Robey
Sardis
W. Va
Central Leather Company
United States Leather Company
Thomas Gi. Pownell
Cumberland
Rudolph Monk
West Virginia University
A. J. Wilkinson
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grafton
Grand Lodge
A. E. Billingston
Fairmont
Warwood
Wheeling
George 5. Dorsch
Rexall
Shepherdstown
Reinhart's
Church Improvements Reopen St Peter's Harper's Ferry
St Peter s Catholic Church at Harper s Ferry reopened for public worship after four months of extensive improvements. The service featured Rev J T O Farrell Pittsburg Rev John Harney from Washington Rev fr O Reilley Richmond Rev James Gilsenan Martinsburg and Rev James E Collins with music by Father Farrell and oration by Father Harney. Interior redecorated with amber and green color scheme oak wainscoting new memorial windows and marble statues plus new brass fixtures and Stations of the Cross from Munich. Church lit by electric globes, a velvet carpet for the altar, and new memorials honoring parishioners and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Harper's Ferry
J. T. O'Farrell
Pittsburg
John Harney
Washington
O'Reilley
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Richmond
James Gilsenan
Martinsburg
James E. Collin
Farrell
Harney
Tearney
St Peter
James Conway
John
George N
Etlzabeth Lynch
Mary A. Hie
Thomas P
Bridget Burleigh
Michael Doran
Dameyer
Miles
Dailey and
Applegate Nemorial
Germany
James Chirk
Cumberland
For Sale Poultry and Hauling Services Offered
Pure bred White Wyandotte and Rhode Island Red cockerels offered at 214 dollars each. Two Red cockerels from eggs Anderson’s pure pens. White Wyandotte pullets priced. Nov 11 1900. The undersigned provide hauling services for light and heavy work on reasonable terms and invite public patronage. CARTER & GORDON. Dec 2 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Anderson’s
H.W. Potts
Carter & Gordon
Wanted 20,000 Muskrat Skins AT ONCE
Advertises a rapid purchase of 20,000 muskrat skins with per unit prices for large medium and small hides. Promises payment by check on return mail and free express shipping. Requests shipment in bags or packs, not boxes or barrels, with address omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Mmail
Sharpburg News Reflects Quiet Village Scene
SHARPSBURG NEWS reports a peaceful period with no local illnesses, water shortages, and ongoing work around town. Notables include Hugh Swain seeking work in Washington, canal boat captains wrapping up for winter, and railroad cattle-stops being installed at crossings. Lutherans hold services for Frank Winks, and cemetery maintenance proceeds as N and W Railroad provides equipment for battlefield use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Swain
Washington
Georgetown
John R. McGraw
Aaron E. Gaker
Cumberland
O. T. Reilly
Spong
Californa
Raleigh Sherman
Frank Winks
Bargin
Chicago
Mountain View Cemetery
N. & W. Railroad
Abram Pashen
Max Reuben
Hagerstown
Ever Meeks
James Marrow
Vaveyard
The
War Department
Adams Wittta
Sarsaparilla Promise in Quack Health Claims
Fragmentary OCR shows a purportful claim that disease germs fail before pure blood produced by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It touts blood enrichment and bodily improvement while listing vague ailments and using sensational tones common to 19th century patent medicines.
Executor's Notice for L. G. Brather ton Estate
The undersigned as Executor of the estate of L. G. Brather ton gives notice to all indebted to make prompt payment. Creditors are asked to present claims properly authenticated for settlement. W. L. Brotherton, executor, November 25, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
L. G. Bratherton
W.L. Brotherton
Santa Claus Gift List for Girls at the Shop
A Christmas catalog snippet invites selecting dolls for little girls. It mentions big dolls and smaller items like doll tea sets and accessory sets. Prices shown include 5.40 and 24. Speaing $1 oe appears, with incomplete lines.
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H. L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Cannon, Aldrich & Co
Flar
Glasscock
Glenn
North Carolina
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Democratic Party
Judge Harmon
Walter Wellman
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Ihis
Pole
Sugar Trust
Scott
Oaring Banks
Eet Clhi
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New Yorks
Victor Rohr
Wild
Hollis
Mr. Rohr
Washington County
Matt
Weston
West Virginia News
Tee Fly
New York
City Hall
Lane
Harold Perkins
Des Moines
Dr. King
Hill
Fletcher
Castoria
New Castle
Del
Shenandoah Valley
Jeferson County
Delaware
Register
Cordis
Jacob Schrall
South St
Danville
Strerch
Foley
Geo. Updegraff & Son, Glove Factory
Hagerstown, Md
Harvey H. Pendleton
Adinistrator
Eaah Rickard
Janes
Rickard
Mir Lite Eigen
Livelink
Nmi
Hilliowie
Distey
Lot
Trontine
Cicfon
Beltenaover
Keamersville
W.va
Morgan Gwen
Jeune eFanguine
Geri
Morgan
Genie
Ty Athiy
Palety
Buck
Buvsea
Elle
Fay
Fraster
Will
Strats
Allong Sheva
Turket Tocol
Llidy
Munckers
Wilke
Baya
Ind Farmers Bank of Martinsborg
O. Everhart Donbi & Notman
Edison Phonographs
Burner's Jewelry Store
Henry Cunningham
Vitrol
Elder Baptist Church
Rinston
Leinhart
Portland
Jefferson Vehicle CO
Starre Hutcin
Teeppone Oy
N.S
Strider
Charles Town
Burhan’s
Kohler Building
Iran
Sassi
Sachs & Company
Sachs & CO
Shenburnstown
J. F. Thompson & Bros
Martinsburg, W. Va
North Queen Street
Stolz
Milton Kohler & Sons, Jewelers and
Opticians
Santa Claus
Daley Pop Gum
Arles, ‘Papa
Swan
Bynamobiles
Troy Banks
B. S. Pendleton
Shepherdstown, W. Vo
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