War Ends Spark Big Headlines and Policy Shifts
The Shepherdstown Register reports Secretary Baker cancels 2.6 billion dollars in war contracts after the armistice. Reports say Chile and Peru threaten conflict but the US urges restraint. Dr. H A Garfield resigns as Fuel Administrator guiding coal policy. Returning soldiers arrive daily as armies plan delays, while trials for Kaiser and Tirpitz are urged. Prohibition strengthens with all breweries shut. Wilson seeks peace, railroads debate continues. Liberty Fuel, a cheap gasoline substitute, may launch next year. Wheat price supports remain through 1919 as peace nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wer
Wilson
New York
George Washington
Europe
France
Lansing
Henry White
Col. E. House
Gen
Tasker H. Bliss
Great Britain
John W. Davis
War Department
Department
Capt
T. C. Weisgarber
Soldier Wardell McDonald Wounded In France Letter
Notes from Shepherdstown report Wardell McDonald, US Infantry, wounded in France on November 1 during a front advance. He describes leg injuries, hospital transfer, and nurses, with fellow townsman William L. Miller aiding him. Also cited are others from the area: Corporal George L. Orndorff and Private Charles McOrndorff in a French hospital, Sergeant William H. Link Jr. dying of pneumonia in France, and various local families coping with losses and service statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstows
Wardell McDonald
U. S. Infantry
France
Fouz
Atier
William L. Miller
Wardell
Tim
Nretaie
William
HH. J. Urnaormt
South Amlingto Avenue
George L. Orndor
Charles Mc. Orndorff
George
Lieth Infantry
Die Bouler
Charles
Charles Orndorff
Eleanor Crowl
Shepherdstown
Fourth Maryland Infantry
William H. Link, Jr
Wm. H. Link
Duifields
148Th Infantry
Dennis
Fort Diocum
New York
Bennis
Willam
U. S. Army Ambulance Service
Kengard Ware
J. W. Ware
W. L. Jones
Martinsburg
Wiliam Fitzgerald Jones
Bordeaux
John T. Porterfield
Jefferson County
Fort Benjjamin Harrison
Ind
Camp Taylor
Charles Town
James W. Milton
Claude D ' Ritenour
Frank Grove
Shenandoah Junction
Sharpburg News Tells Of Local Happenings And Losses
News brief from Sharpsburg notes sickness, deaths, and daily life. Joseph Hammond Jr. ill at home. Harry Reel dies, interment at Mountain View. Local hog butchering, new roadster bought, visitors from Washington and Hagerstown. Family moves, farm life, coal jobs, and growing shortages. Raleigh Sherman returns to Washington. game scarce this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Joseph Hammond, Jr
Bentley Benner
Web McGraw
Josephine Smith
Midocean
Hagerstown
Mary Margaret Mongan
Bud Rohrer
Houston Carnahan
James Snyder
Harry Reel
Thomas Reel
Piper Farm
Garden &c
Mountain View
John Mose
Camp Humphreys
Leroy Mose
Harry Hebb
Ralph Earley
Carl Mose
Mrs. McGraw
Jacob Mose
William Lumm
Dresden
Ohio
M. F. Lumm
Belinda Spring Farm
Herbert Gross
Washington
David Gross
M. L. Burgan
Krebs
W. Va
Eagle By-Product Coal Company
Charles Gross
Lutheran Service in Shepherdstown Sunday at 11 a.m.
Community religious notices list Lutheran service in Shepherdstown at 11 a.m with pastor address on the Lutheran merger, reports from delegates, and public invitation. Also schedules at M E Church South Bethesda Avilla and Shepherdstown with morning and evening worships and evangelistic services starting December 9.
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Shepherdstown
New York
M. E. Church
South
Bethesda
Avilla
Christ Reformed Church
Germany
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Kearneysville
Trinity Epicopal Church
Duffields
Sharpsburg
Hypo-Cod for Children Promises Quick Health Boost
A vintage advertising pitch touts Hypo-Cod as a remedy to fatten and strengthen children. It claims rapid improvement in appetite, vigor, and sleep, detailing ingredients like cod liver oil extractives malt iron and hypphosphites. The ad urges mothers to buy from a druggist tonight backed by Earle Chemical Co. endorsement.
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Earle Chemical Co
America
Rist
Auctioneers Notice by B Russell Boyd Summit Point W Va
Auctioneer offers low price services with a guaranteed satisfaction claim. The notice lists pricing for sales including first sale free recharge, second sale 2.50, third sale 5.00, and all others at a low price. Valid until January 15, 1919, asks readers to provide a phone number for a callback.
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B. Russell Boyd
Summit Point
W. Va
Eggs and Poultry Cash Price Offered at Station and Residence
We will pay the best cash price the market justifies for strictly clean fresh eggs and poultry at our office near the freight station. Can take care of eggs at my residence after 6 o'clock. BENJ. HARTZELL.
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Hartzell
Decree in Estate Case Refer to Commissioner in Chancery
Extract from decree in a West Virginia probate matter dated November 7 1918. It orders SW Washington to state and report an account of Margaret Edwards estate including personal and real property at death and disposal of assets. It sets debts, payments, and priorities and requires publication and notice to parties. It also directs the Clerk to publish and give four weeks notice before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SW. Washington
Chancery Trials Court
Margaret Edwards
Valle
Sant Eesti
Margaet Edwards
West Virginia
Wade
Creditors of Margaret Edwards Deceased Notice
To the Creditors of Margaret Edwards deceased in pursuance of a Circuit Court decree creditors must present claims against the estate for audit. Commissioner at his office in Jefferson County to receive claims before January 3, 1919. Witness C. W. Conrad, Clerk of Court. November 25, 1918.
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Circuit Court of
Jefferson County
W. Va
Margaret Pol
Margaret Edwards
Ane
Jefferson
Maccaret Edwards
de Cee Tate
Aujit
C. W Conrad
Tis
CW. Conrad
Farm for Sale Near Shepherdstown in West Virginia
A well improved limestone farm of about 100 acres near Shepherdstown is offered for sale. Inquiries at the Register office in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Annual register fee noted as 31.50.
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Shepherdstown
Altona Farm
Charles Town
W. Va
For Rent Two Heavy Work Horses in Good Condition
Discontinuation of coal business leads W. E. Dittmeyer to sell two heavy work horses. Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Dee, 5, 1918. Four weeks.
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E. Dittmeyer
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Dee
Billmyer's Bargain Store opens new goods after delay
They announce arrival of new shoes and other goods now available after a two month railroad delay. Prices claimed to be lower than anywhere else and quality to speak for itself. They apologize for the wait and promise ongoing up to date service and bargains as normal. They invite customers to come in and see the new stock.
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England
France
Germany
Oldsmobile
Chalmers
No hunting or trespassing on Ware and Potts farms
Public notice warns against hunting or trapping on the farms of J W Ware and J H Potts in Ter rapin Neck Maryland and West Virginia. The signatories, Jo Walper, issue a stern warning and demand respect for property boundaries.
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Pipette
J. W. Ware
J. H.W. Potts
Terrapin Neck
Maryland
West Virginia
Walper
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The
H. A. Garfield
Garfield
William Hohenzollern
Holland
Ard von Tirpitz
Food Administration
Ssi
Congress
Chicago
Hugh Hill
United States Army
Camp Meade
A. T. Hill
ACARD
WM. Rogers
C. F. Wall
Owens’ Drug Store
Eggs and Poultry
James Edwards
Jno
W. Jaes
Jenking
Kate Words
James Woods
Charity Mathews
Mathews
Harare Edwards
Pana Iates
Federa Jena
Wasane
Te Weaver
Ned Weaver
Aond Walianin
Robert Wantston
Darawasnt
Ma Stevenson
Tim Stevenson
Harry
Anton
Marstetta Winningiog
Wary Sales
Rebecsa Staley
20D Inc
W- Jenkins
W, Conrad, Dieth
Charles W.vaania Hoth
S.W
National Highway Garage
FORD
W. Washington Street
Pershing
SHOES
Hagerstown, Maryland
Robert Gibson
Shepnerdstown, W. Va
Wall’s Cow Sale
Jersey
Durham
Trundle Bros
Robert Smith
Charles H. Stride
Brows and Moore
C. Gle
Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Kearneysville Creamery
Schumacher
Kearneysville Creamery Co
U. S. Pood Administration
E. Stanley Haller
St. George Building
Washington Street
Bank of Charles Town
B. H. Riddleberger
Charles Town, W. VA
Wah Mibihe
Coats
Lester Brothers
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