Local notices from Shepherdstown area December 1912
Community briefs describe shop ads and sales at Owens & Miller and Reinhart Bros, upcoming events at Shepherd College, fire department officers, and plans for a new public hall. Also notes on real estate, theater changes, market prices, and Miss Helen Hobbs reading December 16 at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hobbs
Shepherd College
Martinsburg
B. E. Beavers
Shenandoah River
Watson's Eddy
Wm. M. Burns
R. M. Billmyer
Billmyer
William Folk
Robert Shipley
G. W. Ferrell
Family Theatre
Brown Gardner
Mark Twain
James Grantham
Shepherdstown
A.W. Billmyer
Corporation
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg
W. Va
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
T. C. Miller
Shepherdstown Fire Department
F. W. Myers
H. L. Wintermeyer
F.L. Johnson
Herbert Rogers
C. N. Crows
J. L. Myers
T. A. Carter
M. G. East
Dr. Hopkins Gibson
H. E. Melester
J. R. Show
J. H. Crow
G. C. Show
Phil Taylor
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Millville
Prince
William Wells
William
New
King Streets
Locals note personnel shifts and holiday visits in Shepherdstown
Personal notes from Shepherdstown recount departures of Citizens Fire Insurance Company staff to Baltimore and new assignments at nearby stations. Residents toast Thanksgiving visits, family travels to Detroit and Philadelphia, and extended kinship updates. Church notes cover sermons, special services, and upcoming appointments across town and surrounding churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Alexander
Walter Alexander
A. D. Legg
Frank Woods
Lacey Gibson
Theodore Shuger
Arthur Wooddy
Ralph Milbourn
Scott Wy- Song
Citizens Fire Insurance Company
Charles Town
Baltimore
C.H. Moffett
Troutville
Norfolk & Western
Robert Early
Harris
Mr. Early
Eleanor Potts
Shepherdstown
Far West
Montana
Harry Potts
Denver
Colorado
Raymond Baby
Philadelphia
Mr. Baby
Jacob Snyder
Shenandoah Junction
Snyder
C. H. Rockey
Anti-Saloon League
Ordean
Keller
Pennsylvania Forestry Service
Harry
Walter
Central High School
Perry
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Mr. Phillips
Mattie Barker
Dr Abner C Hopkins dies at 76 in Charles Town
The Reverend Dr Abner C Hopkins pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Charles Town died suddenly at his home aged 76. A Civil War chaplain and longtime church and community leader, he helped oppose saloons and served as moderator of Winchester Presbytery and Synod of Virginia. Funeral held with many attendees. buried at Edge Hill Cemetery. Surviving wife, four sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Man
Lias
Abner C. Hopkins
Presbyterian Church
Charles Town
Hopkins
Powhatan County
Stonewall Brigade
Second Corps
Army of Northern Virginia
John B. Gordon
Martinsburg Presbyterian Church
Charles Town Church
Dr. Hopkins
Winchester Presbytery
Synod of Virginia
General Assembly
Union Theological Seminary
Shepherdstown
F. M. Woods
Martinsburg
Charles Ghiselin
J. H. Lacey
Belle Allstadt
Ira C. Allstadt
Harper's Ferry
Memphis
Tenn
Allstadt
Charles Smith
Rat
Berkeley County
Bessie Jacques
Hedgesville
Edward
Rion Lucas
John S. Blackburn
Potomac Academy
Alexandria
Charlottesville
Jefferson County
Samuel F. Brown
John P. Fockler
Washington County
Cavetown
William H. Lamon
Barker _ Hill
Thousands of apple trees planted in Jefferson county
The article details extensive orchard expansion in Jefferson county with numerous planters listed by firm and quantity, including Winesaps, Black Twigs, and York Imperials. It notes nearby plantings in Berkeley and Washington counties, widespread speculative land exploitation, and a recent meeting of Shepherdstown Electric Light and Power Company with re elected directors and a ten percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
T.H. Davis
Harrison Nurseries
Shepherdstown
Joseph E. Byers
W. M. Muzzey
C.D. Wysong
Wm. T. McQuilkin
R.C. Ringgold
W.N. Lemen
C. J. Miller
Edwin S. Jarrett
E. T. Licklider
W. P. Licklider
Jefferson Highland Orchard Company
Geo. W. Johnson
W. J. Holden
Parkersburg
Leetown
Col. R. P. Chew
Cumberland Valley Orchard Company
Berkeley County
Cumbo
Fairmonters
York
Kearneysville
Washington County
Hancock
Alleghany County
Shepherdstown Electric Light and Power Company
John L. Livers
C.S. Wenger
E. MM. Reinhart
Messrs. Livers
Wenger
Maine
Aoe
Ready For Christmas M R Moser's Store Ad
A Christmas rush display invites shoppers to visit M R Moler for Gift ideas cut glass china bric-a-brac dinner tea and toilet sets plus candies chocolates nuts and fresh groceries at popular prices a full stock of seasonal confections and fruits awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sg Pachine
Eit Glihe Real
Martins- Ciemnger
Ceeal
Tiyawaet Eselil
China
Glass
Hutmyer
Arpee's
Butler Tran
Shep- Bis
Cumber
Pac
Brn
Seyder
Livia
Bio Ireutance
Wednesbe Ca
Chew
T. Perry
M. R. Moler
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Pesiaheisor SF A Briefs
Owens & Miller
Reinhart
al Owens
Owens
Paar Saerey
Pyees & Mile Geal
Pos Miller's
Goes Miller's
Rosahart Bros Sandy
Agimatey
Owen & Miller
Cigest
Atl
M. Ballenger
Rephart Brastel
Gees Miller's
Fater
Owens 4 Miller
Ted T
Ate Eal
Commis
Heistart Bros
Hilmyer
Inne Dwart
Owens & Me
Pero
Mueday
O. Everhart
Rockdale
Jersey
Ohio
Elizabeth Taylor
Elkins
Shepherds‘own
Bessie
Eleanor Butler
Franklin Lyne
Washington
Own
Lucien Quigley
Charles W. Andrews
Fruit Hill Farm
Town
Clifton Eutler
Detroit
Michigan
Everitt Automobile Manufacturing
L. T. Potterfield
Braddock Heights
Mr. Potterfield
Gertie Fleetwood
Annie Lucas
Brunswick
Myrtle Taylor
Amanda Miller
Charles Waldeck
Roanoke
Nellie Gano
Sallie McKee
Abram Sisler
William Wade
Rohrersville
Eliza Gaster
Berryville
Jesse Lee Magaha
Hagerstown
Walter E. Schermesser
Cumberland
David Magaha
Footer
John A. Rickard
Elizabeth Murphy
Rockville
Fred Washington Foltz
Della Keesecker
William D. Cameron, Jr
Summit Point
Edith Pearl Hart
Samuel Knox Phillips
Cornelius C. Williams
Annie Edwards
W. F. Gruver
Franklin Thomas
Lucinda Mills
Sharpsburg
J. S. Simon
United Dates
Othe Confederacy
Kramersville
Mary Moore
Mary Homsher Moore
Lestown
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Ready For Christmas
M. R. Moser’s
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Ayer
Win Sven
Torcoch
Margaret Kort
Saint 1
Croes
Ora Hoon
Te Actoh
T. Knott
Adin
Hess
Fanny Carter
Sail Town
Pati
Sid Vanny Carter
Moneris Pal
Geo. M. Beltehoover
Boccial Conmmissionier
Geo M. Bettehoover
Caite
Cirewit
Jeffers County
West Virginia
Teumant
Ana Susan
Endler
Sheghertatown
Jaco Winterimmer
Pia Seco
Harry ‘Ace Scan & Tenant
Dreres Issaldeae MO. M
Dani Clerk
Sale
Circuit Court of
Elles Te Leni
Son Tate
Mary B Sheree
Polack’s
A. V. Polack
Bere
M. G. Tabler
Sir
W. Washington Street
Queen Street
Martinsburg, W
Lambert Building
Santa Claus
Jeff
A. F.C. Ginghan
O. N. T. Spoot
Christmas Greetings
Milton Kohler & Sons
Jewelers and Opticians
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