Holiday market and local notices fill Shepherdstown page
Christmas sale ads pluck at Hodges and Licklider stores with toys, goods, and medicines. Fairs, fire department elections, and community events fill Shenandoah Junction and nearby towns as residents prepare for holidays. several injuries and a major hotel project in Charles Town are noted alongside weather and travel remarks.
Little Locals Fe of Interest That Happenin Elsewhere
Local column highlights notable happenings beyond the town. Brief sketches mention events, people, and places of interest in nearby communities with concise notes suitable for a quick update.
Reverend John Lanahan Dies in Baltimore at 88
Obituary notes the death of Rev. Dr. John Lanahan a leading Methodist Episcopal minister in Baltimore aged 88 at his home on Tuesday. The item also covers a mix of local notices and brief political and civic updates from Jefferson County and national figures, including salary ideas for rural mail carriers and upcoming political appointments and railroad valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lanahan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Senator Elkins
Senate
Martha N. Davis
Jefferson County
George A. Davis
Patrick Brady
Congress
Shephardatown
Charles Walker Brown
Alabama
Margaret B. Marten
Henry C. Marten
Thorsday
Brid
Shepherdstown
Blanche Crittenden
Ripon
Otho J. Hardesty
Dinkle
Winchester
Geo. S. Bowers
John J. Byers
Vancleresville
Daisy Byers
George Miller
Miss Franklin Visits From Chillicothe After Centennial Trip
Personal items from Shepherdstown recount Miss Franklin of Chillicothe Ohio visiting relatives the Markell sisters after attending Chicago centennial events representing her great grandfather Col James Swearingen a Detroit company veteran. Other notes mention local calls and forthcoming weddings with multiple marriages planned in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Chillicothe
Ohio
Markell
Chicago
James Strode Swearingen
Detroit
Fort Dearborn
Shepherdstown
W. O. Ray
Harper's Ferry
Register Office
Elizabeth Haas
Washington, D.C
Nannie Daniels
Anna Woolery
Shepherd College
Hageratown
Rutherford Wysong
New York City
Deaths and police notes from Shepherdstown area
Edward H. Shafer of Baltimore died at 64 from paralysis after a career in Shepherdstown hardware and Baltimore Stock Exchange roles. Survived by wife Rose Lucker and daughter Mary, he served in Col. Morgan's Company. The report also lists multiple obituaries and a sensational case involving arrests in Shepherdstown, with names like Miranda Marmaduke, Ingle, Bowers, Harrington Williams, and others, plus a note on a later fled town pair and possible vigilante talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Shafer
Shepherdtown
Baltimore
Shafer
Hagerstown
Shepherdstown
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Hak Thaborsa
Hie
Mize Rose Lucker
Mary
John W. Newcomer
Misa Sue Shafer
Butylmore
Sheyherda
Col. Morgan
New Trial Granted in Morrison Robbery Case at Charles Town
Circuit Court near Charles Town granted Earl Morrison a new trial for complicity in the Max Theodore store robbery after judge Faulkner found irregular jury conduct including viewing the crime scene. The case proceeds with sentencing and related real estate actions and notices follow. A separate report notes the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman, Kate Ronbusugh, by a teenage operator at a Norfolk and Western shop, with the suspect in custody after surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giracii Court
Charles Town
Earl Morrison
Max Theodore
Faulkner
Theodore
Mortison
Cummings
Jilge Faulkner
Harper's Ferry
W. Boyer
Adm
P Ya. Jno
G. Boyer
Oleon Moore
Tetherson Builiog
Loch Agenc
M Moore
Lown Ascocia House
Hugdad Baker
Cleon Moore
Looist L. Purckles
Lelia D. Gibsin Oe
Comeredunere
Real Patute
Timmin
Woshington
Ghirel Tepont
Joel Aule
Ron FL Wageley
John Wageley
Real Vatate
Eugene Baker
AL Morgan
Adinr
JF Rugle
Manefield White
Morgan
Adin
Commiasoner
JY Fogle
Alwe Atleron
Alwe Atleron Ye Cavste Ann Dell
Othure Ino
Daniel Ape
Guertinn
Alexander Goothart
Ender Hilis
Mollie G. Moore
Nla
Almer
Gsburne & Co
M.S. Wellen
Silety Building and Loan
Aswoola Finn
Eugene Baker Et Ale
Jno
F. Myer
Wi Jha Howardeon
Mingo County
West Lot
Kate Ronbusugh
Norfolk and Western Harland
Thacker Hi Wardeon
MyWardean
Williameon
Nevome
Miss Renboigh
Pylaeki
Serious Charges Against Sharpsburg Man
Sharpsburg merchant Renner was arrested Sunday night on assault and battery on his wife and on selling liquor on Sunday. The wife swore out the warrant before Justice Brashears. Renner was held for a hearing and committed to jail. Evidence at the Sharpsburg town hall hearing included a fire set with powder and a claim Renner sought to reclaim a house given to his daughter. The case drew a large crowd and Renner denied all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Hagerstown
Renner
Lihe
Mra Renner
Justice Brasbeurs
Bessie Gox
Cox
Nua Rowlette
Habbard
Rennie
Rener
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Hodges
Nyas
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Licklider
W. PL
McMurray
W.P
W. P. Lick
Elbert Con
Stegilendstown
Kohnler
Bea Belire
McMorpan Drug Store
Gio. M. Beltehoover
W.T- Lieblider
Hotchéring Aupplice
Peper
Maltpeter
Vartamier
Sige
Aweet Sxjorem
Wte Reinhart
Reinhart
Christian
Marvin Chapel
Voll
Chrivtmar
Jas
Whampton & Bro
Taienae
Martineburg
Jin
Carter
Aod
Lactive Aid Society of Grice Baptist Church
Shenandoah
Wits
Wee. J. R. Shaw
S. FY Vom
Mra
Catherine Hendricke
Yonta Hone
Wet Mayo Street
Sandy Ridge
Misa
Bettie Sours
Charlee Youts
George E. Adasen
Nicholson
Daniel B. Sucks
Ian
William Myers
James Myers
Waynesboro
Shepherd Fire Department
Eller
Fra
R. G Miller
J A. Growl
Zod
John I. Crowl
W. Ferrell
EG Miller
Chase Ferrell
M. G East
A E Boswell
Vieer
Joby T. Jones
W. B. Rutherford
A E. Boswell
H. H. Hendricks
Shenandoah Junction
Mr. Hendricks
Waitman Barbe
West Virginia University
Shepland College
Barbe
George Porterfield
Chorlea Town
Lewis D Getavudanner
McKinley
Porterfield
Geterndamer
Republan
Kits
Contessman
Dayton
Winchester & Potoume
Norfolk & Western
Ench
McMurran Drug Store
BeatsTes
Pon
J. W. Gartner
C. Young
James Granthan
Middleway
Gardner
Roosevelt
National Zoo
Georgia
White House
W. E. Osbourn
Osbourn
Mr. Onbourn
Holmes Tabb
Texas
Lewis Lucas
Tabb
W. E. Blundon
Antietam
Seneca Falls
New York
Washington City
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarkeburg
H.C. Marten
H. L. Snyder
The
Register
Parkersburg
Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
Harry M. Turner
U.S
C. H. Cole
Martinsburg
Agnes Gibson
St. Agnes' Sanitarium
Sophronia Harthcox
Cora Mundey
H. E. Mundey
W. R. Moler
Lee H. Moler
Joseph E. Guy
Reformed Church
J. Hamilton Bowles
Hanrock
Nannie Cover
Thurmont
Philadelphia
Bowles
A. S. Reynolds
Hancock
H. C. Elgin
Brunswick
Stella Armenia
R. B. Boerner
Clifton Forge
Washington
Viola Wever
Clarence Tabler
St. Paul's A. B. Church
A.B. Staton
Mary M. Frye
Powell Arnett
Clarke County
Elijah
Dowie
Zion City
Miranda W. Marmaduke
W. H. Marmadake
Wa. L. Nolans
Fremont, Lin
Jefferson
Berkeley
James Addison Ingle
Episcopal
Hankow
Chinn
Haw
Osbourn Ingle
James Harricnn Williamis
Woollrank
Leavin
Chew
Russell
Clarke Counts
Maeby
Rangers
Reilly Grim
Iaet
Magers
Armvlia Lintle
Pat
William K
Gertrude Mornbraker
Joel Tyler
George Washington Lubler
Harry Goins
George Teed
Mia
Cha CopHe
Smith
William Meve
Frank
Mra. Win. Kinney
Todmont
Paine
Farmer
Tyrbynes
Faine
Diamonddyes
Adtrion
Diamond
Burlington
Vie
Beaty
David Simmons
Spencer
Rosnecontty
Suumone
Hyle Booting
Bimmone
Tie Gun
Digame
Ann Arbor
Mich
Castorta
J Marshall
Maine
B. Nixon
Cincinnati
Marshall
Wny
Abe
Mrs. Marshall
San Francisco
Orient
Maraball
le Neck
Serra
Hood
W. P. Licklider
Coriatmar
DeWitt
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Stise
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Salina
T Specific CO
Atlanta
Gas
Trent
Aml
Cndenvest
Suinalle
Kris
J. F. Thompson & Bro
Queen St. Martinsburg
Jen You
M. G. Tabler
North Queen St
Martinsburg, Wi
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