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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
A clipped editorial discusses West Virginia's looming January 14 legislative session amid tax reform talk, tariff debates, and distrust of trusts. It notes editors in Kentucky hypothetical friction, Roosevelts stance on white voters, Smoots Utah seat controversy, and calls for a tax certificates health rule with a revenue idea for state running costs.
The Harper's Ferry district reports include two large hogs slaughtered in Spirit City weighing 475 and 505 pounds, a close election approving the stock law by 139 to 80, and marriages in Hagerstown. Coal deliveries ease Martinsburg shortages, mills suspend operations at Limes due to water scarcity, and a cress industry impact on creek flows cited. Tragic accidents include Elwoo Payne’s accidental shooting of his brother, Judge Conley’s narrow drive separation, and Martinsburg advocate Leonard McKinney killed by a train near North Mountain.
One hundred dollars reward or any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. PJ Drexey Co props Toledo. We, the undersigned, have known F J Cheney for 15 years and find him honorable in business and able to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hull's Family Pills are the best.
Ex-Speaker of the National House of Representatives Thomas Brackett Reel of Maine died at 12.10 am Sunday at the Arlington Hotel in Washington after a sudden illness believed to be acute gastritis. He was a forceful parliamentarian and Republican party advocate. His remains were taken to Portland for burial.
An advertising notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood tonic for pale young women, claiming it restores strength flesh and color. It cites cod liver oil nutrition and urges samples for those suffering from a “blood sickness,” noting the product as best in strength and gentle in taste.
Wabash Railway buys Buckhannon and Northern WV line. State results show Republicans 99223 votes, Democrats 88850, Prohibition 1927, Populist 1467. State printing contract awarded to Kendall for 20035 and binding to Tipton for 7699. Fire destroys most of Moundsville penitentiary flower house. damage under 40 thousand. Bear killed near Buckeye after sheep predation. 510 pounds. Dr J W Hartigan sues WVU for 800. Speaker race in WV House with eight GOP aspirants. Raleigh Summers Mercer Monroe race yields Matheny Republican and McGinnis Democrat. residency clash to be settled by Senate.
sensational episode in Hancock Maryland last Thursday night involved Dr J S Diehl dentist and Dr P E Stigers physician. a jealous confrontation in Diehl's home led to a brutal brawl with injuries including torn ear bite marks and a pistol shot that missed. Stigers surrendered to authorities and was held on bail as the couple's shattered home and damaged reputations drew intense local attention.
A mixed clipping advertises Hostetter's Almanac in multiple languages and promotes Stomach Bitters, with testimonials on digestion and nerves. It also mentions arsen checks on a Lincoln Hotel tragedy, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Electric Bitters, and a Cumberland Valley railroad wreck delaying traffic between Hagerstown and Martinsburg.
An old advertisement claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve from E C DeWitt Co Chicago cures piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases with no equal. It warns against counterfeit copies and urges customers to ask for genuine DeWitt’s.
The country faces an extreme coal shortage with harsh winter freezing many regions. Railroads are accused of hoarding anthracite to force high prices, while supply remains empty and dealers struggle to meet demand. College graduates and state institutions adapt, underscoring the crisis.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 19th century notice asserting a Postmaster General order to require all women in the portal service to take an oath on marriage status. Mentions Mr Austin of Winebeeter Tool and issues with stomach and liver disorders cured by King's New Life Pills. The text reads garbled and contains stray drug names and policy note.
An old age booster claims Vinci can prevent aging feelings and restore energy. The ad promises immediate mood and strength improvements, better appetite, and nourished digestion for those over fifty, with a money back guarantee and mail order availability.
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