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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
A Shepherdstown newspaper columns unseal political chatter about President Wilson on his voyage to Europe, the new Republican Congress, and anti Prohibition aims. It notes German war links, Red Cross appeals, and a Florida ratification as the nation awaits postwar policy and trials for German leaders.
William L. Miller writes from France dated November 1 just before the armistice. He reports being alive and in a major push against the enemy, says losses were few despite casualties, and expresses hope to join Christmas dinner back home. He thanks God for safety and describes hospital recovery and ongoing treatment.
A letter to the Register editor condemns the Kaiser as a man without a friend or country, likening him to a solitary figure surrounded by coldness. It ridicules his alleged ambitions and calls for universal condemnation and punishment, ending with the author signing as W. J. Knott.
Obituary reflects on Hester Bennet age 13 dying of pneumonia October 27 1918. Loving parents Henry Bennet express faith comfort through prayer. Poignant verse pleads not to mourn and recalls her bright, gentle nature. Also notes Bosler estate in Cumberland County and Elizabeth Bosler as executrix with substantial life insurance and holdings.
$100 reward offered by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio for a catarrh cure failure. Medicine taken internally, said to destroy disease foundation by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available on request.
Oscar Lassie moves family and household to the toll gate house on the Sharpsburg Turnpike. Canal Tow Company mule wintering duties shift from CG O to Four Locks. Local residents returning from Cumberland and Camp Meade. Influenza and wartime news blend with small town events as James Morrow fattens hogs and the Kaiser is given noted support by at least one resident. War Department confirms bodies of U S troops buried in France until war end per French government agreement.
A historic storefront ad touts Billmyer's Bargain Store shoe specials with discounts claimed at 25 to 50 percent. It lists varied prices for Ladies, Men's, Boys', Misses', and Child's shoes plus slippers and rubbers. Also included are notices for annual bank stockholder meetings in Jefferson Security Bank and Farmers Bank Shepherdstown with dates in January 1919 and a rental inquiry for a dwelling on Fairmont Avenue.
All persons indebted to the former management of the Shepherdstown Garage must promptly settle. If settlement is not made, accounts will be placed with a collector. Books are at the garage and Mrs. Wageley will handle settlements.
All persons indebted to the Shep herdstown Light and Water Company are notified that the account must be settled. If bills are not paid by the first of January the current will be cut off. By order of the Board.
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