Democrats Fail to Rally in Congress Amid Debate on Army Bill
The Shepherdstorm Register notes weak Democratic push in Congress. It highlights an $24,496,505 appropriation, army reorganization with anti Canteen provision, and debates on war taxes. It mentions a West Virginia political split, Republican power consolidations in Washington, and dissatisfaction among reform-minded insiders over federal offices.
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Phlavelpata
House of Representatives
Themeelges
Tris
Raymond
Tate
West Virginia University
Young
Congres
Congress
Congreta
West Virginia
Washington
W. M
Dawson
Atkinson
U.S
Reese Blizzard
White
Internal Revenue
Charles D. el
United States
West Virginia News Highlights Violent Incidents and Civic Quarrels
Burglars raided Romney and robbed several businesses including the post office yielding little money. Parkersburg officials dispute population figures, seeking a recount. A jail escape occurs near Sutton. A Pendleton County woman dies after a shotgun discharge. A fight in Bridgeport ends with a doctor assaulted by a neighbor. A deadly Panther County shooting leaves two men dead, with public sympathy for Chambers. Huntington’s Captain Gibson dies after cancer. An eight year old in Parkersburg imprudently sets fire to sister, parents rescuing them.
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Romney
Cenene Bureau
Parkersburg
Eustace Gibson
Huntington
Kettyeburg
Willie Baum
Change at courthouse signals new era in county offices
The term of the client court ends this week with a near complete reshuffling of courthouse staff. J D Billmyer becomes sheriff with deputies Conrad Boros Nichola Grantham Phillips, who will not collect taxes until October 1901. Also noted are new roles for James Mason Jr and R H Phillips, while Hostetter’s Almanac is advertised for the new year and obituaries and testimonials appear alongside medical remedies. Mrs Mary McLean dies in Washington. An ad touts Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and a list of fruit and citrus provisions.
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FW. Brown
James M. Mason, Jr
C. Young
R. H. Phillips
J. D. Billmyer
Messrs
Conrad
Boros
Nichola
Grantham
Phillips
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburgh
Bernica
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Notable Local Obits And Rail News From The Area
Notes from nearby recounts the death of Wilson Ziler the 35 year B and O Railroad watchman in Doe Gully along with the fatal railway incident near Weverton and a Martinsburg wreck injuring two. It also notes the Greencastle station opening by Cumberland Valley Railroad and varied local obituaries including Mrs Mary Banks Mrs Isabel Hamill and Mrs Frances Gray Regester. The piece reports Hagerstown population 13901 a rise of 3473 since a decade ago and a telegraph pole accident killing Charles C Boyle at age 20. More items cover milk price shifts, Hagerstown Fair finances and Nome Alaska horse meat and gold output forecasts.
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Wilson Ziler
Doe Gully
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Greencastle
Frances Gray Regester
Samuel Regester
M. E. Church South
Richmond
Harry C. Gray
Washington
Regin O. Crampton
Georgetown
Antietam
Weverton
George A. Hahn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
Hagerstown
Charles C. Boyle
C.B. Boyle
C. V
Milk Trust
Martinsburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease needing internal remedies not local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to work by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as a non quack prescription by P. J. Cooney & Co., Toledo, with testimonials offered.
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Hall
P. J. Coexey & Co
Props
Toledo
Roanoke College Professor Wells Dies at 80
Prof Simon Carson Wells veteran mathematics and geology professor at Roanoke College Salem died last week at age 80. Also in brief: a Wisconsin woman credits Electric Bitters for curing severe stomach trouble and jaundice after doctors failed. An ad notes all-wool men’s suits and overcoats from 7.50 to 18.00 at T B Line’s with china bargains offered by G W Ferrell.
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Simon Carson Wells
Roanoke College
Salem
J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
T. B. Line
Letter From the Philippines 1900 Dispatch From War Camp
A soldier reports from Cebu Philippines describing a night attack by insurgents with rifles and three small cannons. Two wounded men are taken to Cebu hospital, trenches dug around the camp, and houses within two miles burned as the defense tightens. The writer notes the weathered tents and a close shave from a bullet, promising to write again.
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Dean Bprron
Bryan
McKinley
Winchester
Lutheran pastor Folk to lead Winston NC church
Rev Edward L Folk pastor of Lutheran Mt Jackson VA has accepted a call to serve as pastor of the Lutheran congregation in Winston North Carolina. He will assume duties around the first of July. Folk, a native of the area, leaves Virginia Synod where he is regarded as a capable and popular minister.
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Edward L. Folk
Lutheran Church of
Mt. Jackson
Winston
North Carolina
Ji Ry
Folk
Winston i
Salem
Shepherdatown
Lute
Polk
Virginia Synod
Kearneysville Presbyterian Church
Providence
Shepherdstown
First Reformed Church of
Presbyterian Church
Daffields
Bext
Harper's Perry
Sp. A
M. Ii
Bethesda
Avilla
Reformed Church
Sheperdstown
Wide selection of holiday gifts at low prices
The store promotes toys, books, capes, handkerchiefs, ribbons, towels, bed spreads, dress goods, hosiery, underwear, and table damask as affordable Xmas presents for all ages. It invites customers to inspect stock and find bargains across a broad range of goods.
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Nmas
Amazing Sacrifice Sale by Ma Vicinity Ladies
A late New York purchase allows a prominent manufacturer to slash prices. 25 Ladies Jackets at 3.50, 25 Misses Jackets at 3.50, 25 Plush Capes at 6.00, Golf Capes at 5.95, 25 Ladies Skirts from 1.98, plus flannel waists at 1.00. These bargains cover black navy and assorted colors across multiple item lines.
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New York
The Big Store Christmas Welcome Ad
The Big Store invites shoppers to begin early Christmas buying as crowds grow taller. Shelves brim with new novelty items and a thousand gift ideas for young and old.
Bargain notice from local store offers new goods and trips to call
Bargains offered with assurance prices are right and service to all. Store reports huge sales last week and invites customers to visit to see new arrivals including a bureau scarf set. A two nine foot square druggers bargain is teased as a limited offer for Xmas gift seekers.
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