Prohibition Drive and War News From Shepherdstown Area
The issue discusses federal prohibition momentum with five states ratifying the amendment and Texas Austin voting dry, amid wartime food conservation and rail economy measures. It notes American troops in France, expectations of a summer end to the war, political commentary on government management, Catholic Cardinal Gibbons opposing prohibition, and a local suicide case in Capon Bridge plus a medical ad for Thomas' Eclectic Oil.
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South Cayalia
North Dakota
Austin
Texas
Kentucky
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Church
Christ
Cardinal Cam
Hiris
Jefferson County draftsmen elbow toward France in wartime notes
Jefferson County boards advance physicals for draftees amid unclear call date. About a hundred may be summoned from a 136 man quota. Rejected names include Hammond Grandstall Goens Hoke Noland and others. Aviation unit led by Rev. Worman seeks overseas sailing soon from Newport News. Church notices and county court actions outline fines taxes and appointments. Local obituaries not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Jefferson County
War Department
Notice of Attorney in Fact for J L Jenkins
The undersigned has qualified as Attorney-in-Fact for J L Jenkins and notifies all debtors to make prompt payment. Persons with claims against J L Jenkins should present them properly authenticated for settlement. C F Byers Attorney-in-Fact for J L Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Jenkins
Sharpsburg News Briefs Hit By Snow and Local Events
The Sharpsburg region reports heavy snow halting travel on the turnpike near Boonsboro and drifts on the Hagerstown pike. Samuel Stouffer clears Antietam Furnace road with a 15-man crew. Florence Himes acts as nurse for the Cassie and Laslie Hebb sisters. Ellen Stewart, an aged Black woman and soldier’s widow, dies and is buried at Red Hill. Uncle Archit Huyett stays indoors due to icy streets. Harvey Dorsey visits his aunt in Charles Town. Richard Hammond injured in a sled accident, possible appendicitis. Cold Monday slows business. coal stocks vary. Isa Glass at Harper’s Ferry abandons autos for rail travel amid poor service. Mrs. E. B. Mill of Oklahoma visits Cemetery Hill sisters. The Staub blacksmith shop collapses under snow. Lester Bender leaves Antietam Hotel for Washington streetcar work. Carl Mose and Joseph Brashears fall ill from chocolate. Cha Remsburg is the jury drawer for February term.
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Otho Poffenberger
Here
Boonsboroast
Samuel Stouffer
Antietam Furnace
Hagerstown Pike
Florence Himes
Cassie
Laslie Hebb
Ellen Stewart
Harvey Dorsey
Charles Town
Richard Hammond
Wroth
Hagerstown
Isa Glass
Harper's Ferry
E. B. Mill
Oklahoma
Misses Myers
Cemetery Hill
Thomas Staub
Lester Bender
Antietam
Washington
Carl Mose
Joseph Brashears
Remsburg
Eakle's Cross Roads
Dean's Kidney Pills Endure Testimony From Shepherdstown
Mrs. Benj. Hebb of Shepherdstown reports kidney and back pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says lifting and stooping no longer hurt and notes no return of trouble since the cure. Sold at Hill's Pharmacy and other dealers for 6 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Shepherdstown
Benj. Hebb
E. German St
Dean
Hill
Large 1918 Farm Sale Near Shepherdstown Offers Cattle Hogs and Horses
A March 5 1918 sale at the Dr Baker farm near Shepherdstown features 16 head of cattle including Jersey and Holstein cows, 13 yearling ewes, hogs and sows, 24 head of horses and colts, and many farming implements. Credit terms apply on sums over 10 dollars, with notes payable at Jefferson Security Bank. cash for under ten dollars. Auctioneers listed.
Public Sale Notice at Shepherdstown Residence
Due to the death of my husband I will sell at my residence on Prospect Avenue Shepherdstown on Saturday February 16 1918 at 1 8 o clock PM the following personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Avenue
Shepherdstown
Farm Auction of Estate of Mrs Mary Lickhder Slated in Halltown Area
Auctioneers GEO M BELTZHOOVER JR and Jarwoot Burkhart will liquidate all personal property of the late Mrs Mary Lickhder at a Reed suburb farm sale on Wednesday February 20 1918 at 10 AM. Items include 11 head of horses and colts 8 head of milk cows several bulls and heifers 44 hogs and 1 fine Jersey Holstein Guernsey dairy herd plus farm tools stock and general household goods weighing and description details provided in the catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lickhder
Geo. M. Beltzhoover, JR
Admr
Ded & Hoffman
Jarwoot Burkhart
Reedsor
Halltown
Shepherdetews
Dufields
Shepherdstown
Fan
Wright
Dolly
Unclear OCR text fragment on farming gear and auctions
Fragmentary OCR record lists farming implements and equipment with scattered names and prices, mentioning wells, plows, cultivators, seeders, harnesses, and a vague auction context. Many garbled terms and place names obscure full meaning. no coherent event or clear parties identified.
Head of Horses and Cattle at Farming Sale
A 1918 catalog lists numerous livestock and farm implements for sale. It includes head of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and various gear with quotations and terms, mentioning bidders and buyers and detailing items like Percheron mares and a brood of cattle alongside farming equipment.
Maple View Farm Sale Notice in West Virginia
A farm sale at Maple View on the road from Shepherstown to Martinsburg includes 62 head of stock and cattle, 5 Holstein bulls, one Jersey bull, 4] deign AO or 900 lbs cattle, 18 head of sheep with lambs, a yearling Durser buck, ten fat hogs and eight shoats. Sale Tuesday February 19 1918 starting 10 o clock. Terms: nine months credit on sums over 10, cash under 10. Old National Bank Martinsburg note with security. No removal until terms met. Also a note for Old Line Accident and Health Insurance Company agent positions in West Virginia.
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Hells
Deering Linder
Deering
Syracuse
Higa Sro
C. Vine
Good As Pew
Lenard
Jefferson Bank On Trust Company
Charles Town
Shepherdatown
Ella Wilson
M. P. Crowl
Avctioneer
Sassy Springs
le Weaght
Osborne
Deere
Jefferson Security Bank of
Shepherdstown
Hop Pee
W. Melvin
Johnus
Thomas Herec
Johnson
Mieser
Myers
Timothy Bay
John W. Irvin
J. West
Chan T. Ergie
W. A. Daniel
Bante
Maple View
Martinsburg
Winebrenner
Cross Roads
Old National Bank of Martinsburg
Old Line Accident and Health Insurance Company
West Virginia
Write National Casualty Co
Detroit
Mich
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