Valentine Fever and Local Notices in Shepherdstown
The Shepherdstown Register reports a busy sequence of community updates for February 1917. Notices include Hodges store offerings on shoes and incubators, local sales of cattle and farm goods, and rental listings. Easter and Lent dates are noted, along with new candy arrivals at Owens & Miller and specials on Lov-Me beauty products. Obituaries record the death of Erina Dorsey in Hagerstown, and James W. Strong is found dead in Inwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
E. L. Gidldsborough
Leeland
Wens & Miller's
L. Hickey
Huyler’s
Norris
Owens & Miller's
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Wens & Miller
Qwens & Miller
Erina Dorsey
Shepherdstown
Fagerstown
Owens & Miller
Register
Jefferson County
Berkeley County
Washington County
W. P. Rams
Burg
Arden
Morris K. Headricks
E_ Albert
Shenandoah Junction
Florence Cockrell
Charles Town
J. A. Dearing
Washington
M. M. Jenkins
General Merchandise Stote
Kearneysville
Will and Fleming
Jenkins
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
Kearneysville Presbyterian Church
Kearfott
L. Snyder & Co
Frederick County
Mr. Brown
Baltimore
Opera House
Stanager Musser
Mary Pickford
Jefferson Inchid Company
SHKKI
G. W. Johnson
CE Dotson
A. M. Stephenson
M. Wetzel
Mark
Parkersburg
Old Fellows
Shenandoah
Valentines
Presbyterian Sunday School
Salli B. Harrison
Martinsburg
Bernard Hoke
Millville
Halltown
Hoke
Pack Horse Ford
Welshans’ Store
James W. Strong
James Meier
Inwood
Mr. Strong
Kent County
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
J. W. Stewart Strong
Local notes cover sales bids and county events
Personal notes report D Lynn Magruder planning a March 15 livestock and farming implements sale as he leaves farming, plus reassignments and moves in the area. It lists out-of-town callers, sick residents, and several Jefferson County Court actions including road opening refusals and jail plans. Church notices, a naval recruitment note, and a railroad accident near Kearneysville follow with details on injuries and service delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lynn Magruder
Kearneysville
Magruder
Harry
D. Frank Hill
Berkeley County
Shepherdstown
WJ. Melvin
Dutfields
Messrs
Jacob S Feeser
Shenandoah Junction
Daniel Osbourn
Luther Gribb
Otho Shepherd
Leslie D. Duke
Bakerton
Duke Farm
P. P. Marshall
Lillie Fleming
Williamsport
Rebecca Adams
Fannie Shaw
Baltimore
Louise Shaw
RC. Jenkins
J. W. Walters
Martinsburg
Lewis McDonald
John Porterfield
Bank of
Charles Town
Jacob Rush
Jefferson County Court
James K. Hendricks
Alexander Spottswood Dandridge
Dandridge
FW. Brown
Miller KB. Bane
Summit Point
T. A. Mallett
Engle
Berkeley
Stierlir
O. L. Watson
Sealer
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Jetterson County
Destructive Fires in the County in Early Week
A series of fires hit Charles Town and nearby areas. The Charles Town Steam Laundry burned after a faulty stove started the blaze amid freezing conditions. Losses included machinery and a nearby home damaged by embers. insurance covered most of Ford and Moreland losses. A second major fire destroyed the Standard Lime and Stone plant at Kearneysville, with only 15 percent salvage expected and full coverage by 100 percent insured properties. In Shepherdstown a flour mill and storage were consumed with the wheat, flour, and other goods lost, while multiple residents faced property damage from roaming embers during the cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
J. C. Ford
Ford
Frank Moreland
Mr. Moreland
Hyman Viener
Washington, Alexander & Cooke, Burns and Jordan
Moore Insurance Agency
Junkman Viener
Washington, Alexander & Cooke
Moreland
Kearneysville
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Harrison Schley
Shepherdstown
Alexander & Alexander
Clarksburg
W. Va
Standard Company
Pittsburg
Daniel Baker
Baltimore
Joseph Trout
R. J. Weirick
J. S. Lancaster
Werrick
H. C. Marshall
Marshall
Bridgeport
Germany
United States
Hebb
Charlie Kretzer
Otho
Toney
Sam Pennell
Virginia
Washington
Richard Spohn
Ann Rebecca Adams
Adams
George W. Hawn
Isaac Newton Walters
Old Hamtramck Guards
Jas. A. Adams
Southern Methodist Church
Charles E
William Henry Harrison Hawn
Norristown
Elmwood Cemetery
Wm. C. Myers
R. Lucien Reinhart
M. K. Hendricks
Wm. H. Burnett
Rocky Marsh
Cieo
H. Myers
Leslie D. Duke
Bakerton
Belle B. Snyder
W. Snyder
Geo. W. Snyder
Summit Point
E. E. Harwood
Swan Pond
Berkeley County
Wm. M. Burns
R A. Hammond
C. J. Miller
M.S. Miller
Thos. E. Howell
Engle’s
John J. Goode
W. Seibert Myers
Scrabble
Roger
Leetown
D.N. Taylor
Duthelds
Otho Williams
Billmyer
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Register
Dr. Banks
New Shepherdstown Store Opens Under L Cooley
L Cooley announces purchase and charge of H Baylor Reinhart store in Shepherdstown. He promises a full fresh line of groceries provisions and nations and invites public patronage and a visit to inspect the new store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Anna Virginia Sperry
A. R. Sperry
Marinsburg
Virgil B. Hawkins
Union
South Carolina
Wm. Rogers
M. E.church
Corinne Rogers
Shepherdstown
Harper's Ferry
H. Baylor Reinhart
L. Cooley
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Curing for Backache
Frank Carter of Shepherdstown recalls suffering kidney trouble with dull backache and irregular action. He used Doan's Kidney Pills after finding them at Hill's Pharmacy and reports complete cure after consistent use. Price 50c at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carter
St. Shepherdstown
Dean
Hill
Neral
Doan
Pate Oe Naas
Bat ‘Alo
Election Notice March 12 1917 Raney erate details
Fragmentary text announces an election notice linked to Monday March 12 1917. The readable portions refer to a local election action and associated planning, but lacks complete names, places, or official entities.
For Sale at Shenandoah Junction House with Acreage
A good dwelling with about a half an acre of land attached for sale. Located at Shenandoah Junction. Sold by the Moore Insurance and Realty Company of Charles Town West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Junction
Moore Insurance & Realty Company
Charles Town
W. Va
Cottage Near Hill Top House in Harper's Ferry for Sale
Describes a desirable cottage located near Hill Top House in Harper's Ferry West Virginia, with Moore Insurance Realty Company of Charles Town West Virginia suggesting a local real estate listing or brokered sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Top House
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Moore Insurance Realty Company
Charles Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
iGine
Reformed Church
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Stepherdstown
Elk Branch
Ziva Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Duffields
M. E. Church South
Ita. m
Marvin Chapel
Mt. Wesley
Avilla
Navy
Frank Dutlin
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
Frank Duffin
Aughinbaugh
New York Express
St. Louis
Rayroad
Butler's Tat
Harry M. Bowers
George E. Fisher
Marty Estaline Barnhart
James E. Barnhart
Mrs. Barnhart
Cease
Staunton
Henry M. Loyas
Lutheran Church
Eugene H. Barnhart
Wheeling
S. Henry Barnhart
Roanoke
J. Edward Barnhart
Hattie Barnhart
E. P. Cease
Bridgewater
J. W. Cease
Churchville
John Montgomery
Cobb
Perry
New York
Mr. Montgomery
Leslie Staley
George &. Staley
William F. Edwards
Valley Branch
Lexington
Captain Edwards
W W. Wentzell
Claude W. Wentzell
W. P. Grove
C. B. Wentzell
Jennie Parks
John R. Marple
Berryville
B. & O. Railroad
William L. Porterfield
John W. Cost
H. W
E. W. Aaron
Halltawa
Aaton
Allen Hendricks
Shepherd College
Martinsburg High School
Chambersburg High School
Banks
Edward Stanley
Elmer Marshall
Eagie's
Reese Cummings
Southern Limestose Company
Eagle’s
Raney Erate
Abed
Shepherds
America
Blanche Ring
George W Hobart
Pearl
Lucille Lee Stewart
Hernine
Louie
Charmzing
Hazel Dawn
Henry Arthur Jones
Gal Kane
Bruce McRae
Ruth Roland
Ceraldine Farrar
Anita Sewart
Lotuwing Perear Property
Caring Arcana
Dantes
Plarner
Evans
Steve
Ohaeven
Bea
Tds
Rene
Rane
Haliness
Twa Seth
Ated Momar Saver Arti
Singerie Ower
Seliee
Mines
Kaon
Michel Lami
Diner
Cuvbard
Hadiaia
Realtina
Myers
Robert Gibson
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Lit
Shegheen Town
Cookus
Main Street
Sam Mill
WM. A. Daniel
General Insurance Agency
West Virginia
Insemers
Bargere
Wware
Deakin
Aten
Heer
Senate
Hama
Boies Bank
Tryaer
Drirwe
Viana
Jersey Heifers
Ted
Lord Pans
Babed Epreery
Evel Lee
Arden Orbs
W. Luria
Conklyn Bros
Charles Town, W. VA
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