Auction and community notices from Shepherdstown February 1908
Local items report farm sales at Jenkins and Dyeres town, prices per ton and per dozen, and a February 22 auction. A probate notice mentions the estate of a late Mr. and fundraising events at a house near Gicht. Fire and police activities noted, along with street lighting upgrades and a town election schedule for late February. More than 150 people attended a public gathering, while local shops and vendors advertised goods and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunie
Wall
Jenkins & Dyeres
Needy
Stey
Wleyke
Alfef Rhoe
Orchard M
Jenkins & Shipdee
Fereonia
Len Magruder
Gicht
Walle
Thateday
Pedro- Pyrat
Robert Cooper
Little Locals: Things of Interest in Our Neighborhood
A brief column highlighting community happenings and features from the local area. Noting small events, residents, and points of interest that shape daily life in the neighborhood.
Notable local obituaries and civic notes from Shepherdstown and area
The week saw the death of Hortense Jenkins of Shepherdstown, with burial in Martinsburg. Reports discuss Prof Knutts's cadet corps arming at Shepherd College, a long court saga over a slip and hip injury with Magaha, relics from Antietam, and a 67th anniversary celebration of Charles Brondyway Ross’s benefaction by the Independent Steam Fire Company No 1 of Charles Town. A potential cement mill buyout near Shepherdstown draws capitalists, a violent brawl at the colored schoolhouse ends with a razor injury, and local boatmen vote against the AO Canal Company terms. J Wesley Leichiert sells his barber shop to Lester Wells. Wells, a trustworthy local, assumes the position Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doko
Antietam
John Frazer Hamilton
New Jersey
Bia
Charles Town
Charles Brondyway Ross
J.C Holwes
Washington Hall
Pam
M. Cleon Moore
Shepherdstown
Harry W. Blant
Washington
Potomac
Shepherdntuws
Wouren
George Devonebie
J Wesley Leichiert
Goodwill
Lester Wella
Wesley Lax
Lester
William , Wells
Town Improvement Lectures Spark Shepherdstown Effort
A local effort to form a town improvement society in Shepherdstown gains momentum with plans for public beautification and collaboration with private enterprises. Mrs H W Vict licerts a Harrisburg speaker to discuss village improvement, while Hon Walter M Chandler will lecture on The Trial of Jean From a Lawyer's Standpoint at the college course next Wednesday. Reserve seats at Reinhart’s Pharmacy. a free sample of Chamberlain’s tablets offered with the flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yilige Improvement Society
H. W. Vict
Mic Mina Lipid Dock
Harrisburg
Shepherdstown
Trix
Sheptontstown
Walter M. Chandler
New York
Famoois
Jeana
Reinhert
Death notices and memorial tributes from Martinsburg area
The death record lists several local figures: Carrie Dent Armstrong wife of Prof. Robert A Armstrong and daughter of Judge M H Dent died of typhoid in Grafton. Mrs Margaret Anna Small Burt Small of Martinburg died on the 29th anniversary of her marriage aged 59, survived by husband and five children. Mrs Albert Lake died in Charles Town at 48, with three family deaths in six weeks. Major Walter A Donaldson former superintendent at Antietam National Cemetery died aged 76 of blood poisoning. Pierce E Noland died at 90, known county figure and Civil War veteran. John W Grimm of Hedgesville died aged 67, survived by five sons and a daughter. Mrs Lucy E Dorsey of Martinsburg died aged 85. Mrs Rudolph Zeigler of Martinsburg died. Jonathan Bowser of Williamsport died at 74 after long illness, noted for quilting work and patient endurance. mention of a Colorado loan for a gold expo and Edna Lyall death in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Dent Armstrong
Robert A. Armstrong
M. H. Dent
Grafton
Margaret Anna Small
J. &. Small
Martinaburg
Small
Burt
Leetown
Soner
Albert Lake
Eagle Avenue
Charles Town
Walter A. Donaldson
National Cemetery
Loudoun Park
Baltimore
Major Donaldson
Antietam National Cemetery
England
Pierce E. Noland
J. M. Heidwohl
Noland
Carpenter's Battery
John W. Grimm
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
Danger
Jonathan Bowser
Williamsport
Mr. Bowser
Notice for Henry Kyd Douglas Camp Meeting
The Henry Kyd Douglas Camp will convene next Tuesday evening February 17 at 7 20 featuring nomination of officers for the coming year and other business. Members are urged to attend to show camp pride and support. R T Banks Commander J Q Bergaant Adjutant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kyd Douglas
U. S, CY
Harry Winetermoyer
R. T. Banks
J. Q. Bergaant
Railroads advance toward Shepherdstown with speedy work
Sight of way agents push the Shepherdstown cut off for the B and C Railroad finishing by March first. Contractors to rush work from Qpequon to Harper's Ferry with a forfeit for timely completion. Ex Senator Henry J Davie expands rail interests in West Virginia and Washington target. Public notices list forthcoming sales and local religious moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Heenterten
Baltimore
J. A. Huster
W. QO. Wilson
J.N. Medilton
Bakerton
Qpequon
Harper's Ferry
Peaceful Valley
Shepherdatown
Henry J. Davie
West Virginia Central Railroad
Charleston, Clundéupin & Sutton Road
Shephersetown
Joseph Hameey
Maryland
Cumberland
Cherry Row
Rameey
Washington
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Joseph H. Landa
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Pocahontas
Jefferson Circuit Court Opens with Grand Jury Indictments
The Jefferson Circuit Court began its term under Judge Faulkner with a grand jury listing Willis Beall as foreman among others. Indictments include Philip Herbert for grand larceny, Letha Mocterrick for murder of her child, J. P. Watkins for selling liquor to a habitual drunkard, and several cases against banks and telegraph companies. An additional indictment charged jailer Tobore H. Phillips for negligence after prison escapes. A severe storm and tidal wave in the South Sea reportedly claimed over 1,000 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Beall
Mack Myers
George Hooff
David Phillips
Robert L. Withers
J. W. Zion
William Wilt
T. Lee Shirley
J. H Ramey
John Blue
C. J. Cavalier
BR. V. Moler
Jacob
Moler
H. Taylor Link
Tolias Hendricks
J. We. Taylor
Philip Herbert
Thomas Bradford
Letha Mocterrick
J. P. Watkins
Costa
J.C. Lambert
Bank of Frederick
Mal
B. Moler
Bettie ‘S. Gibson
John T. Gibson
Bill Teilerman Page
Sarah Page
Basil Clinton
Western Union Telegraph Co
Alvermion
Groseya
Western Tuion Telegraph
J. Wo
Tokneon
J. W. Grantham Admr
Cece Chemisand
G. W. Graham Va
Catherine Gody
Justine
Mary L. Wyaong Va
J. G. Hurst
Plantif
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Shepherdstotun Register
Yruary
Gavasbays
Porterfield
Ford
Art's Pharmacy
Chenier Wall
Afat
Publius
Whehington
Polke
Il Ya
St. Chong
Bay
Mary
Toledo
Ohio
Pete
Hortense Jenkins
Martinsburg
Prof. Knutts
Shepherd College
Prof
Koutti
James Magaha
Slagerstown
Magaha
Reimhart
Chamberlain
E. F. Goodwin
Charleston
J. R. Billmyer
Sallie Page Andrews
Henderson-Crosby
S. R. Hickman
Mize Margaret
Point of Rocks
Aehton E. Boswell
Mary Kemp
Snyder's Mills
Mr. Mayberry Beeler
Bridgeport
Kate Dandridge
Violet Dandridge
T. L. Rickard
Hageratown
Elizabeth Graves
Robert Graves
Steelton
Louise Latimer
E. H. Reinhart
Herbert Rogers
Pittsburg
Mies Loraine Turner
C. H. Rockey
Waynesboro
Sharges
Harrison
Billmyer
Frager
Dr. Butler
Humrickhouge
Hawrickhouse
Recorder
Humrickhouse
Poffenberger
Ray
Humtickhouse
Mayor Harrison
Fraziey
Mr. Harrison
Dennis
Hamrickhourn
Ship of State
Election Island
George W. Marlow
Kabletown
Bloomery
C M. Wetzel
Middleway
A. M. Locke
David Howell
Chas. E. Baylor
Baylor
Harper's Ferry District
Eugene Baker
Baker
James Rockenbaugh
Victor Cashwa & Sons
Powell's Bend
C.& C. Canal
Lahillithie
Lucy Ei. Dorsey
Martinsberg
Rudolph Zeigler
Colorado
St. Louis
Capitol
White House
Shaw
Teller
Edna Lyall
London
Church Directory
Cutnen
Guy Astor
Capron Loemm
J.C. Thrasher
Marvin Chapel
Duffields
Presprremanx
Charles Ghiselin
D. D
Ila
Kearneysville
Church Notes
LL. Smith
Strasburg
Avilla
Mr Smith
Mr. Snyder
China
Hetormel
Jain Massey
Harper's Perry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Richmond
M. W. Woodworth
Waohewter Presbytery
Minerad County
S. FP. Laman
B. Lee Moore
Charles Tawi
M. M. Skinner
Philip Lindsay
Carter
Mes Locl Hammond
Winebrenner
Cruse Roads
Reuben Jenkins
William Melvin
Bray
Marebeth
Robert Vam
Harvey St Hoffman
Bear Ekautt
Mit
Selow
Aver
Hawn
Newington
Ont
Ayer
Jefferson Circuit Court
Faulkner
Telunda
South Sea
Thee
Lorinnye Weert
Kngtt
Harper’s Furry
Sears
Tatler
Atwirani
Omtpa
Kookie Ubelm
Shownakera
Hole
Etiver
Prums
Notua
Strepherdatown
Harvey HK. Hoffman
Crowl
Anet
Homan
Ge W. P. Licklider
Gruuceny
China Department
Lampe
W. P. Licklider
McCall's
J. L. Welshans
J. F. Thompson & Bro. Clothiers
M. G. Tabler
Martinsburg, W. VA
Charkes Hammon
Drenee
Wicelennee
Piet
Marcinaburg
Reid
HindAe
Der
Aaln
Masons
Dodd
Larsetne
Rhepherdstown
Dempelda
Seumdown Boek
Carl
W. Deed
Bdo
Hathown and
Lwne Turnpike Company
D. G
Michael
Dufchilds
Potts
Edwin B. Quackenbush
General Mann Nassau
Norton
Aited Ub
Mulere X Farm
Alex
Deeriog
Eotlabie
Kery
Catia
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