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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
The item notes Gur Shepherds won a case in Shepherdstown W Va with editor publisher Sepa H L Snyder. It quotes Ralph Waldo Trine on living today shaping tomorrow and invites subscriptions to the Register for 192—asking readers to send $1.50 for a one year delivery.
The piece blends social commentary with a stream of local notices and political chatter. It questions cost remedies as theoretical while noting Friends of General Pershing backing a 1920 Republican bid and hints at international figures in future leadership contests. It reports fashion rumors in Paris and various local church and civic notices, plus lawsuits over fire damage and construction accidents.
Building Association Affairs Potomac Permanent Building and Loan Association has elected the following officers and directors for the ensuing year President H C Marlens secretary treasurer M Beltzhoover directors S J Hodkes W P Licklider R G Miller BE H Reinhart John H Schoppert B F Hartzell The associations fairs are in excellent order A new series of stock was started January 1 Series No 9 will pay out within a month or so
In Martinsburg a raid disrupted an illegal liquor scheme run from the Douglas residence. Two Maryland youths Bowman Boward and Hook conspired with Martinsburg residents Maloney and Stolpher to obtain illicit alcohol, leading to arrests of Mrs. Douglas and George Ash and the seizure of dozens of quarts and half pints. Local ministers press week of prayer with nightly services starting 7 30.
Public Hauling announces completion of Ford truck purchase and readiness to haul various goods. Also offers Ford car passenger service with telephone 3-K. Located in Shepherdstown, West.
My mother's property about half a mile west of Shepherdstown offers seven acres of land with a substantial brick dwelling and tenant's cottage. Two acres are in an apple orchard. For price and terms contact George C. Hill, Line, New York.
Sale notice for the Brenneman farm one mile southeast of Rippon in Jefferson county. Describes limestone soil, 15 acres timber, nine room dwelling with cement cellar, cistern, multiple outbuildings, three springs, running water, two tenant houses, three acre orchard. Claims it as the best farm in Jefferson county in Shenandoah Valley. Contact J Marshall Melvin, 326 West Baltimore St, Baltimore, Md.
Lost time deposit certificate number 3743 dated August 4 1919 held by Bank of Shepherdstown West Virginia for 800 pounds at three months has been lost. Interested parties must show cause at the board meeting to be held January 20 1920. Emily Jones acting for the bank.
Certificate No 425 dated May 17 1020 tied the undersigned by Jefferson Selty Bank Shepherdstown W Va for 12873 at ax months. A hearing to show cause is set for January 24 1020 at 10 a m at the bank before the Board of Directors to decide whether to issue plea to establish lawful claim. CHAS Triplett.
To the Public. The Ford truck with Hadford unit is offered for sale. It has a good bed top and curtains keeping the load dry and rain out. The truck has been well cared for and is in excellent condition. Whiting Milling Co Shepherdstown WV.
Charles F. Byers, agent, offers ten to twelve thousand feet of full edged oak boards plus slab wood and cord wood. Viewable at Mra EL Williamson’s farm, one and three fourth miles south of Shepherdstown, where the seller is usually found.
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