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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
2
The Shepherdstown Register notes Senator Bailey's resignation amid ongoing political shifts. It praises reform efforts in Maryland and West Virginia, critiques corporate influence, and reports on the Virginia political scene, a West Virginia legislative special session, and a United States parcels post triumph. The piece also condemns county actions that reintroduce licensed saloons and reflects on Bailey’s perceived betrayal of reform ideals.
William Bald win Snyder, son of the editor, becomes local editor and business manager for the Register. He has assisted on the paper before and the senior editor seeks younger energy to help the publication grow. Changes may follow as the issue progresses.
Five year old son of Aaron Cline near Smithsburg Maryland drowned after falling into an uncovered well. T Grove Henkle resigns as press agent at Halltown station, succeeded by Charles Trussell. Rouss of Charles Town sails to Europe, Naples then Egypt, away until April. James B. Dyche, Martinsburg clothing merchant now tailoring, assigns for creditors. Z T Brantner marks 50 years with B&O Railroad. receives gold medal in Baltimore. Charles W Foreman Martinsburg B&O brake man dies on New Year’s morning after being struck by an engine near Martinsburg. survived by wife and two children. Harper’s Ferry elects C B Wentzel mayor. councilmen J J Flaherty, T J Burleigh, Eugene Shugart, Edward Higgins, C T Smith, Charles Koonce. Bolivar reelects John Keller as mayor. councilmen Edward McCormick, John Bridner, James Derry, Frank Dinkle, J E Eakles, H H Chambers recorder. Rev W J Hubbard of Davis Child’s Shelter Charleston cleared of charges after magistrate finds insufficient evidence. public support noted. Hagerstown fair stockholders elect T A Poffenberger president over Dr J McP Scott. Thompson A Brown treasurer. officers reappointed. Directors named include Ellsworth Stonebraker, W Preston Miller, W M Huyett, Milton Porterfield, George Bushey, Lewis Schnebly, R H Smith, R D McKee, J C Reed, Harry Baker. Fairgrounds park-use proposal defeated.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache fatigue nervousness and kidney distress. It features testimonial from E G Henson of Charles Town West Virginia praising the product and urging readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by name. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is cited as the supplier.
John Swain spent holidays with kin in Steelton Pa. Martin Cramer fell on rear steps breaking a rib and bruising himself. Clarence Manence slipped on an icy walkway, unconscious for a time. Numerous visits, weddings and church events are noted, along with a damaged barn roof, dog losses, new blacksmithing, obituaries, and community notices. A ship pass and officers of Eureka Lodge are listed. New year observances show minimal arrests and quiet celebrations.
A Texas woman believed to be cured after five to six months of kidney trouble reports dramatic improvement after using Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. She credits the remedy with restoring health and relieving indigestion, noting she was bedbound for much of the period. The testimonial urges others to try the medicine.
Parcels post began last week and proves popular at the Shepherdstown post office with many items sent and received daily. The first shipment from Shepherdstown was a pair of shoes to Washington by merchant M B Baker for ten cents. Rates vary by zone from 5 to 7 cents for the first pound plus 3 to 5 cents per additional pound. Package weight limit is 11 pounds and size limit 72 inches combined. sender and recipient names and addresses must be on the package. Insurance available for 10 cents up to $50. Also notes a New Year dinner hosted by Editor Register and W C Moler honoring Miss Maxie Arnold, with guests listed. closing with a detergent ad fragment.
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