West Virginia Election Fights and Canvass Rumors
A hectic analysis of 1908 West Virginia politics highlights factional battles within the Republican ranks. Taft and Roosevelt clash with Foraker influence, postmasters back Taft, and Cortelyou’s resignation signals Wall Street influence. Democrats gain in a special state senate race as integrity questions loom in a quiet, corruption-free mood otherwise.
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Taft
Senator Foraker
West Virginia
Washington
Geo. B. Cortelyou
Treasury
J. Pierpoot Morgan
Knickerhoekear Trust Company
New York
Morgan
Wall Street
Hoe
George O. Brown
William Post
Postal ruling forces changes in country newspaper credits
The Postoffice Department orders amendments effective January 1908, limiting publishers to renewals within a year to retain second class rates. Nonpayment or extended credit risks loss of mailing privileges, prompting a list reorganization and push for advance payments. The piece also critiques Governor Dawson for omitting key measures like the primary election law and railroad commission from the extra session call.
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Postoffice Department
Dawson
Charleston
West Virginia
Railroad Commission
Fair Commission
Railroads
Berkeley County News Notes and Local Incidents
D P Lemaster elected president of the Berkeley County Court succeeding Alex Parke. Martinsburg residents Henry B Sharif celebrate their 624th wedding anniversary. Baron A a three year old colt from Shenandoah Stock Farm sold for 2500 at Brockton MA. Cora Beard and Charles Riner wed at Hedgenville Methodist Church. Chas W Lupton of Frederick County VA injured by a straw stack. Two B and C workers killed in Bruns wick yards. Rev F L Fraser accepts call from Corning NY Baptist Church. Fire destroys John Rohrer farm bank barn near Cavetown. Potomac bridge promoters elect Adrian Nadenbourch as attorney and plan to raise capital. Morgan County railroad valuation upheld at 6,150,000. R T Hoffman assigns for creditors. Electric wires danger report at Ripon. Farmers' Supply Company board named and officers elected. Hannis Distillery whiskey tax case upheld by WV Supreme Court. End of case anticipated.
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D. P. Lemaster
Berkeley
Alex Parke
Henry B Sharif
Martinsburg
Baron A
Milton O. Rous
Shenandoah
Brockton
Mase
Cora Beard
Charles Riner
Berkeley County
Southern Methodist Church
Hedgenville
I. G. Michael
Frederick County
Chas. W. Lupton
Brunswick
Ernest Norris
Chaslea Fox
F. L. Fraser
Baptist Church of
Hagerstown
4 Baptist Church
Corning
New York
Fraser
Charles Town
John Rohrer
Cavetown
Washington County
Ttm
Potomac
Williamsport
Adrian C. Nadenbourch
F. Vernon Aler
E. Boyd Faulkner
Morgan County
Board of Public Works
R.T. Hoffman
Inwood
Allen B. Noll
Lester C. Hoffman
Hannsville
Supreme Court of West Virginia
Barkeley County Court
Arties
Hannis Dietilling Co
Faulkner
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Charles Clopy
Harmon Clopper
Minois
North Dakota
Keedysville
C. F. Bonn
Mra. M. B. Snavely
Frank Reel
John Benner
Burnside Bridge
Victor Mumma
Later Smith
Shepherdstown
Homer Jones
Jonas W. Jones
Staubs
James Kemp
M. T. Grossel
Wil
Washington
George Davia
McGraw Hotel
New York City
Amor
Cemeter
Wm. Fry
Steelton
Cornelius Boyer
Dugkerd Church
Hagerstown Pike
Houser
Chas
Barley
J. Q. Wilson
Harry Seaman
Roanoke
John Earley
Harriet Highberger
City Hotel
Bert Crampton
Clinton Mumma
California
Lemuel Mumma
Misa Neilie DeLauney
Antiettam
Turbine engines origins and tonics echo across ages
The article traces the turbine steam engine to a Greek inventor over 200 years ago and notes a 54 year record in cures by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It advertises the 1908 Almanac, Jamestown Exposition closure, and free trial Catarrh treatments by Dr Shoop, Racine Wis.
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Mauretania
Atlantic
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Ty. Hill
Catarrh Cure Ad and Local Business Failures
An 1870s styled advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo suppliers F J Outwar Co. and waterso Kaysay Manors. Includes testimonials about F J Cheney's 16 years of honorable business and notes Hall's pills for constipation. Concludes with a notice that the lumber firm BR M Smith Co of Parkersburg failed with liabilities of 850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Outwar & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waterso, Kaysay & Manors
Hall E Mily
BR. M. Smith & Co
Parkereburg
Candidate for County Clerk Seeks Voters’ Support in Shepherdstown
A public card from Cmantus A. Jouxsox, Democrat and longtime party worker, urged Shepherdstown voters to back his bid for County Clerk. He pledges full-time service, no office deals, and reliance on merit, citing his record and a need for competent administration. He thanks J. S. Fleming for earlier support.
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Onsuies Town
W.ivs
Bprtos
J. 8
Sam
Charles Town
Cmantus A. Jouxsox
Temperance wave urged in town election call
Communicated appeal urges temperance supporters to participate in the upcoming corporation election. The writer notes past apathy toward the license question and argues the temperance movement, championed by the South, should sweep the saloon from the town. The aim is to empower voters at the ballot and end the saloon’s influence.
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Eprron
Cense
Southland
Potomac
Old Town
Troubles That Keep Half the Shepherds Town Doctors Buay
Troubles that keep half the Shepherds Town doctors Buay about indigestion and weak stomachs. Mio na tablets promised to strengthen the stomach and improve digestion, with a guarantee refund if not fully cured. Several ads claim Dr Kings New Discovery and Preventics as remedies, mentioning prices and pharmacies.
Calamity hits Boyertown hall in devastating fire tragedy
The Boyertown Pennsylvania hall scene turned deadly Monday night when a calcium light accident ignited coal oil and flames. A stampede uprooted by panic crushed and burned hundreds, leaving 170 bodies recovered Tuesday and many families in mourning across the town.
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Boyertown
Reading
Mayer
H. E. Moures
Tuesaday
Value of Right Breathing and Health Claims
An ad-like fragment touts Hyomei as a direct method to cure catarrh by inhaling medicated air. It promises a money-back guarantee from Reinhart's Pharmacy if benefits are not seen, asserting the product relieves catarrh by destroying germs and healing damaged tissues. The text also references a local mayoral election upset and a Huntington college principal’s marriage in New Haven, Connecticut, plus a stray line about youths.
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Reinhart
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A Woman's Remedy
A vintage advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a star remedy for women's illnesses. It features Mrs. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri praising restored health after years of ailment and unsuccessful medical care, crediting the tonic and Mrs Pinkham's guidance with renewed strength.
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Tydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C
St. Louisiana
Euffer
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia H. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Muff
Lost Time Deposit Certificate Notice in Shepherdstown
Notice announces a missing time deposit certificate for $1.77 issued by Lakd Bank in Shepherdstown W Va dated October 16. It asks holders to present the certificate or request a new or duplicate for replacement at the bank board meeting on February 13. Signed by J W Anander with date January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Shepherdstown
W. Ve
Lijvestors
Lakd Bank
T. Ae
Hank Auould
J. W. Anadler
Pendleton Store Seeks Another Year of Service
After taking stock, 1908 B. S. Pendleton announces readiness to begin a new business year and aims to prove the store remains the place to shop as in the past.
New Spring Goods Arrive with Price Quoted by Pendleton
A Square Deal offers new spring merchandise with careful pricing and quality. B S Pendleton invites customers to inspect items and request quotations, signaling attentive service and personal contact for purchases.
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B.S. Pendleton
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Kc, Shyder
Suarnaaverows
W. Va
Tam
Tris
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Charlie Swisher
Ture
Elkine
Morgantown
Nezascy
Congress
United States Senate
Haa
Foraker
Bryan
Page Castleman
Ripon
Farmers’ Supply Company
J. B. Osbourn
L. R. Hoyatt
W. A. Higgs
Thomas Frazier
L. M. Porter
Jan Watson
J. 5. Melvin
L. G. Stull
J. P. Kearfott
J. N. Zinn
J. D. McGarry
Marshall Burns
John L. Burns
John O. Burns
0. L. Hardesty
H. T. Miley
Wm. M. Burns
Geo. D. Rissler
William Wilt
N. R. Roberto
Geo. B. Goetz
W. B. Conrad
John O. Barna
John D. McGarry
Cherles Broadway Rouse
Rousa
Bernard Zolty
Dr. King
W. V.ee Oea
Hill
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sharpsburg
Homney
A. N. McKeaver
J. Glenn Kuykendall
Cee Ee
L. J. Corbly
Marshall College
Huntington, W. Va
New Haven, Conn
Min Sydney Thowan
B. S. Pendleton
Jack Mere
Mars
Jesder
Ontvee
Tide
Jersey
Kta Mar Selatne Ieee
Beck
W. Deda
Anetloneer
Moore & Dasilele
Clerks
Gore
Dora Cere
Dusbet
Evra
James Reder Rendall
Maryland
Meryland
Angusta
Thompson & Thompson
Martinsburg, W. Va
Birds of Prey
Milton Kohler & Sons
T.B. Line
West Virsina
Kuoning
Ashtabula
Ghia
Ralrosd
Leoess
King Aiteet
Princess Street
Daniel Lint
Setileneat
W. Cosenee
Anid
Dorsey
Will
Et the Kina Hotel
Rocky Street
Staucbatics
Be Cape Ag
Oun
Havings Baan
Rong Ts Ae Wa
MO. H. Schoppert
Eechenge McMurran
Shepherdstown, West Va
Panetsl Merchantine
J. Surider Keller
Moler
Wien la Chepuerdslawn
W.va
County Court of Jelipeson Esas
Mary We
LE Sapos
Faa
L. Wagner
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