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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
4
The Shepherdstown Register reports a jumbled January 1900 snapshot with heated talk on the presidential race, expansion policy, and state politics. It notes figures like Whitney and Bryan as potential nominees, exposes tensions within parties, and mentions local officials and newspapers weighing campaigns and reforms.
Fragmented text suggests chatter about Bryan postponing retirement as reports surface that Jay Washington and Hob Win Bryan face withdrawal from candidacy. Mentions possible party strategy, fears of defeat, and speculation on nomination dynamics tied to future Democratic convention. Also includes unrelated medical and ad content interwoven in theOCR.
A scattered notes page reports a Shenandoah hotel built under boot influences sold for 1500 and to be moved to Mt. Sidney. It notes marriages in Washington County and Middletown property purchases by Rev S A Hedges. It mentions local political talk, bank venture prospects, and various miscellaneous town items including a wave of smallpox and a bank robbery in Philippi.
Mrs F Hessur of Kearneysville and Miss Clara Hessen of Bentonsville visited Mesc V Hell Tharsslas last week. Mrs Alice Bayer and son Lewis returned to Washington after a several week stay with relatives here. Mr Harry Gopedshiver of Vaulevesville spent Monday night with Mr J M Smallwood. Bardane residents praised local attractions and Mr Harrelson Lelio of Martinsburg visited relatives. Mrs Bayer was ill briefly but recovered. The Berlin Epworth League held a gathering. Samuel Beavd noted as president with Mrs Kim Hellvind as present secretary and Mr Smathened as treasurer.
Fragmented local notices recount marriages in New York and Lexington couples, revival services at a Methodist church, and a death in Mount Jackson. Also noted are hotel arrangements, a Funeral and a public marriage announcement, with vendor ads and a patent medicine claim.
A young man suffered a severe cramps attack yesterday and tried various home remedies without relief. A dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought him out of danger and he recovered quickly. Sold at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
A Philadelphia man, Mr. dotin Olivar, narrates a contrast of a startling incident and a testimonial for Electeye Bitters. He claims a first bottle cured his condition and urges others to try the remedy, while a murder attempt in Frederick County leaves Mrs George Seixe near death from a temple wound inflicted by her crazed husband using an adze.
Ellen Welshans advertises a broad assortment including boys and girls stockings small and large sizes. The listing highlights wool worsted and saacuy fabrics with slippers and pastheaier styles. Located at the Linke Stere storefront offering a variety of children’s garments and winter items.
The Board of Divertors of the Virginte and Maryhand Grider oompany declare a dividend of $130 per share on the capital sloth, payable on and after danasty 10 at J.D. Billmyer's store.
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