Public Sale of church property in Jefferson County West Virginia
By decree of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County dated November 1 1920 the Trinity Protestant Church trustees offer two unimproved lots in Shepherdstown for sale at auction in front of the Shipley Hotel February 1921 at 2 p m. Each lot fronts New Street and Church Street with 12 feet on Church Street and 4 feet on New Street. Sale may be single or combined with terms one third cash and balance on credit 1 2 years with interest, secured by a deed of trust. Trustees J S Bragonier A B Dandridge Gardner Orman Lucas certify bond and security filed by clerk C W Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Trinty
Perrone
Shepfordstown
W. Va
Shipley Hotel
New Street
Church Street
Union Alley
W Conrad
Bids Wanted for Morgan's Grove Fair Grounds Passage
Bids are invited for one year with two optional extension years to rent passage privileges at Morgan's Grove Fair Grounds. West of Norfolk and Western Railroad from April 15 to August 25 1921, and east of railroad from April 1 to December 1 1921, except hitching ground during fair week. One half due Sept 1 1921, balance Dec 15 1921. Bids due Jan 22 1921. A W Billmyer President. C S Musser Secretary.
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Morgan's Grove Fair
Norfolk and Western
A. W. Billmyer
C. S. Musser
Commissioner's Notice on Estate Settlement
The account of Mrs Anna V Maler Administratrix of Daniel H Maler deceased is before me for settlement at my office in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Given under my hand this 10th day of January 1921 BRAGONIER Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna _V. Maler
Daniel H. Maler
Shepherdstown
W. V
Young Shorthorn Bulls for Sale in Shepherdstown WV
Fine young registered Shorthorn bulls from a Mont Vid to serviceable age offered for quick sale. Priced to sell to a prompt buyer. Contact J. Frank VanMetre Route 2 Shepherdstown West Virginia. State registration year 1950.
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J. Frank VanMetre
Shepherdstown
W. Va
High Honors Paid Judges in Historic English Ceremonies
In the Cheater area, pre railroad times the county sheriff greeted arriving judges with a full pageantry. A memorable scene included javelin guards and officials guiding the judge to his term locale, a ritual once led by baronets with dozens of attendants, editors, and gentry watching from their carriages.
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Sneizes
Eng
London
Cheshire
County Bordere
Wintery Carringen
Helen Marshall
St. Nicholas
When Scientists Need Leisure To Think Deeply
The Scientific American excerpt quotes Dr. Graham Lusk saying great ideas come during wandering thought, not at a desk or after wine. He urges that scientists require leisure and discrimination to delay action until plans are fully matured, noting busy physicians often neglect time for thought and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melmiidls
Graham Lusk
Science
Scientific American
Joyless Reunion At Expensive Hotel Lobby
A tense lobby scene unfolds in a costly hotel as a man and woman encounter a spouse reunion. The clerk interrupts with a bill noting $85 room rent and $15 taxi fare, reminding the husband of debts before any else. The moment hints at past friction and impending payment amid ornate surroundings.
The Bell Of A Scottish Church In Poor Tone
A Scottish church bell produced weak tone prompting a committee inquiry. The inquirer and attending kirk elders discussed the fault with a humorous aside noting the bell’s gender and a tongue loosened by nearly an inch, causing misstrike.
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Divi
Kirk of
Heer
Patience as a Key to Solving Problems
A reflective passage argues that calm conduct prevents outward impulses and explosive reactions. It suggests patience shapes outcomes, reduces trouble, and grants power to influence many problems, noting that developing this habit is harder to start but comforting once learned.
Boma Quarantine Report Sparks Family Debate
An excerpt recounts a physician urging separation of a scarlet fever patient from other children. The mother argues against immediate isolation, claiming the patient may still be able to eat or interact, reflecting tensions over quarantine practices and household risk in a crowded urban setting.
Evangelistic Services Grow in Southern Methodist Church
The Southern Methodist Church reports strong crowds and growing impact from evangelistic meetings led by Rev. W Banto and Mr Waters. Conversions reach 150 with related spiritual renewal. music led by Prof J D Muldoon and solos by several named singers.
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Southern Methodist Church
W. Banto
Waters
J. D. Muldoon
Frank Dobbins
Florence Myers
Kothering Freess
Edger Osbourn
Gypsy Reger
Ern White
Real Estate Transfers and Local Tragedy Report
A string of real estate transfers across boundaries from Rawson to Harper’s Ferry is listed, including parcels to and from Pettigrew, Perry, Keplinger, Wainwright, Tearney, Bradford, Wilson, Crane, and others, with prices where given. A Winchester area automobile trip ended in a fatal crash on the Valley Pike near Mount Jackson, injuring several passengers including Mrs Snyder and her family. A burglary near Downsville, Md., saw a gold watch, field glass, cash, and clothing stolen. Willingport livestock growers discuss cooperative slaughter and sale at a new prices. Trinity Church vestry elections set for January 31 with full voter turnout urged.
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John A. Pettigrew
Richard W. Pettigrew
Rawson
J. P. Conklyn
T. T. Perry
Mordington
Berryville Pike
Charles Town
Maria A. Richard
Maria C. Keplinger
German Street
Shepherdstown
Geo. M. Carter
C. D. Wainwright
Water Street
Oscar Cogle
Alexander Manuel
Old Furnace Road
Harper’s Ferry
Edward M. Tearney
Belle Tearney
Kirwan
Camp Hill
Shenandoah Street
Harper's Ferry
Mathias
W. Va
Winchester
Vallow Pike
Mount Jackson
Oscar Fitzwater
Kille
N.H. Snyder
H.N. Snyder
U. S. Navy
Snyder
Howard Mathias
James Stultz
Snydes
Clarence Swartz
Downsville
Swarts
Bakerton
John Shiptey
Lowe
Edear Remsbure
Ville
Hemphi
Harvey Dorsey
Waynng
Samuel Bowersons
Leonard Highbaris
Fingerstn
Ig Nihiser Kipe
Raymond Miller
Thomas DeLanney Isill
Elvin Boyer
Hagerstown
Ansyl Boyer
Vie Sa
Ruth
Boyer Hyes
Samy Fis
Bie
N.& W. Raifront Wyven
Emory Metz
Dern
Edward Carrer
Rentet
Mtz
Mre
Morin
Wm. Bover
Tyington
Bentley Benner
Apai
Cumberland
Jai
Charley Renner
Turbulent Valley News Reports Tragedy and Local Happenings
A fragmentary Gazette from Winsett West Virginia covers a tragic event as Mrs Hicks kills three children and herself after influenza and family strain. It also notes community updates including local move plans, railroad obstructions, a major Masonry temple committee, and the closure of The Blue Ridge Story newspaper. Names include Hicks, Walter, Margaret, Stewart, Mary, Ned, and Wardensville figures.
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Tanguay
Winsett Va
Ry Hicks
Stantey Humter Hicks
Niee
Walter
Margaret
Stewart
Fisher
Mary Hicks
Mari
Hic Cave
Fendylsn
Ticks
Glenn
Wardensville
Martinshrere Masons i
Masonic Temple
Chorle
Ann Ernest H Ritmor
Gilbert Me Ton
D. H. Rodgers
Willemton
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Grain and Produce News
Argentina
India
Europe
Schumacher
Quaker
Tran
Berkeley County
Shepherdstown, W. VA
Winder
Jefferson Bank & Trust CO
Harles Town
West VA
P.M
Burhans
W. Washington Street
J. S. Bragonier
A. &. Dandridge
Yt Gardner
Orman Lucas, Trustees
C. W. Conrad
Bragonier
Young Bulls
St.50
Ford
National Highway Garage
G. K Sump
Romney
A. A. Harness
Petersburg
Beltzhoover
D. Gold Miller
Gerardstown
William MacDonald
Keyser
Winchester Presbytery
M. E. Church South
Christ. Reformed Church
Kearneyaville
Munday School
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Kearnaville Presbyterian Church
Attieran School
Fpisconal
M. E
Mt. Wesley
Mary Virginia Miller
James Bradford
T. C. Green
C. D
Willumsport
Williamsport
Trinity Church
W. Ware
Aewa Sharpseoke
Blue Ridge
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