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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
4
The piece laments a proposed bill to legalize objectionable betting in West Virginia and questions moving the state capital from Charleston to Clarksburg. It argues against a larger legislature and highlights rising railroad freight and passenger rates, urging responsive management. The narrative also offers reflections on the Potomac River and local river road memories.
The era’s railroad traffic remains dull across the eastern division, with limited freight and scarce passenger service. Major lines like Norfolk & Western and Western Maryland announce layoffs and furloughs, while shops in Roanoke and Cumberland face reduced activity and idle crews. Chesapeake region markets report continued weakness and uncertainty.
George W. Billmyer announces a storewide liquidation with deep discounts across all departments. Shirts, overalls, caps, work wear, sheets, dresses, gowns, and shoes are cut from budget to clearance prices as part of a drastic house slaughter Sale.
The heirs of the late Mr Miller of Kearneysville Jefferson County West Virginia will sell at the Court House steps in Charles Town on Saturday February 5 1921 at 130 o clock p m. The sale covers the Melton Miller home farm located about one half mile east of Kearneysville Depot.
Seventy-three acres of fertile limestone land with brick house barn corn crib hog pen and outbuildings. A seven room tenant house and sixteen acres orchard with fruit and timber on 167 acres total. Water supply ample good fencing tenancy by G J Miller until spring 1922 with purchaser receiving landlord’s share. Terms one third cash balance in one or two years secured by deed with note. Auctioneer W Dodd. 1921.
The undersigned quits farming and will sell at Cald Spring Farm near Shepherdstown on Tuesday February 15 192? The sale lists 8 horses and colts 14 cows, heifers, steers and sheep including heavy Percheron stock and two registered Hampshire bucks. Also 108 ewes, hogs, numerous farm wagons gear and farm machinery plus a DeLaval separator and other equipment. One 4 to 6 horse wagon and multiple implements will be offered for buyers. Sale day only.
A 12 month credit with interest on all sums of 10 dollars or more is offered. Sums under 10 dollars require cash. Purchasers may not buy without a negotiable note if required and property to be removed once terms are endorsed. Sale begins at the Security Bank or Farmers Bank of Shep at o clock A.M.
Ernest D. Jones J W Dodd and Charles T Engle appear in a historical clerks notice listing names and affiliations likely from a 19th century legal or commercial record.
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