Taking a Rest as Congress Recesses in 1922
Shepherdstown editor reviews a July 1922 Congress recess and critiques reforms. It notes Mondell’s Republican tally, Wilson era tensions, and McCumber’s renomination defeat by Lynn Frasier. The piece links labor strife, railway wage cuts, and tariff politics to broader political discontent and calls for law enforcement against mob action by striking miners.
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House of Representatives
Mondell
Senate
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Lynn J. Frazier
League
Hem
New
Republican Party
Congress
West Virginia Senate Race Shapes Up in Democratic Contest
The Democratic nominating fight for the U S Senate in West Virginia centers on Mrs Izeila Brown of Kingwood and Col M M Neely of Fairmont with former Senator Chilton out. Neely is a veteran vote getter while Brown charms voters with a strong canvass and persuasion that appeals to both men and women.
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United States Senate
West Virginia
Izeila Brown
Kingwood
Col
M. M. Neely
Fairmont
Chilton
Nel Neely
Howard Sutherland
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling
Senate
Sutherland
Oxden
A A Lilly
Charleston
C. F Edwards
Huntington
Deacon M. F. Jones
Ogden
Drunken driver injures three girls. Smith Island officer jailed
Three Sandy Hook girls Elise Mirley 15 Louise Mirley 10 and Jennie Keyser 16 were struck by a heavy truck driven by J T Anderson an employee of the Maryland State Roads Commission. Anderson was arrested on charges of reckless driving operating an automobile under the influence of power and assault. The injured were taken to Frederick City Hospital after X rays. Anderson was fined 270 and jailed awaiting trial on the assault charge.
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Iris
J. T. Anderson
Maryland State Roads Commission
Sandy Hook
Elise
Louise Mirley
Jennie Keyser
Anderson
Frederick City Hospital
Kline
Justice Younkins
Woeverton
J. R. Keyser
Defaud
Prices at Timberlake heirs public sale in Charles Town
Furniture and antique items from generations were sold by the Timberlake heirs at their home in Charles Town for the Board of Education. Glassware fetched small sums while curios and decorated furniture drew strong bids, with items including a blue glass rolling pin selling for 7 and a mahogany sideboard reaching 160. Mrs. Henry W. Potts and Mrs. F. J. Jordan purchased settees and chairs, Elise Ber of Athens bought a mahogany secretary and bookcase for 410, and Elizabeth Mackey won a Tiester bedstead for 27. Advocate.
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Timberlake
Board of Education
Charles Town
Henry W. Potts
Shepherdatown
Elise Ber
Athens
Alabama
Advocate
Ware declares candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools
J R Ware announces his candidacy for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County. He speaks to friends and patrons and asks for Democratic primary support on August 1. He signs the letter respectfully and pledges to seek voter decision through the August primary.
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Jefferson County
J. R. Ware
Benham Seeks Re election as Jefferson County Superintendent
Summit Point resident I N Benham announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson county. The platform stresses faithful competent service and the plan to run in the Democratic primary on August 1.
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I. N. Benham
Summit Pont
Jeferson County
Roberts seeks County Commissioner seat in Middleway district
Nelson R. Roberts announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from Middleway district, subject to the Democratic primary on August 1. If elected, he plans continued public service, aided by supporters including J Strider Moler for the House of Delegates in Jefferson County, who asks voters to back Moler at the August 1 election.
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Savannah
Lynchburg
Nelson R. Roberts
Middleway
Roberts
J. Strider Moler
House of Delegates
West Wispinia
Jefersin’ County
Beckwith seeks Democratic nominations for WV Senate and House
West Virginia candidate Frank J. Beckwith announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for the 15th State Senate District and for the House of Delegates. He pledges to protect Jefferson County residents if elected, with primary set for August 1.
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State Senate
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Frank J. Beckwith
Democratic candidate pledges support for party service
W. W. Brown declares he will appeal to fellow Democrats for a respectable primary vote and promises to oppose radical measures and wasteful spending. he aims to serve the party if elected.
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W. W. Brown
Local Notices From Boswell’s Milk Stand and Crop Warnings
One pound net weight Pure White House milk priced at ten cents at Boswell's. County farmers buoyed by weather respite. Caution urged for lightning during harvest and crop protection. Call for special crop policy. Washington, Alexander and Cooke. Jos H. Trout, sub agent.
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Washington
Alexander & Cooke
Charles Town
W. Va
Shepherdstown
White House
Boswell’s
Alexander and Cooke
Jos. H. Trout
Billmyer's Bargain Store Offers Wide Value On Staples
The advertisement invites readers to compare prices on a broad range of goods from hosiery and undergarments to dress fabrics and notions. It lists items such as menswear, girls and ladies wear, children's nightgowns, linens, curtains, rugs, and toiletries, highlighting low prices and savings opportunities for a broad customer base.
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