Shepherdstown summer school offers new subjects and enrollment
The article outlines a summer program at Shepherd College featuring new courses in science, domestic arts, writing methods, physical education, and economy writing. It notes free instruction for certain ages, daily directions by Keo jjond and special certificates on completion, plus dormitory space and host families supporting over a hundred students. Community figures, alumni, and local residents are mentioned visiting, with commencement events planned and a memorial program scheduled.
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Wiig Schneider
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Shepherd College
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Refusal to Rename Charles Town in Local Vote
In Charles Town voters rejected changing the bailiwick name to Charity by an 850 to 129 tally. The dispute reflected confusion with Charleston in the same state and ongoing business annoyances. Some urged retro to Old Charles Town, a name receiving conservative support amid debate.
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Charles Town
Old Charles Town
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Mysterious grave puzzle baffles antiquarians
An antiquarian mystery arises from a grave found on Leetown road for Miss Mattie Coyle. A metal casket lay six feet deep, a hinged slide revealed part of a human body, then was refilled. No marker or identification exists, and locals doubt the grave’s proper resting time or occupant.
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Mattie Coyle
Coyle
Leetown Road
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James Starton Corrected Over Draft Evasion Error
A War Department error misstated James Starton of Shepherdstown district as a draft evader. He served in France, was wounded, and later treated in a Chicago hospital. Starton supports family and Storer College while his brother Robert serves a prison term for draft evasion.
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James
Jefferson County
War Department
James Stanton
Shepherdstown
France
Chicago
Starton
Storer College
Robert
Sigler Enlists in State Police to Patrol Miners
Henry Sigler, son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Sigler, enlisted last week as a member of the State constabulary and was sent to Mingo county to work among striking miners. The note hopes he proves a good officer and avoids the fate of Sid Hatfield, the famed two run man.
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Henry Sigler
Harry B. Sigler
Mingo County
Sid Hatfield
Alumni Week at College Features Recital and Plays
A week of events at the college includes expressions and music recitals, the Senior Class play Menaged by Wednesday, and an annual sermon by Rev D G Purinton. Alumni Day includes a baseball game, a business session, canal banquet, and visits by notable figures Governor John J Cornwell and former Principal Thos C Miller. Graduation exercises cap the week with Dr Waitmin Barbe delivering the address and diplomas awarded by the State Board of Education. Evening programs start at 8.00.
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Shepherd Cellegs
Department of Expression
Department of Music
D. G. Purinton
Morgantown
Alumni Association
John J. Cornwell
Cornwell
Thos. C. Miller
Waitmin Barbe
West Virginia University
State Board of Education
Old Town Hall
Confederate memorial day program in Shepherdstown observed
Decoration Day in Shepherdstown on Saturday June 4 announces a Confederate memorial program. Procession forms at 2 PM in front of Shepherd College led by Chief Marshal Captain John Kya Beckenbaugh and moves to the cemetery with the Rohrersville Band. Potomac Post American Legion Boy Scouts Sons of Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy conduct exercises at the Monument with prayers by Rev Charles Ghiselin and Rev H Haley and a musical program by the band and choir including an address by Rev Harry B Kee. Salutes, taps, benedictions, and flowers accompany the service.
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Shepherdstown
Shepherd College
John Kya Beckenbaugh
Rohrersville
Potouiae Post American Legion
Boy Scouts
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Monument
Charles Ghiselin
J Schopperr
Potomac Post
Charles Ghise
H- Haley
Harry B. Kee
H. Haley
Fire destroys barn and outbuildings at Stewart farm near Kearneyaville
A barn on Mrs. Robert Stewart's farm near Kearneyaville tenanted by Burwell Tharpe burned last night after midnight. A new cow barn and corn crib, plus a large quantity of corn and hay, were destroyed. Tharpe lost farming implements but saved a tractor. Insurance will cover part of the loss. Cause under investigation. Chautauqua begins Tune Oth.
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Arn Hurned
Robert Stewart
Kearneyaville
Burwell Tharpe
Local Obituary Notes From Sharloe Town Area
In Berkeley and surrounding counties several deaths are reported. Miss Martha E. Davie of Sharloe Town and Miss Ella Fike Stu are named among deceased relatives. Mary Susan Wright widow of Nifhat Wright dies in Treensburg after paralysis, survived by three sons and two daughters. Thomas Welford and others from Martinsburg and nearby communities are noted among the recently deceased with ages ranging into the seventies.
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Davelver
Martha E. Davie
Sharloe Town
Ella Fike Stu
Levtown
Mary Susan Wright
Nifhat Wright
Treensburg
Berkeley County
Ula
Finily Andrews
Andrews
Ollowime
Thomas Welford
Berkely County
Goltystury
Ambrose
Martinabure
Charley Town men in Shenandoah booze car crash
Two enslaved residents of Charley Town on a Shenandoah county trip crash a Ford after a high speed swerve. The car carried 20 half-gallon jugs of Tama tack whiskey. deputies seized the vehicle, liquor, and jailed the men after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Huts.
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Ambrian
Hailey
Charlew Town
Shenandoah County
Bailey
Charles Town
Woodsinck
Strasburg
Balles-Chamblin
J. B. Finch
Woodstock
Advocate
Chautauqua prep and parade planned in Shepherdstown
A local notice promotes a June Chautauqua event in Shepherdstown with entertainment and a big free-ticket giveaway. Readers are urged to participate in a bicycle and pony parade at Firemen's Hall on June 7, dressing in festive costumes, and forming a large community display.
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Boon
Gitte
Firemen's Hall
Chau Tauqua
Shepherdstown
Pethans
Chautanaia
Memorial Exercises Draw Large Crowd at Antietam Cemetery
Last Monday Antietam National Cemetery hosted memorial exercises with an unusually large audience. Speeches impressed attendees with notable speakers including former Governor John J. Cornwell of West Virginia Congressman Fred N. Zihlman Congressman Royal C. Johnson Hon H. H. Kinneard and Rev. B. F Clarkson.
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Antietam National Cemetery
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Fred N. Zihlman
Royal C. Johnson
H. H. Kinneard
B. F Clarkson
Handsome New Cadillacs Arrive in Martinsburg
Handsome new Cadillac sedans arrive through Kent Miller in Martinsburg for Charles D. Wysone and Dr. M. H Crawford. The cars are described as among the handsomest yet brought to the section, equipped with every luxury and comfort. Come and get your binder twine. A. Dandridge & Co.
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Charles D. Wysone
M. H Crawford
Kent Miller
Martinsburg
Alathea Vickers to Wed William Glasscock Jr in Morgantown
Invitations announce the June 14 ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church Morgantown W Va for Miss Alathea Kate Vickers and Mr William Ellsworth Glasscock Jr The bride is daughter of Dr and Enoch Vickers and the groom son of former Governor Wm B Glasscock Mr Harry Remshure and Miss Olive Clopper were married recently at the bride's home by Rev Fred Will.
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Baltimore
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Withrow Legge
Pocahontas County
W. Va
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John J. Cornwell
Romney
Lue Brady
Tom Martin
Antietam National Cemetery
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg
H.C. Marten
J. Wilbur Davis
Mr. Hope
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William Ellsworth Glasscock
Trinity Episcopal Church
Morgantown
Enoch Howard Vickers
Wm. B. Glasscock
Harry Remshure
Sharpsburg
Olive Clopper
Keedysville
Fred Will
Ford booster joins regime of G W Myers south of town
G W Myers buying a Ford touring car from the National Highway Garage marks a shift as Doc finally yields to support good roads. He plans slower travel toward Shepherdstown unless the road is repaired, underscoring a local effort to improve the route.
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G. W. Myers
National Highway Garage
Doc
Shepherdstown
Peers Colles Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Colles Alumni banquet on June 7 available at Mr Schoppert's store. Limited quantity at price one dollar. All interested should secure tickets by Saturday June 4.
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Colles
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