Railroads slow to cut rates amid freight boom and unrest
The June 6 1921 Shepherdstown Chronicle notes railroads still struggle with business yet refuse rate cuts as highways swell with freight and passenger traffic. It reports Oklahoma riots linked to a so called African Blood Brotherhood and urges adherence to Booker T. Washington values. It covers West Virginia State Board of Control appointments and calls for disarmament, urging Harding to push Congress toward reducing armament expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
New York
United States
Herding
Congress
United Lutheran Church In America
Church Peace Union
Dr. Merrill
Harding
Capitol Commission Forms in Charleston for Capitol Project
The Capitol Commission authorized by the Legislature and appointed by Governor E. F. Mortan held its first meeting in Charleston to organize. Governor Morgan was named ex officio chair, with Houston G Young elected secretary, and members discussed expanding the Capitol site after the old state house burned January 3. Most members attended. N Price Whitaker was absent. Participants included Governor Morgan, Speaker E. M. Keatles, Senate President Cohen C. Arnold, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Commissionr
E. F. Mortan
Charleston
Morgan
Houston G Young
State House
N. Price Whithacker
Wheeling
Serbert Fitzpatrick
Huntingroy
Willi McKell
Glendean
Fo Mo Stanmen
E. M. Keatles
House of Delegates
Gohen C. Arnold
Senate
Camouflage at Shenandoah Junction Station Sparks Outcry
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials visited Shenandoiah Junction to disguise the unsanitary station conditions. They moved filing racks and benches to hide the mess, but the public remains critical. Authorities insist on a complete station overhaul and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuminland Division
Baltimore & Chin Railroad
Shenandiah Junctions
Exfeteria Supper and Chautauqua Planned in Old Town Hall
A Saturday evening event at the old town hall features a supper in Savurday with a mix of fund raising and a Chautauqua. Attendees can contribute money or select alternatives as part of the program.
A PEEP AT SHEPHERDSTOWN REMINISCES
A travel diary recall of Shepherdstown recalling childhood memories, local people, places, and a sense of community. The writer visits familiar streets, notes longtime residents like Will Miller, Will Licklider, and Mrs. Beltzhoover, references the Register editor, and cherishes the town’s social and educational history.
Memorial Day Observed in Shepherdstown
Memorial Day exercises in Shepherdstown featured a procession led by Captain Jobe Kyd Beckenhauer to the cemetery. Rev. J. H. Maley delivered the address as Rev. Harry B. Lee stood in for the late Dr. Harry B. Lee of Culpeper. The program included Taps and three rifle volleys by the American Legion before a crowd that included Daughters of the Confederacy and local veterans. Nearby, George William Moore of Jefferson County died suddenly, a prominent 11-year-old member of a well known family. his passing followed illness and a funeral was held in Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town. Other obituaries noted Robert McWilliams of Berkeley County and Sergeant Philip S. Tabb of Martinsburg, among others in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Shepherdstown
Washington, DC
Old Town
Shepherdsawn
Lawrence Kentch
Howe
Ellen Welshans
John
Bert Magruder
Will Miller
Baker
Licklider
Will Licklider
Will Butler
Rebo Staley
Mr. Huxley
Mr Staley
George M | Beltatmover
Washington Star
Beltzhoover
Ftrof McMurran
Beltzhoever
Kate
Cartier
Stow” Lever
Wits
Methodist Church
South Tshades
ACA
Neel
Kate Renteh
Dlaries Wyong
Tippy
D. D. Pendlemas
Helen
Tiatin
Shephert
Opone
Kantina
Geerte Mc Knott
Anna
Este
Siren
Ana
Colfens
Schneier
Mess Grav
Fetngon
Hypeu
Tadac
Schneider
Suepeeraodmi
Meragun
Vatel Mat
Regiseri
Cisy Ciel
Tivang
Register
Will J. Knott
Will Knott
Mra D. F Keentz
Louis K. Koontz
J. H. Hater
George Knott
Innine Seareor
Old College
Jobe Kyd Beckenhauer
Marshall
Rohrersville
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Daughters of the Confederacy
Richard Davis
Legion Post
John MH. Schoppert
J. H. Maley
Harry B. Lee
Towson
Lee
Harry B Lee
Culpeper
Mr. Lee
South
Atara Eriad
Rolitersville
Tames
Hendricks
Col Wm
Capen Hog
Gettendunner
Col
Moresa
Jnlin
Phu
Nur Linle
George William More
Charles
Uis
Bin
Moore
Jefferson County
John Strother Moore
Garland Hurst
Jarre
Mattie Burler
J. Strother Moore
Washington
Herbert Wiswell
Charles Town
A. C. Moore
Gerard JD Moore
Lee Moore
H. Ashton Moore
Howard Moore
Alaska
Frank Moore
Lila Moore
Margy Moore
Zion Episcopal Church
Robert & McWilliams
Berkeley County
Vanclevesville
B. McWilliams
Martinsburg
Philip S. Tabb
U S. Army
I. M. Woods
Fort Worden
Washington State
Dania Grantham
Lewis Grantham
Berkeley Coup
Grant City
Ilinois
Welton
Greenstore
Archibald Tabler
Ira. Tabler
Smoketown
Traubie
Summer School At We Shepherd College Opens
Prof A D Kenamunds leads the Sumtimer School at We Shepherd College as 240 students enroll for a six week term. The largest summer session yet faces early challenges in housing and fires for the large group, with many students already reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumtimer
A.D Kenamunds
We Shepherd College
Nere Wil
Schrtimer
Merning
Great Meeting Sunday Night in Shepherdstown
Community gathers for a union service at 8 o clock in the Chautauqua tent led by Chancellor George M ty Bradford famed preacher and lecturer who spoke Saturday on This Way Up. Irish Minstrel Company joins local singers for inspiring devotional evening with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Menty Bradford
Shepherdstown
Oiling the Streets in Shielders Town
Citizens praise the summer oiling of main streets in Shielders Town directed by J Strider Master with Sergeant W W Winters supervising workmen. Princess Street from Washington to River Hill and Main Street are being coated with asphaltum sealer and will receive a sand topping. The effort aims for a thorough, high quality finish by officials as they proceed with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shierdstown
J. Strider
W. W. Winters
Princess Street
Washington Street
Main Street
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H.L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Vi
State Board of Content of
West Virginia
James S. Lakin
Mr. Lakin
EB. Stephenson
State Road Commission
John S. Darst
J Walter Barnes
Cornwell
Capitol Commission
J. O. Knott
Gibson's Drug Store
Robert Gibson
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Col. Win. A Morgan
Hyr
Aimee Bey
Mom
Witter' Fr
Chautauqua
Franklin
Milton Kohler & Sons
Washington St
Hagerstown, Md
H.C.M
LONE
W. Va
Washington, D. C
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