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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
8
H.C. L. proclaims sale of Crex Rugs at near prewar prices to brighten homes this spring. Ad highlights various patterns and sizes, urging shoppers to save money.
The Jefferson county special session at the courthouse granted licenses for riding houses, eating houses, drug stores, pool rooms, and theatres after consideration of municipal recommendations. Gov Cornwell sent a sharp message to Senator France protesting federal troop interference in West Virginia affairs and defending state autonomy.
A public note from Federal Prohibition Director Charles Lively explains that cider and fruit juices may be produced without a permit if used only in the home. The law sets a half percent maximum alcohol content and restricts buyers from processing residual alcohol to distill more. Cider turned to vinegar may be kept by owners for home use, but not to concentrate alcohol.
Judge J M Woods voids heavy motor vehicle licenses for traction engines as unlawful and issues an injunction against collection. Pittman v Butler returns a defendant verdict on retrial. Naturalization denials based on missing arrival certificates. Several divorces and guardianship actions ordered, and a tally of indictments and settlements across cases including property deeds and dower payments.
In Matewan W Va two weeks ago Chief of Police Hatfield and Mrs Jessie Testerman aged 23 were arrested in a Hunniagton hotel on alleged improper relations. They claimed a lawful marriage plan thwarted by police. Both were released after a brief hearing and had already secured a license to wed. The Matewan bloodbath aftermath and who fired the fatal shots remain disputed with Hatfield questioned for involvement.
Notes describe the primary state of party politics with names such as McAKown Henshaw and Whit. It lists delegates Audie Gapst Jamie Lukl Jovem Gaines and Turner Gownar along with several county figures. The report references a Democratic State Senate candidate and a Republican convention delegation from West Virginia.
In Sharpsburg a small ceremony celebrated Miss Jessie Cooks and peers as the youngest graduates. Family and teachers attended, with Mrs Frank Stevenson and daughter visiting from Baltimore. Nearby notes mention local improvements, a school festival, and various residents traveling or working on projects along Antietam Creek and nearby roads.
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