Taft nomination appear likely at Republican convention
June 11 1908 report from Martinsburg notes Taft in a strong position to clinch the Republican nomination as rivals lack a unifying candidate. Contempt for alleged maneuvers by the senatorial committee is urged, with calls for a new convention if nominees are not properly chosen. The piece also covers Shepherd College events including lectures, field day results, debates, musical recitals, and commencement activities.
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Chicap
Taft
State Democratic Committee
Martinaburg
Martinsburg
Ite
Seulaatiy
Senatoru
Church Directory Listings for Shepherdstown and Surrounding Areas
Presbyterian and other churches announce Sunday services across Shepherdstown Kearneysville Avilla and nearby areas with times ranging from 10 30 a m to 7 30 p m plus a Sunday School at 9 15 a m Trinity and other denominations conduct morning and evening sermons and special services, with additional notes on Sunday School and children's services, alongside local market rates for Wheat Corn and Oats in Shepherdstown Markets.
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Paxesyrentae Ogvucn
Charles Ghiselin
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Shepherdstown
Kearneysville
Lutagnax Caoncn
H. C. Harthcox
Avilla
M. E. Osuxcu
Stephens
Marvin
Bethesda
Marriage notes and local real estate sale in nearby counties
Notes from nearby detail three marriages in Berryville Jefferson and Clarke counties with couples Howell Painter Ambrose Dunlap Isler Grove, and a grandmother’s home wedding. A Howard farm sale near Ripon at 140 acres hosted by Jon D. Royer fetched $100 per acre to Thomas J. Weat. A captain Crampton of boat No 64 was arrested in Alexandria for abducting Nellie Popfield aged 16, later found aboard the boat. A tragic accidental shooting near Gerardstown, Derkeley county, killed John H Adams by a rifle discharged by 16 year old Kla won William. Adams leaves a wife and five children.
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Berryville
Janolet
J. H. South
Julies Howell
Jefferson County
Lillie Painter
Clarke County
Edward P. Ambrose
Kate Dunlap
Charlee Town
J.T. Williams
Mary Elizabeth Isler
Chas. H. Grove
Middleway
R.A. White
Jon. D. Royer
Howard
Ripon
Thos, J. Weat
Thaae Crampton
Sharpeburg
Alexandria
Nellie Popfield
First Precinct
Washington
Crampton
New Mountain
Gerardetown
Derkeley County
John H. Adame
Kla Won William
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Cream Balm Advertised
An advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as curing incipient consumption and offering relief in advanced stages. Ely’s Cream Balm and Liquid Cream Balm are promoted for nasal catarrh with claims of soothing irritation and curing older cases in weeks. The copy cites druggists selling the products for 75 cents and mentions unrelated insurance-like notices.
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Foley
Ely
New York
Swaine Woman Dies After Stroke at Canal Mill
Mrs Anna Swaine wife of Henry Swaine suffered a stroke at Miller's saw mill while breakfasting. She recovered briefly then died late that night after a second stroke. She was 50, survived by her husband and ten children. Funeral in Lutheran Church led by Rev A A Kerlin, interment Mountain View Cemetery. Local items note rainfall, repairs, and community events including church festival and decorations by Red Men and Modern Woodmen.
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Anna Swaine
Henry Swaine
A. A. Kerlin
Mountain View
Crim
Washington
Harry Coltman
Frank DeLaurney
Ladies’ Guild
St. Paul's P. B
Red Men's Hall
Gardena
Mamie Swartsbaugh
Hanover
Aires
Seister
Mack Glass
Malinda Nurse
Samuel
Stouffer
Pennsylvania
Antietam
Victor Mumma
Chas. F. Russell
Herndon
Thos. R. Blackford
Jos. Rohrer
Frank Pry
Pry
Tme
Charles
John
Willie
Charles Goetz
Red Men
Shepherdstown
W. A. Lytle
Sylvester W. Young
Hageratown
Edward
Old Bay
Jobo F. Sohame
Brunswick
Peoche Kerlin
Philadelphia
Rev
Mra
A. A. Kerli DeLauney
Memorial Day at Antietam National Cemetery 1908
Memorial Day observance at Antietam National Cemetery in Sharpsburg Maryland described as solemn and impressive with 4300 new miniature flags placed on graves. G A R Post 14 led a procession from headquarters, and a full program of prayers, readings, music and oration followed. thousands visited graves throughout the day.
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Sarrisune
Eprrok Regmt&r
Antietam National Cemetery
Hagerstown
National Cemetery
G. A. R. Post
Rohrer
A.A. Kerlin
Stauba
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Antietam Post M BR
J. W. Davis
Theo
J. ¥. Davis
W. A. Lytle
Shepherdstown
Flage
Berkeley county Democrats clash over mass meeting rules
A lengthy protest outlines alleged parliamentary irregularities at a May mass meeting in Martinsburg and a May senatorial convention. It argues the chairman ignored fair substitutes, packed the hall with nondelegates, and forced a handpicked temporary chair, risking majority rule and party integrity. The piece calls for adherence to precedent and warns of broader political damage if such tactics persist.
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Enron Reowsten
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Court House
Martinaburg
Berkeley
Campbell
Aathey
Vermitine
Nallons
Davil | B. Hill
National Executive Committee
John W. Daniel
Bryan Saya
Hill
Clairman
Professor Wright Denny
Jefferson County
Kump
Kump Haye
Denny
Democratic Party
Lte
Messrs
Mclntire
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Waitman Barbe
West Virginia University
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E. L. Magruder
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Anna Hance
Elizabeth Cady
Frank C. Wretner
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Charles Town
Wilson Spero
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Old College Hall
Wa. J. Knott
A. A. P. Neel
J. G. Koutti
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H. P. McGregor
H. I. Stephene
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Baltimore
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Weet & Boon
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Berkeley County Imbroguto
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James M. Mason, Jr
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Jeerma County
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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Toledo
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Lambert
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Shepherdstown, W. VA
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