West Virginia Coal Lobbyists Roil State Politics
The Shepherdstown Beg Registe notes that West Virginia officials face scrutiny over coal operators influence. It cites Senate probes in Charleston, military tribunals overriding civil courts, indictments of United Mine Workers leaders, and Governor Hatfield's responses amid calls for accountability.
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Washington
Eg Iv
West Virginia
Senate
Charleston
United States Senate
Hatfield
Capitol
United States
Joseph H. Gaines
Chas. D. Elliott
Shepherd College Commencement Recap 1913
The Shepherd College graduation capped a day of ceremonies with a large turnout from the county and beyond. Oscar L. Snyder presided as salutatorian, Dr. Robert A. Armstrong spoke on the need for capable teachers, and diplomas were awarded by John B. Finley. Medals honored top scholars Luther Flynn Vernon L. Dyer and Bella Harper. The program included piano selections, a moving farewell, and a senior class play Mose. Alumni events followed with speeches, toasts, and an initiation into the Alumni Association.
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Shepherd College State Normal School
Berkeley
Thos. C. Miller
Miss Barnes
Dicken
Chas. F. Freeman
Oscar L. Snyder
Snyder
Shepherd College
Mabel Boyd
John B. Finley
Parkersburg
Stile Board of Regents
Miller
Luther Flynn
Vernon L. Dyer
de. Leavell
Bella Harper
Martha Jean White
Elizabeth Banks
J. P. Feltner
Mose
Town Hall
Robert Gibson
Mildred Marlatt
Martha White
Ethel Pearcy
Frathouse
Lloyd Chorpeaning
William Edward
Hildred Marlatt
Bruce Dicken
G. L. Lane
Pearl Shickle
Wiliam Winn
G. C. Bartlett
Edith Dodd
Walter M. Duke
George M. Knott
James M. Ranson
Charles Town
Mollie Folk
Ella M. Turner
Alice Banks
Rumsey
Ranson
T. C. Miller
Ella Kelsey
W. J. Cunningham
Spencer
W. Va
J. D. Muldoon
C.D. Hutchinson
Omaha
Neb
George B. Folk
Cecil R. Gates
Endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills in Shepherdstown
Public endorsement from Shepherdstown resident Mrs. Sarah Custer proclaims relief from kidney pains and backache after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial promotes the product as effective for kidney trouble and fatigue. Sold by Hill's Pharmacy and Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents.
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Shepherdstown
Sarah Custer
Charles Town
Piette Dean
Dean
Price Lcents
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Severe Kidney Aid Promised by Swamp Root Remedy
A 1909 testimonial from W O Blackmon of Phenix City Alabama describes relief from back pain and kidney suffering after using Swamp Root. The letter, sworn July 14 1909, calls Kilmer Kilmer Co. the source and notes sample bottles and booklets offered, with bottles sold in drug stores.
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W.O. Blackmon
Phenix City
Ala
W. J. Birs
Kilmer
For Sale Machines and Crusher at Old Furnace Mill
Auction type listing advertises multiple items including a 6108 HP International locomotive engine, No 20 Scientific Crusher, and a grinder set. Items claim to crush three to five barrels of car coin per hour with hand or power operation. Demonstrations offered at Old Furnace Mill Harper’s Ferry WV. Contact Jones, June 1913.
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Alco
Old Furnace Mill
Old Furnace Mil
Harper's Ferry
GW. Jones
Ordinance Establishes Tests For Fuel and Measure Devices
An ordinance from Chi IX regulates purchase and sale of fuel and measuring devices not in standard measures. It bans their use except for testing, and sets May 1 1913 as the effective date. ROBERT GIBSON Mayor and J S RIGHTSTINE Recorder sign the notice dated June 12 1913.
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Tse
Robert Gibson
J, S. Rightstine
Local roofer opens shop at Halltown site in Shepherdstown
C R Billmyer announces from his father’s edge-of-town Halltown site that he has opened a roofing and spouting shop. He invites public patronage, offers quotes, and guarantees satisfaction in all work.
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Shepherdstown
Halltown
Rices
C.R. Billmyer
Farm For Sale In Avilla Jefferson Co West Virginia
The undersigned offer for sale the Melvin farm at Avilla Jefferson county West Virginia. Land in good state of cultivation with all necessary buildings and twelve acres of timber. Inquiries to Buckles Bros May 29 1913. Kodaks at Owens Miller's.
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Kodaks
Owens & Miller's
Sale of Valuable Farm Property at Oregon Town
Notice describes sale of a farm property about seven miles from Shep town at Oregon Goan. Erle owner offers one third cash on sale day with balance in two equal annual payments. Purchaser assumes growing crops, pays taxes, and bears all costs of transfer. Terms include ten days’ advertising notice and buyer’s payments secured by deed.
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Paul
Orgpion
Goan
el Daal Bers
Vhs
Public Sale of Real Estate in Harper's Ferry and Bolivar
Public sale of valuable real estate in Harper's Ferry and Bolivar by heirs of Joshua Cavalier deceased. Properties include the large brick building on High and Shenandoah streets the stone building on Shenandoah street and several unimproved lots. Sale to commence at 9:30 am on April 24 1913 with terms one third cash notes bearing interest. Also private sale of a farm of 83 1/2 acres two miles south of Shepherdstown along the turnpike with terms to be announced. judge Porterfield attorney in fact Charles Town West Virginia April 3 1913
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James Butts
Nev Spinks
Harper's Ferry
Spinks
Butts
Woods
Susan V. Hinkle
Millville
Isaac Anderson
S. M. Ott
James A. Smith
J. F. Casey
S. C. Young
Charles Town
Geo. D. Moore
James M. Mason, Jr
Frank L. Bushong
Reason Smith
Rosa A Wilson
Middleway
Bertie E. Mullendore
Clarence T. Mullendore
Tink Strange
Arch Thomas
Joshua Cavalier
High
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Street
Harper’s Ferry
Bolivar
Shepherds Jown
Shepherdstown
Halltown
George M. Beltzhoever
Sper
Wilbur Coltinbarger
Jefferson County
West Virginia
John T. Porterfield
W. Va
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to relieve sore feet and prevent sweating. It claims quick action for tender, aching feet and suggests it helps shoes feel looser, with mentions of various names and places.
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Allen
Allea
Olmsted
le Ror
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