Roosevelt and Taft fight dominates Maryland West Virginia notes
A lengthy editorial roundup confronts Roosevelt Taft and Wilson in the national scene. It laments Roosevelt’s independence threat at Chicago and praises Taft’s control of the GOP committee while noting Governor Glasscock and Hatfield as key West Virginia figures. Baltimore hosts the Democratic convention with high hopes and harmony in Parkersburg delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Jim
Baltimore
National Republican Committee
Bull of Bashan
T.R
Parkersburg
Wilson
Henry G. Davis
Stuart W. Walker
5. A. Hays
Lawrence Tierney
W. A. MacCorkle
J. J. P. O'Brien
Supreme Court of Appeals
Pee , Bennett
Weston
Hon. Emith
Clarksburg
Foul murder in Sharpsburg shocks town near Antietam
Charles W. Adams, Sharpsburg’s prominent citizen and battlefield superintendent, was shot by Charles H. Benner on the road to Burnside’s Bridge. Benner killed Adams then shot himself after a chase witnessed by Charles F. Gross. Adams died at home. eleven bullet wounds reported. Benner, a lifelong Sharpsburg resident, died by suicide after threatening relatives. Adams, born in Smythburg, served in the Union army and was a Republican doorkeeper in Congress. Benner had a history of disputes and heavy drinking. Funeral services were held for Adams. Benner’s were simple and private.
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Sharpsburg
Maryland
Antietam
Charles W. Adams
Charles H. Benner
The
Register
Burnside’s Bridge
Charles F. Gross
Everett Gross
Adams
Mr. Gross
Mr. Adams
Benner
Bennet
Charlie
Hagerstown
Matthias Spong
Jacob McGraw
Whitfield Grayson
John Benner
Spong
Mr. McGraw
Threeen
John P. Smith
Smthsburg
B. F. Cronise
Winchester
Washington
Washington County
Louis E. McComas
House of Representatives
Margaret Kretzer
E. M. Garrett
Katherine Adams
National Cemetery
A. A. Kerlin
Lutheran Church
Mountain View
Martin Glass
Edward Hebb
S. S. Stouffer
M. F. Smith
R. S. Hibarger
S. F. Hebb
N. B. Scott, Jr
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
H. K. Startzman
W. A. Roulette
H. S. Bomberger
W. C. Geeting
L. H. Kuhn
J. McP. Scott
Martinsburg City Officials and Local Events Hit Notice Board
Martinsburg elects S A Westenhaver as tax collector and John N Rentend as treasurer while c M Seibert becomes city attorney. Mayors race in Winchester: Charles W Ramsburg wins over Edward J Evans by 93 votes, Democrats take five council seats. Wedding on Williamsport bridge. Train robbery culprit Fred Becker sentenced to nine years. Liquor raids prompt seven saloon licenses and three breweries granted. Local real estate sale of Col James W McDonald's estate details. Drowning death of Fred Emmert near Pittsburg. Addressed ads and notices include public meetings and law order committee calls.
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Martinsburg
S. A. Westenhaver
John N.rented
C.m. Seibert
Harry D. Folk
Mabel G. Meadows
Hagerstown
E. K. Thomas
Baptist Parsonage
Winchester
Charles W. Ramsburg
Edward J. Evans
David Lee Davis
Barbara M. Kain
Williamsport
C. W. Hutzler
Fred Becker
Piedmont
Oakland
Maryland
Lee Turner
Adolphus Turner
Weverton
William
Benjamin Turner
James W. McDonald
Berkeley County
Darkesville
Stewart
Harry Miller
Ernest McDonald
Col. McDonald
McKown
Mayer
Emmett
Elias Emmert
Wilkinsburg
County Court Action to Fund Bridge Plan at Bloomery
The May term county court received a commissioners report on a Shenandoah river bridge near Bloomery and accepted a road agreement with Shannondale Tiader Co and Geo Hagley. Voters may approve a 50000 bond issue at November election bearing 5 percent interest redeemable after ten years. three fifths of voters must pass. Court to vote on opening a public road through Bloomery turnpike area. Court seeks two discarded U S cannons with trailers from government. transport cost to Charles Town only. Bullskin ruin bridge bids rejected. re bidding by June 19. Assessors reported dog, sheep, and population counts in several towns. Charles Town has more than four poor per Ranson.
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Shenandoah River
Shannondale Tiader Company
Geo. H. Hagley
Washington
Charles Town
Bloomery
Harper's Ferry
W. G. Brown
U. S
Bullskin
Kabletown
McDonald
C.W. Conrad
Katletown
Middleway
Shepherdtown
Weight Gain Testimony Amid Family Health Recovery
An unnamed writer claims drastic improvements after using a medicine, noting husband asthma daughter earache and stomach catarrh relief, son throat catarrh, and personal weight increase from 100 to 110 pounds. She credits Jr Hartman’s advice and praises the doctors’ help while praying for continued health.
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Isanimahoma
Chldren
Mycott
Amd
Jr. Hartman
Household Auction Notice with Various Furniture
A sale listing includes parlor and dining room suits, corner cupboard, walnut pieces, sewing machine with attachments, nickel plated fittings, bookcase, and numerous fittings. Terms require creditor statement on sums $10.08 and up. Purchasers must pay cash with security. sale held at Shepherdstown. date implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabc
the Isles
Seath
Shepherdstown
Sane Bey David Miller
Crom
McQuillan
Sharpsburg Notices Inch Along in Turbulent Week
SHARPSBURG NEWS reports Mrs. Daniel Fry of Steeltom Pa visiting her brother Frank DeLauney Harry Thomas shows a fine driving horse. Several Weber family members suffer illness after a horse kick while Captain Cook oversees cemetery work. John Hanme catches a 2 pound carp at Myers Mill, sold for 0 cents. Connxions mention scouts at Burnside Bridge, sidewalk work on Richard son Avenue, and a retired dentist Dr A Will Lakin’s death. Various locals—Henry Jackson of Harrisburg Luther Jackson Mrs Jennie Hatmond and Miss Bertie Mumma—are noted with travels, teaching appointments, auto purchases and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Fry
Steeltom
Frank DeLauney
Harry Thomas
iThrace Reaner
Jouvier
Clairies Weber
Suse Sce
Mr. Weber
John Hanme
Myers’ Mill
Hiram C. Cupp
Waynesboro
Prat
Henry Jackson
Harrisburg
Luther Jackson
Jennie Hatmond
Richardsonv Avenue
A. Will Lakin
Beansboro
Charles
Mattie Lakin
Burnside Bridge
Frederick City
Marpier
Perry
John R. McGhaw
Wirk
Tas Heitel
John A. Grossnickie
Keedysville
Spre Tire
Bertie Mumma
George Mangan
J. Wesley Eavey
New York
Philadelphia
Charles Remstargies
Hurses
Charlie Wire
Lainey
Joan P. Sink
Bettie Wilson Ins
Camden
Look to Your Kidney Health and Try Dean's Pills
A Shepherdstown reader endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for persistent backache dizziness and weakness blamed on kidneys. The letter claims rapid relief after use and urges buying from local pharmacies, noting FosterMilburn as U.S. agents and a price at ten cents.
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Shepherdstown
Larch Custer
W Va
Dean
Foster-Milbin Co
Buffalo
New York
United Suites
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Cheney & CO
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Seffersera County
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James W- Mebane
D. W. Border
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Wy Waxwell
Maxwell Mascotte
Mascotte” Telephins
Iympcinios
Catalogue de Luxe
Otter Literatur Eser
Maxwell
Pune
Alqa A. B
National Highway Garage
W. V
Michelin
Shepherdstown, W.va
Burhan’s
Kohler Building
Sar Silas
John W. Dean CO
Martinsburg, W. VA
Milton Kohler & Sons Jewelers and Opticians
W. A. U. Penn
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