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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
4
Fragmented remarks from a 1910s-era issue discuss looming tax reform in West Virginia, party divisions, and the Dawson faction’s weakness in a key district. It notes President Roosevelt era trade tensions with China and the impact on American manufacturers, plus political maneuvering around Senator Lakin and local corruption rumors.
The closing week at Shepherd College State Normal School featured Rev. George S. Bowers delivering the baccalaureate sermon on Bible Training for Perfect Manhood. The program included music by soloists and a vocal quartet, an operetta The May Queen, a severe lightning outage, and a strong interdo civty contest between the Dartheuan and Ciceroian societies.
Governor Dawson named directors for Reform School at Pruntytown including James W. Flynn and Ralph McCoy. board members for the West Virginia Colored Institute at Eldor Mann and Thomas McDougal. state boards and hospital bureaus appointments listed across Wheeling Parkersburg and Lewisburg with multiple terms. Includes Second Asylum directors with J M Mayden and Buckley among appointees.
Thos. R. Moore bought a corner lot at Charles and Liberty streets from Jo H Hagley for 2300 dollars. Mrs. Alice Thornburg, 45, wife of F L Thornburg, died at her Martinsburg home. Prof John W Warner will end his Charles Town Male Academy. Parkersburg’s Prof Cox to open next fall. Washington County Md. sells its B&O stock to Weverton-Hagerstown line for 45000. Rockey family survived a mountain road crash near PeneMar. unhurt though bruised.
In Britain telegraph upkeep costs 825,000,004 yearly. Advertisers tout Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to strengthen digestion and liver, claiming medical endorsement, with broad health claims and warnings against bowel issues. Fire at Purcellville destroys mills and foundry, estimated losses top $60,000. Shepherd College baseball ends season with an 9-3 record and notable home success. Jefferson Savings Bank honors long-time cashier with retirement resolutions amid board changes. Disappearance of Arthur J. Harman from Newport News raises concern after Baltimore stopover.
A health ad touts Wall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any uns cured case. The piece notes Judge Dayton ruling the White investigation nonviable, citing lack of legal committee power. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Frank G. Bigelow’s ten year term for a $1.5 million theft.
An article outlines how weak stomachs invite disease germs through air and food, listing symptoms like headache, nausea, and debility. It advertises Mion tablets for quick relief and Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh, with claims of a money back guarantee from Reinhart's Pharmacy in Shepherdstown. It notes Mississippi River flooding and ends with a obituary for George T. Cookus, Romney resident, aged 48.
Fragmentary advertisement urges churches to obtain a l theral quality paint for exterior work. It mentions Frankenburg block and a dubious varnishlike finish, advising to buy fresh from barrel paint at 00 cents per gallon and mix with Ty eM to yield about 41.20 per gallon. Sold by C. W. Myers at Shannon Dowh Jumetion.
A vintage advertisement extolls a cough medicine claim claiming cures for consumption and pneumonia with a trial bottle offer and a 50 cent price. It also notes Governor Dawson designates Tuesday June 20 as a day of national color, urging citizens to display flags and decorate public buildings.
Reports from the Jefferson Circuit Court closing sessions list released defendants in State v John Drew and Robert Douglas after no true bill, appointments of school lands commissioner and trustees, various receivers and trustees, confirmed reports, and multiple real estate sales orders. Proceedings include exceptions overruled, commissions named, and cases recommitted for further action.
Aunt Ann Drew a respected colored woman died Sunday from paralysis at age TS. Her funeral Tuesday drew both colored and white attendees. She mentored many children and raised a large family, earning gratitude from the editor and county readers. A memorial note praises her devotion and service to the community. Also, County Court met to review delinquent lists, tax funds, and road and bridge projects.
A garbled nineteenth century page lists church services at the Presbyterian and other churches, with dates such as June 21. It notes Sunday services, child health notices, and local marriage and birth items. Also mentions a man’s violent act after a birth, plus a patent medicine advertisement and a stray product claim.
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