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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
The fragmentary notice from the Shepherdstoton Register mentions a person named Fava in a local filing. It is unclear what action or date is involved, but the readable text points to a community notice concerning an individual and a local official source.
Fragmented survey of farm sales, prices, and events near towns such as Rivinhrt and Wall. Mentions Jersey cattle, tobacco, paper, and shoes, with notices about board meetings, school purchases, construction at a college, and a late 19th century shooting incident in Shepherdstown.
A long account from Shepherd College details an anonymous accusation against music teacher Miss Wingate by E F Goodwin principal of Shepherd College. Goodwin claimed absolute proof and pressed for investigation, but subsequent inquiries by Board of Regents and local figures disproved the charges. Miss Wingate maintained innocence, and Goodwin left town amid calls for retraction and resignation.
The text notes anonymous letters tied to a local case and lists a court viewing of Hartzell land for railroad rights of way in Shepherdstown. It mentions the deaths of James W. Greenwood and G. Macon Hough, detailing their ages, origins, and obituaries in the community.
Recore PERSONALS details change of season visitors and health notes. Mr and Mrs R D Shepherd return home to Wild Goose Park for rest after successful plays in California and plans for a new play. Several locals travel to Winchester Hancock Easton and Berewick for health and leisure while others visit family and attend events.
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