Demand for Houses Prompts Local Building Plan
The Shepherdstown Register notes a strong housing demand this season tied to town prosperity and railroad growth. It urges monied residents to fund at least fifty new houses and suggests forming a joint stock company to attract capital, with lots available around the town and reduced building materials. It also highlights boosting the town’s housing supply to attract tenants and mentions an endorsement of Prof. Joseph McMurran for State Superintendent and a money loan offer from the Potomac Building Association.
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Potomac Building Association
Many Voters announce candidates for county offices
Local notices from Smithfield and Ripon name Forrest W. Brown of Charles Town and W. M. Firor of Charlestown seeking Commonwealth's Attorney and President of the Jefferson County Court. A convention is set for Fairmont on July 26 to nominate a congressional candidate. The West Virginia Educational Association meets in Hinton July 5–10 with attendees and visitors noted.
Grand alloon Ascension and local political notes in Martinsburg area
Local notice lists a July 3 grand event with music and speakers. It covers political nominations in York IA and Roanoke College events, property sales near Leitersburg and Sharpsburg, a notable death in Wytheville, Bohemian workers near the S V R R line, and other regional items including upcoming farm parades, college ceremonies, and local visits.
Local items from Clarke, Berkeley and Winchester area
Obituary notes Daniel Murphy dies in town and burial in Martinsburg Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Boswell visits Dr. Gold in town. Democratic Convention organized in Cincinnati with Wm. Stevenson of Kentucky as chair. Dr. John McKim Holliday of Winchester dies at Charlestown residence aged about 70. School honors at Virginia Female Institute include Miss Daisie S. Hoots. Bayliss Trussell hurt but improving. Washington House, Hagerstown proprietors announced. Weather damage reports from Clarke county. Railroad work advances toward Williamsport and Shepherdstown. National Democratic ticket nomination reported as Scott for President and English for Vice President. Public picnic planned July 3 in Shenandoah county with multiple guards and bands attending. Various local repairs and business notes from Hedgesville and Charlestown. Cadet Geo J. Sands, son of Admiral Sands, graduates West Point. Paynes Chapel repairs reopened. New coaches added to S W R R. Dr Ayler from Poolesville moves to Duffields for practice. Local political chatter on Md district candidates. Personal anecdote from Boonsboro about a confrontation turned coffee visit.
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Washington City
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Luray
Page County
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Martinsburg
Wm. Oak
Moberly
S. Edgar Jones
Sharpsburg
E. 3. Brownlee
Wm. L. Wilson
Charlestown
H. Kyd Douglas
Wm.j. Hamilton
Hagerstown
Tiffany
New York
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S.V. A.R
Weir’s Cave
Rockingham County
John Hefliebower
San
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Bug Stevens
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Shrawpsburg
York
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Geo. W. Harris
Leitersburg Pike
Geo. M. Stonebraker
Stonebraker
Colonel Stith
New Orleans Vpicagine
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Stockslager Farm
Washington County
Best
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Wheeling Register
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Ort
Shepherdstown
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Grafton
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Wm. H. Blackford
Ward Co. Md
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U.S. Navy
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Editorial Brevities and Remarkable Local Gossip
Ex Governor A G Brown of Mississippi drowned after being thrown from a horse into a pond near Jackson on the 5th. Various notes follow on political figures, land sales, medical ads, church disputes, local misadventures, and a deadly tornado that killed six in a town.
Republican County Convention Held at Marper's Ferry
The Republican County Convention of Jefferson County to appoint delegates to the State Convention will be held at the School House Marper's Ferry on Saturday June 26 at 2 o'clock PM. GEO KOONCE, Chairman, C. Davirs.
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Grafton
Mar Per's Ferry
P.M. Geo, Koonce
C. Davirs
Candidate S. B. Neill for Prosecuting Attorney
Mr. Editor announces S. B. Neill as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. He will be supported by many voters. Subpeeedstown, June 19.
Moore of Charlestown for Prosecuting Attorney election
Charlestown resident CLE ON MOORE earns backing from many voters in Harper’s Ferry for the forthcoming Prosecuting Attorney race. Officials urge supporters to rally at campaign events through June.
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Cleon Moore
Charlestown
Harper's Ferry
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