West Virginia political shifts and state leadership noted
The piece notes West Virginia’s Republican tilt after November’s elections, a new Governor Ephraim J. Morgan and other statewide officers, and hopes that the Legislature will carefully review proposed measures especially the State Road Commission bill. It lauds Governor Cornwell’s legacy and urges integrity over political expediency while urging prudent legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgini i
Ephraim J. Morgan
Houston G. Young
July Bund
E. T
England
W. S. Johnson
George M. Ford
Combasioner
James H. Stewart
State Road Commission
Public Sale At Shepherdstown Va For Household Goods
Intending to move I will sell at my residence corner Print and New streets Shepherdstown Va at 1 o'clock p m the following household goods including couches parlour lounge oak and walnut furniture kitchen items beds sewing-machines incubator garden tools wash tubs and various articles. Nine months credit to buyers with notes payable at Jefferson Security Bank Shepherdstown. Michael Wright Auctioneer Crowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheplirdstown
Names and origins stir reader in old Virginia dispatch
The writer explores how surnames arose from places, occupations, and traits, citing Welsh, German, Irish and English examples. It links family data accuracy to vital records, notes historic name shifts, and urges readers to value origins when recording genealogical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Owain Os Gwynedd
Owen Glendower
Owen Tudor
England
Montgomery
Wales
Roger de Vanargomery
William Kifns
Wiliam the Conqueror
Powell
Ap-Howell
Morgan Hen
Waldeck
Waldeck- Roussean
John Gilpin
Cowper
Ware
Public Sale to Quit Farming at Shepherdstown March 17 1921
Auction of a large farming estate in Shepherdstar town and Halt includes horses and mares such as Rose bay mare and Nell bay with various work animals, cattle, hogs, sheep, tools, implements, harness, wagons, buggies, and household items. Sale at 10 o clock A M with twelve month credit on sums over 100. note payable at Jefferson Security Bank Shepherdstown. Gardner T J West, auctioneer. CoH Moore, clerk. All hucksters welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of
Wiebt
Queen Viewria
Deal
England
Julius Cacear
Hill
Grovehepherd
Miller
Baker
Shepherdstown
Engle
Angel
Reinhart
Meyers
Myers
Meier
Mont
Ian
Hans
John
Ees
Potfenberger
Sharpsburg
Ean Pieiffien
Burger
Schoppert
Wien
Malone
Teal
Wat
Virginia
Helen B. Pendleton
Shepherdstar Town
Rose
Barney
Bay Perse
Wasqm
Harsh
Bunny
Nell
Prine
Public sale listing of farm stock and equipment at Shepherdstown
A detailed sale notice lists cows horses hogs and machinery for auction at ten in the morning. Items include Norse grade horses and several cattle and hogs with milking and breeding notes, plus a vast assortment of implements and gear. Terms allow twelve months credit on sums over ten dollars with security. cash under ten dollars. Garland Manuel conducts with JW Dodd as auctioneer and Harwood Burkhart as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Fulinerrs
Manhroptader
John
Vulgerizer International
Bucks Eye
Haydie
White Mountain
Rhode Island
Bank of
Shepherdstown
Rain of Shine
Garland Manuel
Jw, Dodd
Harwood Burkhart
Waiting Means Losing Over Buying Farm Implements This Year
An advertisement urges farmers to purchase new farming implements now to save money. Waiting until next year could cost the present season’s market price plus expected losses, with warnings that delaying could amount to one hundred dollars or more per item. The copy stresses that good implements are profit makers and promotes immediate inspection of available stock.
Lost Automobile Crank Between Post Office and Shepherdstown
Lost item in the Scrabble area between Foltz's Post Office and Shepherdstown. Reward offered at Licklider Car, Shepherdstown. Also mention of new linoleums at Schiesy or Schiey''s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Foltz
Scratble
Shepherdstown
Licklider
Peration
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Shepherdstown
Intends to discontinue farming and holds a public sale on March 22, 1921 from the Hallows pike toward Moler's Cross Roads, east of Shepherdstown. Includes horses and colts, cattle, heifers, steers, hogs, farming implements, harness, wagons, and related equipment. Auctioneers: Dodd & Hoffman. Clerks: J. S. Reinhart and Harwood Burk art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hallows Pike
Moler's Cross Roads
Shepherdstown
Fi Hridies
Ben. F. Hoffi
Dodd & Hoffman
J. S. Reinhart
Harwood Burkart
Public Sale At Clifton Farm Near Shepherdstown
A public sale of Clifton farm personal property near Shepherdstown scheduled for Saturday March 12 1921 features two horses a heavy draft gray and a yearling colt plus Thier pod Jersey cattle including two heifers one registered Jersey bull and a bull calf. Items include two brood sows a drive with five pigs a wagon harness a cream separator and more. Credit terms nine dollars or more with nate by April 1 1921 cash under 10 not accepted. Sale begins at 1 o'clock with ALB GALT P Crow Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Mar Berting
Daisy
Fran
Jersey
Jefferson Security
Sheplenttada
Household goods sale at Strider's Storage Charles Town WV
At Strider's Storage North George Street Charles Town West Virginia on Saturday March 12 1921 at 11 o clock a m the sale offers a mahogany dining room set sideboard extending table chairs two armchairs and four side chairs mahogany fan table sofa book case and music stand two mahogany beds with box springs mattresses mahogany bureaus chest of drawers rugs pictures glassware refrigerator kitchen utensils bedrooms porch chairs and more Terms nine months credit on sums over ten dollars payable by negotiable note at any bank in Charles Town auctioneer T Saunders TJ West clerks Wm Daniels and Chas Conrad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W Va
Desirable auction of household goods and building lot
Mary A. Moler conducts a cash sale of a full household and yard items including bed, mattress, organ, chairs, carpets, blinds, matting, stoves, tables, lamps, dishes, canned goods, and more. The auction lists clerks and lots near a desirable building lot on Geom Street with Cooley as the organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Moler
M. P. Cowl
J. S. Reinhart
Sale of farm equipment and household goods in Charles Town
Auction notice by W. A. Riely agent listing seven head of horses cows and farm stock, farming implements, harness, miscellaneous tools, household goods, and stock of chickens with nine months credit on sums over ten dollars, terms through Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company Charles Town. Auctioneers: Kiely Engle & Bro. Clerk: Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miscel Neous
Stewart
Herstead
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company
Charles Town
W. A. Riely
Chas
T. Engle & Bro
Bane Brown
SALE OF FARM WITH 198 ACRES IN LIMESTONE COUNTRY
Auction notes a farm for sale comprising 198 acres in Limestone with a commodious dwelling, barn, and outbuildings. Includes 10 acres of woodland, wells and cisterns, well fenced, near churches and school. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly payments secured by a lien on the property. Agent WM A Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Riely
Missing hound with pointer-like color near Sharpsburg
Female small hound mix brown white tan spotted resembles a Pointer. Reward offered for information leading to her recovery. Contact Mervin DeLauney of Sharpsburg, Michigan, March 3, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin
Delauney
Sharpsburr
Lost Kodak albums of old Virginia and Maryland homes
Lost two albums of Kodak pictures showing interior and exterior views of old homes in Northern Virginia and Western Maryland. A liberal reward is offered for their return to the Register Office, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, or for information leading to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Virginia
Mayland
Register Office
Shepherdstown
W. Va
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Congress
Oot
M. M. Neely
Ben Rosenbloom
Wilson
Hoeke
Oll
Frecru Xion
Cornwell
Wilde
Edmondton
Neering
Cory Coverer
Ueday News
Harn
Caine
Susmee
Sime Pt
Jeferson Security Bank of
Gardner
T. J. West
Coh Moore
Hucksters
Shepherdsawe
Rhodesland
R. P. McGarry
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va
Jefferson HoTel
Iles Town
The
Licksider Corporation
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Anildeene
T. F. Hammond
Schiey
Daise
Go Reader
Sam
Good Leader
Doll
Star
Logan
McCormick
John Deere
Oliver
Gh. P
Surrey
Public Vale
Clifton
Blunt Farm
Strider's
North George’ Street
T, Saunders
TJ. West
I Wm. Daniels
W. Conrad
Clerks
Bakerton
Desirabie Building
Sboom
Esirabie Building
Geom
S. L. Cooley
Howeleld Goode
Inmn
Kiely
Miles
Hird
Diack Mare
Pelding Rising
Yesry
Tom
Rase Yo
Ing
Trike
Work
Joan Winling
Ray Mary
Enon
Ilost
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