Poor Time to Strike in Shepherdstown and National Debates
Editorial from Shepherdstown dated March 1 1922 argues against coal miners strike and wage cuts urging railroads to lower freight rates. It criticizes Democratic Senators pro League stance and praises Hughes and Harding stance on the four power treaty. Calls for stricter prohibition enforcement and anti bootlegging efforts and criticizes West Virginia road commission location decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
League of Nations
Lodge
Senate
Harding
Bryan
League
Notable local items reflect regional concerns and projects
Obituary notes Uncle AIP Whiting sold near Romney at 98. Hood appointed postmaster at Keyser. Firebug activity worries Smithsburg residents after several barns burned. Farm near Chewsville sold for 325 per acre to Ernest Kemsburg. Bus line sought from Harper's Ferry to Winchester. Canal debt sparks talk of converting to a state road. State Treasurer Snyder faces scrutiny over wealth. Baltimore and Ohio builds motor cars for passenger service. repairs and debris removal of the West Virginia capitol site discussed. Estate case in Romney courtroom. public works approves debris removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aip Whiting
Ot Romney
EB. Hood
Keyser
Geo. M. Bowers
Smithsburg
Washington County
Fred . Sener
Chewsvil Washington County
Hagerstown
Ernest Kemsburg
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Washington
Potomac River
Allegheny
Blue Ridge
Mouintains
Charles A. Snyder
Pottsville
Pennsylvania
P. S
Register
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Green Spring
Romney
Moorefield
Petersburg
Winchester
Wardensville
Board of Public Works
Wisstow
Ag Svereement
Debrig
We State Capitol
Hes
Additon
Mirean
Kanawha
Nuckies
Norfolk & Western Rail
Siurth
By & O
Shenane
Miners' Trials Planned Amid Wide Indictments In WV
Logan County and Jefferson County preparations loom for the miners' rebellion cases with 400 plus indictments referenced. UMWA chief counsel Houston predicts few defendants will stand trial, while defense access to thousands of witnesses and potential treason charges shape pre trial strategy. Public sales listings follow in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
West Virginia
I. H. W. Houston
United Mine Workers of America
Charleston
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Mr. Hous
Unites Mine
Isaac Scott
District 17
UM W
International Organization
Houston
Logan
Jefferson Circuit Court
Jefferson Court
United Mine Workure
Mr. Houston
United Mine Workers
Frank P Walsh
United States Railroad Board
Walsh
JM. Mason
G Townsend
C. J. van Fleet Charleston
Charles W. Osenton
Fayetteville
Non Chatin
John Porterfield
Vrisecutor
C.K. Esten
AU M Belcher
Forrest Brown
Don Chatin
Team Commty
Ays Amo
Ineert Miners
Union of Cals
Tian
Yshar Ve
Staite
Chafin
Chatin
Avilla Church Split Debate Shy of Change at Shepherdstown
At a Shepherdstown meeting with Presiding Elder F A Tyler opposition grew over severing Avilla Church from the Shepherdstown Circuit of the M E Church South and linking it to Bakerton or Shenandoah Junction. Many Avilla residents oppose the transfer, and the plan may be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avilla
Shepherdstown
M. E. Church
Bakerton
Shenandoah Junction
F.A Tyler
Notice to notify change of address for fire policy
A directive from Washington, Alexander and Cooke agents and Jos H Trout sub agent in Shepherdstown West Virginia urges policyholders to notify a new address promptly so proper transfer can be made on fire insurance policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander & Cooke, Ag Ts
Jos
H. Trout
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Public sale of farm goods near Moler's Cross Roads
The undersigned will sell at public sale on March 22 1922 at 10 a.m. at the Dr S T Knott farm Miss M yle Knott farm one mile north of Molers Cross Roads. Items include 3 horses 4 cows 45 hogs farming implements household goods and other farm equipment. Terms credit nine months with notes and security. Proceeds support discontinuing farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ME. Church South
Baltimore
Church South
Washington
M. E. Church
Towit
Queen
Griffith
Fanny
Bess
Sunit Carpenters Tooly
Dofeiaue
Olther
Seth
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. Snyder
Rhipherdatows
New York
United States
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Fis
Wome Frest
Stephenson
Stara Road Commission
Tay
Raat
West Virgind
Dinu
Pennsylvaniia
Poarie
Peranns
Li Styphenson
Gomne
Charlen
Tomy
Mhiy
Wb. Kinard
H. Lloyd Jones
Mt. Savage
The
State and Commission
Harper's Ferry
Charles Town Window
Berryville
Rippon
David Henry Beck
Gamp Hill
Harper's Kerry
Virginia Vck
Urge Beck
Daisy Marshall
Bertha Jones
Lewis Henry Beck
W. F. Beck
Dav Harold Beck
Moler
Cowill
Stew Meer
Charles Tawa Wik
Hide Gowler
Gameman
York
Hine
Wiener
Wien
Annany
Verner Tan
Tor Krause
PNP
Abingon
Zeph Jane
Leetown
J. Ford
Frank Babington
Sharpsburg
Daisy D Fritts
Kearney Gross
Shephenistown
Marehth JS
Callan
Duflivids
Thampean Ae GW
Mottrean
Ear Kearneysville
Weiruyday
Marcel
de Mehawk
Eel Mene Mulit
Wedounday
Gu Miller
Sour Scraets
Betwen Frog
al Charlee Town
Ile
Christ
Mt. Wesley
Presbyterian Churches
Providence
Kearneysville
Lvilla
Studebaker
Osborne
Thomas
Oliver
Black Hawk Corn Shelter
Deo Ieinn
MM Oral, Averioneur
Jos Benhore
Cert
Purina
Fedaa
Miller Supply Company
West Race Street
Martinsburg, W. Va
GEO. Katz & Son
Martinsburg ON
Shipley’s Hotel
Agricultural College
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Harold A. Brown
Shady Avenue
Liberty Station
Pittsburg
Rhode Island Beds
R. P. McGarry
W.va
Sini Ali
C.K. Conner
P.O. Box
Bull
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