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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
4
In a survey of West Virginia outlook for 1903 observers discuss trusts railroads and roads. Mentions Judge Parker Senator Elkins and M Schwab. Reports on Panama Canal treaty progress and US plans to issue bonds for canal construction.
Succinct notices report Samuel J. Rouskulp inheriting 149000 from an estate in Hagerstown, and a sister and brother’s children as heirs. The Brown heirs sold 80 acre Burdane farm to John Fox for 3700 cash. Gilbert McCauly injured jumping a Shenandoah Junction freight. Harper’s Ferry merchant A Kaplan and Mira Raflo wed in Philadelphia. John Ware reports 29 ewes with 53 lambs, including triplets, in Zoar. Heflebower heirs Jennie, Mattie, Katie Chambers each receive 250. estate valued at 38000. Charles Town burglars robbed N and W station, C N Coleman hardware, and Jefferson Milling Co. One young suspect linked to Shenandoah Junction. James W Thomas dies at 77 in Berryville. left property, currency, and may have found Civil War paymaster’s funds. Catarrh cures advertised with Hall’s remedies. testimonials cited. A 19-year-old Leroy Freshman fatally shoots Henry Fraeley, 54, after a family quarrel in Frederick County Maryland.
An advertisement targets thin and weak readers calling them chronic cases. It touts Scott's Emulsion as the cure to stop flesh loss and restore strength, claiming it builds new flesh, enriches blood, and supports the weak system with continued use.
A compilation of West Virginia notices and events includes the death of Charles D. Sheehan in Martineburg from a skull fracture after a fall. Beverly suffered a major fire destroying twelve buildings, with prisoners aiding firefighting. Alex McVeigh Miller Jr. dies in Charleston at 22 from typhoid fever. Graf ton elected Democrats sweeping all positions, mayoral and council seats. WVU approvals grant leaves for Porterfield and McMurphy to study abroad. Navy armor cruiser West Virginia to be launched April 18 at Newport News with Governor White christening. Elkina faces injunction halting liquor licenses as council battles licensing. Parkersburg railroad turmoil mirrors Shepherdstown porch clash with courts and injunctions. Notes on U.S. coal production ranking, Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters endorsement, Matilda Alexander’s 108th birthday, and cautions on colds and pneumonia with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Life Guards described as British royal household units. promotion of Hood’s Sarsaparilla for immunity and vitality.
Fragmentary church directory item from Shepherdstown markets listing names and places. OCR text partial and unclear but indicates a directory entry with church or market reference and local clergy or congregations. No full names, dates, or locations clearly readable.
Rev Dr Haithcox signs acceptance of call from Lutheran churches of Shepherdstown and Avilla Iowa to locate there in May. Born 1842 on a North Carolina plantation, he served in the Confederate army and was wounded at Antietam, later ordained in 1872. He has held leadership roles in the General Synod and travels across synods as secretary. He will join the Southern Virginia circuit as planned.
A short reminiscence describes a severe lung cough and collapse from a collision with lingering breathing trouble. Gertrude, owner Marion, reports full recovery after One Minute Cough Cure. She notes prior weakness and weight loss, then regained strength and health after using the remedy. Castoria advertised as child medicine also appears.
An extensive, faded letter mixes memories of old friends, military movements, and distant places. It mentions encounters with Comrades, the Pacific, the Philippines, and references to ships, depots, and a longing for news from home. reader surfaces Pose a broad, personal snapshot of wartime communication and longing.
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