Conviction of Senator Newberry shocks Michigan election scene
The Shepherdstown Hegusia HLL notes Senator Newberry and his political managers were found guilty of conspiring in the campaign that won him the Michigan race against Henry Ford. A judge sentenced him to two years in prison and a 510000 fine, with appeals and delays likely to continue. Colleagues in the crime received similar terms, signaling a warning to political actors who attempt to buy influence.
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Senator Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
Newberry
Strider Moler Declares Candidacy for Jefferson Sheriff
A political notice proclaims Strider Moler as a Democratic primary sheriff candidate in Jefferson County with deputies Warren H. Risster and Edward Henson of Charles Town. It also announces W O Macoughtry of Middleway as a sheriff candidate with deputies WH Alder of Charles Town District and Geo C Link of Shepherdstown District.
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Jefferson County
Warren H. Risster
Edward Henson
Charles Town
Strider Moler
W. O. Macoughtry
Middleway Disitt
Sherif
WH. Alder
Charles
Geo. C. Link
Shepherdstown
Albes
Offerson
Aly Deei Te T. O. Link
Shepherds District
Woo Hanmond
Middleway
Multiple Candidates Seek Jefferson County Posts in 1920 Primary
In Jefferson County in 1920 several Democrats announce candidacies. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge runs for county surveyor with deputies C. J. Knott and C. D. Johnson named if nominated. S. T. Knott seeks county commissioner for Shepherdstown District. J. J. Skinner and Nek Snyder announce for various county roles. Charles Town figures Chas A. Johnson and prosecuting attorney contenders are listed alongside other names in party filings.
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Jefferson County
C. J. Knott
Shepherdstown
C. D. Johnson
Kabietown
Bank Bstown
Virginia and Maryland Bridge Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
Stockholders meeting of the Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company set for the first Monday in April at 1 oclock p m. at E E Ellimyer residence Shepherdstown West Virginia to elect a board of directors and address business. Trespass on Crowe Billmyer farm rented by undersigned will be prosecuted. Walter R Crow March 25 1920-45 ue
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Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company
Sth
E. E. Ellimyer
Shepherdstown
West Va
Dis
Crowe-Billmyer
Walter R. Crow
Public Sale of Store and Residence in Shepherdstown
Intending to retire from business, I will sell my modern store and residence on Main Street two doors east of the house in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, at public sale on Saturday, April 10, 1920. Lot 1 includes store space and dwelling with improvements and a modern bake oven, smoke house, coal shed, and outbuildings. Lot 2 offers a building lot of 42 feet 3 inches on High Street with a stable and about one acre of land. both parcels will be sold as one piece. Terms: cash on day of sale or two equal notes due at one and two years with interest, lien on property until full price is paid. Auctioneer: Crow. Wyo P. Crow.
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Busi
Iret
Thouse
Shepherdstown
W. Ve
W. Wyso
P. Crow
Public Sale of Personal Property at Shepherdstown
Public sale announced for April 6 1920 at 1 pm one half mile west of Shepherdstown on road to Martinsburg. Items include horse, two milk cows, 10 head of shoats harness implements household goods including parlor set chairs cabinet stoves and cookware, farm tools, and livestock. Terms: credit on sums over 10 with negotiable note at Farmers Bank of Shepherdstown. cash under 10. Also sale of two shares Farmers Bank stock of Shepherdstown cash. Sealed bids invited for renting pasturage at Morgan's Grove Fair Grounds with payment terms through August 15 1920 and December 15 1920. Public notices from KNODE secretary and estate of Joseph S VanMetre dec.
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Brussels
Farmers Bank of Shepherdstown
Sio Cash
Mes
Joseph Bo Vanmetre
P. Growl
Austiancer
Farmers Bank
Shepherdstown
Vanmetre
Joseph
VanMeiry
Dec
Morgan's Grove Fair
Norfolk & Western Railr
Hsih
Savurnay Teen
Wah Knode
Eggs for sale from Race of Roanoke and Minna
Pure-bred S C R I R eggs for hatching from a laying strain. Prices are $1.50 for 15 eggs and $6.00 for 100 eggs. Seller is J B Osbourn located in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia.
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Roanoke
Minna
J. B. Osbourn
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
For Sale Private sale near Shepherdstown area animals
C Elbert Conarb offers 5 cows four fresh two springers and 3 horses at his home 215 miles south of Shepherdstown. Five animals listed with ownership and readiness details. Potential buyers contacted through the seller.
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Shepherdstown
Alto
C. Elbert Conarb
The Passing of Hand Labor on the Farm
The article notes a shift from hand to machine labor on farms as electricity spreads through barns and wells. One worker can perform tasks once done by two or three, from milking to pumping and washing. Electric motors and automatic pumps boost efficiency, reducing chores for farm families.
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America
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HLL
Snyder
Alexander Spotswood Dandridge
S.T. Knott
Cantissoner
Democratic Party
L. Watson
Charles Town, W.va
Chas. A. Johnson
J. J. Skinner
W. V
Neksag T. Snyder
Stockholders’ Meeting
EF Balmyer
Martinsburg
Charles Stipp
Riley
Leetown
Tenier
J. M. Rush
National
Lawn Bros
Link & Link Telephone Building
Davendi Tn
Wil Sithout Reserve
Hhere Fata
Shenandock Facets
Warm Spring Road
Sattap
Poland
China
S. C
Remington Standard Typewriter
T. J. West
J.P. Briscoe and
G. W. Moore
A. Dantel
Leo
Delco-Light
Hurwitz Creamery Company
Couties
National Citizens Bank
National Union Bank
Baltimore
the Hurwitz Creamery Co
H. S. Pitzer
Burhans
W. Washington Street
Hagerstown
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