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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
3
A broad scan of tariff talks, Senate leverage, civil service views, and a growing temperance crusade. Notes on West Virginia praise and critique, investigative pressures on departments, and liquor reform efforts across New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. The piece reflects editorial opinion urging vigilance, reform, and public accountability.
Joel Chandler Harris of Chicago, son in law of Col. White, takes charge at Loudoun Mirror in Leesburg on May 15. West Virginia’s reform school at Pruntytown will be renamed West Virginia Industrial School for Boys under a new law effective May 12, with changes in admission of troubled youths.
Mr and Mrs Harry J B Thomas traveled to Washington for a short stay while Antietam Post No 14 G R and town committees prepare for decoration. A Red Men festival raised about 40 dollars. Jurors for the May court include Frank Otto Frank Highbarger Jacob Wyand Hiram Clipp and John Hoover. Dr Evans Myers of Nebraska was buried in Mountain View Cemetery. The town picnic is set for Saturday August 9 with several stationary tents planned. William Sailor and others attend to canal area and Burnside Bridge improvements.
Verbal verse on the Potomac returns in a sentimental poetical piece by Daniel C. Shipley addressed to Senator Nathan Goff of West Virginia, followed by a report that Senator Goff will receive a $14,500 salary as a retired judge per a Treasury ruling. The note notes Goff’s large personal wealth and explains the ruling on dual government salaries. Also reported is a smallpox outbreak in Bluefield West Virginia with about 75 cases.
J G Elliott of Charles Town West Virginia recounts relief from kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes painful secretions and sediment, doctors and other remedies failing until Doan's provided a complete cure. He urges others to try the remedy and confirms continued wellness. For sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents.
Public sale announced for June 13 1913 of Joshua Cavalier heirs real estate in Harper's Ferry and Bolivar including brick building on High and Shenandoah streets and stone building on Shenandoah street plus unimproved lots. Terms require one third cash with notes at 6 percent interest for remainder secured by lien. sale starts at 9 30 a m. Sale conducted by WM Rider agent.
A reader cites Dr Hartman’s Plain Talk to Young Men and my reply. The exchange praises right living, urges quitting stimulants, cold water baths, and Peruna use, with Hartman offering confidential, prompt guidance to readers. The notice notes inquiries about the old manufacturer and a free booklet titled TAR-KAR-NO Com Ohio.
Classified notice from Qwens & Miller seeking a man and wife to perform stable yard duties and laundry work. Wages offered. Contact information: Jefferson 15K.
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