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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
4
The Shepherdstown Register reports heated rail and tariff commentary in Washington with Carnegie and Roosevelt tafting the tariff bill. Berkeley Springs voted dry by about 30, ending saloon influence and praising the result.
Alexander R. Hagner of Hagerstown seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in Maryland 6th district. Arch Brown fatally shot a neighbor and wounded others over whiskey. Dwarf Hugh McDevitt abused his mother. County saloons face a harsh harvest as woes rise. Martinsburg votes swing Democrats. Caskey mayor, council party split. Ancient Shepherdstown building history recalled with Rumsey street ties. Martinsburg and Shepherdstown church notes, rail gates debated, and a fatal house fire in Berkeley County. End with local notices, health ads, and regional incidents.
Isaac Cook, Commander of Mander Julius A Pratt Post No 143 Dept II G A R at Kewanee Ill, reports long backache and kidney pain relieved after two months of Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills remove bladder misery, plans to tell friends and fellow soldiers and will recommend them widely.
Jefferson County Court seeks heating apparatus for the Court House. Bids due May 33 at 10 A M, sealed with clerk. Plans available from the clerk. $25 plan fee and $100 bid bond required with proposals. County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. May 12, 1910.
A notice of sale outlines the House and Lot conveyed in a trust deed at the southeast corner of Mull and Rocky streets. The lot fronts Mull Street 130 feet and runs 12 feet along Rocky Street. The property includes a one and a half story dwelling and improvements.
Antietam Post sends invitations to other posts for Memorial Day events on May 29. Several attendees expected, with Mrs R. 5 Suntan and daughters Ella and Mary of Cumberland staying at Mrs M. BE. Snively’s home until after decoration day. Notables include C. W. Adams in Washington seeking a speaker. Local canvassing for silverware and scissors shows success. Several out-of-town visitors noted and multiple residents ill.
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