College assembly featuring Rev. Haley and student views
A college assembly highlighted by remarks from Rev. J. H. Haley on the value of college life and the quest for meaningful studying. Students discussed daily habits, discipline, and the role of Bible study, with faculty commentary on shaping character and routine.
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Rogers
Washington
Bowers
Register
Whig
J. H. Haley
Colas
Haley
Pierce
Stud Normal
Sher
Moreantowr Ric
Shepherd College
Vreeram Bet
Hayles Veatis
Elizabeth Snerow
Miro
Witlard Club
Clohs
Te Fovity
Srerevereens
Berryville pike resurfacing plan approved by officials
Plans for resurfacing the Berryville pike from Charles Town to three miles northward were approved by Charles Town officials and the State Road Commission. Project includes widening the bridge over Bullskin Run, a concrete railing, culvert work, and numerous drains. Estimated cost is about 454,440 with state and federal aid covering roughly 42,472. county funds cover the rest.
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Charles Town
Airicare
Spain
Chile
Commissio
Cnminner
Cluties Town
Berryville Pike
Hendricks
Nouthern
Corporation of
Hefiibower
Beulah Church
Bullskin Run
Marshall Burns Farm
Harners Ferry Pike
Berryville
Harpers Ferry
Memorial Day Observance At Fir Avenue Church
The community gathers for a Memorial Day service on Fir Avenue to honor the beloved Rev. Re Loo of Culpener Lewian. The event marks the day with a solemn address and local remembrance led by the church.
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Fir Memorial
Shen
Re Loo
Moonshine Raid Nets Price Brothers Plant in Berkeley County
Last Saturday a raid on R and Price premises in Berkeley County led to the capture of R B Price at a farm near Shepherdstown. He was fined and jailed after arraignment. Authorities reported a well organized moonshine operation with nine 12 gallon stills, 130 gallons mash, and 12 gallons of finished product ready for distribution.
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R. &. Price
Berkeley County
Sherif Dean
Lord
Jack
Shepherdstown
Walter Winters
Willis Crowl
David H. Myers
Lester Price
R B. Price
Martinsboro
Price
Wome
Good Programme By Woman's Club
The Woman's Club of Shepherdstown District presents a Friday evening programme on May 20 at 8 in the college auditorium. It features Mrs. Mary Hartzell Dobbins in a vocal solo, Mrs. Charlotte Goldsborough on piano, a reading by the expression department, a vocal duet by Miss Freese and Mr. W. B. Snyder, and an address by Tydee Wilmer Latimer, Juvenile court judge in Washington City, on child welfare. Admission is free.
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Woman's Club
Shepherdstown
Mary Hartzell Dobbins
Charlotte Goldsborough
Miss Freese
W. B. Snyder
Tydee Wilmer Latimer
Washington City
Boating Resumes on Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
After two months idle, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal boatmen restart activity. Empty boats move toward Cumberland. loading begins. Coal contracts for Indian Head works are renewed, signaling a strong season. Proposals to expand canal freight rise as rail rates stay high, presenting opportunities for profitable trade.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Indian Head
Washington
Lecture Priday Night by Judee Wilmer Latimer
The Woman's Club of Shepherdstown invites the public to a Friday lecture at the college auditorium by Judee Wilmer Latimer of Washington on juvenile courts and related topics. Admission is free, and a large crowd is hoped for a speaker native to Shepherdstown.
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Woman’ Club of
Shepherdstown
Liss
College Gudrarium
Judee Wilmer Latimer
Washington
Tudee Latimer
Predicts 200 000 Barrels of Avplen in Berkeley County
The Martinsburg Journal reports G E Henshaw, an experienced orch ardist, estimates a 200 000 barrel apple crop for Berkeley County, about 25 percent of normal in an off year. He cites new buds and growth, which may boost yields, with Alexandria stock near 100 percent for that variety. Rome Beauties Ben Davis York Guno stock vary by location and exposure.
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Martinsburg Journal
G. E. Henshaw
Berkeley County
Henshaw
Pherrot i
Alexandria
Rome
Ben Davis
York
Memorial Day at Antietam Exercises Planned
Antietam National Cemetery at Sharpsburg prepares for Memorial Day with a committee of A. D. Crowe Churchey and John H. Denner arranging the program set for Monday May 20 Former Governor Jon J Cornwell of West Virginia will give an address with speakers Congressman Royal Johnson of South Dakota Congressman Fred N Zshtman of Cumberland and Hon H Kinneard of Harrisburg Pa Baylette to be officer of the day C Roulette chief marshal three bands have been enlisted to provide music for the occasion
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Antietam National Cemetery
Sharpsburg
A. D. Crowe
Churchey
John H. Denner
Jon J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Royal €. Johnson
South Dakor
Fred N Zshtman
Cumberland
Hon. H. Kinneard
Harrisburg
Shepherd Nordstown Graded School Closing Exercises
The closing exercises of the Shep Nordstown Graded School will be held Friday morning May 27 at 430. An address to the graduating class will be delivered by Rev Dr St L Pliueinger. Fourteen graduates completed first year of high school and will be eligible for admission to Shepherd College next year.
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Leetowry
R. Wagner
Martinsburg
Bob
Wien
Betsy Ross
W. H. 5. White
Shepherd College
Leetown
Harry S. White
George Hartzell
Grace Buhrman
Dorcas Gnllnday
Nordstown
St L.plieuinger
Hein
Shepherd College Nex
Burial of Sabdler W H Link at Duffields Church
The body of Wm H Link arrived at the old home in Duffields for funeral services in the Ainlie Libheran Church Sunday. The funeral cortege leaves at 1 30 PM for a 2 PM service and interment follows in the church graveyard. Members of the American Legion from the county will attend. Sergeant Link, a member of Company BR 148th Infantry, died in a Belgian hospital in November.
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Sabdler
Wm. H Link
Duffields
Wntel
Ainlie Libheran
American Legion
Seregeant Link
Company BR
148Th Infantry
Belgium
Estate dispute over will in Wakefield court decision
In a Wakefield court a petition over whether the late George Sheld died before his wife was decided. Expert testimony argued the husband died first due to age, health, and sequence of gas attack, while the wife remained healthy. the court ruled the presented circumstances admissible, granting the petition.
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Matunecure Jan Etagay
Wiley Fockov EL
Geuree
Shwie
Gon Campbell
Michael
Shere
Sheie
Mrs.Sheie
Mr. Shere
Jefferson Circuit Court May Term Opens in Charles Town
The Jefferson Circuit Court met in Charles Town with Judge M. Wooda presiding. Grand jurors listed include J. B. Trussell and others, indicting Henry Johnson for murder and James Stevens for murder and related charges. John Payne is indicted for forgery and a fugitive. trials set for May 25. petit jury to report May 24. New WV law changes term months to January April and September.
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Jefferson Circuit Court
Charles Town
M. Wooda
P. Trussell
J. Ed. Burn
Getzendanner
D. W. Snyd
Clendenning
Bane
DL. Care
Macaughery
Charles UL
Derr. Rion Lucas
W. P. Licklider
C. A. Hopper
Robt. Welrick
C. D. Carter v
W. R. Dailfley
Henry Johnson
Jahnson
Robert Mansfield
Porterfield Farm
Charley Ren
Charles Payne
James Stevens
Kathyine Littleton
Harper's Ferry
B. F. Porter
M. Jackson
Weddings Tie Two Couples in Kentucky and West Virginia
Mica Esther French Locke of Summit Point and William Hugh Robinson of Front Royal wed May 4 at Elizabethtown Kentucky Methodist Church with Miss Annie Locke and Chester McFarland as attendants. The couple will live at Rose Hill Front Royal. Leonard H. Bell of Berryville and Alice Lee Hansucker of Rocky Marsh Shepherdstown married at Shepherdstown union Methodist parsonage. They will reside in Berryville. A Washington County marriage license issued in Hagerstown lists Robert P. De Launey and an unnamed DeLauney as spouses. they married May 21 1890, and in 1913 De Launey, then father of three, was granted custody after divorce. He runs a Sharns burg restaurant after years as a hotel proprietor.
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Mica Esther French Locke
Summit Point
William Hugh Rovinson
Front Royal
Elizabethtown
Annie Locke
Trian
Chester McFarland
J. R. McAfee
Kentucky
Robinson
Rose Hill
Leonard H. Bell
Berryville
Alice Lee Hansucker
Rocky Marsh
Shepherdstown
Union Methodist Parsonage
I. H. Maley
Hagerstown
Robert P. DeLauney
DeLauney
Sharpeburg
de Launey
Sharnsburg
Opening night rout at Martinsburg beats Chambersburg
Martinsburg fans witnessed a lopsided 21 to 0 win over Chambersburg as Martinsburg Baseball League opened at Martinsburg on Monday. A 12 run sixth inning sealed the heavy defeat while Martinsburg’s Roberts and Rawlings led the assault. a catcher for Martinsburg broke an ankle sliding home and will miss two months.
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Martinsburg
Chambersbure
Martinsbore
Morrison
Baseball Association
Hie
Pli
Ward
Crean
Roberts
Aith Rawlings
Giureer
Marfinabuta
Martinghurr
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Sheptendstown
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Mississippi
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Harry L. Lyne
Martinbstire
Virginia
G. P. Morrison
Eve
Hutchison
Register Building
Ella Billmver
Chas
Eeman
Doylestown
Charles R. Owens
Charleston
W Va
Mr. Owens
Grand Commandery Knights Templar
Mary &. Maler
Enele
Wm. C. Maler
Shepherds
Jinn
J. D. Worman
Potomac
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Bethel Church
Shenandoah County
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Kabletown
C. T. Knott
John H. Tames
Fannie
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A. J. Hamman
Martinsbute
Forrest Hammond
Ti Bear Leeinwa
George Julliean
Lowtown
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Geo. W. Johnson
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Stearnsburn
Philip Heat
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Mare
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Geralding Towner
King's Daughters’ Hospital
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John” Towner
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Geo. M. Knott
J. P. Rush
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Relven
Jack Billmoyer
Himore Oy
GW. Myers
Lewian
Antietam
Ment
Jeffervoy Circuit Court
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