War Tax, Railways and Spies Dominate West Virginia News
The Shepherdstown Register reports on state war revenue debates, rail rate protests, and calls to ban grain for alcohol during the war. It notes indictments against onion price manipulators, German spy concerns, and diplomatic shifts as ambassadors are sent home. The piece urges national unity and tough action against profiteering while detailing local and federal responses.
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Europe
Apo
Simes
Washington
United States
Plolers
West Virginia
Cornwell
Senate
Treasury
Conscription Day Set Across United States
The article outlines June 5 draft registration for men 21 to 30, details local registration sites in Jefferson County, and explains exemptions and the drafting process. It notes war-time staffing of registrars, use of fire department halls, and the expected county quota of about 70 to 75 draftees. It also covers exemption procedures, jury wheel selection, local exemption boards, and the roles of various officials.
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United States
Shepherdstown
Fire Department
Firemen's Hall
Jefferson County
War Department
Crowder
Martinsburg Nominations and Local Court Notes
Henry Franklin Hannis of Martinsburg nominated by Congressman George M. Bowers to West Point. Stanley Kidwell of Martinsburg fined $40 for reckless driving on Williamsport pike, second offense. Ben Trumbo, 16, jailed on complaint by Artnur Engle, orphan cared for by Odd Fellows Orphanage at Elkins. State Department says 74 Americans, including William Smith of Harper's Ferry, held as prisoners of war in Germany. Robert Delaney of Sharpsburg convicted of selling liquor on Sunday in Hagerstown. Prohibition ruling bans cider for beverage use in West Virginia. confiscated. Divorce suit in Baltimore. Edward Morgan denies marriage to Lady Johnson Morgan, claims she remained Kemper's wife. Edward Hungerford of Wells Fargo injured in auto crash near Sharpsburg. West Virginia Supreme Court upholds road abandonment dispute involving Duffields to Charles Town road. Charles Town Horse Show may open road to Harpers Ferry pike this summer. Eastern Panhandle farming boom with Calvin Felker's Jefferson county farm profits about $3,000 in year, wool and lambs add. wool price high.
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Henry Franklin Hannis
Martinsburg
George M. Bowers
United States Military Academy
West Point
Stanley Kidwell
Bakerton
Engle
Odd Fellows
Elkins
State Department
Washington
Germany
William Smith
Harper's Ferry
Robert Delaney
Sharpsburg
Justice Hartman
Hagerstown
Dan McKinney
Shepherdstown
Delauney
Hallanan
West Virginia
Charleston
Prohibition Department
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
William Hopkins
Duffields
Charles Town
Harper’s Ferry
Hopkins
Dutfields Road
Starry Lands
Eastern
Panhandle
Shenandoah Valley
Calvin Felker
Jefferson
Berkeley
Marfinsburg
Mr. Harner
Keedysville
Antiettam Post
A. R
Sons of Veterans
Reformed Church
Maryland Potomac Home Brigade
Elias Spong
Mathias Spong
Daniel Huyett
Ames Marrow
Acob Mose
Josiah Staub
Marin Glass
John Swain
Franklin DeLauney
James DeLauney
Samuel Fry
Bentley Benner
David Quinn
Miami
Florida
First
South Carolina Infantry
Gregg
A. P. Hill
Our Town
Mr. Quinn
Tute
Mexico
Raleigh Sherman
Monath
Tarvia
DeCauney Bros
Hiram D Clipp
Morgan Ward
Greencastle
Word Ward
George Mongan
Elia Smith
Clifton Entler
Edward Mose
Iiliam Rowe
Sylvan RK. Mower
Brunswick
W. L Cook
Isaiah Glass
Norfolk
Lloyd 5
Grove
Norefolk
A. J. Reilly
Red Men's Hall
Elmer Benner
Weibster Ingram
Akros
Ohio
Derburow
Camal
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Pills Ad
Beneficial internal remedy for catarrh claims to reach the disease through blood. Endorsed by a physician and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Testimonials offered on request.
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Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Jefferson County Board of Conscription contacts in 1917 act
Charles Town residents receive clarification on the May 18 1917 act naming sheriff county clerk and health officer as board members with Governor appointing others. The letter notes two Shepherdstown figures Rowland Ringgold and Mayor J L Waldeck were recommended, and laments that neither was chosen. Includes memorial notices and local happenings from the era with names and events across town.
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Charles Town
Snyder
Board of Conscription
Jefferson County
Shepherdstown
Rowland C. Ringgold
J. L. Waldeck
Dias
AL Johnson
Clere County Court
Kidney Pills Restore Health in Shepherdstown Ad
Mrs Heets story from Shepherdstown recounts back and kidney pain relief after using Dooms Kidney Pills. Testimony notes diminished nervous spells and no return of trouble since treatment begun in 1911 1913. Foster Milburn Co offers the remedy through Hill's Pharmacy and Buffalo New York.
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Shepherdstown
Mr. Hecht
Dean
Heets
Bentrepo
Gernan
Doom
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Lady Johnson Morgan
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Wells-Fargo Company
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Hoge
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H. Baylor Reinhart
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Houston
Texas
Benjamin Maxwell Staley
Batery
Charles O. Sigle
Fortress Monroe
Carroll Billmyer
U. S. Army
James Douglas Frazier
Egypt
William Clayton Myers
John Kearfott
U.S. Amy
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U.S. Army
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Maryland
Robert Shell
Jerry Phillips
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Newport
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Elmwood
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Immarale History Wall
Washington Alexander & Cooke
F. W. Myers
R. McKee
Model Bakery
Rea
Burhans
Washington Street
Shepherdstown, W. VA
Hupmobile Owner
Goodyears
Goodyear
Neel Motor Company
Martinsburg, W. Va
Winchester
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A.C. Link
A. C. Link
E. V. Hull’s Bus Line
Shepherdstov T
Harpsburg
Boons and Hagerstown
Public Square
Chas. W. Walper
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