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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
3
Taurspan, Novenzes 6, 1902 reports on lingering trust influence in the South, the West Virginia results, and the shift in political mood. It notes Republicans losing ground due to a diminished Democratic vote, coal miners striking, and cautious post election sentiment in Jefferson County with little rancor between parties.
National results leave the House Republican by a slender edge with about 204 to 179 in favor, while West Virginia sends a solid delegation. Maryland and Rhode Island swing Democratic in spots, New York reelects Odell, and Virginia tilts nine of ten Congress seats to Democrats. Local races in Jefferson and Berkeley counties yield mixed wins, with some counties remaining closely contested and political machines under pressure.
The First Baptist Church of Winchester bought a new lot on Market Street adjoining the late Governor Holliday residence to build a parsonage at a cost of 5000 dollars. Reports also recount hunting trouble near Martinsburg with a gun battle near Horatio Flagg’s farm and injuries to Arch Sima.
International agreement fixes six light signals as a call for help in the Alps. The ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for indigestion and related ailments, and mentions Roosevelt's hunting trip and local medical ads. It also notes fire deaths at Madison Square, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and includes testimonials about Electric Bitters and Cream Balm along with various patent medicines for children and cold relief.
Reported trolley ambitions link Grafton to nearby towns amid a slate of violent incidents and legal cases. In Burns Springs an election row led to Joe Salt’s death by a stone blow. A Monday fire destroyed the Exchange mill and Carrs workshop, with further damage nearby. Rev William R Stalnaker of Middle Row was killed while aiding log move. Constable George Calloway killed two striking miners in Loup Creek. W R Bennett, Fayette county candidate for criminal judge, was arrested and indicted over school fund embezzlement. Belington’s John Right was assassinated after county seat disputes. Mrs Annie F Robinson sued for partial divorce from J Hunter Robinson seeking custody of son John H Robinson. J Slidell Brown, editor of Kingwood Argus, secretly married Katella Maud Parsons at Cumberland, causing light-hearted gossip about the wedding plans.
Just what you need Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tab soothes dullness after meals boosts appetite cleanses and invigorates stomach regulates liver and bowels 25 cents per box Reinharts Pharmacy sold. A Boston mystery of 15 attacks and two deaths leads to arrest of Alan G Mason a Mason Hamlin executive.
Reports from Bakerton recount a large soup gathering at Moler Bros. with cooking by Mr. Gearry, music by Moler, Kidwiler, and Hill, plus dancing and a late crowd departure. Nearby, Moler's farm activity continues and a mountain fire near Samples Manor is seen. A Maryland visitor was injured by a falling plane, and a crusher is being erected at Baker’s place. In Allegany county, two fatal or near fatal shootings occur: George Hawks dies from a shot to the hip after a hunting accident. Frank Barnes is wounded by a neighbor mistaking him for a wild turkey. Mercury ointments warning noted with Hall's Catareh Care and pills mentioned.
The piece contrasts old shotgun prescriptions with Vinol a direct remedy for run down conditions nerves lungs and weak health. It touts Vinol as a guaranteed tonic claiming 98 of 100 cases improve and offers a money back promise at Reinhart's Pharmacy with Keil Orders Gepplad aides Exprans Paid.
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