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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
5
The piece attacks Governor Edwards and Senatorial shifts as a national disgrace amid party strife. It details Edward's legal troubles, alleged corrupt expenditures, and claims of Democratic manipulation. Also notes Prohibition votes and varied state results shaping the political climate.
Road Supervisor Burns reports improvements at Lowing Springs mill with a new substantial concrete bridge replacing the nuisance wooden structure. A burglary attempt at Van Deweville store failed after shots were fired by J A Remsburg. Fire damaged the Deiler house and Halltown Paper Plant but most buildings were saved. losses are around 5000. Norfolk & Western adds two trains to handle heavy express business while keeping mail and passengers on time. Shepherdstown earns a Junior banner for 1922 in town meetings and pageants. Madame de Veyra speaks on Philippine independence. a freight wreck near Kearneysville disrupts B&O rails with no injuries.
A memorial report from Jefferson Security Bank directors dated November 15 1922 honors D Frank Hill a longtime trusted director and valued community member. The tribute notes his devotion, piety, and service, offers condolences to his widow and son, and calls for publication of the resolution in local papers.
By order of the town council the automobile ordinance will be strictly enforced from today. Drive slowly keep to the right angle on Main Street between Red and Princess streets and use lights at crossings. Violators will be arrested. J Strider Moler, Mayor.
The DeMoss Concert Company will perform at Shepherds Town College auditorium on Friday evening November 17, 1922 at 7 30 p m to benefit the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church. Admission 25 cents for all. Kansas City praise note lauds the group as unmatched by any on stage.
The Leetown auction lists heavy-draft horses, cattle including milk cows and a Durham bull, hogs, farm implements, wagon, machinery, hay, corn, fodder, and harness. Conducted by HN Bradley and Dennis D. Link on November 28, 1922 at 1 am, terms credit over ten dollars with bankable paper, cash for small amounts. Proceeds support the Church of the Brethren Women’s Society. dinner served by the Leetown Women’s Society.
The commissioner of accounts schedules a hearing on December 6 1922 at 11 00 a m in Charles Town West Virginia for proof of debts against Robert Underdonk estate. Geo M Beltzhoever Administrator's account before commissioner for settlement. Dated October 25 1922. S W Washington Commissioner of Accounts. Det 26 1922 6w.
A private sale offers a kitchen cupboard an extension table six dining room chairs two stoves two white enamel iron beds one wooden bed seventeen yards rag carpet and thirty three chicks. Sale arranged by G. C. Kackley east of Shepherdstown.
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