West Virginia Notes on Tariff and Temperance Debates
In Roosevelts term end, Taft faces tariff reform pressures while Republicans push high duties. Washington reports postmaster removal for politics and receivership of Wheeling Potteries. Governor-elect Glasscock learns advisory help. Sugar Trust tariffs face scrutiny. West Virginia leans temperance as several counties vote dry, with Belmont steel belt votes. Eastern Panhandle seeks fair office distribution. tariff revision prospects look dim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence Party
Bryan
Woxp
Washington
Geo. M. Stewart
Seattle
West Virginia
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling Potteries Company
Glasscock
The Asylum at Spencer An illustrated visit to Roane County hospital
The Hedwir editor visits the Second Hospital for the insane at Spencer Roane County noting its architecture orderly wards and modern care. It describes 485 inmates mostly Western and Southern counties, patient treatment without restraints and emphasizes cleanliness discipline and humane management under Dr Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedwrr
Dawson Wew
Spencer
West
Roane County
Parkersburg
Ravenswood
Glenville
Lyan
West Virginia
Wenton
Spencer Asylum
Lyons
Inside Spencer asylum care and state support detailed
A lengthy report describes the Spencer Asylum operations under Dr. A J Lyons, noting humane officers, well-kept kitchens, steam powered facilities, and a central dining hall. It records meals, supplies, and the institution’s large staff, annual cost around $100,000, and calls for legislative appropriations for wells, repairs, and dairy needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Station
Lyons
St Plang
A. J. Lyone
A. W. Brown
Asylum
EB. H. Dodson
P. Q. Casto
Register
Spencer Asylum
M. R. Lowther
Parkersburg
P.O. Adams
Spencer
R. Tlwl
Ravenawood
SM. Snyder
Charleston
J. M. Aoe
Weston
A. J. Marple
Lorenza
J. A Pee Eel
J. Viequeaney
Belington
Mre. Lyons
Clerk Brown
Hill's Honey and Tar touted for cough relief
The ad claims Ley's Honey and Tar kills germs, cures obstinate coughing, heals the lungs and prevents serious results. It warns the genuine product is in the yellow package and notes Hill's Pharmacy as a source. Also mentions political resignation and a presidential pick for Secretary of the Navy, Truman H Newberry of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Gough
Hill's Pharmacy
Victor H. Metcalf
Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
Truman H Newberry
Michigan
Martinsburg Newsbriefs: church moves and civic updates
Notes from nearby report multiple local items. Hampden Sidney College elected Hampden Sidney president A B White resigns as State Tax Commissioner. Henry G Davia turns 85 in Washington. Berkeley County trial under new law fines Martha Lee $2 for school neglect. Martinsburg to get street railway with Berkeley Traction Co franchise. work to begin by April 1 1909 and line ready within a year. Also transfers of pastors and farm sales noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hi Dass
Moe Ber
Tromp
A. T Graham
Presbyterian Ohareh
Farmville
Hampden Sidney College
Henry G. Davia
West Virginia
Washington
A. B. White
Dawson
Berkeley County
Martha Lee
Felker
Thomas Wilson
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Martinsburg
Old Point Comfort
Father Fallon
John M. Steckman
Winchester
E. V. Weema
D. H. Scaulon
Presbyterian Church
Iryville
Montreal
Berryville
Lutheran Church of
P. W. Leiter
Anna Dietrick
Parvin Dietrick
Place
Berkeley Traction Company
Wheeling
Norfolk
New York
Pr Matere
Restored to Health By Vincl Winol
Mrs Harall recalls months of illness and weak health after stomach troubles. She reports improved appetite sleep and strength after five Vincl doses and credits Vincl with lasting relief. She endorses Vincl and offers a money back guarantee through Reinmacy Shephtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winol
Vion
Ben
Vinci
Vincl
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited By Women
A vintage advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles and an alternative to surgical operations. Personal testimonials claim it saved lives and improved health, urging sick women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The text blends health claims with legal notices and court references, interleaving unrelated archival material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Notice To Creditors In Re Charity Washington Estate
Notice to creditors of Charity Washington seeks claims to settle debts by the decree of the Merault Court in Jethwrait County. Creditors must present their claims by December 19, 186 Wm Rankine administrator, and clerk James Daniel seals the document. The notice names Mrauit Court, Clerk Daniel, and administrator Rankine with the date November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Washington
Charins Washington
Jone Washington
Deo
W. Ferret
Wm. Hyers
Gov
M Kietehriewr, Jr
W. Gardner
Sherif Committee
Anid
Washington
Ma Yuine
Aid Charity
Shepherdatown Regiatar
Virgin
Daniel
Clork
Heraby
Geo. M. Beltatinover
Rhopnerdstown
W. Va
Geo. M Beltzhooven, Jr
Coumlesiover
Jethwrait
M. Belizhoower, Jr
Ule Nftiow
Yeo
M. Bellaboower
Inehepherdstown
Said County
Said Court
Jim Ne MO
Cleck
Joseph Norris
John Norris
G. W. Perrett
J. R. Clifford
Bragonier
J. W. Gardner
Wim
W. Hawking
W.va
Commiedior Dov
Ciccaly Court
County of
Jefferson
Saase
West Virgins
Rankine
W. Huakise
Aras
Aras Bie Office Im Buegserasions
Ike Abl
Denes Bar
M. Danial
Obert
Yolen Gay
Delinquent Bryaly County Lands To Be Sold Dec 15 1908
Notice that delinquent real taxes for 1906 in Bryaly County will be offered for sale at the public sale at the front door of the county courthouse between morning and 4 pm on Tuesday December 15 1908. Each tract will be sold for cash to cover the amount due with a table listing amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryaly
Also Mentioned on This Page
I L. Snyder
Publiener, Suarneapetows
Taft
Congress
China
Dawnon
Asheville
N. C
Sugar ‘Trust
Sugar Trust
Internal Revenue
Weat
Virginia
Geo. H. Obild
Bay
Harper'a Ferry
Obild
Jefferson County
Panhandle
Hxsnixas
Bruce
Ohio
Muskingum
Tuscarawas
Hancock
Zinesville
Findlay
Toscara
Belmont County
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Barnesville
Martin’s Perry
St. Clairsville
Senate
Shepherdstown
Iba
E. L. Starry
E.L. Starry
Lion Brand
Oliver Chilled
Lynchburg
Perry
J. J. Lyne
Shenandoh Junction, W. Va
Aar
William Vickers
L. B. Vickers
John T. Porterfield
Charles Town
Gardner
Sheri
Ydhese
W. Buskiot Greemm
B. W. Potts
Sean Weroel
Huntim
Lt. Johnson
Earle Rias
Pee
Actes Lote
Marpar
Fray Bletrict
Kasletown
Dietrict
Goens, Mary, Wood, Netly
C. T. Diet
Charles Tow
Buzzard
Derbyr
Be ” Guamert
Tiss Me Hill
Laura
Bet Hostler
Bush
Homer
Chas x Em
Eiser
Keona
Jao
Law Kelly
Chas
Lucas
Jane
Lomax
Lucy McDaniel
Sallie
Acre McDonald
Ve Vee
Lou
McMulies
Price
Geo
Reisold
Rameey
Souders
Mary
Shepherd
Taylor
A.M . Williams
Robt Woods
Geo. W
Lewis
Lawrence
Monstein Lans
Charlen Town
Toom
Cc. T. Distry
Information Bureau
F.O. Trump
Kearneysville, W. VA
T. B. Lane
Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher
Shepherdstown, Ww
Milton Kobler and Sons, Jewelers and Opticians
Hagerstown, MD
Milton Kohler
Nice
Stewart
Auburn
Howe
Compa
Martinsburg, W
Vehicle Company
Santa
Claus
Trinity
Zabo Horus
Presents
B.S. Pendleton
Santa Claus
Ters
Shepherdstown, W. Va
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