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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
5
The piece, from November 1902, surveys Roosevelt era politics in West Virginia, noting trust fears, party needs, and wage trends. It discusses railroad tolls, coal strikes, and the pending arbitration, predicting further disputes as miners and operators clash and Congress eyes trust regulation. It critiques increased freight rates and tax shifts while urging cautious public sentiment.
Secretary of State copies the West Virginia State Tax Commission report to Governor White. It urges abolishing real estate and personal property taxes, funding state needs via licenses and production taxes on coal and oil, and taxing corporations with new charters and licenses. It details specific license taxes for professionals, tobacco, banks, liquor, distilleries, hotels, and restaurants, plus per-unit charges on coal, oil, and gas. It also proposes major changes in tax collection and assessor duties, aiming for fairer revenue, with bills to follow.
An advertising appeal promotes Scott's Emulsion as a powerful nourisher for those unable to eat bread and butter or on milk diets. It claims to increase bone, flesh, blood and nerve tissue, aiding invalids, convalescents, consumptives, and weak children as a natural tonic and comfortable food.
Notes from the era recount a bank organized at Smithaburg in Washington county Maryland. W H Rodeffer a notable Woodstock merchant made an assignment. The estate of Judge Edward Stake of Hagerstown totals about 125000 with no will. Democratic lawyers in Hagerstown favor William Keal une as successor to the late Judge Jake. William Boileau of Middletown Md keeps a cat catching rabbits with six large captures this season. Daisy J Henson from Downsville Washington county caused excitement by swallowing poison amid domestic troubles. Strasburg smallpox prompts a quarantine by Shenandoah authorities and Frederick county health board. Clarke county Va voters approve a $40000 bond backed steel bridge across Shenandoah at Castleman’s Ferry 1500 feet long. Harry Foltz and Samuel Adams of Hagerstown held on a grand jury charge for shooting turkeys owned by Davis and Lowery in Berkeley county each posting $200 bail. they thought turkeys were wild. Katharine B Conrad of Winchester died at 66. she was daughter of Robert Young Conrad once famed lawyer and betrothed to Capt Dick Ashby whose death ended that romance. Archibald Sims wounded in a Opequon election day shooting is in danger. after altercation with Horatio Flagg's hunters, he was shot and later pneumonia threatens his life.
West Virginia figures show the jority in the state at 11 814. A woman claiming training as a nurse is swindling physicians in the western part of the state. A six foot thick lead ore deposit was found in Lewis county by Peter A. Hitt. State Geologist White calls it valuable. T. B. Wilson of Wardenaville shipped two deer to a Pennsylvania firm at 40 dollars each and received an order for five more. Mr C. E. Houston, father of T. E. Houston, was injured when run down by mine cars and taken to a hospital in Philadelphia after a costly special train. A Pittsburgh dispatch notes a 2 5 0 0 0 contract awarded by Jovepl Ramey and J T Blair for 71 miles linking Little Kanawha and West Virginia Central for 2 500 000 dollars. Clements & Co of Philadelphia and J Henry Miller of Baltimore won the contract. The line runs from Sandy Bend to Burnsville and connects at Belington. 16 months for completion with remaining 118 miles to be let before February 1.
Public notices warn against catarrh treatments with mercury as dangerous to senses and systems. Hull's Catarrh Cure from I J Cheney Co claims no mercury and is taken internally, Toledo made. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonial letters. Sold by Reinhart's Pharmacy in Wheeling West Virginia.
At Tifton Georgia a circus train collided with an engine. Keeper James O Rourke was crushed by the elephant Gypsy who then escaped into cotton fields near Valdosta. After a two hour hunt Gypsy was mortally wounded by rifles and the keeper's body was later moved to Valdosta. O Rourke left a wife and family in New Orleans.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad raises wages by 10 percent for all employees. Norfolk & Western declares a 14 percent dividend for the past six months. Wabash buys Baltimore property to extend tidewater access. B&O plans Martinsburg shop upgrades and a new bridge and switch works, employing hundreds. Surveyors on the Shepherdstown line near Hancock, Md., expected back next week. Norfolk & Western eyes a Roanoke passenger station once local laws curb street traffic. Cumberland Valley Railway may double track between Martinsburg and Harrisburg pending rail supply. An order for 22 locomotives placed. Western Maryland’s B H Grinwold promoted to general traffic manager with extended duties over the West Virginia Central. Freight blockades ease after a major effort at Pittsburgh, moving 920 trains in 24 hours and breaking records, though many workers were injured. Over 7,000 Indians perished in Guatemala’s volcanic eruption affecting plantations. Church notices and service times listed for Shepherdstown, Kearneysville, and nearby communities.
An international agreement defines six shots or light movements as a call for help in the Alps danger signal. The note extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion liver and bowel relief, touting fifty years of cures and a private bottle stamp. Mary E. Elliott of Kershaw county Maryland faces danger to defend her son Allen 15, killing a burly attacker after he dropped his pistol.
A dramatic blaze prompts firemen to break into a burning home and rescue sleeping inhabitants. The scene underscores dangers of neglecting coughs and colds. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery promotes relief for throat chest and lung troubles with a medicinal claim of rapid, harmless relief. Pricing listed at 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
The Youth's Companion Calendar for 1903 is offered free to new subscribers. Lithographed in twelve colors with a border in gold, it features a home scene suitable for framing. Non-subscribers pay fifty cents, but new subscribers receive it free with all issues of The Companion for the rest of 1902 and the paper through January 1904.
An advertisement extols Vinci a cod liver oil tonic for stressed mothers and tired home helpers. It claims Vinci nourishes and aids digestion, supports nursing mothers and children, with Vintax for constipation, promising health and a money back guarantee. Reinhart's Pharmacy handles orders and delivery.
For sale the small brick buildings annexed to the Presbyterian Manse. One is 24 feet long and the other 17 feet long. Purchaser must tear down the structures and remove material. Apply to F. Billmyer, E. H. Relabart or E. Turner, Committees, Nov. 27.
All persons indebted to the arm of Vanmeter Bros are hereby notified to settle their accounts by Saturday of this week. The business must be closed up at that time. Vanmeter Bros. November 27, 1908.
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