Political turmoil in West Virginia taints 1908 race
The Shepherdstown Register details Republican infighting in West Virginia as factions led by Elkins bolster Glasscock for governor while Scherr and Swisher forces protest against machine control. Citing taft vs bryan dynamics, labor leader statements, and alleged forgeries, the piece argues for Democratic Bennett and ticket to restore balance amid trust-busting critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Dupont
Powder Trust
Republican National Committee
Speakers’ Bureau
Republican Party
Haskell
Democratic Committee
Hearst
Standhard Oil Company
Republican
Taft
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Beyas
L. Hastings
Tays
Cleve-land
Potester
John Mitchell
Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Buffalo Republic
Mya
Bryan
Gompers Sud
Executive Council
Trades Unioniste
Bryno
Jono Morcaell
A. F
Samuel Gompars
Federation
Register
West Virginia
C. W. Swisher
A. O. Scherran
W. E. Glasscock
Swisher
Scherr
Elking
Swisherites
Glasscock
Senator Elking
W. B. Glasscock
Bikins
Sherman
Lincoln Republican Organization
State Committee
Elkins
Mr. Glasscock
Eliina
Louis Bennett
Excellent Health Advice From San Jose Woman
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gif ford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor urging others to try it. Also notes Health for diversive organs in a bottle and mentions Hill's drug store as seller. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve recommended for burns bruises scratches and skin cuts sold by Hus Pharmacy.
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Mra
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
St Hill's Drug Store
DeWitt
Hus Pharmacy
Hill’ Arm Maoy
Notable Frederick News and Local Property Trades
Frederick Md residents mourn Douglas Hargett 62 after pneumonia. Charles Finnell to run Sturgis campaign from Keyser as Republican HQ shifts. Hiner and Harman Hiner also tied to Keyser campaigns. Peter Middlekauff farm near Hagerstown sells for 181 60 per acre to J E and L K Lehman. William Miller of Winchester assigns assets totaling 43261 31 with Winchester Banke as creditor. Blaine Elkins faces $100000 defamation suit from Louise Lonsdale over alleged breach of promise.
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Douglas H. Hargett
Frederick
Milton Rousahaa
Shannon Hill
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Second District
Keyser
Chas. N. Finnell
Sturgis
Hiner
John T. McGraw
Harman Hiner
Pendleton County
BH. Hiner
Washington County
Peter Middlekauff
Hageratown
J. E
L. K. Lehman
J. William Miller
Winchester
Martinaarg
Charles Town
Winchester Banke
Larrick
William Reynolds
Charles Kline
Smitheburg
Reynolds
Kline
Blaine Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Iain
Elkins
Margaret Kenna
Louise Lonsdale
Dayton
United States Circuit Court
Philippi
Elkine
Leonidas Scoffy
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Cure Deafness and Other Health Remedies Featured in Ad Text
An old newspaper fragment blends medical ads and market notices. It touts a ear cure by constitutional remedies for deafness, promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation, Kodol digestion aid, Foley’s Kidney Remedy, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, and lists a Shepherdstown wheat market with assorted prices and tallies.
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FBI, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Sharpsburg News Letters and Local Notices
Readable items from Sharpsburg cover a critical letter to the Baltimore Sun editor, a 1908 date dispute, and local notes. Residents like Dr Garrett and Mrs. Wilson are noted alongside farm transfers, schooling events, and church directories. The missive criticizes editorial policy while urging Baltimore merchants’ role in southern trade.
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Steve
Baltimore
The
Sun
United States
Winfield S. Schisy
Santiago
Col. Stewart
Tafte
Bryan
Philadelphia
New York
Railway Mail
Shephertown
J. C. Brawnant
Public Speaking by Hon. B H Hiner in Jefferson County
Hon B H Hiner Democrat will address Jefferson County voters at Middleway Charles Town Shepherdstown Shenandoah Junction and Harper s Ferry with dates October 7 8 9 and 16. A C McIntire candidate for State Senate will also speak at Shepherdstown Shenandoah Junction and Harper s Ferry inviting residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Hiner
Jefferson County
Middleway
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Shenandoah Junction
Harper’s Ferry
Hiner
A. C. McIntire
State Senate
Pears for Sale at Shenandoah Junction
Jacob Snyder offers Kirwter Pears for sale in any quantity at his place near Shenandoah Junction. The notice is dated October 1, 1908 and invites buyers to inquire locally.
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Sugar
Beef Trust
Steel Trust
Paper Trust
Gees Trust
Agricultural Implement Trust
Woolen Trust
Cotton Trust
Gale
Shenandoah
Junc- Han
Thoroughbred Shetland Pony Herd For Sale Near Shepherdstown
Shetland Pony Farm run by Mr A Dandridge near Shepherdstown advertises a saleable herd of thoroughbred Shetland ponies. Notable entries include Silvertall the roan stallion with show ribbons, Ruth a six year old sorrel brood mare, Naomi a six month old foal, Amoret No 2 a two year old filly from Bann stock, Lanoyt a bay mare foaled 1906, and Mariel a bay mare foaled 1907 with noted sires and dams from prize-winning lines.
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Dandridge
Shepherdstown
Silvertall
Shetland
Ruth
Naomi
Silvertail
Rath
Amoret
Blaze
Charles Bann
Peoria
Lil
Bunn
Amorel
General Shafter
Lanoyt
Pancy
Mariel
Bunh
Buon
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anphow—Roosevelt
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Jacob Glasscock
Esau Elkins
Wesley Swisher
Roosevelt
Thoast
Tom McDougall
Prea Morris
Stallings
Bell
Bnodgrans
Axoraza
Arthur I. Vorga
Interior Department
Negro National Baptist Association
Lexington
Maryland
Virginias
San
Record
Foley's
Hill's Pharmacy
Hill's
Mot
Baltimore Sun
John C. Reinhart
Shepherdatown
Sharpsburg News
Dr. BE
M. Garrett
G. F. Smith
Eind
Mildred Smith
J. C. Wilson
Wm. D. Wood
Alexandria
J. W. Davis
National Cemetery
C. W. Adams
Captain Davis
Washington
Samuel
Stouffer
Harvey Poffenberger
Mr. Stouffer
A. Gorman Marrow
Woodland Cal
So & Son
James Marrow
Harry Seaman
Norfolk
John Barley
Mary Mose
George
Fanny Spong
R. G. Stride
Brunswick
Bessie Grove
New York Monument
Burnside Bridge
N. McK. Wilson
David Hoss
Harrisburg
Granny Moore
Carter
William Hines
Clayton Poffenberger
Ellsworth Roulette
Wilmer Miller
Shepherd College
Shepherds- Wee
Hill
Prospyrentan Ouvict
Charles Ghiselin
Jesus
Barouwap Onvacu
J. David Miller
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M. B. Omunce Sours
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Shepherdstown SI
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W. A. Lytle
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Charen South
Williams
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Sack Mouth
Jacob Snyder
B. S. Pendleton
W. Va
Robert Emory
Valley Rest
Teressa Callahan
Jefferson Savings Bank
Hank
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Coplna
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Ateghase
Viginis
Cooney
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Gasnier
Bal
Abe
J. HL
Quigley
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Dey
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Millen
Nerinared
Pworn
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Stare
Rush Terns
Colles
Mil Crawford
M.D
Jani 1
Rem
A.V. Polack
Hagerstown
A. V. Polack’s
W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, Md
Harper's Ferry
W.va
S. Gorfine & Co
G. B
J.Y. Blackford
Shi Town
Straw Board
Pousnac
Labs
Sons
Potomac River
H. L. Snyder & CO
Notte
Badtig
Potts
Hagerstown Fair
D. H. Staley
Sec
J. W. Stonebraker
Yenne
Compa
Martinsburg. W.va
Warriwsune
B. Line
Clothier and Furnisher
Lambert
Post Office
T. B. Line
Shepherdstown, W. VA
Jefferson County Telephone Company
Bell System
H. C. Getzendanner
T. Lee Shirley
Lanth
Canton
Pinus
Charter
Sicha
Waellington
Elizabeth M. Link
Salina Nouth
W. G. Line
Adm
R. Gaps
Monty
Esate Security
John T. Porterfield
Town
W. Vesaney
Charles W
Lyne’s
Lion Brand
Oliver Chilled
Lynchburg
Perry
Alea
J. J. Lyne
W. V
Reed and Long
A.A. P. Neel
Ofice
Hartnell Building
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