Shepherd College Notes On Student Organization Elections
The 1922 class at Shepherd College elected officers for both Senior and Junior groups including president, vice presidents, secretary treasurer and reporters. A junior activity was named with Louise Norman and Nellie Gantt among leaders, with plans for an eighth volume by Congoroota and a forthcoming year of assemblies, musical events, readings, and chapel devotions under Dr. Hendertite and Prof. Wyss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choosem Folk
Shepherdstown
Alice Maddox
Isabel Shepherdstown
Fred
Coungoroota
Walter Wy Ies
Mas. E Harper
Pendleton Cant
Katherine Hirst
Karlia
Zenith Hue Ct Mardy
Caes Ludwig
Rio
Hardy Cuntruperiors Freel Welshans
Ad Roth Myers
Shephead
Sion
Liam Hiett
Hampshire
Poewdod
Mprangea School
Jooty
Sevewich
Rening
Charles Coobell
Richard Davis
Rome
Ss Stisy
Ts S. White
Rere Stin
Lawrence Dunbar
Ghise- Niel
Tr Hendertite
Tre Gris
Notable Jefferson County Deaths Across Local Community
Obituaries describe the passing of Dr Augustis Pembroke Thomson a Confederate veteran and longtime local figure at Summit Point. Survivors include his widow eight children and two sisters as Berkeley and Jefferson County residents mourn multiple prominent locals including Ellis Sawyer O Beirne and James DeHaven with deaths traced to illness old age and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustis Pembroke Thomson
Jefferson County
Summit Point
Thomson
Virginia Military Institute
T Hye
New Pypsies
Stonewall Jackson
Elizabeth McKthahy Thomson
John Thomson
Warren County
Virginia
James M
Paul Thomson
New Orleans
Mary Scott
Dorothy
Imogene Thomson
John A. Chew
Washington Berry Grove
BE. G. Booth
Williamsburg
Paul Jones
Huntsville
Ellis
WL Ellis
J. C. Ellis
Hedgesville
J. Newkirk
G. A. Donaldson
Berkeley’ County
W. Schleigh
Toronto
Canada
BD. Ellis
Mary French
Baltimoroughs Sexton
Troy
Kangys
Ydia Criswell
Harper's Perry
Ireland
America
Harper's Ferry
Andrew K. Martin
Baltimore
Grafton
Barbour County
W. Va
Apple prices hover as pickers keep busy in dull market
In busy orchards workers pick and pack fruit while buyers are scarce. Prices for pickers average four dollars a day and sales lag as storage facilities fill. Martinsburg Fruit Exchange reports 3000 barrels of Ben Davis sold to a New York firm at 3.50 per barrel and York Imperial sales near four dollars per barrel. Lancelot Jacques in Washington county Md reports Yorks at about 24.00 per barrel and Jonathan sales up to five dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg Fruit Exchange
New York
Roy C. Grove
Swan Pony Orchard Company
Lancelot Jacques
Washington County
Jonathans
Barr
Women Voters Plan Political Meeting in Snepnerastand
The women voters of Snepnerastand district plan a relaxed political gathering next Thursday night at Geiober Ith. Attendees will hear brief political addresses and receive voting instructions in a informal setting with refreshments. Men interested may attend, and the event is organized by the women’s committee with attendees from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Hald
Wid
Wamers
Charles Trenant
Personal notes from Shepherdstown and surrounding area
Local items recount visits and movements of residents and relatives across Shepherdstown, Sharpshare, and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. A G Wynkoop and daughter Julia with Miss Lucy Grees planning Ann Arbor study. Murrey Poffenberger family visiting Shepherdstown. Judge Wilmer Latimer and Mrs Latimer in the region. railroad staff and families visiting or relocating. residents taking work in Fairmont and Hagerstown. several trips to Baltimore and Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wynkoop
Julia
Lucy Grees
Charles
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Wynkoop
Fram
Brooke Wynkoop
University of Michigan
Murrey Poffenberger
Evans
Frances
Pauline
Sharpshare
Shepherdstown
H. Frank Needy
Patesberger
Register
Wilmer Latimer
Washington
Edward L. Belghar
M. J. Latimer
Charles Town
Calvin S. Filler
B&o. Railroad Company
Keyser
W. Va
M. J Filer
John A. Grose
Apple Show At Local Store Promises Fine Exhibits
H rinkney scmtey a Shep herdstown merchant hosts an apple show in the furniture room with home grown fruit exhibits. Apples on plates carry prizes for best variety, best Yorks, Winesaps, and other categories. Judging October 15 and prizes awarded October 16. Public invited to attend and view the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.rinkney Scmtey
Shepherdstown
Jonathans
Ben Davis
the Independent
Rome
Break in Prices Reported for Wheat and Corn
In the prior week wheat fell eighteen cents per bushel while corn dropped nineteen cents. Prices were noted in a market update from the Crug Store, reflecting a wider trend of declines across grain commodities.
Wedding Bells In Uvilla United Couple Wed In Church
In Uvilla yesterday afternoon Miss Bachee Visits Mize daughter of Mr Jed and Mrs DB Nichols united in holy matrimony at the Southern Melodic Church of Hom. Rev Jas H Haley performed the ceremony. Ushers were Robert Nichols and William Link. The bride wore blue cloth with black velvet hat. The brides maid wore brown silk. After the ceremony the couple left for Harper's Ferry and Washington en route to Florida for their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvilla
Hom
Bachee
Mizeon
Jed
DB. T. Nichols
Jas. H. Haley
Robert Nichols
Wiliam Link
Shirley
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Florida
Local Society and Court News Across Jefferson County
A string of weddings, store moves, and community notes fill the page. Clara Oval and J Wiley wed in a quiet ceremony led by Rev. Hosley. several other marriages in Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, and Harpers Ferry are noted with brief details. The Link & Link Clothing Co expands to Shenandoah Junction. A fatal pedestrian collision near Harper’s Ferry is reported along with a railway authority loan approval. Tainted infantile paralysis cases rise in Washington County with ten affected children reported. The Martinsburg court convicts Lewis Staubs for stealing mail at Harper’s Ferry, sentenced to one year in Atlanta Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Link & Link Clothing Company
Charles Town
Markell
Mail Street
Shenheaterown
Adam B.S Wesley
Genns
J. Link
Wry. M. Jones
Jefferson County
Ihey
Washington County
Williamsport
Kemp's Station
Frank Lewis
United States Court
Martinsburg
Lewis Staubs
Harper's Ferry
Flares Ferry
Staubs
Postal Secret Service
Hit
Chas. J. Faulkner
C. A. Woods
Atlanta
West Virginia road bond debate stirs county letter discussion
A Jefferson County reader laments bond issue at 350 million dollars arguing taxpayers balk at higher taxes for good roads. He notes influence from manufacturers and distant coal interests, cites propaganda claims, and weighs whether statewide hard road systems justify costs and potential graft fears. He urges balanced fiscal planning and road benefits for Jefferson County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vira
Jeferson
Tim
Bij Virginia
Charteson
Dokken
Gray
Boston
New York
Pilladelphia
New Eigland
West Virginia
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Pherd College Notes
Volunver Stuidem
Me Tay
Harper
Hatel
Wih
Nearhy
Hay
Buslt
Hagers Ton Martinsbure
Winklenoper
Rn Frye
Hampshire County
Fom Firper
Hanis’ Johnson
Yom County
Ella
Preel Welstians
Loth Pames
Werary
Christian Vc
Gladve Hartzell
Voormend
Sae
Vitor
von Eter Fm
feMerson TM
Mars
Welford
Wits
Pam
T. Walle
AL Boswell
James H. DeHaven
Berkeley County
Ganotown
Charles Edward Manor
Stanley
Jennie Kidwell
Richard Kidwell
Rebecca Barrett
Quarty Infirmary
Boswell
Rexall
Owens
Melvin JL. Ronemous
Newport News
Helen Moler
A. J. Hammann
Mar Tinsturg
Wm. L. Miller
West Virginian
Fairmont
Hagerstown
Wessts
John Skinner
C. Lemen
Monongahela Valley Tractions Company
R. C. Shipley
Simon Lick
W. T. White
Marysville, Pa
S. J. Flickinger
Reformed Parsonage
Frances Hebb
Harpers Ferry
Olive Patriquin Miller
Virginia Harrison
J. W. Wysong
Bessie Knott Henreks
Pennsylvania Avenue
Misn Clara Oval
Mt. Vernon
J. Wiley
Texas
Hendricks
F M Buckingham
Mendelssotn
H.B. Hosley
Wesleyan Pentecosial Church
Wells
A. K. Duvall
J. P Wiley
Etta Knott
Buckingham & Hendrie
Dallas
Judia Lane Moore
Charlestown
Walter Randolph Barnes
Middleway
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. W. Ware
Ines
George W. Burgan
Bridgeport
Hazel D. Burgan
Wilbur R. Kreighton
Emma Pearl Larue
Frank A. LaNorvel
Fall River
Mass
John A. Curran
Blanche K. Grove
J. V. Grove
Dominec A. D’ambrosia
W. A. McKeefry
Clarence E. Littleton
Mary A. Trail
Harpers’ Fety
A. R. Snedegar
Bernard A. Stifer
U.S. Army
Eizabeth Berry
David Roy Hoffmaster
Anna Rebecca Grim
Ba+ Kerton
FE Brandt
John H. Bond
Dome
Harper’ Ry
Valley
Hond
Baltimore & Obin Raiload
Shenandoah
United States
Thi State
West Virginia University
Jacob H. Harman
Martineburg
Marmun
Ming Annie Ry
Shepherderowy
Rev
Tor
CE. Walters
Theodore Rogets
Prudence Kershaw
Iagerstown
Charleston
Huntington
Kanawhe
Charlton
Jefferson
Linnghel
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