Straddling West Virginia and National Politics
A fragmented 1906 column blends state and national issues with fierce opinions. It critiques Roosevelt, Hearst, and Taft era politics, targets railroad finance and tariff policy, and laments graft in Pennsylvania State House expenditures. The piece also notes railroad rate talk, Virginia West Virginia litigation, and calls for government control of railroads if ownership is required.
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Turne
A.J. Cassatt
United States
Lutheran Pastors and Growth of Shepherdstown Church
The record traces St Peter's Lutheran Church in Shepherdstown from its 18th century founders and pastors to 1906. It notes pastors including Krauth and Seiss, a language shift from German to English, notable contributors, a 1906 building program, a proposed new stone church, and the church’s evolution through 130 years.
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Henry Inger
Martin Endler
Philip Kleber
Nicolan Hahn
Martin Wolfort
United States of America
Fr.v
Mr. Banner
Reve
Wiltbahn
Nicodemus
George Young
Weyman
Christian Streit
Nicholas Archer
George Raab
Adam Link
Michael Burkert
John Heiser
Andreas Ronemus
Nicolas Freer
Maria Grawlin
Adam Linke
Young
Joskinsky
Rabenach
John Kehler
C. P. Krauth
Krauth
Jacob Medtart
Reuben Weiser
Charles Martin
C. Sl. Rockey
H. Max Leutz
P. Krauth
Shepherdstown
Krauths
Seirs
Bittle
Holland
Martin Luther
H.C Harravox
Resignations, accidents, and crimes in nearby counties
Notes from nearby report resignations and legal outcomes. Rev J P W Kitameyer resigns from Woodstock Lutheran Church effective immediately. Annie Whitlock was acquitted after a recent shooting incident. An 18 month old child drowned in Berkeley County. A Martinsburg wife was found drowned in a cistern after long illness. Frederick Md merchant Conrad Ruthland left for parts unknown, with creditors seizing an $11,000 estate. Diphtheria closes all Battletown district public schools. A Brunswick freight conductor lost his arm and was amputated at the shoulder after a yard accident. A Falling Waters family faces dog bite fears tied to a mad animal. A western jeweller guards a Swiss watch from 1778. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters advertised as cure-all. Mobile residents report racially charged assaults and lynching fear amid vigilante talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. W. Kitameyer
Lutheran
Woodstock
Annie Whitlock
Berkeley Springs
Allen Manon
Berkeley
Martinsburg
Samuel Miller
Andrew Miller
Oling
Washington County
Battletown
Clarke County
L Keedy
Brunawick
West Virginia items show varied local news
Parkersburg youths Nozon and Jones lose a life in a revolver accident. WV state exams draw 1,800 entrants while Fayette leads with 68, Jefferson has five. Possible 1908 candidacy of O F Teter. a monumental gas well at Lost Creek escapes 40 million cu ft daily. Embezzler J Henry Fischer jailed. judge Dayton mocks liquor traffic. WVU regents buy painting of William L Wilson. Oct 24 hearing set on B&O Railroad assessments. Jamestown Exposition preparations underway with Elkins, MacCorkle, Lewis, Staunton leading. Express shipments restricted to prohibition counties. injunction sought against Platt and US Express. Proceedings for state exhibit planning at Jamestown underway.
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Parkersburg
Harold Nozon
Will Jones
Nozon
West Virginia
Fayette County
Jefferson
O. F. Teter
Dayton
Clarkeburg
Thoee
University of West Virginia
William L. Wilson
Wilson
Fisher
Cleveland
United States Express Company
Prohibition
Goff
Thomas
Platt
Nicholas County
Dawson
Charleston
Stephen B. Elkins
William A. MacCorkle
Virgil A. Lewis
Frederick M. Staunton
MacCorkle
Exposition Grounds
Gove
G. W. Atkinson
A. B. Fleming
Blennerhassett
Ohio River
Hyomei Treatment for Catarrh and Mushroom Fatalities
At first warning of catarrh start Hyomei using no stomach dosing. Healing oils and balsams are inhaled to reach nose throat and lungs and kill catarrh germs. Reinhart's Pharmacy offers a $1 Hyomei outfit with a money back guarantee if relief is not found. Extra bottles cost 50 cents. Also reports nine Kentuckians died last week from eating foodstuffs mistaken for mushrooms.
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Reinhart
Keinhart
Shepherdstown
Vinci
United States
Nors
Vincl
Republican senatorial convention at Berkeley Springs
The fifteenth district Republican senatorial convention met in Berkeley Springs with Postmaster Alex Clohan of Martinsburg presiding. Nominees S. W. M. Peters and W. E. Outcalt were presented. Outcalt won on the first ballot amid resolutions backing Roosevelt, the national and state administrations, and Senator Elkins. John J. Hetzel attacked Elkine, but the crowd paid little heed. Outcalt, a staunch Republican and former Middleway district resident, is now a traveling salesman for J. W. Bishop of Martinsburg.
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Berkeley Springs
Alex. Clohan
Martinsburg
S. W. M. Peters
Morgan County
W. E. Outcalt
Berkeley County
Outcalt
Peters
Roosevelt
State Administration
Senator Elkins
John J. Hetzel
Senator Elkine
Outcast
Middleway District
Jefferson County
J. W. Bishop
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H, L, Snyder
Batter and Publisher
Suzrnexpstows, W. Va
Tuvespay
Swaton
Signal Corpa
N. B. Scott
Chicago
Seelie M. Shaw
Bryan
Democratic Party
Shaw
Eline Prese Bureau
Republican Campaign Committee
Ma. Srvzaiss
Judge Dent
Pennsylvania
Acta
State House
Harrisburg
Hearst
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia
United States Supreme Court
Millione
St. Peter's
Hhurch
St W. Va
Holliater
Reinbart's Pharmsoy
Conrad Ruthland
Frederick
John Syester
Tis
Potomac River
Falling Watere
Syesler
Syeater
England
Hostetter
Mobile
Ala
Lost Creek
Harrison County
J. Henry Fischer
Homestead Building and Loan Association
Fischer
John W. Mason
Fairmont
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Board of Public Worker of
Harper's Ferry
Mazon
May
Dillon
Kentucky
Scott
Church Directory
Prrsurteatan Onvaca
Charles Ghinelin
D. D
Mt. Wesley
J. David Miller
Shepherdstown Ilam
Briscorat
U. B.A Man- Shall
Carnonone
J. C. Collins
Ae Pa
Charles Port
Miles Davis
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Draggista
T.c
Pilla
Howard Gould
Katherine Clemmons
Charles M. Schwab
Wall Street
Pocahontas
Lane
Time Deposit Certificate
Jefferson Stings Bank
Mary Needy
Pendane
Recoberdstown
Priscilla Page
Cease
Washingtown Street
John Aglioney
Pendleton
Cumberland
Lehigh Portland Cement
W. W. Knode
Bob
J. Will Taylor
T. Knot
Wilmet
Cott Nalom
West ‘Ya
Bragonier
Perfection
Sicker
Japan
Bram
Halle
Hustlers
Madras
Silk Mall
Silk
Opera House
Martinsburg, W. Va
Farmers Bank of
Capital
M. BH. Onawronp
Brendvah
Joe B. VanMaten
W. Butreren
N. W. Myers
G. 5. Callan
HL. Marshall
Dim
VanMeter
H. B. Mundey
P.O. Tramp
Jobo L. Williamson
BE Millmyar
T. Dayder
Ee McQuilkin
John W
Rvin
Inn
F. Turner
B. M. Williams
Mr. Crawford
Lewex
Hanacson Bowtey
Amstatant Onahier
J. H. Quinner
Onahier
Jefferson Savings Bank
Entler
German and
Princess Streets
Shepherdstown, W. VA
Monere
Tme
Charles Town
Wey
Shenandoah Jonet
Dailey
Priscilla A. Page
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