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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
An unsigned late 1908 editorial from Sunragepstows WV surveys Taft’s weak campaign, Bryan’s rising strength, and Republican infighting. It notes Taft’s tour hurting his image, Bryan drawing large crowds, and Democratic unity with pro-Bryan sentiment rising in New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and beyond. It also mentions trusts, editorials, and local political maneuvers amid a tense pre-election climate.
The Potomac Synod of the Reform ed Church in Virginia Olaca is in eemion at Han over Pa. The U nited States Court held its October term in Mar- Sanya with Judge Dayton. Mrs Max Robinson underwent appendicitis surgery in New York, visiting with her Auburn Wagon Works husband. A marriage between Ige O. Sturgiss of West Virginia and Miss Charlotte Kent of San Francisco is slated to be announced before Congress. Lamon resigns as Berkeley county sheriff, Issac D. Van latre takes the seat. A dynamite accident at Banker Hill sickens Ramsburg who dies, while another man is badly hurt. Smoke from forest fires in several states lingers, with Mrs John Blackburn killed while fighting a near-home blaze. An Odd Fellows home near Elkine faces fire danger, near Weverton timber damage. Michigan forest fires devastate towns, including Mets where a train fire claims many lives. The death toll in Michigan may reach close to a hundred.
Rev Geo W Ruland of Keene New Hampshire praises Vinol cod liver tonic as a superior strength builder for run-down overworked individuals. He claims it restores vitality without stomach upset and notes money-back satisfaction. Also mentions related local medical ads and church notices.
Local items chronicle weddings in Hagerstown and Brunswick visitors to Sharpsburg, including Mrs. Christian Mongan and two daughters, Miss Alta Dorsey at the Hagerstown fair, and Ella Smith visiting Victor Smith near Shepherdstown. Other news mentions a pool room plan by Robert Graves, a November court jury draw, battlefield tours, and a cabinet of antique pieces sent from Vineland plus an accident at Buoker Hill injuring Thomas Branhears.
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