Local notices mix with ads and events in Shepherdstown
The issue blends election day note, sales promos, clothing and shoe stock, shop specials, and social items. It cites W. P. Licklider’s for rubber shoes, Hodges for produce, Reinhart’s Pharmacy for spreads and medicines, T. B. Line and others for gloves and goods, a church and school calendar, a train accident near Grafton and a Watch for local weddings and anniversaries. The Jefferson County Court session opens next Monday and a public meeting with ministers is planned for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Lutheran Synod of Maryland
Frederick
Inbart’s
Heinz
T. B. Line's
Jefferson County Court
RK. M. Dake
Bakerton
W. Va
W. P. Lick. Tider
Local Democratic club prepares for election returns and meetings
The Democratic Club of Precinct No 3 plans to receive election results via Western Union. Speakers including Knott and Jeffords address voters in Shepherdstown and nearby towns while the county court handles registration contests. Colored voters privately pledge support for Bryan and the Democratic ticket amid Republican hostility and alleged patronage.
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Democratic Club
Precinct No
Western Union
Princess Street
Reinhart’ Pharmacy
Democratic Clubs
Shepherdstown
Surtees Publican
Republican Rally in Shepherdstown with Senator Scott
Hon Melville Peck of Philippi seeks the governorship on the Democratic ticket. The Shepherdstown crowd heard U S Senator N B Scott and State Senator F C Blue speak on Monday. Blue defended Republican policy while Scott, a seasoned orator, urged tariff stance and farm relief amid a mixed audience. Jim Crow in the gallery and modest turnout noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Peck
Philippi
LV. Johnson
Peck
Jacob Foeser
Janation
W. E. VanMeter
Berkeley County
W. A. Turner
Henning
Shepherdstown
E. H. Bowly
Chicago
Helen Davenport
Bowly
Senator Scott
United States
N. B. Scott
Wheeling
F. C. Blue
Bender
Martinsburg
Mr. Blue
Bloe
Scott
Connrest
Byyan
Wmn
L. Wilson
Jefferson County
Deafness Cure Claim Promoted By Hall's Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement proclaims deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflames, causing partial hearing loss, and promises a $100 reward for incurable cases. Includes endorsements from F J Cheney Co Toledo and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Soldi Druggists
Crossing the Dark River and Captain Moler's Death
Veteran Captain Lee Henry Moler 724 years old, prominent Shepherdstown resident and former magistrate, died after a severe coughing spell following a late evening at home. Funeral at Princess Street with Masonic honors. survived by wife and three sons. Additional obituaries note Mrs Lydia Miller, Rev J J Miller's wife, and Amos Dunlap. Martinsburg and Charles Town residents are named. Also covered are Mound Day at Shepherd College and local memorial events.
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Mise Louise Anca Snyder
Sout
Bendere
Philadelphia
R. P. Chew
Charles Town
Bryan and Kero Club
Precinct No. B
Shepherdstown
Shepherd College
Reinhart
Yank
Wilbur Sprinkle
Misa Bertha Brown
Greeneburg
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Trump
Elmer F. Painter
Frederick County
Mies Blanche E. Painter
Casrles Town
A. Hopkine
Beribrand
Reinhart’ Pharnacy
Katte
Jacob Wintermowr
Princess and
Washington Street
James Tymon
Kearneyeville
Martineburg
Shepherd Liows
Harvey H. Pendleton
Lee. H. Moler
Pendleton
William Koenecker
Washington
Kansas
West Virginia
Lee Henry Moler
Captain Moler
Second
Virginia Regiment
Stonewall Brigade
Moler
Episcopal Church
Ive Moler
Hagerstown
Edward T
William R. Moler
Princess Street
C. H.A. Marshall
Elmwood Cemetery
Mt. Ne
Lydia Miller
J. J. Miller
D. D
D. A. Miller
Courleston
Spartaneburg
Luray
Aon Oy
O. Armand Muller
Charleston
Young Ladies
Waynesboro
Miller
Grace Whitmore Mitchell
Manila
China
The
Reformed Church
Mitchell
Amos Dunlap
Est Piece
John Williams Timmons
Aeere
Multiple Indictments and Civil Actions in Charles Town Court
The grand jury returned eight indictments including George Strother Jules Twiman and Orase Braxton for felony robbery against a German laborer Aaron Vogeler. Three Shepherdstown men Devonshire Stubba and Washington charged with resisting officer Shipley at a Hartzell Hall festival. Additional felonies: Samuel Domer for attempted murder of Virgie Domer, Dan Cook burglary, name change to Lt John Byer, various civil suits including Byers v Ritchey and Davenport v Brown. Jury trial for Swimley v Fleming over crop damages, verdict $150. Advocate.
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Aaron Vogeler
Bakerton
Harper's Ferry
Strather
George Devonshire
Daniel Stubba
Harry Washington
Shepherdstown
Robert Shipley
Shipley
Devonshire
Hartzell's Hall
Samuel Domer
Domer
Virgie Domer
Harrisburg
Charles Town
Dan Cook
O. L. Watson
Jno
Thos. Buzzard
N. & W. Railway Company
John Stipp
W. Washington
Stipp
A. S. Martin
Martin
Corte
Janda
Arthur Davenport
Adam Brown
Citicone Trust and Guaranty Co
M. J. Rohr
J. B. Watkins
Rohr and Watkins
Ward
H. H. Swimley Ve. Herman Fleming
Margaret Myers
Gaylord
Kidney disease cure mix offered with home recipe
A homemade kidney remedy is touted by an easment authority claiming it dissolves Bright's disease risk and relieves back pain, frequent urination, nocturnal symptoms, and discolored urine. The recipe lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarxiparilla with simple at home preparation. A local druggist endorses safety, urging readers to save the proscription while a sale at T. H. Line’s offers black flannel overskirts.
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Bright
Lema
Hera
Byrne Praises Courage, Attacks West Virginia Extravagance
The speaker Mr Byrne, invited by Democrats, denounced Republican excesses in West Virginia and detailed alleged graft in Charleston under current leadership. He praised Senator Blain or Blins with vivid color, warned of jail if false, urged a political meeting, and urged Jim Crow and franchise restrictions while criticizing negro conditions in the western counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jon
Cloha
J. Scodidata Oridge
Byrne
Stonce
West Virginia
Gratteri
Charleston
Ralin
Byroo
Bliins
Black Belt
Lutheran Parsonage Shower Brings Gratitude to Shepherdstown
A refreshing shower fell on October 24 1908 at the Lutheran parsonage in Shepherdstown. The Lutheran people of Avil Isl contributed the water supply and the pastor and family express gratitude, thanking friends and asking the blessing of God on all.
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Shepherdstown
Avil Is
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Corones
Toraday
W. P. Licklider's
Children's Union Amuite
T. B. Line
Ney
W. P
Tarropa
W. P- Licklider’s
All America Shoe
W. P. Licktider’s
Rexall
Congress
Reinhert
gWe
Eek
Benj. J. Ovhoe
Portland
Oregon
Reinhart's
Taft Chubr
Phillips Building
W. P. Lickhder
Main Street
Roland Bogert
Grafton
Shepherdetown Chapter
U. D
Mra. I. V. Johnson
Nevembur
Heinhart’s
Wm. J. Knott
Knott
Nancy Smith
William Hill
the Reformed Church
Leeland
L. K. Lee
W. Leggett
M. M. Neeley
Fairmont
Reoistes
Mystic Shrine
Osiris Temple
Winchester
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
F. A. Brown
Assembly
Comittee of Foreign Missions
Nashville
Mra
Kate Orndorff
Denison
Texas
Hatfield
Sherman
Dunham
Mcliiney
Himsell
California
Tracy L. Jeffords
State Senate
Jeffords
George H. Childs
House of Delegates
Siata
Mundey
Fults
Koonts
N. W. Myers
Zoar
Myers
W. W. Myers
Link Farm
Frank Engle
Baltimore
Virginia Moler
Engle
Tolley A. Biays
Reynolds
Biays
Thomas Oline
C. H. Moffett
Mary Hemrickhouse Thad
A. D. Feetz
L. JT
Potterfield
Avilla
Charles D. Wyong
Sudley Place
J. W. Cookrus
Harry Taylor
Kremer, Pa
Bessie Weller
Arden
Anna Igler
Sweden
Melvin Jones
Moundsville
Hos. C. Miller
Mies Jarnds
Rose Snyder
Anns House
Brison E. Kimble
Charles J. Unseld
FO. Woorner
Chas. W. Crowell
Ogdin
Foley
Gune
Wolkush
Ousimer
Wis
Hill
T. H. Line
One of
You
Pastor and
Paurby
Hood
All America Boots
Boston
W. P.licklider
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Ayer
Armstrong, Cator & Co
Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher
Coats
G. H. McKee
Opera House
M. G. TA
North Queen Street
Chas
Uli
Bler, Fio ix
Martinsburg, W. Va
Ven Acy
Compa
Martinsburg. W.va
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