West Virginia editorials on liquor bans and politics
The Shepherdstown Register notes Governor Hatfield appointing W. W. Sanders as State Librarian and postmaster Sherman C. Denham’s removal, with J. Carl Vance succeeding. It cites political battles in Baltimore, tariff bill progress, and arguments for prohibition, blaming alcohol for railroad wrecks and urging a nationwide saloon ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
W. W. Sanders
Welch
McDowell County
West Virginia
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh via Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. The ad cites testimonials, 75-cent bottles, and drugstore availability. includes a Hall family pills pitch and a vague assurance of business trustworthiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Pace Society
F. K. Cheney
Morgan's Grove Fair and Charles Town Chautauqua Highlights
The Morgan's Grove Fair opens under favorable conditions with livestock shows and poultry exhibits led by John C. Hoffman and several local breeders. The fair grounds host joys such as the Ferris wheel and merry-go-round while bands and a strong cattle, sheep, and hog display draw crowds. Charles Town hosts a two week Chautauqua beginning September 12 with 31 entertainments, season tickets at $2, lectures by Franks Dixon and William Jennings Bryan, and a Bryan appearance set for September 13. Real estate news notes the sale of Wm. A. Chapline property in Shepherdstown to the Jefferson County Telephone Co. and to W. Raymond Chapline, with plans for a permanent local home for the phone company.
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Morgan's Grove
John C. Hoffman
Hillcrest Poultry Farm
Charles
Town
R. L. VanMetre
J. L. VanMetre
Fred Crawford
Benjamin Hartzell
Plymouth Rocks
L. S. Cooley
Buckles Bros
Bowman van Metre
Jerseys
C. S. Billmyer
Ward McLanahan
T.O. Everhart
C. J. Cavalier
William Byers
A. W. Billmyer
G. H. Bowers
Wm. A. Falk
Berkshire
H. W. Potts
Jos. E. Byers
Jos
R. Cockus
T. E. Howell
Chester
Grover Debaugh
Delanes
W. C. Moler
Virginia
Maryland
Rohrersville
Charles Town
Frank Dixon
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Parkes Cadavan
Ale
Turner
Aid Eth
Paul M
William Jennings Bryan
Wm. A. Chapline
Shepherdstown
F. L. Bushong
G. M. Beltzhoever
Main Street
Register Building
Jefferson County Telephone Company
Telephone Company
King Street
W. Raymond Chapline
Public Schools Close Tuesday With Noted Local Attendance
SHARPSBURG REPORT The public schools close Tuesday after a term strong in attendance. Wesley Eavey serves as principal with assistants Allen Poffenberger Annie Knode Helen Higt barger Bertie Mumma and Bertha Myers. Other teachers include Miss Pauline Blackford Keedysville Miss Alice Blackford Leo Miller Antietam Iron Works Lester Smith Big Pool Miss Lucie Grayson Cox's school and Miss Nannie Mumma Clearspring. Also noted are arrivals of Mr and Mrs Wm A Smith from DeKalb Iowa who were married recently and settled in the John P Smith residence. A trio from Strasburg Virginia visited the battlefield and Reilly's relic room, claiming the pistol they showed was bought at Reilly's place. C W Culp superintendent of the Richmond and Washington Railroad with Mrs Culp spent a day in town. Robert Potter of New York encamped with his wife near the Dunkard church and plans to visit southern battlefields. J F DeLauney of Antietam Hotel was in Baltimore for stomach trouble. Mrs Paul C Dulin of Washington, now in Detroit with Studebaker plans, visited Reillys. J Cleveland Grice and child of Baltimore vacation with Charles Dorsey on Cemetery Hill. Grice has just been admitted to the bar. Howard Swain returned from Williamsburg Pa and spent a few days at home.
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Ib Wesley Eavey
Allen Poffenberger
Annie Knode
Helen Higtbarger
Bertie Mumma
Bertha Myers
Pauline Blackford
Keedysville
Alice Blackford
Leo Miller
Antietam Iron Works
Lester Smith
Big Pool
Lucie Gray~ Son
Cox's School
Nannie Mumma
Clearspring
Wm. A. Smith
DeKalb
Iowa
Mr. Smith
John P. Smith
Strasburg
C. W. Culp
Richmond and Washington Railroad
Dulin
Detroit
Michigan
Studebaker Automobile Corporation
J. Cleveland Grice
Child
Baltimore
Charles Dorsey
Cemetery Hill
Grice
Howard Swain
Williamsburg
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Shepherdstown Blacksmith
J P Whittington, a blacksmith from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, testifies that after rheumatic back pains and kidney issues he used Doan's Kidney Pills from Hill's Pharmacy. He says his kidneys became normal, he could stoop easily, and the rheumatic pains disappeared. He endorses Doan's, noting 50 cent price and poster agency details.
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Doan
Shepherdstown
Dean
Hill
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Public Sale of Desirable Real Estate in Shepherdstown
An attorney representing the estate of Neiry and Elizabeth Shaw announces a public sale of two properties in Shepherdstown. The first is a two story dwelling with outbuildings on about 2.34 acres known as the "Brince" property off the pike. The second is a two story residence with outbuildings on German Street, long known as the "Home" of the predecessors.
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Gerwian Strogt
German Street
Mill Street
Tena Staley
Highstead
F. S. Rennes
Einwood
Hs Geo. M Beltzhoover
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The
L. Snyder
W. Va
B. Snyder
Oval
New Hampshire
Huerta
Sherman C. Denham
Clarksburg
J. Carl Vance
Sige
Stuart W. Walker
Martinsburg
Friends of
Great Falls
Marshall
Senate
Register
Philadelphia North American
Ward
Kansas
Congress of Alienists
Chicago
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
Pacific
Panama Canal
Miraflores
Atlantic
Great Canal
George W. Aughinbaugh
Green Village
Aughinbaugh
Chambersburg
Palatinate College
Myerstown
Mercersburg Academy
Emmitsburg
Fort Washington
Eta
Harry Boyey
Williamsport
C. D. Miller
Georgia
T. H. McLane
Notary Public
de Kilmer & Co , Kilmer & Co
Inghamtan, N. Y
Ton
N. Y
Herdstown Register
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Sharpsburg
Athorney
Johar HL
Elizabeth C. Shaw
Publicia
Entler Hotel
Loelick
P.M
Indlowine
A. V. Polace
W. Washington Street
Washington Street
J. D. Vanmetre
Kearneysville
Winchester Fair
Europe
America
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Leona Lakar
11Th
United States Cavalry
Winchester
Robt
Worsley
Sec
Lester Brothers
Coats
Leiter Bros
West Washington St
W. B. Coffins Parger
Eatfer
D. m
E. H. Reinhart
E.d.ley
Halltown
John T. Porterfield
M. P. Crowl
Chan Town
Jefferson County
George D. Wiltshire
Middleway
Shepherdstown Lake
Leetown
Tate
B&o
Wiltshire
Auciioneer
Bell ‘Phone
Geo. S. Knott
Wine Knott
Geo. Knott
Knott
West Vila
Aioe
Kile
Hraguaier
Aue
CHE
Jon
Broprabys Bes
Hofman, Dee'd
Geo
M. Belizhouver
C. Jess i Hoffman
Wintermeyer Building
Robert Gibson
W.va
M. G. Tabler
N. Queen Street
Martinsburg, W
Fall Millinery
Burhan’s
Kohler Building
John W. Dean CO
Queen and Martin Streets
Martinsburg, W. Va
Advance Display
New Fall Motor Coats
Molme
Savarie
Reau
Paris
Equip
Wooltex
P. A. Brugh & Son
Potomac and
Antietam Streets
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