Senatorial Convention debates county politics and elections
The 7th Senatorial District executive committee met at Martinsburg and decided the convention to nominate a Democratic candidate for the State Senate would be held at Berkeley Springs on September 30. They recommended Wilson as the convention basis, and urged turnout for the local primary. The article also notes Republican successes in Maine and hints at looming European tensions and potential war among major powers.
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Fira
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Maynooth
Ireland
Maine
North Carolina
Samuelville
Prius Alexander
Bulgaria
Dina
Adirondacks
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Alexander
Westernport Lynching Follows Murder at Bridge
In Westernport Maryland across the river from Piedmont, Edward White was killed by David Johnson as he climbed steps by the Musryland side. A mob hanged Johnson from a bridge after breaking the guardhouse doors, leaving families on both sides.
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Piedmont
Edward White
David Johnson
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Musryland
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Dow
Johnson
Guards
George's Creek
Temperance pledge claims in Shenandoah Junction camp speech
A political candidate, a Democrat, defends his record on the Prohibition Amendment. He recalls being pressed by Temperance leaders to declare how he would vote, states he would not promise either party, and argues he acted as a public servant considering constituency will and party interests. He denies pledges to manufacturers or dealers.
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Leon
Ting
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Morgan Vitor
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Morgan
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Ldiself
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Herkeley
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Local candidates announced for county and state offices
Newspapers publish a flurry of candidate notices across districts Middleway Malltown Harper's Ferry and Surper's Ferry as JP Kerfovy J W Rider John W Granitam Georg Licklider Joseph L Eichelberger and Joan D Starry are named for County Commissioner and State Senate seats. Supporters led by various editors and voters pledge backing for these hopefuls in the upcoming elections.
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Shepherdstown Register
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Isaac I. Strider for State Senator Nomination Support
Supporters of ISAAC I. STRIDER, Esq., urge Jefferson voters to back his Democratic nomination for State Senator from this district. The notice, signed by Maxy Vorves, calls for a cordial show of support and election backing. It also announces Capt. J. Melven as a candidate for County Commissioner for Sheplers town District, highlighting his business experience and prior county service.
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Jefferson
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Eilitors
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Sheplerstown
Ie Tus
County Commissioner Candidate Seeks Election in Middleway District
M. G. Satley announces candidacy for County Commissioner Middleway District after soliciting support. He denies circulating reports of withdrawal and states he will abide by voters' decision at the polls.
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Middleway
Votes sought for Lucas and Chew in Jefferson county
Local notices urge Hon Daniel B Lucas to seek reelection to the House of Delegates citing his faithful service and clear stance. The call also announces Col R P Chew as a candidate for the Legislature from Jefferson county, with implied cross endorsements and public support. An unrelated report describes a family captured in Washington county Kansas with unusual physical traits and a Riverside Glassworks fire in West Virginia causing 50 000 dollars in losses and 200 workers unemployed.
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Daniel B. Lucas
House of Delegates
Lucas
Mesers, Editore
Inowuce Col
R.p.chew
Jefferson County
Maxy Vorune
Washington County
Kans
Riverside Glaseworks
Wollsburg
W. Va
Electric Bitters Promoted for Kidney and Blood Health
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver complaints and other urinary issues, claiming vast numbers cured and praising blood purification and bowels regulation. It also reports a deadly Nickel Plate Railroad derailment near Silver Creek, New York with many fatalities and injuries, and a zoo keeper killed by a bear in Washington.
Marriages in Martinsburg and Berkeley County records 1885 1890
Abshe Nouthern Metholiet wrongs in Martinsburg on September 9 1890 by Rev J R Andrew Mr WAL A D HAS and Miss ELIZABETH 8. DEs HAVEN on September 3 1885 by Elder John Bejade Me HENRY L. BYERS and Miss BETME C. ROCKWELL of Berkeley county wed September 6 1886 by Rev Hole land Andrew J. BARRETT and Miss MARY V. LIGHT both of Berkeley county
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Elizabeth
Des Haven
John Bejade
Henry L. Byers
Betme C. Rockwell
Berkeley County
Infant Deaths in Richmond and County Notices
In Richmond Virginia on July 29 1890 Lena Y daughter of David and Rose Reinhart and granddaughter of Mrs Lanse Dust aged 1 month and days In the county September 46 James William infant son of Nora M and William O Byers and grandson of James Byers aged 2 months and 10 days
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Rose Reinhart
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Thie County
James William
Nora M
Willian O. Byers
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