Taft Taft Taft and Roosevelt clash over 1912 fight
A swirl of early 1910s campaign chatter centers on Taft Roosevelt Foraker and Roosevelt's influence on 1912 plans. Editorials rail against monied interests, accuse Senate leaders of favoring trusts, and note factory closures as economic tensions rise. The piece cites The Baltimore Sun praising Taft while lampooning party insiders and urging a Democratic shift in West Virginia. It frames political battles as a national struggle with candidates Bennett and Hiner as local pivots.
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Omxeniol
Hon
B, H, Hiner
Congress
Avrzadil
West Virginia
Judge Bennett
WV Republicans in disarray as Schaher quits ticket
West Virginia party turmoil deepens as Charles W. Schaher withdraws from the gubernatorial race after backers clash with Scherr faction. Swisher supporters shift to Glasscock, leaving Glasscock heading the regular ticket amid reorganizing battles and strident party realignments. Hearst attacks Foraker over Standard Oil ties with letters from Archbold. Foraker and Taft face GOP backlash and Roosevelt disavows him. Cough remedy ad and cholera figures in Russia and Manila conclude the page.
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Trene
West Virginia
Charles W. Schaher
State Committee
Charleston
Elkins
Arnold C. Scherr
Scherr
Swisher
Thineland
Swisher Committee
W. E. Glacecock
C. W. Dillon
Swisherites
Mr. Glasscock
Glasscock
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers by Voley's Honey and Tar
An early 20th century note advertises immediate relief for asthma through Voley's Honey and Tar sold at Hill's Pharmacy. It claims cures if taken in time and targets sufferers in their worn stages.
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Voley
Hill's Pharmacy
Foley
Bright
Hill
Hill's
Noted events from Loudoun to Berkeley counties
Notes from nearby report a September 30 reunion for Mosbys Men at Hamilton Loudoun county Va. A man named John anonymous killed by a B&O engine in Martinsburg last Saturday. Daniel Harty of Waynesboro Pa killed by a trolley track accident. J C Hoyle convicted in Martinsburg court for obscene literature with fine and jail. Rev A O Hopkine Jr to take pastorate at Bedington Va about Oct 15. Canal crossing tragedy at North Branch leaves one drowned. Apples sold from Berkeley orchards total about 17000 barrels for near $50. New Bedington SM church to be dedicated with Rev O D Harris. Monument in Winchester celebrates Civil War dead. officials present. Lizzie Heesler and Thomas Myers eloped but returned home. Mrs Philip Hack returns with daughter Dorothy Marcus found in Cleveland orphanage. Hagerstown fair banquet honors officials with speeches from several counties. Foley’s Honey and Tar praised. caution against imitated products. B&O bridge over Susquehanna near Havre de Grace rebuilt collapse incident with no deaths. Bucklen's Arnica Salve extolled for healing and wounds. Joseph Cannon criticized in Evanston speech. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve recommended for piles and general use.
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Mosby
Hamilton
Loudoun County
John Any
B&o
Martinsburg
Daniel Harty
Waynesboro
George Duckworth
Dora
North Branch
John Miller
Miller Company
Campbell Pancake
Berkeley County
Rothwell & Co
Jace
Nannie
Ulla Hebb
Mattie Engle
Augusta
Wnd
Charles Dorsey
N.Y
Josiah Staubs
Washington
Thomas Staubs
New Corporation Board
Magis
Victor Smith
Shepherds
Nicholson
Annie Middickault
Bakeraville
Lottie Trewin
J.J. Noll
Steelton
Carroll Marker
John Heck
Henry Rohrer
Myers
Burnside Bridge
Frank Hoover
Hagerstown
Edward Thomas
Samuel 5
Stouffer
Wm. H. Reonels
Ridgeley Brashears
Dahlen Johnson
Lewis Jacques
May Jacques
Williamsport
Solomon Lumm
Here
Boonsboro
Aaron K. McGraw
Jacob McGraw
Tiaac Wright
Jet Washington
B. Lee Grayson
Sidney Seible
Edith Seible
Mra
John Hess
Bertha
Harrisburg
David Hess
F. Wyand
Fannie Spong
Wilbur Hebb
Shepherdstown
Harry Davis
Myra
Altoona
Capt. J. Davis
National Cemetery
Monuments and local life fill Sharpsburg news
Local notes report visits by relatives and neighbors, field work, and town affairs. The 61st New York monument project advances with foundation work at Burnside Bridge while the new corporation board moves back to the magistrate’s news office. Fire of community events includes visitors from Hagerstown and Williamsport, rail and linemen wages, Typhoid cases, and a fatal Wright Selfridge air crash aftermath.
Obituary and memories from a rural home service
A choked with emotion obituary passage recalls a mother near Shephartelven and a daughter Jessie M Bri. Memon recounts a life of faith and longing for reunion with her mother and John Scott Ronemous who died in 1908. A testimonial for Dr Kings New Life Pills closes the fragment.
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Shephartelven
Abe
Ale
Gotne Howe
Lnaven
Soe
Baie
Christ
Jessie M. Bri
Church Directory of Shepherdstown and Nearby
Church listings show multiple denominations with pastors and service times in Shepherdstown Kearneysville and surrounding areas. The schedule includes morning and evening worships, Sunday Schools, and special sermons across Presbyterian Lutheran Evangelical and M.E. congregations.
Farm for Sale by Administrator of Mrs Elizabeth Link
The administrator offers for sale privately the estate farm about four miles south of Shepherdstown comprising 174 acres of limestone land with timber. Improvements include brick dwelling, Switzer barn, corncrib and other buildings. Terms to suit purchaser. W C Line administrator.
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Elizabeth M. Link
Msle
Shepherdatown
Millinery Exhibition At Harper s Ferry Store
Harper s Ferry West Virginia hosts a three day display October 1 2 3 at Hart s Ferry store showing authoritative season millinery models from French shops plus original American designs from New York and Baltimore. The exhibit aims to confirm the supremacy of S Gorfine Co Millinery and invites the public to view the collection.
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Hart 'S Ferry
New York
Baltimore
S. Gorfine & Co
Harper's Ferry
Farm For Sale Privately Near Leetown and Kearneyaville
Farm for sale privately offers a 140 acre high grade state land tract one mile from Leetown and three miles from Kearneyaville. Includes a two story ten room dwelling with bath and pantry, running water, timbered acreage, and outbuildings plus an old mill. Convenient to schools and churches. Price right and easy terms. Elis
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Kate Baker
Leetown
Kearneyaville
Elis
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Archbold
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Manila
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Charles Town
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Winchester
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Thomas R. Myers
Philip Hack
Martinaburg
Dorothy Marcus
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Mia
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Marcus
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Jesse O. Snyder
B. H. Warner
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J. W. Dodd
A. O. McIntire
Morgan County
Wm. T. Zeigler
Adams County
Mesars
D. D. Wysong
N. R Roberts
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I. W. Williams
J. W. Rider
D. 8. Rentoh
E. Rush Turner
E. H. Reinhart
J. T. Campbell
J. P. Keartott
Foley's
Susquehanna River
Havre de Grace
Yenterday
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
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William T. McElween
First Congregationalist Church
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Young Men's Bible Cluss
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Sharpsburg
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Fort Myer
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Osman
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Westminster
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Warren Street
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Clarksburg
Novi
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John Scott Ronemous
Ufe
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Sis
Avery
John
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Harrisville
St Hill's Drug Store
Church Directory
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Rcv
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D. D
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Harthcox
J. David Miller
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Bethesda
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Haenandoal Junction
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Hyie
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W.va
Bell
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Hagerstown, Md
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Atounding Doors
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Sherandoah Junction
W. Val
Jefferson County Telephone Company
Bell System
United States
H.C. Getzendanner
T. Lee Shirley
Weat
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Caton
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Sharit
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Attoroty
Onaries Town
W. Va
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Maryland
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Sec
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Race Street, Vehicle Company
Marrinsaurs
Th. Saari
Lambert
Post Office
T. B. Line
Shepherdstown, W. VA
New Spring
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Jeria
Potomac River
Mis
Sven
Pats
Snyder
Baltimore & Ohio
Niagara Falls
Sore Junction
Baltimore & Ohio RR
W. Potts
Redol
Mntisestios
Lyne's
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va
Lion Brand
Oliver Chilled
Lynchburg
Perry
J. J. Lyne
Reed and Long
A. A. P. Neel
Hartnel Building
Foletshoney
Tarewes
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