Shepherdstown Dems Organize Liberty League Plan
The item notes W. H. Poling of Martinsburg expanding fall offerings and a call for the October 1st formation of the Jefferson County Bryan Liberty League led by W. H. Kearfott. It mentions district events, fairs, and church activities, with references to local candidates and meetings in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Te Baeke
Muldoon
Shepherd
Reformed Church
Ostineburg
G. G. Everhart
Swordstown
Everhart
Irtinsburg
W. H. Poling
Martinsburg
H. Kearfott
Oases H. Miller
State Committee
Liberty League
Tefferson County
Kearfott
Local notes on weather, taxes and town life in Shepherdstown
The column highlights the near full moon lecture in Shepherdstown on October 5, tax dates and 24 percent discount, water shortages affecting farmers and canal traffic, the Bryan Stevenson and Davis Club at Kearneysville with new officers, notable fish catches, a Grand United Order walk, a fire at a Tippon farmstead, and local political theater in Reinhart's Pharmacy where a travelling man exposed bold bets against a local leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Watson
Martinsburg
Iis
Potomac River
Cumberland
Bryan, Stevenson and Davis Club
Kearneysville
W. H. Kearfott
W.G. Moore
Dr. C
J. W. Blackford
Wintermoysugut
Thy
Houselind of
Ruth
Grand United Order of Old Po
Shepherdatown
Hartyedl
Richart Whiting
Tiedler
Mane Richt
Peter B. Robina
G. W. Sommers
Alexander
Charles Sehley
BiotsTen
Shepherd Piro
Richmond
State Union of Virginia
The
Western Railway
Lake & Ohio
Washington & Alexander
Norfolk & Western Railway
Will Ferrell
Joe Fleming
Charie Walters
Reinhart
Col G W Z Black Campaign Visit Sparks Shepherdstown
The Coming and Going column records Col G W Z Black state senate candidate visiting Shepherdstown on Monday. It notes fellow candidate Mr Campbell and other locals, with movements of residents like Miss Minnie Morgan to Brooklyn for Pratt Institute studies and Mrs Susie Knott visiting Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Z. Black
State Senate
Shepherdstown
Campbell
Col. Black
Register
Charles Morgan
Mamie Morgan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles
Pratt Institute
Democratic Club Meeting With Col Nat Ward Fitz Gerald
The regular Democratic club meeting will be held Saturday evening September 29 in the town hall. Col Nat Ward Fitz Gerald of West Virginia will address the gathering, delivering a lively entertaining speech. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Town Hall
Nat Ward Fitz-Gerald
West Virginia
Deaths and funerals across Washington County area
The notice records the deaths of Martha J. Moler of Bakerton aged 44, with surviving husband Jacob S. Moler and children Albert T. and Ada L. Also noted are the deaths of Dr. Henry B. Wilson in Aberdeen, Md.. Benjamin P. Tench of Washington County. Jacob S. Henkle and his son John Henkle. Lydia A. Swan of Shenandoah Junction. Susan Beverly Blackburn of Alexandria. and funeral details for Mrs. Farrman. The column lists related survivors, church affiliations, and interments at Edge Hill and Elwood cemeteries with various revivals of sorrowful announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Moler
Jacob
Moler
Bakerton
Link
Messrs
George
William Link
Albert T
Ada L
Lutheran Church of
Avilla
Charles Thiselin
Shephertown
J. E. Triplett
Duffields
Elwood Cemetery
8. T
George M
Samuel Knott
Henry B. Wilson
Ellen Kennedy Wilson
Boonsboro
Neyhew
Elizabeth Markell
Mra. Say
Aberdeen
Higford County
Wile
Omaha
Wilton
Wilson
Oroah
Ouaha
Christ Itotentjant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Frances Davis
Harford Offin Jy
Bishop Wortton
Nebraska
Benjamin P
Mra
J Rinch
Washington
Germany
Washington County
Andrew Tench
Richmond
Benjamin P. Tench
Henkle
Halltown
John Henkle
Gizense
Edna
Swagler
Edge Hill Cemetery
H H. Kennedy
Charlestoun
Lydia A. Swan
Catharine B. Brown
Shenandoah Junction
Brown
H. H. Kennedy
Edge Hill
Charlestown
Susan Beverly Blackburn
John 8. Blackburn
Alexandria
John C. R. Taylor
Thomas Jeferson
James D. Fayrman
Hagerstown
Reformed Church
Shepp
J. 8. Kieffer
G. G. Everhart
New School Building Contract Awarded in Shepherdstown
The Shepherdstown district board of education awarded the contract for a new school building to Cushwa Small Contractors of Martinsburg for 10588.98 after crediting 300 for the old structure. The two story brick building with ten rooms, 99 by 85 feet, will feature Indiana stone base, slate roof, hot air heating later, galvanised iron cornices, and modern ventilation. Building and site follow the old lot, with shade trees preserved and brick brickwork by Alex Jensen. Samuel P. Murmprickhouse of Shepherdstown is architect. The seven bidders included Cushwa Small at 10588.98 and Gallimore 10607. The board praised the need for a proper school. Work starts soon with six months to completion, weather delays protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Shepherdstown
Cashway Small
Martineburg
Yoas
Alex Jenson
Samuel P. Murmprickhouse
Shepsherdstown
Reinhart
Robert Banks
Walter
Hert
Teinkart
Holman
Cushwa & Small
Martinshure
Hon George R Wendling to Lecture Here in October
Hon George R Wendling, famed orator, will speak on Stonewall Jackson at the Shepherdstown town hall Friday evening October 5. The Henry Kyd Douglas Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans organized the event, promising a masterful lecture to local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welopo
Shepherdstown
Biegele Aeie
George R. Wendling
Henry Kyd Douglas
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Stonewall Jackson
Wendling
Lewisville Courier-Journal
America
Jackson
South
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wording
Siquewall Jackson
Tlinois
Nolz
Washington, DC
Charlee ‘Town
W. Va
Deecher
Gough
Phillipa
Wenlillag
Pepue
Who Are Entitled to Vote in State Elections
Fragmentary excerpt from Lye Cole outlines eligibility to vote in state elections. It cites Chapter 6, Section 16 of the Code and defines citizens, residency rules, and who may vote or be barred due to military service or employment by a state company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lye Cole
Bredeon
Walt
Elec
Subscribers Urged to Pay Up for Small Yearly Dues
A local note asks subscribers to remit the dollar annual subscription or small arrears, stating that many small payments add up to cover costs. It reminds Independent readers transferred to the Reports list that their year is due and urges prompt payment to assist the printer.
Notice of special meeting of Sons of Confederate Veterans
A notice announces a special meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans at their headquarters on September 10 with all members urged to attend. Commander Keanvort of the Democratic Executive recut Jefferson mmunty is expected to attend, and John M. Dassen is listed as chair with full attendance requested for urgent business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johu M. Dassen
Chater
Snembe
Licklider's Fall Goods Offer Low Prices
W. P. Licklider promotes new fall stock with 100 pairs of Boots at low prices and a wide selection of ladies, children, and men's shoes. The ad highlights groceries, china, glassware, and novelties, with seasonal items like quilts and felt goods. Trade or cash welcomed with prompt town delivery.
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Abe Shepherdstoten Register
Wiuhters
Confederacy
Howe
Mies
Alice
Ile
Gama Dent Casey
Clara
Colored Baptiste
Isostown
Jocan's Grove
Farwens
Machinn
Econ
Frank W. Muzzey
Rockland
Philadelphia
Blanche Bitner
J. C. Bitner
Kearneyeville
Concord Normal School
Mercer County
H. M. Turer
Lorraine
Peabody Institute
George B. Graves
Chattanooga, Tenn
Vermont
New Hampshire
J. A. Staley
J.P. Painter
Jacob Keller
Robert L. Reinhart
Ringgold, Reinhart & Co
Susie Knott
Lee H. Moler
Virginia
John Quigley Reinhart
Reinhart's
W. TR. Hollida
Beatetta
Swen Pond
J. 8. Melvin
Dutfields
Harry Melvin
Railway Mail Service
Renteres
Dennis M. Daniels
William Melvin
Rewisten
William L. Byers
Grafton
New York
Wm. B. Dice
Akron
Ohio
W. Irving Dice
T. B. Line
Monroe Snapp
Winchester
Wim
Tr. Byers
Rose Knoll
Hunter
B. F. Harrison
Mary Norman
Mineral Eounty
Shepherd College
Virginia House
William Busey
Leetown
Hraisten
Jacob J. Shaw
Black Farm
Heyward Bowly
E. H. Bowly
Luong Farm
J.B. Keyes
Berryville
W. B. Grove
S. Navy
Bee
R. S. Conner
Loudoun County
S. P. Hamrickhouse
John Eutler
Bridgeport
Lena V. Frazier
Harper's Ferry
Charles 8. Miller
Lexington
Noles
Rey
W. T. S. Seyfert
Qwater
Berkeley Springs
E. Keyhar
I. M. Woods
Charles Ghivelin
Seyfert
Sazheen
Berkeley
W. H. MeGes
Havana
Cuba
Trinity Episcopal Church
MeGes
Triity Church
Whese
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Rinehart
Elisa Rinehart
Mra. J
Reinehart
Moser's
This County
Patterson's Creek
M.E
Sharpeburg
Zion
Duthelds
Ayer
the Hiskers
Martinsburg, W. VA
Sons of Co
Gao O'eboek
Windlina
Keanvort
Democratic Executive Committee
Wane Y Ein
Dave
DeWitt
Marty Winers
Shepherdstown Markets
Lomg Terry
Idea
Perm Laval
John A. Palmer
Springfield
Hood
W. P. Licklider
W.P. Licklider
Fal,l of Dening
J.L. Welshans
Frank Witmer
M. G@G
Tabliler, Genteel Clothier
Jas
B. Crowx
Fassx Guyes
Saleemep
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