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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

A SENSIBLE BEr.-A young gentle.
man sno lady Of New Albany, Ind
made novel bet on lbs Presidential elec.
lion. II Grant va, elected The young
man sgrees 10 marry rhe lady. and il Sey-
mOur vas elected the young LADY n TO
marry she gentleman. The bet 10 good
one for the young lady. Head, l wio.
tails you lose." aud il 10 besides . legal
bet and tie only sensible one Of The kind
we know Of.
40 editor asks bis subscribers to pay
him. that he may play The same joks on
his creditors.
Large quantities OF IRON ore ,re b. ing
shipped from the iron works in the oeiRh.
borbood Of Woodstock. So much Tor
The Valley Rsiliosd.
A pleasant style Of sui,idr-To hsne
upon the notes ol pretty lady While sic
is singing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26
BOOkS-BOOKS.

Light and Entertaining, of every kind, anG to
suit the taste of any one, and OF the most lively
Imagination Catalogues sent free. Address
HILTON & CO., Publisher,
oct 3-3m l2s Nassau ST., \. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26
NEW AND CHEAP
FURNITURE.

THE undersigned will have on hand
| and for sale 10, Of FURNITURE
of every description. Persons wishing
goods in iheir line will fnd ii 10 their sd-
vantage to give them call. AnythiRg
no, on hand will be ordered and furnished
within ten days notice.
SCHOPPERT l. CO.
Sbepherdstown, May 80, 1865. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

man BilleTs, depart Tor once iIOm my usual
coursc. TO express my full conviction that, for
general debility Of the system, and especially
for Liver Complaint, it is safe and valuable
nreraraton. In some cases 1t may fail; but
nsuslly. doubt not, it will be very beneficial to
lose who suffer from the abo c Causes. Yours,
very respectfully, J. II. kENNARD, Eighth,
below Coates Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

CAUTION.
UooGand $ German Remedies are counterfeited.
c.. ,ho, the sigma tuGe of C.M. JACK
sON ia on the E7 "a wrapper OF each bot
lie. All others are @ couhtef'e".
p,;nc;naI Office. IA ~ and Mandatory at
49,. German Medi cine Store, No. 63l
ARCH Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
CHARLES NJ. EVANS Proprietor,
Formerly e. NJ. Jack'on & 70.
PRICES.
HooAand's German Bi,terS, per bottle, 81 W
half dozen, 5 90
Hoofland's German Tonic, put up in quart bot
ties, 81 so per bottle,or half dozen Tor 81 %.
II Do not forget TO examine well the article
YOU buy, in order to get the genuine.
FOR SALE BY Ala
DRUGGISTS AND STOREKEEPERS,
EVERY WHERE.
March 7, 1863. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

ofthe female portion
are seldom in the
hea lth, or, to use
lion, "never ieel .
I'LL ,lavail nf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

of our population
enjoyment o good
their own express
& we'll" They are
all energy, ext eme-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26
DEBILITY.

There !. no medicine eIlanL equal 10 these
remedies il such cases. 4 tone and vigorlS
,mpsrted to the whole system, the appetite Is
srrcnrtbened. food is enjoyed, the comp'
becomes sound and healthy, the yellow Ting" is
eraJicatcd from the eyes. bloom is given to the
cheeks, AID The weak and nervous invalid be-
comes strong and healthy being.
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE,
And feeling he hand of time weighing heavily
nnon hem, with all lis attendant ills, WI ind IN
tbs pse of this BITTERS, or the IONlC, an
,Iixir that will nSlil new life into their veins,
re,Iore in measure the energy and ardor OF
more youthful days, build up their shrunken
forms, and give health and happiness TO their
vemaing years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

AUDITOR OF STATES OFFICE,
Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1867.
CERTIFY. That have personally examined
THE HOME INsuRAHcE COMPANY OF COLUMBUS
OHro," and find the foregoing to be a correct
statement Of lis Assets and Liabilities, and be-
lieYe the Assets 10 be worth the sum above sta
ted. JAS. II. GOODMAN,
Auditor Of State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

WHEELING, WEST Va.
Nov. 5, 1867.
TINS is TO CERTIFY, That The Home Hsur-
ance Company Of Columbus, Ohio, has this day
deposited twenty-five Thousand Dollars, (S25,-
OO0) as security 10 Policy Holders in this State,
in accorJauce with an act of the Legislature
passed February q, 1867.
tSignedl j. II. BRlSTOR,
Treasurer of State.
rs b. +. HARRISON, Shepherdstown,
Agent for Jefferson County.
February s, 1868. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

Out in The woods The lonely trees
Toss and moan IL. the winter wind.
For the birds have flown far o'er The seas, &,
And they ale left behind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26
Chas. Wallace, State Agent, Grafton, West Va.

ASSETS, SEPT. 90, 1867.
Bills Receivable, secured by First Mort
gage S54 100000
Bills Receivable, secured by Bonds o,OGD w
Bill Receivable, secured by Personal
Security 26,25O 90
United States 1910 Bonds lO,243 OO
c. & |. c. First Mortgage Il. r. Bonds 3,O46 OO
Ohio Union Loan, 6 per cent. Bonds 2,o2O w
Cash in Bank l5,545 55
Bills Receivable 4,542 20
Real Estate, personal Property and
Supplies J,409 W
Due from Agents 8, lO6 W
Premium Notes, due in lnstallments 1O,9l5 6I
s2l2,476O2
y otes Policy-Holders as Security 23a. l42 26
Total Assets for Insurance S445,6!6 %
Necessary 10 Re.insure Risks S38,43 lG
LIABILITIES.
Due Officers ard Employees 1854 II
Losses adjusted and not due 2,7l2 20
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

IL find Hooaand's
a good tonic, useful
digestive organs
fl in cases o. debll ,
nervous action in
Yours, truly, GE
DR.. Jackson-D Dea.
ly requested to come,
da,ioRs of different K
sardrng the practice
pirate sphere, | have
ed; but with a clear
stances, and Parlicu
family, of the use OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

i''!ii, NJ dtCn 10, SbI.
German BilterS' is
a in diseases of the
"a and Of great bene-
. lty, aad want of
The system.
. w. WOODWARD"
SIT: ! have been frequer:
my name with recolamen-
ds OF medicines, but re-
as out Of my aPpro-
y ;:;;: e.; :: e.: !: :;:;;: 4; ;;:':: 4: e:
DR.. Hooisnd'sGer-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

Lies a Iiule Hope, like violet,
Ready to bloom with The other flowers
And over the grave Of nv old regret
Springs a dream Of brighter hours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

Complaint, Jaunh
mic or Nervous De
arrhoea Disease OF
al disc ases arising
Liver, Stomach or
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

" nervous, and have no appetite.
TO this class of pers rs the BlTTERS,or the
TONIC, is especially recommended.
WEAK DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made strong 10y the use Of either OF these
remedies. They will cure every case ei MA
RASMUS, without fail.
Thousands Of certificates have accumulated III
the hands of the proprietor, bot space will cdc"
of the publ cation OF but few. These, 1t Will
be observed, arc mca uf note, aud of such stand
Inc that they must be believed.
TESTIMONIALS.
Hon. George w. Woodward Chief Justice Of
the Supreme Court OF Pa. writes
Philadelphia, March l6, 1867.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-12-26

II isa we'll established fact that fully
r c,,aIa nnr;ion of our n
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
What thew Drink.

=
Persons in the habit of drinking beer
little know, sOmstimss, what they are
tAking into their stomscbs. A writer, who
evidently understands his subiecl, in an
Hrtic g designed to favor the use of stimula
ting drinks, complains because pure and
genuine article is MOTTO be had. In doug
this he throws some light upon the ingredi-
ent used in modern times, for producing the
color, hlvor and foam Of the genuine
article. To those the habit Of drinking
beer for their health, we commend the
following enumeration of articles used in
It's manufacture. tasa q. Il .'nqlf a
Is beer as good as it used to- BET Was
1t always the custom when hops were dear,
70 add iqporice and black resin 10 give
favor, tone and cOlor7 Did .nalassesg raw
grain, and sugar., often take theu place Of
ulaltf Were brewers chemists always as
respectable, honest and above board and as
ingenious as they are noW7
III gentian, bitter wort root, marsh trefoil.
and qaassi8 were used fofmerly instead Of
hops, We did not know it, and were there
fore, happy. We used TO feel kind Of
warmth after drauglt of good ale, and
never knew that it was derived from capsi-
cum; orthat the selid crest Of froth came
from the Stimulating influence of salts of
steel and cOpersS. Is,it possible. that the
beer we used to qhaff . fter. boating, ahd
thought Nectar, Wa msde fron AsR6 MT
coculus indicus the bitter bean Of ST.
Ignatius, tobacco, or the poisonous nlar
UoMicq2 That sweet flavor was honey that
that refreshing readiness csrraWay and
cOriaDder seeds, that elfetvescence sialsp.
that indi cribable something We used 70
fondgy term s'the strawberry favor" was
composed Of ginger grains of paradise,
orange peel, long pepper, opium. hartsborn
shayings, marble dust egg-shells and oyster.
shells, TO check acidity) sub-carbonate Of
soda, magnesia and POtasea.a Such was the
liquor prepared for US, and called IN brewers
advertisements, "a healthy, bright, exhil-'
Grating ale, gently stimulating the digestive
organs Of the dyspsptic, and gratefully
nOurishing the strength of the robust.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
Anecdots ofths Young king of


The young King Of Bavaria suffers ssFer.
now and then from sleeplessness. One night
when hs was lying awake In his chateaus on.
the shores of Lake Starnberg, it occurred to
him that It was very tedious indeed, to gaze
in this manner az the ceiling Of his room.
Next morning he sePt for the Scene banter
of his Munich theatre, and said to him
"Ssy my dear A., you know so well how to
initiate the moon at our theatre, j should
like TO have similar moon 10 the ceiling Of
my bed reom. Certainly, your MsiestP, I
shall get up as nice moon at the ceiling Of
your bedroom; but some alteration must be
made at the ceiling ssWbat alteratiopf9
'1The ceiling must be three or four times
higher than it is now; Otherwise the Illusion
cannot be Effected sob, that can be done
very easily; q hole may be made In the
ceiling, or It may be removed entirely.
This = @s,:.1 =1s,:=5, and infhe room above, too
vhereupon The scene psinter got up as nice
q moon at the ceiling Of the royal bed
as that which lit up the moonlight land
scapss at the Munich theater, But a few
weeks aferWan lbe Kbgho longer liked
the moon y sbed-ro6m; so be sent again
for tho scene painter. Say my dear A., .
siid ther Kings = your. moon shines very
besuti ully at midnight but toward day
break do not like it any more; It then
changes lis color and turns red The
painter explained to the King that this
change Of color was owing to the fact that
the moon in his bedroom was lit mp with
oil, and nos with gas, as that at the tbeater
THAT is easily remedied," said the King,
and for the sake Of having The. moon the
ssdtedu is lighted up with gas, and hence
forth the moOn sheds as silTery rays over
The royal bedroom sH that at the Munich
gheater.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
Brutal Treatment of a Sister

Brutal Treatment of a Sister.
The Clinton wis Enterprise gives
the following particulars of "a mysterious
affair:
''Rumor says that a family named
Wright, in Bradford, have had sister,
not as smart as most people, yet when
child she attended school, and learned
to read well. Some years ago her
father died and her brothers have man.
aged the farm. For some months she
has been closely confined, and it is said
that she has not been clad, and appear
ed halfstarved. Lately she has been
confined in a chimneyless smoke-house.
Workmen, during threshing, could dis
tinetly hear her sad meanings.
'f0n Tuesday, the 18th ult., or on
the day before, boy. working for the
Wright's went to the neightors and re-
ported the girl dead, and invited them
to the funeral on the 18th. The boy
reported that she had been confined in
smoke-house, and as the weather was
cold, fire was made in it to warm her
The fire caught in the straw on which
she lay, and she died from the effects Of
it. siI 3. saD .e 1i'
%The neighbors gathered and assisted
in burying coffin, which was heavy
enough to contain corpse, but no one
outside the family saw #. '
'fFhe whole story is mysterious, but
the greatest mystery is, that any neigh
borhood in Christendom would allow
such transactions"
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
What to Drink.

DR.. Hall alleges that tea aud coffee are
both highly nutritious, and that however
conclusive the Arguments of temperance
people against ardent spiIits, their mode of
reasoning ls.talse when applied to the bev-
ersges named above. He asserts that roof
fee as generally used in this country. is
a valuable, nutritious. beslthful and COM
Portable item. Chemical analysis has of
late, under The direction Of fhe most intelli-
gent and competent minds OF The age,
arrived at the point Just stated and declares
that coffee is q nutritient, aud that It's
essf ntisl principle, although one hunored
and twenty-five per cent. less than is iden-
teal with that Of the tea of commerce; ard
Whsn acts, universal Gus on, and science.
all unite on one point, surely we msF feel
safe, and hereafter take eAour- -cup-of coffee
and tea in peace and quieiness.' ,sl,i
The first cup Of coffee is the best The
last cup Of tea is-the best. Never-take
more than one cup at a meal Never in
crease the strength. If it were a mere
sdmulanh then; aftef1 a aflwhile, if not in
creased IN strength or quantity, produce no
sensible effect might do no good, as brandy,
opium, or any other mere stimulant but as
tea and coffee are nutritious, the more so as
they are used with milk ami sugar, q Gun
VI ~ semS - llhely 70 90 one gOO0,
and as little harm twenty years hence as
to-day. Having chad our say" on this
topic, we return to the Doctor and copy for
the benefit Of ouF lady readers his apre-
scriptiOns" for making tea and coffee and
dismiss the subject:
The, teapot itself should be as perfectly
plain and even in shape, inside. and out as
possible: 1t VIII throw off less heat, and
consequently keep hot longer, and be more
easily kept clean. A level teaspoo nful for
one cup. When the pot is perfectly clean
and dry, put tie dry tea N aud stand it
before the fire at least ten minutes; then
pour on the boiling rain or soft water, let it
stand five minutes, and it is ready for use;
then put your sugar and milk Ia the cup
and p0nr the tea upon it. 8 eFl
To make cup OF coffee:
As soon as the coff' is parched, scarcely |
brown, grind as much as you will want to |
use for thst time put Il IN the coHee.uot
and pour on boiling water; stir, place it on
the fire. bring Il to a boil: as soon as four |
or five bubbles appear, take It off the fire. |
pour out tea cupful and return it; then |
set the pot down for one minute, next pour
gently over ita teacup of cold water, let |
It stand another minute TO allow the heavy 1
cold water to sink tOgthe bottom aud carry /
the grounds with it, then put your usual |
amount Of sugar in your coffee cup and a.
much boiling milk as you desire, then fIl /
hom your coffee pot.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
Cincinnati, ,SanduSky& Cleveland
RAIL ROAD.
Close Connections are Made

Al SandUsIy, with Trains of Northern Divis-
ionl Lake Shore K. R. Line and tduring the season
Of navgation,) with Lake Steamers for the Islands
and Detroit.
At Clyde, with Trains of (southern Division)
LEke Shore r. r. Line
st Careys with Findlay Branch Trains
Al Forest, with Trains Of fPittsburg, Fort Wayne
and Chicsgo Railway.
At BellefOuf8ine, with Trans Of the Relle
fontAine lCrestline 4 Indisnspolisl Railway,
At Urbana, with Trains Of the Columbus 4 In
dianRpolis Central Railway.
AtSPringheld.W with London Branch trains;
At LOndO1, with Trains Of the Columbus &
Xenia Railroad.
At Dayton, with Trains of the DAYTON and
Western Bail Road.
At Cincinnati, with Through Express Trains to
and from Louisville, Indianapolis St Louis Cairo
Memphis and South; Kentucky Central R. r. and
Ohio River Nail Boat.
This Line has been NEWLY EQUIPPED With sn.
perior Modern Day Coaches, Smoking Cars. and
Night Sleeping Cars, unsurpassed in comfort and
style.
TRAINS Run THROUGH to and from Cincinnati
without tansfer of Passengers Baggage at DAYTON,
thus ensuring comfort and adding greatly to the
pleasure the trip between the Lake and the Ohio
River.
Through Tickets sold and Baggage Checks given to
pricpal cities reached by this Road and It's connect.
ing lines. j.. WILLIAMS, Sup't.
T. q GOODMAN, GenI Ticket Agent.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13

Everything in the store Is new, ID
And all We ve said You'll find quite true;
Now come along and say no more,
At once to the New York Dry Goods store.
Their sign is the New York Dry Goods
and Clothing House. And we are
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
THE a1OGRNaL.
What aEeyoH GoinEyto Rsaa7 :
" HEsRY rAa1 sEEbHri.


The long winter nights are coming.
Towns and cities are full Of young meD
whose education has been very limited, -.
young men Of good manners. Of fair busi4
ness capacity, who are seeking their for
tune, but who have not learned that iakslH
geHcrepd iRtegriist the indisp5 assble cap-,
ditiohsof iufaeeee. Of hsPpiness, Ak Of soe-
cessi
What plans have you, my friends, for this
winterf Business will be attended to Of
course. Perhaps, in addition, the prospect
Of several parties, a ball or two, the skating
rink, give a cheerful prospective. Or, you
may .berPf -ssber tuTn, aRd son haEaa winter
laid euts eWhleh gouf assure Tme. is to Ia
filled with meetings and benevolent labors.
In either case, what do you propose in
regard 10 Reading or Studyi Are, y0R
educating yourse,vesG Do you regard books
as necessaries Of life, or as luxuries9
A young man ought to arrange as sys-
tsmaiicalss oT eRdiDg ss he dies for-eafiHg-
livery year there ought to be The accoupt Of
books finished and 81 slersd. ! s I 100
Newspapers sndlrlsgsziRes lave tbeir OWE
place, and indispensable uees@b1t they are
Lot substitutss for books. And books
themselves are to be classified and wisely
chosen. hOFelssana ligts 1iterEfura tfe1'
sparlngi u-nish wh0lesoute recfe sion, and
sound kh0Wledge. But history travels,
biography, works on science, criticism, art
mechanics, should be the staple Of your Sc
lection.
1t ought to offend the self-respect of
young man to spend a whole year without
having mastered single rev book He
may be fmpfoyiDg hlbusiness tsct,-snd II
that knoFledgs " hieh coma lsu- haiSgling
with men be may be growing in wealth
snd skill 10 manage riches, but these things
do not reach in far enough. They do not
touch the place where manhood resides.
Nov is the time to consider, resolve, and
arra1ge. twill require Z trn- purpose and
steady band to carry you every, week through
an agreed amount Of reading. But IL the
plan is once arranged, begun, and carried
forward month, the execution of il wiz /
becone'easier every week, ana the interest |
viii flhcraase at eteiyt step. Nothing ia. /
cresses self-respect in a young man more 1
worthilyi than the habit Of sound reading.
Books are shields b The young. .Tempta- /
uons are blunted on them which otherwise /
would pierce to the quick. A man who /
draws sufficient pleasure FROM books, is in
dependent Of the world for his pleasure
Friends may die. Books never are sick.
and they do not grow old Riches melt
aWayf4 Books are intdahger of DO bauk-
ruptcy. Our companions have their own
errands to execute, and their 0wn burdensto
bear. and cannot, therefore, be always at
hand when We need company. But books
need never 60 out from US They are not
sensitive to our neglect they are never
busy; they do not scO1d us, and they do
welcome Us With uniform and genial delight
What are you going to read this winter
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
MDIcEsTIoNg


In cases where natural evacuaEions ars
difficult to secure, and a quick discharge Is
essential take six Of RadSay's Pills and puL
Terize them,-take the pin powder in water
or preserves, s,-in half an hour they vii ore
rate We have known the most distressing
pains Of GaStritis, Bilious Cholic, In1amma-
ton, Congestion, &C., stopped, and the ne
tained irritating humOrs expelled from the
bowels in thirty minutes by this treatment.
It is however, better in chronic cases to taxa
the pills as they are, and let them gradually
dissolve in the stomach. These Pills possess
in The. highest degree eathartic, aberient.
tonic, and diapharetic properties. They do
do not weaken OF debilitaie the system or
any Of its organs, and viii leave the bowels
regular and healthy. They purify and equal
ize the circulation of the blood. No eonqss-
ten or infammatioR VIII occur while fha
system Is under their influence. Prios %
cents per box, or bOxes Tor one dollar,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13
lUE ooMFoRT FOR lee AaED ANo
READ THIS.

New Albany, Ind, March u, 1861.
For forty years have been afflicted witA
costiveness, and for the last twenty was COM
PEELED daily to resort to injections to seonra
an evacuation. In December last com
menced the use Of Railways Pills. After
taking few doses, my liver, stomach. and
bowels were restored to their natural strength
and duties have now regular movement
once day, and, although so years Of age,
feel as hearty and strong as did 40 years
ago. -.E i9 dl'sT
DR.. Railway, NY. THos. REDPArH.JP.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13

MECHANICAL DISEASES.

o Persons engaged in Paints, Minerals
Plumbers, Type Settlers GoldEeafers. Miners
as they advance in lie, ;ill be subject 10
paralysis Of the bowels; to guard against ms.
take dose Of Railways Pills once or tWics
4 week as a Preventive. La I7lra'