Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-10
Berkeley Cuunty.

Rector of Bunker Hill, F. f. Church,in
this county, but now Rector OF the
Episcopal Church, Charleston, w. Va,
recently married a couple on the stage
OF theater in that place, Immediately
after the closing OF the performance
The Rev. gentleman appeared In full
canonical robes upon the stage. Inc
event has given rise to much scandal
Statesman.
LARGE Y1ELD.-NVe are informed that
Mr.. Chas. Stucky OF Bunker Hil!, clip
ped over 700 pounds Of wool, valued at
1850, from l5O head Of sheep. This IS
certainly heavy yield, and very profta-
ble.-,S atrSmHH.
ACcIpEyr-We learn that little son,
aged about five years, Of Mr. j. Burke
Mason, residing near Shanghai, fell
from fence, on Sunday afternoon last
and fractured one Of his arms. Neccs-
sarv attention was rendered by DE-
Observation-Disclosures.
CORPORATE ELECToN.-At an elec-
ton in Maltinsburg, on Monday last, for
Mayor and Councilmen, the following
was the result Mayor, Maj. a. j.
Shut, for many years conductor on
the 3. IL O. Il. H. For Council, Col
!. @. \. Nadcnbousch, Barnett Doll,
Henry Kratz, J. y. Wisner, Col. John
Blair Hoge. and Jacob Eycrsole.-
AtnfsSHIG".
We understand that there are num-
Der of land purchasers from several
Northern States, prospecting III the
county, at this time. AS long as there
is any land for sale let them come, es-
pccially ifthcy don't want Office, right
IOtf-AtGjtEmGA.
BASE BALL.-Quite an interesting
game Of Base Ball, came off on the
grounds west Of this place, between the
Pilcarlick Club Of Martinsburg and
the Westerns Of Strinesyille, resulting
in the defeat Of the latter.-Snt'>H'Gh
STRAWBERRY FEsuvAL.-Thc ladies
festival in aid Of the Fire Company, at
King Street Hall, was largely patronlz-
ed on Saturday evening. We hope the
interest will continue undated until
sufficient amount is realized to full
equip the Company. Every property
holder should at least spend an y with
the ladies' Statesman.
DEATH OF Rev. DAVID SHohr.-Wc
learn with regret that the Rev. David
Shoaf, Preacher i'll charge OF " God
stock circuit NJ. T. Church, South, died
at his residence in W oodstock, on the
2sth ult. Mr. S. was recently the
Preacher in charge OF Berkeley Circuit,
and his memory will ever be held dear
by all who knew him.-SiGis>mun
SERIOUS ArrAIR-Wc regret to learn
that our young friend, MIR. Louis
Wolics, Jr., OF this place, received
very serious wound on last Saturday
morning. He was assisting a negro
laborcr, employed in cAcaTating the
cellar of a building about to be erected
bv his father, when, III removing large
rock, the slcdge hammer in the hand Of
the negro slipped, BY accident, 1t IS sup
posed, striking Mr.. ". terrible blow
ON the forehead and chin, completely
stunning him for some time, but unior-
tunatcly not breaking The skull
Statesmen.
ADMITTED TO PRACTICL.-Co!. " ard
II. Lamon, formerly United States Mar
shall Of the District OF Columbia, but
now a resident Of MartinSburg, was re
Gently admitted to the practice OF law
before the United States District court,
at Statesman.
a scamp obtained a couple Of hun
drcd dollars worth Of goods from one
of our merchants on tuesday last, un-
der false pIetenScs, and lit out. The
officers are after him.-NHr Era.
Work was commenced on the Fair
Ground, on Monday last, by the citizens
of the county. There was not as large
a crowd present as was anticipated. In
fact. there are number OF well known
gentlemen OF the county, who ought to
be interested in this movement, but who
did not put in an appearance, that 1t Is
quite probable that another opportunl-
" will be offered them totry their mus
Gle on the Hill a good doys work
was done by those present, and If those
who STAYED away will answer the next
call, and after that, if Mr. MarSh's en-
ployces will throw in day, there will
not be much left to do, in the way OF
grading the ground. Mr.. Shut is en-
titled to thanks for a great, huge basket
Of sandwiches and two large pots Of
coffee sent to the ground, and Mr.. &.
Benson is entitled to a premium for the
bio days work done by fine pair Of
oxen, which he worked to 3 large
scoop-Cnion.
A Tournament was held near North
Mountain Depot, on Monday last. 1t
was attended by nearly all the people
of the surrounding neighborhood, and
a full day Of pastime and pleasure was
enioyed by all Sixteen Knights enter
ed the lists for the honors Of the day.
Mr. George Ellis proved his lance the
best, and crowned Miss Belle William
son, Queen of Love and Beauty. Chas.
Stewart crowned Miss Jennie kilmer,
first Maid of Honor. John French, Jr.,
crowned Miss Sallie French second
Maid of Honor. J. r. CriSwell crown
ed Miss Belle Smith third Maid dillon
or. The charge to the Knights was
delivered by K. NJ. Price, Esq, Of this
place. After these exercises, the entire
party adjourned to the barn of T. NJ.