Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-09

W. BRIEFS.-lDe L latO DuSS arc
coming tour hundred millions strong.
And now we are threatened with an
Eruption, this year, of the seventeen
year locusts.
A young gentleman was transported
last night for staying after twelve o.
clock. A boot did it.
Garden-m making is now in order, and
talking over the fence about your
''neighbor over the way" will likely be
inaugnrated
The Methodist Episcopal Church
will be closed tomorrow, as the quar-
terly meeting will be held at Mt. Yves
ley.
Our girls are wearing their new
Spring bonnets.
Matters in police quarters are very
quiet.
Instead of saying, "It's long time
between drinks" Western men now re-
mark, "Its long time since | signed
my last pledge"
A weli-eXecuted $50 bill is il circula-
ton. We are not afraid of being sold
with one, bat come of our friends may.
Look out for it.
Three canal boats, to be propelled by
steam, are nov being built at Cumber-
land. Mule power will soon be at a
| discount
Judge Hoge will hold all adjourned
term of our Circuit Court on the 18th
Of June.
Mr.. Elijah Richard has had the win
dows and doors in his residence nicely
reprinted.
In consequence of the heavy rain the
first of the week, the Potomac was
| somewhat ''intiated.'
In few weeks the women and hens
will be scratching in the gardens.
Fresh shad at so cents a pair, and
herring SO cents per dozen.
II Madam Rumor is correct we are
to have several weddings soon. SIEVE
raj parties are doing their level best at
sparkling, any how.
Antietam Cemetery, at Sharpsburg,
will be decorated on the 30th of May.
Gen. Negley, of Pittsburg, will deliver
the grafton.
Sunday last was beautiful day. 1t
looked as if Fourth of July had
come to town.
The fruit, it is said, has not been ma
terially injured by the severe weather
of last week, although here and there n
peach bud may be found that is blight
ed.
Mr.. Milford Spohn, of Washington,
contractor for laying the brick of the
dwelling of Mr. G. T. Licklider, has
commenced operations.
Last week we sent out a number Of
accounts for collection, bnt as yet not 4
greenback. Oh for an ''infalion.
The Martinsburg Statesman failed to
put in an appearance this week. What's
the matter, Smith
The City Council will meet on Mon
day evening next, the 18th instant.
The Commissioners, appointed to re-
value the Real Estate in town, have
discharged their duty.
We learn the Paper Mill hands will
be paid off to-day. Pockets full Of
.'rocks."
The editor being somewhat indispos
ed this week, he was prevented from
attending the Editorial Convention at
Parkersburg.
Read the new advertisements in this
issue.
More new subscribers to the Register
this week.
Read everything in this number Of
the Register.
Henry McChann and Emma Conn,
colored, were married on Wednesday
night by Rev. Mr.. Nice.
Mr.. J. W. Grant is making prepare
tons to burn new kiln of brick On the
lot of Mr.. 3. +. Harrison.
The Temperance Meeting at the NJ.
f. Church South, Tuesday night, was
largely attended. Rev. a. A. p. Neel
delivered an able address.
There will lie no services at the Luth-
eran Church tomorrow.
MATIoN-Cremation has com.
menced in Philadelphia. The body of
George Opdyke was cremated by his