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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
ILL III r. T. q IN :!
FOR TIE
Bookstore Man ! P!

Z HAVE just received from Baltimore q
4 new supply of fine Stationery. consist.
ing of Initial. Tinted and Plain Papers.
call the attention ot.he Public 10 my
stock of Window Shades, both paper and
linen. venture the assertion that pref.
tie, patterns Of Paper Shades cannot be
found in town. have slso Fire Screens
and a well selected stock OF Shade Fix
lures. including Harishorn Patent Shade
Roller, the best that is now in use.
keep on hand and furnish TO order
Picture Frames, Picture Cord. Picture
lass IL, Nails, &c.
cali The attention OF The public TO the
fact that have now on hand stock OF
WALL PAPER. and purpose adding to
it from time 10 time, and ask that the
commrniiy give me their patronage. in-
stead OF going TO The city or neighborlng
towns. can sell paper as cheap as il!
cau be bought anywhere, as ] buy direct
from the manufacturers. II the papers 10
the house do not suit The taste OF parties,
| will order for them any pattern they
may desire.
o. Thankful for the patronage exien-
ded 10 me in the past. ask for larger
share in the future.
JAS. E. BARNHART.
MAY %, 1874 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

A BRIpEGRooM UP TEEE.-There
was to be marriage in French vii
lage and all the guests were punctual,
but the bridegroom was not to be found.
He was discovered at last up tree, but
would not come down till the future
father-:n-low conveyed to him a farm
that had been promised. Much pro-
testation and many tears, but he was
firm. Finally the papers were signed
and down he came.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

"GIr." The other evening as We
We're .prowling around town we over
heard the following interesting conver-
sation in porch. The characters were
an ardent young lover, his sweetheart
and the gals old man. The loyssick
swain was quoting from Bulwers beau
tiful play of the 'Lady of Lyons" while
the fair young plant hung on his arm
sighing like dying hoss fly.
dearest" said be, ''if thou wouldst
have me pai.t the home, to which
could love fulfill its prayer-this hand
would lead thee, listen
About this time the old man stuck
his night capped head out the window
and shouted
''If you don't git for that home darn
ed quick, I'll painf your right eye and
lead you out of the gate by the left ear.
Angeline 60 to bed"
The way that young American shot
through the gate would have done hon.
or to a yeIler dorg with tin pan tied
TO bis tan. s4lf-sr ef fsr1 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

In the West lives a young man whose
perseverance, IN endeayoriDg to get mar.
ried is very praisewortby. Acting on
the advice Of an older friend hc seat 20
England, and oyesthere came fine
buxom lass, who was willing 10 be bis
bride. The course Of true love, however
did not run smooth, and after three
weeks the tickle girl changed her mind
This made the young man mad, and be
went couting one Of seven daughters
Of a neighboring farmer They were
married, they were apparently happy,
when suddenly the wife sbEt the door
in the husbands face, and refascd TO
have anything more 70 do with hin.
He is now sucing for a divorce, aud
proposes 10 try again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

A young lady in Pennsylvania town
put a piece of wedding cake under her
pillow, and went to bed with the happy
belief that she would dream of seeing
her future husband That evening,
however, she had eaten two plates OF
ice cream, about a pint Of strawberries,
several sweet cakes, and two large pick
les, and she now says she would rather
remain single all her life than marry
the man she saw in her dream.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
II f. W. IL y d ID 5
FOR 1874.
LADIES g. GENTLEME.N !
MAKE notice that WM. Il. LEMEN
\ has lust received his

WAkE notice that VIM. i. LEMEN
4 has jus, received his
Spring and Summer Sctk nf Goods
for 1874. and is now ready TO wait upon
you and receive the Cash. Call and see
his stock and be cousi sinced lha, he has ss
nice and general assortment Of Goods as
can be found in this community. II is
useless TO mention every article. go just
come and see for yourselves vhs, he has,
and also see that he gives you satisfaction
both in qu,lity and price. My STOCK
embraces
Hardware, Queensware, Wood
enware, Glassware, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Notions, DRY
GOODS, Groceries, Mats, Mat
ting, Floor and Table Oil~Cloth,
Carpets, &c.
@ Remember lhe place. one door
East of Jefferson Savings Bank.
@- Thankful for The past patronage.
hope to merit continuance of the same.
VIM. r. LEMEN.
May 2, 1874. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
RRONCHIrIS is i,oa " DRY Of ,bs 5e0n%%a- na.ea-

BRONCHITIS is aoa s'' 81 ,hs 'e''n 'n%%a: %a'e':
Gus membrane Of the Bronchla Which, causes =
constant desire to expectOrale, but win al. the
efforts IN scrdpiog, coughlas or snee%''s ''e.
!. no rogr1us TO be raised. and inc "''A'uly
increlsi. = u.tii IL becomes cAroh'c' oU" n
hUarseuess follows; years OF SuhTTi"s u"' -, SO
nay result from this neglect II allowed W sH
ON YEAR after wear without attempting 10 o"ocA
,rj cureii. Use Briggs Throat aud Lung
Healer. SOLD by fl n. Billings, shePhefd'-
t,wn. ard &. Finley Smith Shsrpsou'g'
AinOo Reward for any incuraole case o'
SlUUU catarrh. After having shun'u
triuged. yarsled, hawked, spit and gagged ~
Vorr et,Ire satisfaction IN your useless q,
ors % get relief from catarrh, use brigS' 90
layantor. according TO directions. lhe ni'"y
mass OF mucuoUs will bc Immediately eAPeleu'
and The lnhsmed suItace soo'he', inc go
.partls with delight, TIE head leel' nitu.u' ''ia
again; b pc regiyes, for cure Is sure 10 io''o"
o., mi, agreeable. scientific and reliable
rcyoedy. Sold hy IL. NJ. Billings, Shepherds
to.n, anI Finley smith, SharpSoTrs'
rNgTO Colps AND SORs ihAoAr.-
tDtTiIO Al all the season oil The year
,eopIe suffer more or less with throat ana iu"s
S,.eJ.es. ,oaniies;ing themselves III various
f,rc,s such as coughs, brOnchiiIs, laIyuS'"''
o,,hms phthi,jc and other highways TO ih1t
nrioce of ierrors-consumptio 4hoo'aNus
Zee reslectinv themselves when they are SLOW
L. but sur.iv drifting onward 10 certain de-
struction, who might, with little care ana oy
the use oi proper remedies, check the'r GOWN
ward tendency Dr.. J. Briggs ihroa! and 'u',s
healer il the acme OF perleciioa,io Tor the specify
cure of all the diseases Of tue throat, lungs '''I
chest. Can be gwen to the infant anu aseu
with perfect safety, as Il coHtains no inJui'"u'
drugs OF any description. As generai mouse
hold medicine, 1t is rapidly becoming lnoisPen-
sable. Sold by II. Nj. Billings, Shepherds'o~n'
and G. Finley Smith, SharpsourG.
DVI IVY are 4 very common affection,
PILUS there being but few persons who
20 not troubleI with then at some period Of
,b.;r lie. There exists in sGall tumors IN the
~.,,,ro ar ahout the anus. which are divided
;nt, Get tho,e which are owing u clsteud-
"a siote of the veins ef the part; aud second
,L,se which present the character oil solid
,n,nor When the tumors are within The rec
I'm they are called internal piles when with
mn, and around the anus, external, "nen
,hev discharge blood, they are termed o'eeoing
niles. and when no blood appears, o!'nd piies'
and excessive itching about the anus tchihs
niles. Nothing equals Briggs fIie hemeHies
for tbeir cure. Sold by IL. N. Billings oneP-
berdstown. and G. Finley Smith, SnarpSoure'
WUH x Bunions, Bad Nails and all
(U)RNS Diseases of the Feet, Cancers
ona Scrornlous Humors, Piles, &C., sSiiiiuIly
a"J sncce,sfully treated at The great Gehus' %
HI;r,ond ~ Cbiropodical Institute, oil Droau-
,aoS Nv York. Sold by II. NJ: SliNnss'
Sbs,1bard.,own, and G. Finley Smith, SharPs-
0urg. D''' Newark. N
February Ia, 1874.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
DIR. D. W. JONES.
PHYSICIAN g. SURGEON,
MARTINSBURG, WI. FA

MARTINSBURG, w. Va.
Consulting Office, No. SO West King street,
a few doors from the Court House. Observe
the sign on the side of The door. Office hours
from 10 A. N, to l2 NJ, aud from TO P. NJ.
and to evening
The Doctors long and successful practice at
Haeerstown, Nd, and the pass i've years al
Martiusburg, W. Va, and neafly four years at
The bedside in the different Hospitals of the
large cities enables him to g,ye fall satisfac-
tion TO the afflicted, without the use of that
deadly poison Mercury, and other powerful
Minerals that annually sends thousands TO a
premature grave.
All Nervous Diseases speedily cured. Let
the weak and nervous bear in mind that when
they have symptoms indicating many other
diseases, 1t originates principally from The
nerves.
SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
This dreadful scourge Of suGsrieg humanity
brought on from unnatural habits of youth, or
learned from evil companions at school or
while alone. Both sexes, old and young, are
guilty of it, and it is fastening thousands to
that bourne from whence no traveller returns.
For all such DR.. JnsEs has discovered never.
failing treatment that will soon bring about new
life and fully restore enfeebled manhood.
This disease strikes with terror to the boldest
heart, where it is soon discovered in the roof
OF the mouth and throat. with discoloring
blotches over the head and body fast betraying
the unhappy victim, death ending The suffering
Make an early application, ard be cured
without any change Of diet or hindrance from
business or detection OF friends.
GRAVEL CURED
Without the dangerous medium Of an operation,
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
Ofevery form speedily cured.
Affection of the Kidneys aud Bladder, and
all kinds of Chronic Diseases, no matter how
long standing, speedily restored.
DR.. JONES can De consulted by letter describ-
ing symptoms, age, and how long standing. All
letters strictly confidential.
The completion of :he Cumberland Valley
Railroad to Martinsburg, will make II convent
eut for patients from Maryland aad Pennsyl-
vania TO call and consult with the Doctor.
DR.. JONES will not visit patients except
where they are not able to consult him at hi:
olllce His family practice at Martinsburg i:
sufficient evidence Of his success. All letters
must be addressed TO
D. W. JONES, NJ. D..
May 3O-ly Martinsburg, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

THE HoG.-Plutarch says: "The
eyes of the hog are so formed and dis
posed of in the head that it is always
looking upon the lowest objects, and
can in no manner contemplate things
elevated and lofty. 1t cannot look up
ward unless thrown back with its feet
upward. Although the animal is ad'
dicted to the most discordant squealing
and grunting, yet as soon as it is laid
Oh its back it is Immediately silent, so
great is its astonishment Of the heavens,
to the sight of which it is unaccustomed,
and which causes such fear that it is
unable to cry"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
PRICES DOWN =!
GOODS BOUGHT WITHIN THE
LAST FIVE DAYS AT
? A N IC PR &c E s.!
GREAT BARGAINS
AT THE
MERCHANT TAILORING
Establishment.

THE undersigned have just received from the
i Eastern markets one OF the LARGEST,
CHEAPEST and BEST STOCKS OF GOODS
ever brought to this market.
The Stock consists in part Of superior French
and English Cloths Of all coiors, Casimeres and
Vest,ugs, and other goods which they will sell by
the yard or make up to order. They also in-
yite attention to their Stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
A FINE AND LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FASHIONABLE HATS,
NOTIONS, and Shirts, Collars, Neck Ties,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, &c., which they
will sell cheap for cash.
All Goods purchased elsewhere will be cut
and manufactured 10 order at short notice and
fit guaranteed,
Besver Cloths $500 and up.
Cssaineres rs and up,
Ready made Goats $50 and up,
Good Cashmere Suite 1900 and up.
GuoJs made up at low prices. and
fits guaranteed. Give us a call.
S. P. HUMRICKHOUSE,
JAS, S. RIGHTSTlNE.
May 9 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
MRS, Priu ON scandal.

No, my dear-gooiness be thanked !
no person can say that scandalize any
one, not even my worst enemy, no mat
ter what he or she may do! I've had
chances enough to talk if / had mind
10, as every one in this town knows. OF
course, living here right in the high
street of the town, cannot help seeing
great many queer things; and when our
windows are open and the blinds shut
in the summer time, can hear them,
too But | never repeat them; | scorn
TO make mischief. ] never lisp word,
except when l get hold of some safe
person like you, my dear, that l know L
can trust. And if body is never to
open her mouth among her own init
mate friends, why, the world isn't worth
living in, is it : But that isn't scandal,
YOU know. ! hate and abbor that just
as much as you do, and If | don't think
any one can say that was ever guilty
of it in all my life.
But, then, as | said before, it isn't for
want of the chance. Why, only Last
last evening as ever was, who do you
think l saw walking mp by here, in the
bright moonlight, as brazen as you
please, but Miss Lennox and Col. Parke!
Fact, as sure as you sit in that char I!
And they were walking close together,
and talking so confidential.
suppose you know all about that
disgraceful affair with the school girls !
Nos My dear, you must really live in
the ark Why, they have been writing
a lot of anonymous letters to people
here in town, and the postmaster sus-
pected what was up at last, and he just
kept quiet lookout, and caught some
of them putting the letters in. l don't
know what Miss Clackett will do. Ex-
pei them, hope; great girls like those
have no right to act so.
There's Mrs. Price going by. l pre-
sumo she has been down to cheaper u
fowl, or get shalfpenny or two taken
off a Joint of meat. She's the stingiest
thing, my dear, it would really make
your heart ache to hear of the way she
manages auG contriyes And there is
her husband, one of the richest men III
the town, and folks do say that he cant
get decent meal Of vicluals in his own
house. Wouldn't you-
What ! going ? Can't you stay any
longer? Well, do come again very
soon, won't you Good by.
Thank, goodness, she has gone !
really thought she was going to stay all
night. l heard nice story about her,
by the way, last week-how shameiully
she treats all her eervants! Suppose she
thinks / don't know it. could make
mischief enough in her family, if l
chose. But | abhor scandal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

Milwaukee News: A Kansas man
who was fatally shot in a row recovered
consciousness Just before death, and
asked what kind of a weapon did the
business. On being informed that it
was silver mounted seven shooter, he
gasped, GLORY! l was afeard it was one
Of those hoss pistols : and then died
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

TgE WIsE CHolsE OF A WIFE.-llc
tl;at iindeth the wife, findeth a tresnro
whose beauty and lustre not even the
shadow of death can dim. II has often
seemed strange TO me that men are 40
blind in their choice OF companions.
In this they sometimes seem to be tho
weaker sex, for they yield TO deliberate
" planned schemes, and in the iace OF
an unhappy lot, take painted dolls or
ariful women To share the better or
worse.
And yet, after all, as the responsible
ity rests more on him, il may be hard
er thing than we are aware OF, to find
one whose price is above rnbies. There
exists such an artificial state Of society!
Beauty is ranked so high, and the gra-
ces are so indispensable, that homely, in
door life loses its chieites charm, and
women becomes creature OF wayward.
ness aud prettines, that mus, be dressid
M and petted, in order 10 keep her in
smiles and decent humor.
Most young men think Of AN estab-
lishment; aud somebody must preside
of whom they are proud. They loyo
to hear their friends say: We'll, l.
has fine wiie--a woman worth having;
she plays and sings. she talks agreeably,
and aIlogeather makes a sensation
But when trouble comes, where IL the
strong helper-the courageous spirits
Those modest home bodies, who seem
so timid and backward--who oversee
the humble household, aud ask no praise
but that of the husbands heart--who
sbiue but little at parties, but who are
the stars OF home--these are the wives
for the trials of earnest life. Their
love is the rock never shaken by the
tempest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

GRAssHoPPER GREAsE.-A Bismarck
Oak paper Of recent date says: ''Last
nights train was behind time owing TO
the grasshoppers on the eastern end of
this division, which were so thick as TO
grease the rails aud compelled the en-
gineer to double the road for fifteen
miles, taking half the train each trip"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
SOMETHING NEW !!

SOMETHING NEW !
Z HAVE determined 10 keep a"Circu-
4 lsting Library" Of the latest publica.
lions. which the reading public can uss
al 20 cents a volume. no, to be kept Ion
GER ihsu FIVE days. or it retained longer
at an additional charge Of ten cents per
dav. Mono bu, the best and latest works
will be bought.
JAS. E. BARNHART.
Nav 3
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

The friends of the Hon. VIM. Nil
nes, Jr., Of Page county, Va, win pre-
sent his name TO the Conservative con-
vention at StauntoD, foo the nomination
for Congress from that Congressional
district
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
For SHLE,

ynHE Celebrated Sweepstakes Thresh
I ing and Cleansing Machine. regarded
az the leading Machine OF lis class. "A
durable Machine. Ligha draueh'' iss'
,hresher, and perfect separator' IN ~o''
a complete machine. Sold On easy
terms. Call and obtain pamphlet, and
further information.
Us. MELVIN,
Agen, for Jefferson county.
Duffields, April 4. 1874. It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

THE WAY "to minister 10 mind
diseased" is to take Peruvian Syrup, a
protected solution of the protoxide OF
iron, which gives strength and vigor to
the whole system, restores the digestive
organs to perfect health, thereby restor-
ing the mind to its natural vigor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

PRESCRIPTIONS put up at all hours
Z a, Dr.. Magruder', Drug Store.
DLACK and Green Tea, for sale at
ID Dr.. Magruds,'s Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
I ours RESPECTFULLY

Accompanying this epistle were two
notes, bearing the signatures OF the
president and treasurer OF the lamented
Confederate States. These notes were
of the issue of Chicago Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

7 OFFER at private sale that very de
sirsble farm belonging 10 the h'ir9 oil
the late r. d. Shepherd. Jr . which ad-
jnins ,he'"Wild Goose" farm OF Henry
Shcph ~. and the lands OF JOHN SHeP-
herd AMI T. Chapline. This form Is
about 3 niles north Of Shcpheriet'"n' ~
containing 800 acres, is well Improved
AMI ha. ga aboctarcs OF timber AMI wa
ter upnu IL. The terms Of sale will be
made a, lavora5e ss poss bic for the Pur-
chaser. Arplv in person Or bv ieI'er' t"
JOHN II. ZlTrLE Agent.
March %. 1874
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

MSUND CITY MEDICAL INSTITUTE,
No. 6IA n. sfh ST., -. LOFTS, NO.
II 90 PHIsSesNs ASs svLoEoss b"
secal eeI Psrtieulrr
given diseases arising from DEBILITY abuse sfle
Sexual Organs,
Syphilis. GcnorhGs. Gleet. sperDatOrrhea Enissions
Loss OF Manhood. Self-Abuse. sc.
Dis.Asrs Kdnevs Liver. Luns, Eye. Ear
Stomach Blood aud Nervous System successfully also
all diseases Of
srastcAL special aud general Descriptive
pamphlet diseases be had application
tby mail for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

d Alaree coal merchant in EugIsnd,
vbo is I teetotaler, declines ail orItfs
from brewers or distiIlerx, for fuel u I'e
used in their business
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

Coming HOME TO RoosT.-The fol.
lowing letter has just been received
having been directed to the Young
Mems Christian Association
"DALLAs, Texas, July II, 1874
Gents-It is with much regret that !.
read in the papers that Chicago has
again been partly burned, but the ways
of Providence are mysterious aud past
finding out. | herewith enclose you
800, part Of the $500 you sent to the
New Orleans yellow fever sufferers dur
ing thu year 1867. Please inform me
who's cow kicked the lamp over this
time; l am very anxious to donate one
sack of oats to her. May God continue
to shower his blessings upon you, tor
whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth.
@Yours respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

TUST received English Duck Linen
d Goats. Black Aipscs Cosls, Black and
White Striped Goats. Linen Dusiers.
Linen Pants and Vests. st
l.. LlCKLIDER'S,
Cheap Clothing House.
N,EMPUS FUGIT. "Fly Tine =
i Fly Psper. a
II. N. BiIlings's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-22

A good mother was trying 70 explain
to young hopeful the other day about
fighting against the devil AfIer telling
the little fellow who the devil Ma, aid
how hard he was to successfully resi4f~
he turned around and said 5: sMsnins,
Id be scared Of the old devil, but Il I
was to come across one OF his Iitfie de,- !
lis Id knock the Stating out Of hin.