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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

rs S. Y. Il. R.-The Clarke Court
er of last week; abiding to the late In
junction case against the S. V. Il. Il.
Co., says -
'The supplemental contracts known as
No. , and No. 3, were set aside on the
ground that several members OF the Board
of Directors were interested i'll those con-
tracts"
Now, we don't suppose that our
Clarke contemporary intends to do in
Justice to any of the Directors OF the
S. V. II. II. Co., but the above quoted
paragraph certainly allows an inference
to be made concerning Several OF
them which is no less unfounded than
unfair.
For. whatever may have been said in
regard to one or two former members
of the Board having been interested in
the contracts set aside by the Court, no
allegations of that sort have ever been
made, Tor can be made with truth,)
against any of the members of the pres
ent Board, which consists of the follow
ING well known gentlemen, viz:
Messrs. Mcclellan and Kennedy Of
Chambersburg; Messrs- TraFers and
Boteler, of Jefferson; Mr.. Boyce, of
Clarke; Mr. Buck, of Warren; Messrs
Mines, Splitter aud Ashby, OF Page;
and Mr.. Harnsbergcr, of Rockingham
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
NOTICE..

7 WISH to notify my customers that
i their accounts will be ready for settle
ment on the lst of January, 1879, and all
accounts must be settled before the 10th,
or they will be placed In the hands Of Mr..
Henry Cameron. L wish 1t understood
that / cannot indulge any one longer than
twelve months. wish it understood that
Twill not show the least partiality with
no one. for l consider all of them NV
friends, and therefore will not make bone
Of one and flesh of another. l have not
spared any pains to do good work. and
will ever do the best can for nv custom
ers, and will ever appreciate favors.
l. d. ROGERS.
Dec. 20, 1874. Sw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

In drinking saloon in Baltimore, ON
Wednesday night Of last week; color
ed man named William Henry Wheeler,
undertook to drink as much vile whisky
as colored companion would pay for
William Henry put himself outside of
ten glasses of whisky in the space of
twenty-five minutes, and between each
drink he ate nearly handful of salt.
His friend, refusing to pay for any more
William Henry started home, and when
entering the door OF his residence fell
insensible to the floor. He never re-
covered consciousness and died the fol-
lowing afternoon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

eDnQuARrERLY MEErING.-The fourth
quarterly meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be held IN TINS
town, on January I'd and Sd. The con-
serenee viii be held at 8 P. NJ, on Sat
urdav Jan. I'd, At night Rev. G. w.
Cooper, presiding Elder, will preach;
also, on Sunday morning and night.
Love feast on Sunday at 81 A. NJ, at
for which the Sacrament of the Lords
Sunper will be administered. Watch
night services, commencing at 81. The
meeting will be protracted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
CHOICE GOODS.

A LARGE lot of Backing Brushes, from
n % to 90 cents, at
III. NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store.
SEVEN Shooting Rev0lvcrs, from $500
- to $l0.OO-also Cartridges at 80 cents
per box, at
II. NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store.
HANDSOME Seal Rings from $500 to
IL $500, at
II. NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store.
I OTIS of Perfumery and Fancy Goods at
IL II. VI. BILLINGS Drug Store.
ENGLISH Paper and Envelopes, very
u fine, at
ii. VI. BILLINGS Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

Ex-Governor Philip Frank Thomas,
of Maryland, will have the distinction
of being ''father of the House" In the
next Congress. He served his first
term in 1894. After him in priority
of date of service comes Fernando
Wood, 1S4l; Alex. II. Stephens, lS43;
VIM. Pitt Lynde, of Wisconsin, 1s4S;
John Robing, of Pennsylvania, 1s49;
Chas. ]. Faulkner, of West Virginia,
1857, and N. P. Banks, OF Maesachu-
sets, 1858.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

gay We have received an address OF
a Committee of the citizens of Berkeley
county, to the Senate and House OF
Delegates of West Virginia, upon the
election of United States Senator, IN
which the claims Of Hon. G. J. Faux
ner are strongly urged for thstpcsltion;
and if elected he would be not only an
ornament but one of the most useful
representatives that could be sent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

At the meeting of the board of super
visors, held last week for the purpose OF
auditing accounts against the county,
the board was petitioned to subscribe
$1,000 towards improving the Shenan-
doah river from the Jefferson county
line to Castleman's Ferry for the pas
sage of fiat boats. The board Of super
visors decided that they had no power
to make such a subscription without an
authorization by a vote of the people OF
the county to do so.
Private subscriptions have been made
by some of our enterprising farmers to-
wards these improvements, and it is
claimed that the additional aid asked
for, invested as desired, would afford
large savings in the cost OF transporta-
Clarke Courier lTih.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
Editorial Brevities.'

Five children of John Dotterich,
residing near Preakness, n. j., on Sat
urday ventured upon the thin ice OF a
small pond with sled. The ice gave
way in the centre Of the pond under
their weight; and they were all drowned
in sight of their mother, who was
watching them play from their house.
-Four were girls, aged 16, Is, II and 8
years, and boy Of G years.
On Friday morning last, the two
daughters and SON of Mr.. ,Mittag, one
of the editors Of the Haserstown Her
aid, were so seriously affected by coal
gas, which escaped from q stove, the
damper of which had been accidently
closed, as TO put their lffes IN peril for
a short time. Fortunately, they were
awakened before they were entirely
overcome.
A private letter from Cuba received
in New York, asserts that seven slaves
were logged to death recently near
Cardenas.
No girl should take music lessons or
be allowed to wear stick out-behind
until she knows how to bake bread.
The B. & O. Railroad Company has
ordered a reduction of ten per cent. in
the wages of employees Of the rolling mill
in Cumberland. Puddlers will receive
81 per ton, and laborers $l,25 per day,
to take effect January /.
The boy Jesse Pomeroy, aged about
fifteen wears, who murdered several chill
dren, and who appears to have natural
appetite for murder, has been convicted,
at Boston, of murder in the first de-
gree, with recommendation by the jury
Of mercy.
AT Scranton, Pa, the chief of police
is now under $500 bail for alleged muir
der; tie Mayor is under $500 bail for
perjury, and six of the members of the
school board-or majority of the en-
tire number-are under $4,000 bail
for alleged malfeasance, and yet those
people are not happy.
Mr.. lIerndon and his wife, of Prince
William county, Va, have both died
from the effects of the murderous attack
made upon them by the negro Foukes.
Mrs. Herndon's dying testimony criIni-
mates the negro, who is now in jail.
The trains on the Washington &
Ohio Railroad are now running to
Round Hill, which is only four miles
from Snickersville The grading to the
latter place is being pushed forward as
fast as the limited means OF the COM
parry will allow:
Thomas A. Scott. Of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad, made an argument yester-
day before the Committee on Railroads
of the u. S. Senate, in favor of the i'm
mediate construction of the proposed
road to the Pacific Coast-the Texas
and Pacific railway 0! which I've is the
President.
Judge John J. Yollott, Of the Circuit
Court of Baltimore county, has brought
a libel suit against the editors Of the
Baltimore American, claiming $4,000
damages, on account OF the publication
of a couple editorials in the American,
criticising the conduct Of the Baltimore
County Court in relation to the bailing
of several prisoners. Whatimmaculate
fellows some of these Maryland Judges
are, for all.
The new Presbyterian Church at
Peals Cross Roads, in Rockingham
county, was dedicated on the 2gth ult.
1t cost SIS, 900, and is neat, comforta-
bic and sufficiently large for the con-
gregation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

At the last meeting of the Directors
of the C. g. o. Canal plan for I'M
provement in locks was submitted TO
the Board by the inventor, Mr.. Heath,
of Annapolis; also for the construction
of outlet locks above Georgetown, by
Messrs. H. II. Dodge and w. r. Hut
ton. engineers, which was approved by
the Board; and construction thereof Or
derei TO be commenced Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

SAD. If TRUE.-The Paducah Ken
tuckian says that Miss Cla-iss Johnston,
sister of the late General Albert Sydney
Johnston, is quite old and inffm, and
has been assisted many times in the past
few years by the Confederate Relief As
ISOLATION and the charitable ladies Of Pa
ducah. A few days ago she was strick,
en- by paralysis, and is helpless and
speechless and in want.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

To- DEpICArIoN.-The new NJ. E.
Church, South, at Moler's Y Roads,
was dedicated on Sunday last. Rev.
Mr.. TYLER, of Frederick, Nd, preached
the dedicatory sermon. a large con-
gregation was present. The church
c1i6ce is neat and comfortable, and =
sufficient amount of money was raised
10 liquidate all debts upon it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

EG- By examining our advertising
columns you will find large portion OF
r,al and personal property advertised
Tor sale. Several valuable farms Will
be Id, ard an opportunity is now
offered to land purchasers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

CALtroRN1A SALMON FOR SorTH
BRANcn.-The United States fish com
mission has consigned fifteen thousand
Young California salmon TO Mr.. ker-
cheval, of this place, for stocking the
South Branch; during this week. This
fish is held in high esteem for the table,
is very prolific, adapted to fresh, clear
waters fed by springs, and the enter
prise deserves success.-!SouM Branch
InteHgencer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

A LIFE SAVED BY A CrIGNoN:-Henry
Lindenstruth, an interpreter in one OF
the New York Criminal Courts in a
heat of jealousy, on Wednesday CT last
week, shot his wife in the back of her
head, inficting a severe scalp wound;
The surgeons found that the ballet had
struck the large chignon worn by Mrs.
Lindenstruth, and that this saved her
life by causing the ball to glance and
preventing it from entering her skull.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
ID l V [ ID z n ID
DECLARED.

THE President and Directors Of the
l. Virginia and Maryland Bridge Com
pany have declared Dividend of Two
Dollars per Share on the Capital Stock Of
said Company, payable to the Stockhold-
ers on and after the 10th day Of January,
1875, at the jefferson Savings Bank, in
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
By order Of the Board.
ID. S. RENTCH, Sec'y.
Dec. 90, 1874. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

s@Boys must remember that there
is heavy fine for throwing snow balls
within the corporate limits of Shop
herdstown. SO be careful or your par
cnts will have fine to pay for you, or
take lodgings in Fort Kimball for q
short time. Look sharp!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

BY There viii be 10 paper issued
from this office ON Saturday next, The
2nd of JANUARY. Our Office will be
omen however during the Holidays 10
receive dues, and we hope all those ir-
debted will "sqnare up"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

p@ S. S. Exu1BIroN.-The Sunday
School of the NJ. E. Church, South, will
hold their Exhibition on Tuesday even
ing, December goth, commencing at
halt past o'clock. The exercises Will
consist of Speeches, Dialogues, Recita-
lions, Singing, &c, by the children.
Admttance Is cts, children 10 cts.
Proceeds Cor the benefit of the school.
The public are invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
re.g. rrbo Ra,,;more g. Ohio Railroa,

peg The Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad
Company recently obtained an injunc-
ton from the United States Court, re-
straining .he Sheriff of this county from
collecting taxes from the Company.
Upon what grounds the injunction was
obtained, or for what length Of time it
shall be recognized, we are not inform
ed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

HG CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Examine
our advertising columns before You pur-
chase your goods for the Holiday sea-
son. All persons who advertise through
the Register invite you TO call and pnr
chase goods. They will always en-
deavor to suit you in prices as well as
articles wanted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

@ A regular meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be
held in their Hall on Monday evening
next, 2Sth December, at 6 o'clock. A
full attendance is requested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
NOTICE;

THE Board of Overseers of the Poor will
L meet at the Aims House, on SATUR-
DAY, the 9TH OF JANUARY, 1875, at
which time a superintendent, Physician
and Nurse will be appointed for the ensu-
ing year.
BY order of the Board,
JOHN G. SHIRLEY, Sec'y:
Dec. %, 1874. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
ega Godey's Lady's Book for Janu

pg' Godey's Lady's Book for Janu-
arv is already to hand, and is charm
inc number. 1t is beautifully embel
lished, and has pretty little chrome in
The publisher will present 70 all adj
vance paying subscribers a beautiful
chrome entitled "The Rescue Pub
lished by L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia
Pa at SO per annum, or less to clubs
Now is a good time to subscribe
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
kar AcKsowLEpGEMENT.-We

E9r MISUNDERSTANDING &C
knowledge the receipt of $3.50 from
Mrs. Kershaw, of Denver, Colorado,
for subscription to the Register. The
numerous friends of her venerable faith
err, Rev. J. II. Kehler formerly of this
town, will be glad to learn that he
is still alive and hearty. Mrs. Erwin,
also daughter Of Mr.. H., writes as fol
lows -
must say, Mrs. Kershaw values the
weekly visits of the Register more thah
any other paper she gets, as 1t reminds
her so forcibiy of the pleasant days, now
past and gone. And her venerable father,
Rev. j. Ii. Keller, now in his Ith year
of age, reads and enjoys IT so VERY h h"In,
and spirits. know neither of them car can
do without their old friend, the Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

L0 Qurrl IfI--The numerous
friends of Prot. Joseph McMurran,
Principal of Shepherd College, will re-
pret to learn that he has been confined
to his room since Saturday last, by Sc
we're illness. 1t is to be hoped however,
that he will speedily recover.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

VIRGINIA CANDIDATES FOR OFrIcE,-
Quite a number of Yirginians are in the
city eanvassing their claims or those of
their friends for positions under the
"new dispensation." In fact, the ques-
ton has become proverbial now, upon
meeting a Virginian of any prominence
in Washington, "What are you running
for ?" Among the new candidates from
Virginia we hear OF Hon. VIM. Smith,
Extra Billy for Clerk Of the House;
Hon. d. G. DeJarhette, (of the 37th
Congress,) for Sergeant at Arms of the
House; Col. VIM. S. Gilman, (of the
Virginia House of Delegates,) for Post
master of the House; Abram S. Vena-
BILE, Qate Of the Richmond Enquirer
for Clerk of the House.
These gentlemen will doubtless be
joined by a number of others as the
time for selection approaches, and we
deeply sympathizc with their friends
and advocates upon the painful fact that
Virginia is not the only State in the
Union that will come in for slice in
the newly baked pie Many are called
but few are Observation-Disclosures Star.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

ksy~ BIG lIoG.-Mr. Thomas w.
Winebrenner, near Van Cleavesville, at
the Cross Roads, informs us that he
slaughtered hog on Monday last,
which weighed 422 pounds. Pretty
good sized pig. Sassingers wouldn't
eat bad from that fellow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

TROUBLE wiru INDIANs.-A dispatch
to the New York World from Bismark,
Dakota, says: General Custer arrested
an Indian murderer, named Ring Face,
two days ago. 1t caused great excite
ment among the Indians, and some
5000 of them threatened trouble, but
they quoted down for the time being.
This morning General Custer was hur-
riedly applied to for troops, as the In,
dians were removing their families and
had killed many cattle, and meant mis-
chief. A detachment of the seventh
cavalry was sent to Standing Rock
agency to prevent it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

nJ LUTHERAN FAIR. Don't forget
to attend the Lutheran Fair, at Billmy-
er's Hall, every night. Everything
nice will be there Criswcll's Conct
Band will be present to enlivcn the oc-
casiun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

hsy- The Turkeys of this vicinity
have been for the last three weeks,
studying zittle's Hundred Years Al
manack, and reckoning on their toes,
how long it was until Christmas day.
Many of them know, by this time, and
have gone to the lands of Turkey and
Greece.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
A MAN IN RUINS.-One of the

A MAN IN RUINS.-One of the
saddest spectacles in the world is d
human being shattered and broken
down by the use of ardent spirits. But
the damage may be repaired, the ruin
restored to perfect soundness, by a
course OF that most powerful of all IN
MIGRANTS, DR.. Walkers Vinegar Bit
tiers. Beware of those ''tonics' Of
which rum is an element They aggra-
vate disease and promote decay. 4w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

re- The Cement Mills have sus-
pended for the winter. Major Blunt,
paymaster, of Washington, was in town
this week, paying off the hands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
SEWING MACHINE SALES.

TIE WHEELER g. WILSON COMPANY
denies the existence Of any sworn re-
turns showing larger sales Of sewing
machines in 1873 than by that Com
pary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

HIGH PRICE FOR CoRN IN DECEMBER.
One of our commission houses bought
5000 bushels of corn last week deliver
cradle on the Rappahandock, before the
first of January, proximo, at IS cents
per busEel. This is certainly a very
big price for December delivery. The
crop grown on the Sherwood Forest
farm, Stafford county, (Fitzhugh's,) was
sold publicly on Thursday on the cob,
in the barn, at GO cents, fine sale.
Whilst the wheat crop has not been re
nunerative this year it seems that the
price Of corn will go tar to equallze the
price of agricultural productions
FredericksbUrg Herdid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

G~ Ask your merchant tor Frazer
s Bishops non explosive White Car
bon OIL and have 10 other. 1t is as
safe as gas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

By Frazer & Bishop, of Martins
burg, are selling Salt cheaper than it
can be brought from the city in any
quantity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

An English girl laughs at the idea
that a woman can live comfortably with
her mother-in. law, and advertises for
some good looking young fellow to
give her chance to try the expert
ment
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

ly" Groceries at jcbbing prices at
cash or grain, at Frazer & Bishops,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26
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NOTICE.

IN and after JANUARY 1st, 1875, Toll
" will be demanded on the Shepherds
town and Smithiield Turnpike. BY order
of COUNTY COURT.
Dec. 2G, 1874. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-12-26

tG We wish all our patrons Happy
Christmas, big fat Turkey, and a
Merry New Year.