Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-11-07
Berkeley County.

/ last MartlnSburg papers,
We notice that Major Bristor, of this
city has formed a partnership with
Mcssrs. little and Harrison OF Shep-
herdstown, in the Real Estate business.
This is certainly strong firm, and all
parties desiring to sell or buy, Will hnd
the firm energetic and ready to serve
them in all its departments harttns-
burg Statesman.
GRAND PRIZE ToURNAMENr.-A Grand
I Prize Tournament will take place on
the farm of Dr. +. W. Davis, near Bed
iuoton. on Saturday, November I, 1874.
rhe first successful knight will be
awarded splendid colt. To the next
successful knight fine riding saddle,
and to the third a riding bride. Every
arrangement will be made for the en-
ioyment of all who may attend. The
entrance fee for each knight will not be
over $3.50, emitting him to either prze.
y cordial invitation is extended to the
knights OF Berkeley and surrounding
counties to enter the lists and contend
/ for the prizes and honors.
Marshals-Dr. Davis, W. Dunning-
ham.
Committee of Arrangements-John
+. Morrow, Randolph Carr, Milton
SellarS, James Il. MOrrow.-MateSman.
We understand that three gentlemen
have been spoken of for the vacant
presidency of the County Court, viz ;
Messrs. \. w. McCleary, John S. Gard
ner, and J. Is. \. Nadeubousch This
is not Il very desirable position for any
person who has not studied law as q
science. and whoever fills it will necessar-
liz find his action criticised. We can
not help saying that Moses 5. Grantham,
Esq, succeeGedin discharging the duties
of the position with credit to himself.
We know, and he knows, that he fire.
quently erred, but as he was no lawyer,
how could he always tell which lawyer
was right. He did wonderfully well,
in that, he did not often commit errors,
and those who come after him will com
plimcnt themselves if they succeed as
well as he did.-Ladepndent,
Rev Father Kelley, who has been in
charge of st. Joseph Catholic Church
in this city, for several months past, will
resign the charge in few days and re
turn to his former parish in Richmond.
Father Kelley has not only endeared
himself to his congregation here, but
has made mary warm friends among
those outside. who will Join in regrets
at his dcparture.-iadepeadem.
Mr.. Charles Lambert is erecting a
fine brick house Oh East Liberty street.
Richardson is doing the work.-hde-
pendent.
An impromptu gathering ofcitizeus
Of jhc town and county, Serenaded
McssrS. Grantham and Gettingcr, at the
lattcrs residence in Maltlnsburg on
"Wednesday night last. E!oquentspe
cs were made by Col. J. q. y. MAIDEN
bousch, and By the gentlemen serenaded.
The party then took up the line OF
march to pay their respects TO Mr..
Faulkner, Congressman elect. They
were greeted in handsome style, the
lawn in front Of Mr. rs residence being
brilliantly and taStctully Illuminated.
appropriate speeches and responses
were made by L. NJ. Shaifer, Hon. G.
J. Faulkner, IL. Is. Miller, Blackburn
Hughes and others. Everything, we
understand, passed of highly satistac-
tory.-Nartinsdurg Statesman.
Election or L. S. SrNAroR.-The
next Legislature will have deyolved upon
it many crave matters concerning the
best interests Of the people OF West
p Virginia. Among the dates will be
the selection of 4 United States Senator
in place Of Art!.ur |. Boarman, whose
term expires the 18th, of March next
There are several who have been nance
through the partiality Of friends for the
position; among them Hon. Jno \
Camden, EX-Gov. Samul Price, Hon
c. J. Faulkner, judge Jno. Blair lIogc
Danl b. Lucas and VIM. II. TrayerS
Esq. am one of whom will grace the
position. We are sure we shall be en-
lircly satisfied with the selection O
either gentleman named UariinSJWs
Statesman.
The fine three story brick building
on Queen street. known is the McShcrrl
House, was sold "Wednesday to J. II
Gcttiuger, Esq, for $s001.-.uar. In
depeade.h
KISSED IIM FOR HER BEoruEE.-
The Buffalo Express tells a story about
a Young fellow who was standing on
the platform of the Erie depot at Avon
a few days since, when the train came
in from Buffalo. When it stopped ;
young lady raised car window. LOOKED
inteutly at him minute, and thei
came out. Jumping from the car sht
rushed up to where he stood, threw hcl
arms around his neck and kissed him
The young man, being proper young
man. and much surprised at such con
duct on a strange ladys part, quickly
freed himself from her embrace. "What,
the matter with YOU he asked. She
looked at him very closely, turned six
teen different colorS, and aPoloeized
She had mistaken him for brother
whom she had not seen for years. but
w no had promised to meet her at Avon
"ITrL2, or WE PERl>H. Tile people
Of southwestern Nebraska are in a hard
way. Ady;ces from Omaha show that
thousands OF the people of that section