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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30

fTIIE undersigned always Peeps on hand and
i for sale, every description of
COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with geser-
al assortment Of Heating Stoves, farlOr Stoves
Ranges, Furnaces, Crates, &C., &C.,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
in great variety such as Tin, Copper and
Sheet Iron Ware, Block Tin and JapanDed
Ware, Flat Irons, Coffee Mills, Timed Sauce
Pans, Preserving Kettles, Baking Pans, Spoons
Forks, Lamps, Walters, Buckets, Tin Cups.
&C., &c. Particular attention will be given 10
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING
which will be done in the best and most dura-
bic manner, in town or country, at the short
est notice. REPAIRING will also be done
at short notice and in the best manner. Gu
CUNBER PUMPS, the best in use, will be
put 10, al low rates. lie win also give aiten-
ton to putting up
LIGHTNING RODS,
and repairing the same, when called upon
From my long experience in the business as
a Practical Timer, and determined 10 "ofk
none but the best material and close atten-
ton TO business, and a strict desire to please,
| hope 10 receive a liberal share Of patronage
NV prices will be lower than any other es-
adjustment in the county. Give me d caH
and you will certainly be pleased.
N. B.-Copper, Brass and Lead "iii De Ia.
ken in exchange for work and all kinds oil
Ware. b. Z. AAkIEN.
Shepberdstowu, June !, 1873. ~
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A FEW GOOD REASONS:

A FEW GOOD REASONS:
"A new Invention Thoroughly Tested and
secured by Letters Patent.
2-Alakes Perfec Lock Stitch, alike on
both sides, on all kinds of Goods.
3.-Ruus Light, Smooth, NOiseless and Rap
id-best combination Of qualities.
i-Durahle-Ru for Yeats without Re-
pairs.
will do all Varieties of Work and Fam
cy STITCHING IN a superior manner.
lis Most Easily Managed by The operator.
Length of stitch may be altered while running,
and machine'can be threaded without passing
thread through holes.
design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant, for
ming the stitch without the use Of Cog Wheel
Gears, Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Has
The Automatic Drop Feed, which insures uni-
form length Of Stitch at any speed. Has our
new Thread Controller, which allows easy
movement Of needle-bar and prevents injury
10 thread.
S-Cons,ruction most careful and finished.
1t is manufactured by the most skIlllul and ex-
perieuced Mechanics, al the celebrated REM.
iSGroG AEMoRY, Lion, n. Y. CINCINNATI
OFFICE, lSl FOURTH STREET.
May 2, 1924. I'm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
ENTLER HOTEL,

Shepherdsto,on, Jefferson Co., ". Va.
WAVING leased the Enler Hotel, il is
"A now open for the accommodation Of
the Public.
The Table will be bounlifully supplied
with all the luxuries and subslanlals that
the city and country markets afford.
The Bar will be supplied with choice
Liquors.
None but polite and attentive servants
will unemployed. and nothing shall be
left undone that will contribute 10 The
comfor, AND pleasure OF gne''s.
The Stable will be attended by en- ex-
perienced Osiler.
JOHN II. SCHOPPERT.
Nov. 8, 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
COFFINS! CASKETS !!

lpHE undersigned respectfully snnoun.
< css to the public that he is prepared
10 furnish COFFINS AND CASkETS
a, reduced prices. rs ! intend keeping an
assortment on hand at all Zines. VIII
also attend 10 The laying ont of Corpses
if nolified. Also fine HEARSE new
ly Gued up. and always in readiness To
be sent TO any point
In nv absence all orders lth with X.
S. NJ. Hoffman will be promptly attend.
ed 10. III. +. CAMERON.
Oct u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30

HlTE.W WASH Brushes, all sizes,
w from 35c.s 10 SLIPS. FOR sale at
Or. Msgtuder's Drug Store.
PRESCRIPTIONS pu, up at all hours
4 a, DR.. Magruder, Drug Store.
DI.ACK and Green Tea. for sale at
ID DR.. Magrud'-'s Drug Store.
MISSES Shoes of all kinds. and Chill
1u dren's. all Baltimore make. the bes,
IN market |. w. Cbapline.
IF your clock wants repairing, take ii
1 to j. s. Fleming.
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n E w O. D o ID s q!
GO TO THE
G H b A P COR n b r
AND GET
3 II X G. II ! " s!

ny your ooes"'~''e of y;.
OUY your Lamps, Lamp Chimneys and
- Coal OIL Of A. Harris.
OUY your Table ard Pocket Cutlery
% Of A. Harris.
PURCHASE your Cold Water Soap,
< Bsbblu's Soap and Fancy Toilet
Soaps Of A. Harris.
DROOMS. Baskets, Wash Tube, Wash
~ Boards, Water Buckets. Clothes Pins
&C., for sale by A. Harris.
gF you want good Umbrella. call al
y the store OF A. Harris.
DROWN Sugars for sale at 10 and II!
~ cents, by a. Harris. 8.
DOASrED and Green CofTees for sale
Al by A. Harris.
Z AIDES. Gents and Cbildren's Hose
"A al The store Of A llarris.
IF you want good Collars and CuG.
l. buy them Of A. Harris.
4 CHEAP lot Of Glassware for sale by
IA A. Harms.
SUGARS. Cofees. Tess, Rice, Syr.
- ups, Msckerel. Uominy, Bacon. Lard
&C.. for sale by A. Harris.
GALL for anything you want in the
" Grocery or Notion line. and you will
be sure and get Bargains. as | will
not be undersod. Call and examine my
stock and see what Bars aims ! offer.
A. Harris.
Oct lS n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
The Buckeye Mower and Reap
er, and the Combined Mower
and ReaDer.

er. and the Combined Mower
and Reaper.
THE Buckeye Mower is unnecessary
conceded TO be The best Mower YET
Manufactured, hence if the best Mower
mus. be The best dropping MathlDe' ss
dropper is only attachment TO Mover
The combined machine is s'as trooper
also a revolving dropper. which has I'D
vsn,sges in rough and billy ground. also
in dow aud tangled grain. The Buck
eve Reaper is also made with side deiiv-
ery, first introduced in 1879, and more
than 1000 of them put into Prsc,icsl use.
How they succeeded is sitested in the
fact that more than double tina! lumber
was sold las, season, lacking many TO
meet tina, demand. Call and &c, circu'
lars furnished by
]. s. MELVIN,
Agent for Jefferson County.
Duffields. April 4. 1874. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvi01, Syrup, q Protect
ed Solution of the Protoride of
Iron. Is so combined as to hare
the character of an dti'ncnt, as
easily diDested and d5st,n lated
with the blood as the simplest
food. 1t increases the quantity
of Natures Dam VitaltSinO
agent, Iron d, the blood, and
cures "d thousand ills, !" simply
6yToni,,1 up, IavigorGting and
Titdlizin1 the System. The en-
riched and vitdlized blood per-
nedtes every part of the body,
repairing damages ard scdste,
searching out morbid secre-
tions, and leaving nothing for
disease to feed upon.
This Is the secret of the from
derftH success of this remedy IN
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhna, Boils, Nervous Affections.
Chills and Fevers, Humors,
Loss Of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases Of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating IN
a bad state of the blood, or ac-
co1npanied by debility or q IotU
state of the system. Being free
from Alcohol, in any form, tts
ener0izi,1g effects are not fol-
lotCed by corresponding reac-
ton, bstt are permanent, fnfts-
sing strength, rigor, and ,tes0
life into all parts Of the system,
and building up an Iron Con-
stitufion.
Thousands hare been, chdn0ed
bN the use OF this remedy, Hrons
sceok, sicLly, suferin0 crea-
lures, to strong, healthy, and
happy men and tConteft; ana.
iHUotids cannot reasonably hes
itate to 0ive It q trial.
See that each bottle has PERIL.
WAN SYRUP Gto,on In the glass.
Pamphlets Frce.
SETH W. F0WlE & SONS, Proprietors.
70. Milton Phase, Rosto.-
SOLD Hr DnueoIsTs orrxsALLL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30

DOToMAC Cemen' at
< K. Sbsfer's.
BUGGY and Wagon Rims at
ID Z. Sbsfers.
ITOOD Saws and Saw Bucks Of
W T.. Shaler's.
M T.. Sbsfer's.
- E. Shafer's.
DORCELAIN Lined Pane al
i Z. Sbafer's.
QPIRlT Levels a,
- E. Sisters.
QHOVELS and Forks at
- E. Sbafer's.
HORSE Shoes and Horse Nails at
AZ K. Sbsfer's.
DOUBLE Shot Pouches al
~ Z, Stsier's.
butcher Knives at
I'd e. Sbsfer's
NARDENING Hoes. Rskes. SPsdes,
N and Trowels, at T.. Shsfer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
Kid,,ey Dc Bladder Complaints,
DR.: RAILWAYS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ne,fectv tasteless elegantly coated with sweet gum
nurre regulate purify, cleanse and strengthen Raj
ays Pills for the Of all disorders OF the stomach.
Liver Bowels K,dneys Bladder, Nervous Diseases
Headscbe Consti pation Colveness, Indigestion Dys
penSa Biliousness Bilious Fever, Inflammation Of The
Bowels Piles and all DerangemenU OF the Internal
Yiscera Warranted To effect positive cure Purely
Vegetable containing no mercury, minerals or oeeieri
few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS win free the sys
tam from eli the above named ds0rder Price, = cents
per Box SOLD BY DkU90ISIA
READ "FAIaE AND TRUE" Send one letrer
stamp to RADWAY a CO, No. 81 warren 81. New
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Save Doctors Bills.
.fNDREW COE,

ORIGINATOR and Sole Manufacturer
" Of Adrew Goes and Goes Original
Ammonisted Bone Phosphate. Warrant
ed inferior to none. tlss the best OF Ies-
timonisls and references in lis behalf.
Guaranteed in perfect drilling order, for
sale by 5. MELVIN, Agent.
Du1ields, April 4. 1874. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
BRONCHITIS is iio "a DRY Dr. Tin ial n',.ea:

-
Gus membrane Of the Bronchia which causes a
constant desire TO expectorate, but with all the
efforts 10 scraping, coughing or sneezlng there
is no mucous 10 be raised, and the dlthculty
increasing until it becomes chronic; constant
hoarseness follows; years Of suffering and death
may result from this neglect if allowed TO go
on year after year without attempting to check
and cure it. Use Briggs Throat and Lung
Healer. Sold BY ii NJ. Billings, Shepherds
town, and G!Finley Smith, SharpsburS.
Ctt000 Reward for any incurable case OF
DlUUU catarrh. After having snutfed
deuged, gargled, hawked, spit aud gagged to
your entire satisfaction in your useless endeay-
ors TO get relief from catarrh, use Briggs Al
levsntOr, according TO directions. The filthy
mass of mucuous will be Immediately expelled,
and the in0smed surface sooihed, the eyes
sparkle with delight, the head feels natural
again; hope revives, for cure is sure 10 follow
the use OF this agreeable, scientific and reliable
remedy. Sold by IL. NJ. Billings, Shepherds
town, and G. Finley Smith, SharPsburZ.
NOUN CoLps AND SORE THRoAr.-
OUUUHO Al all the season of the year
people suffer more or less with throat and lung
diseases, manifesting themselves IN various
forms such as coughs, bronchitis, laryngitis.
asthUa, phthisic and other highways 10 that
prince Of terrors-consump,ion Thousands
ii
ly but surely drifting onward 10 certain de.
sIruction, who might, with little care, and by
the use OF proper remedies, check their down
ward tendency. DR.. J. Briggs throat and lung
healer is the acme OF perfection, for the speedy
cure OF all the diseases of the throat, lungs and
chest Can be given to the infant and aged
with perfect safety, as il contains no injurious
drugs OF any description. As general house
hold medicine, 1t is rapidly becoming indispen-
sable Sold by ii. NJ. Billings, ShepherdslOwn,
and G.. FINLEY Smith, Sharpshurg.
oil ~ are very common affection,
L LIED there being but few persons who
are not troubled with them al some period Of
their life. There exists in small tumors in the
reclum or about the anus. which are divided
into, first, those which owing 10 6is,end.
ed state OF the veins ef the part; and second
those which present the character of solid
tumor When The tumors are within the rec
ium, they are called internal piles; when with
out aud around the anus, external. When
they discharge blood, they are termed bleeding
piles; and when no blood appears, blind piles;
and excessive itching about the anus itching
piles. Nothing equals Briggs Pile Remedies
Tor their cure. Sold by Ii. NJ. Billings, Shep-
herdstown, ard &. Finley Smith. Sharpsburg.
HDD Avll Bunions, Bad Nails and all
tUONO Diseases ofthe Feet, Cancers
aud serofulous Humors, Piles, Sc, skiliiully
and success fully treated at the great central
Healing and Chiropodlcal Institute, 697 Broad
way. New York. Sold by II. NJ. Billings,
Shrpberds,own, ard G. Finley Smith. Sharps-
burg. Dr. bhi1uS 49,
Newark, n. j.
February Is, 1874. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
SCHOOL BOOKS I!

SCHOOL BOOKS /!
I DESIRE TO call the attention OF Par.
4 EMS and those who have School Books
TO buy, that have on hand iull line Of
School Books. Copy Books, Ink. Pens,
States aud Slate Pencils,l ask the patron
age Of The public.
JAMES f. BARNHART.
August 80. 1873. &
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R G AL Els I A I E
AGENTS.

THE undersigned will attend 10 the Real Is
tate Business IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES.
viii buy and sell Lands in Jefferson and other
counties, on commission. Persons having
Land or Town Property to sell, will consult
their interest by placing them in our hands at
once for advertisement. NO SALE, NO
PAY. All business pertaining to lands atten-
ded TO. Titles examined and taxes paid when
requested.
Parties enirustiDg their Lands in our hands
have the superior advantage Of the successful
experience Of J.-H, Bristor, of harrisburg,
whose facilities for advertising 10 The North
are equal to One Thousand newspapers.
~ Office at Jefferson Savings Bank, IN
Shepherdstown. Address
BRISTOR, HARRISON & little,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Jan 81 II
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FOR sale.

lot of choice Stationery. ut
IL ii. NJ. Billings Drug Store.
DICTURE Cord. Male, TasseI'.
/ Screen Eyes. at BarnhanS
4 LARGE sssortmentof Photo Frames
IL al BarnhdH's.
BEAUTIFUL Chromos, ready framed.
ID a, BnHhdrf'S.
4 FAD Pencils. Rubbers. Pens. Pea
Al holders, at BarnhdTtS.
OLACK, Carniue and Violet Inks at
% Barnhais.
DOCKET Books. Time Books. Mem.
/ orsndss, al Barnharfs.
TUSr Received Spring Samples Of
d Wall Paper, al the Bookstore.
DIAPER and Linen Window Shades.
l with all The modern fixtures. al the
Bookstore.
OlCTURE Frames pu, up TO order, at
K the Bookstore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
FOR sale,

OLt o~AA t
ND on hand. -Four or Five Tons Of
a ZELL'S PHOSPHATE. which
has a hsppy effect upon The Oats and
Corn Crop. Almost sure preventative
from worms damaging the corn. should
they attack il. il so forces its growth -
moi 10 be materially affected by il. Terms
accommodating. by
j. 8. MELVIN.
Duffieids. April 4. 1874. u
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MERRY NEW YEAR
TO ALL.
Go to Rentch's Family Grocery
for your Supplies

=
for your Supplies
I'VE offer The following at small profits
LM for the Cash: Green and Roasted
CofTees, Bro wn and White Sugars, Teas,
Syrups, New Orleans Molssses, Pick els,
Canned Fruits. Jellies, CrsnbeIries. Cit.
ron. Rai-ins, Figs, Nuts, Prunes. Dried
Peaches end Apples. Hominy, Beans
Peas. Corn, Potatoes, Family Flour.
Buck W heat Meal, Corn Meal. Crackers
of al kinds, Spices. Notions, Queens.
ware, Glassware. Stone and Wooden
Ware. Candies Of all klnds, Mince Meat
ready for use. Come one, come oil, and
get your supplies.
Dec l3 #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
EU IL NITU IL T. !
FURNITURE
STR T. II n o. 9.
CHEAP SIDE.

OUueI tub hcsie'oI OH'S
" We have just received
60 the largest and most ele-
CANT assortment, Of FUR.
III NITCRE ever brought
- to Shepherds,own. cous's.
-MGEA40 ting OF handsome PaIlor,
Dining Room and Chamber Sets of every
variety; Chairs. Tables. Marble Top,
Extension and Leaf; Rocking Chairs, all
styles; Cribs; Chidren's Table and
Rocking Chairs; Towel Racks; Hat
Racks; Mattresses; Side Boards; Safes;
and in fac, everything to be found in
first-class Furniture Establishment, all OF
which we will sell very low for each.
will order anything persons may
wish, as | am constantly replenishing
my stock. hope oil in need OF any
thing in my line will call. as | am deter
mined to sell IS cheap as they can be
bought in the city
hope by promp.ness and attention to
business 10 receive large patronage.
NJ. J. LATINER.
Sept 20
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-05-30
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents. There IS
not remedial agent in this world that will Fever
and Aguc, and all other Malarious, Bilious Scarlet,
Typhoid, Yellow and other Fevers lalded BY RAD
WAYS PILLS. so quick as RAILWAYS READY BE-
LIEF. Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-26

The funeral of Mrs Laura Vaughn, one
oil the victims Of the late disaster at Ben
nington, was held in the Episcopal church
at Factory Point, Thursday afternoon.
The church was crowded. The services
were conducted by Rev. j. Tsham Bliss, of
Bennington, who made "A few very appro-
pirate remarks referring to the excellent
christian character which the deceased had
sustained through life and to which all
her friends and acquaintance could bear
witness. She was ever faithful TO duty in
business capacity, and had gained the
love and respect of her employers. The
deceased was widow and former resident
of Factory Point She was member of
the Episcopal church and leaves two chill
drcn TO mourn her sad and sudden death.
y festival was held Wednesday evening
by the Sabbath School connected with the
Congregational church. \ large number
of young people and "A goodly number of
older ones assembled in the church parlor
and passed the evening very pleasantly
with games, etc. After a blcssinghad been
asked by Rev. DR.. Cushman all partook Of
"A bountiful rcpast prepared by the good
ladies of the society. a few appropriate
remarks were then mace by the pastor and
Prof. II. II. Shaw.
The fourth lecture of the association
course was delivered at Music Hall.
Thursday evening, by Miss Anna Dcllin-
son. Subjcct-"Foro our own Sake" The
hail was filled TO overlooking, nearly 500
must have been present The lecturer ap-
peared on the stage about eight o'clock and
was greeted by loud applause. She was
then introduced by Prof. H. II. Shaw, af-
ter which remarkable stiffness and quiet
ness prevailed, every one listening with
marked attention. She wildly pictured
the consequences Of ignorance IN the coun-
try, and that the country could not depend
ON wealth for safety, and that the compul-
be, is the ohiY way 80 wealth the most to
be desired had become national charac-
tcristic that each one was so engrosscd
with accommodating it that he thought or
G. red nothing about his fellow-mcn and
the affairs of the country as long as he
prospcred. Nine-tenths of the crimes com
mittcd are caused by ignorance, and we are
spending millions of dollars every year to
support paupery; that crime and its re-
suits cost the country more than all other
expenses combined; that each one was re-
sponsihlc and had duty which must be
performed even for his own sake. VI.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-26
\ BARR I.IESEs.T.ED.
Ecsuit os an Examination AT the
Custom House.

Tie Nirginius case has recently directed
attention to the matter of fraudulent regis
tration and in consequence a custom house
investigation was ordered. The inquiry
was pursued to ascertain whether any yes
sells in the merchant service were at present
unlawfully sailing under the American flag.
And now it is claimed by the authorities
that the bark Ocean Home, belonging to
James f. Ward X Co., extensive ship
owners Of Wall street, was falsely regis
tered. On Saturday, Collector Arthur or
dcrcd the vessel to be seized. IA libel
was filed against her on the same day in
the Unit ed States court of the Eastern Dis
trict, and Il monition issued by Judge Bene-
diet TO Marshal Harlow to take charge of
her. The complaint is made 10y Henry +.
Abel, a Government officer specially de-
tailed to prosecute frauGs on the nGyiga-
ton act His story Of the registration Of
the bark EXPOSES some peculiar transac-
tions in shipping lie says that the Ocean
Home was one Of many American vessels
which were nautrally designated Il,
,'wlliicNashcd" during the southern con
ilici, from thu fact tia, their owners
took ont British certificates TO save them
from capture lay Confederate privatoers.
The bark arrived in New York from Dem
crara ON the 2Gth of August, 1863 with
cargo Of sugar, and. while passing up the
North river. ran ashore On the Jersey flats.
The following month Henry j, Booth mp
piled to the Secretary Of the Treasury for
an American registry certificate through
stephen Il. BgbCOck, n Cust0m-housc
broker, who has been indicted for perjury
The certificate was granted on representa-
tions that Booth bought the bark while she
was Il wreck, and that he spent $4,000 in
repairing her Us required by law Mr.
Abel asserts in his affidavit that the vessel
was purposcly pulled aground 10y steam
/ tug, whose master was in collision with
her owners. He also charges that the auc
/ ton in which the bark was sold as wreck
was not fair one. 1t was not advertised,
/ it is alleged, in any shipping journal, and
was hurriodly ordered, The sale was eff
! fected AT o o'clock in the morning. three
| DAVIS after the wreck Mr.. Booth was one
of the partners Of James T.. Ward Il Co.
at the time lac bought the bark, and he
transferred II to the firm as soon as he Sc
cured the American certificate. \ suit Is
to be brought for the forfeiture of the bark,
She is about 500 tons burden, and is valued
at $4,000, She was insured Il short time
ago, and was subsequently cleared IN the
name OF Joseph Selgman, the banker. ~.
j. Mcguire, ship broker, negotiated her
sale for Ward IL Co., few days ago. The
purchasers refused to pay, when they
learned of the proceedings against her