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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15
An Unwholesome season.

The closing days Of winter aud the early
days Of sprIog are very trying to the feeble and
sensitive and are apt 10 affect unpIeasjntly
even the mors robust and vigorous. Nothing
can be more uncongenisl 10 The nerves or more
depressing TO the spirits than damp, chilling
winds, fogs and cold rains, and Of such unwei-
come visitors We have supersbundsuce al
this season. Common prudence, suggests,
therefore the proprety Of foriify ing tie system
against these insidIous enemies OF health and
comfort, and the experience Of more than a
quarter OF ceGiary points 10 Ilostetier's
stomach Biuers Us the all-sufhcient sanitary
safeguard unGer such uniowsrd cireUnsisnccs.
An accession OF vital strength and energy is
what is required To meet and overcome Tie
unhealthy elements pow present 10 The aimos-
phe:e. This INCREASE Of vial power, 50 neces-
sary 10 meet the extraordinary drafts which
an Inclement season makes upon the system
and the constitution, can be readily acquired
BY taking from two 10 three doses OF Hostetters
Bi,ters daily duriog The winter and spring
months. The nature Of this celebrated rss;or-
alive /, we'll known 10 the public. IL is com
posed OF an absolutely pure dffusive stimuIsBt,
mecicated with the extracts and j ices Of the
most egt Give tonic, attentive, autibilious and
laxsttve roots and herbs known 10 medical
science. To the combination Of these excellent
ingredients, 10 proportions suitable TO the Ell
g.ncies Of eofeebed, Ianguid aid diseased sys-
tens, the great tonic Alternative owes its Ell.
ciency as a preventive and curative. A course
il, commended now, will prevent all danger
OF fever and ague, rheumatism, or other all
ments arising from cold and damp peculiar 10
the spring months, and also prove safeguard
against the attacks Of dyspepsia and liver
complaint Which so frequently occur At this
period of the year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

5,7G7 s25,UO0
The property gift, wall be purchased by tho
CorPorators al the pcices above gamed ~ the
drawer shall so desire, aud the Cash bo
promptly paid by the treasurer on the day spe-
cited,
Bear in mind tina, no ticket is recognised Ut
the drawing ugless the coupon bearing tho du-
piIsaic number has been returned 10 tie sec-
Rotary with the pfiee-one dollar.
The distribution Of gifis will commence 10
days ahe. drawing, and continue s months, II
necessary 10 complete IL.
Money must be forwarded b, Registered let
ter, Postoftee Order, Express or Drsn on sol.
vent Bank
The proportion OF Gifts to the number OF
tickets IL larger tBsn ever offered, and affords
the best proof hat the management desire 10
make oply small, legitimate PROFIT Tor We
purpose set forth, and not 20 otsf sgfsSo 'ot-
terry swiBdle.
fte Corporstors are J. J. Stone burner, John
A. Ssgrn, ]. C. Mcdonald. WIN. j. Dinges,
Dr.. ID. ". Prescott, DR.. Y. Belew, Joseph
Conner, ]. D. iirlligsn, james f.S~son, and
Geo. ". Kooniz.
President. d. W. Prescott; Treasurer, John
A. Saum: Secretary, J. ID. NiIigss.
Address a II commune ilions 10 the secretary
at Edinburg. SseUsndosh County. Virginia.
KEgrssscss.
The management respectfully refer TO the
following SrniIsmen for any testimony as To
the character Of the Coz pofstors. and their sbl-
iiy 10 meet all obligations. Hoe. John T..
Harris, ". G., Harsosburg, Va; Ur. 8. n.
Nofai. State Senator, do; Gee. r.. "a. VII.
liams, Msn. Legislator. " iochssiss. Va: Col.
J. w. X. Moore, Member Lex,.lsssse, Nj.
jackson, va; Gao. e. s. Msen, Slsie Sens-
tor, M. Jsckson, Va; Judge n. G. Allen,
Woodstock. Va; Capt N. H. RiddIebsfger,
Member Legislature, Do; Judge Geo kye,
Lx-Stsis Treasurer, Ed,pburg, Va; N. X.
Trout, Esq. Mayor Of Staanssp, Val, Moses
walter, Esq, Prest. Shsnsadesb County
Bank, woedstoek, Va: J. q. Meet. President
New Market Bank Of Virginia. Ns~ Market,
Va. ftsse-s
All orders Tor tickets addressed % The .sse-
retsry at EdiDbufg, Vs., will reesjvs prompt
attention. - =
Correspondents should write thar sddrsss
in full 10 the most IsgibIs hsnd 10 avoid mis-,
takes.
AGENTS WANTED In EVERY CITY.
Town Village and Neighborheod.
The drawing will take pIscs IN grove pesr
Edinburg oh the day above paued.
May -, 1874 l sm Z
- Tickets for sale by H. n Bill
lings Shepberdstown. = ksll,s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

ga We give much of our space this
week to the proceedings of the Estate
Teachers Association" as being import
ant to our readers. 1t viii be observed
that the "Wsst Va. Educational Journ-
al has been made the organ of the As
sociation, and the medium through
which the State Superintendent will
communicate officially with teachers
and school officers. 1T is important
therefore, that teachers and Boards OF
Education and Trustees, should sub.
scribe for the Journal, in order to keep
infornled upon school matters in the
State We notice that Prof. McMurran
has been chosen one of the editors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

"A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER SHOT AND
KILLED BY A WoMAN.-On Wednesday
morning last our community was
thrown Into a fever of excitement by the
intelligence that notorious character
by the name of James Null, Jr., well
known in this community, had been
shot and killed by Mrs. Emma Ardin-
ger, wife of Joseph Ardinger Esq, a
miller residing but short distance
! from town. 1t appears that Mr.. Ardin-
ger had in his employ, as maid, Miss
Lucy Miller, a young girl about 20
years old aud sister-in-law OF Null
whose wife is still living, but it seems
he was enamored with Lucy. On Tues
day evening just after dark, he had
been drinking pretty freely, when he
started for the house of Mr. Ardinger
When about half way there, along the
railroad, he met Mrs. Ardinger, who in
company with her l:ttle boy, had been
TO the spring for water, he asked her if
Lucy was home, she told him she was
not and kept on toward the house, Null
following her. When ascending the
hill to the house Null remarked to her,
why, YOU can climb hill faster than
| can 10 which she made no reply.
When they arrived at the house she
went in closed the door on Null's face
and locked it. He walked to another
door and tried it, but found it locked.
She went up stairs got pistol looked
out the window, told Null to 60 away
or she would shoot him. He told her
to shoot away. She fired two shots,
when Null turned and walked away,
and nothing was seen or heard of him
until morning. Her husband was at
the mill at the time, no one being at
the house but her. Lucy and the chill
dren, seeing the fash and hearing the
report of the pistol he closed the mill
and Immediately hurried to the house.
His wife told him what she had done,
thinking that she had only frightened
Null away, not dreaming she'had shot
him. Mr.. Artlineer, after looking,
abont the yard, and seeing nothing OF
Null, retired 10 bed thinking no more
about Il. In the morning he got up
about daylight, went into the yard and
spied Null lying about forty or fifty
yards from the house dead. He return
ed TO the house, informed his wife Of
the fact. and Immediately made it
known to Squire Long, who. ordered
| Constable James II. Long to have the
following jury summoned Foreman,
A. T. Munsell, J. II. Farrow, VIM.
S,erne, Jonathan Spie!man, p. l.. Lee
men, VIM. Z. Taylor, John A Ems
minger, Isaac Grnber, John Stake.
Theo. Embrey, Samuel Lefever, and
Samuel Culber:son, also Drs. S. K.
Snively and Henry Zeller as examining
physicians.
The body was found by the juFy as
stated above about forty or fifty yards
from the house dead, with the month
wide open and ghastfy looking, and a
large knife open in his hand. The i'm
preston is that he had the knife con-
cealed up his sleeve His body was
examined by the physicians and apistol
wound found in the leg. The ball en-
tered above the knee, striking down
ward, cutting the popGteal artery and
veins, causing death in few moments.
After examining several witnesses and
hearing the physicians statement, the
Jury rendered verdict of justifable
Observation-Disclosures Pilot.
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say MAsoxic RE UNIoN AND PrcNlc

sT- MAsoSlC RE UNION ASD PICNlc.
The Masons of the County of Jetfer.
son design having a Reunion and
Basket Pic Mic on Wednesday, goth
inst, at Byrnes' Island, Harper's Ferry.
The spot selected is very delightful
one, and we presume the arrangements
for good time will be'very complete.
An effort is to be made to secure the
services of the Marine Band from
Washington city. Distinguished speak
ers from abroad are expected, and there
will be Dress Parade and Drill OF
knights Templar Altogether the oc-
casiop will be of much interest to the
Masonic brethren, and 70 all who can
attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

pg ToURNAMEar ASp PIC AIc;-A
prize Tournament and Pic Mic will be
held by the colored folks Of this vicinity,
on Friday the 2Sth inst, III the woods
belonging to Mrs. Matilda Bntler, on
the Kerneysyille pike, one and half
miles from Shepherdstown. A bride
and riding whip will be given as prizes
to the best riders. The riding will
commence at 10 o'clock. Persons are
requested to bring their baskets well
filled. The terms of riding will be made
known on the ground. A coullion ball
will be held at night. The Harpers
Ferry String Band will be present to
enliven the occasion. Knights will
hand in their namss as soon as possible,
The procession will form in town at 9
o'clock aud march to the grove. Chas:
Douglas, Chief Marshal, and David
Stevenson and Benjamin BransoD, Com
mitt.e of Arrangements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

PILES.-Look ct these Textures and see the
agony depicted in the face. II esnnot be helped
while the trouble remains, The suffering from
piles is Of very aggravated descriptions. You
cannot wafk with any comfort; you cannot ride
10 peace; you cannot sic with ease, and The suf-
fering yeen attending TO nature IL aimosf iu-
thai IL is put OF al saeri6ce 10 health and con
fort is any instance Increasing The difficulty 10
sn alarming extent Use DIR. Brigss' Pile
Remedies, according 70 directions 70 euro in.
ternsI, external itehiog. or bleeding piles.
They are mild and reliable and warranted ~
represented. FEB H-!y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

The Temperance crusade has caused
a decrease Of fifty-three saloons, sixty
per cent in revenue collections and the
Closing up of three distilleries in Adalr
County, Ohio.
A public Temperance Mee'ing was
held in Covington last Sabbath week
at which about $500 people were
present. Two addresses In English
and one in German were delivered
The supreme court of Illinois sustains
the damage clause in the liquor law OF
that State.
The sum of 100000 has been sub
scribed for the purpose Of prosecuting
the rulnsellers in Moline, Illinois.
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LETTER FROM LEET0WN.
August 8, 1874.


The members Of Mt, Zion Baptist
Church are making preparations for the
next annual meeting of the Potomac
Association, with which body the above
named church is connected, and which
meets this year with the Mt, Zion
Church. AS might be Supposed. the
members hereabouts are very much in
terested in the approaching meeting,
which will convene on the 10Th Of Au-
gust, inst. This neighborhood has not
had such @ visitation for twenty years
or more. NJ Zion will be officially
represented in the Association by the
pastor, Rev. A. Rodgers, and Messrs
G. D. Wiltshire, Isaac Y. Burns, and
John p. Kearfoot.
The members of the church thinking
this a favorable opportunity, purpose
having Festival during the meeting of
the Association, the proceeds to replen;
ish the library of the Sunday School,
&c, they expect liberal patronage
from those who visit the Association.
The Good Templars have been max
ing some progress during the summer,
members coming in frequently. They
have chosen the following officers for
the present term George Hogue, W.
c. T.; James w. Chapman, W. '. tt
Henry S. League, r. s.; Isaac Thomp-
son, +. S.. Geo. w. Nicely. T.; DR..
Thos. II. Buck, Chaplain; Charles E.
Wageley, NJ; Joseph Baker, Guard;
John Dorsey, Sentinel; 7. f. 4eomans,
D. NJ; III. c. Evans, a. s.; Miss Mile
Grim, Il. II. S: Miss Lizzie Nicely, l..
II. S; George d. Johnson, 2. w. {.
T.; and Charles ). Watson, i. ID.
Yours, DC.
) Template.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15
e;onol Convention At Piedmont.

sional Convention at Piedmont.
On motion OF d. H. Cockrih Esq,
the delegates were elected riua Uoee
Twelve names were put in nonlna-
ton, and the following were elected
w. L. Wilson, W. II. Moore, ST., Nj.
w. Burr, Cleop Moore, J. d. Starry,
II. \. Gallaher.
The same mode of electing delegates
to the Convention to nominate candt-
date for the State Senate was adopted,
and the following gentlemen were se!ec-
ted as delegates
D. II. Cockrill, Z. NJ, Lakeland, DR..
I. w. Tomilnson, Jas. Law. HGotf, w.
II. Kable, w. H. Moore, Sr.,. S. d. En-
gle. John Marshall, w. S. Mason. IL.
b. Davenport.
The same delegates were appointed
TO represent the District in the Conven-
ton to nominate candidates for the
House of Delegates.
w. H. TRAVERS, Chrm.
SUMMIT POINT.-At meeting
held at Summit Poipt precinct Saturday,
Aug. 8, 1874, the following delegates
were selected:
Congressional ConveniiOn.-John NJ.
Coyle, John \. Thomson, and George
Baylor.
Senatorial Conueaiiop.-R. W. Bay
lor, JAS Lee Gri@gs, Thomas Locke,
Joseph Morrow. Solomon Fleming, and
y. II. Willis.
County Convsnhon.-R. '. Shirley,
WIN. Shewalter W &. Frazler, \. i.
Thomson, II. A. Johnson, and James
+. Wilson.
THOMAS LOCKE, Chm.
GEO. BAYLOR, Secy.
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NOTICE.

4 L regular meeting Of The County
II Ceuncl, p. OF H., held In Charles
Iosn. August 81, 1874. it was ordered
that The subordinate Gfasgesbe requested
to appoint lhsee Grlegslrs 10 said County
Council, to be held on the second Ssiur.
day OF each month,
twas ordered. that an adjourned meet
ing ~ this Council be held Vn Saturday,.
the l5h met. and TIA, no, only delegates
but The members OF the different Oranges
are invited TO attend. as IN ai,ers Of impor
lance are 10 be acted upon.
THOMAS LOCK, Pres'l.
J. ALDRlpoE CHEW, Secretary.
August l5. 1874. 81
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For the Register

FUf me ht to'''
Mr.. Editor-An anonymous cores
pendent in the last FREE Press, who
signs himself Selma, and whose super
seryicable zeal without discretion JUS
titles the suspicion that he is raw re-
cruit in the ranks of Fauknerism, pro-
fesses to be Mortified at the idea OF MIR.
Boteler's being an independent candidate
for Congress. He forgets or probably
is ignorant of the fact that Mr.. Boteler
is by no means the only gentleman who
has consented to take that position be
fore the people of this District, and
whose independence has been endorsed
by them in the most emphatic manner
at the polls. For when the late Senator
Mason was elected to the House OF
Representatives it was as an ''independ-
ent conservative candidate when Bed
niger beat Lucas, the democratic noml-
nee. it was as an "independent candl-
date when Faulkner beat Bedlnger,
the democratic nominee, it was IS an
''independent candidate when Boteler
beat Faulkner, the democratic nominee,
it was as an 'independent candidate,
and as such he proposes to beat him
again, if he shall again get the nomina-
ton Of his party. "Selma's horrT-
cations to the contrary Notwithstanding
SO, ne may as well moderate his sing
lated emotions and suppress the further
flow Of his superfuous gush For mel
ther Mr. Boteler nor his friends are
likely to listen to and be led by the sage
suggestions of any OF Mr. Faulkners
annoyms, since they know how to estl-
mate the value of advice from those
"who crook the frequent hinges of the
knee where thrift mny follow tawnlng.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to the call
of the Democratic Conservative Execu-
tive Committee OF Jefferson County, the
Convention Of the Democratic Conserv-
atiye voters Of Potomac Township was
held at 8 o'clock, =. NJ, Saturday, Aug.
sth, 1874, in the COUNCIL Room, (the
place OF voting in said Tewnship,) in
Shepherdstown, tor the purpose OF cleo
ting Delegates to represent the Town
ship in the next Congressional, Senate
rial and County Conventions. An or
ganization was effected by electiug G..
NJ: BELTZHOOVER, Esq, President,
Col. w. a, MORGAN, Vice President,
and B. S. Pendleton, Secretary. The
object of the meeting was stated by the
President
On motion it was resolved that the
delegates be elected by ballot.
On motion, the Convention proceed
cd to the election of one delegate apd
alternate to represent the Township in
the Congressional Convention to be
held at Piedmont, w. Va. on the goth
of August next. Nominations being
made and ballot taken resulted in the
election of Geo. NJ. Beltzhooyer. dele
gate, and Frank Lucas, alternate.
On motion, the Conyention proceeded
to the election OF two delegates to the
next Senatorial Convention forthis Dis
trict.
On motion. Capt. J, Milton Billmyer
and Frank Lucas, were elected delegates
by reclamation.
On motion, the Convention proceed
ed to the election Of three delegates to
the County Convention to be held at
Charlestown, w, Va, on the 2lst Of
August next. Nominations being made
and ballot taken resulted in the cleo
ton of J.: +. Welshans, j. +. Harrison
and VIM. NJ. Snyder, as delegates.
On motion, the County papers were
requested to publish the proceedings OF
this Convention.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
GEO. Nj. BELTZHOOVER,
President.
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ny- NerIoR.-The Ladies of Elk
Branch aud Dufields will have a Din
per, Toe Cream, &c, prepared today,
the 18th inst, for those friendly to the
cause of Temperance, the proceeds to
be used in papering and repairing the
Hall of the Sons of Temperance, at
Duffields. Phoenix Division, No 10,
will be out in procession, and all Tenn
perance organizations in the County are
expected to lie present aud join in pro
cession, and a Band of Music to give
additional attraction to the occasion.
Several distinguished Speakers will be
IN Attendance.
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TEMPLAR.

RS BRIErs.-Preacbing at the M,
f. Church on tomorrow night, by Rev.
H. G. Nice.
Tournament and Pic Mic at Molers
Cross Roads today.
Heavy showers of rain on Saturday
morning and Wednesday evening last,
and the corn is filing rapidly.
Communion services in the Lutheran
Church to morrow morning,
Mr.. David Billmyer is buying a large
quantity of new wheat at sl.25.
Mr.. G. Newton Byers, OF Clarksville,
Tennessee. is in town, looking well.
The Delegates from Middleway
Township to the Congressional Con-
vention, are David Fry, Isaac H. Stri-
der, David Hunter, John ]. Grantham.
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I'll E B EGISTE R.
Shepherastown, West Va:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is. 1874.

eSs- CoNyENroNs-The Democratic
Conservative Convention, for the nomi-
nation OBJ candidate for Congress, in
the 2nd Congressional District, will
meet at Piedmont, on Thursday next,
the goth inst. The Convention to
nominate candidate for State Senator,
for the 18th District, composed of the
counties of Jefferson, Berkeley and
Morgan. viii convene at Charlestown,
on Tuesday, the first of September
The County Convention for Jefferson,
will meet at Charlestown, ON Friday
next. the DIST inst, TO nominate two
candidates for the House of Delegates
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

p1' Struck DY LIGHrNISG.-We
learn that the dwelling upon the farm
of Mr.. John Shepherd, 3 miles North
of this town, was struck by Lightning
during the heavy storm on Wednesday
night last. and somewhat injured. A
colored girl was lying near the stove in
me kitchen, was also severely injured,
No further particulars. During the
same storm, we learn that tree stand
ing in front of Mr.. John Wysong's res
idence, below town, was struck and
Frustrated to the ground.
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pa- Null LEAsEp.-Capt. J. II. L.

s@- MILL LEAsED.-Capt. J. ID. L.
Hunter has leased his Mill at Weyerton,
Md, to MessIs. Washington d Alex
ander, for the term of five years at
$1,000 per annum. The capacity OF
this Mill is from 100 to 120 barrels OF
-four per day, and is the best situated
mill in Washington county. Flour can
be shipped by rail to New York City
for 70 cents per barrel, and by the Ches-
,peake g. Ohio Canal to Georgetown,
and THENCE by steamer to the same city
for so cents.
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nS ANOTHER RAPE CASE IN bERKE-
Lry.-We learn from the MartiDsburg
S,afesman of Tuesday, that a negro
named Johnson, aged 60 years, attempt
ed or committed rape upon daughter
of Mr.. Bartlett, aged u years, at North
Mountain, on Monday lest. His trial Is
before the County Court which is now
in session there
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OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF TO YOUNG MEN from
IL the effects Of Errors and Abuses IN early
life. Manhood Restored. Impedinents 10
Marriage removed. New method oftrsztment.
New and remarkable remedies. Books AND
Circulars cent free, 10 sealed envelopes. Ad-
dress. HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2
South Ninth Fl, Phiiadelpis, Ps.-sn insth
tuition having high reputation foF honorable
conduct and professor al skill,
Oct Is ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

RAJ No JURoEs.-Depnty United
States Marshal Towner Schley, has re-
c,ivcd instructions from Marshal Slack,
by order ot Judge Jackson, to summon
no more jurors from this end OF the
State to the United States Courts of
this State, the Judge being DESTROYS of
curtailipg the expenses Of the Court.
The Jurors will be summoned from the
ceuaties i'm which the Court meets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15

Castoria is more than a substitute for Cas-
tor Oh. /: is the only sojs article IN existence
which Is certain 10 asslinIIdte the food, regu-
late the bowels. cure wind collie ard produce
natural sleep. Is contains neuber minerals,
morphine or alcohol, aud il pleasant to take.
Children need not cry an mothers may rest.
May IY