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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

THE TENNESSEE FLoop-ACREs OF
SKELETONS UNEARruED-The Chat
tanooca Times says: The high water
of the recent flood washed about four
feet of earth from ten or fifteen acres
of land lying along the Tennessee river
on the farm of Mr.. James Prater, near
Louisville, in Blount county. About
two feet of ground was Iemoyed from
the same ground by the high tide OF
1867. -.e-se - - =
When the waters subsidized after the
last flood, strange spectacle was pre-
scented. The whole of the skeletons.
Some were straight, some reclining,
some doubled up and some in sitting
posture. There were the osseous forms
of infants, of children, and of full grown
persons. Mr.. Prater has counted over
a thousand forms. g
The steamer City of Knoxville, on
her last trip, brought some of these
bones to Chattanooga, and Mr.. Craw
ford, the clerk of the Knoxville, presen-
ted us with a skull.
Persons who have lived IN the vlcinl-
ty of this mysterious cemetery for
sixty-fve years, never heard of any
human bones being discovered there
before
The skeletons, we understand, are
not found in mound nor in what ap-
pears to be an artificial formation Of the
earth.
We understand one or more mounds
were partially washed away IN Me'gs
county, disclosing Skeletons stone
hatchets; and pipes, and implements
common among the Indians.
The skeletons in Blount county prob
ably occupy burying ground, which,
perhaps centuries ago, was covered up
by the same agency which has now ex-
posed its occupants to view.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
JOS. S. FILE MIN G. ,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
Doors AND SHOES.
A large Stock on hand. All kinds of work
made to order. Repairing promtly done.
TERMS CASH.
snEruEnDsrowN, w. Va,

SHEPHERDsTowN, w. VA,
February l, 1875.
To my customers and the public gener-
ally.-I desire to call your attention to
my NEW PLAN OF BUSINESS, Ipro-
pose to reduce the price of Boots and
Shoes to the lowest possible figures. To
do this l have adopted straight out
CASH business. Call and examine work
and prices. am satisfied you can save
money. l mean business, and l mean ev-
erything say. l will make YOU good
work, and use good material. am de-
termined to be behind none. All ask is
a trial, and l guarantee to deal fair and
square. If you want to get bargains now
is the time. also offer my stock of Ready
made work at greatly reduced prices.
.. j. S. FLEMING.
p. ST. will also attend to having
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired by
competent wOrkmen. y. 5. +.
Feb. IL, 1875. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
NOTICE.

T HAVE been patiently waiting sipss
i January 1st, for settlement Of Last
years accounts, as well as Yin not Q few
cases. accounts for previous years. ny
waiting has been Ia vain, scarcely per-
son has como forward to settle their &C.
counts. Those indebted will please take
notice that there must be limit 70 this
waiting and deferring, that Il requires
money To pay my bills, NOW over dus,,
and that promises will not answer. No
ney must have, and do hope that I'll
indebted, will make an honest effort -
settle their indebtedness, - early - pos
sible, not deferriBg it at most over -
days from this date hope that the above
may be complied with, that costs and an
pleasantness may be avoided. Let ~
one attempt to excuse themselves With
the foolish plea that their accounts VIII
not make much difference.
Respectfully subsnitteds
]. - MELVIN,
Elk Branch and Uhionvilis.
Feb. IL, 1875. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
80 Acres of superior
Limestone Land,

and has on it small Orchard of Choice
Apples.
The improvements consist Of comfor-
table FRAME HOUSE OF three rooms
and basement, also large open FRAME
BUILDING under good roofing, situated
OH never failing stream of water that
runs through the entire breadth Of the
place, and formerly used as Distillery.
There are two Springs Of never failing
limestone water near the house.
For a man with small means there Is no
better opportunity offered than this for a
Truck and Dairy Farm.
Possession can be given to this place as
soon as the purchaser complies with the
terms of sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

s% If you want Boots, Shoes, Gait
ers, &c, for gentlemen. ladies, misses
and children, go to Isaac w. Chapline s
Store, at Moulder's Corner, Shepherds
town. He has the best assortment in
the County. Also Notions of every
description. He also has Trunks, Hats,
Tobacco, &c. &c. Call and see his
splendid Stock. ,t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

The West Virginia Conference ofthe
NJ. E. Church met at Point Pleasant on
the Sd of March. There are $50 preach
ers in this conference, with lay mem
bersbip of 10000. In the appointments
made J. Nick. Kelley was sent to Fourth
street, Wheeling, and A. r. Kelley to
Parkersburo. 49,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

Castoria is more than substitute for Cas-
tor Oil. L. is the only safe article in existence
which is certain 10 assimiate the food, regu-
late the bowels, cure wind-colc and produce
natural sleep. Is contains neither minerals,
morphine or alcohol, and is pleasant 10 take.
Children need not cry and mothers may rest.
MAYS ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
TO CONSERVATIVES.
TAKE NOTICE

THAT am selling Off my ENTIRE
l. STOCK at PRIME COST, with To-
bacco and Segars excepted. All those
persons who accommodated me by trad
ing for Goods, will please accommodate
me again by delivering the same. All
persons indebted TO me will please come
forward and settle up, as am obliged to
do the same. The above request can be
complied with by calling on me by the
first of March, after which time l shall
give it into other hands to settle.
Now is the time to get Goods AT COST
for CASH, at the store Of
GEO. 7. McCHAN.
Feb. Is, 1875. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27


THE MoCoRMIcK TEEEscorE.-The
retracting telescope, ordered some four
wears ago ofpIessrs Clark & Sons, of
boston, by Mr.. Leander J. Mccormick,
of Chicago, of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS fame
and which is designed rs a, present to
Washington and Lee University, Lex
ington, Va, is now nearly completed.
|, cost $4,000 in gold, and it is claim
ed will be the largest aud most effective
instrument of the kind eSerconStructed.
The instrument has an aperture OF
twenty six inches, and the object-glass
weighs $50 pounds; the glass with the
tube in which it is inserted weighs a.
boat ton the whole weight may be
roughly estimated at four or five tons,
and it has fouan length of thirty-three
feet. The object alone, when complet-
ed, is worth $4,000 aud is capable Of
a magnifying power of 1000 diameters,
though owing to the interference of the
atmosphere power of over $500 will
seldom be used, but even this will in
crease the surface of the object viewed
to $3.50 900 times its natural size.
Mr. Mccormick is native of Rock
bridge county, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

sT NEW FALL AND WINTER
GOODS Richard & Welshans have
received their Fall and Winter Stock OF
Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Carpets,
&c, and invite all to call and examine
before purchasing, for they have bar
gains to offer. They consider it no
trouble to show goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

A Yankee editor throws up the
sponge with the remark, that '.it don't
pay to run paper IN q town where
business men read almanacs and pick
'leir teeth with the tail Of a herring"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
ADMINISTRATORS
NOTICE.

HAVING administered on the Estate Of
IL Joseph Entler, decd, we do hereby
notify all persons having claims against
the Estate to present them properly au-
thenticated for settlement.
All persons knowing themselves in
debted TO the Estate will phase make pay
ment of the same.
C.. NJ. ENTLER, Admir-.
ANNIE Z. ESTLER, Adm'x.
March 20, 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
STOCK HOLD E R S
MEETING.

A MEETING of the Stockholders Of the
Il Virginia & Maryland Bridge Compa-
ny, will be held in Shepherdstown, w.
Va, between the hours OF 10 and 2
O'Clock, OH MONDAY, the 9TH of APRIL,
1875, for the purpose of electing Presi-
dent and Directors for said Company, for
ensuing year. 1t is desirable that all the
Stockholders should be present.
DAVID BILLMYER, Prest.
March 20, 1875. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

NhNrpaE cures Of rheumatism, neuralgia,
lock. jaw, palsy. spraius, swsllngs, caked
breasts, scalds, burns, salt-rheum, earache,
&c., upon the human frame, and Of strains.
spawn, gals, Sc, upon animals in one year
than have all other pretended remedies since
the world began. They are counter-lrritant,
all-healing pain BELIEVERS. Cripples throw
away their crutches, the lame walk, poisonous
bites are rendered harmless and the wounded
are healed without a scar. The recipe IS
published around each bottle. They cell as
no articles ever before sold, and they sell be-
cause they do just what they pretend TO do.
Those who now suffer from rheumatism, pain
or swelling deserve TO suffer if they will notuse
Cenlaur Linment, white wrapper. More than
1000 certificates Of remarkable cures, lnclud-
ing frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, govt,
running tumor., &C., have been received. We
will send circular on..aining certificates, the
recipe, &c., gratis. TO any one requesting n'
One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Cen:aur
Liniment is worth one hundred dollars for
spawned or sweenied horses and mules, or for
screw.worm in sheep. Stock owners-these
linments are worth your attention. No family
should be without them. "White wrapper for
family use;" Yellow wrapper for animals.
Sold by ALL Druggists. SO cents per bottle;
large bottles, $l.OO. J. y. ROSE Co., So
Broadway, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

In the Republican convention in
Cincinnati on Tuesday, the 18th inst,
John Robinson, the well-known circus
proprietor, was nominated for Mayor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

TELEGRAPHIc SUMMARY.-While ice
and flood have been working destruc-
ton to the north of us, the South has
had its disastrous visitations. A few
days since the town of Rienzi, Missis-
sippi, was nearly destroyed by lorna
do, and freshets flooded hundreds of
farms and chopped up the railroad lines
in nearly every Southern State. On
Saturday destructive tornado swept
over Augusta, Ga, and adjacent places,
visiting Aiken, S. c., and leaving
path of DISSOLUTION in its route. Two
churches and several residences were
demolished. Several persons were killed
and number seriously injured. As
February was emphatieally month of
unprecedented ice embargoes, so March
may be said to have taken the palm for
floods and tempests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

s9 Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinetts,
Corduroy, Linsey, &c, &c, a large
stock very cheap, at Rickard i Wei
shans'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

s0 If you want cheap Dry Goods,
Carpets, Oilcloths, Blankets, &c, call
at Rickard & Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

s9 For Bugle, Fringe, Crimps,
Buttons and Ornaments, 60 to Richard
e. Welshans'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

DUCKWHEAr Meal S i2 cW. per
ID pound, Notions OF all kinds. Sugars.
Syrups. and Coffevs. best quality, Mack.
erel and Scaled Herring. .,
Herr & Enters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
A Bill to Provide for the Protec.
ton Of Sheep.
Be q enacted by the Legislature Of
Vest Virginia:

Wea Virginia:
l. Any person may kill any dog that
ne may see chasing, worrying, wound
ing or killing any sheep or lambs out
side of the enclosure of the owner of
such dog, unless the same be done by
the direction of the owner of such sheep
or lambs.
2. If any dog shall have killed, or
assisted in killing, wounding or worry
ing any sheep or lambs, out of the en-
closure OF the owner of such dog, the
owner or keeper of such dog shall be
liable to the owner of such sheep or
lambs in the amount of damage sustain
ed to be recovered in an action before
any court or justice having jurisdiction
Of such action; and it shall not be neces-
sary to sustain such action to prove
that the owner or keeper of such dog
knew such dog was accustomed to do
such worrying, killing or wounding.
8. The owner or keeper of any dog
that has been worrying, chasing,
wounding or killing any sheep or lambs,
(not the property Of such owner OF
keeper) out of his enclosures shall,
within forty eight hours after having
received notice thereof in writing from
reliable aud trusty source, cause such
dog to be killed. For every, neglect SO
to do he shall forfeit the sum of three
dollars, and the further sum Of one dol
lar and fifty cents for every twenty-fouI
hours thereafter until such dog is killed
unless it shall satisfactorily appear to
the court or Justice before which pro
ceedipgs shall be brought for the recov.
cry of said penalty, that it was no,
within the power of such owner Oh
keeper to kill such dog. Nor shall any
recovery be had unless it shall satisfac
torily appear that such dog has done
the mischief, and that such owner OF
keeper has had notice as. aforesaid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
224 ACRES,

bounded by the Martindale land, now be-
longing to John Il. Shepherd, land Of
Dorsey Turner, the led. Byers tract, and
the Potomac river; and being the Same
tract of land conveyed by Joseph A. Chap
line and wife TO the said VIM. w. and
Thos. J. Ullum, by Deed dated the
day of December, 1857, except a portion
thereof Of about 81 ACRES heretofore
conveyed to said Dorsey Turner. Tho
sale will be made TO satisfy the balance
due upon note Of the said VIM. w. and
Thos. j. Ullum, for the payment Of
81, 600. 90 to Joseph A. Chapline or order,
two years after the date thereof, with In
terest from April !, 1868, and dated De-
cember /, 1867, and upon which note the
interest has been paid to December ],
1871; said note having been given for y
deferred payment Of the purchase money
of said land.
The land is Limestone Of good quality.
with good
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

BD- A full line of Ladies Merino
Vests and Drawers, very cheap, at
Rickard & Welshans'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

AS We passed up street the other
evening we heard quite a compliment
paid to certain yonng mans mustache.
The one young lady said to the other ::
Oh, know its nice, its real cancels
hair, for l brushed my left cheek only
half an hour ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

DIAPER and Linen Window Shades,
i with all the modern fixtures, al the
Bookstore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
Log House and Sta
BILE.

Corn House, Smoke House, and other
buildings and improvements, and well OF
good water at the house. Title free from
dover.
TERMS OF SALE-0nc-third Of tho
purchase money, and sufficient to pay cx-
penses of sale, In cash on the day Of sale,
and the residue In two equal annual pay
ments, with interest payable annually
from the day Of sale, the purchaser -
give bonds secured by Deed OF Trust for
deferred payments.
NJ. T. INGLES, Trustee.
Feb. 20, 1875. CIV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

Bar In Gents Underwear you will
find complete stock, very cheap, at
Rickard d Welshans'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

with Wing attached. Stone Barn, and
every necessary ou'burldipg. win great
variety OF choice Fruit. and Well OF
never failing Water near the House. The
Depot OF The B. 81 q. X. r.. Blacksmith
Shop. Post Office. Sores. School Hoose.
and Church. are ell within three hundred
yards Of tbs D~tlling. Taken altogether
this 10 one of The moot desirable sDsIi
farms in The County.
TERMS-Oue THOUSAND Dollars
cash on the Let day Sf April, 1878. the
residue in easy payments 10 SUIT The
purchaser. The deferred payments TO
bear interest from the lsi day Of April.
and 10 be satisfactorily secured by . lien
on the property or oshersi.s - may be
agreed upon.
For fnrther informaiion ~ 10 price.
&C., call upon the undefsiensd living
nesr Wslper's x Roads, JsfIerson Com.
~, w. Va, or On O.. u. Me0liney.
Shspberdstovn. w. w.
JOHN G. RUCKLE.
Dee. 8. 1874. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

the personal property of the said dee ID,
consisting in part as follows, viz:
BEDSTEADS,
Feather Bed,
Two Mattresses,
/ Chaff Bed, lot of Bedding, G new Cane
seat chairs, new cane seat rocking
Chairs, II new splitbottOm rocking Chairs,
a lot of unfinished Chairs, new safe, 2
safes that have been used, l Hand Trunk
(good,) other trunks, 6 cane seat Chairs
that have been used, 4 rocking Chairs
that have been used, secretary,a lot of
Books, large Table l stand, l Lounge,
Template Stoves, l Clock, lot of Carpet,
window Blinds, a lot of Dishes, a lot Of
Chairmaker's Tools such as Turning
Lathes, Planes, Chiseis, Saws, Hammers,
Hatchets, Brace and Bits, Augers, Gim-
lets, Grindstone, Oilstones, and tools gem
orally.
TERMS-A credit of six months will be
given on all sums of $40 and upwards, the
purchaser giving note and approved Sc
curity. the notes to bear interest from
date, but if paid promptly at maturity the
interest will be RENTED; sums under $40
the cash will be required. No property
removed until terms Of sale are complied
with.
Sale to commence ut O'Clock, p. NJ.
c. Il. BUTLER, Executor.
G. d. McGlincy, Auctioneer.
n. B.-The House and Lot recently oc-
cuped by the said Jonathan Nixon, is for
rent for one year from the first day of
April 1879. The rent to be secured.
c. Il. BUTLER, Executor.
March 20, 1875. 1t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

Hon. BENJAMIN +. MARrIN, AND Hon.
BENJAMIN WILsoN.-We are pleased to
observe, that a bill has passed both
branches of Congress, and received the
signature of the President, refunding to
Messrs. Martin and Wilson al the costs
and expenses, which they incurred in
maintaining their right to their seats in
Congress against John j. DAVIS, and j.
Marshal Hagans. This was a just and
proper appropriation Of money. Each
getleman presented an estimate of the
. expenses which they incurred, and their
statements were deemed conclusive.
Mr.. Wilson received $l015,91, and Mr..
Martin received 1881, S5.-Martinsburg
Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

The Wilkesbarre Record says: A
family was found in this city an Satur-
day night, in such an extremity of pow
erty that they had been subsisting on
dog tnesh for several days, The hus-
band had become involved in debt, was
unable to get employment since last
fall, could get no credit at the stores,
and as last resort, rather that beggary,
butchered dog for food. The children
were ignorant as to the nature of the
meat, being told by their father it was
turkey. 1t was soon eaten and another
dog was killed, which was found by o
gentleman who visited the house on
Saturday evening and supplied the fam
lily with few days rations. The relief
associations have taken charge Of their
wants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
NO. 2.
A Small Farm ,

situated one-half mile from Shepherds
town, on the road leading to Hard Scrab-
bic, adjoining the lands of VIM. L. Lem
en- and David Billmyer, containing
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
Centaur Liniments.

There is no pain which the
Centaur Liniments will not re-
lieye, no swelling they will not
subdue, and no lameness which
they will not cure. This is
strong language, but it is true.
They have produced more
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

Elk Branch and Unionvilis.
Feb. IL, 1875. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned Executor of Jonathan
i Nixon, decd, will sell at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder, at the late resi-
dence of said decd, on German Street, In
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27

Of The best qnsIily. 10 . high sists Of
cultivation. and we'll enclosed with the
best Of fencing; the improvement" con-
sisi off
Large Stone House,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-03-27
PRIVATE SALE
OF
V A l. u A ID l. u
JEFFERSON COUNTY
L A N D

4 VERY superior Smsll Farm for sale
"a privately. will sell alpriSsIs ssIe.
the farm on which Samuel RuckIe has
bsen living 9. Kesrneyssills. This farm
contains ~
40 Acres of Lime.
stone Land.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-20
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLAT URE,
FRIDAY, November ] %
kES ATE,

The senate was opened with prayer hy
Rev. Mckeudree Reilly.
MIR. Clayton, from the Committee on
Common Schools. reported in regard to a
resolution referred to that committee, that
all moneys which have come INTO the
Treasury, properly belonging to the
school fund, has been set apart for that
fund. There remains in the Treasury
some 81, 600 of TIL, fund invested, on ac-
count of the high premium now COM
manded by Government bonds, but the
committee cannot suggest any legislation
to remedy the matter.
wMr. Caldwell offered = resolution di-
rccting the Committee on Judiciary tore
port As 10 the expcdiency OF amending
sections | and ,, chapter l2j, in relation
% attachments, 50 that orders OF attach
mont shall be made re,urnable to Rules.
On motion of Mr. Camden. the bill
providing Tor filing vacancies in iudic!a,
Offices wa taken up out Of its order and
sent to the printer. Thi, bill propo.as
To- provide for the appointment, 10y th"
Governor, with the advice and consent
Of tae Senate, OF Judge to ill the va
cancy caused hy the death of JudG"
Allen, OF the Moorelicld District; and
for the filing OF the vacancy on the
bench Of the supreme Court OF Appeals,
now existing, until the next general cleo
tDr