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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

HoRRIBLE MURDER IN ANNE ARUN-
DEL CouNTY.-A correspondent at
Friendship, post village in .he lower
part of Anne Arundel county, gives
some particulars OF an atrocious murder
in that vicinity last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Sarah Norfolk, wife of Henry Nor
folk, tenant on the farm of Mrs. Sarah
Plummer. about eight or nine o'clock
in the morning went to her husbands
tobacco bed, about three tourths OF a
mile from her dwelling, to gather salad
for dinner. The tobacco bed is IN 4
thickly wooded spot. When her hus
band went from his work to dinner,
about twelve o'clock, and was informed
bv the cook whittier his wife had gone,
he seemed to be alarmed at her long alb
sence and called a neighbor to help him
search for her. On reaching the tobac-
co bed they found her dead body there,
the skull crushed, and one side OF her
face horribly mutllated. The body was
cold and stiff and the blood cloited,
showing that she had been dead several
hours. There was large pool OF blood
on the ground, and the bushes several
feet around were spsttered with blood.
The salad in basket near by was wilt
ell being an additional evidence that
the murder was committed at an early
hour. About sixty yards from the body
was found a hickory club an inch and a
quarter in diameter and three feet long,
one end of it stained with blood, and
strands OF the victims hair clinglng to
it. There was 10 indication Of struggle
or auy marks of violence on her person
or apparel other than as stated.
The neighbors were soon notified OF
the terrible affair, and gathered in large
numbers. An inquest was held by a.
Hamilton Hall, and several witnesses
examined on Saturday aud Monday.
The investigation was Tot finished at
latest advice, but there were developed
some particulars calculated TO throw sns-
picion on the husband as having COM
mitted the murder. He could give no
account of his whereabouts during the
time of his wife's absence from the
house. The club with which the mur-
der was done was evidently Gu: and
trimmed with an axe belonging to him,
which had several peculiar gaps in its
blade, and which left upon the sides OF
the club indentatons and irregularities
exactly corresponding with the gaps.
Besides this his clothes and shoes,
though they had been carefully washed,
exhibited stains very mnch resembling
blood stains. He was placed under ar-
res, to await the action OF. the inquest.
The excitement in the neighborhood is
intense, and much feeling is developed
in consequence of the 'inhuman and bru-
tai concomitants.
Mrs. Norfolk was daughter of Uriah
] johnson, of West River. She was a5out
twenty five years old, of fine stature aud
appearance, with qniet and gentle dis
position, and was highly esteemed by
all her aequaintances. Three children,
one of them six weeks old, survives her.
The funeral services on Sunday were
conducted by Rev. Sinclair Neal, OF the
NJ. E. Church, who after highly eulogi-
zinc the deceased, counseled the large
and highly excited audience to observe
calmness and discressiou in their pursuit
80 ,1,a r,,rdarer Rnh. SIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

The German word for "life insurance
is is"lebensversichrungeselIschatt." 1t
has the great advantage that, while the
agent is pronounciDg it, the victim is
fairly warned, and has the opportunity
to climb over the fence and hide under
the barn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

At one of Peter Cartwright's camp
meetings he was much annoyed by a
noisy sister, who "took part more fire.
quently than was acceptable, lie had
called on them to kneel while some one
lead in prayer. She struck off at once
with much feeling aud power. Cart
wright, not recognizing her voice,
shouted out "Amen." A brother kneel-
ing close by whispered, "It is Ann Jor-
don praying" Cartwright, looking
around aud seeing it was so, cried out;
81 take that Amen back"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

GENERAL Pillow AND THE JUDGE
suIP.-The ex-coLtederate Gen. Gideon
J. Pillow prints a letter in regard to his
application for The United States circuit
judgeship of the northwestern circuit.
He says he voted for Tilden and con-
sidered President Hayes's Inauguration
misfortune, but that be now thinks
that the Presidents course Justly en-
titles him to the character of wise and
patriotic statesman, taking the constItu-
ton as his chart Of power; and if he fol
lows it up, as I now believe he will, he
should have the support of'all men who
love their country lie adds:
"In my early life l knew how to
make a living. BY my professional
labors l had acquired great wealth;
The war between the States reduced
me to poverty; it is this which beeets
the necessity of my application. If l
can now, upon the bench, be useful to
the government which | long served
with fidelity in the army, and 10y that
means earn an honest living, | think l
should be allowed TO do so without re-
Elections upon my character. and with
out imputations cast upon the President
who might deem me worthy OF tho
truSt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

An organization of lawless men exists
in several border counties of Missouri
and Arkansas, who call themselves
"Ghouls." Their chief purpose is to
run and protect small illicit distilleries
in the mountains, and kill, whip or otb-
erwise punish all persons who oppose
them and show any disposition to en-
force the laws
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

MosBY OK VIRGINIA PourIcs.-Col.
Mosby states as his impression that
there is now practically no division OF
parties in Virginia, and that there is
not likely to be until at least the period
of the next Congressional election,
when he thinks it probable there Will
be a split up of the white people. lie
is of the impression that Gen. Joe.
Johnson, if nominated for Governor,
will be the most popular candidate that
has ever been nominated for that office
in the State of Virginia in all local mat
tiers. He does not believe that there
will be any republican candidate nomi-
mated for Governor, and he was not at
all pleased at the mention Of his name
in that connection in one of the Virgil
MA papers. Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
UNDERWRITERS
NOTICE.

THE undersigned informs the public
/ that r. 5. II. Hoffman is no longer his
agent in the above business. l Will con-
tinue the business, keeping on hand Il
full assortment of CAShErS and cor
FINS, ready for use, upon reasonable
terms. Thankful for the patronage Of
the past, respectfully ask a continuance
of the same. Mr.. Jacob Ferrell is my au-
thorized Agent, and will attend TO the
business during my absence.
METALLIC CASKErS furnished.
Ii. e. CAMERON.
January 18th, 1877. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
HOLLOWAYS OINTMENT

Erysipelas and all inhammatory diseas-
es yield TO a diligent use of this power
full preparation. In the foot, hand and
neck, their approach should be checked
at once-if supperation ensues, danger
is imminent, and the knife cannot be
employed without jeopardizing life.
This Ointment will remove the disorder,
without cutting, pain or peril. 25 cents
per box or pot. 191
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

1t is almost impossible to view the
rear elevation of the stylish young mans
shirt collar without thinking of the bu-
siness revival that would take place if
our merchants could utilize this white
expanse for advertising purposes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

As spirituous liquors will iDjure men,
so opium or morphia will harmfGlly ef-
feet the baby. DR., Bulls Baby Syrup
is The remedy for the baby. Il is free
from opium. Price % cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
DIR. e. II. GOLD,
DENTIST.

HAVING located permanently in
II Shepherdstown, offers his Profes-
sional Services to the people of this
community. Satisfaction guaranteed
and prices very moderate.
will also visit Dufields the first
Monday in each month and remain two
days.
n. B.-Will visit patients at their
homes if desired.
Office ir DiIlmyer's Rooms over ].
S. Fleming's Shoe Store.
March 3 1T
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

A colored preacher in Alabama pnts
his foot on excessive bribery aud crush
es it. dis ting, he says, 'ob eittin q
hundred dollars for vote is all wrong
Ten dollars is as much as it's Wort
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

lie takes great pleasure in informing
IL the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties th&t he has Il full and well Sc
lccted stock OF Goods, purehasedin in Bos-
ton. New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Caters of every quality and style and OF
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and Caps OF the
very latest styles. Gents and BOys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and > full line of
children's Shoes, also Trunks, Faiises,
Umbrellas, &c, &c.
He keeps from the very finest Heres"
Kid and Lasting Cater 10 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
lie keeps A general and we'll selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods Of latest manufac-
ture. Ladies Caters $l.25 TO the best
Grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him a call
and be convinced, of the superiority anG
cheapneSs Cf his stock.
GEO. a. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Julys, 1876, ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

4 Springfield, Mass, dispatch says
that 2. L. Barnum and the father of
Charlie Ross have issued card offering
$4,000 for the return of the child, and
pledging not to attempt to discover the
identity of the persons so returning
him,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

GEN. GRANT Shows THE WHITE
FEATHER "-Ex-President Grant finds
it no easy matter to suddenly descend
from the highest post of honor in the
nation to the delightful level Of free5orn
citizens and "sovereigns," During his
soiourn in this city he has been contlnu-
ally surrounded by hosts Of admirers,
and frequently his friends increase to
most uncomfortable ndmbers. After
the reception at Independence Hall
Yesterday afternoon the eX-President
endeavored to enjoy quite little stroll
along the river portion Of Chestnut
street, thinking, no doubt, that along
the mighty temples Of trade towering
on each side, bis personal identity
would be overlooked. For a time the
hurrying business men passed and re-
passed him without noting the presence
OF the distinguished visitor, but he was
soon pointed out by an observing cit
izen; others called the attention of their
neighbors to the retreating form; a
crowd quickly collected, and the General
was suddenly awaked to the fact that
he was at the head of a long procession
of fPhiladelphiaus, and others in advance
were taking favorable positions to see
him pass. He bore the infiction for
about half square, when the pressure
become too great, and dodging into an
alley, he hurriedly made his way to
Walnut street, where he hailed pass
ing street car, and was lost to sight.
This IS the first instance on record of
General Ulyssis S. Grant showing the
white teather.-Phiiadelphia Press
Nm Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
HERR & ENTLER

WISH to inform the public that they
w have added to their stock of goods the
following articles: Table Cutlery, all
grades; Gents and Boys Pocket Knives;
Butcher Knives; superior quality of
Scissors: Germantown Woods; Zephry
Yarn; My Wife's Rufiling; Ladies Ruifs;
Ladies', Gents and Children,s Fancy
Hose; Hemstitched, Fancy, BOrdercd
and Plain Linen HANDKERCHIEFS;
Gents and Boys Gloves; Plaid Break
fast S IL \ " LIS; Ladies Silk Ties,
very pretty; Gents Silk Bows and wide
end Ties: Ladies Rubber Bracelets; Silk
and other Dress Buttons: Cloak Trimming
and Buttons; Skirt Braid; Coat and Vest
Buttons; Pearl Buttons; Common But
tons all styles; Knitting Cotton; Crochet
Needles; a superior lot OF Gents ana Boys
Suspenders; Ladies and Gents Collars
and Cuffs; Ladies Belts; a nice line OF
Edgings; Ribbons; Long Combs; Grand
Duchess Fine Cologne; Beauty Pearl for
the complexion; Fancy Toilet Soaps;
Gents Watch Chains; Sleeve Buttons,
Pearl and Sold Plated Sets; Ladies Jett
Sotts; Shoe Polish; French and Mason's
Backing; Shoe Tacks and Thread; Fish
ing Hooks and Lines. Call in and look at
our goods. We will sell for CASH only
in tie future; and have put our goods at
their lowest figure. Thankful for past
favors, we ask larger share ofthe public
patronage in the future.
Respectfully.
HERR 6 ENTLEP.
Jan. 81, 1877. tt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

How can have clear aud brilliant
complexioni Simply BY using DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture and observe the rules OF
health,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
WAlyAMAKER & BROWN !
Great American Clothiers p!
WHO HAS NOT HEARD OF
WA n 4 M A X E II 4!

If you will come to my CLOTHING
STORE, No. IL Queen Street, Martins
burg, 1 will show you WANAMAKER'S
GOODS. l aim to keep strictly reliable
Goods, and can sell them as LOW as any
man in West Virginia. l buy these Goods
in Philadelphia Of the Mauufacturers-
pay CASH for them-and sell them at
the LOWEST attainable figures for Cash.
| have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from 81. 80 to $4,000. OVEhCOATS from
$3.50 TO S22.00. The lowest priced suit
named is surprisingly good. L have no
trashy goods in my store. l nave also an
arrangement with Wanamaker x Brown
of Philadelphia, to order suits and SIN
gle garments. This arrangement Is made
To suit that class of persons who prefer
TO select their goods and have them made
TO order. | have about $50 samples OF
goods embracing every style of Fashion
able and Standard Cloths. / sell suits
and garments tins ordered at the same
prices as at Wanamaker's Establishment,
and give the same guarantee. ! also or
der FURNISHING GOODS at Wansma-
ker's prices, and keep them constantly on
hand.
| also have YOUTHS AND BOYS
SUITS and OVERCOATS, very cheap.
Give me a call. No trouble to show
goods. d. S. NOBLE,
Aartinsburg.
Oct % u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, JU
HAY. CoURAGE.-It conduces much

HAVE CoURAGE.-It conduces much
to our content if we pass by those
things which happen to our trouble,
and consider what is pleasing and pros
porous, that, by the representation OF
the better the worst may be blotted
out. If be overthrown in my salt at
law, vet home is lef. me still, aud my
land. or have a vlrtuous wife, hopeful
children, kind friends, and good hopes.
If have lost a child, it may be have
two or three left me. Enjoy the present,
whatsoever it may be, and not be over
solicitous for the future, for if you take
your foot from the present standing,
and thus it forward towards tomorrow
event, YOU are in restless condition; 1t
is like refusing to quench your present
thirst by fearing you shall want drink
the next day. If tomorrow you should
want, your sorrow would come time
enough though you do not hasten to
meet it. Let your trouble tarry till its
own day comes Enjoy the blessings
of this day, if heaven sends them, and
the evils OF it bear patiently and sweet
", for the day is ours. We are dead to
yesterday, and not yet born to to-mOr-
row.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
PROOF.
WHAT IS NEEDED.

Boston, Feb IL, 1871.
Mr.. IT, Il. sryvyNs:
Dear Sir-About ono ycarsince ] found myself
In feeble condition from general debility.
VEGETINE was strongly recommended TO me
BY friend who had been much benefited by its
use. | procured the article. and after using sew
eral bottles, was restored 10 health and discon-
tinued Its use. feel quite confident that there
is no medicine superior 10 II for those complaints
for which it is especially prepared, and would
cheerfully recommend IL 10 those who feel that
they need something to restore them TO perfect
health. Respectfully yours,
u. j.. PFTTINGILL.
Firm OF s. u Pettingill s Co., l0Stste st. Boston.
CINCINNATI, Nov. &c, 1872.
Mr. II. II. STEVENS: -
Dear Sir-The two bottles of YEGET1NE fur
nished me by your agent, my wife has used with
great benefit.
For a long time she has been troubled with
dizziness and costiveness; these troubles arc
now entirely removed by the use OF FEGETlNE-
She was also troubled with Dyspepsia and
General Debility, and has been greatly beneftes.
THoS. GILMORE, 22sia Walnut street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
Oct 25
GARDEN SEEDS.

A NJ keeping this season both Bulst's ana
II Ferry's GARDEN SEEDS. Give me
a call. II. N. BILLINGS.
March
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

DHF undersigned hereby respecuully
informs the citizens of ShcpherdStowni
and surrounding country that he VIII
visit families wishing work done, at any
time upon information by postal card, aH, 1,
dressed to him at Martinshurg: lie VIII
come Mt any time required. He also re-
Guests persons wishing anything done III
his line to give him call at MartinsourS
when visiting chat town.
With an experience OF over twenty
Years in the practice Of his profession
end nrovided with all the latest lmp"oV-
ed Instrrments, he is prepared 10 perform
oil operations on the mouth and teeth IN
scientific manner. cr..;
Teeth inserted from one to full sett in
spv wav desired at very reasonable rates.
ali All onerations warranted. Calls solicit
ed. dental Rooms, No: l5, W. Burke
ST.. a few doors west OF Market House.
Martinsburg. u,,rry
Resident Dentist,
Successor to DR.. W. Z. Witherow,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
oo+o1 ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09

One Of the Methodist ministers OF
Rochester was, few days ago, called
upon by a German and requested to
conduct the funeral services over his
wife, who had just died. Brother L
with his usual urbanity, consented OF
course, ard the services were held with
due dccorum and solemnity. After the
funeral was over, the forlorn widower
stepped up to the minister and the fol-
lowing dialogue ensued:
German-"Vell, Mr.. L-how much
you scharge for burying my wife ?
Preacher-"Oh! | do not charge any
thing for attending funerals"
German (smlling significantly "VelI,
now, this is fiery kind OF you. But shtop
a minite. In few days give you a
better job than dot"
Preacher-"Why, what may that
be 2"
German-"Ohl ferry much better job
than dot l be's going to get married
again"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
Prvaisd by H. R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.

vrerrr,E Is sorp BIT ALL DRUuevTs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.

EATIcK, Mass, Juno |, 1872.
Mr.. II. r. SrEvESs
Dear Sir-Through the advice and earnest rer-
ruasion of Rev. +. S. Best, of this place, have
been taking VEGETINE for Dyspepsia, Of
which have suffered for years.
have used only two bottles and already feel
myself o new man. Respectfully,
DIR. j. ". CARTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-06-09
Report from @ Practical Oh
Apothecary.

BosToS, Jan. ]. 1874.
Desr Sir-This Is TO certify that l have sold q.
retail 1sils dozen (1S52 bottlcs) Of your NEGE-
TINE since April II, 1870, and can truly cay that
for the complaints for which IL is recommended
that I ever sold. Scarcely day passes without
some OF my customers testifying TO Its merits on
themselves or their friends. am perfectly cog
njxant of several gases of scrofulous Turiors
being cured by yEGETINE alone In !Iis vicin-
fly. Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, icS Broadway.
To Il. r. STEVENS, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-10-31
Mass Meeting.

Coble specials say the Russian government ha
asked a credit for &c, $50 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-10-31
THE EASTERN WAR.
Another Russian sue
cess.
THE CAPTURE OF TELlCHE,
PleVna Entirely Enconpassed.
The Road to Widden Still in the
Hands of the Turks.
A ROuMANIAN COMMANDER sU.
PERSEDED.
The Russians Intend New Change of
Front.
THE CAPTURE OF TELICHB,
PlsVna Entirely Enconpassed.
A ROUMANIAN COMMANDER sU.
PERSEDED.
The Russians Intend a New Change of
Front.

LONDON, October 30. The capture Of Teliche
indicates the Russians have firm hold on the
Pevna aud Sofa road. but it 10 not certain. Plev-
ma is entirely surrounded.
The road to Widdin by way Of Rahova, 10 be-
lieved to be still in possession of Turkish troops,
and they will make most desperate efforts to keep
posse ssion Of it.
The headquarters of the Prince of Roumania
and Gen. Todleben is removed to Bagot in order
that Porepn may be prepared for the Gar, who
will take up quarters there. 1t is more likely the
change is in consequence of changed plan and
point Of attack against Pevna.
The Roumanlan division commander who re-
Gently led the assault on Secado Gravitza redoubt
has been superseded and the transfer Of Rouman-
lsns to points south of Plevna would seem TO in
dcate the abandonment of an attempt to capture
the works on the east front aud the establishment
OF better communication with troops operating on
Sofa road.
Ii the Car really intends to remove the Imper-
ial headquarters to Pardin it may be the precurs-
er to another attempt to carry Ghszi Osmans po-
siton by assault, at which the Gar would wish to
be present, or it may indicate that the Russians
are confident of their operations but the result s
in the speedy capitulation OF Plevna.
Details of affairs at Goray Dubruk and Telesche
make it certain that they are more than mere
raids on the Turkish commu catons, that in fact
they are part Of the new Russian movement in
volving an entire change of 'front.'
1elesche was surrounded the 2Sth, and bom-
barded two hours from seventy-two guns, when
the Turkish garrison surrendered. There was no
assault, and the loss on both sides was insignif-
cant.