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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08
OBITUARY.

At his residence in Columbus juno
ton, Iowa, Friday morning, August II,
of paralysis, Rev. II. BISHOP, in the
63rd year of his age.
The subject of this notice was strick-
en- with paralysis of the mind, or brain
portion, on the first of the present
month. Nothing serious resulted, or
was expected, until week later, when
it became necessary for him to take to
his bed, and soon after his right side
became paralysed and liteless. lie was
under the care of kind attendants. and
his physician did everything that human
skill could do to relieve his patient OF
the disease, but as every one knows, its
nature is such as to battle the skill OF
the best physicians in the land. Ling
ering. not in agony, and apparently
suffering but little, after two weeks and
two days he peacefully passed away.
Rev. Mr. Bishop was born in Mar
tinsburg, West Virginia, April 29th,
1915. He received a collegiate and
Theological education at Pennsylvania
College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, aud
entered the ministry in 1910, preaching
as supply in Mt. Vernon. Ohio. His
first regular charge was at Tarlton,
Ohio, which place he left in 1913, go
ing to Indiana, Pennsylvania, where he
remained seven and half years. The
next charge was Williamsport, Mary
land, where he remained six and half
years. At the end of this time he took
the agency for Home Missions in the
State of Maryland, which place he re
tanned only six months. After relin-
gushing the agency of the Homes Mis-
sions, he be came pastor at Emmitts-
burg, Maryland, in which place he re-
sided and remained aSpastor fora period
Of six years. Leaving Emmittshurg, he
went to Baltimore, where he preached
for three years From Baltimore he
went to FroStburg, in the same State,
where he remained until 1S7O-fve
years In 1870 he moved West, locat-
ing in Elvira, Clinton county, this State,
where he remained nearly two years.
From Elvira he went TO Padncah, Ken
lucky, and engaged in the book bust
ness. Feeling that he was not fulfilling
his mission outside of the pulpit, he
disposed OF his interests in the book
trade, and coming West, located at
Summit, Iowa, near Davenport, where
he remained until about a year ago,
when he came to Columbus Junction,
taking charge of the Central Presby
terrain Church, Of this place.
Mr. Bishop had many friends in this
locality His people knew him only to
love, honor and respect him for his many
excellent qualities of mind and heart.
He was a man of rather more than or
binary ability, as the numerous sermons
he from time to time delivered to Lis
congregation here will testify.
Funeral services were held at tie
church on Saturday last, Rev. L. ID.
Wallace, Of Washington, officiating, at
ter which the remains were conveyed
to the Columbus City cemetery and in
TERED.
The text was from 2nd CORN
thanS, 9th chapter and lst verse: "l'or
we know that if our earthly house Of
this tabernacle were dissolved, we have
a building of God an house not made
with hands, eternal i'm the heavens. -
Columbus, (I0WG) Safeguard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

Eg" GAME LAw.-We have been re-
quested to publish the following game
law, passed by the Legislature, Febru-
airy %, lS77:-
1T shall be unlawful fer any person
in any place to catch, kill or lnjure, or
pursue with such intent, amy quail, or
Virginia partridge, between the first day
of January and the fifteenth day OF Oc-
tober, inclusive, or any rutiied grouse,
pheasant, pinnated grouse, or prairie
chicken, blue winged teal, malIard or
od-duck, or other wild duck, wild
goose or brant, at any time between the
INST day of February and the first day
of September. And it shall be unlaw
full for any person at any time to catch
by snare, net or trap any quail Or Viz
glnia partridge. And it shall be unlaw-
tul for any person by the use of any
swivel or pivot gun, or any other than
the common shoulder gun, or by the
aid OF any push boat or sneak boat used
TO carry such gun, to catch, kill, wound
or destroy, or pursue after with such III
tent, upon any Of the waters, bays, nv
ers, marshes, mud flats, or any cover to
which wild fowl resort within the State
of West Virginia, any wild goose, Wild
duck or brant,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08
LARGE FARM FOR
RENT.

As Agent, we have large Farm, con,
n tanning 80 acres, Wen inPr 'o' N am
excellent land, lying about miles North
NJ tbis town for rent, to farmer who un-
derstands his business thoroughly, and
has sufficient means and force TO carry on
the business successfully and profitably
20 both parties. This farm Is In good con-
ORION. with every convenience, large
quantity OF fruit OF all kinds, and produce
tive land. 1t will be leased for term Of
wears to a farmer who can give satisfacto-
nv recommendations, and who has means
and force sufficient TO carry on the work
extensively. Possession given OIL the lst
of April next. Enquire OF
JOHN III. little,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Sept.8, II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

B4~ THE RE-uNIoN. The Reunion
of the surviving members Ct the Poto-
mac Rifles, (Greens) a celebrated com
pany commanded by the late Col. John
f. Iamtramck, some thirty or forty
years ago, took place at Morgan's
Spring, on Saturday last, but we are
sorry to learn that there were but few
present. Those present were, Messrs.
VIM. Rightstine, John j. Vansant,
John Ronemous, James y. OSbourn,
Adam Rightstine and Benjamin Lucas.
They had a very agreeable meeting and
a pleasant chat together, and plenty of
good things" to eat and drink.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

A prominent gentleman of this Coun-
ty has sent us the following call, for n
meeting of the citizens OF this County,
to take place at Charlestown, on Mon
day the 18th instant, for publication in
our columns. This call will be circula-
ted and signed in every Precinct in the
County, and it is to be hoped that every
citizen in the County will become inter-
ested in a matter of so vital Importance
to every one:-
| WHEREAS, The distressed and critical
condition of the country is felt and ac-
knowledged by all, and that this dan
gerous and deplorable condition OF at,
| fairs is owing entirely to the abuse and
perversion of the great executive mon
ey power" of the people in the hands of
usurers and corporations, and
WHEREAS, We believe that an "Amer-
lean system" OF money may and ought
to be established, through which all la
Dor may be employed and utilized, lnow
on the tramp and going to waste) and
all the productions OF labor relieved,
(now under the hammer) under the con-
Jfscafions now going on, and to be in
creased and intensified, unless remedy
is found, and
WHEREAS, The Congress of the Uni
ted States will be assembled on the 18th
Of October coming, when it is desirable
they should hear the wants and wishes
and will of the people, on this great
question of the Exchanging medium
OF all labor and property and whether
it should be left where it now is. in the
hands of usurers and corporations, or
reclaimed and restored to the control Of
the people, to be managed and regula-
ted by their agents in Congress, with
Financial equality" to all, and not dele
gated to irresponsible plunderers as
now, and
WHEREAS, 1t is urgent that the PEG
pie should, in mass, and discarding all
party hindrances, meet together to con
slider and discuss this vitai question that
equally concerns all, and express their
will in relation to it,
Now, WE, TIE UNDERSIGNED, TO the
last man of us, pledge ourselves to meet
at the Court House in Charlestown, on
the 18th day of September, inst, being
court day, and TO use every exertion by
printed call and personal exhortation,
to assemble the people iii mass On tina;
dav.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

re- DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ii TIE CoUN-
rY.-We regret to learn that Mr..
Nathanial Willis, residing near Summit
Point, in this County, sustained heavy
loss by fire from steam threshing ma
chine on Monday morning last, the Ord
of September Mr.. Willis commenced
threshing his wheat crop on the morn
ing of that day, with steam threshing
machine, and had proceeded but short
time when spark flew from the Engine
! to stack of clover seed, and in an in
slant the stack was envelcped in flames,
which communicated as rapidly to the
ricks of wheat near by, and thence to
the barn, and in very few moments
the entire crop of wheat and barn, &c,
were enyeloped in flames aud consumed.
The barn contained so or GO tons OF
hay. The destruction consists OF 1900
or 1900 bushels of wheat, the barn
which was very large and complete,
so or 60 tons of hay, corn house, car
rage house, 2 new drills, new reaper,
stack of clover seed, straw, some fenc-
ing &c, amounting in all TO a loss OF
about 100000. We learn however
that Mr. Willis has an insurance upon
the barn of 100000, and also had the
privilege in the insurance to thresh his
wheat with steamer if he so desired.
The Engine aud machine were removed
without damage. Wood was used for
fuel to the steamer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

10" Pubic SALE, OF PERSONAL
PRopERTY.-We invite attention to the
advertisement in another column OF
John =. Kertott, Executor of VIM. NJ.
Lemen, deceased. The sale will take
place on Tuesday the 18th Of Septem-
Der, instant. a large amount Of stock,
farming utensils and household and
kitchen furniture will be sold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

rgA FINE CALF.-We learn from the
Hagerstown NaH that Mr.. Frisby Pot
fenberger, OF Washington County, Md,
has sold calf for $50. AT tie age Of
Is weeks its weight was 325 pounds.
Its mother is beautiful Durham, which
Mr.. Potfenberger purchased from Dr. l.
S. Tanner, of this vicinity, paying for
her 500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

ga PERsosAI--Geo. VI. Reltzhooy-
er, Esq, and family, visited relatives
and friends, several days during the
past week, at Piedmont, w. Va
DR.. Gold, our Resident Dentist, has
returned home from Clarke and Freder-
lex Counties, and is now ready to re-
ceiYe visitors in his profession,
Mrs. Virginia Moulder and Mr.. A. &.
Uhler, Of Alexandria, Va, spent several
DAYS in town this week, visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Carl L. Kimball, Of the Treasury
Department, Washington, and family,
have been visiting the families OF Mr..
John w. Hill and Mr.. J. Taylor Hill,
near town, during the past several
weeks.
Mr.. John II. Emberson, OF Berryyllle,
but a native of this town, spent several
DAYS in town the first of the week.
Mr.. Clinton VI. Miller Of this town,
has received the appointment OF Teach
er OF the Public School at Ripon, in
this County. lie will move there this
week and commence "lampooning the
urchins en- Monday next.
Mr.. ID. l.. Rentch started for the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge of Good
Templars, OH Monday, which meets at
Volcano, Wood County, this State, as
a representative from Potomac Lodge
Of this place.
Prof. b. G. UnSeld, a native of this
town, but at present residing in Ian
caster, Pa, spent few days in this
place, during the past week.
Rev. DR.. McKim, of Alexandria, Va,
preached in the Episcopal Church of
this town, on Friday evening OF last
week.
Mr. Robert G. Bragonier has receiy-
ed the appointment Of Teacher of the
lower Public School, in town, and Mr..
w. T. Latimer is reappointed as Teach
er in the upper School.
Mr. James iamill, Of Kerneysville,
has received an appointment on the +.
& O. Il. r., as Express Messenger.
Mrs. Thomas Il. Line has opened
School for children, at her residence in
town. She will be glad to receive few
more pupils. Terms very moderate.
DR.. Curry, the celebrated vocalist, Of
Baltimore, has been the guest Of Mr..
John o. Aglionby, near town, for some
days past.
Rev. Campbell Fair, Pastor of the
Ascension Episcopal Church, Baltimore,
and wife, arrived at New York on Mon
day from Liverpool, on the steamer
England, on their return trip from Eu-
rope.
We are glad to state that Shepherd
College, Prof Joseph McMurran, Prin.
cipal, started on another session, on
Monday last, with a very large number
of pupils, and with quite hattering
prospect.
Mrs. l.. p. Lee will take several boar
ders during the session of Shepherd
College.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

81" We return thanks for compli-
mentary ticket of admission TO the
Sixth Annual Exhibition of the Berke-
ley County Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, to be held at MartinS6urg,
Sept. l1th, 18th, 18th and I4th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

On Sunday week Mr. Hiram Adams,
an aged citizen of the vicinity Of Gains
boro, Frederick county, Va, was rob
bed Of $4,000 in gold and silver coin
and currency. His house was entered
in the day time, and the money taken
from a chest OF trunk The robbers
CONSIDERABLY left Mr. Adams fifty dol
lars. There is no clue whatever to the
perpetrators Of this bold theft.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08
BE- COUNTY Massive clip the fol-
lowing from the last Charlestown pa

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lowing from the last CharleStown pa
perS -
DEATH OF Hon. WILLIAM LUCAs.-
Hon. William Lucas died at "Rlon
Hill, in this county, on Wednesday
morning, August Doth, in the 77th
wear of his age. Mr. Lucas was one OF
our most honored and distinguished
citizens, having represented his party IN
various Legislative bodies. He was
for many years leading member OF
the Bar, an extensive practitioner,
welding great influence in courts OF
Justice and over juries. In the earlier
years of his life he was distinguished
leader in the Democratic party,to whose
principles he retained an untalterlng
devotion throughout his life, and in The
interests Of which he was upon the
hastings vehement, eloquent and et-
tective speaker. lie served two terms
in Congress, was member OF the Viz
ginia Constitutional Convention OF
1850, and of the General Assembly Of
that State at an earlier period when
giants thronged the halls of legislation
Many years since, however, he retired
from the turmoils of a political career
and entered upon the more quiet and
congenial pursuit of agriculture to
which he has since devoted his energies
He was the possessor of magnificent
landed estates, which required his con
slant attention, and being profound
! admirer of the beautiful in Nature, he
employed much of his time in cultvat-
inc beautiful trees, flowers, choice fruits,
&c, &c. Of family of several chill
dren, none have survived him excepting
his son Daniel b. Lucas, Esq, one OF
the ablest lawyers at our Bar.-free
Press.
On Wednesday evening last as Mrs.
Bette f. Koonce, wife of Mr.. George
Koonce, and Mrs Israel Russell, OF
lIarpers Ferry, accompanied by Mr.
Charles Koonce and two or three chill
dren, were returning to their homes,
when near the Toll-gate, two miles from
the former place, the horse frightened
at man lying in the fence corner, ran
and overturned the making
wreck of it. All were slightly injured.
The escape with life and unbroken
limbs seems miraculous. Through the
kindness of Mr.. Rudolph Rau they were
transported to their respective homes.
Free Press.
Mr.. 3. J. Porter, of this county, has
purchased a farm in Rappahannock
county, Va, and is preparing to move
thither. Rappahannock has already re-
ceived a number Of accessions to her
population from Jefferson, among whom
are Messrs w. S. Mason, Joseph Crane,
a. H. Aisquith and G. J. Manning,
all of whom are eXerting their time and
talents in developing the agricultural
industries Of that county,-Npirit.
SUPREME Court OF ArPEALs--I.ast
week was occupied by the Judges of
the Supreme Court in consultation and
preparing opinions in cases previously
heard The Court will commence
delivering decisions tomorrow, aud
conclude its session the present or next
! week-Spiri.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

@r WATCHES AND JEwELRY.-W e
invite attention TO the extensive adYer-
tisement of w. +. Evans 81 Co., Chica-
uo. Illinois, in another column, This
~ said to be safe and reliable firm to
deal with, aud We would recommend
them to the public generally,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

ga CoRRECTIoN.-Some weeks ago
we stated, upon what we thought relia-
Die information, that Mr. Robert Mix,
who left this vicinity last April for the
West, had died in Missouri. We now
learn that such is not the fact, and that
Mr. Mix still lives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

BE- Coal, CoAL,-Mr. George Nc
Chan is now unloading boat load OF
Cumberland Coal, at the Wharf, at this
,lace. Now is the chance for you to
sunply Yourself for the winter,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

B9T COUNTY CoURT.-The County
Court will meet on Monday the 17;h
day of September. The Court will be
composed Of Col. r. w. Baylor, Presi-
dent, and Justices VIM. Is. Daniels and
Randolph Custer. The following is the
list OF jurors;
James w. Grubb, J. j. Woodward,
r, ii. Cavalier, George W. Nicely, Geo.
w. NARROW, Augustine Cain, w. n.
Lemen, j. L. Hilbert, George lacy, Jr.,
Thomas A. Kirwin, Willard Koonce,
VIM. Is. Conrad, Thomas S. Watson,
VIM. L. Baden. Jr., Peter 5. Hinton
J. S. Maddox, J. l.. Hoffman, VIM. K
Turner, Hall Wilson, jerome 3. Coyle.
Johu w. Roberts, James L. Trussell
Emanuel Spangler, Saml l.. Rlssler
George W. Licklider, Thomas NJ
| Schoppert, Philip Il. Moler, Warner
! Rockenbaugh, William BeaIl, George
w. Shirley,
by" A man who refuses TO pay bis
debts when he has the means 10 pay
them, is dishonest. This is true bill
and one which canno, bs denied,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

Disastrous FIRE.--A most dis: s'rous
fire occurred in the city OF New York
on Monday last, resulting in the de,
struction of about 100000 dollars worth
Of property, and it is believed that some
twenty-five or perhaps fifty, persons
have persisted in the flames. The fire
originated in IIale's Piano Factory, the
most lives lost were employees Of that
establishment. Upwards Of three hun
dred families were rendered homeless.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

n4~ In consequence Of the inclemen-
cy of the wealher-rain all day-the
colored Tournament did not come off
on Thursday last, and "Ivory-hos" and
"Ravens-,cOOE had not an opportunity
to show their agility. We are requested
to state that the Tournament will take
place to-day, the 9Th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

gag" TURNPIKE NoTICE,-Joscph Pof-
fenberger, President, advertises that the
stockholders of the Boonsboro and
sharpsburg Turnpike Road Company
will, agreeable to law, hold an election
at Sharpsburg, Md, at the Hotel OF
Mr. Shay, on Monday, the 9th of Sep
TENDER, 1877, for a President, Treasurer
and Managers for the ensuing year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08
IaP According to law the Auditor of

BsS According to law the Auditor of
the State is required TO report to the
State Superintendent Of Free Schools
the amount Of funds on hand for school
purposes on the first Of September, for
distribution among the several counties
of the State, according to the enumera-
ton Of youths. The report made shows
the amount in the treasury for that pnr-
pose to be s195, 1875. This fund will
be distributed as soon as the Superin-
tendents Of Schools make the calcula-
ton of the share OF each county. One
half Of the amount is payable on the
18th of October and the balance on the
18th of January following.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

gB" John w. Garrett has secured
another loan of s8,OOO,OC0 in England,
for the b. q O. Il. Railroad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

E&3" We FIND Mr.. UNION COLLEGE.
says Chief Justice Chase, "heallhful,
national, making integral Education al
tainobie by aN;" has superior courses,
professors, museum, apparatus, boarding
facilities, 100000 property beneftting
its 1907 students, who can earn ex-
penses teaching winters without losing
time. For new Catalogue, address Pres
ident Hartshorn, LII. D., Alliance, O.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

BT" DoN'T PUr TIE Poor WORKING
MAN DowN,-This is the title of the
greatest motto song ever published in
America. Written and composed by
Bobby Newcomb. Will be sung in
almost every theatre in the land.
PRICE SO cents per Copy. If You
cannot get it from your regular Music
Dealer, send to the publisher, +. w.
HELMICK, No. SO West 18th ST.,
CINCINNATI, o.
Let capital shake hands with labor,
Let the poor have the bread that they
earn.
For surely they need every penny,
Is a lesson quite easy To learn.
Remember the poor love their children,
SO give them Il smile, not a lrown,
Live, and let live, be your motto,
Oh! don't put the poor working man
down,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

"a DEATH. I'VE learn That DR..
John c. Van Wyck, formerly resident
of Baltimore, died of heart disease, on
the 10Th Of August, at his residence at
Oakland, California, in the 5oth year Of
bis age. DR.. Van Wyck married Miss
Rose Berry, daughter Of the late Henry
Berry, Esq, Of this town. She died
about a year ago. They leave three or
four orphan children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

b." SALE OF a FARM.-We learn
that Nh. IL. G.. Burkhart has sold his
farm, near Browns Shop, on the Is. d
O. r.. r., in this County, to Mr.. Flagg,
near Darkcsville, Berkeley County, for
$50 per acre. The farm contains about
lGO acres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-08

geS" LEErowN CAMP.-We attended
the Leetown Encampment last Sunday,
and on returning home we broke down,
too. That is, re didn't break down,
but the hack in which we were in, did
or at least the first intimation we had,
was, the hind part of the hack came
down "hefsiOsh on the ground, and the
next thing we saw was the hind wheel
running ahead Of us on its own hook,
which ran up against fence, standing
erect, and looking as solemn as an old
mule who bad just kicked fellow in
the "Jrend-6a,kei.' All hands, then,
upon inspection, found that the spindle
had been broken smack smooth off. To
he sure, there were some "heavy weights
upon that hack, there being about ten
OF us, including several ladies. We
then set to work to repair damages, and
did so by putting a rail under the hind
part of the hack, and which afterwards
proceeded by riding on rail, until it
reached Judge Rodgers shop, this side
of Kerneysville, for repairs. The la
dies, through the kindness OF several
parties, were brought home in other We
hicles. But We OF the male persuasion,
four in number, walked up hill and
footed it down, tor distance of about
two miles. We then switched Off at
Kerneysville, and through the kindness
of our friend Mr.. Richard Lamar, we
procured his hack, in which we were
brought home, Mr. Geo. w. Adams our
driver. Various causes are assigned for
the accident We had a widower friend
on board, and he had his picture taken
on the Camp Ground, and now whether
it was the weight OF that picture which
caused the '.break- down" we know not
! Nobody was hurt, but there was big
| Earring for about a second,