Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-07-14

rD- COUNTY NEws.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the last Charlestown pa
pers:-
Among the graduates in Medicine at
the recent Commencement OF the Uni
versity of Virginia, was Mr. Henry Z.
Cooke of this county.-Spirit
On Tuesday morning of last week,
Mr.. Geo. w. Lynch, who resides near
Halltown, was slightly shocked by light
ming, and lost two valuable COWS, dur
ing the same storm. Several harvest
hands, in the employ of Mr.. S. L. Kiss
Ter were shocked by lightning, but not
seriously, few days ago, and valaa-
bic horse belonging to Mr.. r. was kill
ed at the same time.-Spir''.
A public meeting in favor of Martins
burg, on the Capital question, is an
nounced to be held in Charlestown on
Monday, July 10th, and Judge Jas. II.
Ferguson and Hon. John Kenna are
announced to speak here, in the inter
est of Charleston, On the 18th of July.
Spirit.
GRAND TOURNAMENT AND BASKET PIC
NIC.-We are requested to announce
that grand Tournament and Basket
Pic Mic will be held in the woods of
VIM. =. Allen, opposite the residence
of Thornton p, Pendleton, Esq, on the
pike between Ripon and Berryville, on
Saturday, July 2lst, 1877. Four valua-
bic prizes will be contested for, the lead
ing one being S65 horse. The Fred
erick City Md) String Band will be
present, and everything will be done TO
conduce to the comfort and enjoyment
of all who may attend,-Spirn.
A mare belonging to John w. Nc
Curdy, Esq, was found dead in a lot
near town on Friday morning. From
the best evidence gathered it is suppos-
ed that the animal became frightened
at clap of thunder accompanying
flash of lightning which struck tree in
the adjoining woods, and sprang against
a tree under which she was standing
with such force as to drive spike pro-
truding from the tree into her head and
cause death. This gallant old steed
served throughout the late war in the
Confederate army, and had the honor
OF bearing the body of Mr.. Samuel
Wright, a brave Southern soldier, for
fourteen miles over the mountains after
he was killed.-Spirit.
On Sunday last as Mr. JOS L. Eichel-
berger and family were riding through
Bolivar on their way to church, the
wagon, by suddenly going over brake
in the road, threw theretrom one OF the
children-the wheel passing over her
body. She was Immediately taken into
the house of Mr.. j. Cavalier, a physician
called in, and her wounds attended to.
No bones were broken.-Fres Press,
The Clarke Courier mentions the sud
den death of valuable horse belonging
to Judge VIM. &. Daniels, OF this coun-
ty, in Berryville on Monday week. He
had loaned it to a friend.-Free Press.
Mai. Powers of Clarke County left
his pocket book, containing a consider
able sum of money, checks, &c, upon
the counter OF the "Mountain View Ho-
tel" at Harper's Ferry, a few days ago.
Mr.. Spencer, the Clerk, traced out the
owner by the papers within, land prompt
ly restored it to the owner. Maj, Pow
ers was not only gratifed at the
generous fare be obtained at the "Moun-
tain View" but highly so at the prompt
efforts resorted to by MIR. S. to restore
the pocket book intact.-Free Press.
About 500 Excursionists visited Har
por's Ferry from Baltimore and Wash
ipgton on the 4th. The majority OF
them dined at the "Mountain View Ho-
tel" Byrne's Island was the objective
point with many, and the afternoon was
whiled away in dancing to the excellent
music of Bands from Washington.
Flag. were displayed, and at night fire
works enlivened the scene. The places
of business were closed, and the citizens
generally gave themselves up to a ma
tional enjoyment Of the Day we Cele-
brate.-Free Press.
DEATH OF A GALLANT YOUNG MAN.
VIM. Hicks, a native of this town, and
for several years past resident of Con
nellsville, Pa, was killed, on the 4th
inst, at the latter place, whilst firing
salute, by the explosion OF cannon.
He was heroic young Confederate sol
der, member of Carpenters Battery,
which was distinguished for its splendid
service, and was one who so efficiently
manned "Long Tom" 'to memory dear,
and whilst serving it was terribly man
gled.-Ffee Press.
NORMAL SCHooLs.-The Board of Re
gents, on Saturday, made the following
additional appointments OF teachers for
the Normal schools: