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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ON THE OLD b.
CHANAN FARM-About one O'Clock on
Monday morning of last week, the bar
racks lOl feet long and As wide, on the
the farm which for many years was the
home of Judge Thomas Buc hanan; was
( burnt out along with about thousand
/ bushels of wheat iE the straw, one hun
drcd aud twenty bushels of rye, part of
which was in the straw, about ten tons
of hay,a threshing machine and a wheat
! fan The barracks were oi stone built
in the time of Judge Buchanan, and re-
newed inside by Mr.. John II. Poffrn-
berger, and now the property Of John
II. Cook, who bought the farm from
Mr. Poffenberger's estate. Mr.. Cook
had fuised thrcshing his portion Of the
wheat and had hauled it away on the
preceding Thursday. The other grain,
which was consumed, belonged equally
10 Mr. Joseph Poffenberger, the owner
of the adjoining tract, and Mr.. Jacob
Leatherman, the tenant of the whole
The threshing machine was the property
OF Henry Monagan and Mr. Delawder,
aud the wheat fan belonged TO Mr.
Leathermau. The loss in grain, straw
aud hay was about $4,000. The stone
walls OF the barracks were burnt into
lime and the damage done to that struc-
ture was between $1,000 and sl,200.
There was no insurance on any of the
property, Mr.. Cooks insurance on the
wheat and hay having expired on the
Saturday night previous.
There can be DO donbt that the fire
was the work of an incendiary. About
fifteen minutes of one, the young men
of the family returned home and stopped
at the gate that goes into the barracks,
when nothing was amlss and the doors
OF thebari scks closed. Three quarters Of
all hour after Mrs Leatherman observed
the light OF the fire reflected against the
window Of her room and gave the alarm.
Immediately the young men rushed in
to the barracks, found the doors open at
both ends, and the ,hreshing machiue
completely enveloped in flames. Some
implements in a wagon shed attached
were saved, but all the rest was burnt.
1t was on the 18th OF September,
year ago, Mr. Joseph Pofenberger had
the large barn on his home farm com
p'etely destroyed by fire, which was the
work of an incendiary.-Hag0sforn
Nail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
Martins burg Directory.
PERSONS TTISS T LINE
ATTENTION, READ THIS.

desire to call the attention of the citi-
gems of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that have on hand a
large and elegant supply of family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny linds,
and other styleSo vehicles, also wagons
OF all kinds and descriptions, which | am
selling lower than other dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in eX-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. ask attention
TO these terms rs they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons. or to make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
nv any kind they may desire, some OF them
very good and will last long time Tor
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my fault if we don't
deal.
WM. f. GEYER.
Martinsburg, June 8, 1877. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
IL ACRES AND IL
Poles,

together with the Buildings, Mills, Dams,
Machinery, Fixtures. Water Rights, Priv
ileyes and Appurtenances thereto belong
ing, being the entire property of the
Company.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third Cash,
of which dcposite of s5JU must be made
at time of sale, balance in one and two
years, with interest, secured by deed of
trust upon the property sold. All con-
veyancIng at the expense OF the purcha-
ser. III the terms OF sale are not complied
with within ten (l0l lays after the day
OF sale, the trustees reserve the right To
resell upon ten (l0) days notice in the Vir-
ginia Free Press, at the risk and cost of
the defaulting purchaser.
ANDREW &. BRADLEY,
FRED. w. JONES,
Trustees.
October 20, 1877. 6w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
WEST VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.

WEST VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The West Virginia Central railway,
with a proposed capital of ten million
dollars, was incorporated at Wheeling
on Friday last. The route is from Ce-
redo, Upshur county, West Va, through
The counties of Cabell and crossing the
Great Kanawha river at the city Of
Charleston, Kanawha county, thence
aloug the river TO the mouth of Gzuley
river. thence along the Gauley river
to a point near its source, passing
through the counties of Kanawha, Fay
cite, Nicholas, Webster and Pocahon-
tas, TO Harrisonburg, Va, and thence
through the counties Of Madison, Cul-
pepper, Fauqnier and Stafford, u Aqua
Creek, on the Potomac river, distance
800 miles. The stock subscribed 10
owned by Philadelphia capitalists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

PUNCH IN VlRGISIA-There are hun
dreds of amusing incidents consequent
upon the advent of the new system Of
raising revenue in Virginia. Ore is
worthy 10 mention here, and in this
connection it must be noted that, singl-
lar as it may appear, the saloon keepers
are bitterly opposed TO the register
During the afternoon of the first day Of
the new system, r. NJ. L. Hunter, State
Treasurer, dropped into saloon and
planting his elbows tamiliarly upon the
counter, asked for a glass of beer. A
party seated in the rear, discussing the
merits and demerits of the register lar
rowly observed the distinguished old
gentleman aud listened attentively for
any expression relative to the iDs:ru-
ment that might escape him. lie slipped
his beer and loOked auxiuusly at the
bartender; slipped again and eyed the
barman still more intently. Putting
down his glass he remarked:
You hayn't punched"
81 know l havu't Mr. Hunter" said
the smiling dispenser of liquids.
"Havn't you got the Moffet registeri'
inquired the stat, sman.
"Ob, yes sir" with touch of sar-
casm.
81 thought l did hear the bcll,"
querulously remarked Virginia's Treasu-
er.
"Oh, no, Mr.. Hunter. you did not"
very emphatically.
"Why!" hesitatingly.
"Because you havn't paid ME, Mr..
Hunter
This produced laugh at the expence
of the distinguished treasurer and
financier, who, after fumbling in his
pocket, producing donceur aud plank
ed up Whereupon the barkeeper, with
a considerable flourish, turned bis crank,
sounded the gong aud announced
'.Another balf cent toward paying the
debt of Virginia" Mr.. Hunter beat a
happy retreat.
James NJ Schley, OF Cumberland, has
sold his farm OF go acres, in Garrett
county, to Ernest Pollock, Of Wheeling,
for 10000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

OF the seven burdred thousand dol
lars expended in charity during the past
FIVE years in New York, two hundred
thousand have gone into the pockets of
the distributors, and in one district for
every dollar appropriated for the poor,
eighty-seveu cents have been paid TO IA
yored officials.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

He had not slept a wink for twenty.
four hours, coughing all the time. His
sister bought rs cent bottle Of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup al the nearest drug
store, gave him dose, and the cough
was broken at once and be slept quietly
during the night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

Under and by virtue of a Deed Of Trust
y from "The Potomac Mills Mining and
Manufacturing Company to Us, beal ing
date May 2nd, 1870, and duly recorded a.
mong the records of the County of Jeifer-
son, State of West Virginia. in Deed
Book No. ), folio 209, ct seq. and at the
written request of the holder Of some of
the bonds secured thereby, we will sell
At the Court House Door i'll Charlestown,
Jefferson County, West Virginia, OH the
goth day Of November, 1877,
at II o'clock, the following described
piece or parcel of land situate and lying
in the County OF Jefferson, State of West
Virginia, and on the Potomac River con-
tained within the following inetes and
bounds, beginning for the same at a Ma
pie tree at the waters edge of the Poto-
mae River and Oh the Northwest edge of
deep hollow, and running thence South
% l-2o West 20 $40 Poles TO stake on
the East side of the road; thence North
73o West l3l Poles TO the water edge of
said River; thence down the same at the
water edge with its meanders South
so l-2o East Is Poles; thence North
SO l-2o East 30 Poles; thence South
s5 l.4o East "a Poles; thence South
Sll-lo East % IL Poles TO the place of
bo,;pn;nO pOntailiuU
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

Doctors are TO guard human life and
bring relief 10 the sick. So does DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup, il contains DoIbing
injurious and is always reliable. To b.
had at {; ]. drug stores in our city. Prics
25 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

The Martinsburg Light Artillery, Co.
J. Q A. NsdeDbousch, commanding.
have received their side-zr,ns and viii,
we uDderstanJ. have sll Of their equip
msnts in q short time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

lie takes great pleasure in informing
IL the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has u full and well Sc
lected stock OF Goods, purchased III Bos-
ton New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Chiidren'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, Nalises,
Umbrellas, &C., dc.
He keeps from the very finest kereSo
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
lie keeps general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
ished with fresh Goods of latest manuIac-
ture. Ladies Caters $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 TO the best
grades. =,
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced of the superiority anu
cheapnesS Il his stock.
GEO. \. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
JulyS, 1876. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

The toad as an insect destroyer is be
coming quite popular in Europe. Once
a week toad market is held regularly
in Paris, TO which these little animals
are brought carefully assorted, accord
ing their strength and size, and packed
up by the hundreds in baskets Of damp
moss. The market is never oyer-stock
ed, and those of moderate size find rea-
dy purchasers at prices ranging from
seventy-fve to eighty francs per hun
dred. The majority ofthem are brought
up for the use OF the English market
gardens, and it is stated that orders are
on hand for the purchase at those rates
of every baskettul that reaches the mar
ket.
One Of the young men at Milford sat
down the other day and wrote on the
back of couple of postal cards. Then
he turned them over and directed them,
but By some mischance placed the ad-
dress on the wrong cards. The result
was the shirt manutactory in New York
got a very polite invitation to 20 car
rage riding somewhere on the Milford
pike, while the'young mans girl was
made frantic by receiving the following:
"Pease send me sample of the stuff
your shirts are made of.
An emigration agent was running on
about how the milk and honey aud
bread and sugar trees covered the Libe-
rian forests, aud bananas, cocoanuts,
pineapples, lemons and all the tropical
fruits grew everywhere. Dats 'nough
of dat story said the old darky; dat
amt so, kase, if it was, de white man
would a went dar long ago, and the
niggers nebber would hab known muffin
bout it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

HULL'S BABY SYRUP, at
ID Ii. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
DOWDER AND SHOT, full supply for
l. the sporting season, at
Ii. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
DULL'S Cough Syrup, and Halls Lung
ID Balsam, ut
II. NJ. BILLINGS
Oct. l3-tf Drug Store.
A LARGE and handsome lot of LAMP
II GOODS just received ut
III. NJ. BILLINGS
Oct 27 Drug Store.
w HITE WASH BRUSHES at
w Ii. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
March II II
VALID CHERRY PASTILES, ,forCoughs
w and Colds at
II. NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store.
May -, 1877. tt
SAVAGE'S Ursini, for the hair, at
y III. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
C0NTIN ENTAIL HOTEL
CORNER OF QUEEN AND KING STREETS,
MARTINSBURG.

THE undersigned hereby informs his
| old customers and the travelling pub
lie in general, as well as the citizens of
Jefferson County, that he has taken pos
session of the above named Hotel where
he will be glad to see all his old friends
and patrons and the public generally.
The House is new, commodious, rooms
pleasant and airy, and eligibly situated.
The table will contain the very best the
markets can afford; the Bar with the
choicest liquors, and the Stable with the
best of prOvender.
VIM. RCTLEDGE.
Nov. 3, 1877. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
FALL AND WINTER
MILLINERY.

I HAVE just returned from Baltimore
with carefully selected stock of Fall
and Winter Millinery. Hats of the most
fashionable shapes, Velvets. Feathers,
Satins, Ribbons, &C., of the leading Fall
and Winter shades, and at prices to
suit all. Grateful for past custom, l re-
spectiully solicit a continuation.
MRS. VI. l.. HERRlNGTON.
Oct. 20, 1857. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
At Cost !!
At Cost F.! At Cost !!
NOW is THE TIME FOR GREAT
BARGAINS

THE undersigned, intending to close
/ out business i'll She epherdstown, will
offer at cost Tor cash, beginning ut this
date, October Sth, and continue till first
day of November, his entire stock of
Merchandise, embracing Dry Goods, No
tions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ready
Made Clothing, Cutlery, &C., &c.
w. K. BURCH.
P. S.-All persons indebted are reques-
ted to make early settlement, else their
accounts will be placed in the hands OF an
officer for collection.
Respectfully,
Oct. s, 1877. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY NO

NEW Mackerel and Potomac Herring, at
" A. G.. DRAWBAUGH'S.
Duffields, Aug. 4. tt
CEWING Machine Needles of all kinds,
Dat 4. G. DRAWBAUGH'S.
Duffields, Aug. 4. IT
CTOCK of Groceries always full and
y choice, 1T A. G. DRAWBAUGH'S.
Dufiields, Aug. 4. II
ONE New Spring Wagon for sale by
" 4. c. URAWBAUGH.
Duffields, Oct. 20, 1877. If
DLACK WALNUT LOGS wanted, for
ID which the highest price will be paid.
A. c. DRAWBAUGH.
Duffields, Nov. 3, 1877. If
SPECIAL Bargains in Fig .Mattings and
- Rag Carpets, this seasons purchase, ,and
bought low, by j. ). MELVIN.
NEW MACkEREL-Just received a
" fresh supply, one-fourth Barrels and
Kits, by j. ). MELVIN.
Duffields, Aug. 25, 1877. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

CEWING Machine Oil for sale at
y HERR IL ENTLER'S.
PLANK Books, at >r,n,r
1 NEW supply of Fancy Box Paper.
II Call and see, at
HERR & ENTLER'S.
ROCERIES, Notions, Confectioneries
VI of every description, Sugar Cured
Hams, Breakfast Bacon and Dried Beef,
at HERR tS ENTLER'S.
HACKERS and Cheese. Prunes, Dried
y Green Peas for cooking, fresh supply
of Teas and Cotlees OF superior quality, ut
HERR IL ENTLER'S.
I EMONS, Oranges and Cocoanuts, ut
Ia HERR Il ENTLER'S.
OATH Brick and Silver Sand for scOur-
Ding purposes, Mount Eagle Tripoli,
for cleaning Silver, ut
HERR & ENTLER'S.
ABBITT'S ,Whyland's Higgins Ouch
ID ess and Olive SOAPS. Cheapest III town.
Call and see for yourself, at
HERR q ENTLER'S.
EABBITT'S Ball Lye, something new,
ID and highly recommended, for sale at
HERR 81 ENTLER'S.
OUTER. EGGS and POTATOES will
ID be taken in exchange for Dry Goods,
Groceries, Notions, &c, at the store OF
Nov3 HERR Il ENTLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
If you will come to my CLOTHING

If you will come to my CLOTHING
STORE, No. IL Queen Street, Martins
burg, / will show you WANAMAkER'S
GOODS. | aim to keep strictly reliable
Goods, and can sell them as LOW Us any
man in West Virginia. l buy these Goods
in Philadelphia of the Manufacturers
pay CASH for them-lud sell them at
the LOW EST attainable figures for Cash.
| have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from 81. 30 TO $50 90. ONEhCOATS from
$4.5O TO 5000. The lowest priced suit
named is surprisingly good. | have no
trashy goods III my store. l have also an
arrangement with WanamLker IL Brown
of Philadelphia, to order suits and sim
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 l54 samples of
goods embracing every style of Fashion,
able and Standard Cloths. | sell suits
and garments tins ordered at the same
prices is ut Wanamaker'S Establishment,
and give the same guarantee. | also or
der FURNISHING GOODS ut Wanama-
kcr'S prices, and keep them constantly OH
hand.
| also have YOUTHS AND BOYS
SUITS and OVERCOATS, very cheap.
Give me call. No trouble to show
goods. ID. ): NOBLE,
Martimsburg.
Oct 2S If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

IMPORTANT LAW SuIT.-The States
Attorney for this county, Edward Stake,
Esq, has instituted suit against former
Collectors in this county, involving
considerable money, and that will be OF
interest to many persons, as well as the
county. The history of these cases are,
briefly, as follows: As is well known,
the tax levy is made out in June of
each year by the County Commissioners
and as Soon as possible the list is placed
in the hands of the Tax Collector. 1t
is the custom 10 announce certain dis
count on all taxes paid before certain
period, and notice is given that on all
taxes remaining unpaid after the first
day of the succeeding January after the
levy is made, interest would be charged
from June, the date Of levy. 1t seems
that it has been the universal custom OF
Collectors iu the past 10 collect the III
terest, and in making thler settlement
with the Commissioners 10 settle only
for the amount on the levy. In other
words, the collectors would keep all in
terest collected, regarding it as part
of the Legitimate perquisites OF the Of
flee. Whether right in this, or not, we
need not stop to consider. -
1t is for the purpose of recovering
back to the county the interest thus
collected. and, as the Attorney claims,
unlawfully held by the Collectors, that
these suits have been instituted. Twen-
ty,six suits have been entered, running
back for a period of twelve years, or
until debarred by statute of limitation,
as we understand. Where the Collec-
tors are still living, suit is brought
against them directly; when that is not
the case the bondsmen if living, are to
be made responsible. In some cases 1t
will doubtless involve complicated llti-
CATION. The sum involved, or thus
sought TO be recovered for the county,
i, from $4,000 to SO 0oO-ptlhaps
more.-HngsrsfOWa Jiah
MUTUALITY OF TRADE.-Mr. Tilden
in his speech at New York the other
night, referred 10 the need OF rnutualily
IN trade, illustrating IL oy the growing
use abroad OF our great corn product.
He thinks the time is coming when the
people OF this aud other countries will
more largely consume corn by having it
properly prepared, and thus our farmers
will have great market But there
are some other hindrances besides in
competent cooks. Let us remember,
said Mr.. Tilden, ''that commercial ex-
changes must have some element Of mu-
tuality. Whoever obstructs the means
of payment obstrncts also the facilities
of sale. We must relax our barbarous
revenue system SO as not unnecessarily
to retard the natural processes of trade.
We must no longer legislate against the
wants of humanity and the benihcence
OF God
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

James NJ. Schley, Of Cumberland, has
sold his tarm OF go acres, in Garrett
county, to Ernest Pollock, of Wheeling,
for 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
Bal BRIGAN HOSE

for Ladies, Misses and Children, together
with fine assortment OF striped hose,
both worsted and cotton, at lower prices
than ever sold before.
RIBBONS, SILKS, VELvETS AND
FEATHERS.
English Grapes, very low. A full line of
TRIMMINGS, FRINGES, and all other
Notions generally found in
FIRST-CLASS MILLINERY STOKE.
Her trimmer is young lady from Balti-
more city, of high ability and pleasing
manners, who Will be in attendance in the
Store. Mrs. II. will spare no pains III try
ing to please customers. She asks 1or
share of patronage, and will give general
satisfaction to all who favor her with
their orders.
MRS. A. j. HERRING,
No. ~ North Queen Street,
(Fleischman's Old Stand.)
Martinsburg.
Nov. 3, 1877. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10
NEW YORK
BRANCH STORE!
Mrs. A. j. HERRING,
HAT OR Bonnet,

she can supply you with the most fash
ionable. Fifty different styles from New
York. If you want good Corset, she
keeps them in stock. She keeps seven diff
ferent styles, all OF which are OF the best.
You can get l0O-whalebone Corset for
only one dollar. Zephyr Worsted, cheap.
Germantown Yarns at 10 and II IL cents
per ounce. \ complete line OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-11-10

October 20, 1877.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-04-05
The Difference.

From the New York Sun
The three robbers who some months
ago sprang into a Minnesota bank in
open day, were confronted by c0ur.
ageous cashier, who defeated their
scheme of plunder, though he lost his
life in the struggle. But the cashier
of the Indianapolis bank which was
robbed in business hours, yesterday
made different kind of show of HIM
self. The robber entered the bank,
mounted box which he carried and
placed in position, stretched over the
railing of the counter, seized the pack.
ages of bank bills, jumped from his
box, and escaped. The cashier, teller,
and messenger were at their posts,
but, according to the despatch, they
were 50 dazed by the robbers audac.
ity that they did not know what to do.
These three remarkable individuals
certainly ought to have different
kind of testimonial from that which
was raised by the bankers Of the coun-
try in honor of the Minnesota cashier.
The Minnesota bank was attacked by
three robbers, whom the cashier
thwarted by retaining his presence of
mind the Indianapolis bank, under
guard of three men who lost their
minds, was set upon by single rob-
ber, who got off with his plcnder.