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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
Failure orInSurauce Companies.

Several life insurance companies nave
recently ceased operations-eXcept those
necessary TO wind up their affairs en-
tirely in the hands of the receiver
Among the prominent companies are
the Continental, of New York, ana me
Security, of the same city. Both made
very disastrous failures, and 1t Is doubt
full whether the insured will realize
even ten per cent on the amounts they
have put into these corporations. IL
seems very strange that with all 'he
safeguards thrown around HE insurance
companies, and with SO many stringent
laws in force, that they should break
M so completely as to almost entirely
rob the policy holders. There is a
lameness somewhere, and corrective
policy is demanded. As the matter
now stands, better let lite insurance en-
trely alone, than, after paying i'll ten
years or more, to have the company
break up, aud all the money paid in
come to worse than naught.
After all, the only fair, equitable and
sound plan of insurance, either OF life or
fire, is the mutual; and as we have a
number of fire insurance companies and
aid societies organized, controlled and
managed entirely within our order, our
advice TO Patrons everywhere is, cut
loose from all these swindllng stock
companies managed by sharpers in the
large cities, and take out policies IN
your own companies. There is great
reform needed in this direction, aid one
in which Patrons of Husbandry may
take the lead. When We have more
time and space at our disposal, we snal
revert to this subject more fully. Ii
the meantime let Patrons consider The
hints thrown OUT, and be prepared &c
correct Us if we are not correct III oul
yiews.-Fa'msr'S Friend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.
RIPPON GRANGE.

At meeting held at Rippon Grange
Hall, Dec. Is. the following named per-
sons were elected to office for the year
1877 ID. Hefebower, Master w.
Wilt, Overseer; Thos. NJ. lsbeil, Lectur-
or. II Crittenden, Chaplain; a. Breni-
man. Treasurer; J. b. Page, Secretary {;
w Is. Conrad, Steward Is. w. RAINY,
Assistant Steward w. Lloyd, Gate
keeper; Mrs. a. BRENNAN, Ceres Mrs.
J. Is. Page, Pomona Mrs. Ii. Stoffer,
Flora; Mrs. II. Crittenden, l.. A. Stew
ard There was a public installation of
the above named officers, on 18th of
January, which was attended by large
and Intelligent concourse of farmers OF
the neighhorhood.
J. Is. PAGE, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27

Father Pew, at the Catholic parson-
age in Warren, Pa, was preparing to
retire OF the night of the 18th inst,
when a lamp exploded, setting fire TO
the carpet. In the efforts to put out
the fire his undergarments caught, and
in a moment he was enveloped in
flames. He ran out doors and rolled
in the snow, and succeeded in subduing
the fire, but not until he was so badly
burned that he died in few hours.
Father Pew was seventy years of age,
and much loved by all who knew him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
A CARD.

no all who arc suffering from the errors
/ and indiseretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C.. | will send you a recipe that will cure
YOU. FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send a self-addressed
envelope, to the Rev. JOSEPH 4. INaAN,
Station d, Bible House, New York.
Nov. IL 1876. W. G Oih.-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
Z Ii Z l. U n q S !
CONSUL PTI0N !

This distressing and dangerous COM
plant, and its prcmonitory symptoms. nc.
elected cough, night sweats, hoarseness,
wasting flesh tcver-permanently cured
by ''Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of
Wild Cherry"
BRONCUITIS-Ap remonitor of Pull
monary Consumption, is characterized by
catarrh, or Inflammation of the mucus
membrane of the air passages, with cough
and eXpectoration, short breath, hoarSe-
ness, pains in the chest. For all bron-
chial affections, sore throat, loss OF voice,
c0urhS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
Happy Influence of Great
Specific.

For the preservation or recovery of
health and strength, the diet should be
wholesome and nutritious. When it hap
pens that the alimentary processes are
disturbed by improper or half masticated
food, the best remedy for the evil results
of abusing the digestive organs is Hos
letters Stomach Bitteys, most agreeable,
prompt and gentle remedy for dyspepsia,
and for the bilious and evacuative irregu-
larities which result from it. The liver
and bowels, in common with the stomach,
experience its beneticent influences. The
refuse of the system is carried off through
its natural outlet, healthy How and Sec
retion of the bile is promoted, and power
full impetus is given to assimilation in
consequence of its use. 1t healthfully
stimulates the bladder and kidneys when
they are inactive, and by its tonic and
regulating action fortifies the system
against malaria.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
HoLLOWAY's ofNTMENT.-sor

HOLLOWAY'S oINTMENT.-Sore
Legs, Mounds, Ulcers, &c, can be
cured. The rational treatment as lndl.
Gated by nature, is to reduce the local
Inflammation, soo,he the neigborlng
nerves, cool The heated blood, and rem
der the watery ichorous discharge con
sisteni, healthy, happily. Holloway
Ointment accomplishes these ends with
unfailing certainty, s5 cents per box
or pot. 20 1o9
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
DIR. SWAYNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHER

COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHER
RG Is a SOVEREIGN REMEDY.
Hemorrhage, or Splitting of Blood, may
proceed from the larnyX, trachia, bron-
CHA or lungs, and arises from various
causes, rs undue physical eXertion, pletho-
IA, or fullneSs of the vessels, weak lungs,
overStraining of the voice, suppressed
evacuation, obstruction of the spleen or
liver, dc.
DIR. SWAYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUP
OF WILD CHERRY
strikes at the root of disease by purifying
the blood, restoring the liver and kidneys
to healthy action, invigoratins the ner-
vOuS system.
The only standard remedy for hemor-
rhage, bronchial and all pulmonary COM
plants. Consumptives or those predis-
posed to weak lungs, should not fail to use
this great vegetable remedy.
PRICE ON f DOLLAR-SIX BOTTLES
5000. If your druggist or storckccper
has not got it, we will deliver half dozen
to any address OH receipt of price.
sIs- Should the bowels be costive, or
headache accompany your disease, the pa
tient should procure Il box of
DR.. SWAYNE'S TAR PILLS.
Take first few doses of Pills, and fol-
low with Swayne's Compound Syrup Of
Wild Cherry.
The Pills will evacuate the bowels, which
is OF the first Importance, relieve the con-
gested liver, purify the blood, strengthen
the nerves, improve the appetite and re-
move all billiousness. % cents boX-5
boxes Sl.00.
Prepared only by
DIR. SWAYNE & son.
$50 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia
SOLD BY ALL PROMINENT DRUGGIsTs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
TO CONSERVATIVES,

THE advertiser, having been permanent
L ly cured of that dread disease, Con-
sumption, by a simple remedy, is anxious
70 make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure. 10 all who desire it, he
will send copy of the prescription used,
(free of Charge, with the directions Tor
preparing and using the same, which they
will find SURE CURE for Cons UMPTIoN,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will
please address
REV. Z. A. WILSON,
1914, Penn St., Williamsburg, New York.
Dec. %, 1876. Gun
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27

THE Proposed SUBSCRIPTIoN.-We
have endeIvOred 10 view impartlally the
proposed subscription TO the extension
of the Ma:tinsburg 81 Potomac railroad,
its present and prospective benefits, and
after a careful consideration of the
whole matter, we are satisfied that it is
impolitic TO change the terms of the
former subscription. The bugaboo held
up that this change should he made to
save the people of the country from
being mulcted to the extent of the for
mer subscription to the Frederick line,
has really nothing in it, but even if ii
were true that the people were liable
for its payment at moments call, 1t
would be only redeeming the implied
pledge of the county to the people OF
the Southern end, whose votes carried
the original subscription. But II inns
were not true, we believe that at the
present time it would be suicidal to the
best interests, both county aud city, TO
Increase the burdens OF the people,
already much too onerous. The State,
county and municipal taxation already
amounts to huge proportions, many OF
our most prosperous citizens not being
able to pay their individual debts and
keep square with tue tax collector. A
heavily taxed community, without
means to meet its liabilities is but one
remove from bankruptcy. We believe
that this is the exact condition of at
least one half of our people, and to place
further burdens upon their shoulders
but hasteus the evil day. 1t is an axiom
'.step beyond your depth and there is
danger OF drowning" "a
If railroad can do Martinsburg any
good it is as a terminus. Extend the
Nj. 81 p. railroad beyond this point and
Martinsburg becomes mere wayside
station. -Unrfinsburg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
Real Estate Notice.

DERSONS having Farms or other Real
/ Estate for sale or rent, would consult
their interest by calling on me soon, or
Thos. Licklider, Kearneysville, who is So
Letting for me in Jefferson County.
J. Ii. BRIST0R,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
L..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
MILLINE cry.

THAVE just returned fl ON Baltimore,
L and now opening all the latest styles of
Millinery, consisting of Eats, Feathers,
Flowers, Silks, Ribbons, Jet and Steel
Ornaments; also Hosiery, Gloves, Spool
Cotton, Needles, Pins, &c. invite the
Ladies to call at my residence (West-End)
and examine my Goods, hoping to merit
custom by strict application to business,
and readiness to please.
All who may wish goods ordered, have
their orders in by Saturday afternoon of
each week.
New Hats, Feathers, Ornaments, Che
Mile Dotted Net. Brussels Net, Navy Blue
and Smoked Yelling.
NJ. L. HERRINGTON.
Oct 2S #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
II from Nervous Debility, Premature De-
cay and all the effects of youthful indis-
erection will, for the sake OF suffering hui
manity, send free to all who need it, the
recipe and direction for making the SIM
pie remedy by which he was cured. Suf-
ferers wishing to profit by the advertisers
eau do so by addressing in per-
feet confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
~, Cedar ST., New York.
Dec. %, 1875. en-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
STONE BUILDING.

recently used for Jail, divided into 4
number of small Rooms, or Cells, each
fastened by strong Iron Doors, and COW
cred with substantial Slate Roof, and
enclosed by high Stone Wall. In the
prison yard there IS large Cistern; the
Spouting around the Jail feeds the Cis-
tern. There are other necessary out bull
dings on the lot; the entire Lot being
surrounded by strong Stone Wall, the
Stone laid in mortar, and altogether Is 4
very desirable Property, having been but
recently built, and will be sold together
or separately, as may be deemed most adj
visible. a further description is deemed
unnecessary, rs persons DESTROYS OF pur-
chasing are invited To view the premises
before the day of sale.
TERMS-OEe-fourth Cash, the balance
in three equal annual payments, with In
terest Oh the deferred payments from day
of sale, all the interest To Uc paid annual
", the deferred payments TO be- secured by
the bonds of the purchaser, or purchasers,
and further secured by deed of trust on
the premises. Possession 10 be given on
the first day of April, 1877.
ROBERT w. BAYLOR,
President of the County Court,
jefferson County, W. Va.
If not sold on the day of sale, IL will
then be offered for rent to the highest bid
der, for one year, from the first day OF
April, 1877. Il. W. Is.
Dec. %, 1876. l3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
UNDERWRITERS
NOTICE.

THE undersigned informs the public
i that K. 5. NJ. Hoffman is no longer his
agent in the above business. | will con-
tinue the business, keeping on hand a
full assortment of CASkETS and COZ
FINS, ready for use, upon reasonable
terms. Thankful for the patronage of
the past, respectfully ask a continuance
of the same. Mr.. Jacob Terrell is my au-
thorized Agent, and will attend to the
business during my absence.
METALLIC CASkETS furnished.
III. +. CAMERON.
January 18th, 1877. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
FOR RENT.

THE undersigned has first class
/ STORE HOUSE and DOCTORS OF
FICE for rent, in Leetown, jefferson
County, West Va. For further particu-
lars apply TO
GEO. W. NICELY,
Leetown.
Jan. Is, 1877. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
JAIL PROPERTY.

The Lot contains one acre of Land, situate
on the North side of High Street, in said
town, fronting on said street 206 feet, and
running back 206 feet, being perfectly
square, and bounded on the Eastern end
by King Street. Being corner Lot, the
situation is very healthy one, and the
Lot very fertile, and can be divided into
two lots, each having from l03 TO 2O6 feet
front on High or King Streets. The im-
nrovpmprtS consist of a two-storv Rrirc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27

WHOLESALE DESTRUCTION OF WINE
\ TuKIILIHG FIRE AND NARROW Is
cArE.-The residence OF Mr. john +.
l,ruS, on the heights near Eliicott City,
Howard county, Nd, and i've thousand
Gallons of wine stored in the cellar, were
totally destroyed by fire on Friday
evening, causing loss estimated at ten
thousand dollars. Mrs. Reus entered
the cellar between seven and eight
o'clock L. If, hasing placed coal OIL
lamp Oh the upper floor near the en-
trance. While in the cellar she was
alarmed by Sudden explosion, and the
srairWay was filled with smoke and
flames. She made her way cut CT
sids door, and finding the front door OF
the house open rushed in TO rescue her
little boy, about three years old, whom
she had addressed and put to bed.
Catching the child i'll her arms she had
barely ti,ue to escape SO rapid was the
progress Of the fire. There was no
other person about the piscs at the
time, an older son aud the hired man
having gone to Ellicott City, and Mr.
Reus being in Baltimore. The cries OF
Mrs Reus and the light Of the fire
aroused the neigh5ors aud large crowd
collected. Nothing could be done to
save the dwelling or its contents, but
the outbuildings were saved by being
saturated with water Mr.. Reus is en-
gagged in cultivating grapes, and the
wine, stored i'll the cellar, was nearly
all made from last years crop. The
house was OF wood, two stories high
and quite new. y valuable lot offurni
ture was also destroyed. Mr.. Reus
was insured for $500 on the building
in the Mutual Fire Insurance Company
OF Montgomery county, and $500 or
furniture, &c, in the German Company
of Baltimore lie has removed his
family temporarily to Baltimore. The
eldest son, on arriving at the fire, was
told that his mother was safe, but, not
knowing what had become of his little
brother, he was so overcome with grief
aud terror that he threw himself down
in the snow and had to be lifted up
bodily and taken from the place.-Bai
fim1Te Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
NOTICE..

ALL persons are hereby warned against
n treSpassing in any way upon my
"Orndorff Land" on Rocky Marsh, JEFF
ferson County, w. Va, as | will prose-
cute all offenders to the fullest extent of
the law.
THOMAS FILES.
Jan. l3, 1877. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
CHEAP COAL!

T WILL sell Cumberland Coal-Run of
L the Mine-and No. ! article-cheap,
delivered. Persons wishing coal will
please call on Mr.. John III. Schoppert,m
Agent, at Shcpherdstown, who will give
all the necessary information.
l.. w. POFFENBERGER
Oct. Z, 1876. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27

Crazy Horses band of Indians cap
tufed train of Is wagons, en- route for
The Black Hills, and 20 men, last week,
ard all the men were murdered. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
Dwelling House ,

with q Wing attached, containing in all
six or eight rooms, with slate roof and
would make very desirable private resi-
dence. Adjoining the Dwelling House
/, a mocSiyN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Property.
SHEPHERDSTOWN.

DY virtue of an order of the County
ID Court of Jefferson County, West Nir-
ginia, will. rs directed by the said Court,
offer at Public Sale, in Shepherdsiown,
Saturday, the 10th March, 1877,
ut , o'clock, P. NJ, that VALUABLE
PROPERTY in Shepherdstown, known
as the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
NOTICE..

ZINE FRENCH CANDIES, and ST.
L PERIOR quality of Cigarettes, togeth-
er with a patent Cigarette Roller, some
thing new to all, rs well as economical.
Many other NOTIONS too numerous to
mention, just received and for sale very
cheap. Call and see.
RI. MAGRUDER.
Dec. 2. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-27
COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court of
Jefferson County, w. Va.
Samuel NJ. Knott and L. w. Potfenberger,
Trustees, of Oliver Sherman, Pltfs.,
VS..
Edward Tearney, Sheriff of Jefferson Co.,
and w. A. Morgan his Deputy; IL. F.
Cameron, Constable; II. 5. White, Adj
ministrator of VIM. K. Turner, deceased;
l.. n. Huck; era BIB, Good d Co, Thomas
Turner; Stump K Hawks; Berkeley Say
ings Bank; National Bank of Martins
burg; Mrs +. S. Markell; David Billmy-
err James Carey; jefferson Savings Bank;
James \. Adams; Bassett IL Higgins; NJ.
Ewins W. L. Lemen; j. 5. Mccartney;
Richard Henderson; Jas. Law. Hoof,
use of l.. IL. Lee & Bro. Bank Of Charles
town; John Z. Erwin and Frederick Mer-
ton, Defendants.
Extract from Decree of Nov. l6, 1876:
at is adjudged, ordered and decreed,
that this cause be referred to Commits
sioner Cleon Moore, with instructions TO
settle the account of the sale of the per-
sonalty in this cause made by Knott and
Potfenberger, the Trustees OF Oliver Sher-
man, and to ascertain the rights and pri-
orr ties of the execution lien creditors Of
Oliver sherman, in the distribution of the
fund arising from the aforesaid sale, rs
well as from the sale ordered to be made
by Deputy Sheriff Morgan and Constable
Cameron, and report 10 the next term of
this Court.
\ Copy-Testc:
r. Z. BROWN, Clerk.
NOTICE.
Notice is exeby given that l will exc
cute the foregoing decree at my office in
Charlestown, w. Va, on the 10Th day of
February, 1877.
CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner.
January 20, 1877. 5w
NROMMERS Extract of Malt, at
L Ill. N. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
DR. Bakers Pain Panacea, at
~ II. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
CCOVILLS Blood and Liver Syrup, Rog
y ers Liverwart and Tar At
II. NJ. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
Sept. 2,1S76. If
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-08-25

THE first telegraph in China is now
working-a private lins-six miles long.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-08-25

HUMBOLDT PoLITIcs. - The Signal,
albeit Republican journal, is opposed
to the reelection of Sheriff Bull who WAS
renominated by the Republicans of that
county. Any one who knows Dave Cor
don also knows that if he fight Repub-
lican nomination he has good cause for so
doing. II Sheriff Bull has shown him
self incompetent for the duties of his po-
sition he should be beat. Good men are
needed for the administration OF county
affairs and the duty of the local press is to
see that none other get into office. Ii
Bull is guilty as charged by the sigma 1,
the people should second Gordon.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-08-25

NEMORIALIZING CONGRESS ON THE
CHINESE QUESTION. - Senators Hay
mond, McCoppin, Pierson, Donovan,
Rogers, Lewis and Evans were appointed
"a Commission by the Senate of the last
California Legislature to make inquiry
concerning the number of Chinese in this
State and the effect of their presence on
tho social and political condition of the
State ms to tho probable result Of Chi
uese immigration upon the country, If
snch immigration be discouraged as to
the means Of exclusion, II such Commit
tee should be of the opinion that the pres
snce OF the Chinese element in our midst
is detrimental to the interests of the coun-
try aud MS TO such other matters as in the
Judgment Of the Committee, have bear
ing upon the question OF Chinese immi-
grafton. This Commission held its first
session in San Francisco April l1tb 1875,
and it subsequently met here and in other
places throughout the State. Both sides
.ofthe question were thoroughly investi-
gated, and the evidence taken was print
"a in pamphlet form, making book of
l73 pages. The result of the information
thus obtained was embodied in report
male by. Senator Raymond, Chairman Of
the Commission, and another report WAS
made out by Senator Pierson. The Com
mission held a meeting in San Francisco
tho other day and adopted report made
up from the two reports and put in the
shape ofa memoria! to Congress. This
memorial will be accompanied by COM
pilation and argument by Senator Hay
mend and the whole will make large
volume, 10000 copies Of which will be
published for distribution. 1t will be for
wsrdad to Congress without delay and
the document will be furnished to the
press as soon as the proofs are corrected.
Senator Raymond states the memorial
takes strong grounds against Chinese i'm :
migration, and remedy is suggested
which it is thought will secure us from
further trouble on that account. The pa
.Jqr is drawn up in such temperate, log
ical manner that it will certainly have a
good effect upon the legislation that will
take place in the future on the subject,
and it cannot possibly arouse the animos-
10y or opposition Of the Eastern people,
who are not acquainted with the subject
and are npt 20 hold wrong views as well
as misreprcsent the motives of Caliror-
mans. sac. Rec
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-08-25

THE LIBEL CAsE.-The case Of the
People against the Chronicle proprietors
on trial at iPlacerville is drawing to an
end. The opening argument of the pros
ecution was made Tuesday, and it is prob
able that the case has been given to the
jury before this. The interest of this tri-
al is not con 1ned to its immediate locali-
ty. The Record Uhion'S report of Tues
days proceedings accuses Judge Terry,
Of counsel for the defense, of making II
political appeal to the jury, majority of
whom are Democrats. We hope politics
will have no weight in the matter, but
this case be decided on its merits.