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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-15
The Insolvency BiIi.

The Insolvency blll now before the Legislature
is so fair and just and desna able in is provisions
that no doubts are expressed concei Mug 1t, pas
sage, without ripple OF opposition. The bill
drafted by Charles Me .aughhn, Esq, Of
the able representatives. from Portland, assisted
by A. A. Srout, Esq, aid judge Cleaves Of
Portland. The tiil was introduced nearly at the
opening Of the session, and has IN Ms passage h.
fore the judiciary committee becn some hat
amended. The bill ~ b fne reported lrOsi I'd
tor the organization of tIree cont, OF insolvency,
to be established at iorlltu'i, Augusia and Ea.-
gor. The nil is nov pnt back Into the OF Il
nal draft, as made by Nj. NJ iau. hin, which IN
stead Of providing for distinct cJuri-, pits ne mat
tel into the probate counts. TINS /, the
the Massachusetts law 4 With some nprovemeut-),
which has st Oh upon tue stature books of tlit
Stale stree 1888, and similar to that adopted IN
Vermont last year. Among the ftatlres IN
thi. BILL not embraced in the Massachuse {, law,
IS poor DEBTORS section, prOvl ilns that poor
debtors may be released from their imp is lument
but not from their debts; also u Compromise see
tion which binds both debtor and creditor in Ger
tain cases.
In the new daft, sec Is (rhere one creditor
could put a debtor iuto Insolvency on prOCf of
lrauds) Is stlicken out Ii was evidently just but
perhaps little too "irouclad' aud radical u the
present. Section AZ of the former bid is s,licken
out providing that creditor who appeals fotu
decision of the Judge, # The Judge Is aiued, shall
pay EXPENSES; it not The county to pay. All the
sections after sec. 81 are also stricken ont, aud
new section inserted providing for the pa, ment IF
costs of courts, leaving tue fees OF officers and
compensation OF Jldge and Registers TO be fixed
by the supreme Curt
This bill creates no new officers, and adds moth
ing to the burdens OF taxpayers. The du,ie, of
the courts aye to be transacted by the judges of
Probate aud Registers of Probate, whose compen-
s,tion, together with all other expenses, are 10 be
paid out of the insolvent estates; persons petI-
tioning are to pay fees and costs
1t will be desirable to have this law upon our
statute books, that when the bankrupt law is
repealed by the National congress, tbs viii be a
necessary aud important measure OF relief.
To Mr. Mclaughlin belongs the entire credit Of
this bill; he originated il, and has carefully
watched It's progress through the successive stages
of Legislation, and should he succeed in having II
engratted on tie S atute books of Maine, he will
have done his whole duty to his constituents and
the people OF the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-15

Premiums are received and Losses are paid in
ash only. Policies are issued payable at the death
the Insured, also payable 1t the end Of a certain
uf1bSr of years. Policies are Ian iasuad IN tn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
sbepber0stown Register,
IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY

ot % 5Opcr annum in advance, or if paid
within two months after the date of sub
scrintion if not paid within two months
s3 will be charged. These terms will be
strictly adhered to.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one inch or less, for
three insertions or less 81 80, and 80 cents
per inch for each additional insertion.
Larger ones in the same proportion. The
space of one inch will constitute a square.
A liberal deduction will be made from
the above rates. on yearly advertisements.
If the number of insertions be not mark
cd on the advertisement, when sent in, it
will be published and charged according
ly.
Jon PRINTING will be executed with
ncatness and dispatch. ..
All Job Work and Advertisements must
be paid for when handed III.
TO avoid any misunderstanding on the
part of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper
to state DISTINCTLY that their privilege
only extends to their own immediate busl-
ness. Real Estate, Legal and all other
advertisements sent by them to be an addl
tional charge, and no variation.
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the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14


County NEws.-The number OF
candidates for Teachers Certificates
which were examined in Charlestown
on Wednesday, was unusually large
thirty one white and seventeen colorcd
applicants being present. The County
Superintendent, Mr.. John Hess, and
Messrs. Joseph Barry and 4. j.
Williams composed tho Examining
Board.
The Board Of Education, at q moot
ing held on August 30th 1873, appoint
ed the following named gentlemen
Trustees for the several Sub Districts
for the term of three years, viz: Sub
District No. ], VIM. l.. Hedges; Sub
District No. 2, John w. McCurdy;
Sub District No. 3, Benz. Beavers; aud
Sub District No 4, JAS w. Wagelcy.
In Snb District No. 2, Mr.. John
Porteriicld was appointed n short timo
since, TO ill vacancy caused by tho
resignation Of DR.. J. V. Simmons.
Miss EMMA REED This estimablo
young lady died August 20, 1878, at
the residence Of her uncle, Mr. Joseph
Morrow, near Summit Point, in this
county. She was the daughter Of tho
late Capt John Reed, OF this town.
This is the seventh death in this family
we have chronicled within the last fow
years. Out Of eight only one member
Of the family survives--he, tho editor
Of a paper in Kingston, Tenn, far
away from tho home Of his youth and
tho graves of most Of his kindred.
In the death of Miss Emma, this com
munity has been deprived Of bright,
benevolent christian spirit.
EPISCOPAL CnuRcm AT HARPER's
FERRY-Wc understand that an effort
is abont being made to ro-organize tho
Episcopalian congregation mt Harpcrs
Ferry. We trust the effort will sue
ceed. The Episcopalian Church at tho
Ferry was tho first church ediiico erect
cd there 1t is situated in most com
manding position, between the Catho-
lie Church and Jeflerson's rock, and
can be seen for miles. Unfortunately
the doctrines Of "pcacc and good will,'
so often preached in ]: in tho good oil
times was no security against tho raw
ages of war, and it is now in q ruInOus
condition. Steps 10 reconstruct II, will,
we are sure, meet the good wishes OF
all. The new Bishop has determined
10 give every assistance In lis power.
r, tI,1 ,,o,rti,,e with tho kind consent
of the Lutheran Chuich officials, there
will be Episcopal Service aud Com
munion ia their church, on Sunday
morning, September Stb. at ii o'clock
Rev. r.. w. Lcavell officiating.
Parties from Berkeley county came
TO Summit Point last week la pursuit
of James Leonard, recent resident
there, charging him with the forgery
Of note for fifty dollars. Leonard ab-
seconded between two days, and has not
since been heard from.-Spira
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
Hon HENRY q. DAVIS CoAr TAIL

Hon HENRY q. DAVIS CoAr TAIL
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS- By THE Re-
rUBLICANs OF TIE SECOND DIsrRlCr-.
The Republicans at Cranberry, Thurs
day the 29th ult, nominated Frank
Burr, of Washington, ID. g., for Con
gress. Well this is the climax of Burr.
lesque. The Echo supports no such
ticket as that. AS between Frank Burr
and Benjamin Martin, if obliged to vote,
we would vote Mr. Martin. Burr We have
known since 1864 and never heard OF
his being a republican until We heard it
in 1876. We have no confidence in him
whatever, politically. In 1866 he ran
as a democratic candidate for Prosecu-
ting Attorney, in Berkeley county. In
1870 what little influence no had, used
it in most bitter manner to defeat
Gov. Stevenson. In 1870 he wanted TO
represent the liberal republicans of West
Virginia in the Greeley Convention at
Cincinnati, and the republican papers of
this District wanted to know by what
authority he, resident of the State,
assumed TO represent any one in tho
State. Most of his time he has been
in Washington acting as a correspond.
ent of different papers, and part of tho
time as confidential clerk for the Hon.
III. G.. Davis. In 1876 Mr.. Davis was
advertised TO address the Tildcn and
Hendricks club of this place, and in tho
evening as the meeting commenced, Mr..
Frank Burr very mystcriously dropped
in as newspaper reportcr-Mr. Burr
pretended to report that speech whicl,
had been written out before 10y him, and
the same was shipped to and published
in tho Uheeiing Register.
Now we don't object to Mr.. Davis
representing tho democracy of tho State
in the Senate, but We do object TO his
trying to represent the republicans,
through his late private secretary, in tho
House of Representatives. We do not
know what the Convention meant.
Either of the other candidates who were
before tho Convention, were good re
publicans, whom we could have support
cd, but no republicans who Frank Burr
will support him. Here they will either
vote Tor Martin or the Greenback can
didate, or not vote Mt nll.-hcyse'
Echo, (Rspubicdn.)
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO
BUILDERS

TIE undersigned, having rented 4 por-
] ton of Lines old Tan-yHrl for the
purpose of a Lumber Yard, is now stock
Ing it with the largest lot of
CHOICE LUMBER
ever offered to the citizens Of the town or
county. The stock embraces the best
qualities of White Pine Frame Lumber
and Plank; Yellow Pine Flooring of diff
ferent grades; choice Yellow Poplar
Plank, Plastering Lath, Shingles, &C., all
of which will be sold AZ the lowest mar
kct rates. Lumber to fill large orders
furnished on short notice and in any
length and size to suit builders.
The undersigned would also inform the
public that he is still carrying OF
HOUSE BUILDING AND CARPEN-
TERING
in all its branches. Buildings put up in
the best manner and style OF workman
ship, and 1T reduced rates.
Plans and estimates furnished, and con-
tracts made anywhere in the county or
State.
Repairing done with neatness and dis
patch. .eE..
Shop on the street as you 90 to the riv
er, at the pump.
Orders may be left at the Book Store, or
address through the PostOflice.
III. 4. BARNHART,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
July l3, 1873. Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
New Firm J

TIE undersigned having purchased of
w. Y. Lcmcn his stock of Goods, ut a
Great Reduction, will offer ut the Old
Stand, to the trade, the same advantages
III low prices. Persons will find it TO
their advantage to look through their
stock, rs many goods will be sold below
their present cost.
They are now receiving full and COM
plete stock Of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS,
SHOES, &C., all of which will be sold
low.
Their line OF Cloths and Cassimcres is
much the largest in town, from low pri-
ced Tweed to the finest WorSted.
The GROCERY department will re-
ceivc special attention, and will always
be supplied with the best the market af-
fordS, at the lowest rates.
Having just started in business, we
would ask share OF the public patron
age, and hope, with cheap goods and
close attention TO business, to retain the
trade the old house has heretofore enjoy
ed. Respectfully.
t'-i- e9 BAKER q BIILMYFR.
Shepherdstown, May % ii
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14

Recently. an ex-Governor of Virginia,
a gentleman Of education and culture
said: "The extreme folly was commit
ed in my case which charactcrizes tho
academic training of most American
youth, viz, to consume ten years in
acquiring the most expert attainmcnts
in the dead languages, mathematics,
metaphysics, &c, and then launching
the youth upon the sea Of life mn ig-
noramus in most of the practical knowI-
edge which undcrlies all human. indus.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14

Virginia does refuse to pay her part of
the debt, what if the old commonwealth
is poor and down trodden, and oppress-
ed, ''she is not dead but sleepeth." She
will yet rise Phoenix like from the ash
es of her shame aud again with renew
ed splendor, shine The brightest star in
the grand old armament of our Union.
Virginia, the mother state, Virginia for
ever! Respectfully.
"NEMO."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
NEW
MILLINERY GOODS.

THE undersigned has just returned from
L the city with a splendid stock of Mil
linery Goods, which she offers to the
public at the very lowest prices. Her
stock consists in Hats and BOnnets, the
latest styles; Satins; Silks; Ribbons of
every shade; Flowers; Feathers; Brus-
sells Felt; Chenille Dotted Nett for girls; /;
Cold Braid; Gold Balls for the hats and
bonnetS; Jet, Gold and Silver Orna-
ments; beautiful assortment Of LOekets
and Scarf Pins; Fans; Cotton Pins, &C.,
&c. Thankful for past patronage, she
asks fora continuance of the same.
NJ. l.. HERRINGTON.
May II, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
MILL FOR RENT.

VHE Merchant Mill. Millcr's House and
L Lot, belonging to the heirs of Il. ID.
Shepherd, Jr., deed. This property is
situated in ShephcrdstOwn, on the Poto-
mae River, which makes it one of the best
stands for business in the county, rs it
has the benefit of cheap transportation TO
the Eastern markets via the {. IL o. Ca
nal. The Mill has three run Of Burrs,
and is in thorough repair. Possession
given August lst, 1873. It will be leased
for term of years to satisfactory ten
ant. For terms, &C., apply TO
Mrs. f.. 5. SHEPHERD,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
May (, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
ELK BRANCH
AND
KNOXVILLE!

A RE now being thoroughly replenished
II with new Goods, full to ovcrflOwing,
and must be sold. Prices ut the very
bottom-lower than ever known before.
Dry Goods and Notions, full lines.
Ready-Madc Clothing, largest and most
inviting stock ever offered; Straw Goods :;
Ladies and Misses, Mems, Boys and Chill
dren's, full line and great variety. Gro
ceries, full stock, fresh and sweet, low
down. Furniture, Bedstcads, Chairs,
Tables and Wash-Stands, new styles, very
cheap. Hardware, Tinware, full stock.
Boots and Shoes in abundance, Eastern
city work; agent for Winchester Shoe
Factory, and offers full line OF their La
dies wear, which is warranted, and gives
universal satisfaction, at prices to suit
the times. In Il word, our stocHs are full ,
and we offer them at lowest living profits.
WANTED-Amy amount of Wool for
the cash or in exchange for goods ut full
market rates. We guarantee prices and
quality of goods to equal any house i'll
the country, Notwithstanding the bragga-
docio of buying for cash with 40 rents to
pay. Give Us Il call and see.
j. S. MELVIN, Elk Branch,
MELVIN d STRlDER, unionvillc.
May IL, 1873. ii
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14

Every time man rifles on street
car he takes five bricks from the house
he might have in the future. Every
time bis wife wants real stylish new
hat it takes 500 bricks aud q good
share Of the foundation walls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
NEW DEPARTURE
GREdT REDUC1ION
HOME -MlIB BOOTS lid SHJES.

TFO THE PUBLIC In order to accom-
mediate all who wish to have good sub
stantial HOMEMADE BOOTS AND
SHOES almost us cheap as they can buy
eastern work, have determined to make
them as low as You can get them any
where. In order TO DO this | will be COM
PEELED to sell for CASH or such PRO
DUCE as can use. Ny object is to give
employment 70 our own mechanics and TO
Keep our home trade.
Please call and examine goods and
prices. am satisfied You will leave your
orders. All kinds of work on hand or
made to order at short notice. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed.
u. ST. also keep on hand the celebrated
Winchester Shoes.
J. 5. FLEMING.
Feb. 2, 1878. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14

Ladies who have pale complications,
BlotcIies and Pi,nplcs on lIe fac, ,rough
skin or Frcckles, should use DR. Bulls
Blood Mixture. .5sf, fsssi.fr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
Wistar's S Balsam
of
Wild Cherry.

From NATHAN PLUMMER, NJ. D., Auburn,
n. III.
"ilthough aversc to countcnancing pat
cnt medicines, checrfully make an OK
ccptiOn of your very excellent Lung prep
aration-DR. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY. This preparation | have used
in my practice for more than ten years
past, and have always found it to be OF
more cllcctual service than anything
within my knowledge. | recommend it
with the greatest confidence to those sub
icct TO COUGHS and PulmOnic Complaints.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
COAL FOR SALE.

7 HAVE and will keep constantly on
/ hand, CUMBERLAND COAL, Lump,
and Run of the Mine, which [ will de-
liver to parties wishing it; or it can he
had at my place of business at Bridge
port, Md.
GEO. w. kNODE.
Aum 81 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
PLEASE Read CAREFULLY.

UAVE recently purchased n new, full
IL and complete stock Of HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE GROCERIES and No
TIONS, which am selling as low as any
one can SELL am determined 10 pre-
vent our customers from leaving our town
and community to purchase goods if low
prices and fair dealing are any induce
ments. Give me n call and be convinced
that | mean exactly what say.
G. L. HODGES.
June l, 1873. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
Sunfsil PloWs

50 as to make them within the reach Of
all. These Plows have been in use
long enough TO satisfy the most incrcdu-
lous that they are the only reliable Plows
in this county to stand up to the work
and to plow the soil well at all times.
They are put up of the very best material
and workmanship that this county can
afford. We, however, guarantee every
Plow to give satisfaction or no sale.
WEIRICK 30 WELLER.
p. Sc. l.. Barnhart, at Duflields De-
pot is our authorized Agent to sell Plows
in Jefferson County, North of b. 81 o. r.
X. W. d w.
CharlcStOwn. Feb. 90, 1878. 1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
POLITICS.

The candidates for congress are
already in the field. busy canvassing for
the fall elections. Beverly B. Douglass
is respectfully invited to stay at home,
hereafter. Bey. likes whiskey too well
and this was the only objection to him.
So the First District proposes 10 send a
Temperance man as her representative,
q man that viii not disgrace his con-
stituency Such man is Gen X l..
Beale, the nominee. a Christian and q
scholar, a gallant soldier, a patriot and
a gentleman, what more do we want !!
The T5ifa District has flung out to the
breeze her-Janner, inscribed in shining
letters with a name dear TO every south
ern heart, a name whose mention brings
a thrill to=every soldiers heart, GEs.
.JosEpm l. JonNsoN, the old war horse
of the confederacy. With Holiday at
the helm abd such crew as this who
dares TO say the old ship of State will
not weather the storm. What if West
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14

SAVAGE'S Ursini, for the hair, at
y IL. VI. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
Wistar's Balsam
Of
Wild Cherry.

From Hon. RUFUS X. GOoDENow, of Maine.
81 have tried WIsTAR's BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY for m exceedingly troublesome
cough. The effect was all that could pc
desired. The use of less than one bottle
relieved me entirely. Among great vari-
cites of medicines which have used, L
have found none equal to 'WIsTAR'S.' Its
curative properties in cases Of cough re-
card rs inValuaDlc.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-09-14
THE
POST OFFICE STORE
AT
DUFFlELD'S !

WISHES it distinctly understood that
w they are selling Goods ut bottom pri-
ccs.
DRY GOODS g. NOTIONS,
Linscys, Cashmercs, Cal!cocs, Cottons,
Cottonades, Linens, Flanncls, Towels,
Bed Spreads, WoOllcn and Cotton Socks,
Hose, Shawls, Skirts, &C.; Ladies' and
Gents Neck wear, Collars, Cuffs, Scaris,
Ties, IIandkcrchicfs, Ribbons, &c.
JEWELRY.
Breast Pins, Ear Bobs, Collar and Cuff
Buttons, Studs, &c.
GROCERIES.
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco's ,Snuls
Cigars, Pipes, &c. Wooden and Tinwarc.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Shoycls, Forks, Axes, ITatchets, Curry
Combs, &c. LAMP GOODS. COAL OIL
- cts. per Gallon.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Special attention given to Shocmakiug
in all its branches. Mems Boots of our
own make always on hand at $50 up.
Men and Boys Eastern made Boots and
Shoes very cheap. Ladies', Misses and
Children Boots and Shoes of every grade
constantly on hand.
Country Produce, ESPECIALLY CORN
taken in exchange for Goods. Keeps
everything found in a iirst-class store.
We can undcrscll amy house in this
vicinity, for obvious reasons; expenses
nominal compared with others; hence
walk or ride to Duiliclds and save money,
j. Il. lIAGLEY.
June !, 1873. If
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Still ANOTHER REDUGTlDB
IN THE
O. n. ID.

w + are happy to inform our customers
w and the public generally, that We
have again been able TO reduce the price
of our Celebrated
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-10
Death of Rev. John Muneaster, SIM.

a priest of our acquaintance but lately re-
marked, in our hearing, that throughout the
whole diocese, the Society of Mary was the
only Religious Order in the South which the
terrible plague had this year deigned to spare.
Doubtless, he added, Heav en- was satisfied
with the tribute it had paid in 1873, when Eve
of its members fell victims to the same fearful
soourge. Until the last few days it seemed
that the hopes and prayers of the friends of
the Society would be heard in it's behalf. Not
single case had occurred at Jefferson College,
where the Fathers are of course, more numer-
ous than elsewhere. Two had been struck
down whilst in the discharge of their ministry
at the Church of st. Michael's, one in Aleiers
and afourth at Donaldsonville, but, thanks to
the protection of the Sacred Heart, all four
had passed safely through the dreaded ordeal.
But alas another victim was called for
This time it should be the youngest of the
religious family, one of the most robust, one
for whom all who knew him anticipated long
and fruitful career-the Rev. John Muncaster
S. NJ.
Born in the city of London, England, on the
I'd of October, 1851, from his early childhood
he gave striking proofs of the gentIeness of
character fervent piety and close application
TO study which were to grow mp with his
growth and follow him to the grave.
In 1865 he entered the College Of the Marist
Fathers at Dundalk, Ireland, where he success-
fully continued and completed the classical
course which he several years before began
with the preparatory studies in the Academy
of the Brothers of Mary attached to the Mis-
sion of the Fathers Of the Society in London.
Like the Prophet of old, from his tenderest
years he had felt the call of grace within him
That call, the gift of the chosen few. be ro.
solved TO chsrish and obey. His piOuS parent.