Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06
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The Dramatic Society we understand,
intend giving an entertainment for the
benefit of the l. o. of Good Templars,
of this place, on the goth of April.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Scott
Kennedy, a prominent citizen OF Wash
ington County, Nd, died on Tuesday
| mig int last, after lingering illness.
We had call on Thursday morning
by Mr.. Joseph Talt. compositori in the
Baltimore american office. lie Is
pleasant gentleman and IL travelling for
his health. ~
II has been neck .and-neck between
the United States mints and the coun-
terfsiters, as to which should be ahead
in the manufacture Of the new silver
dollar. 49,. ..... .t,.
r. L. Magruder has just received
fresh assortment of Whitmans hne
Candies. Call and see them. -....
A man called Us. aside the other day,
and with all the sincerity in the world,
asked US TO loan him thousand dollars.
"What's this world coming TOT re
Potomac Grange will meet in Shep
herdstown, to-day, Saturday, April 6, at
2 o'clock, p. NJ. All members must be
present. "'..
An exchange has the biggest beet on
record. But the biggest beat OF all
was in Shepberdstown last Monday
when the old Council got beat.
Old "Five dollars and Costs" is May
or again. Keep your eyes shi"i boys.
A man with FIVE wives lives at
ClarksLurg, in this State. Jeeminy,
what hen-pecked fellow he must be
Some of our farmers say that nearly
the whole OF the fruit crop is killed.
Sorry to hear it. 10 81,
1t looks very war-like between Eng
land and Russia; and somebody will get
hurt yet if they don't stop that fooling
DR.. T. S. Qnigley, Of New Oxford,
Pa, is here on a visit to his father who
has been i'll for some time.
We notice Messrs Hamill q Lickli-
der are running an "Over. land Express
from Kearneysville to this place, deliv-
ering goods to our Merchants.
The tattooed man who was exhibited
by Barnums circus at at Martinsburg,
iostled two Irishmen in New York, last
week, and being taken by them for a
painted negro, was set upon and severe
ly beaten.
One million of silver dollars were
coined at the U. S. minis during the
month of March.
Mrs. Tyler, widow of John Tyler,
who become President of the Unhed
States in 1910, was confirmed by Arch
bishop Gibbons, at the Convent OF the
Visitation, Georgetown, ON Tuesday
last. s..@
An extra fine lot of white-wash
Brushes at Jno G. Uuseld's ...
Eggs are selling here at 8 cents per
dozen. '# "'"'" '
Grantham Bast and Craig Helferstay,
two young men Of our town, started tor
the West on Monday last to seek their
fortunes. Success to 'em.
Our old friend Mr.. D. II. Harms has
rented the mill of Charles Ardinger
near Williamsport. He will Introduce
one of his new machines for cleaning
wheat. ..., ....... ...... ...
An exchange says "money matters
are getting better" We hope so, they
have been sick long time.
The debt of Hagerstown has been
reduced to $1.250. There will be no
debt at all on Shepherdstown after this
year. .,...... =. b..
There was 80 much moving in our
town on Monday last that you will have
to get a search warrant to find your
neighbors. You can't tell tother from
which. ....... h.
..Tis sad to part with that we love"
as the topper said when he let his bottle
fall upon the pavement.
The season is fast approaching when
the sentimental lover can sit upon the
"cliffs" with arm encircling his ''little
world Of bliss" and listen TO the boats
mans call to have the lock ready for
his scow.
A little paint judiciously spread upon
some of the houses Of our town would
add greatly to its general appearance.
Give the painters work.
The statesmen who talk of an alliance
between Russia and the United States,
might very easily find better employ
ment. The United States can find her
profit in minding her own business.
We understand Rev. George L. Ley
burn, lately returned from Greece, has
been invited to take charge of the
Church at Falling Waters, Berkeley
county. ls . ~
Mr.. Wilson Hoge, son Of Judge John
Blair Hoge, for several years past en-
ployed in the Trace Office OF the Is. d
o. X. r., a young man of excellent
habits and capacity, has been appointed
Cashier of the road at Martinsburg,vice
Mr.. Martin. ..u
1t is we'll known that agents of the
English Government are buying large
numbers OF the choicest cavalry and ar
tillery horses in the West and South.
That smells of war. '.a
Mr.. John X. Dutrow, OF Berkeley
county, recently purchased fal m in
Rockingham county, and has taken up
his residence there. 80 -.i'i. H
On Monday night last the dogs got
into a flock Of thiry-eight sheep and
lambs h.lonuino tn X. II. Stewart. ESQ