Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25

p. NJ. c. L. Butler, Secretary.
Mr.. John Cameron will remain a
member of the firm of John Satterlee 81
Co. until the work on the s. V. X. Il.
is completed to the Shenandoah River.
Beyond the River he ceases to be a
member of said firm.
Hon. VIM. T. Hamilton, candidate
for Governor, is making things lively in
Maryland for his opponent, Hon. James
A. Gary. Hurrah for continental
Bill"
Rev. DR.. Perkins, of the Episcopal
Church, Louisville, KY, and wife, have
been visiting the family of MIR. VIM. II.
Byers, of Louisville, at their summer
residence near this town.
On less than three quarters OF an acre
of ground, Mr. John w. Grant, of this
town, raised l2O bushels of potatoes.
While at Clarksburg last week we
saw the dwelling in which Stonewall
Jackson was born. The house is small,
built of brick, attached to large brick
building owned by Mr.. David David
son, on Main street.
Mr.. Frederick Mertens, of Cumber-
land, is on the Democratic ticket, for
the Legislature, in Allegheny county,
and we hope he will be elected.
Mr.. John G. Unseld has returned
from the city with large stock of Con-
fectioneries, Fruits, Groceries, &c, which
he will sell at the lowest prices.
Mr.. Samuel B. Harrison has opened
a frst-class cane factory at Hedgesville.
A young lady, on being asked where
her native place was, replied, 81 have
none; | am the daughter of a Methodist
minister
There is protracted meeting going
on in Smithfield under the charge OF
Rev. T. o. Grouse. Much good is be-
ing done.
The result of the Ohio election of
Tuesday last gives the Republicans both
the State ticket and the Legislature.
Our ''rooster" is sick and will not be
comforted.
The strike at the coal mines is over,
and the miners have gone to work az
the advanced price of so cents per ton.
VIM. L. Arthur, agent, delivers Cum
berland coal, lump, at $40 per ton,
and run of the mine at 1910.
| Mrs. Henry Johnson, wife Of the
keeper of Johnson's Lock, on the 9. d
O. Canal, one mile north of this town,
fell from canal boat one day last week,
and fractured the cartilage of the ribs.
Rev. Mr.. Meade, of Cbarlestown, will
preach in the Episcopal Church of this
town on Sunday morning and evening,
26th instant.
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co.
of Hagerstown, presented Major Ii. Il.
Douglas, the chief marshal of the fire.
mems parade on Thursday, with a full
uniform of the Pioneers.
Fosters majority over Ewing, for
Governor in Ohio, is about 1900, and
the republicans also have large major
ity in the Legislature.
Elder John NJ. Nicely, of Middleway,
this county, is attending the Reformed
Synod, at Frederick, Md.
David Howell and VIM. A. Morgan,
Special Commissioners, sold at public
sale, on Tuesday last, at Charlestown,
the farm of S. Howell Brown, near
Charlestown, containing 16S acres, well
improved to Mr. John w. Roberts, near
Leetown, for $50 per acre.
A number OF persons attended the
Hagerstown Fair during this week, from
this town.
In consequence of the inclemency of
the weather, the Grange Pic Mic, at
Flowing Spring Mills, to take place on
"Wednesday last, did not come off.
The Hagerstown Agricultural Fair
THIS week was well attended, notwith-
standing the inclement weather. Hon.
A. X. Boteler of this town delivered the
address on Friday.
Miss Fannie Schley of Frederick, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Laura Chapline,
in town.
We call attention to the law card of
Mr. S. B. Neill, in this issue. Persons
having need of his professional services,
will find him at his office always ready
to accommodate them in matters per
tanning to his profession.
Mrs Flora Vance received this week,
another supply of handsome millinery
goods. Call ard see them.
The Postoffice of this town, will here
after, until further notice, be closed at
7 - o'clock, p. NJ.
A few small salmon have recently
been caught in the Potomac near Will
Transport.
Don't swear; no matter if the damned
stove-pipe won't fit. Jamming it to
everlasting jamnation won't make it
any filter.
1t is said a lady in this town compels
her husband to sleep with clothes Pin
fastened on his nose of nights. lie
SHORES!
Miss Julia Hamilton, daughter of
Hon. WIN. T. Hamilton, has returned
home from an extended European trip.
Mr.. Scott Reed, whilst at work Mon
day, digging down an embankment on
the Maryland side of the river opposite
Harper's Ferry, had leg broken by
the caving in of the bank.
The man who cheats the printer