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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Ca The following extract from
letter written by a gentleman Of high
standing in Washington TO IA friend III
this ucigh5orhood, has been haudcd US
tor publication, as it contains caution
which il may be well for our people 10
remember, that everything We want
cant be gotten as soon as we desire 10
have it =
Nj, Dear Sir-I am this morning in
receipt of the Shephrrdslown Iieglsler
So kindly sent by You. Allow me 10
congratulate you aud your people upon
yuur success in at last getting your rail-
road completed 10 your town, aud at
last being brought into clhse commune
cation 10y steam power with the outside
world. wish you aud your railroad
all the success possible, and trust that
aL no very distant day you may have
connections both North, South, East
and West, and thereby be enabled 10
do large amd profitable business. You
must caution your people not 10 expect
too much al FIRST, for they cannot have
everything done in day. | have seen
it is with fear and trembling have
opened them. for the dear public want
every thing at the start aud are not will
ing for the child 10 gain strength,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

The efficient Engineer and Fireman
of the Fairfax, Messrs. Pentz Ziler and
J. w. Grant, Jr., deserve special credit
for the safe and comparatively quick ar
rival of the train on Wednesday last.
The time Of the Fairfax in coming from
Charlrslown, about eleven miles, was
20 minutes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

sg Mr.. r. l.. Magrudcr, Druggist,
of his town, lost by death from dIslem.
per, his two beautiful thoroughbred set
ter pups last week. They were valued
at $500
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
w ANTED!

GENERAL Farms To sell In Loudoun and
y Hampshire Counties, W. Va. Parties
having property Of this description for
sale or exchange will find it their inter.
est ta communicate with the undersigned
we have IN extensive correspondence
through Maryland, Pennsylvania aud
New York. Prompt attention 10 all busi-
ness entrusted tous.
McCLANAUAN 4 WEEMS,
Is -. Pall ST., Baltimore, Nc.
Jan. IL, 1879. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Of vast crowd that throngeo our
streets on Wednesday last, none were
as we could see, intoxicated, nor was
there the least disorder. Truly Shep-
hrrdstown can congratulate herself upon
her day OF rejoicing and pleasure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Eg@ RELIGIOUS SERVICES Holy
Communion services will be held in tie
Reformed church on Sunday morning,
at IL o'clock. Preparatory services
Saturday morning at ] | o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
Glorious Day i'm shephcrd.town.
1855 CO &C. ssR

The arrival of the train on the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad here on Wed
nesday last, the 9Th day of January,
1879, is an event to be recorded upon
the pages Of the history of Shepherds
town, which the lapse of time alone car
obliterate. AS il had been previously
announced that upon the completion OF
the s. V. II. Il. to this town cur citizens
contemplated giving a reception to the
officials. contractors and employees of the
road as in appreciation OF the importance
of the success Of that enterprise beng
finished to our town,various committees
were appointed and arrangements made
for the successful carrying out OF the
proposed celebration and reception; aud
although the railroad was completed TO
this place on the first day of January,
1879, the 9Th of January, Wednesday
last, was fixed upon as the day on which
the Directors and other officials OF the
road would be our honored guests, and
enjoy the hospitality of our town.
= Atlla o'clock A NJ, the citizens.
under the direction of Mr. Il. f. Harri-
son as chief marshal. assisted by Messrs.
u. S. Ren,ch and j. d. Fayman as as
sistan,s, formed procession in front OF
Shepherd College and preceded by the
City Council and Criswell's Cornet
Band, marched to the crossing OF the
railroad OH the Chuleslowu turnpike TO
await the arrival OF the train from
Charlcstuwn. About fifteen minutes
after twelve o'clock the shriil whistle ct
the engine announced the approach OF
the train, which as it came into town
was welcomed by the ringing OF all the
church bells, the shouts OF the people
aud the music of the band. Enthusiasm
and rejoicing was in the hearts OF all.
As the train stopped, the board OF di-
1ec,ors headed by Vice President Boyce,
followed by the contractors and numer-
Gus citizens aud invited guests tIum
CharltstowD, accompanied by the
Charlpstuwn Band, were received by
the committee OF arrangements, who as
they alighted from the cars were greet
ed 10y three rousing cheers tlom TIE inn
mense throng of citizens and friends
from far and near. The procession was
again formed N the following order by
Col. III. A. Morgan, at the request OF
the chairman Of the committee vi ar
rang. m,uts Mr.. Is. +. Harrison:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Flag used by the Tilden and
Hendricks Club of Ibis town, was the
one suspended across German Street
from the roof of Enller Hotel 10 Mrs.
Margaret Lines residence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

gay' The dwelling Of Mr.. Jos. Fiscus
situated on the Opequon, near Dand-
ridges Ford, caught fire last Monday,
about II O'Clock in the day, from de-
tec,ive tlue, and was totally destroyed,
together with 1000 pounds of bacon,
100 bushels of oats, ard a large part OF
his furniture. Loss $1,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
D|PHTHER|A!!

itiyely prevent this terrible disease, aud
will positively cure nine cases In ten. In
formation that will save many lives sent
free by mail. Don't delay a moment.
Prevention IL better than cure. sold ev-
erywhere. /. ). JOHNSON & CO., Ban-
gor, Maine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Among the Directors and Officials of
the Railroad, the following were pres
en, Maj UL. Boyce, Vice-Presidenl,
of Clarke County; Hon. VIM. II. Tray
ers, Col. Henry Davenport, Geo. w.
Eichelberger, Esq, Col. A. Il. Boteler,
David Bilmyef, Esq, of Jefferson, and
w. ii. Smith Esq, of Clarke County;
also Mr.. John Cameron, one of The firm
of Sattellee & Co, contractors; Messrs.
Mcdonald, Secretary of Sal,cIlee &Co.,
Morse, Penny, Hackerty, Smith, Engi-
neers; and Mr.. Ives, Engineer of the
Cumberland Valley Railroad. Promi-
nent among the citizens of Charleslown
were Messrs, ii. Nelson Galaher and
w. 3. Gallaher, of the Free Press, and
J. ii. Haines of the Spirit r. J.Gerso0.
also Messrs. Jonathan Ha;ncs, j. &
Holmes, Horace Gallaher. Geo. W..
Light, Isaac Fouke. Col. John Il. Glib.
son, H. r. Specse,proprietor of the City
Hotel, Capt. l.. Heiskell, and others
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Bishop keane, of the Catholic
Church, has commenced mission at
Richmond, for the benefit OF the color
ed population Of that city,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
HOU ) f. X f 4 p T. X Sii
Jan. II, 1879.

A Postal Card sent rs with your address
will insure free in return, orr Illustrated
Circulars OF nice House Furnishing spe-
cialties. PALMER x SgiLToN, Manufacture
ers. 2Sl Pearl Street, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

We were glad to see so many invited
guests present from our sister State of
Maryland. in Washington county among
whom We noticed from Sharpsburg,
Messrs. Woody & Snyder Of tie Eater
prise; &. p. Adams, DIR. Russell, Geo.
w. Slonebraker, James Marker, Samuel
Marker, Morgan Miller, VIM. Cronise,
Stephen Grove, b. +. Graves, Jacob Z.
Grove, Jacob Baker, and many others
from the district, and Messrs. Rawleigh
Drmer, Elias Schnebly and others from
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH..
Rev. J. a. ARMSTRONG, PAsrok.
Services tomorrow in Kerneysville at
IL a. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Mr.. f. T. Lynch, the recently elected
Circuit Clerk, is now in inlI charge OF
that position, having entered upon his
duties ON the lst instant. His expert
ence and fitness give him qualifications
for good officer, and We have every
reason 10 believe he will prove most
acceptable one. The appointment Of
Deputy County Clerk has been con-
ferred upon Gerard Moore-son of John
StIother Moore, Esq "a clever Young
gentleman, and one aljudged eninently
fitted for the position.
The retirement of Logan OSbnrn, Jr.,
from the mercantile business ut kabIe
town, has been followed 10y his uncle,
Robert Osburn, Esq, late o! California,
taking Charge Of the store and con
ducliig The business in the interest of
Logan Osbnrn, Sr., and himself Lo-
Gan OSburn. Jr., has removed to the
f,rmer residence of his father, and will
devote himself to the farming interest.
Shirt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
Mn. BLAlNE's WITNESSES DECLINED

Nix. BLAINE's WITNESSES DECLINED.
Hon. &. q. Mrmmngtr. of Charles
ton, S. G., who was one of the wllhes-
SITS named by Senator Blaine as possess
ing Il knowledge Of the alleged election
onlraprs in that State, has addressed
a card TO the Charleston News and Cou-
rirr. in which he says Mr.. Blainc's con,
fi,lruce mast have been sadly abused
when he pat his (Memmingers) name
among the witnesses 10 prove fraud at
the recent election. He was III the
mountains during the summer, and
knows 10 more abont the election than
Mr.. Blaine does. Mr. Campbell, Of
Charleston, another OF Mr. Blalnes wit
ncsses, says he has nothing to commnEl-
cate which would help Mr.. Blalnes
cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

REFORMED CHURCH.
Rev. J. {. Bowman, PASTOR.
Holy Communion services tomorrow
in Shepherdstown at ii a. VI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

ETISIOPAL CHU NOU.
Rev. J. T.. HupsAkp, REcToR.
Preaching to morrow in Shepherds
town at ii a. NJ, and Z p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
No Minister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11
President of the Day, Sec'y aud Speaker.

y
City Council,
Charles,own Band.
Shepherdslown Band.
Board of Directors.
County Court.
Contractors aud Engineers,
Invited Guests.
Committee of Arrangements.
Committee on Finance.
Citizens.
The procession moved from the rail
road down Mill street 10 German, and
up German street 10 the College Build
inc, where, after entering tue building,
Mr.. John III. Zillle, who had been pre-
vioasly appointed President OF the Day,
with Prot. ID. d. Pendleton as Srcreta-
nv, cllled the meeting TO order, and III
some appropriate remarks thanking the
committee for the honor conferred upon
him, introduced Hon. Geo. Nj. Bellz-
hoover as speaker OF the day, who in
glowing and eloquent remarks welcomed
the officials, laborers and all the friends
of the road 10 our town. He spoke ct
the incidents and events connected with
our town-hov, nearly one hundred
years ago, SheYherdstown witnessed the
trial upon the Potomac by James Rum
sey of the steamboat, the first invention
and application of steam in navigation
and how, BOW, nearly one hundred years
later, the great motive power, steam,
come to US not upon the waters Of the
Potomac, but upon the iron rails of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad. He spoke
of Shepherdslown as beiug prominent
upon the map after January, 1879, as
MareDgo upon the maps OF Italy after
1896. His speech was practical. humor-
GUS aud dignitied throughout, and was
greatly applauded.
After Mr. Beltzhoover's address, and
music 10y Criswells Band, Col. Z. L.
Boyce, Vice President of the S. V. X.
X. Company, was called upon, and came
forward aud in his usual humorous and
happy style made powerful and im-
pressive speech. He recounted the trials
and vicissitudes with which the railroad
company had to contend with ever since
it's frs. inception. and he said he was
free to admit that but for the ever-ready
assistance given by Shepherdstown, pc.
cuniarily and, more particularly, various
other ways, they would have had much
Z worse difhculties 70 contend With; but
tiAi.fi.9los $50 JgLiusiI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-01-11

Me. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. J. L. SnlPLEY, PASTOR.
Preaching tomorrow at UnionsilIs
at IL a. NJ. Bethesda, = l-2 +. III.
Holiday journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1879-1879, 1879-12-17

TELL's CHAPRI.-The historic spot
on which Tells Chapel stood; at the
foot OF the Axenstrasse ON the Vier-
waldstatter See, is now, says The Aca-
deny, "a scene OF desolation." OF
this building. which probably has
been more frequently painted and
engraved than other in Switzerland,
every vestige is now gone. The founda-
tion for the new chapel has been laid
and the painter is at work on his
designs for the frescoes which are to
decorate it, He has spend some time
in the Forrest cantons, making studies
OF types Of character for his pictures:
and the results of his studies are now
on exhibition at Berhe. OF these por-
traits there are SO, all of which are
said to be artistieallY and ethnogra-
phically conscientious. .u. -.
AMONG all the sun pictures taken
since Daguerre first secured his mar
vellous concessions from that lumi-
nary, none have surpassed the daguer.
reotype itself. Fashion has long since
ruled them out, so that probably
there are multitudes rmong our youn-
ger readers who have never seen
daguerreotype.i All the more is the
pity. Taken long ago. when presum-
ablyneither the camera nor the
chemicals were so perfect as now, the
daguerreotypes that are still existant
show q clearness 10 definition, q rich.
ness OF tone, and perfection in all
their details that quite surpasseR the
best OF their more modern and more
pretentious rivals. sII q. lff
Handsome one pound boxes full
weight best Cream Chocolate and fine
Mixtures, french goods) % cents at
A. B. Gillespie & 90.
The largest and most beautiful silk
flag carried in the Grand reception
was that Of the Thomas A. Smith Post
Ct A. r. OF this city. Barney Rosen-
blatt was its bearer. y = =
Holiday journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1879-1879, 1879-12-17
LoyeIs Youna Dream.

A bridal couple, with more style
about them than q grass widow, honor
ed the Indiana House with their pre-
sence two or three days during the
past week. They gave the dinjDg-.
room q mighty tony look by marching
10 at meal time arrayed in their new
clothes, with white gloves on, and
aud when old man Ryman first saw
them he took one square looR and
then sat down his coffee pot and went.
out into the kitchen and laughed I'M
til his eyeballs felt pointed. In that
supreme moment he felt that he was
pad ten times over without compound
interest for all the trials, vexations
and unpaid board bills encountered in
his hotel experience since he left the
old farm.
When the dining room girl got her
face straight enough to get behind
Bheir chairs and say:--
Roast beef, roast pork, lamb chick
en- or dish?" Hi'1 s'F an m
The bridegroom said, "Ohicken an
fish" but the bride, with the charac-
terlstic presence OF mind for which
her sex has ever been noted, inter.
posed
ooh. no, ducky near; we can't take
aLy o that; for, don't you know,
bidgy -widgy, 'twould muss our gloves
up? Well have to have something We
can eat with our knives and forks"
$50 we will, bonny- blue-eyes-I me-
yer thought O. that. What do you say
to roast beef. then, huxy-puxy? Dan
we 90 come % that, sweety?' asked the
.No, no-Jarly. Its always tough,
and we might splash the gravy and
soil our clothes, don't you see honey
dew2 Lets take lamb. pootsie, that's
always tender. don't care much
about it, but it cuts so easy, lovely,
and expect the knives are as dull as
q hoe" remarked the bride. '1
"Well, don't care, pussy; what
ever you say, for s'pose we've got to
keep up appearances; but durn my
buttons, sugar-lump, if hain't got
oonfounded big notion to peel off these
mittens an wade into some o teat ere
chicken and fish, for I'm all.killin'
fond OF it, an these blame things
sweat my hands SO, doosy-poosy, an
quicker an draw wors'n sticking-plas.
ter, and hang me il / don't almost con,
safe they've blistered my fingers all
up 6..i-5 ...5. .,i..,'.. I'M,
mo. no-neyer, goosey, don't do
that Tor the world. or everybodyu
know we're from the country, au' may
be. they'll put us in the papers, hubby
dear, an wouldn't that be awful2'
And the young wife had her own
way about 1T, as they always do.
Holiday journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1879-1879, 1879-12-17
AIS" Market Street.

Give ps q call and You will be CON,
WINGED that manufacturers can sell
Shoes cheaper than small dealers, ha-
wing no double profits to put on goods
and consequently can give the Public
the benefit .uoln' hn, 1aila -slrgaao p.
The following are some Of our prices
for the Holidays - 'mp' taa ~ 1iai u
Mems Working Boots double sole
and tap for $3.50, former price
1925. saiyss i.lgt t,,-,
Med's better Working Boots S1.75
to, 1925. former prices $3.50 to
$3.00.9 mH ai 80 II a-a t,ig
Boys Boots for 81. %, 81. so & S1.75,
former prices S1.75, 1925 & $3.50.
Youths Boots for goo, 81. 90 & 81 rs,
former prices $1.5O. $1.75 4 $500.
Ladies fine Baskes cloth top curacao
kid foIed Button CATERS box toe,
our own make, in all width for
$500, former price $500.
We also have very large assert.
assortment Of Ladies' and Gents ~
h HOLIDAY SHIPPERS
in elegant designs atiyery low prices; /,
Remember the name b4i la5m
Holiday journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1879-1879, 1879-12-17
WM. MUEEEERsS
I$aGeett, @
7o4hWalnut ST., y
WILMINGTON, DEL.
TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned having large assort-
ment of
FIRsF.CLASS FURNITURE,
viii offer to the citizens of Wilmington, in
1ucements heretofore not offered by any dea-
Ter in the same line Of goods. will sell
parlor and bedroom suits at prices 10 per
cent. lower than manufacturers prices and
all other KINGS Of furniture at rates equally
low. am determined to sell those goods
and persons desiring bargains will find It at
their advantage to give me call, before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
ialH li7i T. n. oGLE, Auctioneer,
80 Etri 500 Market St,
ca Secondhand forniture bought and sold /.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-15
Mission Valley NURSERIES
AT MISSION VALLEY. VICTORIA COUNTY
TEXAS.
G.. ONDERDOlIE, Prop'r.

We have studied closely the various questions
relating 20 fruit culture in Western Texas during
the twenty seven years Of experience and obser-
vation, upon our own ground. We have thus en-
abied ourselves to present 10 the public list of
auits better adapted to our climate than can be
offered by any other establishment.
Our pears cannot be excelled anywhere. Any
one who has good clay sub-soil aud good drain
age need not hunt better pear country than this
Our plums and grapes are OF 'he only classes
that have been und successful here.
our .ccl mated list Of peaches Is grated, with
single exception, from rev varieties originated
from .sed in Western Texs. We do not claim
ths, our peaches are better than every other, but
We do clsini that our trees are proved as hardy
aud prodv3tiye a. sny scrub seeollng, "hiIe the
oualities are not inferior to the old lists
We propose 80 introduce our fruits int the san
Marcos zsighbOrhOod. Wherever yol can raise
scrub seedlings our trees vii do equally well.
This question .! cosbining hardness, proa1etiEe-
ness aud quality Is our leading feature
We can supply sood Assortment oi ofns'aeHisl
tires and plants.
Everybeiy 10 invited 20 ocne ard zee car orch.
arss, vintyxres, Bgrstries and ofnEnehiAl
grounds. ,,
oar u-~ abridged esi,logue frrI shst fres OF
sopIie.fion We refer % Rev. lotn tsil!eti oi ssl
Esrcos for svidsocs &C Cur reliability
We have 10 irsveling tree ped lers-
p. ". BreeciEg j. ear res1ent fgsaa ~ sf1
Esrcas.
FOr furiLsr iBsornsiion ,Pplyts
G. OSDEKoosK,
u,ssisr VALLEY, v.ei5rA Co, TsEIs.
Oct 2s-ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-03-15
NO.17.,

Upon occasion. he was always ready
to defend these views, but ho did not
thrust them to the front 10 the oap.
vass. He deprecated from the 6rst the
Introduction Of the financial question
as Q subject Of heated debate in the,
campaign, and to the last he protested
against recognizing it rs the "burniug
question" at issue. From frst to last
he appealed to the people Of Western
Texas in the character Of . reprssen.
tativewho had considered it his greu,
and absorbing mission to study and
guard and promote their interests with
reference to frontier troubles;. tao
Mexican problem. important railrou,a
connections and needed harbor in,A
provements. lie asked to be Judged
BY the record Of bis labors in .hsr
mission. He asked to be retausa II
his constituents approved and valaed
his labors. and desired some one to
serve them in q similar manner and
with equal zeal in the same mission.
Hereupon, in spite of efforts to dis.
tract attention by the clamors of Rnau.
cial controversy from his merits as a
representative prominently devoted to
the mission her. dedicated, 10 was
elected by an overwhelming majority.
1t would certainly then seem consist.
ent and decidedly in order for the.
leading supporters of Mr.. Schleicher
'ip the canvass OF last year to seek his
successor in some one resembling on
nearly as possible Mr.. Schleicher. in
those qualities of head and heart, and
in those requirements of experience
and research, which rendered that
gentleman 80 capable and 50 useful b
representative for Western Texas, ID
relation to matters ii which that seq
ton has, aud must long continue to
have, a deep and peculiar concern -,
Galves'on k'eaos.' 'l',, .'a,ta. Z i''N