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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
AlGrriages.

In this place, on Wednesday evening
last, the goth of January, by Rev. Z.
V. White, of Middleway, Mr.. EDWIN
X. WEISE to Mrs. ANNIE TURNER,
both of this town.
On the 10th of JAN, 1879, at the
residence of the brides parents, by Rev.
J. Edwin Amos, JOHN +. MADDOX,
of Jefferson county, w. Va, to VIR-
GINA ELLEN, daughter of Mr..
William w. Lemon, of Martinsbprg.
At Hagerstown on the 1st inst, by
Rev.A. S. Shank, Mr.JOHN HUGHES,
of Williamsport, and Miss MARY
CRAWFORD, of Berkeley County,
w. Va.
On the 2Oth of October, 1878, at
Arlington, Baltimore county, Md, by
Rev. John Landstreet, H. Nj. SMOOKS,
of Jefferson county, West Va, to
SUSIE B. TRAVERS, Of Baltimore,
daughter of the late Capt. Charles
Travers.
In Martinsburg, January 18th, 1879,
by Rev. Jno p. Hyde, Mr.. CHAS. J.
LEWIS to Miss MAMIE LEWIS,
both of Berkeley county.
Jan. 9th, at the residence of the
brides father, near Waterford, Loudon
county, by the Rev. w. ii. Wilson,
JAMES PEACOCK to Miss MARIA
J. HOUGH, daughter of VIM. Hough,
Esq, of b.
On Tuesday evering,at eight o'clock,
at the residence of the brides parents,
1912 Penn street, Rev. A G. Williams,
pastor of the Grand Avenue Methodist
church, in few and impressive words,
united in marriage Emmanuel J. Spang-
Ter, formerly Of Jefferson county, West
Va, but now of Kansas City, to Miss
Alice Withers Of our city, daughter Of
J. w. Withers, one of the old pioneers
of Missouri. Only the family and few
intimate friends were present. The
bride was beautifully dressed and the
affair, though quiet was in many par
ticulars quite elegant. The refresh
ments were served in fine style, and
among the presents were china tea
set, from Mr.. and Mrs. Fayman; silver
butter dish from Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers;
butter knife from Miss Annie Smith;
silver napkin rings from the brides
brother, Walter Withers; card receiver
from Mr.. p. Smith; silver set table
spoons, Mrs. Frank; sugar spoon, Miss
Pauline Klingman; set of napkins, Mr..
and Mrs p. II. Walters; silver pickle
dish Mr. and Mrs. A. i. Glenn; pair
silver napkin rings, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.
Withers; set silver spoons and castor
from the groom; half doz. goblets,
Elmore Spsngler; pair vases, w. II.
Fayman; one cake stand, Miss Ella
Withers; including many presents from
their relatives that we have not space
to mentiou.-Kansas City, Times.
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COMMUNICATED.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEACH
ERS' 4 ASSOCIATION.

This organization was hastily formed
during the last days OF the Teachers
Iastitnte Of Jefferson County,in the latter
part OF November 1878.
1t is strictly in its infancy, and since
this is so, ] may with much propriety
state for the benefit of those who are
unacauainted with its object, that it is
the highest results and benefits attaina-
BILE to pupi, teachers and patrons; with
the means at its disposal.
It's object alone, should entitle it to
the favorable consideration Of all, and
to the hearty sanction and cooperation
of all the teachers in the county and
State. as well as all others who are iD-
terested in the education Of the youth
of the commonwealth.
OF the forty odd teachers in the
county, near half have enrolled them
selves. The apparent apathy that this
would seem to indicate, is not, we trust
attributable to the oft heard expression
that, "ihey ere teaching for the money
alone"
No teacher who is teaching for mon
ey alone should be employed or tolerat-
cd for he cannot be an earnest nor con-
scien,ious worker. Nevertheless, we
predict Tor it long and useful career.
1t proposes to benefit pupils and
teachers in securing the best modes OF
discipline and training, and patrons, in
SEEKING 10 reduce the wrong of eXtrava-
giant prices of text books and in many
other directions We fail to see upon
what plea any teacher can consent to
keep aloof from these earnest workers
and champions of the youth of our
county.
When this body shall have made ar
engagements to secure books for the pu-
pills taught by its members at wholesale
prices; then it may demand that
teachers belong to it.
1t was to have held its first meeting
on the third Saturday in December,
1873; but the inclemency of the weather
prevented as was the case on the third
Saturday in January of this year. But
II Is the purpose Of the presiding officer
10 mold meeting on the third Saturday
IN February. He and his active board
ot OlIicers intend TO make it a success
ana am fully authorized in the state
ihent that all the members will be ex
pected to meet in Charestown on the
'n',d saturday in February, at 10
ociocs' "A. NJ. III. =
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Our Tenure OF Life

Depends in great measure upon regard
for or neglect of the laws of health. II
we violate them we cannot expect to
"make old bones" But that the span of
existence allotted to naturally delicate
constitution, or one which has been shak-
en- by disease may be materially lengthen-
ed, is fact of which we have daily proof.
The vivifying and restorative influence Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters upon fail
ing physique affords striking illustra-
ton of the power of judicious medication
to strengthen the hold on life. Restored
digestion, complete assimilation, renew
ed appetite, sound repose, these are among
the benefits conferred upon debilitated by
that supreme renovant. With circula-
ton enriched, q frame invigorated, and a
nervous system tranquilized, the invalid,
after course of the Bitters, feels that his
life-tenure is no longer the precarious
thing that it was-that he may yet enjoy
a green old age"
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the following personal property to-wit:
4GOOD WORK HORSES, one of them a
good Brood Mare with foal; s head of
CATTLE, 20 YOUNG SHEEP, SOW, 8
PIGS, i Road Wagon and BED, ] pair
Grain Shelvings, l Cart and Gears,
Reaper and Mower combined, VALLEY
Chief nearly new,) Wheat Drill, will
loughby's) complete, with Phosphate and
Seed Sewer, Wheat Fan, Bakers Best,
(nearly new, Horse Rake, j Barshare
Pillow (3-horse), Square Harrow, doub-
lie Shovel PlOw, / single shovel do, |
Corn Coverer, sets Wagon Gears, ! sett
Plow do, Brides anG Collars, sets Fly
Nets, Wagon Saddle, Wagon Line,
Grain Cradle, Moving Scythe, Forks,
Rakes, Scoops and Shoyels, l Jack Screw,
/ Cutting Box, Treble, Double and SIM
gle Trees, Breast Chains and Short Ira
ces (Furley's make), Y cut Saw, Log
Chain, good Grindstone, and many 9TH
er articles too tedious to mention.
TERMS.-A credit Of eight months will
be given on all sums of so and upwards,
the purchaser TO give note and approved
security. notes TO bear interest from date,
but if paid promptly when due the inter-
est to be RENTED. Sums under $40 cash,
and no property to be removed until set
tied for. sale 10 commence at 10 A. NJ.
EDWARD Il. LICKLIDER.
Geo. McGlincy, Auctioneer.
Jan. Is. 1879. 4w
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COMMUNICATED.
kERNEYSYILLE,
jar. %, 1879.

! believe that diptheria has disap-
peared from this vicinity, and we hope
it may be long ere it shall return. Mr..
&. S. McIntire's entire family were at
tackled with diptheria about the middle
of December last, of which Mrs. Mcln-
tyre was the last to recover. The many
friends of the family will be pleased TO
learn that they are well now. Their
sorest affection was in the death of little
Harry, who was beloved by all who
knew him.
During the illness Of Mr. Nc, Mr..
Powell Licklider was kept very closely
attending the business of the station
and post Office, but he was always ready
for the calls made upon him, and with
a pleasant word for every one.
Onr disciple of St. Crispiu is at work
again, after an enforced vacation of
about a week, while he was enjoying
the attentions OF one of Jobs pets. He
is kept Just as busy as bee in apple
blossom time, and he deserves the Pc
tronage he is receiving, for there is not
a better workman, in bis line, than NJ.
B. Miller to be found III this part of the
county.
During the "slippery season" that has
Just passed, great many persons about
here tried falling. Mr.. J. G. Bitner bad
narrow escape, his horse falling with
him on the ice, but without hurting the
rider. Mr.. Geo. W. Lucas, of Balti-
more, formerly of this county, had
narrow escape from violent death, by
his horse falling upon the ice, snd Mr..
LIS. foot remaining in the stirrup; he
was drawn short distance, receiving
several severe bruises. The accident
occurred near Col Thos. Hite's plsce.
"Templar" fell once, not from his
temperance principles, but upon the icy
road, and received a severe sprain in
his right wrist, which is not quite well
yet.
Rev. Mr.. White, a minister of the
old school Baptist Church, preached in
the Kerneysville church, last Sabbath
night He is fluent speaker, and was
greeted here with very large congre-
CATION. He departed on Monday, hav-
ing been the guest of Mr.. Thomas Tur-
ner during his stay here.
The school here has an average at
tendance of about thirty-five, with an
enrolment of sixty-fve, though most of
the small scholars are now out of the
school.
Affairs at the "Gap" are moving
along at the usual pace, without any
unusual stir.
Mr.. Isaac V. Burns, an old and we'll
known citizen of Berkeley county (but
his home is near. the "Gap), is lying
dangerously ILL
Mrs. Alevia Hamill is again prostra-
ted, this time with an attack OF acute
rheumatism.
We see by the record that Senator
Bntler is very busy in the Legislative
Halls, and we are gratified that our
friend james Hamill is again honored
with a clerkship at the State Capitol.
Both the above named gentlemen have
the thanks of sTemplar" for documen-
tary favors received.
The muddy side of the ground is now
and locomotion is difficult
when off the pike. TEMPLAR
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Dfatbs.

Near BiIlmyer's Mill, on Tuesday
night last, 2Sth of January, 1879, Mr..
JAMES WALKER, aged II years and
months.
Jan. 5, 1879, WIN. FLETCHER, in
FAINT son Of w. Manning and Sallie A.
Lemen.
At the residence of John B. Packet,
on Friday evening, January II, 1879,
suddenly of rheumatism of the heart,
HARDWOOD PACKETT, youngest
son of Lucy L. and the late Jno. b.
Packett-aged about 16 years.
On Sunday morning, January 26th,
at the residence of her son, Geo. H..
Beckwith, Mrs. SALL1E Z. NJ. BECK
WITH, in tie S4th year of her age.
December %, at the residence of his
parents, near Berryville, Va, OF dip
iberia, FRANKLIN L., son of Daniel
C., and Rachel A. Snyder, aged years
and 10 months.
In Martinsburg, Jan. 9th, Mrs. RE
BECCA WINDOWS, aged about So
years.
In Martinsburg, Jan. 14th, 1879,
JOHN L. PAINTER, aged 81 years,
months and Is days.
In Berkeley county, Jan. 10, 1879,
CHARLES EDWARD, infant son of
Charles o. and Mildred w. Payne.
@Suffer little children to come unto me,
aud forbid them not for of such is the
kingdom of heaven
In Martinsburg. January 18th, Mr.
JOHN HOKE, aged s. years.
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CHURCH SUPPER.

The Board of Stewards of Asbury NJ
L. Church, colored, of this place, at
their last quarterly meeting, held Dec.
21, 1873, discovered that they were
much behind in paying their pastors
salary, and the year so far expired and
not knowing how to raise the balance
of 5000, they jointly agreed to hold a
Supper, the proceeds to be strictly APP
piled to the salary of their minister. To
carry ont this plan, the following named
oversee the whole affair, viz:
Mrs. Jordan Norris, Pres't,
Mrs. J. Wesley Seibert, Vice Pres't,
Mrs. Lewis Robinson,
Miss Fannie Carter,
Mrs. Clinton Cresmer,
Mrs. Morgan Hook,
Mrs. Margaret Edwards,
Mrs. Henry Mckinney,
Miss Sallie Coins.
The place selected TO hold this Sup
per in is under the Register Office; the
evening of the goth day of February,
1879. AS this is a most worthy cause
We are laboring to promote, we hope TO
share the liberal patronage of all OF our
friends, both in town and country, either
be contributing or ordering their sup
per; either will be most thankfully re-
ceived. In selecting the committee
great caution was taken to select per-
sons who understand their business,
therefore all may rest assured that all
things will be right. In view of hard
times aud scarcity of money, we have
fixed the price of tickets at only 80 cts:
Come one, come all. Tickets to be had
at the door or otherwise.
GEO. r. WRIGHT, Pastor.
Shepherdstown, Feb. l, 1879.
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s@ WHAT DANIEL B. LUCAS SAID.

h@ WHAT DANIEL B. Lucas SAID.
"A writer from Arden, in Berkeley
County, signing himself Sitting Bull,
to the Martinsburg Independent says
That sterling little paper, the Ger
ardstown Times, says that staid and
steady old Shepherdstown went crazy
over the completion of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad to that place. Ii Daniel
Lucas is correct, that was not the first
time that Shepherds,own was crazy
about railroad. He stated before our
County Court that when the Baltimore
e Ohio Railroad wanted to get their
charter thro' Virginia, his father was in
the Legislature, and the company had
agreed to run their road within halt
mile of Shepherdstown. His father
wrote to the citizens of that place to
know their wish in the matter. They
called meeting of the town, and the
city dads put on their spectacles and
after mature deliberstiou concluded that
they didn't want the road, and so in
formed Mr.. Lucas. They said railroad
was dangerous thing; that it would
run over their pigs and chickens, aud
be Of no advantage to their town. Nh
Lucas said that thirty,fve years after
that they were willing for the county
of Jefferson to subscribe two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars to the Shen-
aDdoah Valley Railroad Company in
order that they might get railroad
within half mile of their place. If their
action on New Years Day proved them
to be crazy now because train Of cars
run into Shepherdstown, it also proves
our assertion to be true that they were
crazy thirty five years ago when they
refused to let the Baltimore d. Ohio
road come 20 their town. But they are
not the only people who have shown
but little sense and less Judgment about
railroads. In conversation the other
day with a gentleman from Frederick,
MARYLAND, asked him why 1t was that
the Baltimore & Ohio did not run
direct to Frederick City. He said that
there were a great many people opposed
to its coming there at the time 1t was
built, and one individual had the cast
ing vote, and he voted against it COM
| inc to Frederick. Aud he added that
he receives the curses of the people to-
day for his vote.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula OF a
simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy
and permanent cure for consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all
throat and lung affections, also a posi-
tive and radical cure for nervous debili-
ty and all nervous complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands Of cases, has felt
it his duty to make it known to MS
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive, and desire to relieve human SUIT
feripg, 1 will send, free of charge, 10 all
who desire it, this recipe, with full di-
rections for preparing and using, in
German, French or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper, w. w. Sherar, l49
Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y. 4w
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CespMUNlCATED.

In an address before the County
Council of Changers at their meeting
held in Halltown, on Saturday last, Col.
Robert BAYLOR, our County Court Pres
ident, made the following remarkable
statement: 'In estimating the cost Of
Free Schools" said he, 81 find that the
cost of educating the children Of Jetfer-
son county is S475 per day for each
child attending the schools. He was
asked TO repeat what he had said, and
he did SO, leaving no doubt in the
minds Of any that they had m!snnder
stood him, or that he had said what he
had not intended.
But Mr. Baylor has made big mis-
take somewhere in his calculation, and
We call upon him to correct his state
ment through the press. That it is in
correct must lie apparent 10 the most
superficial scholar We have made An
estimate of what amount Of money the
schools would require to run them at
this rate. The State Superintendent
report shows that the number of schol-
ars in daily average attendance during
the year 1S77-7S, was 1896 in this coun-
ty. The number of months the schools
were open, 76, which multiplied by
20 days gives 175 days; l196 multiplied
by lis is equal to 2O9,300 scholars at
tending school one day; and at s4,75
per scholar this would amount TO 1884,
1880, which is over 100000 more
than the whole of expenses in the State
for educational purposes.
Col. Baylor will, l am sure, rectify
his error, as it would but be doing JUS
tice to the school officers of our county
and State, and the friends of popular
education.
Next week, if allowed the space, we
will give statement of school expenses
both of county and State for the year
1S77-7s, and compare the expenditures
with those of the previous year. Also
give the actual cost per day for each
scholar in Jefferson county.
We saw statement in the last Reg
lister, and heard the same thing from
Col. Baylor in his address, that the pay
of the magistrates for holding the Coun-
ty Courts is only S25S per annum. This
amount is SO small that it would seem
there has been miscalculation here,
again. We would Ike to know if the
pay of the magistrates for holding the
two fiscal terms of Court is included in
this estimate. Will the party who gave
the statement to the Register please
give detailed account of this item of
expense. Also please inform the public
what the "misctlianeous orders for ia
rious purposes" includes, which cost the
county the sum of s3,5l5.17.
Another source of expense to this
county is the tax for the improvement
of the roads. In our section very little
work is done on them, except by the
hands called out and compelled to work
two days on the road for no pay what
ever. The money goes, however, and
there il little, if any, Improvement in
the roads. We think detailed state
lnent of all Expenditures ought TO be re
ouired by law to be published in our
county papers. The people would then
know what goes With their money.
50. 1.t. 2 X s.-+ !, - yk4Etsts
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WANTED!
Dec. 81, 1873.

GENERAL Farms to sell In I.oudoun and
- Hampshire Counties, W. Va. Parties
having property of this description for
sale or exchange will find IL their inter-
est To communicate with the undersigned
as we have an extensive correspondence
through Maryland, Pennsylvania and
New York. Prompt attention to all bust
ness entrusted us.
MCCLANAHAN & WEEMS,
IS ST. Paul ST., Baltimore, Md.
Jan. III, 1879. 4w
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COMMUNICATES.

State Senator Faulkner veted in favor
of tableing the resolution instructing
our Senators in the U. S. Congress to
vote for the bill before that body on
"Intel-State Commerce" which bill re-
stricts railroads from discriminating
against way freights, sc, &c He also
voted against the bill prohibiting men,
hers OF the Legislature, State officers
and judges of the courts from travelling
on railroads free OF charge.
There arc probably 10 questions
which will come before cur Legislature
upon which our people have been more
outspoken and opposed to, than the ad-
libitum privilege of railroad companies
in their freight and passenger charges,
aud the corrupt practice of issuing free
tickets, yet Mr.. Faulkner sees proper 10
exercise his individual feeling upon
these questions because different course
might conflict with personal interest,
while the mass of his constituents may
suffer the unrestricted charges of un-
considerable corporations. The State
pays mileage to members Of the Legs
lature, State officers and Judges, when
officially travelling, and if their own
sense of honor is not sufficient 10 pre-
vent them from compromising their in
dependence of action, there should be a
law compelling them to do SO. II.
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The attention of our readers is called
TO the advertisement in another column
of DR.. I. A. Slocum of 1S1 Pearl st,
New York, who claims to manufacture
the only sure cure for that dreadful dis
ease, Consumption. The Doctors con
tideuce in his remedy is SO great that he
sends a bottle of each OF his celebrated
preparations free 10 all suffering appli-
cants who write for them. This is GER
tainly very liberal offer
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SPECIAL n OTTO Z
A CARD.

TO all WHO are suffering from the errors
i and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C., l will send recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by amissioLary
in South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to tie
REV. JOSEPH r. INMAN,
Station ID, Bible House,
New York City.
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c8" HO! FOR lS79.-Every article
down TO the lowest notch. All Fall and
Wiuter Goods AT COST to Cash custom
ers, consisting of Underwear; Hosiery,
Shawls, Gloves, Yarn, Furs, Boots and
Shoes of every style, Hats and Caps, No
tons, &c. Also reduction on price Of
Shoe repairing from this date. GEO. III.
HAGLEY, Charlestown.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

"" Any one who has any of Grand
Fathers Clocks that wish to dispose of TO
good advantage, can do so by calling on
". l.. Jones, Jeweler, next to the Everett
House, Martinsburg.
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Ea~ Coop CHEER..-Rev. J. Haw-
kins, formerly pastor of the Lutheran
Church of this town, and at present
editor of the Lutheran Tsitor, at Pros
perity, South Carolina, SAYS
The S. V. Railroad ran train into
Shepherdstown, w. Va. on the stL of
January amid the ringing of all the
bells in town and the music OF two cor
net bands. The citizens held grand
jubilee, and the rousing cheers from the
rejoicing crowd were heard by the
Lutheran Visitor away down in South
Carolina, and now he sends to his
friends in good old Shepherdstown his
hearty congratulations.
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GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.
POTOMAC GRANGE.

The members of Potomac Grange are
requested to meet in Shepherdstown on
Saturday the sth of February at l ~
o'clock, p. Nj. Every member Is IT.
auested to be present without iaii'