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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
EXCELSIOR
REAPING & MOVING
Nj ACHIN ES.

HAT constitutes 4 Combined Machine
w is one tingerbar and two knives for
moving, and one tingerbar and sickle for
rcaping, besides extra sections and guards
with rivets for repairs.
Less than five minutes will change the
Excelsior from Reaper with the reaper
attachment TO a Mower with the mower
attachments; in either case it is Il perfect
machine, and as such it stands unchal-
lcnged before the world. 1t is Il perfect
mower, Il reaper or combined machine.
The reaping attachment is either drop
pcr, a Sclf-rake or both, making a perfect
machine in either form. 1t is made en-
tirely of iron and steel, except the tongue
and lift lever; it also has separate lever
for fitting the points of the fingers or
guards up or down both in reaping or
moving; it also has an adjuStible reel
which can he raised or lowered ny lever
whilst the machine Is cutting.
As Simplicity of Construction is indie
alive of efficiency and also marks the ge-
MUS of the inventor, we take pleasure in
asserting that one person can successfully
operate the Excelsior, and this may be
done by 4 boy or an aged man toe feeble
To work in any other part of the field
such is the ease of management. Two
Independent Drive Wheels, of large di
ametcr, impart greater power ana cause
the machine to run easier on uneven
ground, and this, and our accurate and
beautiful proportioned gearing, are the
main reasons why the Excelsior runs so
easily and lasts so long. The Excelsior
has the reputation Of being the lightest
draft machine in the country. The draft
has been tested i'm different conditions Of
grass and uneven ground ut various times,
and i found to range from $50 to 200
pounds. We furnish two sizes:
TEE MEDIUM IRON FRAME,
AND THE JUNIOR IRON FRAME.
We also furnish lighter class machine.
The EMPIRE MOWER AND REAPER,
which deties competition as Il tirst-class
machine.
The Excelsior Machines were sold i'll
this county some y or II years years ago,
and are being used at this time. Many
valuable improvements have since been
added. Send for circulars giving full
description of machines. Sold by
WILSON BROTUERS.
Summit Point, W. Va.
y. B.-Mowers and RcaperS sold Sepa-
ratcly or combined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
not both fall into the ditchi


Look around at the baggage Of these
people. A basket OF tins and crockery,
a bale or two of bedding, often bed
stead with the Stats tied mp with n rope
perhaps chest For lunch they eat
corn cake, and drink from o pail OF
river water. The old man falls asleep,
sitting on his box, his gray head and
wrinkled face buried in bis hard hands.
The children cry aud he awakes from
his nap.
The white men who come and tell
them that Kansas means want aud mis-
ery to them are not believed. They
reason that the whites do not want
them to 90 away, and, therefore, must
be lying about the earthly paradise Of
their daily hope and nightly vision
The boat makes landing. An ath-
lectic young black man runs down tho
gangplank. The negroes on the levee
cry out, "Good by, Sam, "lIope you'll
have luck in Kansas" A sweet heart
on the levee looks sadly at Sam as the
boat swiftly backs out into tho stream.
Such scenes might be pictured al in
finitum.-Bosion Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
TIE "TUOMAS" RAKE.

Having secured the agency for the sale
OF this celebrated Rake for the counties of
Clarke and Jefferson, would ask those in
need OF Il Rake to examine this rake be
fore purchasing. The manner in which
the hay is clcanScd from the tcc,h when
the teeth are filled with hay, by use OF
our improved Cleaning Rake, Is an im-
nortaut advantage possessed only by the
1Thomas" Rake The simplicity and ease
with which it i discharged is of great
advantage. The "'rhoma>" Rake took
7hc first premium at the Winchester Fair
last fall. send for circulars giving full
description. ..
WILSON BROTHERS,
summit Point, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
TOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, JUNE a. 1872
APART.

| stretch my hand across the guilt,
They grasp no hands of thine;
Only the memory Of fond clasps,
Respond again to mine;
And phantom joys of other years
Move my lone spirit into tears
Oh, balmy days of sunny love,
That sparkled, then exhaled!
Oh, words of blessed tenderness
And promises that failed!
Amid these wrecks | stand alone,
The perfume from liie's roses gone.
Now nevermore for MS can bloom
The roses crushed and dead;
Llte's faded garlands nevermore
A sweet perfume can shed;
For we who stood once heart 10 heart,
Have dritted now so far apart.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14

A ITIsroRrc CousrRr.-Egypt was
the land visited by Abraham in search
of food when there was famine in his
own countryside land 10 which Joseph
was carried as slave, and which he
governed as Prime Minister. From T.
gypt Moses lead the Israelites through
the Red Sea- Here jeremiah wrote bis
Lamentations Here Solon, Pytl,sg.
oras, Plato and many other Greek PHI
losophers, came 10 study. Here Alex
andcr the Great came az corqneror. T.
gypt taught the world the use of paper
made of its rushes-the papyrns. Ia
Egypt was founded the first pubIic IT,
brary and the first college Of learned
men-nameIy: the Alexandrian Museum.
Here Euclid wrote bis elements.
Geometry" Theocritos his .Poems,
and Lucia bis "DiaIogues' Here the
beautiful Cleopatra, the last Egypta;n
Queen, held Julius Cesar, and ;her
Marx Antony, captive. In Egypt were
built the FIRST IDonastcries Tho Chris
lian fathers (Origen and Atbasisn) con-
trovetsy began there. The buildings
which now remain are the oldest ard
largest in the world. On The bspk Of
its great river may be seen the oldest
arch and the oIdest column. Up this
noble stream sailed Herodotus, the most
entertaining of travellers, and StraJo,
the most judicious. lndeed--ss the
country is little more than the narrow
strip that is watered 10y the Niles over
fow-from the river may be seen al
most all its great cities and temples.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
The McGinnis Harrow.

ADAPTED to all purposes of harrows.
q The teeth are s.eel, diamond shape /
Is inch broad ,5-S inch thick, sharp front
ANA rear. and at the end. Reversible, rear
edge to the front when dalled in front.
Adjustable 70 any slant to suit the work.
1t never has to be raised for disagreement,
cleans itself. RenovateS sod bound mead
ows. Cultivates wheat and corn more
thoroughly, prepares soil for planting IN
one going over, than two workings win
other harrOwS. Warranted more effectlVe
than any harrow in use. for sale by
J. S. MELVIN.
Dnffclds. Apr. 70, 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
JUST LOOK HERE!
The Railroad is come,
And look what it's done!

J7NADULTERATED Sugar, l. l-2 lbs.
y for 81 90.
Prime Roasted Coffee, 20c per lb.
Canned Corn, l5c, or / cans for 30 cts.
3-lb cans of Tomatoes, BE, or cans
for 25c.
3-lb. cans OF Peaches, full natural
standard. Soc, oI~i cans for $l.OO.
Prime Pruncs, Zoe per lb.
Dried Peaches, &C per lb.
Dried CurrantS, Sc per lb.
New V. l.. RaiSinS, Zoe per h., and all
other goods of the best quality ut the
same cheap rates for cash.
JOHN G.. UNSELD.
i. S.-What'S the Use OF having chap
ped hands when you can go to John u.
Unscld'S and get Sulphuratcd Soap at
20 cts. per cake, and all other Soaps of
the best quality cheap.
Jan. Is, 1879. tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
New qOOalss
CALL HERE FOR BARGAINS.

THE undersigned having purchased of
l w. +. Lcmem his stock of Goods, ut 4
Great Reduction, will offer ut the Old
Stand, to the trade, the same advantages
in low prices. Persons will find it to
their advantage to look through their
stock, as many goods will be sold below
their present cost.
They are now receiving full and COM
plcte 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 Cassimeres is
much the largest in town, from low pri-
ccd 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, ut 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.
BAKER d BlLLM1ER.
Shephcrdstown, May % If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14

We have also secured 4 first-clasS Mil
liner from Baltimore, and are prepared to
trim Hats and Bonnets and do any milli-
merry work at short notice and in latest
STYLES. Call and examine our stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere; we consider
it no trouble to show goods, and you will
find we are offering bargains.
Notwithstanding the recent advance i'll
Domestic Goods, we are still offering them
at the cid prices, and our stock is unsur-
passed by any house outside ofthe city.
Call and be convinced that we can do what
we say. Respectfully,
RICHARD q WELSIIANS.
May 3, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
i'IOWs =! E'l0ws!

We call special attention TO the SOUTH
BEND CHILLED PLOW, manufactured
lv the SOUTH Bend PIOw Company. This
plnw we consider the best Chilled Plow
on the market. The draft is so light that
> horses can do the work that it ordinari-
lv requires 3 horses 10 accomplish. Inc
lnoldbnarelS are so thoroughly polished
that the pluw will not shove iii any soil !;
all things considered, it is the cheapest
rlow on the market. 1t is substantially
built of the best materials. Repairs will
be constantly kept on hand. Sold by
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
We also offer and recommend the Stew
art d Price Plow, of Frederick City, Md,
which j. in general use i'll Frederick ana
Washington counties, Md. This plow is
especially adapted TO heavy fall pioWlng'
1t is Il wrought plow with steel share.
Sold by WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
We also offer YOU the Woodstock Cast
Plows. which are so well known that
comment is useless. Sold by
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
The Iron Single or Double Shovel PlOws,
with steel blades, most approved makers.
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
If Won want a cheap and good Cutting
Boy. buy of WILSON BROTHERS,,
Summit Point, W. Va.
If Won want firSt-class Hand Corn.
Shelter, with two spOUtS, call and cXam-
inc ours, and learn the price from
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, W. Va.
FERTILIZERS-If you want fertili-
zcrS for Corn, come and see
WILSON BROTHERS.,
Summit Point, W. Va.
We will offer the farmers Of Clarke and
jefferson this fal one of the best Grain
Drills on the market. Be sure anu exam
inc it before purchasing and convince
Yourselves OF the correctness OF our state
ment. WILSON 3Rol iEhS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
We purpose engaging in the sale OF AS-
ricutural Implements, Machinery, &C.,
for the counties of Clarke and Jefferson,
and Mr. Thomas Locke, of Jefferson Co.,
will solicit. orders for us. We hope the
goods represented will commend them
selves to the public, and that we may re-
"ciye a fair share of patronage.
WILSON BROTHERS,
Summit Point, w. Va.
Nay 10, 1879. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
WATCHES AND JEHBLRY.

THE undersigned having located in
l. ShepherdstOwn, respectfully informs
the public that he will make speclsity
of REPAIRING WATCHES, CLOCKS,
and JEWELRY. All work warranted 70
give satisfaction. Being in direct COM
munication with the leading Manutactur-
ers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, jew
elry and Silver Ware, orders for this class
of goods will be promptly filled at the
lowest cash prices. II my patronage De
sufficient to justify, will open up stock
of goods for the trade.
VIC. UALDEMAN.
Apr 10, 1879. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
A. C. WBAUGH,
DUFFIELDS, WEST VA,

Is now receiving and has in stock the
finest assortment Of LADIES DRESS
GOODS, BLACK ALPACCAS, CASH
NIERS all colors, POPLINS of all Styles,
PRINTS, &C., Fancies, Pinks, Puppies,
Chocolates, Solid Mornings, Grayes,
sc. ; PERCALS, plain and Fancy; COT
TONADES of all grades and styles, very
cheap. An endless line of Brown and
Bleached Cottons; 10 IA Twilled Bleach
ed Sheetings, best quality PILLOW Casing,
BOOTS and SHOES; HATS of all kinds;
GROCERIES, choice, and at bottom fig
ures HARDWARE, SHOVELS, FORKS
and RAKES; WHEELING NAILS at
Bottom Prices.
Give me 4 call. l warrant satisfaction.
TERMS CASH or country produce.
A. c. DRAWBAUGH.
Dufflelds, Apr. 10, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
DR.. e.. 7. Gold,
RESIDENT DENTIST,
SHEPHERDSTOWN,

WILL visit Duffields the first Monday,
w Scrabble the first Tuesday, and Ker-
neysville the first Wednesday of each
month, and spend one day. He will also
visit private houses if desired. Parties
in the country can let me know by postal
card. Prices moderate and satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
Office three doors East of Wiss's Cor
ner, Main Street, ShepherdstOwn.
April 3, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
New Store!
Paper Mill is in full blast,
Prosperity has dawned at last.

That is to say, if you want good GOODS
brand new-and plenty OF them for a
small amount of money, call at the NEW
STORE, west of Entler's Hotel. Moneys
worth guaranteed. A full assortment of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS AND
SHOES, GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE,
&C., &C., &c. 1t is a pleasure to show
goods-call and see them before going
elsewhere. am grateful for past favors,
and trust, by square and polite dealIng,to
earn a continuance of the same Kindness
in time to come. TERMS CASH. Pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods.
W. T. LEMEN.
Shepherdstown, March 30, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14

Experience has proven that the best
remedy tor Cole, Diaubes, 1'eething
and other troubles of infancy il Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrup. Price rs cents.
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy
Tobacco.
Never promise more than can 10
done. DR. Bulls Baltimore Pills have
been successfully run on this principle.
For sale by all druggists Price rs cta
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-06-14
The Ullum Plow.

THIS Celebrated Plow Universally
L praised by all that has ever used them.
Fully warranted and prices greatly re-
duced, for sale by
Us. MELVIN.
Duflields Apr. IS, 1879. II
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DR.. w. p. MANNING,
Physician : Surgeon.

Office at his residence on Princes Street
Uleading toward the river. Orders left
ut Billings Drug Store promptly attended
to.
Feb. %, 1871. If
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-19
Flav0ring by Feed.

III. Monclar, noted agriculturist in
France, has suggested a singular plan
for favoring meat. He imagines that
by feeding cattle, sheep, pigs, and
poultry in particular way, or rather
by favoring their food in various ways,
their flesh may be rendered much more
agreeable to the palate that it often is /;
and there can be no doubt that he is
substantially right. Thus for instance,
one can assert, as the result of per =
sonal experience, that poultry which
has been fattened upon food contain
ing 8 slight admixture of chopped
truffles,are far better eating than those
chickens which have been stuffed or
larded with trufies after they are kill
ed. It is only natural that such should
be the case, for the favor of the trnffie
that Is consumed By the chicken per-
meates the whole system, which it can
not do when simply placed in The
carcass. NJ. Monclar instances cases
IN which hare killed in worm-wood
field, larks shot in cabbage field, and
eggs laid by hens which have eaten
diseased silk worms, had such nau-
seous taste that NO one coald touch
them; while, upon the other hand
some ducks and field -hares which had
fed upon sprigs OF jumper had a deli
cious flavor. He has made several
experiments-among othess, three up.
on tame rabbits, which he fed with the
vast OF anise seed, with barley and
bran containing a slight fiavorlng of
juniper. and with barley and bran
Containing q little essence of. thyme
In, each case he foucd that flesh OF
these animals was, far better eating
than that of rabbits fatiened in the Or
binary way, and yet T. ire was no trace
of anlse seed or Juniper in the taste.
His conclusion Is ti-sG cattle, sheep
and pigs might be fed in the same
way, and that by varying tue. favor
ing matter the beef, mutton and pork
might be made to have several differ
ent tastes.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-19
Chancery Sale of Valuable Lands.
No. 1866

o.
J. NJ. Kennedy. Treasurer of tbs Hospital
Asse citation of East Tennessee. vs.. James
Rodgers and vile ct al. ard m. Braine VS..
Jas Rodgers and wife ct al. Bill and cross
Bill.
PURSUANT TO AN INTERLoCUToRY DE,
L cree pronounced the above cause at the
Jsne term 1879. of the Chancery Cour at Knox
vile, tennessee, will sell at public auction, to
the highest hi tder. in froat Of the court house
door in Knoxville, Tennessee. on
SATURDAY THE 18TH DAY OF
OCT. NEXT AT II O'CLOCK, A. M q,
the lands mentioned and descr bed in the plead
ings, lying in the 18Th civil district OF Knox
county, Tennessee adjoining the lands fofmer,y
own.d by Judge We cker. the lands of Michael
about 80 acres, being the land mor'g ,ged by
jas. dgers and wife to VIM Braine on the
9th of uy, 1872 and register the same day in
the Registers Office of Knox county in Trust
Book B. vol. LIST, pag l68 and Z69, first Offering
for sale that portion of the said land embraced
ID the deed of trust executed on the 6th dav f
May, 1872 by Jas. Rodgers and wife to W T
Se BY end W. {. a mison for the benefit of the
St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Com pany. and
of trust but emb aced IN the mortgage to VIM
Braine. AID then Offering the whole tract
to gef her as set out in the mortgage executed to
said B aine, end adopt that sale which brings
the highest price.
RMS.
Said sale will be made upon credit Of 6 2
Is and "a months and in bar of the equi
redemption. taking from the purchaser notes
with good security and retaining lien as further
security This Sept nth. 1879
ssptl6wit Nc. L. A1TERSON. C. & NJ.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-19
Foul Sheath In Horses.

There is nothing that pulls a
horse down faster than foul sheath.
Farmers and all having charges Of
horses should know that it is no
hard matter to clean a horses
sheath and keep it c:ean. The best
way is to feed good, wholesome
food, that Will prevent the disease
tut that can not always be done,
and then we have to resort to a
cure, which I find generally very
easy matter. Pare the nails of the
right hand smooth and take as
much clean lard, free from salt, as
can be held by the points of the
fingers and thumb. Insert the hand
to the bottom of the sheath,
and as the hand is withdrawn
leave all the lard. Repeat the OPP
Grafton two or three times at
intervals of about two days, and
my experience is that in nine cases
out of ten the horse will be all
right. If not, wash out carefully
with lukewarm water, but it is bad
plan to use the water in very cold
weather. I am now nearly three-
score years old, but never saw a case
of foul sheath until about twenty>
five years ago, and I find now,when
my horses are fed on good, pure
hay, or well-cured corn-fodder, free
from all mold or dust, that they are
not troubled, but while feeding
Hungarian hay it is next to impos-
sible to keep them clean. l have
never seen a horse troubled with
that disease while fed on good corn
fodder.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-19
SHEREFF,S SALE.

I WILL ON MO DAY. THE 9Th DAY OF
L october. 1879, By virtue of two executions il
my hands issued from the Circnit Court Of Knox
county. Tennessee. each in the case of Perry
MuIraney vs.. Lindsey Rose and g. Rule, pro-
coed to sell in front of the cOur house 10 the
cain. interest ADD demand the de endant.
Linsey Rose has in and to the following d SERTED
piece of land situated and and lying in the ZINC
civil distr CT of Knox county, Tennessee and
bounded sfollows Beginblnz at a pine Knot
AM small sassafrss, W, rcks and Cas- err corner,
Ihence west east fourteen po'es to black
oak. thence scum go east three poles 10 small
hickory, thence south 60 west one hun req ana
forty six poles to a sake, thence north Is" wet
three poles to a falIe down pine. thence north
$40 west fifty seven poles TO a stake, thence
north 66e east one bund ed and sixty fou- poles
to a stade. VIM Carriers corner, then 70 south "a
east sixty pol, to a well, thence south 79'
east twenty seven poles to the beginning, 4
tainipg q acre moie or less. Sad sale will be
made to satisfy judgment in the above case.
This September 18th. 1879.
septlidltw3t G. B. GOSSETT. D. Sheriff
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-19
Smut 10 Wheat.

The black powder observed in
grains of wheat, oats, barley or rye,
and ears Of corn, is generally
known as smut. Viewed under q
microscope of high power this smut
is seen to be a mass Of black round
balls. These are the seeds of a
plant or fungus which has several
stages of growth and finally repro
duces a new set of spores. These
seeds will float in the atmosphere,
and adhere without being noticed to
the grain. When grains of wheat
are sown with this fungus attached
the fungus strikes a flament into
the tissue of the plant and infects it
as with poison. The parasite pene.
trates throughout the tissues of the
plant sometimes as with corn burst
ing out upon the stalk, but gener-
ally appearing in the ear. 1t has
been discovered that caustic allies
destroy the substance of smut; and
also that the application of sui
pilates of iron, COPPER and zinc
have the same effect; of
these latter the sulphate of copper
the commonly known blue as vitrol
lis the most useful. The usual
method of applying these remedies
is to steep the seed in solution Of
the various substances. The solu-
ton may be made as follows, and
either the one or the other may be
used, as found convenient: One
pound common salt in one gallon of
water. One pound glauber salts in
one gallon Of water. Four ounces
sulphate of copper in one gallon of
water. Sufficient of the solution
should be made to saturate the seed
or thoroughly moisten every grain.
When the seed has stepped for two
hours it is drained and spread upon
floor and sprinkled with dry lime
in powder that ahich has been air
Stacked by exposure to the atmos>
phere in covered shed until it falls
into fine dust is best fitted for this
use. The seed is then shoveled and
stirred until each grain has been
coated with lime. In an hour or
two it will be dry and may be sown.
There are at least fifteen species of
the smut fungus known to the
botanists.