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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

ESTATE NOTICE.--Notiee is hereby CIV
ID en-, that Letters of Administration ON the
Estate Of Sarah Gehr, OF Carroll twp. Perry con.
ty Pa, deceased, have been granted to the un-
derslgned, residing In Spring township.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make payment, and those having claims will
present them duly authenticated to the under
signed for settlement without delay.
G. w. GEHR,
Administrator.
RS- T. q. Address, Ellottsburg
CALVIN NELSON. Attorney.
November g. 1873. nd
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

Ga Speaking of razors," said the Oh
sequious barber, as he rendered change
for quarter, g believe Adam and Eve
were the first raisers were they not ~
The customer raised his Cain, and de-
manded to know if he was Abel to make
another joke like that.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

Ga A Syracuse man calls his wife
Poor Rule" because she won't work
more than one way, and usually not
that.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

ca Hulloa, Charliel What's the mat
ter Training for a racer"
+" No, Tom; racing for train
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

Ba- There is one trouble greater than
carving turkey. 1t consists in not
having turkey or anything else to
carve.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

g1- Samson was an eminent tragedian
in his day, and in his las actt brought
down the house.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

g8r A paper that is always full of
good points-a paper of needles.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

ca " Did you attend the church fair
last night ?' asking minister of one
of the members of the congregation.
Yes, sir" 81 didn't see you there, :"
said the sharp-eyed deacon, 81 saw you
by the outer door at closing up time"
well, attended two of 'em home.''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

RY~"I have just dropped in," as the
fly said to the coffee.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

ETDr. Johnson had habit of eating
very fast, and using his fingers in place
of fork. One day the cynic was din
ing with company, when would
be-wit remarked: doctor, you remind
me of Nebuchadnezzar." "Neb'chad-
nezzar," replied the doctor, his mouth
full of vintuals, "Ah, yes. That's
because I'm eating with the brutes."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

sT" Can man belong to brass band
and be Christian?' asks an exchange
We see no impediment in the way. But
if he is member of brass band and is
given to practicing on his cornet or
trombone at home, it is an utter impossi-
bility for the man next door to be
Christian.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

EBTThe dreadful perversity of types is
again illustrated by the case of senti-
mental novelist who, describing his hero
inc as one who "always kept modestly
in the background was Mortified to
find it recorded in print that she sal
ways kept modesty in the background
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

"a Which is better, to die eating or
diet?
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

TOB PRINTING OF every description neatly
- and promptly executed al Reasonable Rates
at the Bloomfield Times Steam Job once.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04
DEATH DEFEATED.

ENOR over so years SELLERS LIVER PILLS
10 have been the standard remedy for Liver
Complaints Costiyeness Sick Headache. Pain in
Shoulders or Back. Dizziness, Coated Tongue,
deranged state of the Liver or Stomach. Thomas
Adams, of Big Sandy, Ky, says: sellers Pills
have saved hundred OF dollars in doctors bills In
this country" II. E SELLERS q CO., Prop'rs,
pittSburph Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

sob, don't punish me ~ said aged
Ann Burns to the court magistrate.
:" And why not 20
" I've got the rheumatics, your Hon.
or, and the dropsy, and liver complaint,
and touch of the consumption. will
not last long"
" 1 guess you'll come out all right at
the end of three months. y
"What did l hear you say three
months ? Oh, but it's dead I will be
when / step out of the place.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04
THE GREAT BLOOD TONIC.

For the cure of all diseases arising from impure
Blood, and for invgorating and Strengthening
the vital organs. Are you weak. nervous. debi-
tated. pale and emaciated? Have you lost your
appetite? Have you nausea. pain in the back
out the disease and bring back the BLOOM OF
HEALTH. Pimples, Boils. Eryslpelas, letter,
Blood Diseases; and DIR. Lidsey's Blood Searcher,
by outlying the system, softens the skin and
beautiies the complexion Sold by all druggists
81 per bottle. II. e. SELLERS 4 CO., Proprie-
tors, pittsburgh, Pa. G 4S
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

"a Editors ike brevity; but man
who was recently hanged in Indiana
suited them too well. He made no re-
marks about heaven, but nodded to the
preacher and said;
"Ill see you later" and then the
drop fell.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04

"a Sir James Macintosh invited
DIR. Parr to take drive in his gig. The
horse became restive.
Gentle, Jenny" said the Doctor
" don't irritate him; always soothe your
horse, Jenny. You'd better do with
out me. Let me down, Jenny" Once
upon terra firma, the Doctors view of
things was changed, "Now, Jenny,
touch him up. Never let horse get the
better of you. Touch him up. conquer
him, don't spare him and now / will
leave you to manage him. / will walk
back
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-02-04
BY a Hammer-teur Joker.

A certain Hammer advertises his abiI-
ity to "instruct in German, French,
Italian and Spanish" This is decided
ly clear case of Hammer and tongues
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
New GOOdasy
CALL HERE FOR BARGAINS!

THE undersigned having purchased Of
/ w. L. Lemcn his stock of Goods, at .,
Great Reduction, will offer at the CID
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
plete 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-
ced Tweed to the finest Worstcd.
The GROCERY department will re-
ceive special attention, and will always
be supplied with the best the market af-
fords, ut the lowest rates.
Having Just started i'll business, We
would ask ashare 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 & BILLMYER.
Shcpherdstown, May 20 tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

IRON, Steel, Nails, Horse Shoes, Black
smith Outfits, Steel and Iron Plow Sho-
vcls and Plates.
Builders and Saddlcrs' Hardware and
Carpenters Tools a speciality.
House Furnishing Hardware, Wooden
Ware, and every thing to be found in a
lirst-class Hardware Store.
Also agent for the following standard
Machines and Plows: Champion Reapers
and Mowers; Aultman and Taylor Co.'S
Thrcshers; Nichols, Shepard & Co.'S vi
orators and Steam Engines; Tiger Horse
Rakes; Ullum, Heckondon and Bradley
Plows; Bennington Iron Beam Double and
Single Shovel Plows.
l am selling goods very low for Cash,
and would respectfully solicit the patron
age of the people of Jefferson, promising
satisfaction in every particular.
HORACE BEALL,
Atlas. Law. Hooff's Old Stand,
Charlestown, ". Va.
May 25, 1873. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
JUST LOOK HERE!
The Railroad is come,
And look what it's done!
T1NADULTERATED Sugar, II 1-2 lbs.
L for Sl 90

T1NADULTERATED Sugar, II 1-2 lbs.
y for 81 90.
Prime Roasted Coffee, 20c per lb.
Canned Corn, l5c, or cans for 5O cts.
3-lb. cans of Tomatoes, l3c, or cans
for 25c.
3-lb. cans OF Peaches, full natural
standard. 30c, or cans for $l.Oo.
Prime Pruncs, l0c per lb.
Dried Peaches, &c per Id.
Dried Currants, Sc per ID.
New V. l.. Raisins, lOc per lb., and all
other goods of the best quality III inc
same cheap rates for cash.
a. JOHN G.. UNSEID.
S.-What's the use of having chap
ped hands when you can go to John q.
Unselds and get Sulphurated Soap a.
20 cts. per cake, and all other Soaps OF
the best quality cheap.
Jan. IS, 1879. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

The new eight volume ACNE EDITION
OF CuaMBERs's CYcLorEDlA or ENGrsH
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ume is announced as nearly all
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gives the history and epitomc Of our
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choice selections from the writings OF
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the large discount usually given to deal
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
n +, " 6 90 DIS!
n e W Ct 0 G d 5

ELK BRANCH AND KNOXVILLE
FULL to overfiowing with full stock Of
L scason2ble Goods, at lower prices than
ever before known.
Dress Goods, full line.
Notions in great variety.
Heady-MaGe Clothing, best goods isr
least money ever offered.
Groceries at bottom prices.
Queens ware. 4 nice assortment.
!.ard~,.:t aud Tinwarc at prices that
Will astonish aid make glad
Zen Plate and Base Burning Stoves at
greatly reduced prices.
Cooking Stoves furnished upon appli-
cation, direct from manufacturers, at low
est figures
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, as
cheap as the cheapest.
In 4 word, goods are lower than ever
known liz the history Of this country.
Come and see. Special Inducements OF
fcr.d 10 cash buyers. Country produce
solicited in exchange for goods, at full
market rates, viz: Corn, Potatoes, Tur-
KEYS. sc. Thankful E&r past favOrS, we
solicit a continuance Of the same.
Respectfully,
J. :. MELVIN, DullicidS,
MELVIN & STRIDEK, Unionville.
Nsy. 80, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

Senator Rollins, Of New Hampshire,
has purchased Fort George Island. in
Florida. The island is FIVE miles long
with an average breadth Of one mile, and
contains almost 5000 acres, with dns
beach along the Atlantic side, extend
ing four miles. Ii is intimsted that 1t
Is Senator Rollins's plan 10 build man
uiacturing city on the co operative plan
on his new purchase, which also includes
the Fort George Hotel.
A lawyer had his portrait taken in
his fayorite misunderstanding with his
hands in his pockets. An old farmer
remarked that tho portrait would have
been more like the lawyer had IL repre-
sented him with his hands in another
mans pocket instead of his own.
An Illinois tramp entered farm
house, and seating himself at tho table,
casually remarked I'm rutabsga,and
here's where plant myself. The lady,
who was standing by tho stove, picked
up a dishpan abont halt ful! OF boiling
~at.r and dasbsd u 'r'. Mr. p'".F,
remarking, I'VE always cook ours before
we eat them
At the end Of the first year comes the
cotton wedding. "Yes," cxclaims o
young man who has been there, 'fhnt
is not the only thing that comes at tho
end of the FIRST year. Sometimes pov.
erty comes, sometimes the moiher-in.
law and sometimes twins
In Congress, on tho 10th the Tcsolu.
ton of Mr.. Davis, Of West Vn, was
passed, iustructing the committee on
agriculture to consider what can or
ongbt to be done by the general gov
ernment 10 better advance, encourage
and foster agricultural interests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

A GIrr TO VIRGINIA CoLLEGE---A
vessel which has just arrived at New
York from Japan brought valuable
collection Of japanese articles for the
cabinets Of Roanoke College, at Salem,
Va. The greater part Of this collection
was made and presented by Col. and
Mrs. A. q. Dunn, Of Virginia, who re-
Gently returned to this country after
residence Of ten years in japan. Gen.
Saigo, minister Of education. ON learn
ing that Col. Dunn was making o col
lection for Roanoke College, begged
the privilege Of adding The lansone
gift Of thirty Japanese volumes and
nine boxes OF minerals from the Royal
Museum, 10 remembrance Of his pIess-
ant visit 10 the College ct the COM
mencement in 1875, when he was in
this country as president Of the impcri
al japanese commission at the centsn.
nisl exhibition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

Near Dumfries, lived pious family
who had adopted an orphan, who, by
the way, Vas regarded AZ half vitted.
lie had imbibed strict views on reIiei-
Gus matters, however, and once ssked
his adopted mother If she didn't think
it wrong for people 70 come 10 church
and fall asleep, paying no better regsfd
to the service. She replied she did.
Accordingly before going 10 church
the next Sunday, be filed bis pockets
with apples. One bald-beaded old n,as
who invariably went 10 sleep during the
service, particularly attracted his aiten-
ton. See;ug him At last noddiDg and
giving nasal evidence OF being in the
alaDd Of dreams," he took the sstooish-
ed sleeper blow with an apple on the
top of bis bald pate. The minister and
aroused congregation at once turned
and Indignantly gszed at the boy, Who
merely said to the preacher, - bs took
another apple in bis hand, With sober,
honest expression Of couutcnsncs, "You
preach; III keep 'em awsker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
DRY GOODS g. NOTIONS,

4,
ceS.
DRY GOODS & NOTIONS,
Linseys, Caslmeres, Cal;coes, Cottons,
Cottonades, Linens, Flannels, Towels,
Bed Spreads, Woollen and Cotton Socks,
Hose, Shawls, Skirts, &C.; Ladies' and
Gents Neck wear, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs,
Tics, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, &c.
JEWELRY.
Breast Pins, Ear Bobs, Collar and CuR
Buttons, Studs, dc.
GROCERIES.
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco's, ,Snuffs
Cigars, Pipes, &c. Wooden and Tinware.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Shovels, Forks, Axes, Hatchets, Curry
Combs, &c. LAMP GOODS, COAL OIL
25 cts. per Gallon.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Special attention given to Shoemaking
in all its branches. Mems Boots of our
Men and Boys Eastern made Boots and
Shoes very cheap. Ladies, Misses and
Children Boots and Shoes OF every grade
constantly on hand.
Country Produce, ESPECIALLY CORN
taken in exchange for Goods. Keeps
everything found il a first-class store.
We can undersell any house in this
vicinity, for obvious reasons; expenses
nominal compared with others; hence
walk or ride to Dufiields and save money.
We have full line OF HOME MADE
BOOTS, such as coarse and kips. AL
so received our supply Of LINSEYS,
FLANNELS ard YARN, all as cheap
as can be found in the markets gener-
ally.
J. T. HAGLEY.
October S. 1873. Is
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

ONIONS A CUgf FOR CRouP.-A lady,
who speaks from experience, says that
probably nine children out Of ten who
die of Group might be saved by the
timely application Of roasted onions,
mashed, laid upon folded NAPKIN and
goose oil, sweet oil, or even lard, poured
on aud applied as warm as can be borne
comfortably, TO the throat and upper
part Of the chest, aud to the feet and
hands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

81 DIsAsrER To THE CAxaG--The
Washington Republic Of Thursday last,
says that the wall on the Georgetown
level of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
about half way betwees the college
pond bridge and Green SPRING. csved
in at late hour Tuesday. Il u expect-
ed that the damage will be repaired by
the iins navigation opens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
Suits from Four Dollars Up !

The undersigned having just returned
from the Eastern market with full sup
/plv Of READY-MADE CLOTHING and
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, are
now prepared to sell goods Cheap. If
you wish Bargains give them call.
We have the Cheapest and Best
Stock ever brought to Shepherdstown.
Just call and see them.
We have also made arrangements with
4 Fashionable Clothing Establishment in
Baltimore City, to make up and furnish
suits 20 order, at prompt notice. Persons
wishing fine suits will therefore leave
their order and measure with us, and
prompt attention will be given. Salts
faction given or no money required.
We have also 4 fire selection of Cloths,
Cassimercs, and YestiDgs, which We will
make up to order. Fits and Goods guar
antced to give satisfaction.
CUTTING done to order.
WM. RIGHTSTINE 6 SON.
Noy . IT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
WHAT WILL PAY 3?

TIE frequently hear this question ask
w Cd. and very unsatisfactory answers
,;ren. but we will guarantee to any who
Eve in the need OF anything in the way of
HARDWARE. QUEENSWARE, GRO
CERIES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, &C.,
will be we'll paid for their trouble by
calling on G. L. Hodges, who will take
great pleasure in showing his Goods and
selling you actual bargains. We ask
your special attention to our large stock
of Tobacco and Cigars. Terms cash, or
trade. Soliciting your patronage, we
remain, yours, &c,
G. II. HODGES,
Shepderastown, w. Va.
Oct. 26, 1873. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

Moving day, frst of April, comes on
Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01

TWO new one horse slcighes for sale.
i 4. c. DRAWBACGH.
Dufflelds. Dec. Z. IF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
UNDERTAKES
NOTICE.

THE undersigned informs the public
l that T.. S. n. Hoffman is no longer his
agent in the above business. l will con-
tinue the business, keeping on hand a
full assortment of CASkETS and COZ
FINS, ready for use. upon reasonable
terms. Thankful for the patronage OF
the past, respectfully ask a continuance
of the same. Mr.. Jacob Ferrell is my au-
thorizcd Agent, and will attend to the
business during my absence.
METALLIC CASKETS furnished.
H.F. CAMERON.
January 18th, 1877. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-01
New Goods
AT TIE
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFEELD'S !

WISHES it distinctly understood that
w they are selling Goods ut bottom pri-