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


COUNTY NEws.-Mr. J. w. Lynch,
who, after course of nearly twelve
wears, was ordained a Priest of the
Catholic Church in December last, re-
Gently celebrated his first Mass in St.
Peters Church, at Harper's Ferry. lie
will for the present assist the Rev.
Father Van de Vyver in his charge of
the churches of Harper's Ferry, Win,
chester, Leesburg, Mt. Jackson and
elsewhere in the lower Valley. Mr..
Lynch is brother of Mr.. Francis p.
Lynch, our efficient Circuit Court
Clerk.-SpirH
James Williams, colored, dug his way
through the brick wall of the Jail on
Friday night, and was making his exit
from the Jail yard when he was detect
ed by Deputy Sheriff Wiltshire, who
fired upon him with a shotgun, and
brought him to speedy halt. A por-
ton of the load was found to have tax
en- effect about his head, and DR.. G. 7.
Richardson was called to attend him.
Spirit,
A sale of 200 acres of "Ridenour'
farm of the late Hon. VIM. Lucas, at
$4,000, has been effected through the
Real Estate Agency of V. NJ. Firor, by
Danl B. Lucas, Esq, Special Commits
sioner. Purchasers Patrick OBrien
and Rev. James NJ. O'Brien, of Mary
land--sale subject to confirmation by
the Court-Spirit.
MARGARET A. SMITH VS.. SUSIE DUKE
CALLow's ERR, &C.-This is the title
of a very interesting suit depending in
the Circuit Court of Baltimore city.
Mrs. Callow, who was the only child of
the late Mark A. Duke, native of
Charlestown, died in Baltimore in June,
1876, leaving an estate valued at about
thirty-fve thousand dollars, which she
bequeathed in legacies devoted princi-
pally to churches and religious societies.
BY the laws of Maryland, such dona-
tions are void, unless sanctioned by the
Legislature. Mrs. NJ. A. Smith, of this
town, is sole heir-at-law and next of kin
TO Mrs. Callow, and has entered suit to
avoid the above named legacies and to
receive the estate. Many intricate and
delicate questions are involved, and will
no doubt develope elaborate and inter
esting discussion. The legatees are re-
presented by Machem, Baldwin and
Reynolds and Mrs. Smith by Mcclure,
Scott, aud d. B. Lucas, Esq, Of this
county.-Spirit
The Meat House of Mrs. Ella B.
Washington was broken into Oh Mon
day night and lot of bacon stolen; her
kitchen was also invaded and some
clothing of MIR. DeHertburne Washing
ton carried away. Evidently the work
Of some one acquainted with the premi-
ses.-Free Press.
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s@ BRIErs.-A large band of Clip

s@ BRIEFs.-A large band of Clip
sizes are encamped near town.
The Bible Class will meet in the Nj,
E. Church on Tuesday evening next, at
7 o'clock. Subject, "The Baptism OF
Jesus" John 1st chapter.
The ministers of the town will please
meet at the residence of Rev. Mr.. Bow
man on Monday next at 10 y. NJ.
A dog belonging to Mr.. John Keep
linger was attacked with hydrophobia
on Wednesday, and had to be killed.
We regret to learn that Mr.. John Z.
Erwin has been quite i'll for some time,
at Harpers Ferry.
Mr.. J. S. Bragonier, Trustee, will
sell farm of 175 acres of land, to-day.
See advertisement.
We invite attention to the large
amount of Real Estate advertised for
sale in this issue.
The dun mare stolen from Mr.. Thorn
as Callahan, near town, was recovered
at Mechaniestown, Md,
A portion of the bed of the road on
the S. V. r. Il. near the b. IL 0. X. X,
gave way the other day, but IT was inl-
medialely repaired.
Work has been resumed at Merten's
boat-yard, Cumberland, giving perma-
nent employment 20 forty men.
It is stated by the friends of Gen.
Bradley T. Johnson, of Richmond, that
he has made all his arrangements to re-
move from that city TO Baltimore by the
lst of April.
1t has been definitely ascertained that
the remains found in a trunk at Fort
Wayne, indiana, last week were those
of Adam Zeis!er, formerly of Cumber-
land, Md.
Capt. J. p. A. Entler is about TO
erect a freight depot, on his lot,in town,
on the S. V. r. Il. The Is. e o. RR.
are making arrangements TO forward
freight to this town from the junction
on their roa6, by the S. V. Road.
The popular Science Monthly"
for February, published by D. Apple
ton & Co. of New York, comes to us
full of knowledge and scientific facts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

s% FROM WnEELlNe.-A gentleman
from this neighborhood, and attached
to the Legislature, writes us as follows
1t should have appeared in our last is
sue:-
Please mention in your paper that the
Senators and Delegates receive very
few public documents. This is the re-
suit of West Virginia's economical pol
lev, of which I do not approve, as the
people are entitled to all the informa-
ton that may be useful to them. Their
constituents must not blame them Tor
not receiving documents, as they
can obtain but few copies for distribu-
ton. They will be glad to serve their
constituents in any way in their power,
and hope they will make their wishes
known.
You can also refer to the resolution
CONTAINED in the Wheeling Register of
the l3th) offered by G. I. Butler. The
object of it is to exempt the deferred
payments on real estate from taxation.
For instance, buy house and lot, or
farm, from you for $500; l pay 500
and give a mortgage for $500; pay
taxes on the whole farm or lot (s5O0)
and you pay on the money (S40O), thus
the S40O is taxed twicc, which is I'M
just. The result is an unjust burden on
poor men struggling to obtain homes.
Mr.. Butler also offered constitution
al amendment that no one shall vote
until he has paid one dollar capitation
tax for free schools for the year preced-
ing the year he offers to vote. This
was offered last year and was killed in
the House. 1t is a good move, and |
believe will be approved at the polls it
the Legislature will adopt it. AT least
our District (l2) will.
The Senate has passed resolution
ignoring the "West Virginia Certih-
Gates" and any liability therefor on the
| part of the State.
In the Senate, on the goth, Mr., But
Ter presented q memorial of the citizens
of Charlestown, Jefferson county, ask
ing that railroad companies be forbid
den to impose exorbitant rates for car
rying passengers and freight.
Senate Bill No. 9, bill making an
appropriation for the State Normal
School and its branches for the year
ending in 1879 and the school year end
ing in 1880, and for one-half the school
year ending in 1881, and providing the
manner in which the same shall be paid.
Passed to take immediate effect.
BY Mr.. Melvin: House Bill 100, a
bill to protect birds and game. Re
ferred.
BY Mr.. Jacob: Asking for the estsb-
lishment of colored department in the
Storer Normal School.
By Mr.. Lewis: Asking relief for GER
tain citizens of Jefferson county from
unjust freight charges by the Is. d o.
r. r.
The Wheeling Register says: "Mr.
Melvin from the Eastern Panhandle has
the softest voice in the House.
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sg MARBLE WoRKs.-We call spe

sar MARBLE WoRKs.-We call spe-
cial attention to the advertisement in
this issue of Messrs. Young & Turner's
Marble Works in Martinsburg. These
are both young and entorprising gentle
men, aud both have had considerable
experience in their business which ena
bles them to guarantee to their custo-
mers perfect and entire satisfaction.
We bespeak the public patronage for
them, for we feel confident that they IN
derstand their business. They can be
found any time at their place of bust
ness on King street, few doors west
OF the Grand Central Hotel Persons
wishing marble work of any kind and
especially tom5s and monuments of the
latest and most artistic styles, should
call to see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

B5 A PHEASANT SoCML.-A most
pleasant and agreeable evening was en-,
ioyed al the residence of Mr. Jacob Is.
Crow, in this place, on Wednesday eve
ming last, by number of young folks
who were invited to attend the recep-
ton of his daughter, Miss Emma Crow,
upon her return from Harrisburg, Pa,
where she has been visiting for several
months past She was accompanied by
Miss Dora Heckroach, of Harrisburg,
and Miss Hattie Darby, Miss Mamie
Wild and Mrs. Wild, of Martinsburg.
An excellent supper was prepared and
heartily partaken of,apd refreshments of
most palatable nature were served and
enjoyed.
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Dwelling House ,

and never-failing well of water. This
property is located in the centre of the
town.
There is contingent right to the joint
use OF the small alley entering on Ger
man street, belonging to the property adj
joining this on the East
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash and
the residue in two equal payments at one
and two years from the day Of sale, with
interest thereon from day Of sale, the de-
ferred payments to be evidenced by the
bonds Of the purchaser and to be secured
by deed Of trust upon the premises sold.
JOHN +. WELSIIANS,
Special Commissioner.
Feb. /, 1879. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

sI- TIE GRAND CENTRAL HoTEL.-
This magnificent hotel in the city of
Martinsburg, is now under the efficient
management of Maj. Hart, formerly of
the "Hart Hotel" Winchester, and who
is known as a first-class hotel keeper.
The Grand Central under his supervis-
ion is one Of the best hotels in the State,
and everything for the comfort and con
venience of guests is amply provided.
The terms are so reasonable That the
most liberal patronage may be aulicipa-
ted for it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

sg GARDEN SEEDs.-R. L. Magru-
der, Druggist, has just received one of
the largest assOrtments of 'Gardenseeds"
from david Landreth & SOFAS that
have ever been seen in Shepberdstown.
These seeds having given general salts
faction heretofore, are still warranted
new and genuine and are sold eight pa
pers for twenty-five cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
ne LITERARY ESTERrAINMENT.-The

~ LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.-ihe
Partbenian and Cicerorian Literary
Societies, of Shepherd College, will give
their annual Literary Entertainment,
Friday night, February 9TH, in the M
Z. Church, which has been kindly loan
ed them for that purpose. The exercl-
ses will consist of Declarations, Read
ipgs, Essays, Orations and Debates
The public are cordially Invited 1t is
for their entertainment that the exercl-
ses are held. The programme is an IN
teresting one and will prove interesting
and instructive to all. The exercises
will be interspersed with music The
exercises will commence promptly at
7 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
JUST LOOK HERE !
The Railroad is come,
And look what it's done!

TTNADULTERATED Sugar, II 1-2 lbs.
y for $l.0G.
Prime Roasted Coffee, zoe per ID.
Canned Corn, l5c, or 4 cans for 80 cts.
3-lb. cans Of Tomatoes, l3c, or cans
for 25c.
BIB. cans of Peaches, full natural
standard, SOC, or cans for $l.OO.
Prime Prunes, l0c per ID.
Dried Peaches, &c per Id.
Dried Currants. Sc per ID.
New V. l.. Raisins, 10c per H., and all
other goods of the best quality at the
same cheap rates for cash.
JOHN G.. UNSELD.
p. S.-What's the use Of having chap
ped hands when you can go to John &.
Unseld's and get Sulphurated Soap at
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, 1879-02-01

E PERsoNAL.-We had pleasant visit
from our old and particular friend, Mr..
John Spangler, of Martinsburg, formerly
of this town, on Monday last. He is still
rs enthusiastic an Old Line Whig as ever,
and expects to remain so until he is shut
fled off this mundane sphere. He is en-
gagged in the sale Of the American Sewing
Machine, which he pronounccs the best
machine extaut, and we would just as soon
take his opinion in the matter as any one
weknow of, from the fact that he has had
considerable experience in the manufac-
ture of sewing machines, and is also a
practical machinist. He also repairs all
kinds of sewing machines, so then when
your machine gets out of order drop him
a postal and he will put it in first -class
order again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

RS A story is going the rounds to
the effect that our Henry G. Davis used
to be a breakman OH Rail Road, and
during the last session of Congress,
when the Senate was in session all night.
he was taking a nap IN an ante-room.
During lull in the talk Senator Thur
man, with his big red bandana, blew a
blast on his nose that woke the echoes
of the corridors until they fairly rang.
At once H. G. sprang to his feet and
commenced twisting the top of round
marble table in the room, at the same
time calling ont aDown. Brakes! Down
Brakesr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Dwelling House

with back building, Stable, Courthouse,
Wood Shed, &c, Fruit, and water-right
to a good Well.
No.2. A lot on the South side Of Ger
man street, east of Shoe Lane, fronting on
said street 81 1-2 feet, by 206 feet deep to
an alley, known on the plat of said town,
as the west half Of Lot No. II. The i'm
provements thereon consist Of one and 4
half-sfOrY MeaIher-RnardPd
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

There will be services in the NJ. E.
Church South, in Shepherdstown every
night next week, except Saturday, COM
mencing at Z P. NJ Rev. DIR. Head is
expected to be present at these services.
]. i. SHIPLEy, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

r@ There will be Service of Song
Ia the NJ. Z. Church South, on Sunday
evening, Feb. I'd, at 1-2 o'clock. The
public are invited to this service. Cos
pei Hymns, No. 5, will be used. To be
had 4. Barnhartss
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

I9 ACC1DENT.-William Bowers, a
young man of this place, fell on the ice
one day last week, and severely fractur-
ed his right shoulder blade. DIR. Mar
shall of this town adjusted the fracture.
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Dg~ A HANDSOME DRUG SToRE.-On

B2y A HANDSOME DRUG SToRE.-One
of our compositors while in Martins.
burg the other day, called in to see
Mr. j. A. G. Hover, buslly engaged in
one of the finest Drug Stores in the
State. This store is in the Grand Cen
trail Hotel building, and Mr. Hower,the
proprietor, is one of the most pleasant
and business like men he ever met with.
His stock of goods are of the finest as
well as of the purest quality, and his
taste in selecting and arranging his
goods cannot be excelled. He also has
and keeps constantly on hand the choic-
est brands of Brandies, WHISTLES and
Wines for medicinal purposes. His GUS
toners need never fear of purchasing
anything but frst-class goods from him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

n1' FARM SoID.-Mr, Thomas Lick,
lder has purchased the Ruckle farm,
near Kearneysville, containing 50 acres,
for s3OOO,OO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

g65" Under the ministration of Ed
ward Randall, the evangelist, well
known in this community, it is said.
twelve persons in the Baltimore County,
Md, Aims House, were converted, last
yunok
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

w DEcEAsED.-A colored woman, IA
miliarly and well known as Aunt Mary
Ross, died on Saturday evening last, after
an illness of but few days of Pnenmo-
mia, at the residence of Mrs. Mary Baker,
in this town, aged about G2 years. she
was highly esteemed and respected by the
citizens of our town as well as her color
ed race. Her remains were followed TO
the tomb ON Monday evening last by one
of the largest funeral corteges that ever
took place in this town, attended by both
white and colored friends. Rev. Mr..
Wright, her pastor, preached an able and
impressive funeral sermon, on the occa-
sion, which was listened to with marked
attention by a very large crowd OF per-
sons, both white and colored, and which
was highly complimented. Mary Ross
had many warm friends-she was genial,
lively, and respectful to every one, and
her presence will be missed i'll the COM
munity. Peace to her dust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Houses and Lots

situated on German street, in Shepherds
town, Jefferson county, W. Va, described
as follows:
No. /. A Lot on the South side Of Ger
man street, west of Shoe Lane, fronting on
said street, p feet by 206 feet deep to an
alley, known on the plat of said town, as
part of lot No. 143. The Improvements
thereon consist of good two story
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
sg WOODEN WEpDrSo.-A pleasant

bee WOODEN WEDDING.-A pleasant
reception was rendered by DR.. E. I.
Gold and wife, to their numerous friends
at their residence in this town on We'd
nesday night last, from s till 10, it being
the fifth anniversary Of their marriage,
and Familiarity known as the "Wooden
Wedding" There was qnite large
attendance of invited guests.and the DIR.
and Mrs. Gold were made the recipients
of many useful articles of woodenware'
Refreshments were served, and most
pleasant and enjoyable evening was
spent in very social and agreeable
manner. We wish them many years oil
future happiness. We regret very much
that we could not attend, by invitation
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01
Dwelling Houses,

one comfortable Brick, the other small
Frame House; also Stable aud other Out
buildings, Fruit, and good Well OF Water.
This property Is pleasantly and desirably
located.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash and
and two years from the day of sale, the de-
ferred payments TO be evidenced by the
bonds of the purchaser, bearing interest
from the day Of sale, said bonds to he Sc
cured by the reservation Of lien therefor
upon the premises gold.
DAN'L Il. LUCAS, -
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOyER
Special COmmissio
Feb. l, 1879. IS.
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SPECIAL
Commissioners Sale
DESIRABLE PROPERTY
SHEPHERDSTOWN.

DY virtue of decree Of tho Circuit
ID Court Of Jefferson County, West Va.
rendered on the Both day Of October, 1878
in the cause Of r. +. hay, plaintiff, W..
John V. Ray and others defendants. pend
ing in said Court in Chancery, the under
signed Special Commissioners, will, az I
o'clock, L. NJ,
On Saturday, March .st, 1879,
re-olIer in front OF the En,lcr Hotel, In
ShepherdstOwn, in said county, at Pub
lie Auction. TO the highest bidder, the
Real Estate I'm said decree mentioned,
consisting of A LOT, situated Oh German
Street, in Shepberdstown, Jefl., Co., W.
Va.-west of and next TO the Lutheran
Church, and lately known ~ the Drusilla
Ray property. Said Lot fronts OF said
street lO3 feet, by 900 feet deep, and the
improvements thereon consist Of two sep
aTltp
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DIV cling House.

with Kitchen, &C., and also some fruit.
No. 3. A lot on North side of German
street, fronting on said street, 81 I-2 feet,
by 206 feet deep to an alley, known on the
plat of said town as part OF Lot No. 40.
The Improvements thereon consist of q
one and a-half story Weatherboarded
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Commissioners Sale
OF 4
HOUSE AND LOT,
SuEPHERDSTOWN.

DY virtue of decree of the County
ID Court of Jefferson County, W. Va,
rendered on the 22nd day of January,
1879, in the chancery cause of Sarah j.
Morgan's Admir-, Plaintiff, VS.. f. 5. Mar
kell and others, Defendants, pending in
said Court, the undersigned Special Com
missioner will, at l-2 o'clock =. NJ,
On Saturday, March lst, 1879,
offer in front of the Entler Hotel in Shop
herdstown, in said county, at public auc-
ton, 10 the highest bidder, the HOUSE
AND LOT in said decree mentioned, sit
uated on the South side of German Street,
in Shcpherdstown, in said county and
State, opposite Jas. A. Adams Hotel, and
adjoining the residence Of William Right
slime on the East, and Jos. NJ. Stonebra-
ker on the West, and known on the plat
of said town as part of Lot No. -.
Said Lot fronts on German stree: % 81
feet by 20G feet deep to an alley, and the
Improvements thereon consist of good
tWO-StOrV Brick
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Dwelling House,

good Stable, and variety of choice Fruit.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash on
day of sale, and The residue in two equal
payments at one and two years from the
day of sale, with interest thereon from
the day Of sale, the deferred payments to
be evidenced by the bonds of the purchas-
er, and to be secured by deed Of trust
on the premises sold.
WILLIAM RIGHTSTINE,
GEO. II. BELTZHOOVER,
Feb. I, 1879. 5w
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Commissioners Sale
OF SEVERAL
HOUSES AND LOTS
IN SHEPHERDSTOWN.

DY virtue Of q decree Of the County
ID Court of Jefferson county, w. Va,
rendered on the 22nd day of January 1879,
in the cbanc cry cause of Geo. W. Hawn
VS.. David Hawn's admir-, and others,
pending III said court, the undersigned
Special Commissioners, will
On Saturday, March LIST, 1879,
at o'clock. P. NJ, offer in front Of the
Entler Hotel, in Shepherdstown, in said
county, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the valuable real estate in said de-
cree mentioned. of which David Hawn
died seized, consisting Of three
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

SEWING MACHINE OLA new sup
y ply, good and cheap.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Feb. /. 1879. 3w
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DREPARED COCOANUT-An excel
L lent article for Pies, Cakes and Cara
mails, vely cheap, at
BAKER s. McMURRAN'S.
Feb. l, 1879. wv
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FAST INDIA MANIOCA-The product
u of the "Mandioc Root" and makes
most delicious pnddings, jellies, soups,
griddle cakes, and nouriShing diet for the
sick, cheap, at
BAKER & MCMURRAN'S.
Feb, l. 1879. 3w
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ENTRACT OF MALT makes nourish-
ia ing and notwithstanding drink for in
valids and feeble persons.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Feb 1879 3w
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The ice left the river here on Monday
evening last
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-02-01

DURYEA'S CORN STARCH makes ex-
~ cellent buildings, blanc-mange, cakes,
ice cream, omelets, &C., very cheap, at
BAKER 81 MCMURRAN'S.
Feb. l, 1879. wv