Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-18
LOCAL ITEMS.


by the swapping OF Ferry boat
Mr. Pilsbury, Foreman at the V. X. h.
Paint Shops, at this place, left on Mepday last
for Altoona, to make arrangements for removing
his family TO this place.
We hear many regrets By the public, On ac-
count of Mr. Roll Donley's retirement from Ills
position as assistant agent Of the s. V. X. R, al
Shenandoah Junction.
Young Mems Meeting in The NJ. E. Church
South, Sunday evening, at 81 O'Clock.
Conductor VIM. Daugherty, of 5. V. h
freight train, was slightly bruised at Milford, on
Monday morning last by beins caught between
cars.
Messrs. W. n. Lemen and G. 7. Hodge,, of
this place, are busily engaged in shipping wheat
and corn via. 5. V. K K, HagerstoSn and W.
NJ. L R., from their respective warehouses.
The Popular Science Monthly" for October
and published by ID. Appleton ~ Co, n.
on. of the best numbers that we have received.
Its columns are replete with interesting matter.
Judpe G. w. Thompson and X V. K. K. Swope
viii repr, sent the Episcopal diocese of West
Virginia in the Convention which convenes 10
New York next month.
There is a young lady in Shepherdstown who
calls her beau my honeysuckle." because OF his
incliuation 10 hang over the front gate OF her
fathers residence.
A piece of court plaster on pretty girls caeek
is very much out OF place, but 1t doesn't improve
matters any when her beau goes home at eleven
O'Clock with 1t on the end OF his nose.
Criswell's Cornet Band of thi, place, aceompa-
nird the Winchester Fire Company to Martins
burg, To attend the Agricultural Fair, on wed
nesday last.
A pastoral call has been extended by the mem
bers of the Presbyterian Church In Frederick
city To Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Harper's Ferry,
W. Va.
The Saw Mil property at Bloolnery has been
purchased, through .he agency OF Mr. v. NJ
FrOr, By Mr.. Jos. Starry OF Col. K. 7. aid Nr.
Robt. Chew, for the snm OF 500
We had pleasant visit from our genial friend
J Ed Duke, OF Charlestown, on Wednesday
last He seemed as happy as fat man at q
clam bake, aud informed US that things were
lei hot at Charestowu.
Miss Flora Hensel, formerly Of this town, has
returned TO Winchester, where she Is carrying on
the business of Hair dressing.
Mt Nebo Lodge, A. +. "a. NJ. will meet at
their hall on Mondly night next al "a O'CLOCK.
The Woodstock Guards passed through here
on Wednesday last on their way to Hsgtrstown
and Antietam TO take part in the Military dem
oustrations which occur at those places THIS
week. -
TAYLOR Str4uder is now IN the hands of the L.
s. Marshall, who was ordered by Judge jackson,
10 produce the prisoner at Parkersburg on the
Dist inst Strauder will then know bis late. lie
Two new freight Engines, Nos 20 and 81 for
the S. V. K r, were received at the shops III
til, place Ou Tuesday evening last.
Mr.. S. P. Humrickhouse, of the firm OF Hum
rickhouse 81 WintermOyer, is now ia the eastern
cities purchasing Fall and Winter stock ot
Cloths, Cassimeres, Notions, &c
Mr. II. g. Entler, Of the firm OF Ii. c. Entler
& Co will witt the eastern cities next week and
will purchase large aud extensive stock OF
Ready made Clothing for the Fall and WINTER
trade. Wait till he returns.
Some people have an idea that publisher
publishes his paper for almost any thing but to
make money. In fact, this class oil people Is very
numerous, TOO numerous for the good of the
newspaper fraternity. They never say pay
once, and must certainly be Impressed WITH Inc
idea that his hands, paper, ink, &c., cost notlng
Mrs. Mary Poisal and three children from
Hedgesvile and Mrs. Sallie Colbert oil North
Mountain, are visiting their lattcr' MI HeuIy
Kimes, in this town.
We are glad to learn that our young friend,
John b. Fayman, is now employed by the :: V.
K. X. Co., as Car Inspector at Shenandoah JUNO
tior.
Rev. NJ. r. Minulch has returned from stann-
ton TO Philadelphia and Rev. James wins Will
take his place al Staunton, Lutheran church.
Solomon was undoubtedly right. All Is vanity
even down TO the young man who parts bis mar
in the middle and writes poetry.
Mr.. Mills, one of the contractors on the s. v
r. X. near Luray, has recently undertaken
large railroad contract in Tennessee.
Mr. Dugdale, Passenger and Freight Agent, 3.
V r. r., was in our town on Monday last get
ting up O free excursion VI merchants ana eaiIors
to Philade phia, 10 start on Monday next ana re-
turn the following Friday. He counted us III.
Whoopee Wonder if he won't set up the beer,
besides.
The Grand United Order OF Colored Odd Eel
lows were in session in Wheeling, Friday. They
closed their labors by electing the following Oh
ticers: Thos Smith, ID. g. NJ; Thos. Lewis, Dep
u,y Grand Master; Jacob Baird, u. s; hask-
ins, Treasurer; j. II. Carey, Warden; j. II. Davis,
Guardian.
Mayor Slifer has purchased from Mrs Hawks
her desirable residence on Main street, Charles
town, opposite the mansion OF Mrs. Rebecca
Hunter. There is many cage without a bird.
Mr.. G. r. Barnhart, a jefferson county good
boy" and an employee on the CINCINNATI, lodl-
annapolis, 81. Louis and Chicago K. r., resident
OF In( iinapolis, Indiana, has our thanks Tor "
"V' tor the Register. Long may he wave.
II will be seen in this issue that Mr.. Z. Z.
Copklyn ia candidate for Sheriff, and that Mr..
Geo. b. Flagg IS an independent candidate tor
the same office. Things are getting lively.
We invite attention to the advertisement of
Mr.. +. A. Heard, Hagerstown, III another col
umn.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. Martin
Stpp, was run over by train ON the 3. V. Il.
r. on Friday night OF last week, on euteIlng the
deep cut, before crossing the bridge, over the
Potomac liver, going northward. and Killed.
Three of the horses legs were cut OIL.
Moses w. Burr, Esq, is announced in the
Spirit as u candidate Tor the Office OF County
Commissioner. Friend b. would be the 'right
man in the right place" We throw up our hat
for him. ....
Do mi
last and fixed upon Thursday, September 23rd,
as the time, and Flowing Spring, near Charles
town, as the place, for ho ding the proposed
grand old fashioned Democratic Barbecue.
The shedding containing 10 tons OF hay, be-
longing TO Mr.. z. ErU, near Berryville, Was cou-
sumed by fire, on Tuesday morning ol last week,
the work VI an incendiary.
We return many thanks to those of our pa
irons who filed our pocket hook during last
week a, d also for the Dew subscribers added 10
our list. May you live long and be happy, friends
Don't forget to attend the Real Estate sales in
this place, to-day, lS.h Instant. See advertise
ment in this paper.
DIR. Mccormick, the celebrated Occuljst, is in
Charlestvwn, and has taken rooms al The Carter
House.
Dr. S. K. Lupton, of Romney, prominent
citizen and physician, died suddenly OF apoplexy
on Tuesday evening oil last week.
Gov. jackson aud Senator HEREFORD spohe at
Charlestown on Friday afternoon OF last week
The meeting quite enthusias IL, ard the
speeches were able and for,iolt. Hon. w. III.
Trayers presided.
There will be Grand Democratic Mass Meet
ing at Winchester, Va, on Saturday, September
18th. The following distinguished speakers have
promised to be present: Hoa. Z. B. Vance, U. s.
Senator from North Caroline; Hon. W. I. H,ni-
ilton, Governor of Marylaud; Hon. Z. John Ellis
member of Congress from Louisiana, aud others
A Hancock and English Club was organized at
Middleway on Saturday last, with The following
officers: John w. Grautham, President; 3. +.
White, Vice-Prt sident; j. ". Learhe and w. Il.