Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-02-14
IOCAE. ITEMS.

the progress of the grading OF the >. '.
Il. Il. on the other side of the river, but
it is being vigorously pushed forward
under the best management
A number took advantage of the ac-
commodatons furnished by Col. Sands,
Superintendent of the S. '. r. X. on
Tuesday night last, and went over to
Charlestown to see 'pinafore."
We had a pleasant call from Mr.. Ell.
Duke, of Duke e Gallaher, Charlestown,
the latter part of last week
We have heard great many express
themselves as being in favor OF our lei
low-towsman, Mr. S. Is. NELL, for The
next States Attorney Of this county,
Car loads of lumber, tools, &c, con
tinue TO come for use in the construc-
ton of the S. V. r. r. bridge at this
place.
Criswell's Band have just received a
lot of new and excellent music, and are
busily engaged OH their regular meeting
night in practicing it.
Eight five cent papers OF the best
Garden Seeds Uandreths) III town. and
only sold by h. L. Magruder, for TWEEN
ty-tive cents.
Mr.. Reich, the accommodating agent
of the S. V. II. r. Co., at this place, has
been kept quite busy receiving freight
during this week.
Remember the place where You can
get the best garden seeds iii town. as
well as notions and drugs, is at K, l..
Magruder's Drug Store.
Mcssrs. Cofrode 81 Saylor's workmen
are busy in making large flat boats to be
used in the construction Of the 5. '. H.
Il. bridge over the river at this town
Messls. Best 6 Hoppock, contrac-
tors, have upwards Of ninety hands Gu
gagged in grading the S. V. r. r., on
the other side of the river.
BE sure and read the new schedule of
the S. V. Il. r. in this issue, and be
informed.
We call attention to the sales of real
and personal property mentioned i'll TINS
issue.
A number of our citizens have been
busy this week in gathering Ice, and
large quantity has been stored away.
To-day, Saturday, the 18th day OF
February, is Valentine day.
Young Mems Meeting in the Luther
an Church on Sunday afternoon, at 3 l 2
o'clock. All arc invited to attend.
The wires of the Western Union Tel
egraph were put up at this place dH-
ing this week and we now have com
murication with all the world around us.
The Southern Memorial Association
of this town have fixed upon the lst OF
June. next, as the time for decorating
the graves of the Confederate dead at
this place.
Nlr. WIN. Entler, of the Grand Cen
trail Hotel, Martinsburg, is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. Davis Shepherd, student at the
Episcopal High School, Ale Xandria, Va,
returned to his home here on Monday
last, very much indisposed.
The first of February was ushered in
with cold weathcr,an the long faces OF
those in the habit Of laying in supply
Of ice, bega n to wear a sweet smile.
The hack belonging to J. 4. Adams
hotel, Virginia House, meet all Trains
on the S. V. II. Il. at the depot, to con
vey passengers, at 10 cents each, and
10 cents with baggage, and no charge
to those who stop at the Virginia
House.
Baker 6 McNIurran keep the incest
and best Drugs in town.
Baker & McMurran keep the best
Garden Seeds, Stationery, Jewelry, Ci-
CARS, and incest stock OF Drugs Of every
description, in town.
Last Tuesday morning was the cold
est we have had this winter.
Lent began on Wednesday last, ard
was observed in this place by services
in the Episcopal and Reformed churches
Miss Annie Entler, is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Gee. Nj. Beltzhooyer, in this
town.
Miss Amanda Ardinger of Williams
port,is visiting Misses Bette and Annie
Licklider, in town.
Some fifteen chickens were robbed
from the chicken coop of Mr.. James d.
Fayman, on Friday night of last week.
Our friend Mr.. i. Z. Etchison, who
is engaged in the stereotype department,
printing Office, Washing
ton city, visited his family here last
week. and called to see us. lie is look
ing exceedingly well.
Hon. VIM II. Travers, and Col. w.
w. Coe, Chief Engineer, of Charles
town, paid us pleasant visit on Tues
day last.
Mrs. Saloma Bait, of Northumberland
county, Pa, is visiting her sister Mrs.
VIM. Vickers, near town.
We call attention to the valuable
farm, advertised by Messrs. Blackburn
j. S. Bragonier, and G. J.
Commissioners, in another
columa, situated near Nancleayesvile.
The Lewis Grantham ''Home Farm
of Gil acres has been purchased by Is.
T. tS j. c. Heberling Of Newburg, Pa.
Mr.. John Latham, a way freight agent
at Grafton, has been removed, ana Mr..
VIM. II. Byeys, son of Mr.. Joseph By
crs of this town, and former clerk OF
Mr.. T. DAVIS, at Grafton, has been APP
pointed in his place. Success to our
young friend "Billy."