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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

Somebody claiming to be intimate
with the family of the Presldent-eiect
has been writing about it from Wash
ington. The next Executive, four sons,
Harry. aged I6; James, Ia, Irwin, 10,
and Abram, s, all represented as good
and bright boys-and one daughter,
Mollie, aged ~. The two eldest boys
are at Concord, n. H., preparing tor
college. Last summer Harry took the
prize for defamation.
Mrs. Garfield, whose maiden name
was Letita Rudolph, and whose father
it is said, emigrated from Cecil county,
MARYLAND, where several families OF that
name still reside, is described as very
intelligent looking woman OF about tor
ty.five, with a somewhat rural manner
having been born and bred in the coun-
try, and having never taken on urban
WAYS. She is very thin, but bears ira
ces of youthful comeliness. She had q
good country academy education, with
hardly any accomplishments, and Is an
excellent, economical housekeeper. Sae
entertained very little during her hus'
bands congressional career; and is repu-
ted to have no fondness for miscellane-
GUS society. Her sense of fpersonal dig
nifty is marked, and her reserve OF man.
ner approaches asperity. She IS fond OF
reading, aud feels deep interest 10 the
studies of her children. After going 10
school at the village Of Hiran, where
she became engaged to Garfield, she
went to Cleveland as teacher in the
public schools, while he continued his
studies at Williams College and took
his degree there. She understands bus
iness, having planned The PLAIN though
commodious house at Washington and
superintcpded most Of the improve
ments on the farm at Mentor, bought
two years aga. She is the daughter of
a plain farmer, and is remote descen.
dant of General Nathaniel Green, OF
revolutionary renown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
A HAPPY MEETING.

A singular chapter in the history OF
two lives was related 10 US the other
day, and we briefly present the facts
as they were given to US. Several years
ago David Cushner lived with his faith
er on the farm of James Grove, near
Hagerstown. Here he grew up to Man
hood and married Not satisfied with
the living which be gained by farming,
he told his wife that lie thought he could
better their condition if he could find
some other employment. Accordingly
he went to Pittsburgh. Pa, and obtain
ed situation as a moulder in large
foundry in that city. His wife did not
accompany him TO Pittsburg but re
mained in the vicinity of Hagsrstown.
Her husband continued TO labor as
moulder, intending to send tor his wife
to join him, when suddenly his hopes OF
establishing himself IN happy home
were all blasted by telegram which he
received informing him that his wife
was dead and buried. The intelligence
conveyed in such manner was accept
ed as genuine by Mr.. Cushner lie still
continued TO live in Pittsburgh, and q
few days ago he received telegram in
forming him that his grandmother was
dying. He at once started tor Hagers-
town, and arrived there on Monday in
time TO attend her funeral. Imagine his
surprise when he was informed by some
of his friends that his wife, whom he
supposed had been dead for two years,
was still alive, that she had been in
Hagerstown that same Gay and that she
had taken the o'clock train for this
place. THIS was startling but joyous
news to the happy man. lie lost no
time but came TO this place the next
day in search OF his wife. Upon making
inquiries, ascertained tha. Mr.. Nj. +.
Snavely had brought his wife in from
the depot, and that she had afterwards
walked 10 the residence OF Charles Fox,
near Snyder's warehouse, Thither he
repaired at once, made himself known
and found his wife. We leave our read
ers TO imagine the happy meeting OF
this long separated couple, without at
tempting to describe it.-SharpsOwg
Enterprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
4 Most Remarkable Family.

TIE LARGEST Man IN AMERIcA.-A
dispatch from Honesdale (Pa.) TO the
Philadelphia Times says: Lewis Rock
well, aged 102 years, lives in a rickety
old house in Pike county, Pa, not far
from this place. lie is the eldest OF
family remarkable for the longevity OF
it's members. OF the ckwell family
there are eight brotheres and sisters
yet living. They are: Lewis Rockwell,
aged 1O2; Abraham Rockwell, 95;
Mrs. Anne Wells, S3; Miss Sallie Rock
well, 70; Eliza Rockwell, II; Mrs.
Phoebe Gainsford, Is; Mrs. Katherine
Brown, 73; and Mrs. Lucinda Valen-
tine, 20. Tie aggregate age OF this
family is 643 years, or an average OF
over so years each. In spite OF the
fact that he has many wealthy relations
old Lewis Rockwell has been thrown
upon the town, and is now nearly the
only town charge in the county.
Lewis Cornelius, who died some years
ago, was a connection Of the Rockwell
family. He was at one time the largest
man in America, being considerably
larger than the celebrated Daniel Lam
bert, Barnum's giant. Mr.. Cornelius's
dimensions are entered upon the record
books in the prothonotary's office at
Milford, Pike county, as follows:
Height, 6 feet; circumference below
waist, feet 2 inches; circumference
above waist, 6 feet 2 2 inches; circum
ference of arm above elbow, 2 feet 2
inches, circumference of arm below ell
bow, foot 9 inches; circumference of
wrist, foot 5 inches; circumference of
thigh, 4 feet 2 inches; circumference OF
calf of leg, feet 7 inches; circumter-
ence ankle, foot 7 inches;weight, with
out any clothing whatever, GAS 1-2 lbs.
This is the only authentic record Of Mr..
Cornelius's size extant. AS he had been
sick some time he lost over so pounds
of his weight. He was not weighed un,
til after his death, and when in full
health would have tipped the scales at
700 pounds. His wife was very slight
woman, and weighed just 100 pounds
They bad three sons, whose weight was
sl5 pounds, an average of 272 pounds
each. The only surviving son, John
Cornelius, now weighs 360pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
SENSIBLE ADMONITIONs.

Don't buy piano for your daughters
while your sous need plow.
Don'tl let your norses be seen stand
inc mach at the beer saloon; 1t don't
look right.
Don't give the merchant or printer
a chance 10 dun you; prompt payment
makes Independent men. :,
Don't leave TO memory what should
be written; it makes lawsuits.
Don't become security for hun who
waits for the sheriff.
Decent, substantial clothing tor your
children, makes them think better oi
themselves, and keeps the doctor away;
Teach your boys to look up and forward
never backward.
Cultivate the habit of giving, but
never give up.
Buy farm wagon before fine car
rage
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

A pretty good joke is told at the ex,
pense of two limbs Of the law who are
well known in Senaca county. They
were out carriage-ridiug few days ago
and on the road oyerhauled farmer
who was driving four horse team, three
horses of which were little the worse.
looking by reason of hard work. Think
ing to have some fun with the honest
tiller of the soil, they Jokipgly inquired
of him why one OF bis horses was 80 lat
and the other three so poor. The gran.
ger, who was acquainted with the legal
lights, quickly replied that the fat horse
was a LAWYER and the others bis clients
The disciples Of Blackston drove On.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

SroprrsG NEwnAPER.--People
who have subscribed to newspaper
will do well 10 bear in mind that the
only legal way to discontinue their
subscription is to pay all arrears and
order the paper stopped. A man IN
New Haven. Conn, sued a man for
forty-three dollars, due for papers fur
nished. The defendant set mp a plea
that he had several times ordered The
paper discontinued; but the court held
that. under the laws of the State and
the United States, publisher may con
tiuue to send his paper until all deiin-
quencies were settled up, and that
the parties to whom the papers are
sent are liable for all copies SO sent
and judgment was entered for the
amount and costs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
WE OFFER FOR MEN AND BOYS
HATS AND CAPS,

undershirts, Drawers and Stockings, overshirts,
Dress Shirts, white, fancy and coiored; Collars
and Cuff, hncn and paper; Cuff and Collar But
tons and Shirt Studs, Nsekwear 10 Ties; Bows
and Scarfs, suspenders. hanokerchieis, rocket
Books. Canes, Umbrellas, and every article known
to a pent enian and youths furnishing store;
COATS, PANTS and VESTS and Overhalls,
ready made or made to ogder, for men and boys.
BOYS Suits AND OVERCOATS A
SPECIALITY.
Buffalo Robes, Sleigh and buggy bankev'
Horse Covers aud Fancy Robes In great variety
GLOVES IN 20 DIFFERENT STYLES,
for ladies, gents, boys and children; chiidren,s
Kid Mitieps, with the new spring tops, the Dl-
eest article ever offered for children's wear Dog
Kid police patent lever spring wrist @ Busa a,r;n sns
Leather Gloves, With ladies Dog, hld ana sPrins
rs hands in this one branch of our msnufactor-
les Ladies and children's Furs In oil the various
styles FURS CLEANED, ALTERED AND
REPAIRED.
We invite the public to call ard see; the In
6ucemeDts we offer will be the article you want
and The price at which We offer 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
WHAT WOULD LIKE.

I'd like to be a millionaire
And travel far and wide,
No cares of life would trouble me,
With fortune by my side;
And if BY chance some needed one
Should ever cross my way,
I'd open wide my heart and purse
And help him on his way.
I'd like to be little bird,
With spirits always gay,
I'd always sing some happy note,
To pass the hours away;
I'd fly away to distant lands,
Across the boundlcss sea,
And soar aloft to heaven above,
Where | should like to be.
I'd like to serve my country, too,
In Congress or in State;
| would not favor fraud or crime,
Which bad men help to make;
But with an honest heart and mihd,
Opposed to rings and schemes,
I'd open all the paths of right,
AS spring unlOcks the stream.
I'd like to dwell in after life,
In heaven above so fair,
Where cares that meet us in this life
Can never enter there;
I'd meet those friends who've gone be
fore,
Who left this world of sin,
Toop wide the golden gates,
To let the traveller i'll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
COUNTRY GIRLS.
Up early in the morning,

Up early in the morning,
Just at the peep of day,
Straining the milk in the dairy,
Turning the cows away
Sweeping the floor in the kitchen,
Making the beds upstairs,
Washing the breakfast dishes,
busting the parlor chairs.
Searching for "fixings" for Sunday,
Churning the snowy cream,
Rinsing the pals and strainer
Down in the running stream
Feeding the geese aud turkeys,
Making the pumpkin pies,
jogging the little ones cradle,
Driving away the flies.
Grace in every motion,
Music in every tone,
Beauty in form and feature,
Thousands might covet to own
Cheeks that rival spring roses,
Teeth the whitest of pearls,
One of those country maids is worth
4 score of your city girls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
MURDEROUS ASSAULT.

A dreadful tragedy was enacted at
Patapsco Neck, Baltimore county, Md,
on Thursday night of last week. John
Gothard, colored man about so years
old, who had been in the employ OF
Jos. Wood, farmer living at Patapsco
Neck, without any known cause or
provocation, assaulted Mr.. Wood with
an axe in the yard of his premises,
about half past 8 o'clock on the night
mentioned, inficting injuries that are
pronounced fatal. Mr.. Wood, after
being struck with the axe, staggered
into the house, followed by the negro,
who then made a murderous assault
upon Mrs. Wood with a club or gun
barrel, one blow making severe cut
on the upper part Of the forehead
Mrs. Wood managed to close the door
upon the negro, and seizing her two
year old child, fed through another
door of the house to a neighbors house
and gave an alarm. As she went from
the house Goihard placed the muzzle OF
a gun close against the door aud fired,
tho shot tearing large hole in the
door and the load entering the lower
part of the abdomen and groin of Mr..
Wood, who was lying PROSTATE and
senseless upon the floor. When assis-
tance arrived, Mr.. Wood was carried
to neighbors house and a physician
sent for, while others went in search of
Gotbard, who was found seated by q
fire which he had klndled in a piece Of
woods about three fourths of mile
distant from Woods house, and taken
into custody. He acknowledged the
deed, and gave as his reason for it
'.that the devil was in him, which
caused him to do it, He was subse-
quently lodged in the Towsoutowu jail.
Mr. Wood is about 81. years OF age,
and has wife and one child. At last
accounts he was still living, but no
hA es were entertained of hi recovery.
1t has since been learned that Mr..
Wood died on Wednesday night last. 4
l.: r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
A LADY,s FOOT.

A lady's feet is usually very small
affair, but il recently became mn impoT-
tant element in damage case in a
Cleveland court. The story is rather
curious. Mrs. Clara Brady entered suit
against The city OF Cleveland for bodily
ibiuries received by her by falling into
a hole in the Twelfth street bridge,
while passing along that boroughiars
at night. The defense proved that the
hole which occasioned the damage ~as
a very small one, being only three inches
vide by twelve inches long. The plain.
til had testified that she stepped into
the hole and saDk up TO her knee re-
ceiying abrasions Of the skin and Grip
ping her arm. A doubt was raised in
the minds Of the jury as 10 whether
lady with medium-sized foot and ankle
could sink 30 FAR into so y,paIl hole.
Ladies Of the Cinderella pattern have
very small feet, but IS Mrs. Brsdy's bad
not been exhibited in evidence, how
could the jury tell whether she woro
No. 6s or No. los. Tie plaintiffs at
torney saw that he had very small
hole 10 crawl ont Of, but he was equal
to the emergency. He procured
twelve inch rule Of standard gagne and
proceeded to measure bis clients foo:
10 presence Of the jury. lie showed
that the foot was Just J 2 inchts vide
al the brosdest part, and not over eight
inches in length with the shoe on. lie
went no further, bat the jury were sst.
is6ed that the foot was smaller than the
hole in the bridge, aud they gave YER
dict for the plaintiff in the sum Of IL 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
HO! EVERYONE!
That Needeth Anything in our
Line.

GIVE us call and be convinced that we
u have just received :he best stock OF
goods ever brought to this town, consist
ing of Cloths, Cassimeres, Tricots, Gran
ties, &C., which we will make to order
or sell by the yard, also a large stock OF
Ready-made Clothing for Men and Boys.
Mems suits from S. to $50; Boys suns
from 81 to $40; Ovcrcoats $3.50 to S2O,and
the incest line of Gents Furnishing goods
to be found outside of the City, such as
Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Cuffs, Handker-
chiefs, Hose, Scarfs, Gloves, &c. All the
latest style Hats and Caps, Umbrellas,
Travelling Satchels. Also full line OF
Rubber Coats, Hats and Caps, in fact
everything foundin first class establish
ment. All work guaranteed TO give sat
isfaction. Thankful for past fayorS. we
hope by strict attention to business to
merit continuance of the same.
Respectfully
S. z. HUMRICkHOUSE,
JACOB WINTERMOYER,
College Square.
Sent. 25, 1880. IT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
HON MADE,
MADE TO ORDER,
AT ONE PRICE AND FOR CASH.

We are ready 10 furnish mon snd boys with
EVERY ARTICLE THEY WEAR except boots
and shoes. All cur purchases are mace for cash,
which means that the goods we offer the puhi,c
will cost them the LOWEST POSSIBLE SUN.
We sell them for CASH and not on credit, which
mesns that our customers will not be CH ARGED
a PEOFIT 10 cover the losses attending the
credit system. ONE PRICE. Every article we
of r the public has the price MARKED ON 1T IN
DISTINCT FIGURES, which means tnat the learned
and uDlssrned, one and all, CAN BUY Al The
SAME PRICE; it means positive, absolute ana
undoubted VALUE for your money;it means that
Won can buy any article in our store al Tue
LOWEST POSSIBLE COST though you be
totally ignorant OF the value or Quahty OF tAe
article you purchase
MERCHANT TAILORING, CUSTOM MADE, READY
MADE AND HOME MADE CLOTHING.
Our entire selection of stock in tLis departm,n ut
was made by an experienced city clothler. we
open our stock with a large and complete ossort-
ment of READY MADE CLOTHING for men
and bo,s manufactured By the best makers, who
make specially OF making for first-class retail
crs We are now filing up this stock daily with
OUR OWN MAKE OF Ready Made Clothing for
Wholesale aud retail. We also
CUT AND MAKE TO ORDER
any of the various patterns on our counters, COM
prising
LARGE AND ELEGANT SELECTION
of materials, well worth the attention of every
buyer, either OF the finest, medium or lowest
grades.
THE CUTTING DEPARTMENT
"a under the charge ofN. sCHAUMLOEFFEL,
latly of Baltimore, an experienced hrst-class de-
signrr and cutter, for sixteen years engaged in
that work in New York city, and stands second
10 none among the professional artists OF that
branch of Industry, who are skilled in designing
md producing neat and comfoftable-fttng, as
well as
Tasty, Nobby and Artistic Garments.
Some people believe that the best articles come
from abroad. We, however, believe that the
yo,k people of Hagerstown can manufacture
(otiler things being equal, and in this branch we
shall make other things equal to the best In the
country as good articles as can be produced
anywhere, and at ss
REASONABLE COST
and we propose to demonstrate that we cannot
only make as good custom made artistic gar
ment., but as
GOOD READY MADE GARMENTS
as fill the counters of the best retailers of either
Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York. SO that
Ready Made, well made, neat f.tiDg, tasty, mob
by and artistic
HOME MADE GARMENTS
can be found at all times on our counters, and
at as reasonable price,, wholesale and retail, as
any similar establishment elsewhere. In dong
SO We add new Industry that gives employment
20 our own people and keeps money at home
that would otherwise 60 abroad to enrich and
prosper other communities
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

Some fellow Who hss been there says
the man who wrote "Nolhing il imPos-
sibIe;" never tried 10 find The pocket OF
his wife's dress, when II was hanging
I'D in clothes press. Ht
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

There Is no civilized nation in the West
ern Hemisphere in which the utility Of
Hostetter' s Stomach Bitters as tonic cor
receive, and arti-billous medicine, is no.
known and appreciated. While il isa
medicine for all seasons and all climates,
it is especially suited to the complaints
generated by the weather, being tie pur-
est apd best vegetable stimulant in the
world. a.
For sale by Druggists and Dealers, to
whom apply for Hoststtcr,s Almanac for
1881,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
COUNTY VIRGINIA. SATURDAY DEC 49, $780,

VIZ lady before purchas-
w ing to examine tile Globe Corset
with Cooley's Patent Clasp Protector, for
sale by JNO. F. WELSHANS.
Noy6 u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

Reason aud virtue sloue eau bes,ow
liberty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
GREAT BARGAINS
BOOTS AND SHOES!

T HAVE just received from the eastern
i cities a new and complete stock OF
BOOTS and SHOES, which l will sell at
the lowest figures.
Boots from s2.25up. Women's Shoes
from $l.l5 mp. Children's Shoes all
prices. Mems coarse shoes for $l.OO up.
A fine assortment of Mems Caters from
sl.75 to $3.50. Now is the time for Bar
gains. My stock is full and will he kept
up. Call at once at the Boot and Shoe
Emporium. / return thanks for past IA
v0fs. All goods warranted rs recommend-
ed. Respectfully,
=. J. S. FLEMING.
Sept. 25, 1880. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

w Don't forget to settle up at this Of
fice during the Holidays.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
HOME MADE GARMENTS

can be found at oil times on our counters, and
at as reasonable price,, wholesale and retail, as
any similar establishment elsewhere. In doug
SO We add anew Industry that gives employment
TO our own people and keeps money at home
that would otherwise 60 abroad to enrich and
prosper other communities
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-09-29
DANGER IN DISGUISE.
Summer Pesdlsnos UnssTthedj and SONS
Timely Adsies shout How 70 AVOID II.
Certain Valuable Facts Made
Public.

1t is well known that hot weather
rings sickness, and that few people
60 through the summer without I'M
pleasant symptoms. The mouth be-
comes dry and parcked the tongue fur
red with white, the pulse irregular, the
head feyerish, the body cramped, and
the limbs swollen and tired. Ladies'
especially, with their natural delicacy
and tendency TO female troubles, find the
hot weather almost unbearable. while
little children are dying every day from
exhaustion and because parents neglect
precaution and care. Appointment and
well known physician Of New York as
serts as his positive belief that more
than three-fourths Of all so-called sum-
mer complaints arise from disordered
~secretions, and that these secretionary
organs, which, by being out of order
cause so much trouble. are the Kidneys
and Liver. These organs are the gov
ernors Of the system, and by their move
nlents the other parts Of the body are
regulated. The brain controls the life.
bnt the lower part Of the body rnles the
health.
There is one, and only n known
vegetable that will absolutely regulate
and control the Kidneys and Liver at
all times and thus prevent the many
dangers of the summer. That yege-
table "a West India leaf is used as the
basis OF Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. 1t is pure, pleasant to the
taste and absolutely certain in its re-
suits. II keeps those who in~telligently
use it in perfect health, and cures those
whose secretions are ~deranged. For all
urinary complaints OF either sex 1t is
infallible. For all bilious troubles 1t is
certain. For the hot season 1t is inval-
liable, and 1t should be used upon the
approach OF the slightest symptoms. II
may saw your life or that of some dear
friend; it will certainly prevent much
suffering.
No remedy in America has ever re-
ceived such high and enthusiastic COM
mendations.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-09-29
L e PILES! PILEsi
A Sure Cure Found at Last. No One
Need Suffer.

A sure cure for the Blind, Bleeding,
Itching and liberated Piles has been
discovered by DIR. Williams ian Indian
remedy, called DR.. Williams Indian
Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases Of twenty-five and
thirty years. standing. No one need
suffer Eve minutes after applying this
wonderful soothing medicine. Lotions,
Instruments and electuaries do more
harm than good. Williams Ointment
absorbs the tumors, allays the intense
itching particularly at night after get
ting warm in bed), acts as a poultice,
gives instant and painless relief, and is
prepared only for Piles, itching Of the
private parts, and nothing else.
Read what the Hon. j. NJ. Coninber-
ry, Of Cleveland, says about DIR. Will
iams' Indian Pile Ointment: 1 have
used scores Of pile cures, and it affords
me pleasure to say that / have never
found anything which gave such i'm
mediate and permanent relief as DIR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment.
For sale by all Druggists, or mailed
on receipt of price.
HENRY s. DAVIES, Props,
Cleveland, o.
Be sure and ask for Williams Pile
Ointment, and take no other.
For sale by Addoms & Glover.
may7-daw1y