Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-17
LOCAL ITEMS.


removed, with his family in the house of
Mr.. James A. Adams in this town.
Mr.. Moses Poflenberger was elected
Burgess of Sharpsburg, Nd, on Wednes-
day of last week.
Gen, \. F. Burnside died at Providence,
r. l., OH Tuesday morning last OF spasms
of the heart.
Mr.. Il. f. Brosins of Harper's Ferry has
received a patent for steam guage for
sewing MACHINES.
Major Harry Sheetz, the 'boss" tramp
ing jour printer, aged So years, pitched
his tent with us on Saturday last and
"struck out" for Ohio on Tuesday. We
filled his space box and sent him on his
way rejoicing.
Lieut.. w. A. Hanger of Augusta coun-
ty, Va, visited many Of his old comrades
in arms, confederate army, i'll this section
last week lie was gallant soldier in the
18th cavalry.
Mr.. Edward Grove of Sharpsburg has
been appointed teacher of public schooi
at Bolivar, above Harper's Ferry.
We return thanks to Mr.. G. Newton
Byers, of GAINESVILLE, Tenn, and one OF
Shepherdstown's nobleSt sons, and an Old
patron of the Register, for remittance
which pays subscription up to July 1857.
May he never be in want.
On Thursday morning last Mr.. i. j.
Miller, son of the late Jacob Miller, Esq,
of SharpSburg was united in the bonds of
holy wedlock to Miss Jane King, Of JEFF
ferson, Frederick County, Md. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. j. G.
Bowman, of the Reformed Church OF
ShepherdStOwn.
Tie annual exhibition of the Washing
ton County Agricultural Socity, to be held
ut Hagerstown, Nd, from the 4th 10 the
9TH of October, promises to be as interest
inc this year as usual. The Society has
splendid grounds pays good premiums,
and always has on exhibition fine stock AT
all kinds Its ucarneSs TO our people en-
ableS them to 90 and return the same day
by the :. V. X. K.
Mr.. John Martin, of Falling Water,
Berkeley county, has grown sample OF
Texas corn, which is quite Il curiosity.
The corn grows on the top of the stalk,
and is not covered with husk. 1t is q rich
food for stock.
There is an awful state of affairs in
little Michigan Town where type setter
substituted the word widows for will
dOwS.' The editor wrote: 'The windows
of the church need washing badly. They
are too dirty for any use, and are us
grace to our Village
According 20 the report of the L. 5.
Signal Service, not a drop of rain fell on
Friday the Doth ult., throughout the broad
area of the L. :.
1t is stated that two churches in North
Carolina were closed and the doors nailed
up to keep the pastors from preaching in
favor OF prohibition, during the canvass
preceding the late election.
1t is stated that the longest drouth
that ever occurred in America was in the
summer OF 1862. No rain fell from the LIST
of May to the LIST of September. Many of
the inhabitants sent to England for hay
and grain"
Mr.. VIM. little, of Springfield. Ohio,
and brother to the editor Of this paper,
paid us visit this week. lie has been
around visiting the springSfor his health.
Velvets, Velveteens, Satins, Ribbons and
LaceS, Just received by Welshans.
Splendid 10; of Jewelry and Fancy
Goods, just received by Wclshans.
Splendid stock of Corsets, very cheap at
Welshans'.
Novelties in Pleated Collars at Wei
SLAMS.
Young Mems MEETING will be held in the
basement of the NJ. f. Church South, tomorrow,
Sunday evening, at SH O'Clock.
Mr.. Frank Billmyer killed an Otter on
the Potomac above town, one day last
week, which weighed % pounds.
Owing to the scarcity of water the
dairymen at IIagerStOwn, last week,
raised the price of milk from to cents
per quart.
w. C.. Evans, colorcd. has entered upon
his duties as teacher of the Colored School
of this place. He taught the same school
last year.
Mr.. Emmert, of the dry goods firm Of
Emmert & Fiery, MartinSburg, called to
see us on Friday last. His visit although
brief, was very pleasant. He is very
clever gentleman.
Mr.. ThoS. 4. Sigler, killed, on Sunday
morning last, in the woods of Mr.. Michel
Sigler, ono mile west of Hard Scrabble,
black snake which measured 6 feet inches
i'm length and inches i'm circumference.
The snake was in the act of swallowing
full-grown grey squirrel when discovered.
Edward l.. Fulk, son of Jacob Fulk of
this vicinity, has returned TO Roanoke
College. Va. 70 prosecute his studies.
Randolph j. Strider, of the vicinity of
Harper's Ferry, has gone to Hampdcn
sydney College, Va, to prosecute his
studies. Both of these young men were
formerly students OF shepherd COllegc,in
this town, and were bright boys.
Miss Rose \. COckrell, of the vicinity
of IIarper's Ferry, and Normal Graduate
of Shepherd College, has been appointed
l., Il Nft hn
Middleway School of this county.
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad will
probably be completed to Big Lick by Dec
ccmber. 1t has dug the dirt up TO the
track of the Atlantic Railroad at Big Lick
and has full force throughout the whole
line TO Augusta. 1t has also had during
the last few week two surveying corps
i'm Franklin for an extension of its track
southwark. There are two routes pro-
posed through Franklir-one via Rocky
Mount the other via Piedmont.
Mr.. j. C. Holmes has erected new
freight depot at Berryville, and is putting
up a new depot ut Sharpsburg, for the :.
V. Il. R.-tin roofing OF both by MeSSrS.
Duke & Gallaber. Mr.. Holmes has also
begun the erection of the new hotel for
Mr.. Geo. W. Green, ut uarper's Ferry.
SO says the Spirit.
Charles r. Fawcctt of this place has
gone to Altoona, Pa, and is employed i'll
the Railroad Tin Shops at that place. We
are sorry to have our worthy young men
leave lis, but are glad that Charlie has
paying position.
New Dress Goods just received at We'll
shans'.
Hamburg Edges, Laces and Trimmings
at WelShans'.
Lunch Baskets ut Welshans'.
mare belonging to Mr. William l.. Arthur,
in this place. died ON Saturday last. She was