Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-19
LOCAL ITEMS,

Miss Helen johnson, granddaughter OF Hon.
A. X. Boteler, we regret To learn, ID quite IL, IN
Washington city with her mother.
We learn that Mr.. Philip Eugle, residing near
Harper's Ferry, an old and much respected ciu-
zen of the county, died one day list week.
The Reformed Sunday School occulis their
new basement room on Sunday last I n the nrst
time and will continue 70 hold their school
there.
On Wednesday last Mr.. Gee. Cox Of Beding
ton, and Miss Adelia Lickider, OF Scrabble,
were married at Martinshnrg by United Bretn-
reu Minister, MIR. Harry kuen anu MISS S.nnie
Turner AS waiters.
Mr.. Geo r. Evsns, Republi an, was elected
ON Tuerd " lset, In Berkeley; Ia the legislature,
to nil the vacancy occasi.'ned by the de,th OF
DIR. Terrell, over Matbai', democrat, and keye-,
coloret, republican, By decided majority.
The municipal election 81 Philadelphia vas
held on Tuesday last; Samuel g. King, demo-
cratic candidate for Mayor was elected by 5000
majority over Nm =. S,okley republican.
Col James Harrison Seibert, q well known cit
iIen of Shenandoah county, Va, did from Parai-
ysis Gu Monday last
Major Lyon, democratic candidate Tor mayor
OF P,tlsburr, was elected over Miles Humph-
reys, republican, on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Charles Keplinger, near :own, on MONDAY
last, cut his ankle with al axe Willie choppihg
wood, very severely.
colored died In this place OH Wednesday last.
Mr.. WIN. Moore Eutler, OF Shepherdstown, W.
Va, who had for some time been IN the employ
OF ibis office, took partial editorial charge OF
the Jou nal on Monday. Mr.. 4. is an unccm-
promising. gentltmunly Democrat, and has the
honor 10 fearl, ssly maintain what he CONSIDERS
10 be- rignI. So says the Macarthur, Ohio, Rec
ord.
When the 8. v. r. R. becomes trunk line,
and connections are made South, Pullman
sic, pers and drawing room cars will be put upon
The road. A number OF new cars oil an Improved
style called the "East-lake" are eII ecled shortly.
The Forty-nin n annual Session OF the Virginia
Annual Conference OF the United Brethern Id
Clri,t will be held in Boonsooio', VAST. County.
Md commencing "Wednesday, March 2'' 1901
Bishop olUeorenner presiding.
A Hngerstowu man is 30 mean that he sits In
the last pew In church to save the iDterfst on
bis money while The collectors are pss.lng tae
plate. Next
The legislature has already bitten of more
than 1t Can chew, in the way OF bills.
Lent will begin this year on March I'd, and
Easter occurs on the 18th OF Apr.
The sleighipg Is ''sld out" until we get an
other snow which we hope will not be until
next ~iuter.
was shot in Pueblo, California, on Sunday Oh iaSI
week, by q man named Polk.
Hon. Frank Hereford, U e. Senator, has our
thanks for u large number of bound volumes OF
the Congressional Record for 1850.
We invite attention to tie Auctiopeering
card, of Mr.. C. E. Lamar 10 this issue. Mr.. l..
|, said TO be NJ. Auclioneer.
Lindsay B. Raymond, eyed 81 years, son OF
Judge Raymond of the Supreme Bench, OF
Fairmonr, died last week He was Prosecuting
Attorney for Marion county.
IT ~ III ,fv IN
floor Of the Senate at Wheeling on Monday last.
Eggs have come down a peg or two-20 cents
a d, ZEN row Or, for the good old days when
eggs were cents per d, Ger, aud money hung on
trees.
A farmer says II the Ice lies too long on the
wheat il may be emothered and killed.
Charred corn is one of the best things which
can be fed 10 hens To make them lay. 1t must
not be fed as q regular diet but In limited .quan-
titles each day.
Last Monday was ST. Valentines day, and
many were the missive' that passed between the
youths aud maidens Of tender years One man
In town received IA.
Young Mems Meeting tomorrow Sunday
evening in the basement of the NJ. Z. Church
South, Al 81 o'clock. All are ibvled
A shed r,ot of Mr.. Hess Riushart fell In on
Thursday night OF last week, killing COW and
two hogs belonging 10 Mr.. X.
Hon. c. T. Butler will deliver temperance
lecture al Gerards on the 2nd OF March.
Mrs. Green of Washington, wife OF The late
Rev DR.. Green formerly pastor OF the NJ. 4.
! Church of this town, visited the family II Mr..
| john ID. Staley last week.
Miss Matte Bowman Of Stanton, Va, Is VS.
itIng the family of Mr.. John l.. Rckard OF this
town.
The Great Council Improved Order Red Men
of West Virginia, will meet in Wheeling on the
2Srd iGstaut. Mr.. George McGincy OF this place,
Great Senior Sag 'more, AID Mr.. John X. nay,
Great Representative Of this State 10 lbe Great
Council OF the United States, will DO IN attend
ance.
We invite attention to the interesting letter
written from FloridL by Rev. j. Z. Bowman OF
this towp.
The virginia Synod OF the Lutheran Church
will meet in this town during the month of
August next.
last, by the ladies of the N. (. Church South,
realized about SIS 10.
At all the sales auctioneered by Mr. Go. Nc
Glincy, and advertised in the Register, this
sr,ing, so far, the STOCK etc., brought very high
prizes.
A sleighiug party was held at the residence Of
Mr.. Murphy Tabler's aud one NJ Mr. Harry Sig
lers, on Thursday and Friday nights Of last
week.
A
Bridge. over the Potomac atthis place, blew in
~ the river on Monday last.
"1s,nd Army Republic" and "Hold Past
Chewing 1obocco, at J. Gregg bjon's.
The Dramatic sos'e,y of this place will hold
their Concert and Entertainment on Tuesday
evening the LIST Of March. See Posters aud
Programmes.
stream on Friday las'. LEG riyer re very high
causing considera PIE uau'se aione ''s -'hutary.
Tho smoke-houle OF Mr.. Jacob Fulk was ~
bed of several pieces Of bacon one light of last
week. -,
Nine persons we're bap,ised on Sunday after
noon last in the Potomac river al this place, by
the Pastor Rev. b. + FIX. Several hundred
persons witnessed the ceremonies.
Mr.. John Cost OF Hagerstowp, did q "land of
fee" business on Saturday last, In this town, In
purchasing horses FROM. our farmers, and good
prices were paid.
We invite attention to our interesting letter
from Wheeling. which will give you tpe pro-
ceedings of the Legislature. ..
1t is said that Mr.. Jos B. vanmctre, near
Vsnclesvesvilie, owns the fuest flock u sheep
In Berkeley county.
We invite attention 10 the advertisement under
''Busiuesc Locals of DR.. De lg ana Pfout's
medicines, in this issue. This mrdcine has a
high reputation. For sale by Baker d McMur-
ran.
Messrr. Frank Eugle and Randolph strider of
this county, and Miss Jennie Tabler aud Miss
Georgia Piizer were the attendants at the mar
riago Of Mr. VIM. n. Buckles OF this county, 10
Mis- Bette b., daugGter of Mr.. James W. T.Dler
near Darkesvil!e, on Thursday evening the Bird
instant.
We invite attention to the different sales Of
personal property in this issue
We invite the attention OF the public to the
Garnet ad yertisement of p. Nicklss Bro. & Co.,
Martiusburg, In another column. This 6rm has
for some years been dong an extensive business
in the carpet line, in this county, aud they fully
kept up th,ie reputation.
Mr.. s Howell Brown, Surveyor OF this comfy,
Il enysped Is making new Map of the county,