Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-10-14
LOCAL ITEMS.

The Union Bee Keepers Association of Mary
land, Virginia and West Virginia will meet IN
Hagefstown, Nd, on the 18th inst.
The farm of Robert X. Robinson, decd, in
Berkeley county, was sold Tuesday by the exec
uto-, Henry j. Seioert, to Jacob Miller, at So2
Ter acre
The West Virglui, Grand Lodge, l. o. o F,
will meet at Charleston, Kanawha county, OH
Tuesday, October Oath. Mr.. d. 8. Rentch will
represent Caledonia Lodge of this place
On Saturday night straw stack belonging to
John w. Taveuner, living in the neighoorhood
of wildwood, was destroyed by fire A thresher,
belorgipg To Earle d Smith, situated shor:
distance from the stack was also consumed. 1t
is supposed that tue fire was started by an incen-
oiary. Fortunately for Mr.. Tavenner the work
of threshing had been completed, and the Whea;
delivered that day.
Mrs. Rev r. G. Holland of Martinsburg visit
ed the family of Mr.. John Keplinger, near town,
during the past week.
An infant child, aged eleven months, OF Mr..
c. Headley of Miues, Va, formerly OF this
town, was buried In Elm wood Cemetery here on
Tuesday last
Charles Hamill. Esq, returned to Martinsourg
after a four YEARS. absence in California. His
return was heartily welcomed by his many
friends.
Mr.. B. B. Hollis, a well-known citizen of
Dsrkesyile, died at his residence in that place
last week.
new lodge OF Good Templars was instituted
at Shanghai, by Mr.. j. A. Chapman, Dist Depu-
~, with twenty five charter members on Monday
night of last week.
Bishop Wilson preached morning and night,to
large audiences, in the NJ. Z. Church South, OF
this place, last Sabbath.
Capt. II. f. Barnhart, who was engaged at
Roanoke, Va, in the carpenter business, returned
home here last week on the sick list. de is now
improving.
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church met
at Altoona, Pa, on Wednesday last Rev. Mr..
Bowman, of tuis place, and Mr. d. S. Rentcp,
delegate, are in attendance.
Rev. j. s. Lafevre, of Martinsburg, preached
an eloquent and practical sermon in the Presby-
terrain Church on Sunday morning last from the
words-"And they buried Moses the servant OF
God in Moab.
Mr.. Rein Cross and wife, of this vicinity, are
visiting friends and relatives in the West. Hope
their visit vii! be pleasant one.
Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, of Louisville, KY,
ard daughter of the late Rev DR.. Andrews, is
visiting relatives and friends in this place and vi
cirity.
Mr.. John L Richard is now in the eastern
cities purchasing his supplies of fall and winter
goods.
T. iiomsher, of kearneysville, is now 10 the
eastern cities purchasing q large and varied as
| sortment of Dry Goods and Groceries.
A contemporary remarks that the fall bonnet
| will soon worry cur lady friends. IL will be very
| simple, however-ouly the inside of nothing,
turned wrong side out,
Mr.. F. w. Muzzy and bride have returned TO
| the home of Col. John E. Schley after wed
| ding tour of Fix months through the northern
! and we stern states, and Alaska, British Column
| bia, and other portions of the Continent, and we
are glad 10 state both are looking well, and that
they passed through their trip without the
! igh.est accident.
We regret to learn that Mr.. VIM. T. Lemen,
! our enterprising merchant, has been quite Ill
| during The past Two or three weeks.
On Saturday there were one hundred car loads
! Of stock at Milnes for shipment over the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad. Thirty-seven car loads
came up Sunday morning, thirty-siX of which
were forwarded over the Western Maryland road
to Baltimore.
Mr.. Charles Plummer an employee of Antie-
tam Paper Mills, Hagerstown, came upon a vol
umc in o consignment of stock nj the mills, on
Monday last, bearing date Of 1850, and the in
telligent title of "the History of Justin, with an
English Translation as literal as possible"
Mr.. Jack Rentch, formerly of townsville,
Wash. Co., Md, has recently been appointed
Superintendent Of the Santa Fe Railroad, in
New Mexico.
Vennor predicts, and all the signs tend TO
show that we are TO have long, cold winter,
gin preparations for it. Mr.. Marten, our enter
pri>ing stove man, is prepared to help every one
in this particular. He has now in stock one of
the largest and hest selection of heating and
cooking stoves In the market, and at prices WIFI
in the reach of all.
Mr.. H. Fl. Bell, colored, hair dresser, and
manufacturer of hair into Breastpins Watch
Chains, Necklaces, Hairbards, &c., will be ia
town but few more days, and all persons wish
ing work of the kid should call upon him at
once. He also cleanses the hair and scalps of
both ladies and gentlemen, aud removes all dan
druff, and renders the scalp healthy and vigorous
and removes all itching.
NJ. Henry Shepherd has contributed $500 to-
wards uuiiorming the new Fire Company re-
Gently organized in this place. The new uniforms
will be obtained in few days. Many thanks
are due Mr.. S, for his generous donation.
Mr.. j. s. Bragonier and family, of this place,
are visiting the family Of Col. l.. I. Moore, at
Winchester.
MI s. Taylor sheaffer, formerly of this town,
is now general manager of the "Fairmount Coal
and Iron Company" at Paramount City, Clarion
county, Pa, aud We congratulate him,
Misses sale Richard and Annie Billmyer,
after visit To several parts of the Shenandoah
Valley, for couple months, returned home this
week.
Capt. j. P. A. Entler of Piedmont, was in
town this week.
Lloyd Lickliier, Agent for American Bible
Society," has Just received a beautiful line OF BIZ
bles aud Testameuts. They are sold at cost
prices. Call aud see them
A number of Mormon polysamists have To-
catet near Hagerstowp, Md, with view OF
gaining converts TO their teachings.
Mr.. Geo, NJ. Stonebraker, OF Hagerstown, has
heard nothing definitely from the team stolen
from him over a week ago. He is now inclined
! to think he will never recover his property.
He VINO hath ears to hear let him hear, Dr.
Thomas Mayapple Biters was never known TO
fail in curing Dyspepsia and Headache. You
will fluid it at all Drug Stores.
twill be seen 10y advertisement 10 another
column that MessrE. Baker ~ Billmytr have re.
/ ceved splendid stock of fall and winter goods,
and they are determined to sell them upon better
! terms than can be purchased elsewhere. Call
! and examine their stock.
| Mr. Daniel 4. Hill has returned from the east
and is now opening fine and most excellent
stock of fall aud winter goods, and groceries of
every description, and is determined TO sell them
at the very lowest prices. Call aud examine
stock and prices.
KeedY PriLcpal, and Prof. Z. z. Campbell Que
OF the assistant teachers, is in tlouriShing con
dition. The school has IS boarders and large
number Of day pupils.
We regret 10 state that Mr.. G. T. Licklider,
one Of our prominent citizens, has been quite i'll
durIDg the past two weeks lie Is now, we are
glad 10 state. improving.
DR.. Tanner, near this place, will have bis cele-
bratec cattle on exhibition at the Hagerstown
A. ricultural Fair, next week.
The election /. over and the excitement OF pol
itics in our town has simmered down. The
longest pole knocked the persimmons, and the
comet struck somebod".
One huunred car loads of fat cattle passed over
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad last week bound
for Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mr.. Benjamin Hartzell of this place, has, by
apI ointment, taken charge of the Depot at
Lyndhurst, Augusta county, Va, on the Shen-
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