Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-10-07
LOCAL ITEMS.

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October Stb, at 10 SO q. m. and 7.3O p. N. The
public are Invited.
The Rev. J. s. Lafevre, of Martinsburg, will
preach in the Presbyterian Church, in this place,
tomorrow (Sabbath) morning at II O'clock and
at night. at O'Clock, at Kearneysville.
Mr.. Mason Marshall, below town, suffered
loss of one sheep killed and wounded, on Mon
day night last. Dog-gon the dogs.
Mr.. John 6. Unseld. of this place, has been in
the city of Baltimore this week and has pur-
chased a large stock of Groceries, Confection-
cries, &C., which lie will sell cheap.
Mr.. w. W. Darnel, photographer, is now To-
Gated at Woodstock, Va, for time. Success 10
our yonug friend. He is an expert in his bus-
ness.
Tire Baltimore Sun Of the 2Sth says: "Post-
IN lster Adreon yesterday received postal card.
printed, from j. A Walters, OF Kentucky, stat
ing that at Il. m, on the 7Lh OF October, Satur-
day, the comet piunges into the sun and the
whole earth will be in darkness II hours, the
Biblical period, AID that the whole West will be
engulfed in an earthquake.
The following officers of the Sbarpsburg and
Boonsboro' Turnpike Company have been elected
for the ensuing year President, joseph Pollen
berger; Treasurer, Daniel s. Mumma, Managers,
l.. W. Poffenherger, Chas. G. Biggs, X. w.
Grove, Jacob Marker, HeZekiah Myers, Morgan
Miller. Jacob 8. Barkdoll.
Mr. j. 8. Fleming has received the third in
voice of boots and shoes of every kind He al
so makes it a specially TO please the ladies in
furnishing them nice, neat, and excellent shoes.
Call and examine his fine stock.
Now is the time TO buy sewing machine, Ia
dies, the best you ever saw-the domestic" and
.'Victor." Mr.. J. s. Fleming is the man who
can sell them to you cheaper than can be pur-
chased anywhere else. Call and see him, and he
will be glad TO show you the machines.
Mr.. E. w. Bedinger has bought "Inglesde,"
the beautiful residence occupied by Miss Sallie
II. Brown, on South George street. Chariestown,
By recent change in the election laws OF
West Virginia, it is require of every voter 10
cast his ballot in the district where he resides
Rev. W. D. White will he Ordained and In
stalled Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at
Harper's Ferry. on Saturday, October 9TH. Rev.
Or. \. &. HOI kin. Rev. DR.. john a. Scott, kev
DIR. Graham will offitnte. The communion will
be administered by Rev. Mr. White OF SUNDAY
! morning, October 9Th.
Hon a. X. Boteler, a member of the Tariff
I Commission, visited his home here the first OF
] the week on IA short leave of absence from the
Commission. He departed for New York city
! on Wednesday night TO meet the Commission
! there. They have been extremely busy visiting
different cities, in collecting testimony upon the
tariff question. They purpose visiting Wheel
| in In a few days.
} Laura Branson, colored, was elected second
I assistant at u salary of so per month, at the
public school at Winchester
! Six chickens were taken from Rev. j. W..
Duujee's hennerr, in Bolivar, during the month
/ of June, and thirteen more on Sunday night,
( September 18th.
Horses are still dying from the disease called
"Pinkeye." John fl. Fox colored, Lying in the
! yiciaity OF Kearneysyille, lost valuable young
animal recently aud has several more affected by
! the same disease.
The question is frequently asked, have you the
! Spring Fevei? feel lazy, stupid, lack OF en-
/ crgy, in fact entirely good for nothing. 10 coun-
teract these bad feelings use DR.. Thomas May
/ apple Bitters. Sold at all Drug Stores.
The Engineers of the Washington & Western
| Railroad have been making preliminary sur
vey of the route from the river TO Berryville and
west of il. The line as surveyed crosses the town
! from east 10 west just south OF the carriage
| works OF Mr. Geo. G. Thomas.
The ninety fifth annual meeting of the Synod
of Virginia will be held in the First Presby tell
! an Church, Charleston, w. Va, October 18th.
! Mr.. WIN. Tanquary, aged about IS years,
brother of Mrs. Ariana Hughes, OF Chariestown,
arrived at Charlestown last Thursday, from Lam
caster, Wisconsin. Mr.. Tanquary emigrated to
the west from Frederick county, Va, htty-two
years ago.
MIS-. Ann s. Opie, reject of the late COL Hiram
L. o ,ie for many years prominent Democratic
politician and one of the most popular citizens
of this county, and mother of Dr. Thos l.. Opie,
of Baltimore and Capt John y Opt, OF Angus
Ia county, Va, died at the residence of DR.. Opie
10 Baltimore, on Thursday last, in the 10Th
wear OF her aye Her remains were taken to
StauutOn, Va to be buried besl1e those OF ner
husband. So says the Spirit
Small lots of new corn have been sold in this
town al 90 cents per bushel.
Mr.. John w. EetoS, IN employee of the s. V.
L. K has removed family from this town TO
Milnes~Pase eoung.
We cali attention 70 the advertisement OF our
enterprising Merchant Tailor, Mr.. s. 7. Hum
sickhOuse.S II will be seen that n has ADDED 10
his Business large and excellent assortment OF
Ready-made Clothing which he offers at low
down prices. Call and see him.
Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson opened the Cong ession.
al campaign with ringing speech at heyser on
Monday night OF last week, on Tuesday dis
coursed with Hon. John W. Mason at Romney,
spoke on "Wednesday at Moorefeld, and from
thence expected 10 proceed to Pendieton.
Frauklin.and other counties.
TIE Wizard Oil Company's advertising wagon
was in town on Monday night last and treated
our citizens to some sweet music and lecture
on the virtues OF Hamlin's Wizard Oil.
The tramp who was killed on Tuesday last on
the B. IL o. K. r., near Point of Rocks, in Fred
Co Nd, was named Louis Forrest, from Ger
many. Previous to his death he had been en-
poytd in PHILADELPHIA and Baltimore. He was
in company with Fritz Marhurg, also from Ger
many They were on their way 10 Chicago in
search of employment.
We regret TO learn that two sons, Thomas and
John, of Hon. VIM. Mines of Shenandoah Iron
Works, Page county, Va, died OF malaria fever,
within the Inst two weeks.
When the wife of "A can didate begins already
to pay back tea and coffee borrowed six years
ago it may he set down as fixed fact that her
husband will make the race even ii he fails to
get the regular party nomination.
II anv OF our patrons who have been owing us
for long time know how q newspaper can be
run without money we hope that they VIII
write US n letter on the subject We would glad
ly publish such letter Tor the benefit OF our
brethren OF The press.
Gen Jubal Early With his daughter and ieCe
spent several days AT the Luray lun, where he
was serenaded By the Lnray band on Saturday
evening. During his stay many citizens who
had served under him called TO pay their respects.
The General has aged fast IN the past few years
and looks feeble.
While at New Market last week we So
iourned at the home of Rev. Elder Urner
minister OF the Baptist Church, and we
enjoyed his hospitality to the fullest eX-
tent. Never shall we forget the kind at
tentions extended Ills by himself and his
good and kind wife. May they live many
more years enjoying unalloyed happiness
and peace.
Mr.. Geo. McGlincy, wife and three
children, aud his sister Miss Virginia Nc
Gliucy, started for Elgin, Illinois, on
Thursday morning, where they expect to
make their future homes. Success to them.
A Funkstown, Nd, correspondent to
the IIagerstown Globe says-"Our friend
II. +. IIarue, becoming entangled in a
hopeful labyrinth of love, has led to the al
tar blushing bride, Mrs. Sallie \. Os-
borne. May theirs be a life of sunshine"