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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

The pink-eys, we regret to learn, is still doing
considerable damage in this county. Mr. Dsven.
port Wiltshire, We understand, lost three valua-
BILE horses by the disease last week and Mr. Sam
uel &iloleksrf one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27
Wool Wanted !!

ALL persons having Wool to dispose Of
X in large and small quantities will re-
ceive the highest cash prices by calling on
the undersigned.
D. A. HILL.
TOWNER SCHLEY,
Agents.
Nav ~ II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

A nice shower Of rain on Thursday
morning
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

A FULL line OF Ladies, Misses. Chill.
a dren's, Mems ant Boys Shoes just re-.
ceived. Call and examine. For sale bv
q. L. LlCkIIDER
HORSE Yokes, Steel Shovels, Hoes.
IL Spades, Forks, &C., for sale by
q. I. LlCKIIDER.
CHEESE, Maccaroni, Scans, Herrinr
y Pickles, Dried Beef, &C., SC. for sal,
BY G. I. LICkLIDER
IJRlED Cherries. Pealed Peaches, Cur
~ rants, Rasins, Prunes, &c, for sale hv
c.. 7. LICkLlDER
DRIME y. o. MolaSses, Canned Apples.
L Peaches, Tomatoes. Corn and salmon
for sale by Ct. LlCkLIDER
May - U
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

Is" The Court in banc have denied Gui-
teau a new trial, and he will be taken 10
solitary cell in the Jail where he is now
confined and placed under a continual
guard, better known as the death watch.
Every action will be observed up TO the
fatal moment, and not n word will re per-
milted to be spoken to him, except by his
spiritual advisers or by persons specially
authorized by the warden, Gen. Crocker,
who has entire charge Of and responsible
ity for the assassin from this timc on UNI
til his dead body is ready to be consigned
to the doctors for poSt-mortCn cXami-
nation District Attorney Corkhill has de-
termined upon an examination OF the
brain of the assassin by board Of the
most eminent medical experts in the Uni
ted States, to put at rest, as he believes,
by such an examination, forever the IueS-
ton Of his sanity. After the autopsy the
body will be delivered to the relatives of
the doomed man if any OF them call for il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

U.s." \ Jury of Inquest was held on the
body of Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, colored, who
was found dead in bed, upon the premises
of Mr.. Newton Vanmetre, 3 miles south
west of this town, on the kerneysville
road, on Thursday morning Of last week,
the 18th instant, by Joseph NJ. Stone
braker, Justice Of the Peace Of this town,
who su mmoned the following Jurymcn:
J. 5. Fleming, Foreman; VIM. I. Lcmen,
Henry Hagan. G. L. Hodges, j. w. Os-
bourn, b. +. Graves, Newton Vanmetre,
NJ. &. Baker, James y. Bane, John j.
Byers, John l.. Richard, John IL. Baae.
The jury rendered verdict that she came
TO her death from natural causes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

NEW and pretty Dress Goods and Prints
- OSBOURN i BARNHART'S,
~ Dufficlds.
BEAUTIFUL styles Of pretty lifting
ID suits for men. cheapas
OSBOURN q BARNHARTS,
DIfiields.
DULL line Of Groceries at the lowest
L possible figures, at
OSB0URN & BARNHART'Sy
Duffields.
NALL at the new store in Duilields for
" anything you want. We have all kinds
Of goods, and We sell at the lowest prices.
OSBOURN Il BARNHkRT,
Duflelds.
GTRAW Hats for Men and Boys, call
- and see us
OSBOURN & BARNHART,
DuAlelds.
May -, 1882. IS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

s=g" The News, published at Roanoke. Va.
May 20, says-On tuesday and Wednesday a
company OF gentlemen, consisting OF joseph H.
Sands, superintendent Shenandoah Valley Rail
road, G. 2. Hatch, general freight and passenger
agep. Shendoah Valley and Norfolk aDd Western
railways, o. Howard RoYer, division freight ard
passenger agent ShendOah railway company, j.
w. Cox, auditor and general ticket agent, ac-
companed by the chief engineer of IN" joint
roads Col. w. w. CO., passed over the road
from Wayuesboro TO ROANOKE, to examine and
locate stations, and To send on their depot
agents along the road, which wil he open hy
June 18th. The erection Of the fifteen stations
on the Shenandoah DAD is hcirg pushed rapidly
to completion by the contractor, Nr. julius {.
Holmes. Between North and James rivers,
distance of seven mileo, is all remaining TO be
finished. This will bo pushed forward with
view of connecting the tract; this month. Seven
" of the ninety miles are fully halastcd Tbs
ballasting is being vigorous pushed forward,
about five hundred men being employed. The
telegraph line with the exception OF twenty
mile,) Is complete and telegrapLic commuuica-
ton has been opened between Roanoke and
Buchanan. The gentlemen are reported well sat
isled with their journey. After visiting R0a-
noke, Messrs. Roger, Hatch and Coke left for
Richmond for the purpose OF perleciinS arrange
ments for the interchange OF business with the
Richmond and Allegheny railroad company.
From present prospects it will not be long be-
fore we will have direct communication with
Baltimore and Philadephia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27
Wool Wanted.

WE will pay the highest cash price for.
w any amount OF Wool, and herehv
make known that we are IN lie. marSe;
Call and see us.
OSBOURN & BARNHART.
Duttelds.
Nay ~, 1857 Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

- CIRCUIT CoUEr.-The Jefferson Civ
cult Court, Judge Faulkner presiding,
began its May term on Tuesday OF last
week. The Grand Jury, which conc!ud-
cd its sitting the first day, was composed
of the following persons:
II. i. Davenport, foreman; Il. '. Shir-
ley john w. McGraw, h. IL. Chambers,
John III. Shewbridgc, John Moler, John
j. Grantham, Daniel Coleman, John w.
Grantham, ThoS. W. Davis, W. G. Frazier,
Lee IL. Moler, John y. Hendricks, Abram
Harris and W. II. Il. Lewis.
indictments were found against Mar
shall Li@htfoot, colorcd, for houSe-break-
ing and larceny; John +. Daniels, color
ed, for housc-breaking and grand larceny;
Thomas Fanvacter, for carrying conceal
ed weapons: and Charles Beck, for selling
spirituoHs liquors without license.
John +. Daniels and Marshall Light
foot plead guilty and were sentenced to
the peniten.iary former for five, ana
the latter for TWO years. Charles Beck
plead guilty, and Wa, fined $50. The jury
in the case of Thomas Nanvacter failed to
agree.
The leading case Oh the State docket,
that OF DR.. j. +. Hmtgrove, indicted for
murder of young Chambers, commenced
on Monday last and occupied this week.
Hon. Geo. ID. Wise, of Richmond assisted
States Attorney, CleOn Moore, Esq, in
the prosecutions OF the case, and Hon. ID.
b. Lucas, Capt. George Baylor ana James
y. Butt, Esq. conduct the defence. The
following is Il list of Jurymcn i'll this case: ;
X. l.. Muler, James SmallwOod, John ).
Casilemam. ii. 7. Miley, John W. Gibson,
john L. Gibson, Jr., Kobt. Jones, Geo. +.
Enrle. Nelson +. SNYDER, Jacob ). Rnc-
hart, L. 4. Kirwin, j. 3. Lucas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

70 John w. Hilbert, a well-known
blacksmith, am; for many years engaged
i'm the prominent manufactures of StaiIn
ton, died on Friday last in Winchester,
KY, where he was engaged nj his bust
ness. lie was from Charlestown, and was
a relative of J. K. Hilbert, the carriage
manufactures, of that town. He was in
his 18th year and leaves widow,
daughter OF the late John 3. Schcrer, Sr.
Ills widow will have the sympathy of the
whole community, for she belongs to an
esteemed family that has been most sorely
bereaved In that small family circle
there are five widows-MrS. John W.
Scherer, ST., Mrs. w. Hilbert, Mrs. John
Devine, Mrs. Paul Schcrer and Mrs. Jos.
Scherer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27

~ a Grand Amateur Pigeon and Glass
Ball Tournament Will take place at We
verton junction Il. & o. X. r., Whit
Monday, May 10Th, 1882. Pigeons to be
thrown from Il plunge trap a yds. rise,
boundary 50 yds. Glass balls will be
thrown from Cards rotary and BOgardus
stationary traps, Is yds. rise. Double bar
rel shot guns, not exceeding 10 pounds
weight and not larger than No. 10 guage,
will be used The following prizes will
he awarded: Double Barrel Breech-load-
ing Shot Sun with the fastest improve
mcnts, net cost SOS, will be presented to
the most successful pigeon SHOT. -Four
purses Of $40, 50, s., 81, will DO awarded
the most successful glass ball shots. Glass
ball shooting will commence ~ o'clock a.
M, and pigeon shooting at O'Clock p. m.
sharp. iules governing the matches
will be announced before shooting. No
pains viii be spared to make this 4 day of
enjoyment AND pleasure.
Committee-A. Spencer, Harpcr's Fer
ry, W. Va; Richard Thomas, Point of
Rocks, Nd; Edward CARROT, Wevorton,
Nd; Benjamin Moilitt, Lees5urg, Va;
Clinton Adams, Washington, DC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-27
A GENTS wanted for the Lives and adj
Il ventures of the Outlaws FRANK and
JE SSE J A NJ ES.

Complete life of these Bold Highway
men. Also OF the Younger Brothers and
other bold outlaws. Elegantly Illustrated.
Over 500 Pages. Beware of inferior edi-
tons. Complete outfit by mail, Forty
Cents. Terms Liberal. FOPSliEE Is
McMAKIN, lS6 Vest 9Th ST., Cincinnati
Ohio.
May - I'm
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
or REApY roR rnr rAIn


Our readers should bear in mind tina,
the Lyon county fair begins next Tues
day, September 26Gh, and that no time
is TO be lostin preparing for that event
The grounds have already been placed
in fine shape for the exhibition, and the
recent rain and the splendid weather
should prove Inceutiyes TO every one in
the town and county TO aid in insurine
the success of the fair.
There is q great profusion of products
Of all varieties and the facilities for
making creditable showing of the re.
sources of the county were never more
abundant than they are this season.
a large number of entries have been
made in the stock classes, and the races
promise to be Of more than ordinary in.
serest. The bicycle tournament will Be
an attraction that has never been pre-.
sented Al any former exhibition, and the
beautiful prizes offered sDl invite com
petitors from ell parts of the state.
The material is al hand for The besl
fair ever held in Lyon county, and q
spirit Of cooperation on tAa part OF ihs
people is ali thai Is lack lng 70 make the
approaching exhibition splendid sue,
ceza.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
THE CITY Schools.


They Open With Good Attendance and
Under Encouraging Auspices
Notwithstanding the counter-attrac-
ton OF The circus, the city schools open
ed for the fall term Monday with good
attendance, and the different depart
ments promise To be as crowded as they
were last year until the completion of
the new ward buildings, which viii
prove great relief TO teachers as well
as scholars
The buildings are all in fine shape
and the condition Of the different rooIAs
shows that MIR. Weeks, the janitor. has
not been idle during vacation.
A majority OF the old teachers are
back at their posts. though several I'm
portant changes have been made in the
corps of instructors.
The major portion of the week will he
occupied in getting iuto working order,
though number Of classes were hesfd
this afternoon. The public schools of Ear
poria enjoy the reputation OF
being among The very best in
the state, and from the
manner in which things are moving of
under the direction OF the superiniend-
emit Mr.. Carmichael, we regard II safe
to assume that this high standard will
be easily maintained during the coming
year
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21


meats Of ali varieties; sand wiclses coffee
delicious pastry. ices. fruits, ETC. Ey
erything was as good rs it could b,
made, and the sumptuous repast pro
claimed Mr. Prince. who superinfendec
its preparation. most accomplished
caterer.
After supper The band stationed them
selves in front Of the parlors aad dis.
coursed several of their best numbers
which were highly appreciated by their
numerous auditors
The beautiful button hole boquets 81
tube roses and geraniums, which
were worn by lie members Of the band.
were presented to them by Mrs T. john
son, and al the conclusion of their cor
cert, the boys proceeded TO the residence
Of the donor of these pleasant remem-
braRees and favored her with q charm
ing serrnade
The reception was but small token
OF the appreciation and regard which
the people of Emporia entertain for the
band. and if it conveyed 10 The recip-
tents sense of tie esteem in which
they are held IN this community. il fully
jusIifics the expectations OF all who lelI
AN interest in lis success.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
Obituary.


Winona Mimi Weekly Republican,
Sept. 13:-Mr. w. F. Wheeler died at
his late residence, corner of Fourth and
johnson streets, shortly after 10 O'Clock
last Tuesday morning. Mr.. Wheeler had
been confined to his bed for period of
nearly five weeks, with Il peculiar form
OF spinal meningitis combined with in
fiammation of the lower part of the
brain, but it was not until within few
days that hopes of his recovery were
abandoned. He was unconscious for
nearly thiriy.three hours previous to his
death, and passed away without pain.
Mir Wheeler was 4 native of Newark,
Ohio. He came West in The spring of
1875, located in Winona, and
commenced business as a con-
fectioner. BY strict attention 10 bust
ness he had built up good trade dur
ing his seven years residence in this city,
accumulated considerable wealth, and
won many friends. In 1875 he was mar.
ried to Miss Minnie E. Bartch, of Empo-
ria, Kansas, who survives him without
children. In the death of Mr.. Wheeler
his wife loses loving and devoted hus-
band, and the community an exemplary
citizen and an horable business man.
At the time of his death deceased was
thiIty-hve years of age. The funeral
service was largely attended at the fami-
| ly residence Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr..
Hiscox, of the Baptist church, conduct
ing the services and making remarks
touching the life add character of the
deceased. The singing was by a quar-
tette composed of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Evans, Miss Anna Kilian and Mr.. John
Van Rohr. The remains wera inferred
| in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
The uhrist,sr s,.,a D,..,,n,.

Remember that the state meeting OF
the Christian church will be held in
this city from September 9th to Octo.
Der Sd. Delegates and preachers will
be here from all parts of the state. The
meetings will be held in the Christian
church during the day, but on account
of the lack of rom in the church, for
evening preaching the Congregational
church has been kindly rendered us and
will be used for that purpose.
Bro. John Briggs, of Clyde, will
preach in the Christian church Wednes-
day evening, September "a. The state
missionary meeting proper will begin
Thursday morning at $50. All even
ing services after that will be held in
the Congregational church. All are in
vited to attend ali the services. The
program will appear again the first of
next week. If the members in the coun-
try who desire peaching in the school
houses will make appointments and
come in with conveyances, preachers
will be furnished for all places desiring
preaching of evenings during the con-
Vention. r. L. LOTT, Chairman.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
AN usFoRruNarE nnEAK

Accident At the Empo-la Water Works
Tuesday the water supply of the
| city WIS abruptly shut off by a fracture
in what is known as the globe 80
through which the water is supplied to
the main pipe. By some nnaccountable
means. under only the ordinary pressure
the fang of the "Tn cracked.
rendering the operation Of the
pumps impFacticable until the
damage can be repaired. Mr.. Thacher.
ofthe water works committee, took the.
late train to Topeka to ascertain if he
could replace the piece there, hut dis
covered that It could not be duplicated
short of Lockpors, New York, and an
order was immediately sen, by telegraph
which it is thought can be filled by
Saturday.
In the meantime the broken .sTn has
been taken to the Emporia foundry and
it is hoped that it can be mended so as
to be rendered nit for service and re-
placed by Thursday night. The stop
page OF the works is felt everywhere,
and Is source of such serious
Inconvenience that people can scarcely
realize that We ever get along without
them In the present emergency the
necessity of exercising more than or
binary vigilance in regard TO fire, will
be readily appreciated and the utmost
precaution in this direction will doubt
less be taken.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
PERsoNAL MENTlON.

Ed Lewis has Return q from Ration.
| Conductor Cash and wife returned {,
their home in Illinois to-day.
There is a young bridge carpente
around at Jerry O'Connell's house.
| Mr. Sol Smith has returned from /,
visit Of somc weeks in the east.
| Judge Buck went TO Hutchinson Mon
day to hold court for Judge Peters.
/ The wife of P. w. Wilborn, of the
Fair, is visiting him at the Coolidge
Jim Clodfclter is enjoying a visit
from his brother, who lives in Illinois
Mrs. j. B. johnson, of Hill creek,
started TO Milwaukee Monday for q
visit.
Miss Jones, an accomplished young
lady Of Leavcnwo,th, is the guest of Mrs.
c. Wilcox.
Mesdames Bundrem and Rice return
ed Monday from very delightful trip to
Color alb.
Mrs. Wm. Folsom has returned from
visit 10 Caldwell, accompanied by
Mrs John Pope.
Cliff Baker, of the Topeka Common
wealth, spent Sunday in Emporia. Cliff.
always liked this town.
Mrs. R F. Hughes and daughter
and Mrs. Edward Morris have gone on
visit to friends in Iowa.
Bob EIstun, accompanied by his SIS
ter and Miss Kennedy, started this morn
ing for Gueda Springs.
OLnuis Dodd and George Barrett,
brakemen on the Santa Fe, have gone on
a visit to their home in Paris, Illinois.
Rev. ]. 4. Hanna and family started
Monday on visit TO friends in Peabody
and Wichita. They will return on Sat
urday.
G. N Riggs has accepted position
in the claim department of the Santa Fee
at Topeka. Charlie will prove valua
bic person in such a position.
Miss Anna E. Leete, who has been
visiting her uncle, H. E. Norton, in this
city for some months, started last night
for her home III New Haven.
Rev. w. N Hubbard, the new pastor
of the Free Methodist church, preached
his first sermon to this charge Sunday
and created very favorable impression
Mr.. A. N. Hanna returned Saturday
evening from Arkansas and brought
with him some Republican and Demo-
cratic ballots such as were used in the
recent election IN that state, which are
quite curious.
Miss Leonora Sedgwick, of Granville,
Ohio, who succeeds Mrs. Morse in the
high school, assumed the duties of her
new position Monday. She is stopping
for the present al the residence of her
cousin, r. G. Evans.
We received a call to-day from Rev.
w. N. Hubbard, the new pastor of the
Free Methodist church. Mrs. Hubbard
is an evangelist and will assist her hus-
band in the work of this charge.
Misses Allie and Nora Hassler started
Tuesday for San Barnandino, California,
where they will join their father and
expect TO live. They will be followed
to their new home 10y the best wishes of
hosts of friends in Empuria.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
OhIfnarr

DIED - On Eagle creek, Tuesday
morning, September l2sh, of typhoid
fever, after an illness of about two
weeks, Louzens Alice Smith, daughter
of H. c. Smith, aged 10 years, 8 months
and 10 days.
Miss Smith was q most estimable
young lady and highly respected by all
who knew her for her excellent quail
ties of mind and heart. Pleasant and
unassuming in manner, unselfish and
generous in disposition, she devoted her
entire time and energies after the death
of her mother, to the happiness of her
father. As friend she was always
faithful and true, as a daughter dutifuI
and obedient, and as sister affectionate
and kind.
siadthe number OF her days
Been as complete was her praise
Nature and fate had had no strife
In giving limit to her 1ife."
Her remains were followed TO their
final resting place in Bittlertown GENE.
terry, by soreIy afflicted relatives and q
host Of sympathizing friends. F.B.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21
Going to Atchison-

The people of Emporia will regret to
learn that 8. Guerrier and family are
going to leave this city and will make
their future hnme at Atchison, where
MF. G. has purchased the business of
Henry s Bros. This step is deemed
expedient in view of the fact thai Mr..
Quarters business takes hin very fire.
qnently to Chicago and Quincy, being
secretary Of the Chicago lumbsr compa-
ny. and having aR interest In tbs Mar.
blehead lime works at Quincy, and it is
more convenient for him TO reach
those points from Atchison than
il is FROM this pIsce. We are
glad 70 leaFn that MF. Guer-
FieT retains bis inlArest in the Chicago
lumber yard here, and that he viii be q
frequent visitor 10 this place, He started
for Afehison today and vas accom-
panied by his wife who viii assist INN
IL finding . dwelling place in that city.
Their departure from Empofla win b
very greatly regretted, IS they have been
active in every work which contribute.
TO the elevation Of society and promote:
the Interests Of our town.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-21

PUBLc sALE-I will offer for sale for
A.. Il. Smith. as has farm, II miles
southwest Of Emporia, on Jacobs creek,
one-fourth of q mile north of Grand
View, on
WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 4, 1882,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the
following property:
8 bedstcads, 2 tables, safe. set Of
chairs, rocking chair, 1 cook siove.
heating Stove, carpets. dishes aud crock
cry, a lot OF picked pork, n barrel OF
soap, n lot Of other small articles, har-
row, grind stone, riding cullivator, /
stirring pillow, one-half interest in a
John Deere corn planter and Hsyworth
check-row, 1 sled, wagon and q set OF
harness, 8 mich COVE "A have calves,
and win be fresh In Hovember), /
two year-old heifer that will be fresh the
Hast OF October, yearling heifers. 8
yearling steers (All Of the cattle are
high grades), thoroughbred bull,
span OF good brood and farm mares, 1
two-year old ClydesdAle ally, Clydes-
dale horse colt, . No. pony. yearling
colt, 4 hogs. sow and 8 pigs, lot Of
Plymouth Rock chickens, lot OF wood
and lumber, I side saddle.
TERMS or SALE.-All sums Of % and
under. cash; on all over %, ak months
time will DO given on bankable paper
with 10 per cent interest; 8 per cent of
for cash. A. R. SMITH.
Col. II. w. PEARsAIL., Salesman.