Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-19
sEcpberostumn Register.


SATJ,gDAY...... 10, 1888
The New Dominion MiIl.-As we
announced some weeks ago, the New Do
miuion Straw Board Mill in this place has
been purchased by Messrs. Van Alstyne
81 Ryan, the former of Troy, n. Y, and
the latter of Waterfront, Conn, and dur
ing the past three weeks they have been
busily engaged in reatting and repairing
their property. They have made many
improvements both to the buildings and
machinery, it being their intention TO
lave everything in perfect order before
they start the mill. The mill has changed
bands so often in the last six or eight
years that comparatively little attention
has been given to the Improvement of the
property. The new firm, however, have
taken hold of the work of putting the mill
in order in a manner that shows that they
"mean business" and have come to stay.
They have cverhauled the whole estab-
lish,nent, down to the smallest details, and
when they shall have finished the mill
will be in better condition than it has ever
been. The paint brush and whtewash
brush have been called into requisition,
aud hive already done much to add to the
beauty and cleanliness of the place, max
ing it a thing Of beauty, which we hope
Will be a joy forever.
Steam has already been turned on and
the work of Cooking straw" begun, aud
by the first of June ii is expected to have
The mill running and the paper i'll course
az manufacture.
This mill is said to be one of the best in
tnc United States. 1t was built by Ash
ton Il Co. in 1870 at Il cost of about ninety
thousand dollars, aud has capacity OF
seven tons Of straw board per day. 1t
will be RUIZ to its full capacity by the new
proprietors, who say that straw board of
the best quality can be manufactured here,
As the machinery is of the most desirable
kind aud the straw Of this section, grown
on limestone land, is more suitable than
any other OH account of its strength and
the peculiar properties il obtains from
this soil.
Our whole community will be glad to
sec this mill put into operation again by
competent and reliable men, as it means
employment for the laboring man and
more money in circulation for the mer-
chant. In our opinion it could not have
fallen into better hands than Van AlStyne
Il Ryans. These gentlemen have al
ready proven themselves to be capable and
energetic business men, ana under their
management We have no doubt but that
this establishment will be great benefit
10 our town and add much to the business
of the community. Though they are
from the far North, we trust that the pro-
prietors will grow to like our section and
people AID that their stay with US will be
mutually pleasant aud agreeable. We
extend to them hearty welcome, and
hope there are more like them to follow.
The Question of Eisht.-A meet
ing of our citizens was held OH Monday
evening last to hear proposition from
company in Philadelphia for lighting the
town. The agent Of the company was
present, and offered the following con-
tract: The company will furnish twenty
five lamp-posts, lamps, oil, &C., and have
the same lighted and kept in order for the
sum of 1919 per year. The lamps are to
he lighted fifteen nights month, and, if
necessary, more than that. The number
OF lights, twenty-five, are to be placed
on all the streets OF the town. Quite
number of persons were present, and the
subject was discussed by those who have
taken an interest in the matter. No def
mite action was taken, but a committee,
consisting OF Messrs. L. W Latimer, e..
Il. Licklider, j. 5. Fleming, Jacob Win
termoyer, III. &. Entler and j. III. little,
was appointed to obtain further informa-
ton, &C., and report at the next meeting.
After appointing Monday evening next
in the Council room as the time and place
for another meeting, the meeting adj
journed. Every one is urged to be pres
en- OH hOHudy dS IL 10 ucSilSu W
have the opinion of the taxpayers on the
question. There can certainly be no
questioning OF the fact that some steps
ought to be taken towards having our
town lighted, and we think that if fair
offer is made to have it done it should be
accepted. If there are any better arrange
ments 10 be made than the pending prop
esition we hope the committee will report
them. AT all events, We sincerely hope
that the interest in this matter will not
end in smoke and no light. We have
been in darkness long enough, and are far
behind other towns OF our size in this re-
spect. Let us catch up!
House Durmcd.-It is with regret
that we learn Of the destruction by fire of
the house occupied by Mr.. Harry c. Getz-
endanncr, hear Summit Point, this coun-
t., which occurred on Sunday last. Mr..
Gctzendanner and his wife had started for
church, but had not gone more than q
mile, when, happening TO look back, they