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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

NEwrowS. January 20, 1888.

NEWTOWS, JANUARY 20, fooS'
Nessr.. Edaors.-The company Of cave
explorers, under command Of Miss Bette
Billmyer, of Jefferson County, proceeded
to the cave at Writings Neck, prepared
with ropes, torches, ladders, &c. OF the
original large company only the follow
ing responded to the roll-call at the mouth
of the cavern: Misses Ida Lemen, Mollie
and Jennie Hollida, John Hollids, Esq,
of Scrabble City, and Messrs. John IL.
Lemen, Thomas Turner, George Folk,
Jr., and George s. Hollida. At the point
where daylight is gone council was held
and pilots appointed. Mr. John Holiida
having been in the late war. was chosen
to protect the ladies from bats. The pilots
kneeled and advanced single file, the rest
following. There is not room to turn IN
the narrow passage Of 100 feet. Then
there was a grandly ceilinged room, with
pillars and fountains, and dangerous OPEN
ings i'm the floor, after which there was
long avenue to the dining hall, on to the
brink of the cliff, down which the party
was lowered by ropes to the firm bottom
below, about fifty feet. Then along Lar-
row lodges to the war-paint mountain.
Having painted each others faces, posi-
tive proof to the outside world that they
had been to the present terminus Of the
cave, the pilots were lowered to the bot
tom of some rooms that were flooded with
water, and they had to be drawn back.
After four hours had been used up in this
way the ascent to the outside world was
made safely, nobody hurt, and everybody
glad they had explored partly the nine
teen.h century wonder.
ONE OF THEM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

A gentleman in St. Michael's, Nd, re-
Gently caught large rat, and killed and
cooked it and sent it to gentleman with
his compliments. Under the belief that
it was squirrel, the rat was devoured.
When told 1t was rat the man who had
1t inside Of him refused to believe am
thing Of the kind, nor would he be con-
vinced until the skin of the rat was shown
him. That settled the question and un-
settled tae questtonsr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Thrown iutothe River.-On Sun.

ThrOWn INTO TIC sSiVer.-UH SUH-
day evening last, rs "Bub," son of Mr..
Doug Bowers, was coming up the river
road his horse took fright ala very narrow
place in the road, and jumped to one side,
when horse, buggy and driver went over
into the river. distance of about twenty
feet. The horse and boy got out without
any damage, but after getting up on the
road again the horse kicked the boy in the
stomach with both feet. Strange to say,
though the hill where the team went over
is a very bad one. the buggy was not in
inred in the least.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
IANn-HI1NGRY ENGLAND

Holds conauesrs tenaciously. Maximum
cry consumption revels in death. 10 repei
England you must thrash her. 10 repei
consumption you must remove IL. oheie
Sam can lick England, and New Life can
draw the fangs of consumption. Rev. n.
Henderson, pastor Court-Street Prcsoyte-
rian Church, Portsmouth, Va, was speed
;,v cured of a protracted and terrible
conob by New Life. Try it. Price % cts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

The postmaster at Raccoon, W. Va, in
forms the Post Office Department that
thieves broke into the office the other
night and at the same tine his dog, who
was on guard there, broke ont and ran TO
the house of his master, whom he awak-
ened by his furious barking. The post
master huu led down to the postoffice, and
arrived i'm time to scare off the thieves be-
fore they had chance to get away with
any of his or the governments property.
The postmaster officially recognizes the
services Of his dog.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Oa;cers-Vhe following are the Off

Onicers.-The following are the Off
GERS elected ut regular meeting of Poto-
mae Lodge No. 81, l. o. G. T., and who
will be installed on Monday night:
John W. Magaha. W. c. L.
Miss Sadie Underdonk, w. V. I.
IF. Smooth, w. r. 5.
c. S. Miller, W. +. 5.
W. 2. Licklider, w. T.
IN. Waters, W. NJ.
William Britner. w. /. G..
William Snyder, w. o. G.
ii. l.. Entler, 2. W. c. t.
ID. l.. RenIch, L. d.
Miss Katie Walters, w. c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

A Sensible 0rder,-An order has
been issued by the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company making the charges
for tickets amount to an even sum, dong
away with the odd cents. For instance,
heretofore the charge from Shepherds
town to Hagerstown has been fifty-one
cents, being at the rate of three cents per
mile for the seventeen miles. BY the new
arrangement the odd cent is dropped,
making the fare even fifty cents. When
the extra cents are three and less the price
is reduced, but where they are four one
cert is added. This is a relief TO the pub
lie, as often the agents could not make
the change and travellers were compelled
to lose part of their change rather than
miss a :rain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Suit for DamaEes.--The Harper's

Suit for Damages.--The Harper's
Ferry Milling Company has sued Messrs.
Percy and Sloan, of Cumberland, Nd, for
5000 damages for causing the mill of
said company to lie idle during the past
summer, Messrs. Percy and Sloan having
purchased controlling interest of stock.
The case comes before the Circuit Court
at Charlestown this month. Eminent
lawyers have been employed OH each side,
and lively time is expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
CharIestown Items.-We clip the

CharIeStOwn ltenss.-Wo cup the
following from the Spirit of this week:
Lizzie Galloway, colored woman, slip
ned and fell near the colored school house
on Tuesday evening last, and broke one
of her legs.
The meat-house Of Major r. V. Shirley,
near Summit Point, was broken into on
Wednesday night last, and five or more
pieces of bacon stolen therefrom.
The wife of Mr.. William b. Smith, con-
siderably advanced in years, residing near
Halltown, had one of her shoulders dislo-
Gated by fall a few days ago.
Alfred and VIM. P. Spahr, who reside
one mile out the Leetown road, sold their
nice farm of las acres, through V. NJ.
Firor's agency, to William F. Hemp, OF
Petersville district, Frederick County,
Nd, for $50 per acre. Mr.. Hemp and
wife, who are a young couple, purpose
moving on the farm early in the spring.
Also sold, through the same agency, the
remainder of the Heidwohl lot. west of
the stone bridge on Main street, to G..
Mason Heidwohl, for $40.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Stockholders. Meeting.-There

SUOCkuOtuCTS 'sCCeH"6 "NFS u"
to be meeting of the stockh olders OF the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad at Luray, on
Monday, the 18th Instant. Mr.. John IL.
little will attend the meeting as proxy
for the corporation of Shepherdstown.
Mayor Harrison will also attend the meet
ing, and will look after the Interests OF
the stock held by Sheplierdstown, which
amonnts tn xS OC0
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
psror,. received At Lynchburg repre-

Reports received at Lynchourg repre-
sent that there is some alarm throughout
the southwestern counties Of Virginia
owing to the prevalence OF smallpox in
that section. The disease has abated at
Salem, but has made its appearance at
Bristol, Rural Retreat, Central and sew
eral other towns along the Norfolk and
Western Railroad aud in the interior
counties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
sbspberSstown Register.
yye., yirxfnin Educnsion.-Ac

CSl 80
cordng to the report of the Commissioner
of Education for 1882 there are employed
I'm this State 3, l04 male teachers and ,030
female teachers. The average salary of
the males is $2S, and tina: of the females
$40 per month. The school population of
the State is 2l0,ll3, and of these only
l42, $50 are enrolled in the public schools,
with an average daily attendance of
9l,704. The average duration OF the
schools is 80 days in the year. The cost
of education for each pupil in attendance
Is $500. The annual income for the
schools of the State is S79l ,0S3. OF this
4,lO9 is paid for buildings, furniture,
&C., $5,3ll for salaries of county superin-
tendeuts, and 1922 1873 for teachers SAL
aries. The estimated value of the school
property is 1851, 53j.
In 1880 there were 220 normal schools
in the United States, having ,4G6 teach
ers and 1907 pupils. OF these 6 are for
whites in this State, with 20 teachers and
49, pupils. The normal schools of this
State receive less aid from the State than
those of any other State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

Thieves at WOrk.-We have been
informed that on Saturday night last
thieves broke into the meat-house Of Mr..
Brose Hendricks, near Unionville, and
stole therefrom thirteen pieces Of bacon, a
large quantity of lard, aId other articles.
1t would be we'll for our people to sleep
with a shotgun under their pillows If
they want to save their bacon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Ground.Hog Day.-Fridsy of last

Ground.HOg Day.-Friday Of last
week was grounding day, and according
to All old superstition If he sees his shadow
Oh that day there will be six weeks more
of winter weather. He saw his "shadder,"
as Friday was quite clear day, and now
we may expect plenty Of bad weather.
For proof look ut the heavy snow Sunday
,,;~ht
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

At the Pine Meadow factory in Con-
necticut the other day, George Haas, a
German youth, was fixing broken end
of the warp when his apron caught in a
swift-revolving belt, which drew him in
its grip toward the ceiling. His DEATH
shrek ran through the room, and then
the beholders saw with terror his body
going around rapidly beating against ey-
cry obstacle that came in its way. When
the wheel was stopped the unfortunate
young man was removed from the shaft
ing and died in thirty minutes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

The barn and tobacco house of Wood
Vile Williamson, in Botetourt County,
Va, was destroyed by fire last Friday,
together with large quantity OF tobacco,
corn, hay and agricultural implements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

A Salt Lake dispatch gives an account
of the pursuit and capture of band of
robbers, five In number, whose camp
was on the line between Utah and Ne
vada, west of Salt Lake City. The rob-
bers had been stealing stock, robbing
stores, and killing people for some time
back, but they invoked their doom by at
tempting to rob the Central Pacific train.
The pursuing party, made up of detec-
tives and sheriffs OF both Utah and Ne
vada, numbered about eighteen. The
two robbers first encountered resisted !;
both were wounded, one fatally; the
other three surrendered on demand. All
have been taken to Reno, New, for trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

Sale of n Earm.-D. F. Shoemaker,
special commissioner, sold the farm of
the late Michael Bushey, situated near
Middleway, this county, to Mr.. Samuel
Busey, OF Berkeley county, at $40 per acre.
The farm contained 493 acres. The pur.
chaser, Mr.. Busey, was formerly resi-
dent of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

The Fire Company.-The Shepherd
Fire Department took their engine out 10
give it trial on Saturday last, and it was
found that it needed some slight repairs,
which will be made at once. The COM
pany has recently received another lot of
new uniforms, and also about 200 feet of
fine new hose. We are glad to say that
much interest is still manifested i'm the
department, and that it is in a flourishing
condition,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

Regents Appointed.-The follow
Ing regents for the normal schools Of the
State have been appointed by Governor
jackson: Jacob L. Armstrong, Joseph E..
Chiffon, d. c. Gallaher, Il. J. Farms
worth, Joseph Morelaad, John A. Robin
sou, Daniel B. Lucas, w. P. Wiley and
4. q, Lih.i.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

A CoIIision.-As Captain NJ. j. Bill
myer was going out of town on Saturday
Light last in his carriage, and Mr.. Frank
Fulk was coming into town, the two vehi-
cles collidcd in front of Mr.. Spohn's
blacksmith shop. The Captains vehicle
took off front wheel Of the buggy of Mr..
Fulk, breaking the axle and one side Of
the shafts. No damage was done to the
Captains carriage, and no one was hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

DUT YOUR HORSES IN GOOD oRDER-Use
i "Duvoy's Horse and Mule Powders" for All
diseases OF the blood, muscles and nervous sys-
TEN. To increase the quantity OF milk and
butter, use Farmers Union Cattle Powders ("
For sheep, swine and poultry, use the "Lehigh
Cattle Powders" These powders have stood
the test Of years, and are regarded as the very
best in the market. lo-lw
BAKER McMURRAN, Sole Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
100 BARRELS CORN,

LOT OF CLOVER HAY, LOT OF FODDER
The above Property is all in good condi-
tion, and yell rorthy the attention Of buyers.
TERMS OF SALE:
A credit OF ten months will be given on all
sums above Ten Dollars, by the purchaser or
purchasers giving his, her or their notes, with
approved security, bearing interest from day
OF sale. All sums OF Ten Dollars and under
cash. II notes are paid promptly when due In
terest Will be remitted. No property TO be re-
moved until terms OF sale are compiled with.
Hs- sale to begin at ~ o'clock. sharp.
Feb ID-ts X. ID. LAMAR
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

DILLS-Quinine and Pepper, cinchonidia
soda, solicylic Acid, Phosphorus and strych-
nine. Phosphorus and Iron: Phosphorus. Iron
Quinine and Strychnine, Improved Cathartic
Quinine 70 grains. Cfnchonidia to grains
Podoplysltn u 70 grains, and ~ other kindr
lo@w BAKER AcNURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
CORPORATION Election The

Corporation Election.-The second
Monday in March is the corporation cleo
ton under the amended charter. The
mayor, recorder and five councilmen are
elected by the voters. Bring out your
candidates and announce your platform.
Let the people know what they may ex-
pect from the council, whether the ma
chine is to be run in the interests of The
few or for the benefit Of all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

pcrsonal.-MiSsesC Cora and Mamie
Cavalier, of Harper's Ferry, visited
friends in the neighborhood of Cnionville
the first of the week.
Mr.. William z. Licklider started on a
pleasure trip last Tuesday. He Will stop
- short time in Washington, but will
spend most of his slime in Petersburg, Va.
Mr.. Lew Kogelschatz, of Martinsburg,
formerly engaged in business in this town,
paid us Il visit on Thursday. He also Wis
tied some one else in town.
Mr.. Thomas McKevitt has gone TO Syr-
acuse, n. ", where he expects to make
his home in the future with his grand
parents.
We had pleasant visit from Mr.. Milton
Show, editor of The Sharpsburg Enterprise,
and Mr.. William Biggs, on Saturday last.
Miss Sallie Cook, of this place, has been
visiting friends in Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV l.. K MASON, RECToR.
Shepherdstown at ii a. IN. and p. IN.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Unionvllle ii a. m, Shepherdstown 6.i5 p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. j. A. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
NJ. +. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. w. q. EGGLESToN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown ii a. m, Marvin Chapel go
p. IN.
REFORMED CHURCH.
No pastor.
NJ. f. CHURCH.
REV. G. q. Cook, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown ii a. m.
YIN. G. A.
Young Mems Meeting in the NJ f. Church
South every Sunday afternoon Mt $3.50 p. M. and
at the Room every Thursday night.
Services in Asbury VI. Z. Church, colored, to-
morrow at IL a. m. and 7.3J p. m.
Preaching in Free Will Baptist Church. coll
ored, tomorrow at ii a. m. and p. NJ.
I. o. q. T.
Potomac Lodge No. 81 l. o. G.. T., meets every
Monday night at o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
Corrected weekly by G. T. Hodges.
SHEPsi MARKET
PUBLIC SALE.

INTENDING to cease farming, will
l. offer at my residence, "Blakely," BE-
miles southwest of Charlestown,
On Thursday, February 22, 1883,
the following personal property:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

Corn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for
several years past by some OF our practical
farmers has demonstrated the fact that it
is as profitably applied to corn lis it if to
wheat. That it not only produces a better
Weld, bnt makes the corn finer quality.
We see i'm the Western country they have
been using it with great success, and have
heard many of our farmers express them
selves greatly i'm its favor. The loss Of
the corn crop is considered and felt more
sensibly than any other crop that grows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10


vertised in this issue. Persons who intend
having public sales will do well to adVer-
tise in TEE REGISTER, as its circulation Is
widespread.
Rev. w. w: Downey, lecturer OF the
West Virginia State Grange, will deliver
public address at Kearneysville Satur-
day, February Oath, at IL O'Clock II. m.
All are invited.
The prohibition amendment that passed.
the House of Delegates last week, was
ordered to its second reading in the Senate
on Tuesday with but one dissenting vote,
and will probably pass that body in a few
days.
Mr.. Melvin, introduced a resolution in
structing the Committee on Judiciary to
investigate the propriety Of reporting %
bill taxing threshing machines, clover
hullers, corn shelters, etc., used to thresh
grain for toll, arC owned by non-resi-
dents. paying no taxes in this State; also,
the propriety of taxing light vehicles and
carriages brought into the State for sale
by non-residents.
Last year Mr.. Joseph Harris, Moreton
Farm, Rochester, n. Y, offered to send
seeds to children under fifteen years OF
age at twenty-five per cent. less than cat
alogue rates. In his new catalogue for
1888 he continues the same offer. SEND
for hi. catalogue and see what he has TO
saw on the subject. 1t is sent free. ADJ
dress Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Roch-
ester, N. Y.
A bill has passed both houses OF the
Legislature of this state making the fund
realized from the tax OH dogs subject to
loss sustained by the killing of sheep by
dogs. This law is in force in number
of the Virginia counties and operates
we'll but the better way would be to abol-
ish at least four-fifths Of the dogs in both
States, which done, sheep raising would
undoubtedly become leading industry.
Public Sales.--The following are the
public sales advertised in The REGISTER,
or for which bills have been printed at
this Office:
Thursday, February 18th, On the farm
Of DR.. McSherry, near Greensburs, BerEe-
ley County, Mr.. William Sigler will sell
stock and farming implements. See bills.
On Tuesday, February Goth, at his farm
near Kearneysville, Mr.. B. 5. Pendleton
will sell stock, farming implements ana
household and kitchen furniture.
On Thursday, FebI uary y, Il. 7. Chew
will sell at bis residence near Charlestown
stock, farming implements, &c. See ad-
vertisement.
On Wednesday, February 2sth, a. {.
Drawbaugh and c. j. Roberts, admins
traitors, will sell the personal property OF
the late Edward ii. Roberts. See bills
and advertisement.
On Thursday, March l, Mr.. r. ID. Lamar
will sell valuable stock and farming I'M
elements at his residence at Moler's Cross
Roads. See bills and advertisement.
On Thursday, March s, Mrs. Virginia
williams will sell at her residence near
Swan Pond, stock, farming implements
and household and kitchen furniture. See
bills anG advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

PostaI.-All the postmasters have
been notified by the Postmaster-General
that section 81 of ;he postal laws and reg
uations has been amended to read that
prepaid letters shall be forwarded from
one Office to another at the request of the
party addressed without additional charge
for postage. This does not apply to sec
ond, third and fourth class matter, such
rs newspapers, magazines, circulars and
merchandise of all kinds, and persons de-
string all such forwarded must furnish
stamps sufficient to repay full postage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV l.. X. MASON, RECToR.
hepherdstown at ii a. IN. and p. IN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.

ERUTT BUFFERS, Mince Meat, Prunes, Cur.
Il rants and Raisins, At TRCssELLs.
DEANS, Hominy, Grits, Oatmeal, Buckwhest.
ID Cheese and Maccaroni, 81 TRCSSELLs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Unionvllle ii a. m, Shepherdstown 6.f5 p. IN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-10

nRIED PEACHES and Apples. Dried Beef.
LIN. D. Sugar and Aolasses. Aackerels Hsf'
ring. Cod Ytsh, Pork and Potatoes, -
TfUa6EkL.6 0coesry end Psoviston store.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1883-08-01
Q q . q q "a Q .
CLOSING Out Sale!

Having failed to renew the lease
of my present store or to secure
any other room. / will, after this
date, close out my stock of Cloths,
Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods at less
than actual cost of the unmanu-
factured material.
The goods must and will be sold
between this and July 5th, and If
the people of Wellington, town
and country, want such benefit
as buying goods at wholesale and
less, they have only to call at my
store and purchase at lower prices
than was ever known.
This is not bankrupt sale, but
the prices are as low. Cloths will
be made up to order on the same
terms by one of the best tailors IL
the country. Call and be con
vinced.
L. BOWMAN
Wellington, April 25, 1883.