Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-02
Berkeley Comfy News.-We Clip

Berkeley Comfy News.-Ne CLIP
the following items from the last Martins
burg papers;
From the Statesman:
RAILROAD MEETING.-Thc annual meet
| inc of the Stockholders of the Nartius-
! burg IL Potomac Railroad Company, Col
John Q. y. NadenbOusch presiding, was
held in the Courthouse OH Tuesday last,
The ole Board of Directors was reelected,
to-wit: MeSsrs. John Stewart, Z. NJ. Bid
die, d. O. Gehr, Frederick Watts, and {.
Ives OIL the part of the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad Company, and McsSrs. {. j.
Faulkner, Col. J. Q. y. Nadenbousch, A
j. Thomas, and w. 7. Stewart, on the
part of the stockholders in Berkeley coun-
| ty. Mr.. j. ii. Gettinger offered rcsolu-
! ton, that the President furnish q state
ment of the condition of the Company al
as early Il date us possible, which was
unanimously carried, after which the
Board adjourned.
From the Herald:
The Ladies' Military and Leap Year
Ball, gotten up under the auspices OF the
Berkeley Broom Battalion, took place in
Wysong Hall Wednesday evening and
proved TO be an enjoyable affair. Invita-
tons were sent TO the gentlemen and all
! the preparations necessary for the ball
were carried out by the ladies in grand
style. Stoll's orchestra furnished the mu-
! sic: refreshments in abundance were
served, costing the young gentlemen not
one cent, What relief, too.
4 frightened and excited horse, belong
ing to Mr.. Henry Reynolds, of Jefferson
| county, caused good deal of danger and
damage on Queen street Tuesday noon.
lie broke loose ut Groves corner and run
on the pavcmentS off and on down to the
! Lutheran Church corner, leaving the
/ sleigh broken up near the entrance OF
Eutzy's stables. lie was caught in the
alley ut Mr.. Frank Staley's and brought
back when lie tore away from two strong
men, breaking Mr.. Blondcl's sleigh and
coming near killing Il little son of Mr..
Geo. Wild. The streets were full Of pco-
pie and it is fortunate that no more seri-
Gus injury was done. The horse was a
strong and powerful animal.
Mr.. John Il. Janucy sold his farm, Sat
urday, known As the Isaac kilmcr prop
erty, to Mr.. Geo. Raush for $4,000.
The stockholders of the Agricultural
Society held meeting on Saturday and
reelected the old board, except Mr.. +.
/. Hoffman, declined. Mr.. A. j. Ridge
way was elected in his place. The report
of the treasurer shows the association to
be in healthy financial condition.
While Mr.. T.. B. Pittsogle, reading near
Bedington, was driving out i'll his sleigh
Monday dog from 4 peighbor's house
ran out and caught the horse by one OF
the hind legs. Tho affrightcd animal
started Of and became unmanageable. In
his effort to jump out Mr.. Pittsnoslc was
thrown against the fence, breaking three
of his ribs and otherwise seriously injur-
inc him. He was taken to Mr.. Pines
residence and cared for. DR.. Lehmaster
was called and rendered the necessary
surgical aid.
Miss Emily Tabb, sister of Walker
Tabb, had her arm broken, by fall on
the pavement, Thursday morning, while
walking along the street.
Public Sa!es.-Wc call attention to
the following public sales advertised in
TIE REGISTER, or for which bills have
been printed:
On Saturday, February 81, Mr., j. ).
Bragonier, special commissioner, will sell
the desirable house OH Main street, Shep-
herdstown, at present occupied by him.
On Saturday, February 81, Mr.. Geo. NJ.
Bcltzhoovcr, special commissioner, will
sell house and lot situated in Rays Adj
dtion to Shepherdstown.
On Wednesday, February 13, Mr.. f. G.
w. Herr will sell stock and farming I'M
elements ut his residence on Sandy Ridge.
On Thursday, February II, Mr.. Chas.
NJ. Folk will sell stock, farming implc-
ments and furniture at his residence on
the farm of Jacob Folk, deceased.
On Monday, February lG, Mr.. Geo. II.
Lcmaster will sell household property,
&C., at his residence near Dufields.
On Wednesday, February 20, Mr.. |. II.