Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-02-23
BRIEFS.

ings of this week, and those who desire to
enjoy these delicious fish can do so by
patronizing the suppers. The smelt is not
very frequent visitor to this section.
Quite a sensation was created in Ha-
gerstown last Friday by Mr.. Andrew G.
Boyd, correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun, cowliding Mr.. Ira w. Hays, pub
Usher of the Erening Globe. Mr.. Hays
was dashed several times, but before any
serious damage was done they were sepa-
rated. The assault grew out Of a commu-
nication which appeared in the Globe.
Two parties from Pipertown, by the
name of Hawks, were crossing the Shen-
andoah river TO Earpcr's Ferry last Tues
day in a skiff when the river was running
quite high. The skitf was upset, and 4
coat which had been placed at one end of
the skiif was lost. The men escaped, but
$40 in money, which has not been recov-
cred.
Lutheran Church and Seminary for
Girls Home School, was fully determined
upon at q meeting of number Of the
leading members of the Lutheran Church
last Tuesday evening. Immediate prep
arations will be made for the commence
ment of the work. The building is to be
about GO 20 feet, two stories high, con-
tanning about 20 rooms, and finished in
firSt-class style.-LTdy Va.) Courier.
Berkeley County Ncws.-We Clip
the following items from the last Martins
burg papers:
From the independent:
The Martinsburg Light Artillery were
mustered out of existence last Saturday,
but the company was at once recognized
and placed Oh firm basis. Mr.. John
Weddel was elected captain. There are
80 members of the company.
PARALYzED.-Mr. w. L. Logan, mayor
of the town and one of the editors OF the
Independent, was afflicted with Il very Sc
we're stroke of paralysis whilst sitting in
the Mayors Office on last Saturday even
ing. Our citizens will regret to know
that the attack is very serious one, and
that the attending physicians are doubtful
as TO the result, and have no doubt their
best sy mpathy will abide with him rs he
lays in the grasp of disease, that with the
swiftness of the lightning flash robs the
stoutest and strongest OF their strength.
In rccrossing the OpcquoE ut Rciley's
ford Mr.. Ed. Hollis and Il couple of
friends had rather an unpleasant mishap
on Wednesday. They had crossed in the
morning, and OH their return the creek
had raised more than they thought, and
they drove in. The current carried them
down the stream To Il drift, and to save
the horse froLi drowning they cut it loose
from the wagon. 1t gained the shore, but
left them in the middle of the stream.
They attracted the attention of some one
passing, aud a rope was procured with
which they were drawn ashore, and after
them the wagon.
From the Herald:
Prof. Fillius, of Colorado, 4 mining OK
pert, pronounccs the indications of silver
on the farm OF Rev. j. w. Hedges, near
Hedgesville, favorable, aud thinks further
developments will be successful and pay
ing. Mining operations will be continued.
Took TIE VEIL.-MiSs Mary c. Doll, of
this place, was received into the Convent
of the Visitation at Wilmington, Del,
January 10Th. Bishop Becker oiiciated.
Rev. j. &. O'Rcilly, late OF st. Mary'S,
IIarper's Ferry, was present. Miss Doll
was Il daughter of Mr.. George Doll, for
many years Il well-kuOwn merchant of
Martmsburg. la religion she took the
name of Sister Mary Bernard. Her
mother was Catharinc McShcrry, sister
of Rev. VIM. McShorry, ). j., and its first
Provincial in the United States.
John Browns ScnHUid Quite
sensation was created in our community.
several days ago, by the passage through
the streets of the lumber that composed
the .callOld upon which John Brown was
executed, on the 10Th of December, 1859.
Shortly after his execution the scailuld
was taken down, and this lumber used III
erecting back porch to the brick dwell
ing Oh the corner of Lawrence and Lib
erty streets, so long the property and resi-
dence of an cstimable lady, wcll-known
to all. After her death, which occurred
several months ago, this house was pur-