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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Jefferson County MutuaI.-Th

Jefferson County Iutual.-The
annual meeting of the directors OF the
Jefferson County Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company was held in Charlestown
week before last. The business of the
Company for the past year was found to
be selected with care, both as to moral
hazard and ordinary fire hazard, the
former now becoming the most import
ant in the Jefferson county insurance.
The company now has at risk (amount
insured) S466, 7S3, this of best farm prop
erty and detached town property. Where
it carries risks in blocks due care is
used as to style of risk, and not to get
too much within burning distance. The
company has Cancelled during the year
$l4, 900 of insurance on property not de-
sirable, and has declined applications
for insurance In amount $65, 900. 1t has
paid in losses during the year $685.
losses paid since organization over $4,000
and has never assessed the notes. Not
only has it carried property at one-half
what stock companies charge, but these
same stock companies have been COM
PEELED in the past five years to reduce
their rates at least One-third per cent.
The Mutual has been in business now
seven years and has become a substan-
tial county institution. 1t has never
gone out of the county for business,
having rejected number of applica-
tions for agencies, both from Virginia,
Maryland, and other sections of our own
State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Wedding.-This morning Mr.. An.

Wedding.-This morning Mr.. An
drew j. Thomas, Of Berkeley county,
West Virginia, and Miss Jessie Darnell,
of This city, were united in marriage BY
the Rev. p. N. Meade, of the Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church, at the res
idence of Mr.. DARRELL, on Goethe street.
The wedding was quiet one and cele-
brated in the presence only of the brides
immediate relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas left on train No. for the East.
They will make their home in jefferson
county, w. Va.-Cumberldnd Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Death Of william Lnmbright.

1t is with sincere regret that we
chronicle the death of Mr.. VIM. Lam
bright, uncle of the editors Of the REG
lister, which occurred at his home in
Piedmont, w. Va, last Saturday after
noon. Mr.. Lambright was ill two
weeks, Of pneumonia, and was sur
rounded by his family when lie died.
Mr.. Lambright was born in Frederick
City, Md, but for many years was res
ident of Shepherdstown. He moved
from this place to Piedmont about six
teen years ago, where lie has since lived.
Mr.. Lambright was an honest, upright
aud conscientious Christian, and his life
was n pure and blameless one. Having
the esteem and confidence Of all who
knew him, his death will be deplored by
many. The afflicted family are assured
of the sympathy Of the people Of this
community. The deceased was 80 years
of age. The funeral services took place
in Piedmont on Monday. the remains
being inferred in the cemetery there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
A Narrow Escape.-The famil

A Narrow Escape.-The family
of Mr.. James w. Kearney had narrow
escape from a serious il not fatal acct
dent last Saturday night. When the
family retired the damper in coal stove
upstairs was turned on, and this to-
gether with the effects of the wind,
threw the gas from the stove into the
sleeping apartments. During the nigh:
four Of Mr.. Kearney's children became
i'll, one after another, and then Mrs.
Kearney was also affected. The symp-
toms were those Of poisoning, but it was
soon discovered that it was gas that
caused the sickness, and fresh air was
quickly turned on. The children were
i'll on Sunday, but all recovered finally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
business Goes On.

We don't intend TO quit. We get new
goods every day. buy them cheap for the
cash and mark them low. People that COM
pare prices realize that Beachley's goods at o
profit TO him are lower than some stocks at
cost. Go TO his immense stores whenever
you viii and you will see people buying, not
only from this city and county. but from
Franklin county, Pa, Frederick and ALLIE
gany counties, Nd. Berkeley, Jefferson, Fred
erick and other counties In Virginia. These
"straws" tell the tale. His stock never was
larger, his prices never lower, attention never
as good, and last but not least he don't in
tend 10 be undersold, and don't you try 10
forget Il. Yours, &C.,
LII BEACHLEY & co.
p S.-A nice stock Of Mems Wear and q
irst-class cutter-1ts guaranteed. Pure So
gar, nearly white, &c; pure Sugar Syrup, 23c.
All kinds Of Produce taken in exchange for
goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
SPAN GLERS'.
Dissolution of Co-PartnershIp.

Our entire stock of Dry Goods and
Notions at cost.
$4,000 worth of Dress Goods and
Silks to be slaughtered.
$4,000 worth of domestic Dry
Goods at cost.
$4,000 worth of Notions at cost and
less than cost.
We dissolve partnership and our
stock must be sold. Now is your OPP
portunity for bargains.
We have an immense stock of Elan
nels, Blankets, Underwear, and all
kind of seasonable goods for Fall and
Winter, which will be sold at cost.
G.. H. d K. L. SPANGLER,
Hagerstown, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Martinsburg Business Locals.


Notwithstanding there will be a fair here
in October, we are determined to have one
previous to that, right in our store, where we
will display on the counters the largest and
the most select stock OF Readymade Clothing
that was ever on exhibition. We extend a
cordial invitation TO the citizens OF Berkeley
and jefferson counties TO attend. No trouble
TO show goods. What you don't see ask for.
When you come to town be sure to call at the
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE,
Old z. o. Building, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
BRIEFS.

with the first of November many sub
-;,t;ons to the REGISTER become due.
". hone our friends will make an effort
. nav what they owe. 1t is the many
.non bills which, If paid up, would
mann, TO a considerable sum, and
or,d relieve our necessities. There
.o .bout three hundred persons from
z.,om we would like to hear at this
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
A Righteous verdict.-A case


tried at this term of the court and con-
cluded on Monday last, has excited UNI
usual interest in the community. 1t
was the case of the State vs. David Barr,
charged with libel. The evidence in
the case showed Il most diabolical at
tempt on the part of the defendant to
blacken the fair fame of most estimable
and charming young lady of this town,
and the jury was prompt to return
verdict of guilty. Judge Faulkner in
passing sentence took occasion to pay a
deserved compliment to Officer Charles
O'Neal, through whose efforts and de-
tective ability the guilty party was de-
tected in his nefarious designs and
brought to justice. The sentence i'm
posed, one year Imprisonment and three
hundred dollars fine. is the utmost limit
of the law, but is universally thought
to be entirely inadequate to the enormi-
ty of the crime in this particular case.
The community is to be congratulated
that this example has been made.-Aar-
tinsburq Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Week of Prayer.-Next week is

Week of Prayer.-Next week is
the time appointed by the international
Committee of the Young Mems Christ
ian Association for the observance Of
the week of prayer all over the world.
The Association in this place will OBJ
serve the season by holding a meeting
each evening Of the week In Billmyer's
Hall, at ~ O'Clock. On Wednesday
evening, at the same hour, a union
service will be held at the Hall, in which
all the pastors OF the town will take
part. The public is most earnestly in
vited to attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06

A Heavy Akalm
Thursday and Thursday night the States
of Virginia and West Virginia were
visited by Storm unusually violent and
rainfall unusually heavy. The storm
was general one through these States,
and considerable damage has been done
by high water. The Potomac river rose
very rapidly and became very high, but
fortunately we have heard of compare
lively small loss. 1t is reported that one
of the bridges over the Opequon was
washed away, and that a barn also pass
ed down. Crossties and much other
drift were also seen.
The Opequon creek was raging tor
rent that overfowed its banks on either
side, and besides carrying off the bridge
referred TO, washed away fencing and
anything else that was on the bottom
lands, including a considerable amount
of corn. 1t was impossible to cross some
of the bridges, the water on either side
being from two to six feet deep.
The Shenandoah river ran very high.
The residents of Harper's Ferry were
somewhat alarmed. as the water was
higher than at any time since the great
flood eight years ago. No material dam
age was done, however, except the car
rying away OF the ferry-boat and the
loss of a small amount of property from
the bottoms.
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad was
a heavy loser by the storm, which SEEM
ed greatest along the line of this road.
A very great quantity Of the trestle
work was washed out and there were
couple of land-slides. A material train
went through trestle near Buchanan
and four men were killed. There were
no through trains from Thursday after
noon until Sunday afternoon, the breaks
in the road being too far apart to trans
fer either mail or passengers. The road
was clear from Hagerstown to Riverton,
and the accommodation ran between
those points. The delay in the mails
was most serious, no mail being received
here from Thursday at noon until Sat
urday evening. The mails lay at Shen-
andoah Junction and Hagerstown, and
local train was running, but the mails
were not sent out on it except once.
The Valley Branch of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad was damaged to some
extent by washouts, and trains were de-
layed. On the Richmond s. Allegheny
road a train plunged into the river, kill
ing the engineer, fireman and conduc-
tor.
A dispatch from Charleston, w. Va,
says that the Kanawha river rose so rap
idly that about fifty barges loaded with
coal, owned by various collieries above
the city, were swept away. A large fleet
of loaded barges, lying along the bank
of the river there, shared the same fate.
About half a million bushels Of coal
were lost. Many barges lay at the bot
tom of the river. A number of places
up the river among the collieries have
not been heard from. The destruction
to property will amount to near
$3.50, 1000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
NEVER nIsApporSrrn

When you come 10 Hagerstown, don't fail
70 go TO Beachley's and buy Dry Goods. No
tons, Groceries, QueeDsware, Cedarware,
Spices, Cofees, Fish. Salt, Carpets, OIL Cloths,
is the largest In the city and none sell
cheaper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
An AvfaI sltuation.-Thursday

An Awful overwhelmingly
night of last week ballast train on the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad went
through a trestle near Buchanan, Va,
the accident being caused by the heavy
rain storm and the consequent weaken
ing of the trestle. Four men were killed.
A passenger on one Of the trains Monday
told the following narrowing story Of
the death of one of the men: When the
train went down, one Of the workmen
had his foot caught under the engine In
such way as 70 make 1t impossible to
release him quickly. TWAS noticed that
che stream into which the train had
fallen was rapidly rising, and while one
of the men went for a physician the
others vainly renewed their efforts to
save their companion. When the ply
stefan arrived it was plainly seen that
the only hope of saving the mans life was
by amputating his limb, but, notwith-
standing the entreaties of his friends
and the certainty Of dreadful death,
he refused 10 submit to the operation.
He said he would rather die. The wa
ter finally rose so high that the man had
to be held up to keep him from drown
ing. The doctor had all the necessary
instruments for amputation, the other
men implored their comrade to save his
life by the sacrifice of his limb, but he
resolutely refused to submit. The water
rose to his shoulders, his neck, his chin
then he could be held up no longer
and he was drowned. A fate like this
is seldom heard Of in real life, but our
informant vouched for the truth Of the
story. Mr.. Miller Chase, of this town,
went down with the wreck, but mirac-
ulously escaped without serious injury.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Gen. McCleIlan's Burial Place

The funeral of General George B. Nc
Clellan took place in New York on
Monday last, the services being Of the
simplest character, in accordance with
the wishes of the General, expressed be-
fore his death. The body was inferred
in the cemetery at Trenton, N. j., but
as will be seen from the following ex-
tract from the New York Sun, it may
finally rest in Antietam National Gem.
etery. The Sun says:
81 should like to be buried here when
l de-" said Gen. Mcclellan to his wife
after he had finished his speech at An
tietam on the 3Oth of last May, "and
then 1 can get up with my boys when
the reveille sounds" When the Gen.
eral died, however, his widow needed
rather his wish that his funeral should
be private than that it should be at An
tietam, and so Monday his body was
laid in the River View Cemetery in
Trenton. But it is not unlikely that
later it may be transferred to Antietam.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
OyercOats.

We have the largest and finest line OF
mems, boys and children's Overcoats that
were ever exhibited. They are unsurpassed
in style and workmanship.
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE,
Martinsburg. w. Nn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06

The Duflields Postomce.-The
long agony in regard to the Duffields
postoffice is ended at last. Ever
since the election Of the Democratic
President there has been contest for
the honor and profit of being postmaster
there, and so many good men were ap-
plicants that it was indeed a difficult
matter to decide which one to choose.
The decision was made last week, how
ever, and the postoffice given to Mr..
Harry Melvin, son of State Senator j..
S. Melvin. This gentleman is fully
competent to discharge his new duties,
and will no doubt give satisfaction. Mr..
d. c. Adams. the retiring postmaster,
has always been an honest, efficient and
accommodating gentleman, and will
continue the business of merchandising.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
AYERS
Cherry PeCtoral

Is not a new claimant for popular conf
dence, but a medicine which Is to-day
saving the lives OF the third generation
who have come into being since II was
first offered TO the public.
There Is not household in which this
invaluable remedy has once been in
Produced where its use has ever been
abandoned, ald there Is not person
who has ever given IL q proper trial
for any throat or lung disease suscep-
tible OF cure, who has not been made
well by 1t.
AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL has,
In numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases of chronic Bronchitis, Larnygitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
OF Pulmonary Consumption. II Is n
medicine that only requires 10 be taken In
small doses, is pleasant 10 the taste, and Is
needed in every house where there are
children, as there Is nothing so good rs
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment Of Group and Whooping Cough
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should DC IT,
membered by everybody.
Ayers Cherry PeCtoraI
PREPARED BY
DR.. ]. G. Aver s. Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
NObby Hats.

We have the nobbiest Stiff and SLOUGH hats
that were ever brought to this market.
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
READ THIS.

II you want Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating
Looking Glasses, Lace Curtains, de-, go 70
Beachley's and see the best stock in Hagers-
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REDUCE. IN PRICE 70 500 Per AsSvY
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n
REV. JAMES Z. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
KNOXVILLE ii q. IN. Bethesda 30 p. m.
NJ. Z. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES MCLAREN, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley ii O. m. Shepherdstown D. IN.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MOsER, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown II q. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. tHARLEs GHIsELIS, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. b. +. BAUsMANS, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown ll.uo a. m. Kearneysville
$50 p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at II q. m. and p. m.
CANHOLIC CHURCH.
Services flrst Tuesday Of every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at q. m.
Y.M. C. A.
Services at their Room every Sunday az
ternoon at $50, In College Building.
10. G.. T.
Potomac Lodge No. 81, i. q. q. T., meets
Monday night at O'Clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Drowned In the CannI.-Mr

Drowned I'm the Caual.-Mr.
Geo. s. Kuhn, a brother Of Mr.. A. j..
Kuhn, OF the st. Nicholas Hotel, Of
Cumberland, Nd, was drowned in the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal at Oldtown,
twenty miles east Of Cumberland, last
Thursday night. Mr.. Kuhn, in COM
pany with several friends, left Cumber-
land to 60 fishing down the canal, on
the excursion steamer Endeavor. While
the steamer was lying at Oldtown Mr..
Kuhn left the supper table, where the
others of the party were seated, and
went on deck. 1t is supposed that he
accidentally fell overheard. His body
was found two hours after the accident
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Dress suits.

We solicit an inspection of our Fine Cork
screw Worsted Suits, all shades and styles
Prices lower than was ever offered before.
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Just Received

An extensive assortment of Fall and Winter
Clothing, which will be sold at prices 10 suit
the times.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06

Gents Furnishing Goods, embracing full
and complete line Of fancy Percal and Bicycle
shirts OF the latest design, at the DAYLIGHT
CLOTHING HOUSE, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
PLOWS! FLOWS /!
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.

GENERAL thousand Oak Shingles made
- from good timber. and BY experienced
hands. by Us. MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06

Services at their Room every Sunday ar
ternoon at $50, In College Building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
SAVE YOUR GOLD DOLLARS!
ClAPP'S Junior Hall Cheap Store

is now open again, and 10 doing q fine trade,
at prices that defy all competition, You can
buy your CARPETS and OIL CLOTHS also
STRAW MATTINGS, RUGS, &C., twenty per
cent. cheaper than anywhere else, and in
DRY GOODS
and
NOTIONS
This house is unexeeIled in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
Y. u. G, A

CAMHOLIC CHURCH.
Services first Tuesday Of every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at q. m.
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. L. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at II a. m. and I p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-06
CHURCH DIRECTORY,

ME-. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. JAMES Z. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
ii q. IN. Bethesda 30 d. m.
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NJ. Z. OHU hOh.
REV. JAMES MCLAREN, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley II o. m. Shepherdstown p. I