Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-10-09
County News.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the last Charlestown

County News.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the last Charlestown
papers:
From the Spirit:
A wildcat escaped from the Frank A.
Robbins show at Harper's Ferry, few
days ago, and was killed with club by
Mr.. Joseph Padgett, near the mill at
that place, last Friday, after an unsuc-
cessful attempt to recapture it.
The eligible dwelling property OF MIR.
Jno. Il. Trussell, corner of Liberty and
Lawrence streets, was sold on Friday
last, by Messrs. George Baylor and For
rest w. Brown, Special Commissioners,
to A. E. Kennedy, Esq, for 81 $50.
Ayoung man named George Nisewar.
ner was thrown from a horse, on the
road leading from the lower toll-gate on
the Harper's Ferry turnpike to Keyes'
Switch, last Thursday night, and re-
ceived such injuries that his condition
since has been very critical.
The regular communication of JeffeT-
son Chapter, No. 5, Royal Arch Masons,
of this place, on Monday evening OF
last week, was made the occasion OF a
very pleasant event in the presentation
to Mr.. Gustav Brown Of a Past High
Priests jewel, of excellent design and
finish-a voluntary tribute from the
members of the Chapter lover whom
Mr.. Brown has presided for five sue
cessive years. in token of appreciation
for the efficient work done by him and
the great interest he has taken in the
advancement and perfection of the Or
ganization In this place. The presenta-
ton address was neatly made by Com
panion DR.. Chas. Z. Pratt, and appro-
priately responded to by Mr.. Brown.
Afterward the members of the Chapter
were elegantly entertained with an oys-
ter supper by High Priest Brown.
Owing to the increase of business in
his department, or genial friend Julius
C. Holmes, at present the Superintend-
emit of Repairs U. S. Public Buildings.
has found it necessary to open perma-
nent office, which we understand he
has determined to locate at Charles
town. He was at home for several days
last week, and we believe succeeded in
securing an eligible office, on Main
street, which will soon be furnished
and thoroughly equipped. The furni-
ture, stationery, &C., has already been
shipped, and in few days will be in
place. Mr.. Holmes, we are informed,
is very popular with both superior and
subordinate officials in his department,
who regard him us most energetic and
efficient officer under our working Dem
ocratic administration. His official
business has increased to such an extent
in the last few months as to render as
sistance necessary, and our popular
friend, Albert D. Barr, long the COM
DelpUL agent UCIC VI IilO Ne W ~ Ave- ~''3
has been appointed as his clerk, with Il
salary of $500 per day. The duties of
Mr.. Holmes carry him over Il vast ex-
tent of territory, and keep him constant
ly on the wing. A competent clerk
was consequently necessity, and The
choice of Mr.. Barr was surely wise
one.
From the Democrat:
Mr.. VIM. E. Anderson, our veteran
auctioneer, met with an accident last
week by having his horse stumble and
fall upon him, brusing his left leg. lie
was on his way to Ripon to cry sales
and though very much disconnected,
filled his appointment, being compelled
to sit down while selling the property.
We are glad to state that at this writing
ha ;s as lively ne q cricket and has an