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

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herdstown celebrated the victories in
Virginia and New York by building a
large bonfire in the public square We'd
nesday night.
A man came to Shepherdstown the
other day and asked where Mr.. Rentch's
postoffice was. He was shown the place,
and then he wanted to know IL Miss
Welshans still kept her postoffice.
The editor of the REGISTER has had
the honor Of being elected member Of
the Ciceronian Literary Society Of Shop
herd College. We appreciate the cour-
tesy Of the members, and it gives US
genuine pleasure to become "one of
them"
A valuable young horse belonging
to Mr.. John L. Miller, near Shenandoah
Junction, was found dead in the barn
yard last Friday morning, and it is
thought it may have been struck by
lightning during the storm on Thurs
day night.
A Missionary and Church Work Con-
vention will be held in the Reformed
Church at Kearneysville on Thursday
and Friday, November 10Th and goth.
All the ministers of this end of the
Chassis are expected to be present and
| take part in the discussions.
A colored woman in Shepherdstown
had two kittens, one named Lee and one
named Malone. Wednesday night Ma
hone becsme so frightened at the bon
fire kindled to celebrate the victory i'll
Virginia that he ran down rat-hole
and has not been seen since.
To our esteemed and ever-thoughtful
friend, Mr.. Sam Hensell, we are indebt-
ed for beautiful little book containing
Photographic views of points of interest
in and about the city of Knoxville, Ten
nessee. 1t is handsome souvenoir, and
will be the more appreciated because of
the donor.
Rev. James McLaren, of the NJ. E.
Church, is now conducting one Of the
most successful revivals ever held in
Scrabble. 1t has been going on for sew
eral weeks, and the interest continues
undated. Up to date there have been
81 seekers and % conversions. May the
good work go on.
Miss Jessie Schley, niece Of General
Bradley T. johnson, and also niece of
Col. John E. Schley, has established in
st. Paul, MIMI, "Working Girls
Home" which has received the distinc-
ton OF a complimentary notice in a
communication recently laid before the
National Board of Labor Statistics.
Prof. z. De Pierri has written to us
from Charlestown stating that he will
open dancing school in Shepherdstown
in few days, and will shortly be here
to make the necessary arrangements.
Prof. Pierri is now conducting schools
at Charlestown and Berryville, and is
spoken of MS most efficient teacher.
Our friend Mr.. Towner Schley is just
getting around again after severe spell
of suffering from carbuncles. He says
he thin~s his friend ana customer Davis
has traded MIN carDuhcies lhs'eau ol
corn for phosphate. His affiiction and
the Dau news from Ne" iofN anu
glhia nave maze MIN loon quito o""iy :
Last Saturday week the eldest daugh-
ter of DR.. j. NJ. Gaines, of Boonsboro,
Md, died of lockjaw, which had been
superinduced by Inflammation around a
tooth that had been recently filled and
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uhliineiy uea'" was '"e e0''o0 Y.
regret amoug large circie Vi rei"'''eS
and friends.
After waiting three days for the mail
from Shenandoah Junction, it was
somew hat provoking for Shepherdstow n
people to have Westminster's mailbag
thrown off here and the Shepherdstown
pouch carried on. This occurrence was
caused by the earelessness or ignorance
of the Oaggage-master OF tue hiVertoh
accommodation last MONDAY morrihs'
Henry Shepherd, Esq, is having ex-
teusive repairs made to his handsome
residence in Shepherdstown, and is fit
ting it up with all the modern improve
ments. When the workmen have fin
ished this will be one-of the most ele-
giant dwellngsin town. We understand
Mr.. Shepherd will remove his family
from "Wild Goose" Farm and occupy
the house as a winter residence.
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