Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-04-10
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10, 1855
BRIEFS.

Valley Railroad are said to be about
100000.
J. L. Richard & Son have just re-
ceiyed new Carpets. Oil Cloths, Mat
tings and Spring Hats.
West Virginia, according to the latest
information, has 65,597 farmers. nearly
all of whom are Americans.
Police Sergeant George Henry, Of
Martinsburg, died Sunday of last week,
after lingering illness, caused by con-
sumption.
Persons who attended the Frederick
carnival on Monday report that 1t WAS
"hzzle"-very much inferior TO former
celebrations.
A tenant house belonging to Mr.. Eu-
gene Baker was destroyed by fire one
night last week. The loss was partly
covered by insurance.
The April showers of the past week
have prevented gardeners from making
much Roadway towards planting. The
ground has been too wet to work.
Wecall attention to the advertisement
of the Daylight Clothing House, Mar
tinsburg. They sell goods very cheap,
and invite inspection of their stock.
Potomac Building Association No. 2
will offer for sale several shares Of stock
on Monday evening next at S O'Clock in
the room under the REGISTER office.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Ihos. A.
Kirwan, of Harper's Ferry, was severe
ly wicked by horse about ten days ago,
and is now lying in critical condition.
Spirit.
Mr.. J.F. Welshans has sold his brick
dwelling-house on Main street to Miss
Martha Magruder and sisters, who are
at present occupying it. The price paid
was 200.
Receiver Tyler denies the rumor that
the offices of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad will be removed from Roam
oke to Hagerstown. He says such a
thing has never been contemplated.
Mr. David Hout is reconstructing the
dwelling house adjoining his residence
In the west end of town by raising it a
story higher and making IL much more
convenient and improved in appearance.
We are under obligations to the old
reliable seed house of James Wick, Roch-
ester, n. Y, for fine lot of their cele-
brated garden seeds. This is thorough
ly responsible house, and is Il pleasant
one 10 deal with.
Our Jour went to Martinsburg last
Saturday, and Of course took in the
skating rink. He tried roller skating,
and as he picked himself up was heard
TO say: "Why in thunder don't they
put cushions on the floor ~
Bishop A. w. Wilson, of the NJ. h.
Church South. arrived at his home in
Baltimore, from Hot Springs, Ark. ON
Saturday, improved in health, and as
sisted in the Easter services nj Trinity
Church on Madison avenue.
The Vanclevesville correspondent nt
the Martinsburg Independent says: Jos.
b. Vanmetre has a colt months old
that weighs $50 lbs. The colt was sired
by Percheron horse that is owned by
DIR. Reynolds, of Shepherdstown.
The former proprietor Of the Carter
Honse, just before relinqnishing posses
sion, made test of his pugilistic ability
by having pass or tVo with his gentle
manly clerk. Result very unsightly
cue to the proprietor Charlestopn Dem
ocrat.
NJ. w. W. Downey is arranging his
business matters here, and will locate
in Philadelphia or Baltimore. or may
remove 10 Norfolk. Mr.. Downey has
been an active and useful citizen, and
we are sorry to lose him.-Aatins6"9
Herald.
Mr.. Daniel W. Hendricks, near this
Town. has commenced work on II fine
new barn which he will have built this
spring. Ii is to be 80 by 10 feet, and
frst-class in every particular. Mr.. ).
ID Derr is the contractor, aud he will
DO the work we'll.
Mr.. j. ID. Swartz, merchant tailor ana
cents outfitter, of Hagerstown, has his
spring announcement III another COL
ANN. He does not send out any goods
except those which give entire satisfac-
ton, aud has Il tirst-class cutter. Read
his advertisement.
Rev. j. f. Armstrong will deliver
lecture under the auspices OF the Young
Mems Christian Association OH Friday
evening, April 10th, in Billmyer's Hall,
at half-past seven o'clock. The public
is earnestly invited to attend. Admis-
sion free. Mr.. Armstrong; subject will
he ."rhe Art OF Conversation.
Since smokers have been alarmed by
General Grants illness there has been
a lively sale of all kinds OF tips for ci-
CARS, designed 10 prevent The tobacco
from coming in contact with The mouth.
Some of these tips are in the shape OF
small wooden cigar holders, while 9TH
ers are rubber or paper caps, which mt
over the end of the cigar. These are
generally sold separately, but some
dealers are making cigars with the caps
already on.
We printed for Berkeley county
gentleman this week II set of posters
the most attractive ever printed in this
sectiun- and he Was so much pleased