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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

ALWAYS BUsY.-Go TO BEACHLEY'S great
combination, at IaScrstOwn. whenever yOu
please and y0u find him busy. Reasons: His
stock is the largest and best selected atten-
ton of the highest order and his prices very
low.
EXPERIENCE vs.. CARPETS, Oil Cloths, Mat
tings. Window Shades. &C.. sc. BGachley,
the great combination merchant. has secured
the services of Mr.. o. s. RittIc, formerly with
Mr. Allen Yingling. who has had much cXpe-
ricncc i'll cutting and fitting down Carpets. Oil
Window Shades. BEACIlLEY'S stock of Car
pets Oil Cloths. Mattings. Window Shades.
Nc is second to none i'll Hagcrstown. Go and
see before you buy.
SECKwEAR.-A very large assortment just
received from the manufacturers. stylish and
very cheap, ut BEACHLEY'S, Hagcrstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

The riding mare of Col. Francis
Yates, of this vicinity, was used by
Maj. Wells J. Hawks, Stonewall Jack
sons Chief Commissary, during the
late war, and by her tleet-fOOtedncss
served to save her rider from the
clutches of the Federal troops after
the defeat of Gen. Early at Waynes-
boro. She is still active and in daily
nSn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

We lead in fashionable styles. perfect fit. re-
liable fabrics, best workmanship. extremely
Seasonable Clothing in Mems, Boys and Chill
dren's sizes. To buy before seeing our I'M
rivaled variety is to do yourself positive in
Justice WM. KAHN IL Co.,
Sndlcr Building
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25


Mrs. Mary E. Rutherford, widow
of the late Thomas Rutherford, died
at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr..
NtcAIechcn, in Brooklyn, New York,
on Monday evening last, in the 72nd
year of her age. Mrs. Rutherford
for months past has given evidences
of decline, and when she left home q
few weeks ago to visit her daughter
she was quite infirm. Through a long
life she was vigorous in thought and
act and especially efficient as a laborer
in the Lords vineyard. Hers was q
positive character: she was a Pres
byterian of Presbytcrians and fore
most in church enterprises. She was
steadfast, unmovablc, always abound
ing in the work of the Lord, foras-
much as she knew that her labour was
not in vain in the Lord. She leaves
Il son, Mr.. Il. d. Rutherford; and
five daughters: Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs.
Moore, Mrs. McMechen, Mrs. Ais
quith and Mrs. Packet and numerous
grand children to cherish her mem
ory.-Frec Press.
The funeral took place from the late
residence of the deceased in Charles
town on Thursday afternoon, and was
very largely attended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

The old saying that ga gun is dan
gcrous even without lock, stock or
barrel" was exemplificd last week in
the case of Reuben Twyman, who
was convicted principally on the ev-
idcncc of 4 rdmrod, which had been
converted into stove poker and was
used in digging through the brick
wall of Mr.. Jos. w. Trusscll's meat
house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

PARAsoLs.-A very plentiful crop of Parasols
and sun Umbrellas. comprising all the new
coIors and fancics of the season, with all the
artistic twists which handles have thus far
been coaXcd into. All at low figures.
s. D. HIRsCuMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

a passenger named Geo. w. Tur-
ner jumped from a train on the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad, near Ing
ham station, Va, Saturday night
week, and was instantly killed
He had been asleep, and waking up
suddenly rushed to the platform and
stepped off while the train was run
ming rapidly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

Right to the front of all competition we place
our new Spring Stylcs-complctci i'll assortment,
splendid in quality. Overlooking with generous
bargains III Mems. Boys and Children's Cloth
ing. at prices that must lead to speedy SALE
Come carly. WIN. KAHN 81 Co,
Sadlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
Lee Memorial Association.

An adjourned meeting of the Lee
Memorial Association will be held at
the Courthouse in Charlcstown on
Saturday, Mag 29th, 1856, at 2
O'Clock, p. NJ. tits earnestly hoped
that all interested in the objects of
the Association will attend.
A. c.. HoPKINs, Prcs't.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
A Lcetnwn corresnondent writes

A Leetown correspondent writes:
" John W. Ciendenning sheared n
flock of sheep few days ago and
left them out in the rain Friday night.
Saturday morning IS of them were
found dead. The sheep belonged to
Jas. f. Watson"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
Monday.

Do not buy one dollars worth of Goods until
you have visited our store. We have the best
and at prices guaranteed to be the lowest
WIN. KAHN Sc Co.. Sadlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

Every reader of this paper will find tito their
interest to read the new advertisement of S. D..
HrRsCuMAS & Co. in this weeks Issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
SALVATION OIL,

"The Greatest Cure on Earth for Pain"
Will relieve more quickly than any
other known remedy. Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, SweIlings, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, Lumbago, Sores, Frost
bites, Backache, Wounds, Headache,
Druggists. Price as Cents a Bottle.
September go, 1ssa-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

STRAW HATS! STRAW HATS Straw Hats
by the hundreds. by the thousand. for Men and
Boys. The largest stock. the lowest prices
Gail at WIN. KAHN Sc Co.'S
Hat Emporium, Sadcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

Look here, housekccpers. if you are through
housekeeping and you want Carpets or Mat
tings. and wish to save money and see large
assortment visit
S. D. HIRRcHMAS & Co.'S
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

Major John NJ. Burke, the general
manager of the Buffalo Bill aggrcga-
ton, says that the present is Buffalo
Bill's farewell tour of the country, as
he leaves for tour of the continent
of Europe in a few weeks. The en-
tertainment to be given on the fair
grounds at IIagerstown next Thurs-
day outrivals anything he has ever
before given, and it requires twenty
eight railroad cars to transport the
tremendous aggregation from plate to
place. The performance is amusing
and instructive. and one of the great
est educators of the age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
UNDERTAKING.

am prepared to give my sfeciai attention to
the business of Undertaking.
Being a practical mechanic and determined
to give satisfaction, respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
Nav Is, 1877. LEWIS STARRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

Coto LANGDoN's. the Iaboring MANS
" friend, and buy your Dry Goods and
Groceries, cheap for cash.
KabIetown. March 3 1885.
TTHE place that does not advertise. Is the
i place for High Prices and Inferior articles.
J. H. LANGDON.
Kabletown. March Q. 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

GEO. IT. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-05-25

April 81. 1sSG-4t.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08
SATURDAY MAY 9Th. 1886,
Deplorable Accident.

A BastrOp La. special to the Shreveport
Times says: sad accident occurred last
week six miles east of BastrOp. 7. C..
Morley, prominent young planter Of
Prairie Merronge, accidentally shot and
killed himself while walking in his
field. There was no one present at the
time he was shot and it is not known
precisely how the accident occurred.
The pistol ball struck him in the face,
near the nose going almost through his
head. When found only few minutes
later life was almost extinct and he
died in a short while afterwards. His
death is deeply lamented by all. He was
a promising young man, the only son Of
Mr., A. T. Morley, for long time known
as one of the most prosperous planters Of
Morehouse parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08

bats what iOan' 'zactly know" he
replied as he stood with uncovered
head.
you have money enough to go to
housekeeping in New Orleans.
Eyes but de ole woman would hunt me
out down dar."
"Old woman? your mother?"
no. sab; my wife lie got wife an
TO chil'en in Vicksburg.
At this the bride uttered a yell, the
clergyman sank into the nearest chair
and the silence became profound and
painful. We had gone and married a
married man to a young woman.
"Twant my fault" said the groom, as
he jingled our collection in his pocket.
didn't know muffin bout it. added
the bride as she walked out Of the
cabin.
The preacher said nothing could be
done, but the captain took the groom by
the ear and remarked.
John Henry, you can keep the money
but you let that woman alone. If | find
you speaking to her I'll break your neck,
Move along now"
And that was q Mississippi River
marriage and divorce.-[ Detroit Free
Press.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08

Do you curse your luck, and say far
ming does not pay ? How so! You
know Wild? Everybody does hereabouts.
He makes farming pay. You 60 from
your weedy, starved, shiftless-place, to
Wild's, and he smiles, huns a tune to
himself, looks at you sarcastically, and
he knows why you grumble. Order
neatness, clean farming, well fed fields,
clear head, there you have them! all
requisites in successful farming. But
what good comes from lessons taught
that go in one year and out the other?
If you can't make farming pay, you may
feel assured that the fault lies with you
and you only. A well ordered machine
must have bolts and nuts in place, and
all must work harmoniously. Is your
machinery iu good working order.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08
River Mating.

At landing below Baton Rouge about
thirty colored people came about the
boat. Among them was likely young
woman with whom one of the colOred
rOustabOuts at once fell in love. We
all noticed them making eyes at each
other during the afternoon, and finally
gentleman from Illinois said:
81 don't see any reason why they
shouldn't marry"
But have we clergyman aboard p
A Third gentleman replied that we
had, and he went of and hunted up q
man wearing spectacles and q choker
and informed him that his services
would soon oe required. The man from
Illinois went down to the cOl0red w0-
man and asked If she thought the rousta-
bout would make a good husband, and
she replied in the affirmative. he went
over to the man and he owned up that
he was dead gone. The couple were at
once brought upstairs to the cabin and
all the passengers collected. We chip
ped in a dollar piece, the clergyman
gave his services gratis and the marriage
ceremony went on in good style. After
everybody had got through congratula-
ting the happy couple some one inquired
Of the groom what he was going to do.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08

"What is the meaning of backbiter?"
said a reverend gentleman during an ex-
animation at q parOchial school. This
was a puzzle. 1t went down the class
till it came to simple little urchin, who
said, "P'r'aps it be a flea
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08
CONVENT OF MERCY,
St. Martinsville, La.

This Institute offers supe-
rior advantages to Parents
DESTROYS of giving their chill
dren a solid and refined Edu-
cation
Terms of Tuition, Music Etc.
moderate. For particulars ap-
ply to Sisters of Mercy.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08

Get your Flower Seeds from Martial
Bienvenu, he has full supply Of fresh
seeds.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08

Transient advertisements, Is cents per
inch for first insertion; so cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements. ST per
inch for first insertion; and 80 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
UBrief communications upon subjects
of public interest solicited. No attention
will be given to anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08
Notice to Tresspassers.

Tresspassing on my lands in L'anse
LsButts, is, from this date, strictly for
hidden under penalty Of the law.
EMILE BABIN, Agent.
Parish Of st. Martin March 9th. 1885.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17

Sudden IIIness.-LastF Friday after
noon Miss Sallie Jones, daughter of Mr..
Frank Jones, of this county, was over
come by the heat while at the eXhibi-
ton ut Morgan's Grove, aad became
alarmingly ill. She was carried to the
residence of Col. VIM. a. Morgan,
where she lay unconscious mil Monday
evening. She then rallied, and is now
getting better. The Drs. Reynolds at
tended her.
Last Monday morning Mr.. Jacob
Sheetz, one of our most respected citi-
zens, was seized with an attack of verti-
90 while attending 10 his duties at the
town clock, and before lie reached the
street he fell several times, bruising
himself quite badly. We are glad to
say that lie is much better now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
Public Speculation. d. B. Lu

Public Speech.-Ilon. ID. b. Ln-
cas- addressed the voters Of Shepherds
town last Saturday evening on the SUBJ
iect of Jeffersonian Democracy as dis
tinguished against anti-moEopoly. The
speaker found fault with President
Cleveland's administration for its slow
ness in appointing Democrats, in which
sentiment he was vigorously applauded.
He then proceeded to give Senators
Camden and Kenna vicious dig in the
ribs, praised Governor Wilson, and
wound up with broadside of hot shot
and canister directed at the prohibition
lists. AS Shepherdstown is a temper
ance place his last remarks did not go
down so well. Mr.. Lucas has been
stumping the county generally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
A Gentle Stimulus

Is impaired to the kidneys and bladder by
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is most
useful in overcoming torpidity OF these or
gans. Besides infusing more activity into
them, this eX 'llent tonic endows them with
additional vigor, and enables them the better
to undergo the wear and tear OF discharging
functions imposed upon them by nature.
Moreover, as they are the channel for the es-
cape Of certain impurities from the blood, in
creases their usefulness by strengthening and
BEAUTIFULLY stimulating them. In certain
morbid conditions of these important or ans,
they fall into sluggish state, which is the us
ual precursor OF disease. What then can be
OF greater service than O medicine which i'm
pels them to greater activity when slothful?
No maladies are more perilous than those
which affect the kidneys, and a medicine
which averts the peril should be highly es-
teemed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
AN Enterprising House.

DR.. j. G. Gibson can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best
of everything, but TO secure the Agency
for such articles as have well-known
merit, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of
being always enterpr.sing. and ever re-
liable. Having secured the Agency for
the celebratcd DR.. Kings New D'scove-
~ for Consumption, will sell it on a
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure
any and every affection Of Throat,
Lungs and Chest and to show our conf
dehce, we invite you TO call and get a
Trial Bottle Free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
Republican Conveniion.-Th

Republican COnvention.-Ihe
Republican Congressional Convention
for the Second District of West Virginia
was held at Keyser last week. Hon. W..
II. III. Flick was unanimously elected
on the first ballot as the candidate to
oppose Hon. VIM. L. Wilson. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were selected as the
new Congressional Committee: Berke-
lev, u. S. Grant Pitzer, Chairman; JEFF
ferson, Col. G. w. z. Black, Secretary !;
Morgan, Capt. John r. Whitford
Hampshire, w. l.. Slonaker; Pendleton,
Geo. w. Eagle; Tucker, NJ. V. Miller !;
Randolph, d. r. Baker; Mineral, F. M.
REYNOLDS; Barbour, NJ. F. Hall; Tay-
lor, G. Ii. Brown; Mouongalia, r. f..
Fast; Marion, NJ. d. Halwick; Preston.
w. O. Dawson; Grant, a. G. Sherr;
Hardy, j. w. Duffy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17

Lost.-Miss Ada Show lost II gold
bracelet at Morgan's Grove last week {,
and she will be thankful if it is re-
turned to her by the finder. The brace
let had q bangle to it with the initials
A. W S. upon it.
A child's white pique cape, trimmed
with Hamburg and inserting, was lost
at Morgan's Grove on Friday last. The
finder will confer favor by leaving it
ut this office or at Mr.. William Buffers,
on Sandy Ridge.
Mrs. Henry Hagan lost pair Of gold
spectacles OH the exhibition grounds,
and she will be glad If they are returned
to her or left at this Office. TIE finder
will be rewarded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
BEACHLEY & CO.,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
SPECIALTIES:

Beachley * Co. don't often get left. Go
and see,
A whole Crnklsd Seersucker Dress, only
IS cents.
\ whole Linen ID. indie Dress, only75 cents.
A whole Knickerbocker Dress, only 20
cents.
A whole Novelty Seaside Dress, only 70
cents.
A whole Lawn Dress, only 80 cents.
A whole Nuns Yelling Dress, only sl.OD.
~ Yards nice Muslin, only sl.OO.
Turkey Red Table Damask, per yard, only
% cents.
All Wool Black Cashmere per yard, only
40 cents.
Best White Shirt in the City for 80 cents.
4 Job lot Of Dress Goods sold regardless OF
cost Only go and see and you will surely
buy. Yours truly,
J. II. BEACHLEy * &C.
N.B.-All kinds OF Produce taken in ex-
change for goods at highest market prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17

1t sells only Choice and Standard
Goods, which is key to its success.
1t stands at the head of its Grocery
competitors, as the following quota
tons will verify; Standard Granu-
lated and Confectioner A Sugar, &c.
Pure Brown Sugar, &c. Arbuckle's,
Coverings, New Era and Laguyra
Roasted Coffee, 15c. Prime Loose
Roasted Rio, 12!c. We guarantee
our 40 and SOC Syrups to be pure SUI
gar do not handle Corn goods.
Canned Dried Beef at 20c q ID. cans.
Canned Mackerel at Zoe q Id. cans.
Each and every other department is
complete and the lowest prices pre-
dominate. Country produce taken
the same as cash.
Yours, anxious TO please,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
Dog saves II ChiId's Life

Harry, seven year old son OF VIM.
Lapole, tenant on the farm Of Mrs. Nj.
V. Dahlgren, on South Mountain, near
Boonsboro, Md, was gored by bull on
Saturday evening last and seriously ILL
iured. The boy, in company with two
brothers and shepherd dog, had gone
to field to drive the cows home, when
he was attacked by II strange bull which
had gotten in the field, and was tossed
high up into the air. One of the ami
mails horns penetrated the boys side
and the other his back. When the child
fell to the ground the Infatuated bull
made another advance towards him and
would probably have killed him had not
the dog grabbed the bull by the nose.
While the two animals were fighting
the boys made their escape from the
field. The lad is still in dangerous
condition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
Council MeeiinG.-The

Council MeeiinG.-The regular
meeting of the Town Council was held
last Monday evening, all the members
present. The Street Committee was or
dered to have certain work done on the
streets and alleys, and the chairman OF
the committee was ordered to notify the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
to repair its crossing of the sidewalk on
Main street. The Sergeant was also in
structed to notify the agent of the Van
Swearngen property to repair sidewalk.
Bills were ordered paid as follows: IL.
C. Marten, 80 cents; George Sanbar,
$40; w. l.. Arthur, 500; Jeptha
Wintermoyer, 1925; James Tenant,
$3.50; Baltimore Gasoline Co., $3.50 ;
Joseph Hill, s4.25. Adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17
PersonaI.-Miss Sallie Richard Is
in Pittsburg, Pa, visiting friends. we
hope she may have pleasant time.

ooiAtO .
in Pittsburg, Pa, visiting friends. We
hope she may have a pleasant time.
Mr.. w. II. Morris, General Secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Baltimore, spent couple OF
days this week with Mr.. A. S. Dam
bridge, near town. and delivered lee
ture for the Kearneysville Y. NJ. c. A.
Wednesday night. We had the pleasure
of meeting Mr.. Morris, and found him
to be an earnest, intelligent, practical
man, perfectly suited for such aposi-
ton, and devoted to his work. 1t was
regretted that his stay here was a short
one, but he has promised to return in
the near future.
Mr.. John Marten Byers and wife,
who left this county year or so ago
and went to Illinois, are visiting friends
and relatives in this neighborhood.
We were pleased to have call few
days ago from Mr. James NJ. Engle, OF
Washington, who was spending short
time in this county.
Mr.. John G. Manor, of Berkeley
county, has been visiting his nephew.
Mr. w. B. Frazier, in Shepherds.
town.
Misses Julia Hammer and Carrie
Riley, of Washington d. c., are visiting
Miss Katie Falk, near Shepherdstown.
Hon. A. r. Boteler returned to his
post of duty at Washington on Tuesday,
having spent his vacation here.
Miss Katie Kearney, of Sykesville,
Md, is in Shepherdstown visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ohio Williams.
Miss Dora George, of Lovettsville,
Va, is visiting her uncle, MIR. John
Ruse, near .Duffields.
Miss Maggie Hill, Of Martinsburg, is
in Shepherdstown visiting the family Of
Mr.. j. Y. Trussell.
Miss Emma Eggleston, of Charles
town, visited Miss Annie Licklider the
first of the week.
Miss Lille Stonebraker left on Mon.
day for Baltimore. where she will visit
Mrs. Staley.
Mrs. II. C. Greenwood and Mrs. 5. ID.
Barnhart, of Roanoke, Vas are here on
q visit.
Miss Hattie Lloyd, of Bunker Hill, is
visiting Miss ETA Hoffman, in this
place.
Miss Ella Lambright is on visit to
friends and relatives in Frederick, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17

Hog ChOIera.-The hog cholera
having cleared the country pretty well
of hogs, is now beginning on the pork
ers in town, Mr.. j. r. Reyes lost
three or four fine fattening hogs last
week, and we have heard of number
of persons who have sick ones. We are
informed that one gentleman near town
lost fourteen fine hogs in one day from
the disease This is serious loss to the
farmers and others who are unfortunate
in losing their winter meat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-17

Rain at Last.-The long drought
thar prevailed in this neighborhood was
broken by a gentle shower last Sunday
afternoon, and on Wednesday morning
a settled rain commenced that did great
good. The ground had been so dry and
hard that the farmers were obliged to
stop blowing and narrowing, but it will
be i'm good order now to finish up for
seeding. Cisterns IL town had gotten
very low, but the rain has filled them
MP again. Not the least of the blessings
was the settling Of tile dust, which has
been the bane of the housekeeper's life
for a month past.