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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
Interesting Railroad News

A dispatch of recent daie from Phla-
delpha says: The master appointed by
the Circuit Court Of the city Of Roanoke,
Va, to take testimony in the foreclos-
ure proceedings OF the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company. has just fin
ished two-days' session here. y large
array of counsel from Virginia, Penn
svlvania aud New York have been in
attendance. 1t appears, from the evil
dence taken, that ut the time OF the APP
pointment of the receiver, Mr.. Sidney
F. Tyler, the Indebtedness of the COM
pany outside of its bonded indebtedness
was 81 ,0O0, 600. The amount of the first
mortgage issued was $2,270, 900 and, in
addition thereto, it was claimed the FL
deity Insurance Trust and Safe Deposit
Company, as trustee, held 81, 56O, 900 OF
first mortgage bonds as security for the
benefit of the general mortgage bonds
of the railroad company, amounting to
upwards of 100000. The $l,56O,O0O
of first MOI tgage bonds have never been
negotiated, but are still held by the
trustee uncertified. Since the appoint
ment of the receiver certificates for the
payment of the preferred claims have
been issued to the extent OF 1907 900.
The company is further indebted UNI
der car trusts contracts to the amount
Of 500, 900 or whereabouts. The mas
ter's report will likely be passed upon
by the Virginia court in December
next, and foreclosure sale shortly
thereafter be made. The railroad lies
in the Shenandoah Valley, and extends
from Hagerstown, Md, to Roanoke,
Wa distance of 23a miles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

Destructive Fire.-About half
past seven o'clock last Monday evening
the cry of fire brought nearly everybody
in Shepherdstown out on the streets and
caused the gallant tiremcn to make a
hasty rush for the engine. Almost as
soon Us The alarm was given the town
flames, and it was made known that the
barn of Mr.. A. 5. cambridge, Jr., just
beyond the edge of town, was on fire.
The engine was taken out, but was USE
less for two reasons-therc was no water
aud the buildings were already SO COM
pletely envt loped i'm flames that it would
have been impossible to save them. The
fire was first discovered by the family
of Dir. Thomas Leggett, who lives near
by, and they notified Mr.. cambridge.
The barb was already on fire from top
to bottom, and soon spread to stable,
corn crib and arliage shed adjoining.
The harness and a few of the farming
implements were dragged out, but the
fire spread so rapidly that little could
be done. The barn, stable and several
small buildings were burned to the
ground, together with wheat drill,
horse. rake and some other articles. in
Guiding about 200 bushels OF wheat. The
total loss will be from 81, 100 to $1,000.
The wheat was insured, and there was
1915 insurance OH the buildings. The
fire was undoubtedly incendiary, and it
was thought it was done either by some
evil-looking tramps who have been
around the neighborhoOd, or that some
one entered the barn to steal wheat, and,
striking match to get their bearings,
accidentally set the place on fire. The
buildings were insured in the -Etna Of
Hartford, and the wheat and hay in the
jefferson of Wheeling, both represented
by Washington & Alexander, with Mr..
j. S. Fleming, agent. The loss will be
satisfactorily adjusted and paid prompt
ly. Mr.. cambridge thinks the loss
above the insurance will be about 5000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

Rev. w. p. Walker, the prohibition
candidate for Congress in the fourth
congressional district of West Virginia,
has declined to run, fearing that his
candidacy will be misunderstood, and
consequently injure the church to which
he belongs. The prohibition executive
committee will either call another con-
vention or place in the field another
candidate. 1t is also under stood that
Mr.. j. r. Mcmillan, greeaback nominee
in the same district, has withdrawn in
favor of Mr.. j. a. Hutchinson, repnb-
lican nominee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
Obi,uary.-From paper published

Obftuary.-From a paper published
at Knob Noster, johnson county, Mis-
souri,, we re. publish the following oblt-
uary of Mr.. Thomas F. Melvin, former
resident of this county, and who has a
large circle of friends and relatives IN
this community. Mr.. Melvin died Au-
gust %, 1886:
"Thomas Franklin Melvin was born
in Jefferson county, Virginia, June 2s'
1881. In 1851 he came to Missouri and
located in Pettis county, where, on Sep
TENDER 80, 1857, he was united in mar
rage to Miss Mary NJ. Bohannon. For
short period after 1851 he lived in
Cooper county and then again went TO
Pettis. He first came to johnson coun-
ty 1868. and located in Knob Noster in
April, 1869, at which time he opened a
bank here and did successful business
for number Of years. At the time OF
hi: death he held the position as cashier
of the Bank of Lamonte.
MIR. Melvin accumulated, by hard
labor and strict attention to business,
considerable amount Of property. No
estimate has been given but it must foot
up something more than 0,OO0. 1t is
left his family, there being no requests
to any other persons.
'sTen children blessed his married
life, six boys and four girls. Three
boys and two girls are dead, leaving the
same number to mourn the loss of a
kind. indulgeDt father.
"ThOs. Melvin was an honest man, in
the strictest sense of the word. Not
only in his dealings with others, but in
his thoughts and actions. He was loved
aid respected by all the large number
of acquaintances throughout The State,
many of whom came from distance to
pay their last respects to his memory on
the occasion of his burial"
Mr.. William II. Melvin, Il son Of the
above named gentleman, died Oh Sep
TENDER 10Th, at the age of nineteen
years. He WAS one Of the best young
men of that place, and the papers speak
of him in the highest terms. His death,
the fourth i'm The family within as many
months, WAS crushing blow 10 those
who were near and dear to him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

Denuh.-Mr. George Douglas Bow
ers, well-known farmer residing 3
few miles east of Shepherdstown, died
on Sunday last after lingering illness
of dropsy. His funeral took place on
Monday at the Reformed Church, Rev.
B. F. Bausmann officiating, and mis- re-
mains were inferred in the cemetery ad.
joining. Mr.. Bowers was highly re-
spected by all who knew him, for he
was good citizen-quiet aud unassum-
ing in his ways, but honest and upright
in all his transactions. He leaves wife
and four grown children to mourn his
loss. His age was 80 years, II months
and is days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
snake story.-A peculiar snake

Snake story "A peculiar snake
story was recently told us by we'll
known and reliable gentleman OF
Charlestowh. 1t was something like
this: For some time past the cows on
the farm of Col. II. B. Davenport have
been yielding much smaller amount
of milk than usual, and on some days
they would give scarcely any. This re-
NAMED unaccounted for until few days
ago, when gentleman riding past one
of the fields saw two large black snakes
(Coluber constrictOr) engaged in milk
ing the cows. Each one Of the snakes
was coiled under a cow, and drawing
the milk from the udder as scientifically
as any milkmaid. The gentleman made
up his mind to watch the snakes again,
so next day posted himself near the
same place. After awhile he saw one
of the snakes approach the cows. 1t
was dragging an old tin can with it, and
he at first thought some wicked boy had
tied the can to the snakes tail. This
belief was Gissipated when he saw the
snake, after drinking its fill, take the
can and fill it with the Tactical substance.
The snake then made a coil around the
can, holding it upright, so that no milk
escaped, and moved slowly toward an
old stone fence. The gentleman eau
tiously went to the same place, where
to his great establishment he saw The
other snake in hollow place in the
wall, with the first snake holding the
can for it to drink from. IL had been
trodden on by one of the cows, and
being unable to 60 and do its own milk
ing, its companion was playing the good
Samaritan. The observer was so touch
ed by this exhibition of kindness that
he had not the heart to harm the rep
tiles. He mentioned it to Col. Daven-
port, however, who at once had his land
posted, since which time the snakes
have not been seen. The cows now
give their regular quantity of milk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

Lippincott's Monthly Magazine for
October has been received from the pub
fishers, and is as bright and clean and
interesting as magazine can be. An
interesting announcement is made by
publishers. Beginning with November
every number will contain, in addition
to the regular magazine matter, COM
plete novel by some popular author.
The initial story will be furnished by
John Habberton, and will be entitled
"Brueton's Bayou" The subscription
price will be raised to $500 per year,
but the price per number will remain
unchanged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
Rheumatism

L Is an established fact that Hoods Sar.
saparflla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases Of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood. which
is the cause OF the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
IL Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
viii do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
the pains and aches Of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial
A Positive Cure.
az was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles and wrists.
could hardly walk, and was confined TO my
bed a good deal OF the time Being rec
commended TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla, I
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one OF the best blood purifiers In the
world w. F. WOOD, Bloomington. Ill.
For Twenty Years
have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
isss found no relief, but grew worse. Ithen
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and 1t did
me more good than all the other medicine
ever had" H. T. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. I took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and an entirely cured" j. v. A.
PRoUDFoor, letter carrier, Chicago. Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free Of charge.
to all who may desire, book containing many
additional statements Of cures by
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. O.; six for S. Made
only by c. I. HOOD & CO.. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
TeIephonic.-On Monday

TeIephonic.-On Monday last
Messrs. B. C. Washington and Forrest
w. Brown and Col. X. P. Chew, officers
of the Emmner Telephone Company of
West Virginia, wera in Shepherlstown
trying TO have the line of telephone
communication extended 10 this place
They were met by number of the bus
mess men here, to whom they explained
the plan of operation. 1t is their desire
that the people Of this vicinity take a
certain amount OF stock, and if this is
done the line will be at once built from
Charlestown to this place, and thence
to Martinsburg. We hope our people
will take advantage Of this offer and
thus get instant communication with
the towns around us. The telephone is
a necessity in this age, and those who
do not have it are away behind the times.
Let us try and keep up with the process
sion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

IF humor, wit, and honesty could
save" from the ills flesh is heir to, what
a good price they'd bring in the market.
Well, twenty-five cents will buy pam
acea-Salvation Oil.
A merchant down town sells more of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup than all other
medicines together. 1t surely must be
the best remedy for cough, cold, and
other similar affections. Price 20 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
Notice.

Forest Grange will meet i'm the Hall
OIL Friday, October Sth, at 2 o'clock p.
m. There will be business Of impor-
lance before the meeting, and AL the
members are asked to be present.
GEO. NJ. KNOTT, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

The people, as a whole, seldom make mis-
takes, and the unanimous voice OF praise
which comes from those who have used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, fully justifes the claims
OF the proprietors OF this great medicine. In
deed these very claims are based entirely on
what the people say Hoods Sarsaparila has
done for them. Read the abundant evidence
of its curative powers, and give 1t fair hon.
o. trial
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
Greatly Excited.

Not a few of the citizens of Shep-
herdstown have recently become greatly
excited over the astounding facts, that
several of their friends who had been
pronounced by their physicians as in
durable and beyond all hOpe-suffering
with that dreadful monster Consump-
tion-have been completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, the only remedy that does
positively cure all throat and lung dis
eases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and
Bronchitis. Trial bottle free at DR.. j.
G. Gibson's Drug Store, large bottles ST..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
BEACHLEY & CO.,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
SPECIA LTIES:

Beachley K Co. don't often get left. Go
and see,
A whole Crinklsd Seersucker Dress, only
70 cents.
A whole Linen ID. indie Dress, only75 cents.
A whole Knickerbocker Dress, only 20
cents.
whole Novelty Seaside Dress, only 20
cents.
a whole Lawn Dress, only 80 cents.
A whole Nuns Yelling Dress, only slO.
~ Yards nice Muslin, only sI.O0.
Turkey Red Table Damask, per yard, only
% cents.
All Wool Black Cashmere per yard, only
40 cents.
Best White Shirt in the City for 20 cents.
A 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.-AlI kinds OF Produce taken In ex-
change for goods at high est market prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
The Cement MiII.-Work

The Cement Mill.-Work was
started again at The Potomac Cement
Mill below Shepherdstewn this week,
and it is likely that it will be continued
until cold weather sets in, though the
force employed may not be as large as
heretofore. The dam across the river
has been thoroughly repaired. Mr.. j.
w. Magaha resigned his positio rs SUI
perintendent of the works, and Mr..
Larry Brown, who has been an en-
ployee there for many years. has re-
ceived the position.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

WY r. DON'T sell leclgar for cents, butwe
w have the best .s2-fors" I'm town and our
5-eenters are equal TO l0-centers. Ifsmokers
doubt our statements, let them try rs and De
convinced. We have fine Chewing and s5nok-
ing Tobaccos, which we Will sell cheap.
BAKER a MCMUREAS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

r 4. RICHARD son have just received
81 this week, CrinkIe seersuekers. Percah,
Calicoes, Ginghams, Sheetings, Musiins: BED
Ticking, Hamburg Edgings. Lsnsn Edges
Zephyr worsteds, Working Silks and Ar
ra6ene.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

&, PIcEs-Juxt received and f,r vi. cheap. q
- large stock OF Spices. fresh zD1 pure, and
anything you may want for Picking or sea-
soning BAKER a AcEDESAs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

Dox Paper assorted. French. Linen, Note
ID and other sizes ana kin' GIBsoS,s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Unicnville 1850 a. m: ShepherdstownS p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. HARLES GHIsELIN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown, Communion, ii n. m,
Kearneysvill p. m. Preparatory services at
Shepherdstown, Friday 1902. m, and Satur-
day IL a. m.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. b. +. BAUsMANN, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at 1890 a. IN. and T.30 p. m.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services first Tuesday OF every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at q. III.
Y.M. c. A.
Services at their Room every Sunday AZ
ternoon ut $3.50.
/. q. u. L.
Caledonia Lodge, No. 1, meets every Mon
day evening at p. m.
!. o. G.. Il.
Potomac Lodge, No. 81, meets every Friday
evening at p. IN.
Forest Grange No. ~, will meet the last
Friday in each month at o'clock p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
The Great Circus October 9Th.

Frank A. Robbins new, great mon
ster shows are to exhibit in Shepherds
town Wednesday, October 9th, giving
two full performances. This has the
reputation of being one of the most
complete and attractive shows in the
country, and comes to Us endorsed by
the press of every town If has visited
Its riders are recognized as being the
best in the profession, especially the
lady riders, of whom there are Il great
mum Der, while the very best talent has
been engaged in the various depart
ments. There is also very large me-
nagerie, including herd of performing
elephants, beside a wonderful elephant
band playing on a variety Of musical in
struments. The program contains all
the newest features and will be emily
ened bv number of "men in motley"
who will make all laugh and none
grieve. There will be excursion trains
OH all railroads to bring in our country
friends to see the great procession.
Advertised Letters.-The follow
is list of letters remaining in the post
Office at Shepherdstown Sept. l, 1886
j. C. Allen, Harry S. Brown, c. r.
Darlington. ID. Stewart lawn, G. IL.
Keyser, A. l.. McLane, A. L. Myers,
Samuel j. S. Schenkel, Jacob Stone,
Miss Cora Price, Miss Mary E. Shoe
maker, Mrs. Virginia Snyder.
If these letters are not called for with
in thirty days they will be sent to the
dead-letter office. Persons calling for
them will please say they are advertised.
ID. S. RENTCH, Il. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

The most stubborn and distressing cases OF
dyspepsia yield to the regulating and toning
influences OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. Try II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

NJ. Z. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. w. G.. HAMMOND, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown 1879 q. m. and Marvin
Chapel 3 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01
CHURCH DIRECTORY

NJ. f. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES MCLAREN, PASTOR.
Sharpsburg 10 a. m. and p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Unionville 1880 a. M; ShepherdstownS p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-10-01

REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. Il. +. BAUsMANN, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13

]. j. Atkins, chief OF police, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes "My family and | are
beneaciaries of your most excellent medi-
cine, DR.. Kings New Discovery for Cons
sumption; having found II to be all that
YOU claim for it, desire to testify to It's
virtue. My friends, TO whom have re-
commended it, praise u at every oppor-
tunity.r
DR.. Kings New Discovery for CoDsump'
ton is guaranteed to cure coughs, colds
bronchitis, asthma, Group and every al.
lection of throat, chest and lungs. .Trlal
bottle free at II. w Williams & Co.'s
drug store. Large size ST.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13

One Of the largest sales OF real estate
that has taken place in Fort Worth in a
long time was evidenced by warranty
deed fled with County Clerk Swayne yes
terday. Z. B. Daggett and wife have
conveyed to II. NJ Page an entire block
between Main and Houston streets and
Tenth and Eleventh, for the sum Of
$40, 900.
OF late there has been much activity II
city property, and sales such as the above
are significant straws which show tn,
confidence displayed by men OF soun(
business judgment in the permanen
prosperity Of Fort Worth
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13
aver 5000 stnndard Arms.

The report having gained circulation
that on account Of large sale of Win
chester rifles on the Sd inst. my sup
plv was exhausted, l now take this
method Of informing my many patrons
and the public that | still have on hand
over 5000 oreech-loadlng arms, including
several hundred Winchesters and other
magazine rifles. All orders filed with
usual promptness and dispatch. Re.
spectfullv, a. j. ANDERSON.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13
luLrs yEnNE,s oREArIoN.


COMMENT OF FREE PRESS CRITIC on
THE GREAT SPECTACULAR PLAY TO BE
HERE NEXT WEEK.
Jules Yerne's Creation. There was
large audience at the initial performance
in this city of the spectacular play OF
nNichael Strogoff" The play was
thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, and
the expression Of their pleasure was at
times very decided and emphatic The
nlece opens in Moscow where young
officer of the imperial messengers "
intrusted with dispatch TO me grahu
Dnke. the commander Of lrkutsR, that
city being beslvged by the Iartars,
Strogoff, who accepts this mission, 10
Obliged to penetrate through tue eouu-
try held by the Tartars. The incidents
which befall the messenger are suoh 40
the teeming fancy OF jules verne can
create. His romances, however wiz ai ,1l
improbable, are so filled WIN lralls
of human nature, mingled with tne IAN
ciful, that seeming realness peINuu,n,s
their pages The same feature preVans
in the play, the lines OF whlcn enuun
hero and heroine with stern devosloh
to duty, which al men instinctNeiy W,
nlaud. The two war correspondents, one
OF London and the other OF New ioih
paper, furnished the fun OF inc pay
Their rlvalries In search OF news were
amusing. The company do their wort
acceptably, and so even was the woIA ~
the various members that there Is az
need of making any distinctions petweel
them. The ballet troupe is large anu .n'
| premiers are excellent dancers IN
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13

our Dallas telegram this morning
states that committee Of leading busl-
ness men has gone to Kansas City to en-.
deavor to prevail with the managers of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe TO make
Dallas their objective point instead Of
Fort Worth. Dallas may be pardoned
for Jealousy of the Forts opportunity,
but efforts to wrest 1t from us will prove
futile. The Fort has a definite PROPOSE
ton from the road in regard to the extern
sion, and 1t must and will be accepted,
and that to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-04-13
Commisaioners, Conrt.

At special session of the county com
missioners' court yesterday, the follow
ing proceedings were Lad:
DR.. j. w. Perry was continued as physi-
clan at the poor farm, at salary OF
S33.75.
The following petitions asking that
bridges be built across the streams men,
toned below were heard and granted
Across Big Bear creek at the Joyce cross.
ing, on the Grapevine and Johnson sta.
ton road.
Across Village creek at the Cold Spring
crossing on the Fort Worth and Bowman
spring road.
Across Sycamore creek on the For
Worth and Arlington road.
petition for a bridge across Rust
creek was rejected