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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

/ got squad of men and surrounded
the house, the occupant might get OF
I by some unknown way, or find hid
/ ing place unknown 10 us. Ii we failed
I TO find anyone, the whole city would
hold us up TO ridicule.
/ There was no window in the garret
at the back of the house. Ii was
I hardly daylight before i approached
/ from that direction, entered the place
with great caution, and hid myself
away beneath the kitchen stairs. |
expected the occupant of the garrett
would come down before noon, but he
did not show up. lt was a dark and
gloomy day in the fall, with frequent
rain squalls. and about two o'clock in
the afternoon crept up stairs in my
stocking feet, entered a room near
where the garret scuttle was located,
and began playing the ghost for some
one elSe'S benefit. | had brought
along "A mouth organ, and | sounded
and hung on 10 few lonesome notes
a few times over. Pretty soon | heard
slight movement overhead. Then |
took a fiddle string, made one end fast
to nail, and when had hauled taut
picked the string with my thumb
nail. sent forth complaining sounds
and added few sighs and groans.
The sounds above me became palmer
and knew that some one WAS listen
ing at the scutle.
gave him a few more notes, scratch
ed on the wall and floor, and in few
minutes n ladeer was thrust down
from the scuttle. \ few deep groans
on my part brought n man down the
ladder. and "a he reached the foot of
it collared him. 1t was Kelley. He
who had played ghost on the Others
had himself fallen into the trap. He
screamed right out at sight of me, and
he did not get his nerve back until |
had him out doors. He fully believed
LOT lllt llllc llidl SpIIiN maui Ali'
sounds. The case was as ! had fig
ured. He had planned to come to the
house, and he intended 10 remain
there several weeks He had affixed
cords to the top of the parlor door To
swing it and had arranged for all the
sounds we had heard. II felt elated
he felt very sheepish as an offset, and
when sentenced 10 two years in State
prison for his crime he said 10 me:
1T isn't that was caught, but that
| was outwitted and bamboozled.
Why, man, | had that whole plan in
my head for months, and Id have
bet hundred to one that Id get safe
off. Just think what a fool was To
take up quarters in n haunted house
and then let some one play the ghost
on met
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
THE TWO WORDS.

One day harsh word, rashly said,
Upon an evil journey sped.
And, like a sharp and cruel dart,
1t pierced fond and loving heart;
II turned friend into foe,
And everywhere brought pain and woe.
A kind word followed ii one day,
Flew swiftly on its blessed way;
1t healed the wound, it soothed the pain,
And friends OF old were friends again.
1t made the hate and anger cease,
And everywhere brought JOY and peace.
But yet the harsh word left trace
The kind word could not quite etface;
And, though the heart its love regained.
II bore scar that long remained;
Friends could forgive but not forget,
Or lose the sense of keen regret.
Oh, if we would but learn TO know
How swift and sure our words can go,
How would we weigh with utmost care
Each thought before IL sought the ais,
And only speak the words that move
Like white-winged messengers Of love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
Rheumatism

II e a., established fact that Hoods Sar.
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
In many severe cases Of rheumatism, enecs-
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.
1t Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others 1t
will do for you. Therefore, you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
ct was troubled very much with rheuIna-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. l
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla,
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
I cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one OF the best blood purifiers In the
world" W. F. Woop, Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
Ihaye been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and 1t did
me more good than all the other medicine
ever had" II. T. BALCoM, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and am entirely cured" j. V. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, III.
We shall be glad to send, free of charge
to all who may desire, book containing many
additional statements OF cures by
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by G. I. HOOD s. CO., Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
AT THE
Little Store Round
the Corner

lou Will find fresh arrival every two weeks
'oih New York of many good. useful ana or
m"ihental articles for Ladies and Chliureh
eh'llatcd Corsets for summer wear. Chii
u'eh Corsets OF different prices and KINDS
nus'les all sizes and prices Children's White
p'esses' ladies' Underwear, Chemises' on-
-, cer "alsts Drawers and skirts. Infants ana
S"''uten's Caps, Bibs. and Wash Rags Chii-
an Drawers and Chemises and Collars. La
- aprons, Sun Bonnets. Fancy Hair PINS.
and Children's Hose. J. nice assort-
oi Hamburgs. Allover Net Ior over
o.. ana laces' Felts, Fringes, Table COW
p ilhsels and Fancy Cord. Stamping ana
az 49, work done promptly to order Caii
"u see us. ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

Physicians are dispufing whether IL
is possible for man TO commit suicide
by holding his breath. There are
some who think that perhaps man
could do it, but they are all unani-
mously agreed that n woman couldn't.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

Old Gasbag don't seem to
member Inc, Charleyrp
Charley-"No, sir. really don't
Why. man stood up with your
father when he was married.
II guess that was before my time. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

Small Boy-My little sisters got the
chicken-pox. Did You hear about IT,
Old Lady with soIicitude) )--My.T That's
too bad. But how do you know
Small Roy-'Cause mamma found .
feather In the baby's crib this morn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

Proud Father displaying twins 10
Mr. OldbOy) y)-What do yon think II
them, old fellow?
Mr. OIdboy .(who doesn't care for
babies Not bad, JiDks, not bad. Er
are you going to try to raise 'eIn
hothf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
RUBBER GOODS.

CYRINGES.-The Home Nos. !, ., 3 the
- Barclay No l. The Large Fountain No.
3: the Universal No. l. Davidson's Nos. /
and2 Infant Rectal Syringes with a single
bulb and rubber tube. Hard Rubber and
Glass Syringes. Ear and Eye Syringes.
DREAST PUMPS.-The English. the Phe-
ID nix, the Lawrence's Improved, the Home.
NIPPLE SHIELDS.-The Phenix Nipple
~ Shield flexible tube, the PheniX with rub
nipple and glass protector, DR.. Wansbroughs. S.
A TOMIZERS.-The Throat Atomizer, the
~ Larynx Atomizer.
nOTCHES.-The Siphon Nasal Douche the
~ Single Bulb Nasal Douche. the Pocket
Nasal Douche and Inhaler.
nROPPERS.-Eye Droppers, Medicine
~ Droppers, Bulb Syringes for ear and eye.
NIPPL LES.-Whits, Maroon and Black.
~ Large aud Small. White Fittings for
Nursing Bottles. Extra Bottles and Fittings
and Tubing. Hot Water Bags, Catheters, Pes
saries.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN.
CLUG SHOT-Guaranteed to kill potato
- bugs, and those on egg plants, currant
worms, cabbage worms and lice, striped bugs
on melons, cucumbers and rose bushes and
squashes. Sold in any quantity at 10 cents a
pOuu1 at MCMTTRRANfS nRITE STORE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
Lot For Sale.

WE have for sale very desirable building
w LOT, in Shepherdstown, Persons in
want of such lot should apply at once, as
there are not many TO he had.
FLEMING & SNYDER,
Real Estate Agents.
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS !
SHOES! SHOES!

We almost give them away. WorkIhg
shoes Tor az. Dress Shoe for SID Wor'h @ "i'S
oody'S 800 Our Perfection cant Oe oea.'
only SO Base BALL shoes only W CENTS n.s
lawn Tennis shoes oniy 50 cents sells eo ao
cents: s-lls everywhere for si.2l, Ladies
Shoes and slippers almost given awhI, lIUp GUN
BooIs Sl..j. worth s2.75. SUMMER uNpt NJ ,aiI 81
" " BAR very cheap. Straw Haas We -
SSh,in Cheaper than any Retailer so"'" VI
New York
All these goods must go within the hcN' W
"'ys. Call early and get your bargaihs'
Yours, Respectfully, rpS
Harper's Ferry, w. va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03

CLUG SH0T-Certain death to potato bugs.
- cabbage worms, beetles To be had only at
MCMURRANS DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
Readymade Clothing
and Gents Furnish
ing Goods

is now open for the inspection and consider
alton OF all those who are seeking first-class
Clothing at Lowest Prices. l am now ready
with "A stock of goods that will excite the
wonder and admiration of all visitors. Not
only on account OF the Immense Variety of
grades but also because of the marvellous
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-03
WHATTO WEAR AND HOW ?
MISSES SHOES

that we sell so many OF in A, Il, e, d, widths
If not, take a look at them, and you will he
surprised at their improved appearance. Best
we ever had. Then the assortment of
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Nude Frcts.

Mr.. EDITOR: - Republican papers
throughout the east are crying themselves
hoarse on the increased production Of flax
seed and reduction In the price of llnseed
oil since 1860.
Now II requires but passing glance at
agricultural statistics for the past thirty
years to prove that the production of flax
seed Is far behind the measure of wheat,
corn aud barley. 1t also proves that the
restrictive tariff has kept In the rear, be.
cause oil mills could not increase faster
than flax growers produced seed as manu-
facturers not being allowed free raw ma
terial had to submit to what the home
markets gave
Now, then, let US tear the mask from
this protective monster 90 that we can see
all the benefits the protectionists claim
for 1t.
To the manufacturer II enables him to
get higher prices for his goods To the
consumer of these goods-the farmer, the
lawy er, the doctor, the merchant, the me-
chanic-this protective tariff affords the
blessed privilege of buying the goods from
the manufacturer cheaper. To the laborer
we give you protective tariff that you may
get higher wages!
Isn't 1t wonderful9 Supposing the farm
er, the lawyer, the doctor, the merchant,
the miller, the mechanic and laborer had a
protective tariff to enable them to charge
more for their services, and they should
say you ought to favor their law, for while
II enables me to charge you more, 1t also
enables you to get my services cheaper.
This argument applied to them would be
idiotie, but apply II to the manufacturer,
Illogical as 1t is, we find men who claim to
be statesmen advocating It.
1t brings smiling happiness to those who
toll in the work shops; yet II is prolific of
strikes and lockouts; 1t richly rewards
labor, yet fills the land with paupers and
tramps; II gives the men who make the
goods higher prices, anu the men who buy
them cheaper goods; in fine, 1t is pana
cea for all the Ills of human poverty, and
yet II Is more 1t is q fraud.
s. 8. MCkENNY.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
LOstant IteIna.

A new we'll has been put down at the
stock yards, and Is now In process of com
pletioa. The lack of well the only faul
is now remedisd, and the Illinois Central
T. X Co. have shown the right spirit Ia
correcting the abuse.
One or two of our farmer friends report
as high az go bushel TO the acre crop of
oats. At the present price, twenty cents
per bushel, this would be just $l2 per acre,
which is not bad for farm lands But the
great majority will not yield much above
40 bushel, 80 that $8 to 80 per acre will be
the average gross receipts of the farmer on
the oats crop
Mrs. Page Is 10 Sauneman. Livingston
Co, attending at the bed side Of her sister,
who Is very Ill.,
An improvement" "as Is" an improvement
has been put In from the warehouse corn.
or 10 the side walk on the west corner of
the business street, In the shape OF solid
oak crossing. Ladies' with thin shoes will
bless you, gentlemen In rainy seasons.
The old Osgood place Is receiving gen
eral overhauling. II will look neat and
elegant when the plasterers carpenters and
painters get through with ii.
The reps. meet tonight and will hold a
dear clothing and cheap whisky pow WOW.
II the reps win whisky will be so cheap In
Lostant that even the poorest can be blind
drunk for weeks on dollar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
In the County Offices.

License to marry has been granted to Wm
Davenport and + E Brown; Chancy Wilsen
Ida Singer; Pride, NJ Jamison; II Z Fitch
A E Keating; John Peabody, Snyder;
Szyskowski, Micholski; W Norton, NJ o.
Haloran; T Richardson, Hannah Watkins;
A Thorn, and NJ. Gossimer.
RECORDERS OFFICE.
Fifty three instruments were filed during
the week ending Aug. 18th. of VIII ch twenty
five were deeds and sixteen were mortgages
The total Of deeds Of ST. 900 consideration
or over was $l3, 900, and Of mortgages Of q
like value $6 900, the deeds showing bal
ance Of $1,000 The per centage Of deeds is
6S5 and Of mortgages 3l5.
Among the deeds Of over 81 900 valuation
are:
Friedrich wen.el to C Osgood, coal
under the 70. SO acres Of neq and 9 so Q
VII nee in SEQ 8, Eden, 81 ,2O8.SO.
Anton Hahn to Same. coal under the swq
swq. seq swq. and pt VII swq Of SEQ "a, La
Sale.
Thos Moore to Jas A fswasend, VII swq
Of SEQ 20 Ottawa, $9, $50.
Henry Hartenbower 10 D " Williams, n
l0l q, pt nsq See 6, Hspe, $500.
JCCoyle 10 Frank S,sinbash, lot In blk
10, States Add to Ottawa, 1900.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Is very able teacher and takes a great In.

Is very able teacher and takes great In
terest In school matters,
We understand that Misses Cora Pound.
stone and Lucy Hogaboon contemplate
entering the Normal school at Dixon, Ill.,,
this fall
Mr. McOmber Is busily engaged In
threshing grain for Hon T. &. Lewis,
From all indications he will have as large
a run rs usual this season.
Old Settlers Day was observed by most
of our townsmen. The day was unusually
fine for the occasion.
Deer Park seems 10 be very quiet just
now. Very few visitors are among US at
the present time, BUCHErHALUs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
THE COURTS.
Circuit Court

The circuit court room was crowded with
attorneys on Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm
in the expectancy Of the rendition of Q YER
dict by Judge Stipp in the Milligsn case
But the Court stated that it would require
another days work to complete his decree
and as he had been called 20 Princeton to
try railroad cases he would be unable to
decide the case at present, and adjourned
court until Thuraday, Aug. 23d at Up. m,
when the decision would be made public.
Neic Cases-People vs. Crisler, People vs
L 3 Hess, People vs. II Bande, criminal
Chas. Borschennius vs Osmon Osmonson
asst. Mary Callahan vs. Maria Hastins, asst
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Wallace whittlinys.


Weather cool.
Threshing booming,
John Slingsby is enjoying his new ban.
danna.
Ed. 0'Donnell has new cart. Ed.
thinks the same as James Bsgley; that is
right, Ell,
Judge Pillion says the oats are like the
potatoes were last year; II Is contrary, Hs!
hs How are you coming, Judge'
Billy Connolly received a severe kick
from his mule last week. DR.. Butler was
called and dressed the wound Billy says
he got the stlnger out.
Tommy Thompson and Della Hoey
jumped Into the matrimonial boat last
week. We wish them good luck.
RAMBLER
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Comfy Court.

VIM. cant, a sixty-one year old resident
Of Streator, was declared insane on Satur-
day last His condition is Of three months
duration and is claimed to have been caused
by political excitement. lie is q republican
The Rock Island r r Co. has filed con
demnotion suits against Geo. Smith ct al,
Michael Byrne ct al, and John Smith ct al
Of La Sale. The purpose of the road is to
build a switch, and the cases have been set
for Sept 3D..
The Village of North Utica. after its de-.
feat at the hands of NJ Cavsnaugh some time
ago and allowed the case to go by default,
then appealing the default to this court
There are twelve counts against Csvsnsugh.
The other new cases are those of Burnge vs.
Bennett. appealed. Boozle vs. McGrath,
appeal; Soffs vs. L A Rose, appeal.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
ExcurnIOn to COlumhns.

The Burlington Route, c., b. & O., will
sell round trip tickets to Columbus, Ohio,
Sept. Z, 8 and 8, at one cent per mile. limit
for return, Oct. 10th. Remember the c., B..
and .. was the first road 10 make this low
rate. NJ. G. ArwooD, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
TOnica Notes.

Rev VIM Wilson, of Dwight, has been
engaged TO fill the pulpit of the Congre-
gatiOnal church for three months, or longer
II his services are required. Mr.. Wilson
has served two years 10 the Dwight church
and Is man of ability.
F. II Amborse's new house Is Blooming
up" so TO speak, and will, when com pleted,
he credit to Tonica. II Is the Queen
Anne style Of house, with sharp gables and
numerous angles, and II is to be hoped more
will follow. Tonica has few modern style
houses and could accept few without
moving her beauty.
Our Johnnie Bech graduated from the
Chicago College of Parmacy the other day
with high hOnors.
The Congregational church Is being
shingled. IL has needed this improvement
badly, as the rains of late, have been rather
unkind TO the church decorations.
Elder McClain will remain in charge Of
the Baptist church until new pastor is
secured.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
FOR SALE.

farm OF 80 scres in the north western part Of Iowa.
having good living house. and barn and granary. also
neverfailing water supply ITO acres under cutiva-
tlon; acres are fenced for psstursge; miles from
station VIII sell for 5000 cash, including crops,
(Which look splendid). II taken soon. II purchaser
Wishes will also sell stock and farming implements at
low hgures Titles clear. Reasons given for selling.
Address G. b. Box 1882 Aurora H. july2S-lmo
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18

What has become of Harrison since
Blaine landed? Paraphrssing the excla'
nation of Louis XIV, "L'Etat, c'est moi p
Blaine may rightly say "The republican
party is-ME!
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Probate Court.

Petitions-The petition for a citation
against Kate Farrell, filed by Kate Lamt
for the estate Of Cullen has been dismissed
A citation on petition of Mary Hazlep, hs.
been issued against Sarah A Blsokman
sdmx. of the est. of B B Blsckmsn, to show
cause why she has not made q final report Of
acts. A petition to sell real estate has been
filed for the estate X Maddox.
Orders.-For final settlement in estate Of
Gerhard Seepe, Eliza Newport and Thos
Hebert, and supplemental final report in es
tate of W G Moore.
Miscellaneous The will of Csssamandrs
E Janney has been admitted to probate, and
Thos. F. A. Newport appointed executor.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Deer Park Dottings.

The general appearance OF things has
been much improved by the recent rain.
Emerson Calkins lately threshed nearly
three thousand bushels of very fine oats
for T. II. Johns. 1t was a remarkable turn
out, taking into consideration the condition
Of oats at large.
A. G. Wippo, Of Topeka, Kan, formerly
of Deer Park, recently spent few days
with old friends here.
The meeting at the Baptist church Sun
day evening was led by Miss Rods Follett
II Is well to see the young people show SC
great an interest In these meetings.
Miss Clara Ross attended the Teachers
Institute at Ottawa last week. Miss Ross
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Grand Rapids Dots.

Subscribe for the FREE TRADER and
keep we'll posted on town matters.
II. X. Nsgle ditched his engine las,
Monday
W. r. Nicely attended the races at Otta
wa and S'reator.
Charley POundstone, of Springfield, Mo.
Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Eichel.
burger.
Mr.. ". II. Lewis has two miles Of fine
hedge.
John Poundstone has returned home
from Iowa. He says that Cleveland and
the old Roman will capture the State.
j.. j. Hanna Is the champion expert with
mower; J.J, you can get your repairs a,
Grand Ridge.
Van Thompson has the best neighbors In
the town. They stopped cutting their oats
70 help him thresh.
Frank Fiertsigk and his new bride ar.
rived In Grand Ridge last week and are
visiting friends.
The picnic at the grove was a grand
success and the proceeds amount TO about
$l0S.
Lieut. II. c. Dickerman has just COM
pleted mammoth barn, 24xl00 feet, sutli.
cient capacity for sheltering all of his
Shetland ponies and affording storage room
for large quantity of hay.
All the old settlers went to Ottawa TO
attend the picnic.
Corn Is booming. Oats are turning cut
better then expected.
Hurrah for the November election, the
Chinese, free whisky and tobacco. and
snoddy clothes
William Murphy has sold his saddle
horse 70 e s. Pedicord of Miller tp
G. l. Thompson has threshed his wheat
and has one of the largest yields In the
town.
Harrison would make clear sweep In
China, but In this county he will never do.
Every country of any consequence has
free wool except the U, s., but there may
be change before long. CYCLONE.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18
Ransom Items.

On las Tuesday Miss Katie O'Msra. one
of our most charming young ladies' left the
society of young people here to join the
Sisters of Charity in st. Louis, where she
will remain one year, and will then go 10
Paris TO enter the Order of Protectress of
all Mankind" whose duty It will be to beg
from the rich and give u the poor. Miss
OMars, VINO Is a true.hearted woman with
an unusual amount of ambition, is poss-
essed Of pleasant ways combining simple
ity, intelligence and loyalty to Christian
duty, kind and obedient TO father and
mother, brother and sister, self sacrificing
aud living for the good she can accom-
plish. She will enter into practical econ
Omy that does not grind the soul gifted
with lo7.l II true Christianity.
Mr. and Mrs W. H. Mcintyre returned
from visit In Kansas.
Miss Aggie o. Mara is teaching In the
Mason school house.
School will begin In several districts on
Monday August 90
The recent rains have encouraged farm.
ers, and every youth wears u more encOur.
aged look rs he will be better able to take
his best girl to fall picnic
Memorial services ware held In Ransom
last Sunday In honor of the lamented
Sheridan.
The latest arrival came to Vim. Keeley's
Monday night, a boy. ID.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-08-18

Our Industries may be likened to the
human arm and the surplus In the treasury
may be likened to "a boil thereon. The
free traders, including the President, pro-
pose to get RID of that boil by cutting of
the arm. Protecslonists propose TO remove
the boil by an easy process without iujuring
the arm In the least.-Am, People.
oh, no. The protectionists propose to let
the boil stay there and tester. They may
squeeze the pus out now and then to feed
the subsidy grabbers, but the boil will
remain. The tariff reformers want to strike
at the root and remove the cause of the
boil, which Is not taxation, but excessive
taxation!