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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

DR. Isaac Scott, a noted Parkers
burg physician, died on Tuesday, aged
66 years.
Four young children of III. T. Little
ton were poisoned at Charleston the
other day by eating poke root. 1t is
thought one of them will die.
At Brushey Fork, Pendleton coun-
tv, Saturday, tree which some boys
were cutting down to get rabbit
out of it fell on twelve-year-old son
of Mr.. Amos Simmons, killing him in
stantly.
A curly walnut tree was recently cut
down on Pond Fork of Coal river,
Kanawha county, which proved Of
great value. Two logs cut from this
tree were sold to New York parties
for the sum of 1925.
Governor Wilson has appointed Mr.
Beverly Tucker TO take charge OF the
interests of this State in relation to
the bill now pending in Congress with
reference TO returning the taxes i'm
posed by the general government on
the several States and Territories as a
war tax.
Last October Miss Louisa Dettimore,
who lived in kanawha county, told
her friends that she was going to
Ohio. and left them. Rumors We're
afloat that she had not gone TO Ohio,
and no trace of her was found until
last Saturday, when high water in the
Poca river cast her body on the bank.
The circumstances of her death are
shrouded in mystery.
The Moorefeld Examiner says:
Hon. Joseph Nanmeter, we are told,
will leave on Monday next with his
family for Baltimore, TO pay their rel
atives there a visit, after which they
will go to Utah TO make their future
home. Mr.. Nanmeter will be greatly
missed on the South Branch, both in
society and in the political field, where
he had very great influence"
Amaziah Shahan left Monongalia
county last fall and landed in Wash
ington Territory. He took his favor
ite house dog, but the blaring biz
yards were too much for old Rover,
and so he tucked his tail between his
legs and made bee line for his old
home. Strange as it may seem, he
arrived there a few weeks ago safe
and sound and can now be found at
Mr.. Shahan's old home-place, near
Gainesville, Preston county, none the
worse of the wear for his three thou
sand miles journey.
The following persons were last Sat
urday elected directors of the pro-
posed Berkeley Springs and Potomac
Railroad: Samuel Whisner, b. f. De-
ford, ID. Pratt Wright, j. K. Smith, r.
Hunter, Geo. w. HawverInale, Silas
J. Hovermale, J. L. Trego, H. w.
Disher, L. h. b. Dawson, q. +. Weber,
Jr. b. F. Deford, of Baltimore, was
elected president; ID. Pratt Wright,
vice-president j. T. Trego, secretary,
and Samuel Whisner, treasurer, by
the directors. Prospects for getting
railroad TO Berkeley Springs are now
very encouraging, as contracts with
the Baltimore and Ohio have been
made for building the road.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Got Tired of the Jail, and Left,


Prisoners in the Berkeley county
jail at Martinsburg rarely stay in that
establishment longer than suits their
convenience. When they get tired,
they break out and go to some more
congenial place. Last Wednesday
night five prisoners took their depart
ure. William Keefe, white, was serv-
ing out term for obtaining gun
under false pretenses and had but
seventeen days to serve. His cell was
on the second story, adjoining which
was a small ante-room and separated
by a board partition. Keefe used an
iron poker and burnt a hole large
enough to admit him through this
partition. Entering the ante-room he
picked the lock and also the locks OF
the other cells freeing all the prison
ers. Eli Robinson, Frank Baltimore,
William Hubert and William Nal
lory, all colored They all climbed to
the garnet of the Jail, where they re-
moved the stone from under a window
and with bed clothes made rope by
which they escaped. The only person
left behind was a crazy man, who
didn't care to leave. Frank Balti-
more, before leaving town, visited his
wife and several people and stated he
would be back again before next
Christmas. He was true to his word
for he returned Thursday night, hav-
ing been recaptured in Harper's
| Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Property Sold.

Property Sold.
The remainder of the real estate of
the late Elisha S. Snyder was sold last
Saturday by Special Commissioners
Baylor and Beltzhoover. Mrs. Will
Hammer Snyder bought the home
place, about 81 acres of land on which
stood brick dwelling and store-room,
for $1,000. Mr.. John l.. Richard
bought the farm known as the
-'Towner Farm" containing 232 acres
at 1865 per acre.
We notice from the Spirit that the
following property has changed
hands in Charlestown: Mr.. +. l..
Beller has purchased the dwelling of
Mr.. JAS w. Butt for $500; Mr.. F. G.
Butler has purchased the Brown lot,
on the corner of Liberty and Mildred
streets, for $500; Mr. ID. S. Hughes has
purchased of MIR. Jacob Starry the
brick store property for $4,000; the
Wooddy property, onCongress street,
has been bought by Mr.. Fenton Grit
fifth, for 81, 4S5; Messrs. S. ID. Hirsch-
man g. Co. have purchased of Col.
John Il. Gibson his Main street prop
-erty, fronting sc feet and 100 feet i'll
depth, for 81, 900 cash, and they will
improve it by erecting n handsome
business block upon it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A Hepricye for the COnde e N ed.

Wretched men and women long condemned
TO suffer the fortunes Of dyspepsia, are filled
with new hope after n few doses Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This budding hope bios
SONS into the frultion of certainty. II the
Btters Is persisted in. 1t brings a reprleve
to all dyspeptlcs who seek It's aid. Flatu-
lence, heartburn, sinking at the pit OF the
stomach between meals, the nervous tremors
and insomnia OF which chronic indigestion is
the parent, disappear with their hateful
progenitor. Most beneficent OF stomachics
who can wonder that in so many instances
benefited by 1t, speak Voluntarily in its be-
half. IL requires graphic pen 10 describe
the torments Of dyspepsia, but In many OF
the testimonials received by the propretors
OF the Bitters, these are portrayed with vivid
truthfulness. Constipation, biliOusness. mus
cular debility, malarial fevers and rheuma-
tism are relieved byit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
ChnrLestown Democratic Club.

The Democrats of Charlestown and
vicinity met at the Court House last
Saturday evening for the purpose of
organizing a political club. b. G.
Washington was called to the chair,
and the editors of the several news
papers were made secretaries. 1t was
decided to call the club the Charles
town Democratic Club" The follow
ing officers were elected: President,
DR.. j. V. Simmons; VicePresidents,
J. C. Holmes, H. 7. Miley, DIR. j. ID.
Starry, Capt. George Baylor, Geo. w.
NARROW, Stuart Hirschman; Treasurer,
John Porterfield; Secretary, S. Lee
Phillips; Sergeant-at-Arms, August
Schultz; Marshal, Thomas b. Young;
Executive Committee, John II. Col
ston, Gustav Brown, H. b. Davenport,
b. G. Washington, b. ID. Gibson. A
resolution commencing the President S
position on the tariff was unanimously
adopted. The second and fourth Fri
day of each month were fixed upon as
the regular meeting nights.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
COMMUNICATED.

1.-THE lust man walketh in his integ-
rity: his children are blessed after him."
"A good name is rather to be chosen
than great riches are Scripture quo
tations. The oath day of February,
1888. will be long cherished in the mem
ory of children, grandchildren and
great-grand-children, who had the
pleasure. in the Providence of God, to
meet at the old homestead Of the just
man, who had chosen a good name
rather than riches. The writer says
chosen, for all men can choose. No
title-not general, nor colonel but
simply Uncle David Hoffman, as'he is
Familiarity called by his friends Che has
no enemies). His large family, a son
being east from California, was the
incentive for what. in all probability,
will be the last home gathering of the
family with the aged father at the
head. who is now SO years old. 1t was
astonishing how he entered into the
spirit of the occasion. The presence
of his large family appeared TO reJuve-
nate him. He is the last link in the
neighborhood binding the past with
the present May God in mercy spare
him long. as a beacon light TO shine
around us to bless us. The day was
the 14th anniversary of the marriage
of the youngest son, Jacob, to Emma
Fox. They are living at the old home
stead and caring for the wants Of the
old patriarch. IT'S useless to attempt
a description of the good things the
hostess had provided for the occasion.
The writer thinks that had the Saw
Jour in His humanity been passing
along that way, He certainly would
have dropped in and gave His pres
ence and good cheer to the family.
The flow of soul was we'll worth the
trip over the Rocky Mountains and
across the historic Potomac. Late in
the day the company said goodbye,
and was glad that their aged father
had chosen a good name rather than
riches. OCCASIONALLY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Another Warning to Farmers.

The seeds oats swindlers who have
reaped such a rich harvest in Mary
land and Pennsylvania for the past
couple of years, are now engaged in
victimizing the farmers of Virginia.
The swindlers represented themselves
in the Valley of Virginia as members
of the Maryland Agricultural Works.
Their plan was to induce farmers to
sign contract, by which they agreed
to furnish oat seed at Sc per bushel
and cloverseed at $40 per bushel, and
to buy back his whole crop at 50 for
oats and $40 for cloverseed, and then
get the farmers negotiable notes.
They cheated Capt. John Herring, of
Rockingham county, out of several
hundred dollars, and have caught a
number of farmers in the same way
in the Valley counties. The scheme
is similar to the one which drove
farmer Charles Fogle to suicide, in
Westminster, Md, couple of weeks
ago Our farmers should have no
dealings whatever with these swim
dlers, for if the fellows have the slight
est chance they will outwit the agri-
culturist. Any man who is swindled
by the scheme is deserving of very
little sympathy, for it has been ex-
posed time and again by the news
papers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Officers Elected.

At stated rendezvous OF Berkeley
Consistery No. 81, s.. p. r.. >. :.
$40 at Martinsburg, the following
officers were elected for two years:
Ill. S. V. Yantis, Jr., $50, Commander
in Chief; Ill. Alex. Parks, Jr., 800,
First Lieutenant Commander; Ill.
.Chas. p. Matthaei, 800, Second Lieu
tenant Commander; Ill. Chas. N.
Lamon, $50, Minister of State and
Grand Orator; Ill. j. 5. Boak, 800,
Grand Chancellor; Ill. VIM. NJ Hollis,
800. Grand Secretary and X. of 5. and
A.: Ill. w. NJ Brown, 800, Grand
Treasurer; Ill. f. q. Bartlett, 800,
Grand Master Of Ceremonies; Ill.
Isaac b. Cannon, 800, Grand Engin-
eer and Architect; ILL., II. l.. Doll, 800,
Grand Captain of the Guard; Ill. w.
L. Jones, $50, Grand Standard Bear
er: Ill. John Fitz, 800, Grand Hospi-
taller; Ill Thos. w. kearns, 800,
Grand Sentinel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
FRIDAY,J JANUARY 9th. 1855.

on this day every article In the shape OF a
Remnant will be placed on the Remnant
Counter, and special attention will be paid TO
them. Do not fail TO attend this sale. You
may find just the article you can use at from
one-quarter to oue-half value. Wespecify in
part what you will find on the counter: In
Remnants OF Dress Goods we will show you
Black Cash. eres, Fancy Black Goods, Tri-
cots. Checks, stripes. MIXTURES. Silks-both
Black and Colored: Prints. Ginghams, Seer
suckers, Satines, &c. In Ladies' and Chill
dren's Wraps We offer our entire stock, con-
ssting Of Seal Plush Coats, seal Plush Cloth
and Astrachan Short Wraps. Jackets In black
and colored. Children's Goods. etc. regard
less OF price. to close out what we have left.
In Hosiery we offer "A lot OF Broken Sizes and
odds and Ends in Ladies' Misses and Cen
ilemens. Among these will be some extra
bargains. In Gloves we will offer a lot Of
Fleece-lined and Cashmere Goods, etc, etc.
7. A. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
SONALS S.

Mr.. d. NJ. Schaeffer, near Halltown,
a young gentleman who has many
well-wishers in the county, has re-
turned from Baltimore, where he has
been attending lectures at a medical
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black, oflMecfanics-
town, Md, and Mr.. Daniel p. Ray, OF
Roanoke, have been in Shepherds
town this week visiting the home
folks.
County Commissioner Lewis is So
iourning at Old Point Comfort for the
benefit of his health. He is at the
Hygeia Hotel.
Misses Laura Renner and Grace
Cochrane, of Harper's Ferry, are visit
ing Miss Bessie Renner at Wheatland,
this county.
Rein Cross, Esq, who had been in
Baltimore for several months under
medical treatment, returned home
last week.
Mrs. Morrison, of Rockbridge coun-
ty, Va, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Ghiselin, in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. Henry Trostle has moved on
the farm recently purchased by him
from DR.. Logic.
Mr.. E. /. Lee has been in Peters,
burg, Va, on business for the past
week.
Capt. J. S. Melvin, of Duf1ields, paid
us a call on Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
BRIEFS.


Thieves recently stole two-weeks
wash from the clothes-line of Mr. John
J. lobe, of the Jefferson Wooden Mills.
Mr.. Joba is in hopes they will send the
clothes back to be washed.
Mr.. Frank l.. Billmyer has con-
tracted for new barn to be erected
on the farm now occupied by 'him.
VIM. Phillips & Son will furnish the
lumber and contractor Jacob Derr
will build it.
A cold wave came along the first OF
the week and for day or two the
weather was extremely cold. 1t mod
Grated considerably on Wednesday
and on Thursday March came in like
a-crocodile.
BY a recent order of General Pas
sanoer Agent Lord, thousandmile
tickets of the Baltimore u Ohio Rail
road are now good either east or west
of the Ohio river-in fact on any part
of the b. & o. system.
This year Easter will fall on the
first of April, nine days earlier than
last wear. The earliest possible day
for Easter is the 22d of March, and 1t
fell on that day in 1S1S-for the only
time in about 200 years.
We go to press this week before re-
ceiving any details as to what Is being
done at the industrial convention at
Wheeling. The gathering is most
enthusiastic one, and much good Will
probably result from it.
We are requested to state that there
will be public meeting of the cltl-
zens of Shepherdstown and vicinity
in Firemen's Hall on Saturday alter
noon at 3 o'clock. 1t is desired TO OBJ
tain the sentiment of the people on
several matters of public interest, and
a full turnout is earnestly asked Tor.
The David Hoover farm, containing
about ninety acres, near Smithsburg,
Washington county, Md, was sold
Tuesday to Joseph Shank and Daniel
T. Stockslager for $3.50 per acre,
The Wyant farm, containing sixty
one acres. near keedysville, was sold
TO Andrew ]. Smith for $50 per acre.
Rev. J. II. Wolf, of the Frederick
Circuit NJ. f. Church South, and his
excellent lady, celebrated their crys-
tai wedding on Monday last. There
was numerous attendance from both
town and country, and the worthy
couple were made happy by the large
number of presents from their friends.
May they live long TO enjoy their
married life. Winchester Ne,Cs.
The new game called editors de-
light" is played in this wise: Take a
sheet of ordinary writing paper, fold
it ND carefully and enclose bank
note sufficiently large 10 pay all ar
rears and year in advance. what
adds immensely to the pleasure of the
game is to send along the name of a
new subscriber or two, accompanied
bv cash. Keep your eye on the edl-
for. and if a smile adorns his face the
trick works like a charm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Temperance Lectures.


We are requested to give notice
that the State Lecturer of the Sons
of Temperance of West Virginia, who
will probably be accompanied by
Rev. J. Edgar Wilson, of the Balti-
more Conference, NJ. f. Church South,
will deliver lectures as follows:
Duflields, Wednesday, March 18th,
at : p. III.
Zion, Thursday, March Sth, at p. IN.
Charlestown, Friday, March 9th, al
Up. III.
kearneysville, Saturday, March
10th, at p. III.
Vanclevesville, Monday, March
18th, at Z p. III.
1t is earnestly desired that all who
are in sympathy with the cause of
temperance will attend these meet
ings. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Par
sons to institute new Divisions in the
State and TO further the cause ex-
tensively
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Wonderful Cures.

w. ID. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
selling Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four
years. Have never handled remedies That
sell as well, or give such universal satisfac-
ton. There have been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines in this city. sew
eral cases OF pronounced Consumption have
been entir, ly cured by use of a few bottles OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken in conneo-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold By DIR. ]. g. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Deaths in the County.

Mrs. Emma S. Conley, wife of James
p. Conley, who lives near Shenandoah
Junction in this county, died on Mon
day last after a long illness. The de
ceased formerly lived in Cumberland
Besides her husband, she leaves four
children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Con
was 80 years and s months old. Her
remains were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery on Wednesday.
Mrs. Ann Crane. an aged Charles
town lady, died last Sunday. She
was 81 years old.
Mrs. Nancy ID. Moore, widow of the
late John w. Moore, died at her resi-
dence near Wiltshire's School-House
on Sunday, in the 63d year of her age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
When Public Sales Take Place.

We call attention to the following
public sales advertised in this paper:
On Tuesday, March Sth, William T..
Ambrose will sell valuable stock and
farming implements at his residence
near Shenandoah Junction.
On Wednesday, March 18th. f. X. y
H. NJ. Turner.will sell valuable stock,
farming implements, &c, at their
farm near Shepherdstown. They will
sell about seventy head of stock. See
advertisement and bills.
The sale of Geo. w. Rush has been
postponed from February 23d to Sat
urday, March Sd.
On Thursday, March 22d, Mrs. Hat
tie j. Hill will sell stock and farming
implements at her residence near
ShepherdStown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Don't Like the New Order.

The people of Shepherdstown and
vicinity are very much opposed to the
new order of the County Court by
which the yearly rates of toll on the
county turnpikes are be abolished,
and by which toll will have to paid
every trip. We understand that the
reason for the revoking of the yearly
rates is that many persons neglect to
pay their toll at the end of the year.
If this is the only reason, it seems to
us it is very easily removed. Let the
turnpike superintendent require that
yearly toll be paid in advance, and
that will stop any loss. Or he could
refuse to grant the rates for an en-
suing year until the previous year had
been paid for. If this new arrange
ment is carried out it will be punish
ing the prompt paying patrons for the
neglect of the slow ones. The new
order will do considerable harm to
business of the towns and we hope the
County Commissioners may be pre-
vailed upon to change it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

THEFAMILY Observation-Disclosures
Unabridged Dictionary is a great
family educator, and no family of chill
dren ought to be brought up without
having ready access to this grand vol
ume. 1t will answer hundreds OF
questions to the wide-awake child. Ii
is an an ever-present and reliable school
master to the whole family.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A Quiet Wedding.

A quiet though pleasant wedding
was celebrated in Shepherdstown on
Tuesday evening at the residence of
Mr.. John r. Ray, when his daughter,
Miss Minnie, was married to Mr..
James F. Thompson, of Martinsburg.
The ceremony was performed at half
past seven o'clock by Rev. d. M.
Moser, of the Lutheran Church, in the
presence of the family and few in
vited friends. During the evening a
very handsome collation. was served,
and at $40 the happy couple took the
Shenandoah Valley train for a tour to
New York and the North. Their
many friends here and elsewhere wish
them much happiness and prosperity.
Miss Minnie is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. Ray. Mr. Thompson is an en-
terprising and prominent young bust
ness man of Martinsburg, and they
will make their home in that city.
The presents they received were cost
~ and handsome. a number of tele-
grams of congratulation were received
by them before they left on their bri-
dial tour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
FARMERS!

The special preparation for Spring
Crops, manufactured by the Chesa-
peake Guano Company of Baltimore,
is endorsed by host of names. We
sell to the farmer only our highest
grades, containing nothing to injure
the soil. Experience has proven that
they are the cheapest. Read the fol-
lowing certificates:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Per.-OnaI.

Mr. y. II. Frohlchstein, of Mobile, Ala,
writes: | take great pleasure in recommends
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump :
tiOn having used IL tor severe attack OF
Bronchitis and Catarrh. 1t gave me instant
relief and entirely cured me and have not
been afflicted since. also beg To state that
| had tried other remedies with no good re-
suit Have also used Electric Bitters and
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, both (which can
recommend. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold on a
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free at DR..
j. q. Gibson's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
COLORED WASH GOODS
GREAT CLEARING W SALE A?
=. A. b r u CT H. S.
HAGERSTOwN, ND.

An opportunity for bargains Rarely Offer
ed. We begin this week to clean up our diff
ferent departments preparatory TO taking an
inventory Of stock, during which all "ODD
LOTS, " REMAINS - and BROKEN LINES
of every description, will be measured and
placed on separate counter at prices that
will make this sale of great interest TO every
lady in the county. AS we cannot spare the
counter-room TO properly display these goods
all the week, We propose in order to facilitate
them. to revive our Remnant Day" Hban-
doned during the busy season. The first OF
this series will he held on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

At Wilmington, Del, on Monday,
Mrs. Frank Draine, while getting her
husbands breakfast heard her five
months-old babe crying. She ran up
stairs, picked it up tenderly, and was
about to start down stairs, when she
stumbled and fell headlong down the
whole flight of steps with the babe
clutched tightly in her arms. The
child fell undermost, and the mother
was the unwilling destroyer of its life,
as the infant gave but few gasps
after she picked it up and expired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A Severe Wound.

FVUITU'
Frank Vanmeter, u son of Mr.. y.
II. Vanmeter, about IA years old, re-
ceived very painful wound on Sat
urday last. His brother Allen and
himself went into the woods to cut a
sapling for some purpose, and as
Allen was handling the axe, and
Frank standing near, the sharp blade
struck him on the foot, infiicting a
very severe cut, nearly severing the
ball of the foot. DR.. McSherry was
called in, brought the wounded parts
together and thinks he can prevent
amputation.-M drtinsburg Statesman.