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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Suicide of q WeH-KnoHn Farmer.

Mr.. John W. Schaeffer, a well-known
farmer and veterinary surgeon living
near Zoar Church, in this county,
committed suicide at his home last
Monday morning about o'clock by
shooting himself in the head with a
revolver. He had eaten his break
fast, and the family supposed he had
gone out of the house. He had
gone to his room. however, and plac-
ing the pistol to his right temple fired
the fatal shot, the ball passing through
his head and coming out on the oppo-
site side. When found he was lying
on the bed unconscious. He fingered
until II o'clock, when he died. Mr..
Schaeffer was a brother Of the County
Superintendent of Free Schools of
this county, and was of excellent fam
lily. He was about 45 years of age,
and leaves a wife and one child.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
PERSONALS.


Mr.. Will Gilbert, of Gilbert Bros,
Baltimore, living at Middleway, JET
ferson county, moved his family TO
this city last week. They will spend
the winter at the st. Clair Hotel
Ma1insburg Statesman.
We are indebted to that sterling
friend of the REGISTER, ]. Q. A. Met
calf, ESQ.,, of Palmyra, Mo-, for a re-
mittance this week and copies OF Pal
myra papers.
Col. w. A. Morgan, of this place,
has been elected Vice-President for
West Virginia of the Society OF the
Sons of the American Revolution,
which recently met in Brooklyn, n.
Y.
Among those who were in Wash
ington this week were Messrs. s. v.
Yantis, VIM. H. Billmyer, Lee Moler
and Archie Morgan.
Mr.. C. NJ. Miller, wife and child, OF
Moundsville, this State, arrived here
on Wednesday to visit their friends
and relatives.
ID. s. Rentch, Esq, is in attendance
at the Potomac Synod Of the Reformed
Church now in session at Carlisle, Pa.
Miss Florence Etchison, of Wash
ington. has been visiting friends in
this vicinity for couple Of weeks.
Rev. Frank Aglionby, of England,
conducted services in Trinity Episco-
pal Church last Sunday morning.
Henry Boteler, Esq, Of Louisville,
Ky, has been here this week visiting
his former bone.
Mr.. NJ. s. Hiteshew is in Baltimore
this week laying in a stock of season
able new goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry s. Baker spent
the past week visiting friends in Wash
ington City.
Mrs. b. +. Harrison has been in
Washington this week on a visit to
friends.
Miss Alice Neal is teaching school
at Jobes Factory near Charlestown.
Mrs H. w. Potts went to Washing
ton on Tuesday for short visit.
J. n. Trussell, Esq, was in Balti-
more on business this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
SHEPHERD COLLEGE NOTES.

One month of the school year al
Shepherd College has passed success
fully. She bids fair to be one OF the
best Normal Schools in the State.
Although a teacher has not been
appointed TO fill the vacancy made by
Miss Strider, our able Principal and
his assistants are doing the best they
can under the circumstances, and
hope to have a teacher in a few
weeks.
We have tifty-six pupils present
now. One new name has been added
TO our roll. Miss Maggie f. Stevens,
of Lovettsville, Va,
Three of our former pupils came in
this week: Miss Ella Staley and Mr. Os-
car Sperow, and Mr.. U. S. G. Potter,
of Morgan county, w. Va,
The class in calisthenicS, consisting
of fourteen pupils, took their first
lesson on Monday. We hope both
the calisthenic class and school will in
crease in numbers.
DISCIPULA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Beware of the Deadly Coal OIL.

Little Jessie Cullen, aged FIVE years,
only daughter of N. j. Cullen, a
farmer living in Loudoun county, Va,
was the victim of a coal oil explosion
few days ago. She fingered in
dreadful agony until Monday, night,
when death ended her suffering.
Thomas Hickman, of Tankersville,
Loudoun county, also met with SER
ious accident one day last week. He
was in the act of burning out a coal
oil barrel without taking the head
out of it. The fire was put in through
the bung and as this did not give
vent enough for the gas to escape
the barrel exploded, injuring Mr.. H.
considerably, though not seriously.
A piece of the barrel was blown
through his leg, below the knee, and
otherwise injuring him. Two other
men standing by were also knocked
down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Hooerstown Far and Tni-State Exhibition.

The 34th annual exhibition at Ha-
gerstown will open on Tuesday, Oct,
18th, and close Friday, 18th. Steeple
chases, chariot, running and trotting
races are on the programme for each
day, and the display of agricultural
implements, farm products and stock
will be very fine. The Shenandoah
Valley Railroad, has arranged to sell
round trip tickets to Hagerstown dur
ing the week, good to return until
SATURDAY., at low rates. On Wednes-
day and Thursday special train will
leave Mines, stopping at all stations,
arriving at Hagerstown 1915 a. m,
at greatly reduced rates, including
admission to the fair. The fare from
shenandoah Junction will be 90 cents,
sbepherdstown IS cents, and Antietam
an cents. which includes admission to
the fair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Frederick County Fair.


The big fair at Frederick will open
its doors to the public Tuesday, the
18th inst, and continue four days. In
addition to the attractions usual at
this Fair, the management have
secured Miss Myrtle Peek, the
champion long distance rider OF the
world, and her great racing combina-
ton including 10 thoroughbred
horses, who will give exhibitions each
dav. Secretary of Agriculture Rusk,
and Hon. Mortimer l. Whitehead,
will be present on Thursday, the 18th,
on which day the b. Il o. will sell ex-
cursion tickets at remarkably low
rates, including admission to the
fair.
Excursion tickets will also be sold
during the entire week of the fair,
good until Saturday, the 10th inst, at
reduced rates. For time of special
trains and particulars see posters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
The Great HaQerStoHn Far.

The Hagerstown Fair, representing
Washington and Carroll counties, Md,
Franklin and Adams counties, Pa,
Jefferson and Berkeley counties, w.
Va, and Washington city, will be
held at Hagerstown on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
October Is, 16, II, IS, 1889. The Ha-
gerstown Fair shows the largest and
finest exhibition of live stock, poul-
try, agricultural machinery, ETC., of
any fair in this section, and there is
always much of interest to be seen.
1t will be largely attended by the
people of Jefferson county, who all
take lively interest in its success.
The management has done all in its
power for the accommodation and
pleasure of visitors, and those who
attend will be amply repaid for their
trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

While suffering from temporary
insanity produced by excessive nerv-
business, Mrs Tunstall Smith, wife of
Mr.. Tunstall Smith, ended her life at
her home in Baltimore last Saturday
afternoon, by shooting herself in the
right temple with a revolver Mrs.
Smith was the second daughter Of
General r. Snowden Andrews, a we'll
known ex-Confederate soldier. She
was but % years old, and leaves three
children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

The railroad company incorpora-
ted to build a line from Boyd's on the
Metropolitan Branch of the b. & o.,
to Seneca, on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, will build road from
eight to ten miles long, and about
midway from Washington to Point of
Rocks. Since the destruction of the
canal, the farmers require some other
means of getting their products to
market. The people on the,south side
OF the Potomac who used the canal
will also be interested in seeing the
new road built. The capital will be
raised by the people in the country
through which it is TO pass, and it
will probably be constructed and leas-
ed and operated by the b. Il .. Sene-
ca is the largest settlement between
Point of Rocks and Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Love Lavobs at Bolts and Bars.

Harry Eamich, of Lovettsville, over
in Loudoun county, Va, and Miss
Viola Grubb, from the same neigh
borhood, eloped on Sunday night last
at midnight, and, driving to Point of
Rocks, took train for Washington,
in which city they were married.
The parents were streuuously opposed
to the match. On Saturday night
Ebenezer Grubb, the father of the
bride, had gone to Eamich's place
and shot at him. When the groom
went for his bride he was prepared for
war, and was accompanied by several
friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
He HiH Be a Welcome Guest.

The REGISTER has received a letter
from Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss, Of
New York, in which, replying to the
invitation to visit Morgan's Grove
next year, he intinates that he will be
present during the exhibition. We
know that our people would make it
pleasant for Mr. Rouss and would be
glad to have him visit us. We will
therefore hold him to his promise.
He is a native of this county, so there
is a mutual feeling Of kindness 'twixt
him and the people of old Jefferson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
A DuMeLds We ddinQ.

The marriage of Mr.. John j. Boyd,
Of Harrisonburg, Va, and Miss Katie
R. Currie, daughter of Mr.. George E.
Currie, a well-known farmer, took
place at 9 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at Elkwood, the residence of the
brides parents, near Duffields. Rev.
DIR. A. G. Hopkins, Of Charlestown,
performed the ceremony. The we'd
ding was quiet, a few friends of the
bride being invited. The bride wore
handsome travelling suit After the
ceremony the couple took the train
for Harrisonburg, where they will
make their home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Death of Mrs. Hammond.

Death of Mrs. Hammond
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hammond, wild
ow of the late Thomas Hammond,
died at her home near Kearneysville
last Thursday night, after a long ILL
ness, aged 20 years, months and 10
days. The funeral services were held
at the house on Saturday, and were
conducted by Revs. Neel and Van
Horne, of the NJ. E. Church South, she
having been member that church
for many years Mrs Hammond was
formerly from Berkeley county, and
was sister of the late Andrew Nc
Cleary. She leaves three children to
mourn her loss-Messrs. Thomas w.
and Charles E. and Miss Laura Ham
mond. The remains were inferred in
Emwood Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
A TrHe Mixed, But Interesting.

We copy the following article from
recent issue of the Washington
Post:
Il found a peculiar custom up at
Shepherdstown, w. Va, where
spent my vacation" said a gentle
man yesterday, (which was novelty
The people have what they call
soups A soup is a sort of outdoor
picnic. Each person invited brings a
dressed chicken The host provides
the vegetables. The chickens and
vegetables are put into huge kettles,
holding ten TO twenty gallons, and
cooked over open fires for several
hours until the combination is re-
duced almost to a jelly. Pepper and
other seasoning are introduced. The
young folks stir the soup with long
handled iron spoons, walking around
the kettle as they stir When girls
spoon clicks against the spoon of
young man he is bound to catch and
kiss her. AS you can imagine, there
are good many lively scrimmages
around the kettle. When the soup is
done it is ladled out into plates and
eaten, and is delicious. The custom
is an old one and | was unable to find
its origin. A company Of Stonewall
Jackson's command was recruited
around Shepherdstown and it still
keeps up the organization. 1t has
reunion every year and celebrates
the occasion with grand soup. A
soup of that company to be properly
gotten up should be made of stolen
chickens, but the veterans have had
to give up foraging since the war and
now make a compromise with neces-
sity by going around in squads and
robbing each others hen roosts by
prearranged understanding.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

James Joseph Boyle, until recen tly
assistant pastor of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church at Raleigh, n. c.,
has been found guilty of brutal
outrage on Miss Geneva Whiteacre,
the organist of his church, last May.
He has been sentenced TO be hung on
November 29th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
PROGRESS.

1t is very important in this age OF
vast material progress that a remedy
be pleasing to the taste and 10 the
eve, easily taken, acceptable to the
stomach and healthy in its nature
and effects Possessing these quail
ties, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect
laxative and most gentle diuretic
known
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

The Right Rev. Thomas Hubbard
Vail, Bishop OF Kansas, died at Bryn
Mawr, Pa, last Sunday. He was on
his way TO the Episcopal Convention
at New York when he became i'll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

II Is conceded that our line Of Mems aud
Boys Hats Is the most excellent In this
county. silk Hats. the new fall styles la
sun Hats. slouches In various popeiar
shades. Knockabouts. Caps, etc.
IN Groceries we are always careful 10 select
the best, and our stock Is always varied and
fresh. Also n large stock Of Tobsccosnd
Cigars.
For the next few days you viii ind rome
fine bargains on our Bargain Counter. Ask
TO see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Merit Wins.

We desire To say To our citizens that for
years We have been selling Dr, Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Elec-
trio Bitters. and have never handled reme-
dies that sell AS well. or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not hesitate
TO guarantee them every time. and we stand
ready To refund the purchase price, II salts
factory results do not follow their use. These
remedies haze won their great popularity
purely on their merits. J. q. Gibson, Drug
gist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

AT GAINESVILLE, Indiana, the other
day a traction engine broke through a
bridge, carrying down i've men with
it, two of whom were killed and the
other three badly injured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

Old Mr.. Joseph Wagner accidentally
dropped a bucket into the river at
Cumberland, Md, last Sunday. In
his efforts TO get it again he fell oil
the wharf and was drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

1t is reported that Gen Malone has
promised the postoffice at Danville to
the applicant who shall do the most
service during the campaign.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

Barnum's Hotel, in Baltimore, has
has been sold to Mr.. David L. Bartlett,
for a syndicate, for $3.50, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

salvation OIL is the celebrated American
remedy for cuts. bruises, sprains scalds
chilblains, &c. All druggists sell 1t. 1t kills
pain. Is cents.
Old Deacon Dobson boasted that he was al
ways prepared for the worst and SO he
was. for he always kept DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup In the house. the only safe remedy
for coughs and colds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
r. l.. SPANGLER'S
Dry Goods and Notions House,
HAGERsTOWN, MD.

Our Henriettas are the best value.
New Serges In latest shades.
Mohair and Brilliants In all eolOrs.
Pushes 70 match all new shades.
Fancy YeIvets and silks forsTrimmIng.
Large Buttons In latest styles.
New Trimmings Of every description.
Stripes and Plaids In full variety.
Tricots and Suitlngs In plain and mixtures
New Weaves IN Mourning Goods.
We sell Homemade Saline Comforts.
Si-inc1 Shrunk Skirting Flannel.
New styles In Wool skirt Patterns.
Ladies' Improved Weight Underwear.
Shawls Of every descriptions.
New stock Of Fast Black Hose.
The most complete stock OF Corsets.
A Ladies' Vest at IS cents, jersey Ribbed.
Undressed Mousquetaire Xii Gloves.
Look at our German Napkins.
Bargains Ia Flannels and Blankets.
Experienced employees will serve you az.
X. l.. SPANGLER'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Arrested for BurqIary.

1t is very probable that the melodi-
GUS ''tum-tum-tum" of William
Beaner's banjo will be heard no more
on our streets for considerable
length of time, and it's equally certain
that the noseless physiognomy of
Charles Washington will also be
among the missing along the boule-
wards of Shepherdstown. These two
young colored persons, who are well
known in this community, are now
languishing in the jail at Charles
town, where they await the grand
jury on a charge OF burglary. As
stated in last weeks REGISTER, on
Wednesday night, the I'd instant, the
store of Mr.. r. NJ. Billmyer was bro
ken into and robbed. 1t was subse-
auently noticed that Messrs. Wash
ington and Beaner were very free
with good cigars, and also wore unu-
sually good shoes, so Saturday after
noon both of them were arrested and
taken before Justice ID. s. Rentch for
a hearing The prisoners were exam
ined separately. Washington made
a full confession, and told how they
had broken open the window of the
store shortly after II o'clock at night.
They had helped themselves literally
to cigars, and had also taken three
pairs Of shoes and two pairs of gloves.
When Beaner was examined he SOL
EMMY stated that he knew nothing
whatever about it and had certainly
not participated in the robbery.
Squire Rentch held both the pris
oners for the grand jury, which
meets in November, and Constable
Maddox and Michael Fitzgerald es-
corted the prisoners to Charlestown.
In order that no breath of scandal
may be raised against an honored
name, we desire to state that the
Charles Washington referred to is no
relation of George Washington, the
late lamented Father of his Country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

Since January America has sent
$45, 100000 in gold to Europe,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
ROGERS 81 KING.
pHoT0CRAPHERs.

sw. Washington st.. Hagerstown. Nd
Frames Of ali kinds manufactured
Pictures Of decease friends correctly re-
produced Special attention paid to photo
graphing children. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Beschley & Son

are old and reliable merchants and know
when goods are cheap and are willing 10 sell
on short profit. Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
FOR SALE.

DURE THoRoUgHBHED DIAMOND.
Fleeced CofswoId Bucks fof naIe ~ half
price. Also several Thoroughbred Durham
Bull Calves. Apply 70 .,
sept. 10, Isss-fw Uvtila. W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

Six inches of snow fell az Niagara
Falls last Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
SHOES.

Have just received n splendid stock of ladies'
fall and winter Shoes latest styles and at all
prices. We make speciality OF tho inner
quality OF ladies' shoes. such as
The Handmade DongoIa Kid.
A complete line OF chiIdren's shoes. We es-
pecisily call your attention 20 very hand
some Dongola shoe for children, sizes frosa
2. In mems fine and coafss Boots our
stock Is already large. but we are constantly
adding 10 ". A particularly iDe line OF mems
fine shoes, as well a. the cheaper grades.
Gum Boots and shoes are also ia stock ready
for the fall season
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Stylish New Dress Goods

In great variety such as Henriettas In all
the new shades, with handsome Pushes for
trimming the same; Broadcloths and fIan-
nels In the popular fall shades. with ribbons
to match; Glnghams and calicocs In all the
latest patterns. Complete liuc OF Trimmings
Of AL Kinds.
Red and white Flannels. Canton. singh and
double face. Fullline OF Underwear for men,
women and children. In the Dry Goods De-
partment may be found fun stock Of NO
TIoSs. We mention particularly tho CIT
Edge Corset. something cheap hut very good.
and a beautiful lot OF Gentlemens Ties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
M. B. BAKER

Desires TO announce TO his customers aud tho
public generally that lac has now on hand
complete stock OF Fall and Winter Goods. lie
desires TO call particular attention 10 his
leading specially
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11

are made at BeachIeys. 60 aud Zee befor
you buy yours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
Not eoino TO Quit.

remove or be undersoId. BeacbIey a Sor
want you 10 come In and they mean JUS
what they say.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-10-11
AND son,
HAGERsTowN, MARYLAND.

aple Damask,
Towels, Napkins, DoyIies, White Gods. &C..
Just received from n direct importation, ~
Beachley & son =, and al prices lower than
ever. Pure Linen Damask az 10 cents per
yard.
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-26
A PITIABLE CASE.
A Woman Arrested On Criminal
Charge Tells IA Heartrending story.


Charge Tells "A Heartrending story.
United States Marshal Waters went
out to Ada yesterday morning and az
rested Mary Jane Ryan on a warrant
charging her with having made a false
affidavit some time since at Big Rapids,
in support of a fraudulent pension
claim of Margaret Butler, who sue
ceeded in getting $40, and then disap-
peared before the fraud was discovered.
He found the poor woman hard at
work, with two little children, aged
and 5, and a crippled husband to care
for and support. sympathy, of course.
could cut no figure IN the case, and he
was compelled 10 bring the mother and
two children to the city in a buggy.
Commissioner McQueWan, after hearing
the case allowed the woman to 90 on
her own recOgnizance until the meet
ing of the grand jury in October. Mar
Shal Waters generously gave the wo-
man money To take her back home, but
as no tram could be bad. she went out
on the street cars with her little ones
and husband. who had hobbled in on
foot. From the end of the car track
they Will have to walk home, a dis
tance of more than SIX miles While
coming into town the woman told the
marshal "A pitable story of their suffer
ings and poverty, and said that a little
while back her husband was hurt. one
of MS legs being broken and an ankle
spralncd. For three days they
had nothing TO eat except
little parched corn, and when she
wanted to wash the children's clothes
she was compelled to wrap them up i'm
old rags 20 keep them warm while she
worked. Her husband is an honest.
industrious man, but owing to h. mis-
fortune has not been able to provide
for the family, and she has had 10 sup
port thCm with what little she could
earn in working for the neighbors 10y
the day.
Mr.. Waters warmly declared that tho
woman was perfectly innocent Of any
crime, and that the statements in her
affidavit were made at the roquest OF
the Butler woman. on her own repre-
scutatIouS. The poor woman. being AN
acquaintance. believed them 20 he true.
and had no earthly Intention of swear
ing % a falschOod. It's not at all likely
that the grand jury VIII Indict Mr..
RYAN. and Il she j. indicted IL j. not
probable that any jury VII ever be
found % convict her.