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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
COMMUNICATED.

To the Editor Of the REGISTER-It
is now a well-known fact that there
are several cases of scarlet fever in
our town, and, unless some energetic
measures are at once taken, the dis
ease is likely to spread over the entire
community. The first thing to do is
to have the town thoroughly cleaned
and kept cleaned. This can be done
either by action of the Council, or, if
the Council refuses to take action,
then by direct appeal to the State
Board of Health. Any one, whose
sense of mellisnot entirely destroyed,
must admit that the town is In a fill
thier condition than for many years,
and it is self-evident from the fact
that the filth of years has not been
removed and each succeeding year
adds it's share to the piles of it already
existing. We are accustomed to think
that the towns along the Gulf of Mex
leo invite plague and Pestilence"
from their want of cleanliness, but a
gentleman from one of those towns,
who was here within the last few
days, made the statement that this
town was in very unhealthy condi-
ton. The foul pig-pens and stable
yards as some of our alleys would dis
grace village in Central Africa, and
that this town has not been more
than decimated by some plague must
be set down to the merciful interposi-
ton of Divine Providence or to a
streak of remarkably good luck, which
it would not be safe to count on in
definitely. Let Council take immedi-
ate action in this matter, and
appoint d committee OF their own
number and add two or three of our
physicians to it to make an immediate
investigation of all the premises in
town, and.then act promptly on their
report and compel a general and
thorough cleaning up. If Council
will not do this, then those of our citi
zens who have some regard for the
lives of themselves and their children
must appeal to the Board of Health.
1t is said, by the way, that the State
Board of Health has pleasant little
way of imposing heavy fines on those
who endanger the health of a commu-
nifty by indulging in the luxury CD of
foul and filthy premises, H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

Among the popular scientific articles
to be published in The Century during
the coming year will be reports Of the
latest studies and discoveries made
at the Lake Observatory in California,
furnished by Professor Holden. Pro
fessor Putnam of Harvard has written
a series of papers for the same mag
azine on Prehistoric America, In which
he will give the result of his own ex-
plorations of caves, burial-places,
village sites, etc. A detailed account
of the strange earthwork known as
the Serpent Mound of Adams County,
Ohio, will be printed, and the illustra-
tons of some of the papers will in
clude number of terra-cotta figures
of men and women in a style Of
modelling heretofore unknown in
American prehistoric art.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. John p. Kearfott, the newly
appointed road master on the Shep-
herdstown and Kearneysville Turn
pike, deserves the thanks of the pub
lie, and particularly those who travel
that road, for the manner in which
he has improved it. The road in
some places was impossible for ped
estrians and almost so for vehicles.
1t is now in good condition, and bids
fair under his management to be one
of the best roads In the county. The
County Court did well to appoint Mr..
Kearfott. \.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
We Want the News.

Don't forget the editor you have
a news item. If your wife whips you,
let us know of it, and we will set you
right before the public. If you have
company tell us-ifyou are not asham-
ed of your visitors. If youngster
arrives at your house and demands
food and raiment, buy dollars worth
of cigars and come around, and if you
are a cash subscriber we will furnish
a name for him or her, as circumstan-
ces warrant If you have social gath
ering of few friends, bring around
cake, six or seven pies and a ham
not necessarily to eat, but as guar
antee of good faith. We just mention
these little things because we want
news, and will have it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Winchester Pres6ytery.

UfHCHootof S'SSVs"I
Winchester Presbytery met in stated
fall meeting at Bunker Hill, Berkeley
county, w. Va, Wednesday, Septem-
Der II, 1889, at 7.30 p. IN.
Rev. H. C. V. Campbell, the Moder-
ator, preached the opening sermon
Rev. ]. NJ. Clymer was elected Moder-
ator. and Rev. J. McC. Duckwall and
Rev. G. R. Stribling temporary clerks
For the convenience of delegates the
yR.R. ran a special train from
Martinsburg to Bunker Hill over its
new line of road.
There was fair attendance OF del
egates. Nineteen ministers were pres
ent, and elders representing seventeen
churches, total of SO delegates.
The regular routine business was
transacted, and there was religious
worship with preaching every morn
ing and night The constant rain in
terfered to some extent with the con-
gregations.
In response to an overture sent
down from the General Assembly,
Presbytery appointed a committee,
with Dr. Hopkins chairman, to report
at the next meeting on the subject
Of societies within and without the
Church. and similar committee,
with DIR. Scott chairman, on the SUD-
iect of ''tithing as means OF raising
the funds of the Church." and Pres
bytery enjoined the sessions OF all Its
churches to consider these subjects
and send written reports to the chair
men of the committees by the first OF
February.
The consideration Of the revised
DIRECTORY for Worship" was post
poned till next spring. Presbytery
advised its churches to continue their
contributions to benevolent objects
according to the old schedule Of col
lections.
Mr.. John N. Bell, an elder of the
Kent Street Church, Winchester, re-
signed, on account of failing health,
the position of Treasurer of the Pres
bytery, which he has filed for more
than fifty years. Resolutions were
passed, expressing appreciation OF his
long and faithful labors, and Mr.
Edward Lea, an elder OF the Stras-
burg Church, was elected to I'LL the
vacant treasurership.
Rev. A. Gibson Link, formerly a
member of the Elk Branch congrege-
ton at Duffields, and now licentiate
ofPresbytery, passed his examinations
for ordination and preached his trial
sermon, and Presbytery took order
for his ordination and installation as
pastor of the Cedar Cliff, Cedar Creek
and Strasburg Churches on Sunday,
October 10, 1885,
Rev. j. R. Graham, Jr., who was
ordained Foreign Missionary of the
Presbytery during the past summer,
will sail for China, his field Of labor,
about November 5th.
The religious state of the churches
as reported appears to be generally
favorable.
Martinsburg was chosen asthe place
of meeting for next spring, and the
second Thursday in April was fixed as
the time. Presbytery adjourned Sat
urday at p. H., after expressing its
thanks to the people of Bunker Hill
for their hospitable entertainment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Grove Bros,
HAGERSTOWN.

We take pleasure in informing you
that our new line of Fall and Winter
Woolens have arrived.
Every piece is new and selected
with the utmost care, TO suit our rap
idly increasing trade.
The services Of Mr.. Robert Ellis,
for twelve years with Hartman, Bach
d Co., of Baltimore, have been Sc
cured, and we are prepared 10 get up
as good work rs the fine city tailors
for one-third less money.
Dress Suits are specialties with us.
We do not hesitate TO pronounce
our Fall Exhibit the most graceful
and elegant ever placed before the
people Of Hagerstown. Our line Of
novelties is exceedingly tempting.
The Neckwear Department is full.
All the new colorings and shapes al
ways on hand just as they come out.
Resp'y, &c,
GROVE BROS,
Tailors and Furnishers,
Hagerstown, Md.
Orders by mail solicited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

The unusual will OF the Wakefield
brothers was probated at Reidvlile,
S. c., Tuesday. The Wakefields were
rich bachelors. They gave the land
on which the Reidville High School
stands. Because the town did not
name the school after them they be
came angry at the town. One of the
brothers died recently, leaving his
property TO the other. He died ten
days ago, leaving 5000 acres of land
surrounding the town to his sister.
AT her death it goes in trust for ninety
nine years to the probate judge OF the
county AT the expiration of that
time il goes to heirs. The effect of the
will is TO kill the town, because il can
not get land on which TO build for 100
years. Thus they have their revenge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Took the Stranger Home.

Took the Stranger Home.
Mr.. Thomas Kerfoot, who took the
Morgan county stranger home last
week after he had tried to run the
railroad station, an account of which
was published in the REGISTER, re-
turned home the following day. He
says the stranger told a true tale OF
his home and himself. but he seemed
to be decidedly off on the question OF
getting a government office. His
neighbors all regarded him as a per
fectly sane man, and Mr. J. W. B.
Frazier, who knew the man and who
was instrumental in having him sent
safely home, says he always had the
reputation of being sound. 1t was
queer adventure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Rain A-Pienty.

Rain A-Pienty.
Timid people had almost begun to
believe that another deluge was to
come upon the land, but the sun came
out bright and clear on Wednesday
and dispelled their fears for the time
being. For twelve days and nights
the sky had been clouded, with only
an hour or so of sunshine, and rain
fell in greater or less quantities. all the
time. Business was dull, folks had
the blues, and everything was just
saturated with dampness. The wind
changed in every direction, but not
until Wednesday morning, when it
finally settled from the North, did a
cool breeze drive the clouds away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Harriet Ray started for her
home in Springfield, Ohio, on Thurs
day. She was accompanied by Miss
Mary Lee Gorrell, who will make her
home in the West. and by Miss Annie
Warner who will pay long visit TO
Mrs. Ray.
Mrs. Summers Hunter left on Thurs
day for her home in Savannah, NO.
after a visit of several months In the
East. Mr.. James L. Adams will go
with her, and occupy a position IN
Mr.. Hunters hardware and tinware
establishment.
Mrs. c. E. Young, Of Baltimore, Mrs.
]. H. Wilson, of Flintstone, Md, and
Miss Peach Koontz, Of Halltown, this
county, visited Mrs. Stotler this week.
Miss Ada NORM, of Hagerstown, is
visiting the family of Mr.. Will Entler,
in this place. Mrs. Entler is visiting
her sister near Williamsport.
Mrs. Mollie Locher, of Baltimore,
and Mr.. Wilmer l.. Dechert, OF Har-
risonburg, Va, visited the family OF
Mr.. David Hout this week.
Miss Lille Chapline, Of Shepherds
town, is visiting her brother, Mr..
Charles Chapline.-Harper's Ferry Sen
tinel.
Miss Agnes Beltzhoover left on Fri
day last for Winchester, Va, where
she will attend school the coming
year.
Miss Ella Fordyce has returned TO
Shepherdstown and resumed her
musical duties at Shepherd College.
The family of Mr.. R. l.. Magruder
left for Washington on Tuesday, after
a summer spent at Major Hagan's.
DIR. w. F. Luckett, of Washington,
was in town the first of the week, the
guest of Mr.. NJ. s. Hiteshew.
Miss Lucy Pearson, of Washington,
has been visiting Miss Fannie Lick
lider, below Shepherdstown.
Mr.. E. r. Crow left for Mines on
Tuesday, where he has gotten place
in the S. V. r. r. offices.
Messrs. NJ. B. Baker and ID. L..
Rentch attended the Baltimore cele-
bration last week.
Mr.. Turo Shepherd has started in
to learn the printers art in the REG
ISTER Office.
Miss Nora Keesecker is in Baltimore
on a visit of few weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Serious Accident.

Serious Accident.
Arthur Wilson, boy Is years old,
met with a serious accident last week,
on the farm of Mr.. Geo. w. Buxton.
Mr.. John Griffith was cutting clover
seed with mower, and the off horse
becoming refractory, he told the boy
to strike the horse with rake. He
did so, and the animal started forward
so quickly that the boy was caught
by the mower and his leg cut off just
below the knee. Drs. Snodgrass,
Myers and Fiery were called in and
gave him medical treatment. From
last accounts the boy is doing well and
will in all probability recover.-Nar-
tinsbwg Independent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

In Grayson county, in the vicinity
of Dickey's mill, there is most re-
markable family named Hunton. tits
composed OF father, mother and eight
sons and daughters, all of the children
full grown. Not one of them weighs
less than I75 pounds, and the Oldest
son tips the beam at 275. This, how
ever. would not be uncommon, as
large people are abundant in Ken
lucky, but every member of the fam
il has feet of proportion to their bod
les. There are no manufactured
shoes large enough for them. and it
keeps country shoemaker busy sup
plying pedal covering for the entire
family. Not one Of them uses shoe
smaller than that made on a 10 last,
and the largest foot measurese eighteen
inches in length
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Whose Eye Is Hs

Whose Eye Is HS
Paste or pin several newspapers
together Cut a number of holes in
them about eighteen inches apart
and each little larger than the hui
man eye. Now fasten this big paper
around three sides of clothes-horse.
Some of the party go inside and look
through the holes in the paper,
placing their faces close to it. The
rest remain outside and try to decide
who is the owner of each of the various
eyes beaming upon them. Strange to
say, however familiar all the players
may be, they will find this a very diff
cult task. Try it and see. The game
is well worth the very slight prepare
ton required
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Shepherd College Notes.

The first week of the session has
passed and the outlook is good for
pleasant and profitable years work.
The number of new students enrolled
is larger than at the beginning of any
fall term for years.
Miss Bette E. Bailey, of Sleepy
Creek, is at present the sole represen-
tative of Morgan county. The repre-
sentation will be increased this week
and next.
Mr.. Martin Lambert, of Hampshire
county, who was in school two years
ago, is again withus.
On Friday the Principal was inform
ed that Miss Mary Allen had been
appointed to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Miss Laura
Strider.
Mr.. Frank Mcdaniel has been
chosen to represent Shepherd Col
lege as assistant editor of The Normal
Visitor, lively little sheet printed at
Fairmont. =.
Although Miss Fordyce, the Princi-
pal of the Ornamental Department,
was detained few days by the illness
of her father, she is now in her place,
and announces that the work will be
carried on in the same thorough
manner as formerly. Her work in
Music and French is too favorably
known to need comment. A Techne-
con will be an additional attraction
to the music room. Miss Fordyce
will also give instruction in Art Elm
broidery, for which she has made
special preparation by study at Bent
ley's, New York. 1t is hoped that all
who wish to take lessons will embrace
the opportunity at once. Patrons and
friends are invited to call.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Catarrh Can't be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATION. as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh Is
blood or constitutional disease. and In order
to cure IL you have 10 take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucus surface,
Halls Catarrh Cure is no quack medicine.
IL was prescribed by one OF the best physi-
clans In this country for years, aud is n regu-
lar prescription. Ii is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucus sur
face. The perfect combination OF the two
ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. send for testimo-
malls free.
FIJI. CHENEY & Co., Prop. Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists, price 10 c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
On ADtietum's Bioody Field.

One hundred and twenty survivors
of the Sixteenth Regiment of Connect
icut Volunteers, who left Hartford on
the 14th inst on an excursion to Get
tysburg and Antietam, spent Tuesday
on the Antietam battle field, where
they took partin the battle Of Sept. II,
1862. They decorated the graves of
their fallen comrades now lying in the
cemetery with silk flags and located the
place at which their regiment fought,
and determined to erect monument
at this point in few years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
COMMUNICATED.

John w. Hill, on the Shindler Farm,
returns his sincere thanks to the
Judges on the wheat and all those in
terested in giving premiums at Nor
gan's Grove. Also to the Register
May the Exhibition have a very pros
porous future, and long exist as an
incentive to farmers and others to do
their best.
IouN w Hill
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
40. Chances at Harper.s Ferry.

1t may be regarded as a settled
fact that the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road at Harper's Ferry will shortly be
changed so rs to do away with
the trestle-work along the river front
and place the tracks on solid ground
near the bluffs. Second Vice-Presi-
dent King and Chief Engineer Doug
las have recently examined the local
ity for that purpose, and the rights
of way have been adjusted. A new
bridge is also to be built across the
Potomac at that place at some future
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

The Cunard Company have deter
mined to build two new racers next
year They will be monstrous twin
screw ships. built TO beat the record
from Queenstown TO New York-possi-
bly, with an eye to making four day
record. If the Cunarders are toIbuild
a ship to beat five days, she will have
to steam at the rate Of 1913 knots or
26t miles an hour for the entire pas
sage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
TOURISTS,

Whether on pleasure bent or business
should take on every trip bottle of
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleas
antly and effectually on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms Of sick
ness. For sale in soc and S1.00 bot
ties by all leading druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

Taylor's hustle mandatory at
Bridgeport, Conn, where 600 girls
have been employed, has shut down.
The suspension is likely 10 be indef-
mite, from the fact, it is said, that the
hustle has gone SO largely out OF
fashion that comparatively no de-
mand for il remains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

At San Francisco, on Monday, as
Mrs. Annie Gaba was sitting at the ia
BILE in her house, with her baby in her
arms and two other small children
near her, the baby suddenly upset "a
coal-oil lamp, which exploded in the
mothers lap, and all fourpersons were
soon developed in the flames. Mrs.
Gaba ran into the back yard with the
baby, but by the time assistance reach
ed them both were so badly burned
that they died in short time. The
other two children were fearfully burn
ed and their recovery is doubtful. r-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
A Good Day for coons.


Last Monday was pretty good
day for coons, and Messrs. George
McBee and Thomas Callahan, who
live on Mr.. George Cross's farm,
caught a whole family of them. For
a long time past the coons have been
living high on chickens that they
stole from the farm, and all efforts to
trap them were unsuccessful. But
their doom was sealed on Monday,
when the two men referred to sur
rounded the entire family and killed
two and captured three alive. We
suppose the coons will be used to
start circus on Rocky Marsh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

Professor George p. Fisher of Yale
University will contribute to The Cen
t,Hy during the coming year series
of papers on The Nature and Method
of Revelation, in which he will touch
upon a number of questions of living
interest at the present time, in con-
nection with Christianity and the BIZ
BILE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20

A Miss Chauncy, of Columbus, Ohio,
has had fright that will doubtless
teach her a lesson. She used for her
complexion a mixture Of arsenic and
nitrate Of silver. Then she went to the
White Sulphur Springs and took the
baths. The sulphur decomposed the
silver salts in her skin and turned her
so black that she has gone into retire
ment and will not be seen again for q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
A HndfaH

A Hindfan.
MIR. John S. Grove, who at one time
taught school in Shepherdstown, and
who is a brother of DR.. r. G. Grove,
of this place, has fallen heir to nice
little fortune. Mr.. Grove has been
living for some time at Frostburg,
Md, where he was great favorite OF
Miss Margaret Steyer, an elderly lady
of some means. When she died a
short time ago it was found that she
had left three wills. The first divides
her property among her relatives and
various other legacies and requests.
The second will was in the shape of
codicil to the first, and revokes several
of the former legacies and leaves
three-fourths of her estate to John s.
Grove. The last will that has been
found so far was made January IL, 1886,
in which she gives her friend, John s.
Grove, the sum of $1,000; Hannah
Humbertson, $500; Flora Humbert-
son, $500; Margaret s. Grace, her
name-sake, $500; Rachael Dorsey, col
ored, $500. She then gives and be-
queaths to John S. Grove all the rest
and residue of her estate of every
kind and description, revoking all
other wills and testaments heretofore
made by her. This will has been filed,
but the relatives will make an effort
to contest it in the courts. The estate
is valued at $4O,0 900, or upwards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
A Fortunate Escape.

Last Monday thunder. storms NUT
tered and rumbled all over this
neighborhood, sometimes gently and
again fierce and heavy. In the after
noon there was a very severe storm
west of town, and bolt of lightning
struck the fine new barn on the farm
occupied by Mr.. Frank L. Billmyer.
The lightning ran over the barn in
two different directions, leaving its
traces upon the shingles. But,
strange to say, no fire resulted, and
the electricity passed off harmlessly.
Mr.. Billmyer had two wheat crops in
the barn, lot of hay, his farming
machinery, and other property. He
thinks it was most fortunate escape
from great loss. The same after
noon there was an unusually heavy
rain below town, and Mr.. David
Hawn informs us that the fall of wa
ter was greater than he has ever seen
there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of West Vir
GINA, which has been in session, at
Charlestown, adjourned on Tuesday
for the term. We notice the follow
ing proceedings: Baylor, trustee,
VS.. Balch, from Jefferson county; APP
peal and supersedeas allowed; bond
$3.50. Mason VS.. Bridge Co., from
Jefferson county; writ of error allow
ed; bond 5000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-09-20
NOTICE.

All persc Ms interested in an adjust
ment of tolls of the Shepherdstown
and Halltown Turnpike are requested
to meet at Moler's Y Roads on Sat
urday, September 2lst, at 10 a. m