Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-12-12
BRIEFS.

near the virginia Ore Bank for the
purpose of locating vein OF the iron
ore that is so plentiful in that locali-
ty.
The ladies Of Uvilla will hold fair
during the approaching Holidays
for the benefit of the NJ. E. Church
South at that place. 1t will be held
on the 25th, 26th and 27th Of Decein-
Der.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, Of Shep-
herdstown, has purchased, through
Mr.. V. NJ. Firor's Real Estate Agency,
the p. H. Hughes property, on West
Main street in this place, for $780,
CharlestoWn Spirit
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Mary Neill Simmons, daughter
OF DR.. and Mrs. J. V. Simmons, to
Mr. Charles E. Baylor, Wednesday
evening, Dec. II, at o'clock, Zion p.
E. Church, Charlestown.
We have gotten a number Of new
subscribers the past couple Of weeks
an evidence that the REGISTER con-
tinues to grow in favor. Give us a
good subscription list and we'll con-
tinue to improve the paper.
R. NJ. Billmyer is ready for the
Christmas trade with his usual popu-
lar stock of groceries, provisions
boots, shoes, rubbers, notions, ETC.
His large advertisement in another
column will tell you all about it.
The members of the Episcopal con-
gregation had very pleasant socia-
BILE at the rectory last Thursday even
ing, which was largely attended.
The voluntary contributions, for the
Church Guild were quite liberal.
Mr.. D. L. Rentch received Motif
cation from wholesale firm the
other day that fancy tissue papers,
such as are used to make paper
flowers, etc, had advanced rs cents
ream on account of the Mckinley
tariff bill
Jim" the fine driving horse of Mr..
Charles H. Knott, accidently broke
small bone in one of his forelegs
while running in play some days ago.
1t is hoped that the surgical opera
tions now in progress will fully re-
store him.
The Alpine Creamery Company, of
Keedysville, will erect d separator
on Daniel Souders' property i'll
Sharpsburg. The machinery has al
! ready been purchased, and 1t is said
that work on the building will be be-
gun shortly.
The Parthenian Literary Society OF
Shepherd College will give literary
entertainment, consisting of declama-
lions, essays, selections. charades and
tableaux, in its hall on Friday even
ing, December 10Th, at o'clock.
The public is cordially invited.
A certain young man in Shepherds
town recently became crossed in love.
1t affected him strangely, for he was
seen to go to the pump with coa'
hod and make desperate attempt to
pump the bod full of coal. Poor fel-
low, we hope he'll soon get over it.
The first real snow Of the season
greeted the eyes Of early risers last
Monday morning, and in a gentle,
desultory sort of way the flakes
continued to fall all day. 1t got deep
enough by evening TO cause sleigh
or two to venture out with juggling
bells.
At meeting of the Democratic
Club last Saturday the financial af-
fairs were satisfactorily settled. 1t
was resolved to continue the Organi-
cation, and at a meeting to be held
on Saturday evening, Dec. Goth, new
officers will be elected. All Demo
Gratis in this district are invited to at
tend.
Mr.. f. Hess Reinhart raised big
crop Of corn this year. On l3 acres
he raised $50 bushels, an average of
over 70 bushels per acre. The corn
was of the Golden Beauty" variety,
and Mr.. Reinhart says that it was all
cood-not five bushels of soft corn
in the whole lot. Now il anybody
on Rattlesnake Run can beat this,
let's hear from them.
Mr. a. NJ Rumsey, friend of the
REGISTER who lives in Austin, Texas,
sent us few days ago box of lovely
flower. and fruit taken from the
plants and trees as they stand III the
gardens there now. They were indi-
cations of mild and balmy climate.
Mr.. Rumsey, is descendent OF James
Rumsev, the inventor Of the steam
boat. and though he has never seen
Shepherdstown he feels the deepest
interest in the home OF his famous
ancestor.
Well. well. Just think of tour
Young friend William q. Graves is go
ing to get married. Mr. Graves, who
left Shepherdstown last spring, To-
Gated at Cardington, Ohio, and has
done well at that place, being fore
man in a large timing establishment.
On Wednesday we received an invi-
tation to his wedding. Miss May NJ.
Underwood is the name Of the pros
pective bride. and the ceremony will
take place on Christmas Day. Good
luck to the young couple.
A number of farmers Of Berkeley
county have organized q farmers ln-
stitute, the purpose of which is to
hold farmers institutes and adopt