Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-01-31
Briefs.

tories.
Lost. strayed or stolen--the winter
Of 1890 =,
rho Cookus property is to be sold
tomorrow
WILL the weddings are really about
over now, we think,
Han r d. Gibson has our thanks
=, documents from Charleston.
The DAYS have gained about half an
,onr in daylight since Christmas,
More pleasant weather this week,
,nt still the ice dealers are not happy.
The decision of the court in Ha-
cum on the same subject will be
announced to-day
p,r.ains in blankets, boots, and all
Nv winter goods at NJ. b. Bakers.
r.II land learn the low prices for cash
p.v l.. r. Mason will conduct ser
los in the chapel at Duffields Sun
~, afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The Fifty-frst New York Regiment
ill erect memorial tablet at Burn
side. Bridge. near Sharpsburg.
Hon Vim. L. Wilson delivered an
lIr... before the Y. VI. G. A. of
baltimore last Tuesday evening.
Mr. George NJ. Bowers, of Martins
sprr. has been appointed super
visor Of census for West Virginia.
Mr. George Washington Burns, a
,.-,rsr citizen of Martinsburg, died in
baltimore last week, aged u years.
rorthe best of groceries, provisions,
candies. fruits, &c, call at r. NJ. Bill
myers. Stock fresh and seasonable.
4 fair price will be paid for an old
fashion. tall eight-day hall clock, in
running order. Apply at this office.
Mr.. Derry. widow of the late Philip
Derry. Of Harper's Ferry, died last
week near Halltown, at an advanced
s.r
Auumber of Martinsburg saloon
kaap.r, were heavily fined in the Cir
chi, Court last week for selling liquor
illegally,
VI :. Hiteshew is not behindhand
in oferiu. bargains. If you want
shoes. now i the time TO get them
cheap at his store.
Mr.. Charles ). Baxter, formerly of
Kecdy>ville. Md, accidentally shot
and killed himself at st. Joseph, Mo,
week or two ago.
r. u. Billmyer has now in stock a
full line Of boots and shoes, gum
goods. notions, &c. Bargains will be
found in these goods just now.
Mr>,r,. Strider & Engle have, we
understand, established branch
store at Baker Bros. limestone quar-
RE-. near Zion Church, in this county.
The new official postal guide for
$50 Ina, been issued. 1t shows that
there are $500 postoflices i'll the
United States. against 5S,S76 for last
year
For Rent-The room now occupied
ty +. T. Grove, suitable for store
room oroflice. Possession given April
l,t. 1890 Apply to Miss Martha Ma
grudrr.
Bread is the staff of life If you
want the very best go to r. NJ. Bill
myer, who keeps the celebrated Riv-
ertou roller flour, guaranteed to be
the best.
Mr.. John y. Bell, one of the most
highly esteemed and prominent citi-
zens Of Winchester, died last Thurs.
day, after protracted illness, aged
50 wears.
Messrs w. \. VENT, Geo. w. Fisher
and Kemp Hoehn, all of Baltimore,
have formed partnership and will
establish large canning factory at
HaErrStown.
The members of Mt. Nebo Lodge
No 81, ~. +. X \. NJ, are requested
10 attend the stated communication
on Monday evening, February Sd, at
O'Clock p. III.
Rev l.. r. Mason, rector of Trinity
Episcopal Church, of this place, will
conduct mission in All Saints
Church, Frederick. Md, from Febru-
AIRY ith to 18th.
Laura Y. Palmer, of Sharpsburg,
ha> been granted divorce from her
husband, Dyson r. Palmer, and
awarded the custody of their infant
child Bertha Palmer.
Rev q. \. Christensen, who con-
Quoted mission in the Episcopal
Church Of Shepherdstown last year,
will mold a mission in Martinsburg
nom February Sth 70 18th.
The Scientific Amercon says "A small
htN filled with lime and placed on
shelf III the pantry or closet Will
absorb dampness and keep the air in
The closet dry and sweet"
Somebody at kearneysville is laying
III "a stock of buggy whips. Recently
Key. }. r. Van Horn and Mr.. George
Brady have had whips stolen from
Their carriages at that place.
The longest train ever hauled oyer
The Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad was
pulled last week by one engine. 1t
contained ninety-seven freight cars,
and was just mile in length.
Mr.. James Taylor, who recently re-
cel'ed a government pension, has
bought the Avis property, i'll which
lie now lives, near Billmyer's Mill.
Ihe contract price was $500 cash.