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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EDIToR-We had the pleasure
of attending d chicken soup and free
concert. on the night of the Goth in
slant, given for the benefit of the
Uvilla Hall Association. which was a
very enjoyable affair. The free con
cert, given by three of Uvilla's anna
teur performers, Messrs. Anders. Athey
and Nichols, supported by Mr. Flood
from Sandy Ridge, consisted OF
speeches, reciratlons and negro
sketches, which We're comical and
amusing. To add TO the novelty of
these plays, We would say that many
of them were original productions
and were only few days in prepara-
ton. They were indeed comical and
amusing and reflect much credit upon
our home talent. To the young men
who SO ably assisted in making this
affair a success, the friends Of the
Hall extend their heartfelt thanks.
After having laughed till We were
all happy, the president of the asso-
citation announced that soup would
be served, which had been prepared
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stroup, the chief
caterers for the occasion; So accord
ingly the tables were arranged and
the way that some Of our best citizens
got away with the liquid went 10
prove that they were veterans at the
business. feel safe in saying that
Uvilla holds the championship in big
soups and big eaters. Among those
who did their duty we would mention
Mr.. Strider, the live merchant of
Uvilla. and young Link, who required
two men 10 assist him from the table.
We We're glad TO see large number
OF persons present from neighboring
places and some from Shepherdstown
and even far-away Rocky Marsh sent
a delegation Of two.
The Hall Association takes this OPP
portunity of publicly thanking the
good people for their attendance.
their kindness and their liberality,
and tender vote of thanks to Major
and Mrs. Stroup for their services SO
generously offered; and announce
that in the near future they will give
better entertainment in every re-
spect, TO which We invite all 10 come,
and by your aid and encouragement
we shall be enabled to relieve Uvilla
Hall of its present indebtedness.
JULIUS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
The Last Shot Fired at Appomattox.

Col. II. Kyd Douglas contributed to
the Baltimore Sun an interesting rem
iniscence of the movements of the
famous Light Brigade" on the re-
treat from Petersburg and at the sur
render at AppomattoX, in which he
proves that his command fired the
last shot for the Confederacy at APP
pomatto1.
Col. Vim. A. Morgan, Of Shepherds
town, and a gallant officer in Gen.
Fitz Lees Cavalry Division, writes as
follows to the Baltimore Sun of We'd
nssday:
Ia your issue Of January % there
seems to be a contention in reference
to what Col. Charles Marshall stated
n his speech in New York relative to
1.-THE last fighting by the cavalry at
AppomattoI. In justice to the brig
ade commanded that day, and to
which the brave Lieut-Col. Gus. Dor
sey, commanding the Mar! land Cav
alrv, was attached, feel it my duty
to inform you that the very last shot
fired in the defense Of the then de-
funct Confedsracy was done by this
dashing, gallant Maryland command.
All this occurred some time after
General Lee had formally surrendered
the Army Of Northern Virginia.
The very first intimation had OF
the surrender was from the enemy,
who had assaulted my line, which
being handsomely repulsed and at
this particular time, and during the
haste and confusion of their retreat
their lines, / was notified by these
very men, under flag of truce, that
our army had been surrendered.
There are many Marylanders now
living who were on the ground with
me that day who will indorse this
statement. Honor to whom honor is
due"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
PERS OVAL S.

Mr.. Ell. Lee and Mrs. Rust went to
Winchester on Wednesday to attend
the marriage of their niece, Miss Nan
CIV Lee. to Mr.. Coble, of Wyoming.
Mrs. C. F. Ray and children, who
have been visiting here for some
weeks, have returned to their home
in Roanoke.
Miss Mollie DeSaules, OF Washing
ton City, visited her sister, Mrs Z. b.
Humrickhouse, in this place, the first
of the week.
Mr.. William Hammond, of Hagers-
town. spent Sunday in Shepherds
town, the guest Of DR.. A. s. Reynolds.
Miss Lucy Davis, of Washington
county, Md, is visiting her uncle,
Mr.. T. H. Davis, in Shepherdstown.
Miss Rose Cost, of Hagerstown, is
visiting Misses Rose and Nellie Wag-
ner in this place.
Messr.. J. Chalmers Byers and Rob
ert Lemen are visiting in Washing
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
Public Sales.


The following public sales are ad-
vertised by the REGISTER:
On Wednesday, February 18th, r.
NJ. Huyett will sell stock, farming i'm
plements, &c, at his residence %
miles northwest of Shepherdstown.
On Friday, February 18th, Mr.. j.
Albert Link will sell stock, farming
implements, &c, near Dutfields, this
county.
On Monday February 10th, Mr..
William Vickers will sell stock, farm
ing implements, etc, two miles south
east OF Shepherdstown.
On Tuesday, February 18th. Mr..
Thomas Callahan will sell stock and
farming implements on the Charles
town pike II miles south OF Shep-
herdstown.
On Tuesday, February Gath, Mr.. ID.
l.. Magruder will sell stock aud farm
ing implements at hi. residence
mile northwest of kearneysville.
On Friday, March 9th, Mr.. A. &.
Moore will sell stock, farming imple-
ments, &c, 3 miles south OF Shep'
herdstown
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
Three Weddings.


The NJ. p. Church was. on Wednes-
day morning, well filled by resi-
dents of the town and county, who
came TO witness the marriage vows OF
Mr.. Chas. G.. Henkle and Miss Lily
Cockrell. both OF this county. The
bridal party entered the church at
1130. the principals preceded by
MeSsrs. Alexander and Moler, ushers,
and proceeded to the altar to the
strains of the wedding march played
by Miss Daisy iantis. The Rev. DR..
Gardner, of Chariestown. impressive
" performed the ceremony, at the
conclusion OF which the happy "one
were driven TO the station and de-
parted for all extended tOur.-Hdr-
per's Ferry Sentinel.
There was very quiet wedding at
a. IN, on Wednesday of last week at
Sharp.burg. at the brides residence,
the services being performed ny Rev.
B.R. Carnahan. The bride was Mis-.
Mollie E. Edmonds, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. n. F. Ednonds, and
the groom Dr. J. E. Pitsnogle, OF
Shsrpsburg, and secretary OF the
pension examining board at Harper
Ferry.
Mr.. Seymour II. Lands, OF Mill
Vile. this county, and Miss Birdie +
Sprecher, of Forreston, Ill, were
married at Eakle's Mills. Washington
county. Md, al the residence OF Mr..
H. r. NJ. Eakle, Tuesday morning OF
last week. Rev. DR.. j. s. Gardner
perform ed the ceremony. a number
OF relatives and friends were present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
A Bio Storm.

Big Storm.
Last Friday mild sort of a storm
originated down in Texas and started
on its way north. Saturday morning
it had reached Alabama and was
gaining strength rapidly. Saturday
afternoon it struck Shepherdsto wn-
and good many other places, too.
1t started here with a gentle rain.
Soon after dark the rain changed to
a damp, heavy, clinging snow. that
stuck fast to everything it touched.
In surprisingly short time the wet
earth was white. Along towards the
middle Of the night the wind got up
pretty high, but the snow was so
heavy it was not drifted very much.
Sunday morning the storm was over,
but a great mantle of snow six inches
deep covered everything. You didn't
have an idea how heavy it was until
you went to shovel it of of your side
walk The trees were loaded down
with snow. Sometimes the tree would
tumble over and sometimes only a
limb would break Off The telegraph
wires were sight. They looked like
great white cables about three inches
thick. Here in Shepherdstown some
of the poles were pulled up by the
roots and the wires broken. Nearly
every one of the stout arms on the
railroad bridge were broken by the
heavy weight upon them. Along IN
the afternoon the linemen came along
and patched up the wires temporari-
". They reported that the telegraph
service was completely knocked out
all along the Norfolk & Western road
There was a great deal Of damage
by the snow in Elrnwood Cemetery.
at thi. place. Not less than twenty
five or thirty trees were badly broken,
some completely destroyed. The &C.
dars Jared worst. A large number of
them had the tops broken off by the
heavy weight Of snow. The Irish
jumpers were likewise greatly injured.
The pines stood the strain better than
any OF the other trees.
The storm seemed TO be worst from
Washington to New York, and about
a hundred miles inland. The tele-
graph companies probably never
were so completely demoraIized. We
are informed that pretty nearly every
pole between Martinsburg and Har-
pers Ferry went down. Thousands
Of poles between Washington and
New York toppled over, and Phila-
delphia and New York couldn't work
one wire out Of the $50 between those
cities. In the cities themselves the
electric light wires and telephone
and telegraph wires were such
tangled wreck that new wires had TO
be strung. The damage in money is
something enormous.
Railroadins on single-track roads
was a trifle risky, but the trains wer
pretty nearly all on time. Sunday
mornings early train for the South
was few hours late, because the
Western Maryland fast mail had to
stop every few rods to take telegraph
poles off the track. 1t was good rail
reading to get over the mountain as
soon as they did. In the Blue Ridge
mountain the snow was twenty inches
deep.
No one predicted this storm until
after it was over
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30

Church Notes.
Services will be held in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday at Shepherds
town at IL a. H., and at kearneys-
vile at 3 p. III.
There will be services in the Re-
formed Church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock in Shepherdstown. Rev. Mr..
Everhart will also preach in the
Presbyterian Chapel at Shenandoah
Junction Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
There will be services in the III. l..
Church South on Sunday ut II a. III.
and p. IN, and at Marvin Chapel at
$50 p. IN.
Rev. w. H. Burkhart will conduct
cervices in the Episcopal Church here
Sunday at II q. III. and p. NJ, and at
Duffields at Sp. In.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
Chap Sugar.

chsap Sugar.
In anticipation Of sugar going on
the free list on April LIST, and the
price consequently taking big drop,
enterpri.ing wholesale dealers have
been doing a rafting business dur
ing the past fortnight in selling free
trade sugar" for delivery after that
date at the new rates. BY the provis-
ions Of the Mckinley bill the reiners
have the privilege during March OF
refining sugar in bond without paying
duty upon it, so that there will be
a supply for sale at the new prices
the moment April 1st is ushsred III.
In expectation OF lower prices after
that time grocers throughout the
country have been curtailing their
supplies Of sugar to avoid being
caught with any considerable amount
of the protected article after April LIST.
Taking advantage of this situation
some enterprising wholesale houses
In this city have been taking orders
for April delivery, and the rush to
buy has been tremendous. Granu-
lated sugar, which is now selling at
ST cents pound, was quoted on Tues
for April delivery at a cents and on
Wednesday at A cents pound.
Owing to the course of the retail
grocers in keeping their stocks OF
sugar as low rs possible the price has
been advancing lately, but after
April there will be a big drop. The
sugar which is ordered at 4i will re-
tail at cents pound, and prices
will generally be about 2 cents a
pound lower when the country has
free trade" instead Of protected sug-
ar. This advantage to the American
consumer is subject, Of course, to
such modification as may result from
the stimulation of prices of raw sugar
in foreign countries by the increased
consumption in and the consequent
enlargement of demand from the
United States. Philadelphia Record
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
4 confsdacqte Solcisr's MaOw


4 Confederate S0lGisr's Hi5ow PensIo1ed.
Mrs. Sally G. Barley, of Strasburg
Virginia. the widow Of Nathaniel Bar
ley, formerly Of this place, has just
received a pension from the govern
ment. Nat Barley entered the Con-
federate Army in 1861, a a member
ofthe Hamtramck Guards, afterwards
Company b Of the Second Virginia
Infantry. aud remained with that
company until early ia the spring OF
1864. when he deserted WEiie his
regiment was in winter quarters near
Pisgah Church in Orange county,
Nat. managed TO borro" all the
money from his comrades that he
could. and when the regiment left for
two weeks picket duty al Morton's
Ford he made some excuse 10 be left
in camp, and when ais company re-
turned he could not be found and was
never seen afterwards by any of his
company. He is reported TO have re-
turned home and then moved TO Will
Transport, Md. Whether he enlisted
in the Federal Army or not, is not
known. He died some ten or twelve
years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30

Several weeks since a young lady
while looking in the window OF n jew
elry store on Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, ID. c., in some way got
her feet between the iron bars on
which she was standing. She found
it impossible to eItricate herself and
became very much alarmed. In the
meantime a crowd collected, while
a mecnanic who had been sent for
sawed the bars apart. The young
lady was much Frustrated when re-
leased and had 10 be taken home by
friends. She never recovered from
the nervous fright occasioned by the
incident, ind on Saturday last she
died
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
MARRIED..

At the Church OF the immaculate
Conception, by Rev. 5 +. Ryan, Jan
urry 81, 1891, Mr.. J. w. CoNslDINE
and Miss MARY G. MORRIS, both OF
Washington, ID. G.
In Hagerstown, Dec. 81, 1890, by
Rev. II 5. Torrance, Mr.. FRANK NJ.
HOLLIS and Miss MARY Y. APPEL,
both of Msrtinsburg.
At the Baptist Church in Charles
town. January 25. by Rev. NJ :. Read,
Mr.. MARCELLUS f.. PHILLIPS and Miss
ALICE FARMER. both OF Charlestowu.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
s6eoberd,towu TO Have q Boom.

Shepher6sfoWH to Have q Boom.
The Secretary of State has just is
sued charter to the Shepherdstown
Mining, Manufacturing and Improve
ment Company, an organization
formed for the purpose of developing
the resources of this place as man
ufacturing site and for the improve
ment Of the town in a business sense.
The success of similar movements in
localities far less favored than Shep-
herdstown has been phenomenal.
That Shepherdstown has splendid
opportunity before her, with every
indication of an era of great indus
trial activity, cannot be doubted.
The gentlemen who have origina-
ted the plans for the carrying out OF
this object have been at work for
several months past on the prelimi-
naries. While the movements have
been slow, they have been sure. To-
day the company has options on a
large tract Of land most admirably
adapted for the extension OF the
own and the establishment OF manu-
factories. Nearly all OF the land on
either side of the railroad south OF
town, extending from pike to pike,
through the centre Of which runs a
bold stream of water, has been sc
cured. That portion OF the property
contiguous to the railroad and the
stream of water is suitable for ind us
tries of every character. The gentle
slopes to the east and west are ideal
sites for residence and business pur-
poses. with every advantage, it seems
to us, that can possibly be desired.
We will at this time give simply a
hint as to the character of the
property that has been secured. In
subsequent issues we expect to lay all
the details before our readers. That
they will be interesting, and that the
steps that have been taken will meet
with the appreciation of the public,
we can even now confidently assure
our readers.
We trust that our people will sup
port this movement most heartily.
The one purpose in view is the wei
fare of our community. Then let
there be no croakers. Let there be
no exhibition Of that cheap and petty
spirit that in all communities Is ready
TO cry down every effort for improve
ment. On the contrary, let every
person help the boom along. This is
the opportunity for ShepheTdstown
to awake from its lethargy Let our
people also get wide awake and ready
for the business that is surely coming.
Asmay be seen by advertisement
in another column, the meeting for
organization has been cal ed for
February 14th, by the incorporators,
Messrs. q. NJ Beltzhoover, w. y.
Lemen, \. 5 Reynolds, f.. |. Lee and
q. r. Hodges This will be the first
public step of the boom. We hope
the public will see TO 1t that the be-
ginning of the boom IL n proper one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
Where There's a MH There's a Way.

Freight Conductor John II. CARRIER,
of the Baltimore and Ohio, and Miss
Fannie Cole, daughter Of Charles
Cole, supervisor Of engines at Sandy
Hook, braved the storm that brewed
above them n few days ago, and
wrought a clandestine union. Fan
ME was sweet sixteen, and lived next
door to her young lover. He used TO
call upon her often, but her father
objected TO his visits. and SO he de-
sisted. But the course of true love
was not to be turned by such slight
obstacle as a parents wrath, and so
the two lovers continued to commu-
nicate with each other by means OF
letters lowered from the second.story
back windows Of their adjoining
homes. In this waya plot was laid
for an elopement. One day a week
or two ago Mr. CARRIER procured a
marriage license at Hagerstown, and
on his way back TO Weverton with
his train, stopped at K eedysvilIe and
took OH board a preacher who had
consented to perform the ceremony
At Weverton the party Were met by
Miss Cole. and they proceeded to the
residence of CARRIER brothers broth
er-in-law, John II. Marquette, where
they were made one. When the
news Of the wedding reached The ears
Of the young bridr'- parents their
anger knew 10 bounds. but all has
since been forgiven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
Report of tie Graded School.

Report of tie Graded School.
The folio wing are the promotions
from the respective departments oil
the Snepherdstown Graded School :
From he Primary Department to the
Intermediate, Howard Hodges and
Herbert Rodgers from the lnterme-
diate to the Advanced Department,
Sallie Shepherd, Mary Furry, Ashton
Boswell, Pinkney Schley, Gilmore
Neel, George Trusscll, George Hill,
Leonard Rodgers and Charles Lewis :
from the Advanced to the Grammar
Department, Beulah Neel, Daisy
Myers, Grace Arthur, Rheul Van
Horne, Gregory Marten, Harvey
Greenwood and George Lewis.
In each department there were
many advanced from b TO A classes.
The school now enrolls 40 pupils.
The last monthly average is 1853.
The school is doing good work, and
the teachers extend cordial invita-
ton to all to visit the school ana be
convinced of thi. truth. They would
be pleased to have more Of the pa
rents and guardians call. The Coun-
ty Superintendent, i'll his report to
the S ate Superintendent, says The
Graded School of Shepherdstown,
with its principal and assistants, has
been doug excellent work. In fact,
Sheplerdstown District is taking the
lead for interest in the school work. y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30

The Moler's Farmers Alliance meets The
third saturday in every month at ~ o clock
y. III
Potomac Assembly No. 2J2I. Knights OF La
Dor. meets every Monday night in the room
over Mr.. j. c. Lambert's store.
Forest Grange No. % +. OF II. will meet the
second SATURDAY IN each month at l.3O p. IN.
aud the last saturday al b p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
BOOTS and SHOES!
a HIGH GRADE
AND 4 FAIR PRICE is OUR
BID FOR BUSINESS.

W,vspt BUYERS for "a clean. Fresh stock OF
INV AND S'INllsH SUITS for Business.
work and Dress purposes. our line offALL
NpWINTER GOODS In large and somplen
clear through. Al sizes, nll isbtics, oil dyle
and ali ptte.. No doubt this assortment IN
clud,s lust your idea Of q suit. You VIII ma
% \ Ne. ia material aud nnish. Ihe prl"s'
too viii Uc Just night. W" guarantee
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
OvERCOATS

h certainly n credit to our establishment
aud u satisfaction a. our trade. larger va
ricty 90 y nuer showing 81 choice, new Nov-
pItt,H and rpIlnble standard goods would be
iatd to nud anywhere. Careful buying ena.
Li,sus 10 oilri that big, solid Nnlue iof your
ufpusl that never iali io Il'sse. Nhsn need
iug ruytlIul in thIs iiHr, remember ourP,
10 r. D.. which stands Tor me oNefcohs 81
HIT u.urrs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30
r7;,Aet of all Learnng PowerU Report, Aug 1885,
Roe! B Bs%s:'
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Miss Alice Perry, OF Bridgeport,
CT, in great agony, Tuesday evening,
sent for physician. When he came,
she. between commissions, told him
she had swallowed her false teeth and
was strangling This doctor sent for
another and they prepared for trach-
eotrmy, as the patient was likely TO
die. As they were about giving the
ether. one OF them trod on an object
under the edge OF the bed. IL was
the missing plate and teeth which
had never been swallowed, but fallen
from under the pillow during the
piSht. lie showed il 10 Miss Perry
who WAS struggling for breath. She
az one. recovered.
John Meiser living near New Egypt,
Y. j.. became sngered with his four
vrar-uld son and seiIing the child
placed MIN on the top OF n stove
whur, hr held him gill HE cries at
tracted his mother Meiser has fled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30

We make most any parent proud OF hls or
her boy. Nothing can do quite as much TOE
wards making lad look neat, wholesotne
aud manly ns one Of our stylish little suits.
Astonishing, too. how cheap these nice
suits are sold. We make special short 70
give good satisfaction Ia. our Boys Depsfi.
mcnt No trouble about nts for Dttle aDu
big We keep them Rili our idea for thA
level H.: neat patterns that won show the
dirt tight seams. strong material, ana sneys
to good quhlity. We have ~ gteat variety OF
SUCH should this be your notion sboutboyf
wear. come IN and We viii please you, WIN.
ont a dnnhI. our pfckent Inc " attfacllOneln
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-01-30

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER 4 MILLER.