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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
News of the Railroads.

The B. &. o. Railroad will at once
bnild doubletrack on the Metropol-
itan Branch from Kensington to
Rockville. When this link is finished
the road will have a double track
from Gaithersburg to Washington, or
half the length of the branch.
The B. & o. Railroad is putting in
the block system on the second divis-
ion. No block will be over four miles
in length.
At Oakland, Md, Saturday, Ernest
Liller, aged seventeen years, was in
stantly killed on the B. and o. Rail-
road track by freight train, which
he did not see approaching. The jury
of inquest found that the train was
running at a greater rate of speed
than six miles an hour and that the
engineer was not at his post at the
time Liller was struck and killed"
There is town ordinance which pro-
hibits trains from running at a great
er rate of speed than six miles an hour
within the corporate limits. Satur-
day evening the engineer Of the Chi
cago express was arrested for violat-
ing this ordinance and the train was
delayed until the case could be
heard by justice. The engineer was
fined and then allowed to go to his
train. The ordinance has never been
enforced before, and the Chicago ex-
press carried both passengers and
the United States mails
Since connection was made with
the Reading system the freight bust
ness Of the Western Maryland Rail
road is assuming enormous proper
tions.
The b. & O. Railroad Company last
week declared a dividend of 20 per
cent, payable in the common stock
of the company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
THANKSGIVING Day.


President Harrison has issued the
following proclamation:
1T is very glad incident OF the
marvellous prosperity which has
crowned the year now drawing to a
close that its helpful aud reassuring
touch has been felt by all our people.
1t has been as wide as our country
and so special that every home has
felt its comforting influence. 1t is too
great to be the work of mans power
and too particular TO be the device of
his mind. To God, the beneticent and
the all wise, who makes the labors OF
men to he fruitful, redeems their
losses by His grace, and the measure
Of whose giving is as much beyond
the thoughts Of man as it is beyond
his deserts, the praise and gratitude
Of the people of this favored nation
are justly due.
Now, therefore, |, Benjamin Har-
rison, President of the United States
of America, do hereby appoint Thurs
day, the Goth day of November pres
ent, TO be u day of joyful thanksgiving
to God for the bounties Of His provi-
dence, for the peace in which we are
PERMITTED to enjoy them, and for the
preservation of those institutions Of
civil and religious liberty which He
gave our fathers the wisdom to de-
wise and establish and use the cour-
age to preserve Among the appro-
pirate observances Of the day are rest
from toll, worship in the public con
gregation, the renewal of our family
ties about our American firesides, and
thoughtful helpfulness toward those
who suffer lack of the body or Of the
spirit"
Governor Fleming, of this State, in
his proclamation requests that the
people rest from labor, and in their
churches and at home give thanks to
Almighty God for the innumerable
blessings vouchsafed us, for the ma
terial comforts of health, peace and
plenty with which our land has been
so signally favored during the past
wear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
A Valuable Farm Sold.

Mr.. aud Mrs. r. ID. Lamar have
sold their valuable farm at Moler' ;
Cross Roads, 81 miles from Shepherds
town. to Mr.. George S. Knott, of that
vicinity. The farm is a very fine one
of about 200 acres, well improved, and
the land is level and clean of rocks.
The price paid was within a fraction
of $50 an acre.
They will also have a big sale of
personal property on the 9th of De
December-stock and farming nipple
ments, household goods, &c, list OF
which will appear in this paper next
week.
Mr.. Lamar will move to San Diego,
California, with his family, about the
Goth Of December, where he expects
to go into lemon and orange culture
extensively.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Pc r S ON Al S.

Mr.. Will Vanmeter, son of Mr.. New
ton Vanmeter, has been very sick OF
malarial fever at Brunswick. His
father and mother went down to see
him last week, and Mrs. Vanmeter is
still there, though he is now getting
much better.
S. NJ. Bloom, Esq, of Hagerstown,
spent Wednesday with Mr.. Towner
Schley at Rockland, near town, help
ing Mr.. Schley celebrate his TIL"
birthday. 1t is needless to say that
Mr.. Bloom enjoyed the Virginia hos
pitality.
Miss Birdie Russell, of Washington
City, and Miss Fannie Highbarger, Of
Sharpsburg, Md, visited the Misses
Line in Shepherdstown this week, and
were given most pleasant little par
ty Wednesday evening.
Mr.. w. w. Manning, of Portland,
Oregon, has been visiting Mr.. K. ID.
Lamar at Moler's Cross Roads recent
~, and delivered a lecture on the
Wonders of the Great Northwest
the other night
Mr.. Charles Houghton, of Balti-
more, and Mr.. Henry Tyson, of Fred
erick, are visiting Capt. Lee H. Moler,
near town. They have been very
successful in bagging cartridges.
d. S. Rentch, Esq, was in King
wood, this State, this week, rs a dele
gate to the Grand Encampment of
Odd Fellows.
Mr.. J. w. McCleary, of Baltimore,
was in town on Thursday, on his way
up the valley on hunting trip.
Mr.. James Yearsley and his son
William, of Fernwood, Pa, are here
visiting the family of the editor.
J. s. Fleming, Esq, was in Balti
more and Washington during the
past week.
John p. Hess. Esq, formerly OF this
county, is seriously i'll at his home in
Baltimore.
A. S. cambridge, Esq, has been i'll
at his home near town the past week.
DIR. c. Y. V. S. Butler has been con
fined to his bed by illness this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Resolutions Of Respect.

Tribute of respect, by the Women's
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
of st. Peters Lutheran Church, Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, to the memory of
Mrs. Ann N. Wattles, deceased.
WHEREAS. Our Heavenly Father
has, in His own good time, called our
fellow-member and mother in the
church from service on earth TO the
saints rest above therefore,
Resolred, LIST. That, unable TO re-
count the many graces and virtues
which adorned the exemplary chris
tian character of Mother Wattles in
her well-rounded life of over four
score years, fully ripe like as shock
of corn in its season, we can but fee
bly, express the loss to our little band
by the removal from our midst OF so
warm and devoted a friend of the
mission cause and all the Masters
work.
I'd. That while We tender the be-
reaved family our sincere sympathy,
we at the same time point them with
confidence to the more abb ling com
fort, the rich rewards and blessed hopes
promised those who prove faithful
unto death, which the departed has
gone to enjoy.
Sd, That copy of this tribute be
sent the members of her family, and
also be furnished the ShepherdStown
REGISTER and the Lutheran Visitor for
publication.
Miss ELLA LAMBRIGHT
Miss CooPsIR kEPLINGER,
Miss ELLA NJ. KELSEY,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
A Most Respectable Eclipse.

The eclipse of the moon visible at
Shepherdstown last Sunday night
was equal to the eclipses seen in the
largest cities. 1t was not enjoyed by
the young people as much as it would
have been if it had occurred a few
hours later, but it was nevertheless II
success. A few bigh-hyiDg clouds en-
deavored TO cast a shadow over the
affair, but their complete dissipation
prevented any trouble. Three young
ladies from Martinsburg, who had
read in the REGISTER that the eclipse
would be visible at Shepherdstown,
came down here to see it. They were
greatly pleased with the spectacle,
and said they were going TO try TO
arrange one for that thriving city in
the near future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
sHePHeRDSTOWN MARKET.
1892.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's BAEAR IL n Journal for the home.
IL gives the latest Information with regard 70
the FASHIONS and Its numerous illustrations,
Paris designs. and pattern-sheet supple
meuts are Indispensable alike To the home
ess-mEker and the professional modtste.
Eoaxnense ia spared TO make Its artistic at
Effectiveness OF the highest order. Its bright
stories. amusing comedies. aud thoughtful
essays satisfy all tastes, aud Its last page Is
famous as n budget of wit aud humor; IN us
weekly issues everythin Is included which
is OF interest TO women. The serials for lsss
will De written by WALTER BEsANTand Will
LIAM BLACK. Mrs. OLIfuASr VIII become
contributor MARION HARiANDs Timely
Talks, DAY In and Day out" are Intended
for matrons, and HELM MARSHALL NORTH
will specially address girls. L. W. HiGGIs-
SON, in Women aud Men" Will please en'-
tiyated audience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
a High Time IN Sharpsburg.

4
When Mr. Thomas Blacllford and
his bride returned TO their home in
Sharpsburg Saturday night they were
welcomed with an old-time calithum-
plan Serenade. The crowd met the
bride and groom at the edge of town.
The horses were taken from the car
riage. and that vehicle was fastened
to the rear end of wagon in which
was IA band of MINISTRIES. To the
music of horse fiddles, tin pans, horns,
drums, gongs, and various other in
struments of torture, the procession
moved slowly down the main street.
The bride was allowed to enter her
home, but the groom was bodily car
ried TO the hotel, where a couple of
hundred persons drank TO his good
health before they allowed him to
depart. 1t is said that every inhabi-
tant of Sharpsburg witnessed the
parade, which was one fthe funniest
ever seen in the town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Jefferson county, Ala, is takingt he
lead Of all other Southern counties;
if not of every county in the United
States, in the vigor which 1t Is dis
playing in macadamizing its roads
1t has already 10 miles OF inaeadani-
lied roads, 30 more now under con-
struction, and contracts are soon TO
be let for : miles additional, which
will give that county total of 10
miles of first-class roa ds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
The Western Settlers Chosen Specific

with every advance OF emigration into the
far West, new demand is created I, Hos
letters stomach Bitters. Newly peopled re-
gions are frequently less salubrious than
older settled localities, on account of the
miasma which rises from re emily cleared
land, particularly along the banks of rivers
that are subject To- freshets. The ngricul-
tural or mining emigrant soon learns, when
ne does not already know, that the Bitlers
afford the only sure protection against ma
laria and those disorders OF the stomach,
liver and bowels, to which climatic changes,
exposure, and unaccustomed or unhealthy
water or diet subject him. Consequently.
he places All estimate upon this great house
hold specih and preventive commensurate
with It's Intrinsic merits. and Is careful TO
keep on hand restorative and promoter OF
health so implicitly To be relied upon In
time OF need.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Busy Death.

and Mrs. VIM. l.. Arthur, died at the
home of her parents in Shepherds
town last Friday after short illness
of membranous Group, aged three
wears and two months. In the hope
that the child's life might be saved,
Drs. Reynolds. Butler and Tanner
performed an operation by which
silver breathing tube was inserted In
its throat, but the relief was only
temporary. This is the fifth fatal case
of membranous Group in this vicinity
within the past few weeks, and very
naturally parents feel greatly alarmed,
especially as fatal cases heretofore
| have been of the Tarest occurrence.
| The disease seems to be prevalent
! throughout the country. and many
! deaths from it in the cities are report
! ed.
Mr.. Samuel Schumacher Shelter
died at his home in Staunton, Va, on
! Thursday of last week, after long
! y
Smeltzer was born in Jefferson coun-
~, his father being Rev. J. r. Smeltz-
or. rastor OF the Lutheran Church at
Shepherdstown He was u professor
| in Shepherd College in this place from
1874 to 1879, and had a large circle of
friends here He married Miss Eich-
elberger, from this county, when he
| lived here, who survives him, with
two children. Mr.. Smeltzer practiced
law in Stanton, and was mayor of
| that city few years ago. His funeral
was held in Stanton Friday after
noon.
Mr.. Thomas w. j. Long, who was
native of Winchester, Va, and a
brother-in-law of Mr.. Geo. w. Chase,
of Shepherdstown, died suddenly in
u Masonic lodge room in Chicago last
week. He was present at meeting
of chapter of the Royal Arch Ma
sons, and had Just finished an address
| when lie was seized with an apoplec-
| tic stroke, which caused his death in
few moments. He leaves widow,
two sons and two daughters, who re-
side in Comanche, Iowa
Mrs. Mary G. Considine, wife Of Mr..
J. w. Considine, died suddenly at her
home in Washington City on the I'd
90 T..
maiden name was Morris, was well
known in epherdstown, having of
ten visited the family of Mr.. Right
slime in this place. She was married
less than year ago, and her death
is greatly deplored by her friends
Rev. DR.. Charles White, pastor of
the College Church at Hampden-Sid-
ney, Va, died of apoplexy on tue Sth
instant He was for twenty-one
years and until 1875 pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Berryville,
Va, and was well known in Shep-
herdstown.
Mrs Eveline GLENN died at the res
idence OF her son, Mr.. John GLENN, in
Charlestown, last Friday, aged about
&C years. Her remains were inferred
in Elmwood Cemetery at Shepherds
town on Sunday. Mrs. GLENN form
erly lived on Rocky Marsh. near this
place.
Mrs. Ann ID. Strider, who moved
from Jefferson county to the West
many years ago, died in Nokomis, IL
linois, October Both, aged 70 years, 3
months and II days.
The mother of Rev. DIR. VIM. II.
Nelson died at her home in Far
Rockaway, New York. last week, at
an advanced age.
Mrs William Spearow died near
Williamsport, Friday and the remains
were taken to Martinsburg for utter
ment.
Mr.. John Koontz, of EIarper's Ferry.
brother Of Mr. George Koontz, died
at his residence last Wednesday night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Paw the Printer Promptly.

Persons who patronize papers
should pay promptly, for the pecu-
mary prospects of the press have
peculiar power in pushing forward
public prosperity. If the printer Is
paid promptly, by prompt paying pa
irons, he puts his pen to his paper in
peace; his paragraphs are more
pointed he paints his pictures OF
passing events in more pleasing col
ors, and the perusal of his paper is
pleasure to the people. Please paste
this piece of proverbial philosophy in
some place where all persons can per-
ceive it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Union THANKSGIVING Service.

All are invited to join in union
service i'm the Lutheran Church on
Thursday, November Goth, the day APP
pointed by both the President of the
United States and the Governor OF
West Virginia as Thanksgiving Day.
The service will be of varied charac-
ter, the pastors of the different
churches taking part. The usual OF
fering for the needy in our own COM
munity will be made. Let all come
and worship with Thanksgiving and
bring an offering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

After eight years the body of boy
was found at the bottom OF pond at
Eckerty, Ohio. a few days ago. At
the time OF his disappearance the pond
was dragged. but without success, and
the boy was believed 10 have run
away. 1t was not until the lond was
emptied on account of drought that
bis fate was known. The body and
even the clothes were in good state
of preservation. and was easily identi-
fed by his family.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the
California liquid fruit remedy Syrup
of Figs. 1t Is pleasing to the eye and
to the taste and by gently acting on
the kidneys, liver and bowels, it
cleanses the system efiectually, there
by promoting the health and comfort
of all who use il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Col. Maurice s. Langhorne, of
Lynchburg, Va. while dressing an alb
scess on his leg Friday, found part OF
the ball with which he was wounded
at the battle of the Seven Pines, near
ly thirty years ago. while leading the
EleventhVirginia Infantry into action
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

An old woman named Barbara
Luber died in the house OF her daugh-
ter at Buffalo, y. Y, Aug. %. The
daughter, who is insane, has kept the
BODY in the house ever since. The re-
mains now present a mummified APP
pearance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Rev. G. \. Taylor, Of the NJ. T..
Church, says: Il have measured the
distance TO hell scientifically. and find
that it is just fifty-two miles straight
down. can bottom hell with the
Bible and sustain it with science. =
Now that the exact location OF the in
f-rnal place has been discovered, let
a company be formed to bore down
to il and fioodit The rich men whose
consciences induce them to fear it's
tortures would gladly subscribe the
requisite monev.-Aler. Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of letters re-
manning in the postoffice at Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, Oct. 3lst, 1891:
j.. E. Loudon. Thornton Moore, Fan
nv L. Miller, Chas. Pierce, Frank Will
liams.
The above letters if not called for
within fifteen days will be sent to the
dead letter office. Those calling will
please say that they are advertised.
JAS. d. FAYMAN, p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Three life convicts made their es-
cape from the State penitentiary at
Waupun, Wis, through tunnel un-
der tie buildings and into the street,
which must have taken them years to
build One of the men had been in
prison twenty-five years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

James Gordon Bennett, proprietor
OF the New York HTdii, has com
pleted arrangements for the erection
of a magnificent structure tor his
newspaper ION Broadway at Thirty
fifth street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Steps for securing funds for the
monument to Jefferson Davis to be
erected in Richmond will be inaugu-
rated at an early day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Don Piatt, a well-known journalist,
died at bis home in Ohio last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Happy Hoosiers.

VIM. Timmons, Postmaster OF Ida
vile, Ind, writes Electric Bitters
has done more me than all other med
icines combined, for that bad feeling
arising from Kidney and Liver
trouble John Leslie, farmer and
stockman, Of same place. says: Find
Electric Bitters TO be the best kidney
aud Liver medicine, made NE feel
like new man. j. w. Gardner,
hardware merchant, same town. says:
Electric Bitters is just the thing for n
man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he
found new strength, good appetite
and felt just like he had lease on
life Only SOC bottle, at any Dra Z
Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

The Volumes OF the BAIAR begin with the
fr-t Number for January OF each year. When
no time il mentioned, subscriptions viii be-
gin with the Number current at the Tine OF
receipt of order.
three years back, In neat cloth binding, VIII
be sent 10y mail. postage paid, or 10y express
provided the freight does not exceed one
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binding will Toe sent 10y mall post PAID on
receipt OF 81 each.
Renittances should be made by postofiice
Money order or Draft, Ia avoid chance oi losS
Nnwsn.ners are NOT TO copy this advertise
ment without the express order OF HAhPhh@
BROTHERS.
Address:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
News from Japan.
HSWo VII' VUyt3'''
Miss Laura G.. Strder has sent the
following card to the editor of the
CharlestOwn Free Press:
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN,
October %, 1891.

October %, 1891.
DEAR EDIToR-Tne news of the
burning of our large and comfortable
Mission School at this place has been
wired to America and you will have
probably read the cabiegiam two or
three weeks before receiving this.
But | send line to let the many
dear friends at home know that es-
capped in safety.
Had slept five minutes longer, II
might have been very different The
fire originated in the room next TO
mine. | have not time for particulars
at this writing.
Thanks to a kind Providence for
the safety of all. Very sincerely.
l.. G.. STRIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

The Moler's Farmers Alliance meets the
first and third Friday in each month at $50
p. m.
Potomac Assembly No. 2O2i. Knights OF La
Dor, meets every Monday night In the room
over Mr.. J. {. Lamberts store.
Forest Grange No. -. L. OF IL. will meet the
second and last Friday in each month At 500
ID.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
1892.
Rarper,s Young People.
AN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY.

The Thirteenth Volume Of HARPER 5
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE best weekly publication for young
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
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