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The Progress., 1892-10-29
MADAM RUMOR SAYS :

That the business men of Shreve
port are fast coming to the conclusion
that 5000 or $500 a year is aufficient
salary for what duties the mayor OF
Shreveport has to perform.
That Shreveport could very we'll
dispense with the services of sur
veyor. She thinks that office sine
| cure
That the City Council seems to be
anticipating an increase of revenue, as
it raised an officers salary, to begin
several months hence.
That what the City Council can't
find an excuse for to spend money,
an extravsgant woman would not
try to think Of
That the person who can unfathom
the reason why our city fathers have
un-publicly announced meetings,
would be denominated the King of
riddle solvers.
That it is time those oft-announced
new cars for the City Railway line
were arriving, il they are to be used
for this seasons service.
That the ''Prince of the World" is
fast running his course, and in two
more years will not be more than
twice as large as Goliath and Web
ster in their respective ways.
That a picayune Office under a |
bag pipe administration will some
times swell the head of the incum-
bent to the size of a meal barrel.
That the details of that Marshall |
street story would make an interest
ing drama if put on the stage, with |
the "Prince q the World" in the
leading role.
That it is class legislation in the
most debilitating form for saloon
keepers in the city limits to be al
lowed to carry on their business by
paying just one-half the amount for
license that those outside the corpor-
ate lines are forced to pay.
That while members OF the City
Council receive no stipulated salary
for services, Messrs. Toombs and
Quigles make at least fifty dollars
per snnum in the reduction of their
liquor license, She says it pays them
10 be members of that body, if no one
else is as lucky.
That our City Council seems to be
placing premium on the saloon busi
ness in their town, as it makes a re-
luction in the license of those engaged
n the business here. She can see no
'eason why whisky selling should be
pecially favored over other classes of
business.
That Shreveport has not lost her de-
lesire to enter her city administra-
ion and Waterworks company at the
Worlds Fair. She thinks two pre-
NUNS would certainly be secured on
hese.
That it takes the Waterworks
ompany about as long to get her
lew machinery in place as it does for !
he City Railway company to get
Ter new cars here. She thinks both
eports are fakes" 3
That some of Shreveport's monied
nen conld not get out of the way of {
The Progress., 1892-10-29
THE CROWDS ARE COMING.
The Attractions are too Numerous 10 be
Missed.

The Attractions are too Numerous 10 b
Missed.
On Monday. our seventh big Fail
will open. There have been Her
Oulaen efforts made by the execu
tive committee within the last ten
days, and an enormous amount OF
work has been done.
Every body who intends to make
an exhibit has been actively at work
to make an attractive display and
they will be attractive to behold.
The attractions which are so much
enjoyed by the visitors have not been
lost sight of, but pleasing ones have
been engaged aud will delight old
and young.
Among others will be Mexican Bill,
who is regarded one of the finest rifle
shots in the world 1t seems very
commonplace thing for him 20 break
glass balls with rifle inv, ted and
many more such fancy s ots-are
only ordinary pas-time for him.
There will likewise be other attrac-
tions of different kinds, blending in
pleasing unions with the displays,
race programs, etc, which will be un
der the direct management of the
Association.
Among the most attractive dis
plays will be the exhibits from the
Experimental station. These will
embrace the products of the State
of every kind both animal and vege-
table. These, of course, will not be
entered in competition with other
exhibitors for premiums, but will
represent Louisiana at large, and
will serve to show what she can and
does produce. This alone should in
duce our farmers to turn out en- mass
and see what we are doing in the
progressive field.
The crowds are coming from every
where, they are coming to see what
is to be seen which is much. This
Exposition will be one of deep Inter
est, as the management has decided
to rule out all
Gambling Games,
and even the most unsophisticated
need have fears of being roped in by
some "rkin game" and robbed.
Mile. Loretta
will again entertain lovers of the
trapeze performances, and has added |
to her program many more interest
ing features than she had last year.
The following special premiums
have been offered since our last issue.
BY Nelson & Bodies Gold premiums
1376-For best dozen biscuits made from
big Run" -four. s10 in gold. 1277-For
best dozen rolls made from same brand |
-four. IS in gold. 137S-For best loaf of
bread made from same brand of flour,
$5 in gold.
Secretary Horan states that all bread,
rolls, biscuits, etc.. entered for competi-
tion should be brought to the Exposition
on FIJI ny, November 4. that they NAV
be fresh when submitted to the inspec-
ton of the judges, and thus give an
equal showing to all competitors.
Let our citizens give this Expo-
sition big attendance during the
entire week. u
The Progress., 1892-10-29

the car of progress, if it was mile of,
in time to keep from being struck.
That the merchant who does not
make an exhibit at the fair, will be
among the first to complain of the
small number of displays, if this
should chance to happen.
The Progress., 1892-10-29

Superior Cook stoves
Are unequaled. See them at The
Fair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
w. =. LICKLIDER.

Summer has come, and with it we
open large stock of goods to meet
your wants. Our shelves are full of
well-selected goods that have been
bought low for CASH. We will
make it very interesting for you if
you call and see us when in need of
anything in our line. Our goods are
frst-class, and prices the lowest.
You will need lots of Sugar and we
sell it very cheap in small or barrel
lots. Choice Teas, Cofees, Spices,
Bacon and Lard, Bologna, Dried
Beef and Pickles. We can furnish
Cakes, Biscuits and Crackers for pic
mic parties, fresh each week. Our
assortment of Crockery, China and
Glassware is the most extensive in
the county. Dinner Set of 1l3
pieces, for $500. Stone Jars, Fruit
Jars, Tumblers and Jelly Glasses.
If you have little money to spare,
our Shoes are the cheapest you can
buy. We mean by that you can get
more wear out of them than the or
binary make of shoes. We have a
choice line of Tobacco and Cigars.
Toilet Soap, Overalls, &c. Will you
make every dollar count? Your
best chance of doing it is in buying
your goods from us. We take n
small profit for good quality and
thus provide low prices. Come with
your cash trade and try us.
w. J. LICKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
COMMUNICATED.
INSTITUTION OF JEFFERSON LODGE,
l. o. o. +.

INSTITUTION OF JEFFERSON LODGE,
l. o. o. F.
On last Thursday evening Jacob
Wintermoyer, Deputy Grand Master,
assisted by Z. 5. u. Hoffman, Z. L.
Licklider. D. L. Rentch, Rev. II. l..
Hout and others OF Caledonia Lodge
No. 4, of this place. instituted JefIer-
son Lodge No. 100, Independent Or
der OF Odd Fellows, at Duflields, w.
Va.
After short and appropriate ad-
dress by the Deputy Grand Master,
he and his associates proceeded TO in
stitute the fifth Odd Fellow lodge in
this county, to be known and hailed
as Jefferson No. $50. The election Of
officers resulted in the selection Of A.
s. Link, N g.; Melvin Ronemous,
V. g.; j. C. Tabler, Sec'y; and Ogle
Link, Treasurer, who were duly in
stalled into their respective stations
and R. F. p. Jacobs appointed War
den. Upon the call for applications
for membership, the secretary read
twenty-three applications, fourteen
Of whom being present were duly
elected and initiated into the order.
4 recess was then taken for supper,
and in short time the ladies OF Duff
fields, who will soon be Daughters Of
Rebecca, had the table groaning I'M
der the weight OF good things; and as
we looked upon our Caledonia
brethren enjoying the delightful
spread we thought, possibly, the
grooming might be transferred, and
were not wrong in Our surmising, as
the d. e. II. did not turn up until
Saturday evening. After all had
eaten to such an extent that they
could scarcely get up from the table,
Bro. II. L. Hout was called upon for
a speech. He responded in short
and humorous talk, thanking the la
dies and members of Jefferson Lodge
for giving Us such grand reception,
and expressed the belief that the
three links Of Odd Fellowship-Friend-
ship. Love and Truth-that had this
day made their appearance in Duff
fields would be the means of making
better husbands and better sweet
hearts Of their manhood.
Lodge was again called TO order,
and the first degree of the order was
conferred upon fourteen initiates.
The hands OF the clock pointed to
the wee hour when the Shepherds
town crowd started for their home
enjoying the moonlight drive and
carrying with them best wishes for
all whom they had left and for the
ladies in particular.
ONE OF THEM.
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COMMUNICATED.
BRUNSWICK, MD,
July 18th, 1892.

BRUNSWICK, MD,
July 18th, 1892.
Mr.. Editor-Dear Sir Il beg space
in your valuable columns for the inser-
ton OF few lines from our flourish
ing little town, feeling it will be APP
preciated by many OF your readers.
Mr.. q. Frank Engle has finished his
new dwelling house and store-room
and is now ready 10 commence the
mercantile business Mr.. Engle was
formerly Of jefferson county, w. Va.
He is very clever and enterprising
gentleman and lie has the well wishes
OF many in his new business.
The Brunswick Park is being much
improved OF late and is now becom-
ing favorite place Of resort. Its eX-
cellent springs OF water make it de-
sirable place to spend the warm sum
mer evenings.
\ society of the Sons OF Jonadab
was organized here a short time ago,
aud is doing good work In the town.
The Episcopallans have erected
very pretty little church on Potomac
Avenue.
A committee of Presbyterians will
select place to-day to build church
of that denomination.
Mr.. Joseph II. Miller, an esteemed
citizen Of this town, was killed last
night near Martinsburg, w. Va Mr..
Miller was an engineer on the b. l. o.
Railroad, running engine No. 3SS. He
pulled in on the siding at Fawver's,
about two miles west of Martinsburg,
TO lettwo passenger trains pass. There
was difference OF about twenty min
utes between the two trains After
the first train passed (No. y, Mr.. Mil
Ter laid down alongside the track on
which the expected train was coming,
resting his head upon the rail, and 10
that position fell asleep. The Pitts
burg express (No. o. came at a speed
Of about forty miles an hour, crush
ing his head in a most horrible man
ner. His body was taken 10 Keyser,
w. Va, for lnterment. He leaves
wife and two children TO mourn his
untimely death.
Mr.. WIN. II. Brantner has been quite
i'll the past week. am glad to state
he is improving.
Mr.. J. b. Norton, yard brakeman,
was severely squeezed few days ago
while coupling cars, though his in
juries are not likely to prove fatal.
J. Il. \. s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

Mrs. Elizabeth Lands died at York e,
Pa, last Monday morning from heart
paralysis. caused by joy, Unexpectedly
seeing her son, who had come home
on visit The story is as follows
DIR. Harry lands is a practicing ply
stefan in Memphis. Tenn. He went
home on visit TO his mother and sis
ter. who live in York. He did not
apprise them Of his intended coming,
but thought he would take them all
by surprise. which he remarked 10 q
friend whom he met on his way home.
When he reached his mothers home,
he found her sitting on a lounge.
When she got glimpse OF her visit
ing son, she was so overcome with
Joy and the sudden appearance that
she fell of the lounge TO the floor, e1
piring in few minutes thereafter. Her
son was heartstricken with grief and
exclaimed in piteous tones, Il have
killed herr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
A Gard.
CHARLEsTowN, w. VA,


July 10, 1892.
To the Voters Of Jefferson County,
and particularly those who may feel
sighted because they have not been
called upon to answer a lot of ques-
tions as to their birth place, age, pa
rentage, occupation, past and pres
ent whereabouts, and previous con-
dtion:
The right of suffrage depends upon
the following conditions Have you
been naturalized you shall not have
served full term in the penitentiary;
Won shall have lived in the State one
wear In the county six months; and
in the district sixty days, and shall be
81 wears of age. Under those condi-
tons no one can deprive you OF your
vote.
The registry law passed by the. last
legislature was not intended to secure
the voter in his right to vote, but to
prevent fraud, and to keep from the
polls any who not entitled 10 vote
You will be transferred from the
property book to the voters record,
and when the tax gatherer comes
along next fall you will be there, and
when the harvest of votes is gathered
you will be omit.
III felt as certain that the votes
would be cast for me as that you will
be entitled to vote l would feel com
Portable.
will say to you in the sweet coup
let from the pen of the divine Watts
doubt not, doubt not, be not dismayed'
Your right to vote will be secure, be no.
afraid"
With these few brilliant and in
structive remarks, am very respect
fully yours, 1Eo. ID. fhAda'
Candidate for Assessor in the LIST dis
trict, Jefferson county, ". va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Dead Sea Fruits.

They slay multltudes when they are the
product OF neglect OF incipient disease. A
Isl ght" cold. NJ Of indigestion, hiiiousncss
or constipation each or any OF these "minor
ailments" advance IT, many cases with
misunderstanding strides" Give them
swift, early defeat with HOstetter's stomach
Bitters and avert the danger. Abernethy
who informed him that he had ''only "a cold!''
"Only cold" repeated the doctor. "What
would We hsVe-the plague Rheumatism
and la grippe are easily eXtnguished at tho
start. Why then allow them TO get up full
head OF steam Put on the brakes with the
Bitters. The genial warmth which this SUI
perb medicine difiuses through the system.
the impetus IL gives 10 the circulation oi the
blood, It's soothing and strengthening effect
upon the nervous. specially recommend 10 TO
the enfeebled and sick. Ills the great specific
for malaria.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Aurora Boreahs.

Aurora Boredhs.
What was probably the most bril-
liant display of the aurora borealis or
northern lights" ever witnessed in
this section was seen last Saturday
night between half-past 10 and II
O'Clock. The phenomenon first made
its appearance in the form OF bright
glow in the northern heavens, which
spread out east and west, while great
beams of light shot out from several
points almost to the zenith, radiating
upward. Then tremendous flashes as
of electricity rolled upward for ten or
fifteen minutes, presenting a magnifi-
cent spectacle as the waves OF light
surged on. Finally the light changed
to dull red, the flashes ceased, and
then darkness came again. 1t was a
most beautiful sight and attracted at
tention in various parts OF the coun-
trv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
COMMUNICATED.
OAK GROVE.
Jefferson County. w. Va.


Jefferson County, w. va.
Mr. EDITOR The odd ticket in
this county reminds me very much OF
the two darkies who were stealing
chickens.
Their regard for the spirit OF the
code OF this State. as applied 10 the
Office OF sheriff, is about the same a.
the two darxies had for the laws OF
property.
Darkey No Amt it wicked to
rob dis here roost, jimmy
Darkey No. 2.-''Dat's a great NOR
al question. We amt got no time TO
anger it now. Hand me down dat
next pullet."
II you ask them II they don't think
it wrong 10 violate the code OF their
State, they say Oats a great legal
question. We amt got no time TO
arger 1t now. Hand me the Office the
next time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Strenuth and Health.

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy try Electric Bitters II La
Grippe" has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, gently aiding those organs 10
perform their functions II you are
afflicted with Sick Headache, you will
find speedy and permanent relief by
taking Electric Bitters One trial will
convince you that this is the remedy
you need Large bottles only Soc at
Gibson's drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Death of Mr.. Benjamin F. Graves.


Mr.. Benjamin +. Graves, well
known farmer and business man OF
Washington county, Md, who lived
about halfway between Shepherds
town and Sharpsburg, died last Fri
dav afternoon after a short illness.
A little over week previous he had
been seized with typhoid fever, which
went to his brain and caused his death.
The funeral service was held Sunday
afternoon at the house, being CON
Quoted by Revs. p. c. Edwards, Charles
Ghiselin and II. =. Mcdaniel. The
mains were inferred in Elmwood Gem
etary, Shepherdstown. a widow,
three sons and two daughters survive
him. Mr.. Graves formerly lived in
Shepherdstown, and at one time con
Quoted the Entler Hotel. Besides con-
Quoting farm, he was also engaged
i'm various other enterprises, and was
q man of untiring industry. Some
twelve years ago, while removing a
house that stood in the way OF the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, the
building collapsed and fell upon him,
causing injuries from which he never
fully recovered. Mr.. Graves was a
kind husband and father, and in his
family circle, as well as. among his
numerous friends, he will be sadly
missed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safe
tv with which ladies may use the Cal
ifornia LIQUID laxative Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, make II their
fayorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name OF
the California Fig Syrup Co, printed
near the bottom of the package"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Highest of all Leavening Power-Lates U. s. Govt Report
Roe! B Bs%dssz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Mrs. Michael Clemens, OF York, Pa,
chose singular hut effective plan 70
commit suicide. She procured stick
OF dynamite and lying down on the
explosive set IL on fire. When the dyn-
amite exploded she was blown nearly
fifty feet and her head was terribly
shattered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

The Moler's Farmers Alliance meets tho
hrst aud third Friday Ia each month at 600
y. N.
Potomac Assembly No. 2r2i. knights ~ la
Dor. meets every Monday night In the room
over Mr.. ]. {. Lambert's store.
Forest Grange No. %. I. OF II. will meet the
second anu last Friday In each month at S."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Coed Farming BY a Lady.

UUsU Ut "'1'y y u ETY.
Mrs. Virginia Williams, who farms
near Swan Pond, in Berkeley county,
had out seventy acres of wheat this
wear. She has had it threshed and
has sold that from thirty acres,
and it yielded from actual measure
ment "a bushels and 16 pounds per
acre. The wheat, which was Of the
bearded variety, was of unusually
good quality, bringing two cents
above the market price. Can any oil
our men farmers beat this?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

At Havre de Grace. Md, last Sat
urday, Albert Mitchell, a driver for
the United States Express Company,
received package containing $4,000
for delivery to II bank. The tempta-
ton was so great that he couldn't re-
sist running away with the money,
and he hasn't been seen since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Notice.

The members OF the Cleveland, Ste
venson. Faulkner and Wilson Club, OF
Moler's, are requested 10 be present
at next regular meeting night, July
Goth. as an election of officers will take
place. G. T.. LAMAR, sec y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Attention, Company B.
General Order No. n

All surviving members OF Company
b are ordered to meet In front otShep-
herd College, on Saturday morning,
August 9th, at o'clock, sharp, with
three DAYS rations in haversack, to
march to the Big Spring to have their
annual soup.
By order of the Captain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Keep US Posted.

Keep US FoSteo.
We hope that our friends will not
fail to keep us posted on snake stories.
We are right in the snake season now,
and we do not wish to miss any items
of this sort. But they must be true
otherwise we will not publish 'em.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

Mr.. George William Curtis, OF Har-
per's Weekly, is reported dangerously
i'll. at his Staten Island residence, OF
cancer Of the stomach.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

The House OF Representatives on
Tuesday refused 10 grant the loan Of
s.. 900, 600 to the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22

1t costs the State OF Pennsylvanie
$4,000 per day TO keep the National
Guard at Homestead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
MARRIED.

In the Evangelical Church, ALDER
ton, Nd, July 13, 1892, by Rev. n. II.
Dauty, Mr.. SAMUEL N. WINEBRES-
NER. of Charlestown. and Miss MoLLIE
+. JACKSON, of Alberton, Md
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-07-22
Thompson Il Tablcr
CHILDREN'S SUITS!

All nobby. new styles that are not carried
I'm this city outside our Stores, g. -. which
sold for 81. 60. o. and $40 These goods arc
way below cost. We do not want 10 carry
one suit over. Il low prices Will sell them
our fifteen years experience In the clothing
business. with close application. gives US
great advantage over our competitors W"
care not whore the merchant IN from, or VINO
he IT, we defy any OF them To meet our
prices. Furthermore. they are afraid Ia taxi"
hold Of the novelties, such as we carry.
full line OF Full Dress Suits always on hand.
Thompson Il Tabler,
Queen street. MRrtinsburg. W. Wa.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-02-10
SAfOfn.e:n.

The common afiictious women are sic ht ad.
ac.ics, Indigestion ard nervous troubles. hey
arise largely f:om stomach disorders AS Joys
Vegetable Sarsaparilla is the cniy bowel roglI-
!aii:;G preparation, you see why it is more
effective than any other sarsa parilla in those
troubles 1t is daily relieving hundreds. The
acton is mild, direct and effective. We have
scores Of letters from grateful women.
We refer to few:
Nervous debility, Mrs. j. Barron. . 7tll St, 5. F.
Nervous debility, Mrs. Fred 10y, 3a7 Ellis ST., S r.
General debility, Mrs. Belden $40 Mason ST. s. F.
Nervous debility, hirs. J. Lamphere, 735 Turk ST.,
St, 5. Il. .
Stomach. troubles. Mrs r. L. Wheaton, 7ol Post
ST., S. F. -
Sick headaches Mrs. NJ. g. Price, 10 Prospect
Place, S. i.
Sick headaches, Mrs. NJ. Fowler, so7 Ellis ST., T.
Indigestion, Mrs c. D. Stuart, 1921 Mission St,
Constipation. sIrs. C. Melvin. 12e Kearny ST.. sF.