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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

Great Pond.
Mr. Chase, of Bangor, was in town Fri
day, accompanied by a friend.
Miss Bessie Williams has gone to Cas-
tine to attend the normal school.
Skating parties are now the order OF
the day or, more properly, the evening.
NJ. Hasiam, OF Ellsworth, moved his
crew of workmen to Eagle Lake Thurs
day.
Capt. A. f. Corners and A. 5. Bunker,
of Bar Harbor, are here for their annual
hunting trip.
Roderick Mcdonald and George SWEET,
of Ellsworth, were in town Wednesday,
on their way to Hancock TannerY. They
returned home Friday.
The Thursday evening prayer service
has been discontinued for the winter, and
after the holidays the y. p. 5. c, f. Will
probably hold its meetings at the homes
of lis membe
Dec. Is. FLo-sIE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

Dedham.
William Wallace Black is i'll.
Mrs. II. A Condor is convalescing
slowly.
Mrs Sarah Glare has returned from
Island Falls.
The ladies' circle will give supper at
G.. A. r. hall Christmas.
Miss Edna Debeck has returned from a
visit to friends at Ellsworth.
Herbert Pike and wife, of Great Works,
are visiting at w. B. Blacks.
Mrs. J. f. Turner is visiting her sister,
Mrs Blood, of East Bucksport.
a daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
James johnson ON the nth inst.
There VIII be Christmas concert at
the Cengregat ioual church Sunday even
ing. the Sd.
Charles Dcbeck has closed his black
smith shop here, and gone to East
Holden TO work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20

MariaNiIic.
Frank Frost is laundering on No 80
again this winter.
Mrs. Harriet Jordan is very i'll. Her
recovery is doubtful.
Elder Smith is holding series of meet
nE, here in district No. g.
Thomas Frost is in very poor health.
Dr. Fattcn, OF Amherst, is attending him.
Mrs Mary Carr has gone to Boston to
visit her daug liter, Mrs. j. w. White.
James kimball has built an addition to
his barn which adds much to It's
appearance.
There will be Christmas tree at Union
hall, better known as Frank Jordan's
hall. Supper will be served. Anyone
who wishes may hang presents upon the
tree. All are invited to participate i'll the
merrymaking.
We are pleased to note the signs OF
prosperity shown in the improvements
which are being made in many of the
buildings in town. There is hardly a
building in our little town which has not
undergone some repairs during the past
five years.
I -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
frank Fogg is quite i'll.
/ Fife FOrg is in Holden.


frank Fogg is quite i'll.
Efiie Fogg i, in Holden.
George Jordan has a crew in the woods
at %,
\ daughter Was born To Mr. and Mrs
4 George W. Black, jr., Wednesday, Dec. ..
Byron Robbins, who has been living in
district No. 3, has moved his family to
district No. ?.
Horace Manchester, w. w, Tibbetts
and Grafton Salisbury have moved their
families to Bangor.
Miss Addie kingman spent part of
last week in Holden, the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Zettie Wyman.
Lee Fogg, who has been visiting rela-
tives in town the past week, has returned
to his home in Salisbury's Cove.
Dec. II. KAY.
Winter Harbor.
B. E. Tracy and C. c. Hutc Kings are in
New York ON business.
Harrington q Hanson are building a
new store on most desirable corner lot,
purchased of Mrs. A. l.. harrington.
George smallidge, Oldest son of Joseph
and Annie Smallidge, died Tuesday
morning last He had been i'll for year,
but was not confined to the house until
few days before his deaf h. The family
have the sympathy of the whole com
/ munity.
Dec. II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Highest all in Leavenng Power-Latest O. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PU1E
PUlE

Three big, hungry lions escaped
from Sells & Renfrews winter quarters
in the heart OF Topeka, Kans., last
SATURDAY,, and during the time they
were at large they terrorized the COM
munity as only savage lions can. The
elephants were engaged in a fight,
which made the lions nervous. Three
of the hons were in one cage and a
large one named Nero was in cage
near by. The three became engaged
in a pitched battle, which ended IN all
OF them gaining their liberty. The
KEEPER. who was alone and not pre-
pared Tor such an emergency, ran out
Of the building, leaving the door open
to the lot, and the three hons We're
out in moment. There We're four
head of tine cattle belonging to Colonel
Sells m tins Tot and they soon became
the prey of tile hons, which probably
was all that saved Keeper Bnggs
lite. Torches were procured and hres
built. irons heated, and after two hours
of hard and nervous work the beasts
were driven back into another cage
that was placed near the entrance OF
the buildings
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
China Wedding Celebration.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Cookus cell
ebrated the twentieth anniversary Of
their marriage by holding a reception
at their home in this place on Monday
evening. a great number Of their
friends were present to congratulate
them upon the happy event and to en-
low the occasion in a social way. Re-
freshments were served during the
evening-ices, cake, coffee, fruit, and
other delicacies-of quality unsur-
passed and a quantity unlimited
Music was furnished by the Shep-
herdstown Band. A very large num-
Der of presents were received, com
prising a great variety of the useful
and the beautiful in fine china.
Among them were several very hand
some lamps, a very pretty chamber set,
ice-cream sets, bowls, dishes, jardln-
ieres, cups and saucers-in short al
most everything calculated to delight
the heart of a housekeeper. The at
fair was thoroughly enjoyable one
in every particular, and will long be
pleasantly remembered by those who
were present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Circuit Court Proceedings.

In the Circuit Court at Charles
town Emanuel Plotner was acquitted
ofburglary. John Rockenbaugh plead
ed guilty to charges of unlawful
wounding and carrying dangerous
weapons, and was fined $50 and SEN
fenced to jail for six months. Henry
Helm pleaded guilty to the charge Of
carrying a razor, and was sentenced
to pay fine of $25 and serve term
of four months in Jail. Renner VS..
Porter. Verdict for plaintiff. Locke
and Green for plaintiff; Moore and
Baylor for defendant.
Charles Howard pleaded guilty of
defacing real estate, and being a
small boy was fined 81 and costs, the
Judge accompanying the light SEN
fences with severe warning against
a repetition of the offence. Oscar and
Willie Tillitt, under like indictments,
also pleaded guilty and were SINH
larlv punished and admonished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Church Notices.

Divine service will be held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
at IL o'clock on Sabbath morning, IN
stead of in the evening in consequence
of special services in progress at Uvilla
each evening. Christian Endeavor at
5.45 p. m. Subject, Giving our best
to God" Revival services are being
held each evening at Uvilla at Z
o'clock. Everybody is invited. The
Christian Endeavor Society Of Uvilla
will be held at 6 o'clock p. m. instead
of at 3 o'clock
The fourth quarterly conference for
Shepherdstown circuit, NJ. E, Church
South, will be held in Shepherdstown
next Saturday at l2m. The presiding
elder, Rev. David Bush, will be present
and preach at II a m. and 7.3O P. m,
both on Saturday and Sunday. The
sacrament of the Lords supper and
the usual quarterly collection after
morning preaching. Love feast at $50
a. IL. and Band meeting $50 P. m.
The pastor will preach at Marvin Chap
ell at 3 p. m.
The church conference season Is aP-
preaching The Baltimore Conference
of the NJ. Z. Church will meet March
9TH at Frederick, with Bishop Fowler,
of Minneapolis, presiding The Balti-
more Conference of the NJ. E. Church
South will begin It's session at Freder-
ickston, Va, March 28th.
There will be services in the Pres
bvterian Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a, m.
and at Kearneysville at 3 P. IN.
There will be service in the Re
formed Church on Sunday at II a. m.
and at 7 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Democratic ticket Nominated.

A mass meeting of the Democratic
voters of Shepherdstown was held in
the town hall Monday evening to
nominate ticket to be voted for at
the corporation election on March 18th
The meeting was called 10 order by
]. D. Billmyer, of the county commit
tee. E. H. Reinhart was made chair
man and c. T. Smooth secretary. The
ticket nominated Is as follows:
Mayor-Jacob Terrell.
Recorder. y. Trussell.
Councilmen-E. H. Remnant, j. W.
B. Frazier, II. c. Marten, j. H. Show
and NJ. E. Spohn.
The following resolution was passed /:
ReSolued, That the Democratic ticket
nominated will, if elected, be guided
on the question of license or no license
as the majority of the voters may cast
their ballots on election day upon said
Question
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Deaths.

Mrs. Della F. Lemen, wife Of Mr..
W. A. Lemen, died at her home near
Swan Pond, Berkeley county, last
Sunday, aged 80 years, 8 months and
IS days. She was i'll but short
time. Mrs. Lemen, whose maiden
name was Basel, was a good woman
in every sense of the word, and was
a consistent member of the Methodist
Church for about % years. She
leaves a sorrowing husband and one
son and one daughter to mourn her
loss. The funeral service was held at
Marvin Chapel on Tuesday, and the
remains were buried in Elmwood
Cemetery. Rev. Frank A. Strother
conducted the funeral service.
Mrs. Rebecca Fritts, mother Of
Messrs. G.. J. and Jas. H. Fritts, Of
this county, died at her home IN
Loudoun county, Va, Monday, aged
about so years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Mrs. MOOre'S VIII.

The Baltimore Sun Of Wednesday
SAYS: Mrs. Kate D. Moore's Will has
been left for probate at Towson. She
was the widow of Mr.. Robert Moore.
In the will B, Byrne Hurst and
Charles J. Moore are named as execu-
tors. Mr.. Hurst renoupced the trust
and letters testamentary were granted
to Charles J. Moore. Mrs. Moore was
the second wife of Mr.. Robert Moore
and left no children. She bequeathed
all her property to her nephews and
nieces To her nephew, A. Byrne
Hurst, she gave absolutely her farm
in Jefferson county, w. Va, on which
he resided at the time the will was
made. To James B. Hurst and VIII
liam D. Hurst, her nephews, she gave
absolutely all the land she owned in
Fairfax county, Va. To her meces,
Fannie W. Hurst and Minnie T. Hurst
she left $4,000, balance of purchase
money for the Lagrange farm in JEFF
ferson county, w. Va. Mrs. Moore
bequeathed to her niece, E. Carey
Hurst, about 1900 due the testator
from the estate of the late firm Of
Robert Moore & Co, and $500 lent
by the testator to Charles J. Moore.
All the remainder of the estate is left
to Kate B. Moore, niece Of the testator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
II. L. MELVIN, Sec Y.

Additions to rented premises, when
made by tenants, should never be fas-
tened with nails, but with screws.
The reason for this lies in the fact that
should he wish to move away and take
with him the boards and other lumber
composing the improvements he has
made he can simply draw out the
screws and take the planks. If he
fastens them with nails, however, he
can remove nothing, and the improve
ments become the lanlord's property.
The fact results from legal bubble,
insisting that articles fastened with
screws are for temporary use, and II
put in place by the tenant are his own
property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Sixty Cent Wheat.

The New York Times, in recent
article on the wheat question, says;
Wheat is being as widely discussed
as it was in the spring of 1884, when
the first great break took place under
the weight of India supplies. India
was then the new competitor, and con-
coded to be a permanent one, with all
that implied. Any one who will turn
to the newspapers Of that time will see
that the question of India wheat was
one about which the public was greatly
concerned. 1t knocked this country
off the dollar basis. We have now,
lust ten years later, to face the prob
lem Of Argentine wheat, with Austral-
ian wheat on top of it The latter IS
not large, but coming on top OF the
other it is like the inch on the man
nose. Argentine wheat looks as If 1t
would knock us off the 0O-cent basis
to which we were pushed down by
India. To what new basis will Argen-
tine push us? The indications are
that it Will be 60 cents. If growers
of wheat in South America can sell
the grain at a profit in the European
markets at present prices, and would
seem that they can, for they are con-
stantly increasing their supplies, 90
cents will certainly have to be accepted
as the new basis. By "basis" is meant
a figure at which if one buys at that
price he is nearly certain to be able
to sell again at profit some time dur
ing the crop year.
The continued low price Of wheat
has brought out some queer sugges-
tons to the western farmers, one OF
which is that they refrain from plant
ing wheat this spring, and instead
buy up the present stock of wheat
for speculation. A little reflection on
the part of the average western farm
er is likely to convince him that 1t
will be safer for him to 90 right ahead
with his planting when the ground
opens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.


Mr.. Charles w. Andrews, who for
the past ten years has been living IN
st. Louis, Mo-, has returned to his
mothers home near Shepherdstown.
He will engage in farming, devOting
especial attention to the small prod
ucts of the farm and garden truck.
We learn from the Hagerstown
Globe that Prof. Ernest E. Campbell,
principal of Irving College, at Mechan-
icsburg, Pa, is meeting with great
success. A large annex is being built
to the college to meet its increasing
needs.
Senator Camden has returned from
Florida to Washington, accompanied
by Mrs. Camden. The Senator 5
health has been completely restored by
his outingin the South. Mrs. Camden
is also materially improved.
Misses Ella and Bertha Field,
daughters of Col. C. F. Field, of Phil
adelphia, are visiting Miss Clara
Schley at Rockland, near town.
Miss Sallie Powell, of Shepherds
town, has been visiting Mrs. George
Washington-ChorlestO~n SPIRIT.
Mrs. H. S. Baker left this morning
for a visit to her brother Rev. c. O.
Cook, in Washington.
Rev. J. C. Bowman, of Lancaster,
Pa, was here the first Of the week on
a brief visit.
Miss Coe Brotherton, of this place,
is visiting friends in Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22

There are some merchants who do
not seem to appreciate the value of
advertising, or else they are afraid Of
the cost. Such men are penny wise
and pound foolish. There Is no better
investment a business man can make
than liberal application of printer
ink. There are others who advertise
spasmodically, just in the busy season.
The surest way IN the world to make
busy seasons is by persistent and ju-
dicious advertising. Keep yourselves
and your wares before the public all
the time, in season and out Of season.
The most successful business men are
those who advertise most literally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Guaranteed Cure.

W. authorizr orr advertised drug
yist to sell DR. Kings NV Discovery
for consumption. coughs aud colds,
npnn this condition II YOU are
afflicted With n cough, cold or ANY
lung. throat or Guest trouble. aud Nili
us- this reu"dy ~ directed. giving IL
II fair trial, aud experience 40 hrn~tt.
YOU may return the bottl- aud hHve
YOUR money refunded W. could not
make this Offer did Ne not know that
DIR Kings New Discovery could b"
relied on ltnev-r di-appoiuts Trial
bottles free nj Gih>ous drug store
Larry. W. So aud ; 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
A New Cure for Rheumatism.

Joseph V. Dory, OF Warsaw. Ill,
was troubled with rheumatism and
tried a number of different remedies,
INT saws none of them seemed 70 do
him any good; but finally be got hold
OF one that speedily cured him. he
was much pleased with it, and felt
sure that others similarly afflicted
would like to know what the remedy
was that cured him. He states for
the benefit of the public that 1t is
called ChauDberlain's Pain Balm.
For sale by J. g. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
COMMUNICATED

The Epworth League Of the NJ. (.
Church held their monthly social and
literary meeting at the residence Of
Mr.. Benz Hartzell on Washington street
last Friday night. Thirty-seven mem
bers were present \ program con-
sisting of singing, recitations, reading
and animal drawing was rendered;
the latter was very amusing, as prizes
were offered for the contest Miss
Molhe Wintemoyer secured tie first
prize, having guessed the largest num-
Der. Miss Emma Brotherton was
awarded the BOBBY prize Cake,
coffee and chocolate We're served.
All We're delighted with the kindness
and hospitality of Mrs. Hartzell
EPWORTH
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 70 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy. Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction 10 millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession. because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it js perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs il for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but il is man
nfaetured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
and being well informed, you VIII no
accept any substitute if offered
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Public Road Meeting.

A public meeting, to consider the
question of improvement of our county
roads, was held at the Court-House in
Charlestown on Friday, February l6,
1894, The meeting was called to
order by R. W. Morrow, and J. w.
Rider was called to the chair and II.
l. Melvin chosen secretary.
Reports of committees being in order,
the committee on system under which
the roads are worked, &C., was re-
quested to report Maj. E. H. Melon
aid and Mr.. w. o. Norris, members of
said committee, each made separate
reports, and after much discussion it
was moved and seconded that a COM
mittee of five, including one from each
district, be appointed to suggest some
better plan to improve the roads.
Motion carried and the following APP
pointed:
W. o. Norris, Richard Henderson,
E, C. Tabb, J. NJ. Hendricks and John
T. Colston.
Moved and seconded that a recess
be taken until 2 p. m, at which time
the committee is expected to report.
2p. m.-The committee having not
yet reported, the following resolution
was offered and adopted
Resolred, That in order to maintain
the interest exhibited at this meeting
in the working of the roads of this
county, that a farmer from each road
precinct in the county be appointed
who shall constitute an executive
committee, which from its own num-
bers shall select president who shall
have power in his discretion to call
said committee together to discuss or
look after any matter Of interest per-
tanning to the roads A majority Of
the committee shall have a right to
call a mass meeting Of the farmers of
the county for the same purpose.
The executive committee was ap-
pointed as follows:
Kabletown District-W. C. Frazier,
w o. Norris and Daniel Hehebower.
Charlestown Distrct-Maj. E. II.
Mcdonald, John 7. Colston and Geo.
w NARROW.
Shepherdstown District-J. S. Mel
win, E. I. Lee and Geo. S. Knott.
Harper's Ferry District-Richard
Henderson and Jacob Engle.
Middleway District. H. Black
ford, VIM. Ramey and VIM. Henshaw.
The aforesaid committee Of five
made the following report:
We the committee would report to
the meeting that in our judgment it is
inexpedient at this time to increase
the tax levy, and we are opposed to
the issuing of any bonds or increasing
the expenses of the roads by having a
salaried officer appointed. And we
believe that the levy is sufficient, If
properly applied, to improve the roads
Of this county. We have not the time
orinformation necessary orecommend
any good plan.
1t was moved and carried that the
above report with the following amend
ment be received and adopted, viz:
We recommend that all work on the
roads, as far as practicable, be done by
contract and awarded to the lowest
bidder, after proper public notice,
giving every person who desires to do
so a chance to bid on the work, and
that the spirit and letter of the law,
forbidding surveyors of roads from
employing their own teams or hands
or being interested in any contract for
material work on the roads Of his pre-
cinct, be enforced.
Upon motion the meeting then adj
journed
J. w. RIDER, Chairman.
II. L. MELVIN. Sec'v.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
A Charlestowner in Trouble.

Constable Shafer arrested IN Ha-
gerstown Charles Hartman, alias John
Campbell of Charlestown, charged with
stealing $50 and pistols, razors and
other things from W. H. Bowers,
also of Charlestown, in a hotel at
Greencastle, Pa, Tuesday morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
Public Sales.


On Thursday, March s, 1894, Capt.
]. S. Melvin will sell stock, farming
implements, &c, near Dufields.
On Friday, March 9th, Nelson 7.
Snyder will sell stock and farming
implements near Shenandoah juno
ton.
On Saturday, March 10th, James
W. McGarry will sell stock and farm
ing implements on the Ruse farm.
Wednesday, March l4th, c. D.
Keplinger will sell stock, farming I'M
plements, &c, near Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally in keeping
with other luxuries A remedy must
be pleasantly acceptable in form,
purely wholesome in composition, truly
beneficial in effect and entirely free
from every Objectionable quality. II
really i'll he consults a physician If
constipated he uses the gentle family
laxative Syrup Of Figs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-02-22

The telephone patent that expired
on January 3Oth was only one Of the
many patents on modern telephones,
and there is not much likelihood that
these instruments will be really cheap
for long time to come. The patent
laws are used by the Bell Company to
continue the monopoly it has, and
sharp practice will enable it to con-
troll the telephone business for yet
many years.