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were Discussed, which, together with the
avn, was beautifully lighted up with Chi
nese lanterns, rendering the scene very en-
chanting, and adding very much to The fla
vor Of the cream, ices, etc. The net receipts
were something over fifty dollars The pro-
ceeds were for the benefit of the Summit
Point Episcopal Church.-4drocats.
This is to certify that Hon. w. L. Wilson
received the highest number of votes for
Congress, Major A. W,McDonald the highest
number of votes for District Delegate, and
B. W. Catlett the highest number Of votes
for State Senate and each respectively is
entitled to appoint his own delegates to the
respective conventions.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL. Chm'n.
wv. STRIDER, Sec,y.
The lawn party given by the ladies'Of the
Baptist Church on Thursday and Friday
evenings last was well attended and all who
were there we're amply repaid for the visit.
The grounds are lovely, were illuminated by
gas Jets and japanese lanterns; the tables
were prettily arranged aud the weather was
suspicious. aud the ices and creams, and
cakes and milk shakes were delightfully."-
served.
The Leon W. Washburn show is coming
soon. Among the attractions: A dive of
1S5 feet from the truck of the aeriel ladder
to the ne, beneath by Capt. Bailey. Steam
calliope, large and small elephants, camels,
deus of lions, cowboys and chariots. The
usual circus program, with the wild west
and hippodrome performances.
The Democratic papers of the county are
requested to state that have cards to be
given delegates to the congressional con-
vention at Martinsburg The cards will en-
title holders to reduced fare.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL,
Chairman Dem Executive Com.
Mr.. d. Lynn Msgruder raised pretty
fair crop of wheat this year On his
home place he got l 100 bushels from 40
acres, an average of about 27l bushels per
acre. On the Schley place he raised 9l7
bushels of Of SO acres, or over % bushels
per acre.-Regisier.
The y. & W. R. R. will run a grand ex-
cursion to Pen-Mar on Thursday, August
%. Train passes Charles Town at 900 a
N. Returning leaving Pen-Mar at $50 P.
m. Round trip from Rippon, Charles Town
and Shenandoah Junction, $l.lO; Shep-
herdstown, S5c
A dead infant, wrapped in a Washington
Post and Martinsburg Herald was found on
SUNDAY week near Martinsburg, under a
covering of earth There was string
tightly drawn around it, neck. The child
was supposed to be white.
A table has been published showing that
nearly one-third of the real estate Of New
York city is owned by one hundred and
seventeen person. Mr. Charles Broadway
Rouss is credited with realty valued at
over million and half.
The Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia,
which will sit in Charles Town, has set Sep
TENDER 9th as the day for taking up the APP
peal Of Rudolph Zeigler, whose trial before
the Morgan county court resulted in YER
dict of manslaughter
We need money; and some of those to
whom we are indebted wautit. Our ability
to pay depends upon the response we have
from patrons indebted 10 Us aud to whom
we occasionally make known our necessities.
Our aavoring extracts are made Of the
best material Strictly pure and true to
their name, representing the natural flavor
Of the fruit from which they are made.
Brown & HoOFF, Druggists.
Enlistments for military company here
encourage the hope of speedy organization.
There will be a meeting ofthose whose names
are upon the roll at the Office Of Col B. D..
/ Gibson tomorrow night.
John L. Nicodemus bought As acres OF
land belonging to Thomas Griffith, IN Ter
rapin Neck, sold by Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover,
trustee. at SIS per acre. That was neck Ter
nothin,, almost.
Miss Bette Chaplain, Of this town, has
been appointed a teacher in the shepherds
town graded school. She is graduate OF
Shepherd College and taught last year at
Summit Point.
An unknown, elderly man, supposed to
be a German, was killed by B. & o. train
at Cherry Run on Monday week His
remains were taken TO Marsinsburg for IN
terment.
Mr.. ". b. Davis offers az private sale
house aud lot on South George street. OPP
posi,e residence Of Or. Bishop. See sdyer-
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