Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-11-29
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Things of Interest that are Happening In
Our Neighborhood and Elsewhere.

R, M. Moore has been appointed dep
uty sheriff TO fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of R. A. Alexan-
der.
Lost, on Thursday of last week, on
the Kearneysville pike between Weise'
corner and point two miles out, a
lady boa. The finder will be reward
ed by leaving the same at the REGISTER
Office.
Miss Jennie Hawkins, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. ]. Hawkins, formerly
of this place, and Mr.. W. NJ. Holman
are to be married at the home of the
brides parents in Cameron, S. c., on
December 5th.
a trap shooting contest under the
management Of some of the young men
of Shepherdstown will be held at Nor
gans Grove fair grounds, on Thursday,
November 30, at 1,3Op. m. Five tur-
keys as well as other prizes will be shot
off.
Mr.. Aaron F. Baker, aged 65 years,
a retired farmer of the Keedysville
district, was instantly killed Tuesday
afternoon by being thrown from road
cart in which he was riding. His
horse became frightened and the wagon
was upset. His neck was broken.
Judge Beckwith, of Charlestown,
will deliver an address before the st.
Andrews Brotherhood on Friday even
ing next at $50 clock in the Chapel
Of Trinity Church. All men and boys
whether members of the Brotherhood
or not are cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. James Hamill, formerly of Kear-
neysville, has been appointed auditor
Of the Dry Fork Railroad, with head
quarters at Hendricks, w. Va. Mr..
Hamill is we'll qualified to fill this i'm
portant position, and it gives us-pleas-
ure to note his success. We hope he
may advance still further.
The town council has purchased
500 feet of new hose for the Shepherd
Fire Department, paying 50 cents
foot for it. The hose is all gum, and
was purchased from the Mineralized
Rubber Company, New York. Some
tax payers think it is a rather heavy
expenditure for these hard times.
The building committee, aided by
the ladies of Bakerton and vicinity,
will hold an oyster supper at that place
December IA and Is, afternoon and
evening of each day. The public are
most cordially invited. The proceeds
will be for the benefit Of the new South
ern Methodist church now being erect
ed there.
We very much regret to learn Of a
serious accident which befell Mrs Al
bridge recently at her home. In at
tempting to get down bird cage, she
fell from the chair on which she was
standing fracturing her hip. The hurt
is of a serious character and renders
the patient a hopeless cripple for the
rest Of her life.-AdvOcate.
The aged mother of Mr. VIM. G. Nor
ris, residing near Swan Pond, died
Wednesday at noon very suddenly.
Her funeral will be preached today at
| II a. IN, at the home of her son, by
her pastor, Rev. F. A. Strother. She
will be buried in the Methodist grave
ward at Uvilla, where the wife of Mr..
Morris was buried few weeks ago.
Mr.. Z. Rush Turner, of this vicinity
purchased last week from Mr.. R. D.
Shepherd seven head, three cows and
four heifers, of registered Durham cat
tie, being portion of the fine herd
Mr.. Shepherd purchased in Kentucky
but a short time ago for his Wild Goose
farm. Mr.. Frank Billmyer also pur-
chased five COWS from the same herd.
A negro woman named Montgomery
died at her home on Maple avenue
on Saturday last. Her husband stated
that he would have everything ready
for the burial on Monday but neglect
ed to do so, and when the hour arrived
for the funeral the woman was found
in the house without sheet, shroud OF
coffin, and the husband was gone hunt
ing.-MartmSburg Statesman.
Mrs. Fanny Snyder, the young wife
of Mr.. VIM. Snyder, of Summit Point
this county, died of consumptionat the
home of Mr.. Geo. w. Snyder, on Mon
day, November 10Th. Mrs. Snyder
was 81 years old and leaves one little
child. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. A. P. Neel on We'd
neSday of last week and her remains
were laid to rest in Edge Hill cemetery