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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Total effective infantry .

The cavalry and artillery have been
generally estimated at 5000. They did
not exceed, as the return of the Army
of Northern Virginia for October 10,
1862, shows, an effective force Of these
two arms of service of 1870 men.
These figures can be verified by refer
ence to the official reports Of the opera
tions of the Army of Northern Virginia,
to be found in the record of the Union
and Confederate armies, Series l, Vol.
XIX, Part |.
General Lees report to the Confeder-
ate war department Immediately after
the battle says: This great battle was
fought by less than 10000 men on our
side, all of whom had undergone the
greatest labors and hardships in the
field and on the march. "
The mistake made by the Nafi0n is
taking the reports Of the Confederate
officers made long after the battle, when
their commands had been Increased oy
the return of the wounded and other
absentees, caused by the severe fighting
and rapid marching, preceding the bat
tie of Sharpsburg.
Colonel Taylor quotes General Nc
Clellan as saying that he had in action
81. 1874 men of all arms, and remarks
that if we undertake to construct table
of the strength of McClellan's army
after the battle, according to the method
adopted by the northern critics, it would
appear to be ll9, 943. Then it might be
said that General Lee had 10000 men
opposed to him, which would bear TO
the $1,000 made up by the northern
critic about the same proportion as
Lees LESS than 10000" bears to Nc
Clellan's "S7, l64 carried into action. y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Lightning Hot Drops. What Is ItP

Although this preparation has
achieved world wide fame as stand
ard remedy for pains, some people are
vet unfamiliar with it and ask:
What is Lightning Hot Drops?
Our answer Is:
Lightning Hot Drops is a most
wonderful combination of pure drugs
and herbal extracts, especially,,de designed
to kill pain, to allay Inflammation and
TO soothe and heal all flesh wounds, of
whatever nature.
Lightning Hot Drops is the greatest
pain panscea known to medical science;
it is for internal and external use, and
is equally good for man, beast or fowl.
lightning Hot Drops is a carmina-
tive of pronounced power, and is an
acknowledge specific in all stOmachand
bowel disorders, exerting corrective
influence never equalled by any 50
called similar preparation.
Lightning Hot Drops isa universal
panacea of rare merit, standing alone
and unapproachable in true medicinal
qualities.
That every claim for Lightning Hot
Drops is sustained by strict truth Is at
tested by the remarkable popularity
of the remedy at home. The druggists
everywhere without exception, report
remarkable and constantly increasing
sales of the preparation; and IN nearly
every case add that is pleasure to
sell such remedy because OF the
universal satisfaction it gives.
Lightning Hot Drops Is standard
household remedy, well worthy OF a
place in every home the whole year
around. Lightning Hot Drops is sold
everywhere at % and 80 cts. per bot
tie, Soc two and one-half times as
large as 25c, and is made only by the
Herb Medicine Company, Springfield
Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Late Literary News.

An old-fashioned sea story full of in
terest and adventure, with a strong love
motive, is begun by W. Clarke RuSSel.
in the January COSMOPOLITAN, 'Ouida
succeeds Froude, Gosse, Lang and other
distinguished writers with an inStalment
of the Great Passions of History Sc
ries. which has been appearing IN The
COSMOPOLITAN. A discussion is aroused
by Mr.. Edward Bok's article on The
Young Man and The Church, " which
will consume tons Of ink before il is set
tied. Just preceding the famous Char
cots death he prepared an article for
THE COSMOPOLITAN on Pasteur, to be
published after Pasteur'S death. But
Charcot has died first. and so with the
consent of Charcot's executors, the arti-
Gle is given now. The present "Theat-
rical Season in New York" is critically
considered by Mr.. James 5. Metcalfe,
editor of Life, and there are stories by
Tourgee. HowellS, and the famous
French writer Francois Coppee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
MARRIED..

At Dufields, December, 26, 1894,
by Rev. ]. E. Triplett, Mr.. RossER L.
ENGLE and Miss ALICE V. BELL, both
of the vicinity of Shenandoah Junction.
At Dufields, December 20, 1894, by
Rev. J. E. Triplett, Mr.. HENRY NJ.
HILL and Miss CARRIE V. MANUEL,
both of this county.
Tuesday, January l, 1895, on the
bridge at Harper Ferry, Mr. CHARLES
TABLER and Miss LENA MYERS, both
of Martinsburg.
In Martinsburg, January 2, 1895,
by Rev. H. ]. McKeefry, in st. JOS
eph's Catholic Church, Mr.. ISAAC G.
MCDONALD and Miss BELL MARTIN,
both of Martinsburg.
In Carlisle, Pa, January l, 1895,
Mr.. SPRAGUE BISHOP and Miss ANNIE
YoNTz, both of Martinsburg.
In Martinsburg, January 8, 1895,
by Rev. A. NJ. Cackley, Mr.. EMMERT
W. Bowen and Miss FANNIE E. Hop
PER, both of Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
DIED..

At Charlestown, January 5, 1895,
Mrs. CoRNELIA PAINTER, wife Of Mr..
Thomas Painter, aged about 60 years.
She leaves a husband, four sons and
one daughter.
At his home in Berkeley county,
December 81, 1894, Mr. JAMES GRIP
FIFTH, aged So years.
Died, at his home near Bedington,
December 80, 1894, WILLIAM HENRY
TAYLOR, aged 81 years, II months
and % days. He leaves wife and
FIVE children to mourn his loss. His
children are Mrs. Taylor Powell, Of
Shepherdstown, Mrs. Elizabeth Ley
master, Robert C. and Charles NJ, Of
Ohio, and George L. Taylor, Of Bed
ington, W. Va.
Father. your pains are ended al last;
We sat beside your bed,
And tried to ease your aching head,
But an angel came and a message read,
And friends gathered round your dying
bed.
We watched him breathing through the
night,
His breathing soft and low,
AS in his breast the wave Of life
Kept heaviDg TO and fro.
So silently we seemed TO speak,
So slowly moved about,
We thought him dying when he slept,
And sleeping when be died.
For when the morn came dim and sad,
And chilled with early showers,
His quiet eyelids closed, he had
A brighter morn than ours.
LYDIA ELLEN POWELL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
OTHER DEATHS.

Mrs Lucinda Mercer, aged 70 years,
months and 26 days, the mother OF
Mrs. Geo. Ramsburg, died at the home
of her son-in-law at Vanclevesville on
Monday. The funeral sermon was
preached at the home by Rev. F. A.
Strother and the interment was in the
cemetery at Martinsburg. Mrs. Mer-
Ger was quiet, most excellent woman
and died in the triumphs of the Chris
tian faith.
Mrs. Elizabeth Myers died at the
residence of her son, Mr.. James Myers,
in Martinsburg on Tuesday. Her re-
mains were inferred at Scrabble yes
terday, Revs. J. R. Schultz and A. M.
Cackley officiating. The deceased was
the mother of Mr.. w. S. Myers, OF
Scrabble.
Mrs. Mary A. Bratt, mother of Mr..
Samuel Bratt, superintendent of the
Washington Building Lime Company
at Bakerton, in this county, and
mother-in-law Of Mr.. Daniel Baker,
of Baltimore, died of cancer at her
residence in Oxford, Nd, on Sunday.
Albert Quenzell, a well-known res
ident of Martins burg, died at his home
in that place last Friday Of cancer Of
the liver, aged go years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
PERSONALS.
A Record Of the Coming and Going Of tn
People That You Know.

Mr.. Sam Hendricks has returned to
his home near Shepherdstown after
years experience in the wild and
woolly West. His last stand was at
Lathrop, Mo-, but the general proverty
in that part Of the country was 80
depressing that Sam concluded to come
home while he had the price Of ticket
and before he fell a victim to the pre-
vailing hard times. He advises all
people who have laundering for the
West to go there-so that they may
find out for themselves what it is.
Mr.. Hendricks didn't admire Kansas.
There the wind blows gale "a hours
every day in the year, there's drought
all summer and freezing weather all
winter. In fact, he is satisfied from
his years experience that there's no
place like home.
DR.. R. NJ. Marshall, of Shenandoah
Junction, was in town on Tuesday.
He has recently invented paint that
is of the everlasting sort-apphed to
tin roof it will last as long as the
roof lasts. He will probably have the
composition patented.
Mr.. George W. Billmyer, who re-
Gently went into the mercantile bust
ness with his brother Edward at York,
Pa, has been home on visit this week.
We rejoice to learn that the firm is
prospecting.
Hon. A. S. cambridge, our member
of the Legislature, left for Charleston
on Monday. He went by way of
Washington.
Mrs. Rachel Snyder and Miss Ella
Lambright have gone to Baltimore for
stay Of a month or two.
We were pleased to have call on
Monday from Mr. John D. McGarry,
of Shenandoah Junction.
Miss Helen Lambert, of Frederick,
Nd, is here visiting her uncle, Mr..
J. G. Lambert.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
death Of Mr. Joseph Reinhart.
Mr.. Joseph Remnant, an aged and

Mr.. Joseph Remnant, an aged ana
well-known resident of this county,
died at his home near Shepherdstown
last Saturday night, it is thought.
The circumstances surrounding his
death are painfully sad. He lived
alone in his house about three miles
from town, within a short distance of
Capt. Lee II. Moler's. Most of his
time was spent with his relatives in
that neighborhood and in town. Last
Saturday night light was observed
in his window and smoke was noticed
coming from the chimney. Sunday
morning Mr.. Lee Moler called across
to Mr.. Reinhart, but received no re-
spouse, and took it for granted that
he was away on one of his visits.
Tuesday morning some of the neigh
bors made the discovery that Mr.. Rein
hart was dead. The house was enter
ed, where his body was found lying
upon the floor. His coat was off and
one shoe united, and it was evident
that he had been preparing to retire
when the fatal attack came upon him.
The oil in the lamp had burned out en-
tirely, showing that he had not extin-
guished the fame. 1t is generally be-
lieved that he died early Saturday
night.
Mr.. Reinhart was 76 years, 6 months
and 25 days old. He leaves a wife.
who has recently been living In Con-
necticut; and two sons, Brock, who
lives at Elkins, this State, and Joseph
B., of New York. The funeral is an
nounced for this Thursday morning in
the Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock.
The remains will be buried at Keedys-
vile, Nd, where his father and mother
and other relatives lie. The deceased
is the last of a family of three sons
and three daughters.
Mr.. Reinhart was one of the forty
miners" who left Shepherdstown during
the gold fever, and he made the jour
ney to California across the plains on
horseback. He remained there several
wears, and accumulated some money.
At the breaking out Of the civil war
he returned to the East and at once
Joined the Confederate army, where he
served with bravery as lieutenant IN
Company F, First Virginia Cavalry
He was severely wounded at Culpeper
Two years afterward his nephew, Mr..
A. P. Reinhart, captured yankee at
KNOXVILLE who turned out to have
been the very fellow who shot Lieu
| tenant Reinhart. At the close Of the
war he returned to Shepherdstown,
where he has lived ever since except a
couple of years spent in Cumberland.
Several years ago severe stroke of
paralysis came upon him and left its
| ineffaceable marks. The deceased was
a most kind-hearted man, and was
liked by all who knew him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10

HOODS SarSaparilla Calendar for 1898
is out and NAV be obtained at the drug
stores. IL is one of the most beautiful
that the firm has ever issued ana the
edition was the largest ever printed oy
any one concern, being over ten millions
of copies. There are two faces on the
calendar. both Of children. representing
summer" and Winter. The design
was by one OF the most gifted artists in
the country. and the coloring is most ex'
ouisite. The calendar is not only beauti-
Jul. but ii is also useful, as IL presents
all the desired Information concerning
astronomical events during the year.
II your druggist does not have Hoods
Sarsaparilla Calendar il may be obtained
bv sending six cents in stamps To I. l.
Hood X Co, Lowell. Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
A Strange Death.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Biller, Of Sum-
NIT Point, were very mysteriously and
sadly bereaved in the loss by death Of
their youngest child, Edna Lee, aged
about tive years, last Friday night.
The little one, who was the pet of the
household, was playing in the yard a
few days prior to her death and stepped
on something which caused her foot to
turn, severely, it was thought, spraln-
ing her ankle. 1t was treated as a
sprain and so pronounced by a physl-
clan. Subsequently the limb swelled
to such an extent that DR.. Howard
Osburn was called in, and pronounced
it fracture of one of the bones In the
ankle, but the swelling was so great
that nothing could be done pending
its reduction, before which could be
done the little sufferer died.-Aduo-
cate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Preacher Pounded.

Preacher Pounded.
We copy the following item from the
Strasburg (va.) Free Lance of last
week:
Rev. II. L Hout, pastor of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, received
a severe pounding" from his congrega-
ton here Friday night. December 2lst.
He was not injured, however, but re-
ceived his assailants with a warm hand
shake-indeed, from the way in which
his larder was filled with seasonable
supplies, he could not resist extending
his thanks for this pleasant testimonial
of his congregations appreciation OF his
labors in their behalf. Mr.. Hout is held
in high esteem by all his congregations,
having received good pounding from
Toms Brook and substantial gifts from
Mt. Olive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
January Weather.

Weather prophet Ira Hicks makes
out the following storm dates in jan
uary; Storms of rain and snow will
cross the continent from the 7th to 18th.
A cold wave of much intensity need
not surprise. A disturbance is CEN
trail on the 22nd, reaching from the
18th to the 26th inclusive. This Pc
Rod embraces regular storm period,
from 18th to 2lst, and reactionary
period about the 25th and 26th, with
new moon on the 25th. The worst
storm of the month will most likely
fall within the compass of this perl
cd, and the most general and severe
disturbances are apt to fall about the
time of the new moon. Marked change
to warmer, with possibly lightning,
thunder and heavy rains, especially
southwark, or heavy sleet, snow and
billiards., winding up the cold wave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
written for the Register.l
Number of Confederate at sharpsburg.

The Nation and several other modern
papers have criticised and denied the
statement of General Fitz Lee In ms
Life of General Robert E. Lee that the
battle of Sharpsburg was fought oy
35. 600 Confederates. They say that the
official reports in the war records once
in Washington show that the Confed-
crates had between $1,000 and 10000
men.
Fitz Lee replies that he had his infor-
nation from the lips of General Lee
himself and that it was sustained by
documentary evidence.
Colonel Walter Taylor, who was Gen
eral Lees acknowledgement, now pub
fishes letter clearly establishing the
fact that Fitz Lee is right and the Ma
tion wrong. He gives the following
data from reports made to him immedi-
ately after the battle:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
A CARD.

SHEPHERDsTowN, JEFF. Co., W. VA,
January 4, 1895.
Mr.. H. L. SNYDER-Dear Sir-Where-
as, your kindness permitted me to read
the REGISTER for two years free OF
charge, and whereas, a great many gen.
tlemen have been very kind to me as
minister of the gospel; also the store
keepers for their favors shown during
the last year, for which | wish to return
nv thanks, in the commencement OF
the new year, for kinds favors shown;
especially Mr.. r. ID. and Mr.. Henry
Shepherd for their richest blessings be-
slowed; also Mr.. VIM. J. Shepherd and
to Mr.. A. NJ. Shepherd for kindness
shown; all of which shall have my earn
est prayers for theirpresent enjoyments
and their future happiness beyond the
grave. Respectfully,
+. HAMMOND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
The Old Board Wins.


The election of directors for the
Hagerstown fair association last Sat-
urday was an exciting contest. The
old board was up for reelection, but
Geo. NJ. Stonebraker and DR.. A. S.
Mason were strongly opposed by GER
tain of the stockholders who blamed
them for allowing gambling upon the
fair grounds. The entire old board
was reelected, however, by the follow
ing vote: President, John w. Stone
braker, 500; vice-president, George
W. Smith, Jr., $40; directors, Benja-
min P. Rentch, 373; Solomon B.
Rohrer, $50; Lewis R. Schnebley, $40;
DIR. ]. Mop. Scott, 35S; Daniel W.
Richard, 367; George NJ. Stonebrak-
er, 243; DR.. A. S. Mason, 259; John
L. Cost, &c. Benjamin A. Garlinger,
Jr., 81; Charles S. Lane, 1855; re-
cording secretary, P. A. Wilmer, 34S;
corresponding secretary, Alex. 81. Ma
son, $50; treasurer, Charles Baechtel,
Isl. The defeated candidates re-
ceived the following vote: Directors,
John W. Cable, 127; and j. N. Brum-
baugh, 1875; treasurer, B. F. Fiery,
go; corresponding secretary, A. Cush-
ing Small, 90.
The committees of the Hagerstown
and Frederick fairs met in Baltimore
last Thursday and agreed to hold their
exhibitions on different dates here
after.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10

Jacob Fisher and his wife. of Ring
town, Pa, were on trestle of the
Reading Railroad the other day when
a locomotive suddenly came upon
them. The husband, with great pres
ence of mind, grasped his wife and
threw her on the cowcatcher of the
engine and saved her. Unfortunately
for Fisher, however, his foot slipped
and in twinkling he was thrown
beneath the engine and had his head
completely severed from his body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10

Carlton Cornwell, foreman ofthe Ga
sette, Middletown, n. j., believes that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should
be in every home. He used it for a
cold and it effected a speedy cure.
He says: 1T is indeed grand remedy
l can recommend to all. have also
seen it used for whOoping cough, with
the best results" % and 50cent bot
ties for sale by Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Highest all in Leavenng Power-Latest o. Govt Report
Roe! B BsMis9
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PURE

Less than two weeks ago a we'll
known Chambersburg man in a public
place blasphemed SO that men shrank
from him affrighted, fearing lest Gods
wrath be visited upon him and they
suffer with him. He was then in full
health and strength, but in less than
As hours he was suddenly stricken
dumb and helpless while at his work
and now his body is in the grave
CbamI ersbIug Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
Beyond ComparIson

Are the good qualities possessed by Hoods
aparilla. Above all u purlies the blood,
thus STRENGTHENING the nerves " wgnlates
and liver tones and huilds up the entire sys.
tenn, cures scrofula, Dyspepsia, Catarth anu
Rheumatism. Get Hoods and only hoods,
HOODS PILLS cure all llNer lils, ullous-
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- CENTS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
IN PULPIT AND PEW.
The News of tho Various Churches at home
and Abroad.


The first annual congregational
meeting of the Lutheran Church OF
Shepherdstown, Rev. G. 81. Hockey,
pastor, was held last Saturday after
noon. Reports were rendered OF the
work accomplished during the year
by pastor, church officers and secre-
taries Of the various societies IN the
church. These reports revealed
most gratifying and healthy condition
of affairs, both spiritually and materi-
ally. The total membership is now
436, "a having been added during
the year. The total amount of mon
eys raised for all purposes was 81
379.45, disbursements 81 $3.50, leav-
ing balance in treasures after all ex-
penses are paid of $693.59. During
the year new work has been under
taken and pushed successfully, some
features of which will become perma-
nent. The various societies are -four
ishing and doing great good. AS a
whole, reports show the past year to
be one of the most successful in every
way in the history Of the church.
In accordance with announcement
previously made, the ministers of the
town have been observing the week OF
prayer by holding union services each
night. Theprogramme for the balance
of the week is as follows: Tonight IN
the M. E. Church, services led by Rev.
F. A. Strother, subject, Foreign Mis-
sions; Friday night, in the Lutheran
Church, led by Rev. ]. R. Schultz,
subject, Home Missions; Saturday
night. in the Reformed Church, led
by Rev. C. II. Hockey, subject, Fami-
lies and Schools.
Rev. F. A. Strother will begin a
series of services in the Southern
Methodist Church on next Sabbath
and continue at least ten days.
Preaching on Sunday at II a. m. and
at $50 p. m. Meeting conducted by
the c. c. Band at $50 p. m. and
preaching at 7. p. m. throughout the
week. Preaching at Marvin Chapel
at 2.30 p. m. on Sunday.
The sacrament of the Lords supper
will be celebrated in the Presbyterian
Church at Dufields on next Sunday
at IL a. m. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended to all Christians to
participate in the same. PASTOR.
There will be services in the Cath
olic Church next Sunday as follows ::
Mass at II o'clock in the morning,
vespers and benediction at 7 o'clock
in the evening, and mass the following
morning at 8 o'clock.
In the absence of Rev. B. P. S.
Busey, Rev. H. G. Carpenter will
preach at Zoar school-house on Sunday,
January Is, at II a. m. and p m.
There will be services in the Luther
| an Church at Uvilla Sunday at ii a. m;
in Shepherdstown Christian Endeavor
at 6 p. m, regular services at l.
There will be services i'll the Presby-
terrain church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a. m
and at Kearneysville at 3 P. m.
Rev. W. R. D. Moncure, formerly OF
Stafford county, Va, has accepted a
call to serve Baptist churches in Jefer-
son and Berkeley counties.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church in Shepherdstown on
Sunday at II a. m. and $50 P. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
$50 600 WORTH or GOODS.

Comprising very article OF wear Tor
male aud female except ladies hats)
of the finer, medium aud common
grades. The latest novelties OF tue
season a. well a. staple articles. The
lowest cash price marked la plain tig-
ur.s on ever article. No books. No
credit UPDkahAffs,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10

The explosion of an oil tank at Cam
ton, suburb of Baltimore, shook up
the east end of that city Sunday night.
Fire broke out and destroyed $4,000
worth of property belonging to the
Standard Oil Company and fertilizer
and acid works adjoining.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-01-10
A Gard of Thanks.

Rev. J. E. Triplett returns his thanks
to the members of the congregations oil
Duffields and Zion who kindly-remem-
bered himself and family on Christmas.