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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07
Frame Dwelling,

with two-stJry Wing and other Out-bulld-
ings.
This property is sccessibly and pleasantly
TERMS (ss provided by SAID Trust Decd
Cash on day Of sale sufficient 10 pay the whole
amount then due said Building nd Loan As
ISOLATION, VIZ sjii-6J, and the costs Of execut-
ing II rust "a statement OF which will be
submitted at time Of sala- and can be seen in
the meantime ~ Office OF the Trustee. in said
town, the residue, II any, al the option Of
the purchaser at not exceeding two years,
with interest from dag OF sale, 10 be evil
denced by the bond o! the purchaser and
the title TO be retained until all the purchase
money is pain.
GEO. M. BELTZHOOvER,
Trustee.
April 3. Is 5-iw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

CONGRESS is still doing nothing at
the old stand.
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Tickets will be good ten days and will
be valid for passage from Washington
to Baltimore at any time within the life
Of the ticket.
For Pullman Car accommodationsand
guide to points of interest in Washing
ton, address nearest b. II O. Agent.
Don't forget the date, Thursday May
81 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

GEN. c. c. WATTS is being doomed
for the gubernatorial nomination pref
ty lively. Gen. Watts is man of
many excellent qualifications for the
place, but we doubt if the people are
prepared for another Governor from
the Kanawha country Just vet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

MAJOR a. W. MCDONALD an
nounces that he will not be a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for the Legislature from this delegate
district. Our friend Mr. J, P. Kear-
fott has no opposition as yet, and we
see no need of any. He is good
enough.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

Try can of Hopkins Steamed HON
my (Hulled Corn. 1t is delicious.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized and r..u.>.u.t
announce EUGENE BAKER .>a..
didate for Sheriff of JeiTcr,uu count.
subject To the Democratic primary
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07
One=StOry Dwelling.

The above property is acceSsiby located
and worthy the attention OF buyers.
ERN~.-One-thIri cash on day OF sale
and the residue la two equal payments. at
one and two years respectively from day OF
sale, with Interest from day OF sale, payable
annually, 10 be- evidenced by the bonds OF the
purchaser, and the title 10 be retained until
TIE purchase money is all paid.
GEO. VI. BELI/HOONER,
Special Commissioner.
!, Jno. NJ Daniel, Clerk Of the Circuit Court
Of jefferson County, West Virginia, hereby
certify that Geo. NJ. BeltzhOOver, Special
Commissioner ia the above named cause. has
given bond with approved security, as re-
quired by decree iu s8 q cause.
Given under my hand this 3lst day Of
March, 1890.
JNO. VI. DANIEL,
Clerk Cir. CT. OF JEFF. Co. W. Va.
April q lsg5-fw
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FOR ASSESSED

| hereby announce myself a' -, -
date for Assessor for the sccynH l.., !,
Of Jefferson county, subject 20 'N
cision Of the Democratic prim.Ai,.,
respectfully ask the support vi Wy
tiers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07
Saturday, MAY 9th, 1890,

at 2 o'clock p. NJ. those two parcels OF real
estate OF which said George Fayman died
seized aud possessed, botA situated on Wash
ingtOn street. In said town and county, de-
scribed a follows:
No. /, situated on the South side NJ said
street an fronting thereon about 1885, feet.
by about l2D feet deep on King street on the
West. with a pubic alley on the south
known on the plat OF said town as Lots Nos.
1866. ISIS. lSg. 1917 and l9l-all contiguous and to-
gether forming a valuable parcel Of ground.
through whi,h, near the centre, the town
run passes from South to North-the i'm
prOyements WhereOn CONSISTS ola
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Large Dwelling

situated West OF The Run. and other out
buildings and several Fruit Trees, and known
Tor many years as the residence Of said Geo.
Fayman and family.
No. 2, situated on the North side OF said
street, and fronting theron about $50 feet,
by about - feet deep TO a public alley IN the
rear, known on the plat Of said town as Lot
Notes.-The Improvements wherein consist Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07
Saturday, May 9th, 1896,

att o'clock +. NJ, the House and Lot Of land
conveyed IN said Trust Deed. situated on the
SO-tn side OF Prospect Avenue, In TTusselTs
Addition % epberdstOwn, In said county
Of Jefferson, the said Lot fronting on said
Ave nue. - feet by 10 feet deep 10 public al
ley In the rear, know on the plat OF ST Ad-
dillon As Lot No. 10, In Block No. >, the inn
proyements wherein consist OF a new two
story
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Trustees Sale
OF
HOUSE and LOT.

BY virtue OF a Deed OF Trust executed by
T. ". Maddox and Eleanor his wife. 70 the
undersigned, Trustee for the Baltimore
Building and Loan Association, OF Baltimore
city. Maryland, OF date June Eth. ls9j, and
duly recorded in the Office OF the Clerk or the
County Court OF Jefferson County, West Viz
giuia, IN Deed BOOK No. ~. page 2l. ] Will
offer at public auction, before the Entler Ho-
lei. In SnaDue midtown. w. Va. ON
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

:. 49,, are prompt, efficient and
Hoods Pills easy in effect. IS cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07

Correspondingly low rates from other
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Prosecuting Attorney

J. w. RussELL-Deputy and Ja
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-07
J,D.Billnyer,
Leader and Promoter Of Low Prices.
Special commissioners Sale
Valuable TOVnPrOperty.

BY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court
OF Jefferson County, West Virginia, rendered
on the 18th day OF March, 1896 i'm the chancery
cause therein pending OF j. Hugh Faymau,
&c. VS.. Geor-e Fayman's Admir-. g. I. n. and
others, the undersigned Special Commission
er will offer at public sale, before the Entler
HOlel. In SmenherlsLOMn. I'M snld county. on
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question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
BENNINGTON.

Mrs Honora McCarty of South Shafts
bury celebrated her 105th birthday Easter
She was born in Ireland, but has been in
this country many years She distinctly
remembers many things connected with
the rebellion of l795-9S, She is in good
health, helps do the housework and last
summer walked from her home to this vii
lage a distance of five miles and attended
service at st. Francis de Sales church.
The women of the village are arranging
to issue paper soon. 1t will be a "a page
paper with four columns to n page, each
"A inches long. 1t Is to be issued but once,
and the edition will consist OF 5000 copies
1t will be edited by the ladies and will con-
sist of historical, political and interesting
and entertaining matter. The proceeds
will be used for the benefit of the free kin
dergarten school recently established.
party Saturday evening.
Rev. George b. Lawson will deliver a
Memorial day address for custer post, G
A. r. Gen. C. c. Kinsman Of Rutland
will probably deliver the address before
the Sixth corps post. Each post will have
separate observances of the day. The an
nversary of the surrender of Lee was oh,
served by camp fire of Custer post
There We're about 200 in attendance.
| The Baptist church will celebrate the
Goth anniversary of it's organization Fri
day evening. Rev. George c. Baldwin
now of Springfield, Mass, will deliver the
address on the occasion
The Second Congregational church will
celebrate its Goth anniversary the latter
part of the month.
The first meeting of the trustees of the
village for the present year was helt
Monday evening. e. l.. Bates was elected
village attorney. II. NJ Tuttle road com
missioner, and Fremont Gregg superin
| tendent of streets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.
Another Chapter IN tho Arson Case Mrs.
Wright Held for Grand Jury.

White River Junction, VT, April s.
Sheriff Charles o. Hurbutt of Lebanon,
y. H., has succeeded in recovering two
cases of various articles stolen from the
Stone mansion in oxford, n. H., owned
by Mrs. Myra Pratt which was burned
last Thursday morning.
Tho two cases were found in Concord,
where they had been shipped by express
and taken to Lebanon. Yesterday Sheriff
Hurlbutt examined their contents and
found various articles of silver ware and
clothing. Among them YVES one silver, IL
pearl handle fruit knives. seven rubber
handle knives, one silk dress, one over
coat, one valuable cashmere shawl, one
black wooden shawl.
The bonds and other valuable papers
have not as yet been found.
Mrs. Nettie Wright, who Is charged with
burglary and arson. was given pre-
lminary hearing in Lebanon on Friday
and taken to Haverhill Jail to await the
action Of the grand jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

of Vermont are supporting In the Jessie
Lee Home, Alaska, the Stickney Home
in Linden, Washington and the Mother
Jewels Home in Nebraska. Pledges of 10
cents a year were made for the support of
homeless children under eight years OF
age.
EVENING SESSION.
The Hedding Methodist church was
crowded tonight beyond It's seating ca
pacty in celebration Of the anniversary OF
the Epworth league. The choir sang sew
eral hymns and Rev. |. p. Chase of East
st. Johnsbury read from second Timothy,
second verse and led in prayer. A tele-
gram was received from Rev. II. A. Schell
announcing his inability to attend and as
he was on the programme to deliver the
anniversary address many were disap-
pointed,
Rev Charles A. Payne Of New York city
was called upon and he delivered a most
eloquent address and his witty references
and amusing stories kept the audience
laughing all the evening. He confined his
remarks chiefly to progression" which
was his subject and urged the necessity
Of training young boys. He spoke of the
noble work being accomplished by the Ep-
worth league and the United Society of
Christian Endeavor and said more room
was being made in the church for young
people than there had been in the past.
lie referred to newspapers that published
n whole page regarding the outcome of a
prize fight but the reason they publish tha'
class of news Is because people want 1t.
He said the people are reaching a higher
plane and that the day is near that such n
disgrace will not be countenanced.. The
rest of his remarks were chiefly remnis-
cences and stories which brought out the
necessity Of the careful training of chill
drpn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
HARRISON AND BRIDE AT HOME

Indianapolis Ind, April 7.--Ex-President
Harrison and his bride arrived from New
York at 1915 tonight. A large crowd
was at the Union station when the train
came in. They alighted from the rear
coach and Mrs. Harrison took the gener-
ais arm and was escorted through the
station to the carriage in waiting. AS
they passed through the gates. a cheer
went up from the crowd and was taken up
and repeated again and again. The bridal
couple moved with a quick step through
the throng, which parted on either side
for their passage, the general recognizing
one or two acquantances to whom he
nodded his head In recognition. Upon
entering the carriage, they were driven
rapidly to their North Delaware street
home. No one was there to receive them
except the housekeeper.
To-day a number of handsome bout
quets were sent to the residence, and also
some packages which were supposed to
contain presents for the general and his
bride.
! II is understood that reception will he
given at the residence shortly, but no ar
rangemcnts have been announced. No
public reception will be given by the citi-
| ZpuS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
VERMONT AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, April 6.-The following PEN
sions were granted TO Nermontcrs: In
crease. Chester W. Macarthur, st. AL
bans. Original widow, special March 2S,
Hannah T.. Daniels, mother. Newport.
The comptroller of the currency in
bulletin to-day announced the approval of
the designation of the Hanover National
bank of New York city as the reserve
agent of the First National bank of Mont
pclier
i. A. Dwinell of Montpelier is visiting
friends in the city
Representative Serene T.. Payne of New
York has introduced a bill providing for
discriminating duty of 10 per centum ad
valorem in addition to other duties on all
goods imported on vessels not belonging
to citizens of the United States, to take
effect 10 months after the passage of The
bill.
Senator Proctor left for New York last
evening. Mrs. Proctor hes gone to YER
mont. She has as company the daughter
of Col. Fletcher Proctor, Miss Emily.
| The following pensions were granted to
Nermonters: Original, Edmund Parr of
Bennington; additional, Alphonso r. Gar
vim of .Craftsbury; increase, John Jarvis
OF St. Adams, Charles C. Wright of Brad
ford: reissue, George NJ Ferrington of
Burlington.
Senator Proctor has presented the petit
| ton of Ransom Post, Grand Army OF the
Republic, department of Vermont, pray
ing for the enactment of a service pension
law.
Senator Morrill, has proposed an amend
ment to the sundry civil appropriation
bill. which provides an appropriation of
| So 600 or so much thereof as may be neces-
sary. to be Immediately available, to he
used for making repairs upon the govern
ment building at st. Adams which was
recently partly destroyed by fire.
Secretary Olney has retained Hon.
Frank C. Partridge, formerly solicitor of
the state department. to prepare the re-
vision of the United States consular regu-
| lations provided for by Congress, Mr..
| Partridge thoroughly understands the
subject. having represented this country
at Venezuela during the Harrison admin
| iStrntion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
THE TUBERCULIN TEST.

Williston, April s.-The tuberculin test
anu slaughter of 21 head from the herd OF
Marvin w. Clark. Wlliston. and 20 head
from the herd of Marvin w. Chapman,
North Willston, by c. NJ. Winslow and
DR.. Il. A. Rich, with its accompanying
history of the herd and tracing the disease
indicated that tuberculosis had obtained a
strong foothold in Williston and vicinity,
and that it was of long standing. There
were found in both herds II few cows that
they had bought that evidently had
planted the disease in their stables and
had been the sources of contagion to the
rest of their cattle. There were found a
number of cases that showed recent in
fection, plainly indicating that If the test
had been made year ago they would
have saved quite "a number. If tubercu-
loss once gets planted in a herd, there is
no way known at present to weed 1t out,
except by the tuberculn test, and the
sooner 1t is done In a herd whore there Is
knowledge of its presence the less II
will cost the State and tho more 1t will
save the owner from loss.
All of the condemned animals showed the
disease in some stage OF Its progress,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
METHODISM IN VERMONT
SHOWS MUCH WORK ACCOMPLISH
ED DURING THE YEAR.
The First Days Work of the Conference
In Barre-Re ports From tho st. Al
bans and st. Johnsbury Dis
trIcts.

Barre April S.-The first days session
of the Vermont conference met this morn
ing in the IIedding church at o'clock
and Bishop Charles II. Fowler, ID. D.,
LIZ D., of Minneapolis administered the
sacrament of the holy communion. After
reading a few passages of Scripture, the
congregation sang an appropriate
hymn. which was followed by Bishop
Fowler leading in prayer. After reading
from the fifth chapter of Matthew, Bishop
Fowler called the presiding elders and
Rev. A. L. Cooper to assist him in adj
ministering the sacrament. The services
were very tender and exceedingly impress
sive. and occupied the greater part of the
forenoon.
Mayor Gordon delivered an address of
welcome, to which Bishop Fowler replied.
At the request of the bishop, the roll
of members was called and 6l brethren
answered to their names. Rev. w. Il.
Davenport, the secretary of last years 3
conference held at Waterbury, was re-
elected for the same office and Rev. w. c.
johnson and Rev. Andrew Gillies were
made his assistants. Rev. II. j. McLauSh-
lin was elected statistical secretary. Rev.
A. j. Hough was made conference treas
urer, with Rev. j. w. Naramore and Rev.
Il. A. Atwater as assistants.
1t was then voted that all moneys paid
into the Montpelier Seminary appear In
the conference minutes accredited to their
several charges. The 18th ,>esron was
then taken up, "Was the -, acter OF
each preacher examined?" ..sF l.. o.
Sherburne. presiding elder of toe st. AL.
bans district. passed in character and
read the following interesting .rS ort of the
Iietrict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
vDRMONT ACADEMY OPENED.

Saxtons River, VT, April S-Vermont
academy yesterday opened its spring term,
Professor Rowell is critically Ill and hts
chair will be filled for the remainder of
the year by Professor Edward Ellery, Phi,
D., who has spent the past two years in
Germany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Mrs. Edward Como injured a finger re
CONTINUED on 9Th page)
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ADDISON.

Warren d. Clark Is more comfortable
Arthur st. Clair is able to ride out.-Austin
Gaines has moved to Olin a. Smiths tene-
ment.-Erwin f. Gulley of Richford was in
town over Sunday.-Julius Tracy is with
his brother In the store.-Mrs. +. f. Gulley
and son are at +. C. Gulley's, after spend
ing several weeks with her sister. Mrs.
DIR. Townsend, in Richville, Sunday SER
vices at the Baptist church will begin at
| II o'clock a. m. and Sunday-school after
the sermon. Guy Lamson VIII preach for
the prcsent.-Mrs. Susan Hamblin has re-
turned to her home in Cornwall aler visit
| ing her sister. Mrs. d. Johnson, CT This
place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
RICHVILLE.

Mrs T.. +. Gully and son returned to Ad-
Olson Friday-Mrs. e. f. Townsend is con-
fined to the bed with sciatic rheumatism.
Jonas Burchard has moved to the Cut
ting farm, which he has purchased.-Agnes
Treadway goes to Cornwall TO teach school
In tho Rond district
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
wEYBRIDGE.

George Warner lost one of his heavy
span of work horses last weck.-E. Elliot
has purchased J. s. Coles shoe shop and
will Immediately proceed to convert 1t in
to a dwelling house.-Patrick Moran has
moved to New Haven.-The opening OF the
village school has been postponed two
weeks. Miss Rooney of Castleton teaches
the monument school.-Miss Kate Palmer
spent Easter vacation at the parsonage
The Sunday-school rally, held here last
Saturday was an interesting occasion,
though the bad travelling made the st
tendance small.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
NORTH FERRISBURGH.

Miss Sadie Allen has returned 10 her
work at North Adams.-Mrs i. NJ Stearns
and daughter left for Yer. hire Monday,
where Mr.. st, arms has aocured a position,
and there expect to roslde.-Easter SER
vices were observed at the Methodist
church and at the close eight received
baptism and two were received in full
connection.-The Ladies' Aid met with
Mrs. L. b. Allen Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Allen left Monday
morning for Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
BENEVOLENCES.

The pastors in the ST. Johnsbury dis
trict are true and loyal to the benevolent
societies of our church, Nearly every pas
tor reports the collections all taken, and
the apportionmer;s all met. Last year
the district lacked only Sl1 of reaching the
million and half line for missions, We
Continued on the Sd page)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

The Christian Endeavor had a business
meeting at Frank Miles last Thursday
evening, after which refreshments were
served and a social time enjoyed-Fred
Skiff is moving to his new home at Fer
ri el,irph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Skiff are spending a
few days at b. A. skif's.--J. o. Hamilton
is quite III with meases.--Louse Con-
verse. Anna Russell, Charles Pratt. Mer-
rill Wolcott and Fred Miner have resumed
their studies at saxtons River-T. H..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

There are 46 chapters of the Epworth
League in this district. The average at
tendance at the prayer meetings of 30
chapters is over 900. Two hundred new
members have been added to the chapters
the past year. / find the Epworth League
always loyal to the church. We have l6
Junior leagues, whose membership is 475
The first general conference district con-
vention of the Epworth League met at St.
Johnsbury, October 4, 1895, with nearly 500
delegates present. 1t gave great inspira-
tion to the Epworth League movement In
the district.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
SPIRITUAL WORK.

While we cannot report any great re-
vival in the district during the year, there
has been good, healthy growth. Most OF
the pastors report more or less conver-
sions and additions to the church. New
port Centre reports 50 conversions which
is the largest number in any one charge.
Forty charges report 400 conversions, 275
taken on probation, and over 200 taken
into full connection.
The camp meeting at Lyndonville, last
fall, was a source of inspiration and help
to all our spiritual work.
There has been an increased interest
shown in the Sunday school work in the
district. Four hundred new members
have been added to 40 schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

Hutchinson, whose mill burned last week,
Is preparing to rebuild his saw and
shingle mill, and in addition will put up
first class grist mill. Mr. Hutchinson ex-
poets to have all in readiness by June L.
j. II. Fletcher is in New York after spring
goods.