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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff,
feet of a gentle remedy, than by any
other, and that it is more acceptable
to them. Children enjoy it and it ben
efts them. The true remedy, Syrup
of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
Among the Churches.

An impressive and appropriate
Christmas service was held in the Lu-
theran Church last Sunday morning.
Beautiful music was one of the features
of the service, a choir in the gallery
assisting the regular church choir. The
church, which was handsomely deco
rated with evergreens and flowers, was
lit up by the lamps, the light from out
side being excluded The pastor, Rev.
c. H. Hockey, preached an excellent
Christmas sermon. Those who sang
solos were Mr.. NJ. E. Spohn, Mr.. H.
NJ. Turner, Mr.. H. L. Snyder, Miss
Sallie Miller and Miss Bessie Wilson,
and MIS-. B. G. Unseld and Miss Ada
Wilson sang duet.
NJ E. Church South: ShepherdstOwn
II a. m. and Vanclevesville 8. 80 P. m.
by assistant. Bethesda 1880 a. N.
and ShepherdstOwn P. IN. by pastor.
Epworth Leagues 6p. m. The Junior
League will meet at the parsonage
Thursday at 8 p. m. Service will be
conducted in the basement of the
church Christmas morning at 6 o'clock.
The business meeting of the EpwOrth
League will be held on the last We'd
nesday of the year at 7 P. m. The
new election of officers will take place
at this meeting, and full attendance
is desired.
A new years service will be held at
the Lutheran Church next Sunday
night in Shepherdstown at 7 o'clock.
At 6 o'clock the Christian Endeavor
Society will hold a new years meeting.
At Uvilla on Sunday morning at II
o'clock Christmas service will be held
Rev. W. Mex. Hamnack was visited
last week by several members of Mt
Wesley Church, residing at Scrabble
and Swan Pond, who brought with
them liberal donation Of such things
as will keep the table well supplied
for some time to come.
There will be service in the Re
formed Church on Sunday at II a. m.
and at 7 p. m. The Sunday school
will celebrate the Christmas festival
on Thursday, Christmas eve, at $50
p. IN. Service on Christmas morning
at 6 o'clock.
The ministers of Shepherdstown are
invited to meet in the Shepherd College
reading-room Saturday, December 26,
at 6 o'clock, to arrange for union SER
vices during the Week OF Prayer.
CHARLES GHIsELIN.
NJ. Z. Church services: Preaching
at Sbarpsburg at 1870 a. m. and at
Boonsboro at 3 p. m. Epworth League
services at Shepherdstown and Mt.
Wesley at 6 p. m.
Services will be held in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a. IN.
and Kearneysville at 8 P. m.
At congregational meeting of the
Lutheran Church last Sunday morning
the former deacons and elders were re-
elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
Shooting Scrape at Sharpsburg.

At Sharpsburg Tuesday hight, IN
the bar.room of the City Hotel, Cliff
ton Swain, a canal boatman, somewhat
drunk, invited Charles Denner to take
a drink with him. Denner wasn't
thirsty and declined Swain there
upon made use of bad language, and
finally knocked Denner down. Dem
ner then went to his room and got a
revolver and returned and shot Swain
twice in the leg. The wounds are not
serious
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
Notice..

Cliff City Lodge No 5, Shield Of
Honor, will meet Tuesday, December
29th, at I p. m. Election of officers,
new members and other important
business. Full attendance is desired.
T. c. SrorLER, Rec. Secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
That oatsrrh is a Local Affection

Of the nasal passages is fact established
by physicians, and this authority should
carry more weight than assertions OF in
competent parties that catarrh isa blood
affection. Ely'S cream balm is local
remedy. composed Of harmless medi-
cantS aud free Of mercury or any inju-
rious drug. Ii will cure catarrh. APP
pieddirectly to the intlamed membrane,
il restores Il 10 It's healthy condition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

The failure of the Southern Rail-
way to make proper connections with
the B. < 0. Valley branch, and the
exorbitant freight rates now charged,
are having serious effect upon bust
ness in the Valley. The people are
talking of establishing the old stage
lines apaIn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS SEASON,
/ 8 9 6,
AT
". P. LiCklider

| have received and opened for
your inspection as fine stock of
China, Glass, Lamp, Bric-a-Brac,
Novelties, etc, rs | ever had aud at
lower prices than ever.
You can buy Wedding, Birthday
and Holiday Presents here from )
cents to $1,000. Our Grocery Stock
is full of everything to supply your
wants for everyday use. Fine stock
of Fruits, Candies, Nuts, Figs, Lem
ons and Oranges.
You can stop with us if YOU are
wanting Boots, Shoes or Rubbers.
Our stock is full and prices right, and
we invite you to call and inspect our
stock. Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
Sudden Death Of Miss Annie Hunter.

Our community was shocked today
by the announcement of the death of
Miss Annie Hunter, daughter of Mrs.
Mary A. Hunter, which occurred at
her home in this place between 10 and
II o'clock this morning Miss Hunter
had been sick for couple Of weeks
with fever and rheumatism, though
her condition was not regarded as Sc
rious. Last night she was thought to
be little better, but early this morn
ing she became much worse, and few
hours later she died from heart failure.
Miss Hunter, whose sudden death
will be so deeply deplored by our peo-
pie, was 80 years Of age. She was born
in Pennsylvania, but her parents
moved to this place when she was but
four years of age She has lived here
ever since, and has always been most
highly respected young lady. She was
an active and useful member Of the
Lutheran Church, and her death will
begreatly regretted by those who found
in her so willing and cheerful helper
in all departments of church work.
The deceased is survived by moth
er to whom her death is a most serious
blow, and by one brother, Mr.. J. E.
Hunter, of Moundsville, this State.
We extend to them our sincere sympa-
thy.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jolly, Of Mid
dleway, have the most earnest SYM
pathy of a whole community in their
most crushing bereavement. Last
week we noted the death Of one Of
their children, since which time they
have been called upon to give up two
others, aged respectively 6 and 2years,
leaving them childless.-Adoocate.
Miss Mollie Haycock, daughter of
the late James H. Haycock, died at
the residence Of her brother, Mr.. VIM.
Haycock, in this county, near Cum
ninghams Mil, on Sunday evening
last, aged about 46 years. A tumor
weighing eighty pounds was removed
from her body short time before her
death.
Mr.. Elijah Rinehart, father-in-law
of Mr.. Jacob S. Reinhart, Of Moler's,
died last Sunday at his home in Min
eral county, this State, aged 50 years.
His aged wife is also critically i'll.
The deceased was one Of the most re-
spected men in Mineral county.
DR.. J. A. Hatton, a well-known
dentist of Berkeley county, died at
his home in Bunker Hill, Friday night,
after an illness of several weeks Of IN
fammation of the stomach. He was
aged about forty-nine years.
Mrs. Laura Reno, wife of Mr.. R.
NJ. B. Reno, died at her home in Ha-
gerstown few days ago, aged 81
years. Her husband and two sons
survive.
Mabel Sarah, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs, Lawrence Byers, died at
the home Of her parents near Shep-
herdstown yesterday, aged one month.
Josiah Thomas, a highly-respected
citizen of Keedysville, died last week,
aged IS years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

ard Bragonier. Bernard Trussell and
David Lemen, our Shepherdstown stu
dents at the West Virginia University,
are home for the holidays. The boys
look very handsome in stylish and be-
coming uniforms.
Miss Clara Schley leaves today for
Philadelphia to spend the winter. Mr..
H. Pinkney Schley accompanies her,
and will spend couple of weeks with
the family of Mr.. Frank w. Muzzey.
Mr.. Charles Johnston, the popular
assistant postmaster of Challestown,
spent last Sunday in shepherdstown,
and at the morning service sang solo
in Trinity Episcopal Church.
We were glad to have a call few
days ago from Mr.. NJ. NJ. Skinner, who
is recovering from recent severe spell
of sickness. He was pulled down con-
siderably by his illness.
We regret to report the illness of
DR.. A. S. Reynolds, one Of Shepherds
towns most popular physicians. His
many friends hope that he may soon
be well again,
Miss Hattie D. johnson, one of the
popular teachers of Shepherd College,
left last night for her home near Par
kersburg, where she will spend the
holidays.
Miss Virginia B. Entler, daughter
of Mr.. ]. P. Entler, has been extreme
ly i'll with rheumatism the past week.
Drs. Tanner and Banks are attending
her.
Mr.. Edward L. Reinhart, assistant
postmaster, will spend his Christmas
holidays visiting friends in Washing
ton and his brother in Philadel phia.
Mrs. Robert G. Miller and her chill
dreu have gone to Roanoke, Va, where
they will spend the holidays with her
sister, Mrs. Gree nwood.
Mr.. John H. Schoppert and Mr.. John
Ryan came up from Washington yes
terday and Will spend Christmas with
the home folks here.
Mrs. Alex. Bennett and her five chill
dren, of Shenandoah, Va, are here WIS.,
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cromwell Marshall
are spending Christmas in Harrison
burg, Va, the former home Of Mrs
Marshall.
Messrs. Edmund, Lawrence and
Armistead Lee are home from school
and will spend the holidays at Lee
land"
Mrs. Laura Deckert, Of Harrison
burg, Va, has been here the past week
visiting her sister, Mrs. David Hout'
DR.. George W. Banks is home from
Baltimore to spend the holiday season
with his family in this place.
Mr.. ]. W. Snyder came up from
Washington yesterday to eat his Christ
mas dinner at his old home.
Mrs. H. C. Shull and her children
are here to spend Christmas with her
mother, Mrs. Barbara Ray.
Miss Lizzie Wintermoyer, Of Vir-
ginia, is here visiting the family Of
Mr. Jeptha Wintermoyer.
Mrs. J. NJ. Ferguson has gone to
White Post, Va, to spend Christmas
with her home folks.
Miss Susie Tansill, Of Washington,
is visiting Miss Emma Fulk, near
Kearneysville.
Mr.. Thes. L. Hess has been in town
this week visiting at Mr.. J. n. Trus-
sells.
Mr.. G. T. Licklider has been con-
fined to his house by sickness this
week.
We had pleasant call on Tuesday
from Mr.. John H. Engle, of Kellers'
Mr.. Page Andrews is home from
.laal -, Ir;,r,;pio for tho hoIdaVs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
". P. LiCklider.

The up-to,date girls who spell their
names "Lylian," Mae "Nellye,'
etc, have their mitators among the
young men who sign "Byl, "Myke'
and "Jym, respectively.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

The home of Aaron Goldsmith in
New York was set on fire by the over
turning Of lamp last Sunday night,
Father, mother and their three chill
dren were all burned to death
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
No Paper Next Week.

No Paper Next Week.
We will not print paper next
week. as the whole REGISTER force
wants holiday. We hope that all
onr readers will have such merry
Christmas and happy new year that
thew will not miss the REGISTERS
usual visit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24
Wanted.

Ambitious young people to prepare
for a successful career by taking a
thorough actual business training in
Turner's Business College, Martins
burg, ". Va. Terms within the reach
of all. Prepare to join the New Year
class which begins January 4, 1897
Write for catalogue and particulars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

Judge John A. Ollie, one of the
oldest members OF the West Virginia
bar, dropped dead of heart disease at
his home in Morgantown last Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

Oranges, lemons and bananas at j..
N. Trussell's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

Beans, hOminy and dried fruit. ]
\. TIussell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-24

mammoth fowl dressed 43 pounds
The first good snow of the season
fell Tuesday afternoon and night,
reaching depth of about three inches
A few sleighs were out yesterday morn
inc, but there was scarcely enough OF
the snow for sleighing, A cold wave
followed the snow and this morning
the thermometer was down to 10 de-
grees.
The dogs attacked Mrs. Henry shep-
herds flock of thoroughbred shrop-
shiredown sheep one night last week,
killing four of them and woundlng
several others. Last night they raid
ed Mr.. George Miller's sheep, above
town, and few nights ago killed and
wounded a half dozen sheep for Mr.
Jacob Rush. Dogs never were so hungry
Postmaster Remnant INFORMS us 'na'
the receipts at the pOstOfice, both pos
tai and money orders, have been much
larger so far this month than at any
nrevious time since he has had charge
of the office. The number of packages
mailed at this season has about doub-
led this year This would and would
not indicate hard times. At first sight
it would mean prosperity, but as a
friend suggested when he was mailing
good many parcels, times were suoh
that he had to cut his presents to MT the
mail instead of the express
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-26
THE JAPANESE STEAMERS.
San Francisco Endeavoring to Get thu
Toyo Kfsen Kaisha.

San Francisco. July .5.--Ths members Of
the Traffic Association took a more hope
full view today OF their chances OF in
ducing the Japanese company tho Toyo
kisen Kaisha, 20 run its steamers into
this port The dispatch from Seattle to
the effect that President Solchiro Asano
might absorb the Dodwell steamer lire OF
the Northern Pacific. now running into
Tacoma, or the Samuels line which has
Portland for its terminus. convinced tho
merchants hero that Mr.. Asano had not
finally selected San Diego for his port.
They believe he is after the port that will
give him the best concessions be Il Seat
fle. Tacoma. Portland. San Diego or San
Francisco
Manager Curtis. OF the Trnfric Assocsa-
ton. in talking OF the intentions OF the
merchants to have a Japanese line into
this port, said: ION the arrival OF Pres
sdent Asano in a few days we will ask
him what Inducements he wants. III the
Southern Pacific wiz agree TO handle
more through business the Japanese lire
can get plenty 10 do. TO the great benefit
OF itself and the port OF San Francisco"
Portland. July 3.-A distinguished party
OF Japanese Is visiting Portland. the pri-
mary object OF their presence being 20
select suitable terminal 10 the proposed
new line OF steamships TO ply between
Japanese and Pacific coast ports. In the
party Is Mr.. Soichiro Asano. OF Toxic.
president of the Oriental Steamship Com
pany The party was entertained at
luncheon today by the Commercial Club.
Mr.. Okawa. the interpreter. on behalf of
Mr.. ASaTo. said: I'VE have visited Sc
attle and Tacoma. and will 20 to san
Francisco and possibly San Diego. after
which we will be able to decide which
port ON this coast will be selected as the
Pacific terminus OF the steamship COM
pany"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-26
THE TACOMA vIGuANTEs.
Organization Effected by the Commit
tee of One Hundred.

Tacoma, July g. - Special--T'ollowin
out the action OF the mass meeting of
business men at the Chamber of Com
merce yesterday, a committee OF 100 was
organized today for the purpose OF appre-
hendlng tho ballot box burglars who tun-
neled into the vault at the city hau and
s,o,esths ballots cast In four precincts at
the last election. The following officers
were chosen at a meeting OF the COM
mittes this morning: President, R. q.
Hudson; first vice president. COL e. w.
Griggs; second vice president, Luke Nc
Grath; secretary. A. r. Heilig; treasurer.
r. V. Caesar.
named this afternoon by President Hud-
son: y. ]. Crowley. c. s. Fogg. F. n.
woodruff. g. l.. Holmes, r. NJ. Sammons.
G.. t. Walker. G. Fl. Boardmsn, l.. D.
Campbell l.. r. lockwood. r. p. Bradley,
o. l.. Budd. +. Mottst, George Browne.
c. r. Leavitf, c. W. Morrill,. and the off,
GERS of the general committee
The executive committee will begin act
I've efforts on Monday TO gather evidence
which, IL Is hoped, will lead 10 the arrest
and conviction OF the guilty persons. The
members OF the committee OF 100 are de-
ternninea to leave nothing undone 20 bring
to book the violators OF the ballot box.
The following are members OF the COM
rnittee. A. 8. Austin. r. 7. Brad
lev w r. Bradley. 81. W.
blanchard. w n. Branshied. Alex
Baalle. George Browne. F. A. Brown. g.
H. Bozr,imau. c <. Barlow. A. O..
Brokaw. John & Baker. ID. ]. Crowley. f..
NJ Caldwell w. r. Coffee. q. r. Cleve-
land. Leslie Cuilom. l.. ID. Campbell. r.
V. Caesar. J. r. Cromwell. W. III. Dick
son w. A. Eheriy. G. NJ. Easterday. *.
II Emerson, q. Ebert. T. ]. Fleetwood.
y. Foster {. s Fogg. IL. q. Foster. c. W.
Csrlxgs Morris Gross. II. +. Garretson. #.
n Graham. J. J. Glenn. X. c.. Hudson.
w r Hacker A. r. HeiIig +. :. Harmon.
O. r HAYDEN. q. J.. Holmes, Thomas
Hewitt. g H. Hoska. c. II. Hyde.
Charles Tfotchkiss. J r Holt, Peter Irving.
D. < Johnston G NJ. johnson. +. y. Kei-
logg, J. r. Kennedy. Henry Dongstreshs
T.. Is lockwood. Henry lawshe. j. A.
Lawrence George A. Jeavitt. Clinton
MunEon. l.. NeGrsth. j.. ]. Mead, +. w.
Merrfck. T.. r. Manning. e. w. Morrill,.
A y NaTat =. L. Mum G. II. Maniey.
e A Menszer. Frederick Mostst. II.
Mahncke r. . Msgnard. J. q. Mason.
=. ID Nash. r. T. olds, II. Olson. J. II
Parker. a Relgh. Thomas Riggs. Stuart
Rice. ~. ~. Reid. r. Steinsach. +. A.
sears. & w. Snyder. ". c. Shsrpsiein.
A NJ. SteRArt. G. A Sayre, +. NJ. sam
mons. orno Strong, ]. l. stiles. z. A.
SrauiIiug A. {. Sands. 4. TGfrghas-.
chester Thovne. George TsoheiS. = r.
Woearnn. W & Wheeler. A Woodwork.
q. n Walker. T. Watson. J. A. Wol5ers.
p. Nlngxts Hna Samuel Nilkezon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-26
sNoHoMIsH COUNTY rorULrsrs.
Nominate County Ticket and Delegates
TO state Convention.

Snohomish, July 25--Special.-The Pop
ulist county convention was called TO or
der this morning at 1880 o'clock. The
convention was called to order by the
chairman of the central committee. j. A.
Davis. James Brady. of Edmonds. was
elected temporary chairman.
These delegates TO the state convention
were chosen. At large, J. A Davis, III.
A. Boyer. J. Brady. Brom districts, A
worts. e. o. Saul. s. Monger. NJ. NJ.
Adams. j. n. Sinclair, John Morris. Rob-
ert Smallman. David Boyle. J. NJ. Rogers.
W. J. Beeman. DR. Chappell. J. w.
Frame, J. ]. Sullivan. J. W Niece. G. ID.
Slater. Or. Thompson; aiternates. NJ. T.
Eddy and r. NJ. Headlee.
These county officers were nominated:
Commissioners. First district, c. Jorge
son; Third district. c. W. Whiting: sena-
tor. j. A. Davis; representatives.. DR..
ChappeH and Samuel Fortner. surveyor,
NJ. Majors. auditor, ". ". Casey: clerk.
~. ]. Craigue; sheriff. James Burton: as
SCISSOR Thomas f. Davis: treasurer. III.
G.. York: attorney. j. III. Naiior. coroner.
Dr. Adams: superintendent OF schools,
w. Hillman.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-26

fo1nd that Bryan had Len CUT Of fhs
-ss votes in the convention :. +. Nor
ton or Chicago WAS the only other csn-
dieiate. Ignatsus nonneiIy. Of Minnesota
and Ger. CcNey. Of Ohio. were nominated.
bat their names were Withdrawn. Ner-
ton received - votes. Eugene v. lens
~ nonnells ], Norton got the majority
or The solid vote cs Texas. Michigan, Mis-
souri,. Rhcie Island and Wisconsin. and
q respectable portion OF the votes OF Al
aAara2. California, Kentucky. Illinois and
oaio. The convention was hastily sd-
9ourned after Bryan had becn declared
The nominee. and the radicals i'm che Tex
aS. Arkansas. California. Illinois and
Maine delegations proceeded 10 organ
lEe their ~ramp" convention.
After the adjournment senator Jones'
refused 20 give out Mr.. Brsans message.
and he Immediately posted on To Lincoln
30 confer wirh the silver knight OF tie
West regarding the situation. As 10 the
future. all is nreblems;ical. None OF. thu
wiseacfeS pretend to predict with Ger
talnty what the result Will be. Whether
a fusion can be arranged. ar upon whas
basis. Is. Of course, sreculsted ulaou-
Whether Mr.. Bryan Will decline the nom-
inatioH IS cahvRssed. The shrewdsst OK
the political observers. and those wac
are most anxious Tor n union of the sill
Yer forces, can see this result only ~ tho
withdrawal OF one Of the vfco-preSGst ntial
candidates. There is. as there has neen
for some days. talk of SeMails voluntary
withdrawal. but after the stand Mr.. Try
an and Senator Jones have taken this -
not considered probable. IL is strongly Ia
tlmated tonight THAI Watson may be In
duced to withdraw. in tho interest Of such
a union. 1t should be said. however. that
this is intimated by those who wish st
most. BY comforting upon the national
populist committee pleuary pewers.
those who are so earnestly striving for
an actual consolidation OF the strength
of the silver forces created the machines "
by which any sort OF tercs can he ar
ranged. But what will happen the future
alone can disclose.