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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
A Runaway Match.

The many friends of Mr.. John A.
Gaines, the popular salesman for John
A. Marshall's shoe store on King street
Alexandria, Va, were very much sur
prised yesterday to hear Of his mar
riage to Miss Edna Knott, of West
Virginia, which took place in Wash
ington yesterday. 1t was a case OF
love at first sight. The bride is a
beautiful brunette of seventeen sum
mers, and came to Alexandra to visit
her sister, Mrs. j. S. Renner, on South
Henry street, about month ago Miss
Knott had received a letter from her
mother in West Virginia telling her
to come home at once, and she COM
municated this to Mr.. Gaines, and
rather than be separated they decided
to get married at once. So they board
ed the 9 o'clock train for Washington
Yesterday morning, where they secured
4 marriage hce,rse- and were quietly
married. Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines will
reside in this city in the future. 1t is
said that the brides parents objected
to her marriage on account of her age.
Washington Star, Of Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Among Our Subscribers.

Judge J. @. A. Metcalf, of Palmyra
Mo-, an old Shepherdstown boy, re,
news his subscription to 1898. We
regret to learn that he has been sick
the past month with la grippe. He
still maintains his interest in his old
friends here.
Mrs. Mary A. Longbrake, of Ohio
insists on paying at least a dollar a
year for the REGISTER. She says at
is worth more than that to me, for 1t
gives me great deal for little mon
ey. l highly appreciate my old home
paper"
Our friend Mr.. Brock Reinhart, OF
Elkins, this State, sends us this mes
sage: Fright you are that the best
combination in the newspaper line is
the good, old and reliable REGISTER
and the three times-a-week New York
World for SLIGO. 1t will be hard to
get stronger combination of sound,
reliable and honest Democratic news
than these two papers represent"
Among our new subscribers is form
er resident of Shepherdstown who now
lives in far-off California We shall
have from this correspondent some in
teresting letters descriptive of South
ern California after a bit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Some Notable Hauling.

The REGISTER last week made men
ton of the enormous stones that had
come here by rail from Ohio for use
in the new normal school building now
in course of construction here. The
heavy blocks were all safely transport
ed from the cars to the college grounds
by Mr.. William Malester and his son
Alex. last week, and it was big piece
of work. Mr.. Samuel P. Humrick-
house, who is experimenting the work
on the building, gives us the weights
of the stones, as follows One stone,
weight 81 tons; five stones, weight Al
tons each T.; two stones, weight s tons
$50 pounds each. The great blocks
were carefully loaded upon Mr.. Males
ter's big wagon by the aid of rollers !;
and with Alex. driving the team Of
two horses and four mules the heavy
weights were skillfully yet easily
hauled to their destination, a distance
of about FIVE squares. The wagon
weighed about two tons, so the total
weight the team pulled was over ten
tons. A large force of hands assisted
in the loading and unloading and
many spectators were attracted. The
big blocks will be cut into sections of
various dimensions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Week Of Prayer Services.

The week of prayer has been OBJ
served in ShepherdstOwn this week by
holding union meetings which have
been largely attended. The first meet
ing was heldin the Presbyterian church
Sunday night, when Rev. w. Mex.
Hammack delivered an excellent ser
mon on The Holy Spirit to large
congregation. Monday night Rev F.
A. Strother conducted the meeting in
the Methodist church, Humiliation
and Thanksgiving being the topic.
Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin also spoke
on the same subject. Tuesday night
the topic was The Church, and Rev.
C. H. Hockey conducted the meeting
in the Southern Methodist church.
Last night the meeting was held in
the Lutheran church, subject, Nations
and their Rulers" Short addresses
were made by Revs. Hockey, Ghiselin,
Strother and Mcdaniel. Tonight the
meeting will be held in the Reformed
church, Friday night in the Presby-
terrain, Saturday night in the Metho-
dist, and Sunday night in the South
ern Methodist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Miss Eugenia Pierce Married.

On January 3, in Washington, d. G.,
by Rev. A. W. Pitzer. ID. d.. Central
Presbyterian church, w. PALMAR Nor
RIsoN to EUGENIA SoMERs PIERCE, both
of Baltimore.
The above announcement appeared
in the Baltimore San of Monday last.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John S. Pierce, and is we'll.
known in Shepherdstown, where, with
her mother, she usually spends her
summers. Her friends here were not
anticipating an announcement of this
sort, and it is likely that there is an
element of romance in the marriage.
We extend to the youthful couple our
congratulations and good wishes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Miss Mabel Stuart Heard From.

The family of Miss Mabel Stuart, of
Harper's Ferry, who recently disap-
pea1ed mysteriously from Camden Sta
ton, Baltimore, have heard from her
in the past few days, but they say they
do not know her present whereabouts.
Her sister, Mrs. Julia Stuart, who lives
at Bolivar, about mile from Harper
Ferry, received a letter from Mabel,
which said: "You need not worry
about me, l am all right" The let
ter was postmarked Glencove, Queens
county, N. Y.
Mr.. Stuart, Mabel's father, said the
letter gave no particulars that indicat-
ed why Mabel left her home, what she
is doing or where she is. He said, al
so, he thought it was mailed from Glen
cove to keep any of the family from
knowing where she is, and he is salts
fed that within a short time Mabel
will let him know where she has gone
or else return home. Mrs. Stuart says
she is satisfied that her daughter was
not abducted, as was at first supposed,
but that she went off of her own voli-
ton. She found that Mabel had taken
nearly all the clothes she possessed,
even including her summer clothes.
The father, mother and other members
of the family are of the opinion that
Mabel is with some theatrical company
and that her leaving home as she did
was prearranged. The fact that near
ly all the theatrical companies which
stop at Harper's Ferry remain at the
Potomac House, Mr.. Stuart's hotel,
strengthens this belief.
Unless something further is heard
from the young lady soon her father
OIL brother will go to Glencove to hunt
her up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.

Mr.. Edmund ]. Lee went to New
York the first of the week to consult
physicians in regard to his health,
which has given him some concern re-
Gently. He may remain for several
months, perhaps longer, the length OF
time depending upon the treatment
he shall undergo. Mr.. Lees friends
here pray for his speedy and complete
restoration to health.
Mr.. D. S. Rentch returned yester-
day from his trip South, looking well
and hearty and reporting a very en-
ioyable visit. He was accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Wysong,
who had three weeks visit to the
Atlanta Exposition and with the fam
lily of Mr.. G. N. Byers in GAINESVILLE,
Tenn.
Miss Ola Shaner, who went to Wash
ington few months ago with her pa
rents, has returned to Shepherdstown,
and will make her home with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Turner Maddox.
We regret to learn that Rev. G. G..
Everhart, pastor of the Reformed
church of this place, is sick in Balti-
more, where he has been visiting the
past week or two.
Miss Katie Sewers, graduate Of
Shepherd College, has been appointed
teacher of the public school at Pur-
gittsville, Hampshire county, this
State.
Mr.. John Kyd Beckenbaugh, who
has been farming the Douglas place,
opposite Shepherdstown, will 90 to
New York to engage in business.
Major and Mrs. Chas. R, Crawford,
Of Terra Alta, this State, who spent a
week with Mr.. VIM. W. Flood, near
town, have returned home.
Mr.. VIM. H. Wilson, of Charlestown,
has been sick with typhoid fever at
the home of his father in Washington,
but is now improving
Mr.. Samuel ]. Helferstay, who re-
Gently went to Roanoke, Va, has OBJ
tanned employment there in the ma
chine works.
We had a very pleasant call few
days ago from our friend Mr. H. Ash
ton Moore, of the vicinity Of Charles
town.
Mr.. Harry Helferstay, of Hagers-
town, is spending few days here with
his grandfather, Mr.. Charles Gatrell.
Mrs. Elliott, of Terra Alta, W. Va,
spent few days here the past week
with her sister, Miss Fern Fogle.
Engineer Moore, of the Norfolk &
Western Railroad, spent Tuesday night
with his friend ]. I. McChan.
Capt. J. S. Melvin, of Duffelds, was
among the callers at the REGISTER Of
fee yesterday.
We had an agreeable visit last fri
day from Mr.. Preston S. Willard, Of
Bakerton.
Mr.. Herbert Hartzell visited rela-
tives in Front Royal, Va, the past
week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
In The BEGINNING

or new year. when the winter season OF
close confinement Is only half gone. many
mud hat their health begins To break down.
that The least EXPOSURE threatens sickness
II ts then as well as at all other times, anh
with people even In GOD h'slth' tnHt we
folio wing acts should bee remembered. name
~ that Hood s SarSaparllla leads every
thing In the way of medicines; that u ac-
comp ishes the greatest cures I'm the world
as the largest sale i'm the world, and requires
the largest building in the world devoted
xclusveb TO the preparation Of the propri-
etary medic Does not his conclusiNey
prove. n you are sick that Hood Sarsspn-
rllla In the medicine Tor you To iakeT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
The Accident RECORD.

John Rankin, one of the oldest
freight engineers on the B. & 0. Rail-
road, was struck by the second section
Of No. 6 at about $50 clock, Sunday
evening. and instantly killed. Mr..
Rankin had been visiting bis brother
in-law, Geo. W. Litten, at Cherry Run,
for the past few days and was on his
way to call upon neighbor when the
accident occurred. The deceased was
about 55 years of age and leaves a
wife and six children, who reside in
Martinsburg. His remains weretaken
to his home at that place.
We regret to learn that serious
accident befell Mrs. L. E. Etchison in
Washington City last week. While
walking along the street her foot caught
in wire and she was thrown heavily
to the ground. Her hip was very bad.
ly fractured, and, although the family
hope for the best, she may be Grip
pie for life. The friends here of Mrs.
Etchison, who formerly resided in
Shepherdstown, extend their sincere
sympathy in her misfortune.
Patrick Mcnamara, B. & 0. brake
man, was thrown from his train one
day last week at Browns Crossing,
and had three ribs broken, his wrist
fractured, and was otherwise bruised
DR.. Melvin attended him and he wa:
removed to his home in Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Secretary Carlisle has issued a CIR
cular calling for subscriptions for the
purchase of $10O,O00,000 of United
States / per cent bonds, payable in
coin. Purchasers are required TO pay
for the bonds in United States gold
coin or certificates, aud payments may
be made in installments
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
important to CIergmen.

Clerical permits, emitting clergymen
TO half rates. issued by the Baltimore X
Ohio Railroad Company for 1898, have
been extended by general order until
February %, 1896. and will be SO hon
ored by agents and conductors SINH
lar permits for the year 1896 will be is.
sued by the Company upon receipt OF
proper application from those entitled
to them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

John McGough, who is serving a
term in Dannemora prison, New York,
for wounding William Ross in an cleo
ton riot in Troy, has made confess
sion, saying he killed Robert Ross also.
bat" Shea, who was to have been
executed for the latter crime, has been
granted respite until February 4th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are I'M
proved more by the pleasant laxative
Syrup of Figs, when in need of the
laxative effect Of gentle remedy than
by any other, and that it is more &C.
ceptable to them. Children enjoy il
and it benefits them. The true rene.
dy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Fer pain in the chest piece of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm and bound on over the
seat of the pain, and another on the
back between the shoulders, will afford
prompt relief. This Is especially val
liable in cases where the pain is caused
by a cold and there is a tendency to-
ward pneumonia. For sale by ]. G..
Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Highest all in Leavenng Powcr-Laet U. S Govt Report
RH!A!!! RRskiGs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The Central Hotel. Altoona, Pa,
was totally destroyed by fire early
Sunday morning. Many of the guests
were taken out of upper windows by
the 6remen. One fireman was killed
by a falling wall. The loss will reach
close to 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 20 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pless-
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lax
alive: efectually cleansing the syriem,
dispelling colds headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs il for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
Tfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name IS printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup of Fig
and being well informed, you viii NJ
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
saspHrRosTowN MARKETS.
W.P.LICKLIDER.
1896.

At this the beginning of the New
Year, we desire 10 extend 10 all our
friends and patrons our best wishes
for the year 1896, and to hope tor one
and all a very happy and prosperous
New Year. Among your good reso-
lutions for the New Year one will
probably be to be more economical
and save more money the coming
year than during the past. The best
way to economic is to buy when and
where you get the best value for your
money. Call 10 see US when YOU
need Groceries, China, Glassware,
Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods, Notions,
Hardware, Woodeuware, Candies, DC.
w. p. LICKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

A. II. Holmes, a clever forger, raised
a check on the Nevada Bank in San
Francisco from SO to so 900, collect
ed the money, and has put out for
Janan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Monsignor Satolli was elevated to
the Office of cardinal in the cathedral
in Baltimore last Sunday. The cere-
monies were very imposing and were
participated in by eminent Catholics
from every section Of this country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hibbard and
their two children and two young lady
guests were suffocated by smoke during
a fire in Mr.. Hibbards house, IN CO.
lnmbns. Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

There will be echpses of the sun this
year, February Is and August s, Meth
er visible in North America. There
will be an eclipse of the moon Febru-
airy s, invisible here, and partial
eclipse August %, visible in the United
States
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Human reason is like drunken man
m horseback; set it up on one side, ana
(, tnmbles over on the other.-L"fHef'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

Hoods Sarsapsrills, taken At this season.
will make you feel strong and vigorous anu
keen Won from sickness later on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09
Deaths and Burials.

Just before we 60 to press today
news comes of the death of Judge Tay-
lor Berry at his home in Amherst, Va.
His sister, Mrs. Matilda Butler, re-
ceived a telegra m from his son saying
that Judge Berry had died suddenly,
but giving no further particulars.
Judge Taylor Berry was the youngest
son of the late Henry Berry, Esq,
prominent and popular former resi-
dent of this place. He was born and
raised here, but left in early manhood
and settled in Virginia. He attained
houors and distinction in the mother
State. He was a member of the State
Senate for many years and was on the
Virginia debt commission, besides hold
ing other positions of trust. He was
appointed Judge of the fifth judicial
circuit year or two ago, and was re-
Gently elected by the Virginia Legis-
lature to the same position. Judge
Berry is survived by his wife and sew
eral sons and daughters, and by his
sisters, Mrs. Matilda Butler, of this
place, and Mrs. Helen Lane, of Rock
vile, Nd, and by one brother, Hen
ry Berry, Esq, of st. Louis. He was
lawyer of ability, and cultured,
upright. kind-hearted man who bore
worthily the grand old name of gen
tleman. 1t has only been couple of
weeks since he paid brief visit to
Shepherdstown to see his relatives and
gaze once more on the scenes of his
boyhood days. He was not in good
health then. being affected with kid
ney trouble that doubtless caused his
death. Judge Berry was 81 years old
last July.
Mrs. Sarah Mclean, mother Of Mrs,
Azemia Shepherd, of this place, died
on Friday last at her home in New
Orleans, at the age Of SO years. Her
death was the result of la grippe.
Mrs. Mclean was the wife of the late
VIM. ]. Mclean, who was one of the
most prominent and wealthiest bust
ness men of New Orleans. He died
about 25 years ago. Fourteen chill
dren were born to Mrs. Mclean, Of
whom but two survive, Mrs. Shepherd
and Mrs. Buttner, the latter of New
Orleans. During the war two Of the
sons were drowned, sad incident that
was always remembered with deep
sorrow. Mrs. Mclean was a bright
and charming woman, whose intellec-
tual ability and agreeable manners
won for her large circle of friends.
The Berryville Courier says that
Mr.. ]. N. Shepherd, a highly-esteemed
resident of Clarke county, suddenly
expired while seated at the breakfast
table of his brother-in- Mr.. E. A.
Colston, near Summit Point, last Mon
day. Mr.. Shepherd, who was 81 years
old, formerly resided in Berkeley coun-
ty. He leaves four children.
Mr.. Benjamin P. Smith, merchant
at Waynesboro, Va, died suddenly of
heart disease last week. He was an old
Confederate soldier, and served dur
ing the war in Col. Morgan's regiment.
Frederick Wyand, well-known
merchant of Keedysville, died yester-
day, aged 68 years.
The venerable Joseph Randall,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-09

The venerable Joseph Randall,
whose death was announced in last
weeks paper, was buried last Thurs
day. Rev. Charles Ghisehn preached
an impressive funeral discourse in the
Presbyterian church, after which the
remains were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery with Masonic ceremonies by
Mt. Nebo Lodge. A large assemblage
of persons attended the funeral
The body of Mrs. Laura Van Swear
ingen, whose death was announced
last week, was brought here from Bal
timore last week on the morning train,
and after service in the Episcopal
church, conducted by Rev. DR.. VIM.
H. Nelson, was laid to rest in Elm
wood Cemetery. A number of her
relatives from Baltimore accompanied
the remains.
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1896-12-19

espafioI en- Cuba, de cesar u
instante.N
La segunda resolurion endosa
Ia declaration del ee ador Mills
ante ell Senado.
"Tercero, Que el pueblo de TIE,
jas-los hiios del AIamo--estan
listos para responder cuslquier pc
dido de hombres que haga ell pre-
sldente 9 ell C0ngreso para ir d
terminar ese reinado cruel, sangui.
mario V barbara de los espaholes,
en- Cuba, y erigir esa Isla en- esta.
do lihre y soberano.P
De Kaukskee, ILL.,, telegrafan.
Por aqui han pasado sesenta re-
clutas cubanos destiuados 4 Cuba.
kOkom0, Ind.-Dice un desp4.
eho de reeiente fecha que alli ha
estadO un individuo reclutando
soldados para Cuba.
TAMBlEN EN- COLORADO.
Sc dice que tambien en- el veci.
no estad0 de Colorado Sc han
aliStado cosa de mil hombres para
If a luchar por la independence
de Cuba.
III reclulador de los voluntarios
de Colorado parece ser mas rdle.
r0SO que los otros capitanes. E,te
dice que es su prop6sito empren.
der su Marcia de una vez, a pie.
hstH Florida, y de ali embarcar-
80 para Cuba. Cree que en- Ia
marcha reeogera muchOs reclutas
y que para cuaudo llegue 4 Flori.
da ira seguido de un gran eiercito.
I'm ateutad0 para estorbarnos
en- nuestro prup6~ito, caeo 20,
'tce McAhster, que preclpitara
una rebellion Ell este pals.