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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Two wednesday weddings.

Mr.. J. NJ. Ferguson. the popular
clerk in the Office Of the supervisor OF
the n. & W. Railway at Shepherds.
town, and Miss Julia E. Sprint, the
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Sprint, were married yesterday at
Boyce, Va. The ceremony took place
at the home of the bride, in the pres
ence of a number of the friends and
relatives Of the contracting parties,
and was performed by Rev. A. 0. Arm
strong, of the Southern Methodist
Church at Berryville. Mr.. c. W. Fritts
was best man, and Miss Blanche Sprint,
sister of the bride, was maid OF
honor. The bride was attired in
handsome travelling costume of cloth.
After receiving the congratulations of
their friends the happy couple took
the north-bound train for Shepherds
town, where they will remain at the
Entler Hotel for few days, when they
will go to housekeeping in the Shep-
herd house on High street. We ex-
tend hearty congratulations to Mr..
and Mrs. Ferguson, and wish them
great happiness. The bride received
a number of handsome presents.
Mr.. C. Frank Cushwa, of Williams
port, Md, son of Mr.. Victor Cushwa,
and Miss Mary Gertrude Spohn, of
Shepherdstown, daughter Of Mr. Mil
ford Spohn, of Washington, were mar
ried yesterday at noon at the cathedral
in Baltimore, Rev. VIM. II. Reardon,
chancellor of the archdiocese Of Bal
timore, officiating. The wedding party
left Washington at II o'clock, and
reached Baltimore at the time appoint
ed for the wedding. There were no
attendants, and only few relatives
and friends of the young couple wit
messed the ceremony. The bride wore
pretty blue silk serge dress with
white satin front and chiffon trimming
and hat to match. The groom wore
black cutaway coat and neat striped
trousers. A wedding breakfast was
served at Hotel Stafford, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Cushwa left for tour
to Washington and Philadelphia.
They will return to and reside in
Williamsport. We wish them much
happiness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

The Potomac Conference Of the Vlr-
ginia Synod was held last week at st.
Martins Lutheran Church, Rev. j. A.
Snyder, pastor. Rev. W. J. Smith and
Rev. P. L. Miller were reelected as
president and secretary. The subjects
presented were Loyalty to Christ in
the church, the home and to the pas
tor" opened by Rev. G. H. Rockey !;
and 1.-The character and import Of
Christ's Baptism" opened by Rev W..
L. Seabrook. The reports Of the pas
tors were in the main encouraging.
The sermons were preached by the
president and secretary, and by Revs.
Seabrook, Hockey and Richard. 1t
was delightful and profitable session
of conference, attended by crowded
houses day and night The next ses-
sion will be held in Gravel Springs,
Rev. W.. L. Smith, pastor. The speak
ers appointed are Revs. L. L. Smith
and c. II. Hockey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
MT. JACKSON, Va.

1t was my pleasure on Thursday
night of last week to preach to the
people of the Lutheran Church Of Mt.
jackson, Va, of which Rev. E. L. Folk,
formerly of Shepherdstown, is pastor.
1t was one of the most delightful oc-
casions because of the fact that this
was the first service enjoyed there
since holding our series of services in
that church more than two years ago,
when sacred ties were formed. Rev.
Mr.. Folk has most beautiful and at
tractive church, modern and churchly
in appearance, people devoted to
their pastor, and under the efficient,
consecrated and godly ministry of its
pastor the church and Sunday school
are growing both in numbers and in
spirituality, and the outlook is bright
with promise. We are under obliga-
tons to Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy (B. &
O. Agent for the kindly hospitality
of their magnificent home, and many
personal courtesies extended by the
excellent people of Mt, Jackson.
C. H. Rocky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
A Pleasant Affair.

Monday was the fifteenth anniver-
sary of the marriage Of Mr. and Mrs.
J. S. Myers, of this place, and their
neighbors and friends gave them a
very pleasant surprise Monday even
ing at their home on Prospect Avenue.
Those who were in the secret gathered
at the home of the unsuspecting family
and took possession Of the house, where
they made themselves at home and
spent very pleasant evening. Re-
freshments that had been prepared on
the sly were set out, and the occasion
was none the less enjoyable because
no elaborate preparation had been
made. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers received
a number of nice presents in various
forms of glassware.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Millions upon millions of dollars
have been made by the rise in the
price of wheat, but not by the farm
ers. The spectators have pocksted
the profits, not the man whose work
produced the wheat. The short crop
of the world is the cause of the rise,
but as that shortage should have osen
known to an efficient Agricultural De-
partment two months ago, and pub
iished for the benefit of the farmers,
the fact that it was not, shows that
the department is an expensive but
useless luxury, and that Mr.. Morton
pays more attention to Confederate
fnanciers" than to the farmers who
are taxed to pay his salary.-AIer-
dndr1a Gazette,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
In Memory of Ada EggIeston Knott.

The many sweet expressions that have
been uttered about Ada are perhaps be-
yond our expectation. but | feel as if
there has not been enough said nor can
| hope to be equal to the task She was
a wonderful little girl; her life was a re-
markable life; and her death was fit
ting conclusion of the probation on earth
of a being well favored by the Creator
the return of blessed spirit to the God
who gave it, after serving out on earth
the short period allotted to her. After
she had passed DER the river to rest un-
der the Shade, many gazed upon that
calm, strong, brave face, never TO be seen
again
TILL impregnate with Jehovah's blast,
Graves bring forth. and at His menace dread,
In the smo Ike OF planets melting fast.
Once again the tombs give up their dead.
Just as a weary child, pillowing its
head upon the warm bosom of fond
mother, passes to repose, so Ada rests
tonight beneath the sod on yonder hill
side. She still lives, and will live while
memory lasts, in the hearts of countless
friends, and her memory will ever be
cherished by those on earth she loved
best w. J. KNOTT JR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Miss Virginia Rouss Married.

The fact developed a few days ago
that on October Is Miss Virginia Du-
ane Rouss, daughter ofCharles Broad
way Rouss, the millionaire merchant of
New York, was married to David Lee,
son of R. Charles Lee, formerly of
Hartford county, Nd. but for some
time past employed in the cashiers de-
partmept of Mr.. Rouss's Broadway
store.
The marriage was without the con-
sent of the parents of the bride. I'm
accompanied, the young lady about
noon Sunday left her home, 632 Fifth
avenue, and drove to the little Metho-
dist church at Tenth avenue and For
ty-fourth street, where she was met by
David Lee, who is distant and
were united in marriage by the pastor,
Rev. W. F. Brush, at o'clock IN the
afternoon.
Mr.. Rouss was seated in his Office at
his store when in walked Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee.
"Well, said the young bridegroom,
Jennie and l have been married.
There was deep silence for moment,
during which the millionaire did some
hard thinking. Finally his kinder
nature prevailed, and taking their
hands in his, he blessed the young
couple.
1T is the only thing to do, said he
philosophically. But it will be a
different thing with your mother.
1t is said that Mrs. Rouss made Wig
orous objections to the marriage, but
she will also extend forgiveness and
the newly welded pair will be well
coined back to the Fifth avenue resi-
dence
Mr.. Rouss talked a little about the
wedding afterward.
why didn't they ask your consent?
inquired reporter.
because, said he, "they knew |
would say no. l want it understood
that I am perfectly satisfied with my
son-in-law. He came from the corn
fields, like myself, and he is a man;
Jennie is my only daughter, and l did
not want her to marry.
The groom is twenty-three years of
age and is a manly fellow. The bride
is twenty-four years old, ispretty, well
educated and sprightly. She is the
only daughter of Mr.. Rouss. His only
son, Mr.. Peter Winchester Rouss, Is a
partner in business with his father.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Church Affairs.

Rev. y. ii. hockey spent ldsC WEEK
in the Valley of Virginia On Sun
day he dedicated the Lutheran Church
at Lebanon, Va. The beautiful church
was crowded to the doors, and a large
number were unable to gain admission.
Rev. Hockey after the discourse took
charge of the finances and raised twice
as much as was needed to liquidate all
Indebtedness. By request of Rev.
Richard, the pastor. and church coun-
Gil, he remained and preached Mon
day and Tuesday nights.
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran church of Uvilla, conducted
by the pastor, at II o'clock. The sub
iect will be, ais life worth the living 2
At 7 o'clock in the Lutheran church at
Shepherdstown a missionary service
will be held under the direction of the
Sunday school, closing its month of
missionary work. Reports, short adj
dresses, etc, will be the programme.
Christian Endeavor Conservation Meet
ing at 6 o'clock.
The third quarterly meeting for
Shepherdstown circuit, NJ. E. Church
South, will be held at Marvin Chapel
on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and s.
Rev. J. w. Duffey, P. f., will preach
on Saturday and Sunday at II a. IN.
Quarterly conference will be held after
the sermon on Saturday. All official
members are earnestly requested to
attend the meeting on Saturday.
The special services held for ten
days in the Kearneysville Presbyterian
Church closed Sunday night. Rev.
R. Ashlin White, Of Gerardstown,
preached the truth with clearness and
earnestness every night to large con-
gregations. Much good was done in
refreshing and strengthening the spir-
itual life of Gods people, and two new
members were added to the church.
NJ. E. Church South: The pastor
will conduct services in the interest Of
parents and children, and lift mission
airy collections, at Bethesda at 1870
a. m. and at Bakerton at 3 p. IN. Pa
rents are requested to bring young
children to the church for baptism.
The assistant will preach at Shep-
herdstown at II a. m. and at Van
clevesville at 3 p. m.
Quarterly meeting services will be
held in the NJ. E. Churches next Sun
day. Preaching by Rev. j. R. Wheel
err, P. E., at Sharpsburg at 1880 a. m.
and Boonsboro at $50 p. m. Com
munion services at each place after
the sermon. Love feast at Sharps-
burg at $50 a. m. and Epworth League
services at Shepherdstown at e P. IN.
The Shepherdstown Sunday school
of the NJ. E. Church South will hold
its missionary anniversary next Sun
day at 7.3O p. m. All are cordially
invited to attend. The exercises will
be varied, and include missionary
reading, recitation and address. APP
propriate music will be rendered.
Rev. CHI. Hockey goes to Williams
port, Nd, on Friday of this week to
deliver an address to the Christian
Endeavor convention held IN that
place. He returns on Saturday.
There will be services i'll the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a. m.
and at Kearneysville at Z P. m.
There will be service in the Reform
ed Church on Sunday at II a. IN. and
at p. N.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Warning Notice 4!

At a meeting of the Democratic
County Executive Committee of Jeffer-
son county, held at the Court-House
in July last, it was resolved that a
vigorous prosecution of any one en-
gagged in either the bribery of voters,
or any voter accepting a bribe, be de-
termined upon, and that this executive
committee pledge itself to enforce this
resolution, individually and collective
ly.
All parties are therefore warned
that if they bride or attempt to bride
a voter, or any voter receiving a bride
for votes, they will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law, and the
penalty of confinement in the peniten-
tiary, as prescribed by the election law
will be enforced.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL,
Chm'n Dem. Co. Elk. Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
A Soft Place For Mr.. Wilson.

A recent dispatch last FRIDAY from
Washington to the New York World
says: 1t is predicted in official circles
that Postmaster General Wilson will
be offered the Chief Justiceship of the
Court of Claims, recently made vacant
by the death of Judge Richardson.
In the event of his acceptance, an
equal unanimity of sentiment prevails
to the effect that Robert A. Maxwell,
of New York, will be promoted to the
Cabinet position now occupied by Mr.,
Wilson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
II Was Not Our Tom.

Mrs. James S. Phillips writes us
from Washington that the Thomas
McKevitt who was killed by falling
from a train on his way to see Nc
Kinley few weeks ago, an account
of which appeared in the REGISTER,
was not "our Tom" The unfortu-
nate man was naturalized Irishman
from Chicago, where he left two chill
dren and brother and sister. This
information was received from the
paymaster of the Carnegie steel works
at Duquesne, Pa, and from the coro-
ner of Pittsburg, where the man was
buried. Mrs. Phillips further says
that the Shepherdstown Thomas Nc
HEWITT was with his fathers family in
New York when last heard from in
April. We congratulate Tom on not
being the other fellow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Bueklen's Arniea Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin hrup
lions. and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. IL is guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price - cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

IF l thought free silver would win
in the election" a Kansas banker is
reported as saying on the eve OF MS
departure to Europe this spring, 81
would stay at home and invest every
dollar 1 could get in real estate. He
was an advocate of the gold standard,
but he freely admitted that free com
ace would make his money worth less
and your farm worth more. Perhaps
it may cause rise enough to make those
farms worth more than the mortgage
on them. The experiment is certainly
worth livingston and Kansa''-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

With two little children subject TO
Group we do not rest easy without a
bottle of Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy
in the house, for. the most severe at
tacks quickly suecumb to few doses
of it.-Morrison, Colo, BUD. For
sale at 25 and so cents per bottle by
J. G. Gibson, Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
That Joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and interal clean
illness, which follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes sometimes offered but never ac-
copied by the well-informed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
FREE SILVER !.
Public Speaking
IN SHEPHERDSTOWN,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3Oth,
AND
r1ONDAY, NOVEMBER ,.

Col. Robert Alton and Hon. John
A. Clark, of Washington, will address
the voters of shepherdstown on Fri
day evening, October 30th, in the town
hall. And on Monday night, Novem-
Der I'd, Hon. H. W. Rowell, a former
Republican Congressman from Illinois,
will advocate the coinage of free silver.
Everybody is Invited to attend these
meetings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Who'll Be the Next?

The 199th new subscriber to the
REGISTER this year was enrolled yes
terday. Who wants to be the happy
2O0th?
P. S.-You can't have the place.
The above was written yesterday, and
YOU will have to be No. 203 now.
Come early and avoid the rush.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
A snac;oI from the City of Mexico

A special from the City Of Mexico
saws An unknown ruined city cover
ing a space larger than New York
city, with two temples and two great
pyramids, has Just been discovered IN
the mountains in the State Of Guerre-
70. by William Niven, the well-known
mineralogist of New York. He has
lust returned from a weeks trip INTO
that country, and brought back more
than 300 photographs Of the RUNS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Henry Gnggs, wealthy l"rhe'I
aged eighty years, living near Morgan
town, and Miss Sophia May aged TWEEN
tv. were married day or two ago.
The groom was a widower and his first
wife had been dead but six weeks
Miss May nursed her dunnga long ILL
ness
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Fairmont people are clamoring for a
new Baltimore and Ohio depot, and
point to the fact that the roads busl-
ness there during the past year
amounted TO $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Saturday morning, before daylight,
the dwelling of farmer named Scott
Mullen, near Romney, was burned to
the ground with most of the contents,
Mrs. Mullen and an adopted daughter
by the name of Reed, aged fourteen
wears, were in their bedrooms, and
being rendered unconscious by inhal-
inc the smoke were burned to death.
Mr.. Scott tried to rescue them, but
could not get to their rooms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Eight persons were killed and TWEEN
ty-one were injured in a collision OF
trains last Sunday on the St LOUIS
and San Francisco Railroad, at Wind
sor Station, thirteen miles from st.
I ouis
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
The conocOcheague Club of Hagersto~n

1t was our pleasure. through the cour-
tesy Of Mr William Updegraff. to receive
an invitation rendering US the privileges
for period OF two weeks OF the above
club. This is another one of the pro-
preSsive movements in HagerStown. This
club is composed and governed by
number Of the leading gentlemen OF the
town. The house is magniticently fur
nished. the apartments are all superb.
and the catering the very best. One of
the most beloved and esteemed citizens,
Or. \. $ Mason, is its president with
that iolllest young gentleman, Mr.. Lau-
ran +. Smith as secretary. IL reminds
one of the old Maryland club, on Charles
and Eager street. Baltimore. ).
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

In Chicago on Monday a Bryan pro-
eession was pelted with eggs by the
students of a business college. Several
of the youths were arrested, but at the
request of Mr.. Bryan they were not
nrnsennted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Don't wait until after dinner to vote
"a bone might stick in your throat
and choke you, and the silver cause
lose a vote thereby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Bourke Cochran, Mark Hanna s
hired Tammany man, is having hard
time of it in the West, where he is
speaking against Bryan. He is hoOted
and Kissed at all points.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

The Democrats have fusion tickets
in thirty States, and Bryan electors
will oct the combined vote of the Dem
ocrats and Populists in each Of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
BRIEFS.
c,r.inmons are ripe

c,-.nnons are ripe
E.e''''' ,,,r, meets next Monday.
County '0.' - ,,u rises at 6,9s
q nd :stsai o'O'' pro,srrp-75
Subscribe for the i'A'-' ~
8 ,,at; gels u ~. y uoorl;rd-prices
~,,rsers for all maGh'"0 '''''
- ,ov-at 7. b. Line >
mother u''oy ~, n ~ p Lines.
r.i this week at l. D. Line :,
s. ~. weather has been absolutely
b ,,rnias tbs "eeN' '"'''
Inv. =, j.,
.ws wan, You to remember tnal
lang .quea.s 1t Is elmer nui'ei!
In .i.r..
al coffee Is cents a pound at
Pasted NyAN3 n. IL
Great Bargain Store hlcNaFo
.lI,as
..,5hoy overcoats,all grades,
A ..-.. tba. defy competition at 1.
P lines.
,,.s5 sugar +! cents pound
U.s. 10 Grs,t Bargain Store, Rlckard
Il irl.1g.
- T-,s.s', still has a large stock
. :. y, which lie IS selling below cost
n ~ dose out.
r-..l ,atfes, candies, chocolates,
t..r5 crackers Of all kinds at j..
4 y. Tsasss..s.
sn.., rata-oes, apples, onions, cab
t.-. sratss. celery and cranberrles'
Il j. Y IEa'se'-'
For blankets, comforts, manners ana q
.alervear, visit NJ. falmoaum &"
5'9.' 0A'l'S''''''
Il you ARE are ', ~ the Great Bargain
.aa aaG 'I Il b,,I5;ng
Sore i''- nav
Mr.. James Dunn has gone 10
4 Richmond, Va, ior week : 'lsiV' Iie
Wa 0'
The Westinghouse occuPieu -!
i Ms. Hill, on Nam street, IS oein8 IT,
painted D! NSss''' -''''
Dress goods, black ana coIors' new
tyys at low Pnces' Just received oy
4 u la.MoaaM q bro" Onaf4es'o"n'
Til. arse,. and most stylish stock
o. youth. and children ;. clothing ever
.l.ra .a the county at l. B. Line $
V.,5gareAiets. cloves. umbrellas,
',r"s .s.ortmeGt and low prices,
4 ryl P,haJaum & Bro, Charlestown.
4 ro.oa]om.n has announced that he
r-.ro longer support his mother-in-
. ,v
.. g ho Ninth
ne o. I2,'"'I , M, u J.. 'n ,Ioood ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

And while the lamp holds out to
burn, the strongest gOldbug may return.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Before buying your boots, call and
get our prices. The Great Bargain
Store, Richard building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned not to tres
pass upon my lands In any mapner what
ever. All gates opening upon my private
lane must be closed forthwith. Anyone found
hunting upon my place or trespassing In any
other way viii be prosecuted.
WIN. A. MARSHALL.
for heirs OF James Marshall.
Oct. ., lS95-2w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

Try can Of Hopkins Steamed HON
inv (Hulled Corn. Ii is delicious.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
COMM UNlCATED.

Chm n Dem. Co. Elk. Committee.