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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
COMMUNICATED.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SHEPHERDS
TOWN REGISTER calling attention
to meeting held at Shenandoah juno
ton, for the purpose of forming a
Democratic Reform League, you took
occasion to criticize the movement as
rather hasty" have been requested
by the members, many of whom are
subscribers to your paper, to reply to
your criticism
The meeting YOU referred to charged
that the government of the county had
been practically controlled by the
same persons for the last twenty years;
that they were again candidates to per-
petuate their power; that the taxes I'M
posed by them were a grievous burden;
that they We're not expended in the
interest of the people; and that no set
of men should be allowed to hold the
Offices of the county continuously. Be-
cause these things existed, We thought
it for the best interest of the county
that new ticket should be brought
out. We proposed a plan for this by
which every Democrat in the county,
if he desired, should have voice in
their selection. We were not organ
lied in the interest of any candidate,
or set of men-but solely for the OBJ
iect of lower taxes and better govern
ment, objects worthy of our best and
most patriotic citizens, who, it seems,
ought to be encouraged by the press
Why should we wait longer to speak
or organize? May not the good peo-
pie of old Jefferson assist their indie
pendence after twenty years Of sub
mission to misrule2 Would you have
us wait until the "old ticket has or
ganized all its machinery, built its
Notifications and laid in Its ammunition
and supplies, before we begin to enlist
volunteers for the fight We believe
that no set of men has the right to set
up an old ticket or a new one in their
own interest, but that the Offices
should seek the men, and that the
people should have a voice in their
selection. We claim for the people
and our fellow Democrats something
more in the selection of our county
officers than a probable choice Of
evils in the primaries
Yours Truly,
Z. H. MCDONALD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Programme for May 1St.

The following is the programme for
the reunion of Company D at Moler' s
Cross Roads on May LIST
Song, Dixie :" address OF welcome
by Capt. L. H. Moler; response by
Capt. H. w. Kearnsy; music, Garry
me back to Old Virginia; ;" address by
Gen. L. L. Lomax dinner; song, "You
can never win us back, no never :
recitation, "Massa Bob Asleep by
Miss Kearney; song, "Bonny Blue
Flag" recitation by Miss OsbOurn
song, "The Rosser Boys" address by
Col. R. P. Chew; song, "Stonewall
Jackson's Way" recitation, "Stewart's
Ride" by Miss Kearney; banjo solos,
Sweeney's "Old Gray Hoss, come out
OBJ de Wilderness, and IF you want
to have good time, jine the Cavalry;
recitation by Miss Canter; song, Mary
land, Ny Maryland" address by Col.
John A. Robinson; solo and chorus,
contraband song, Take me home to
the sweet Sunny South )" recitation by
Miss Kearney rOll-call chorus, "God
be with us till we Meet Again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.


Col. Forrest w. Brown, the efficient
prosecuting attorney of this county, Is
in Sheoherdstown. Col. Brown, who
has the reputation of being about the
best prosecuting attorney in the State
is a candidate for reelection.
Mrs. H. L. Snyder and the children
will leave tomorrow for Philadelphia,
where they will spend several weeks
visiting Mrs Snyder's mother, Mrs
Baldwin.
Mrs. c. H. Hockey spent part OF
the past week with Rev. Mr.. Hockey
visiting friends in Strasburg, Va.
They returned home yesterday.
Miss Sallie Powell has returned from
a delightful visit to South Carolina and
Florida, bringing with her little Mar
gle Potts.
Contractor Mccoy, of Marietta,
Ohio, has been here the past week
looking after the new college building.
Mr.. George Lafollette, of Hamp-
shire county, enrolled as new stu
dent at Shepherd College this week.
Miss Mary Latimer, who has been
visiting Mrs. Minnie Shepherd in this
place, has gone to CharlestOwn.
Rev DR.. Charles Ghiselin is attend
ing the session of Winchester Presby-
terry at Martinsburg this week.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Shugert, one Of Charles
town progressive business men, was in
Shepherdstown yesterday.
Miss Lena Griffith, of Baltimore, is
III charge of the millinery department
of NJ. S. Hiteshew's store.
Miss Sallie Shepherd Is visiting the
family of her uncle, Mr. E. c. Will
Jams, in Martinsburg.
Mr.. A. c. Carson, an attorney-at-law
of Front Royal, Va, was in town yes
terday on business.
Mr.. J. c. Holmes, the hustling Dem
ocrat of Charlestown, was in Shop
herdstown Monday.
Mr.. H. S. Schefer, of Frostburg,
Nd, is visiting Rev. c. H. Hockey
this week.
Mr.. w. C. Byers, of Grafton, paid
a short visit to his parents here this
week.
Mr.. Naldy Waters, of Frederick,
formerly of this place, is in town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Two Good Colored women Dead.

Mrs. Susannah Seibert, colored wo-
man who is remembered here as a most
respectable and capable person, and
who always commanded the respect OF
both white and colored people, died
Tuesday in Hagerstown, aged SO years.
For twenty years she was employed in
the family of Mr.. Geo. NJ Stonebraker.
She was a consistent member Of the
Lutheran Church. The deceased was
the step-mother of J. Wesley Selbert,
of this place. The body was brought
here for burial yesterday.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Brown, a most
worthy colored woman and the wife
of George Brown, died last Friday
night at her home in this place, in the
57th year of her age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Notes of the Churches.

Rev. DR.. E. ]. Wolf, professor in the
Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Gettysburg, Pa, filed the pulpit of the
Lutheran Church in Shepherdstown in
very acceptable manner lastSunday.
DR.. Wolf preached in the morning
and evening, and both of his sermons
were practical, thoughtful efforts that
held the closest attention of the large
audience that heard him. Miss Sara
K. Lippincott sang solos at both SER
vices. Her rich, full contralto voice
was at its best, and she sang with great
effect. In the morning she rendered
"Thy VIII be Done, and in the even
ing The Holy City" and Just as I
Am" The edifying sermons and the
exquisite singing Will cause these two
services long to be remembered.
The family of Rev. J. L. KILLER, the
new pastor of the NJ. E. Church South,
arrived here last Thursday afternoon,
having driven from Brucetown. The
members of the congregation had the
parsonage all ready for occupancy
and gave the newcomers hearty well
come. Mr. KILLERS family consists of
himself, wife, two sons and two daugh-
tiers. We trust that their new home
may be to their liking.
Winchester Presbytery convened in
Martinsburg Tuesday night. After
the opening sermon by DR.. C. N.
Campbell, of CharlestOwn, presbytery
was organized by the election of Rev.
R. 4. White, of Gerardstown, moder-
ator and Elder H. Clay Krebs, of
Winchester, and Rev Chas Stribbhng
clerks
Rev. H. C. V. Campbell, pastor of
the Presbyterian church at Berkeley
Springs, has received a unanimous call
to the pastorate Of the Presbyterian
church at Salem, Va, and it is probable
that he will accept
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran Church at Uvilla next Sun
day morning at II o'clock, and in
Shepherdstown at $50 p. m Chris
tan Endeavor at $50.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian church Sunday, if Proyi-
dence permits, in Shepherdstown at II
a. m. and at Kearneysville at 3 P. m.
Preaching in the NJ. E.Church South
in Shepherd'town next Sunday at
1890 a. IN. at Marvin Chapel at 3 p. M,
and at Vanclevesville at 7.30 p. m.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church in Shepherdstown on
Sunday at II a. m. and 7 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
THEY REST FROM THEIR LARoRs.
DR.. George s. Fouke and Mrs. Nancy Engie END
Lies Long Journey-Other Deaths.

DR.. George SCHNEIDER Fouke, ma
tive of Shepherdstown, who is remem-
bered by our older citizens, died in
Westminster, Nd, last Thursday, after
an illness of several weeks. The West
minister Advocate gives the following
sketch of the life of Dr. Fouke, who
was an uncle of Mrs. Harrington, Mrs.
Little, Miss Annie E. Entler and Mr..
Joseph Entler, of this place:
DIR. Fouke was born in Shepherds
town, West Virginia, on October II,
1917, was educated in the schools
there; entered Gettysburg (Pa.) Col
lege, and after graduation was appoint
ed principal of the Waynesboro acad-
envy. While occupying this position
he prepared himself for the Lutheran
ministry and was graduated from the
Gettysburg Theological Seminary.
Shortly after he was compelled to re-
tire from the ministry, owing to throat
trouble. He resumed teaching and at
the same time studied dentistry In
l848 he moved to Westminster aud be-
gan the practice of his profession here,
also visiting at stated times the villages
in the surrounding country, as was the
custom in those days. In November,
1854, he was chosen dentist to New
Windsor College, st. Joseph and Mt
St. Marys Colleges, at Emmitsburg,
retaining the last two up to short
time previous to his death. Having
been in practice so long at the above
institutions he had an extended ac-
quaintance, and frequently received
social letters from former students in
various parts Of the country.
DR.. Fouke was married twice By
his first wife he has one daughter liv-
ing, Mrs. Dr. H. X. Bonbrake, of
Chambersburg, Pa; his second wife
died suddenly on June 10, 1894, leav-
ing four children-Messrs Harvey H.,
George D., Frank W., and o. Prescott.
DR.. Fouke was of a retiring DISPOSE
ton, fond of study and full Of reminis-
cences. For a number of years he
was a visitor to the Baltimore College
of Dental Surgery, a member Of the
State Board Of Examiners of Dental
Surgery, and had published many pro-
fessional papers. In religion he was
an Episcopalian, and had been mem
Der of the vestry of Ascension Church,
this city, frequently; in politics he
was Democrat; had served several
times as a member of the city council,
and was always ready to help the
place of his adoption; he was also a
member of Door-to- Virtue Lodge, A,
F. and A. NJ. In his home, as husband
and father, he was kind and indul-
gent as friend, genial and social,
and was an excellent neighbor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Town Council Meeting.

The regular meeting Of the town
council was held last Monday evening,
all themembers present. The election
Of officers resulted in the choice Of
Joseph E. Smooth as assessor, Geo. NJ.
Beltzhoover as attorney, W. n. Lemsn
as treasurer, and S. 0. Dunn as town
sergeant. The salary of the sergeant
was fixed at $240 a year, and he is to
receive 5 per cent commission on all
taxes, fines, licenses, etc, collected by
him. The salaries of all the other Of
fcers were fixed at the same allowed
last year.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by Mayor Fleming
Accounts and Fnances-G. T.
Hodges, E. H. Reinhart, w. n. Lem
en-.
Streets and Alley8-G. T. Hodges,
Z. H, Reinhart, Jos. L. Cookus.
Cisterns and Town Run-Jos. L.
Cookus, J, N. Trussell, W. n. Lemen.
Nuisances and Fire.. N. Trussell.
W. a. Chapline, E. H. Reinhart.
Petitions and Remonstrances-W.
n. Lemen, J. n. TrusselI, w a.
Chapline.
Street Lamps-Jos. L. Cookus.
Fire Department-W. a. Chapline.
The council has done well in elect
ing our town officials. Sergeant Dunn
has proven himself an admirable Of
fcer, both in preserving order and
collecting the taxes Mr.. Smooth has
always given satisfaction as assessor
and Mr.. Beltzhoover will be a wise
and able counsellor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Fine Entertainment.

The entertainment given under the
auspices of the ladies of the Episcopal
Church in the town hall last Friday
evening was a great success, both IN
realizing a nice sum Of money-about
S84-and in entertaining our people.
Mrs. II. c, McLain had charge of the
stage performance, and she has the sat-
isfaction of knowing that the pro-
gramme she arranged was one Of the
best ever given in the hall. Miss Sara
Katherine Lippincott, a talented vo-
calist from Washington, was the prln-
cipal soloist. She has a rich, sweet
contralto voice, highly cultivated, and
the audience showed its appreciation
of her charming singing by repeated
encores. Mr. Harry Bash, Balu-
more humorist, afforded great amuss-
ment. He was very funny in all that
he did. He had a number Of new reel
tations and songs that had instanta-
neous effect upon the risibilities, and
he was recalled time and again. DR..
Dunott, also of Baltimore, sang several
songs acceptably, accompanying him
self on the guitar. One Of the features
Of the evening was the recitations OF
Mr. R. D. Shepherd, who first gave
Shakespeare "Seven Ages and fol-
lowed it with several others by more
modern authors. His Rotations were
fine and were heartily applauded. The
living pictures, produced by the genius
of Mrs. Joseph Geigan, were strikingly
beautiful and artistic. Mrs. J. D. Bill
myer filed an important place in the
entertainment by her skillful piano
playing. Saturday evening the per-
Torrance was repeated, with changes,
including several admirable recitations
by Mr.. A. NJ. Shepherd.
Supper and refreshments were served
and delicious homemade candies sold
from prettily decorated tables.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Latest U. Govt Report
R@>!a!!! R Rsxassz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

In Baltimore the other day thief
put his hand in a woman's pocket and
stole her purse. In withdrawing his
hand, however, the diamond in ring
he wore was pulled from its setting
and dropped in her pocket so deeply
he could not recover it. OF course
he did not dare to claim it, so had to
sit still and see the woman walk Oft
with his treasure. though she did not
find it until she got home. The dia-
mond was worth $500 The purse
contained ten cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Wheat Is to Go Up.

Philip D. Armour, the well-known
Chicago capitalist and Spectator, said
the other day Il believe that wheat
will sell at 81 bushel or near that
figure soon. The advance will not be
a matter of sentiment, although l be-
lieve business men all over the country
are becoming more confident and cheer
full. We hope his predictions will
soon be verified.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

Those who are troubled with rheu-
matism should try few applications
of Chamberlain Pain Balm, rubbing
the parts vigorously at each apphca-
ton. If that does not bring relief
dampen a piece of flannel with Pain
Balm and bind it over the seat OF pain
and prompt relief will surely follow.
For sale by J. G. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
DR.. Arnold Here Again.

DR.. H. H. Arnold, the talented and
versatile actor and musician, who IS
very we'll remembered by those who
enjoyed his entertainments here about
eighteen years ago, IS again in Shep-
herdstown, and will give a perform
ance in the town hall Friday night OF
this week. The Doctor Is a prodigy
in music and an all-arOund genius, and
whether as an impersonator, reader
a singer or a player, is wonderfully
successful in entertaining an audience.
Admission Is and 25 cents, reserved
seats So cents. Tickets on sale at
Gibson's drug store.
DR.. Arnold viii also perform IN
sharpsburg Saturday night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Sugar To Go Up.

Refined sugars have been advancing
within the past few days. Raw sugar
it is said, is becoming very scarce IN
the city. Granulated sugar, for which
local dealers were paying S5.25 per
hundred, advanced to $500. The re-
tail price has not advanced, it being
six cents pound. Some dealers say
it would be no surprise if graduated
sugar retailed at eight cents, especially
if the Cuban complications continue
The crop of that island, which amounts
to nearly rs per cent of the entire raw
product, is entirely destroyed and 1t
may be a year before a new cane
planting takes place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
When Travelling,

When on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a bottle Of Syrup
of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in 50 cent and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
SpringGoods
At
v. LiCklider

We have just received our Spring
Stock, and if you call you will find it
much larger and prices lower than be-
fore. Our Grocery Stock is filled
with all fresh goods in season, of the
best quality, and new Stock being re-
ceived each week. In Shoes, we have
received 400 pairs at much lower
prices than a few months ago. Shoes
for Ladies. Men and Children from
% cents to S2.50-none higher. \
full Stock of Garden Seed in package
or bulk, and Garden Tools at very
low prices. Seed Potatoes and Onion
Sets. The cheapest lot of Whitewash
Brushes are here, China and Glass
ware, new and pretty; lO-piece Cham
Der Sets 50; l00-pieoe Dinner Sets
from $40 to SIG. Any thing you
need in fine China we can get. Call
and see us. offer you well-selected
Stock of seasonable goods up TO all
your requirements and At prices with
in your means. Cash or trade.
w. ?. LICkLlDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

We regret to learn Of the death OF
Mr. Robert Lee Blackford, youngest
son of Mr.. William NJ. Blackford which
occurred in Sharpsburg last Thursday,
after an illness of nine weeks Of con-
sumption. Mr.. Blackford was about
twenty-eight years Of age, and was a
young man of admirable disposition
who was liked by all who knew him.
The funeral was held in Sharpsburg on
Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Wattles HOrner, wife OF
DR.. Horner, of Allegheny, Pa, died
after a brief illness in that place some
DAYS ago. She will be remembered
here as most lovable young woman
who visited her aunt, Mrs D. NJ. Moser,
in this place some years ago. She
leaves a grlef-stricken husband and
two little children. Her death was a
great shock to her friends.
Mrs. Kate Eyler, wife of Ephraim
Eylsr, proprietor of the American
House in Hagerstown, died last Sun
day. She was the mothsr-in-law Of
-
Mr.. Charles S. Grant, formerly OF tn;
place, and was Al years old.
Mr.. VIM. S. Swartz, prominent
citizen of Hagerstown, died on Mon
day at the age of 60 years. He was
postmaster in Hagerstown under Presl'
dent Garfield, and was mayor of thai
city a couple of terms.
Mrs. Mary Wilhelm, wife of Mr.
John Wilhelm, died in Berkeley coun
ty last week, of pneumonia.
A. J. Ridgeway, well-knOwn farm
er and stock dealer of Berkeley county
died last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

Mrs. Nancy A. Engle, relict of the
late Edwin C. Engls, died Tuesday
night at the home of her son-in-law,
Mr.. James H. Cofinbargar, a couple
of miles south of town Her death
was the result Of congestion Of the
brain, and her last illness was only of
a weeks duration Mrs. Engle was
in the SD year of her age, and sur
vived her husband just four years.
Married in 1885, for over fifty years
they lived happily together, and are
now reunited on the other shore.
Three sons and two daughters survive :
Elijah S, of Ohio B. F., Of Wyoming;
Jacob F., Of Charlestown; and Mrs.
Jas. H. Cofinbargar and Mrs Miller,
of this vicinity. Mrs Engle was a
good Christian woman, and for sixty
years was a consistent member Of Elk
Branch Presbyterian Church at Duff
fields. She was of bright and cheer
full disposition, and Of a particularly
industrious nature. She enjoyed the
best of health until short time before
her death, and was unusually active
and energetic all her life. Less than
year ago she made a trip to the West
to see her sons She was a devoted
mother and a good neighbOr, and has
always been highly respected IN this
community, where her long life was
spent. Mrs Engle was daughter ofthe
late Abram Snyder The funeral vii
be held at the house this Thursday
morning at II o'clock, and the SER
vices will be conducted by Rev. j. E,
Trplett, assisted by Rev. c. H,
Hockey. The body will be buried in
Elmwood Cemetry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

The Pennsylvania Railroad, one OF
the greatest corporations in the world,
and the most successful and best man
aged railroad in America, celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Gifts existence
on Monday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

This space viii be occupied next
week by T. B. Lines advertisement.
New Spring Clothing, Hats, Neck
wear, etc, now being opened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper et-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due 10 any actual dis
ease. but simply TO constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
lv removes. That is why il is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. IL is therefore
ali important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists. =,
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended n the most skillful
physicians. Int If in need Of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
vvel1-inforned everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general Satisfaction
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
Beautiful Spring Clothing
TP-TO-DATE STYLES.

Iywiwa lat
that you 70 cal
OF merchant
those dealers adds announcing what they VIII 90 anu
to advertise We
reliable dealers speak Tor itself Inc most ~
featnr in rfaIOrs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
GREAT BARGAINS
AT
DOnalds0n's China Store,
No. Q West Washington ST.. Hagerstown, Md,

andSa decorated
Ss1 arls
laughln China the
World French China cheap
THREE CENTS tA' We
of i'm
NOTHING ELSE second moor N
mn you any
could all Our
Pans Ihreenart
Rollers 10 cents We have agency Bicycle the finest wheel
Send for a catalogue
square Vest ashin Respectfully
HEBER DONALDSON.
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outfit from will deliver the goods Tree o
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16

Blood purified, disease cured, sickness ana
suffering proven ted-this is the record msoe
each wear by Hood SarsaparillR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-04-16
OLD STYLE SUIT OF CLOTHES

from us YOU goods all new and the latest
assertion Are you
Spring SUIT and give US an equal chance we
vii sell Clothing Tor less
did when the buyers
of "" are he buyers
present wtdea when we have more at stake