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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
The McGlincy Murderer.

A story is printed in the New York
Journal concerning Durham, the muir
derer of the McGlincy family in Cali
fornia. A dispatch from Oregon City,
Oregon, says that John Green declares
he shipped on June 3 as second officer
of the American ship, ST. John, bound
for New York. When seven days
out a stowaway showed up on deck
and Green recognized him as Dun
ham. Durham appealed to Green not
to reveal his identity and gave him
$50 in gold At the mates request
the stowaway was assigned to his watch
and put to work as a seaman. The
st. John arrived in New York Novem-
Der II, and Durham went ashore and
enlisted Immediately on the flibuster-
ing ship, Bermuda. He started for
Cuba the next day. The fshy part Of
the story is that Green, an officer on
the ship. with authority, should &C
cept bride of $50 to allow the escape
of man for whose capture there is
offered reward of $4,000. The
story is doubtless fake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Mr.. Moore'S Retirement.

Mr.. Gerard D. Moore, who entered
the county clerk S Office Of Jefferson as
deputy on the lst of January, 1879,
and was appointed clerk by the coun-
ty court upon the death of the vener-
able Thomas A. Moore, in May, 1889,
and was elected by the people at the
ensuing general election in November,
1890, surrendered the Office to his
successor, Mr.. W. F. Alexander, on
the 1st of January, 1897 There never
has been more careful, painstaking
and efficient clerk in the State, and
he turned over the Office to Mr.. Alex
ander in tiptop condition-nothing
having been omitted that should have
been done, and much done that less
thoughtful man might have left un-
done. He leaves the records without
blot or wrinkle. 1t must have been
very gratifying to the new clerk, Mr..
Alexander, to find everything 50 sys-
tematized and in such perfect order.
During the year 1895, ISL deeds
and releases had been recorded, and
III marriage licenses issued.-FTee
Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
The SeinerS.

The cold weather the past week
froze up the c, & 0. canal and stop
ped the operations of the seiners, DR..
Massamore, one of the fathers Of the
scheme and the general superintend-
ent of the work, was very severely IN
iured while running to catch a train at
Harper's Ferry, He fell over an en-
bankment, which he did not see in the
dark, and badly strained his left arm
and left leg. He is confined to his
bed, but his interest in the bass saw
ing has not been in any degree less
ened. As soon as the thaw comes the
work will be again commenced and
rapidly pushed to completion, The
Woodmont Club is ready with a party
to start in as soon as the weather
permits. United States Fish Commits
sioner Brice has notified the gentle
men in charge of the seining that he
will assign additional men to the work
when it is again started.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Council Meeting.

The regular meeting Of the town
council was held on Monday night,
with Mr.. Z. H. Reinhart as mayor pro
TEN and Mr.. G. T. Hodges as temper
airy recorder. The motion to elect a
mayor to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Fleming was
laid on the table, and Recorder Chap
line will continue to fill the mayor 5
place until the expiration Of the pres
ent term. The report Of the finance
committee was presented and adopted,
1t showed that final settlement had
been made with Sergeant Dunn for
1895, his accounts having been audit
ed and found correct. The total
amount of taxes for 1895 was 81 ,526.-
60. A delinquent list Of $26.26 was
allowed from this amount, and ex-
emptions and erroneous assessments OF
$500 allowed. The bond of the ser
geant for 1895 was thereupon returned
to him. Sergeant Dunn has been an
efficient officer in every respect, and
his prompt and satisfactory settlement
as tax collector goes to show that he
is the right man in the right place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Mrs. Sarah HeIferstay, the oldest

Mrs. Sarah Helferstay, the Oldest
resident of Martinsburg, died Tuesday
at the age of ninety-seven years. The
last was the first and only attack Of
illness she ever had. She was born in
Berryville, Va, and moved to Mar
tinsburg when very young. She is
survived by seven children, twenty
two grandchildren and thirty-three
great-grandchildren.
Mr.. James Taylor, a former resident
of Berkeley county, died last Wednes-
day night at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Lancaster, in Williamsport, Nd.
He was a miller by occupation. He
is survived by eight children, two of
whom live with his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Kretzer, at Bridgeport, opposite Shep-
herdstown. He was buried at Sharps.
burg Friday.
Neel 7. Athey, son of Mr.. James
Athey, died at the home of Mr.. Vim.
Rutherford last Friday in his l4th
year The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. L. KILLER at Uvilla
on Sunday afternoon. Interment in
the church burying ground.
Mrs. Margaret S. Owings, widow of
the late DR.. o. H. Owings, formerly of
Charlestown, died last Thursday, at
her home at Sykesville, Nd. The de-
ceased was the owner Of the Hotel
Watson in Charlestown.
Mrs. Harriet Stewart, relict Of the
late Robert Stewart, Of Darkesville,
Berkeley county, died at her home
Tuesday of pneumonia. She was sew
enty years of age. She is survived by
eight children.
Mr.. Thomas Lee, step-son Of Mrs.
Mamie McGlincy Lee, form erly of
Shepherdstown, died at the home of
his sister in Brooklyn, N. Y. He was
80 years Of age.
DR.. James S. O'Donnell, a former
prominent resident of Harper's Ferry,
and for years its mayor, died recently
in Stockton, Kansas
Mrs. Sarah Young, a sister Of the
late Lorenzo Etchison, Of this vicinity,
died recently in Montgomery county,
Nd, aged 90 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
The New Building Accepted.

The new school building for Shep-
herd College State Normal School IN
Shepherdstown has at last been COM
pleted and turned over to the State
Messrs. H. w. Harmer and George W.
Johnson, a committee of the board Of
regents, and Frank E. Davis, architect
were here last Saturday and formally
accepted the building. The building
was contracted for by W. W. Mccoy,
Of Ohio, and was built under the SUI
pervision of Mr.. Samuel ?. Humrick-
house, of this place. 1t is creditable
construction. The materials in it are
frst-class and all the work has been
excellently done The building, which
cost about $4,000, is of brick, two
stories in height, with basement, en-
bellished by large tower The rooms
are large, well-lighted and convenient
ly arranged, and all are heated with
steam. The school will be moved In
to it as soon as the furniture can be
set up and the necessary arrangements
made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

On the fourth page of the REGIS
TER this week will be found an ac-
count of the atrocious murders by the
negro, Simon Cooper, in South Caro-
lima. The following day he was dis
covered in house, which was quick
" surrounded by a hundred armed
men. He refused TO surrender, and
shot at every man who came near
enough. \ cannon was sent for, but
before it arrived he was shot couple
of times and he came ont Of the house.
An attempt was made to take him 10
prison, but the maddened people took
him from the officers and hume him
to tree. at the same time filing his
body with bullets The negro died
with curses on his lips.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

Mr.. Jacob w. Staley, one of the
aged and well-known residents of this
vicinity, died at his home at Uvllla
last Saturday morning, aged "A years.
His death was a sudden one, and was
the result of heart disease. Mr.. Sta
ley had been i'll but day or two, and
on Tuesday previous to his death was
in town on business, apparently IN
coed health. Just week before he
had been in the REGISTER Office, and
we remarked then upon the seeming
sturdiness he exhibited for one of his
years. Mr.. Staley formerly lived in
Shepherdstown, but for about ten
years has resided at Uvilla. He is
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Margaret Dust; three sons, William
H., of Hagerstown; j. Cal, Of Roa-
noke and Frank, Of Shenandoah, Va;
and two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Mo-
Ter and Mrs. William Engle, Of this
county. The funeral was held in the
Reformed Church in Shepherdstown
on Monday, and the interment was in
the cemetery adjoining. Rev. G. G
Everhart conducted the service. The
deceased was a faithful member Of the
Reformed Church, and he will be
missed from that body. He was
man of kindly manners and was con-
siderate in his dealings with all men.
He had the respect and esteem of a
large circle of friends.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. D. S.
Rentch, NJ. S. Hiteshew, ]. H. Show,
T. H. Davis, Jos. L. Cookus and H. c.
Reynolds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
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 eft,
feet of gentle remedy, than by any
other, and that it is more acceptable
10 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, 1897-01-14
Quarterly Meeting.

The fourth quarterly meeting of the
Shepherdstown circuit, NJ. E. Church
South, will be held in Shepherdstowr
on the first Saturday and Sunday IL
February. The Presiding Elder, Rev
J. w. Duffey, will be present and re,
main several days to assist in the pro-
tracted services, which will begin one
week before the quarterly meeting
Sunday, January 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

Mr.. John NJ. Engle, also an aged
resident of the vicinity of Uvilla, de-
parted this life on Saturday. He had
been an invalid for years, and the end
was not unexpected. He was in the
18th year of his age. The funeral was
held in the Methodist Church at Twill
la on Monday, and was conducted by
Rev. J. L. KILLER, assisted by Rev. a.
A. P. Neel. The body was inferred
at Charlestown. The deceased was a
member of Elk Branch Lodge of Ma
sons, and he was buried with the last
rites of that organization. Mr. Engle
is survived by his widow and the fol-
lowing children: Jesse, of Cleveland,
Ohio; Butler, of Middlewsy ; Mrs. w.
W. Brown, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Salle
Rissler and Mrs. Maggie Rissler, near
Charlestown and Miss Ella, at home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

Richard Cornelius, the cashier of the
Farmers and Planter, Bank. Balt-
more, who committed suicide last week
when he was discovered TO have stolen
$4,000 from the bank, was also treas
urer Of the Methodist Preachers AID
Society, and he stole ST. 900 from that
fund also.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

John A. Wink, an old Union SOL
der, residing near Hancock, Nd, has
a novel way Of finding the whereabouts
of bee trees. During the warm wealth
er in December he ate honey for break
fast, and then, with his mustache and
breath laden with its flavor, went up
into the mountain. 1t was not long
before the bees began TO swarm around
him and he was soon led to two treea,
from which he procured SIX gallons Of
rend red honey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Big Fire In Charlest0wn.


A very destructive fire began last
Saturday morning soon after midnight
and destroyed about $4,000 worth Of
property in Charlestown. The fire
broke out in the carriage factory OF NJ.
w. Thrush, next door to the south
east corner of Liberty and Charles
streets, and from the factory it COM
municated with the corner building, a
large stone structure, which was en-
tirely destroyed. 1t next spread TO
the adjoining building on the south, a
large three-story brick building, erect
ed about three years ago. The top
story of this building was entirely de-
stroyed and the second story greatly
damaged. All of the real estate de-
stroyed belonged to the heirs of the
,ate William F. Weirick, and their loss
is estimated at $1,000 to $1,000
Mr.. Thrush lost his entire stock and
tools, including several new vehicles
books and accounts. His loss is esti-
mated at 81, 800, with $500 insurance
in the Standard Fire Insurance Com
pany of Wheeling and 5000 in the
Northern of England. In the stone
building Mr.. S. V. Yantis occupied
ore room as a saloon, and he lost part
of his stock and fixtures, valued at
$1,000. He had no insurance. An
other room was occupied by Mr.. Z.
Hiney as bottlng establishment OF
light drinks, and he lost all his stock,
valued at $500, with no insurance.
The second story of this building was
unoccupied. The third story Of the
brick building was occupied by Wlldey
Lodge, No. q, Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows, and the order lost nearly
all of its paraphernalla. Its loss Is es-
timated at $500, with $270 insurance
in the Franklin of Wheeling. On the
second floor Company F, Second Reg
iment of National Guards, had It's armo-
nv, but its loss was small Another
room on this floor was occupied BY the
printing Office of the Farmers Adro-
cate, which was greatly damaged by
water and the loss of type in the at
tempt to carry it from the building
covered by insurance On the first
floor Mr.. J. W. Russell had a large
tin-shop and store-room. His stock
was much damaged by water, but well
insured. On this floor there was a
flour and feed store, owned by the
Weirick heirs, which was damaged by
water. The Weirick heirs were in
sured as follows: On carriage factory,
a frame building, $500; on stone build
ing, $1,000, in Scottish Union and
National of Edinburgh; on brick build
ing, Georgia Home, $4,000, Virginia
Fire and Marine, $4,000; Jefferson
County Mutual, 81 900; on -four and
feed, 500, in Franklin of Wheeling.
The origin Of the fire is unknown,
1t was l o'clock when the fire was dis
covered and the two fire companies
quickly responded, but the flames had
already gotten such a start it was some
time before the fire could be controlled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Laest U. Govt Report
@!a!I! RRskldRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Charles A. Whipple, New York
artist, is now engaged in painting
half-length life-size portrait of Post
mater-General Wilson. The sittings
are taking place at Mr.. Whipple's
apartment at the Buckingham and in
the Postmaster-Genersls Office at the
Postoffice Department With the ex-
ception of the face, which requires
touching up here and there, the por-
trait of the Postmaster-General is
considered well executed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

The One Hundred and Thlrtieth
Pennsylvania Regiment Of Volunteers
have placed a memorial window in
memory of those OF the regiment who
fell in the battle of Antletam in the
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at
Sharpsburg. The window is composed
Of a triple heart and a shield.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Valuable Relics.

Mr.. William D. Graham has pre-
sented the REGISTER Office with most
valuable collection of Indian relics for
its museum. he has mounted for Us
a number of arrow-heads of various
sizes and shapes artistically arranged F.;
there are also several stone SHINING
knives, a milestone, a tomahawk, and
a rare implement used in dressing the
skins of animals. 1t is a collection OF
which we shall be very proud, and Mr..
Graham has our sincere thanks for it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
Weak and Nervous.

Thomas W. Va. Dec. -. lse5. 81 was a
sufferer from IMP pure blood and my system
was very much Iun down. was weak and
nervous. saw some testimonials OF Hood
Sarsaparilla and concluded j would try IL
and began taking IL, and there was soSn a
very great change in my condition. After
using four bottles / was completely cured.
G. A. Meyers, Box ld.
HOODS PILLS are prompt and efficient
vet easy In action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14

Only three bank failures reported
the past week-one at Eau Claire,
Wis, one at Preston, Mimi, and the
other at Sioux City, Iowa. Taylor
Brent, an official of the German Ma
onal Bank, Cincinnati, committed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
GladnesS Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease. but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs prompt
ly 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. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts IL is therefore
all 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
may be commended TO the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-inforIred 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, 1897-01-14
THE DEATH ROLL.
Sudden Death Of Stevie Dandridge-Some OF
Our Oldest Citizens Pass Away.

| Sudden Death of Steve Dandridge-Sone OF
Our Oldest Citizens Pass Away.
Last week the REGISTER made brief
mention of the illness of Mr.. Stephen
H. cambridge, son Of Hon. A. S. and
Mrs. Danske cambridge, Of this place,
who has been student at the Uni
versity of Virginia at Charlottesville
since last fall. Stevie had been suffer
ing from an attack of the grip, but 1t
was not regarded as serious, and his
mother and sister, who had beer in
Charlottesville for some weeks, wrote
daily to Mr., cambridge of his condi-
ton, which was not considered in any
way dangerous. Mrs. cambridge left
Stevie Thursday night, when he seemed
about as he had been for couple of
days. Early Friday morning he be-
came suddenly very much worse, suf-
fering from acute congestion Of the
lungs and hemorrhage. His mother
and sister were sent for, but before
they reached his bedside his gentle
spirit had returned to the God who
gave it. He passed away about 9
o'clock, just few moments before his
loved ones reached his bedside. The
shock to his mother and sister was a
dreadful one, and they could scarcely
realize the distressing fact
Mr.. cambridge was at once notified
by telegraph, and he left here for
Charlottesville Immediately. Saturday
night the remains were brought to
Shepherdstown Services were held
previously at the chapel of the Univer-
sity, conducted by Rev. Harry B. Lee.
Nearly all of the students attended the
service, and several hundred Of them
marched to the station, where the fu-
neral party took c. & o. train for
shepherdstown by way of Basic City.
MIR. George R. B. Mickie accompanied
the family to this place.
Sunday at one o'clock, in the pres
ence of sorrowful throng, the final
service for the dead was said in Trinity
Episcopal Church, of which the de-
ceased was a member, The rector of
the church, Rev. DR.. VIM. II. Nelson,
conducted the service, and the body
was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Messrs. J. S.
Bragonier, E. H. Remnant, E. 7. Lick
lider, H. S. Baker, Robert Gibson and
H. L. Snyder.
Stephen Hawkes. cambridge, whose
sudden death in the bloom Of youth Is
so deeply deplored in this community
was seventeen years Of age. On both
his fathers and his mothers side he
was descended from the best Of our
Virginia families, his maternal grand
father being the late Henry Bedinger,
talented gentleman well known IN
public life, He united in himself the
noblest and most lovable traits of his
ancestry, and, young though he was,
had already developed the graces Of a
true Christian character that endeared
him to all who knew him. His life
gave promise of being an honorable
and useful one, and if God had spared
him he would not have been unknown
In the higher walks of life. But he
has been called home, and we can only
bow to the will of Him who doeth all
things well. We commend his bereaved
ones to the grace and comfort OF their
Heavenly Father.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
". P. LiCklider.
NOW FOR 1897!

We shall do our part towards sup
plying your wants in choice Groceries,
Provisions, Dried and Canned Fruits,
Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Cheese.
Fine Syrup at the very lowest price
for cash or trade. We ask especially
for your trade in good solid Shoes,
Boots and Rubber Shoes. Our lead
ing Shoes at sl.25 and $3.50 are
hard to beat. Our stock Of China
and Glassware il well.known for quail
ity, style and prices. If you want a
good Lamp call on US. We also keep
Gloves, Cutlery, Tobacco and Can
dies. Try our Molasses at 6 cents
per quart; Coffee at II and Is cents
per pound. We want Jowls, Dried
Corn, Potatoes, Lard, Cabbage, DC.
Thankful for past iavors We ask a
continuance. Yours Respectfully,
W. P. LiCklider.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-14
BRIEFS.

S Fleminss, np
Remember IS cents gets the REG
,s7ER year,
4 prime lot Of clover seed for sale
BY c. 7 Hodges. g..
Won vii. find the cheapest 'ofiee' at
v P. Licbltdsrs,
Bargains IN mems, womens and
.sr}yen shoes at Hodges
y.u stock Of boots, shoes and rub
~. at w.P. Lickhders,
There. a boy in Charlestown named
r.,,v Be..er. Say it slow
Tho Baltimore American has re-
,r,.l its pre- to one cent a copy
=, cont. a dozen, nice oranges, APP
L.. .pl ,vee; potatoes. W, P. Lick
Eler
e.o-,. :. Eagle died at his home
.,rN.r,.r.lurg a few days ago, aged
'0 E''''. ...,. will convan. Jan.
.r 9th and the circuit court Feb
'a''E ''-' ,,.,,, !. .o,a ~ GREAT
S' i.'.1 5', rri.e. Rare bargains at
J ,,lr...
D. LIN ~, Co.. ,,,;,,f,,,,.
. 1.'1 =, a.,r no, I've at tn. manufac-
s.-..,. ..t.,s
'-'- 49,, o;,.a c,rbb;r @
...,I many c,,v papers and mag
.,.,.. &c. our prices.
o. s,o,'sr dentist, is at his
,#.s :. Harrers Ferry. His return
ONCE '~ - ,.. ~. ,,o,,er
T..l.- ,r.,,sr and Alexander Clo-
=. ,-rorrced their candidacy
~-..,....r ofNIsrtinsburg.
Mr.. Henry Myers cut his leg with
80. ,,.ool an M.
r,4rl,ry,r place tn. other day.
H. s,,,.,.r Of Bolivar. received a
49,. 8 9,r,,vs;s recently, which
I.,..t.r 8, q sar;op. condition.
= Nah. rao,;ra and San.
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lie W" Ok oOuin"i 'S 'He 'Ne"p
est paper SOD, vet II 10 ie"o ABOUT
'le"aT~ o"''' Roy Hl'eshe"' agent
The board Of directors of the Jeffer-
son County Mutual FIRE e insurance
Company VII. meet IN CharleSto"n