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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Six Hearts That Beat as One.

We record three weddings this week
that have the same romantic tinge,
inasmuch as they all took place away
from the homes of the young lovers.
Mr.. Hewitt B. Grove, son of Mr.. T. G..
Grove, and Miss Grace Brown, daugh-
ter of Mr.. G. P. Brown, both of Shen-
andoah Junction, made up their minds
that they could not live apart any
longer, so on Tuesday they drove to
Hagerstown, where they were united
in marriage by the Methodist minis
ter. They drove back to Shepherds
town, and the bride stopped off with
the family of Sergeant S. 0. Dunn,
while the groom went on home to
smooth things over with the old folks.
There was no objection to the marriage
except the youth of the couple-the
bride being but nineteen years old to-
day and the groom not quite eighteen.
Last Sunday Mr.. Charles H. Albin,
of Charlestown, and Miss Minnie V.
Upright, of Harper's Ferry, drove to
Shepherdstown on matrimOny bent.
Ministers seemed to be trife scarce
in town, but they finally found Rev.
Henry Thomas at the Episcopal rectO'
ry, and he performed the ceremony
that made them happy, and they went
on their way rejoicing.
Mr.. Ain NJ. Johnson and Miss Grace
Goodman, both of Washington City,
were married last Monday at Harper's
Ferry by Rev. Ross Fishburn, also Of
Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Wheat Still Going Up.

The price Of wheat is still steadily
advancing. Tuesday it dropped two
cents a,bushel, but yesterday it gained
four cents, reaching the highest point
attained this year In Baltimore spot
wheat sold at 96i cents and Septem-
Der at est, with the market excited
and having strong upward tendency.
There was a sensational advance in
Paris, and heavy buying in England for
the foreign markets. Phil Armour, of
Chicago, predicted that wheat would
be dollar before thanksgiving and a
dollar and a-half within six months.
A dispatch from Chicago said; "Sep-
TENDER wheat advanced 4! cents to-
day. The closing was a scene long to
be remembered, the pit in the last few
minutes Of trading becoming strug-
Cling, shouting mass Of excited specu-
lators, trying frantically to buy. There
was literally no wheat for sale, and
the efforts of the shorts fairly took the
market off its feet, September jumping
nearly cent in the last minute"
Our local dealers are offering SO
cents this morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Burglars Brought Back.

Last Saturday Constable S. o. Dunn
and Deputy Sheriff A. S. Morgan went
to Martinsburg and brought back to
Shepherdstown two colored men
charged with having robbed the store
of Mr.. J. D. Billmyer in this place sew
eral weeks ago. The negroes gave
their names as Geo. Banks and Howard
Shavers, the latter being known as
Shakespeare" Soon after the rob-
berry Mr.. Billmyer got information
pointing rather plainly to three men
as the guilty Parties-crap-shOOters
and gamblers who frequented the quar-
ries and railroad works about Kear-
neysyille and Martinsburg. Warrants
for their arrest we're placed in the
hands of Berkeley county officers, and
last Friday two Of the suspected men
were nabbed. They were brought
here and had hearing before Magis-
trate D. S. Rentch, who committed
them to jail at Charlestown to await
the action of the grand jury in NOvem-
Der. The third man has not get been
arrested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Morgan's Grove Notes.

The time for Morgan's Grove far
is drawing near-August 81, Septem-
Der l. 2 and 8. Arrangements are be-
ing pushed along in every department
and the fair will be as entertaining as
ever. The children will be delighted
10 know that the merry-go-round will
nositively be there, and all the side
shows and booths will display their
attractions.
1t is proposed to have fish exhibit
at Morgan's Grove fair this year. Some
Of our finest river fish, including some
big carp, will be caught and placed in
the spring, where we have no doubt
they will be the object of much interest
Get your exhibits ready for the
Morgan's Grove fair. Send to the
REGISTER Office for premium list and
see the fine premiums that are offered.
The favorable season ought to IN
sure an unusually fine exhibit OF vege'
tables, grains, fruits, etc. in the agfl-
cultural department.
The Norfolk & Western Railway
will Give the low excursion rates that
have heretofore prevailed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
A Delightful Entertainment.

The entertainment in the town hall
last Saturday night under the auspices
of Shepherdstown chapter Of the Uni
ted Daughters of the Confederacy was
enjoyable and interesting to a marked
degree. Mrs. H. C. Mclean was the
leading spirit in the movement, and to
her energy and good taste much of its
success was due. Our home talent as
sisted in the stage performance, while
the summer visitors and friends from
elsewhere gave their generous help.
Mr.. A. D. Barr and Mr.. Charles a.
Johnson, of Charlestown, sang solos
very acceptably, Miss Ruhl accompa-
nying them on the piano. Miss Titus,
of Philadelphia, rendered piano and
either solos in her usual faultless style,
and Miss Mullen, of Baltimore, played
most brilliantly upon the piano Sew
eral very fetching pictures, or tableaux,
arranged by Miss Brady of Baltimore,
showed our prettiest girls to the best
advantage. Miss Carrie Phillips with
her sprightly banjo playing brought
down the house. Other features of
the programme were Rotations by
Lalla Reynolds and Louise Anna Sny-
der and song by Mr.. f. H. Spohn.
The audience was a large one, and
we have seldom seen more pretty girls
and attractive women gathered to-
gether than on this occasion. With
their handsome toilettes and bright
faces they made the prettily decorated
hall place good to look upon. The
result was quite satisfactory
to the promoters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
The New Lutheran church at UvilIa.

| Inc NSW LutuSIdh IuuiSu dt Othids
The last service in the old Lutheran
Church at Uvilla was held last Sunday
afternoon, and was participated in by
large congregation. The pastor, Rev.
c. b. Hockey, delivered an address in
which the history of the church and
congregation was recited in the most
interesting manner, and the facts of
the years gone by recalled. The peo-
pie of the Uvilla neighborhood former
ly worshiped at Shepherdstown, but in
1856, during the ministry of Rev. DR..
Smeltzer, church at Unionville was
built and the congregation divided.
In 1878, while Rev. DR.. R. c. Holland
was pastor, the church was repaired
and remodeled, among the other i'm
provements being the addition of
pulpit recess and the putting in of
handsome stained glass windows. Dur
ing the ministry of Mr.. Hockey the
congregation has grown steadily, and
larger church building became ne
cessity. The congregation considered
the prOpriety of charging the old
structure, but finally concluded to re-
build entirely, and quickly subscribed
the necessary amount The work Of
tearing down the old building was to
begin Monday, and the appropriate
closing service was therefore held on
Sunday afternoon.
On Monday morning large force
of volunteer workers, mostly members
of the church, gathered at Uvilla to
dismantle the old building. The win
dows were taken out and the pews and |
furniture removed, and then under the
direction Of Messrs. A. S. Link and J. |
D. Derr the church itself was attacked. |
The roof was sawed in sections and re-
moved with little damage, to be sold |
later on. This was big job and gave
the workers hearty appetites for the
splendid dinner that was to follow. |
The ladies, who were present in force,
had prepared substantial and abun-
dant meal in the hall near by, and the
men showed ample appreciation of the
royal feast. Chicken soup, country
ham, fried chicken and their accom-
pahiments were served plentifully, and |
it was observed that the REGISTER
man made full hand at the table.
whatever could be said of his work
elsewhere. After the dinner had set
tied work was resumed, and the tedious
work of removing the bricks one by
one from the wall and stacking them
up was begun. By quitting time the
building was pretty well dismantled
and the old church was only memory.
There were no accidents to mar the
affair. The parson rubbed some skin
off his hands sliding down a rope, the
editor had his trousers snagged, and
Griff Moler lost his hat and got sun
burned but these little matters didn't
count for much, especially when it was
learned that with all his lifting Tom
Link hadn't sprained his back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
The Work OF Death.

|
Mrs. Caroline Lucinda Lucas, wife
of ex-Sherif Robert Lucas, died last
Sunday night at her home near Duff
fields, aged "a years, 9 months and 5
days. Her death was the result Of
the accumulated infrmities of her adj
vanced years. Mrs. Lucas was most
lovable woman, and had wide circle
of friends. She was of charming
disposition and had fine mind, max
ing her one of the most desirable of
friends. Mrs. Lucas, whose maiden
name was Moore, was married fifty
four years ago to Robert Lucas, and
her death is sad bereavement to her
husband, who for over half century
was the loving sharer of her joys and
SORROWS. He is now about eighty
years of age. The funeral service was
held at the house on Tuesday, and was
conducted by Rev. DR.. VIM. II. Neil
son, Of the Episcopal Church, the de-
ceased having been for many years an
earnest and efficient member of that
church. The body was laid to rest in
Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lucas is
survived by her husband and FIVE
sons: John, Vincent and Edward, at
home; Robert NJ, of Duffelds, and
Frank, Of Washington.
Miss Blanche Baker, daughter of
Mrs. Libbie F. Baker, died at u o'clock
last Saturday night at her home at
Funkstown, Nd, after an illness of
about three months of consumption.
She was in the eighteenth year Of her
age. Her father, Mr.. Joseph A. Ba-
ker, died last March. Her sister, Miss
Dovie Baker, is critically i'll Of con-
sumption at the present time. Miss
Baker formerly resided in Shepherds
town, where she is remembered as a
sweet and lovable girl and consistent
member of the Lutheran Church. Her
friends here will learn with regret Of
her death, as they will also be sorry to
hear of Miss Dovie's illness. The de-
ceased was buried at Funkstown on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Edward E. Southwood, native
Of Jefferson county and for many years
a resident Of Berkeley county, died at
his home in Oklahoma a few weeks
ago, aged p years.
Ruth, the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Tenant, died at the
home of her parents in this place last
Thursday, aged eight months.
Mr.. George Gregory, aged 70 years,
died last Monday in Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Mr.. ROhlnson Was a poctor. Zoo.

Several weeks ago young man and
woman who registered as ]. W. Rob-
inson and wife, of Stevens, Lancaster
county, Pa. (and another time from
Elizabethtown. Pa.), came here and
put up at the Entler Hotel. 1t was
at first reported that he was worth
twenty millions of dollars, but later
on it developed that he was horse
trainer. He seemed to understand
the handling Of horses pretty well, and
he was entrusted with the breaking of
colts by several of our citizens. Last
Saturday he and his wife pulled out
suddenly, and day or two later Mr..
Jacob Slime, of the vicinity Of Sharps-
burg, came over here hunting for HIM.
Mr.. Slime said that Robinson had
come to his place representing that he
had been sent there by DR.. Gardner,
of Sharpsburg, to see his wife, who was
an invalid. he professed to be an
eminent physician from Philadelphia,
and after an examination confidently
asserted that he could cure Mrs. Slime.
He left bottle of medicine, and then
demanded fee of FIVE dollars, which
was, after some hesitation, paid him.
The bargain was that a complete cure
was to be effected in three months,
when he was to receive twenty-five
dollars. Robinson went to at least one
other farmer in the same neighborhood,
where he worked the same game, and
then he came back to Shepherdstown
and got ready to leave. He didn't
get away much too soon, for Mr.. Slime
soon found out that he had been hum
bugged and came over here with blood
in his eye. 1t may be that Robinson
has played the same trick with others.
When he left here he bought tickets
for Hagerstown, but is probably far
away now. He paid all his bills at
the Entler Hotel with commendable
regularity and promptness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
A writer in the Hagerstown GIL

A writer in the Hagerstown Globe
says: 1T is thought by many that
the peach industry of this section is
rapidly becoming thing of the past.
The trees everywhere are diseased to
a much greater extent than in former
years. The fruit is now at least go
per cent premature and will improve
very little till the season is over. A
possible remedy is to destroy all or
chards, and farm corn and wheat, etc,
for several years and then plant with
strictly pure and healthy trees. Even
many of the late varieties are already
coloring, which is true of the greater
part of the trees of a majority of the
orchards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
One Colored Man Kills Another.

Last Sunday evening Joseph Ash,
a colored man Of bad reputation, shot
and instantly killed Isaac Johnson, al
SO colored, at the village of Franklin
town in the southern part of this coun-
ty. The shooting occurred in an I'M
occupied building where johnson and
several associates were ingaged in a
game of cards. Ash entered the build
ing and began abusing and cursing the
party and said he would break up the
game. He drew revolver and with
out any warning or provocation what
ever fired, the ball entering Johnson S
breast. He fell dead and the rest Of
the party ran from the building and
gave the alarm. Ash Immediately fed,
and it is supposed went to Clarke coun-
ty, Va. A warrant was sworn out and
an officer started in pursuit of Ash,
but was unable to apprehend him. A
coroner's inquest was held Monday by
Daniel Hefebower, justice Of the peace,
over the body of Johnson, and the jury
rendeoed a verdict imputing the MUIR
der to Ash. Several witnesses were
put under bond to appear against Ash
before the grand jury. The murder
er came to this county from Loudoun
county about year ago.
Later developments show that "a
woman was at the bottom of the af-
fair, and it said that Ash, after killing
Johnson, went to his home and gave
his wife a severe beating for her init
macy with the murdered man. He
then fed, and nothing has been heard
from him up to the time we go to press
Ash is "a or 25 years old, copper-col-
ored, six feet in height, slender, sharp
featured, and usually wears light
moustache and small side whiskers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Merit
intrinsic value OF EHC
Hoods rsaparilla. q 40 U NV

Merit in medicine means the power 10
cure. Hoods Sarsaparills possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore 1t has true merit. When you buy
hoods Ssrssparilla, and take 1t according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any OF the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure Is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs OF disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Heavy Storms.

heavy SlOrmS.
Last Sunday afternoon several Sc
we're thunder-storms visited this sec
ton. About two o'clock there was a
good shower, and a couple Of hours
later another storm came up and the
heavens fairly opened to let down the
heaviest rain of the season. The gut
tiers overfowed and the streets be-
came like rivers. A strong wind pre-
vailed, also, and there was good deal
oflightning and thunder. Shepherds
town did not get the worst Of the
storm, however, for over in Washing
ton county much damage was done,
the lightning proving very destructive.
The barn on Charles Wilson's farm,
two miles from sharpsburg, was struck,
and two horses in the stable were
killed. Fortunately the barn was not
set on FIRE. AT Keedysville lot Of
bottles in DR.. Minister'S Office were bro
ken by stroke of lightning. In Ha-
gergtown the lightning struck half
dozen different places, though the dam
age was slight. The barn Of David
Henley, mile from town, was struck
and a fire started that entirely de-
stroyed it. Judge Stakes barn, three
miles from Hagerstown, was destroyed
in the same way. In both cases the
loss was covered by insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

1t is always gratifying to receive
testimonials for Chamberlaiu's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
when the endorsement is from ply
stefan it is especially so. There is no
more satisfactory or effective remedy
than Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" writes DR.. R. E.
Robey, physician and pharmacist, OF
Olney, No; and az be has used the
Remedy in his own family and sold it
in his drug store for six years ne
should certainly know. For sale by j..
G. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

The Virginia State Democratic con-
vention, which nominated Hon. j. Hoge
Tyler for Governor last Wednesday,
completed the ticket on Thursday by
nominating Hon. Edward Echols, Of
Staunton, for Lieutenant Governor and
Hon. A. J. Montague, of Danville, for
Acknowledgement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
sHEPHsRosTowN MARKETS.
W. P. LiCkIider.
Best and Cheapest !

We want to say TO you that hardly
a day passes that we don't get new
and fresh goods in our line, and we
believe that we have the best and
cheapest goods TO offer you. We aim
to sell the Purest Groceries that are
offered and at prices that will be to
your advantage to trade with us. Our
Shoe trade is increasing. We don't
keep high priced Shoes, but the best
s1.25, $3.50 and $500 Shoes that
can be found; also a good stock of
Slippers. China is cheaper than il
will be later and we are ready to sup
ply your wants. Chamber Sets 81. 90,
Tea Sets $3.50, Dinner Sets 80 TO $50.
A good stock of Fancy Goods for
wedding and birthday presents. To
supply your wants for preserving We
have 800 gallons Of Stoneware, 60
dozen Of Glass Jars, - dozen jelly
Tumblers and cheap Sugars. Wo
want your Butter, Eggs, Bacon, Lard,
&c, in exchange for goods.
Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Teachers Institute.


The teachers institute for Jefferson
county convened at Charlestown on
Monday last. Rev, A. A. P. Neel,
the county superintendent, called the
institute to order. Walter Duke was
elected secretary and Frank Bonham
assistant secretary. The county SUI
perintendent then introduced Prof.
Thomas C. Hodges, the instructor, who
made short salutatory address. The
following gentlemen were made chair
men of committees On resolutions,
Jesse A. Engle; on explanation OF
compulsory school law, Prof. Wright
Denny on music, E. B. Johnson.
Professor Hodges made an address on
Methods of Teaching Primary Read
ing" which was followed by spelling
lesson, conducted by the different
teachers.
The enrolment showed that there
were present As white male teachers
and 55 females; colored, l9 males and
IL females.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
BRIEFS.

BRIEFS.
S,r your hats and caps from 7. B.
D1 The Iavs1 fair is being held this
wee. F., cheap shoes go to J. N. Trus-
r,,,, Of al. sorts is becoming very
p..r,,s races at Charlestown Au-
gus. Goth
ri. SIMMER visitors are beginning
nlsaye u.s.
Fine m,. cream cheese just cut. J..
1 y Tm.se,
Melon. by boat expected today. ].
y Tmsss-
r, SCI. or not to sell-that's the
,-....oa with the farmer.
Morgan Grove fair August 81,
September /. > and 5 1897,
Hams. In btast bacon and ham bo-
lam. szre.,.i tomorrow. J. N. Trus-
a..
P,.,,rn.s soap at two cents cake
prl..... New York Bargain
Store
r5sas mants, citron, red sugar,
r.r,e pee. ami XXXX sugar. J. n.
Tu,,-..
Anew brick pavement has been
Lid in ao., Of Capt John Crows
lraGas
1RL.rs is selling $500 mackin-
..l-, for $3.50. Call early and Sc
cue one.
TIE hobbies, line of mems and boys
All lat, and caps in the county at 7.
BL.res.
Ge,vaag CIDER made for one cent a
-.~-rs.I e Byotherton 's-Tuesdays
and Thursdays
Sana-. Muck caught German carp
Yesterday with hook and line that
weighed = pounds.
Eshthaairel stock ewes. l must
aa,- Oh, tits week, Come early. c.
EWaM Cau.e.town.
ME-. II. Beinhart shipped two
a,oad, of sheep and lambs from this
u.r. on Tuesday of this week.
Mss Alice, Grantham and Miss May
Hoffman have been appointed teachers
atla Kamvysville public school.
Mr.. C.. c. Tabler will teach the
Grs-ls5ug public school and Mr.. Err
as,, Tsj.er It Newtown the ensuing
gsr
During the storm last Sunday after
noon large locust tree in front of
Ms Margaret Millers home was
blown down
Mr. Joseph L. Cookus, the butcher,
bought two fine fat cattle from Mr..
Frank N.Qw.liu this week. He kills
meo: them today.
John REYNOLDS celebrated his thir-
tenth birthday last Thursday by en-
,eI0rag me of his youthful friends
saIa-y in the evening.
Potomac herring 10 cents dozen,
large fat maaberel, canned lobster,
salmon oysters, sardines, mackerel
ml,o,,yl ham. J. y. Trussell.
Wene indebted to Secretary H. c.
Sy.maa for an invitation to the Lou
DOM live stock exhibition, which will
b held at Leesburg Va, August 25
ml25
Tuesday Helen Wagner, who is here
aon Ha-.s-town visiting her kinsfolk,
willie running in play at the EpisoO-
l4I.cnle accidentally fell and broke
Lsram.
Nh Charles Broadway Rouss will
attend the Winchester fair on the 18th
@Sep,e@Jer, the date when the North
carolina monument will be dedicated
" S'oaewo, Cemetery.
members of the Ladies Town
Hall As.a alton are requested to meet
a. the home of Mrs. Kate Reynolds
5"aay evening at : o'clock. A full
attendance is desired.
d. W. W. Brown, formerly of this
county, who held a government posi-
'oa a, i.,,s5urg-in the internal rev.
saae srEv.ea-Aas lost his place and
has located in CharIestown.
The Office of Mr.. c. E. Dudrow,
~''e"ag passenger agent Of the B. &
y. Railroad has been transferred from
Winchester to Harper's Ferry, on ac-
''A' o; being more centrally located.
IEN---.T-T will ha In SbeDherds-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

A North Carolina newspaper is
quoted as saying "As Col. Williams
was driving home yesterday lightning
struck his wagon and completely de-
mohshed 4-gallon demVohn of fine
whiskey. The Colonel has the SYM,
patty Of the community
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

Last Sunday evening lightning
struck the mills of the Tunis Lumber
Company in Baltimore, causing ire
mendous FIRE. The total loss foots up
nearly 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
The following list of letters remain
uncalled for at the shepherdstown
postofice, August 10, 1897;
Miss Bessy Brown.
Mrs. AISLE Harris.
]. II. Feagarden.
The above letters will be held 10
-davs, when, if not called for, they will
be sent to the dead-letter Office. Per-
sons calling for the above letters Eill
please say they are advertised.
E. b. REINHART, P. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson and family are
now occupying the presidents house at
Washington and Lee University, at
/ aNincton
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
ioc, sc. II g c. C. fail, druggists refund money.