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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-La U. S. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The National Guard of Pennsylvania
will not attend the Inauguration of
President-elect Mckinley, and the pro-
cession will be short 5000 men in con-
sequence. The railroads will not haul
the troops free and there is no money
available to pay for their transPorta-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

G. l. Morris, Chesapeake and Ohio
agent at Kauawha Falls, this State,
was fatally shot last Saturday night by
f. l. Rigg, who caught him with Riggs
wife. Morris died and Rigg has left
the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

Hoods Sarsaparilla is known to be an hon.
est medicine, and IL actually cures when all
others fail. Take IL now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

Ex-senator William Haynes dropped
dead of apoplexy Friday at his home
in Summers county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
Crash This Opportunity,

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever
Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to
demonstrate its great merit. Full size
SOC. ELY BROTHERS,
SO Warren ST., New York City.
was afflicted with catarrh last au-
tumn. During the month of October
could neither taste nor smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus Geo. Shautz, Railway, y. J.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

inc WV hshN'th'N
.Ths Ri-y-l,- m, the c. iehrat-i Pierce special
ls4- Pattern m'rd 10y Geo. y. Pierce Io oI huI
fAIo, Boston and New York. httcd WITH hArtiotu
Tres First Class Nickls Lamp, New Departure
Boil, Standard Cyelometsr. and Hunt Lace Saddle
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
GREAT WALLACE SHOW :
This Vast Amusement Institution
To Exhibit in Lancaster No
Vcmbcr lIth.

The Great Wallace Shows which
will exhibit in Lancaster, Thurs
day, Nov. llth, comes endorsed
by the entire press throughout the
section of the country which they
have toured tins season. The fol.
lowing is taken from the Lewiston
Pa Courier and is very com
mandatory
The one pcrva'.ing topic of in
tcrest about town today is the
Wallace Show, which arrived
bright and early from Hunting
don, where an immense days bus
mess was done yesterday. The
work of unloading and transfer
ring the paraphcrnalla of the bic
exhibition to the grounds wa,
speedily and quietly accomplished
without any of the customary eb-
uIitions of lewd profanity so often
in evidence with many circuses. -
Evidences of the most perfect dis
ciplinc abound in every dcpart-
m ,nt of The Wallace Shows and
the conduct of all employees is ia
yorably commented ON by all who
have visited the grounds today.
In fact nothing but good things
can he said about the mammoth
circus organization. Everything
about it is new, clean and spark
ling. The horses, 800 in mum Der,
are the finest without exception,
ever seen in one body, and when
ranged in long rows, in their com
Portable canvas stables. present a
picture of rare equine beauty.
The gorgeous street parade this
forenoon was n revelation, and it
is safe to say that no handsomer
pageant is possible TO produce. -
The performance this afternoon
fully substantiates the motto of
the management, "truthfully adj
vertiscd, honorably conducted, y
and all the big tents arc filed with
a wildly enthusiastic multitude,
whose applause and laughter can
he heard for blocks. The show is
noticcably free from skin games
and disreputable practices, and de
serves warm Endorsement from all
who admire morality and honesty.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Married

Mr. Sam Cauthen of the Heath
Spring section and Miss Lula
Ovcrcash were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony last Wednes-
day night. The ceremony was
performed by Rev 5 n Watson of
tbs place in the Beaver Creek
Baptist church. Quite a number
of the friends of the contracting
parties were present and witnessed
the interesting ceremony.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Cruclty To Animals.

On Wednesday last, l. b Fun
dcrburk and Jinks Earle, both
colorcd, were convicted before
Magistrate Burns for cruelty to
an animal, ovcrdriving horse
which they had hired from
Stevens, Heath K Elliott $ stables,
and sentenced as follows: Fun
dcrburk to 30 days on the chain
gang or pay Il fine of $3.50;
Earle to % days on the gang or
pay a fine of $40. They appealed
for new trial and gave bond for
appearance. The motion for n
new trial was argued before Mag
istrate Burns yesterday and the
motion refused They will prob
ably appeal to the Circuit court.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Seriously Injured.

Mr. Henry G Anderson, who
lives near Fort Lawn, was serious.
ly, perhaps fatally injured, on
Thursday last. He was superin-
tending the loading of some cotton
at a GIN house, when a bale was
rolled off the platform and bounc-
ed out of the wagon, knocking
him down and inju: ing his back.
He is paralyzed in the lower limbs
and his physician is uncertain OF
his recovery. His sister, Miss
Maggie Anderson, of this place,
was telegraphed of his conditi IN
and went to his bedside at once.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Prompt Payment.

Mr. 5 II Huey, who died recent
ly in Rock Hill, was member of
the Knights of Honor at this place
and carried 81, 900 insurance on
his life in the order. His widow,
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Huey, came
over Thursday and receipted for
the check, the amount being made
payable to her Mt his death. This
makes about $4,000. which has
occn paid TO bcncfciaries by this
Order since its organization here
about 20 years ago.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Killed in Savannah

MIR. W B Robertson, formerly
of this county, was killed IN Sa-
vannah, Ga, this week by n horse.
For several years Mr. r has been
IN the horse business in Savannah.
Last Monday he was showing 4
horse 10 n prospective purchaser
when it became frightened ut some
object and would not pass it. Mr..
X got out of the buggy and led it
by. While getting back into the
buggy the aorse kicked, his heels
striking Mr. Robertson and knocl.
ing him scnsc!ess. Physicians
were summoned and before night
Mr. Il had recovered consciousness
and seemed to be getting along
ve:y well, hutthe following morn,
ing he got suddenly much worse
and died in a few minutes.
Mi Robertson was son Of the
late John Robertson of the Wax
haws, this county, and brother
of Mrs S II Hucy of Rock Hill,
and of Mrs Brown Ferguson OF
Catawba. He was about As years
Of age and leaves n wife and seve.
raj children. His mother vert tc
Savannah Tuesday to attend the
funeral.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
A Shooting ARRAY

In a difficulty, on Thursday
night last, near Longsville, be-
tween Mr. Milledge Love and Mr.
Benz Hinson, the former was
seriously shot by the latter. The
ball took effect below the heart
and MIR Love is not expected to
live. We fail to learn anv par
ticulars.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Plan of the Dixie Farmers.

The alliancemen and other farm
ers of the Dixie neighborhood
have adopted the plan of uniting
and selling their cotton in big lots.
Last "Wednesday they marketed
20 bales. Mr. j Harvey Flynn
was selected to sell. He tried the
Waxhaw, kcrshaw and Lancaster
markets with the result that the
bid of 5.G5 cents per pound by
Heath, Springs 4 Co., at this
place, got the lot. The Dixie
farmers will be ready with 100
bales more pretty soon.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Seriously Hurt.

On Wednesday last, Roddy, the
five year old son of DR.. and Mrs.
F { Hinson, of Primus, fell from
a horse and was seriously hurt. -
The little fellow was unconscious
for several hours but regainea
consciousness and is now consider.
ed out of danger.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30

We keep competition ION the run.'' Our prices
they dare not attempt to equal. DUR second stOc&
of attractive Millinery arriving Prices cut dow xs
to suit five cent cotton. GAIL EARLY.
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY, WE MUST NAvE.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30

3 90 cents per pound was the
ruling price for cotton yesterday.
For Rent, The new five
room cottage next to the Baptist
parsonage. Apply to
Stewart W. Heath.
Rev j II Boldridge, Rev SN
Watson and Mr. ID a Williams
are attending the Union Baptist
meeting at Pleasant Plain church
MIR w ID Chambers sold his
brag II months old pig to the
Young market Wednesday. 1t
netted 375 pounds.
Misses Eliza Secrcst and Ad-
die Carter visited Chester this
week.
-Messrs Jones McCro:cy and
Andrew Moblcy of Blackstock are
visiting Mr. II NJ McCrorcy.
-Rev G w Humphreys, ID d.,
and Mcssrs II G. McIlwain and
w j Cunningham, are attending
Synod NJ Darlington.
Mr. Walter p Davis, has re-
turned home from poughkccpsic.
\ T., having completed his course
and become full iiedged graduate
of the Poughkccpsie Business
College.
We are indebted to Mr. + y
Jones, manager of fhe Cheraw
Agricultural Fair Association for
complimentary ticket to the fair
which takes place in that town
Nov % to 26.
The saw mills in Lancaster
and Kershaw counties are report
ed to be running night and day.
A great deal OF their product is
consumed at Rock Hill and still
contractors complain that they
cannot get enough lumber.
Mrs II l. Simpson, of Dan
vile, Va, who has been visitin"
her parents ut this place, returned
home Yesterday. Her mother,
Mrs j n Crockett, accompanied
her rs far as Rock Hill.
Rev w G Ewart will preach
in the Lancaster PRESBYTERIAN
Church tomorrow Sabbath at
1880 O'Clock. The public gcner-
ally cordially invited. DR. Hum
phreys is gone to Synod ut Oar
lington, and there will be no
preaching Mt II O'Clock, a m.
We are informed by bust
ness man of this place that the
county is full of peddlers and yet
only one man has taken out
county license to pcddle. 1t is
somebody's business to see to it
that all pcddiers take out Il license.
We simply call attention to the
matter as we have been requested.
Mr. j w Jennings of the
Craigyille ncighborhood, was ar
rested Yesterday charged with an
assault with intent TO kill The
affidavit on which the warrant was
issued states that he shot into the
dwelling of Mr. John Wallace sew
eral times and that some of the
shots narrowly missed hitting
some members of Mr. WaIlacc's
family. Mr. Jennings gave bond
for his appearance at IA prelimina
ry hearing before Magistrate
Burns next Tuesday.
Notice.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
SEMI-W EEKLY
Local Matlefs
DIR. Jas. L. PoOr.e.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.

GRADUATE OF BtL'EVfEw HOSPITAL
MEDICAL c LLrGE, n Y.
Offers his prof.s. i, nal services 10 the
people of Lancaster uId vic niry.
E6S~ Office over Eauk of Laucosi,r
Reside"ce with y, Y WilIiams.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
Notice.

Notice.
All parties indebted to US, es-
pecially those whom we have ear
ried over from last year and long
err, must come forward and settle
Mt once as no farther notice will
&c given. Remember we are not
doing banking business and
therefore people owing US must
pay up. ii. j. Gregory & Co.
To Care constipation FOrerer.
Take Cascarets Candy Catharfic
l0c or 25e. 81 &C G fail tocure, drus
sisis refund money.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
TEE GREAT
FEVER PREVENTIVE AN Q
HEALTH REST0RER.
CALISAYA TGWrc IG%T

Prevents fever, cures bilious
and intermittent fevers, regulates
the Liver and Kidneys, and aids
digestion. Gives color aud fresh
ness to pale, salIow thin people.
The complexion becomes clear,
smooth and free from bIotches,
p'mples and blackheads.
Tho action nf
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30

good story bears repetition, especially when
the story improves with each telling. That enor~
nous Stock of Dress Goods bought bv us at tEs.
sale W Whitc Street. New York. is fast disappe
we canIot recorder at same prices Neither CAM
we halt because the weather and short CT ops are
against business. DOWN, E0sUer dOsUn 90 oesg~
prices to make sales climb up and rake int9a&@
Cash.
PART OF THE BARGAINS THAT GREET Vol T.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-30
: CRLlSaY& IRON TONIC

On the Liver increases the ap-
petite, assists digestion and builds
up the weak, frail and broken
down system, thereby making it
applicable for Dyspepsia, Loss of
Appetite, Headache, General De
bility, Female Diseases, Want of
Vitality, Nervous Prostration,
convalescencc from fever, etc. etc.
Continuously nourishes, forti6es,
rcfreshes and strengthens the en-.
tire Human organism.
80 Price, 75 cents.
y A. NEaclxey ~ co.
LANCASTER, y, e..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Things the Bible Does and Does Not Con-
tain.

Professor Ambrose S. Ottey of Clay.
mont herewith gives few sta aiements and
words which he says cannot be found in
the Bible, although many people say they
can, The professor has read the Bible al.
most one hundred times and he says if
any OF the words can be found he would
like to know tie finder. He says
You will he find the word Death
less nor the statements "Disemhoded
spirit" "Disembodicd soul" Endless
soul" Endless woo. Eternal suffering
in conscious misery" Everlasting woe"
Immortal souls.' The word INN ortpl
occurs but onoe in tho Bible.
'ln the midst of life we are In DEATH
Cleanliness next to Godliness, (the word
cleanliness does not appear In the Bible. J
God tempers the wind to the shorn lumb, ="
'Never.dying soul winter shall become
like summer 80 Lord! hasten tho time
when nation shall be born III q day"
'"Truth should not be told at all times"
You Cannot find il name of person or
place to commence with tho letter W, X
or z and only one person with the letter
G. No word to commence with the letter
y. yet there arc six verses to end with 1t.
You cannot in theverses OF tho Old Test
lament. find the word Church, gospel, re-
ligiun, kingdom of heaven, or buptize,
baptized or baptism.
You ChEnOt ina more tEan once, the
words, aunt, beetle, benefit. beneyolence,
boy, bucket, chapel, choerfulness, clerk,
dealer doctor, easter, ed, eternity, farm,
ferret. ferry.boat, gay, girl. girls, grand.
mother, herald. honesty, kcttle, litter,
luke warm. moderation, mutual, obser.
walton, omnlpotont, oratiou, pastor. pen.
knife, private, pulpit, rawarder. setter,
she vel, spectacle, stool, tedious, temper,
t,altor trusty, unfaithful, wagon. watch.
ful, weasel, wench, wreath, young woman
or young women.
There are some twenty.three hundred Of
other words words the writer knows of,
that occur but once in the Bible.
You cannot prove that Noah was l20
years IL building the ark.
You cannot prove that . Moses sent
the ten plaques.
You cannot provo that Pharaoh wns
drowned in the Rcd Sea- nor that Jonah
was not swallowed by whale.
You can't find more than two verses to
end with the capital in tho whole blblo,
nor u verse 10 commenced with the letter q
in the New Testament.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
WANT CLEAR SKIES.


CHESTER HEIGHTS, Pa, July 2n-Thc
weather clerk still refuses to slnilu Oh tho
efforts of the enthusiastic Molholists ut
Chester Heights in their fight against SIN.
Five successive rainy days is record uh-
heard Of hero at n camp.lreetlnS.
Thu ball was started rolling to-day by
the sunrise prayer meeting. Inc sermon
OF the morning was by Rev. Nathaniel
Turner, of Chester, Il veteran IN the Phlla-
dclphia Methodist Conference. HIS ser
mon was about "holding onto Christ to
the und."
The Chester Heights Auxiliary CT The
Womens Foreign Missionary society Aelu
its annual meeting this afternoon.
Mrs. II. II. Hubert, OF Philadelphia,
the president, presided. Addresses were
made by Miss Fannie Sparks, mssslou-
ary, and by Mrs NJ. Schaeiter, the con
ference secretary Of the society. Mrs.
SchactIer asked tor money to help build a
school for little girls in China, and got /,
neat sum.
In an election for officers of tho local
branch tho following were chosen.
President, Mrs. II. Ii. Hubber; hrSt wee
president, Mrs. M. Angney; second vice
president, Mrs. L. Slnpson; treasurer,
Miss Annie Howard; recording secretary
Mrs. L. E. Gracf; corresponding secretary
Mrs. G. M. Boswell. r,,
After supper this evening Professor WI
liam j. kirkpatrick conducted u song ser
vice.
The sermon tonight was by Rev j. H.
carp, of kcnnctt square, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Famous Mountain Resort,

A few of tho lofticr peaks Of the Allie
ghanies are becoming famous for the
grandeur, bracing air and plcturesquencss
of their scenery, where tired workers from
tho cities may rest and recuperatc amid
natures health.giving surroundings,
In this connection the Hotol Grand
View looms to tho front as one of tho
pioneer hotels TO minister to tho creature
comforts of mountain tourists, with hand.
somely-cquipped and cosy rooms, com.
manding splendid Wow of tho Muncy
Valley and rugged Mountain Scenery.
Its cuisine, too, is rs choice as tho seem
cry is grard, whilst its broad piazzas and
ample grounds afford pleasure and amuse,
ment for tho young and old OF both sexes,
Tho Grand Niew,' gvoJ big uccommoja.
lions at moderate charges and to save
money all should write for their terms ho.
fore making final arrangements for their
summer outing. For full particulars ad,
dress, "lIotol Grand Niow," Highland
Lake, Lyco,niug county, Pa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
COACH TOUCHES FREIGHT CAR
And the Latter Topplcd Against the Edge
moor Accommodation Train.

Passenge aboard the Edge Moor accom-
mediation train had II marvellous escape
from death at the Fourth street crossing
between and 0 clock last evening on thc
p. w. g. B. Railroad, A freight car when
had been left standing on an inclined sld-
Ing was Jared as tho passenger train pass
ed, and toppled over, the momentum OF the
passenger train before 1t was stopped tear
Ing out tho sides Of three passenger cars
and the end of the freight car. But not one
the messengers was injured beyond belns
slightly cut by flying glass. F. NJ. Clark,
Of No. 62S East Seventh street and girl
named Rodgers received injuries IN ms
manper. AT the office of DR.. II NJ. First
Eighth and Spruce streets Clark's injuries
were dressed after which the boy was sent
home in u transfer cab. -,,
The absence of death from, the accident
was perhaps due to the fact that there were
Lut live passengers aboard tho train Had
tho ears been filled 1t Ia almost certain
that some one would have boon ki!lrc.
This would have been the case had the ac-
cident occurred when the train WAS ie'
turning to this city with the 800 workman
from the Edgeinoor shops. The sound OF
rippng timber and Of breaking glaSs
could be heard three squares Inc Jam
aged cars were removed in II short tlMe
and travel was again restored.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
DELIGHTFUL SUr1MEi2 TOURS
Two Tours to the North via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Fot tIiecanvonience of those who seek
the inpst. attractive way Of spending IL
Sumnset holiday, tho Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company has arranged two delight
full tours to the North, under the person.
alIy-conducted tourist system, July 27 and
August H. Tho points included in the
itinerary and the country travorscd
abound in natures beauties.
No matter how much may be expected,
one cannot be disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands,
Quebec. Montreal, An Sable Chasm, Lakes
Chamuain and George, Saratoga, or the
Highlahds of the Hudson.
Eachtour will bo in charge CT ono of the
combauy's tourist agents, assisted by all
experienced lady as chapero on, whose cs-
pecial|chargo will be unescorted ladies.
ThenAte OF 500 from New York, Brook.
lyD, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia,
Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Washington
covers railway and boat fare for the entire
round trip, parlor.car seats, meals en-
route, hotel entertainment, transfer
changes, carriage hire-in fact, every item
Of necessary expense.
For detailed itinerary, tickots, or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent. Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
1lJG Broadway, New York; So Fulton
Street, Brooklyn; or Goo. w. Boyd AS.
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
DeIaware's Oil Shipments.

In bulletin issued by the Bureau of
Statistics at Washington Of tho oil ship.
shcnts from this State during the month
Of June, the following appears:
Crude--During June, 1896 5,2lO,9l9 gal.
Ions, valued at s26l, 4a0; last month, $50
403 gallons, valued at sSl5,Ol during the
year ending with June, 1896, 50, sos. .s0G gal.
Ions, valued at s2,7i726s; during the year
ending last month, 5,37G. s:2 gallons, valu'
ed Mt 81, 3l9.9H.
NaGSLa-During the year ending with
June, 1896, 656. 603 gallons valued Mt S77,
S35, during the year ending last month.
1,400.00O gallons, valued at Sgl, 900.
Illumlnating-nurin June 1906, 1861.
14S gallons valued at sl2a, GIL. last month,
1886, ,637 gallons, valued ut s237, 402; during
the year ending with June. 1856. 2s,V24, eli
gallons, valued at $1,000, ll3; during the
year ending last month, lS,s7a, 42l gallons.
valued at 81 200, ,586
Total-During June, 1896, 7.l75. 0G7 gal.
ions, valued at $500. Al; last month, ll375,.
O40 gallons, valued at S552, AIS; during tho
year ending with June, 1886, So 5S9. 7lO gal
aons, valued at 81 .425.2l6; during tho yoar
ending last month, 95049,253 gallons val.
ued at g., Gil 80.