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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Another Fair Proposed.

A movement is on foot 10 establish a
county fair at Charlestown. Enter
prising gentlemen have taken the matter
in hand, and a number Of shares Of stock
have already been subscribed. 1t is pro-
posed to obtain one thousand shares Of
the par value of FIVE dollars each. to be
paid up at the rate of FIVE per cent per
month. and to this end books of subscrip-
ton will be opened at The Hub" Cloth
ing House. In addition 4 committee
will solicit subscriptions Of stock, and a
public meeting will be called to take sc-
tion In regard to the undertaking The
movement seems to be feasible one,
and its desirabiIity will doubtless not be
questioned All that is needed to make
it a go is the general support OF our peO-
pie, both in town and county. and this,
we believe, will be given with a hearty
good will.-SpiTR
If our neighbors shall succeed in
their intention We shall not regret it,
although We think Morgan's Grove fair
answers all the requirements for JEFF
fersOn county. We think ours is here
to stay, and if there is another in the
county it will just be that much
gained.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Clean Up.

Clean up.
The season of the year is again at
hand when everyone should clean up
their premises for the winter. The
weeds that have been allowed to grow
during the summer months, the refuse
matter that has been allowed to accu-
mulate, should all be removed before
the wet weather of the fall sets in.
Disease germs Turk in all these accu-
mutations, and those who have the
care of their own health and the health
of their families at heart should enter
heartily into this work of cleaning up.
The fall months are most menacing to
the health of the citizens Of any town,
and cleanliness, a most commendable
virtue at any time, Is most especially
so at this time. 1t is only matter OF
a few hours work for each individual
citizen, but the result of all such efforts
is quite important in a town of this
size. A thorough cleaning up of old
weeds, and other refuse matter, and
the scattering around of some lime over
the damp and polluted places, will
greatly purify the atmosphere and
render more pleasant the surroundings
Of your home. Every good citizen
owes it to himself, his family and the
general health of the town to do this
service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
A Delightful Affair.

One of the most brilliant social
events of the season was the party
given by Mrs. James H. Shepherd last
Friday night at her home on Main
street. The invitation list was large
one, and almost every one who had
been invited responded in person.
The handsome old mansion was charm
ingly decorated and ablaze with lights,
presenting typical scene of Virginia
revelry. The guests were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd and their two
charming daughters, and the whole
house was thrown open for their enjoy
ment. The young folks soon made use
of the polished parlor floor by engaging
in dancing, while the older contingent
devoted themselves to whist. At
eleven o'clock the dining-room was
opened, and from the beautifully set Ia
bic delicious refreshments were served.
So seductive were the pleasures Of
the evening that midnight crept on all
unnoticed, and it was in the sma' hours
of morning before the guests realized
that it was time to go. 1t was unani-
mously agreed that the party was one
Of the most enjoyable that has been
given in our town in long time
delightfully."- planned and most charm
ingly carried out by its designers.
Among the guests present were the
following:
Mrs. H. P. Allen, Miss Alice Pen
dleton and Mr.. Hugh Pendleton, Mr..
and Mrs. Muzzey, Miss Clara SchleY,
Mr.. and Mrs. Potts, Miss Byers, Miss
Rives, Mrs. NJ. E. Butler and the
Misses Butler, Mrs. Phillips, DR.. and
Mrs. C. T. V. S. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. L. Snyder, Miss Titus, Mrs. NATL
da Butler, Mr.. J. S. Bragonier, Miss
Johns, Mrs. Laura Chapline, Miss
Chaplne, Mrs. F. T. Grove, Miss Tyson,
Miss Bruce, Mrs. Baer, Miss Gertrude
Grove, Miss Julia Grove, Mrs. ]. D.
Billmyer, Mr.. G. W. Billmyer, Mr..
Turo Shepherd, Mr. Edward Reinhart,
Mr.. Locher Grove, Mr.. Brady, Mr..
Cugle, Mrs. Ohio Williams, Miss Bra
dy, Miss Cugle, Miss Mullan, Miss
Stewart, Mr.. Arch Morgan, Mr.. Shop
herd Lucas, Mr.. Rion Lucas, Mr.. Ar
instead Lucas, Mr.. Charles Butler,
Mrs. A. S. Reynolds, Mrs. Kate Rey-
nolds, Miss Lalla Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Legge, Mr.. and Mrs. Kim
Ter, Mr.. M. B. Baker, Mr.. Briscoe Line,
Mr.. Robert Gibson, Mr.. Lee Moore,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Death Record.

bSoth ANSSNta'
Miss Dovie Elizabeth Baker, eldest
daughter of Mrs. Libbie F. Baker,
died last Saturday at her home in
Funkstown, Nd, aged q years. She
had been i'll for several months with
consumption, and hers is the third
death in the family within short pc
Rod. Her father died about five
months ago, and her sister Blanche
passed away less than month ago.
The family formerly resided in Shep-
herdstown, but moved from this place
last year. Miss Dovie is well remem-
bered here as a most highly respected
young lady and faithful member of
the Lutheran Church. She was ro-
bust and apparently very healthy girl,
and her death is a source Of sorrow to
her friends here. She is survived by
her mother, who is reported to be very
i'll, three sisters and two brothers. To
the distressed family upon whom such
bitter sorrow has come we extend our
most earnest sympathy in their afiiic-
ton, and we are sure they have the
coincidence Of the entire community.
The funeral was held at Funkstown on
Monday, Rev. c. A. Hoy officiating
assisted by Rev. c. H. Hockey, of Shep-
herdstown.
Miss Sarah L. c. Wilson died re-
Gently at her home in Bolivar, this
county. aged At years. The deceased
was sister of Ex-Governor E. Willis
Wilson, and had been an invalid for
twelve years.
Miss Virgie Kidwell, aged q years
died at her home in Martinsburg last
Sunday after lingering illness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given by
Ralph Bingham in the town hall
Thursday night, September Is, and at
Uvilla Hall the following night. Mr..
Bingham is 26 years of age, and has
been before the public since he was SIX
years old. He has won a national
reputation, and is considered the most
remarkable platform entertainer in the
country. When you hear him you will
say with the Richmond Dispatch He
is the wonder of the whole city; and
with DR.. Fernley, of Philadelphia
"He can entertain an audience better
than any man l ever heard in my life.
Thousands who have been charmed and
thrilled by his marvellous powers bear
the same testimony. Mr.. Bingham
home is in Philadelphia, where he has
given more than hundred entertain
ments to packed audiences with in
creasing popularity, His elOcution is
miraculous his limitations of different
classes of orators is more than amusing;
his change of facial expression and cos
tunes torepresent different characters
produces great laughter, but the skill
of the performer is matter of pro-
found study and wonder. His violin
limitations and playing is simply be-
yond comprehension. The manager
guarantees to please all patrons. Don't
miss the chance. At that time Ralph
will be en- route for a tour through the
South, and has been persuaded to stop
over with US. 1t will be some time
before his services can be again Sc
cured. Admission % cents, reserved
seats 35, children Is cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
A LARGE Enrolment.

The Shepherdstown Graded School
started off on Monday with large at
tendance, 247 scholars being enrolled
the first day, with more to follow. In
Principal Smootz's room there are AZ
pupils, in Mrs. Neill's SO, in Miss Bet
tie Byers's "a, in Miss Ella Kelsey s
43, and in Miss Mary Hills 60. The
school is already over-crowded and
some of the teachers have more chill
dren than they can properly handle,
although the session has just begun
A new and modern school building
and another teacher or two are neces-
sites, and must be provided in the
near future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Music Teacher.

Music Teacher.
Miss Frances Calvert, Of New Mar
ket, Va, will be in Shepherdstown
next week for the purpose of organic
ing a class in piano music. We have
had the pleasure of hearing Miss CAL
vert perform upon the piano, and we
regard her as one of the most accom-
plished musicians wehave ever listened
to. We hope that she may receive
sufficient encouragement in Shepherds
town to induce her to remain here, for
we believe that teacher of her ability
will prove to be a real benefit to our
community. Miss Calvert is daugh-
ter of the late Judge G. r. Calvert, of
Virginia, and has recommendations
and testimonials Of the strongest char
acter. We print the following from
Mr.. Erich F. Rath, director Of the
music department of HOllins Institute,
one of the best schools in the South :
HoLLNs, June, 1894.
Miss Frances Calvert has studied piano
and organ under me for the past two
sessions. She is young lady of decid-
ed musical talent and great zeal as well
as Of Christian character. Though with
comparatively little experience when
she came to me, such was her success in
her studies that she soon ranked among
the best pupils and was able to pass her
examinations for graduation on the
piano-music theory and history Of music
with the best results as brilliancy and
cleanliness of technique, combined with
the keen powers of Interpretation and
musical taste, enable her to render arts
tlcally both the classic and the modern
style of music. Miss Calvert possesses
most promising qualifications for good
teacher and a successful career in her
chosen profession may be predicted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Real Estate Sales.

Real Estate SaleS.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Beethoven, special
commissioner, last Saturday sold the
property of Mr.. Isaac B. Rogers, near
Kearneysville, to satisfy claim held
by the corporation of Shepherdstown
for surety money. The property con-
sists of over five acres Of land, upon
which there is a dwelling-house and
blacksmith and carriage repair shop.
Mr.. R. Henry Rogers, who at present
occupies the property, bought it for
$4OS. Mr.. Rogers, who is one of the
best carriage makers and blacksmiths
in this section, will remain at his old
stand, and requests us to say that he
will appreciate the continued patron
age of his friends and the public gen.
orally. We can assure our readers
that any work in his line will be done
most satisfactorily. His prices are
reasonable, he has no superior as a
workman, and he is anxious to please
and accommodate his customers.
The house on High street owned by
Miss Mary Stevens, deceased, was sold
last Saturday by Special Commissioner
G. NJ. Beltzhoover at public sale. DR..
A. S. Reynolds bought it at $355.5o.
He is now improving the property by
placing a new roof upon it and max
ing other repairs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Compulsory School Law.

The compulsory school law passed
by the recent Legislature Of West Vir-
GINA seems not to be as generally un-
derstood as it ought to be, and we
publish it herewith. 1t will be OBJ
served that a duty is placed upon
school trustees and teachers as well as
upon parents and guardians in this
connection. The law says:
Section lOa. Every person having un-
der his control a child or children be-
tween the ages of eight and fourteen
wears, shall cause such child or children
to attend some public school in the city,
independent district, or district in which
he resides, and such attendance shall
continue for at least sixteen weeks OF the
school year, provided the school be IN
session as many as sixteen weeks, and
for every neglect of such duty the per-
son offending shall be guilty of INSIDE
meanor and shall upon conviction there
of before any justice, be fined two dol
lars for the first ofense, and five dollars
for each subsequent offense.
And it shall be the duty OF every
trustee and teacher to inform against
any one so offending; and upon fail
ure so to do they shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor and be fined not exceeding
five dollars Provided. that if such child
or children have attended for like pc
Rod of time private day school, or If
such child or children have been other
wise instructed for like period of time
in the branches of learning required by
law to be taught in the public schools
or have already acquired such branches,
or if his physical or mental condition is
such as to render such attendance mex
pedient, or impracticable, such penalty
shall not be incurred: Provided further.
that in case there be no public school
in session within two miles by the near
est travelled road, Of any person in the
school district, he shall not be liable to
the provisions of this act.
If sixty per cent Of the legal voters OF
any city, independent district, or sub
district shall petition the Board of Ed
ucation against the enforcement Of this
act. the said act, so far as that sub-dis-
trict is concerned, shall be null and void
until the beginning of the next school
wear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Church Notes.


The second quarterly meeting for
Shepherdstown circuit, NJ. E. Church
South, will be held at Bethesda next
Saturday and Sunday, September IL
and II. Services as follows: Preach
ing Saturday night at 7 o'clock and
Sunday IL a. IN. and Up. m. Love
feast Sunday 10 a. IN. Sacrament of
the Lords supper after the sermon
Sunday morning. The official meeting
will be held in the basement of the
church at Shepherdstown Saturday
morning 1915 a. m. The presiding
elder, Rev. B. w. Bond, D. D., will be
present and offciate at all the services.
Appointments recalled at Uvilla and
Bakerton.
J. L. KIBLER, Pastor.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Provi-
dence permits, at Kearneysville at
1880 a. m. and in Shepherdstown at
7 p. IN. Rev. S. NJ. Engle, of Oak
land, Nd, will preach at both of these
services.
Epworth League in the NJ. E.
Church South next Sunday evening
at $50 o'clock. Subject, "Paul's
Early Disciples" The meeting will be
led by Miss Bessie Licklider.
NJ. E. Church services: Preaching
and communion service in Shepherds
town at 1890 a. m, preaching at Mt.
Wesley at 8 p. m. EpwOrth League
in shepherdstown at 6p. m.
There will be services in the Catho-
lie Church next Sunday as follows
Mass at II a. M, and vespers at P.
m. Mass the following day at 8 a. m.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday in Shop
herdstown at 1870 a. IN. and at Kear-
neysville at 8 P. m.
Rev. D. J. Woods, who has been
supplying the Presbyterian Church at
Berryville, has accepted call from a
church in Texas.
Public worship in the Lutheran
Church next Lords day at 1870 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

Col. Nat Ward Fitzgerald, the pop
ulst candidate for Governor Of West
Virginia last fall, who, a few months
ago, sold his farm at Terra Alta. aud
moved with his family to Salt Lake
City, Utah, has amassed wealth rapid
ly at the latter place and is now esti-
mated to be worth million dollars.
His office is one of the most frequented
of all the Salt Lake law and patent
offices, and the gold mining companies
with which he is connected are amass-
ing big fortune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Cornerstone Laying.

The corner stone of the new Luth-
eran Church ofUvilla will be laid with
proper cerem onies on Saturday, Sep
TENDER Is. The old cornerstone will
also be relaid on the same date. Prof.
.F.V. N. Painter, D. D., of Roanoke
College, Va, will deliver the principal
address. The ceremonies will begin
at 1880 o'clock a. m, and conclude
in the afternoon. Dinner will be
served on the grounds. Everybody
is cordially invited to be present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

lust received lot Of Ladies Percsle
Wrappers, Calicoes and Lawns for
summer at 90 cents and sl.0O; Calico
Dresses for Girls, 80. 60 and 70 cents;
Night Gowns, White and Bingham
Aprons, Black Worsted Dress Skirts OF
light weight for sl.25. Shirt Waists, 40.
so, 81. 90 and sl.25, you can find at
MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
sc0tScmulsim-

of Cod-liver Oil, is condensed nouri'h-
ment; food for the building up of the
system to resist the attacks Of disease.
II should be taken in reasonable doses
all summer long by all those whose
weight is below the standard Of health.
If you are losing ground, Try bottle
now.
For sale By al druggiSts at sc and tr>ss
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
sHEPHERosTowN MARKETS.
W. P. LiCklider.
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 aud
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
sl.25, $3.50 and $500 Shoes that
can be found also good stock OF
Slippers. China is cheaper than il
will be later and we are ready TO sup
ply your wants. Chamber Sets 100,
Tea Sets SO. 80. Dinner Sets 50 to $40.
A good stock Of Fancy Goods for
wedding and birthday presents. To
supply your wants for preserving we
have 800 gallons of stoneware, GO
dozen of Glass Jars, Is dozen Jelly
Tumblers and cheap Sugars. We
want your Butter, Eggs, Bacon, Lard,
&c, in exchange for goods.
Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
FOR REMIT

Until the lst Of next June, the house
on the west Of town known as Iceland, "
with yard and out-buildings. The house
will be rented unfurnished and II so de-
sired only in part. For terms apply to
Mrs. E. J. LEE,
al the Episcopal Rectofy.
Co.. q IgQ-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
hin 1.-The Foot
ApaNof a Fly

says an eminent English doctor, "will
carry enough poison to infect house
hold" In summertime, more e'Pee-
tally, disease germs fill the air, multi
udes are infected, fall i'll, die; multi
mdes escape. These messenger, OF
mischief do not exist for millions. Why
no,l Because they are healthy and strong
protected as crocodile is against gun
shot. Ii is the weak, the wasted, the
thin blooded who fall; those who
have no resistive power so that's sudden
cough or cold develops into graver
disease. We hear of catching disease
Why not catch healthi We can DO 1t
by always maintaining our healthy
weight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Entertainment at Duff1eIds.

1.-THE Coming Woman, or, The Spir-
it of 81" very select drama will be
played in the Casino at DufRelds Mon
day night, September 18th. 1t is very
interesting as well as amusing, and is
a prophecy of what we may expect in
the future. Just think of it-woman
taking the place of man in professional
and business life. All this will be
wildly and amusingly displayed. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Doors open at 7.3o, performance be-
gins at p. m. Benefit of the Pres,
byterian Church. Admission 25 cents.
IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

The population of the United States
at this time, according to the estimates
of officials of the bureau Of statistics, Is
slightly in excess of 100000. This
indicates an annual increase Of more
than two millions since the last federal
census was taken in 1890.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Don't Tobacco Spit .nd smols Your life Away.

To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netle, full OF life nerve and vlgor. take No-ro-
Bac. the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or o.. Cure euaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

The Presbyterian Church Of Pied
mont has extended call to Rev. A.
c. Hopkins, Jr., of Elk Garden.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

Large number of mems shoes at
greatly reduced prices to close out.
J. II. Trussel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

Thomas c. Elliot, a druggist Of Key
ser, has made an assignment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09
Cures
"Cures talk in favor 1RE1 ~
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, 2X
as for no other medi- y ~ ~

cine. Its great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language OF grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective adj
vertising. Many Of these cures are mar
velous. They have won the confidence Of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rills the largest sales in the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
sarsaparilla is known by the cures 1t has
made-cures OF scrofuls, salt rheum and
eczema, cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
and weak nerves, cures OF dyspepsia, liver
troubles, catarrh cures which prove
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

This has been a very warm week,
but the signs of fall are multiplying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-09

| The parlors were decorateu WIFI uan-
las and the dining-room In scarlet
cannas. Refreshments were served.
The Winchester fair will be held
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of next week, and it will be an
enjoyable occasion to those who may
have opportunity to attend typical
Virginia agricultural exhibition There
will be fremens contests, good horse
races, a tournament, parade by the
Washington Light Infantry, etc. On
Friday, the last day, Mr.. G. B. RouSs
will be present, and the throng will be
swelled by the attendance of the North
Carolina Confederate Veterans, who
will be there on that day to lay cor
ner.stone for monument to their dead.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
| Marten was thrown open to a merry
party of young folks from the town
and vicinity last Friday evening, and
of course an occasion of great enjoy
ment was the result. The guests were
entertained in most charming style,
the fair daughters of Mr. and Mrs
Marten and the bevy Of attractive
visitors at their home devoting them
selves to the pleasure of their many
friends who were present. Refresh
mepts were served during the evening
and dancing and other amusements
made the affair one in the delights Of
which all had a share.