Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-07
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Things of Interest that are Happening In
Our keighborhood and Elsewhere.

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Cross Roads, has resigned that posi-
ton. He is succeeded by Mr.. Sam
Hendricks, son of Mr.. ]. NJ. Hendricks.
The residence of Postmaster General
Wilson in Charlestown is offered for
sale. 1t is said that Mr.. Wilson will
not return to West Virginia to live at
the end of his term of office, but will
go to new York, where he will prac-
tice law.
Mr.. F. NJ. Moler, of Bakerton, has
sold his farm at that place to Mr..
John G. Flanagan. The place con-
tains ninety acres, and is an excellent
farm and nicely improved. The price
paid was $50 per acre. Mr.. Moler
will remain on the farm for the present.
William Brislin, of Lovettsville, Va,
was found dead on the B. & o. Rail-
road bridge at Harpers Ferry Christ
mas morning, his body terribly man
gled. He had about $50 in his pock-
cts and was well-to-do. 1t is not
known just how he got on the bridge,
but probably attempted to walk across.
Rev H. L. Hout, Of Strasburg, Va,
a former resident of Shepherdstown.
was elected at the last meeting Of the
Grand Lodge of Good Templars of
Virginia delegate to the Right Wor-
thy Grand Lodge of the World, which
will meet next summer in Zurich,
Switzerland. This is an honor which
carries with it a most delightful Eu-
ropean trip.
1t is stated that the choice of post
master at Harpers Ferry lies between
Miss Maud Wentzell, daughter of the
late postmaster, and now in charge of
the office, and Mr.. John Conway, a
young man who was a candidate for
the place when Postmaster Wentzell
was appointed. There are other can
didates for the position, but either
Miss Wentzell or Mr.. Conway will get
it.
Mr.. H. G. Getzendanner, the Re-
publican candidate for the State SEN
ate at the late election, leaves tomor-
row for Charleston, where he will make
final arrangements for contesting the
seat of Mr.. Daniel Webster Shafier,
Democrat, who was elected to the
State Senate by majority of about
sixty on the face Of the returns. Mr..
Getzendanner thinks the contest will
be settled within few days from the
time the Senate convenes.
The funeral of Miss Annie Hunter,
whose sad death was announced in
previous issue, was held in the Luth-
eran Church on the Sunday following
her death, and was conducted by Rev.
c. H. Hockey 1t was very largely
attended. Beautiful floral designs
were sent by the Christian Endeavor
Society, the Sunday school and the La
dies Aid Society, of which she had
been a faithful member The body
was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
George Harris, a colored barber Of
Charlestown, was arrested Monday on
a warrant sworn out by VIM. H. Nor
gan, of Myerstown, charging him with
the theft of riding saddle from Nor
gan and two brides from Mr.. W. 0.
Norris, of Kabletown district. Har-
ris says he bought the property from
Charles Johnson, colored, and a war
rant was sworn out for him also. Har-
ris was committed to jail by Justice
Howell to await hearing.
Mr.. G. w. Doll, the venerable coun-
ty clerk of Berkeley county, retired
from office the first of the year. The
county court passed resolutions COM
mendlng him for his faithfulness and
efficiency. Mr.. Doll filled the Office
with credit to himself and to the salts
faction of the people for twenty-tour
years, and it was only a matter OF
political rapacity that he was not al
lowed life tenure. With bis efficient
assistant, Mr.. Adrian c. Nadenbousch,
his management of the Office has been
well-nigh perfect.
The young ladies and gentlemen of
Bakerton neighborhood gave a most
delightful leap-year party last Thurs
day night at the hospitable home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. IN. Duke. The guests
began to assemble at o'clock, and
were met with a hearty welcome by
the smiling host and hostess and the
reception committee. There were over
$50 persons present, including num-
Der from Maryland. Dancing was en-
gagged in all the evening, and at L
o'clock refreshments were served from
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