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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Big Fire at Harper's Ferry.

A very destructive fire occurred at
Harper's Ferry early last Friday
morning. Mr. Tom Jones, the livery
man, who was returning from Wash
ington, discovered the fire about 2
o'clock. He gave a vigorous alarm
in fact he shouted SO long and loud
that he is still hoarse. The flames
were first seen in an unoccupied house
belonging to Joseph Renner, and this
building was destroyed, as was a
house occupied by coiored family
next to it. Next came the house
owned by Mrs. Patrick O'Byrne and
occupied by an old bachelor, John
Fitzpatrick, who was asleep and had
to be awakened and carried out. Al
though the house was in flames, he
insisted on returning for his pipe.
The next house, large three-story
brick building, was owned by W.
Brent Nichols, who occupied it as a
dwelling house and storerOOm. Most
of his stock of groceries were removed
and saved. His property was the
most valuable in the block and was
insured for $1,000. The fifth house
was occupied by Mr.. Roderick and
was owned along with one of the 9TH
er houses by Noah Swaynes heirs,
who reside in New York, and their
property was uninsured. The total
loss is estimated at $6,00O The ad-
joining property, belonged to the heirs
of the late DR.. William V. Marmion,
was slightly damaged. Renner's
house, where the fire started was in
sured.
The nearby towns were appealed to
for help, and the Citizens Fire Com
pany of Charlestown responded with
their hand engine. A special train
with the Martinsburg fremen and
steam engine was sent to Harper
Ferry, and by their timely aid the fire
was extinguished. The buildings de-
stroyed were on High street. the
thoroughfare leading from the Ferry
to Bolivar, about block from Shen-
andoah street.
1t is believed that the fire was the
work of an incendiary, and there are
well defined suspicious as to the origin
Of the flames, A couple Of weeks ago
an attempt was made to burn the
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
In Pulpit and Pew.

Communion services will be held IN
the Presbyterian Church at Shep-
berdstOwn Sunday, if Providence per-
mits, at 1880 a. m, with preparatory
services Friday at s p. m. and Satur-
day at 1880 a. IN. Rev. j. E. Trip
lett will preach Saturday morning
Services in the Kearneysville Pres
byterian Church Sunday night at s
o'clock.
Messrs. Gates and Niebell, the
Quaker Eyangelists, have removed
from Shepherdstown and pitched their
tent at Shenandoah Junction. 1t Is
to be hoped that the good effects Of
their visit Will be as lasting as the re-
membrance of some of the sensational
incidents connected with their work
here.
Special children's service will be
held by the pastor at the Lutheran
Church at Uvilla next Sunday morn
ing at 1880 o'clock. Sermon to chill
dren. At Shepherdstown at : P. m.
Christian Endeavor Society meeting,
and at s p. m. regular public worship.
N. f. Church South: Shepherds
town 1880 a. NJ; Bakerton-chil-
dren's services P. m. Junior League
$50, and Epworth League, led by
Mr.. Fred E. Woodward, of Washing
ton, D. c., at 7 P. m.
The next meeting of the Jefferson
County Sunday School Convention
will be held in Charlestown October
2Ist and 22d, in the Southern Meth
odist Church.
NJ. Z. Church services Preaching
in sharpsburg 1880 P. m, Shepherds
town s P. IN. Epworth League 7 P.
N.
Rev. John S. Gibson, of Middleway,
conducted service in the Episcopal
Church here last Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
For County Commissioner.

A writer in the Charlestown Spirit
calls upon Mr.. John P. Kearfott to be-
come a candidate for County Commits
sioner from Mrddleway district at the
coming election. We think no better
selection could be made. Mr.. Kear-
fott is an enterPrising, progressive
farmer, one of our most respected and
substantial citizens, and an intelligent,
broad-minded gentleman. As a good
roads man he has proven his efficiency,
and in this respect he would be a most
valuable member Of the county court.
We hope he will consent to run and
that he may be elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Still Fighting.

A Washington special to the Pitts
burg Times Of last Wednesday says:
A delegation of Republicans and Dem
ocratic citizens of Charlestown, W.
Va, called on the Postmaster-General
today and urged him to use his infu-
ence with the President to prevent
the recess appointment Of Mr.. Getzen-
danner as postmaster at Charlestown.
TIE Senate committee refused to con-
firm him on charges brought by Sena-
tor Faulkner and others. The Post
General told the delegation to
file copy Of the testimony taken be-
fore the Senate committee with him
and he would refer the matter to the
President. Friends Of Mr.. Getzen-
danner claim that they can prove
that the charges against him are false
and that the President will make the
recess appointment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Our New Crossings.

Work began today on the new cross
ings of vitrfed brick to be laid by
the corporation authorities. The first
one will be at the Entler Hotel, the
second between the Southern Metho-
dist Church and the college property
and the third at the Bank corner
Iron gutter plates will be placed at
each crossing. New stone crossings
will be laid at New and Duke streets
and Washington and King.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
The Telephone is Coming.

Recorder E. T. Licklider received
a letter from R. B. Hazlett, general
manager of the Maryland Telephone
Company, in which it was stated that
work was started Tuesday at Hagers-
town on the telephone line to Shep-
herdstown. The poles are all on the
ground between the two places named,
and they will be set and the wires
strung as fast as the work can be done.
Mr.. Hazlstt says that the telephone is
really coming at last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
The Death Record.

Mrs. Isabella NJ. Small, beloved wife
of Mr.. James Small, died at their home
on West King street Monday night in
her SD year, having been born in
February, 1647. She had been sick
for some weeks. She was a sister to
Dr. A. NJ. Evans, of Middleway, and
was a popular and useful Christian
woman, having been a member Of the
Episcopal Church for many years.
Funeral on Wednesday, the interment
at Middleway.-Mayti States
man.
Mr.. J. W. W. Blessing, formerly of
this place, died in Washington City on
Saturday morning last, aged about 10
years, leaving a wife, one married
daughter and five sons The remains
were brought here yesterday morning
and inferred in Edge-Hill Cemetery,
many appreoiative friends being pres
ent. Funeral services conducted by
Rev. Drs. Hopkins and SmithsOn.--
Cdarlesto,cn Spirit.
Miss Elizabeth Sheetz, sister Of the
late B. F. Sheet, died suddenly in
Leesburg, Va, on Sunday last, in the
seventy-frst year of her age. She
was born in Charlestown, this county,
but had resided in Leesburg for many
years.
Mr.. VIM. Conrad, of Harpers Fer
ry, died Monday, after a brief illness,
aged 80 years, leaving a wife and
three children.
An infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilburt Morris died at Dufields yes
terday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Real Warm Weather Best and Comfort.

There is powder to be shaken into
the shoes called Aliens Foot-EaSc, i'm
vented by Allen ; OlmSted, lie Roy y.
y. which druggists and shoe dealers
saw is the best thing they have ever sold
to cure swollen. burning. sore and tender
or aching feet. Some dealers claim that
il makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Ii certainly will cure cornS and ounionS
and relieve instantly sweating, hot or
smartiug feet Aliens Foot-EaSe costs
only quarter and the inventor viii
send a sample free To any address.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21

Recently a burglar entered Mrs.
Howells residence, in Roanoke, and
got into room where three young lad
les were sleeping. Feeling around IN
the dark he placed his hand on the
face Of one Of the sleeping beauties.
The alarm was sounded and the burg
lar Jumped out OF the window, leaving
his pistol on the floor. He made his
escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Business Change.

Mr.. Edward T. Line has finally
bought the store of Mr.. c. E. Lamar
Trussell's old stand-and is now in
possession of the same. Mr.. Line is
laying in new stock Of groceries,
provisions, ETC., and will keep a first
class store. He will push the baking
business, and expects in the near future
to have new delivery wagon running.
We wish him success in his venture,
and if energy and a desire to please
count for anything We think he will
attain it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Camping Out.

Camping Out.
a party of young folks from Shep-
herdstovn and vicinity pitched their
tents at the still-house spring above
town yesterday, and are in for mer-
ry experience of two weeks Of camp
life. The campers occupy FIVE tents,
and the following compose the party !:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gibson, Misses
Mary Peter, Nellie and Laura Butler,
Brownie Wysong and Katie Lucas,
and Messrs. David Lemon, viii Moler
and Armistead Lucas. Mr.. Frank
Carter and Mrs. fairfield, Of New
York, are expected to join the party
today, and Mr.. Oswald Camp, Of
Washington, is also en- route.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Yiruinla College. Roanoke. Va.

The Virginia College for Young La
dies. located in the beautiful City Of
Roanoke, Virginia, is one of the foremost
institutions of learning in the South.
Its magnificent new buildings with all
modern improvements, on a campus Of
ten acres, amid gorgeous mountain
sccaery in the Valley Of Virginia, famed
for health; its ample course Of study,
European and American teachers, make
the Virginia College for Young Ladies
one Of the most attractive and beautiful
Colleges in the South. 1t is attended by
pupils representing twenty-five States.
Opens September 5, 1898. For desCrip-
tive catalogue address Matte p. Harris,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tons. and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. IL is guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. price - cents per box. For
sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Married.

Married.
Miss Florence ,fmogene Crow, daugh-
ter of Mr.. ]. W. Grow, of Williamsporti
and granddaughter Of Capt. John
Grow, of shepherdstown, was married
Wednesday afternoon Of last week to
Prof. Charles Wellman Mitchell, Of
the Maryland University, Baltimore.
The ceremony was performed in ROa-
noke, Va, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel D. Barnhart. The bridal
couple went to Canada OF a wedding
tour. Mrs. Mitchell was formerly
head nurse at the University Hospital.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Festival.

The ladies of the Kearneysville Pres
byterian Church will hold a lawn sup
per and ieecream festival in the yard
of the church Thursday and Friday
nights, August 4th and 9th. Their
object is to raise money for improving
the church building, and the patron
age of the public is solicited,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21

At Oakland, Cal, a Chinaman, who
worked for the Western Fuse and EX-
plosiye Company, killed fellow en-
ployee. Officers went TO arrest him,
when he fortified himself IN the pow
der magazine, warning them that he
would blow it upit they tried to take
him. He held them at bay all night,
but when morning came they made a
rush for him. Then, true to his word,
he fired five tons Of giant powder.
There was an awful explosion, killing
the FIVE officers and blowing the China
man INTO little bits.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
BRIEFS.

Just received a 0oF''' o' ""' ''-S'
na.sere, at Hodges
Bargain. in men $ women : anu
children shoes at no'ess
Born {, Mr.. and Mrs jules ROBIN
A 10y. Congratulations
FIR genuine Oliver chilled plows
,-,..s cal. on a. 5. Dandndge q
~
,.aa- chickens are scarce SO far
...rs.a They sell at 70 to 20 cents
NJ. L. G. GrotbertOn has had a
.......s.@sa. laid along ms property
Duke street,
r-NN.N. Wilson was the victim
o.s.. .- from bicycle recently
s- still .mp.ns.
"-' -,
T..at. 0. the Reformed Church
ase. a.sa, forty dollars Oy 'HsiF
LAM. ...va. last week.
~.y.s1 persons went to the Re
.au.lt..a-a at Ien-M"F from 0AeP'
......v. TIL, morning.
Anew Lotto. mems and boys per-
Gale ali. -.'...'I :, wv
tbs Wees ''' l. -
y.. j.. u. Hurst appears 10 nave ~
o.. position 10. delegate 10 Tue L75l'i"-
yr Us. Leatc1 has Just purchased
a... s .. good horses TO add TO the
E-,... U-,e. livery stables.
rgAse room for fall purchases I.
rrr. w.. sell all summer suits for
- boys and s-i.oTeA' al cost
As. cambridge & Co. have Just
...... . Il carload Of the celebrated
& Huffman grain drills.
,,.r REYNOLDS gave a most
. lance to a number Of her
LAST Thursday night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21

81 have used Chamberlains Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results says Mr..
W. B. Cooper, of FL Rio, Cal. "For
small children we find it especially ei-
fective." For sale at Reinhart 5 Phar-
rnarN-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21

After running for torty-slx years
the Virginia Hotel, at Staunton, was
closed last Friday. During the war
the Confederate government seized
upon the hotel and used a portion OF
it as hospital, but still halt Of it was
used as house Of public rest and en-
tertainment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
THE BERKELEY MILITARY ACADEMY,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA,

Offers exceptional advantages for Class
ical and Military Training. Rates for
board and tuition reasonable. Write
for catalogue 10 the Principal, J. w.
TiNSLEY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
Brick For Sale!

The undersigned desires 10 inform
the public that he Is now ready to fur
nish frst-class Brick from his kilns
at Shepherdstown, and at moderate
prices. Bricks suitable for paving,
building, cisterns OF any other purpose.
Satisfaction guaranteed. For prices,
terms aud any information call on OF
address A. HENSON,
ShepherdstowD, W. Va.
July II, lSSs-5m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
What kind of a noise
annoys an oyster?

This alliterative question is not so
easy to answer as why does wo-
man Of refined tastes always prefer
our lines of perfumes; The latter
query answers itself. If you are
still dumb enough not to guess the
reason, just buy bottle Of any Of
our odors and contrast it with any
other perfume on the market. You
will observe that our goods possess
a delicacy and permanence unsur-
passed by the most costly foreign or
domestic perfumes.
Our goods are put up in styles
which commend them to people Of
taste, and our list Of odors contains
all Of the staples, and a number Of
specialties.
By the way, we were so much in
terested in telling about perfumes
that we quite forgot to say that
a noisy noise annOys
an Oyster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-07-21
BristIing With
NEW GOODS.
EVERY DEPARTMENT UP-TO.DATE.
See Us Before You Buy

Glassware, China, Bric-a-Brac, Stone
ware, Glass Jars, jelly Tumblers Dim
ner Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets, Lamp
Fixtures and Lamp Globes the best
$LOO $l25 and $3.50 Shoes for La
dies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls to be
found full stock Of all Seasonable
Goods in the Grocery Department,
choice Hams and Breakfast Bacon,
good Country Bacon and Lard, choice
Lemons, Bananas and PineappIes.
Come see US for Whitewash Brushes.
Fresh Vegetable three times a week.
We want your Butter Eggs, Bacon
and Lard Yours Respectfully,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-06-04
Maine Fraternity Notes.

Gardiner Lodge X p. will add to its
possessions lodge album in which
the photographs Of the members will
be placed.
Lewiston Brooks Lodge of Odd
Ladies admitted % new members at
its last meeting, also one was ad-
mitted by card.
oak Lodge, !. o. Of G. r., Oak Point,
is prospering finely. The members are
intending to edit a paper to be called
"Dewy Eve" Miss Mary Douglass is
the editor.
At meeting of Samoset Court Of
Foresters at Dexter recently, ten ap-
plcations for membership We're acted
on favOrably. The court is in very
flourishing condition and there is little
doubt that it will have a large MEM
bership before the year closes.
The quarterly session Of the York
District Lodge, [. o. g. r. met with Bea-
con Light Lodge at Springvale recently,
presided over by ID. T., w. f. Fergu
son. The credential committee re-
ported ten lodges represented by -
members. The state of order commit
tee reported an increase of 60 in mem
bcrship during the last quarter. High
land Lodge Of Old orchard received the
highest rank and was awarded the
prize banner.
Washington District Lodge, No. 49, /.
.. q. r., convened in quarterly session
with Warren Lodge. Perry. May 18th,
The District degree was conferred upon
a class Of ten. There were g. delegates
and post members present and the {.
r. and Y. T. The officers were clothed
with a set Of new regalia. The session
adjourned to meet with Pollard Lodge"
the third Tuesday in August, at Char
lotte. AT the church a good entertain
meut under the auspices of Warren
Lodge, consisting Of music, dialogues
and readings and an address by Rev.
Mr.. Mcdonald.
The June convention of the Hancock
county w G. T. L. is to be held at
Stonington Thursday and Friday. June
lG and IL Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens Will
be present. Mrs. Sarah X. Taylor Of
Rockland will deliver an address. Miss
Lucia NJ. Littlefeld. Supt. of Dept. Of
Mercy. will speak on that subject
Miss Sarah NJ. Hall Of Rockland has
been engaged as soloist. On the 18th.
the second day of the convention, Rev.
Mr. Garland Of South Deer Isle will
address the ladies on the subject Of
suffrage
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-06-04
The War Correspondent.

Trailing where the smoke of war converts
You to dot,
Trailing where the Maxims trim o'erspat-
ter men with shot.
Trailing where the Pinch guns clean
paralyZa your ears,
Trailing where the heroes grin and dis
Sipate your fears,
| hear the trill
of bugles shrill,
| see the strife for victory
The whirling ball,
The shiV ring wall
And what | write is history.
While the ranks of infantry quick skr-
mish toward the foe.
Eoleying and staggering and bracing
row on row.
While the roar turns thunder in the tur-
retS of the ships
Ships that gulp and founder full of crev-
ices and rips
] hear the trill
OF bugles shrill
! see the strife for victory
The whirling ball.
The shv'ring wall
And what ! write is history.
Witness Of the valor of the men that hail
the Flag
Ealor made of fortitude and hate of
kings that flag;
Witness of the fear that makes men
palsied as a plume
t"i lliit tears tHt WtdkllflS : utdll dfltl
robs his face of bloom
| hear the trill
OF bugeS Shrill,
| see the strife for victory
The whirling bali.
The ShiV ring wall
And what | write is history.
Trained to view what happens or to foe
men or to friends,
Clear as all the cameras from all the
lands wide ends;
Telling what the government would give
bond to know
Governmental extras are inclined to be
too Slow)-
! hear the trill
OF buges shrll
| see the strife for victory
The Whirling ball.
The shv ring wall
And what | write is history
Censorship is troubling when it disci-
plineS Il SCOOP.
Cuts the word of news it holds and lib
crates the whoop;
Now and then the commandant sly whis-
pers big-eYcd plans.
Thankful? Why. of course, But bless
his heart. | We heard the banns--
| hear the trill
OF bugleS shrill
| see the strife for victory
The whirIing ball,
The shiv ring wall
And what | write is history
Middloman omniscient 'twixt the war
fields and the world.
Picturing the battles ere the ragged flags
are furled,
Sometimes blessed with mercy-when Il
struck lad raves athirst
Sometimes blessed with courage-whcn |
see the devil first
! hear the trill
OF buslcs shl-ll.
| see the strife for victory
The whirling bail.
The shiv'rins wall
And what | write is history.
Boston, May u. +. +. Harkins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-06-04
Maine in the War.

John Ni1lilap of 1,arpoino+o, ,,,e ,,
listed in tbp l. $ arnv aS n ,,ninrtonr
i'm tho corns of eurranne Mr. fiiiil,o,
is Il m,dir5I student NJ pon-1oi,, nnIla,,l
p,,. r,.,..'1,
10y L. rfii'dlu' IoiihefiE OF Winter
prt XIV I, " Si'luuate oi the thlVcrslty o1
1in!roi LASS ol w. nus ehllsted IN the 'th
1 nIted atatts infantry ana Is now sta
"o'le" dt i"ihla'
lieut.. l. X, Harrls OF the L. ). y. has
i,,.,r pH Itn navy dtpar,meht as
,i7tN ,,,t, '"i o' 'f"IlinVit ~ III" iron
81 ~. re N i httlEe Oh lndlana, en-
9cItH t"e navy III inh' ana mas been on
N"'H "t 'ht NHiit'St"Wh navy ydru.
John w. Shuman of Wadoboro. who
enlisted in the L. S. navy recently. is the
father of Vim. a. Shuman. who enlisted
2 fortnight previous 1t is not often thar
la,mtr anu son son are IN me service OF their
N'Nii''S AZ 'ilf same war
Geo. w. Hutchinson. native OF Orono
and graduate of the University of
Maine class OF W. IS sergeant of one of
the PENNSYLVANIA companies that has al
ready been ordered to the Philippines.
re was formerly assistant engineer of
the Greensburg. Pa, Coal Company
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Fletcher of palfast
have received y lnttrr fron, tboi, ,,ai,ntr
est son Fred l. F,letrhar Of Iosto,, eaf
ing that he had enlisted in a ratrinnnpt ~
regulars stationed at Fort Warren. Bos-
ton harbor. He is in Battery c. second
artillery
Sergt Halburton Dobbins of the First
Mass Heavy Arti1iarv = & ,ot,. -
Fort Warren. Pos,on Harhor has nnito
n record Of military ,ncastrv liz graa+
grandfather served in tba Pcvn,,,tiana,,,
war. grandfather in lS12 and an I1ncie in
the first Maine Heavy ARTILLERY bis fa+h-
or. Daniel Dobbins Of Jonesport nrivnte
Ed Maine Regiment Volunteers Hoth
u-r H., ~, ;f7ii - i'cti : i'oth