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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
A Young cOlored Man Drowned.

Yesterday afternoon Lawson Wash
iugton, a well-known young colored
man of this place, was drowned while
skating on the Potomac river short
distance above Shepherdstown. Al
though the ice was not more than a
couple of inches thick, number Of
persons ventured 10 skate upon the
river the first of the week. Yester-
day Washington and another young
colored man named r. D. Staley were
skating on the river just out from the
big spring, when the former broke
through thin skim of ice that had
formed over an air-hOle. He called
for help and StaleY pluekily went to
his aid. Washington took hold Of
Staley and pulled him into the water
too. AS they struggled in the icy
water a board was gotten from the
shore and quickly taken out TO the
men by Messrs. Bert Kidwell and
Robert Sigler. Staley grabbed hold
of it and managed to pull himself out,
but Lawson was either too frightened
or had become so chilled by the cold
water to know what to DO, and he
sank to the bottom Of the river to rise
no more. The water was sixteen to
eighteen feet deep where they broke
through.
Efforts to recover the body were at
once begun. The ice was cut away
and the river dragged, aud later dyn-
amite was discharged, but at this writ
ing the remains have not been found,
although a large force of men have
been at work all day
Lawson Washington was a very
bright young fellow and favorlte
with many persons. He had exlnor-
binary musical talent and with his
guitar and other instruments was a
familiar figure upon our streets. HIS
untimely death is much regretted. He
was nineteen years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
The Firemen'S Fair,

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The fair of the Shepherd Fire De-
partment held here during the recent
holidays wasa success in every respect
The total proceeds were $307.20. The
expenses will be about hundred dol
lars, leaving net balance of over two
hundred dollars in the treasury. The
fair closed Saturday night, when the
winners of the various articles that had
been CHANGED off were announced.
Among them were the following
Rocking chairs, Mrs. J. L. Sheetz, Mrs
Virda Lewis, II. T. Gaver, the latter
of Martinsburg; oak stand, Doc Myers;
clocks, L. II. Reinhart and Robert G..
Miller; flower vase, Mrs. Jos. L. Cook
US book, Jacob Undertook cake
stand, Frank Keller; silver set, Miss
Leah Show oyercoat, J. F. Maddox /;
large cake, gum coat, macintosh and
bell were awarded to the fremen COM
mittee. The persons who tried to guess
the name of the big doll got left. The
name selected was "Iwawa," and if
they had guessed a hundred years they
wouldn't have struck upon that. Ex-
cellent suppers and oysters were served
each night during the fair, and the va
rious orders Of the town banqueted
there.
Last Wednesday was big day for
the fremen. The Citizen Fire Com
pany of Charlestown, Capt. J. W. Rus
sell commanding, and the Independ-
ents of the same place, Capt. julius c.
Holmes, came over in force with their
apparatus. In the morning there was
quite creditable parade, headed by
the ShepherdstOwn band. In the af-
ternoon the Citizens gave most inter-
esting drill with their new seven-hun-
dred-dollar hook and ladder truck be-
fore an admiring crowd. The ladders
we're run away up in the air and the
active fremen climbed up and down
them like cats. The Independents put
their new water-tower into service. It
is a mort effective machine for fighting
fire, and attracted much attention. 1t
is the work of Charlestown fremen and
mechanics. Many Of the visitors stayed
TO the fair at night, and had an alto
gether merry time.
The Martinsburg Fire Department
attended the fair on Thursday night.
They made things lively in town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
Lodge Officers Elected.

Lodge Officers Elected.
Jefferson Lodge No. 30, l. 0. 0. F.,
of Shenandoah Junction, installed the
following officers for the ensuing term
Tuesday night:
III. yirts-N. G..
II. NJ. Hill-V. G.
f. 7. misunderstanding.
Z. o. Link-Treasurer
C. W. Myers-Warden.
J. A. Link. &.
c. f. Rutherford-O. G.
5. o. Dumb. S. to \. G.
d. L. Barrenger-R. S. to n. G.
Edward Rice-R. 5. to V. q.
c. A. Feeser-L. S. to V. q.
/. J. Shirley-Conductor
Cliff City Lodge No. 5, Shield of
Honor, elected the following officers at
its regular meeting December 18th
f. H. Reinhart-S. VI.
D. J.. Rentch-W. VI.
NJ. S. Hiteshew-J. VI.
R. S NJ Hoffman-R. 5.
J. L. Barnhart-F. S.
Jos. L. Cookus-W. I.
Chas. VI. Folk-W. c.
Horace Grove.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but thero
is really no trick about IT. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back aui
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him.
self right away by taking Electric Bit.
tiers. This medicine tones up the whole
system, acts asa stimulant to the Liver
ard Kidneys, is a blood purifier and
nerve tonic. II cures Constipation,
Headache, Painting Spells, Sleople~s-
ness and Melancholy. 1t is purely
vegetable, mild Laxative, and re-
stores the system to Its natural vigor
Try Electric Bitters aud be convinced
that they are a miracle worker Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC a bottle
at any drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
A Wooden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Coleman
celebrated the fifth anniversary Of
their marriage at their home near Hall
town on Tuesday by giving a dinner
to their friends. The REGISTER man
was favored with an invitation, and
of course he did not fail to embrace
the opportunity to spend a pleasant
day in the country. A considerable
number of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman assembled in ample time to
partake of the splendid dinner that
had been provided, dinner such as
only good Virginia housekeepers know
how to prepare. Roast turkey and
chicken, good old country ham, salads
and all other seasonable substantials
and delicacies, were set out in such
tempting array and in such lavish
abundance as to make the dinner a
veritable feast. The guests, with ap-
petites sharpened by their ride through
the keen, frosty air, did full justice to
the delicious meal, and it was enjoyed
to the fullest extent. 1t was conceded
that the parson carried off the CASTRO
nomic honors, but the editor felt truly
sorry for him when the second table
was announced and he had so little
room for the delicious cake, icecream,
fruits and similar good things 1t
took most of the afternoon to feed the
multitude, but it was well done and
we are sure there must have been sew
eral basketsful of fragments left. The
charming hostess, Mrs. Coleman, re-
ceived some very nice presents in
woodenware. She and her husband
have the satisfaction Of knowing that
they afforded their friends a most
pleasant day. We hope they may have
many more anniversaries in the years
to come, and also that we may be here
to assist in the festivities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
Many Marriages.

/ many -NN@A--6
We take the following notice from
the Roanoke (va-) Times of Decem-
Der oath. The groom is Shepherds
town boy, who is doing well as clerk
in the n. & W. Railway Office at ROa-
noke. We extend to him and his
wife our best wishes:
Chas. S. Miller, of Roanoke, and
Miss Bessie L. Price, of Shenandoah.
Va, were united in marriage at 1890
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. G. W. Price. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. 81. H. Sherman,
pastor of the Methodist Church Of
that place. The ceremony took place
amid the most attractive surround
ings, the parlor having been tasteful
ly decorated with cut flowers. The
bride was attired in blue cloth dress,
trimmed in black braid. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony, amid the
best wishes and congratulations of
their friends, and partaking Of a wide
spread dinner, the happy couple left
over the Norfolk and Western at 1870
a. m. for Norfolk. The bride is an
attractive and popular young lady,
and possesses a wide circle of friends.
The groom is well known in Roanoke.
The couple will return to Roanoke,
their future home. Many useful and
handsome presents were received.
On Tuesday of last week, at 9 a. m,
at the home of the bride, by Rev. c.
H. Hockey, Mr.. Jacob n. Zinn was
united in marriage to Miss Anna NJ.
Baumgardner. The groom is the son
of Mr.. William Zinn, near Stephensons,
Va, a prosperous farmer, and is a
young man of energy and character.
The bride is the eldest daughter of the
late Mr.. Jacob Baumgardner, living
near Halltown, a most estimable and
worthy young lady. The bridal party
left on the day of their marriage for
the home of the groom's father. After
short stay there they expect to visit
the eastern cities. Mr.. Zinn will pur-
chase farm soon, upon which they
will take up their residence in this
county.
Mr.. Cecil Hurst Baker, son of Sher-
iff Eugene Baker, of this county, and
Miss Marie Ross, of Knoxville, Tenn,
were married December 23d at the
brides home. The bride was beauti-
fully dressed in white satin. The
couple will reside in Knoxville, where
the groom is a member of the Baker
Himel school
Mr.. Charles Rice, son of Mr.. VIII
liam Rice, of Kearneysville, and Miss
Maggie Belle Miller, daughter Of Mr..
Scott Miller, of Berkeley county, were
married in Hagerstown last week.
Married at the Presbyterian manse
in Charlestown, December Goth, by
Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins, Mr.. VIM. Ed
ward Kehcan to Miss Cora Y. Gruber
all of this county.
Married, at the residence of Rev.
John Stevenson, near Harper's Ferry,
December %, Mr.. Thomas OFT and
Miss BERTHE Medler, all of this county.
Mr.. Thomas Johnson and Miss Lii
lie Custer, both of this county, were
married in Charlestown Tuesday of
last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
Personal Mention.

ington last week to see his little daugh-
ter, who has been in the hospital there
for long time. We are sorry to say
that the child has not been relieved
and is now very i'll.
Mrs Reynolds Jones and daughter
and Miss Walters, of Martinsburg,
visited friends in the Billmyers Mill
neighborhood during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kruger left
on Monday for Toledo, Ohio, where
they expect to make their future home.
We wish them good fortune.
Mr.. W. F. Alexander, our popular
county clerk, was in town last week on
fremen's day. He is president Of the
Citizens Fire Company.
Mr.. James Brill, of Hampshire coun-
ty, this State, visited at Mr.. D. G.
Moler's this week. We were pleased
to meet him yesterday.
Mr.. ]. N. Trussell has been at his
home here the past week. He is doing
an excellent business at his branch
store in Frostburg.
Misses Elba and Virginia Wright,
of Baltimore, spent the holidays In
Shepherdstown with the family Of Mr..
R. S. NJ. Hoffman.
Messrs. Edmund and Armistead Lee
came home from school in Virginia to
spend the holiday vacation with their
friends here.
Mrs. Title Hellman, who has been
visiting her relatives here for a couple
of months, has returned to her home
in Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Grosh, of
Roanoke, Va, were here several days
last week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. Hunter Watson was home from
Washington during the holidays, ac-
companied by Messrs. Nevins and Fay.
Mr.. Ross Hodges, who is firing on
the W. NJ. R. R., spent several days
here with his parents the past week.
Mrs. Ann Cook, of Waynesboro, Pa,
formerly of this place, visited Mrs.
Susan Terrell during the holidays.
Miss Francis Calvert has returned
from New Market and has taken up
her music classes again.
Mr.. Harry Adams came down from
Roanoke to enjoy Christmas with his
parents in this place.
Mrs. H. L. Hout and children, of
Strasburg, Va, have been visiting rela-
tives in this place.
Mr.. Chas. T. Chapline was up from
Washington for day or two during
the holidays.
Mr.. Walter Staley, of Baltimore,
snent the HOLIDAYS with the home folks
near town.
Miss Lottie Renner, of Hagerstown,
visited Miss Mamie Cofinbarger the
past week.
Mr.. Frank Baldwin, of Front Royal,
Va, visited at Nj. Benz. Hartzell's
last week.
Mr.. David Lemen has resumed his
studies at the State . University at Nor
gantown.
Mrs. Alex. Bennett, of Shenandoah,
Va, spent the holidays here with her
parents.
Mr.. T. H. Davis had pleasant visit
to Washington and Baltimore last
week.
Misses Ellen Billmyer and Lille
Shepherd are visiting friends in New
York.
Mrs John H. Show is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Green, in Washington.
Mr.. Dennis NJ. Schoppert spent sew
eral days in Washington last week.
Miss Annie Wintermoyer is visiting
friends in Cumberland, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

A late fall? a "Greeny" fell off Of
his wheel, was badly bruised and
scratched. We applied our plaster
and balsam we have and he was soon
quite himself, at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy the Best
and Most Popular.

STAFFORD, Del.-We sell more Of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy than Of
any other proprietary preparation Tor
coughs and colds. One farmer recent
" bought half dozen bottles Of the
so cent size, saying that 1t is the best
medicine he could find for coughs and
colds.-W +. HAINEs & Co. Ii Is Tor
sale by J. G. Gibson, Druggist.
Educate Your Howeis VIII CnscRrsts
Candy Cnthartic. cure constipation forctcr
i0c &c. II Z. Q. G fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

We love order-especially drug
order. If you want anything not in
stock well get it quickly at Rein
harris Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

wish to buy some geese, dried ap-
plee, onions and large apples; also
country lard and bacon. ]. N. Trus-
sell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

Try them-violin, guitar, and BAN
10 strings, tail pieces, pegs and resin,
at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

Rev. DR.. II NJ. Wharton has re-
signed as pastor of Brantly Baptist
Church in Baltimore. He will give
all his time to evangelistic and educa-
tional work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06
Cures
"Cures talk in favor go an.
of Hoods Sarsapariils, a 9E ~
as for no other medi- e us ia

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-
rilla 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 scrofula, 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, 1898-01-06

Pure blood is absolutely DecessaYy Tor per-
feet health. Hoods SarEapGriIla 10 the one
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

Buy one of T. B. Lines $3.50 over
coats, former price $40.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-06

Two little children Of George Coax
ley, farmer, living near Tiff City,
No, climbed into pig sty and We're
set upon by number of hogs, which
killed and devoured both children.
The children had been left alone at
home while their mother went to a
neighbours house.
\ week or two ago it was reported
that Rev. j. w. Tongue, Of Charles
town, was dead. Later the reverend
gentleman came out in a card in which
he stated that the reports Of his death
were greatly exaggerated.
The herald., 1898-06-20
.PUGILISTIC GOSSIP

"Red' Phillips has had hard siege of It
ever since his defeat by Bob Thompson
some time ago, and 1t was found necessary
to perform a very difficult operation upon
him. This has been successful, and the
pugilist will be out of the hospital prob
ably this week. The. boys have been ar
ranging to give him benefit as soon as he
Is in condition to appear, which will prob
ably be within the month. 1t was intended
to give the benefit at the Manhattan club,
but Colonel Black and other friends of
Phillips took the matter in hand, and will
hire some hall up town. The program has
not yet been completed, but Bob Thomp-
son will probably appear, and If Phillips
is strong enough will box with the latter
for a few rounds. Phillips put up hard
and game fight, and Thompson gives him
credit for being a good man.
Negotiations are under way for a match
between Thompson and Biddy Bishop, the
champion of the south. The latter is well
known in his locality, and Thompson is
acquainted with him by reputation. Bishop
Is not quite SO heavy as Bob, but he is
clever boxer and scienced man. The men
may fight under the auspices of the Man
haitian club, or the organization giving the
largest purse. Bishop has an offer to meet
the winner of the Dal Hawkins-Spike Sui
livan fight, which occurs in New York soon,
and in order to fight Thompson he would
have to give up that meeting. Everything
indicates that meeting can be arranged
between the colored man and Bishop, and
the latter will come to this city at once to
train.
Mexican Pete, who went up against JEFF
fries In San Francisco some time ago and
was beaten, is out in long communication
to San Francisco paper asking for another
chance at jeff He claims-just as some
other dubs allege of themselves in their
fights-that he had Jeff going at one time,
and could have put him out and so on. 1t
is not likely that Pete's wall will receive
any serious consideration, as he was merely
put on to fill in date.
TO do the local big man credit. he is show
ing himself to be possessed Of excellent
The herald., 1898-06-20

buy vom Hope niobe bass rod, or Whoo
is known as a Hall bass rod. This has been
tested by such fishermen as Mr.. Arnots
Mr.. florence of Mt. Lowe, Colonel More
house and others. and Mr.. Scudder used one
in his seven-hour fight with tuna. The
rod weighs perhaps sixteen ounces, and
costs about $25. The reel should be q Yom
Hope, because these are the only ones that
SO far will stand the punishment The reel
should hold 800 feet of 21-strand line wet,
and it costs from $40 to SIS, and is as finely
made as watch. The line is what is known
as tarpon line or cuttyhunk, 800 feet Of
which costs, say $3.50. Thus equipped with
a good oarsman, such as Jim Gardner. Next
can Joe, Hodson, Harry Ems, Curl, Chria
Ringsen or half a dozen others, whose
stands line the beach, you are ready to makG
what is known as break for the Tarpon
club" Some employ launches to row thens
others merely row out into the bay, as Mr..
Fitch Dewey. The fishing is in the morn
ing and evening. At the latter time. from
1880 to 7:3O, big flying fish is the bait. towed
along 100 feet astern. Perhaps the tunas
are looking all about, perhaps not. You
may not get strike, then again your boat
man has not rowed fifty yards before wish
Zip z-e-e-e-e, and there Is an explosion
astern, cloud of foam rises and seems to
come Kissing along at you, big blue and
silver body dashes into the air like an ar
row and comes down with unerring aim
upon your bait, and the musical voice Of
the reel rises on the air, and measure after
measure of the tuna two ship Is reeled ON.
Nothing in the annals of fishing compares
to the rush of tuna in best condition. 1t
is sensational to a degree, dramatic, ana
not few men literally go to pieces before
it, demoralzed, lose their FISH, which ac-
counts for the small membership Of the
Tuna club, and for the fact that the menu
bers of the club catch most of the fish. The
tuna rushes away, proceeds down, circles
about the boat rushes in upon 1t, then SAL
lies down, and tows the boat several miles
as one towed Mr.. Scudder 20 miles, Mr..
Studebaker miles, and Mr.. Holder miles.
If the fisherman Is as skillful and as pow
erful as Mr. Doran. he may take his fish
in one hour, but the catch is more than
likely to take two hours, and is exciting to
degree. The fish is never still, being con-
stantly on the move, though 1t should be
said that there is marked difference In the
fish, some making remarkable fights, others
not doing so well; but the average tuna Will
give the average angler the fight OF his HE.
During the past week many hooks and lines
have been lost, it being found impossible to
stop the fish, and it is assumed that there
are some fish biting that range up to 800
pounds-fish that will never be caught nv
THE LONE FISHERMAN.
The herald., 1898-06-20
AT THE COURSING PARK

Coursing was resumed at Agricultural
park yesterday under the management of
F. D. Black, who started the sport in this
city. The attendance was upwards of $500
and Mr. Black should certainly feel flat
tered at the reception rendered him upon
again taking affairs under control.
The grand stand was we'll filled and the
Seventh regiment band exerted itself in the
way of giving the large audience concert,
the program for which was cleverly ar
ranged, intermingling patriotic airs with
Sousa's marches and selections from the
popular music of the day.
BY the by the grand stand at the park is
one of the coolest spots in Southern Cali
fornia on warm day. If there is a breath
of air stirring the audience gets 1t, and
with comfortable seats, concert is really
enjoyable.
The nfield had been narrowed and the
flint rock top of the ground broken up so
that the dogs were enabled to make speed
without tearing their feet to pieces. This
fact contributed in a great measure to the
many surprises of the day, dogs which or
the Sunday before refused to run going out
yesterday and winning right along.
The card consisted of a twenty-four dog
stake with a sixteen crack-a-jack fol-
lowing. In the run off in the first stake the
winners were Hercules, Fair Rosaline, Or
phan Girl, Here We Are, Fleetfoot, Turk
Skyball. Corbett, Home Rule. Santa Ana
Boy, John Mitchell and Shamrock Lass.
In the crack-ajack stake, winners in the
run off were: Stella, Orpheum Lass, B. 3.
& B., Tip Steadman, Crow Dog. Van
Brulle, Oriental and Little Brown Jug.
The winners in the run off were: Hercu-
les, Orphan Girl, Fleetfoot, Corbett, Home
Rule, Santa Ana Boy. In the crack-a- jack
Orpheum Lass, Tip Steadman, Grow Dog
and Oriental.
In the finals the money went to Home
Rule, Fleetfoot, Hercules, in the order
named. and in the crack-a-j jack to Crow
Dog. Orpheum Lass and Oriental.
Judge Brennan gave satisfaction and
Flag Steward Munton, in adopting the new
plan of not pointing each race on the score
board has added much to- the sport, argu-
ments being stopped and wranglng over al
legged points prevented. Judge flag stew
ard and slipper were in neat uniform, an
other appreciated advance in the sport.
The Crow Dog made a fine showing
against all comers, beating the favorite, Or
pheum Lass.
Baughman & Adams made good show
ing with the dogs under their care.
Mr.. Bradbury's string of hounds did not
show up as well as usual.
Home Rule, Tip Steadman, Stella and
Oriental deserve favorable mention.
A special match race was run between
A. B. c. and The Ghost, the latter winning.
The latter is coming dog, owned by Mr..
Kohler of Pasadena