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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
Wedding Bells are Ringing.

The Baltimore Sun of yesterday
contained the following account ofthe
marriage of Mr.. George A. Pierce,
formerly of ShepherdstOwn: The
Church of st. Michael and All An
gels presented a pretty sight Tuesday
night at the marriage of Miss Emily
Richardson Harvey, daughter of Mr..
Charles Harvey, of Baltimore, and Mr..
George Albert Pierce, formerly of
Virginia, but now of this city. The
bride was gowned in heavy white sat-
in, en- traine, trimmed with old point
lace, and carried a large bouquet of
Bride roses and lilies of the valley.
A tulle veil, secured in place by
orange blossoms, enveloped her form.
She entered the edifce with her faith
er, by whom she was given away.
They were preceded up the aisle of
the church by the choristers, singing
bridal chorus. On reaching the
sanctuary, which was banked with
palms, the bride was met by the groom
and his best man-his brother, Mr..
Arthur Pierce. The bridesmaids, who
wore gowns of white satin under white
organdie, trimmed with valenciennes
lace, were Misses Emma Bland, Anita
Goldsborough and Rosetta Earle, Of
Baltimore, and Miss Anna Edicott, of
Washington. Each carried a large
bouquet of roses and asparagus vines.
The ushers were Messrs. Ellis Long
and Anderson Offutt, of New York,
DR.. Frederick Taylor and Mr.. Harry
T. Poor, of Baltimore.
On Wednesday, at 6 o'clock, at the
Lutheran parsonagein Shephsrdstown,
by Rev. c. H. Hockey, Mr.. William D.
Bender and Miss Fannie E. Byers
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony. The groom is son of Mr..
George W. Bender, living near Bed
dington, Berkeley county. He is a
young man of sturdy habits, and has
charge of his fathers farm. The bride
is the estimable daughter of Mr.. Thos.
H. Byers, near Scrabble. She has
taught the Newtown school for some
time very acceptably, and is a young
lady who has the esteem Of large
circle of friends. After the two were
made man and wife at the parsonage,
attended by Miss Selma Byers, sister
of the bride, and Mr.. Harrison, the
bridal party drove to the home of the
brides parents where bountiful sup
per was awaiting them. The newly
married couple will make their home
on Mr.. Bender's farm. We extend
our congratulations.
Our old friend, Mr.. John B. Fay
man, of Roanoke, former well-known
Shepherdstown boy, has taken unto
himself wife, and is now as happy as
a clam at high tide. The ceremony
took place January 9Th at the home
of the bride, Miss Annie Mcdonald,
in Roanoke, and was performed by
Rev. L. G. Broughton, of Calvary Bap-
fist Church. We wish for John and
his better half all good fortune.
Mr.. L. J. Janney, of Winchester,
formerly of Middleway, this county,
and Miss Mollie Evans, daughter Of
the late Henry Evans, were married
in Winchester last Thursday.
Mr., ]. W. Sigler and Miss Lille
Rockwell were married in Martins
burg on Monday last by Rev. j. D.
nopavon
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
Eve on the Market.

That is on the stationery market,
we're going to keep stocked up on all
the desirable styles, as they are offered
goods at different prices to suit the
purchaser. Stock kept in good trim
at all times, always complete and when
it isn't will make it so. Ask for any
thing you may need in this line and
you shall have it, at Remnants Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.


Who should walk into our Office this
morning but our old friend, Mr.. James
w. Fayman, with whom We served as
devil on the REGISTER some twenty
years ago. He hadn't been in>Shep-
herdstown for fifteen years, having
lived in the far West most of the time,
but he looked just as natural as if he
had been gone only month. We
were very glad to see him again. Mr..
Fayman is now travelling for a seed
firm in San Francisco, and that far-off
city is his home.
Miss Susie Legge, who has been Wis
iting Miss Katherine Lyme, near
Sharpsburg, the past month, has re-
turned to her uncle's, Mr.. j. F. Legge,
in Shepherdstown, and in few days
will leave for her home in Oakland,
Nd. Miss Legge made many friends
in sharpsburg, all Of whom were sorry
to see her leave.
Mr.. G. L. Nicholson, superintendent
of the c. & o. canal, spent Tuesday
night at the Entler Hotel in Shep-
herdstown. He is making a tour OF
inspection, and on Tuesday rode forty
miles on horseback in the rain and
sleet that fell nearly all day.
Mr.. G. W. Smith, Of Myerstown,
this county, spent several days last
week with the family of Mr. W. W.
Myers. near town, and favored us with
call. Mr.. Smith is a good friend of
the REGISTER, and has done us many
favors.
Capt and Mrs. H. F. Barnhart and
Miss Clara Barnhart have been here
the past week, having been called here
from Roanoke by the serious illness Of
Mrs. Hoffman.
Mr.. Jacob R. McGarry, member
of the Cincinnati bar, has been visiting
his cousins, Messrs. John D. and James
w. McGarry, at Shenandoah juno
ton.
Miss Julia Blackford, of Sharps-
burg, has been visiting Miss Nellie
Grove in this place the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Shepherd came
up from Washington on Tuesday and
spent couple of days here.
Mrs. Julia Rentch and Miss Bette
Keesecker are rusticating in the coun-
try-at Mrs. W. c. Links.
Mrs. fairfield, of New York, is here
with her two children visiting her SIS
ter, Mrs. Robert Gibson.
Miss Virginia Butler is spending a
week with her cousin, Miss Julia Alex
ander, in Charlestown.
Mr.. John D. Ghiselin, Of Norfolk,
Va, is here for visit to his son, Rev.
DIR. Charles GhiseEn.
Mr.. Ford Wysong went to Wash
ington this morning for visit to rel
atives and friends.
Miss Agnes Beltzhoover leaves to-
day for visit of a month or two in
Washington.
Mrs. Wilbur Green, of Washington,
is here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Show
Miss Sallie Lemen, of Hedgesville,
is visiting Mr.. w. N. Lemen, in this
place.
Mr.. Thos. J. Dale went on the ex-
cursion to Washington this morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
War Claims.


There is now bill before the House
committee on war claims, introduced
by Congressman Gibson, which makes
provision for payment of a large num-
Der of claims in the two Virginias,
filed with and adjudicated by the
court of claims. 1t is a class of claims
separate from those as made by
churches, and the amount stated in
each case has been allowed by the
court.
The claimants in Jefferson county
are: Moses c. Baylor, 81, IA; Cath
arine Beck's administrator, $l65;
Margaret E. Crane, administrators,
5000; Jacob GREER, 1868; John NJ.
Engle, $685.; Nancy A. Engle, execu-
trix, 5000; B. F. Harrison, administra-
tor, $500; F. W. Brown, administra-
tor, 81, 100; J. Garland Hurst, 81, 92l;
J. Baker Kearfoot, administrator,
$500; ]. Garland Hurst, administra-
tor, 81, 10; John w OFT, sos; Jona-
than ]. Petit, ST.; Joseph L, Rob
erts, 1896; John G. Ruckel, admins
traitor, 1852; Catharine B. Brown,
sole heir, $3.50; J. F. Engle, admins
traitor, $1,795; George Shaw, $685.;
Henrietta NJ. Waugh, 1920; ]. Ran
Roderick, administrator, 81 ,054; Sam
uel w, Wysong, executor, 1886; j.
Baker Kearfoot, $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Ernp
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price 25 cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
Dyspepsia is Gritty.

1t has staying qualities. But it has
to care. We have special tablet for
sale, that it can't stand up before, af-
ter few rounds. Try them at Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

Pendleton has one fascinator left
worth 40 cents. Who will take it at
% cents?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

Pendleton's new stock will be COM
ing right along now. You must call
and see them. Pleased to show goods,
at Pendletons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

T. B. Line received this week a
large line of the newest things in col
ored shirts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

Mrs. Emily Evelhart, wife of Mr..
Thomas A. Everhart, died last Friday
at her home near Leetown, of pneu-
monia, after a brief illness The de-
ceased was a consistent Christian wo-
man, and had been for many years a
member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was buried at Middleway Sunday
afternoon, Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin
officiating. Her husband and two sons
survive her.
Rev. J. F. Ockerman, a minister Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, died
at his home in Baltimore last Monday
morning, aged 60 years. He was ma
tive Of Everett, Pa. Among the con-
gegations he served as pastor are
Shepherdstown and Martinsburg. Two
years ago, on account of failing health,
he was placed on the superanuated
list. He is survived by his widow.
Mr.. John NJ. Chambers, who was par
alyzed at Harper's Ferry some months
ago and was removed to his home at
Hedgesville, Berkeley county, died
there last Saturday after a lingering
illness. The deceased was aged about
seventy years, and is survived by a
widow and two children.
Mr.. William Lewis, of Nebraska
and Miss Mamie B. Albin, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Albln Of
Jefferson county, were married at the
home of the bride near Myerstown
yesterday, at o'clock. The ceremo.
ny was performed by Rev. DR.. HOugh
of Berryville,
Mr.. Daniel Ames, mayor-elsct o.
Harper's Ferry, died last Sunday
morning of pneumonia and genera
debility, aged rs years. He was form,
srly from Massachusetts. 1t is saio
that he has saved many lives at Har'
per's Ferry during times of foods.
Mrs. Thomas COmisky, aged 81
years, dropped dead from heart dis
ease in Martiusburg yesterday.
Mrs. Henrietta F. Hooge, aged "A
years, died in Martinsburg last Sun
day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beard, who re-
side two miles west of town, have
passed through the deep waters Of
affection during the past week. Two
of their children have died and third
is very i'll. Scarlet fever had found a
foothold in the family, and the deaths
were the result Of this dread disease.
Last Friday Albert, aged four years,
passed away, and on Monday WILDER,
three years old, was claimed by reIent-
less death. The children were buried
at Martinsburg. Mr.. and Mrs Beard
have the sincere sympathy Of the peo-
pie of the community.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

One paper of needles for cent, at
Pendletons cost sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

In Alexander county, H., John Nc
Gowan, young school teacher, had
occasion to punish two Of his big
scholars, Henry and Scott Jordan.
Soon afterward they waylsid him as
he was going to church and beat him
to death.
Coughs, colds, pneumonia and fsvers may
be prevented by keeping the blood pure ana
the system toned mp with Hoods Sarsaparil'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27
They Rest From Their Labors.

Mrs. Mary Catharine Lemen, wife
of Mr.. Martin B. Lemen, died at her
home about three miles west of Shep-
herdstown last Saturday afternoon,
aged 81 years. She had been sick for
long time with consumption, and the
end was not unexpected. Mrs. Lemen' S
death was source of great sorrow to
a large circle of relatives and friends,
for she was devoted wife, loving
mother and good neighbor. For
years she was an exemplary member
of the Presbyterian Church, and as
long as her health permitted was faith
full in her duties. Her funeral was
held in the church at Shepherdstown
on Monday, the service being conduct
ed by her pastor, Rev. DR.. Charles
Ghiselin, assisted by Rev. ]. L. KILLER.
She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery,
there to await the last great day, when
they who are dead shall rise again. Be-
sides devoted husband, who is so
sorely bereaved by the separation from
the faithful partner Of his joys and
sorrows, Mrs. Lemen is survived by
six sons and three daughters William
n, of Brunswick, Charles, Thomas and
John, of Martinsburg, Fink and James,
of this vicinity Gussie and Katie, at
home, and Mrs. Al. Hendricks. The
family have the sympathy of the COM
munity.
The pall-bearers were Geo. I. Spe-
row, P. P. Marshall, Col W. A. Nor
gan, Thos. W. Hammond, Towner
Schley and T. F. Jones,
Miss Emma Smurr, formerly resi-
dent of Shepherdstown, died last Fri
day at the home of her brother-in-law,
Mr.. D. NJ. Kilmer, in Martinsburg.
She had suffered greatly from inham-
matory rheumatism for the past six
months, and this wac the chief cause
of her death. Miss Smurr was born
and raised in Shepherdstown, but has
made her home with her sister, Mrs.
Kilmer, in Martinsburg, for the past
eight or nine years. She was 40 years
of age. She was a thoroughly good
woman, and consistent member of the
Reformed Church for many years. She
is survived by two brothers, Mr.. Jas.
H. Smurr, of Martinsburg, and Mr..
John NJ. Smurr, of Missouri, and three
sisters, Mrs. D. NJ. Kilmer and Mrs.
J. w. R. Fisher, of Martinsburg, and
Miss Lizzie Smurr, of Batavia, n. Y.
The funeral service was held at the
Reformed Church, Martinsburg Sunday
morning, after which, in accordance
with her expressed wish, the remains
were laid to rest in the Reformed Gem
etery in this place. Rev. George G.
Everhart conducted the service at the
grave here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-27

getting simmer each day, and not more
than one or two Of the ice-houses in
town have been filled. Still, we have
seen the river frozen over at Shop
herdstown the middle of March, and it
may be that plenty Of cold weather is
yet in store.
Postmaster General Gary has issued
an order changing the color of the
one-cent stamp from blue to green. In
about two weeks he will follow this by
another order changing the brown five
cent stamp to dark blue. This ac-
ton is in accordance with the resolu-
ton adopted at the meeting last sum-
mer of the Universal Postal Congress,
making uniform the colors Of the one
cent, two-cent and fve-cent stamps, OF
their equivalents No change will be
made in the color of the two-cent car
mine stamp.
The wind seldom blows as hard here
as it did last Sunday. Saturday was
wretched day, with sleet and rain
all day and far into the night. Then
the wind swooped down from the west
and by noon on Sunday frightful
gale was blowing. 1t seems singular,
in view of the many old and apparent
ly rackety buildings in and around
town, that so little damage was done
A few fences were blown down and
trees lost some of their dead branches
but not many buildings were hurt
Windows were broken in several Of
the churches, and the flying glas;
disturbed the worshipers. Tuesday
! We had more slset and rain, followed
yesterday by another gale, but not as
| severe as Sundays.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-11-07
SANGER Condemns Commissary.

Lexington. Ky November 2.-The first
witness before the war investigating sub
commission today was General Joseph f..
Sanger who has had command Of tae Third
division. He said the Second division camp
at Chickamauga was badly located, being
in rocky ground where sinks could not be
deeply dug.
When asked Why the quartermaSter's de-
partmcnt aid not furnish articles necessary
for supplying the army, he said
THE complex system of furnishing
supplies to our army is at fault. II
there was one department to supply all
wants of the army there wouli be no
clash and these complications could
not arise. At Chickamauga the con-
troll Of my divisional hospital was
taken from me by the chief surgeon of
the corps"
General Sanger said that he considered
the weak point in Camp Thomas was It's
bad sanitary condition. The men had plenty
Of clothing and plenty to eat There were
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-11-07
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-11-07

WATER BAD AND SCARCE
For Three Weeks Men at Chickamauga
Could Not Get Water Enough To
Quench Their Thirst-1ce
Water Sold for $1.25
q Pitcher

H., >y,,or,hnr Sensation
Lexington ,,. 49,, .a,.i.., ~
followed sehSt'ioh "''''F VIZ
that branch OF the war liNe7H6'''''7 ''''
mflice now convened here.
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vi ,,.,,.n ho W.. a, The stand. said ne:
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mon VINO died of typhoid were brought
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-11-07
DR. r. SANDEN, 826 Broadway New York. N Y

the medical men did not provide themselves
with everything necessary for taking care
q p't think HI"'p thew did provide themselves
with everything they thought necessary,
considerins the material they h3 3 70 c1o"3 81
aot more g.ei snr" 90 ;' IMAM We had they
were distrib1fed to thGir various com
mands."
The general said that Whne IL was ~
ficuIt to get supplies to the men while
they Law in the trenches from the "a to
toe lfh OF july, ne lnouS'l 'I'c 49,
was sufficient. There had been no SlGn-
ness worth mentioning until after the cam mn
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sheller ,'"5 G "Im r 52C for the United
yI'o" 10 me NJ, IVA ,,.ad taa rr4pou-
States. Asked where ne lAed lhe
sIbiIitv for not having the tents there,
,:annraI I.avron replied:
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floor and hurled to the ceiling with such
force as to burst the stone ard the walls
above. Ponderous naSstones were utterly
Wrcnchcd from their resting places and
throughout the corridors the frescoing on
the ceilings and walls OF the corridors were
utterly ruined.
Main Foundations Not Damaged.
30 damage Was done to the main lounda-
tons Of q" hui.ulEg, as these are Of solid
masonry, Gocp.y cnDaud@u and twenty-five
feet tour incne3 thtcA.
The eiettrIu usul4nG apparatus was not
damaged. II. Older 10 enable the nreInen
to wvIk without pen. from live wires,
Eleyti.,ial. .,,.ilIa cut OF tne current
Ine L. '.. CIIct Jus,u-e Mdl5n'u ma
otter Co.. ...sh. ii members u the supreme
court, ...---.. ere arranged on small ltoeS-
tais anotL the supreme court CHAMBER
were either badly damaged Of wholly de-
stroyed, and with their destruction the
country has suffered an irreparable loss.
Many of them have been treasured as eX-
hibfts in the supreme court chamber tor
half century.
The capitoI building has been damaged u
number of times before by fire, but it IS
believed that tonight's fire will prove TO De
the most disastrous in the history "t the
building. On two occasions PRIOR 20 inns
fires have been started by eNploSl )nS pg
gas Seventeen years ago large amount
of damage was done to the same part OF
the building by an explosion OF the Nno'
,,,1 i, 1H7G there was an explosion of &aS
mat killed one man and came near killing
another.
In the opinion of capitol officials and ne
chanics who examined the structure 10
night, the loss will probably reach 3-Vooo
IN tha building The loss on the library
ana records, as stated above, can scarcely
he Estimated in dollars and cents million
dollars could not replace them' because
of many of them no duplicates are III OK
iStcncC. -,
ARRANGEMENTS were completed tonight by
Librarian Clarke, of the supreme co"I''
and Colonel Richard Bright, serSeahl-aI-
arms of the senate, by which the sltt'nS5
Of the supreme court VIII not ne ''''I
rupled. The cour will convene tomofro"
in the room of the senate committee on
the District of Columbia, one of the most
spacious rooms i'll the capitol
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-11-07
ROMEYN BOASTS FIELD WORK.
Retired Army officer Criticises Man
ner of Handling Troops.

Washington, November 1.-The war In
Vestigatug commission held a session here
today for the purpose Of hearing the testi-
mouy of Major Henry Romeyn, retired
army officer. He said that he had asked at
the beginning Of the war for military
assignment to go to the front in his ca
pacity as an officer, but it was refused, and
he then went as correspondent of a
weekly newspaper.
His testimony covered the emb1rkation
of the troops at Port Tampa and the cam
paign in Cuba. He said that when ne went
to Port Tampa the bank of the canal there
was covered with troops. He had wanted
to go with the Tenth infantry, which
his old regiment. but no one could tell
him where the regiment was to be found,