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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
rEAI-ED PROPOSALS. In duplicate. endorsed

- Proposals Dredging and Filling In at the y s.
Navy Yard Island Pa. for Extension OF Reserve
Basin viii be received at the Bureau Of Yards and
Docks Navy Department. Washington q C.: until
O'clock n M on SATURDAY. October 1898 and publicly
opened nmetiateiy thereafter Specifications and blank
forn,s OF proposal will be forwarded upon application 10
The Bureau cornmandant Of the I. Navy yard.
League Pa Bidders are expected 10 inform nem-
ssyss the work by visiting the Navy
Yard where plans may he. obtained Appropriat ton
$4,000 MORDECAI T. ESDIroTT. Chief 81 Bureau.
September II. 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

ru171LE CHATTANOOGA AND ST. LOUIS.
no. 1896 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
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w horse at least II bedrooms all Improvements niuss
golf good cycling. good schools one 70
ten acres OF ground Address ADVERTISER care a
McCtres Magazine lsi East 2Jth-st., NeS-Nork city
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
YELLOW Iaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for It's
relief. It Is with pleasure We publish
the following: This Is to certify that
I was terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over SIX months, and was
treated by some OF the best physicians
in our city and all to o avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Flee
trc Bitters and after taking two bot
ties, was entirely cured Inow take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering from this ter
rible malady. l am gratefully yours,
NJ. \. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky. Sold
at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Remnants Pharmacy.
y. ?. LiCElider' 5
FULL STOCK OF
.ChOiCGGrOCerieS.

We are getting in Fresh Goods every
day and are now in position to offer
YOU the Choicest Goods at the Lowest
Prices for Cash or Trade. If you are
not pleased with the Coffee you are
using come and get some Of Chase &
Sanborn's Famous Boston Cotfees We
have received a choice lot Of new Teas
at 80, 80, 60 and so cents per pound.
Our stock Of Canned Goods is full Of
everything to be found in that line.
We have fine grade Of pure Sugar
Syrup at q cents per gallon. Also
nice stock Of Prunss, Peaches, Apples
and Apricots. You viii find the incest
Cheese, Dried Beet, Maccaroni, Crack
ers, Cocoanuts, Lemons, Oranges, Oats,
Breakfast Food, &c, with US. Full
stock Of Pickles, Olives, Catsup, &c.
Garden Seed, Onion Sets, Seed Pota-
toes, Lake Herring, Mackersl, Break
fast Bacon, Hams and Bologna always
on hand. We want your Bacon and
Lard. Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
The remains were taken to Charles

The remains were taken to Charles
town for burial.
Mrs. Estella Lewis, widow of the
late Charles H. Lewis, of Jefferson
county, died suddenly last Sunday at
Weston, aged about sixty-fve years.
She resided in this county for many
years, and recently moved to Weston.
She was a sister-in-law to Major W. H.
T. Lewis, president of the county court
Of this county. She leaves large
family of children. The remains were
taken to Charlestown for burial.
Mrs. Rosa Buchanan Lentilhon,
wife of Mr.. Eugene Lentilhon, died
recently at her home in New York.
She was the daughter Of the late James
A. and Rosa Parran, and a grand
daughter Of DR.. Parran, formerly Of
Shepherdstown. She had been mar
ried less than two years, and is sur
viyed by her husband and one child.
Mrs. William Radford, who for sew
eraI years was with her family a sum-
mer guest at Sudley Place in this town,
died at her home in Washington re-
Gently. She Is survived by her hus-
band and three children. Mrs. Rad
ford was a lady Of most estimable
character.
Mr.. Joseph E. Black, who was born
in this vicinity, but who moved with
his parents to Ohio when he was but
five years of age, died recently in
Redwood, Missouri, aged s. years.
His mother was a sister Of the late
Joseph NcMurran, Of this county.
Died, at her home near Ripoa, April
Goth, Mrs. Catherine II. Myers, be-
loved wife of Mr.. Joseph Myers, aged
81 years, + months and % days. Mrs.
Myers was a member of the Episco-
pal Church.
Mrs. Geo. W. Miller, living at the
home of her son, Ms. Miller, a mile
from Nartinsburg, died last Sunday,
aged 70 years.
Mr.. Benjamin Former died at his
home in Martinsburg last week, after
long illness, aged 81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

From the Martinsburg Statesman :;
"Tbs Winchester Telephone Company
is pushing its line, through to this
city and expect to have connection
with our town before this week is out
After being robbed most outrageously
by the company that is now here our
people will hail with delight the COM
ing Of the new company. Let every
body encourage the new company.
We understand that this new COM
panv Is the one that the Maryland
Telephone Company will connect with
by way Of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Railroad Notes.

The summer schedule Of the Norfolk
& Western Railway was put into effect
last Sunday. The only changes in the
passenger time are Of trains No. > and
No. 6. The former arrives here at
1888 a. IN. instead Of lO.4l p. m,
leaving Hagerstown at 1905 No. 6
is IS minutes earlier than under the
old schedule, passing here at 5.52 a.
m. and arriving in Hagerstown at go.
Yesterday afternoon a couple Of
freight cars were thrown into loco
motive on the y. & W. switch at
Shenandoah Junction with such force
as to smash the cowcatcher Of the en-
CINE and break up the cars pretty
badly.
The \. q W Railway is putting in
a great many new ties on this d.
vision.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Mrs. Sarah B. Hawks, widow Of Ma
ior Wells J. Hawks, died last Friday
in Baltimore at the home of her son,
Mr.. Arthur W. Hawks. The deceased,
who was IS years of age, was a native
of Charlestown, but has lived in Bal
timore for the past sixteen years. Her
husband was commissary on the staff
of General Stonewall Jackson, and as
the wife of a Confederate officer and
residing in a town so otter occupied
by the army, Mrs. Hawks entertained
and knew nearly all the prominent
leaders of the forces Of the South in
this section. At the time Of the John
Brown raid she extended many courte-
sizes to the First Regiment Of Virginia
Volunteers of Richmond. After their
departure they sent her silver SER
vice as a token of affection from Col
onel August, his staff and line officers,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Among the Churches,

At the last monthly meeting Of EP-
worth League of the N. E. Church the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Rev. W.
Mex. Hammack first vice-president,
Jno. @. Fleming; second vice-presi-
dent. Miss Clara Greenwood ; third
vice-president, Miss Matte Heller
stay fourth vice-president, T. J. Dale;
secretary, Miss Annie Alternately
treasurer, Mrs. NJ. Helferstay organ
ist, Miss Clara Greenwood. The Ep-
worth League anniversary will be OBJ
served with an appropriate service on
Sunday, May 18th, at 7,30p.m.
The programme for the jubilee SER
vice at Uvilla N. E. Church South
next Sunday has been completed. 1t
will be of special interest to the older
members, who will recall striking in
cideuts in the history Of the church.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The largest basket collection of the
year Will be expected, as previously
announced.
The executive committee Of Shep-
Lerdstown circuit Epworth League,
N. Z. Church South, is requested to
meet in the Iecture-room Of the church
in Shepherdstown next Saturday at 5
?. m.
During the month of April the Lu
therau Sunday school raised for for
eign missions the sum of $60.7+. The
infant department won the banner, its
contribution being $3O.62.
N. E. Church South Bethesda at
9 a. m; Uyilla Jubilee services) at II
a. m; Shepherdstown at 80 p. m.
Junior League 6 p. m, Epworth
League $50 pm.
Bishop Peterkin viii. be at Trinity
Episcopal Church in this place next
Sunday and conduct service. He will
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

A recent dispatch from Roanoke,
Va, says: can epidemic which baf-
fees the skill of all the physicians in
Roanoke is now prevailing in this
city. 1t comes in the way OF a severe
headache, and in from "a to Sc hours
results in death. The patient be-
comes delirious and soon dies. Thurs
dav the dreaded disease claimed four
victims, two being prominent citizens
J. H. Windel, a grocer, and c. a.
Lane, jeweler. There are num-
Der of cases in the city, and the dis
ease resembles cerebro spinal menin-
gifts" Saturday there were four more
deaths from the disease, and since
then several more have been reported.
Rev. DR.. James R. Campbell, pastor
of the Christian Church at Woodstock,
Va, died last Monday very suddenly.
He was born in India and was 90
wears of age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Aliens Foot-Easc. powder for the feet.
1t cure, painful. swollen, Smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out cornS
and buuious It's the greatest comfort
discovery of lineage Aliens Foot-EaSc
makes tght-ftting or new shoes feel
easy. Its certain cure for sweating,
calious and hot tired, aching feet. Try
II to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 2jc. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
:. OImStcd. lie Roy. y Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Reception.

KSEGpllOH'
Prof. and Mrs. A. C. Kimler gave
a delightful reception to the gradual
ing class of Shepherd College, Of which
Prot. Kimler is principal, at their
home on Main street last Friday even
ing. Besides the happy graduates-to-
be, there were present the other mem
bers of the faculty and few invited
guests. The evening was most pleas
antly spent most enjoyable feature
being the experiments relating to the
literary knowledge Of the guests and
their familiarity with the poets and
authors. Miss Katie Lucas carried
off the honors as the most accomplished
artist, while Prof. Miller was awarded
the BOBBY prize as soon as the identi-
ty of the object he had drawn was
made known. Refreshments Of the
most delicious character were served
during the evening. It was late when
the party broke up, for the hours flew
by on swiftest wings. The thought
fitness and good will that inspired the
host and hostess to afford this pleasure
to the busy students is, we are sure,
highly appreciated, and it shows the
harmony that exists between the
scholars Of the school and the faculty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

Mr.. 0. NJ. Harris, the efficient teach
er of the Halltown public school, was
in town on Monday, and secured
promise from Rev. DR.. Charles Ghise-
lin to address the school at its closing
on May Goth. Mr.. Harris is arrang-
ing pleasing programme for that &C.
casion, and will have brief addresses
from several persons in addition to
the parts to be taken by the pupils.
Miss Nellie Stowe Pentecost, the ac-
complished teacher of elocution who
gave such satisfaction to her patrons
when she was here last year, is again
in Shepherdstown. She is teaching
the students at Shepherd College, and
Will be glad to have any other pupils
from the town or vicinity. We can
recommend her as a most competent
instructor.
J. L. McChan received telegram
yesterday from Charleston asking him
if he still wanted to join the State
volunteers. He wired back for trans
portation for himself and Harry Turn
er, and the boys are expecting to leave
at any minute.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Hutton and their
baby, Of Lost City, W. Va, are here
visiting the family of Mr.. l.. G. Broth
erton, where Mrs. Hutton will spend
a couple Of months. Mr.. Hutton is
travelling salesman for Virginia to-
bacco house.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. ByerS, Of
Louisville, KY, are at Valley Rest,
their summer home near Shepherds
town. Mr.. Byers is in bad health, but
his friends hope that in the pure air
of his native place he may fully re-
cover
Miss Edith Geigan, of Baltimore,
who is always among the most well
come visitors to Shepherdstown, is at
Sudley Place for stay Of some weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hout, who
have been visiting here for month
or two, returned to their home in
Warreusburg, No, yesterday.
Mr.. c. Frank Henneway, who has
been here at the Entler Hotel the past
week, expects to bring his family here
and spend the summer.
Col. w. a. Morgan has been quite
sick at his home near town the past
week, but is reported to be much bet
ter this morning.
Mr.. John R. Billmyer, who has
charge Of Rouss store at Shippens-
burg, Pa, spent last Sunday at his
home here.
Mr.. John H. schoppert, of the
Treasury Department, is spending this
week at his home here.
Mr.. Jacob Underdonk, guard at the
penitentiary at Moundsyille, IS home
for = week or two.
Miss Jennie Anspach, of Baltimore,
is visiting friends in the Moler's neigh
borhood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
The DAnners of Snrina

Which arise from Impurities n the bloc aud
a depleted condition Of this vital nult may
Toe entirely nVerttd by Hoods SarsapatillS.
This great medicine cures all spring humors
buiIs, eruptions and sores and 10y euriching
and VitalEiug the blood. Il oVercomcs that
tired feeling and gives vitality and vigor.
HOODS PILLS cure nausea Isick headache.
biliousness and all liver Ills. Price - cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Wheat is Booming.

The price Of wheat is still soaring
upward. Yesterday spot wheat sold
in Baltimore at $1.2O a bushel, the
highest price for over six years, an adj
vance of four cents over the previous
day. In Chicago the price OF May
wheat jumped to Sl.3l bushel, the
highest figure since 1883, and July
options went up to 98S. The war
scare has great deal to do with the
price, of course, but aside from this
the scarcity in Europe and the heavy
advance in wheat, -four and bread IN
dicates that there is a strong genuine
demand. France has removed the
import duty from wheat and it Is said
that Italy and Germany will do the
same. Our local dealers offer SIP
today.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Ruoklens Arnica SalYe.

The best Salve IN the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tette-. Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, CornS. and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required 1t is guaranteed 10
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price - cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

When YOU cannot sleep for cough
ing take Chamberlain : Cough Rene
dy. 1t always gives prompt relief.
1t is most excellent for colds, too, as
it aids expectoration, relieves the
lungs and prevents any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. For sale at Rem
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Spring Weddings.

From the Alexandria Ga:ette OF
April Doth we take the following ac-
count Of the Massey-Renner wedding.
The bride is former resident OF JEFF
ferson county
At the VI. f. Church South last night
at 80 o'clock. Miss Bessie Porter Rem
uer. daughter of Mr.. |. y. Reuuer OF
this city. was married TO Mr.. j. Dennis
Massey, young business man of BaItI-
more The groom was attended by MIR.
J ;. Fcagau, of Baltimore and Miss
Jennie Collin. Of this city, acted as maid
to the bride. while Miss Lillian EISom
was the flower girl. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. Howard Wells.
McsSrs. Alvin Powell, VIM. VI. Wright.
Clarence. Charles and c. w. Dettor We're
the ushcrS Miss Lulu Cockey presided
at the organ The bride and bridesmaid
were bccomingIy attircd in turquoise
blue. the bride carrying La France roses.
The church was handsomely decorated
with palms and pottrd plants. and a
large audience composed of friends OF
the happy couple was in attendance from
Baltimore. Washington and this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Massey will reside in Bal
tImore.
Mr.. George W. Miller and Miss Mar
guerite G. Howell, both Of New York,
were married in that city on Wednes-
day Of last week by Rev J. Galiganni.
III. .-,., -. , C.,.,...,. .,.I.,..t- our,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

We expect to have on Saturday new
tomatoes, peas, string beans, cabbage,
radishes and beets. Also bananas,
pineapples, oranges and lemons, at
Lamar's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

? pounds Of cream cheese for p
cents, nice large raisins . cents pound,
3 pounds large prunes for 20 cents, at
The Great Bargain Store
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Ladies gold-flled belts with garnets,
amethyst, emerald and turquoise set
tings, from s. to $3.50, warranted. A,
L. Beaumont.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Magic soap 5 cents, laundry starch
; cents pound, package corn starch .
cents, oileine soap cents, canned corn,
tomatoes, peas, apples, peaches, Ar
mour. Clipped beef, corned beef, sal
mon, sardines, and powdered XXNNA
sugar, at G. W. Ferrell's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

az W i I.4Ch4AuSI :.
old watches taken in trade for new
ones. \. L. Beaumont.
Lake herring by single pound, kit
or half barrel, at Lamar's.
Silver chain bracelets from 81 to
$40. \. L. Beaumont.
Bows silver watches, warranted, $40
to So. \. L. Beaumont.
All the nobbiest things in crash and
straw hats at T. B. Lines.
Full stock of slippers and summer
shoes, at W. P. Lickider's.
N.ckle alarm clocks, warranted, at
- cents. 4. 1. Beaumont.
Mems working shoes only % cents,
d, Tie Great Bargain Store.
Watches cleaned and warranted for
So cents. \. L. Beaumont.
Cucumbers raised at home S cents
per dozen, at G. W. Ferrell's.
Naiu-springs in watches warranted
for 30 cents. A. L. Beaumont.
Norgaus Grove fair Will be held
til. wear September 6, 7, S and 9.
W,xrE1-Country Bacon and all
kinds OF produce, at Geo. W. FerrelIs.
For Sale-Six Jersey Cows. APP
r.v to DR.. \. 5. Reynolds, Shepherds
town.
Mr.. Alex. Henson Is getting his
buck-yard in shape for active opera
lions.
\ big drive in straw hats and men $
working shirts, at The Great Bargain
Store.
Geo. W. Terrell will take your Poul-
Try at highest prices in exchange for
goods.
The farmers are very busy planting
corn this week. The ground is in fine
order
Seth Thomas watches, warranted, at
s., > and upwards, at \. l. Beau
monts.
Ladies chatelaine silver watches,
warranted, at $3.50 to SO, at A. L.
Bsaumonts.
Wheat is looking splendid. The
outlook is for an enormous crop in
tbs county.
Naval oranges, bananas, cocoanuts,
canned peas S cents, salmon 10 cents,
q. W ?. Lickhder's.
For limited time only We will sell
YOU Lion coffee for 10 cents pound,
a, The Great Bargain Store.
Don't forget sale of personal prop
-..y Saturday afternoon by R. S. NJ.
Hoffman. See advertisement.
The hollow in the new road between
tie big hills Just east of town is being
PARTLY filed up with earth and stone
There has been great demand for
daily papers the past few weeks, and
our ugwsboys are selling great num-
hers o. them.
A number of flags have been dis
played in Shepherdstown this week in
honor of our great victory over the
Spanish at Manila.
Soap , cakes for ; cents or cents
for foot, Elastic starch ; cents, lie
4 cents, package laundry starch .
cents, at j. A. Staleys $.
Read the new advertisement of c.
,. Wysong in another column. Mr.
Wysons's carriage-repair shop is kept
busy and two men are hustling along
the work.
Ness. Jacob Keller and Mack
r...,. ,r. .,oon,, tho FIRST 70 comnIy
,... .-...l,. T. - b.r;oc, snb.
,..n,s- stone Pavement laid in front
os,as.r homes on Duke street.
Las, sunday afternoon Mr.. Jacot
IT. Coozps fed his four hogs as usual
aban. five o'clock. A half hour later
everyone Of them was dead. Some un.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

President Mckinley has nominated
CARROT 5. De Grange to be postmaster
at Frederick, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

S-day alarm clocks, warranted, from
$3.50 to $3.50, at a. /. Beaumont's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Magic yeast l cent cake, Vienna
sausage 10 cents box, McMurray
corn and tomatoes, at J. A. Staley's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Shake Into Your Shoes

Solid gold rings from 81 to -, war
ranted. 4. /. Beaumont.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Another lot of clubhouse ties re-
ceived this week at T. B. Lines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Fresh ham sausage at Ferrells.i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

No-To- EaC for fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, II. All druggists
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

will employed workman and will be prepared to do Upho
refunded KNIGHT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

]. II. Crabilis cigar factory at
Shenandoah Junction has been doing
a rushing business the past few weeks.
Dealers have been buying in large
quantities in anticipation of the extra
tax to be levied on tobacco and cigars
by the new revenue bill, and Mr..
Crabill has been pushing his facilities
to the utmost to supply the demand
and work up the stock on hand.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Block,
in st. Louis, Mo, April Sth, fine
daughter. Mrs. Block, who was form
erly Miss Mamie Livermore, of Shop
herdstown, has many friends here who
will Join US in the hope that little Miss
Margaret Boteler will grow up to be
as charming and accomplished as her
mother and the other members Of one
of Shepherdstown's lOveliest families.
NOTICE. Will in the near future
establish fine steam laundry in Shep-
herdstown. Any Of my many custo-
mers desiring steam laundry work may
be accommodated at once by sending
in their laundry on Monday promptly
as l have made arrangements with one
of the best steam laundries in the Uni
ted States, the Tolman's, Washington
D. c. All work desired in a domestic
style done at home. A. S. LIND, I'm
perial Laundry.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-22

While j v N. Christopher, of As
bury Park, was enjoying his fall va
cation at the home OF his father, in
East Milestone, Somerset County, he
became the possessor of an old and
curious-looking piece of Continental
currency which he prizes highly as a
souvenir of the early days of our Gov
ernlnent. The half dollar, for such
it is, is about two and one half by three
inches in size, and looks as though it
was an old piece of wrapping paper
Age has caused it to turn color. On
the face, surrounded bya heavy bor-
der, are the words Half-dollar, accord
ing to a resolution of Congress passed
at Philadelphia, February II, 1T75.n
The series is 'B and the number is
80. 500. The signature looks like
IS. O.. Morris" It is in red ink but
the two first initials are faded On
the reverse side is chain. each link
representing one of the thirteen orig
inal States, viz, New York. New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary
land, Virginia, Connecticut. Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, New Halnp-
shire, Georgia, North and South Car
olina. In the centre of the chain is
another circle. On this the words,
American Congress, we are one. =
appears. a the bottom it says the
halfdolIar was printed by Hall g.
Sellers in Philadelphia, 1776.