Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-24
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Things of Interest that are Happening In
Our Nelghborhood and Elsewhere

last week, seven got No. l certificates,
eleven No. 2, and thirteen No. 8.
Five applicants failed entirely.
The new bell in the town clock
proves to be of excellent tone. It is
soft and melodious in quality, yet can
be distinctly heard in every part of
the town. 1t is a welcome change
from the old bell.
Miss Ella s. Tebo, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. f. Tebo, of Martinsburg,
and Nfr. John R. Willard, of Mt. Hol-
", Pa, were married at the Baptist
parsonage in Martinsburg Tuesday
by Rev c. P Stealey.
The fall term of Shepherd College
viii begin Wednesday, August 18th,
This excellent school is in thoroughly
good condition in every respect, and
our people should take advantage of
the excellent educational opportuni-
ties it offers.
At the lawn festival at BiIlmyers
Mil last week a horse belonging to
Mr.. VIII Rush became frightened and
ran around the place, causing serious
danger for little while. The buggy
to which it was ATTACHED was badly
broken up, and one or two other We
hcles were slightly damaged.
Mary Parrot, colored, of Shenan-
doah Junction, was given a hearing
before Justice Gallaher, of Charlestown,
on a warrant charging her with assault
on William Brantner, night ticket
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company at that place. She
was fined $50 and costs, and in de-
fault Of payment was sent to Jail.
Miss Mamie Reynolds, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds, Of
Shepherdstown, was married in Wash
iugtou, D. c., last Wednesday to Mr..
Stephen B. Clements, of that city.
The wedding was a quiet one, and the
announcement will be surprise to
many Of the friends of the bride in
this place. We extend our best wishes
for the happiness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clements, who will make their home
in Washington.
The lawn fete held by the ladies Of
the Presbyterian church last Friday
and Saturday at the home of 7. F.
Jones, BIlmyers Mil, was great
success. The receipts were $ll3, and
those who attended were most pleas
autly entertained. The supper was
all that could be desred-chicken,
spring lamb and delicious country
ham-and was doubIy enjoyable when
served by fair hands in such a lovely
place in the light Of the silyery moon.
WHO. Wisner, Of Berkeley Springs,
this State, has written book entitled
Mark Ellis, or Unsolved Problems,
which seems to be attracting a good
deal of attention. We learn that
many copies have been subscribed for
in advance Of publication, and we IN
fer that it is work of considerable
force, as 50 many prominent persons
are backing it. Mark Ellis" is a
book which appeals to the finer feel
ings, and we hope it may find its way
into all the homes in West Virginia.
J. C. CasseIl, general superinten-
dent Of the Norfolk & Western Rail
way, and Theodore Low, superinten-
dent of the Shenandoah Valley divis-
ion, inspected this end Of the line
. this week. We hope that they noted
the fact that the freight depot at Shep-
| herdstown consists Of an old freight
car on a side track, and that passen-
gers are seriously Inconvenience and
their lives occasionally endangered by
being forced to squeeze past this
"derot in order to board trains. If
there any improvement the officials
ought to make, it is the erection Of a
freight depot at Shepherdstown.
One of the most delightful social
events of the summer season was the
musicale given last Thursday evening
bv Mrs. Minnie Shepherd at her
charming home on Main street. Mrs.
Shepherd succeeded in getting togeth-
err combination of musical talent
that few persons realized existed in
the community, and the result was
an evening of unusual pleasure to
lovers Of good music. There was
some exquisite music on the piano,
mandolin and either by summer visit
ors in and near town, while our home
musicians added what they could to
the entertainment. 1t was most de-
Iishtful evening, and it passed all too
quickly TO the appreciatiye guests,