Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-02-07
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Things of interest that are Happening In
Our Nelshborhood and Elsewhere.

zero this morning, and the air has been
pretty frosty. The river has been
frozen over solidly and skaters have
been enjoying themselves upon it.
Julian c. Baker, of Martinsburg,
nephew of the Messrs Baker, of Shep-
herdstown, is at his home in Martins
burg on furlough. He has been in
the regular army for several years
and has been stationed in Cuba. His
regiment will shortly sail for the
Philippines.
The Jefferson county school book
board met in Charlestown last Satur-
day and fixed upon the books to be
used in the public schools of the county
for the next five years to come. few
changes were made, which is gratifying
news to those parents who have TO buy
books for their children.
Cliff City Lodge, Shield Of Honor,
is having a boom Just now. There are
six applications for membership on
the secretary's desk, and there is
renewed interest in the order. The
insurance feature of the organization
is very popular, being cheap as to its
premiums and prompt in payment OF
losses.
The Northwestern Yeast Co., Of
Chicago, ILL.,, are out again this year
distributing free samples Of their now
famous Magic Yeast There is hardly
a man, woman or child in the United
States not familiar with the good quail
tiles of this favorite bread raiser. You
make no mistake when you buy Magic
Yeast at cents package and refuse
to take limitations.
Our local theatrical talent, under
the direction of Prot. Arlington q.
Hines, are rehearsing a play to be
given in the town hall the 22d of Feb
ruary for the benefit Of the Sons Of
Confederate Veterans. under the
Southern Cross" is thrilling war dra-
ma of great merit, and will be one Of
the best plays ever given in the hall.
Further notice will be given.
The cold weather the first of the
week provided fairly good supply Of
ice in this neighborhood. The ponds
where there was any water-were
frozen to a depth Of four to six inches.
The river was frozen over at Shep-
herdstown, and the ice-houses here
are being filled with pretty good ice
taken from the eddy on the Maryland
shore, about FIVE inches thick.
Leonard T. Rogers, son of Theodore
Rogers, Of this place, will open Jew
eler's store in Shepherdstown, and
will probably occupy the Rightstine
room. Mr.. Rogers learned the jewel
er's trade in Lancaster, Pa, and has
recently been employed in Philadel-
phia establishment. He is frst-class
workman, and we have no doubt he
will do well in his home town.
In order to afford protection to all
of his creditors alike, G. W. Terrell, Of
this place, has made ali assignment for
their benefit, with Sheriff J. Davis
Blllmyer as trustee. Mr.. Terrell has
conducted a grocery and queenwale
store in Shepherdstown for the past
couple Of years. We are informed
that there are assets sufficient to pay
all Indebtedness, and we hope that Mr.
Ferrells financial embarrassment may
be but temporary.
Rev. H. Max Lentz, pastor Of the
Lutheran churches of Shepherdstown
and Uvilla, will begin in a week or
two the publication Of parish paper
1t is to be called the The Lutheran
Banner" and will be a neat little
journal of sixteen pages, with an at
tractive cover. The subscription price
is to be % cents year, and it is hoped
that his patronage will be extensive
at this very reasonable price. 1t will
be printed at the REGISTER office.
The Spirit says that Bertrand Ben
ton and William Gordon brought to
Charlestown on Saturday bald eagle
"a magnificent bird, measuring seven
feet from tip to tip of wings. 1t was
discovered by Mr. Benton in the act
of carrying off one of his fathers lambs,
when he frightened it into dropping
the lamb. Securing a gun he got
a shot at the bird as it flew from tree
over the Bates farm, and winged it.
The eagle is now in possession of Jas.
w. Thomas, the colored caterer.
DR.. Hopkins Gibson has bought OF
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, Esq, the latter's
property on Main street, Shepherds
town, for $4,000 cash. The property
includes the two buildings adjoining
each other, containing J. G. Gibson's
drug store, T. B. Lines clothing store
and Mr.. Beltzhoover's Office and res
ldence. 1t is very desirable property
In every respect, and in one Of the
best locations for business in town.
Mr.. Beltzhoover will occupy the res
idence and law Office for the ensuing
year,
Last Saturday was grounding day,
and the sun shone brightly the whole
day long. The grounding saw his
shadow and promptly retired into his
hole, there to remain until the six
weeks of bad weather shall be over.
The very next day it showed. 1t also
rained Likewise it blew a gale most
furiouslv. In short, the ground hog