Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
LITTLE LOCALS,
The Things ofinterest that are Happen Y In
Our NeIghborhood and elsewhere.

10 the hen but not so agreeable to
housekeepers. Butter is Is cents a
pound.
The REGISTER goes to press Wednes-
day evening this week, instead of
Thursday morning, in order that all
hands may have full day in which
to be thankful.
Wheat has reached 70 cents BUSH
ell, and corn is after it pretty close,
dealers paying So cents this week.
Corn is being sold at retail about town
at IS cents a bushel.
You will find it will pay anyone
looking for Xmas presents to make us
a visit, as we have useful and orna-
mental articles, suitable for ladies and
gentlemen, at Remnants.
Prof. Hawkins, Brown & Co. will
show Edison's biograph in the town
hall Saturday night, November 80,
for the benefit of the Catholic church.
Everybody invited to attend the en-
tertainment. See bills.
Sergeant Fowler, of Middleway,
keeps up his reputation as a raiser of
big hogs. He killed one last week
that weighed ass pounds net, and he
wants to know if Uncle Jake Winter
meyer or any other old rebel can beat
| it.
A four-year-old son of William
Cookus, keeper of Elmwood Cemetery,
fell on a bottle the other day and the
broken glass inflicted two ugly wounds,
one in his arm the other in his head.
Seven stitches We're required to close
the gashes,
The dynamo and lamps for our cleo
trio light system have arrived, and the
engine and boiler, which were shipped
last week, are looked for at any time
now. AS the wires have been strung
already, it will be but a short time
until the lights are turned on.
What are Proof Tablets? Proof
Tablets are the best female regulator.
Proof Tablets are sure This is why
thousands of people are using them.
Proof Tablets can be purchased from
our agents or direct from home Office.
Native Herb Drug Co., Bolivar, W.
Va.
The Kings Daughters will have
sale of fancy articles and variety Of
dolls suitable for Christmas gifts, and
will also serve soup and candy, in the
store-room next to Joseph L. Cookus's
place on Friday and Saturday after
noon and evening, December 9th and
7th. Everybody welcome.
A colored man was arrested on
Monday and left in Jail over night
for disorderly conduct while he was
drunk. He said next morning he
didn't have much pleasure out Of his
spree, for he didn't remember any
thing about it, but he paid his fine
with reasonable cheerfulness.
Fred Henson has made arrange
ments for trap-shooting contest at
Shepherdstown today Thanksgiving
day., which will be participated in by
sportsmen from this and adjoining
counties. A number of valuable
prizes have been offered, and some
interesting contests may be looked
for.
Mr.. John Davis, of Shopherdstown,
and Miss Sarah McSherry, daughter
of Mr.. William E. McSherry, Of Zoar
neighborhood, were married last We'd
nesday at the Presbyterian manse in
Charles Town, by Rev, DR.. A. c. Hop
kins. We extend congratulations to
the happy couple, who will make their
home in Shepherdstown.
Articles to select from, embrace
such as shaving sets, dressing mirrors,
travelling sets, lap tablets, handsome
thermometers, gold pens in holders,
all kinds of candlesticks, music rolls,
military and hat brushes, glove and
handkerchief cases, collar and cuff
boxes, ink wells, powder jars, calen-
dars, clocks, &C., &C., at Remnants.
a special meeting Of the town coun-
Gil was held Tuesday evening to con-
slider matters connected with the cleo
trio light plant. Bids were received
for coal for the plant, and it was or
dered that test be made Of the three
varieties offered by the several bidders.
The contract for the first lot was CIV
en- to G. 7. Hodges, and subsequent
orders will be filled by W. n. Lemon
and w. H. Knode.
The long-looked-for and much-need-
ed rain began early last Saturday
morning, and after gentle showers all
day that gave the earth a good soak
ing regular downpour came about
dark and kept up all night. The rain
continued all day Sunday, butat night
finally stopped. 1t was of vast bene-
fit, as the drought had become serious,
and was particularly needed by the
wheat. The earth's reservoirs have
been replenished for the winter and
the streams are again full
Rev. c. D. Harris, of Martinsburg,
delivered a lecture in the town hall
last Friday evening, for the benefit Of
the Epworth League of the Southern
Methodist Church. His subject was,
"What Country Parson Saw ilsthe
Old World" and it was very enter