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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26
Cotton Causerie.

M. II. Gunter & Co., of Memphis,
Tenn. figure that this years cotton crop
will be 103S0, 900 bales. In this calcula-
tion it puts North Carolina down at
100000 bales. If its figures are as far
wrong about other States as about
North Carolina, the crop will be consid-
erably below ten million bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

The Virginia Constitutional Convention
has taken long step in the right direc-
at school of children between the ages
of eight and thirteen years. North Car
DINA must do likewise if it will stop il
litcracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

with its accustomed enterprise" is
the way the Louisbnrg Times begins an
editorial referring to the News and OBJ
server.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

The day after the South Dakota fraud
on the jurisdiction case was instituted
this paper declared that it originated in
the brains of certain Southern Railway
officials. They denied it, but the people
are seeing that this paper as usual, was
they'll give us a Squire, we can prove
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

large lumber shed to it's plant here The
/, shed is ninety-five feet long and 100 feet
wide and was finished last week.
| Newbern, N c., Nov. 25.-Capt. Har-
| ker made run that was record break
er on the sharpe Geo. N. Ives. He
! came from Beaufort here in six hours
| loaded with 5000 pounds of fish. Part
of the run was against a strong ebb- tide
/ Gainesville. N. c., Nov. 25.-The pea
nut crop is smaller by fifty per cent
than last year, and the crop will average
about twenty-five bushels per acre, says
j ex-senator James Parker leading far
mer.
Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. 25.-The
Chamber of Commerce is leading in the
general interest taken in the proposed
celebrate of the landing of Sir Walter
Raleigh. The people of Manteo will
,, commence preparing for the huge num-
Der of guests in the early spring The
celebration will take place in July.
Charlotte, N. c., Nov. 25.-Dr. j. w
Stage accepts the call of the Presbyte-
rian Synod to raise 100000 for the TWEEN
tieth century educational fund, and will
make his first address in Newbern about
the 1st of January He is confident ST
securing $4,000 of the amount in Char
lotte.
Greenville N. c., Nov. 25.-Dogs fol-
lowed the trail of the man who broke in
W. III. Wilson's store at Penny Hill, and
went direct to the house of Foreman
Station, colored man who lives in Edge
combe county. 1t was ten hours after
the robbery before the dogs were put on
the trail.
Whitsett, n c., Nov Whitsett
Institute, Whitsett, n. c., is having the
most successful year in it's history. In
order to meet the increased demands of
its rapidly growing patronage, splen-
did new building. S0x100 feet, is being
rapidly pushed to completion. This will
! give the school largely increased facili
ties and will render it easily one of the
best equipped schools in the South. The
Spring term opens January list. This
school makes a special point of furnish
ing positions to its graduates.
Maysvile, n. c., Nov. 25.-The cor
oner's jury brought in a verdict that
Godfrey Weber, who was murdered
last week, came to his death by gun
shot wound at the hands Of Cyrus Dix
on, the cause of the shooting being the
result of an intimacy existing between
| Webber's wife and Dixon. The sheriff
took Dixon to Jail. He was in an un-
common good humor. Mr.. Weber came
| to; this section from Pennsylvania and
| engaged in the lumber business, and
married Miss Cannon, who, it is said
| was engaged to marry Dixon, but was
! persuaded by her family to marry Web
| Ber. 1t seems that she always loved
/ Dixon and was not true to Weber. The
dead man described his murderer. He
Was going home in the night whistlins
| The man who killed him fired sixteen
| buck shot in his side at a
! distance of only five or ten feet. H:
! he was shot down in a most cowardly
| manner. Mr.. Webber was highly es-
| teemed and the affair has caused a
| gloom over the community
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

One by one the roses fall. Odum, the
Populist Senator, who achieved notoriety
in 1887, has been arrested on the charge
of defrauding the government. The gang
of so-called Populist legislators who sold
out in 1897 have nearly all landed in a
shown themselves to be either dishonest
or incompetent. It was the sorriest lot
of cattle ever seen in any political ranch.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26
THE BEST PRE-.

THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MA
LAs>
Chilis md Fever is a bosciA OF Grove s
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
,nd Quinine in tasteless form. No
eture-no pay. Price SOC.
t. TO. Z. ID.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

The prompt payment of debts is the
ore virtue lacking in many a mans
makeup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26
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Lumber Bridge, n. c., Nov. 25.-The
liabilities of ex-Sheriff j. w. Hall, who
failed here last week. will aggregate
$500. His assets are as large as liabil-
tiles, but he cannot realize on them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. 25.-The
Blades Lumber Company has added
large lumber shed to it's plant here. The
shed is ninety-five feet long and 100 feet
wide and was finished last week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Newbern, n. c., Nov. 25.-Capt. Har-
ker made run that was record break
er on the sharpe Geo. n. Ives. He
came from Beaufort here in six hours
loaded with 5000 pounds of fish. Part
of the run was against a strong ebb tide
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Gatesvile, N. c., Nov. 25.-The pea
nut crop is smaller by fifty per cent
than last year, and the crop will average
about twenty bushels per acre, says
ex-senator James Parker, a leading far
mer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. 25.-ThC
Chamber of Commerce is leading in the
general interest taken in the proposed
celebration of the landing of Sir Walter
Raleigh. The people of Manteo viii
commence preparing for the huge mum
Der of guests in the early spring. The
celebration will take place in July.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Greenville, N. c.. Nov. 25.-Dogs fol-
lowed the trail of the man who broke in
w. H. Wilson's store at Penny Hill, and
went direct to the house of Foreman
Station, colored man who lives in Edge
combe county. 1t was ten hours after
the robbery before the dogs were put on
the trail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-26

Charlotte, N. c., Nov. 25.-Dr. ]. w
Stage accepts the call of the Presbyte-
rian Synod to raise 100000 for the TWEEN
tieth century educational fund, and will
make his first address in Newbern about
the 1st of January. He is confident ST
securing $4,000 of the amount in Char
lotte
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
The Ynuth,. Communion in 1902.

To cOndenSe in a paragraph the an
nouncement of THE YOUTH 5 COMPANION
for 1902 is not easy. Not only will near
" two hundred story-writerS contribute
to the paper, but many of the most en-
nent Of living statesmen, jurists, men
of science and of letters, scholars, sail
ors, soldiers and travellers, including
three members of the Presidents Cabi-
net
In a delightful series of articles on
military and naval topics the Secretary
Of the Navy will tell How Jack Lives;
Julian Ralph. the famous war CORE
spondent, will describe How Men Feel
in Battle. land Winston Spencer Church
i'll, NJ. p, whose daring escape from
Boer prison pen is well remembered,
will describe some experiences ION the
Flank of the Army"
And this is but beginningof the long
list. A complete announcement Will be
sent to any address free. The publish
ers also announce that every new sub
scrber who sends $l.75 for the 1902 vol
ume now will receive all the issues for
the remaining weeks of 1901 free from
the time of subscription also The
COMPANION Calendar for l902-all in add
dition 10 the fifty-two issues OF The
COMPANION for 1902
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
1876 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Lecture BY Rev. C. D. Harris.

Rev. G. D. Harris, pastor OF the
Southern Methodist church of Mar
tinsburg, will deliver lecture in the
town hull in Shepherdstown on Friday
evening, November 22d, for the bene-
fit of the Epworth League of the M.
E. Church South. Rev. Mr.. Harris
will give his impressions of the mar
velous Passion Play at Oberammergau,
which he saw under most thrilling
circumstances. He will also describe
an ocean voyage on great American
liner; his experiences in London at
Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathe-
dral and other places Of interest; at
"Epworth," the home cf the Wesleys
at Kenilworth, the most picturesque
ruins in England; at Stratford- on
Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace; IN
Paris sailing up the classic Rhine
in Switzerland, the land OF snow-cap-
ped Alps, etc.
Miss Salome Wingate will sing
Calvary" and the "Holy City, and
local talent will render Handels Hal
lelujah Chorus. Admission 10 and
| 20 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Council Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting ofthe
town council was held Monday even
ing, all the members being present.
The town sergeant reported collection
of taxes since last meeting, and was
given 80 days more time to collect
back taxes for 1899 and 1900. Street
committee reported certain work on
the streets, and committee on cisterns
and town run reported cistern COM
pleted at corner of Main and Duke
streets.
1t was ordered by council that the
street committee proceed to have
made new brick pavements in front of
the properties of Mrs. McChan and
the Misses Sheetz, and that the cost
of same be charged against the said
properties.
The committee on electric lights was
instructed to have light placed at the
corner Of the paper mill. The rate
for 25-candle-power lights was fixed
at rs cents month.
Drs. Banks and Butler appeared be-
fore the council and requested that
ordinances be enacted so as to furnish
authority for the restriction of infec-
tious or contagious diseases. The
council thereupon passed the follow
ing:
Upon every house within the corpOr-
ate limits of Shepherdstown where
there is a contagious or infectious dis
ease, the board Of health shall have az
fixed card of warning, stating the
character of said disease. 1t shall be
unlawful for any person to remove said
card, under penalty of not less than
two nor more than ten dollars, except
upon the order of the board Of health.
And as long as said disease shall prevail
in such house, it shall be unlawful for
any person, except physicians and
nurses. TO enter such house, unless by
permission Of the board of health, un-
der penalty of not less than two or
more than ten dollars.
If any physician Of the town shall fail
within twenty-four hours to report to
the board of health any case of conta-
gious or infectious disease that may
come under his observation, he shall be
fined sum not less than ten nor more
than twenty dollars for each Otfense.
No person leaving an infected house
shall be permitted to attend any school,
place of worship or other public gather
ing, under penalty of not less than
two nor more than ten dollars.
The sergeant was ordered to have
cards of warning printed and placed
upon houses where there is an infec-
tious or contagious disease.
Treasurer reported $388.l9 cash in
hand. The mayor reported SIS Ii
censes collected, and fine 81. The
street committee was ordered to have
pavements repaired at corner Of Ger
man and Duke streets. The ordinance
forbidding the sale of cannon crackers
in the town was finally passed. Bills
to the amount of $886l were passed,
and the council then adjournei until
the second Monday in December.
Manager Uhler, of the Chesapeake
& Potomac Telephone Company, aP-
peared before the council and asked
for a franchise for his company in
Shepherdstown. 1t was ordered that
the necessary legal notice be published
stating that application for the fran
chise had been made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
PERSONALS.
A Record Of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

Mr.. Daniel Socks, one of our Kear-
neysville subscribers, called to see us
Tuesday morning. He was accom-
panied by his brother, Mr.. Henry
Socks, of Indiana, who is spending
some time in this neigh borhood.
Mr.. James Dobelbower and his niece,
Miss Lulu Dobelbower, of Philadel-
phia, are here for visit of some days
to the family of the editor.
Among our callers the past week
from out of town have been j. B. Lu-
cas-, R. L. Osbourn, John W. Lucas and
j. P. Kearfott.
Our friend Mr.. J. S. Moler, the en-
ergetic merchant at Keller's, called to
see us Monday and left US new SUBJ
scriber.
Misses Mary and Laura Knott, of
Washington, are visiting relatives in
the vicinity of Moler's.
Mrs. Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover has been
in Washington this week for visit of
few days.
Mr.. VIM. C. Moler, of the Uvilla
neighborhood, called to see us on
Monday,
Capt. Lee H. Moler is visiting his
son, Mr.. Lee Moler, in Brunswick,
Nd.
Miss Lottie Fout is visiting rela-
tives in Chambersburg, Pa.
Mr.. NJ. B. Baker is in Baltimore
this week on business.
Mrs. F. 7. Grove is visiting in Fred
erick, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Fatal Accident Near SharpSburg.

Thomas Champion, Jr., was accident
ally shot and killed Tuesday afternoon
about half-past three o'clock by his
friend Eugene Davis, mile and a-half
from Sharpsburg, on S. S. Stoufer' S
farm. An hour or two previous Davis
had bought a new breechlotding shot
gun, and the two men went out hunt
ing with it. They got up a covey OF
partridges and Davis shot couple Of
them. He reloaded his gun and as be
ran toward Champion he caught his
foot in the grass and stumbled. He
clutched the gun instinctively and it
was discharged, the entire load catch
ing Champion in the head and neck.
The unfortunate young man fell to the
ground and in few moments was dead
A coroners jury was summoned
but after hearing the evidence yer.
diet of accidental shooting was rem
deaed, ae it was clearly shown that
the killing was entirely unintentional
Davis was greatly distressed by the
occurrence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Notice to All Interested in The Lost ause

General w. II. Kearfott, of Kearneys-
VILE. Commander w. Va. Division Uni
ted Sons Of Confederate Veterans, will
organize a camp of Sons of Confederate
Veterans at Summit Point on Satu
day, November %, 1901. Meet at pub
lie school-houSe at p. m.
He will be assisted by Division Judge
Advocate VIM. II. Wilson, of Charles
Town. and either Col. r. P. Chew,
Major a. W Mcdonald, or Capt. George
Baylor will deliver a speech. All sons
and grandsons of Confederate veterans
are requested to present themselves and
Join the camp. Also all ladies and gen
tlemen interested in the cause are in
vited to attend the meeting.
&. ID. SN YDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Notice to Smokers.

Remnants Pharmacy has obtained the eX-
elusive agency for Snepherdsiown and vi
cinity for selling the famous SENATE" cigar,
known the world over as one OF the best on
the market also other well-known brands.
such as "Sheridan's Sabre" prize Roll
Cuban c." "Tampanoa," and the we'll
known ter. cent cigar, The Selecto." These
goods, which are guaranteed tirst-class In ey-
ery respect-or money refunded-are manu-
factured by c. w Shelly & son, Harrisburg
Pa. Remnants will supply dealers IN this
section.
Nov Z llOl-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Memorial Tribute.

Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 9th day
of November 1901, WILLIAM EDGAR
infant son of c. w. and A. NJ. Turner
aged months and days.
God needed one more angel child
To Join the shining band,
And so He lent, with loving smile,
And clasped our darling's hand.
Our hearts are sad and lonely now
our grief 90 deep TO tell;
But time will come SO soon to us,
When we may with him dwell.
BY HIS PARENTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14

Seymour Webb, Mora, n. Y, writes:
81 had been troubled with my kidneys
for twenty-five years and had tried sew
eral physicians but received no relief
until bought a bottle Of Foley's Kid
ney Cure. After using two bottles |
was absolutely cured. earnestly rec
ommend Foley's Kidney cure Take
only Foley's. J. G. Gibson, Joseph Nc
Murran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Passing Away.

Passing Away.
Mr.. William Weis, one ofShepherds-
towns old and respected residents,
died at his home in this place Tues
day morning in tie 18th year Of his
age. Mr.. Weis had been in frail
health for some weeks past, from the
ills incident to old age, but had been
seriously i'll for but few days, and
his death came suddenly at the last
The deceased was a native Of this
place, having been born in the house
on the corner of Duke and German
streets, and all of his long life was
spent in this town. His occupation
was that which his father before him
had followed, and as a maker Of pot
terry he was widely known before the
modern improvements in manufacture
made business Improbable for small
establishments that used the old
methods. Some twenty-five years ago
Mr.. Weis discontinued the pottery
business and engaged in merchandise
ing. A couple of years ago he closed
his store, and has since been living a
aetired life. He was for many years
consistent member Of the Lutheran
church, and before the in6rmities Of
old age came upon him he took an
active part in church work: He reg
ularly filled his seat in the church un-
til short time ago, and in all his
troubles had faith that caused him to
trust implicitly in his God. He was
man of upright character and exem-
plary habits, and after his long life he
his entered into the rest that remains
for the faithful. Mr.. Weis is the last
Of his generation, having survived all
of his brothers and sisters. He leaves
wife and three children, Edwin K.
Weis, of Martinsburg, Mrs. Bertha
Yontz, and an afflicted son, William.
The funeral will be held at his late
home this Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Miss Christina Martz, Of Boonsboro,
died very suddenly last Thursday
morning at the home Of her niece, Mrs.
Alice Entler, at Bridgeport, opposite
Shepherdstown. She had come the
previous day to make visit of few
days with Mrs. Entler. AS she was
coming down stairs in the morning she
fell forward, and before doctor could
reach her she was dead. She was
about 70 years of age, and had ap-
parently been in good health, Her
death was caused by heart disease.
Her body was taken to Boonsboro for
burial.
DR.. Charles Magill Smith, prom
inent physician of Franklin, La,
died last Thursday, in the 18th year
of his age. DR.. Smith was native OF
Winchester, Va, and came of dis
tinguished Virginia family. His great
grandfather was General John Smith,
Of lakewood, Frederick county, Va.
He was brother of the late Mrs.
William A. Morgan, of Shepherdstown,
and the only surviving members of the
family now are his two brothers, j.
A. Smith, of New York, and Prof A.
NJ. Smith, of Winchester.
Margaret Butler Koontz, daughter
of Mr.. Charles R. Koontz, died last
Saturday at the home Of her parents
at Moler's Cross Roads, aged 6 years,
7 months and 10 days. She was a
very lovable child, and her parents
have the sympathy of their friends in
their affection.
Mr.. John Hilleary Widmyer died
last Sunday near Martinsburg, aged
45 years. He formerly lived near
Shepherdstown. He is survived by
his wife and four children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14

Adolph Bluner, Grand Mound, Ia,
writes Il have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in my family and think it is the
best cough cure on the market. would
not be without ii in my home, as there
is nothing so good for coughs and colds. y
]. G.. Gibson, Joseph McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14

w. J. Shively, Batesville, o., speak
ing of Banner Salve, says; Il used IT
for piles, and it has done me more good
than any salve have ever used and l
have tried a great many kinds. ~ }. u.
Gibson, Joseph McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Where Do You Buy Your Silks ?

An ever changing variety awaits you here The
STYLES of today are gone tomorrow, and SO on.
Why?
We only buy few of kind, because we real
ize that weldressed women dislike meeting their
raiment at every street corner.
Besides quality and price, this store insures ex-
cIusiveness in the matter of silk patterns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14

Nothing is more comfortable than a
comfortable tooth brush and a nice
bottle of tooth wash. "Dentine' Is
the thing for white teeth. Remnants
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14

There is nothing so bracing on a
cold morning as warming or strength
ening plaster onthe right spot. We
have all kinds, and a glance at our
window will tell you of some of the
kinds. Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are hereby notified not 10 hunt
upon any OF the land owned by the heirs OF
w. J. Knott decd. Offenders Will nave 10
q. NJ. KNOTT,
S. T. KNOTT,
WI KNOTT.
Nov I lQnl-iW
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only a blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood Of impuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases Of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula,
Rh um a tism, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt
Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
, A record OF nearly fifty years Of
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. 1t numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history Of the medicine. Many write
to thank US for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
alife-long study of Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes speciality OF no one disease:
80 We are doing great
SIS S: +: 81: !: q; 4; So; g:
YOU to write US if you have any blood
or skin trouble. We make no charge
whatever for this service.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-14
Auctioneer's Notice.

The undersigned offers his services as
Auctioneer to the people of Jefferson,
Berkeley and adjoining counties. VIII
cry sales on percentage or for a lump
sum, as best suits customers, and VIII
guarantee satisfaction. Drop me pos
tai card if you contemplate having sale,
and will call to see you. Terms very
reasonable. Dates may be made at the
REGISTER office.
JAMES A. LEMEN,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Nov. T. l90l-tf