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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Wants TO Find Her Brother.

The Baltimore papers Of Tuesday
contained a notice OF the attempt Of
Miss Josephine Gardner, of Charles
Town, who writes to the former city to
find her brother,'who, like herself, she
says, was sent to an infant asylum
when quite small. The boy has been
adopted by wealthy folk, whose iden-
tity the institution will not disclose,
claiming that it would De great in
justice both to the boy and guardians,
who look upon him as their own son.
The matron of the asylum said 4:
THAT boy is as dear to them as if he
were Of their own flesh and blood. He
knows them as his own parents, has
been reared with a care and gentle
ness that has thoroughly equipped him
for the position he now occupies, and
| don't intend that a cruel awakening
from his happy illusion shall come
from anyone connected with the insti-
tuition that SO well discharged its
trust in placing him in such pleasant
environments"
The matron went on to say that
she fully appreciated the yearning of
a lonely girl, whose life must necessa-
rily be saddened by the knowledge Of
her past, but contended that the boy
was brought to the institution at too
tender an age to have had any such
knowledge, and that an enlighten-
ment upon his early life could but be
an injustice to him and the parents
by adoption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Stories in The Companion.

In the 1fty-two issues of its volume
for 1902 The YoUTH's COMPANION will
publish between two hundred and three
hundred good stories. Four series OF
stories which promise to be exception
ally entertaining will be Tales Of a
Deep-Sea Diver Tales of a Circus
Hand, Tales of Mississippi Pilot, "
and Tales of an Indian Agent There
will be four stories in each group.
Among the contributors of fiction
during 1902 will be Annie Fellows Johns
ton, Eva Wilder Brodhead, Arthur E.
McFarlane, Homer Green, Ellsworth f.
Kelly, Ella W. Peattie, Grace NJ. Gal
lagher, Alice Morgan, Elizabeth Nc
Cracker, c. A. Stephens, Alice Brown,
Jack London, II. 5. Garfield, Margaret
Johnston. Edward ". Thomson, Carroll
W. Rankin. May Roberts Clark. Sarah
Orne Jewett. Margaret Sangster, Mar
shall Saunders and Sarah Barnwell FL
lott.
A full Announcement of the new vol
ume will be sent to any address on re-
quest. The new subscriber for 1902 who
sends sl.75 for the new volume at once
will receive free all the remaining issues
for 1901, including the double Holiday
Numbers; also THE COMPANION Calen-
dar for 1902. autographed in twelve col
ors ard gold.
The YoUTH's COMPANION,
1876 Columbus Avenue, Boston. Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Bloodhound Not Good Evidence.

The officers of the law failed to con-
meet John w. Jones with the murder
Of John Miller at Keedysvlle. Last
week the REGISTER told of the dra-
matte incidents connected with the
arrest OF the accused, who had been
trailed to his humble home by a blood
hound Jones spent several very un-
easy days in the Hagerstown Jail, but
when the grand jury took up his case
no evidence was found against him
save the fact that the dog had shifted
at his front door, while on the other
hand the accused man proved a toler-
ably satisfactory abb. The grand
jury failed to find an Indictment, Jones
was released from Jail, and bloodhound
stock has gone down. Meanwhile the
murderer is still undiscovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
DR.. Taylor Turns Up.

One evening four or FIVE years ago
DR.. Taylor, a physician practicing in
Martinsburg, mysteriouSly disap.
peared. A search was instituted, and
his horse and buggy and part Of his
clothing were found in lonely place
in the country along Opequon creek:
One theory advanced was that he had
drowned himself in the Opequon, and
another that he had been murdered
and his body thrown into the creek;
After searching for several days all
efforts to solve the mystery were given
up. Several believed at the time
that it was only ruse on the part OF
the physician to get away from his
wife and keep her from tracing him.
1t now turns out that that theory was
correct. DR.. Taylor went through
Martinsburg last Wednesday evening
The man was questioned, and it was
learned that he was the long-lost DR..
Taylor. When, to their surprise, he
found that he was recognized ne
boarded the train again and went on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
New Quarters.

The music and elocution depart
ments of Shepherd College State Nor
NAL School have been moved into the
Gibson building on Main street, va
Gated by G. NJ. Beethoven, and Miss
Wingate and Miss Syme are now ar
ranging their studios with more COM
forts and greater conveniences than
ever before enjoyed. The building Is
admirably adapted for this purpose,
and when some new furniture has
been provided they will have quite
attractive quarters. The rooms are
bright and cheerful and centrally To-
Gated, so these departments of school
work are better fitted up than they
have been for some time. Two new
pianos are to be added to the music
department just as soon as they can be
obtained.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Jas. Wynn, an Oxford, Ala, black
smith, narrowly escaped being buried
alive few DAYS ago. After the funeral
services the casket was opened at the
grave, when the body was seen to move.
The casket was hurried back to the
home of Wynn, where he revived and
is now under treatment. Wynn had
been pronounced dead by the ply
sicians and he lay apparently dead
for two nights and day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

The undersigned offers his services to
the people Of Jefferson and adjoining
counties as AUctioneer, and will en-
deavor TO give satisfaction to those who
patronize him. Prices are reasonable
and will make terms to suit. VIII con-
duct sales on percentage or for lump
sum. he solcits share Of the public
patronage. NJ. p. CROWL.
Oct. u. lQOl=Im
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

The Native Herb Drug Co. pre-
pares natures remedies true to for
mula, and by constant research and a
liberal expenditure of money, can Of
fer to the suffering community Proof
Tablets, a specific cure for all female
cnmnlaints.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

The ladies aid society of Shenan-
doah Junction has postponed the oyster
supper from Nov. 90 and 80 to the
evenings of Dec. 6 and 7. 1t will be
held in Odd Fellows hall for the
benefit of the Presbyterian chapel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Twenty-six men were killed and a
injured yesterday by the explosion of
boiler in the Penberthy Injector
Company's plant at Detroit. The ex-
plosion occurred without warning, and
the building collapsed in moment.
The ruins caught fire and burned to
death those who were imprisoned in
the debris.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

TIE report of Commissioner-General
Powderly shows that last year 5S7 ,9l8
immigrants came into the United States
from foreign countries. This is an IN
crease of 9 per cent over the former
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

All female troubles are now known
to be durable, since the birth of Proof
Tablets. This remedy, the result Of ma
ny years of study, practiceand expert
ment in leading hospitals, is unsur-
passed for the treatment of all female
troubles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Preachers Sons and Ministers Parrots

A certain minister of the Gospel in
Shepherdstown noted for his chaste
language and gentleness of expression
has had for years parrot that he of
course attempted to bring up in the
way he should go. The parrot was
sold at public sale on Tuesday, and
on the minister's guarantee that it
was a moral bird and used only proper
language, E. Hess Remnant bought
Polly for three dollars. He took it
to his drug store, and the same even
ing one of the REGISTERS clerks
dropped in and in a friendly tone said,
Hello, Polly. How DO you like
your new home" Go to hell!' re-
piled Polly. Mr.. Reinhart had the
parrot taken in the back room, but so
far it has not said its prayers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Robert Wilkin, farmer living near
Marietta, Ohio, got drunk on hard ci-
der on Monday, and in a wild frenzy
shot and fatally wounded his wife's
father and mother. His wife's broth
er thereupon shot and killed Wilkin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

You are invited to test what Proof
Tablets will do for you by writing to
the Native Herb Drug Co., Bolivar,
w. Va, for free sample.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

R. L. Redman and VIII Moss had
a duel with shotguns near Leesburg,
Va, last Sunday, as the result of
spree. Moss was shot full in the face,
and will lose an eye and perhaps his
lfa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Andrew H. Onderdonk, civil en-
eineer on the B. & 0. Railroad, was
seriously injured near Cumberland by
falling from the portal Of a tunnel.
His skull was fractured. He formerly
lived at St. James College.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

At last we have found the key to
feminine beauty. 1t is within the
reach of All to have the clearest and
most refined complexion. 1t is Proof
Tablets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Notice..

Having sold the Shepherdstown Roll
er Mill to J. Walter Barnes. | hereby re-
quest a settlement Of accounts. have
arranged with Mr. Barnes, who is now
operating the mill, TO fill my contracts
with exchange customers.
NJ. n. Crowl is authorized to make
these settlements.
Respectfully,
A. S. REYNOLDS.
Oct. 81. l9Ol-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

If Proof Tablets do not give salts
factory results, return them at our ex-
pense., Native Herb Drug Co., Boil
var, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

A big steer weighing 2,190 pounds,
raised by A. D. Basel, Of Lost Creek,
W. Va, was sold in Pittsburg the
other day for $3.50. 1t was the
winner of the first prize.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Get your Thanksgiving dinner and
supper at the town hall. You Will
have good meal and at the same
time help worthy cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
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 will
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.
No,- = 1QoI-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Wool and silk mufiers, at T. B.
Lines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Buy childrens suits, REFERS and
overcoats from 7. B. Line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
TAX NOTICE.

According to law, all State and Coun-
" taxes are due and collectable after
the lst day>of November. All persons
who did not avail themselves Of the dis
count privilege before November lst
are expected to pay their taxes on or
before January !, 1902, when interest
begins. After January lst | shall pro-
coed to collect all State and County
taxes remaining unpaid, without further
notice. }. ID. BlLLM ER,
Nov. 2S. l9Ol-tf Sheriff
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Buy your ovsrcoat from T. B. Line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Extra Values in
Winter Dress Goods.

The telling this week concerns just here-ordeed and
expected several weeks ago.
thrown back his hands the maker made
some price concessions which tempted us to keep them
you like saving The early corners viii
secure the choicest pkings Will you Of the early one'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Belgian Hares for Sale.

| have some Nice Young Belgian
Hares, from 10 months old, which
will sell for 81 a pair. For further in
formation, address
!. LEE ENGLE,
Charles Town, W. Va.
Nov OS IQnl-lM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

The annual election of officers Of
Shepherdstown Fire Department will
be held Monday, December 2, 1901,
in their hall, at : p. m. All members
are urged to be present.
O. w. EERRELL. SeC'Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
NOTICE..

Nov. l9Ol-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
J.. L.WELSHANS.
Another Change of Season !!

We find creeping upon another This time il Is tn
with IL the chilly feeling that suggests change Of
The question then Where shall gel We vii
ton for you. We will show you for this
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28
Auctioneer's Notice.

Nov. Z. 19Ol-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-11-28

Rev. c. D. Harris, of Martinsburg,
delivered 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 l1sthe
Old World" and it was very enter
tanning and instructive. Mr.. Harris
is a witty and fluent speaker, and he
held the closest attention of his audi
ence from beginning to end. The
views from the Passion Play of Ober-
ammereau were illustrated with ster-
eopticon and there was some appro-
pirate music by the orchestra and
choir.
George NJ. Beltzhoover, Esq, has
moved from his residence on Main
street, where he has lived for num-
Der of years, to the property on the
corner of Main and Duke streets for
merly owned by William Weise. Mr..
Beltzhoover has greatly improved the
place, which he purchased last summer,
and it is now one of the most desira-
BILE homes in the town. The dwelling
has been painted and papered, a new
slate roof put on it, pew windows put
in. a handome colonial porch placed
at the front, and various other alter
atoms made. All the old buildings
have been removed from the premises,
old fences torn down, new pavements
laid, the yard and garden graded and
the property generally put in frst-class
condition. The improvement to that
end of town is a noteworthy one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
Typos and GunpOWder.

Some weeks ago, a contemporary
intimated that there was some
strange affinity between gunpowder
and type settlers; because in time
OF war, both will go off. Our ex-
perience verifies the fact. We are
now reduced to the least possible
number of compositors. Last Sun
day-week two young men, Joseph
A. Mullen and Arthur Launey,
formerly compositors in this office,
left with the st. Landry Light
Guards for the seat of war; tomor-
row Leonce Sandoz, the eldest son
OF the senior editor of this paper,
and Mr.. r. A. Rowe, Ia iourneyman
printer, will start with the Opelou-
sas Guards-a pretty fair repre-
sentation for one country Office, or
even for one little town, where
there are so few printers.
Though these typos ale mostly
but boys, yet we vouch for them,
that they will do their whole duty
to themselves and to their country.
May they win laurels on the field
OF battle and we again be favored
with the aid of their nimble fingers
in the Courier Office, where they
shall ever be welcome. e.-Opelousas
Courier, June 1861.
The above was penned by Mr.
VIM. Ell. Spencer, then associate ed
itor of the Courier, afterwards
Major of the 10th La. Infantry,
which regiment he commanded at
the secoud battle of Manassas, on
whose bloody field he nobly died.
He, together with many another
gallant son of st. Landry, fills an
unknown grave in the sacred soil of
Virginia, but the four young typos,
albeit footsore and weary, found
their way back here at the close of
hostilities to make new start in
life. Mullen and Rowe have long
since joined the silent majority, the
latter, like Maj. Spencer, having
furnished the Courier with many
interesting letters from the seat OF
war, while Launey drifted up to
Illinois, married, and fifteen years
ago established himself at Savan-
nah, Ga, of which city he is today
a highly esteemed citizen. He is
now on a visit to friends and rela-
tives in this parish, and is being
warmly greeted at every turn, but
by none more warmly than by the
fifth member of the Courier's war
quota, the present editor of this
DaDer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
Over the Tea-Cups.
TAXPAYER.

The Club and it's guests were ex,
tended u most enjoyable reception
at the hospitable home of Mrs. Mil
Ter Anderson Thursday afternoon,
February 2Sth.
The feature of the reception was
"The Dictionary Girl" ii contest,
which proved very interesting and
amusing. The prizes we're dainty,
and had been selected with much
taste and discrimination. The first
prize handsome Roman vase, was
won by Mrs. JOS. Firnberg; the
second, an ivory comb, brush and
mirror, by Miss Cora Dubuisson;
and the "consolation" prize, statues
Of boy and girl, was won by Miss
Aline Delarue. After the prizes
had been awarded, refreshments
were served, of which the company
heartily partook and enjoyed.
The guests were Mrs. NJ. L.
Swords, Misses Lelle aud Belle
Dupre, Cora Dubuisson, Regina
Loeb, Margaret zoder and Aline
Delarue.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
Communicated.

Editor Courier:-Your suggestion
as to the best means of raising the
money to continue the primary and
intermediate departments of cur
school appears to me to be the best
yet made. In my opinion the Board
of Aldermen could not spend the
sum needed for this purpose-S64O
i'm a better way than by devoting
it to public education. In fact, the
Board should set aside u certain
sum each year for that purpose.
Other progressive towns with less
pretensions than Opelousas do that,
aud it is high time that we should
get abreast of them in this respect
at least. No better time TO make a
start along that line could be found
than the present, when, as you
pointed out, the town treasury is
overaowing and the school is about
to close for lack of funds. a GER
tain sum should be set aside also
every year for sidewalks and other
permanent improvcments-brick or
cement sidewalks, for instance, in
the center Of town, at least, and
iron bridges over the lesson.
True, such improvements would
cost three or four times as much as
wooden ones, but they would last
five or six times as long and present
much better appearance.
AS write [ learn that the Board
has appropriated $2I0 to run the
school one month, and that over
sixteen thousand dollars are in the
treasury. 1t ought not to require
much argument to bring the Board
to donate S430 more, which, added
to the munificeut gift Of Capt. Gar
laud, will suffice to run the school
fonr months, making up an eight
months term, which is the shortest
a progressive community should be
satisfied with. r-..-.
TAypAYER
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
MARRIED..

Mrs. Tilou Andrus Fontenot and
DIR. Charles F. Boagni, both OF
Opelousas, were married March .
at Jeanerette. Mrs. Fontenot left
here Feb. 2Sth to visit relatives in
Jeanerette, and the next day DR.,
Boagni followed her, and they were
quietly married at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. Sarah Heard.
After the marriage the couple left
for New Orleans, where they
willremain few weeks.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.
G. B. Andrus, and is prominent in
society, being greatly admired be-
cause Of her many charming social
attainments. The groom is one OF
our foremost young professional
men and is son of the late DR.
Vincent Boagni.
The COURIER joins their many
friends in extending congratula-
tions to the young people.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
Board of Aldermen.

At the regular monthly meeting
of the Board of Aldermen held last
Tuesday night the reports of the
mayor, town clerk, collector, treas
urer, street commissioner and super
intendent of waterworks were re-
ceived and accepted. The treas
urer's report showed a balance of
SIG, ,141.9S cash on hand. $210 was
appropriated out of the license fund
to help continue the primary and in
termediate departments of the High
school for the month of April. A
committee composed, of Town At
torney Dupre and Aldermen Lawler
and Healey was appointed to draft
a vagrant ordinance and report at
the next regular meeting. The
committee appointed on sidewalks
at the last meeting reported prog
ress and asked for further time,
which was granted. A committee,
consisting of Alderman Lawler,
Judge e. T. Lewis and Mayor Lit
tell, was appointed to investigate
and report at the next meeting on
the proposed sewerage and drainage
system. The Board will meet
again on the first Tuesday in April.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09
JUDICIAL ADVERT1sERIENTs.
DUBEHC SALE.
ESTATE OF T. C. ANDERSON.
No 1920.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
7

No502O.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.
By virtue OF o Judgment of the Hon. 10th Judi
clal District Court in and for the parish
OF St. Landry, of date March 4. 1901, and an or
der OF court of date March 7. 1901, there will be
sold at public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, by the undersigned administrator or any
duly qualified auctioneer, at the principal front
door OF the Court House in the town of One
lousas, Parish of st. Landry, La, on
Wednesday, April 20, 1901,
at II O'Clock a. IN. the following described
property, to-Wit:
Landry Parish on tho east side of Bayou des
Cannes, in Prairie Chataignier, measuring two
arpents front by six in depth, bounded north
by Pierre Aucoin. south by lot No. 2 hereinafter
described, east by Adam Rider and west by
land OF Frank ]. Hardy, together with all the
and excepting all the fencing on the place, one
rice house, one chicken house and one corn
crib, which latter buildings and fencing belong
to and are the property of Jos. A. Hardy.
2.-Another tract Of land situated in the same
place containing sixty-eight superficial arpents
by Jos. Bordel0n ct ais, south by railroad land
and west by Joseph Bordelon ct ais The fencing
on the property belongs to Jos. A. Hardy. Be.
ing the same properties purchased by Dr.
Tlleogene Chachere, the first piece from Chas
Dossman and Leonore Fontenot July G, 1866
son. May IA, 1857, and by him sold to Thos. C
Anderson Aug %, 1873, as appears recorded in
Book A, No. 2, p. 422, Clerks Office st. Landry
Terms-Gash.
L.. BOAGNI,
March 8, 1900. Administrator
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-09

Base ball is again becoming the
rage with a number of our boys,
the first game OF the season having
been played on the High School
campus Sunday afternoon. The
boys are entirely out of practice, sc
of course the game was not a
sstightD one, but several teams have
been organized and the boys pro
pose to begin practice at once. In a
short time they expect to be in trim
to go up against any "nine" in this
section.