Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-12
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Things ofinterest that are HappenI Ing In
Our kelghborhood and Elsewhere.

The real estate of Rev. A. A. P.
Neel, offered by trustee G. NJ. Beltz-
hoover, was not sold last Saturday, the
sale being postponed until December
2lst.
Now that the superintendent of the
n. & W. Railway has declared for coal
oil against electric lights, we shall ex-
pect to see the cars pulled by mule
power after awhile.
In studying up what you shall give
to your friends for Christmas presents,
remember that a years subscription
to the REGISTER will be very accepta-
bic to an absent friend.
Navigation has closed for the sea-
son on the c. & o. canal, and the wat
er was drawn off the first of the week.
Ice nearly three inches thick formed
at some places last week.
Good book buying has meant good
book selling at our store. We have
the largest selection Of books in the
county to select from, and all best
authors. Remnants Pharmacy.
DR.. c. T. V. S. Butler offers his
residence for sale on reasonable and
easy terms, This is rare opportun-
ity for a physician, or anyone desiring
a business stand centrally located. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. NJ. Beethoven
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Agnes McElroy, to Mr.. Don
Meredith Carr, of Canton, Ohio-the
wedding to take place early in the
new year.
The meeting for the organization Of
a camp of Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams at Summit Point, postponed
from November Esd, will be held on
Saturday, December 14th. Every
one interested is urged to attend.
Fred Henson will conduct a shoot
ing match at the brickyard at Shop
herdstown, opposite Elmwood Gene
terry, on December %, 26 and q. A
number of prizes are offered, including
money, turkeys, gold watch, etc.
J. Atwell Cookus, former Shop
herdstown boy, has gone into business
for himself in Philadelphia, where he
has opened frst-class grocery and
provision store on North Broad street.
We are glad to note that he is doing
well.
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, practice and expert
ment in leading hospitals, is unsur-
passed for the treatment of all female
troubles.
J. A. Staley is ready for Christmas
at the hotel corner with full stock OF
candies, fruits, nuts, &c. Everybody
invited to inspect display before buy
ing. We have candy for old and
young, and in boxes for sweethearts
and wives.
The member. of Henry Kyd Doug
las Camp, US. c. v, are requested
to attend special meeting Of the
camp to be held on Tuesday evening,
December 18th, at 7 o'clock. Bust
ness of importance-all members will
please be on hand.
The Martinsburg Statesman wants
a new B. & o. depot in that city. We
are afraid they won't get 1.-THE rail-
roads are not doing much improving
on the side-tracks. Shepherdstown
will probably get it just as soon as the
B. &. O. can have its new line built to
this metropolis.
There have been lively times in the
wheat and corn market the past week.
In Chicago and New York prices
Jumped up in the most lively fashion,
and there was brisk dealing on the
exchanges. In our local markets
wheat reached Is! cents and corn got
to 60 cents. Tuesday and Wednes-
day there was a decline, and today
our dealers are offering rs! cents for
wheat and 60 cents for corn.
The students of Shepherd College
gave a very enjoyable reception to
the faculty of the school last Friday
night in the college hall. After a
literary and musical programme and
an hour or two spent in social enjoy
ment refreshments were served, and at
the close of the repast several toasts
were responded to by teachers and
some of the visitors. The reception
was an altogether pleasant affair, and
was delightful break in the monoton y
of school work.
The regular meeting of the town
council was held Monday evening,
with all the members present except
G. T. Hodges. The usual routine
business was transacted, and the may
or was authorized to contract with
Jeweler Rogers to keep the town clock
in repair. The attorney was instruct
ed to prepare franchise for the Ches-
apeake & Potomac Telephone Com
pany, to be presented at an adjourned
meeting to be held December 10th
Bills to the amount of $2762 were
ordered paid.
1t will probably be several weeks