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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Temperance Meetings.

The temperance meeting announced
for last Friday evening did not lose
any of the enthusiasm of the previous
meetings and there was good attend
ance. G. NJ. Beltzhoover, ESQ.,, was
called to the chair, and he sounded
| the keynote of the evening by saying
that the meeting was largely tor bust
ness purposes and would be conducted
along practical lines. He favored the
prudent, practical plans for effective
work and the entire audience seemed
to be in accord with him. The open
ing prayer was made by Rev. DR..
Nelson. Music was interspersed with
the addresses, the chief features being
solo by Miss Cummings and quar-
tette by Messrs. Muldoon, Arnett,
Spohn and SaYder.
Brief addresses were delivered by
Rev. DR.. Ghiselin, Revs. W. l. Dice
and H. Max Lentz. All favored the
suggestion of the chairman that there
must be work rather than talk, and a
motion prevailed for the chairman to
appoint four others to act with himself
as an advisory committee to appoint
workers at tue polls and to look after
the general results Of the pending
election. Some thirty-odd men in the
audience rose to their feet as promise
to vote against saloon license, and
number volunteered to work with the
committee for a dry town. Messrs.
w. n. Lemen, B. S. Pendl eton, W. P.
Licklider and H. L. Snyder were ap-
pointed with the chairman as the
committee to look after the election.
and the committee were further en-
powered to bring in suggestions as to
the best methods of securing the full
results if the town went against license
or to secure further agitation II the
result was favorable to license. The
closing prayer was made by Rev. Mr..
Thrasher.
Another meeting was appointed for
this Friday evening, when the COM
mittee is to report and further plans
are to be laid. All persons interested
in the good order and prosperity Of
Shepherdstown are invited to attend
this meeting, whether they are voters
or not, and We have been requested to
urge all to come, as it is earnestly de-
sired to reap the fullest advantage
from a fair and full observance Of law
by all classes of citizens. We cheer
fully give the requested notice and
confidently expect the citizens in
and about Shepherdstown to see that
there will be paoper observance of
law. The law will not enforce itself.
Concerted action ought to be taken at
once, for we have seen how much
power there is in such action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
they were cast as follows:
Council Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
town council was held on Tuesday
evening, Mayor Miller presiding and
all the members present. NJ. B. Ba-
ker was unanimously elected council
man to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of J, R. Keyes. The chairman
of the street committee reported cover
Of the cistern at the NJ. E. Church in
need OF repairs, which were ordered
made. Treasurer reported coupons
paid $50 and cash on hand $3O9.7O
Sergeant reported taxes collected since
last meeting $270. He reported a
list of tax delinquents amounting to
1912, and the same was allowed.
Jos. L. Cookus appeared before the
council and stated that his slaughter
house would be abandoned by the lst
of May, and the council agreed to
this extension of time. A committee
from the Business Men Association
appeared before council and asked the
appointment of a committee to act
with committee of the association to
consider the subject of establishing
an electric light plant. The request
was granted, and the mayor named
as the committee G. T. Hodges, E. H.
Reinhart and ]. S. Rightstine. The
mayor was on motion added to the
committee. The association, by Its
committee, also asked that action be
taken looking to the removal of the
town Jail from its present location,
the same being earnestly desired by
the officials of the Sbepherdstown
graded school and Shepherd College.
On motion the matter was referred to
the street committee, with instructions
to find a suitable site for the Jail and
report at the next meeting. The re-
port of the commissioners Of election
was received, showing the result Of
the election on Monday. Bills to the
amount of $491l were ordered paid
and the council adjourned until the
last Friday in March.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Exciting Event at MOler's Cross Roads.


Exciting Event at MOler'S Cross Roads.
An exciting episode that narrowly
escaped being a serious accident &C.
CURED yesterday morning at Moler s
Cross Roads. NJ. NJ. Skinner had fired
up his traction engine and was just
getting ready to start his grinding ma
chine when the lining Of the smoke
box gave way and blew the front Of
the engine out and at the same time
caused tremendous rush Of steam
from both fore and aft. viii Knode,
the fireman, was Just far enough from
his place to escape being scslded to
death by the steam from the rear.
Mr.. Skinner, his son Willis and Fonrose
7. Osbourn were in the grinding-room
when the explosion occurred and a
heavy piece of iron came dangerously
near to crushing them. The water in
the boiler was thrown with such ter
rife force that it tore the boards from
the building, but beyond drenchiDg
Mr. Osbourn did no damage. The es-
Gaping steam made fearful roar that
could be heard a mile or two, and
the men who were about the cross
roads were startled out of their wits
There was a scurrYing to get behind
trees, and in the excitement VIII
Knott made large omelette of raw
eggs, using whole basketful. The
damage to the engine was about $25.
Those who were IN the vicinity of the
engine were very thankful that no one
was hurt, for the danger was great.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Spring
Medicine

Is of the greatest Importance. This
is the most critical season Of the
year, from a health standpoint.
1t is the time when you imperatively
need Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t will give you good appetite,
purify and enrich your blood, build
up and steady your nerves, overcome
that tired feeling, give mental and
digestive strength = in short, will
vitalize your whole being, and put
you in perfect health.
Don't delay taking it.
Don't experiment with others. Get
that which trial and test have proved
the best
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
Friday, March 15-Personal property
by c. Z. Lamar, trustee.
Saturday. March l6-Personal proper
ty by Mrs. Ellen Long.
Saturday, March l6-Personal proper
ty by G. VI. Beltzhoover, Admir-.
Saturday, March 16-Real estate by
Trustees Of Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, March l9-Personal proper
ty by J. W Strider, Admir-.
Friday, March 22-Personal property
by Jacob Rush, executor, and Mason
Marshall.
Friday, March 22-Personai property
by Geo. VIM. Horn.
Saturday, March 23-Personal prop
erty by Mrs. Annie Griffith.
Monday, March 2J-Personal property
by Mrs. Anna B. Evans.
Thursday, March 2S-Personal prop
erty by Thomas Files.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
W. P. LiCklider !
Spring, 1901!

Spring Goods are arriving aud We
are now ready to meet all demands in
our several lines. During the next
few months we will pay special atten-
ton to our Grocery Department. Our
big demand in this line necessirates
ordering frequently and Of course that
means that you get choice, fresh Gro.
cerles Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
Pure Teas, Cotiees and Spices, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables. full variety OF
Staple Goods. Country Produce taken
in exchange for goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
For Electric Lights.

For some weeks past the Business
Mems Association of ShepherdsIown
has been investigating the subject Of
an electric light plant for Shepherds
town. At recent meeting of the
association the information gathered
by It's committee was submitted, and
the association unanimously agreed to
ask the town authorities to appoint a
committee to act with one from this
body in pushing the matter. Presl-
dent G. NJ. Beltzhoover was made
chairman Of the committee, the other
members of which are w. N. Lemen,
NJ. B. Baker, c. D. WysoDg, Jacob
Wintermoyer and H. G. Marten This
committee appeared before the town
council Monday night and explained
the situation, when the council au-
thorized the appointment of a COM
mittee on its part composed Of Mayor
R. G. Miller, G. T. Hodges, E. H.
Reinhart and James S. Rightstine.
The joint committee immediately got
down to work, and yesterday had an
interview with J. E. Hall, represent
ing the Fort Wayne Electric Co. The
committee will thoroughly investigate
the subject, and from information and
data already obtained we are hopeful
than electric lights are in the not dis
taut future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
An Honest Med cine for la Grippe.

George W. Watt, of South Gardiner,
Me-, SAYS: II have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots of trash of no account but
profit to the vendor. Chauberlain's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whatever. ! have
used one bottle of it and the chills,
cold aud grip have all left me. con-
graduate the manufacture OF an honest
medicine. " For sale by Reinhart'sPhar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Saturday, March p, 1901,
the following personal property:
One Cook Stove and Pipe 1!

One Gasoline Stove with two Burners.
Buffet S-foot Extension Table, latest i'm.
proved Singer Sewing Machine. ! Sofa, Wal
nut Chairs, ! large and small Rockers. 2
Stands, / Marble Top: Easel. / Bed Room
Suit, consisting OF Bed, Bureau and Wash
stand Lawn Chair, old-time Mahogany
Bureau with Glass, Wash TUBS, ] Wash
Board, Cooking Utensils. Stoue Jars. on
cloth, Mating, Wood Saw. Hoe, Rake, aud
many other things too numerous 10 mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit OF months
will be given on all sums OF $40 land upwards,
purchaser To give note with approved secur-
ity, negotiable and payable at the Jefferson
savings Bank, Shepherdstowu, with Interest
from date. but u paid at maturity interest
RENTED. Under SO cash. No property 10
be removed until settled for. sale To- begin
at O'Clock. MRS ANNIE GRIFFITH
NJ. i. CTowl AuctiOneer,
W. NeiU. Clerk.
March II, lgJl-ts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
The well.known Kee.Mar Colleg

at Hagerstown, owned by Rev. DR.. G
L. Keedy, and conducted for half
century as female seminary, was sold
at public sale Tuesday for $25,5S2 to
Daniel W. Doub and Henry Holzap-
fel, Jr. The property was sold to sat
isfy two mortgages amounting to $l4,.
600. The school will be continued
for the present, at least.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
CAPTAIN HERR DEAD.
A WeII-Known Citizen Passes Away-OthersW VINO
Have Answered the Final Summons

Capt. Edgar Greene Williams Herr,
one of Jefferson countys most sub
stantial and respected farmers, died
last Friday afternoon at his home
couple of miles southwest OF Shep-
hsrdstown. Captain Herr had been
in failing health for long time, and
several years ago he was so i'll that 1t
was thought he would soon die. he
rallied, however, and his life was
spared until he had reached the ripe
age of 70 years. The deceased was
native of the vicinity of Williamsport'
Nd. He came to Jefferson county IN
his early manhood, and has always
been useful citizen. He has served
the county in various capacities, dis
charging his public and private duties
with fidelity. He was captain OF a
militia company in this county at the
breaking out of the civil war, and with
his company entered the Confederate
service, in which he served with credit
for a time. By industry and good
Management Captain Herr had acGq-
mulated a comfortable fortune. de
was a deacon in the Presbyterian
church of Shepherdstown and mem
Der of Elk Branch Lodge OF Masons.
The funeral was held at his late home
last Sunday, the service being con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselln;
The body was inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery. The deceased is survived
by one son and two daughters-Wal-
ter L. Herr, Mrs. Brown Hendricks
and Mrs. VIM. H. Kearfott. We con-
dole with them in the loss of so good
a father and with the community gen.
orally in the passing of SO honorable a
citizen,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
HOODS
CdrSdpariUd

Eest for Spring ~ have taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla when needed for several
years and would not be without 1t in the
house. 1t is an excellent medicine and
heartily recommend its use in the spring
and at any time when blood purifier and
tonic is needed" Mrs. T. N. FooTE, q
Irving Place, Passaic, n. ].
Spring FeVer-"I have taken Hoods
sarsapsriIla for my spring medicine for
years and have always found It reliable
and giving perfect satisfaction. In the
spring it takes away that tired feeling or
spring fever, gives energy and puts the
blood in good condition" MISS EFFIE
CoLoSEE, 1886 10th Street, N. W., Washing
ton. D. Q.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
NOTICE.

Owing to the loss. by the recent FIRE.
of all the Shepherd College Picket ac-
count books. we are compelled TO form
a new list Of subscribers. All SubScri-
bers will please send their names, ad-
dresses and the date to which they have
paid receipts preferred) to the Business
Manager. Z. II. Barnhart, Immediately.
(NeighborIng papers please copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
Order No. q.
KEARSEYsvnLE. W. Va,

KEARNEYsvMLE, W. Va,
March -, 1901
The Henry Kyd Douglas Camp No.
1919. United Sons of Confederate Neter-
ans. will assemble at headquarters,
Register Building" Saturday after
noon at 2o'clock for the purpose of drill.
also special business meeting. Report
in citizens clothing.
Nv order of W. II. KRARFoTT,
Captain Commanding.
DAVID LEMEN, Orderly Sergeant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14

Newest and latest designs in China
and Glassware expected next month.
Grandmother's Bread, Biscuits and
Buns. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14

Spring is near at hand and now
is the time you need gardening sup
plies. We have a full variety OF ID.
M. Ferry's 1901 Garden Seeds.
Also have full line of Garden Tools
-Rakes, Forks and Shovels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14

has arrived and is complete. We have
Shoes for Men, Ladies and Children
good values at low prices. Call and
be convinced.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14

Beef, wine and iron is one Of the
best and most palatable tonics. Rein
harris Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
CAPT. E. G. W. HERR HAS GONE TO RE-
PORT.

CAPT. E. G. W. HERR HAS GONE TO RE-
It will be remembered that several
years ago an old gentleman stopped
Gen. H. Kyd Douglas on the street
in Hagerstown and accosted him thus:
81 have come to report. In the spring
of 1862, at Winchester, Va, you got
Stonewall Jackson to give me permits
sion and pass to go to Shepherdstown
on personal matter of Importance to
me. You instructed me to make OBJ
ServationS and gave me positive order
to report TO you Immediately on my
return what | might find out. | went
Before got back General Jackson had
gone up the Valley and | was cut Off
| got with my command after while
in another part of the State and | never
saw you while Stonewall lived. This
IS the first time | have met you, and
now, aftermore than 30 years, am ready
to report. My name is Herr"
And standing at guard, the old
man touched his hat in soldierly sa-
lutte and then with a smile and a
hearty shake of the hand, in full en-
ioyment of the joke, Capt. Herr passed
on. In his 73d year he went off duty
forever within the last week, and has
at last "gone to report" finally to that
high and supreme authority to whom
Lee and Jackson and Stuart and Ash
by and other old soldiers have report
ed in the passing years.
1t seems fitting that son-in-law,
W. H. Kearfott, should be the COM
mander of the Henry Kyd Douglas
Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Hagerstown, March II, 1901.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14

Mrs. Betsy Schaeffer, an aged and
highly respected resident Of this coun-
ty, died Friday night at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs Daniel Hehebower,
near Ripon, from general decline
incident to old age. She was the
widow of the late William Schaeffer,
who was Inspector of finished arms at
the United States arsenal at Harper 5
Ferry before the civil war. She was
sc years of age and leaves one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hefebower Mrs. Schaetter
was born in England, and came to
this country when three years of age.
She was favorite with everyone,
and gentleness and humility can be
added to her other many womanly
virtues. She had been for many
years a consistent COMMUNICATE Of the
Presbyterian church.-Splrit.
Mr.. Chas. R. Hardesty, a prominent
farmer and stock dealer Of Clarke
county, residing near Summit Point,
died Monday afternoon after short
illness of pneumonia, about 60 years
of age. Mr.. Hardesty served in the
Confederate army and was captured
and kept in prison for some time. A
widow and six Children. H, T B.
and G. T. Hardesty, Mrs. Edgar
Moore, of Washington, D. c., Mrs.
A. L. Withers, of Jefferson county,
and Miss Helen Hardesty-survive
him.
Mr.. William L. Hedges, one of the
oldest residents of Charlestown, died
of old age Tuesday morning. He was
prominent Mason and member Of
that order for nearly 60 years, He
held the office of secretary Of Malta
Lodge for number of years, and was
also master of the lodge, and in 1888
was elected tyler, which Office he held
until his death. He was in the eigh-
ty-sixth year of his age and was twice
married. A widow and several chill
dren survive him.
Miss Ellen Rockenbaugh died at
the home of her nephew, Lieut.. John
F. Foley, near Dufields, last Friday
morning,aged 81 years. The deceased
had been from early childhood con-
sistent communicate of the Presbv-
terrain church, to which she was zeal
ously devoted.
The -months-old son of Mr.
William Myers, Vanclevesville, died
of pneumonia last Friday at four
o'clock and the two-year-old son died
of the same disease the same night at
about 10 o'clock. They were buried
alongside each other at Vancleves-
vile.
Mr.. John W. Steele, a former resi-
dent of Jefferson county, and during
the war between the States a member
OF the I'd Va. Regiment, Stonewall
Brigade died suddenly of heart disease,
in Waynesboro, Pa, last Friday, aged
IA years.
Mr.. Charles 81. Howard, of Charles
town, died the first of the week in
Washington, where he had gone to
attend the Inauguration. He was 43
years old.
Mrs. Joseph Keller died at her
home in Martinsburg last week of
typhoid-pneumonia, aged % years.
Her husband and two children sur
vive her.
Miss Lizzie Witherow died kt her
home in Martinsburg last week of
consumption, aged 4S years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-03-14
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned, intending 10 discontinue
housekeeping on account OF bad healih, VIII
sell at public sale. AT the Hunter House. on
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sBePH1RpsTowN MARKETS,

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures cot
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-06
SHEPARD COMEDIES DEFEAT.
COngratuIates Low and Issues a Pub
lie Statement.

New York. Nov. edward NJ. Shspard
made public acknowledgment of his defeat
tonight at police headquarters in Brooklyn.
He sent a telegram of congratulation to
Mr.. Low and dictated a statement to the
reporters in which he expressed his hope
that the incoming administration would be
a successful one. His telegram read:
With all sincerity | wish you the ut
most success in the great office to which
the people OF Greater New York have
called you
Mr.. Shepard then dictated this statement:
Il sincerely wish Mr.. Low a thoroughly
successful administration. The people have
indicated their decided preference; not only
fully acquiesce in the result, but he should
do his utmost to make the result beneficial
to the city. All of us-Republican and
Democrats alike-should Loyalty hold up the
hands of those whom the people have
chosen in all good work on their part.
or course, l regret the result but trust
that the munificent purposes which those
who nominated me. and 1 have had In
mind may be realized. even IL in a manner
different from that which We should have
preferred
II thoroughly appreciate the efficient
work done against adverse conditions by the
Democratic organization in five boroushs.
Il believe that the faith OF the New
York Democracy, notwithstanding this tenn
porary defeat, is definitely set to fu-
ture of political reform, which will at no
distant day bring to the party merited
honor and success"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-06
NASH WINS IN OHIO.
Chairman Dick Claims a Plurality
of 5000 for Him.

Columbus. o., Nov 5.-Returns indicate
Republican gains in Cincinnati. Cleveland,
Toledo Dayton. GAINESVILLE. Portsmouth.
Canton. Springfield and other cities the not
able exception being Columbus the home of
both Governor Nash and Colonel James
kilbcurne, the Democratic candidate for
Governor
The greatest Republican gains are outside
of the large cities. Some of the Democratic
counties report the largest Republican
gains. \ notable exception in the rural dis
triCts was found in Pike and Adams coun-
ties. which jointly elected a Democratic
member Of the Legislature for the first time
IN eight years. AT 10 O'Clock the Demo-
cratic state Committe had no claims to
make en- the State ticket or the Legislature.
Colonel Nilbourne said he felt better over
carrying his home of Franklin County.
with a Democratic gain of over 1900. than
II he had been elected Governor without
carrying Franklin County. Chairman Dick,
at 10 O'Clock. gave out a statement that
the Republicans had carried the State by
over J.I0. with decisive majority in each
branch Of the LEGISLATURE.
The greatest Republican demonstration
here tonight was over the returns from
Toledo showing that Nash had carried
Lucas County. together with the legisla-
tive ticket. As Governor Nash had opposed
the State appropriation for the proposed
Ohio Centennial Exposition in that city, 1t
was expected that he would lose that
county. When this dispatch was received
after Chairman Dick had made his state
ment. the Republicans raised their estt-
mates several thOusard
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-06
anxious to have settled. are those relating

to Canada
There is reason to believe that during his
talk to-day with Secretary Hay, Ambassa-
cor Choate. who arrived here last night re-
ferred to those questions. Naturally the
Ambassador and the Secretary also dis
cussed the Isthmian Canal treaty. Mr.
Choate could not. however. give the Sec
retary any news regarding the treaty as he
mas not been actively connected with the
negotiations since his departure from Eng
iand, and Mr.. Hay has been constantly at
his desk attending especially to 1t. Never
theless. Mr.. Choate was able to acquaint
tne Secretary with the views of prominent
British officials and English people gener-
ally upon the concessions made to the
United States.
Ihe questions relating to Canada which
have yet TO be determined are those involy-
ing the Alaskan boundary. fisheries. seals
armaments the United States and Canada
snail maintain on the Great Lakes, reci-
prOcity. etc
Ambassador Chaote is well informed as to
the attitude of this Government and will
be prepared at the proper moment to initi-
ate negotiations on these subjects. After
lunching with MIR. Hay at the Iatter's home.
the Ambassador, in company with Secretary
Root, visited some friends. He will call
upon the President tomorrow and will then
return to New York. He will proceed to
his post about January 1.