davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

and mumed them up warm. Then Mrs.
Jackrabbit kissed them and wished
them all happy New Yeas, and told
them to be sure to come again the
next New Years Eve. when Grandpa
Jackrabbit called for them.
But where was Grandpa? He had
disappeared while his wife was kiss.
ing the children. and in his place stood
the funny little animal with the long
ears. which had brought the children
there, and which is called a jackrab-
bit. Grandma lifted the children on
his back. all together, and opened the
door, and away the rabbit scampered.
up the hole and over the snow. When
he came to the nearest house, he let
one of the children on and then turned
down the road. letting a child on at
nearly every house he came to. Baby
Blain's house was the farthest on of
all, and before they reached it, Baby
could see that it was beginning to get
light away in the East, where the sun
rises. The Jackrabbit saw the light
too. and few along. faster than ever,
till the wind whistled past Baby's
ears, for II he did not get home be-
fore daylight, some one might see
Jackrabbit and shoot him for their
dinner. But 1t was not long before
they came to the Blain house.
"Dood-by, Grandpa" said Baby, as
she slid down on the rabbits back.
"and sank 90 ,vezy much," and the rab-
bit was on like shot.
Baby opened the door sod then shut
and locked 1t after her, and she was
soon all undressed and in her little
bed. When father and mother got up.
there was the baby. fast asleep. just
as she was when they went to bed the
night before, and they wondered what
made her sleep SO late for she was a.
ways nrst awake in the morning. They
never found out, however about the
Jackrnbbit's party. for Baby had prom
ised not to tell. Baby went again next
year. and every year until she was
five years old. but after that she could
not go any more for the Jackrabbits
never had any children over five years
old at their parties. She Is big girl
now, and her father and mother don't
call her Baby any more. but Marguer-
ite, but she will always remember the
fun she had at the Jackrabbit's party.
Montreal Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24
Model rime-TabIe Folders.

Model timetable folders, which are
superior to any timetable folders ever
printed, have been issued by the New
York Central's passenger department.
They are Numbers "29" and go" OF
the famous "Four-Track Series" and
both are literary gems and compen-
diums of railway travel. General Pas
senger Agent George H. Daniels has
incorporated various suggestions made
by bright people, and he has tried to
include in these folders all that could
reasonably be put into such books.
They are worth a prominent posi-
ton in every library, and on every
business mans desk.-From the Buf-
falo Commercial.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

that came out of that stick. Il was
magic and any one could dance to It
even II they had never danced before,
nor even seen any one dancing.
Suddenly the music stopped and
Grandpa said:
Come now children and have some
supper. 0randma's waiting Tor ~"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Rabbit. whose face was wrinkled up
with laughing. all the time, you play
with the children, while get the sup
per-"
Baby turned to see the rabbit, but
he was gono. and in his place stood =
little fat man, with . jolly laughing
red face and = sp7w white beard.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24
Colon a Mere Sand Bank.

Colon is a mere sand spot mile
long and mile wide. At an expense
Of $5,000,000 causeways have been
built connecting the towns with the
mainland.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal IL IN quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try It now
and save your money.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Rodrick-The paper says there are
microbes clinging to the straps in the
street cars. Van Albert-H'm! never
knew microbes were SO much like hu-
man beings.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

do you think that men descended
from monkeys?" Some descended" an
swer.- Miss Cayenne. "and some mere
ly dress differently"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

MANY SUPER
stitions and GUS
tom s cluster
a b o ut N e W
Years Day. more
than at any 9TH
er period of the
year except No
vember, which
begins with the
mysterious Hal
loween.
In England
and Germany a
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

We'll. my little man. what are you
going to give your little brother for
Christmas?" II dunno. gave him the
measles last year.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
In q package. 10 cents. Onethira
more starch for the same money.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Nature often lets a genius in on the
ground floor, but necessity compels him
to dwell in the attic.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

The secret of the popularity of Baxter's
"Bullhead' Scent cigar Is revealed in one
word-"Quality.'
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

FITS rermanentiyCured Nonts nervousness sSSsD
6rst day OF Or. kline's Great Nerve Restores.
send for FREE 12.OO trial pottls and tFsAtsss-
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

80 young Dublin is going on the
stage. eh? Il wasn't aware that he had
any talent" Diggs-"Oh. he hasn't: but
an uncle of his died last week and left
him q fur-lined oyer-coat"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Time and tide. wait for no man.
quoted the first dear girl. Yes" sighed
dear girl the second. and that's where
they get the bulge on u.s.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
aAsumstion asys pain. wind collie. 25c bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

How is your daughter getting on with
Cumrox. '.she has gotten along so far
that when / ask her to play anything Z
like she looks naughty and says. TIE
ideav'
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

The ostrich may be stupid. but who
doesn't envy him his stomach when
Thanksgiving and Christmas come
around?
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

Stops tho Cough and
Works On the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Baxter's "BuIlhead' scent cigars
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-24

TT beats all how good cigar you can
buy for cents II you buy the righO
Lrond. Try "Bullhead."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
Growth of Our Railroads.

From little wooden track over which
the first locomotive had its trial in 1929,
the railroad systems of the United States
have grown to such an extent that the
tracks if placed together would extend
eight times around the world. THERE'S
also wonderful growth behind the cell
ebrated HoStetter'S Stomach BitterS. 1t
was first presented over fifty years ago,
and during those years has made such
an unequalled record of cures that to-
day finds it foremost in its class as re-
liable family medicine. 1t will cure
sick headache, belching, heartburn, in
digestion, constipation, and malaria,
fever and ague. Hundreds have so tes-
titled and we therefore urge you to try
it. The genuine must have our Private
Stamp over the neck of the bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
A Modern Enoch Arden.

J. w. Belsey, a naval seaman, ar
rived in Norfolk, Va, last week from
San Francisco in search Of his lost
wife and child. He married pretty
young woman in San Francisco about
eight years ago, and went on a yoy-
age, which included the battle Of Ma
nilla Bay. He did not return for
three years. His wife was gone when
he returned, and there was no trace
of her or of their daughter Belsey
says he expended $500 trying to find
them, and failing, sailed upon a voy-
age of FIVE years. He again returned
to continue the search, and finally
heard of them in Norfolk through a
sister of his wife in San Francisco.
He came with letter from Chief of
Police Martin of San Francisco, to
Chief Vellines, and with two officers
went to the residence Of his wife on
Princess Anne avenue. The wife rec
ognized her husband approaching and
flew to his arms to kiss him.
Belsey would not accept the wife's
affections, which had been bestowed
on another man. She came there with
Major J. P. Richmond, retired army
officer, with whom she has been living
and Eas two children. Richmond came
up at the time, but the officers inter-
fered and prevented any trouble be-
tween them. The wife says that she
was persuaded that her husband was
dead, and that she is willing to return,
provided she can take all the children.
Belsey refused, but wanted to take
his seven-year-old daughter with him
to San Francisco. They agreed, how
ever, to discuss the situation away from
the influence of Richmond and deter
mine what they will do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
Items Of Interest.

Three persons were killed, many In
iured and great damage done to prop
erty by a tornado in Kansas last Sat-
urday.
Roanoke is getting out of the woods.
1t has at last passed an ordinance pre-
venting cows from running about the
streets.
A party of farmers of Beverly, N.
j., caught negro thief, and they hung
him up to tree until he was willing
to confess, which he quickly did.
Thomas W. Dewey, cashier of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank Of New
bern, n. c., stole $4,000 from the
bank. He left only $1,000 in the
safe.
Part Of the stand at the baseball
park in Philadelphia collapsed last
Saturday, throwing the crowd upon It
so feet to the ground beneath. Eight
persons were killed and $50 others IN
jured.
At Berlin, H., young girl caught
burgla in the act Of robbing her
house. He attacked her savagely with
dagger, but was driven off by sew
e1al men. He was captured by mob
and beaten to death.
By a collision of trains on the I'M
derground railway in Paris Monday
night more than a hundred persons
were either sutfocated or burned to
death. It was a most horrible scene
and many OF the victims died agonlz-
ing deaths.
Because colored children were to
be excluded from the feast, President
Roosevelt countermanded his permis-
sion for the use of the White House
grounds for the picnic prepared by
the Woman's Rescue League tor 5UO
poor children of Washington.
At Church Flats, Orangeburg coun-
ty, S. c., Sunday, Lizzie Aiken, ne
gro woman, slew her two young daugh-
tiers completely by beheading with an
axe. She then kindled fires around
the bodies. The woman has been at
tending revivals lately and became
enthusiastic over religion. She Is ev-
identity demented. Explaining her
actions, she said a dog told her the
world would come to an end unless
she killed her children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
HOw's This q?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY Il Co., Props, Toledo o.
We the undersigned, have known +.
]. Cheney for the last ID years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
their firm
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O., Walding, kinnan II Mar
win, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
ard mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 1jc per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gIsts. Testimonials Free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13

A remarkable story comes from
Manchester, N. H. The papers of
that place tell us that the city is suf-
fering from plague of fierce sewer
rats, which are undermining buildings,
streets and sidewalks, and seem likely
to do much damage. People walking
along the streets use great care, for
they may sink through the seemingly
secure brick 10 deep hole beneath.
Within week there have been two
bad "cave-ins" in the business section,
both caused by rats. One in front OF
the Windsor hotel extended twenty
two feet under the street to the car
tracks to an excavated chamber ten
feet square. Numberless other cham
bers of this sort are daily disclosed
by the overhead pavement falling in.
The street commissioner keeps men
patrolling the city, fearing further
damage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
80 L - = = L a.
ps.,,tbo q The lad llg Have kWayS BOuEt
Signature af &lzHAAhA<
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. Charles
Ghiselin, d. D., Pastor.
Shepherdstown at 1870 a. N.
Me. CHURcHSoUTH-Rev.J. c. Thrasher,
Pastor.
ShepherdstOwn 1870 a N.
Marvin Chapel at p. m.
Kearneysville at p. m.
League at P. m.
LUTHERAN CHURcH-Rev H. C. Hath
cox. d. D., Pastor.
Service at Uvilla at 10 30 a. N.
Shepherdstown at 40 p. m The
subject Will be Luther and Wesley"
EPISCOPAL CHURcH-Rev. G. f. 4. Mar.
shall, Rector.
Service and sermon every Sunday
morning at 1920 o'clock; evening ser
vice at 100 o'clock. Service at DUFF
fields on the second and fourth Sundays
in each month at 800 p. m. Commun-
ion on first Sunday in the month in
Shepherdstown.
NJ. Z. CHURcH-Rev. a. H. Mckinley,
Pastor
Shepherdstown at 1879 an. Rev
II. {. Mcdaniel will preach.
REFORMED CHURCH-Rev. J. E. Guy
Pastor.
Kearneysville at II a. N.
ShepherdstOwn at p. N.
Services in the Kearneysville Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, as follows Sun
day School at $50 a. m. and prayer
meeting at 1870 an.
There will be no services in the Pres.
byterian church at Duffields nor Shen.
andoah Junction on Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13

A remarkable atmospheric depres-
sion is reported from Oacoma, S. D.
Following the hottest day ever expe-
rlenced in the South Dakota town &C.
Cured an atmospheric condition, last
ing only a few minutes, but fatal to
live stock and greatly distressing hu-
man beings. During the day nearly
every kitten less than six months old
in the vicinity of Oacoma died appa-
rently from the effects of some gaseous
matter in the air. Eighteen head Of
cattle in one drove were seen coming
down the flats, and eight of them fell
to the ground. A farmer living near
by ran to them and found six of the
eight already dead. The other two
jumped up and ran frantically away,
Six head of stock fell dead the same
day on White river. A heavy fall OF
rain later neutralized whatever poison
to animal life may have been in the
air.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13

IT can be plainly seen that there is
extravaganza and fraud in almost every
department of the government. Of
fcials in high and low positions, and
even Congressman, are involved In
questionable transactions by which
they enrich themselves from the pub
lie treasury, and there is general
game of grab. Most of the corruption
has been bred by the system Of using
public offices to pay party pledges,
and extravaganza has been winked at
so long that it has naturally dritted
into plain stealing.
1t will take a Democratic admins
tration to clean out the rascals and
end the squandering and corruption
that now prevails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13

THE result of the uniform system
of examinations for public school
teachers in West Virginia has created
CONSERVATION throughout the State,
and hundreds of teachers will be re-
tired from school work unless some ar
rangement is made to obviate present
difficulties. In Monongalia county OF
so applicants only two got No. l GER
tifcates, 7 No. 2, 9 No. 3, while a
dozen failed entirely. In Harrison
county but one teacher got No l
certificate, while in Lewis county not
one applicant received a frst-class
certificate. The same ratio prevails,
we understand, in other counties.
In Jefferson county there were Is
persons who took the examination, and
of these but one received a No. l GER
tihcate. Six got No. 2, seven No. 8,
and four failed entirely.
Of the teachers who have failed or
who received low-grade certificates
many have been teaching for years on
No. l certificates granted by county
examiners, and are regarded as among
the most efficient teachers. That they
should be retired from school work,
where they have proven themselves so
efficient and where their experience
and good influence render them SO ac-
ceptable, would be misfortune all
around, and it is hoped that some ar
rangement may be made by which
they can be retained in the work.
The probability is that the uniform
examination is so entirely different
from the county examinations hereto
fore offered as tests that the teachers
were caught mapping and their I'M
familiarity with the new method took
them at a disadvantage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
Special at
Shenandoah Junction !

Piedmont Brown Cottou(S-cent vaiueh
cents yard.
Black and white polka dot duck was
10 cents, now cents
Blue and white polka dot duck was
10 cents. now 5 cents.
Babies High Chairs, 45c, soc, soc ana
Sl.l0. 80, o,z
Mems Clothing al cost and less.
Pictures were Sl.25 and $500 now
80 cents and 1928. 80,
Missouri Steam Washers were s'.oV ;
now $500.
Tneda Hammocks were 1925; now
IS cents. y.
Cordova and Leveriug's Coffee &c.
Rover's Blue was ) and 10 cents now
4 and cents.
Ivory Starch, 4 cents.
Bell Starch, / cents.
Victor Starch, 1 cents.
Warmers Safe Cure. 50 cents.
lightning Hot Drops, ID cents.
Sbiloh's Consumption Cure, 30 ana
50 cents. en-
Foley's Honey and Tar, large SIZE 60
cents.
FOley Nancy NuIe' W. O'"'''
Folev's Cream, 10 cents.
German Syrup was - cents now oo
cents.
Green's August Flower was 20 cents {;
now 30 cents.
Butena was 81 90 now % cents.
Calicoes from ,; TO 8 cents a yard
Ginghams from 81 90 10 cents yard
Reduction in all kinds Of Dress
Innings. In fact, we can save You
money in all your wants. o.,
We have in stock a full line OF all
kinds of Merchandise at rock bottom
prices. -
Whether you want goods or not, call
and see us. We are always glad TO see
YOU. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
CoIored Church Notes.

The Free viii Baptist and the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schools of
this city will hold a union picnic in
Morgan's Grove, on August 9th. Pa
rents Of children are requested to send
their children out that they may enjoy
themselves in the beautiful grove. Will
start from Asbury VI. f. Church at 9
a. m.
All-day meeting will be held in Nor
CANS Grove, under the auspices Of the
Congregation of Asbury NJ. +. Church
(col), Shepherdstown, w. Va, on Sun
day next, August 10th. Revs. {. 5.
Briggs, of Hedgesville, w. Va, and Mr..
Craven, evangelist of Illinois, and
Rev. S. II. Brown, former Presiding
Elder, are expected to be present.
All-day meeting. ending the second
quarter of Asbury NJ. +. Quarterly Con
ference, will be held under the auspices
of Amcs Mission on. +. church,, at
Swan Pond, w. Va, on August 23d.
Rev. r. p. Lawson, Of Winchester, Va.
will preach All are invited 10 attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
West Virginia Items.
Mrs. Daisy Barber Guthrie, % years
old, committed suicide in Grafton last
Saturday by cutting her throat.

Mrs. Daisy Barber Guthrie, % years
old, committed suicide in Grafton last
Saturday by cutting her throat.
The encampment of State troops at
Petersburg was great success. Yes
terday was Governors day" and
Governor White reviewed the troops
with his entire staff.
DR.. Andrew R. Barbee, promi-
nent resident of Point Pleasant, died
last week at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. O. E. Darnall, at Pruntytown.
He was 76 years old.
State Senator Samuel George died
at his home in Wellsburg last Thurs
day, aged 76 years. He was bank
er and capitalist and identified with
many business enterprises.
Benjamin Edgar, an aged farmer Of
Webster county, this State, was killed
by Robert Moore, whom Edgar had
forbidden to wait upon his daughter.
Moore and his brothers stoned the old
man to death.
The famous Jeff Lipscomb was fish
ing near Parsons the other day, when
he suddenly came face to face with a
bear. Jeff saw it was bear and the
bear saw it was Jeff, whereupon both
ran in opposite directions as fast as
they could.
At Monongah man was carry
ing keg of powder under his arm
and drill on his shoulder; the drill
came in contact with live trolley
wire overhead, and an explosion fol-
lowed, by which eleven men and a
boy were injured.
Two Clarksburg privates in Camp
Elkins, the National Guard encamp-
ment, at Parkersburg, stole rocking
chairs from a residence and carried
them TO camp. Next day they were
forced to carry the chairs at present
arms" through the streets while the
band played and crowds jeered. At
ter mile parade they returned the
chairs.
The cornerstone of the new Davis
and Elkins College, a Presbyterian IN
stitution under the supervision of the
Presbytery of Lexington, was laid at
Elkins yesterday by ex-senator Hen
~ G. Davis, one of the founders, as
sisted by Rev. F. H. Barron, pastor of
the Davis Memorial Church, and Hon.
c. Wood Daley, both trustees of the
new institution. Senators Davis and
Elkius have already given over $780,
900 toward the institution and Sena-
tor Elkins donated the site. 1t Is ex-
pected the college will be completed
by May, 1904.
Horrifed at having to assist in the
execution of negro, w. G. Brown at
tempted suicide at st. Mary's Friday
night. Last winter he was appointed
guard in the State penitentiary at
Moundsville, and soon afterward was
called upon to assist in the hanging of
negro. 1t is said that he pulled the
drop, and from that moment has lever
been himself. Brown resigned his po-
sition and returned home to his farm,
but has been a victim of halluclna-
tons. During the night he is haunted
by visions of the negro, swinging at
the end of a rope. He tried to kill
himself several weeks ago by mears OF
laudanum. Friday night he made an
other attempt, placing The muzzle Of a
shotgun against his left breast. AS
he pulled the trigger, however, the gun
swerved a little, and bad flesh
wound was the only result. He will
be sent to the Insane Asylum at
Spencer, and it is thought will re-
cover.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13
Commissioners Notice.

To the Creditors OF q. ". Horn 3 SON. and
OF O.. W. Horn and VIM. -. Horn WIiyidu.
ally, comprising said nrm;
At the request OF GeO. VI. Nut.uuoytr.
Trustee ia "A Deed OF Trust from 90. " Horn
4 son and O.. W. aud Wm. Is Horn. hearing
date the 2iId day OF June, 1913 aud recorded
In Deed Book No. 80. page 80 900 The CLERK =
Office Of the county court OF Jefferson Clau.
ty, West Virginia, the creditors of tgr s.ofs.
said gruntors. who are secured iu said deed
OF trust, are hereby notified To present their
claims for adj udicatiou "a me Ibrlorr whom
said trustee nus submitted his account ilf
adjudication and settlement 90 ms Office iu
Shcpherdstown. ". Va, on or before luy .Ist
day OF August, 1898. at which time and place
/ viii receive proof OF debts and j,mtuds
against the said q. W. Horn a son ana One
individual members OF said hrn composed
OF the SAID 6. W. Horn anu VIM. g. Nom. -.
cured IN said deed OF trust. and adIuJlca,e
the same and their prioritics hereunder
Given under my hand this Stu day OF July
1903.
J. =. BRAGONltK
Comm Of Accounts of the
County Court Of Jen. Co.. Wa
July o, lgJ3-8w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-08-13

The Elliott Commercial Schools Of
Wheeling, Charleston, Fairmont,
Clarksburg, and Martinsburg, West
Virginia, provide a bread-winning ed
ucation. Complete courses in Book
keeping and Shorthand. The Mar
tinsburg School will open Tuesday,
September lst, with a full corps of e1'
perienced instructors. School equip
ment unexcelled. Write for catalog
and terms. Address, The Elliott
Commercial School, Martinsburg,
West Virginia.