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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-10-06
Phones for Farmers
For $500 a Year.

T7TTFTYJTYJ THE WINCH ESTER
lsi5gIlll TELEPHONE COMPA-
sss.24lIa NY mas inaugurated a
IRHSl system by which 10 will
21ST<SsS furnish phone service
A. ~ outside OF the principal
s.sslsz towns in this territory
for i've uUuar, year for each phone,
with all the privileges which 90 10
phone renters at the higher rates, pro-
vided the phone holders VIII furnish
their phones and Will build and main
tain their lines through the country 70
the corporate limits OF he town having
the nearest exchange. This Is thesame
plan in operation ~ Rockingham and
Augusta counties, aud which has worked
there very successfully for the last five
years.
For details apply personally, through
phone, or by mail, TO
). J.. HOOVER,
Division Manager, Winchester, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-10-06
Cumberland Valley Railroad.

Time table In effect May ~, 100
Leave. No2 No.i No.b NOS SolO 10 Sol?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-10-06

Various forms OF excursion tickets to -.
Louis via Baltimore & hio Railroad nov
on sale from shenandoah Junction as fol-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-10-06

rhefollowing is the time
al shenandoah Junction, in effect Man i,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-10-06
New Jewelry Repair Shop.

The undersigned has moved into the
room of j. c. Lambert, corner Princess
and New Streets, Shepherdstown, where
he will conduct the business Of
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Luther of Trinity, who told the debt his college owes to Cheshire Academy, saying that he would always be glad to welcome Cheshire graduates, Col N. G. Osborn of New Haven, Prof Wood bury, who retired as headmaster year ago, and who was introduced as ''the grand old man," Judge c. L. Munson of Pennsylvania, president of the alumni, Dr Hart of Hartford, who graduated 45 years ago, and Rev John Williams of New York. The exercises closed with benediction by Rev G. Brinley Morgan, D. D., rector of Christ church, New Haven. George Edward Wright of Boston, of the class of 1871, was chosen secretary of the alumni in place of MT Cook, resigned. At the meeting of the trustees, J. Lowering Jones of Philadelphia and Robert Gar rett of Baltimore were added to the board. Curtis Glover of this town was member of the graduating class, thlS year,
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
A WONDERFUL INVENTION.

It is interesting to note that for tunes are frequently made by the in- vention of articles of minor impor- tance. Many of the most popular de- vices are those designed to benefit the people and meet popular conditions, and one of the most interesting of these that has ever been invented is the Dr White Electric comb, patented January l, 1899. These wonderful combs positively cure dandruff, hair falling out, sick and nervous head aches, and when used with Dr Whites Electric hair brush are positively guar anteed to make straight hair curly in 9 days time. Thousands of these electric combs have been sold in vsri- ous cities of the Union, and the de- mand is constantly increasing. Our agents are rapidly becoming rich sell- ing these combs. They positively Sell on sight. Send for sample. Nen1 size 35c; ladies' soc -(half. price while we are introducing theml Tho Dr White Electric Comb Co.,, Decatur, III.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The annual commencement exercises of Cheshire Academy were held Thurs day morning at the Academy. It was the 10th anniversary of the Episcopal Academy, and about 125 guests and alumni were present, a number of them being from out of town. The chapel exercises were held at Il o'clock, at which prominent parts were taken bishop of Connec .icut, Episcopal dio- ark, N. J.. At the graduation exercises which immediately followed those at the chapel, the Latin salutatory was given by George w. Hubbard. This was followed by an address by Presi- dent F. s. Luther of Trinity college. After the announcement of the prizes, the diplomas were presented to the 10 graduates by Bishop Brewster. Among the distinguished guests present at the exercises were Gov Abiram Chamber lain of Meriden, Bishop Brewster, Bishop Lines, Rev John Williams, James Hartman and Edward Dodge of New York City, President Luther of Trinity, and Burton Mansfield. B. R. English, Colonel N. G; Osborn, George M. Gum, Rev W. A. Beardsley, Rev J. F. Sexton, Rev G. Brinley Mor- gan, Rev AnSon Phelps Stokes, Jr., and Prof Andrew Phillips of New Ha. ven. The alumni dinner was served at the school at 1.30, at which speeches were made by Gov Chamberlain, Bish. op Brewster, Bishop Lines, pr Olm
 stead of the Pomfret school, Pro-
 Phillips, who responded for Yale, Pro
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
WORST OF ALL EXPERIENCES.

Can anything be worse than to feel that every minute will be yeur last? Such was the experience of Mrs s. Fl. Newson, Decatur, Ala. "For three years, :" she writes, ''I endured lnsuffer- able pain from indigestion, stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed in- evitable when doctors and all remedies failed. At length I was induced to try Electric Bitters and the result was miraculous. I improved at once and now l am completely recovered" For liver, kidney, stomach and bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the only medicine. Only soc. It's guaranteed by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; A. w. Twiss, Bethel; W.-N. Noble, New Milford; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Connery Brothtrs, Georgetown; G. D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; Peck & Co.,, Brook field Center; w, J. Beehler, Brook field; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
SANDY HOOK LIBRARY.
NEW BOOKS,

Prof c. s. Platt will give the pro- ceeds of his annual recital for the pur- chase of new books, as heretofore. We need hundred books this minute to meet the demands of 16O takers, many of whom are children and young peo- pie. Now is the time to show your interest and appreciation of this good work. We ought to sell 150 tickets before the night of the musicale. Boys and girls will be asked to go to every family and give each one an opportu- nifty to help. We cannot buy books without money.-[O. O. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

At the annual school meeting in Dodgingtown school district, last Sat- urday night, Ernest Ferry was chosen committee and George Barnum clerk. An adjournment was made to Satur- day night of this week, when the ques- tion of painting the school building will be considered.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

On June ', at Evangelical church, 35th street, New York, by Rev Dr Fischer, Miss Edith Southerland John- son of Wolfville, N. S., to pr A. Parker Smith of 151 West 36th street, New York City.-[New York Herald.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

In driving about town we find Se- lectman Blackman's order, relative to cutting brush by the road contractors, has been quite generally complied with. The delinquentS will know Something has dropped if they fail to attend to this part of their work.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

G. N.IClarke's vegetable liver pills have no equal as remedy for cOnsti- patton. They also regulate the stom- ach and liver, thereby removing the cause of constipation which makes a cure inevitable. See his advertisement in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Obtuse, Harry Treadwell and Arthur Steele of Danbury, Charles Edwards of Newburg. N. Y., were all guests, one day last week, of MT and Mrs George Derling on Whisconier Hill. In the afternoon refreshments were served
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

F. c. Johnson of the Park City was in town, Friday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Maurice H. Nutting, Of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, was in town on Friday, and was entertained at dinner by Robert H. Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The annual school meeting in North Center district, Saturday night, was harmonious in it's action, Frank Wright being chairman. The officers Reynolds; clerk, Capt A. w. Peck; collector and treasurer, Henry M. Smith. P. H. Mccarthy was elected teacher for the ensuing year.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Prof c. s. Platt completes on Satur- day his piano instruction work in Bridgeport for the summer season. He has a good number Of pupils there as we'll as the large number he cares for locally.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Misses Susie and Clara Beers and Clinton Beers attended the closing ex- ercises of the school in Obtuse district, Brookfield, last Friday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Edward Pitzschler, son of Oscar Pitzschler, underwent successful op- eration in Bridgeport, Monday, at the hands of Dr Smythe, specialist, for the removal of piece of bone in one of the nasal passages.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

To N. w. Harris & Go. of New York the editor is indebted for a copy of Kings Views of New York City, con- taining more than 1000 half tone cuts of New York business buildings, bridges. etc.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

MT and Mrs A. B. Leonard and HI. H. Humphrey of Danbury were in town, Friday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Mrs Oscar Palmer and two sons, Oscar and Charles, are at MT and Mrs Parker's in Obtuse for four months stay.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

". c. Bryant and Miss c. l.. Bryant of Brooklyn were in Newtown, Sun- day, dining at the Newtown OInn. They have summer home at Marble dale.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Peter Hoganson, the shoemaker, better known locally as Hogan, who has been in town some eight or nine day.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

William H. Jillson has started 2 new industry at Hawleyville in the shape of skunk farm. He raises the animals for their skins. He has at present 12, but expects to greatly in- crease the number.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

If you need any having or garden tools visit Ernest Hawley's store at Hawleyville. He has large stock. He also has some good lawn mowers for small figure.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

William Parker of Obtuse began selling his milk to William B. Hawley, last week Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

William Kerr has purchased a cream separator. He is the owner of the Dibble farm in Stony Hill district, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

William Smith has moved from West street into Sherman Crofut's house in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Miss Fida Merrell, who has been passing two weeks in town, returned to New York, Sunday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

B. H. Beers of Bedding was guest, Sunday, of his father, Charles B. Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Leroy Barnum has been spending 2 few days at Fairfield Beach, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
GRAND OFFICERS WELCOMED.
 EASTER STAR MEMBERS GATHER WITH s41 NAOMI CHAPTER.

Naomi chapter, No. 23, o. E. S., of Waterbury, turned out in goOdly num- bers at the special meeting, June l, beth Sautelle of Southington, accom- panied by Grand Patron Baldwin of Wallingford, Grand Conductress Cha pin, Associate Grand COnductreSs Baldwin and Ruth Davis, paid her annual official visit to the chapter. Representatives of Olive chapter, Sey- mO1r, and Evergreen chapter, Nauga- tuck, were also present in considerable numbers, as we'll as visitors from San- dy Hook and other places. The lodge room was handsomely decorated with ferns and flowers and presented very beautiful appearance, reflecting great credit on the committee of young peO- pie who had charge of this part of the meeting no business was transacted, the opening ceremonies of initiation, which were exemplified upon three candidates. Naomi chapter has the reputation of doing excellent work in this line, and Wednesday night, June1, was no exception. A special feature was the singing of an original "Wel- come Song" to the candidates, after their initiation, which was composed by member of the chapter, copies of which were presented to the visiting officers as souvenirs of the occasion. After the initiation ceremonies short addresses were made by the visiting grand officers, the associate matron of Olive chapter, the worthy patron of Evergreen chapter, Past Grand Matron Walker and Fast Grand Pa tron Atwood. At the close of the meeting sandwiches, cake, ice cream and coffee were served in the parlors, and pleasant social hour was enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

John Corbett and P. s. Hall have placed four new boats on Taunton lake, which they are toilet. John Cor bett is in charge of the boats.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Emerson Wilson and family of Red ding were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs George R. Wilson in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The members of Hiram lodge, No. IS, will attend service at Trinity church on Sunday afternoon, June 26, at 3.30, by invitation of the rector, Rev J. H. George. The members of the lodge and visiting Masons are request ed to meet in the Sunday school room in the basement of Trinity church at } D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
OLD FORLORNEY.
[BY VIOLET, AGED FIFTEEN YEAR!

LBY VIOLET, AGED FIFTEEN YEARS Old Folorney lived in the woods, Away from civilization, And. my dear children, the years he had lived Was beyond your calculation. One day Old Forlorney went away, With pack strapped on his back, In 1t he had all his worldly goods, Which was chiefly a hat and sack. He walked and he walked, at last tired out, Re reached the nearest town, And how surprised Old Forlorney was. Atmeeting circus clown. The clown bowed politely, then said. "Mister. Are you going to the circus tO-day?' II reckon will, Old Forlorney said, "IS it anything like making hay?" Well, Old Forlorney went to the circus. And gaped at the animals there, He got so near to 8 monkeys cage, That he almost lost his hair. He afterward went to the great side show, And saw some wOndrous sights But the thing Old ForlOrney liked the best Was one of those rooster fights. After all his money was spent, Old FOrlOrney wont toward home And for weeks he only had to eat part of an old whale bone.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24
IN MASONIC CIRCLES.

MEMBERS OF HIRAM LODGE INVITED TO ATTEND SERVICE AT TRINITY CHURCH.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Mrs Hattie Cajoe and children o1
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The Italian laborers employed in setting the telephone poles are quar- tered in one of Newtown's municipal buildings, the imposing but useful West street jail. They are peaceable and musicall:lot of fellows and in the evening make the air resound with their melodies.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Mrs w. B. Gilbert and children vis- ited MT and Mrs Wheeler Bassett in Bedding, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

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The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Mrs Thomas Blake visited friends il Danbury, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

Miss Dora Mahar of Jersey City was guest, last week, of Mrs Patrick Larner on Curtis Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

MT and Mrs Edward s. Isham of Vermont passed through Newtown in their automobile, Saturday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The annual meeting of the voters of Middle School district will occur on Saturday evening at o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1904-06-24

The regular meeting of Jephthah chapter, O. B. S., occurs on June 27, when delegation from Stella chapter of Danbury will be present. The de- gree will be exemplified and refresh ments will be served.
 The Board of School Visitors will meet at the High school building, Sat- urdaY morning, June 25, at 9.30 a. m., to hold the annual examinations for entrance to the High school. All can didates are requested to present them selves on that day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-07-28
TuNBRIDaE.

NOTICE: Teachers examinations will
be held at Chelsea Friday and Saturday,
July % and 80; Randolph, Monday and
Tuesday, August and 2.
Henry King and son are the latest arri-
walls at the King home.
The ball game Saturday was an exciting
one, Sharon winning by one score.
Mrs. Susie Pierce of East Randolph
spent last Sunday with her parents.
Mrs. Abbie Drew has gone to Waitsfield
to visit her daughter for few days.
One of the events Of the week was leap
year ride to Brocklebank hill Tuesday.
The farmers report a large crop of hay,
many of them not having room to store it.
DR.. Hayward was in Boston last week
after his new horse, beautiful gray roam.
Win Howe fell off a load Of hay last
week, making bad wound below the
knee.
Dan Mcintosh and Miss Johnston OF
Somerville, Mass, were at Benz. fuckers
last week.
Miss Myrtle Rising has gone to Brook
field to remain short time with her
grandmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Page are visitors at
S. A. Deans. He preached at the CongI
church Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Goodale OF South Royal
ton was recent guest Of her sister, Mrs.
II. H. Hayward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cushman and
daughter, Lucy, were visitors at II. X.
Hayward's last week.
Miss Grace Sargent of Hanover, who
spent a week with her cousin, Mrs. b. j.
Sargent, has returned home.
Capt. II. NJ. Wires spent a few days at
DR.. Hayward's last week, Ruth Burridge
returning to Randolph with him last Fri-
day.
Will Hoyt and Andrew Ordway came
across Is wasp's nests last Saturday while
haying which they soon destroyed. An
drew wants to know who can beat that
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-07-28
HANDY WITH ToRPEDoES.
from the Chinese In 1894
with Them.

/ The first battle Of the Chinese-Japan.
csc war was fought July 81. 1894. in ths
harbor Of Asan. on the west coast Of
Corea. south OF Chemulpo. the scene o.
the destruction recently OF two Russian
Earships by a japanese feet In the
battle Of Asan the japanese sunk az
| English transport, Kow SAing, WITH
100 Chinese soldiers on board. There
had been no declaration OF war. SAYS The
Chicago Daily News.
The japanese commanders recognized
the English flag and requested that the
English commanders leave the vessel
The Chinese officers forbade them Doing
so under penalty Of death. The japan
ese sent officers 10 the ship and repeated
! the demand and then began firing.
Capt. Galsworthy and his officers leaped
overheard to swim TO the japanese
cruiser. The Chinese treacherously fired
upon the Englishmen. The japanese
opened with their broadside battery and
machine guns The missiles swept the
decks of the transport. The japanese
then fred two torpedoes. both Of which
struck and exploded. The transports
PROV rose, its stern went down and al
most Immediately the vessel sank.
The Chinese fought the guns until the
vessel went down. The shots we're
aimed too high to damage the japanese
Some were fred directly at the strug-
Cling Chinese soldiers Ia the water,
the gunners saying that they would all
die together The boats Of the trans
port, In which scores Of soldiers and Of
tieers were trying to escape, were sunk
by the japanese. The Kow Shing was
conveyed by the Chi Yueu and the Koot-
su Both vessels engaged the japanese.
The fight continued more than an hour,
when the Chi Yuen raised the white fag.
The japanese boat ceased firing and ap-
preached. Suddenly the Chi luen dis
charged torpedoes and began to fght
again. The torpedoes did no damage.
The fght ragged more hotly than before.
until the Chi Yuen turned and ran. The
japanese cruiser chased the Chinese. but
failed 70 capture her. The Kootsu trieG
70 escape, but ran aground and was cap
tured
on the same day the japanese cruiser
Yoehino fought the Chinese Chih Yueu
and eonsort So Keaug at sea. The
Chinese were disabled, but fought stub
bornly and would have captured the
Japanese vessel had not relief appeared.
The Chin Yuen was able to escape to
WaiheiweL The So keang was cap
tured.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-07-28
PITSEIELp.

Miss Hazel Durkee is visiting in Rut-
land.
Walter Comes spent Sunday at his home
in Hancock.
Henry Hovey was on the sick list several
days last week.
Sumner Allen and family OF Clinton,
Mass, are visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. Polhamus and family OF Springfield,
Mass, are boarding at F. L. Ranney's.
Miss Flora HUT has returned to her
work in the hospital at Northa. pton,
Mass.
c. A. Chamberlain spent severalsdays re-
Gently with his wife and children in
Canada.
Phineas Amazon, who had been in Can
ada for several weeks, returned home last
Saturday.
Rev. F. II. Roberts and wife OF Browns
vile spent last week with his brother, Rev.
W. n. Roberts.
Mrs. Foster Parmenter and children of
Randolph are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Fifield.
Misses Lucy and Izah Ranney OF Rut-
land are with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. Ranney, for two weeks.
Miss Grace Vose of Saratoga, n. Y, is
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Nose, for several weeks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-07-28
Women sold by Auction.

An auction Of unmarried ladies used
to take place annually In Babylon In
every district they assembled on a GER
tain day of every year all the virgins
OF marriageable age, The most re-
markable was first put up, and the man
who bid the largest sum of money
gained possession q her The second
in personal appearance followed. and
the bidders gratified themselves with
handsome wives according to the depth
of their purses. But alas! II seems
that there were In Babylon some ladies
for whom no money was likely to be
offered. yet these also were disposed OF.
so provident were the Babyionians.
When all the beautiful virgins were
sold. the crier ordered the most de-
formed TO stand up; and after he had
openly demanded who would marry her
with small sum. she was at length
adjudged TO the man who would be sat
isfied with the least. and in this man
ner the money arising from the sale of
the handsome served as a portion to
those who we're either Of disagreeable
looks, or that had any other imperfec-
ton This custom prevailed about 500
years before Christ-N o. Times-Dem-
Ocrat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-07-28
SOUTH STAFFORD.

4. B. Buell. was in Hartford last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Delano left for home FRI
DAY.
SIR. Newell of Sharon was in town last
yTeek.
Mrs. Arthur Judd has been i'll the past
week
Miss Ada Richardson was in Tunbridge
saturday.
Mrs. Rosabel Kibling left for West Leb-
anon Friday.
Miss Nina Kendall left for the st. Louis
fair Thursday.
Mrh. Gone and children of Hartford were
'2H town Friday.
Mr. Corliss, who has been at work in
Cabot, is at home.
Ned George of West Fairlee was in town
fhr FIRST OF the week.
Rush Hawkins and family were in town
Ehe first of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slye returned to their
BONE in Barre Saturday.
Mrs. Gertrude Dearborn and sister went
10 West Derby Saturday.
There will be a convocation of Unity
chapter Thursday, July IS.
Mr. Fay has a son visiting him whom he
aad not seen for eight years.
Mrs. Ned Carter and daughter Of Han
over are at Mrs. A. Greene's.
The lecture Monday evening was very
Instructive and entertaining.
Charles Downer of Sharon and a friend
srerl at James Tyson's Thursday.
Miss Laura Gilman of Rutland called on
zrieads here the first OF last week.
The Ladies' union meets with Mrs. F h.
Jsaizs of STAFFORD Friday, July %.
s. p. Erary has two men from White
Riger Junction repairing his furnace.
SIR. and Mrs. James Campbell of Pom
1psn8osuc were at Mr.. Preston's Monday.
Mrs. Nettie Hyde and son of New Haven
-sxere guests of Miss B. j. Frary last week.
Mrs. Alma Kendall and Miss Fannie
Kendall are away for two weeks vaca-
sion.
Mr. Wallace, a teacher in Washington,
ID g, was a guest at the Barrett House
FE1esy.
Your correspondent has received from
Geo. Worcester of Thetford a lily, the bulb
Of which came from the Philippines. The
osszls measure ten inches from the stem
20 the end OF petal. The distance across
she c0rolla is seven inches. In its native
Hand it grows wild in the mountains.