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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07
KIND words for the Register.
The REGISTER starts the new year
onee more nnder most favorable cir.

The REGISTER starts the new year
once more under most favorable cir
cumstances. Its subscription list
keeps up, Notwithstanding that some
names have been dropped from the
roll for non-payment, and our issue
this week is 1850. We thank our
friends and patrons for their liberal
patronage of the past year aud for
their support OF the REGISTER, which
We are pleased to believe is an insti-
tuition Of this community which is
warmly welcomed here and elsewhere.
We shall use our best endeavors to
keep it up to a high standard of use
fuluess and entertainment, and will
try to record faithful history of the
events of the town, county, State and
nation, with such comment as seems
proper. 1t has been highly gratifying
to us to have had so many compli.
mentary expressions concerning our
paper during the past couple Of weeks.
both oral and written, from those who
receive It's weekly visits. We cannot
refrain from publishing few Of them:
AS the year go by, our weekly
letter from the old home becomes
more enjoyable. We have come TO
regard It as almost necessity in our
home. Wishing the REGISTER in.
creasing prosperity and its editor a
happy new year, | am yours, &C., VIM,
NJ. Deck" Washington, D. G.
"Send on the REGISTER for 1904
NY wife says the REGISTER is like
the old.time religion-it is good
enough for her. James W. Covert,
Charles Town.
do not fail to continue the REGIS
TER. like to hear from the dear
old town. l. Msgruder, Washing
ton, D. C.
I'VE look eagerly for the REGISTER
every week. Send it on. Jacob II.
Moler, Shenandoah Junction.
Il can't do without the Register"
Mrs. John W. CEpp, Charles Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07
Public Sales.

We call attention to the following
list OF public sales to be held in THIS
section
Saturday, January l6-The Shepherd
farm, I miles from hepherdstown, bN
Geo. NJ BeltzhoOver. executor.
Wednesday, March 0-Personal prop
erty by Vim. 9 Moler, near Cyilla.
Thursday, March 10 Personal prop
erty by Il. Lee koontz, near Shepherds
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07

Judge NJ l. Keedy refused to grant
license to Albertus Clipp to open "A
saloon at Yarrowsburg, near Sandy
Hook He put the costs OF the case
on Clipp, saying that man who pro-
posed to open a saloon within a hun
dred feet Of a schoolhouse should be
made to pay the costs OF a case OF this
character,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07
Per,onal Notes.

fcrSOnal NOleS.
The REGISTER Office was visited by
many of our friends and subscribers
the past week or two, among our out,
of-town callers being the following
R. L. Billmyer, Franklin A. Hill, D
Holland Moler, John W. Mitchell
E E. Billmyer, D @. Busey, Butlef
Ronemous, Daniel W. Hendricks, 0s.
car L. Sperow, Harry Staley, John T
Martin, Clay Donnelly; Geo ". Moore
and his son Strother, R, 7. Banks, NJ.
]. BiIlmyer, Walter NJ. Demory, Chas.
S. Billmyer, " ]. Knott, DR.. S. T.
Knott, Frank R. Mcquilkin, D. z.
Roger, Walter Mcdonald, Mss NJ. G.
Keplinger. Mrs. Susan NJ. Billmyer,
James P. Staley.
We were pleased to meet in Shep-
herdstown last week Mr. c. A Reed,
of Cumberland, Nd. Mr.. Reed is
one of the trusty engineers on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and has
been in the service of that company
for thirty years.
Misses Margaret and Mamie Grove,
of Frostburg, Nd, Miss Helen Tabb,
and Miss Inez Miller, Of Martinsburg,
were guests of the Misses Grove in this
place during the holidays.
Mrs. Gettinger, of Martinsburg, has
concluded to make her home with her
sister, Mrs. Hodges, in ShephsrdItown,
and moved her household effects here
yesterday.
Miss Ida Steele, of Stephens City,
Va, was a guest of Rev and Mrs. j.
C. Thrasher at the Southern MethO-
dist parsonage the past week or two.
Mr.. John W. Dodd, the well-known
auctioneer, was among our callers on
Monday. He has already booked a
number Of sales for this season.
Mr.. Harrison schley and Mis- Vir-
ginia Schley spent a part of the holt
days in Chambersburg with their SIS
ter, Mrs. Charles Walter.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. PeDner and
family, of Hagerstown, spent Christ
mas with the family of Mr.. James H.
Cofinbarger, near town.
Mr.. Ellyet Byers, who is pursuing
his medical studies in Baltimore, spent
the holiday vacation with his relatives
in this vicinity.
Miss Dove Feagans, of Wheatlsnd,
is spending a few, weeks with Misses
Berdie Ronemons and Lizzie Link in
this vicinity.
Mrs Katherine Sewers, an estima-
BILE lady of Gerardstown, Berkeley
county, died last Sunday aged Is
years.
Mr.. and Mrs J. William Osbourn,
of Philadelphia, visited their relatives
here during the holidays.
Miss Mary Wagner, of HagerstOwn,
hiss been visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM.
T. McQuilkin, near town.
Mr.. aud Mrs John w. Mitchell
visited Mr. and Mrs Fulk In Berke-
ley county last week.
Mr. Robert Duke. who is engaged
in business in Philadelphia, WAS home
for Christmas.
Miss Leila Boon, of Hagerstown,
visited Miss Daisy Myers in this place
last week
Mr.. ] L. Warner, of Smith6eld,
Va visited at Mr. Mason Marshall's
last week.
Miss Ada Knode. of Moler's, spent
the holidays with Miss Ruth Lentz in
York, Pa.
We were pleased to have call this
morning from Capt. ]. S. Melvin, of
Dufields
Miss Annie Entler visited her rela-
tivss in ShepherdstOwn the past week.
Miss Rhoda Needy spent the holt
days with frien IL in Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07
John Temple Graves Lectures Tonight

This brilliant Georgian, who has
perhaps no superiors and few equals
in the field of American platform or
atory of to-day, will deliver his most
popular Grafton and lecture, The
Reign of the Demigogue, in the Town
Hall this Thursday night at s o'clock.
This is a rare opportunity for the peo-
pie of Shepherdstown, and very many
are sure to take advantage of it, to
hear one of the foremost orators Of the
country. He has received praises and
ovatlons wherever he has gone. Here
are Just a few of the many nice things
said about him by eminent men and
by the press Of the country
He is the most eloquent Southtrner
of to-day. Henry Watterson.
He is a born orator il ever one came
into The world. Boston Globe.
"A brilliant and beautiful speaker
WIN Nc Kinley.
His eloquence is beyond all praise. ~
Governor Northern of Georgia.
Tickets for sale at Reinhart 5 Phar-
macy, price so cents. Seats reserved
without extra charge.
Congressman Denny ha, introduced
7.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually well known to the
mothers Of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment OF it, and
for this purpose no medicine has receiv-
ed more universal approval than Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Do not waste
valuable time IN experimenting with
untried remedies, no matter how highly
they may be recommended bun give
this ,aedicine as directed and al Sum
hrs OF Group viii quickly disaQ4
Ftr sale at Reinhart's Pharmacy =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07

for long time. The funeral was
held at her late home December 3lSt
and she was buried in Elmwood Gene
terry. Rev. DR.. Haithcox conducted
the service.
DR.. ]. II. Legge, a well-known
physician o. Oakland, Nd, died re-
Gently at Aurora, W. Va, after an
illness of FIVE year, from heart trouble.
He was a brother of Mr.. Frank Legge.
of Washington, and the father of Miss
Susie Legge, who occasionally visits
here.
Mrs Robert B Dickey, whose hus-
band is agent of the B & o Railroad
at Harper's Ferry, died December 23d,
of congestion of the lungs, aged 81
years.
Mrs. Alice Manning Pryor, eldest
daughter of Frank ]. Manning, died
December Goth at the home Of her
father near Charles Town.
Mrs. l. j. Tapp. native of Charles
Town, died recently in Washington
City, aged n years. Her maiden
name was Tutwiler
Miss Daisy Manuel, aged Is years.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. q. Man
uel, died at her home in Martinsburg
December 26th.
Mrs. Fannie Thomas, widow of A.
J. Thomas, died at her home in Mar
tinsburg December 90th, aged 40
years.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, an old resident
of Martinsburg, died at her home in
that place December 26th, aged SO
years.
Mr.. William 81. Thomas died on
Christmas day at his home in Sharps-
burg, aged 60 years.
Mr.. John R. Brilliant died at hi;
home in Middleway on Monday, aged
SO years.
Miss Mary Roberts. an esteemed
lady of Middlewsy, died December
Oath.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-01-07
Special January Sale.

Everybody saves money on their
dry goods and notions by buying them
at ]. H. Hobbs's special sale during
the month Of January. The new
store on the corner, Martinsburg, W.
Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
TO NAME AN OFFICIAL.
New York State Grange in Session at
Thousand Islands,

THOUSAND ISLANDS PARK. N. Y. Au-
gust 16.-The naming of the candidate from
this state for appointment as assistant sec
rotary of agriculture to succeed the late
j. II. Brigham OF Ohio was considered by
the executive committee of the New York
State Grange, which Is in annual session
here today. The committee. II Is said. has
been given to understand that the appoint
ment will be given to the candidate named
by the New York State Grange.
In an address to the members OF the
grange George S. Ladd. master of the
State Grange of Massa chusetts. pleaded
strongly for national aid In the building
of good roads, claiming that such appro-
priations were OF fully as great necessity
and Importance as for the building of har-
bors for which SO many millions of dollars
have been expended. He called attention
10 the ravaSes of the gypsy moth in Massa-
chusetts. Unless vigorous measures are
taken soon. he said the pest will become
one of national devastation. He called
upon the grangers for their influence in Sc
curing state and national aid In exterminat-
Ing the moth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

church was filed with relatives and
friends. Rev. Frank H. Havenner omciat-
ed. with the assistance of DR.. Chapman.
The casket was removed from the resi-
dence at 1904 $50 street after being viewed
during the morning by hundreds OF peo-
pie.
The choir rendered a special program OF
music during the service. The pallbear-
ers were Harry Tennyson, Walter Leatn-
erland and Lawrence Leatherland, cousins
of Miss Moore and Russell Herbal. Rob
ert Hudson and Percy Smith.
There was an abundance Of floral pieces.
among those Of special interest being one
from the Sunday school Of the Dumbarton
Avenue Church. Miss Moore. who was six
teen years old, was a member OF the sun
day school and active in church work The
Ladies' Aid Society of the West washing,
ton M. e. Church South also sent floral
piece.
Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery, and
was witnessed by many friends of the
family and a large crowd of strangers.
John Waldman, Jr.
Services over the remains of John VALID
man, jr, were held at the family residence,
81 New York avenue northwest, at
o'clock and were attended by a large
throng of friends and acquaintances.
Rev. William H. Gotwald of 5000 street
northwest had charge Of the funeral in the
absence of the Rev. ]. G. Butler. After
fering prayer he delivered discourse. AS
youth was represented in large plumbers,
he addressed many of his remarks to the
young He spoke of the uncertainty of life
and the wisdom Of preparation for answer
ing the summons. He portrayed the JOY OF
reunion of the righteous as comfort for
the bereaved
The pallbearers were Will Lederer. one
Of the Recreation disaster survivors; Har-
ry Schmidt, Warren McClain, Murray Her
man, George Hoffman and Leo Fishel. The
interment was at Rock Creek cemetery,
where large number Of persons also had
gathered.
Funerals Elsewhere.
At II o'clock yesterday morning the body
of Andrew ]. Boose was taken from oil
street northwest, where he had roomed.
and forwarded to Cumberland, Nd where
the burial will take place. Mr.. G. r. Grant,
husband of the only sister of the deceased,
went with the body The funeral, it was
stated would be from the home of Prof.
George R. Daisy today, under the auspices
of the Cumberland Lodge Of Elks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Robert Portner Sued.

The 8. H. Callkins Company has fled suit
in equity In the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia against Robert Portner
and the Capital Construction Company to
enforce a mechanics lien for $70o. 1t is ex-
planned that the complainant company was
employed by the defendant corporation to
do certain thing in an addition to the Port
ner fats, and, It is claimed, balance of
S70o remains unpaid. According to the
complainant. at the time OF the fling of
the lien there remained In the hands of Mr.
Portner, due to the defendant company,
money moro than sufficient to pay the COM
plainant's bill. Attorneys Lester and Price
represent the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

and their friends The applause for the
soldiers which had been spontaneous and
loud along the line of march became tenn
pest as the veterans moved past the con-
tinuous mass of people. On Boylston street
near Park square, commandments
Black left his place at the head or the
procession and from stand near by re-
viewed the line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Mrs. Phipps Gets More Time to Plead.

DENVER, Col, August 16.-Judge Null
Inns, in the district court of his own mo-
ton, has extended the time for Mrs. Gene
We've Phipps to plead In the divorce suit
of her husband Lawrence Phpps the
Pittsburg millionaire. Mrs. Phipps had
been given until today to plead, and had
she not appeared and Judge Mullins not
taken the action he did decree of Gi-
vorce would have been entered by default.
The time has been extended ten days, ;tc-
cording to the order of the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Arthur Ware was the name given By q
young man about twenty-five years of
age who was arragned In the Police Court
this morning on a charge of carrying q
razor. Ware, the court was told, while
under the influence of liquor last night
fiourished a razor In a Pennsylvania avenue
saloon. The defendant was fined ESQ by
Judge O'Neal, who suspended execution OF
the sentence and accepted his personal
honda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
space along the historic Boston common.

space along the historic Boston common.
many thousand people were massed
At the city hall the parade was reviewed
by Mayor Patrick A. Collins and the city
council At the junction of Temple place
and fremont street, the veterans met the
most spectacular and picturesque feature
of the entire route, in the form of living
flag" composed of 1900 school children
Alternating ranks of girls wearing red and
white dresses represented the stripes while
a square of blue gowned ones formed a.
field in which forty-five. carrying white
stars. were placed in a way to give the
effect of resting on the base of azure. AS
the line passed the children sang patriotic
hymns.
$4,000 People on One Stand
Along fremont street to Boylston street,
where ono continuous stand had been
erected on the common. 1900 people viewed
the parade. for the most part delegates to
the q. A. r., and afniiated organizations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Will of John C. Bullitt.

An exemplifed copy of the will of John c.
Bullitt of Philadelphia, Pa, was placed on
record here today. The only provisions
Of local interest a beQuest of 100
shares of stock of the Washington Gas
Light Company to Thomas w. Bullitt,
brother of the testator. and one of 400
shares of the same stock to his cousin r. S.
Rodgers, of this city, "in token of long
friendship and affectionate regard"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Naval Vessels at Boston.

That the navy may be adequately rep
resented at the Grand Army reunion In
Boston these warships are either under
orders or have arrived at that port: Mas
sachusetts, Minneapolis, Columbia, Des
Moines, Hartford, Truxtun, Prairie. Wor-
den and several torpedo boats. The Wis
ftors to the encampment will be given
every opportunity to inspect the men-of-
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Fleeing Burglar Shot and Killed.

CHICAGO August 18.-In attempting to
elude policemen and detectives early to-
day. Chester Severson. one of four bur-
glars, was shot and instantly killed. None
OF the alleged thieves il more than seven
teen years old. Severson being the oldest
and probably the leader of the gang The
other robbers were arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
City Traction Merger at Portland.

PORTLAND. Ore. August 18.-The City
and Suburban Railway Company will be
consolidated with the Portland Railway
Company. the new corporation to be called
the Portland and Suburban Street Railway
Company. capitalized at 100000 The
Portland company Is owned in New York
and San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
S1.5O
BED SPREADS
S 1 900.

Two cases of extra large size
Spreads for double beds; in heavy
raised Marseilles patterns. Hem
med, ready for use. Regular $50
quality lowered for Housekeepers'
Day to $1.09
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Large-size Pillows for double beds
weighing 3 lbs. each. Filled wit
purified and odorless crushed tuI
key feathers, covered with Cones
toga ticking. Regular $1.5O value
at 79c. each.
Fourth Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16
Miss Helene Moore.

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock In the Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church over
the remains Of Miss Helene Moore. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Manufacturers seconds So
called because of some slight tmper-
lection. such as a tiny oil spot
dropped from the machinery or a
dropped stitch. Good variety of de-
sirable patterns. Full length and
width.
Fourth FlOor.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Good quality mattresses for double
or single beds, cotton top filling, COW
cred with ticking and carefully
bound. Regular $3.50 value, at 81 .eS
tomorrow.
Fourth Floor.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Special offering of White Enam-
eled Iron Beds, substantially made
and finished in superior manner.
Brass trimmed top and bottom.
Large size. Regular 500 value. at
$3.9S
Fourth Floor.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-16

Is pieces of German Towel
ing. splendid wearing grade.
half linen and half cotton.
Full bleached with neat red
border. Suitable for roller
and tea towels. Instead OF
1Oc. yard, Wednesday, yard.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
Caught Cold While Hunting
a Burglar.

Mr. VIM. ThoSs Lanorgan, pro-
vincial Constable at Chapleau,
Ontario, says: 81 caught severe
cold while hunting a burglar in the
forest swamp last fall. Hearing of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
tried it. and after using two small
bottles, was completely cured. 4"
This remedy is intended especial
~ for coughs and colds. 1t will
loosen and relieve a severe cold in
less time than by any other treat
ment and is a favorite wherever its
superior excellence has become
known. For sale by S. Y. Writ.
Druggist.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
Berkshire Hogs

For Sale-At my Canyon Ceta
Stock Farm, a fine lot of Berk-
Shire hogs-subject to regislra
tion-well developed for breed
ing purposes. Will sell for SIC
per pair, or $40 each. These
individuals are of the famous
Prince Broad Back, Longfellow
". and Premier Lee strains.
See or write
G.. II. DeGrattenreid,
Ceta, Texas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23

| bought all my crystals and will
be ready and willing TO fit them in
for gets each, but will not resort to
the methods that goes with giving
something for nothing just to get
my hooks in.
y n. Redhurn.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23

Where connection will be made with 2S the T &
R With these weekly stock expect give our pa
irons the best possible their shipments
These trains intended take
whh would otherwise have be handled way freight trains
account OF the necessity gathering these shipments the line
we cannot guarantee the above schedule all times.
We will continue handle anoad shipments proper notice
on any day of the week SUITS the shipper
Shippers should file orders for least three days date
on which they intend load and longer should be when
possible. A L. CONRAD
Amarillo texas, August IS, 1904 Traffic Manager
PECOS VALLEY LINES.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23

We make a specially of pleas
ing our customers and saving
them money.
Thomas Bros. tie Furniture men.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
BurtOn-Lingo CO-Lumber

Singer Sewing Machines, 5
drawer, drop head, for S35. Will
make terms TO lit your pocket
book.
Thomas Bros Furniture.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

For Canyon City property and
Randall County Lands only.
Property listed with me will be
advertised in ways that cannot fail
of bringing purchasers. Ny con-
nection with the Texas Real Estate
Exchange, gives me unusual facili
ties in bringing this about.
NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE
Call in and see me and let me tell
you what propose to do.
GEO. A. BRANDON,
Offlce-Canyon City News Build
inc.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS!

Beginning Saturday. August GOTH and continuing thereafter
every Monday and Saturday and including December 1904
we VIII run regular stock trains for Kansas City St Joseph and Ch
60 markets on the following schedIle:
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
A BIG HOLIDAY SALE!

For thirty beginning December
9th 1905 will offer entire stock ofDy Clothing
Shoes Notions Etc. lower than
Panhandle This idle boast
prices will convince the thness
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-23
J. R. HARTER,

: PIONEER BLACKSMITH I
Dating from January lst
we cut prices for spot cash
on all blacksmith work.
Only the very best of ma
terial used. Come in and
see us, we will treat you
right.