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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
A Lively Celebration.

The inter-normal orstorical contest
held at Hinton, this State, last Sat-
urday night is reported to have been
about the best since these contests
were started by A. J. Wilkinson six
or seven years ago. There were rep
resentatives from four Of the normal
schools-Marshall College. Shepherd
College, Fairmont and Athens, and
all Of the contestants are said to have
acquitted themselves most credltably.
Mr.. Humphreys, of Marshall College
at Huntington, won first prize, $25in
gold, and Miss Louise Anna Snyder,
Of Shepherd College, got second hon
or, $40 in gold. There was very
large audience to hear the orations,
and the prizes were presented by Hon.
Thos. c. Miller, State Superintendent
of Schools. The contest was admlra-
bly, managed and was most interest
ing event. The Judges in the contest
were ex-State Superintendent OF
Schools Frank Trotter, President Tel
ford, of the Greenbrier Female Semi
nary, and Hon. James H. Miller, an
attorney Of Hinton. Their decision
seemed to agree with the general SEN
timent Of the audience. The subject
of the winning Grafton by Mr.. Hum
phreys was "a Plea for PuIer Politics,
and that of Miss Snyder was THE
Coming American.
Miss Snyder, the Shepherd College
contestant, was accompanied to Hin
ton by Prof Knutti, principal Of the
school, and Miss Woolery, of the fac
ulty. When word was received here
that the youthful Shepherdstowner-
she's only sixteen-had won second
honor, her friends and schoolmates be-
gan to plan hearty reception. The
party reached Shenandoah Junction
Monday evening at SIX o'clock and
drove to town. Two miles out they
were surprised to meet a big wagon
load Of shouting girls, and mile from
town the Shepherd College cadets
were drawn up in imposing array,
while the band played with enthusi-
astic energy. At the edge Of town
huge bonfire was burning, while
hundreds of people stood around on
the hills cheering The procession
marched to the college, the cadet corps
surrounding the carriage containing
the contestant, with red Lights burn
ing and the crowd cheering At the
college hall the cadets fred a salute,
and the crowd poured in. When the
college yell had been done over and
over again and the boys and girls had
cheered themselves hoarse, the young
contestant was made to appear on the
stage and tell about the contest. Prof.
Knutti, Miss WooleIy and Regent II.
L. Snyder were also called for and re-
sponded with appropriate remarks.
Then J. Hugh Miller, representing the
Ciceronlan Literary Society, presented
Miss Snyder with a lovely bouquet Of
lilies and carnations with the con-
gratulatious of the society, and amid
cheers and college calls the crowd dis
persed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Il have been subject to scatic rheu-
matism for years, says Z. II. Waldron,
of Wilton Junction, Iowa. My joints
were stiff and gave me much pain and
dl, comfort. My joints would crack
when Strengthened up. | used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have been
thoroughly cured. Have not had pain
or ache from the old trouble for many
months. 1t is certainly a most wonder
full liniment." For sale at Reinhart' S
Dharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

By using the skin of a pig two
months old the life of Mary Grant,
colored woman of Richmond, has been
saved. Some weeks ago the woman
was fearfully burned about the body
by the explosion of lamp. Much OF
her skin was destroyed and would
not be replaced by nature. Efforts
were made to get her relatives to
supply the necessary cuticle tor graft
ing, but they objected. The physician
in charge then procured a young white
pig, which was chloroformed and
enough of the necessary hide removed
and grated on the woman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Hartzell, of
Huntington, W. Va, spent couple
Of days here with his brother, Mr..
Benjamin Hartzell. Mr.. Hartzell
was a resident of Shepherdstown
number of years ago. He is now in
the manufacture of axe handles at
Huntington and is prospecting.
Rev. Burrell C. Snyder, of Summit
Point, this county, former student
of Shepherd College, was IN town last
week visiting his friends. Mr.. sny-
der, who recently entered the minis
try of the Southern Methodist Church,
has been appointed to the Linganore
charge, near Frederick, Md.
Mr.. W. T. Brown, who has been in
Braddock, Pa, for some time past,
has returned to his home near Shop
herdstown. He is representing the
North American Accident Insurance
Company of Chicago.
Mrs. Lucian Reinhart, of Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. Minnie Shepherd at
Bellevue. She is a most charming
young woman, and we are glad to
note that she expects to spend the
summer here.
Mr. Robert Graves. of Steeltop. Pa,
is here visiting his mother and sister.
He broke mis- leg some time ago and
is just beginning to get around on it.
His wife and daughter are also here.
Mrs. Frank Cushwa and her chill
dren, of Williamsport, Nd, spent
day or two in Shepherdstown last
week with relatives.
Mrs. W. E. Blundon, of Washing
ton, formerly of Antietam Cement
Works, visited friends In this section
last week.
Miss Inez Miller, of Berkeley
county, is spending some time in
town with her sister, Mrs. G. Willis
Hodges.
Mrs. J. C. Ham, Of Lancaster, Pa,
has been here the past week visiting
her sister, Mrs. Samuel P, Humrlck-
house.
Mrs. E. c. Ricamore, of Berryville,
is visiting her mother in this place.
Mr.. Ricamore was here for a day or
two.
Miss Charlotte Gross, Of Funks-
town, Nd, is visiting Mrs. VIM. L.
Arthur in this place.
Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin is attend
ing Winchester Presbytery in Mar
tinSburg.
Miss Daisy Myers has returned from
a visit to her brother in Waynesboro,
Pa.
Mr.. John S. Pierce, of Baltimore,
is here to spend some time at "Ayrlie. u"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Another victim of excessive rope
jumping is reported Lille, young
daughter of Daniel Fritzinger, Of
Slatington, Pa, jumped rope one
hundred times consecutively. This
rash performance superinduced inham'
matory rheumatism and death resulted.
Every now and then some bright little
girl jumps herself to death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

A fire that swept through the bust
ness portion of Toronto, Canada, Tues
day night, burned out $50 firms, de-
stroyed 1913 buildings, and caused a
loss Of 100000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Congress has appropriated $ll 900
to continue the construction and en-
largement of the fsh-culture station
at White Sulphur Springs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
Commissioners Notice.

The following hduciary accounts are before me
,,,i.Tsizned Commissioner Of Accounts Of the Coun-
=, Court Of jefferson County W. Va, Tor refinement
Robert G. Miller. Executor OF VIZ Rntheii0ia'
Gee. N. BeIzhooyer. Executor Of Mary Shepherd
Geo. III. Beltzhoover. Executor Of J. Wesley Se'-
,,,dsr nv hand this zoth day Of April. I9o4-
]. 6. BRAGONIER,
Commissiozer Of Accounts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

At Springfield, Mass, telephone
company has been forced by a jury
to pay 1924 for cutting down a shade
tree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
Are You a Dyspeptio 2

If you are a dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get well.
Dyspepsia annoys the dyspeptic' S
friends because his disease sours his
disposition as well as his stomach. ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure will not only cure
dyspepsia, indigestion and sour stom-
ach, but this palatable, reconstructive
tonic digestant strengthens the whole
digestive apparatus and sweetens the
life as well as the stomach. When you
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure the food you
eat is enjoyed. II is digested, asslmlla-
ted and its nutrient properties appro-
priated by the blood and tissues. Health
is the result. Sold at Remnants Phar'
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
Guy HelferStay In Trouble.

Tuesday night visitor went to the
home of Taylor Powell, on the Koontz
farm, couple Of miles east Of Shep-
herdstown, and made free with prop
erty that belonged to James Hopper,
Mr.. Powell's son-in-law. He took
Mr.. Hoppers whole team, bay horse,
1ubber-tire 1unabout and white har-
ness, and drove away. Yesterday
morning Mr.. Hopper discovered his
loss, and came to town to try to trace
the team. He found that it had
crossed the bridge here and passed
into Maryland. The telephone wires
were made busy, and in short time
he got word that the outfit was in
Hagerstown and the man who had it
was under arrest. He and Sheriff
Billmyer went over on the 80
train and found the team at Clark
sons livery stable, and the alleged
thief was Guy Helterstay, a former
resident of Shepherdstown.
An investigation showed that Hell
ferstay had appeared in Hagerstown
early Wednesday morning and had
at once tried to sell the team. He
said it had just been shipped to him
from Ohio, and he was anxious to turn
it into cash. He offered it at Corder-
mars livery stable for $l25, but a
sale could not be effected. Then he
went to Clarkson's stable, where be
said he would take $50 for the outfit.
Such a low price made the dealers
suspicious, and they declined the bar
gain. About this time Sheriff Down
in, who had gotten telephone mes
sage concerning the horse and runa-
bout, appeared on the scene and ar
rested Helferstay and put him in Jail.
When Sheriff Billmyer and Mr.. Hop
per arrived in Hagerstown they iden-
tilted the team and then went to the
Jail and were surprised to find Heller
stay the guilty man. He agreed to
return to West Virginia without a re-
QUESTION, and was taken through here
yesterday evening and lodged in the
Charles Town Jail. Mr.. Hopper drove
his team home. Guy Helferstay, who
has lust placed himself in such a seri-
Gus difficulty, is son Of the late John
Helferstay, and was born and raised
in Shepherdstown. He is about %
years old. He lived here most of his
life. When the Spanish war broke
out he enlisted in the United States
Army and served a couple of years in
the Philippines. He seems to have
drifted about the country since his
term of enlistment expired, but has
not been here very much, his family
having moved to Roanoke. He has
been in this neighborhood for several
weeks past, staying where he could
find temporary shelter. He formerly
worked for Mr.. Powell, and in this
way became acquainted with his place.
He claims that he was drunk when he
took the team. We are sorry he has
gotten himself in such predicament.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

After months of experimenting the
chemists of the Department of Agri-
culture are about ready to announce
that they have bit upon a preparation
guaranteed to annihilate the germ of
typhoid fever. The formula will not
be made public for some weeks, but
the department has concluded that at
last it has discovered the real enemy
of typhoid germs, and that the NOR.
tally in this country due to typhoid
will within the next six months be
thing of the past. The departments
preparation will, according to plans,
be given to any one who may apply
for it when it is decided to make 1t
public. All cities and towns supplied
with drinking water from a reservoir
will be given the formula, SO that 1t
may be applied in a manner affecting
the whole community.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

At Wilmington, Pa, last Sunday,
Mrs. Hugh Beninger wounded her
husband and killed woman with
whom be was walking. She was jeal-
n1,n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

J. Pierpont Morgan was 81 years
old last Sunday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

The Census Bureau has issued a
bulletin which gives the estimated
population of the United States for
1908, exclusive of Alaska and the in
sular possessions Of the United States,
as 79,9OO,389. This is an increase Of
3,9O5,814 since the census of 1900.
According to these estimates New
York is now city of 3,7l6,l39 in
habitants; Chicago is rapidly APP
preaching the 100000 mark, having
l,873,880 inhabitants; Philadelphia
has 1,367716; st. Louis has just
passed and Boston has almost reached
the 100000 mark Baltimore has
531,313.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
Wedding Bells.

The Presbyterian church in Mar
tinsburg was the scene of very pref
ty wedding last Thursday night at
7.3O, the contracting parties being
Miss Clara Whitmore and Mr.. John
o. Lemen. The groom is a promi-
nent young lawyer and practitioner
in the courts of the circuit and State.
The church was trimmed with cut
flowers and potted plants, and pre-
sented beautiful appearance. The
ushers were Ashby Whitmore, DR..
Sperow, Clarence Martin and Preston
Hopkins. The maid Of honor was
Miss Alice Whitmore, and the best
man was Mr.. James Lemen. Miss
Mary Stribling presided at the organ
and Mr.. George A. Whitmore gave
the bride away. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor, Rev. DR.. F.
NJ. Woods. The bride was dressed
in handsome white silk mule over
white tafeta silk, and carried a
bouquet of lilies of the valley. The
maid Of honor was dressed in white
nunsveiling over white tatfeta silk.
and carried American beauty roses.
The bride and groom left for an ex-
tended bridal tour amid a shower of
rice and good wishes The bride was
the recipient of great many beauti-
full presents.
The home Of Mr., and Mrs. W. W.
Everhart, near Middleway, was the
scene Of a beautiful marriage cere-
mony last Thursday evening, the par
ties to it being their daughter, Miss
Elnora, and Mr.. Barthol Watson,
Youngest son Of Mr.. J. B. Watson, OF
the Middleway vicinity. Rev. R. a.
White, of Gerardstown, oticiated, and
Mrs. Thos. Homer rendered the
marches. Following the ceremony an
enjoyable wedding supper was served
to the guests present.
Miss x. Gertrude Eavey and Mr..
Joseph Ii. Wyand were married Tues
day evening at 730 o'clock at the
home OF the bride in Sharpsburg. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. a.
H. Mckinley, Of Shepherdstown.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. Jacob
Eavey, well known citizen Of Sharps-
burg.
Miss Leila Montague Egan, of
Martinsburg, was married yesterday
to States Attorney Albert j. Long,
of Hagerstown. The ceremony was
performed in Richmond, Va, by
Bisbop Van de Vvyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21
MARKETS.

KOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Luther R. Spangler, respected
resident of Wllhamsport, Md. dledat his
home in that place last Friday, aged
81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Miss Leila Montague Egan, of
Martinsburg, was married yesterday
to States Attorney Albert ]. Long,
of Hagerstown. The ceremony was
performed in Richmond, Va, by
Bishop Van de Vyver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-04-21

Howard Marker, aged Is years,
son of William Marker, died in Sharps-
burg last week from consumption.
He was an estimable young man.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
in marine circles, having sailed on the
lakes since he was twelve years of age.
Notes From Abroad.

A telegram from Tsinan Flu, Shan
tung, says that hundreds Of lives have
been lost by the bursting of dam on
the Hoangho. -
Large deposits of tin are reported
to have been discovered in Lower Bur-
nah, near the Siamese frontier, by
Col. NJ. B. Foss.
It is understood that President Lou
bet will visit Rome in April. He will
not go to the Vatican, in order to avoid
giving offense to the Italians.
The failure is announced at Bremen
of the grain firm Of Johann Lahusen.
Liabilities, $250,000; assets, $4,000.
Some American firms are said to be
affected.
In an automobile accident on the
road to the Pyramids, Prince Ibrahim,
nephew. of the sultan Of Turkey, and
two women who were riding with him
were seriously injured.
Thomas Longley, the heaviest man
in the British empire, died from can
Ger. Hil weight exceeded 600 pounds,
while ho was six feet one inch in
height and had a chest measurement
Of seventy inches.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

During the hot days next summer
the February temperature will be a
pleasant recollection.
Company M of Ellendale presente:,
Capt. Randall with silver cup on his
departure from the state.
The new ward divisions in Wanpe-
ton, 1t is said, will give three Repub.
lican and one Democratic.
The baseball fans of many towns in
the state are getting active and rails
ing funds to support q team this sum-
mer.
DR.. T. D. Hinebaugh, formerly
state veterinarian, and for some years
an agriculturist at Tower City, has de-
cided to resume his veterinary prac-
tice.
The secret society organizers have
been exceptionally active this winter.
Christine is anticipating number Of
new enterprises this spring and sum-
mer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Crary Is to have a creamery.


Crary is to have a creamery.
An operation was performed on
Valley City woman which disclosed
over fifty tumors.
The money for the Minot schoo
bonds has arrived and those ho.dia
warrants are cashing in.
The Deering drug store at Harvey
has been released from the injunction
and is again doing business.
The business men of Cooperstow1.
have organized and some good thing
will be secured for that town.
The Washburn road has about aban-
doned efforts to keep it's tracks open
beyond the Wilton coal mines.
The people of New Salem want tht
commissioners of Morton county to i'm
prove the roads in that vicinity.
A Northern Pacific brakeman was
caught between the train and coal
sheds at Oakes and may lose foot.
The numerous marriages since lean
year began indicate all the girls are
not overlooking their prerogatives.
A water main at Minot broke, shut
ting off the water from the electric
light plant and closing down all lights.
Sheriff Mcdonald of Morton county
is in the Brainerd hospital, where he
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis.
Miss Waldron, a popular Lisbon
teacher, was called to Michigan by the
death of her mother and will not re-
turn.
A Drayton man has invented gas
oline engine which Is very compact
and may revolutionize the auto busi-
ness.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
Crimes and Criminals.

Wallace H. Hamm, manager of the
,ncrican Surety company's branch
re in Boston, was arrested on lar.
.. ~ charges involving 100000.
Jerry Dougan, a section hand, killed
S. Benjamin Ramsey, her daughter
y,tle, aged four, and her son Albert,
ed two. Dugan surrendered.
The attorney for Charles Kratz Of
Louis, charged with bribery in con-
zticn with the Suburban railway
3nchise, wants a change OF venue.
chm T. Miller and w. T. Ballentyne,
,;litted last January of conspiracy
.iefraud the customs, were rear
I'd at Manila on a similar charge.
IN Conroy was hanged in the AL
NV county Jail at Pittsburg for
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03
People Talked About.

Alfred Klein, comedian, promi-
nently known on the stage for years.
is dead in New York.
Owen F. Fawcett, the veteran come
dian, died of Brlght's disease at his
home at Flat Rock, Mich., aged sixty
six.
Commander William P. Randall, u.
s. NJ, retired, died at his home in New
Bedford, Mass, aged seventy-one
years.
Archimandrite Raphael of New York
has been raised by the czar to the rank
Of bishop of Brooklyn and second
vicar Of the Aleutian diocese.
Mrs. Hill, the widow of the late
Senator Ben H. Hill Of Georgia, died
in Washington at the residence of her
daughter, in the seventy-ninth year
Of her age.
Sophia Gabb, colored, supposed to
have been the Oldest woman in Chi
cago, is dead. She was born in Vir-
ginia in ITS, before the Declaration
of Independence.
Mrs. Rose Israel, said to be the old
est woman in Chicago, aged 105, died
recently. twenty-five grandchildren
and great-grandchildren attended the
funeral Of the dead woman.
William Stewart. father OF Graeme
Stewart, member of the Republican
national executive committee, died Of
heart failure at his residence in Chi
cago He was seventy-nine years old
and had lived in Chicago since 1850.
Capt. Samuel Nen, aged sixty-two
years, died in Milwaukee from pneu-
monia. Capt. Neff was owner of lum-
Der carrying fleet and was well known
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

PlTH OF THE NEWS
CONDENSED NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF The WORLD.
From the Capjtal.

Capt Caspar Goodrich, U. s. NJ, has
been nominated by the president to
be rear admiral. H.
Secretary Shaw has been warned of
an attempt to smuggle diamonds from
Canada by feeding them to q dog in
sausages.
It seems probable that President
Roosevelt will be in Washington dur
Ing the heat" of the presidential cam
paign this year.
The National Association of Rural
Free Delivery Carriers has sent its
president, Mr.. Cunningham of South
Omaha, Neb, to present the claims of
rural carriers for better pay
The president is anxious to learn
something concerning the whereabouts
of tho young ltFu sent him by .Emper-
or Menelik of Abyssinnia, as special
mark of his friendship for the United
States.
The department Of justice scouts the
report that the supreme court is hold
ing back or will hold back the North
ern Securities decision for long Pc
riod to take it out of the political CAM
paign.
w. Bourke Cochran was elected
member of congress at tho special
election held in the Twelfth congress
sional district to fill the place made
vacant by the resignation of Mayor
Mcclellan. IT,
Representative Adams of Pennsyl'
vania has introduced bill limiting to
$4,000 the number of aliens to be
admitted to the United States in any
one year from any foreign country,
Canada, Mexico and Cuba excepted
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-03-03

-..e murder of his wife at their home
in December, 1902. He protested his
innocense to the last.
A special from Dawson says that
Count and Countess Moracewski arc
in Nome in Jail, charged with attempt.
ing to murder Capt. William Gilpin.
former friend. Their bonds are
Gfiyc1 ot "E NnO