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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Two Children Burned to Death.

A very distressing accident occur
red at Berryville, Va, Tuesday eve
ming, when the explosion of a lamp in
the parlor of the home Of Mrs. L. E.
Ricamore resulted in the death of two
children-Frances Kryder, girl of
8 years, and Preston Hughes, an in
FAINT boy of Is months. The accident
occurred at 7.45 o'clock, and the lit
tie boy, after lingering in agony for
more than eight hours, lapsed into IN.
consciousness and died at 4 o'clock in
the morning. The other child died
four hours afterwards. The mother
had left the children alone in the
room, and the baby playing on the
floor, grabbed the table cover and
pulled the lamp over. There was an
explosion, and both children were COW
cred with burning oil. Before the
flames could be extinguished the bod
les of the two little ones had been
charred and blackened almost beyond
recognition. Lester Robey, who caught
the girl in his arms as she rushed from
the house, her clothes ablaze, was bad
ly burned. The girl was the daugh-
ter of Mrs. G. R. Hughes by former
marriage. Mr.. Hughes, the father OF
the boy, is the editor of the Clarke
Courier and the brother-in-law of E.
G. Ricamore, who married Miss Louise
Caster, of Shepherdstown, year or
two ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Ever Busy Death.

Ever BUSY Dedtn'
Mrs. Anna Cookus, W fe of Mr. Rob.
ert D. Cookus. formerly of Shepherds
town, died at her home near Broad
way, Va, November 18th, aged 70
years, 8 months and IS days. This
loving and devoted mother died very
suddenly, living only ten hours after
a stroke of paralysis, She was highly
esteemed by all who knew her, and
was blessed with mild and cheerful
disposition. She was 4 loving wife
and mother and kind aeighbor. She
was consistent member of the Luth-
eran Church. She is survived by her
husband, one son, two sisters and a
brother. Mrs. Cookus, whose maiden
name was Branner, was native OF
Rockingham county, Va, and was
married there in 1865 to Mr.. Cookus.
They afterward moved to the vicinity
of Shepherdstown, where they lived
for twelve years, returning to Virginia
about q years ago. She has entered
into that rest that remains to the peo-
pie of God The frien3. Of Mr.. Cook
US bere extend their syn pathy to him
in his bereavement.
Mrs. Margaret A. Hunter, widow
of Theodore NJ Hunter, died last Sat-
urday at the home of her son, j. E.
Hunter, in Allegheny, Pa. She had
been i'll for a couple Of weeks, and
was prepared for the end, which she
awaited with Christian resignation.
Mrs. Hunter was native Of Car
Isle, Pa, but most of her life was
spent in this place. About FIVE years
ago she went to Pittsburg to make
her home with her son, living in that
city and Allegheny until her death.
She was 70 years of age. The remains
were brought to Shephardstown for
burial, and after service by Rev. DR..
Haithco1 Tuesday afternoon in the
Lutheran church, Of which she had
long been member, were inferred in
Elmwood Cemetery. NJ. j E. Hun.
ter is the only survivor Of the family,
and he accompanied the body here.
Mrs.. Rebecca Bender, widow Of
Harry Bender, died at her home, near
Martinsburg last Saturday morning,
of paralysis, aged Is years, s months
and l6 days. She had been COM
planning for over year, This was
the second stroke that she received,
having been paralyzed about eight
months before her death.
Mrs. Annie W. Roush, wife of Con-
rad Roush, died at Martinsburg, last
Thursday from typhoid fever, aged
3Oyears. She is survived by her hus-
band and three small children. She
was a native of Harrisonburg, Va.
Mrs. Mary Jane Heafer, wife OF
Richard W. Heater, died at her home
in Boliver on MondaY, aged 70
years. She is survived oy her hus-
band and five children.
Mr.. Phillip Flaherty died recently
in Bolivar from typhoid fever. He
leaves a wife and two small children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Last week while Prince Louis Of
Battenberg was in New York be had
occasion to have some work done by
a dentist. DR.. Wilbur NJ Daley
filled four teeth for the Prince and
then presented bill for 81 600 1t
is said that the Prince was game aud
paid the bill without word, though
the outrageous charge created great
Indignation among the people gener-
ally. The hoggish dentist has been
severely criticised, and it is pretty
safe to assume he will lose more than
he has made. Few persons are likely
to give him a chance at them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

While going through a drill in
play with his sister Agnes, aged II
years, Carroll Best, aged Is years,
son of Samuel Best. of Wingert's Sta
ton, Washington county, Nd, acct
dentally discharged the gun be was
handling. The shot blew off nearly
her whole head. The gun was a
double barrel weapon. The youth
does not know exactly how the GU
was discharged. The family heard
the report of the gun and, rushing
upstairs, found the girl dead and the
boy frantic with griefand fright. The
brother and sister bore great afec-
ton for each other. They had Just
returned from school in a jovial
mood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
A Fine Lot of Bass for the Potomac.


The finest lot of young bass that
have ever been placed in the Potomac
river were received at Shepherdstown
last night, consigned to H. L. Snyder,
and were at once put in the waters OF
this stream. The United States Fish
Commissioner, Hon. George M. Bow.
ers, more than kept his promise to his
friends here in sending such fine lot
of fish. The young bass were brought
here last night by Mr.. G. L. Hopper,
of the Fisheries Bureau, reaching
Shepherdstown on the Norfolk 4
Western Railroad about ten o'clock.
There were $500 Of the bass, in twen-
ty large cans, and they were lusty,
lively fellows, ranging in length from
three to six or seven inches. Mr..
Hopper had taken the best Of care of
them, and not one wa. lost. He
showed great interest in the proper
handling and disposition of the fish
ueTt, dUu bdlu IudI uu0I IOG VI Uooo
had never been sent out by the Fish
cries Bureau. With the aid Of some
local fishermen the bas, were placed
in the river at the foot of Princess
street, whence they will scatter up
and down the river as they search for
food.
A few weeks ago 900 young bass
were sent here by the fisheries peo-
pie, and these, with the consignment
OF last night, make 800 fine bass
placed in the river this fall. That
they will vastly improve the fishing
here within the next year or two is
certain. We urge upon all our peo-
pie strict observance of the fish
laws, so that the bass may have a
chance to propagate and increase.
Mr.. Bowers has the thanks Of his
friends here for his liberality and
thoughtfulness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

The Overholt distillery at Broad
ford, Pa, was visited by big fire
last Sunday. A large warehouse WAS
completely destroyed by fire, includ-
ing $4,000 barrels of whiskey, caus'
ing a loss of $l,600,0O0. When
Bill Blue heard that $4,000 gallons
of good eight-year-old whiskey had
been wasted he wept bitterly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

T. W. Wood, senior member of the
firm of T..W. Wood & Sons, died at
his home in Richmond recently, aged
about &c years. He was one of the
most widely known business men in
the South.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Major W. F. Lippitt, formerly of
Charles Town, now in Porto Rico, will
resign from the United States Army.
He will remain in Porto Rico, how
ever, to practice medicine and to look
after his property there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

The Standard Lime and Stone Com
pany, which operates limestone and
dolomite quarries near Millville, has
bought from j. VIM. Cromwell forty
acres of land adjoining its property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Another very smart man has been
heard from. 1t is Rev. W. A. Pat
terson, of Indiana, who declares that
the beautiful hymn, Lead, Kindly
Light" is unfit for use by Christians.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
THE WEATHER.

Would that the heat could be bottled;
Would that the cold could be throttled.
And each could be vented at pleasure.
And each be enjoyed without measure:
What an Elysium we could make It,
With no fierce changes ever to break It;
What Paradise it would be.
As we float across liie's ripping sea.
RUTH Howell BRowS
harles Town. Nov. IA. zoos.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

The astronomers of the Harvard
observatory have discovered new
comet. Unfortunately it has 10 tail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Alice Adams and her daugh-
ter, Miss BERTHE Adams, have decided
to remove to Roanoke, Va. She will
sell her personal property here and
move away as soon as arrangements
can be completed. Mrs. Adams has
two sons in Roanoke.
Mrs. Azemia Shepherd and Aessrs.
William and A. M. Shepherd are in
Washington this week to see Mr.. and
Mrs. R. D. Shepherd in "The Heart
of Maryland"
We were glad TO have call the
other day from our friend County
Commissioner Nelson T. Snyder, who
renewed his subscription up to 1907.
Among our callers on Saturday last
were Messrs. Geo. L. Hoffman, P. P.
Marshall and Jacob S. Osbourn, of
the Kearneysville neighborhood.
Mrs. T. A. Bays, of Baltimore,
spent the past week at her old home
in Shepherdstown. Mr.. Bays was
here on Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Rebecca Rightstine, whe spent
the past summer in Shepherdstown,
has returned to her home in Washing
ton.
Mr.. John Il. Quigley. cashier Of
Jefferson Savings Bank, who has been
so i'll, is now slowly improving.
Mr.. Isaac W. stipp has gone to Bal
timore to spend couple of weeks
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. ]. F. Legge and couple Of
his boys spent last Sunday in Shsp-
herdstown.
Mr.. J. R. Wysong, from east of
town, was among our callers yester-
day.
Mr.. B. F. Harrison, who has been
quite sick, is able to be out az lin.
Mrs. Charles Ghiselin has returned
from Rockbridge Baths, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

The STANDARD Oil Company has de-
clsred another dividend Of $40 a
share. John D. BOOKSELLERS income
from the Standard this year is an
even $20,000,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Boys knee pants suits, $l.25 up,
at T. B. Lines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Examine T. B. Lines stock Of over
coats and suits before purchasing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Stag S f ;:;;: Paint

SHOULD BE PRkF kRRED.
They are strong and true in col
or, possess lots Of body, and weigh
so per cent more than any other
brands on the market. Spread
evenly and do not blister, scale or
rub off. Preserve as we'll as orna-
ment. They are perfect paints,
but they cost no more than many
not so good. One gallon of paste
mixed with gallon of pure linseed
oil makes two gallons of the best
paint, at SLIP per gallon. We are
exclusive agents and guarantee
them to be satisfactory or repaint
the property with any paint you
want.
Remnants Pharmacy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23
Good Paints
Pay Dividends.

Paint is as important on house
as insurance. Fires and cyclones
are rare, but the wear Of wind and
weather is sure and constant.
Wood and other building materi-
al last indefinitely if protected by
paint. Besides, paint improves the
appearance and increases the value
of any building. There are many
reasons why
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

nter Nuaerwear s Tc I known p~n'S and nu ae
tory NIunsing Underwear fit perfectly we'll
and the cost 5c Vests
2 SOC 7c ST. and Knit Corset Covers at
25c Infants and Underwear of all kinds all sizes IN MAJ
areth Waists, years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

A despatch from Washington yes
terday said: 81. G. Getzendanner,
who has been recommended by Sena-
tor Stephen B. Elkins for postmas-
ter at Charles Town, called upon
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
P. V. DeGraw today to make inqulr-
les as to the status OF the case. Mr..
Getzendanner was informed that the
last report of the inspector who was
sent to Charles Town to look into GER
tain matters connected with the case
was now before the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General for his considera'
ton, and until that document had
been carefully reviewed there would
be no announcement of the selection
of a postmaster at Charles Town.
Professor G. F. Grimsley, of Nor
pantown, who did some geological
surveying in this county early in the
summer, will return here to complete
his work within few days. He has
received many letters from citizens
of this section requesting him to visit
them, since his work on the geolog-
ical survey, especially that part deal,
ing with shales, clays, cement and
limestone formations Of Jefferson and
Berkeley counties, became generally
known. His reports have shown that
there are very valuable deposits OF
these minerals in these counties.
Professor Grimsley, as an expert, has
been urged to return since his official
trip through the valley, in order that
those who own land and have capital
to invest may consult him aa to more
definite information.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

All sizes three weights light medium and heavy at 25c
Also Fleeced and Atwood Hose, at I5c, 25c and soc.
Extra Heavy Stockings for Children, At 1876 and 25c
stockings the Burson make, you like them
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-11-23

Charles Town, Nov -. 1905.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-05-26

Missouri day at the Lewis and Clark
Cxrositiou has been changed from
August Il 10 September Il. Governor
Joseph w. Folk Of the "s,uow Me-
state. will attend.
The bill g1mc that was TO have been
pluycc here tejween ;he Fu-aliup AL
Paseo teams has been called off on :c-
count of tie Watkins, t"aH refusing to
keep - date With lie former team.
Delegates to the convention Of the
Order of Railway Conductors, 200O
strong, with wives and Families, were
in atteudaHc5 at the Lewis and Clark
Exposition grounds, Sunday, May II.
i sacred concert occurred during the
noon hour, af!e: which The a-srnlblage
retired to the America Inn, where they
were the guests Of the exposition
Royal Chinook salmon, fresh from the
streams of Washington, We're served.
Tie remainder of the menu consisted
of salads, cold meats, sandwiches of
various sorts, coffee, milk, ice cream
aud assorted cases.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-05-26

Now that the Columbia IS about
to be opened by the construction q
the Portage road, short electric
railways are being projected all over
Washington and Oregon Private
and local capitalists, l'mg=rtea1-
ful Of being mere feeders for the
great railroads, are undertaking
surveys for light electric roads cor
Meeting with suitable points OH The
r.ver, TINS securing dircc, outlet 20
tidewater. One Of these will tap
the fertile Cam2s prairie region,
leaving Lewiston and running i'll
south easteriy direction. The bare
suggestion of this road has devcl-
oped considerable activity i'll rail
road circles. Another will 20 from
Walla Walla to Wallala or Cold
Spring. a third is projected from
Pendleton to the Columbia, and a
fourth from Heppner. But for an
open river these would not be feas
ibie. It's effect on rates to interior
points is at oace apparent. Com
petition will no longer be stided ;
the public must be treated with
something ike ju=tice, Electricity
is the up to date moive power, and
before many SHOWS we expect 10
see eastern Washington crossed by
a network Of these light ROADS.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-05-26
Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Walla Walla, Wash.
May E, 1905

Notice is hereby given that the fol,
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before f. P. Greene,
U. S. Commissioner, at his office at
Pasco, Washington, on June Il, 1905,
viz:
CHARLES II. PUTNAM,
who made II. f. No 0SSl, for the
n! NE! and NEl NW4 Sec. s, TIP. S
n, r. 30 E., W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz: w.
ii, Scott, Of ktoua, Washington; Viii
liam Martin, Frank Emigh. Il. c.
Braemor, Of KeDuewicE, Washington,
J. J., MouUNDRo. Register. !.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-05-26

Department of the interior, Land Office at
Walla Wallu, Washington, May Is, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of ner intention
to make Communication proof in support OF her
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Elwyn r. Greene, [. :. Commissioner at his
Office i'll Pasco, Wash, on July p, 1865 viz:
PHOEBE WORK
who made II. Z. No. 1871 Tor the SW II Sec
Is. T. n, X. Is e. ". N.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiVa-
tion OF said land viz: Jennie Walker, Mary f.
Dodge, Minnie Owens, David Mccoy, all OF
kcnncwick, Washington.
}. l.. MoHUNDRo. Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-05-26

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
W@iia Waila WASHINGTON, Ma! IS i2j'.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF Ms intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof viii be made before Elwyn ?.
Greene, L. :. Commissioner at his Office at Pas
co, Wash, on July u, 1898 viz:
JOHN NJ. WROE
who made II. L. No 1894 for the Sc II Sec. &c.
T. y, X. % E., ". NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: James Irwin, Don CrcSsWeIl,
4. L. Barnett, \. H Richards, all Of heune-
wick, Washington.
J. L. MoHUEDRo, Register.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05

The star has secured the latest
estimates Of the population OF Sc
attic and IS other leading cities Of
the United States. based on the
number Of names appearing "a the
directories Of these cities
A moHt remarkable showing f.
made ~ Seattle. more remarkable
than that " any other city In Amer
icn.
And almost Is remarkable r. the
showing made BY the two other
large cities Of this state. sPokans
and Tacoma.
In estimating the present popula-
ton, Tie star has used the multiple
~ ia ali Instances except In Seattle.
and we're this multiple used. the
population of Greater Seattle would
have shown a much more marvellous
growth IN the past five years than
Il does.
The population OF Seattle. accord
Ing 10 the census Of 1909. vas Se.s1f.
while the number OF names In the
eity directory this year ie 1854.
That Of course includes Seattle's
suburbs. but other cities include
them IN estimated population. 50
that the population OF Greater Sc
attic on this basis would be iss t07.
In order 10 make the showing con
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05

sentative and give no chance for
other cities OF the state 10 yell pad
ding" The Star accepts the ssfi-
mate made BY the publishers Of the
directory for Seattle within It's pre-
acribed city limits This estimate In
is5. coo Therefore the percentage Ct
Increase in the last five years IL
los.
In all other instances. the num-
Der Of names IN the city directories
IL simply multiplied By "a and tho
increase obtsinea BY comparing with
the federal census Of 1900.
The next best showing is made by
Spokane. an increase of an even 100
per cent
Tacoma comes third with an in
crease Of - per cent Portland. the
other important city Of the north
west. showed an increase OF seant
"a per cent falling away behind
many Of the already denseiy popu-
lated cities OF the east and middle
west
Chieago's growth f. noteworthy.
also. II gained s. per cent.
No other section OF the United
States. as IL plain from these fig
ureE can boast of such splendid
growth "a the cities OF our own
state Of Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05
BELL ALMOST TAINTED
AT THOMSON'S STORY

city Engineer Thomson amelled a
new contractors' combination NJ the
meeting OF the board Of works
Tuesday morning. and as Il result
the contract for paving Columbia
street between First aud Second
was not awarded.
There were only five bids. and
they were all 10 nearly alike that
they looked suspicious. The Seat
tie Stone company. Sparger Con.
crete company. James Marley aud
the Barber Asphalt company made
bids 40 close 90 tt.7b2 that they
might as well have been the same.
Bell q Price bid ts.bss. which was
the lowest
Acting upon the suggestion Of
Water Superintendent Youuga the
board also took seatilc'a notorious
~ slow contractors TO task for their
uniform nfocraatiuation. YounEa
said he was tired OF granting cx-
tensions OF time for tfifling exs
euses. and that he favored giving
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05
AFTER RECALL ACT

The circulation Of a petition TO
the council asking for the submIs-
sion TO the voters at the municipal
election in March % an amendment
providing for the recall OF coun.
milmen and other officials has be.
gun.
w =. Parker and other well
known citizens. and members OF the
Civic union. are behind the move
ment. The copies Of the petition
have only been In circulation for
two DAYS. but zoo signatures. chiefly
among the university fraternity.
have already been procured. Many
business mon have offered their
active cooperation In the work OF
obtaining names.
The proposed amendment pro-
yldes that upon a petition signed by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05
THROWN
FROM CAR

Because q what T. sald 70 have
been the eareleaauasa Of n motor
man on n Capitol Hu car. Mrs
Prank Bush, aged g.. was seriously
injured at Pike and Second. az 30
Monday night.
she started 20 altght from the car.
but before abe reached the ground
the mortofmnn started the car with
a Jerk. aira Bush r. n heavy woman
and she Was thrown a. the pave
ment with great force. breaking her
wrist aud sustaining internal iniur-
les. Or. J. W. Mitchell was sum-
moned and the woeaan was taken 10
her home. - Stewart street. IN the
ambulance.
The motorman did not even stop
the car 10 see how badly the woman
was injured. Mrs. Bush r. the wife
Of Policeman Bush. Of Tacoma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-05
ALASKA'S WOMAN MINER
HAS A Big DEAL ON

Lena Walton. The hustllng woman
miner Of Alaska. IL in town again.
buslly hurryinE back and forth
from Tacoma. She says she has a
big deal on hand and that she eau
not stop to draw a long breath until
she gets through.
Z am going to swing things into
shape to build a big smeiter over
between Tacoma and s,ellacoom, -
said Miss Walton last night. Il
need a smelter in my business.
There are several OF us mp north
who have tin holdings and other
properties which need a good big
shelter in connection with them Ia
order to get the best run for the