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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

The north end of the Trough road
is within few yards of the famous
ford ecross the Potomac, a mile below
Shepherdstown. 1t was first called
the Packhorse ford, then later it was
referred to as Boteler's ford or Black
ford's ford, taking these names from
the owners of the property on either
side of the river. The fordlng is a
singularly good one. On either side
of the river the banks slope gently
down to the water, and broad, fiat
rock, making safe and solid bottom
unaffected by currents or freshets,
extends entirely across the stream. At
the ordinary stage of water a child
may wade across the river, and at
low water it is not knee deep.
What history this ford has II
those mighty sycamores that guard 1t
could speak, what strange tales they
and their parent trees could tell /!
What wonders of nature they have
witnessed, what strange doings Of man
and beast they have seen The wild
animals were first to use the ford, its
shallow waters giving them the natu-
al crossing, and herds Of deer and other
four-footed beasts made distinct trail
from north to south. Then the In
dams found it the easiest crossing
place for many miles both east and
west, and in their migrations and
their forays in times of war all the
woodland paths converged at this
point. Tradition tells of a fierce In
dian battle here between the Della
wares and Catawbas, and to this day
many arrow-points may be found on
the hillsides overlooking the water.
The REGISTERS museum has some Of
them, and, strangest of all, the writer
of these lines has pot of genuine
Indian war paint unearthed from a
crumbling bank near the ford few
years ago. This pot is in fragments,
but the paint is as bright as when the
dusky warriors smeared it upon their
bodies perhaps a thousand years ago,
When the early settlers in the
Schuylkill and Cumberland valleys
heard of the rich and beautiful coun-
try to the south they sent out ex-
plorers to spy out the lard. These
adventurous men followed the trails
of the deer and the pathways of the
Indians, and were led to this ford.
Thus the first white men to come into
the Valley of the Shenandoah from
the north crossed here and found a
goodly land, well-watered and fertile,
its hills covered with lordly oaks and
its meadows rich in succulent grass.
When the scouts returned with their
favorable reports, the sturdy Germans
began to load their pack-horses, and
soon began stream of immigration
southwark. The Packhorse ford was
named, its location established, and
nearly two hundred years ago the
first settlers came to this valley wad-
ing through its ripping waters and
following the banks until they reached
the stream that flows through Shop
herdstown. Here was an ideal spot
for colony. The level plain was
elevated far above LANCER from food.
The busy stream gave ample power
for their mills. Scores of springs fur
nished never-failing supply of living
water. The forests furnished lumber
for their homes and the rich meadows
gave promise of abundant crops. Here
they rested. and the settlers who
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
German Field Guns Unsatisfactory.

Although adopted only few years
ago the entire quick firing field artillery
of Germany has been condemned, and
it is to be replaced by field guns similar
to those used by the Japanese. In the
selection of family medicine the peo-
pie of our own country have also MADE
mistakes. They have been deceived
time and again into trying this or that
remedy in the hope of obtaining cure
but without success. Not so, however,
with those who selected Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, for in it they found
good health and happiness. Better,
by far, than anything else for the cure
of indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
biliousness, chills, colds, la grippe,
spring fever, impure blood, torpid liver
and female complaints. That's why so
many people stick to it so faithfully
and why we urge you again to try
bottle this spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Jefferson County Republican Convention.

A Republican Convention for the
county of jefferson, State OF West Nir-
giuia, will be held at Kearneysville,
said county and State, on Saturday,
April %, 1905, at 2 o'clock p. m. for
the purpose Of electing thirteen dele
gates to the Congressional nominating
Convention at Keyser, w. Va, to be
held April 90. 1905, at 1870 a. m.
Delegates to the County Convention
will be chosen by the Republican voters
of each precinct on Thursday, April 20,
1905, at such hour and convenient meet
ing place within the precinct as the
chairman thereof shall designate and
each precinct shall be entitled to one
representative, or vote, for each twenty
FIVE votes, or fraction thereof, cast In
such precinct for Theodore Roosevelt
electors in November, 1904.
G.. II. CHILD, Chairman,
DIX. KooNCE, Secretary,
Jefferson County Republican Elk, Com
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Real Estate
FOR SALE
I'll. l.. SNYDER q CO.,
sHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA.

The undersigned call attention TO the
following desirable parcels Of Real Es-
tate now in their hands and for sale
No. 9. Desirable Westinghouse on
Prospect Avenue, Shepherdstown. Lot
lC4 feet front by l20 feet deep.
No. Z. Antietam Cement Works and
Farm. Place contains PA acres, in
Guiding some timber and between 40
and 50 acres Of rich bottom land. Good
farm house, barn and other outbuild-
lngs. Two splendid springs. Cement
mill and machinery, six kilns adapted
for burning cement or lime Norfolk
a. Western Railway and Chesapeake d
Ohio Canal run through the farm; sid
ing and warehouse on railroad aud
wharf on canal. One mile east Of Shep-
herdstown.
No. s. Fine farm near Duffields, W.
Va, Of 1872 acres Of limestone land.
Brick dwelling house tensnt-house I;
two barns and other buildings; artesian
well and wind-pump; 5 acres in tim ber;
good orchard good fencing; all tillable
land.
No. o. Lot containing 4 acres, on the
Charles Town pike, at edge Of Shep-
herdstown. Has apple and peach or
chard upon it.
No. Is. One Of the best business prop
critics on Main street, ShepherdstOwn.
No. l6. A good dweIling-house On Prin-
cess street, Shepherdstown, lot 63 feet
front by 103 feet deep. House in good
repair; contains eight rooms cellar ;
cistern and well Of good water. VIII
be sold at bargain. Terms 70 suit.
No. II. Good farm Of 100 acres on
ShepherdstoWn and Halltown turnpike,
along B. 81 o. Railroad. Price re4sOns-
bic. Apply to
No. IS. A farm Of 225 acres, half
mile from Leetown, Jefferson county,
miles from KearDeysville on b. 81 o..
Railroad. About Is acres OF good tim
Der. New bank barn 64x46 feet, good
Weatherboarded house Of seven rooms,
and outbUildings. Fine orchard Of all
kinds OF fruit Running water and two
good springs on the place. Would make
excellent fruit or grazing farm. Conyen-
lent to store, mill, postoffice, church,
school, etc. Price $50 an acre, and
terms will be made TO suit purchaser.
No. 20. 103 acres Of good limestone
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Rnhhed the Grave.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as follows:
81 was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Then l was advised to use
Electric Bitters to my great JOY, the
first bottle made decided improve
ment. continued their use for three
weeks, and am now well man.
know they robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only 90 cents, guaranteed, at
Remnants drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Life Guards.

The life Guards are two regiments OF cav
airy forming part of the British household
troops. They are gallant soldiers. and every
loyal British heart is proud OF them. Not
only the Kings household, but yours, ours.
everybody'sshouldh av eits life guards The
need OF them 10 especially great when the
greatest foes OF ljfe, diseases. md allies In
the very elements as colds, influenza, catarrh
the grip, and pneumonia do in the stormy
month OF March. The best way that we
know OF to guard against these diseases IL to
strengthen the system WITH Hoods SarSAp-
arilla-the greatest OF all life guards. 1t re-
moves the conditions in which these dis
eases make their most successful attack,
gives vigor and tone TO all the vital organs
and functions, and imparts genial warmth
to the blood. Remember the weaker the
s stem the greater the exposure TO disease.
Hoods SarsAparilla makes the system strong,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Call For a Democratic Congressional Con-
ventiOn.

At meeting of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee of the second dis
trict of West Virginia, held in heyser
on April s, 1905, it was ordered;
l. That a Democratical Congressional
Convention shall be held at keyser.
West Virginia, on Wednesday, May 5,
1905. at II o'clock a. m, for the pur-
pose of nominating a candidate for Con-
gress to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of A. g. Dayton and for
the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before the Con-
ventiOn.
?. That the basis of representation in
said convention shall be enc vote for
every hundred votes or fractional part
thereof over so, cast for Stuart w.
Walker at the last general election.
A. ]. WILKINSON, Chairman.
w. c. KILMER, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

81 have been subject to sciatic rhsu'
matism for years, says E. H. Waldron,
of Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joints
were stiff and gave me much pain and
discomfort. My joints would crack
when l Strengthened up. l used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have been
thoroughly cured. Have not had a
pain or ache from the old trouble for
many months. 1t is certainly most
wonderful liniment." For sale at Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

An excellent farm about three miles
from ShepherdstoWn, little over w
acres, az $50 an acre.
A good nine-room house and eighI
acres Of good land with rVaning wate,
through il. and l25 young fruit trees Oh
all kinds, near BiIlmyer's Mil, for ell
200. Or will sell house aud four acres
for $500.
A very desirable farm Of $50 acres al
s75 an acre. A fine country home.
Fifty or sixty acres Of good land,
with fairly good dwelling, four miles
from town, at $50 an acre.
Good farm of l39 acres, well improy-
ed, near Engle's Switch. on B. * U.
Railroad. Underlaid with fine lime
stone and dolomite. Has running wa
ter through IL.
Il. L. SNYDER & 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Executive Committee Meeting.

The members of the Democratic Coun-
ty Executive Committee for Jefferson
County are hereby requested to meet
at the court-h 0use in Charles Town, W.
Va, on Friday, April IA, 1905, at 2.3O
D. m, for the purpose of formulating
plan to select delegates TO the Congress
sional convention to be held at Keyser,
W. Va, May 8, 1908. All are urged to
be present.
THos. R. MOORE, Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

The Democratic executive commit
tee of this district has designated
Wednesday, May 3rd, at Keyser, as
the time and place for holding the
convention to nominate a candidate
for Congress. There is such gener-
al demand that John J. Cornwell
make the fight that possibly he will
be pressed into becoming candidate,
although he is sverse to this PROPOSE
ton. The fact that he ran 80 far
ahead of his ticket last fall when he
was a candidate for Governor shows
his popularity, and he will probably
stand better chance of winning than
any other Democrat in this district.
If Mr.. Cornwell should be nominated
and elected he would serve the people
well, for he is both able and honest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

THE people Of New York are get
ting pretty tired of their negro cOllec-
tor appointed by President Roosevelt.
he was an intelligent man and be-
fore his appointment was modest and
unobtrusive. Now, however, he has
the swelled head, and it is said has
become arrogant and offensive, with
an exalted idea of his smartness and
importance. The people Of the South
will not waste much sympathy on the
New Workers in this particular trou-
bic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Crazed with grief because she had
given her two children strychnine by
mistake, killing one Of them, Mrs.
Mamie E. Bowe, who lived near Chat
ham, fred bullet through her heart
the ether day. Her lO-year-old
daughter Winnie died from the poi
son, but her son Cabell, 8 years old,
will recover. Mrs. Bowe thought the
strychnine was quinine, gave her chill.
dren some and took a dose herself.
When she discovered her mistake she
took dose of carbolic acid and then,
the poison not proving speedy enough,
she shot herself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
In Memoriam.

7, sad buf loving remembrance Of my dear hus-
band I. H. Dobson, who departed this life one year
ago to-day, April y. 1904 Gone. but not forgotten
Dearest husband. how miss you.
Miss you more than heart can tell
Every hour and day that PaIseI
Brings me nearer with thee TO dwell
Friends may think I'll soon forEetyou.
And my wounded heart be healed,
Blu, they little know the sorrow
That's within my heart concealed.
One long year has passed
Since we were forced to part,
But time nor space cannot erase
Thy memory from my heart ~.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Hon. TRACY L. JEFFoKDs, of this
county, has formally announced his
candidacy for the Republican con-
gressional nomination to succeed Mr..
Dayton. We Eope he may win the
nomination, for he is gentleman of
high character and great ability, and
would make worthy opponent for
the Democratic candidate, whoever he
may be. Our Republican friends
could not make wiser nomination,
for Mr.. Jeffords is free from all the
factional weakness of the other can
didates and is second in ability to
none of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
EPWoRTH LEAGUE CONVENTION,
DENVER COL, JULY SO, VIA
BALTIMORE g. OHIO RAILROAD.
VERY LOW RATES.

From all points East Of the Ohio
River, tickets will be sold June 20 to
July 3, Inclusive, valid returning to
and including July II, 1905.
Extension Of return limit to August
II may be obtained on deposit of ticket
and payment of Fifty Cents.
For full particulars, address nearest
B. GG o. Ticket Agent or G. w. Bassett,
G. 2. a., B & Q. L. R., Baltimore, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
The Right Name Is Dewitt.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cools,
soothes and heals cuts, burns, boils,
bruises, piles and all skin diseases. K.
E. ZickefooSe, Adolph, w. Va, says ::
"My little daughter had white swelling
so bad that piece after piece Of bone
worked out of her leg. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured her." 1t is the most
wonderful healing salve in the world.
Beware of counterfeits. Sold by Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
sHEPHERosTowN MARKETS.
NOTICE.

All members Of the Shepherdstown
Fire Department are requested to be
present at meeting of the department
to be held Friday, April ii, at 7.3O
o'clock.
By order of the chief.
G. w. TERRELL, Secretery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

WORD comes from Chicago that FIVE
trunks full of Beef Trust secrets have
been captured by the government.
1t will require carload lots to do any
good if Commissioner Garfield is to
manage affairs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

The Kingwood Argus is publishing
a list of those who have beaten it out
of subscriptions from time to time,
and it makes mighty interesting read
ing. The REGISTER could furnish
some very readable chapters along
this line-and may be we will do it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

IT is proposed to have the meet
ing of the West Virginia Editorial
Association at Webster Springs this
year. The editors say that the wa
ter there is elegant-and they are all
so fond of water
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

The assessors are now making their
rounds and placing valuations in &C
cordance with the new tax laws. Few
persons like the new plan-but let
them lust wait until the sheriff has
his say.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
SPECIAL LOW FARES.
SUMMER SEASON 1905.

ASBURY PARK n. Irrational Education
al Association. Tickets on sale July
La and g. good returning until July
10. inclusive.
ATLANTIC CITY, CAPE MAY. OCEAN
0JTY and SEA ISLE CITY, n. j.,
OCEAN CITY. Md, and REHOBOTH
BEACH, DEL.-Special Excursions
operated jane ~, July 8 and ~. Au-
gust 3. II and 81. Tickets good sixteen
days.
BALTIMORE, MD.-United Society Christ
ian Endeavor, July to 10.
BUFFALO, NJ Y.-Benevolent and Protect
I've order Of Elks, Grand Lodge, July
ILLS.
DENVER, COL.-Epworth League. Very
Low Rates. Tickets on Sale June y
10 July 3, good returning until July
II, inclusive.
DENVER, COL.-G. A. r. Encsmpment. s ep-
TENDER Al.
PORTLAND, ORE.-Lews & Clarke Gen.
tennial Exposition, June l-October II.
Special announcements from time TO time.
For detailed Information call on or ad-
dress Ticket Agents Baltimore Ohio Rail-
road,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
T Watches.
Clocks,
Jewelry.
Repairing
Uvilla Property for Sale.

The desirable store and dwelling
house and 81 acres Of land at Uvills,
owned by n. S. J. Strider, il offered for
sale at bargain. An excellent stand
for store and general business. For
particulars, apply to
81. L. SNYDER & 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Up to the present time Judge Cot
hasn't said a word about re'enterlng
politics, and Senator Elkins doesn't
know whether to be glad or sad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

IT looks as if Uncle Sam will have
trouble with President Castro of Ven
ezuela. The trouble is, Castro is too
small for us to fight and too big to be
spanked.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

1T is announced that Commission
er Dillon will not try to collect back
taxes on oil, coal and gas leaSeholds.
If he will collect them in the future
we won't worry about the past.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Rev. T. o. Keister, pastor of the
Lutheran Church of Greencastle, Pa,
has received and accepted call to be-
come pastor of st. Marks Lutheran
Church of Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

COMPARATIVELY little is being said
about the Sugar Trust these days.
but it is getting in its work just the
same. Sugar is now seven cents a
pound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
For Sale.

A good riding and driving horse. Any
one can drive him. Also one buggy in
good condition and one set Of single har-
ness. Apply to
J. T. MILLER,
On Mrs. Andrews Farm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

ACCORDING to the latest authorities
in fashions, the stylish woman will
look this year like the letter S. To
the man who pays the bill she will
probably resemble this: 5
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

THE President is now in the Wild
West hunting bears and other beasts.
Let us hope that he will be more sue
cessful than he has been when he has
gone cunning for the trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

SINCE it seems impossible to get
Blizzard and Caldwell to testify
against former Governor Write, how
would it do to get White to testify
against Blizzard and Caldwell?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
STAG PAINT.
Quantity Required:

One gallon of SEMI-PASTE
STAG PAINT when properly thin
ned will cover 400 square feet, two
coats, OIL a fairly smooth surface
therefore, the quantity required for
any given work is determined by
dividing the number Of square feet
of area by 4oo-thus, a builing
whose dimensions are
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

As result of an explosion of dyn-
amite in the large quarries near Roam.
oke, seven men were blown to atoms
and number injured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

There was $4,000 fire at Har-
risonburg, Va, last Saturday. A half
ton of matches were accidentally ig-
nited, and this started the blaze.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Governor Dawson has reappointed
Gen. S. B. Baker, of Parkersburg, to
be Adjutant-General.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
A Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. "a deep wound in my foot,
from an accident" writes Theodore
Sceuele, of Columbus, O., "caused me
great pain. Physicians were helpless,
but Bucklen's Arnica Slave quickly
healed it," Soothes and heals burns
like magic. i5c at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
TwENTY-SECOND INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION, CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR,
BALTIMORE, ND, JULY 5-l0, VIA
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

From all points between Philadelphia,
Pa. Hagerstown, Md, Summit Point
and Martinsburg, W. Va, inclusive,
tickets will be sold at ONE FARE plus
Fifty Cents for the round trip.
Tickets good going July 4. and 6,
valid for return passage to and includ-
ing July 10, 1905.
For detailed information apply to
nearest B. & o. Ticket Agent or c. W.
Bassett, G. P. A., B. & o. r. R., Balti-
more, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

Equaling $500 square feet
This divided by 400 square feet. shows
a requirement OF 1T gallons Of STAG
PAINT, and an equal quantity of pure
linseed oil.
This amount varies according to
the condition of the surface to be
covered-an increase being neces-
sary for soft, porous work, and less
for very hard, smooth surfaces.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13

O. g., Il A.
Bears the ,1l-5 MG CT AIEag BgyA
As' a. &xlzSlM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-04-13
Farms for Sale.

II. L. SNYDER & @