Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-05-03
LITTLE LOCALS.

An attempt was made by thieves
the other night to break into the store
of James Billmyer at Vauclevesville,
but Mr.. Billmyer had his door so well
secured that it kept them out, though
they battered it up pretty badly.
1t is said that certain persons near
Shepherdstown are persistently vio-
latlng the law by catching bass on
outlin es in the Potomac river. 1t is
hoped that the game wardens will get
active and nab few of these law
breakers.
w. II. Lane has rented the entire
Chapline building, in which his saloon
is located, and is making improve
ments in the way of repapering, paint.
ing, etc. He will open up a pool.
room on the second floor and will also
conduct a restaurant.
Dr. G. W. Banks has greatly i'm
proved his home property by tearing
away a number Of old buildings and
setting out trees and shrubbery and
laying off nice lawn. A good brick
pavement has also been laid along the
entire property on both streets.
Captain R. L. Parks, of Luray, Va,
has accepted an invitation to deliver
the address on Confederate memorial
day in Shepherdstown on Saturday,
June I'd. Captain Parks is Con-
federate veteran and will be given a
hearty welcome by his comrades here.
Mr.. G. NJ. Wetzel, we learn, is
again candidate for the House OF
Delegates, in Jefferson county. Mr..
Wetzel has made splendid record
during his long term of service and
deserves the endorsement of his peo-
ple.-MartinSburg Statesman.
B. F. Lancaster, of Newcastle, Del,
in sending money for his subscription,
says: II read the REGISTER thirty
years ago, and though l have lived
in Delaware for many years still
long for old Jefferson county-the
promised land, the grandest and best
part Of our country.
Senator Elkins last Wednesday IN
troduced bills to pay war claims as
follows Methodist Protestant Church
in Middleway, 1925; M. E. Church
South, of Summit Point, $4,000; Elk
Branch Presbyterian Church, 5000 i;
st. Johns Episcopal Church, Har-
per's Ferry, S1,70O; Board OF Edu-
cation of Harpers Ferry District
5000.
Now that spring has opened up and
the weather is suitable, there ought to
be a general cleaning up of the town,
and our citizens and the corporation
authorities should unite in the good
work. A number Of persons have
been busy along these lines this week,
and united action will soon put our
town in good condition. Public and
private property needs attention.
The entertainment given in the
town hall last Saturday night under
the direction of Miss Sallie Miller was
one of the best amateur performances
we have seen in long time. There
were bands OF good fairies and evil
fairies and a company of the sweetest
little sprites, and with their charming
music and pretty costumes they very
agreeably entertained the large audi
ence.
The Eastern Convocation of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, which
includes all the churches In this Sec
ton of tie State, will hold its spllng
meeting in Mt. Zion Church in He'd
gesvllle May 7 to 10. Rev. ]. S.
Douglas, of Martinsburg, is dean Of
the Convocation, Rev. ?. B. Stauffer,
of Harper's Ferry, is secretary, and
Rev. j. S. Alfriend, Of Charles Town,
is treasurer.
The loon that was caught in George
Sanbowers yard a couple of weeks
ago died last Sunday. 1t was begin
ming to get quite tame and waddled
around the yard as though it was feel.
ing at home. Several times the boys
took it to the town run, and with a
string tied to it to prevent its escape
permitted it to have good time In
the water. The loon would dive after
fish and captured number of luck
less minnows. Just what caused its
death is not known. Sam Michaels
got the body of the bird on Monday
and will mount it handsomely, as he
is an expert in taxidermy.
As may be seen by announcement
in another column, Hon. G. M. Wet
eel will again be candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the Legis-
lature from this county. Mr.. Wetzel
has filled this office for several terms
to the satisfaction of his constituents,
and has proven himself to be wise
and faithful legislator and capable
and honest man. He mas been tue
Democratic leader in the House for
the past two terms, and has enjoyed
the confidence of his party and the
respect Of his political opponents.
Our people will make no mistake il
they return him to the Legislature.
The old Gardner mill, owned by
Charles Taylor, near Melville, was de-
stroyed by fire on Tuesday. The fire
happened in curious way. Some
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