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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Death Is Ever Busy.

James NJ. Sencindiver, well.
known and successful farmer of Bsrke'
lev county, died las Monday after a
lingering illness. aged 10 years. The
deceased was Confederate veteran.
he was twice married. his fret wife
having been Miss Lemen, of Jetfer'
son county. His second wife was a
Miss Bryarly, of Berkeley county
who survives him. together with four
tons and three daughters.
While standing in E. W. Daley g
store in Middleway last Wednesday
night W D. Ring. well'known resi-
dent Of that village. was stricken with
paralysis, and two hours later he was
corpse. Mr.. Ring. who was 80
years old, was lifelong resident OF
Jefferson county and was timer by
oocup alton. He leaves a wife, four
daughters and one son.
James P. Sperow. one Of Berkeley
county's most prominent farmers, died
at his home in Hedgesville last Mon
day morning from heart trouble, aged
SO years. He survived his wife only
about three weeks.
Mrs Margaret Virginia Whitmore,
wife of Mr.. John G Whitmore, died
last Wednesday at her home In Charles
Town, aged 81 years. She is surviv.
ed by her husband, two sons and one
daughter.
Mrs. Ella G Ebv, wife of Henry
coy, died last Sunday at her home
neal Charles Town. Mrs Ely, whose
maiden name was Locke, is survived
BY her husband and four cons.
Mrs Mary Ellen Kiluer, widow o.
George Kllmer, died last Sunday at
the home Of her sou, Noble 81 Kllmer,
at TAbler's Station, Berkeley, county,
aged II years.
Mrs. I-sbelle Clever, mother Of DR.
@. g. Clever, of Hagerstown, we'll
known here, died last week at her
home in shippensburg, Pa. aged S5
years.
Mrs. Mamie Keesecker, wife of 7.
T. Keesecker, died last Friday at her
home in Berkeley county, from con-
sumption. She Was 81 years of age.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cockrill, widow Of
Joseph Cockrill, died al her home at
Bunker Hill, Berkeley county, last
Friday, aged 80 years.
Emer Hughes died last week at
the home of his parents 10 Harper's
Ferry, aged 80 years.
Mrs. Ora G. Grsndstatf died in
Martinsburg last Thursday night,
aged Sc years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

Weddings.
Miss Grace Stotler, daughter Of DR..
and Mrs T. q. Stotler. of Martini
burg, formerly Of S1epherdstown, and
Mr.. Robert Lee Roberts, of Washing
ton, were marrlei thursday evening
OF last week. The ceremony took
place In the NJ E. Cnurcn in Mar
unsburg, and was performed by the
pastor. Rev. j. o. Wrightson. MISS
Emma Dldrow, of Harper's Ferry,
Vas mail of honor, and Mr.. Middle
ton, of Washington, was best mau.
Mr.. RAYMOND Sto Ter. son of DR..
and Mrs Stotler. who is now living In
Cincinnati. Was married there on NJ
vember 9th to Miss Lille May Po-
lack.
Mrs Lille Ritter and Mr.. Arthur
Moppin, both Of this county, were
married November %. 1907, at the
Southern Methodist parsonage in Shep-
herdstown by Rev. d. I. Stephens.
Mr.. Hempburn ]. ChamblIn and
Mrs. Nora OFT. both of this county,
we're married In Charles TCwn last
Thursday by Rev. ] Il. Wolf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Novelties at Csc to SOC.

Under this head we give list Of arti-
Giles that make suitable gifts and yet
belong to no particular class. The list
comprises calendars, whisk broom hold
ers, hat pin holders, match scratchers,
ink stands, fancy thermometers. stamp
and pen boxes. fancy baskets, shaving
mugs, powder puffS. mirrors, soap trays
hair PIN trays, tooth brush holders, baby
rat,les, whisk brooms, perfume atom
izers, nail files aud knives. manicure
outfits. rubber sponges, book marks,
baby sets, work baskets, paper weights
and clips nail polishers. manicure scis-
sors. embroidery scissors. pocket books
Peter Pan pocket books, writing papers,
small Bibles aud Testaments. boys and
girls books, toy books for little folks,
Jewel cases, picture frames, framed Pic
lures, playing cards, etc., etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Council Meeting.

Council Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
town council was held last Monday
evening, all the members present aud
Mayor Hodges In the chair. The
street committee reported that it had
contracted for the laying of several
pavements, where property owners
had tailed to comply with the orders
of the council, but bad weather had
prevented the work. The committee
was instructed to contract for all pave
ments ordered laid by the council
where owners had failed to obey the or
der. and have contract in writing
Treasurer Rsinhart produced before
council So 200 of electric light bonds,
which had been taken up, and the
same were then burned. The treas-
nrer reported having received STA
AZ during the month. and bad on
hand $l95 69 The order of council
that slau1 ter. houses be removed from
within the corporation limits was mod
flied, an agreement having been made
that no offensive matter from them
should be deposited in the town run.
Councilman Welshans reported that at
the February term of court the town
authorities would seek to have dis
solved the injunction obtained by the
bridge company preventing free &C.
cess to the river at the foot of Princess
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
PERSONAL NOTES.

i
Town. was in Sbepberdstown las' Sat
urday looking up old friends and max.
ing new acquaintance. he will be q
candidate for prosecuting attorney Of
Jefferson co inty next year, and lie al
ready looking afier his fences. Mr.
Porter6eld is an honorable gentleman
an ambitious young lawyer, and ia
worthy the confidence and support Of
the people
Miss Hermie Graves was called to
Pittsburg yesterday because Of the
serious illness of her sister, Mr. j.
A Staley. and her nephew. Maxwell
St4ley. Maxwell has been ill with ty'
pboid and scarlet fever. AMI Mrs. Sta
ley, who has been nursing him. has
given away under the strain and is
herself seriously i'll.
Miss Louise Welshans, who has
been teaching at Wellsburg, W. Va
returned to her home in this place the
first of the week very much ipdis-
posed, having been taken sick in
Plttsburg Thanksgiving day. Her
cousin, Mr.. Paul Davis, came with
her.
By advice of her physician, Miss
E4tella Howell. of Keller, this county.
left Washington last F idsy over the
Sunset Route for El Paso. Texas. She
is accompanied By her brother, Mr. a.
NJ Howell, and her cousin, Mr.. V. T
jenkins.
Miss Coopsis Keplinger left yester.
day for Dsnnison, Texas. where she
expects to spend the winter with her
sister, Mrs. D. s. Orndorff. formerly
of this county. Mr.. OrndoIff is so i'll
that his recovery is not expected.
Mr.. G. Masou Conklyu, of Charles
Town district, is 10 Richmond, Va,
visiting Mr. and Mrs VIM q. Kanode
and other friends. He spent some
time at the Jamestown Exposition
prior to going to Richmond.
Among our out-of-town subscribers
who have called this week to renew
their subscriptions were MessrS. D..
B Staley and W. N Buckles and
Mrs. Joseph Snyder.
Mrs Rutherford Wysong and her
little daughter have gone to Philadel
phis, where they will spend some
time with relatives.
Rev. 81 l. Stephens is at Fairfax
Court House, Va, this week. assist
ing Rev Frank A. Strother in a re-
vival service.
Mr.. II. M. Turner. U. s. imui-
grant inspector at Yarmouth, N s., is
At his home in Shepherdsto Sn for the
holidays.
Mr. Frank Keller, who went from
this place to Golj64ld, Nevada. laa'
spring. has returned to Shepherds
town.
Miss Mabel Humrickhouse has gone
10 New York, where she expects to
spent several months with her rela.
tlves.
Mrs. Fannie Houchin. of Buffalo
Ridge, W. Va, is visiting Mrs. David
Lookingblll near Snepherdstown.
Mrs. Geo. W. Boswell. of Waynes-
boro, Pa Is 10 Shepherdstoxn visiting
her son, Mr.. Ashton E Boswell.
DR.. s. Howell Gardner. of Sharps
burg, Nd. made pleasant call at the
REGISTER office last Saturday.
Mrs. VIM d. Bllluyer, of B.lti-
more, is in Shepherdstown visiting he
sister, Mrs. Mamie Taylor.
Miss Msnta Snavely, of Sharps
burg, Nd, visited Mrs. Charles Supp
the past week.
Mr.. ] s Rsinhart. of Moler's Gross
R ada, was among our callers last
Friday.
Mr.. R. NJ. Williams, the Scrabble
merchant, was among our callers last
Friday
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Please Read-and Heed.

Please Read-and Heed.
We once more request our sub.
scribers who have received statements
OF their accounts to send us the
amount due. A ball for e few dollars
Is. of course. small thing, but when a
hundred OF them accumulate the sg.
.regats is important. At the low
price of dollar year everybody
ought to pay up without waiting to be
dunned, aud II failure to do 80 is on
account of forgetfulness. th-n those
who read this notice no longer have
such an excuse. II you have received
q bill. you know just what you owe
and we need the money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
PRESBYTERIAN OHURcH-Rev. Charlie
Ghiselin, ID. D., Pastor.

PRESBYTERIAN OHURcH-Rev. Charles
Ghisein. d. D., Pastor.
There will be services in the Shep-
herdstown Presbyterian church Sun
day, il Providence permits, at ii a. m.
LUTHERAN CHURcH-Rev. II. Q. Hath:
cox, Pastor.
Uvilla IL a. m.
Sh-phrrdstowu7 p. m. Subjec', paul
and Plato as Teachers of Temperance. "
VI. L. OHURcH-Rev. q. F. Bonn. Pas
tor.
Shepherdstown IL a. N.
Sharpsburg at p. m.
EPISCOPAL OHURcH-REv. O. E. A. MAR
SHALL, Pastor.
Morning service at IL o'clock, and
evening service at z o'clock.
REFORMED CHURcH-Rev. J. David Mil
Ter. Pastor.
Sunday School 9 As a. m. Practice
for Christmas. -- '-.-.
ALL O'Clock service. weather per
mitting-third Sunda' in Advertiser
moe: The Christian as Steward, by
pastor. Welcome.
II. E. CHURCH SoUTH-Rev. q. /.
stephens, Pastor.
ShepherdstoSn at IL a. N. and z p. N.
Marvin Ch.pet al p. m.
Xxx sudar at Schoppert's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

Make your gift packages attractive
BY wrapping them in holly paper and
sealing them with the neat little holly
stickeIs, and then send your seasons
greetings on one of our beautiful
Xmas cards or booklets. Remnants
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
SMOKING and Shaving Sets.

Always appreciated by man u the
quality be right aud we insure you as
10 that. We nave both Of these in many
styles. from the ordinary novelty ware
to the old brass oues at $500. We are
agents for the celebrated Ourley and
Gillette Safety Razors. Prices 81 to IS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Zinc stotIonery Items.

Many articles in this line that make
good ChristDas tokens. Stationery IN
special boxes with holly decorations,
from 75c up Laughlin, Sterling and
Parker fountain pens, all warranted.
75c to S. 90 Cold pens, those for ladies
having pearl handles. al 81 90 Desk
sets. fancy ink wells, paper knives, etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Toilet Coses.

Comprising comb, brush and mirror.
These are the handsomest we have ever
had. They arc not made for show. but
for real wear, the mirrors Of the finest
French plate aud the mountings In va
rious styles, all warranted. Prices soc
to 81. so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
CARD.


Our uEIU3IUWU. " W.
December Z, 1907.
Messrs. Washington. Alexander aud
Cooke. General Insurance Agrs., Charles
Town, w. Va -Gentlemen-It AFT prds
US pleasure % say that the insurance on
our barn, which was recently burned,
has been promptly and satisfactorily nd
justed and the loss promptly paid. We
heartily recommend the said company
TO all who desire 70 place their insur-
snce. J. s. Fleming is their agent here
and will place your insurance in good
companies for you.
Respectfully yours.
W. A. & T. TURNER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Smokers Articles.

Does he smoker If he does we can
satisfy him without gu siiou- We
know the particular brand OF cigars he
likes, and If IT'S III the pipe line, we just
know he would be tickied with one Of
our ine French briar or Dleerschaunl
pipes, mounted with gold or sterling
silver. in a handsome case Other afti
cles in this line are leather cigar and
match cases. gun metal cigarette cases,
gold mounted amber and nleeTschaum
cigar holders, smoking sets, etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

For boys and girls We have Henty
and Alger. Meade, Carey, Martha
Finley, books Toe Pnosnlx and
E iiths series and u host OF other good
CUES. These are all new STOCK and
not bad book among them. Rein
hart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Leather Goods.

Useful aud acceptable to both men
and women We have all the newest
styles and feathers. Bill books, wallets,
card cases, change books, saginaw bags.
purses. etc, with all the INSIDE 'hxins.
Leather music rolls. collar bags, lap
desks, etc. Prices 75c 10 IS. 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Easy to NIX This.

Easy to NIX This.
Wat will appeal very Interesting
TO many people here is the article TAX
en- from New York daily paper, Civ
ing simple prescription, as tormulat-
ell by noted authority, VINO claims
that he has found positive remedy to
cure almost any Case OF back ache or
kidney or bladder arrangement, iu
the following simple prescription. ii
taken before the stage of Brignt's dis
ease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-bali
ounce; Compound K srgon, one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake well in a bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A well-known druggist here at
home. when asked regarding this pre-
scrlptiou, stated that the ingredients
are all harmless, and can be obtained
at small cost from any good pre-
scriptlon pharmacy, or the mixture
would be put pIf asked to do 20
He further stated that while this pre-
scrlption is often prescribed in rheu
matte Affections with splendid results,
ne couli see no reason why 1t would
not be a splendid remedy for kidney
and urinary troubles and backacbe,
de it has peculiar action upon the
kidney structure. cleansing these most
important organs and helping them to
slit and filter from the blood the foul
acids and waste matter which cause
sickness and sutf-ring Those of our
readers VINO suffer can make no mis-
take in giving 1t a trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Manicure Sets.

You should consider these If you have
a young lady to please Ours are made
for service and will give satisfaction.
The prettiest designs in French gray
silver we have ever seen. Prices 81. IS
TO S. 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Books.

Books.
Probably no gift is universally more
satisfactory than books. Aud while the
art of bookmaking and illustrating be-
comes more perfect the cost grows less
We have books suitable for every age,
sex aud class; all Of the late fiction,
standard novels, poems and classics =
some magnificent editions that will sur
Prise YOU by their chrapness; some Gle
giant new books for boys aud girls. 7lc
to s. so. Our assortment OF toy 0OokS
is the biggest We have ever had These
hooks are all made attractive by highly
colored Illustrations. aud yet the Price
remains low. Ask to see the new Ted
dy Bear and Red Line books for children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Cut Glass.

OF course you want only the finest i
you want it for gift purposes, and that
means you must get II here Any one
who is posted as to cut glass Will Al
once recognize the fairness OF our prices
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Sbovino and Hand Mirrors.

Hand. stand and tripllca,e mirrors.
the former in silver, mahogany and eb-
ouy backs. Others IN Fiemish OAK, gilt
aud mahogany, IN beautiful round aud
square designs. Prices 75c 10 $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Jewel Cases.

Nothing more attractive or acceptable
than one of our beautiful jewel cases.
We have them ia silver aud ormula at
prices ranging from soc to IS. according
TO design and size. Choice OF either
pale pink or blue lining.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Candle Holders.

The demand has been for a better
quality Of candle sticks and We have
gotten them, IN oruIula and old brass
colonial and fancy shapes. Prices S7.oo
to $40 90 the pair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Ink Stands.

We have these in various styles to
suit ali tastes. from the little z5c nov
city TO the handsome oTmula oues al s.
Intermediate ones in brass and less cost
lier designs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Military Sets.

We have principally considered quail
ity in selecting military brushes. The
bristle is OF good eugth and OF the best
quality. We have them III various
mouutings- mahogany. ebony, fox and
silver. Prices SI.75 to $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Cords and Booklets.

Remember your friends with some OF
these beautiful cards and booklets as
token Of your good will. Have hundreds
of them at ans price from &c up Holt
day and New Year post cards IN great
variety. some special 0nes With greet
ings from Shepherdstown- Holly and
san a Claus seals aud Christmas address
tags, garlauds and bells for decorating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
w. P. LiCklider.
Good Gifts at a Saving.

In this ad we give an outline of stock of Special Xmas
Goods but some these lines contain of items OF which
YOU should know about 1t is desire that IN
and see them possible and often thereafter you
can spare the time You will insure satisfaction and saving
by getting all your holiday gifts here AT rate come and
see what have.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
w. p. LiCklider
Has Christmas Gifts That Are
Worth While.

Can you imagine anything that
will show more thoughtful conSid-
Grafton on your part than the selec'
ton as Christmas gift of beau
tisul piece of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
CHINA or RICH CUT GLASS?

We have Chocolate Pots. Cracker
Jars, Trays, Whipped Cream Bowls,
Nut Bowls, Syrup Pitchers, Chop
Dishes, Sugar and Cream Sets, Tea
Sets, Cake Plates. Jelly Jars, May
onnaise Bowls. Salads, Pitchers,
Vases. Mugs, Cups and Saucers,
Hair Receivers, Bon Bon Trays,
and many other fancy pieces.
We have a specially fine line of
Lamps for all purposes, and a beau
tiful line of bright, clear Glassware
for all purposes.
No Christmas is complete with
out Candy. We have purchased
nearly a ton, which will be here in
tine. Also plenty of Oranges,
Figs, Dates, Grapes, Raisins, Gran
berries and Nuts of all kinds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
FoDcy Goods.

Always favorite line. because it af-
fords such a wide choice Of beautiful
and useful gifts. A bigger line than
ever is here this year, and the prices
are the lowest for which such desirable
goods csa- be sod Brass and silver pin
T. 1, avs library sets, desk sets, book racks.
PLAYING cards in leather cases. silver
aud ornu.a handled Thhlsk brooms-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

Pulled figs. LAYER raisins, grapes and
cranberries at Schopperts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

Chil1ren's leather and corduroy
leggings at T B. Lines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12
Gifts For Ladies.

Fur Scarf or Muff.
Silver Toilet Set,
- Umbrella,
Bracelet,
Kid Ploves,
Hand Bag,
ancY Brooch,
Gold Locket.
Gold Neck Chain,
Silver Thimbie,
Lace Collar,
Handkerchiefs.
Fancy Back Comb.
Fancy Box Rue ing,
Embroidered Collar Set,
Fancy Windsor Ties,
Music Roll,
Pocketbook,
Fancy Basket,
Fancy Work Box,
Knit Shawl,
Fascinator,
Box Fine Stockings,
Silk Stockings,
Silk Waist. or
Waist Pattern, Embroidered,
1AtN - eASNf
Knit Hoods,
Fleeced Leggiugs,
Post Card Albums.
Belts,
Japanese Trays,
Gold Clock,
Jewel Box,
Silver Shoe Horn,
Fancy Pictures,
Flannel Skirt,
Belt Buckles
Christmas Ribbons,
Hat Pin Holders.
Gifts For Men.
Initial Handkerchief,
Umbrella,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

\ Suspeuders in Fancy Boz.
Leather Suit Case,
Box OF Fine Hose,
Gold Scarf Pin,
Cuti Links.
Silver Match Boz,
Ink Stand.
Clothes Brush,
Shaving Set,
Shaving Glass. $3.50
Comb and Brush.
Fancy Pillow,
Ash Receivers,
Tobacco Jars,
Smoker Set,
Laundry Bag,
Napkin Ring.
Gifts For the Baby.
Dolls,
Bear Skin Cap,
Baby Spoon tSilverh
Baby Cup,
White Leggings,
Comb and Brush,
Teddy Sears.
Gifts For the Home.
Pair OF Blankets,
Down Comforts,
Pair uf Curtains,
Stand ''over,
Napkins, or
Table Cloth,
Japanese Tray Covers,
Set Silver Knives and Forks
Embroidered Shams,
Pair Sheets.
White Quilts,
Waste Baskets,
Silver Sugar Bowl,
Silver Cake Dish,
Silver Nut Bowl,
Faucy Clock,
Pair Towels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-12-12

provided for the entertainment of It's
patrons while waiting to see the old
year out and the new year in, and a
most enjoyable evening is promised a
who will attend.
VIM. 81. Kuode has bought from
Benjamin Hartzell the property just
west OF the railroad station IN this
place, iucl lding the building used as
an Office and storage house, the poul-
try yards, etc. Mr.. Kuode, who
deals extensively in grain and pro.
duce, with headquarters at Bridge
port, opposite Shspherdstown, will IN
crease his business and use the rail-
road more for shipping than hereto
fore. He will also handle coal of all
kinds. as well as grain. feed. etc. He
will at once put In a set oil wagon
scales, and will equip his place for the
handling OF business generally.
The Norfolk and Western Railway,
beginning with last Sunday. has prac-
tically annulled all their Sunday
freight trains, only that class Of freight
being handled which, on account Of
its perishable condition, it is absolute
" necessary to move. Recently the
Phlladelphia and Reading Hid the
same, as well as its northern connect
ions embraced BY the Central Rail-
road of New Jersey and the L.high
Valley Railroad. Railroad men gen.
erallv are pleased with the new ar.
rsngemsnt, being perfectly willing to
lose the additional amounts added to
their checks each month on account Of
the Sunday work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-26
IS CHARGED
WITH ARSON
Highly Respected Citizen Accused Of
Burning his Own Property

Henry Frey, one Of the best known
and most highly respected citizens Of
this section, received preliminary
hearing last Saturday at Duncan, on
charge of arson, in connection with
the burning of the Swan hotel in that
city on the morning Of July IS, Mrs.
J. 3. Morris who ran the house was
also tried on the same charge and both
were bound over to the grand jury.
The evidence against the defendants
was SO slight, that much surprise was
expressed at the action Of the court
and Mr.. Frey's friends cannot be-