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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
wilson Bunkins Burned to Death.

Tuesday evening few minutes at
ter seven o'clock an alarm of FIRE was
given, and bright light directed the
people to Duke street, where it was
seen that little cabin occupied by
Wilson Bunkins, colored. on the LOT
belonging to Mrs NJ. L Harrington,
was in flames. By the time the PEG.
ple-reached the place the structure
was all ablaze. and the flames COM
municated to house adjoining, occu-
pied by Frank Clarke and his family,
also colored. This was hastily vacated
all the household goods being gotten
out in a hurry. By the time the
6remen got a stream of water on the
burning structures the smaller build
ing was almost entirely destroyed and
the upper part of the other was in
ruins. 1t had been suggested that
Bunkins, who lived alone in his cabin,
might have been in his home; but it
seemed incredible that he should not
have been able to get out OF so small
building. BE could not have been
asleep, as he had been seen about IF
teen minutes before the FIRE broke out.
When the FIRE had been extinguished
an examination of the ruins was made.
an the horrible discovery was made
that poor Bunkius had been burned to
de ,tb, the body being reduced to a
shapeless mass of charred flesh, from
which the extremities had been burned.
The remains were taken to.an adjoin-
ing yard and later put in coffin.
The dreadful sight unnerved many of
those who witnessed it. Just how the
FIRE originated is not knewn-will
never be-but the most likely theory
ia that the unfortunate man attempted
to kindle his fire with coaloil, when it
exploded and at once burned him so
badly be could not give an alarm or
make his escape. The fact that some
of the neighbors heard an explosion
about thIs time seems to bear out this
theory.
Wilson Bunkins was quiet, well.
behaved colored man, and was about
IS years old. He was a pensioner of
the civil war, having served in the
Union army. He had no near rel
atives and lived by himself. During
slavery times he belonged to the Hen
sell family, west of town.
Some persons were of the opinion
that there was fo1l play in the case
that Bunkins had been murdered and
bis home set on fire. Magistrate
Rentch conducted coroner's inquest
this morning, when number of wit
nesses were examined. At the hour
of going to press the case had not been
concluded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Thanksgiving Dinner.

The ladies of the Lutheran Church
will serve dinner in the town hall on
thanksgiving day, when turkey. chick
en-, country ham and all the season.
able substantials and delicacies will be
provided. The ladies are making ex.
tensive preparations for the, dinner,
and they hope to have generous pat.
ronage from the public, as the pro-
ceeds are for the benefit of the new
church. Owing to the high price Of
provisions Of all kinds. and the fact
that most excellent dinner is TO be
given, the price has been fixed at so
cents. Private tables for families or
for parties will be reserved /: notice is
given in advance, and meals will be
sent to persons at their homes if they
will furnish waiter and dishes.
10 the evening supper will be served
at 25 cents.
The whole community is invited to
patronize this enterprise and so help
most deserving cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Burglars Still A-Burgiing.

Another bold and daring robbery
is reported from Vanclevesville. where
the general store of j. A. Ramsburg
was entered and robbed by thieves
several nights ago, the robbers cover
ing up their tracks so well that the
affair was not discovered for some time
afterward. A customer of Mr.. RIMS
burg wished to purchase pair Of
shoes Saturday evening. and in look
ing over his stock an empty box Was
discovered by the proprietor. This
aroused his suspicion, and he made an
investigation. Nine empty shoe boxes
were found piled neatly upon the
shelves where they he'd been replaced
after the burglars made of with the
shoes. MI. Ramsburg also discovered
that two pairs of corduroy trousers
were missing, and it is probable that
other things were taken. The bur.
glars EVIDENTLY had key to the
rear door, as everything had been
found securely locked by Mr.. Rams.
bury, and no evidence of the presence
of thieves had been seen. The rob-
berg was evidentally the work of the
gang that has been operating in the
villages along the Baltimore & Ohio
between Cherry Run and Shenandoah
junction for several m 'uths past.
We understand that thieves again
entered Mr. Ramsburg's store Tuesday
night and got away with lot Of goods
de had gotten a new lock for his door,
but the rascals found their way inside
somehow. and carried off the best shoes
and other articles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Asks Us to Print II.

To relieve the worst forms Of Rheu.
matism, take teaspoonful of the fol-
lowing mixture after each meal and at
bedtime:
Fluid Extract Dtndelion, one-hslf
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup SArsaparilla, three
ounces.
These harmless ingredients can be
obtained from our home druggists, and
are easily mixed by shaking them well
in bottle. Relief is generally felt
from the first few doses.
This prescription, states we'll
known authority in Cleveland morn
ing paper, forces the clogyed.up, mac
tive kidneys to filter and strain from
the blood the poisonous waste matter
and uric acid, which causes Rheuma.
tism.
As Rheumatism is not only the most
painful and tortursus disease, but dam
gerous to life, this simple recipe will
no doubt be greatly valued by many
sufferers here at home, who should at
of.ce prepare the mixture to get this
relief.
1t is said that person who would
take this prescription regularly, dose
or two daily, or even few times a
week, would never have serious Kid
uey or Urinary disorders or Rteums'
tism.
Cut this ont and preserve it. Good
Rheumatism prescriptions which real.
ly relieve are scarce, indeed, and when
you need it, you want it badly. Our
druggists here cay they will either sup
ply these ingredients or make the mix
turs ready to take. If any Of our read
ers so prefer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Many Marriages


Miss Alice Rssin, youngest dsugt.
ter Of the late Mr.. and Ms l Free
man Rasin, of Baltimore, aud Mr.. j.
s. Barbour Dainger6eld, OF Alex4n-
dria, Va, were married last Saturday
at noon. The ceremony took place in
St Ignains' Catholic Church. and was
performed by Rev. John A. Quirk, of
Fordham. N. j., assisted by Rev. F.
z. Brady, the pastor. The bri'e en-.
tered the church with her eldest broth
er. by whom she was given in mar
rage, and was met at the altar by the
groom. There wee no attendants.
The bride wore handsome gown Of
white chiffon cloth, trimmed with
white crepe. and tulle veil, fastened
with orange blossoms, and carried a
bouquet Of lilies Of the valley and
white roses. Owing to the deep
mourning in the family of the bride,
the wedding was quiet and no invita-
tions were sent out. Only the mem
bers of the two immediate families and
few friends were present at the GER
emory and at the breakfast that fol-
lowed at the home of the bride. Cal.
vert and Chase street. Later Mr.. and
Mrs. Dainger6eld left for a wedding
journey to Atlantic City. They will
live in Washington, where they have
taken a house at 1915 Sunderland
Place. Many handsome presents were
received, including antiques, silver,
crystal and jewels. Both the bride
and groom are known aud highly re-
garde1 in Shepherdstown, where they
have frequently visited and where
they have many friends. MIS- R. G.
R:Dggold, of this place, attended the
wedding.
Miss LOWE Lee Bender. daughter Of
Mr. and Mra. Charles Bender, of Bunk
er Hill, and Mr.. G. Harry Stsub, Of
Pittsburg. formerly of InwOod, were
married Yesterday at the Southern
Methodist parsonage in Martinsburg
by Rev. W. I. Canter.
Miss VERNE Elizabeth Marshall. of
Bunker Hill, Berkeley county, and Mr.
Ernest Brent Clevenger, of the vicini-
ty of Winchester, were married yes
terday at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hite Marshall.
Mr.. Walter Wood and Miss Lottie
Wilmington, both Of Jefferson county,
were married yesterday at high noon
at the Presbyter an manse in Shep-
herdstown by Rev. Charles Ghiselin.
Miss Mary Emma Lloyd and Mr..
James R. Grim, both of the vicinity Of
DArkesville, Berkeley county, were
married last Thursday at the home Of
the bride.
Mr.. James D. Allen, of Philadsl-
phia, and Miss Anna Mabel Leblanc, Of
Berkeley county, were married in Ha
gerstown Last Wednesday.
Miss Flo Strausner and Mr.. Charles
W. See, both of Msrtinsburg, were mar
ried in Washington yesterday by Rev.
W. F. Locke.
Mr.. Roy E. Myers and Miss Alice
M,y Faulkwell, both Of Berkeley
county, were married last week in
MArtinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God TO remove from our fast-thinning
number our comrade, Abram Shepherd,
be it
Resolved, That we deplore the death
of our soldier, by whose taking
away we are admonished that we, too,
must soon join that ever-increasing
army on the other shore, where we
shall. we trust, rest under the shade OF
the trees with our immortal leaders and
our comrades who have gone on before.
Resolved, That we extend our sym
pathy to the family OF the deceased,
and that these resolutions be published
In the town papers.
F. T. GROVE,
r. SPORTS.
w. T. MCQUILKIN,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey W. Harmer.
of Clarksburg, W. Va. spent several
days here the past week with Mrs Har-
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. q. O..
Marten. Mr.. Harmer has been epok-
en- of as a possible Republican candi.
date for Governor. and though he has
made no announcement on the subject.
he would not be averse to the honor if
it should come bis way.
Mr.. George 3 Needy. who has been
in Shepherdstown and vicinity for
several months. has returned to Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Needy greatly enjoyed
his visit to this section, when he re-
newed acquaintance with old friends
and visited the scenes of his youthful
days.
Messrs. Edward T. Licklider and
Harry L. Wintermoysr are attending
the annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows at Clsrksburg, W.
Va, this week. They represent Cab
edonia Lodge..Of shepherdstown.
Misses Bessie Muudey and Clara
Grosh and Messrs. George Hornblazer
and John Foultz, OF Hagerstown,
spent last Sunday with Miss Lottie
Little in this place.
Miss Nancy Lamon Moore has re-
turned to her home near Harper's
Ferry, after visit to her sister, Mrs.
NJ. D. Kearnan, in Washington.
Mr.. A. s. Miller. one of our sub
scribers from the Kearneysville neigh
borhood, made us a call on Monday
and paid up to 1909.
Miss Susie kthey, who has been i'll
with pneumonia at the home of her
nincle. Mr.. E. W. Athey, is able to re.
turn to school.
Mr.. M. R. Moler, of the Uvilla
nei 2hborhood, called to see US yester-
day and enrolled as a subscriber to
the REGISTER.
Mr.. William Coulter, one of our SUBJ
scribers from Washington county made
US pleasant call last Friday.
DR.. E. Il. Bitner, of Baltimore,
spent few days at his home near
Kearneysville the past week.
Mr.. D. Frank Hill. one of the REG.
LISTERS Berkeley county friends,
called to see us on Saturday.
Mr.. ]. A. Thomas, of Baltimore,
was among the callers at the REGIS
TER Office vest -rday.
Mrs John Cromas, of Tippecanoe,
Ohio, visited friends in Shepherdstown
last week.
Miss Julia Reinhart is in Baltimore
to spend few weeks with Irs. Stuart
Kearney.
Mrs ]. S Myers spent several days
with friends in Martinsburg the past
week.
Miss Rose Byers, of Baltimore, is Wis.
iting the Misses Sheetz 10 this place.
Mr.. Harvey Peudleton spent the
past week in Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Busy Death.

BUSY Dcdtn.
Frank jackson Show, ten.year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter 81 Show,
of Kimball, W. Va, died last Friday
| in Shepherdstown at the home of his
| grandfather, Mr.. John a. Show. from
spinal meningitis. Four or FIVE
months ago two little sons OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Show were taken i'll with this
disease at their home In Kimball, and
the younger one died. Frank linger.
ed. and he was brought to his fathers
old home in Shepherdstown. with the
hope that he might improve. He
grew no better. however, and week
after week he lay patient sufferer,
until he passed away on Friday.
Sunday the body was laid to rest In
Elm wood Cemetery. The PAL ents have
the sympathy of our people in their
bereavement.
Mrs. Sarah Jones, widow of Will
liam Jones, died last Friday at her
home in Shepherdstown. after long
illness, aged 81 years. The funeral
was held on Sunday, the body being
buried in the graveyard at Samples
Manor, her former home. The SER
vice was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Klpe.
pastor of the Church of God. Mrs.
Jones, who was a member OF the Luth-
eran Church, is survived by one sister,
FIVE brothers and the following chIl-
dren MRS. Ohio Kretzer, of Bridge
port John and Virginia, OF shep-
herdstown; William, of HagerstoWn
Me vim of Charles Town and George,
of Bakerton.
Mr.. John F. Roberts, an estimable
resident of Martinsburg for the past
forty years, died at his home in that
place on Tuesday, after long period
of failing health. Mr.. Roberts, who
was we'll known in Jefferson as well as
in Berkeley county, was highly regard
ed by all who knew him. He was
native of Philadelphia and was in his
74th wear. He was magistrate and
notary public for number OF years, al
so serving as pension agent. He is sur.
vived by his wife, one son and one
daughter.
Henry Marten Brown, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas W. Brown,
of Jacksonville. Florida, and grandson
of Mr.. aud Mrs. e. @. Marten, OF
this place, died Tuesday night, and
the body will be brought here for
burial today. The child was about
nine months old.
Mrs. Bessie Smallwood, wife of
William Smallwood and daughter of
William Buzzerd, died on Tuesday at
her home on the eest side of the Shen.
andoah river aged % years. She is
survived by her husband and two
children.
Rev. DR.. James s Gardner, retired
minister Vi Tic oOuIuOlu bhCbhON'ob
Church and a prominent member OF
the Baltimore Conference, died in Mid
dletown, Va, last Thursday. He was
in his 18th year.
Robert Grim, formerly Of Norfolk,
Va, died last Friday in Charles Tow
at the home of his father.in.law, I.
D. Webster, aged "a years. He leaves
a wife and one child.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fourose Moler, OF Tuscarora, Md, was
brought here for burial on Monday and
inferred in Emwood Cemetery.
Mr.. Joseph Braithwaite, one Of
Berkeley county's old residents, died
last Thursday in Gerardstown, aged
81 years.
Philip Bartlebsugh died at his home
in Martlnsburg last Sunday, in his Slst
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Terribly distressing.

Nothing can cause more pain and more
distress than Piles.
No wonder many Pile sufferers say
their lives are burdens TO them.
Ofntments and local treatments may
relieve but cannot cure.
DIR. Leonhardt's Rem Roid is guaran-
teed to cure any case of Piles.
II Hem Roid doesn't cure you, you get
your money back.
Hem .Roid lisa tablet taken internally,
thus removing the cause.
y 81, 900 guarantee goes with every sale.
A month 8 treatment for 81 90, at Rein
hart's Pharmacy, Shepherdstown, w.
Va, or DIR. Lsonhardt Co. Niagara Falls,
N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Mr. Eldredge, ImpsrsOuatOr, Next Week

Mr. Eldredge, Impersonator, Next Week.
The trst of the entertainments in the
Shepherd College Course will take
place next Wednesday night, Novem.
Der 9th, at 8 clock, when Gilbert A.
Eldredge. impersonator, will appear in
the college auditorium. Mr.. Eldredge
presents widely varied, artistic and
popular repertoire OF subjects, in cos
tume-humorous, pathetic, dramatic
and northumberland his work is such
as to appeal to all tastes. he has the
most favorable endorsements from all
over the country, and be will undoubt-
eddy give very enjoyable entertain.
ment. The admission will be fifty
cents, but we urge upon our people to
buy season tickets at 81 so, which will
admit to the full course of seven num-
bers during the approaching winter.
Reserved seats may be secured after
next Monday at noon at Remnants
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
The New Pure Food and Drug Law.

Weare pleased 70 announce that Fo-
ley's Honey aud Tar for coughs, colds
aud lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law az e
contains no opiates or opAer harmful
drugs, aud we recommend IL as 4 safe
remedy for children and adults. Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
hest pills made. They do not grippe.
Sold by Reinhatt's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Reol Estote for Sale.

No. %. An excellent blue grass farm
OF 200 acres, about three miles from
Shepherdstown. Running water, twelve
or fifteen acres OF timber, all needed
improvements. Ia good neighborhood.
No. 90. A good farm of I54 acres in
Ashtabula county, Ohio. Good barn,
dwelliug-house and other buildings; 80
acres in timber; running water. Price
$40 an acre.
No. So. A desirable new dwelling
house on Washington street. Shepherds
town. Nice location, fine lot, comfort
able little home. Price 81, 500.
Apply to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Notice to the Public.

Owing to the high price Of feed, we,
the undersigned, on and after Deem
bei lst. will sell milk at seven cents =
quart or four cents pint.
Z. e. SHAFFER,
A. B. FREEMAN,
J. c. SHOW.
Nov. 81, 19O7-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21
Catarrh

Whether it is of the nose, throat,
stomach, bowels, or more delicate or
eans, catarrh is always facilitating and
should have attention.
The discharge from the mucous
membrane is because this is kept IN
state of Inflammation by an impure
condition of the blood. Therefore, TO
cure, take the best blood purifier
Hoods SarsaparilIa
In usual liquid form or ehoscolated tablets
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-11-21

more property Will DC louuu Oh Jan
uary l, than on April l, in possession
of taxpayers. The assessor Is also re
CURED under the new law to collect
one dollar road tax from all citizens
between the age of 81 and so years at
the time he assesses them. so that al
voters between the above age limits
and not living in an incorporated town
will have to pay two dollars to the as.
SCISSOR, one dollar poll tax and one dol
lar for roads.
Charles M. Sbeetz got very ugly
fall last Friday morning, as result o.
which he is laid up in bed with many
bruises and badly cut head. With
his assistant, Arch Stanley, Mr. Sheeiz
was about to do some work on Mrs,
Annie Hills house on Main street.
As he stepped from ladder to the
roof, which was slippery from heavy
frost, his feet went from under him and
he began to slide from the roof. Mr..
Stanley caught him. but though ht
broke the fail he could not hold him
as he himself was in dangerous posi-
ton. Mr.. Sbeetz fell to the yard be-
meath. landing on pile of bricks, while
HE head struck small tub used as {
flower pot. The fall rendered him IN
conscious. DR.. Grove was summoned
and gave him such as aid he could, snc
later he was taken to the home Of BIZ
brother, ]. l.. Sheetz. Although M
bones were broken. he was very badly
bruised and had his head severely cut
suffering much pain. He "a now mend
ing slowly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-02
NEW PRINCIPAL
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Prof. David E. CIoyd Of Spokane
Takes Place Offered
A. E. Wilson.
LOVERS IN A PREDlcAMENT.
Friend Dares Them to Marry But
They Back Out at Clerks Office
junction City News Briefs.

ogden. Aug. 2.-The students and
friends Of the Ogden high school will
regret to learn that Prof. A. f. Will
,on. vho was elected principal of the
high school for this year. will not be
mile TO accept the appointment on ac-
count of the illness of his sister in CAL
lfornia.
innate however, in securing another
thorough educator, Prof. David h.
Cloyd. who has been principal of the
snokane. Wash, high school, but was
forced TO resign on account of politi-
cal opposition. He bears the best of
recommendations as to his ability as
teacher and principal, and 1t is be-
leyed will make a good man for the
local school. He is graduate of the
University of Minnesota, also of the
Columbia university, with n masters
1egree. He viii remove with his wife
ma two children to ogden this month
RAILRoADER HURT.
Morris Thornsherg, labor foreman in
fine Southern Pacific roundhouse, had
nis left leg broken in two places yes
terday afternoon. He was engaged do
Ing some work at the turntable when
4 pushcar was run against him catch
Ing his leg between the turntable
handle and the car, Tracturing the
bones in two places.
He was taken to the Ogden hospital
where Dr. Perkins set the bones and
he is resting as easy as possible to-
day.
JOHNSON HOGAN NUPTIALS.
A license to wed was granted to j.
S Hogan. 23, of Ogden. and Miss Vera
Johnson 20, of Morgan, Morgan coun-
FALLS AND BREAKS LEG.
Miss Annis Brown. one of the depu-
lies In the county recorders office, came
home yesterday from Salt Lake City
suffering from O broken leg. Miss
Brown was visiting with friends at
Ut sHBl OF lnoqB ssM pue OMIT lIrS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-02
MILFORD
Reservoir Projects for Rcclalming
Waste Places in Willard and Beaver.

Reservoir Projects for Reciaifning
Waste Places in Willard and Beaver.
Special Correspondence.
Milford, Beaver Co.. Aug, 1.--Salt Lake
City is the headquarters of two land and
water companies. each preparing TO OPP
crate ON a large scale in this county
one Of these Is the same that organized
and Is carrying along the Abraham colony
in Willard county. the design being 70
establish something similar on the Inn
err bank of the Beaver river between mere
and AIlnersville. where with slhrcient
and unfailing supply of water thousands
of families could find homes but when
now is a dreary waste.
This company has. it Is understood, Sc
cured by negotiation the water rights
held by the people of Mluersville and
an immense scheme Of reservoiring the
waters of the so-called river, they expect
to keep the fluid on tap for all needed
purposes during the dry and heated term.
Tho other company is headed by Jo-
seph Kimball. and like the first named
has same strong men financially constd-
cred In it's directorate. This company has
and some of the other great reservoirs
Immediately east of Beaver City to be
drawn on. In addition to agricultural
mechanical and culinary uses, the water
IS to be utilized for an electric plant
with which towns and private establish
ments are to be lighted
For short time yesterday afternoon
the mercury came in touch with the 100
mark, the hottest in long time. n
shower during the night cooled things off,
which was the best thing that could have
happened.