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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
500 Reward. 500,

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the on.
ly positive cure now known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being a consti-
tutional disease, requiresa constitution
al treatment Halls Cstarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
tion of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
Only a Mask.

Many are not being benefited by the sum-
mer vacation az They should be; Now. not.
little II any stronger than they were. The
tan on their faces is darker and makes them
look healthier. but IL 10 only q mask. They
are still nervous. easily tired, upset by
tribes. and they do not eat nor sleep well.
What they need is what tones the nerves.
perfects digestion, creates appetite and
makes sleep refreshing, and that Is Hoods
Sarsaparille Pupils and teachers generally
will ind the chief purpose OF the vacation
best subserved by this great medicine
which. az we know, Guilds up the whole
eystem."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

The little attacks of stomach trouble
and stomach disorders will undoubted.
ly lead to chronic dyspepsia unless you
take something for sufficient time to
strengthen the stomach and give it a
chance to get well. II you take Kodol
in the beginning the bad attacks Of
Dyspepsia will be avoided, but il you
allow these little attacks to go unheed-
ed it will take Kodol longer time to
put your stomach in good condition
again. Get a bottle OF Kodol today.
Sold by Hill's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
ia Acres of Fine Jefferson
County Land,
Is Acres in Good Timber,

mostly white oak. balance fine agricul-
tura! land, in good condition {; improv-
ed by a two-story brick dwelling house
with story and a.half wing and good
cellars.
Large Switzer barn, with outside
shed, or barracks two corncribs and
hog-pen wagon-shed machine shed
and buggy-house, all in good condition.
Never-failing well ! cistern at door !;
meat house wash house and other i'm
provements, all in good condition.
Young orchard just coming into good
bearing condition.
Situated about four miles southeast
OF Shepherdstown, within II miles OF
school and churches.
Terms can be made to suit purchaser.
Any one desiring to purchase will kind
ly communicate with the undersigned,
at Shepherdstown, Jefferson County,
West Virginia. II not sold oy October
lst, the farm is for rent for term,
commencing April LIST, 1909.
WILLIAM @. LINK, Admr.
of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Link, decd.
August 13, 190S-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

K. B. Stoner, near Fincastle, Va,
sold the rights in new wheat seed,
which he has developed, to western.
ers, for $250.0O0. The first single
seed brought forth II stalks of wheat
Seeds sent to number of States for
experimental purposes has done equal
ly as well. Stoner have been nego-
tisting tor some time to sell the rights
to the new cereal. The new wheat is
TO be placed upon the market at once.
1t will be sown next season in the
great wheat-producing States of the
West.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
ss,693 80

1t appearing to the board OF education
that the total valuation Of all taxable
property in this district according to
the last assessment thereof, is s2703, 75l-
Al being real estate to the value OF
81 ,447, $500; personal property to the
value Of 9570. 076.0O and railroad and
other property assessed by the board OF
public works to the value Of 1886, ~, Al,
as certified to this board by the officer
whose duty it is to make out the land
books according to the provisions OF
section 38 chapter 80 of the Code as last
amended, and it appearing from the
foregoing estimates that it is necessary
to raise by levy, after deducting oil
credits, $504.49 for building purposes
and S669S. 81 for teachers purposes
therefore levy on each One Hundred
Dollars valuation of 81 cents for build.
ing purposes, and % cents for teachers
purposes will produce the estimated
amount necessary as aforesaid for the
ensuing fiscal year.
State of West Virginia
County of Jefferson To-wit
District of Shepherdstown
I, Harrison Schlsy, secretary Of the
board of education in and for Shep-
herdstown district Of said county and
State, do hereby certify that the forego.
ing is q true copy from the records OF
an order made and entered by ga i'd
board on the 18th day Of August 1908.
Given under my hand this 11!h day
Of August 1908.
HARRISON sCHLRY
Secretary Board of Education.
Shepherdstown district, Shepherds
town, jefferson County, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

1t appeared to the council that the total
valuation OF all taxable property In this mu-
niclpality, according to the last assessment
thereof is S505 9O4 SO, being real estate to the
value Of s2il $50. personal property To the VAL
ne OF s22S,0 S4, and railroad and other proper
ty assessed by the Board OF Public Works TO
the value OF $40, O68 SO, as certified TO the coun-
Gil by the officer whose d1ty IL is to make
out the land books according TO the provis-
ions OF section 3S chapter 20 OF the Code az
last amended dnd 1t appearing from the
foregoing estimates that II is necessary 70
raise by levy. after deducting all credits, ST..
S65.S5 for municipal purposes therefore q
levy on each one hundred dollars valuationof
thirty five cents (85c) for municipal purposes
sary as aforesaid for the ensuing fiscal year
State OF West Virginia. County OF Jefferson.
Town OF Shepherdstown, to wit.
I, David Lemen, Recorder In and for the
municipality OF Shepherdstown, county OF
Jefferson, and State OF West Virginia. do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is q true
COPY from the records OF an order made by
the council ofsaid municipality, on the 18th
day of August 1905.
Given under my hand this 18th dsy OF Au-
DAVID LEMEN, Recorder,
ofthe Municipality OF s hepherdstown, viva.
Further that meeting OF said council viii
be held In the council room OF said town on
August Is 1905. ct 7.SU O'Clock p. m, TO hear
and consider objections, II any. TO said pro-
posed levy as may be approved and found
necessary.
BY order of the Council.
HARRISON SCHLEY, Mayor.
DAVID LEMEN, Recorder.
August Is, lSOS-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

The proposition recently made by
the Norfolk & Western Railroad to it's
employees that they accept ten per
cent reduction in wages has been vot.
ed upon by the several labor organi-
zstions conducted with the road, and
the result is that they refuse to &C.
cept the reduction.
The millinery store and residence
of Mrs. Us Gavin in Wheeling, this
State, were burned out Monday night,
and Mamie, Clara and Margaret Ga
vim, her daughters were burned to
death. Mrs. Gavin was seriously in
jured and two other members of the
family were more or less burned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

A bunch of fine cattle owned by
John H. Ramey, and being grazed on
his farm west OF Middleway, were kill
ed one day last week by order of the
State Board Of Agriculture acting
through its local representative, DR..
W. s. Stanley. The stock are said to
have been suffering with tuberculosis
and their slaughter was ordered to
prevent the disease from spreading.
The lot slaughtered included one milk
COW, two steers and four heifers.-Ad.
UOc1te.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they get splendid results by using ar ato-
mizer. For their benefit we prepare Ely s
Liquid Cream Balm. Except that it is
LIQUID it is 10 all respects like the heal
ing, helpful, pain-allaying Cream Balm
that the public has been familiar with
for years. No cocaine nor other danger
Gus drug in it. The soothing spray is q
remedy that relieves at once. All drug
gists, Too, including spraying tube, or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
One Hundred Dollars Reward.

Prof. e. ]. Bunce, Professional Horse
Breaker, will break your colts or vicious
horses and deliver them back to you
thoroughly broken and in first-class
condition, gentle and safe for anyone
to drive CT ride, and il he fails 20 do as
above stated will pay the re ward Of 300.
Write or phone to e. J. BUNCE. Hag-
erstown, Md. Training stables corner
Garlinger Avenue and Spruce Street.
August 6, l908-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

IT seems to be agreed among the
government authorities that the rail.
roads have no right under the law to
make the general increase in rates
that they propose. This is probably
true, but it will not prevent the rail.
roads from doing it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Pain anywhere stopped in 20 minutes
sure with one OF DR.. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets. The formula is on the 25'cent
box. Ask your Doctor or Druggist
about this formula Stops womanly
pains, headache, pains anywhere. Write
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis, for free trial
to prove the value of his Headache, or
Pink Pain Tablets. Sold by Hill'sPhar
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

SOMEHOW we think that these gifts
with strings to them from rich men are
not worth very much. For instance,
John D. Rockefeller offers to give
$1,000 to monument for Joel Chand.
Ter Harris, provided that the city of
Atlanta gives $4,000. There's no
sweetness in such gift and it should
be courteously declined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

A "PRoM1NsNT" Virginia lawyer
announces himself for Taft. and Is
made much of by the Republican
newspapers. 1t transpires, however,
that he has not voted the Democratic
ticket for sixteen years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Mr.. TAFT has expressed the hope
that he will be able to break the
Solid South. Stronger men than Mr..
Taft have tried this, but the Solid
South is still there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

THE Republicans Of Ohio are still
quarreling, owing to the fact that all
the leading politicians cannot have all
that they want.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received by the Board of
Education of Harper's Ferry District,
for the construction Of q School Build
ing at Halltown. Plans and specifics-
tions are on file with the undersigned,
to whom all bids should be mailed, seal
ed, the 25th inst. The usual right is re-
served by the Board to reject any or all
bids.
@. V. DITTMEYER,
Secretary,
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
Aug. IL, l90S-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

No one is immune from kidney trou-
BILE so Just remember that Foley's Rem
edy will stop the irregularities and cure
any case OF kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach OF medi-
cine. Hilps Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
CommissioDer's Notice

To the Creditors Of Mrs.. Bette Grove. de-
ceased:
Hsyisg before me for settlement the ae-
count Of J. w. Gardner, Sheriff. comnip~s
administrator Of said osoeased. ~ the re-
quest Of said administrator you are hereby
estate Of the said Mra Bette Grows. decss-.
ed. fof adjudication 20 me, the unders'gn ed
Commissioner Of Accounts OF the County
Court Of Jefferson County. West Virgins. a.
on or before the sth dayof September. 1910. ~
which time and plseS ! win receive proof Of
debts or demands against the said decedeDt
Given undsr my hand this 18th day ofJuly.
J. g. BRAGOSIER,
Commissioners OF Accounts :
July n. ls8-7t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
HONEY

is cheaper and more healthy than pre-
serves. IL is OF flne quality this season,
aud for short time we will sell 3 sec.
tions for one dollar.
BENZ. HARTZELL.
Aug. 9, Is08-4v.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public
sale, at his place along the B. g. o. Rail-
road, one mile from Halltown and one
mile from Millville, on the road between
those two places, on
Saturday, August Is, 1908,
the following personal property to wit :
Z Held OF HORSES
Six good, heavy work horses, one colt
coming two years old, heavy draft,
from Wilson's horse.
8 HEAD OF cHTTLE
Two mich COWS, 2 heifers, steers, l
bull two years old.
"a HEAD OF SHEEPI
% good ewes, buck.
IL HEAD OF HOGS
8 shoats, 4 brood sows.
FAR Nc IMPLEMENTS
One Milwaukee binder, Deering NOW
er nearly new, new Buckeye grain drill,
| four-horse wagon, two-horse wagon
and bed, pair OF good hay ladders,
horse rake, farm cart and harness,
grain fan, 2 Oliver chilled plovs No.
40, square harrow, corn planter, sets
breechbands, 2 sets lead gears, collars
and brides complete for frur-horse
team, 3 sets plow gears, single, double
and treble trees, butt and breast chains,
and other articles too numerous TO
mention.
TERMS-A credit Of ~ months will
be given on sums of $40 and upward,
purchaser to give note with approved
security, payable at any bank in Charles
Town. Under $40 cash. No property
to be removed until settled for. Sale
to begin at - o'clock.
GEO. ". DIXON.
T. J. West, Auctioneer.
Charles Moore, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Work has been discontinued on the
track improvements Of the B. & 0.
Railroads between Vanclevesville and
Kearneysville, owing to scarcity of
funds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Gen. E. L. Boggs, who has just re.
turned from visit to Governor Daw-
son, at Asheville, N. O., reports the
Governor improving in health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

You don't see much about it in the
great daily newspapers-for the rea-
son that most of them are controlled
by corporations-but the fact is that
there's great suffering and restitution
among the people of this country be-
cause of hard times, and business in
general is in very shsky condition.
This shows that hard times or good
times are not regulated by the Repub.
Ecaus, as they would have made you
believe four years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

A SAD evidence of the lack of work
and of the suffering among the unem-
ployed was shown in Camden, N. j.,
on Monday. A big manufacturing es-
tablishment there, that had been part
" closed on account Of dull business,
advertised that it would give employ
ment to 400 men. At the time ap-
pointed to open the doors a thousand
eager workmen crowded the place, be-
seeching the superintendent for en-.
ployment. As it became apparent
that only portion of them could find
work, they began to fight among them.
selves for places, and riot ensued
that two score policemen could scarce
ly quell. As they fought and begged
for work and told their stories OF des-
titution it was a scene to touch the
hardest heart.
And this under a Republican ad-
ministration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
For Sole.

offer for sale my rubber-tire STAN
hope and high-Wheel Cart. Both are
ia good condition will be sold cheap 10
Q quick buyer.
s. G. MICHAEL,
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va.
July 30, I9O8-4W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
School For Young Ladies.

Two hundred dollars, paid quarterly
In advance, in the Valley Seminary at
Waynesboro, Va, will pay the board.
washing, light, heat. and tuition in all
the branches Of college course, Latin
and French included. Address,
REV. J. /. MILLER,
Waynesboro, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

TEACHERS FUND ESTIMATE
Balance due fund from sheriff. 1923 OF
Due from general school fund 1875 "a
Delinquent taxes (estimated).. 2 80
Exonei atoms (sstimated) ...... 90
Shsriff's commissions estimated 3lS %
10 teachers at $45 per month
for months. ............. S,lOO w
Additional amount for princi-
pal ....................s.. CIV w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
BUILDING FUND ESTIMATE

Maximum levy 10 cents on One Hun.
dred Dollars of the valuation for 1908
and 12i cents on One Hundred Dollars
Of the valuation after 1908.
The amount due. and the
amount that will become due
and collectible from every
source. except from the levy
of taxes to be made for the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
PROPOSED
Corporation Levy.
State of West Virginia, County OF Jefferson,
Town OF Shepherdstown. to-wit:

state or west virginia, county or JeHerson,
Town OF Shepherdstown. to-wit:
At special session Of the council of the
town of Sh sph erdstown in Jefferson county,
held in the council chambers thereof, in the
municipal building. on the 18th day OF Au-
gust. 1908, there were present, Harrison
Schley. Mayor. David Lemen. Recorder, and
NJ. G. Bast, j. II. Hill. A. Z. Boswell and E.
IL. Reinhart, members OF the council Of said
town.
In accordance with section 4 CHI apter OF
the Acts of the extraordinary session Of the
legislature Of 1905. the council proceeded to
make up an estimate OF the amount necss-
sary to be levied for the current fiscal year,
to cover all municipal debts and liabilities
payable during the said year, including pro-
bable expenditures for municipal purposes,
and proper allowances for delinquent taxes,
expense of collections aud contingencies
but deducting therefrom the money In the
city treasury applicable to the service OF the
year and municipal claims. doth determine
and estimate the several amounts TO be lev
led as follows:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13

Maximum levy IS cents On the one hun
dred dollars valuation.
/. The amount due the said municipality.
and the amount that will become due and
collectible from every source, except from
the levy Of taxes to be made for the current
fiscal wear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
Farm For Sale
PRIVATELY.

AS required by the will OF Mrs. Eliza
beth NJ. Link, and at the request OF her
devisees, | will offer for sale, privately,
the farm of which the testator died
seized. This farm consists OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-08-13
PROPOSED LEVY BY
BOARD OF EDUCATION

State Of West Virginia
County of jefferson 10 Wit:
District of Shepherdstown
At special session of the board Oh
education of Shepherdstown district OF
Jefferson county, held at the regular
meeting place thereof. on the second
Tuesday in August, 1908. Present: h:
Fl. Reinhart, President Of said Board
of Education, and r. n. Banks and ".
L. Herr, Commissioners.
In accordance with section 8, chap.
ter 9, of the Acts Of the legislature OF
1908, the Board of Education proceeded
to make up An estimate OF the amount
necessary to be levied for the current
fiscal year, to cover all district debts
and liabilities payable during the year,
including the probable expenditures for
district purposes, and proper allowances
for delinquent taxes, expenses OF col
lection and contingencies. but deduct
ing the money in the treasury apple
able to the service Of the year and dis
trict claims, doth determine and esti-
mate the several amounts to be levied
as follows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-20

| days on The beach.
| J r Coulter, an active and earnest
worker IN the cause Of good roads
returned Friday from business trip
Of few days spent in South Bend
working for the interests of Pacific
county.
Mrs, Frank Gold, OF Naneotta, is
guest Of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Gold, for a few days.
Quite serious accident, due to a
spli. rail. occurred Friday afternoon
on the Ilwaco Railroad Company's
liue a Ocean Side.in which no one
was injured, but the cars were pretty
badly damaged A relief train was
hurriedly sent to the aid of the
wrecked train and the passengers
were carried TO their destination with
eut further delay.
Matt Saari, as foreman of large
force Of men, is experimenting the
repair wcrk being carried on in Main
streets, is laying new stringers, but
some Of the old planks will be used
again. However, the largest part Of
the work is being done with all new
~
The people on the Washington side
Of the Columbia River, especially the
fishermen, are very indignant over
the positive injustice of the new Ore
gon FISH law and are Of the opinion
that il will not and can not hold when
taken to the courts. They are anx-
ously awaiting the final decision.
Miss Alyina Peterson returned Sat
irday morning from a business trip |
10 Portland.
NJ. w. Rubin and wife, of Long |
Beach, leave Saturday afternoon for
heir home in Portland. Mr.. Rubin
5 oVner OF one of the most popular
&c cream parlors and confectionery
'tores on the beach, and he leaves
fter very busy and successful sea
on with the expectation Of returning
lext summer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-20
sUTLER RESIGNS
Hearst in Letter Says He is Glad
That He Did

ATLANTA, Sept. lo.-WilIiam R.
Hearst in a dispatch to T. C. clapp,
the national committeeman from
Georgia for the independence party,
declared he was glad to hear of the
resignation Of the chairman OF the
State Executive Committee Of the
party Bernard Sutlcr, closing with
these words: 4 am as proud Of the
kind Of man that leaves the party as
J am cf the kind who stand nobly by
the party This is fight to the end. :"
This is the latest development in the
split which was brought about when
Sutler announced that the State Ex-
ecutivc Committee would not support
Iiisgen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-20

THAT when our city becomes large
and rich we will not want bulkheat
inside the railroad track.
That the sea wall boosters are not
buying up real state for the coming
hulkhead boom.
That it might be better for the
taxpa, cr ii the financial statements Of
the years cmngs were published lc-
fore the election.
THAT mos. Of us will be shorn of
our lets in astoria before the inl-
mense ocean OF timber tributary pc
gins 10 be harvested and before the
many good things due and now on
the va; arrive, Inless we can subdue
the prevailing disease Of bond-selt'jg
md aircaslle building.
That many who are prudcnr IN
their own business are inclined to
be reckless when the general public
is concerned
That when Astoria's time arrives
she will develop, and not before.
That the idea now being broached
that we should vote for a measure to
be used possibly years hence is but
a sop to the voter, collar about our
necks, and as inconsistent as to bind
to eat big meal, sick or
well, at a certain hour five years in
the future.
"That we want taxes less instead
Of greater and propose to battle
against being made to pay $1,000 TO
hold a 500 lot.
That the old chestnut, What's the
matter with Astoria?' could just as
appropriately be applied to Chinook
Or Kalama And why not as well ask
why can't man lift himself over a |
'ence by the seat OF his trousers?
TAXPAYER"