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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

In West Virginia there are 2.2lS
postmasters, of whom 235 are wom-
en-.
Sheriff Turner Ashby Monroe, Of
Hampshire county. died last Sunday
from spinal meningitis, aged 40 years.
After an idleness of many months,
about 1000 coal miners in the Poca.
hontas region have been put to work.
T. W. Taught, for two years prin.
cipal of the preparatory branch Of the
West Virginia University at Keyser,
has resigned.
Governor Dawson, of this State, has
broken down from overwork, and will
go to Colorado to spend month or
two to recuperate.
Brooding over a love affair, Miss
Jeanne Lambiotte committed suicide
by drowning herself in the Mononga-
hela river. Her mother has lost her
mind over the dreadful fate Of her
daughter.
Clarksburg is to be the headquar.
tiers of the operations of the Standard
Oil Company in West Virginia. A
large Office building is being erected
81. a. Rogers, of New York, presided
at meeting held in Clarksburg when
the decision was reached.
Col. w. N. Chancellor, one Of the
most prominent Democrats and bust.
ness men in West Virginia, died at
his home in Parkersburg Tuesday ev-
ening. He was Parkersburgs wealth
lest citizen and was twice its mayor.
He was IS years of age.
Without warning, a food from a
cloudburst overwhelmed Mrs. Red
stock, 20 years old, wife Of R. B.
Redstock, on the Western Maryland
Railroad, three miles north of Durbin,
Nv. Va, while she was feeding her
chickens. She was carried down l.y a
wall of water and drowned.
At the annual conclave Of the West
Virginia Commandery of Knights
Templar at Huntington last week
Charles W. Brown, of Charles Town,
was elected Grand Commander. A.
O. Nadenbousch, of Martinsburg, was
elected Grand Senior Warden, and
Thomas @. Bowling, of Charles Town,
Grand Captain Of Guards.
Because his four.year-old sister re.
fused to get up out Of bed when he
called her, eight.year.old Andy PEI
fer, son of Wheeling Creek, W. Va,
miner, placed the muzzle of a shotgun
IN the little one mouth and fred.
The mother of the children was in the
yard at the time of the occurrence,
and she tainted at the sight that met
her gaze when she ran into the house.
The boy says he did not know the gun
was loaded but simply wanted to scare
his sister.
R. J. McFadden, representing the
owners of the historic Indian mound
at Moundsville, this State, has con-
sented to withhold his plans for the
removal of this remarkable monument
pending the movement for mound
day. in the schools. The plan is
that each school in the State give an
entertainment, the proceeds go to
fund for purchasing the mound. The
Grand Army of the Republic and aux.
iliaries and the daughters OF the rev.
olution have pledged assistance, and
in case sufficient amount cannot be
secured the Legislature at Its next ses.
sion will likely be asked to make up
the remainder. The McFaddens say
they are tired of paying taxes and
holding this unproductive, though his.
toric, pile. 1t is believed the mound
will be preserved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

Texas has been devastated by foods,
and great damage has been done in
Dallas, Waco, Fort Worth and other
places. Many thousands of persons
have been made homeless and a mum.
Der have been drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

IT seems to be impossible to nomi.
nate State Senator in West Virginia
unless he is acceptable to the railroads.
Worse, still, in this district the nomi-
nee must be willing to serve as tool
of that wicked and offensive body, the
Hannis Distillery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

EVEN those persons who do not be-
lisve that the Republican national
convention will be stsmpeded know
perfectly well in which direction it
will 20 if it is stampeded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
The Lucky Quarter

Is the one you pay out for box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache,
biliousness, constipation and malaria.
II they disappoint yon the price will be
oheerfully refunded at Hills drugstore
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

IT is said that Secretary Taft, can
didate for the Republican nomination
for President, had his feelings hurt
on railroad train in South Carolina
the other day because he was not per-
mitted to take a negro man in to din
ner with him in dining car. Such
a privilege should never be refused to
anyone who wishes it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

The lack of legislation against the
trusts by Congress indicates that the
trusts and Congress are in pretty
close cahoots.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
PASTURAGE.

Pasturage can be had Of the under
signed for twenty-five head OF young
cattle or forty head OF sheep, upon
reasonable terms.
ISAAC V. JOHNSON,
Shepherd Grade.
May %, l908-1W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

THE friends of Or. Scherr say that
he has Mr.. SRisher about tied in the
matter Of delegates, while the Swish.
critics say hat they have Soherr beat.
en- with hundred votes to spare.
Sensible folks think that neither ought
To win
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

Baltimore has genuine mad dog
scare. During the past couple of
weeks many persons have been bitten
by rabid dogs, and the people are con-
siderably alarmed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

THE tariff is still there, despite Re-
publican promises of revision. The
fact is, the tariff will never be revised
unless the job is dons by the Demo-
Gratis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

1t looks as if the matter Of presl'
Dental nominees for both parties Is
now about settled, but we may still
guess about vice-presidents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

The undersigned having qualified as
Administrator Of the estate of Mrs.
Elizabeth Link, deceased, hereby noti-
fies all persons indebted to said estate TO
make prompt payment. Persons hav-
ing claims against the estate will please
present them, properly authenticated,
for settlement.
VIM. c. LINK, Admir-.
May 81, 190S-Sw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
Eggs For Sole.

Thoroughbred 8. o. Brown Leghorn
Eggs Tor sale, from pen Of selected
birds. Price cents each, or s4.00 per
hundred.
J. @. REINHART.
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
March 10, l908-7w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

WITHIN the past couple Of weeks
there have been three suicides in Mar
tinsburg directly the result of whis-
key. And still the people of that
city submit to the despotism Of the sa,
looms and grovel before that awful
mandatory of iniquity, the Hannis
distillery.
Wonder what is necessary to waken
Martinsburg up2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

Seven Episcopal clergymen who re-
Gently renowned their faith were re-
ceived into the Catholic Church in
Philadelphia yesterday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
FOR SALE.

A lot Of A Locust Posts and prac.
tically new CIPHER Incubator 20 egg
capacity. viii guarastes Is 10 do good
work.
g. B. WILTSHIRE.
hartinsburg, w. Va.
Bell Phone. -
March 5, 1008-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

The Hannis Distillery won a dis.
tinct victory in the senatorial conVen-
ton at Martinsburg last week, when
the manager of the distillery SO sue
cesafully managed Mr.. McIntire's
campaign. Shall it be permitted to
enjoy the fruits of it's victory
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT may attend
the Chicago convention. Will ne
lead the stampede2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

The Standard Oil Company seems
to be tightening its grasp on West
Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28


IT seems to be conceded that Mr..
Bryan has enough votes to nominate
him at Denver. What a graceful
thing it would be if he would throw
his strength to Governor johnson of
Minnesots-the man who has never
been beaten
With Mr.. Bryan supporting Cover
nor johnson with all his might, the
Democrats could easily win the next
election, for Mr.. Bryan could do a
great deal more for Governor johnson
than for himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

some optimistic persons are hope
full that there will not be so much
corruption money in the approaching
campaign. We confess that we do
not participate in this fond prediction.
The trusts and protected industries
are making as much money as ever
and they will doubtless be willing to
spend it as freely to insure a continu-
ance of their special privileges. Yes,
the fat will be fried out of them as
usual.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

The senatorial convention at Mar
tinsburg last week demonstrated the
fact that convention in the hands OF
political tricksters can very easily
stiAe the most respectable opposition.
But fortunately it cannot control an
independent mans vote at the polls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
Farm For Sale.

The farm formerly known a. the Lew
Is Lucas farm, about a mile south Of
Shepherdstown. containing 102 acres,
Is offered for sale privately Apply TO
DR.. A. S. Reynolds or @. N. Beltzhooy.
er, Shephsrdstovn, or Mrs. X. w.
Reynolds, guardian, Ia b st., n. f.,
Washington, ID. G.
Feb. n. l00s-3w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

CONGRESS yesterday passed curren.
cy bill which is guaranteed to please
the ptock gamblers of Wall Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

WHERE is the arbitrary, tyranniCal
interference of United States judges to
endi A federal Judge has actually
restrained the city Of Richmond from
enforcing its ordinances affecting the
street railway companies of that place.
It's bad enough to have federal
judges interfere with every municipal
or State law that happens not to meet
their apprOval-it is peculiarly exas.
perating to reflect that this interior
ence is invariably in the interest Of
monopolies and corporations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
HEADQUARTERS
FOR PLANTS.

Our early cabbage plants are now
ready, and we will be pleased to supply
any quantity of vegetable plants dur
ing the season. We grow only varieties
which we have proven to be good.
We have a fine strain Of Barred Ply
mouth Rock Chickens, from which we
offer eggs for Matching at so cents per
Is.
Very choice Pekin Duck Eggs at rs
per dozen. Do not wait until they
stop laying.
BENZ. HARTZELL.
March 26. IQOS-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

Wool is about half the price it was
a year or two ago. Why is this ?
Isn't the tariff just as high as it ever
WASP
High tariff advocates will please
answer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
Here Is Relief for Women

Mother Gray. q nurse In New York. dis
women's Ills, called AUSTRALlAN-LEAF.
II Is the only certain regulator. Cures fe-
male weaknesses and Backache, Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary troubles. At all Drug
gists OF by mail so cts. Sample Free Adj
dress, The Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28

answer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-05-28
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

May Is, l908-1W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
JAMES H. WILLIAMS.
THE BANKER, IS DEAD.
Prominent Finnncicr Of Bellows Falls
HID Been Ill Several MOnths-Fun-
eraI was Held Wednesday.

Fellows Falls, oct. 25.-James II. VIII
llams. one Of the most prominent men in
Vermont financial circles, died at his
home to-day. He had been IN failing
health for several months. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Wednesday afternoon.
MIR Williams came from family iden-
tined with Vermont banking institutions.
His father. the late James Fl. Williams,
tahlished the Bellows Falls National
hank and was its president for many
wears Born in lS43, Mr. Williams was
carly associated with his father, becom-
ing cashier In 1872 and at the death Of
the elder Williams, became the bank
president. a position which he held until
his death.
Though not active IN State affairs Mr.,
Williams held many positions OF trust.
He was prominent In railroad circles and
an official OF the Bellows Falls Canal
company. In politics he was a democrat
and served a term In the State I.egisla-
ture being elected from a strong republi-
oen town. He was candidate of his
marty for State treasurer in 1850 and held
| various town Offices, An active member
Of the Episcopal Church, he was senior
| warden for many years.
| Mr. Williams was twice married his
| second wife dying in lHsl, and Is survived
by four children, the eldest son, James
II. williams, 3rd, is the present cashier
| of the Bellows Falls bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
17,w3t
ESTATE OF HELEN VI. BALLAHD,
BURLINGTON.

STATE OF VERMONT, District OF
Chittenden, SIS.
The Probate Court for the District
Of Chittenden.
To all persons Interested In tho cs-
tate Of Helen NJ. Ballard. late of Bur
lington in said district, deceased,
GREETl No:
Whereas said court has assigned :he
10Th day OF November next fer the set
Element of the account of the admin o.
lstrator of the estate of Helen NJ.
Ballard. and for a decree of the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same and ordered that
public notice thereof Re given to
all persons interested il said o.
tate by publishing this order three
weeks successively previous to the day
assigned, in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, a newspaper published In
said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified TO
appear at the Probate Court rooms in
Burlington, VT, on the day assigned,
then and there to contest the allow
ance of said account II you see cause
and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of October, 1908.
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM
- uunt Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
ESTATE OF NANCY r. CHASE,
ESSEN.

STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit
The Honorable the Probate Court. FOX
the District OF Chittenden
To the heirs ana All persons inter
ested IN the estate Of Nancy r. Chase,
late Of Essex, dectsed
GREETING
whereas, application 1atn been made
TO this court IN writing by the ad-
r, Chase, late Of Essex, de-
ceased, prayiIW for license and au-
thority to sell the whole Of the real
estate Vt said deceased, representing
to said court. that it would be bene-
icial to the heirs and all persons In
terested in the estate OF said deceased.
to sell the whole Of the real estate OF
said deceased and convert the same
into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, OF all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state, and setting forth tho situation
of the real estate.
Whereupon. the said Court appointed
and assigned the 9Th day OF Novem-
Der, 1905, at the Probate Court rooms,
In said district, to hear and decide
upon said application and petition.
and ordered public notice thereof TO
be given 20 all persons Interested
therein, by publishing said order. TO-.
gether with the time and place OF
hearing, three weeks successfully IN
the Burlington Weekly Free Press, a
newspaper which c!rculates in tho
neighborhood OF those persons inter
ested In said estate, all which pub
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
SCONSERVATISM THE RULE.
Break of the Drouth West Of the Mis-
sissippl Revivcs Hopes.

New York, Oct. 23.-Bradstreet's state
of trade tomorrow will say:
Retail trade SIN reflects the influence
Of warm weather and the approach Of
election breeds conservatism as regards
heavy buying and the projection of new
Enterprises The breaking of the drought
west OF the Mississippi river and the COLI
weather Immediately following it how
over give hope OF change In the form
er respect. Moreover there is more conf
dent buying OF raw material by manu-
facturers who apparently forecast a
change for the better The large move
ment Of wheat to market is responsible
FOR the optimistic tenor OF reports from
distributivc certers In the Northwest
Winter wheat crop conditions west OF
the Mississippi have been improved by
abundant moisture but n similar procipi-
tation is needed east 80 the river If tho
wheat crop whose area seems likely to
be reduced anyhow is to enter the win
ter in good condition Money Is easy
and the movement of currency to tho
country shows little or no increase
Business failures FOR the week ending
October q number 23l, against 2i4 last
week go in the Ike week OF 1907
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
UNKNOWN MAN DEAD.
Threw Himself In Front of ~ CcntrnI
Vermont Train Fridny.

St Adams, oct 25-Thc unknown man.
who died Mt the -. Adams hospital Fri
day evening from injuries re-
cclved that afternoon, when he was
struck by a Central Vermont passenger
train No TO- southbound, about q mile
north of East Swanton. still lies at
Eullivans undertaking establishments
unidentified. About Gfty people have so
far viewed the remains, including three
women with missing husbands, in an
effort to identify the man. hut no one
has appeared who ever saw the man in
nfo to know him. The body appears to
be that of man about 20 years old.
fvc feet six inches tail. wcig'nt about
1Go pounds He had sandy colored hair
and moustaChe and was fairly we'll dress
ed but had only few cents in his pock-
cts
Tho man was struck by the train duo
here at four o'clock in the afternoon, and
when frs, seen by the engineer was
standing I'm a hesitating way on the west
bank from the railway track, When thu
train reached was In about two cal
lengths from the man, he made dive
and landed on the track Just ms tht
engine reached ii. He was struck q
terrific blow and thrown off to one side
Tho train was quickly brought to stant
still and the unconscious man was lifted
into tho baggage car and hurried TO the
hospital. DR. Davidson, the Central Yer
mont surgeon, attended the case an
found the patient with a fractured skull
both legs broken and otherwise badl
bruised ana battered, The man neve
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
BOYS KILLED WILD CAT.
WoOdford Lads Obcycd Governor and
Did II with Clubs.

Bennington. oct 24.-lIerman and
Guy Parsons, two Woodford lads.
aged IA and 10 years. paid visit to
their traps on Glastonbury brook veg
terday afternoon. Tney obeyed Gov
ernor Prouty's proclamation and left
their guns at home but carried heavy
clubs In n mink trap they found a
big bob cat The trap was not strong
enough TO hold the animal and the
boys approached Il pulled its foot out
Of the steel jaws and showed tight.
The cat made directly for the young
trappers who accepted battle and
killed tho animal with their clubs. In
the evening they drove down the
mountain to this village with their
prizc and had their picture taken with
the cat, The animal, a fine specimen,
weighed &c pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29

ressat0ci consciousness and passed away
az $50 O'Clock,
X IS Thought that he man had been
'oA "a riN'!onsed sr.oe, anl while tn ~
az s;,oa"ett !n"c,i. ,.oh1o.s,t IL Commits
suicide. lie was without uo,,ht trunk .rI
several Who eaw him walking alon,, the
track before the arrival Of the train aaii
he stacgerrl and appeared to he Nndci
the influence of liquor and brokon
bottle, which had contained whlshcy, wan
found on the body. II is possible TINT The
identity Of the man may ncver br
learned, NJ the body Ia 50 badly hroitrn
up that it will probably have to be buried
tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
ESTATE OF NANCY A. GViBBIN,
MILTON.
STATE OF VERMONT, District % Chit

To all persons interested In the es'
tate of Nancy A. Gribbin, late of NIL
ton, in said district, deceased.
GRDETIN
At Probate Court, holden at Burling-
ton within and for the District OF Chitten-
den, on the 10th day of October,
1905, an instrument purportiuB to be
the last Will and testament Of Nancy
A. Gribbin, late Of Milton, in said
district deceased, was presented 10 the
Court aforesaid. for probate.
And It is order ed BY said Court that
the 18th day of Nov, 1905. at the Pro-
bate Court rooms In said Burlirston be
assigned for proving ala Instrument,
and that notice thereof be given to
all persons concerned. ly publishing
this order three weeks sucessivcly In
the Burlington Weekly Free Press. a
newspaper published at Burlington.
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified
to appear before said court at the
time and place aforesaid and contest
the probate of said WILL II YOU have
cause.
Given under my hand at BurHagton
! In said district this goth day or oc'
tober. 1905
NJ NELLIE FLYNN,
lTw3t Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29
FAIL PLANTING or TREES AND
SIfRlHS.

Whether trees and shrubs shall ho
planted in the fall or spring depends on
the latitude in which they are to he
grown ana upon tho particular kind
Most dccdous kinds VIII succeed fully
as well in central and southern ATTITUDES
If planted in autumn, while most Of
them in the extreme North will winter
XIII if planted at that time Of wear
In any event It is well tn get tho do
cidous plants from the nursery in the
fan of tho year and II there are reasons
why they should not he Immediately
planted they can be covered during the
winter and will bc ready when wanted
for spring planting.
The spring season Is often so short
that everything has TO he done with n
rush and much Of the work that should
lie done Is omitted In the fan the
weather is generally moro favorable
and tho soil Is in better condition and
the work is more easily ana cheaply
| done. However in places where the
! ground freezes deep In winter the plants
should not be set ont in tho fall bu,
should ho stored In a cellar or nit o,
covered outside by digging trench ir
a thoroughly drained place some two
feet deep and wide enough to nccommo
date the roots.
The plants may be set in the trench ir
an inclined position and very close TO
gether and the soil IS gently firmec
about the roots and hcapod In a mound
above them. This mound and the top
of the plants should hc mulched or GOV
er1d with hay. straw or other litter I,
prevent too much evaporation durin,
the winter. Nurscrymen can usually sup
ply better stock In tho fall and TIL
plants cannot always he had Just whel
wanted In the spring Of the general RUS
| Of work.