Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-02
LITTLE LOCALS.


located.
State Bank Examiner Smith has
been in town this week making his
annual examination Of the Jefferson
Savings Bank and the Farmers Bank.
he found both institutions in excel
lent condition and both growing stead
lily.
We learn that the shocking yet
thrilling new directoire gown, which
has created such great sensation
wherever it has been seen, will make
its appearance in Shepherdstown this
summer. Those interested should be
on the watch.
j. Hugh Miller and VIM. R. Moler
have begun the manufacture of potato
chips in the Chase building, corner Of
Princess and New streets, and are
doing thriving business. They sup
ply the local demand and also ship to
other places, and the product has be.
come very popular already.
By direction of the street committee
of the town council a brick pavement
has been laid across the alleyway in
front of the Adams property on Main
street. This is fine piece Of work
for the shoemakers. No matter
whether you 60 east or west you have
a fine chance to stumble. 1t has been
suggested that Petition be present
ed to council to have the old stone
paving restored-it was so much bet
ter than the new.
Miss Ella r. Wilhelm, of Wine.
brenner's Cross Roads, and Mr.. Wal
ter A. Householder, of Martinsburg,
were married last Wednesday evening
at the United Brethren parsonage in
the latter place by Rev. A. B. Wilson.
The bride is most excellent young
lady, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
II. Wilhelm and a granddaughter of
Mrs. Sophia Grant of this place. The
groom is in the B. g. o. Railroad ser.
vice.
The Shepherdstown Athletic Asso.
citation will hold lawn fete on the
old college campus on Friday and Sat.
urday evenings, July Sd and 4th.
Icecream, cake, candy, old.fashioned
chicken soup, etc., will be served and
various amusements will be provided.
The band will play both evenings.
Liberal patronage IS asked, as the
proceeds are to be used to help pay
for the baseball equipment.
Postmaster Il. E. Mundey, who re-
Gently established the Model Bakery
in Shepherdstown, has sold out to ].
D. Billmyer, who took possession Of
the plant and store on Monday. Jos.
eph Mundey will continue as chief
baker. The bakery has been doing
good business. but Mr.. Mundey found
that it required more time than he
could give it, and so he sold out.
Frank L. Billmyer will take charge
Of the butchering business formerly
by J. D. Billmyer.
"The Real Bryan" is the title of a
very interesting and valuable book
Just sent US by the publishers, The
Personal Help Publishing Company,
Of Des Moines, Iowa. 1t contains
hundreds of extracts from the writings
and speeches of Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan,
compiled by Richard L. Metcalfe, and
is work that should have a place in
every library. 1t gives fair idea Of
the thought and expression of Mr..
Bryan, and can but add to the ad-
miration of those who already admire
this great American statesman. The
price of the book is $l.25.
Rev. DR.. J. A. Morehead, president
Of Roanoke College at Salem. Va, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the
iedicatory sermon in the new Luther
an Church on Sunday, August 9th,
and Rev. G. 81. Hockey, of WaYnes.
boro, Pa, will preach the preceding
Saturday night and assist in the serv.
ice on Sunday. Rev. L. L. Smith,
D. D., president of the Virginia Synod
Of the Lutheran Church, will preach
Friday night, August 7th. and other
welI-known ministers will occupy the
several evenings of the week from Au.
gust I'd to 9th. An interesting and
edifying programme is being arranged
for the services in connection with the
dedication, which will be announced
later.
The handsome new carpet purchased
by the ladies aid society is being
laid in the new Lutheran Church this
week by men from the establishment
Of VIM. B. Moses & Sons, Washing
ton, from whom it was purchased.
The carpet is splendid Gundhar
Wilton in two-toned olive, with small
figures in the center of which are tiny
points of red, and is in perfect har-
nony with the decorations of the
church and the furnishings that are
10 be installed. The whole church,
including the Sunday School room
and infant department, is covered
with the same design, and the effect
IS extremely beautiful. The carpet
costs over 5000, and is of beauty
and quality that lie seldom seen out
,ide of the large cities. The vesti-
oules are covered with an imported
that is both serviceable and
tasteful in appearance. The pews
will be put in place next week and
he electric light fixtures will also be
within few days.