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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30
For Sale,

vne Gasoline ngine, Envelopes Fl p; one
saw ttand. with TWO table for cut Oft ana
rip. with saws. Cost $50 Que Hollow
Block Machine, colt $3.50 All good ~ new.
Engine only used to exbiht lis Workings
Will take 1890 for the whole rig, or sell in
part, as party is going TO Florida. Address
Box l2, Summit Point, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30

On Tueaday night. November l6, q tan
colored fox hound, with white, on t6il aud
white marks on front feet. Reward II re-
turned 10 the office of the couui clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30
Report Of The Condition
OF THE
National Citizens Bank


At Charles Town, in the Stat. of West vir.
ginia, at the close of business Nov 16, 1909:
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. .s....... 1928 955 3f
Overdrafts secured & unsecured. 1924 2s
U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation. so 600, OC
Premiums on U. 8. Bonds ........ 10000
Bonds, securities, etc. ..,. ..... 5000. GO
Furniture and fixtures ......... S13 IL
Due from State and private banks
and bankers, Trust Companies
and Savings Banks. .......... 4.540.97
Due from approved reserve agents 273ll Is
Checks and other cash items...... 322, so
Notes of other National Bauks.. 1000
Fractional paper currency. nickels
and cents :. ....-......... 1873 50
Lawful money reserve in bank -. 1900 so
Redemption fund with U. 8. Treas
urer 6 per cent.of circulation). d. $500, 90
Total. ................... $344 OBS, 6S
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. 49,. CSC, 090. 90
Sn'plns fund. ..................... IA 10000
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid .............. $40 06
National bank notes outstanding. $4,000
Due to other National Banks. 3s7.73
Due to State and private banks and
bankers ......... ... 517.25
individual deposits subject to check 2ss, O5S. So
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $344, 0s8 IS
State of West Virginia. County OF jefferson:
l, Gerard ID Moore, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemny swear tina: the above
statement lie true 10 the best of my kno ledge
and belief.
GERARD D. MOORE. Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18Th day Of Nov 1909.
JOHN PORTERsIELD,
;, Notary Public.
BRAXTON ,. GIBSON.
JOHN II SHOP,
g. K. HUGHES.
Diractora
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30

Our former countyman Mr. George F
Coyle has been elected director of the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30
Peerless Feed Mills

Have corrugated Steel Burrs. turned perfect
ly true. which neures fine corn grinding q, d
light running. They will do good work with
. horse power engine. Conklyn Bros,
have mill they will lad interested parties
to demonstrAte what 10 claimed.
Oct 5-Sm CONKLYN BROS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30
Pumps, &c.

When In need of new pump or want yonr
oid one repaired. write or Telephone 10 Conk-
isn BROS. II you Eave good flowing spring
OF water we viii estimate The cost OF Nv
draulic Ram pumping plant We also insfs,,
sneiLe outfits for desp aud shallow well
pumping nAKLYN BROS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30

1T OF Second Hand Paving Brick. c n
- StoEe and Gutter Stone for sale
EASTERDAY q CO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-30

program committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
sunday school Convention.

The annual session of the Jefferson
County Sunday School Convention was
held in the NJ. E. Church in Bolivar, OF
which DR.. D. A. Foard is pastor, Friday
and Saturday OF last week. Rev. DR..
Charles Ghiseiin, OF Shepherdstown,
president of the convention, presided.
There was large and representative at
tendance during the sessions OF the con-
vention. and the addresses were interest
ing and inspiring. Mr.. Arthur I. Arnold,
General Secretary of the State Association
and Miss Martha V. Graham, Elementary
Superintendent OF the State Association,
were present and delivered number OF
interesting talks, discussing the neeeS-
Sity for more intelligent and systematic
instruction of the children in the Sunday
schools. The general theme OF the con-
vention was, a better conception OF, a
better preparation for, better methods in,
greater devotion to-our work.
There were statistical reports from %
Sunday schools out of 50 in the county.
although blank reports were furnished
nearly every school, Each magiStenal
district was represented. There were
. delegates present from the various
schools, and a number OF superintendent
and other active workers. Some OF the
interesting parts OF the programme were
Echoes from the Elkius Convention,
by Miss Eliza Johnson, oil KeaneySville,
beautiful solos by Miss Dudrow and Miss
Winters. of Bolivar, and the mems cho-
rus. The convention was most delight
fully entertained by the people OF Harper'S
Ferry and Bolivar, and given a hearty
welcome. Sunday school workers
throughout the county who did not at
tend the convention are urged 10 do so
next year. Give diligence 10 present
thySeli approved unto God, a workman
that needeth not TO be ashamed" The
following officers were elected iorthe en-
suing year:
President, Rev. Dr. Charles Ghiselin;
vice-preSident, Hon. TIC. Miller; Secre-
tary. Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, IT,; assistant
secretary, c. J. Knott; treasurer, J. d.
Derr; executive committee-N. X. Rob-
ertS. b. F. Yates. W. p. Licklider.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Exceptional interest was attached to
the services held last Sunday at the Luth-
eran church in WayneSboro, Pa, when
by contributions and pledges the church
debt was decreased by 1884. The debt
now amounts to about $4,000. The
church was erected four years ago and
cost $4,000. The pastor, Rev, c. H.
Hockey, is well-known here, having at
one time been pastor of the Shepherds
town Lutheran congregation.
Rev. DR.. S. w. Owen, the distinguished
pastor of ST. Johns Lutheran Church OF
HagerStown, last Sunday celebrated the
10th anniversary of his pastorate of this
congregation. Special services were
held, in which wel-known Lutheran di-
vines participated Monday night all adj
ditional service was held, when DR..
Owen was the happy recipient OF purse
of $500 presented TO him by his parish
toner's.
Rev. DR.. Charles F. Steck, pastor ofthe
Lutheran Church of Frederick, Md, has
received a call TO become pastor OF the
independent Lutheran congregation in
Washington, the members OF which re-
Gently Withdrew from Luther Place Men,
orial Church, of which the late DR.. J. q.
Butler was pastor. II is thought that DR.
Steck will accept.
Reformed Church-Sunday School at
9.45 a. III. Morning worship and sermon
| second in Advent at II a. m. Service
at Kearneysville at p. m. Welcome.
There will be service in the Presbyter-
ian Church Sunday, if Providence permits,
in Shepherdstown at II a. m. and at
KearneySvlle at 3p. m.
Bishop Murray, of Maryland, confirmed
a class of twenty-five into membership OF
St. Johns Episcopal Church in SharpS-
burg last Sunday.
NJ. E. Church South-Bethesda a. m,
Uvilla II a. m, ShepherdStown p. m.
Subject. "a Mighty Man with Mighty
Spot"
NJ. E. Church-Preaching in Shep-
herdstown Sunday at II a. m, by Rev.
c. w. Ball.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at II a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure il you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. it
was prescribed by one of the best phySi-
clans in this country for years and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect CON-
bination OF the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in cur
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constpa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

and misery. ! advise all SUFFERING
women TO take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" -MRs. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm.
full drugs. and to-day holds the record
for the largest number Of actual cures
of female diseases Of any similar medi:
cine In the country. and thousands OF
voluntary testimonials are on die In
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn.
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form OF
female complaints, Inflammation, nj
ceration, displacements. fibroid tumorh
Irregularities, periodic pains. bsckache'
indigestion and nervous prostrauon.
Every such suffering woman owes IL 70
herself to give Lydia +. Ptnkham's
Vegetable Compound trial
III YOU would like special advice
about your case write u confidcn.
tial letter To Mrs. Pinkham, as
LYNN. Mass. Her advice In free
and always helpful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

A coroner'S inquest was held by Mag
istrate D. S. Rentch yesterday to inquire
into the facts concerning the death OF Mr..
Hodges. The jury was composed OF w.
p. Licklider, foreman, E. E. Billmyer,
Geo. c. Link, d. l. Rentch, f. H. Bowly
and J. S. RightStine After hearing the
evidence of number of persons who
witnessed the accident, the jury returned
the following verdict:
We, the jury in the case of the death OF
c. w. Hodges, find that the said c. w.
Hodges came to his death on the evening
of November Both by being crushed I'M
der the trucks of Car attached TO n. &
W. freight train while being shifted near
Shepherdstown, and from the evidence
before us are not determined whether
there was contributory negligence on the
part OF the deceased or whether the rail-
road employees were at fault in neglect
ing TO signal properly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Women Who Are Envied

Those attractive women who are lovely
in face, form and temper are the envy OF
many, who might be like them. A weak,
sickiy woman will be nervous and irrit-
able. Constipation or Kidney poisonS
show in pimples, blotches, skin eruptions
and a wretched complexion. For all such,
Electric Bitters work wonders. They
regulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify the blood give strong nerves,
bright eyes, pure breath, smooth. velvety
skin, lovely complexion. Many charm
ing women owe their health and beauty
to them. SOC at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Personal NOTES.


ker left on Monday for Chicago, where
they are attending the international STOCK
show-the greatest exhibition OF cattle
horses, sheep and other live stock in the
world. They will also stop off in Cleve-
land for short visit to relatives.
Mrs. A. C. Morgan went to Washing
a few days ago to be with her daughter,
Miss Mamie Morgan, who injured her
spine recently while attempting to lift
Miss Helen Magruder, whom she was
nursing. Miss Morgan is reported to be
very seriously injured.
Prof. c. L. Hawks, Of Keuka Park, n.
Y, teacher in Frederick College, Fred
erick, Md, spent his thanksgiving vaca-
ton with Mr. L. K. Koontz, OF Moler's,
who was home for few days last week.
Mr.. James c. Burnett, an estimable
young man of the Rocky Marsh neigh
borhood, west of town, leaves today for
pittsburg, where he expects TO secure
employment. We wish him success.
Mrs. Robert Gibson has been visiting
her daughter, Miss Laura Butler, in Bos-
ton, the past week or two. Miss Butler
is playing in one Of the leading theatres
in Boston this season.
Mr.. James E. Maddox, who spent the
past year or two with relatives in Cooper
county, Mo, has returned to Jefferson
county, where he will again make his
home.
Mrs. VIM. H. Staley, of Bel Air, Md,
formerly OF this place, was called here the
first of the week by the death OF her
brother, Mr.. John N. Chapllne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene H. Barnhart, OF
PittSburg, and Mr.. Henry Barnhart, OF
Roanoke, spent thanksgiving at the pa
rental home in ShepherdStown.
Mrs. ]. Rutherford Wysong and her
little daughter have returned from a pleas
ant visit of couple OF months with rel
atlVeS near Philadelpnla.
Mrs. Annie Merchant, one OF the Reg
ister's subscribers from the Junction
neighborhood, made pleasant call last
Saturday at this office.
Mr.. Sam M. Hendricks, who has been
living near Moler's Cross Roads, has
gone to Washington again, where he for
merly resided.
Mr.. Wynkoop Lemen arrived from
Minnesota the first OF the week, and will
spend the winter with his relatives in this
section.
Mr.. Geo. r. Staley came up from Bal
timore this morning to attend the funeral
OF his brother-in-law, Mr.. JohnP Hill.
Mr.. Walter R. Staley, from east town,
made us call few days ago and sub
scribed for the Register.
Rev. J. H. Wolff, who has been Sc
riouSly ill at his home in Charles Town,
is improving slowly.
Mr.. Henry W. Potts has been much
indiSposed from severe attack of the
grip the past week.
Mr.. Walter F. Wilt, of Kearneysville,
was among the callers at the Register OF
flee this morning.
Col. |. V. Johnson, from north OF flown,
was an agreeable caller at the Register OF
flee on Tuesday.
Rev. w. A. Lyle leaves tomorrow for
a weeks visit with friends in Mount Yer
non, New York.
Mr.. M. NJ. jenkins, of the Bakerton
neighborhood, was among Our callers on
Monday.
Miss Eva HaithcoX has been quite sick
the past week, but is now better.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
XMAS GIFTS.

That's a broad subject, but our stock
covers it thoroughly. Books, brushes,
combs, perfumes, toilet sets, etc. Rein
harris Pharmacy
The appraisal OF the estate OF the late
f. II. Hartman shows il TO be worth
$l49.OOO.0O0.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Could Not Be Better.

No one has ever made salve, ointment
lotion or balm to compare with Bucklen'S
Arnica Salye. Its the one peTfect healer
of Cuts, Corns. Burns, Bruises Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Eczema, Salt Rhe-
UNI, For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Chap
ped Hands IFS supreme. lnfaliOle for
Piles. Only 25c at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above is the name of a German
chemical, which is one of the many val
liable ingredients of Foley'S Kidney Rem
edy. amethylenetetramine is recog-
nized by medical text books and authorl-
ties as uric acid solvent and antisepuc
for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Rem
edy as soon as you notice any Irregular
ties and avoid a serious malady. Sold by
all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

On Monday an election was held in
Alabama on proposition whether or not
a prohibition amendment should be en-
grated in the State constitution. The
amendment lost by about 10000 votes.
Alabama is now practically dry by statu-
tory law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

Rev. DR.. Samuel K. Cox, one of the
best-known ministers of the Baltimore
Conference OF the NJ. E. Church South,
died last Saturday at his home in Hanl-
sonburg, Va, aged Sc years. He was
an active minister the Methodist Church
from 1874 to 1893, period OF 81 years.
During this time he filled many important
appointments and was for six years ed
tor OF the Baltimore Methodist. He was
highly regarded as a man and as min
lister.
Mrs. Emma Brian Marks, wife OF Rev.
Chas. A. Marks, died few days ago at
the home of J. R. Brown, at Gapland,
Md, after long illness. Rev. MIR. Marks
is a well-known retired minister OF the
Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Lucy Ann Dunn, one Of the Oldest
residents Of Jefferson county. died last
week at the home OF her son, George
Dunn, near Charles Town. She was 81
years Of age.
Andrew Jackson Hunt died last Sunday
at his home in Marinsburg. aged 3
wears. He was a native OF Jefferson
county. having been born near Middle
way.
Miss Elizabeth Whitson, respected
resident OF Martinsburg, died at her home
in that place last week, after a long illness
from consumption, aged IS years.
Mrs. Anna B. Thomas, formerly OF
Knoxville. Md, died last Friday at her
home in Martinsburg, after long illness
aged II years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

l.. Plnkham's teV
table Compound
Eleven years ago i
was q walking
shadow. had been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorehef.
Ny husband per-
suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound anditworked
like 4 charm. II 10
lieyed all my pains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
XMAS CARDS.

Something in our line to suit every
body and no one should fail 10 send cards
to distant friends. Any price you wish
to 60. Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
XMAS ADVICE.

Worth listening to, too is get busy
with your Christmas buying now ana
you'll get better choice OF goods ana also
miss the crush. Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
XMAS Stationery.

Fancy kinds in fancy boxes. Every
thing fancy, but the price. In fact PLAIN
prices are the rule here on everything.
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

A very sad death occurred at KearneyS-
Vile last Sunday evening, when Mrs.
Fannie Granigan, wife OF Mr Harvey
Granigan, died a few hours after the
birth OF a child. Her sudden death
caused great grief TO her bereaved family
and friends, especially in view OF the fact
that she leaves eight children to mourn
the death OF a good mother. Mrs. Gran
igan, who was Al years OF age, was a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Whit
tington, living west OF town, and was a
most eStimable woman. Eleven children
have been born TO her, eight OF whom
are living. The infant whose birth caused
her to give up her own life is phenom-
enally large child, weighing 10 pounds
when it was two days old. The funeral
of the deceased was held in the Kear-
neySvlle Presbyterian Church on Tues
day, Rev. DR.. Charles GhiSelin and Rev.
H. |. Stephens conducting the service.
The remains were inferred in the Gene
terry adjoining the church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

Books, more and better than ever, prices
SC to 800.
Bibles, the open flat Bagster kind, pc TO
$3.50.
Fine Stationery, l0c to 500.
Toilet Sets, Sl.OO TO 5000.
Fountain Pens, 800 to 500.
Toilet Waters, pc TO 500
Manicure Sets, &c TO $500.
Children's Paper and Linen Books, SC TO
$50.
Mirrors Single and Triple, 25c TO 500.
Cloth Brushes, PC TO 500.
Paper Knives, 25c TO $3.50.
Ink Stands, pc to 1915.
Pearl handled Pens, sl.OO.
Shaving Sets, 81 80 to $500.
Military Brushes, 500 10 $3.50
Gents Toilet Sets, $3.50 to $50.
Picture Frames, 2Oc to SlOO.
Pomade and Puff Jars, 25c to 75c.
Talcum Powder Jars, SOC.
Fancy Blouers, Calendars, Bonnet Brush
eS, 25c to 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
Gil RIS I NJ AS
GIF T S.

The public is invited to call
and examine our line Of Christmas
Goods, which includes manicure
sets, toilet sets, military sets, brush
and comb sets, shaving sets, Smok-
erS' sets, fountain pens, ink stands,
Christmas cards, postcard albums,
postcards, books for little folks,
books for boys, books for girls,
books for everybody, writing ma
terialS, Christmas stationery, and
many other things suitable for
Christmas gift-giving. Our line is
complete, and presents many Sug-
geStionS for Christmas shoppers.
Come and see them. No trouble to
show goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

Mr.. John N. Chapline, another lifelong
resident OF ShepherdStown, died last Sat
urday at the home of his sister, Mrs.
John w. Stipp, after long illness, aged
81 years. Mr.. Chapline was son o.
the late VIM. R. Chapline, and was man
of genial temperament and jovial ways,
kInd-hearted and pleasant to everyone.
He had been afflicted long time, and a
year or two ago was so unfortunate as to
fall and break his hip, from which, he new
err fully recovered. He bore his suffer-
ing heroically, however, and was bright
and cheerful to the end. He was never
married. Surviving him are four sisters
and one brother: Mrs. John w. Stpp,
of Shepherdstown; Mrs. VIM. H. Staley,
OF Bel Air, Md; Mrs. James H. Rogers,
of PurgittSville, w. Va; Mrs. w. A.
Conklyn, of Dunn's Station, Pa; and Mr..
Charles Chapline, OF Harrisburg, Pa.
The funeral service was held at the home
on Monday, Rev. DR.. HaithcoX officiating,
and the body was buried in ElmwOod
Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

Leonard Weaver, the adopted son OF
Emanuel Griffith, was buried in Shep-
herdstown last Saturday, having died in
Harrisburg, Pa, on the previous We'd
nesday from injuries received while play
ing football. He was pupil in one OF
the Harrisburg schools, and was hurt on
the leg November 18th. He said nothing
OF the matter at home, and it was not
known that he was injured. On Novem-
Der 22d he collapsed while walking along
the street, and being taken home was
found to be in a serious condition from
blood poisoning. He died two days later.
The body was brought to ShepherdStown
to the home of Mr. and Mrs. FonroSe
Shipley, and Saturday afternoon the fun
eral service was held in the NJ. f. Church
South by Rev. H. !. Stephens, the body
being inferred in Elmwood Cemetery.
The boy, whose age was - years, s
months and % days, formerly lived with
Mr.. and Mrs. John EntIer at Bridgeport,
opposite ShepherdStown. He was highly
regarded by all who knew him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02

Near Macon, Georgia, few days ago,
four or five men got into an argument
over President Tatt'S religion. The dis
cusSion got so warm that a fight resulted
and pistols were used. When the smoke
cleared away Sol Brown was dead and
Andrew McCrary was fatally wounded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-02
viii Move Into New Station

Will Move Into New Station Monday.
1t is expected that the new station OF
the Norfolk & Western Railway at Shep-
herdstown will be occupied for the first
time next Monday, and after that time the
trains will stop there instead OF at the old
depot Fire was kindled in the new
heating apparatus on Tuesday and con-
nection made with the pipe line that con-
yeyS water from the tank to the station.
The building has been thoroughly cleaned
up, the concrete walks are being finished,
and by Monday the wires will all be in
place and the furniture installed.
E B. Spedden, who has been the eff
cient agent in charge at ShepherdStown
for a number OF years, will have charge OF
the new station, conducting the ticket Of
flee and the telegraph work. An add
tional telegraph operator will be supplied
and a janitor will be employed. Assist
ant Agent c. II. Moftett will be in charge
of the freight depot, which remains al the
old location. The old building will be
remodeled, the present ladies' waiting
room being added to the warehouse,
while a roof will be extended over the
platform for the protection Oh the freight
in rainy weather.
Everyone who has seen our new pas
senger station admireS il greatly. 1t is
said that il ranks third among the railroad
stations in West Virginia, being excelled
only by that of the B. & O. at Wheeling
and that OF the c. q O. at Charleston
The N. & w. Railway has done most
credtable work at Shepherdstown and
our people appreciate it.