Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-07
LITTLE LOCALS.

The 6remen fair had pretty good
run during the holidays, but the in.
terest shown was not as great as used
to be the case with tairs in this sec.
ton. The fremen will clear about
$3.50.
A meeting of the Jefferson County
Fruit Growers Association will be
held in the courthouse at Charles
Town next Tuesday morning at 10 30
o clock. All the members are urged
10 attend.
The United Daughters of the Con-
federacy will hold their annual sup
per In the town hall on the evening
Of January 10Th. All the delicacies
of the season will be served and ev.
is invited.
Prof. J. G. Knutti, principal of
Shepherd College, was In Parkersburg
last week, attending meeting OF
leading educators and sch Jol men of
West Virginia. A number of resolu-
tons were adopted in reference to
school matters.
Mr. and Mrs A L Knode, of Ferry
Hill Farm, gave big dinner during
the holidays and at the same time en-
loved reunion OF the Kuoie connec-
uon. A % pound turkey was the
center OF attractlon-at least 1t Was
tor Will Knode.
Our friend John G. Boyer, OF
Charles Town dlstrct. sent US a check
10 pay for the REGISTER up to 1911.
We are sorry to learn that b has re-
Gently passed through serious spell
Of sickness He Is low getting better
slowly, and We hope he will soon en-
ureiy recover.
R. @. Ringgold has bought from
Henry Nsiklrk the latter 8 farm about
Two miles southeast OF Shepherdstown,
on which John l.. Athey Is tenant.
This ls a very fine farm of $50 acres,
ieslraoly located and well improved.
and has upon it fine young orchard.
The price paid was $40 an acre,
Announcement Is made of the en-
OF Miss Ell zabeth Vau
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Van Rensselaer,, of Berkeley
Springs, to Mr.. James q Frazer, OF
Morgantown. W. Va, formerly OF
Maltlusburg. The wedding will take
place IN Washington In February.
CnF Manuel, a Sell-known colored
esldent OF Snepherdstown, is spend
ng couple OF weeks In the Hagers-
own jail. He had fight with an
Jther colored man on Christmas day
md was arrested. He offered al
pology to his adversary, but the lat
er would not accept 1t because Man.
lel refused TO pay the doctor bill.
The annual cleo ion of stockholders |
If the Farmers Bank of Shepherds
own Was held yesterday. The fol-
owing directors tor the ensuing year
we're chosen: DR.. M. Il. Crawford,
Z E. Blllmyer. J. B, VanMetre, j.
l. Williamson, II. l. Marshall, F. 0
Trump. N. T. Snyder, DR.. J. l.
Meyers, F. R McQMlkin, j. Il. Hill,
leo. F. Turner, j. W. Irvin, G. S
JallaD, R NJ. Williams. Geo. M.
Knott. The old board Was e.eleted
With one exception, R NJ. Williams
H. E Mun4ey. Joseph
B. VanMeter was e.elected president
and N. T. Snyder vice. president.
Sheriff Charles D. Wysong, of this
place, attended a meeting of the
hertfJ of West Virginia held III
harrisburg last week. The object OF
he gathering was to form an organi-
satlon t. secure such changes IN the
present laws as will make the office OF
sheriff more remuneratve. The tol
owing officers were elected Pfesl
lent, I. J. Harshburger, of Cabeil
ounty ; secretary, H. D. Smith, of
Kanawha county; treasurer, M. ).
Francis, of Harrison county. An
other meeting will be held IN Charles
ON when the Legislature is in session.
Mr.. R. D. MacLean and Miss
Odette Tyler (Mr. and Mrs. R D.
have consented to give an
in the town hall In
on Saturday evening,
January 30th, which promises to be d
most iDter estlDg and enjoyable event.
they will give an Evening with
Shakes eare, which will be largely
made up OF recitatlons from the great
author by Mr.. MacLean, and will al
% include tabloid version of The
Gaming OF the Shrew" by Mr.. Mac
.ean and Miss Tyler, in costume. Mr..
aud Mrs. Shepherd, 1t will be re-
called, several years ago made tour
II this country giving Snskesperean
plays, and they have an extensive
repertoire from which to give selec-
lions. Mr.. MacLsan has long been
An enthusiastic student and admirer
If the great E English writer, and the
people may be assured of an instruc-
i've and pleasing entertainment. The
admission will be fifty cents. The
proceeds are for the benefit of the
Church.
The REGISTER starts in the new
ear under very favorable and en-
couraglng circumstances, and hopes
mat the coming year will be one of
Continued pleastntness between 1t and
lts 100 subscribers. During the
just passed we have bad
many klud expressions concerning the
l.