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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04
School Appointments.

SSuOO HPPo
The Board of Education for Shep-
herdstown district met on Monday and
reelected Harrison Schley secretary for
another Term. All OF the teachers OF the
Shepherdstown Graded School were re-
elected, except that Miss Lenora Mar
ten, of this place, was chosen as teacher
for Room No. 7 in place OF Franklin Lyme,
who was not a candidate for reappoint-
ment.
II was ordered that not more then eigh-
teen teachers be appointed in Shepherds
town district, and that the next school
term shall be for nine months, beginning
on Monday, September 9th.
The following trustees were appointed
for the term of three years: Sub-district
No. l(eolored), E. R. Hill; No. 2, Mol
er's, c. w. Carter; No. 3, Uvilla, T. 0.
Link; No. 4, Duffields, Newton Snyder;
No. 5, Edgewood, Lee Dreamer; No. g,
Lemen's, ]. AL. Hendricks; No. 7, Shep-
herds, ]. A. Hiedwohl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced il a To-
cal disease and prescribed local rene
dies, and by constantly falling to cure
with local treatment, pronounced If in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
II is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case il fails to cure. Send ior
circulars and testimonials. Address:
F. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

The great dirigible balloon in which
Melvin and Calvin Vaniman and their
assistants proposed to cross the Atlantic
ocean came TO grief on Tuesday, and the
two Vanimans and three of their helpers
met DIN awful death. The balloon had
been taken from its hangar at Atlantic
City for an experimental trip. When
1000 feet in the air and half mile of
shore, over the ocean, there was an ex-
plosion and the great balloon burst into
flames and then swiftly descended into
the water. Its five occupants were in
Stantly killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04
The Death Record.

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Kearns, wife of
Thomas w. Keans, died Tuesday OF last
week at her home in Marinsburg at the
ripe old age of 81 years. She had been
an invalid for the past year. She is sur
vived by her husband, a daughter. Miss
Kate Kearns, son by her first husband,
Thornton PultZ, and brother, A. T..
Russler. Mrs. Kearns was native OF
Jefferson county, having been born and
reared at Middleway, and was daughter
of John L. Russler. Her first husband
was Morgan Pultz, of that vicinity. In
1868 she was married to Mr.. Kearns, of
Middleway, and in 1871 they removed to
Martinsbmg. where they have since re-
sided. She was woman of high Chris
tan character, a consistent member OF
the Methodist Church, and many friends
will long have her in loving memory.
She was buried in Green Hill Cemetery,
Martinsburg, on Thursday. She was a
sister of the late Mrs. John w. Hill, OF
Shepherdstown, and A. T. Russler is
now the only survivor of the family.
Mrs. John ]. Hetzel, one of Martins
burg's most estimable women, died sud-
denly on Tuesday in Berkeley Springs,
after an illness of only few hours. Mrs.
Hetzel, whose health had not been ro-
bust for some time past. was spending
the summer in Berkeley Springs. AT
about 1890 O'Clock Tuesday morning she
sustained paralytic stroke, and in four
hours she passed away. Her death Gre
ated much regret among wide circle OF
relatives and friends. Surviving her are
her husband and six children: Guy and
John J. Hetzel, Jr.. and Mrs. c. w. Link,
of Martinsburg; Mrs. Mary Garges, OF
Washington Mrs. Harry Carmichael, of
Cumberland; and Mrs. Harold H. Ben
der, of Princeton, N. J.
Rev. John E. Carteret, rector of St.
Thomas Episcopal Church at Hancock,
Md, dropped dead from apoplexy last
Friday night as he was entering his board
ing house. Rev. Mr.. Carteret was an
Englishman, and had served in the Brit
ish army, where he attained the rank OF
lieutenant colonel. He saw active ser
vice in the Soudan and during the Boer
war, and was honored by the government
for bravery. He retired from the army,
and five years ago came to the United
States and was ordained to the ministry.
He was 81 years of age.
Mrs. Mary Bender, wife of William
Bender, died last Sunday in Hagerstown
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Kearfott, after long illness from
consumption, aged Is years. Mrs. Ben
der is survived by her husband and three
children, her parents and nine brothers
and sisters, her death being the first break
in the large family circle. She was
niece OF Mrs. VIM. L. Arthur, of Shep-
herdstown.
Mrs. Susan Rebecca Pitzer, wife OF
former sheriff John w. Pitzer, OF Berke-
ley county. died last Sunday at her home
in Martinsburg, after a long illness, aged
80 years and 2 days. She is survived by
her aged husband, three sons and one
daughter.
Mrs. Annie Williams died last week in
the Kings Daughters Hospital in Mar
tinsburg, from creeping paralysis, aged
63 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

Fifty persons were killed and 2I5 Sc
riously injured in June by vehicles in the
streets OF New York city. AutomoolleS
killed % and injured 1853; street cars
killed 10 and injured go; wagons caused
the death of IL and the injury OF q. In
Iune, 1911, automobiles caused the death
of II persons; trolleys killed J, and wag-
onS killed IA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

Miss Frances Wilson, 20 years old, Bal
timore, was fined $40 and costs on the
charge OF crueltyto animals. She picked
up cat and dropped if into mail box.
Patrolman Hanrahau, who heard the cries
of the cat as he passed tile mail box, ar
rested the young woman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

II is estimated that between 400 and
500 persons were killed and property loss
of $l4,OO0,0OO entailed by atornado which
after day of thunderstorms and high
winds passed over Winnipeg last Satur-
daV.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04
What Is Fire Insurance ?

Ask us-we can tell you, and supply
your needs in this line as well. Short
term insurance on wheat and hay spec
ialty. Low rates and prompt service.
F. w. Myers, Sub-agent. Washington,
Alexander & Cooke.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04
FOR SALE.
Dividend Notice.

A dividend of three per cent on the
capital stock of the Farmers Bank OF
Shepherdstown has been declared out Of
the earnings of the past six months, and
will be paid on or after July 10, 1912. BY
order Of the Board.
E. RUSH TURNER, Cashier.
June q, 19l2-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

Anyskin itchingis atemper-tester. The
more you scratch the worse it itches.
Doan's Ointment cures piles, eczema
any skin itching. AT all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Eclec-
tic Oil, strongest, cheapest IMMINENT ever
devised. A household remedy IN Amer
lea for Is years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-07-04


Mrs. ]. l.. Luke, who are also made the
residuary legatees. Articles OF household
utility are distributed among the benefic-
iaries already named, and Miss Bessie
Travers and Mrs. Elizabeth d. Page.
Henry c. Page was named as executor
of the will, which was executed on De-
cember II, 19ll.-Advocate.
They are always having some sort OF a
sensation in Terapin Neck, and the
Johnson boys-or maybe the old engineer
are usually in it in one way or another.
The latest thing in the way OF catching
bass is reported this week. When the
river begins to rise and get muddy, II is
a well-known fact that the bass seek the
edge of the water along the bank. TAX
ing advantage OF this habit, the Johnsons
have just been raking in the fish. After
dark they get in boat and propel it along
the shore, fitting it until the inside gun
vale is almost level with the water. The
bass, disturbed by the passage OF the boat,
lump out of the water and into the boat,
sometimes going clear across it. In one
night twenty three fish were caught by
this method. This is said to be exciting
sport, though sometimes bit dangerous,
as we understand Albert Johnson was al
most knocked overheard Monday night
by particularly active bass. tits claim
ed that this sort of fishing is always in
season, for there is no law against bass
catching themselves, and if they deliber-
ately commit trespass by taking possess
ion of someone's boat they can be given
summary treatment.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

1854 During the first days fghting we made
a change and captured six 20.pound guns. and
on the second 5000 Confederate soldiers and
three stands Of colors Immediately after the
battle l secured one Of these nags and sent It
home by express. believe am the only
private citizen In the country today who has
In his possession captured Confederate ban
ner"
battle. These are the veterans Of the Span.
ish.American war. Ex-senator Charles Dick.
Of Ohio. recalls rather unusual incident In
this. our most recent conflict
MY regiment arrived at Santiago. Cuba,
Just one week before its surrender. being sent
there to reinforce General Shafter." said he.
I'VE. as regiment we're eager to be sent on
to Porto Rico. but the authorities insisted on
our undergoing a ten.day quarantine for yel
low fever They camped US on top Of high
hill 80 that we were completely isolated. At
the expiration Of the time Set the doctors dis
covered 2l0 cases Of the dread disease among
US. This. Of course. shattered all hopes Of our
ever going anywhere except home. when the
sick ones recovered"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
The Soldier Dead

Hallowed by a supreme sanctity are the
graves OF the soldier dead. So 1t was In the
days Of the ancient races, and so It will be
when the last war has been fought and the
battlehags are forever furled. Those who
have offered themselves as a sacrifice for their
flag and their country who have endured the
hardships OF camp and march. or who have
fallen In the red carnage Of battle, have a DO.
culiar claim upon the gratitude and affection
Of succeeding generations.
In no land has this claim been more freely
recognized than In our own: and no people was
ever before SO generous In its tributes to its
fallen heroes. or in Its treatment OF those who
came home from It's wars. When returning
springtime brings the flowers. In all their elo.
Quent beauty and symbolism, we celebrate a
Memorial day which Is characteristic Of the
spirit Of the republic.
II Is now an even half.century since the be-
ginning Of the stupendous conflict for the
preservation OF the Union. and the anniversary
Is bringing home with renewed emphasis the
sacrifices and the Significance OF those dark
days. Happily. 1t brings also q greater appre.
citation OF the complete reunion OF the severed
sections. and Of the peace and prosperity
which bless the land
Before General Logan wrote the order. In
1858. which was the beginning OF the popular
and oficial dedication Of May 30 to the patriot
dead. tender impulse Of womanhood In the
stricken south had begun the beautiful custom
Of strewing with blossoms the passiouless
mounds above those who had fallen In the
passion Of battle.
The usage and the associations Of years
have consecrated the day above our other holi.
days. Upon It there CLEANS q glory which
lightens the nast, and which shows us that the
blood and tie tears were not shed In vain,
and that the fruition Of the sacrifice justinei
the seed which was sown.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
Jewels In a Flower Bed.

The recovery Of quantity Of stolen
jewelry from a fiower-bed was de.
scribed at Kingston-on-T Thames police
court the other day. when general
servant was charged with theft from
her mistress, resident Of Ivydene,
scarborough road. Surbiton, London.
The lady had missed pearl pin and
pearl and diamond ring. Thinking
she might have lost the jewels in the
street, she issued printed notices Of.
fering a reward for their recovery.
When she lost a number Of other
things she placed the matter in the
hands Of the police. The detective
said thai from what the prisoner told
him he searched the garden. and In
one Of the flower beds found some Of
the jewelry. The rest he found In
the prisoner'c bedroom.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

killed him passed first
through my leg and then
through the saddle before
reaching him. I could not
get another mount, 30 l
fought the rest Of the bat
tie on foot Az Il after
ward turned out, this was
fortunate for me, for every
mounted omcer on both
sides was either killed or
wounded. When the battle
closed there was not a
mounted ofncer on either
line.
II have In my home one
reminder Of the Civil War
that, should all else fall.
would compel recollection
Of that mighty struggle. 1t
Is a Confederate flag cap
tured In the two-day fight
at Nashville In December
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
Irrelevant Reasons,

Irrelevant Reasons.
why Is Jones making his girl take
music lessons? She'll never learn II
she practices for million years"
Jones says he knows she has no
talent. and he can Ill afford the ex.
pense. but that he hates the people SO
on the next floor"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

Cuts Down Sentence.
silicus-Do you believe In long en-.
gagements?
Cynicus-Sure. The longer man
is engaged the less time he has to DO
married.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
Kind of Thing. to Buy.

y Kind Of Things to Buy.
I'm thinking Of going on tour on
the Rhine this summer, and should
like your advice about the best things
to buy there. You've been there,
haven't your"
Yes. but It's a long time ago. |
shall have to refresh my memory.
Waiter. bring the wine card
F1iegende Blaetter.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
Tho haroaa.

Bring laurel and myrtle oak and bay.
And wreaths Of roses. white and gold.
And drape their graves on this holy day
With the flag they loved In the days OF old:
For the red is red Of the blood they gave,
The white is the smoke Of the belching gun.
And the blue is the blue OF the sky they cisve
To gain the stars In the crowns they won.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

Many woman who wishes she had
been born a man would be surprised
to know that her husband shares the
wish.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23
Queer Paradox.

queer Paradox.
They say laboring man cannot choose
Job but must take what he can get"
well. isn't that sol"
"Ycs. and It's odd. because a. . matter Of
fact he can always take his pick"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

You may have noticed that about
the time shoe begins to feel COM
Portable 1t looks like a candidate for
the refuse wagon.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

The Other Part.
He always kept an eye on the stage"
did he get a part 10 nt himr
He did. He got the hook"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

A true friend is person who listens
to your troubles.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

Garfield Tea helps clear muddy complex
Ion, dispel foul breath and sweeten the temper.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

Mans favorite brand Of love is usu.
ally the latest.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-05-23

!: :: :: !
A MEMORIAL DAY rolls around
each year the thoughts OF tho
N veterans Of the nations mightest
~A conflict revert to their comrades
M n.arms-ln the ranks OF both tho
A|N Grand Army Of the living and Of
Y II \ the dead-and to the stirring In.
cidents they themselves wit.
III p messed. To them Memorial Day
CNN/ Is q day Of recollecions 80 vivid
NSE/ that eternity alone can efiace
them. q day when their dreama
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-06

some of the seven governors, who were
perfectly familiar with every act OF
the convention and are, consequently,
better qualified to judge than you ana
who are fully as honest as you, are
abiding by the result of the convention.
What kind of a spectacle would it be
for you to be on the ticket as Re-
publican and openly stating Cor private
ly DETERMINED that you will vote TOT
the candidate of some other party?
If the plan stated in your letter was
carried out it would make it impossi-
BILE for a candidate for a state once
to vote for his party's nominee Tor
president Your plan would compel MIN
to be a bolter. There would be no pos
sible way by which he could vote 1or
his party's nominee for president. :.
If you did not seem to consider IL
serious I would think it a poor at
tempt at a Joke. In view of your let
ter however must characterize IL as
a most astounding commentary on the
insincerity and duplicity to winch the
craze for a change has brought many
of the adherentS or what mas peeH AhiS-
called progress.
You are a young man and so far as
know of good repute. L dislike eX-
ceedingly to see you do anything winch
would reflect on your sense OF honor
and fairness, but if you consent 10 thS
use of your name as a presidential
elector on the Republican ticket, en-
PERTAINING the views expressed in your
letter, you will make fair name a
subject of jest. You will descend 10
the low level of disregard for decency
and will always be an object OF sus-
picion in politics if not In business;
NV brief acquaintance with you 'hao
led me to expect better things. II you
desire to oppose the nominee OF the
Chicago convention you can do SO pro
nerly and honoBably by declining 10
he a, candidate for elector and support
ing any candidate you choose ana IN
such case not lose the respect OF your
friends Very truly yours, .-r,
7. G. SLONECkER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-06
ONLY ONE COURSE
j. G.. SIOnecker Makes Hot Re-
ply to POstlethWaite.
Has No Right to Be on Repub-
Iican Ticket.
TAFT SELECTED IN CHICAGO
Must Stand as Republican
Nominee for President.
No One Else Entitled to That
Place as Republican.

n SIonecker, of Topeka, has writ
~, the Following letter replying to K
~ PostIethwaite of Jewell city, VINO
eeva ont for publication his letter 10
H. sIonecker in which he stated ne
-,-o,,1d vote for Roosevelt if elected as
a presidential elector: o,o
Hon. p. C. Postlethwaite, Jewell CITY,
Kan. <ovor of
7,'lv 1s+ with reference to your posi-,
ton as a candidate for presidents.
elector and L confess that lls oOi'ei--0
surprised me greatly.
Won say that your name was pr
sented with the ''tacit UNDERSTANDINGS
at least. that would support the nom :,
inee of the Chicago conVeht II.d
.Tacit understandings Weh' MAJ 1tI.
~ conceive that it was with tne
complete understanding ana posill'e
conviction that you would 90 50.
If your petition had been pgesene s,a
to me, for instance L Woulo ma =
cheerfully signed it, believing you ~
he man of honor and that you Woulo
either vote for the nominee or refuse
to be an elector. ~,
Won saw: Under our primary law,
&c If now exists, there seems TO De ous
one wav for the Republican voters VI
Kansas to express their approval OF
disa nnroyal of the action at Chicago
and that is in their vote upon the pres
idential electors to be chosen on Aug"
ust &"
Permit me to say, that the voters OF
Kansas cannot legally or morally ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-06
Two Young Topeka Tenderfeet
in Harvest Fields.
Slept in Barns Before They
Found a Job.
THEY FINALLY LANDED ONE
Also Learned What Real Labor
Means.
Likewise That Farmers Can Do
Something Else.

Some time ago two Topeka boys,
Kenneth Lewis and Arthur Buff, be-
coming tired of loafing about town
decided to make a trip to the harvest
fields for little vacation and also
for the sake of making little money.
One of their friends received letter
from one of them a short time ago in
which he stated some of the eXper-
fences they encountered. Naturally
having lived in the city for about all
their lives, they were rather in lg-
uorance in regard to the life IN the
country. Following are some extracts
from the letter which was written by
kenneth Lewis, a son of 1. E. Lewis
state insurance commissioner.
I'VE left Topeka on Monday nlght
and contrary to the usual manner OF
Getting to the harvest fields we rode
On the inside of the train instead OF
tbe outside. Hutchinson was reacneu
inSthe early morning and we We're met
nv fine rain; very promising for a
harvest. A short talk with Mr.. Scout
- the Hutchinson News, convinced US
tbat the best place for US to go was
bout 30 miles southwest of Hutchin-
80 on the Rock Island. A local
@reipht going in that direction was due
lone o'clock and finally arrived
aboTt three. This was boarded, also
o. the inside. The wheat was look
Ing rather green and we were feellne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-06

in a fine humor. However, as we went
farther south it began to look more
yellow and we cheered up little w e
stopped at Turon, a live little town OF
about 500 population, and harvest
hands were simply crowding the main
street. Felt blue again. We inquired
as to how soon harvest would DeSn
and found that it would not start un-
til the last of the week at the earliest
and possibly not before the first OF
next week. Still blue. Three doHarS
to live on a week and both of US were
developing very healthy appeutes: we
decided to save some money by sleep
ing in barn that night and accord
ingly walked about three miles INTO
the country, until we saw TWO nkey
looking houses. We went TO the IlFsl
intending to ask for a job first, and a
place in the barn to sleep afterwards.
A nice dog with a feroc1ous park
startled US for a minute, until ne
convinced us that his intentions were
friendly No luck in asking for JOB
no luck in asking for a place to sleep.
We lost our nerve. The next mousse
we had better luck, not for Jop' Out
we were told that we could sleep out
ed with alfalfa. The shed was III
ed with alfalfa. Take my advice ana
never sleep on alfalfa! Almost froze
before morning. We saw the rising
sun for the first time this year, ano
it thawed US out slightly. me man ~
the house told us OF a man nan
mile west who might need some mar
vest hands, so accordingly we Went
Mo luck We were ready for lne
stack of hots' when we got back to
town.
We hung around town all that morn
inc asking every farmer that came to
town for a job, or at least for place
to work for our board until harVess
began. Luck seemed to have deserted
| us
They Find Job.
We Iunched at noon on an egg sand
witch. That afternoon We walked south
| hitting every farmhouse for job Luck
was still absent. After we had walked
| about three miles we turned around
| and started back. A farmer going 10
tcwn- accepted our invitation to get III
| his buggy and go to town with him.
He didn't need any hands either
HC viewer he said he thought he knew
some of his friends that might need
| corple. but after looking US over carr
! fully. he lowed that we were too Ilgnt
for the work, notwithstanding our Cd
| iections to this. We reported this TO
| our mice man" and he got into commu u
nication with a brother-in-law of ais