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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
Assessed Valuation for This
Year About $25O,O00
More, Say Real Es-

Property values in Somervllle have
largely increased within recent years.
The total assessed valuation OF all prop
erty for last year was a34l. 425. Accord
ing 10 the assessors. the assessed valua-
ton figures for this year show an In
crease OF about $1,000 over 1872. and 1872
exceeded the 1911 total by about $4,000.
In the last two years the value Of prop
erty along Main street, the big business
.rtery Of the town, has increased 30 per
cent The Messler property. winch mas
frontage Of about 50 feet and depth OF
about l75 feet in Main street. Is much III
demand. An offer OF $500 was recently
received by It's owner and refused
About 500 front foot is the prevailing
rate in the shopping district.
Frederick c. Thomas, president OF the
Merchants Association. bought the old
Sanborn property about fifteen years
ago. He paid at the rate OF SloO 'front.'
foot That purchase price and the pres
ent market value of business property
indicate how great has been the increase
I'm values I'm the last fifteen years
The Thomas property has frontage
of 10 feet. on the site used 10 be an
old hardware store, which was run Oy
Mr. Sanoorn. lie sold the property 10
Shott & Dakin. who were also in the
hardware business. 1t was one OF the
landmarks OF the town.
AIR. Thomas improved the site with
row OF nathouses, with stores there De-
ing Ave stores. with three stories ABOVE
used for apartments. These were the
first fats built I'm the town, and many
persons prophesied that Mr. IhoHaS
would have b hard time to get tenants
for his flats. The keenness of his fore
sight has been shown by the success OF
this real estate enterprise. The build
inRs were put UP from plans ny Peter
Banyce, architect
Jacob Nevius bought about year ago
the Barclaw estate property on Main
street He paid twice the sum OF its mar
ket worth i've years ago. Yet the cost
of this property TO Mr.. Nevius is consider
ably less than Its actual value to-day.
Somerville has an area of about one and
one half square miles and Is we'll laid out
Four large streets run through the town
other. Those highways are Main street
and High, GIN and South streets. Three
OF these public thoroughfares are forty
feet from curb to curb. while South street
is thirty feet wide. From building line to
building line the thoroughfares are sew
enty feet wide.
II all the store frontages on Main street
were placed In one unbroken row they
would reach over six thousand feet, a
little more than mile. This gives an
idea OF the great strength Of the trade
centre Of this wideawake town.
somerville has many fine home sec
tons, one Of which is Altiamount. Every
home district is within easy reach of the
shopping centre.
one OF the newest structures on Main
street is the Somerville Theatre. owned
by Weed & Taylor. 1t was put up for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
Conducts Special Free Excur-
sions to Town in Fall
and Winter Season.

Someryille. y. j.. is one Of the most
wideawake towns within easy committing
distance Of the greater city. II Is grow
ing stronger as great shopping town AT
a remarkable rate. and. moreover. is Is
changing into much more attractive
suburban community in such a way as 10
rouse the envy Of numerous places ID the
suburban territory whose growth is at d
standstill or nearly so.
Souerville is not content 10 rest on IFS
well achieved laurels In recent years. but
n is striving in every possible way 10
make more people living many miles from
the town patronize its stores and become
not only occasional visitors. but frequent
guests there.
Ingenious methods are used to reveal
10 the general public. and especially TO
those persons living within thirty-hve
miles south. west and north of the town
the worth of the merchandise OF Somer-
vile. Already these efforts have met with
unusual success.
The credit for the beginning Of this
novel campaign, as ii were, IS almost en-
tirely due to the Merchants Association
OF someryile Instead Of waiting for
residents Of nearby places TO come TO their
town I'm the fall or winter the organizers
of this movement set aside special days
for that purpose.
On those days all roads leading into
Somerville are especially prepared 10
carry travellers to and from their homes
IN comfortable manner at the expense
of the Merchants Association of Somer-
vile.
There arc special trains bound for
SomerviIle in the early morning, and SIM
Oar trains TO carry away the visitors late
IL, the afternoon. No railroad rare 10
charged the excursionists. They are the
guests virtually of the entire Borough OF
SorervIlle. and Somery!lle does ITSELF
r,ropd in making her guests feel at home
Ill tbev are within her borders.
frederick G.. Thomas is the president or
49, Ntercbants' Association. He is also
mo of the biggest storekeepers' and
moreover, Is numbered among the largest
rronertv owners. He Is working eher-
oa,icaIlv 10 make these special eXcursIo'
sr,ns IN somervile this year larger anu
hot,er in every respect than ever before
rho snecial excursion days VIII be on
oo,nhe~ and November 2s They will
,nork the third year Of this novel, YET
hrII,Iart way OF bringing the countryside
az one large body 70 the "idea"aNe
,rade centres Of Somer7Dle
II YOU happen to live within ihlrly, I'VE
miles OF the town Oh the main me Oh 'ne
Central Railroad OF New jersey YOU e''"
board one Of the special trans Oh 80
skafh
Der Q or November Is, and "he'ne' u .'o
Won purchase anything In the stores you
lin - Vii repaid for your visit to the
place. :. cavIv
Every part Of the town is to be sa''y
decorated for the occasion
Those who live Oh the t'el'i ''''p
branch Of the same railroad and are WIN.
in about eighteen miles OF the town may
also participate free OF cost IN theSe spo
cial shopping excursions. Besides tnoa.
persons on the Rockaway Railroad aoou'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Somerville Has Satisfactory
School system.

public education in Somerville, says
W. A. Alderman in an article ABOUT
Somerville's public schools, had It's IN
ception more than century ago In the
foundation OF an academy FOR the IN
struction OF youth in the learned Ian
guages. the English. the arts and sciences
and public speaking. The Oldest building
that Is still I'm use was erected IN ih'' Ten
or twelve years before the school district
of somerville was incorporated and the
free schools were established.
"The present equipment comprises three
buildings. centrally located on ample
grounds. and a four room bulldihs re-
Gently erected in the eastern section oil the
borough In the main the structures are
substantially built OF brick. and are gen
orally well equipped, lighted ana VENT
lated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION.

The officers of the Merchants Associa-
ton Oh oomerville are Frederick G.. Thorn
as, president; Samuel Ayres, vice-presi-
dent; John n. Davis. secretary: George X.
Nevins. corresponding secretary, and ]. T.
Fritts. treasurer.
The board of trustees is Stewart Ken
ney, J. b. Losey, William Quick. William
Cory and Milton '-abaw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
DRINKING BASIN FOR HORSES.

In front of the County Courthouse at
Somerville y. j., is a beautiful marble
drinking basin for horses II was the gift
OF John II. Lord and his sister to the
town. They resided in Somerville for
many years. . The fountain was erected
about three years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
PLANT WORTH $1,000, 900.

The Johns Manville Company, one of the
largest manufacturers of asbestos in this
country, has its plant about two miles
from the centre OF Somerville, y. J. The
plant occupies about forty acres and is
said 10 be valued at about 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
IMPROVED WATER SYSTEM.

The water supply system of Somer-
VILE, y. j.. has just been improved by the
installation OF a filtration plant The
town gets It's water supply from the Rari-
tan watershed, which is mile south of
the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
BOROUGH BUDGET $4,000.

somerville is spending about $1,000 n
year for managing its affairs About siO,-
900 is the cost of the maintenance of the
PUBLIC schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
COUNTY CREATED IN 1888.

Tho County Of Somerset was created by
an act Of the Provincial Assembly, vi -"a'
"a 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-14
HAVE FINE CLUBHOUSE.

The Elks have fine clubhouse IN Som
eviIle. y. }. The Masonic fraternity
strong there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
from the Hanisonburg Daily News
LIVES SAVED BY TELEPHONE.
One Man Drank Poison, and Anoth'
Severed Four Arteries.

Within the last several days two IVS
have been saved over the telephone.
Rev. ]. w. Lentz. OF Orders, a Bret.
rem minister, took poison by mistake Z
his medicine. No physician being be-
his family got instruction from a dist
physician. Antidotes were adminisIes
and his Life was saved.
William MionIch, In Pendleton count
tried to cut a bullet from the breach 81
gun. The knife slipped and severed ID
arteries in his wrist. He was In dang1
Of bleeding to death. DIR. Meyers,
Oak Flat, six miles away, gave instnI
tions over the phone. Another life VI
saved. Mr.. Mionich Is 10 years old.
So daily are valuable lives pfesens
and saved by the use Of the JefieB
County Telephone.
Is your wifc's life valuable TO y0
Do you want 10 preserve your chiIdfef
lives7 Is your own lie valuable TO yos
self or family2
DO you want to make paying inye
ment2 Install a Jefferson County Te
phone. II is a MONEY maker. n
Wall, who sits in his country home .
talks to Chicago. Install a LETTERS
County Telephone. Pay $500 per q
mum. Meet me at the end OF the yt.
and say, "Getzendanuer, that phone q
not pay me, take II OUT, give me yo
check for $500" ! will do II. NO
this, every word Of II. Phone, writ. !
wire. DELAYS are dangerous. Ln
distance connections with the world.
n. &. GETZENDANNER,
General MANAGE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

Wives in carload lots, short or tall,
wives blonde or brunette, fat or thin, CO.
quettish or dem re, will be furnished on
request by Mrs. Charlotte Smith. the
Massachusetts Nemesis of bachelors. who
for several years has urged imposition OF
a bachelor tax in the Bay State. Having
read Mrs. Smiths fight against bachelors,
and believing it was result of super
fluffy of wife material in Massachusetts,
three Swedish farmers from Minnesota
called upon Mrs. Smith and asked her to
supply them with wives. They said
more Minnesota bachelors would be
along presently with similar demands.
AS a result Mrs. Smith announced that
she will take upon herself the response
bility of furnishing westerners any number
of wives, with especial attention paid to
Minnesota.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
She CAVE up
ALL hope
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs.
Green, But She Finally Found
Relief in Cardui.

Meetze, va.-Mrs. J. c. Green Of this
place, says: Il suffered with womanly
troubles so that could hardly sit up.
Two of the best doctors in our town
treated me, and I tried different medi.
cines, until gave up all hope of ever
getting well.
One day, I decided to try some Car.
dui 1t did so much for ne that
ordered some more, and it cured me!
Today, l feel as we'll as / ever did In
my life. :.
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. feel like another person In
every way. wish every sufferer could
know what Cardui will do for sick
women"
A few doses Of Cardui at the right
time, will save many big doctor bill
by preventing serious sickness.
It tones up the nervous system, and
helps make pale cheeks fresh and rosy.
Thousands Of weak women have been
restored to health and happiness by
using Cardui. Suppose you try 1t.
It may be just the medicine you need.
B.-Write IN: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Ghatta.
noofa Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. for Spectdl
Instructions, and 6+-page book. Home Treatment
isr women" sent In plain wrapper. on request.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
Insect Metal Borers.

The voracious and destructive habits
Of the white ants of the tropics are wide
ly known. Metal is almost the only sub
stance that they are unable to destroy.
There is an insect, however,cand 1t is
not necessary to 60 to the tropics to find
it-that can bore through metal as easily
as the white ant can bore through wood.
A writer in Eur Guten Stunde gives Inc
following account OF it:
ANY one can hear it buzzing in the pine
woods in midsummer, or perhaps see the
flash of its yellow wings. Sirex glgas is
its formidable scientific name. but we
know il simply as the horntailed wasp.
This wasp bores into the tree in various
places with its long tail, and in each hole
leaves an egg. The ensuing larva, a
white, six-legged grub, fitted with pow
erful jaws. takes up the work OF boring
into the wood, and as it advances closes
the passage behind it with the sawdust.
Ii uninterrupted, the larya continues Dor
ing deeper and deeper into the tree, and,
since it is of course growing all the time,
it makes bigger and bigger passage.
After about two years, it makes its CO.
coon of silk in the burrow; then, after
the pupal skin is cast off, the winged IN
sect breaks through its cocoon. lmme-
diately, with feverish haste, it begins
boring toward liberty. Finally il reaches
the bark of the tree, and then the open
air.
II is often the case that during the lar
val period the tree in which the horntail-
ed wasp is burrowing may be felled. saw
ed into planks and used in building oper-
atoms. Sometimes, for some particular
purpose, the timber may be encased IN a
metal sheathing. That does not disturb
the wasp at all; when its time comes, it
applies itself with energy to IFS task, and
soon bores hole through which it can
escape.
Holes made by these insects have been
found in tin roofs, and in the mint at
Vienna was a safe, the half-inch steel
plates of which the wasps had perforated.
Some extraordinary cases oftheir activity
were brought to the notice of the Acad-
envy of Sciences in Paris. A barrel OF
cartridges that had been stored away 'tor
some time showed the ravages OF the
wasps in theirsearch for light and Tree
dom. The insects had not only eaten
their way through the wooden barrel, but
through the cartridges and leaden bullets
as well. Other boxes of cartridges dat
ing from the Crimean War were shown,
completely riddled by wasp-borings-an>
excellent illustration OF the tremendous
strength and the determination to accom-
plish their purpose that these fragile in
sects possess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

Go to the Bald Peak and wait unit
the setting sun casts the shadow Of. the
dead redwood, then dig where the shade
ends" These were the directions re-
ceived by Steve Perkins. woodchopper
of Wayfield, Cal. Today he is richer by
$500 because he obeyed Instructions
Twenty years ago Perkins saved the life
of Nathan Comstock, an eccentric resi-
dent of Woodside. The letter of direction
posted at San Francisco by his executor
and received few days ago, was writer
by Mr.. Comstock, who died Is years ago
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

the end Of the week l called on my
doctor and asked him to examine me.
He said / was better than he ever
expected to see me and asked IL was
taking his medicine. When | told him
was not, but was taking DR.. Miles
Heart Remedy. he said, Thank the
Lord for DIR. Miles Heart Remedy 1
continued to take 1t, and while l
realized my heart was damaged so l
could not expect a permanent cure, for
fifteen years I worked every day. not
withstanding I had been told I would
never work again. In July, 1911, was
taken with rheumatism again, and 1t
went to my heart as before. got so
bad that one of the Albany papers
wrote up my life and said could not
live but a few hours. again took
Dr. Miles Heart Remedy with very
satisfactory results, and have not
missed a day at business or In the
legislature since January feel that
DR.. Miles Heart Remedy has saved
my life and cannot recommend It too
highly"
Or. Miles Heart Remedy Is sold and
guaranteed by all druggists.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
A Hero In A Lighthouse.

For years ]. S. Donahue, So. Haven,
Mich, a civil war captain, as lighthouse
keeper, averted awful wrecks, but aqueer
fact is, he might have been a wreck
himself if Electric Bitters had moi prevent
ed. "They cured me of kidney trouble and
chills," he writes, latter | had taken other
so called cures for years without benefit,
and they also improved my sight, Now
at seventy, am feeling fine" For dys-
pepsia, indigestion, all stomach and liver
or kidney troubles, they're without equal.
Try them. Only so cts. at Hills Pharma-
cY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

A corpse was sent by parcel post from
St. Louis 10 Edwardsville, III. That is,
the ashes of Frederick Nannmann, who
had just been cremated, were forwarded
in accordance with the latest style.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
500 Per Plate

was paid at a banquet to Henry Clay, in
New Orleans in 1912. Mighty costly for
those with stomach trouble or indigestion.
Today people everywhere use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills for these troubles as we'll
as liver, kidney and bowel disorders.
Easy, safe. sure. Only 25c at Hills
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
Real Estute
For Sale
HI. SNYDER 6 Co
Shepherdstowp. W. Va

The undersigned call attention "a =.
following desirable parcels Of Real Fs,u;
now in their hands and for sale:
No. I. Antietam Cement Works and Farm n
contains "a acres. including some timber 49, y
tween % and 50 acres OF rich bottom and =
iarm house. barn and other outbuildlns,
No. IS good farm oflimestone lapd. eo,,..
l3e acres. lying near Ensle's Switch
No. g. The property known as the Po,on,..
ment Works. one mile east OF ShepheFtS,os.O
the Potomac river Improved large ~
rick cement mill. with kilns. etc., and hs,s
eyeral dwellings. Splendid WATERFOWL We We
ing the entire How OF the Potomac riyer. ''Sss
No. ii2 The old Lutheran Church proo...
Shepherdstown. This will make an e1celes, Y
house or storage place. or could be conysn. -
residence apartments or still utilized as A ch,vs
public hall. Large, substantial brick huIlS,n.
cent to the new depot OF the N. & ". Rs
No. III A comfortable little home on w,,,
ton street. Price only $525
No. III. A farm OF 200 acres. three or four :,
IRON Shepherdstown, good lald. with unninS,-
M. 12a A fine Jefferson county farm OF lS,S
Good improvements. Fine younG orchard al
twelve acres, fifteen acres OF timber On
road. in excellent neighborhood, conyenieHtio.S
kets.
No. i26. A farm OF So acres abou, four MIL,
OF Shepherdstown. Good house, Stablins ~.
cessary outbuildings. Has good young o,-sI
small fruits. etc. Well and two cisteTnS
No. Ia. A new frame house OF 1--we roo-,
lot 4oxi20 feet in desirable location on corr.
Prospect Avenue. Cellar. cistem. ana an 49,.
outbuildings. Papered throughout and in SeS !
order.
No. i26 An excellent new dwellng-boD,.
Prospect Avenue. with seven large rooms ~,
carriage house, etc. all in thorough repair ~
by 10 feet Vefy desirable home
No. i2e. Two acres OF land along the On.
Town pike. Just south oil Shepherdstown bslT,,i
site for home.
No. 80. Fine iarm 81 260 acres near Sheos,.,
town. excellent limestone land.
No. l3i. Splendid tract OF IFS acres Of n.
proved land near Shepherdsiown, pau Of IL @
land.
Persons having property TO sell are +,
quested to place il with the undeHpr
No charges unless sale is made. Fofr'I
ticulars about property, or any iniOrr,
ton, call upon or address the undeHlcl
ed, Register Building, ShepherdstOS
w. Va.
n. L. SNYDER 6 Co
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak,
pale and sickly. For pure blood, sound
digestion. use Burdock Blood Bitters.
81 90 at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

About fifteen
years ago I was
taken with rheu-
matism. W h l C h
affected my heart
producing what
was called val
vular trouble.
T hire e doctors
told me / would
never do another
d a y 8 W or X
While / had many
remedies recon-
mendedato me /
got a bottle Of
DR.. Miles Heart
Remedy and 1t
helped me inside
OF 4S hours. AT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders For
Children

Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders. move and regulate the bowels and are a
pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for
q years. They never fail. At all Druggists. sc.
Sample FREE. Address A. S. Olmstead. Leroy
NY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30

cdr. Thomas Eclectic Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. II has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. L.
Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
NOrfOIk&WeSternR,

Schedule in Effect Oct. %, 1912.
LEAVE SHEPHERDSTOWN DAHL
SOUTHBOUND.
No. l5S.15 A. M.-For Bristol anc Y
termediate stations; Pullman slst
er to Roanoke; Dining Car; como
with the ST. Louis Express for
points West; Pullman Sleeper Roa,
oke to Columbus and Cincinnati, a
car.
No. 27-5.33 p. M. For Shenandos
Va, and Local Stations.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2S-l0.29 A. M.-For HageIsal
and intermediate stations, connect
Hagerstown for Harrisburg, Philsc,
phia and New York.
No. l4-S.04 p. M. - For Hagerso.
Philadelphia, and New York; PuIu
Sleepers via Hagerstown 10 Ham
burg, Philadelphia and New iO
Dining Car to Hagerstown.
LEAVE SHENANDOAH JUNCTOl
No. LAS A. M.-For Roanoke, BnS|
3luefield, pocahontas, Norton, Wsa
and intermediate Stations. Pulrs
Sleeper to Gary and Winston-Salu
Cafe Car TO Gary. Will stop al She
herdstown Tor passengers South
Roanoke.
II you are thinking Of taking atnp iQ1
want quotations, cheapest fares, relEs
and correct information, as to routes, b
schedules, the most comfortable and quo
est way. Write and the information
yours for the asking, with one OF ourcC
plete Map Folders.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
Do Not Have Sore Feet.

An Aliens Foot-Ease powder in the foot-bath
gives instant relief to Chilblains and all ootaches
Then Tor lasting comfort. shake Aliens Foot Ease,
the antiseptic powder. in your shoes. All Drug
gists, sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
A Prominent New York
Politician Near Death

Hon. r. NJ. Lansing, Of Rensselaer,,
NJ ", Six Times Member OF the
Assembly, Tells Of Marrow Escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-01-30
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron, Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, SkilletS, Waffle
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doors
and Windows, American Fence Wire,
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files,
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells, Pow
der'and Shot.