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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. Albert 7. Moler, who had sale al
the old home place near Bakerton on
Tuesday, leaves today with his family for
Baltimore, where they expect to make
their future residence. Mr.. Moler has a
position as book-keeper in an umbrella
factory in that city.
Mr.. A. B. Hays, who occupied the
Foreman farm at Scrabble, has moved
with his family to Washington, where he
has position with street railway COM
pany.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Sarah
Walter, an estimaole lady of this place,
was stricken with paralysis few days
ago, and has since been very i'll.
Mr.. J. w. Crow, of Williamsport, Nd,
an old Shepherdstown boy, was in town
the first of the week and called at the
Register office.
Mr.. George T. Sisler and his family
LETT last Sunday for Thayer. Mo-, where
he expects to have position with rail-
road company.
Mrs. Henry M. Snyder, of the Shen-
andoah Junction neighborhood, made a
pleasant call at the Register office on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Porter, ofthe Charles
Town neighborhood, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. H. Martin, north of town, this
week.
Mrs. Irwin Maxheimer and her little
niece, Virginia Spots, of Warenton, Va,
are in Shepherdstown visiting relatives.
We are sorry to learn that our Sharps-
burg correspondent. Mr.. o. T. Reilly, is
sick with painful attack OF erysipelas.
Miss Margaret Potts left a few days
ago for Sumter, South Carolina, where
she will spend some time with friends.
Mr.. ]. q. Debaugh, one of the Regis
ter's Berkeley county subscribers, made
us pleasant call last Saturday.
Mr.. w. A. Hudgel, of Berkeley county,
called at the Register office last Monday
and renewed his subscription.
Mrs. WILDER Nicodemus. of Brunswick,
Md. visited Mrs. M. L. Hickey in Shop
herdstown the past week.
Miss Alice Osbourn, of Duffields, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Osbourn in
Port Deposit, Nd.
Mr.. James F. Thompson. of Martins
burg, was among the callers at the Reg
lister office today.
Miss Virginia Johnson lett on Monday
for Jersey City, where she willvisit friends
for some weeks.
Mrs. J. F. Legar has gone TO Philadel-
phia, where she will visit relatives and
friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
Winner Weddings.

A pretty wedding took place last We'd
nesday afternoon at 5 O'Clock at the home
OF Mr.. Alexander B. Broughton in Nor
folk, Va, when his daughter, Miss Mary
Gilbert Broughton, and MIR. Lemuel Bow
den were married. The ceremony was
performed by the brides uncle, Rev.
Charles Ghiselin, D. D., pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church of Shepherdstown,
and was witnessed by only the family and
intimate friends OF the bride and groom.
The house was decorated with potted
plants and cut flowers. A centerpiece OF
white narcissi adorned the dining-room
table and the lights were shaded in yell
,ow. The bride wore tailored suit of
dark red brocaded cloth and black tulle
hat, and carried shower bouquet OF
lilies ofthe valley and orchids. Miss Jean
Souter Broughton, sister of the bride, was
maid OF honor. Her gown was ofyellow
crepe and she carried Parma violets.
The groom had as his best man his BROTH
er, Mr.. Henry Bowden. At the con-
clusion of the marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowden left for bridal wedding trip
north and will on their return reside at
sos Colonial avenue, Norfolk.
Miss Esta marguerite Baker, daugh-
ter of ex-State Senator and Mrs. Harry
E. Baker, and Mr.. Aubrey Slosson Kay
lor, newspaper man, were married last
Saturday at the parsonage of st. Paul's
United Brethren Church in Hagerstown
by Rev. DR.. A. B. Station. The bride
has friends in this vicinity, having fire.
quentIy visited Miss Anna Hause, east
OF town.
Miss Rosalie Dawson, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Peter e. Dawson, and Mr.. J.
Ross Murray, both of Hancock, Md, were
married on Tuesday at Ire Catholic rec
tory in that place by Rev. Father Rein
hart. The bride is niece OF Mrs. A. s.
Reynolds, formerly OF this place, andused
to visit in Shepherdstown. The groom
is an insurance agent and stock dealer.
Mr.. Eugene S. Feagans, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Feagans, OF Wheatland,
and Miss Alice Davies were married last
Wednesday in Washington. They will
reside in Alexandria, Va, where Mr..
Feagans is in business.
Miss Maude Meredith Cross, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Cross, OF
Rocky Marsh, and Mr.. Robert West Nc
Donald, OF the same neighborhood, are
to be married this evening.
Mr.. William Leo Anderson and Miss
Blanche Elizabeth Johnson, both OF Mar
tinSburg, were married Tuesday evening
at the home OF the bride by Rev. DR.. W.,
F. Gruver.
Mr.. William Henry Beard, OF Hedges
vile, and Miss Ethel A. Kidwiler, of Mar
tinsburg, were married at the Presbyter-
ian manSe in the latter place on Tuesday.
Mr.. Vivian Lee Shaffer, of Martinsburg.
and Miss Elizabeth Duckworth, of Long,
Md, were married last week in Cumber-
land
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given the members Of
ST. Peters Lutheran Church OF Shep-
herdstown and ST. James Lutheran
Church of Uvilla that congregational meet
ings will be held on Sunday, February s,
1914, in Shepherdstown at II a. m. and
al Uvilla at 2.30 p. m, TO receive and
take action on the report OF the joint CON-
mittee appointed by said congregations
to recommend pastor.
For the councils OF said congregations.
H c. MARTIN, Pres. ST. Peters.
VIM LINK, Pres. ST. James.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
How's This 7?


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catdnh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lleve him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and NIL
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price IS cents per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
Basketball.

Basketball.
In afather sided game of basketball
last Saturday night Shepherd College de-
feated the high school team from Cham
bersburg by the score OF 30 10 II. Flagg.
for the home team, played star game,
getting s baskets, while Eberly, for the
visiting team, played fast game. The
visitors inability TO find the basket was
responsible for their defeat, for they had
a good many open shots which they
failed to make.
A game of basketball will be played in
the college gymnasium Saturday night al
$50 against Shenandoah Collegiate Insti-
tute, of Massanutton, Va. Admission Is
cents. This team played two good games
here last year and one OF the best games
of the season is promised.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
Fine Berkeley Farm For Sale.

We have for sale a fine Berkeley county
farm OF 172 acres Of excellent limestone
land, located about four miles from Shep-
herdstown, in good state OF cultivation.
Good brick house Of eight rooms, barn,
granary double corn crib, carriage house,
ice-house, wagon-shed, etc. All kinds
of fruit, including II acres OF apple or
chard, eight acres just now in bearing.
Running water through the place. VIII
make an ideal stock farm. For terms
and information apply to
H. L. SNYDER & CO.,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29

Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels,
will lead to chronic constipation. Doan's
Regulets operate easily. 25c a box at
all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
Old Furniture.

Anyone wishing TO buy oId-time furniture may
write TO the undersigned, who will tell what she
has 10 sell. Address -
MRS. N. E. PITZER.
Route 7. Hedgesville. W. Va.
ian. p 1914
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29
For Sole.

For sale. threshing outfit, including Geiser
traction engine. Aultman and Taylor Separator and
Whitman hay baler, all comparatively new and IN
frst-ciass condition. For further information in
quire OF the Register Office. ShepherdStown. VIVA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29

Jan. q. 1914
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-01-29

day may be found the announcement OF
change in the firm OF M. g. Taoler, the
Martinsburg clothing merchant. Mr..
Tabler has taken his son, Carlton L.
Tabler, into the firm, and the business
will hereafter be carried on by M. q.
Tabler & Son. We congratu ate our
friend, the senior member, on having
such a good helper, and we hope that
prosperity may continue in even greater
measure than in the past. Mr.. Tabler
has advertised in the Register for great
many wears, and his satisfactory business
methods and reliable dealings with the
people of this section have stood the test
of time. Good luck to M. q. Tabler &
Son.
The comfortable home Of Floyd SWIM
lev a short distance west OF Charles Town
was destroyed by fire last Sunday morn
ing while the family was absent in Win
chester visiting sick relative. When
the fire was discovered the front part OF
the house was all ablaZe, and the house
hold goods could not be saved. The
furniture in the rear portion OF the dwell
ing was gotten out, however. The meat
house was destroyed, but the meat was
saved. Strenuous work on the part OF
the neighbors saved the barn. Much
sympathy is felt for Mr.. and Mrs. SWIM
lev in the loss of their pretty home. There
was an insurance of ST 500 with Moore &
Moore, but the loss is estimated at some
| - 500. The fire was caused by an over
heated stove, neighbor having made
fire in a stove to warm the house by the
time Mr.. Swimley returned from Winches-
ter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
War Summary

The most formidable shock in
history" will occur on Belgian
soil, according to French military
experts, when the great armies OF
Germans and Austrisns on one
side. and the allied troops Of Bel
GUM, France and Britain on the
other, come into close contact. No
definite Information as to the
place where the decisive encoun-
ter is to occur is permitted to pass
the censor, but the general staff
of the French army declares itself
confident of fighting under the
best auspices for It's own forces.
Not a shot was fired by the Bel
gians when entry into Brussels
was made Thursday by strong
column OF German troops en-
camped in the vicinity. After the
departure OF the Belgian troops
from the capital communication
was cut off between that city and
other parts OF Belgium and
abroad The temporary capital
OF the country. Antwerp, whittier
the Belgians have retired, Is un-
derstood to be strongly fortified,
and military correspondents de-
clare the preparations for its de-
tense extend over an enormous
area, while II has been provis-
ioned for long siege.
British and French warships
bombarded and greatly damaged
Cattarro. an Austrian port, on
Wednesday.
Libau, the Russian Baltic sea-
port. was badly damaged during
It's two-hour bombardment by a
German fleet, according to the
captain of Swedish steamer. The
inhabitants were panio-strlcken.
German warships are reported
to have destroyed the harbor
works at Hango, Finland.
Japan is making active prepara-
tions in view of the approaching
expiration on Sunday of the time
limit Of its ultimatum to Ger
many. II Is expected II will at
once move on Kiao-Chow. the
German protectorate in China.
A final call to arms, affecting
all ablebodied men from 20 to AZ
years old, has. been issued by the
Austrian government.
| Anglo-American rough riderr
corps has been formed in Paril
and it's services have been ac
cepted by the French ministry oi
war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
Colorado Man Says
Liege Forts in Ruins
Two Weeks Ago

DENVER. Colo. Aug. 2l.-The Liege
forts were in ruins and the city and all Of
its Notifications were In the hands of the
Germans on August 8. according 20 A. II.
Gibson. taveling representative OF a local
manufacturing concern who arrived last
night directly from the European war
zone. THE stories that the Liege forts
were holding out declared Gibson
are ridiculous. On my arrival there.
August g. the city appeared almost com
pletely wrecked, streets were torn and
ploughed from the effects OF shells and
the fortress was in ruins"
Gibson claimed that he was at Ellsdorf.
Germany, on July g.. engaged In installing
machinery used in refining sugar in one
of the mills when four German officers
arrived and ordered the 14s2 employees
to report for military service. He left at
once and succeeded in reaching Cologne
in an automobile. Here the machine was
taken by the government for military
service.
From Cologne he went TO Liege. He de-
clared he saw no evidences OF the heavy
German losses reported. Later he made
his way to Rotterdam. thence to Liverpool
where ne sailed for New York. August s.
arriving In New York August II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
GERMANS BOMBARD
RUSSIAN SEAPORT
Wreck Harbor at Hango and Throw
Shells Into the Town Of
Libau.
SHE'LL Kills FIFTEEN WOMEN
No Additional Military Precautions
Seem 10 Have Been Taken in st.
Petersburg and City's Life
is Same ms Usual,

STOCKHOLM, Aug. a.-CVia London.
7:lO a. m.)-The captain of Swedish
steamer which has just arrived from
Libau tells the following story OF the
bombardment OF the Russian seaport by
the German fleet:
1T was on Sunday evening that the
rain of fire began to fall on the city.
The townspeople were thrown into
other open places because their houses
were falling and burning.
Fifteen women who were seated on
pile OF lumber were killed by the ex-
piosion of a single shell. The lombard
ment continued for two hours. Many
buildings and bridges were destroyed"
Advices from ST. Petersburg indicate
that life I'm the Russian capital runs on
In the ordinary way. The streets. cafes
and amusement places are crowded as
ever. No additional military precautions
have been taken. it is said. The food
supply is described as plentiful
Harbor. Works Wrecked.
The destruction OF the harbor works
at Hango, Finland. by German warships
is reported by the master OF the Swedish
steamer Bifrostk, which has arrived from
Hango.
I'VE received orders from the port su-
thorities at Hango on August to moor
with the Dutch steamer Alcor across the
entrance to the harbor where out ship
was TO by dynamited in order TO close
the channel" he said.
Later the authorities permitted us TO
anchor outside in security, but the Alcor
was blown up according to program to-
gcther with three big cranes
Austrian Ports Bonn mbar rded.
LONDON, Aug. 21.-(7:50 a. MIA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph from
Cettinje under yesterdays date says that
an English fleet, supported by French
warships In conjunction with Montene-
grian batteries on Mount Iovchen, on
Wednesday bombsrded the Austrian for
tiflcations at Cattaro, greatly damaging
them.
The correspondent adds that in an en-
gagement between Montenegrians and
Austrians I'm Bosnia, the latter suffered
200 casualties
The British information bureau has not
confirmed these reports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
JAPAN PREPARES
TO MAKE GOOD ON
ITS ULTIMATUM
Army and Navy Ready to Strike
Quick Blow at German Post
at Kiao Chow.
TOWN is STRONGLY FORTIFIED
Struggle for It's Possession May Be
Prolonged for Several Days
or Weeks.
EMBASSY IS BUSY PACKING UP
Ambassador and Staff Ready to
Leave When Ultimstum Ex-
pires Sunday Noon,
UNITED STATES IS INTERESTED
Interference with Open Door in
China May Cause Protest.
GALLrNGER HAS A RESOLUTION
II says United states Will Not Look
with Indifference on Any Dis
turbance of status QUO I'm
IaIs nds of Pacific.

TOXIC, Aug. 21.-Japan is quietly
preparing for eventualities, follow
ing the exIiration next Sunday OF
its ultimatum to Germany, demand
ing the withdrawal OF the German
warships from the orient and the
evacuation Of Kiao Chow.
The strictest prohibition has been
placed on the publication of any informR-
tion concerning the movements OF
Japanese ships and troops, All corre-
spondence is censored and the newspapers
are cl1sely watched.
Tho activities OF the German embassy
where personal effects are being packed
for shipment, are the only indication OF
what the answer OF Germany will be.
Meanwhile. Notwithstanding the most
sensational reports OF the treatment of
japanese In Germany. there In no evil
denee Of anti-German feeling here. on
the contrary, the authorities have given
notice that all Germans remaining In
Japan must be treated courteously. Ger
man professors are expected TO remain
at thelt posts unless they. are needed for
service at home.
The war and navy departments are pre-
pairing for a move on Kiao-Chow, where,
contrary to current reports, the fortifica-
tions are really formidable. Since the
outbreak of the European war. thousands
OF Chinese coolies have been employed in
STRENGTHENING these defenses. It Is be-
lieved here that the taking OF Kiao-Chow
will not be an easy task.
The japanese newspapers and leading
japanese eXpress surprise at the tone OF
the American press that attributes sinis-
ter motives TO Japan in sending an ultl-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
GOES TO
MUNICH FOR NIECE
DR.. Martin Of Chicago Makes Re.
markable Automobile
Trim.
RETURNS BY WAY OF HOLLAND
Sees Hundreds of German Wounded
and Thousands of French aud
Belgian Prisoners In
Germany.

LONDON, Aug. 21-QOlO D. m)-Dr.
Franklin Martin of Chicago, who left here
a week ago for Munich to get his niece,
Miss Stone, also OF Chicago. returned to
London this morning. His trip was sue
-cessful
DR.. Martin tells story full OF interest
ing experiences on the continent. lie at
tempted first TO make his way TO Munich
by way OF Paris and Berne, Switzerland,
but was not successful. lie was unable
to proceed beyond Paris
Stories related TO him OF the hardships
endured by Americans marooned in Ger
many impelled him TO make a second at
tempt by automobile and in company
with John Moran OF New York, whose
wife was last heard from in Munich. DR..
Martin started again through Holland.
There he fell in with $. Bergman OF
New York. who had just spent three days
In an English prison at Winchester. DR..
Martin said:
During the journey we were actually
within the lines OF the German army. At
one point between Cologne and Crefeld
we passed entertainments being rapidly
thrown up by thousands of troops. En-
trenchments extended on both sides OF
our highway and as far as the eye could
reach there were masses OF troops with
field guns and munitions. Moving in the
direction Of Belgium. between Cologne
and Bngen. was continuous line Of
troops, provision wagons and ambulRnces
Sees French Prisoners.
at Frankfort 6OO) French prisoners
were pointed out to us We appeared to
be the only travellers who were not SOL
diers or officials and the journey was
a continuous thrill. as we momentarlly
expected to be deprived OF our slender
stock OF gasoline. Whenever we an
nounced ourselves as Americans We were
greeted with studied courtesy.
I'VE arrived in Cologne Tuesday night.
after having run 250 miles during tho
day, We pushed on 10 Crefeld. The
highway was congested with guns. smbu-
lances and munitions OF war OF all kinds.
At only one time did we seem 10 be in
real danger: this was when two soldiers
pointed their guns menRcingly at our
heads as our deliberate chauffeur took
his time In stopping on their orders. This
last stage OF our journey was the most
difficult OF all. As we were travelling on
a war highway In the immediate rear Of
a great battlefield, We we're stopped
dozens OF times. Our success in getting
through was due largely 20 the resource
fulness OF our chauffeur. Among other
things which helped US was a little Ger
Ccontinued on Pase Three-cOl Three)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
Senate Passes War
Risk Insurance Bill

WASHINGTON. Aus. a.-The senate
today passed. after two hours debate,
the emergency war risk Insurance bill.
an appropriation OF 10000 for
the purpose Of insuring American vessels
and cargoes against the hazards or war
The bill was amended by unanimous
consent before passage, the provision thai
rates OF insurance be fixed on an equality
with those imposed by belligerent nation.
which employ government insurance be-
ing stricken out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
Bryan Says Watchful
Waiting is Success

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2l.-"The situa-
tion in Mexico is very favorable and you
can quote me as saying 'watchful waiting
wins" said Secretary Bryan today, his
face wreathed In smiles The peaceful
transfer OF authority has taken place and
we are hoping for an era OF peace, prog
ress and prosperity" Mr. Bryan said
recognition OF the carranEa government
and withdrawal OF the American forces at
Vera Cruz had not yet been considered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
THREE IoWkNS REPORTED
SAFE ON THE CONTINENT

WASHINGTON. Aug 2O.-Today's dis
patches to the state department report
the safety OF the following Americans in.
Europe. about whom inquiries have been
made:
Clinton, Ia, Lesvitts Barker, Naples.
Ottumwa, Ia, Frank Cresswell and son,
San Antonio. Anna Gieseke. Bremen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
Twenty Russ Corps
Will Invade Prussia

LONDON, Aug. 2l.-The Central News
correspondent in Rome says an official
dispatch from st. Petersburg asserts that
a Russian army composed OF twenty army
corps will carry out the invasion OF
Prussia under the direction Of Grand
Duke Nicholas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22

LONDON, Aug. 21.--(5:47 p. m.)
According to dispatches received
at the Belgian legation here the Bel
gian army retired on Antwerp in
good order and is now ready to CO.
operate with the allies"
LONDON, Aug. 21.-Telegraphic
communication between England and
Brussels was entirely interrupted to-
day and no dispatches were ac-
cepted for any place in the Belgian
provinces OF Limbourg, Liege, Ma
muir, Luxembourg, Brabant or Ant
werp, except for the city OF Ant
werp.
Yesterday was about the date,
when, according to the forecasts OF
their own and many other military
writer's In Europe. the German troops
were due to appear before Paris.
According TO French official ad-
vices. II is the Germans intention to
pass their main army into France by
the Brussels road. The Germans
themselves are naturally silent, but
there is no reason TO doubt that they
are quite as we'll aware of the diff
cultles Of this route as are their op-
ponents.
The Namur forts have not yet
been attacked or rather had not been
az the time OF the latest advices.
AustriRns and Germans.
On the German left. where three
Austrian army corps are said to have
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