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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
msrtinsburg Has Big Fire.

Forty horses persisted, two livery
stables together witt. their contents were
DESTROYED ard a loss of approximately
SIG 900 was entailed in 2 fire which orr
ginated in the stable of n. E. Ovens in
the rear of the Berkeley Hotel in Martins
burg Tuesday night about 5.l5 O'Clock.
Famed by stiff breeze the fire made
such a Roadway that all efforts TO save
The animals failed and the firemen con-
fined their efforts almost 10 saving the
adjoining property. In the midst OF
thickly populated section OF Martinsburg'S
business district, the blaze assumed
threatening proportions and uneasiness
and it was decided to call for help. A
message was sent to the First Hose Fire
Company in Hagerstown and the COM
pany was making preparations to go to
the scene. A later message, however,
stated that the blaze was under control.
The disastrous fire started in the livery
stable belonging TO Mr.. Owens which is
Just across from the City Hall and back
of Hotel Berkeley. II was known as the
old Everett house, being situated on the
corner OF Queen and Burk streets. 1t
was situated in the center OF the block
and set right far back. The tire when
discovered had already been burning for
quite while and had gained quite head
way. It's origin was unknown. Forty
horses burned in this stable, besides
many vehicles and much harness.
The horses belonged to Mr.. Owen, the
liveryman, to the express companies and
to Mr.. Ferrary. The entire stable and
barn were burned and the fire worked
back towards Hotel Berkeley, where it
burned the outside building. The brick
livery stable belonging to the hotel and
used by Henry Heller caught fire next.
Fortunately the horses were gotten out
safely but all OF the vehicles were burned.
In the Owen stable there were two old
fire horses which had been brought there
from the ST. Louis Exposition in 1904 and
which had just been placed in the stable
a few days before as the fire house was
being remodeled for the new truck. This
stable was frame in structure, hence the
rapidly of Roadway gained by the flames.
AT one time the occupants OF Hotel
Berkeley began moving out, but their
fears were soon allayed ana they moved
back again. The fire was under control
by go and was out at 10. The loss was
estimated at between $4,000 and $4,000
with insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
Circuit Court.

CIRCUIT SOurt.
Judge Woods held special term of the
Jefferson Circuit Court Friday, at which
the following DEGREES were entered:
Alice P. Marmion VS.. VIM. V. Marmion,
etc. James M. Mason, Jr., and Forrest
w. Brown appointed special commission
ers to sell the Marmion property in Har-
per's Ferry.
]. w. Babst, guardian, VS.. Mary Alice
Babst, ct al. J. w. Babst, special COM
missioner, directed to execute deed to
Lewis Henry Rub for $3.50 for the Babst
property in Harper'S Ferry.
r. c. Rissler, guardian, VS.. George T.
Walters, Charles E., Susie v. and Car
ence N. Walters. Settlement of R. c.
RiSsler, guardian, confirmed.
M. M. Swimley VS.. J. S, Swimley, LET al.
Report of F. w. Brown, special commits
sioner, confirmed.
V. Kaplon & Bro, ct al, VS.. w. H. H.
Spanger's Admir-. Report OF Forrest
w. Brown, special commissioner, con-
firmed.
Mary Blue VS.. Mary Sagle and others.
Sale of land to Frank Benner recorded.
!. V. Bell VS.. u. S. Martin, OF Shep-
herdstown. In this suit the plaintiff ask
ed the court for a mandatory order COM
polling Mr.. Martin to remove huge wa
ter wheel and the water race from the site
occupied by both for number OF years,
on the ground that the wheel and race
constituted an obstruction. Judge Woods
dismissed The suit and the water wheel
will not be disturbed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
Smart West Virginia Postmaster.

c. E. Omps, leading merchant and
postmaster at fingers, W. Va, who sells
everything from pickles and postage
stamps 10 crepe de chine and muslin and
finds time TO play a game OF checkers
once in a while besides, has made new
record in postal matters, Postmaster
Omps, Yesterday, shipped four barrels OF
flour from his store TO J S. SagerS, gro
Ger at Berkeley Springs, by parcel post
without it costing him cent, although
the parcel post charges, according to the
schedule "doped out" by Congressman
David ]. Lewis, should have been $ll 90.
Omps is fourth class postmaster and
the only salary the COVE rnment pays him
is face value for all stamps cancelled
through his office. Heretofore Postmas-
ter Omps when business was good aver
aged about four or five cents per day.
Yesterday he sold himself SLIGO worth
OF parcel post stamps which he put
on 81 sacks OF flour and then cancelled
them through his postofiice. The gov
eminent will pay Omps just SLIGO back
as salary on the transaction.
OmpS could have shipped the flour by
freight for 81 "a but he is just this amount
in by the deal and had his flour carried
on B. & o. passenger train No. 80. In
changing the 81 sacks at Hancock yester-
day from the main line OF the B. & 0. No.
So was DELAYED ten minutes. The flour
was sent IS miles by train and then hauled
by a perspiring R. F. d. carrier eigh
miles TO Sager's store.
Postmaster Omps not only saved him
self money, but made what is probably
new record for days business in fourth
class postoffice. fine keeps this up he
may cause himself to be promoted 10 a
better job by the government. When the
amount of business done by fourth class
office returns in salary as large an amount
as third class poStmasters are paid, the
postoffice is advanced to the latter class,
and according to yesterdays business
Unger's postoffice is paying its postmas-
ter ST. SO day.
With such exclusive shipping privileges
the Omps general store is in position to
undersell all the stores in surrounding
territory in dealing with out
trade.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

The opposition to Thomas d. Jones,
who was nominated by President Wilson
as member of the Federal Reserve
Board, became so great, and there SEEM
ed so little hope that the Senate would
confirm him, that the President finally
Withdrew his name at the request of Mr.
Jones. We cannot but feel that the nam
ing Of Mr. Jones was mistake. While
no one disputes his ability. The simple
fact that he is director in the Harvester
Trust, one OF the most obnoxious COM
binations in this country, is enough TO
cause the belief that he has little sympa-
thy with plain folks anu that his useful
ness as member OF tins board would
always be questioned. The fact that the
President regards him so highly is trib-
ute TO his personal qualifications, but it
IS not wise TO have in so important
place man who is under suspicion. The
men who are active in the Service of the
greedy and merciless trusts cannot enjoy
Inc confidence of the people who are the
victims OF such combinations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30


Frank Morrison, secretary ofthe Amer
lean Federation of labor and total alb
stainer from the use OF liquor for more
than 40 years, was the principal speaker
at the Tally of the Independent Order
Sons of Jonadab, held at the Y. M. {. A.
recently. In the course OF his address,
Secretary Morrison edthat, although
he was neither prohibitioniSt nor an ad-
vocate OF local option, he believed that
the prohibition movement extending to
every section of this country within a
few years, would result in the total dis
appearance of saloons from the cities,
towns and villages of the nation. 81
firmly believe" he declared, "that the
word saloon now so common that every
man. woman and child knows-it when il
is seen blazoned in staring letters from
the fronts of buildings everywhere, will
become an unknown, unrecognized, I'M
heard word within the time OF the gener-
alton that is now in the arms and at the
bosomS OF the country. Washington
Star. - bsSzEss
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
..Bush Meeting" Items.

The 9th annual assembly OF the Proill-
bition and Evangelical Association OF
Loudeun Co., Va, will be held August
4th to 18th, inclusive, 1914. in their big
auditorium at Purcellville, Va. The old
est and best known chautauqua OF the
South, only three years junior to the
pioneer chautauqua. Your attention is
called to the splendid array OF talent Sc
cured for this annual event.
Hon. Daniel A. Polling, OF Ohio, a
speaker of commanding eloquence, in
herently a leader. Mrs. Mary Harris
Armour, of Georgia, a woman OF magnetic
personality, simply wonder on the plat
form. Hon. Hamilton Lewis, u. S. Sen
ator from illinois, one ofthe most brilliant
orators in that body. Hon. John Garland
Pollard, Attorney General OF Virginia,
whose subject will be Statewide Prohibi-
ton. The Lotus GIee Club and Male
Ouartette, very popular and high class
musical organization. Mrs. Fousia w,
Kraemer. soprano soloist OF Baltimore,
Md. Col. John. D. Parsons Fourth Reg
-iment band and orchestra OF Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth Sheffield Allen, an artis-
tic reader and impersouatof, a tavorite
in the southland, from Nashville, Tenn.
Prof. S. B. Neiges, from the Department
OF Agriculture aud immigration OF the
State of Virginia. Rev. James Cannon,
IT,, OF Richmond, Va, earnest as apreach-
err of righteousness and OF commanding
force in the work OF the Anti-Saloon
League. Rev. c. M. Compiler, OF Lynch
burg, Va. A jealous and successful min
lister of the Gospel. Hon. c. c. Carlin,
M. C. from the 9Th Virginia District, rec
ognized as most efficient representa-
tive. DR.. Douglas Freeman, OF the VIZ
GINA Health Department. The Celebra-
ted Jones Concert Company, family OF
born musicians and entertainers. Hon.
Woodrow Wilson, President OF the Unit
ed States has been invited tor Patriotic
Day August 18th and is confidently eX-
pected but cannot be definitely announced
before August lst. The County w. Z.
T. U. will hold gold and grand gold
medal contest at 200 p. m. August 9th.
Eight big days affording to all rare
opportunity for recreation and improve
ment at modest price which is not du-
plicated anywhere. Daily admission fee
10 cents.
The Boarding House will be operated
by the Association and good lunch room
by Mr.. ]. d. Dillon, the icecream man.
Excellent soft water with tons OF ice in II
drawn from afountain so feet deep through
solid rock. Ample space will be provid-
ed for tourists automobiles. The w. q
o. d. r. r. will furnish excellent accom-
modations; see the railroad flyers. For
booklets or official program write c. G.
Gaver, secretary, Hllsboro, Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

THE question Of selecting president
for the West Virginia University TO sue
coed DR.. Thomas E. Hodges, resigned, is
causing good deal OF interest at present.
II is said that Prof. L. J. Corbly, principal
OF Marshall College at Huntington, is an
aspirant for the honor. Among others
who are spoken OF in this connection are
former Governor A. B. White, Of Park
ersburg; Hon. Thomas c. Miller, prin-
cipal Of Shepherd College, Shepherds
town and Prof. Robert A. Armstrong
and Dean Frank B. Trotter, the Univer-
sity faculty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
Weddings.


MIR. Samuel H. Miller, cost clerk with
the Blair Limestone Company of Berke-
ley county, and Miss Anna Hammond,
daughter OF Mrs. d. R. Hudgel, OF Wine
brenner's Cross Roads, were married in
Washington last Saturday. They went
from Washington to Old Point Comfort
on wedding trip, which was interrupted
by the news of the sudden death OF the
brides stepfather, David r. Hudgel.
Miss FloSsie Willow Lee Firth, OF
Kearneysville, and Mr.. Larkin Wilbur
Tharp, OF Martinsburg. were married last
Saturday at the Baptist parsonage in Ha-
gerstown by Rev. E K. Thomas. The
same afternoon, by the same minister and
at the same place, Miss Edna Trowell
and MIR. Charles Robert Burke were also
united in the holy bonds OF wedlock.
Annou .ements were received here this
morning announcing the marriage OF Miss
Mary Shelton Stephens, daughter OF Rev.
and Mrs. H. |. Stephens, formerly of
She pherdstown, to Mr.. James Elmer
Brown, OF BIuefield. w. Va. The cere-
mony was performed Yesterday in Blue
field, where they expect to make their
future home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

The Democratic majority in the United
States Senate has agreed in caucus TO
push along the administration bills pro-
viding for regulation OF the trusts and
other corporations. 1t is hoped that
these measures, which have already pass
ed the House, may be gotten through
within the next three or four weeks.
Congress will then adjourn and the states
men may 90 back home and fix up their
fences which have become more or less
out of repair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

FROM all over the State come reports
OF economies TO counties and towns be-
cause OF the good effects OF the prohibi-
tionlaw. In Wheelirgthe average number
OF inmates OF the work-houS before July
lst was 100 day-now there are 10, and
most OF the guards and other employees
are useless and their places will be abol-
ished. The police force OF Wheeling has
very little to do now, and it will be great
ly curtailed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

Mitchell Cornwell, aged 10 years, was
probably fatally injured Saturday by Ashby
Pugh at a yard party at Stephenson, near
Winchester. Cornwell's father and Pugh
were drinking together when CornwelI
attempted to take his father away. This
angered Pugh, who, il is alleged, stab
bed Cornwell in the head and throat and
almost severed his right hand. Cornwell
is in the Memorial Hospital in Winches-
ter. Pugh was arrested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

The record for quantity OF liquors con-
fiscated since West Virginia became
"dry" July was made when Assistant
Commissioner OF Prohibition J. Waller
Bee raided restaurant al Hawks Nest.
Over 500 gallons of whiskey, eight bar
rels of bottled beer and several hundred
gallons of wine, gin and ale were
seized. The intoxicants were hauled to
the county jail, where they took up SO
much room as to seriously inconvenience
the prisoners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

WHAT'S getting the matter with our
once gallant friends, Hon. Albert Sidney
Johnston, OF the Monroe Waterman, and
Col. Thomas H. Dennis, OF the Green
brier Independendent? They are both
real cross because the Democrats OF West
Virginia have endorsed woman suffrage.
Brethren, read what Secretary Bryan has
10 say concerning this matter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

10. Wilson, the head OF the colored
knights OF Pythias OF West Virginia and
superintendent of the negro schools Of
Weston, has been appointed State Ii
brarian by Governor Hatfield TO succeed
w. w. Saunders, who has been APP
pointed by the State Board oil Regents as
director OF the extension work of West
Virginia Colored Institute at Institute.
The appointments will become effective
August /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

GOVERNOR HATFIELD seems TO have
taken on himself The job of debating the
Republican nominations throughout the
State. This is considerable OF an under
taking. not 10 say responsibility.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

WAR between Austria and Servia seems
to be imminent, as both governments
are making every preparation for resort
10 arms TO settle their differences. II the
slumbering Goals are famed into fire the
blaze will probably sweep all over Eu-
rome
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

THE Hon. Bill Barnes, popularity known
as the Republican boss ofthe State OF New
York, has bought SUIT for $4,000 dam
ages against Colonel Roosevelt, who has
recently been making some careless state
ments concerning Mr.. Barnes. II these
two estimable politicians can be induced
TO get on the witness stand and tell what
they know about each other in connec-
ton with New York politics, the country
will be highly entertained, even if not
edited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

If the Progressives are to be believed
and they are rather good set OF Eel
lows-there's not much left OF the Re-
publican party in West Virginia except
the bosses and those who want Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

In Parkersburg last Thursday Con-
gresham Hunter Moss was renominated
by the Republican congressional conven-
lion without opposition. Somehow, we
believe that John Hamilton will get his
scalp next November.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

1T is said that the Panama Canal will
be opened for traffic on August 18th, when
vessels carrying the worlds commerce
will be regularly passed through the
waterway. The construction OF the Pam
anna Canal is proHably the most prodig-
ious and most useful piece OF work ever
accomplished on this earth.
To what mighty enterprise for the good
OF humanity will the genius of our people
next be turned?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

THERE'S only one mourner who fully
sympathizes with Col. Wyle Beall in his
distressing political affliction-we refer to
Charles Brooks Smith. And somehow
we suspicion that even Charles tears
are of The crocodile variety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

ALMOST all OF the arrests made for
violations of The liquor laws OF West Viz
ginia are OF foreigners, principally ltal-
ianS. II is just question OF time until
the immigration laws OF this country will
have to be so revised as TO keep out the
scum OF Europe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

OUR good friend Presley w. Morris, OF
the Pa:kersburg State Journal, says that
some such Republican as Theodore
Roosevelt should be elected President in
1916.
Why, Brother Morris, there is no other
Republican in The world such as Theodore
Roosevelt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

BE careful how you kiss Baltimore
girl. The other day John S. Bradley
Stole a kiss from Miss Katherine Kenny
and she sued him for SIS 900 damages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

SINCE the Progressives have nominated
a candidate for Congress in the second
district there's not much OF scramble for
the Republican nomination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30

Aruna S. Abel, secretary and treasurer
of the A. S. Abel Company, publishers OF
the Baltimore Sun, died Tuesday in a
hospital in Baltimore. About a month
ago he underwent serious operation
there for complication Of diseases.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
5th Annual Reunion
!. @. O. F.
Pen=Mar

Thursday, August 9th, 1914. SpeciaItrain
and reduced fares via Norfolk & Western
Railway. The indications are for grand
attendance. Special leaves Elkton 8 %
a. m, making intermediate stops. Re-
turning, will leave Pen-Mar 8 % p. m.
Please see Agents N. & w Railway.
w. c. SAUNDERS,
General Passenger Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
First Excursion
Presbyterian Reunion
P en- M A r
Thursday, July 3Oth, 1914

Reduced round-trip fares via Norfolk
& Western Railway. From the increased
attendance on this occasion it has become
necessary to operate two special trains;
leaving White Post 100 a. m: and Elkton
600 a. m. Returning leave Pen-Mar at
25 p. m. Please see flyers or call on N.
& w. agent for information as to fares and
intermediate stops.
w. c. SAUNDERS,
General Passenger Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
l. NJ Der
At Reduced Prices.
Your Opportunity For Building.
ODDS AND ENDS OF
Large Lumber Stock,
Including boards and heavy framing timbers for sale
Including boards and heavy framing timbers for sale

Having bought the entire stock of lumber builders hardware
ing etc. Phillips Lumber and Manufacturing Company
fering a portion of the stock at reduced prices
you contemplate any building Improvements this fall have
here an opportunity get your material for less than you will probably
get it in the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
PUBLIC SALE
OF
HOUSE and LOT
Notice of Application for Franchise.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, July 10,
1914 c. N. Whiting filed with the Common Council
of Shepherdstown W. Va, an application Tor
franchise 10 construct and maintain railroad track
across Church Alley, in Shepherdstown, connecting
his properly with the Norfolk & Western Railway:
and that he win ask said Common Council 10 act
upon said application at its regular meeting TO be
held on Monday, August TO- 1914:
c. N. WHITING
r. G. MILLER, Mayor.
J. S. RIGHTSTINE, Recorder.
luiy 10, l9l4-iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-30
Lost Time Deposit Certificate.

Certificate No. 3342. of date December I'd. 1913.
issued by the Jefferson Security Bank Tor $500, at
six months. belonging TO the undersigned, having
been lost notice is hereby given TO all persons IN
terested to show cause, II any they can al me meet
ing OF the Board OF Directors OF said bank, to be
held on August 49, 1914 At 10 a. m, at said bank, in
said town. why said board should not then cause TO
be issued new or duplicate certificate IN place oil
the lost one TO the undersigned
FANNIE V. LUCAS.
Iulu % lQiA-ANn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-18

one penny. We shall even con-
tinue in force our popular IT.
Cent a-Day purchase plan. the
same as our previous Oliver
models.
The OLIVER No. z, equipped
with the famous Printype, if de-
sired without extra charge.
You owe it to yourself to see
the new machine before you buy
any typewriter at any price.
Note its beauty, speed and easy
action, its wonderful automatic
devices. Try it On many kinds
of work that no other typewriter
will do.
1t is significant fact that the
typewriter that introduced such
epoch-making innovations s
visible writing, visible reading,
Printype, etc. should be the
first to introduce automatic
methods of 0 GRAFTON.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-11-18
important judicial Decision.

A unique case involving the work.
mems compensation act of England
was decided by the house of lords in
Kelly vs. Board Of Management of the
Trim Joint District School, which
was twice argued before their lord
ships and occupied two days at each
hearing. 1t appears that John Kelly
was schoolmaster employed by the
defendants, and while discharging his
duties was assaulted by the pupils in
a concerted attack and suffered in
juries from which he died the same
day. His mother, as dependent,
sued for damages on the ground that
his death occurred as the result OF
injuries arising out Of his employ.
Nent The county court judge and
the court Of appeals upheld the con
tention and the lords Of appeal af-
firmed the judgment four to three. 1t
is now authoritatively decided that
an accident is not the less an acct
dent by reason of it's being brought
about by deliberate violence. There
was not so much difficulty upon the
question as to whether it arose out
of and In the course of the employ
ment of deceased as a schoolmaster,
though the point was also strenuously
put forward and argued.