Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-15
LITTLE LOCALS.

Al a meeting OF the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee in Charles Town last
Friday Thomas R. Moore resigned as
chairman, and VIM. A. Daniel was elect
ed to fill the vacancy. S. c. Young, of
Charles Town, was elected vice chair
man.
Mrs. Henry w. Potts gave an afternoon
tea last Friday as compliment TO her
house guests, Mrs. Hugh p. Allen, Mrs.
J. F. Legge, Mrs. c. S. Hunter, Mrs. W.
t. Roberts and Miss Nettie Aglionby.
II was very deli htful affair and the re-
union OF old friends was thoroughly en-
joyed by all who were present.
Invitations have been received here to
the marriage OF Rev. Edgar W. Halleck
and Miss Mildred Geraldine Waldrop,
the ceremony TO take place in the Episco-
pal Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky,
on October 18th. Rev. Mr.. Halleck is a
former resident Of Shepherdstown, but is
now rector of Christ Episcopal Church,
Bowling Green.
Owens & Miller's store in the Register
building has been the center of attraction
this week, as the scores OF the great
championship baseball games have been
displayed inning by inning in its win
dowS. The enthusiastic fans have waited
patiently for each announcement, and the
small boys have cheered vociferously as
their favorites scored.
Mrs. Rowland c. Ringgold entertained
number of her friends Tuesday after
noon at five O'Clock tea at her beautiful
home, Bellevue, near town. A very Coll
genial and agreeable company assembled
10 enjoy the hospitality OF the charming
hostess, and the event was one of much
social enjoyment. There were good
many OF out-of-town guests. as well as
friends from this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Lyme gave re-
ception last Saturday evening at their
home north OF town in honor OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Franklin Lyme, who had
| just returned from their wedding trip. 1t
was delightful affair, greatly enjoyed by
many persons from this town and Conf
munity and from Maryland. The even
ing was one OF October's best, and the
handsome home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lyme
was exceedingly attractive 10 the guests.
Old John Browns granddaughter and
her husband, MIR. and Mrs. I. B. Alex
ander, OF Putin Bay, Ohio, were Charles
Town visitors on Wednesday OF last week.
Jaller S. c. Young showed them through
the jail, pointing out the cell in which
Brown was imprisoned and the room in
the court house where the trial was held.
They were travelling in their automobile,
and had visited Harper'S Ferry, the scene
OF his famous exploit more than hall
century ago. Mr.. Alexander is the mayor
OF Put in-Bay.
Owens & Miller have just purchased
another shipment OF International Stock
Food, which is far the best tonic for your
cattle and horses. They also have Inter
national Hog Cholera Powder in 5Oc
packages. These two powders are be-
ing used exclusively by all large cattle
| dealers and testimonials can be furnished
upon application. Try deal ofthiS food
and see how much money it saves you.
A set OF dishes free with every deal.
Owens & Miller, the home OF everything
that is good.
The apple show OF H. p. Schley and J.
p. Rush at NJ. b. Bakers store has been
The greatest success. Since last week a
uumDer OF additional apples have been
oroughtn, and the exhibits, we suppose,
The finest that has ever been made in this
town. There were about forty varieties
exhibited, and most OF the apples were
absolutely perfect. The display attracted
a great deal of attention, and much sur
prise was expressed at the great number
oi varieties that are grown in this section
The apples will be judged and the prizes
awarded today or tomorrow.
DR.. Harriet B. Jones. who is so well
known throughout West Virginia and
whose work Tor the health and general
good OF the people OF the State has been
so greatly appreciated, will spend next
week in Jefferson county, where she will
deliver her free lectures on tuberculosis
and other subjects at various points,
DR.. Jones will DE in Shepherd College on
Thursday, October 221, and will speak
in the auditorium at 10 a. m and I p. m.
| The people OF the community generally
are cordially invited 10 attend these lee
lures, which are free of charge.
The faculty OF Shepherd College State
| Normal School gave most enjoyable
reception 10 the students Of that iuStitu-
ton last Friday evening. having also as
their guests a number OF town folks, in
GLIDING the ministers and members oil
their families. Prof. J. F. Marsh, Secre-
tary 10 the State Board OF Regents, and
Mr.. Nat T. Frame, State Agricultural
Agent, were also present. The evening
was spent in pleasant recreations with
literary tinge, and delicious refreshments
we're served under the direction OF the
domestic science department. Music by
the college orchestra was pleasant fea-
| tire of the occasion.
Shepherdstown has been honored the
past week by visits from distinguished
members OF the State administration who
have been here on official business.
Monday Hon. M. p. Shawkey, State SUI
perintendent OF Free Schools, was here
in consultation with Principal Thos. {.
Miller concerning Shepherd College al