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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
A Delightful Affair.

The lawn fete for the benefit of the
Charles Town Hospital, held last Friday
at Claymont Court, The beautiful home of
Colonel Murphy, was not only delight
full social event, but was also successful
in that some 1870 was realized for most
worthy cause. Claymont Court is per-
haps the handsomest home in Jefferson
county, where there are so many fine
estates. Built on liberal plans many
years ago by Bushrod c. Washington
after the English style of country homes.
il has been improved and beautified by
its successive owners, and these inn
provements, so happily blended with the
natural advantages, make it a most charm
ing place. The fine old house is ap-
preached by romantic drive through a
noble woodland, and the surroundings of
the mansion are ideal. A great lawn on
the south side adds spaciousness to the
dignified building, and terraced gardens
on the east, with flowers and fruits and
vegetables, all in perfect order, are a
happy combination of adornment and
utility. In the evening, with colored Ian
terms hung here and there, and the young
moon lending soft radiance, the scene
was very beautiful.
Supper was served in the house and
refreshments on the lawn, fortunes were
told BY lovely gypsy gill, parcel post
did thriving business and other enter
prises were well patronized-and the
Charles Town Band gave concert.
There was short programme on the
south porch-a drill by beautifully attired
girls and humorous sketch by COM
pany OF young folks from Charles Town.
Afterward Mr.. and Mrs. James Rothwell,
of Martinsburg, entertained the crowd
by gracefully rendering some OF the
modern dances in the ballroom. This
was very popular feature OF the even
ing's entertainment.
The fete was pleasant social affair
one saw ones friends from every sec
ton OF the county, and there were visit
ors also from other places, who were
graciously received by the matrons, Mrs.
Frank Beckwith, Mrs. E. E. Cooke, Mrs.
Barr, Mrs. Wysong, Miss Riddle, Miss
Fouke and several others. The Misses
Murphy and Mr.. Temple Murphy were
very hospitable and courteous, and added
to the generosity of the family in loaning
their home for the entertainment by Civ
ing their personal service and interest,
which went so far toward making the af-
fair a gratifying success. Their kindness
cannot be too highly appreciated.
The hospital is becoming more and
more necessity 10 our county, and is
thoroughly deserving OF any help that
can be rendered. 1t is pleasing to note
that the people evince such lively inter
est in its welfare. We think that the
State can well afford to give ii such aid
as will increase its usefulness and etfi-
cheney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
Public School Affairs.

The board of education OF Shepherds
town district held its regular meeting on
Monday last and transacted consider
able amount of business. The vacancies
in the faculty of the ShepherdStown
Graded School occasioned by the resigna-
tions OF Miss Lenora Marten and Miss
Alice Billmyer were filled by appointing
Miss Anna Hause as teacher of the sew
enth grade and Miss Ruth Taylor Of the
primary grade. Both these new teachers
are graduates of Shepherd College. All
of the other teachers were reappointed,
with Prof. Charles T. Smooth as princi-
pal. 1t was agreed to pay teachers with
No. | certificates $45 per month, No. 2
$35, and No. 3 $50. Principal Smooth
salary is SIS per month. Not more than
eighteen teachers are 10 be employed in
the district this year, and schools are to
run nine months.
The board awarded contract for the
painting of the graded school building to
M. q. BaSt at his bid OF $l9l.
The following trustees were appointed
for the several sub-dstricts: No. |, J.
Frank Allen, for three years; No. 2, D.
Holland Moler, for three years; No. 3,
Chas. q. Moler, for three years; No. a,
T. J. Link for three years, and j.. X. Kib-
Ter for two years to fill vacancy caused by
death OF Walter Hartman; No. 5, H. c.
Marshall, for three years No. 6, w. F.
Mcdonald, for three years; No. I, L. B.
Vickers for three years. Harrison Schley
was reelected secretary OF the board.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
Notes of the Churches.

After having been closed for several
months for repairs, Grace Reformed
Church, KearneYsville, will be reopened
and rededicated on Sunday morning, July
II, al 9 o'clock. The service will be in
charge OF Rev. Guy p Bready, the new
pastor OF the ShepherdStown charge, and
this will be the first service OF Rev.
Bready's pastorate in this congregation.
The Improvements consist ola new metal
ceiling, metal walls, painting inside and
outside, and a complete renovation OF
pews and pulpit furniture. Services will
be continued during the week following,
namely, Monday, Tuesday and Friday,
with services beginning at 100 p. m.
The dedicatory season will close with a
service on Sunday evening, July 10, at
100. Several visiting ministers have
been invited TO be present and take part
in the services.
The open-air service last Sunday even
ing was again attended by large con-
gregation. An able sermon was deliver
ed by Rev. J. w. Ware, of the EpiSco-
pal Church. The excellent music rem
dered by the choir, which is in charge OF
Prof. J. D. Muldoon, was augmented by
a number OF musical instruments, includ-
ing cornet and flute.
There will be communion service Sum-
day in the Lutheran Church in Shop
herdstown at 1890 a. m. and at Uvilla at
2 80 p. m. Rev. DR.. Charles S. Trump,
OF Martinsburg, will conduct the service
at both places.
The Ridgeway camp meeting will be
held from July 3lst to August llth, near
Ridgeway, w. Va. Rev. F. A. Strother
will be in charge OF the meeting, and an
interesting programme OF services will be
rendered.
Communion services will be held in the
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, if
Providence permits, Sunday al 1870 a.
m, with preparatory services Saturday at
1920 a. m. Services at Kearneysvllle at
8 p. m.
There will be no preaching in the Elk
Branch Presbyterian Church Sunday.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Rev. E. w.
Aaron, OF the Methodist Church, will
preach in Zion Church at a. m.
Episcopal Church - Trinity Church,
Sunday school at 9 a. M, morning SER
vice at 1890 a. m. At Duffields, COM
munion service at 3p. m.
Regular services in Christ Reformed
Church, Shepherdstown, Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock. Sunday school at go.
Preaching in the Methodist Church at
Bakerton on Sunday al II a. m. and at
Shenandoah Junction at p. m.
NJ. E. Church-Service in Shepherds
town at 100 a. m. and Sharpsburg at
p. m.
M. E. Church Soutb-Service Sunday
at Bethesda at ga. m. and Uvilla II a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
Big Wheat Crop.

Some few OF the farmers have begun
TO thresh their wheat in this neighbor-
hood, and it is turning out very well in
deed. A. S. cambridge estimates his
crop at Is bushels to the acre, judging
from what has been threShed so far, and
Frank X. McQuiIkin'S crop is yielding
about the same. The Advocate says that
on ]. Shirley Smiths farm near Charles
Town the wheat yielded 30 bushels 10 the
acre. S. S. Stouffer, near Sharpsburg,
threshed some wheat this week that
made nearly 40 bushels 10 the acre. The
grain generally is reported TO be OF good
quality. The wheat was rather ripe when
it was harvested, and is shattering TO some
extent.
There will be an enormous yield Of
wheat throughout the country. In Kan
sas and Oklahoma it is expected that the
crop will break all records. In Oklahoma
il is said that on some ranches there will
be 60 bushels OF wheat 10 The acre.
The enormous crop Of wheat in the
country has caused the price 10 decline,
and our local dealers are offering but TO
cents buShel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
A Gratifying Success.

The union picnic held at Morgan's
Grove last Saturday, July 4th, was a
complete success. A considerable NUM-
Der of Sunday school teachers and pupils
assembled in front Of Shepherd College,
and after parading Main street, were taken
to the grove in automobiles. The auto
mobile owners of the community were
very generous in the use OF their cars,
and transportation was furnished for
everybody who wished it. There were
from 400 10 500 persons on the grounds,
including number from the country and
neighboring villages. A bountiful dinner
was enjoyed at noon, and free lemonade
was on tap all afternoon. There were
smusements for everybody-tennis, cro-
quet and two baseball games, while the
children had their usual games and races.
The picnic was thoroughly enjoyed by
all who attended, and the managers are
hoping that next year there will be CO.
operation by all the Sunday schools and
a still more enjoyable and successful
event
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
Heard In Shepherdstown.
How Bad Backs Have Been Made
Strong-Kidney Ills Corrected.

All over Shepherdstown you hear II.
Doan's Kidney Pills are keeping up The
good work. Shepherdstown people are
telling about it-telling OF bad backs made
sound again. You can believe the testi-
mony OF your own towns people. They
tell If for the benefit Of you who are SUI
fering. II your back aches, il you feel
lame, sore and miserable, if the kidneys
act too frequently, or passages are pain
full, scanty and of color, use Doan's Kid
neY Pills, the remedy that has helped so
many OF your friends and neIghbors.
Follow this Shepherdstown citizens ad-
vice and give DoaH's chance to do the
same for you.
Mrs. Carrie Muck. River Road. Shep-
herdstown, says: 81 used Doan's KID
ney Pills couple Of years ago and they
cured me OF backache and kidney trouble.
! haven't had return attack. You may
continue to publish the statement gave
some years ago"
Mrs. Muck is only one OF many Shop
herdstown people who have gratefully
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. II your
back aches-if your kidneys bother you,
don't simply ask for kidney remedy
ask distinctly for Doan's Kidney Pills.
the same that Mrs. Muck had-the REM
edy backed by home testimony. SOC all
stores. Foster Milburr Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. when Your Back is
Lame-Remember the Name"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
House Party at Wild Goose.

Mrs. Edwin S. Jarrett is entertaining at
a house party at Wild Goose Farm this
week a happy bevy OF young folks who
are greatly enjoying the gracious hospi-
tality of this charming home. Among
the guests are Miss Martha Valentine, OF
Richmond Miss Janetta Fitzhugh, OF
Charlottesville; Miss Helen Hobbs, OF
Norfolk !; Miss Elizabeth Green, Of
Charles Town and MeSsrs. Buford Scott,
of Alton, Va; DeCourcy Tillman, OF Bal
timore; Ewart Johnston, OF Winchester (;
Henry Shepherd, OF this place; and
Whiting Faulkner, of Martinsburg. Mrs.
Jarrett will give dance tonight as acom-
pliment TO her visitors, at which a con-
siderable number OF persons from this
community and neighboring places are
expected. Mrs. Raymond Baby enter
tanned the members Of the party at teayes-
terday afternoon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
To BUY the Dunkard Church.

The sundry civil appropriation bill. re-
ported to the United States Senate on
Monday, contains an amendment appro-
priating 81 800 for the purchase OF the
old Dunkard Church on the Antietam
battlefield. The church was used during
the battle OF Anhetam as refuge for the
wounded OF both sides, but was none the
less badly damaged by shot and shell.
There has been no offer from the Dunk
ards to sell the church, but it is possible
that they will consent 10 part with It.
The church and the land on which It
stands were originally donated by MI
Mumma, Dunkafd, who stipulated that
the property revert 10 his heirs when ii
was abandoned for church purposes.
Services in the church now are said to be
very irregular. The place is visited an
nualIy by thousands of people, and the
government feels that il is its duty to look
after the church. II was originally pro-
posed that the church, if acquired by the
government, should be used as the Office
of the superintendent of the battlefield.
but no such stipulation is made in the bill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
County Jail Site for New postoffice.

County Jail Site for New Postoffice.
II is announced that government Off
Gals have decided TO accept proposition
from the Jefferson County Court TO pur-
chase the county jail as a site for the
proposed new postoffice building at
Charles Town, and for which an appro-
priation of $4,000 has been authorized.
This is perhaps the most desirable loca-
ton in Charles Town, being in The heart
of the town and on the corner of the
two principal streets of the place. The
site was offered several months ago, but
decision was deferred until last week,
when, it is said, the architect decided
that it would be satisfactory.
II is said that the price agreed upon for
the Jail property is $4,000, which is GER
tainly most reasonable.
The county jail is an historical old build
ing-it was here that the famous John
Brown was kept prisoner while he was
on trial and he spent the days here await
ing his execution. While it is not bad
looking building, being so constructed as
to give but slight indication that it is a
Jail, il is out of date and unsanitary, and
really ought TO be replaced by a modern
structure. There are but six cells IN II,
and there are at the present time sixteen
prisoners in them, as many as four being
confined in one cell. The conditions
are anything but satisfactory. 1t is pro-
posed that a new jail be erected in the
rear OF the courthouse. The county
owns sufficient land 10 put up a suitable
building, and this could be connected
with the court. house, doing away with
the Objectionable custom OF escorting
prisoners through the public streets. 1t
is to be hoped that the sale OF the jail site
may be consummated and the improve
ment made.
We trust that our Charles Town neigh
bors may have influence sufficient to Sc
cure postoffice building that may be an
ornament to the town. II is a lamentaole
fact that the government architects are
not always noted for artistic appreciation
of conditions, and it is not infrequent
that communities that iondly hoped for a
handsome public building have had I'M
loaded upon them architectural monstros-
tiles. Hagerstown, for instance, has a
new postoffice building that with but
little change could be utilized as an ideal
ice-house or cold-storage establishment
We hope that Charles Town may secure
the services OF an architect who may be
able TO mix artistic beauty with utility and
convenience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09

Sple1OlQ 1OdQWdf Out CHlllSly uOSS away
with the dust nuisance. II looks TO us
as if it would be very good thing to treat
the entire street in this manner.
We very earnestly hope that our county
commissioners will agree TO the sugges-
ton that has been made, and put all the
roads OF Shepherdstown district, including
the turnpikes, in the care of our district
supervisor and his assistants, allowing
them the money that has heretofore been
given the turnpike commissioner. Com
missioner Mcdonald has not been able TO
give the turnpikes in our district any
attention whatever for the past year or
two, and they are naturally going to
pieces from neglect. Our county court
ought to act at once in this matter, so that
the roads may be repaired. The Shep-
herd pike is growing worse every day,
and il is almost criminal TO allow such a
road to be destroyed. The Kearneys-
vile pike near ShepherdStown is down
to bedrock, bitches are filled up, and
every rain does damage that will cost
good deal OF money to repair. In these
days of improved roadmaking it is Sc
rious reflection to have our principal high
ways grow worse right along, and Jeffer-
son county will lose its reputation for ex-
celent roads unless change is made.
The people of Shepherdstown district
are not being treated fairly - the taxes
they pay for the maintenance of turnpikes
brings them absolutely no benefit and
they are greatly dissatisfied. 1.-THE money
to which we are entitled is placed IN the
hands of our own capable and expert
enced road men, we'll guarantee results.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
Mexican War Pictures.

Authorized pictures ofthe Mexican rebel
army under the leadership OF General
Villa will be produced in the opera house
Saturday night, July 18th. These pic
lures are claimed by the makers TO be
the only authentic ones Of the revolution
airy forces that have been made. This
company made special contract with Cen
eral Villa, the rebel leader, and therefore
has been given the exclusive right TO
make actual pictures Of the present Mex
lean war. This company has two pic
ture men in the field with the rebel army,
and all those who desire to see actual
Mexican pictures are urged TO be present.
The admission fee will be ten cents for
adults and five cents for children. Two
shows, one at 100 and the other at 9.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09
The Death Record.

]. Harry B. Widmyer, an estimable
young man OF Martinsburg, died in the
City Hospital in that place last Sunday,
following an operation for an aggravated
case of appendicitis. The deceased, who
was 10 years of age, was son OF MIR. and
Mrs. Samuel S. Widmyer.
Mrs. John Gore, ar estinable resident
of Shenandoah Junction, died at her
home in that place last week, after lin
gering illness from consumption. She is
survived by her husband and three chill
dren.
John Thomas Cav, lifelong resident
OF Martinsburg, died at his home in that
place last week, aged II years. He is
survived by one son and five daughters.
Charles D. Matthaei, a former resident
of Martinsburg, died last Sunday at his
home in Elkins, w. Va, aged 30 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-09

The General Education Board, which
administers the John ID. Rockefeller fund,
announces gift OF 10000 TO Washing
ton and Lee University at Lexington, Va.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-20
LETTER LIST

The following letters remain un-
claimed at the local postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter office
If not called for within two weeks:
Ladies' List-Eliza Brown, Mrs.
William Fisher, Miss Sallie Freeman,
Mrs. Clara Moore, Mrs. Margie Nor
ris, Johanna Peterson, Mrs. Eva Rich,
Mrs. Pearl Wickeson, Miss Rose Will
lians.
Gentlemen's List-C. " Amos, Geo.
T. Baker, NJ. Berardini, H. E. Brown,
Tho. T. Caldwell, D. A. E.. Cole, A. A.
Corbly, Palmer Ellibee, Farmer Free
man, Jim Freeman. Mas Grippen, Ed
win Hiatt, Louis NJ. Hammer, Virgil
Kennedy, B. w. King, s. J. King, Price
LeHue, Leonard Mcqueen, Dan Magee,
Frank Miller, Timothy Murphy, May
lue Murray, Michael Murray, George
Necessary. John "Petroy, A. H. Price
(2), Oliver Price, James Proctor. Chas.
Schlenker, Elmer Schneck, Caleb Shea
ron, Harry V. Shepard. Carl Siders,
VIM. F. Sidey, Arthur d. Smith, John
w. Smith, Elmer Sneck, F. X. Stem
ger, Frank Sullivan, James Sunday
Fred Thompson, VIM. Thurman, Ivan
Toney, Tom Trenary, Harvey Turner
Bert Underecht, Clarence Walker. Al.
bert Watterson, Chas. Warfel, Harry
Wilhelm
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-20
Mems of Diamond, Tennis Court,
Golf Links, Track, Arena, Aquatics
Frank Duumg Sport Writer
RICHMOND DEFEATED
Maysville Team Wins by 10
to 6 Score.

NASHVILLE, KY, Apri! 2O.-The
Maysville Kentucky Ohio State league
team defeated the Richmond Qnd)
nine here yesterday, 10-6. The locals
outbatted the visitors and played a
far better game in the field, which ac-
counts for the victory.
Winters and Thompson. of the To-
Gals, were effective at all times, while
Kuppin, the Hoosier finger, was
touched up for eleven safe ones.
These hits, combined with two costly
boots on the part of the Quakers,
gave the local aggregation the game.
With the exception of the fifth in
ming, the visitors were never danger
Gus. A series of three bingles, COM
bined with an error of local fielder,
allowed five runs to trickle over the
pan. Richmond's other score came in
the second stanza with two hits.
Score:
Maysville .... % 6 2 0 x-10
Richmond .... 0 l 0 0 5 o.
Winters, Thompson and
McDaniels; Kuppin and Novack.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-20
FOUNDERS HUMBLE
ROBINSON PLAYERS
Reliance Team Scores Twelve
Liners to Opponents Five
in Indoor Commercial
League Series.
MOUND WORK is GOOD
Victors Take Fielding Squirt
in Last Round and Smoth-
er Threatened Batting Raj
.ly.

The Reliance Founders took a close
day night at the gym, the score
standing 10 to at the end of five
sessions of good ball. The Victory
ties the Founders with the Natco team
for third position in the Commercial
league race.
Newly of the RObinSonS had it on
Firth when il came to allowing safe
bingles, but the timely hitting Of the
north end crowd overcame this adj
vantage, Newly held the Reliance
Eatters to five safe ones, while Firth
on the other hand, was touched up for
a total of twelve swats Ability to
hit. when hits meant runs, explains
the Reliance score.
The Reliance men annexed their
scores in the first, second, third and
fourth. CrayCraft, first up drew life,
and Firth advanced him on a scratch
tap. cox followed With the necessary
hit and a trio of runs crossed the
plate. -Four markers We're added in
the next etanZO, while trio of scores
were added in the final round.
The RObinsons did their execution
in the first, third and final frames
Creaccr and Newly crossed the home
sack il the first, and repeated the
same N the third. Three runs were
added in the final. Newly, Slower
and F,adlcr did the registering. Some
fast fielding on the part of the Re
lance team stopped the rally, how
ever, and the county ended at the
l0-7 stage Lineup and score:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-04-20
SEEOERS HAMMER
ROBINSON HEAVIER
American Seeding Machine
Company Nine Tightens
Grip on First Place With
37-12 Victory.
G. A M E STARTS CLOSE

The A. S. NJ. Co. nine took another
1.-THE fourth) game Saturday night, the
Robinson team being the victim. The
score was p to y. Ability to hit the
Robinson finger at will and the tight
work of the seeders caused the west
enders' downfall. The game was fair
ly close until the third frame, when
the seeders opened up little affair of
their own that netted eleven runs.
Both sides had counted a couple Of
times before the third, and it looked
like the game would be tight one.
The entire Seeder team occupied
the spotlight at some time during the
large stanza. Every man on the team
got a hit, while but member of the
team failed to cross the home sack.
This fatol inning seemed to take the
starch out of the Boilermakers, who
counted but four times in the remain
ing innings. The Seeders, however,
seemed to take more interest in the
game and added eleven more scores in
the final frames. Diggs, of the Seed
ers, led the artillery work with five
safe slaps in as many trips to the
plate. Lineup and score: