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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
A GOOD MAN GONE.
Mayberry Mckee Expires Suddenly
Today-0ther Deaths.

Our community was shocked this morn
ing when the news became known that
Mr.. Mayberry Mckee had suddenly pass
ed away. So unexpected was the an
nouncement, it could hardly be realized
that he was dead, yet il was only too
true. Mr.. Mckee, who lived in the VAN
clevesville neighborhood OF Berkeley
county, near the Jefferson county line,
arose early this morning, and between
six and seven O'Clock started with his
two sons to drive some cattle to Kear-
neysville. He had eaten a hearty break
fast and was apparently as well as usual.
He was riding horseback, and suddenly
his sons noticed him swaying in the sad
die. They went 10 his assistance and
lifted him to the ground, but in that in
slant he was dead. The body was car
ried to the home which he had quilted
only few moments before, and the sad
news was soon communicated throughout
the two counties, where Mr.. Mckee was
so well known and so highly regarded.
The dreadful shock to his devoted family
was felt in lesser degree by his large circle
of friends and acquaintance, and many
expressions OF genuine sorrow have been
heard.
Mr.. Mckee, who was II years OF age,
was one OF the best-known farmers OF
Berkeley county, and was almost as well
known in Jefferson. He was born at the
family homestead near Vanclevesville,
his father having been the late Hugh Nc
Kee. He was a resident OF Jefferson
county for some years, having occupied
the Travellers Rest farm OF |. H. Strider,
near Leetown. Later he moved back to
a portion of the home farm that he owned,
between Kearneysville and VancleveS-
vile. AT the breaking out OF the Civil
War he entered the Confederate service,
and as member of Company B, First
Virginia Cavalry, served with fidelity and
courage all through that long struggle.
He was in every relation OF life a most
exemplary man, and was esteemed by
many friends and acquaintance. He
was one OF the pillars of the Lutheran
Church of Shepherdstown, in which he
had been deacon for many years, and
was active in its service and devoted in
his work for the Master. He will be
greatly missed in the church, TO which
he was literally faithful unto death, his
last duty to it having been filled on Sum-
day last, when he attended the morning
service and was present at council
meeting.
Mr.. Mckee is survived by four sons
and three daughters Howard, Hugh,
Guy and Walter; Mrs. Lucy Hudgel and
Misses Bessie and Katherine Mckee.
His wife, who was Miss Kate Keplinger
before her marriage, died six or seven
years ago, her death also being sudden.
The funeral will be held Saturday morn
ing al 10 80 o'clock at the home, and inter-
ment will be in Elmwood Cemetery,
ShepherdStown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
Fine Dairy Barn.

flnc DdiTy DdfH.
The Martinsburg World says that with
in the next few weeks |. D. VanMetre,
the well-knowu farmer and stock dealer,
will complete on his farm near Kearneys-
Vile one OF the largest and most modern
dairy barns in the State. II is 36xl00feet
in size, with concrete base, and has
Sanctions for fifty animals. 1t is built
according TO specifications approved by
the Agricultural Department at Washing
ton, and will have every modern fixture
and improvement to insure perfect sani-
tary conditions. Running water will be
provided in the building. Refrigersting
and creamery buildings will be erected
near by, and two large silos, with a
capacity of 300 tons, have been con-
structed. II is expected that there will
be an enormous output of milk and
cream when the Improvements are fin
ished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
Wedding Bells.

Rev. Robert E. Lee Strider, of Keyser,
w. Va, and Miss Mary Manning Hol-
royd, OF Athens, this State, were married
last Saturday evening at six O'Clock in
the Southern Methodist Church in the
latter place. The ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop w. L. Gravatt, OF
Charles Town, assisted by Rev. ]. F.
Jones, pastor of the local church. The
bride is The accomplished daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Holroyd, her father
having been for many years an instructor
in the State Normal School at Athens.
Rev. Mr.. Strider is one OF the best known
Episcopal clergymen in West Virginia,
and is highly regarded. He has for sew
eral years been rector of the church at
Keyser, but has recently accepted a call
from ST. Matthew's Church in Wheeling,
and will begin his work there the first OF
November. He is son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac H. Strider, OF Jefferson county, and
has many friends in this section who ex-
tend TO him and his bride their sincerest
good wishes.
Yesterday DR.. Henry W. Kearney, OF
Washington, D. c., son OF the late Capt.
Henry w. Kearney, OF this vicinity, with
Miss Sadie Victoria Householder, also
OF Washington, motored TO Baltimore,
and at the parsonage of ST. Johns Church
they were married by his brother-in-law,
Rev. Wilmer p. Johnston, OF the M. Z.
Church South. They will take a trip OF
eight or ten days travelling in their auto
mobile, and when they return 10 wash
ington a reception will be held at his
home, 1929 o Street, NV. DR.. Kearney
has gained for himself quite reputation
as physician, and has an extensive prac-
tice. His many relatives and friends in
this section join in wishing him and his
bride all the happiness that this world
can afford.
Miss Mamie L. Writ, of Shepherds
town, and Mr.. John H. Gatrell, OF Mon
del, Md, were married at the Lutheran
parsonage in Sharpsburg by Rev. A. A.
Kerlin on Saturday evening, October I'd.
at 100 o'clock. The ceremony was wit
messed by only few relatives.
Mr.. James Marshall and Miss Edna L.
Burns, both OF Charles Town, were mar
ried in Hagerstown last Saturday by Rev.
w. L. Lynn. The bride is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Burns and the
groom is a business man of Charles Town,
Miss Mamie Lee Tharp, Of Jefferson
county, and Mr.. William Edward Trout
man, of Pittsburg, were married recently
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Fries,
near Charles Town, by Rev. Frank A.
Tyler.
Miss Mary Everitts Williams, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Williams, OF Mar
tinsburg, and Mr.. James Williams, OF
McCoy's Ferry, Md, were married last
Friday at the home ofthe groom'S parents.
Mr.. r. w. Shirley, OF Middleway, and
Miss Lille Parish, OF Front Royal. Va,
were married Tuesday evening. After a
wedding trip TO Richmond they will make
their home in Charles Town.
Mr. Charles r. Kidwiler, OF Brunswick,
Md, and Miss Grace Casey, OF Charles
Town, were married in the latter place
on Monday at the Baptist parsonage by
Rev. S. W. Cole.
Mr.. Lewis Overstreet, Of Roanoke, and
Miss Viola Smallwood, OF Ransom, were
married in the former place last Friday
night by Rev. q. F. Vines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
OVERRIDING The Hunting Business.


We understand that more than hun
dred licenses to Would-be hunters in
Shepherdstown district have been issued,
thirty-six OF which are held by colored
persons. In this large number there are
doubtless many irresponsible persons
who are liable 10 do good deal OF DAM
age by reckless shooting and in other
ways, and land owners are thinking OF
taking steps for mutual protection. A
license to hunt does not carry with il the
privilege of going upon another PERSONS
premises. On the contrary, it is strictly
against the law TO hunt upon the land OF
anyone unless the owner gives his writ
ten permission. Persons who roam
around the country shooting ateverything
they see and trespassing upon private
property are subjecting themselves to
severe penalties.
Tuesday some unknown person shot
and killed valuable young Jersey heifer
belonging 10 H. w. Potts on his place
Just north OF town. Mr.. Potts found the
animal lying dead near watering trough
in one OF the fields, and investigation
showed that il had been killed by a rifle
shot, the bullet having struck il in the
eye. Mr.. Potts does not believe that the
animal was killed Intentionally, but has
an idea that il was shot by some one care
lessly firing gun. The danger OF such
indiscriminate shooting is that human
being is just as liable TO be killed as any
other creature, and it is TO be hoped that
the guilty person may either put away
his gun or be apprehended and made to
answer for the damage he does.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

Circuit Court.
The regular fall term OF the Jefferson
Circuit Court convened in Charles Town
on Tuesday, Judge ]. M Woods presid-
ing. The grand jury was discharged at
noon the same day, bringing in only four
indictments, which were as follows:
Emma Pearl Stewart, miSdemeanor.
Percy DeVant Lorentz. misdemeaner.
Charles Tate, felony.
Gus Bates, felony.
The petit Jury is summoned Tor next
Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
WOMAN ALL RUN DOWN
Made Strong and Well By vinOl

Waynesboro, Pa.-"Iwas all run down
after hard spell of bronchitis so it was
hard for me to keep about. / had pains
in my chest and took cold easily. A
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it built me up so ! am strong and well
and / am able to do my homework which
/ had not done for three months before
taking Vinol. Mrs. Y. r. HoR-
BoUGH, Waynesboro, Pa
vinol creates an appetite, aids diges-
ton, makes pure blood and creates
strength. Your money back II It fails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

William Wallace Spence, one OF Bal
timore's most prominent citizens, last
Monday celebrated his one hundredth
birthday. He is still in fairly good health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

The Norfolk & Western Railway will
construct at its shops in Roanoke ten
mountain type locomotives for its passen-
ger service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21
Think 1t Over!
FOR SALE.

House and lot on Harper'S
Ferry road, about one mile
from Duffields. For further
information, address, H. L.
MELVIN, 4O6 Munsey Build
ing, Baltimore, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

Owing 10 tie fact that not single ar
rest has been made by the local police
department since nine O'Clock Wednes-
day morning, no police court was held
today. For the first time in years, the
city Jail is empty and the iailer and turn
key have nothing 10 do but 10 wait for
possible guest as the day lwears on
HUNTINGTON Advertiser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

The second city in The State presents
good object lesson as TO the effective
ness OF prohibition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

the family OF Mr.. RonemouS was Inc
object OF the greatest sympathy, and all
that was possible was done TO help them.
Mr.. Ronemous was kept at the bedside
of his wife almost constantly and so was
unable 10 proceed with the pressing farm
work. One day the neighborS by pre-
arrangement gathered in his corn fields
in large numbers, and in one days hard
work had cut the entire crop OF corn.
They also gave him needed assistance in
his wheat seeding, and with their help
his farming operations are in excellent
order. He greatly appreciates this neigh-
borly kindness.
The leaves have been falling this week,
and some of the trees are already bare.
How beautiful the naples are, and what
variety of coloring they show While
apparently the sugar naples of this vicin-
ity are all OF one species, yet they show
an infinite variety of colors as the froSts
touch their leaves and the sap goes out OF
the branches. Some are vivid scarlet,
others are uniformly golden, and again
we seen crimson and gold, crimson and
green, green and gold, and now and then
a tree of all colors. The oaks are taking
on their beautiful fall coloring also, and
all the big-leaved trees are showing the
seasons beauty. The smaller shrubs are
coloring, too, and the Virginia creeper
and other vines are brilliant. Although
the falling leaves and the decay of the
flowers bring melancholy thoughts, YET
there is great beauty in our country scenes
just now, tor the autumn has its own
particular charm just as all the seasons
have their attractiveneSs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
COURT DOCKET IS
MADE PUBLIC TODAY
CASES TO BE TAKEN UP AT JAN.
UARY TERM, AND WHEN, ARE
DESCRIBED.

A complete list of the cases to be
disposed of at the January term of the
Forrest county circuit court, appears
elsewhere in The News today. All Of
the cases are civil ones, and the list
will be of unusual interest, not only
to the various attorneys. but to the
hundreds of persons connected with
the litigations in various ways.
The docket has been divided into
four sections, each week to see one
fourth of them disposed of. Any case
set for any special week will be sub
ject to call any day of that week.
The arrangement for disposing OF
the cases in this way was made by
Judge Paul B. Johnson, after confer
ence with the members of the Hatties-
burg Bar Association.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21

he denies that he is the man who gave
forged paper in Hattiesburg in ex-
change for merchandise and cash,
Il have not been in Hattiesburg for
10 years." the man is quoted as hay
ing said. THE Hattiesburg detective
who said that he could identify me
from the description given him to
work upon, is mistaken | am not
the man."
II 1t becomes necessary representa-
tives of the two Hattiesburg establish
ments which he swindled out of SIS
worth of goods and cash, will make a
trip to Gulfport to see the man, and
make the identification positive.
Arnold is held under $4,000 bond.
He plead guilty when arraigned in
Gulfport, but had nothing to say.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
.D|SM|SSALS AFFECT
lUS|TAN|A CASES
SINCE BOY-ED AND Won PAPEN
WERE SENT HOME, GERMAN
SENTIMENT CHANGES.
(By Associated PreSS.)

Washington, d. c., Dec. PA full
settlement of the Lusitania case, in
Guiding PREPARATION for American vic
tins, which it was learned today, re-
Gently was near, has been postponed
by the dismissal of the German naval
and military attaches, and by de-
mands of the United States on Austria
over the sinking of the Ancona.
Ii was stated that an agreement
over the Lusitania was virtually reach
ed between the United States and Ger
many after the United States note TO
England protesting against the inter
ference with neutral commerce was
published in Germany, which created
a Dro-American sentiment.
The dismissal of Captain Boy-Ed
and Captain Won Papen, and the Aus
trian affair are said to have caused a
resentment in Germany. 1t is stated
that German officials dislike to make
any recessions which the public dis
approves.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
MOORE FINISHES
TAX COLLECTING

Patrolman Tom Moore is about the
happiest man in Hattiesburg today.
When he came down to the city hall
this morning, Commission Farley
called him around and told him that
he had made something of record in
collecting street taxes from the 600
or more delinquents, and that the list
shows that he has about completed his
work.
Moore, during the weeks that he
has been assigned to collecting from
the delinquents, has taken in more
than $1,000. He has personally visited
the greater part of the delin
quents who have paid, and has a rec
ord of majority of the unpaid ones
who have left the city, and who are
now in other parts of Mississippi and
nearby states.
Moore goes back on regular police
duty today. and says he's glad of it.
it,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
MISSISSIPPI PINE
WILL Be EXPORTED
TWO AND A HALF MILLION FEET
OF CROSS TIES TO LEAVE
GULFPORT.

Two and half million feet of cross
ties for the English railway compa-
MES, grown and cut in South Missis-
sippi, will be shipped from Gulfport
on Friday on the steamer Adratic, for
Liverpool.
The lumber was manufactured by
the j. j. Newman Lumber Company,
at its mills in Hattiesburg and Sum-
rail-. The ship load which leaves this
week is the first of series which the
Newman company will send to Eng
land for the use of the railroad COM
panies there. Another boat has been
promised for January 10. and a third
some time in February
The Adriatic will carry nothing but
the timbers turned out by the Newman
mills
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
ISL Join CLUB FOR
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS
THIS is FOUR TIMES AS MANY AS
ENLISTED ON OPENING DAY
LAST YEAR.

The Nineteen Sixteen Christmas
Savings Club of the First-National
Bank OF Commerce opened yesterday
with an enrolment that exceeded the
most sanguine hopes of the officers
of that institution.
Exactly 251 members yesterday
made the initial deposits which emit
tied them to membership-fou times
as many as the number enrolled on the
first day last year. Officers of the
bank believe that before the opportun-
ity to join is withdrawn nearly if not
quite 1000 members have Joined.
AS was the case this year, the most
popular club proved to be the one
cent the first week, two cents the sec
ond week and so on, and eghty-nine en-
rolled in this class yesterday Next to
the one cent club in popularity came
the five-cent club, seyenty-five mem
bers having Joined this club on the
opening day, while forty-two joined
the two-cent club. The descending
clubs, starting with the largest amount
and decreasing each week, and the
clubs in which members pay the same
amount each week, were not so popu
lar as the ascending clubs, though the
interest earned and other advantages
are just as great
While most Of the members are in
dividuals, several church societies,
lodges and school societies are among
the members. A number of business
men have also enrolled, regarding the
club as an excellent means of saving
money to meet insurance or taxes.
Most of the members, however, have
Joined for the specific purpose of saw
ing money for Christmas shopping
next year
Although this was the first year the
Christmas Savings Club idea was of
fered to the people of Hattiesburg,
nearly $4,000 was saved by the mem
bers. Officials of the banks believe
at least $4,000 will be saved next
year-all of which will be turned over
to the members just when they need
it for Christmas shopping. I;
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
CARNIVAL COMPANY
MAY WINTER HERE
OFFICIALS ARE TAKING UP MAT
TER WITH THE CONNER
CiAL CLUB.

The American Amusement Com
pany, which opened weeks engage
ment here last night under the au-
spices of Leaf River Camp, Woodmen
of the World, may winter in Hatties-
burg.
H. A. DeVaux, general manager Of
the company is comforting this. after
noon with President Hannah, of the
Commercial Club. What inducements
Hattiesburg will offer the company
are being discussed, and it is possible
that this city will be selected, al
though two other Mississippi cities
Meridian and Jackson-are in the
field
The company carries something like
tiers for eight weeks, and Mr. DeVaux
says that between $4,000 and $4,000
will be spent by it in the city selected.
President Hannah will make the
best proposition possible, and it is be-
lieved that Hattiesburg will be the
wintering place for the organization.
Despite the cold night, good sized
crowd attended the carnival on Hardy
street last night. The series of shows
showed but little evidence of the dam
age done by the storm in Gulfport
The carnival will continue through
out the week
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
NORMAL TO PLANT
TREES TOMORROW
ARsoR DAY TO BE OBSERVED
EVERY COUNTY IN STATE
TO PARTICIPATE.

A program to be carried out at the
Normal College tomorrow when scores
of trees will be planted on the grounds
ut that institution, has been complet-
ed, and "Arbor Day promises to be
one of the most interesting celebrations
of the year.
The exercises will be begun prompt
ly at 10:45 o'clock in the morning in
the chapel. After these have been
concluded, the student body, the mem
bers of the faculty, and the visitors
will go to the grounds and plant the
trees. The general public has been
asked to attend.
The program to be carried out is as
follows:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
TEUTONS PREPARING
FOR TWO BIC STROKES
Continued from Page One.)

German Reichstag today adopted 4
credit of the 100000 marks the
government asked.
Premier Asquith, in the House OF
Commons this afternoon, moved for
a new vote for an additional one mil
lion troops He said that England has
million and a quarter men at the vari-
Gus fronts.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21

Starting with today at the Greater
Gem, special all-feature program will
be given daily consisting of feature
photo play productions that have cost
the producers thousands of dollars, the
best music ever heard her rendered by
Prof. Constant Piton, Partisan violinist
and Roger Robinson, pianist. They
will be heard daily with the Gem or
chestra in popular and operate selec-
tons. The Gems program for tonight
includes four-act drama, THE Pit
fall; a Kalem sensation in three acts.
THE Masked Dancer" Mr.. and Mrs.
Drew in comedy, and the Gem orches-
ira. Tomorrow, THE Ventures of
Marguerite" and dramatic and comedy
subjects. Thursday Santa Claus will
arrive at the Gem at one D. m. and
give free toys to the children. The big
feature in five acts, The Sins of So
ciety," and special plays for the chill
dren will be the attractions.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
Exercises in College Auditorium

10 a. m.
Song by Chorus Glass.
Program by Practice School pupils.
Paper, Relation of Forests and Gil
mate"-Miss Jennie Dixon.
Song by Chorus Glass.
Paper, Economic Value of Trees"
&C. r. Mcleod.
Planting a Tree"-Miss Ada Mae
Burnett.
Song by Chorus Glass.
Paper, Relation Of Forests to Bird
Life"-Misses Irma Dillehay and Geor-
gette Brandae.
Song by Chorus Glass.
Tree Planting on Campus.
11:20-Planting County Trees.
Planting Diploma Glass Trees
Glasses of IA, Is and '16)
1:4O-Planting Literary Society
Trees.
70: OO-Planting Y. NJ c. A. and Y W.
c. A Trees.
-: 20-Planting Trees by Hygiene
and Music Departments.
Planting Trees by Practice School.
Planting Trees Donated by Clubs
and Individuals.
A basket ball game was played on
the campus court Saturday afternoon
between the Normal team and the
Hebron team of Jones county, which
terminated in score of % to IA in ia
vor of the Hebron team.
Messrs. Crouch, Booth. Hooker,
Downey and Howell left the college
Friday to spend the holidays at their
homes.
The Rev. DR.. Atmore, pastor of the
Episcopal church, conducted the devo-
tional exercises in the chapel Sunday
night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21

An exceptionally strong program is
offered at the Lomo today. Francelia
Ellington appears in 3-act drama
an unusual story of tremendous moral
appeal and strong romantic interest;
Goals of Fire. a one-act drama and
Fred ace in when the Fire-Bells
Rang" a One-act farce comedy, direct.
ed by the well known ack Sennett;
Pathe News and More Deadly Than
the Male" an American comedy COM
plete the program for today Tomor-
row the popular Paramount star,
Blanch Sweet will be sen in a feature
eriitled, THE Case of Becky" Anna
Little and Jack Richardson in Man
to Man, and George Ovey, the fun
niest man in America" in THE Double
Cross" Friday Mary Pickford will be
shown in THE Girl of Yesterday"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21
Russians Off Bulgaria.

London, Dec. 21.-An Athens cores
pendent reports the arrival of an ex-
petition off the Bulgarian coast. He
says. "A Russian cruiser and two de-
stroyers. which are conveying 16
transports filled With troops, arrived
off the Bulgarian coast, and are bonn
harding Varna vigorously
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-21

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