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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
The Public Schools.

The public schools OF Shepherdstown
district are now completing the third
weeks work. The attendance from q
percentage basis is good. There are,
however, a number OF children through
out the district who are being permanently
wronged by keeping them out OF school.
This condition ought not to exist. No
parent is Intentionally unfair with his
child, but many parents do not know The
far reaching results of habits of absence
The State would not have passed such
strong compulsory attendance laws if il
had not been for the effect on the whole
years work or even the whole life's work
of the child on account OF few absent
days. Careful compilations OF the effect
of education in the lives of men has led
TO the statement that each day spent in
school is worth nearly ten dollars to the
child. In other words day spent in
school is about equivalent TO the parents
laying aside ten dollars for the future use
of the child. II this money were paid in
ten dollar bills no parent would keep a
child out of school neither would any
child be willing to remain out. But II is
paid gradually through the whole after
lite which is after all better for the in
dividual but not so attractive TO the child
or parent today.
Knowing the great demand for labor at
this season OF the year when crops of all
kinds are to be harvested, the school au-
thorities and those responsible TO the
State for the attendance OF the children
have been rather more charitable toward
those late in entering than they ought to
have been. At this time, however, we
would like TO urge all parents TO meet this
courtesy with like courtesy which will
put every child in the district in school on
Monday, October I'd. The parents CO.
operation in this matter will be greatly
appreciated by all persons connected
with the school. b.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Personal. NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Johnson and
mother, Mrs. Effie Johnson, of Wayues-
vile, Illinois. visited last week with VIM.
II. Martin and family al Maple Shade.
Mr.. Johnson and family were travelling in
an Overland Clover-leaf, passenger
roadster and were having pleasant trip
visiting the historic places in this and ad-
joining States. Mr.. Johnson said that he
had travelled thousand miles with only
one puncture.
We are sorry to learn of the serious ill
ness of Mrs. Hattie Hill, OF New York,
formerly OF Shepherdstown. She has
been in st. Luke'S hospital in that city
tor treatment. Her many friends here
hope that she may soon be on the road
to recovery.
We are indeed sorry TO learn OF the
critical illness of Mr.. John Montgomery,
of Dobb's Ferry, N. Y, and that there is
no hope for his recovery. His wife, who
was Miss Leslie Staley, has many friends
here who are sorry for her in her distress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis S. Chambers, OF
Easton, Pa, and Mrs. G. w. Walters. of
Chambersburg. Pa, motored TO Shep-
herdStown yesterday and spent the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Schley.
Mrs. Walter r. Strange, of New York,
Mrs. Lewellyn McVeigh, OF Richmond,
and Mrs. Chas. w. Goldsborough are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Colds
borough at Iceland.
We are sorry to note that Mr.. Arnold
Magruder, son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Lynn
| Magruder, who has been i'll with typhoid
fever, has had relapse and is seriously
i'll again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur c. L. Lamp and
daughters, Misses Helen and Dorothy, OF
Washington, are visiting Miss Martha
Flanagan at Bakerton.
DR.. and Mrs. c. K. Sanderson, OF
Waynesville, illinois, visited last week
with the family of Mr.. VIM. H. Martin at
Maple Shade.
Miss Matilda E. Semon, of South
Orange, N. j., is spending several weeks
at the home of w. o. Bowman, at Ba-
kerton.
Miss Rose Byers, OF Baltimore, for
merly OF Shepherdstown, is here for a
visit OF few days among her friends.
Mrs. Mabel Henshaw-G Gardner has re-
turned to Shepherdstown and has entered
upon her duties at Shepherd College.
Mr.. Stewart Wirgman, OF Washington,
formerly OF this place, spent Sunday in
Shepherdstown renewing friendships.
Mrs. c. Sydenstricker, of Stephens
City, Va, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Alder, in ShepherdStown.
Mr.. Thomas Clark, of Baltimore, spent
a day or two with the family OF w. H.
Burnett on Rocky Marsh.
Mrs. Michael Crowl is in Baltimore for
a visit Of week or two.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
The Death Record.

Right Reverend George w. Peterkin,
bishop OF the Protestant Episcopal Do
cese OF West Virginia, died at his home
in Parkersburg last Friday, following a
decline in health that had existed for the
past year or two. His death has caused
great regret through this State, for he was
loved and esteemed by all the people re-
CARELESS of church utilization. Bishop
Peterkin, who was native OF Washing
ton county, Md, was IS years old. He
was Confederate veteran, having served
duringthe Civil War in the Southern Army,
part OF the time on the staff of General
w. N. Peudleton. He was made bishop
of West Virginia in 1878, when this do
cese was established, having been sep
arated from the Virginia Diocese, and
filled the office continuously ever since.
He tried to resign several times, but the
Council would not hear to it, though he
was relieved of most OF his active duties
and Rev. w. L. Gravatt. of Charles Town,
was elected TO serve as bishop coadjutor
some years ago. Bishop Peterkin had
number OF warm friends in Shepherds
town, where he often visited in the course
OF his official work, and these deeply
mourn his death, as indeed is the case in
every section of the State. He is SUI
vived by his wife, a son and daughter.
II is with regret that we announce the
death OF Mrs. Bertha Cooley, at her home
in Shenandoah Junction on Tuesday
morning, after an illness which covered a
number OF years. Mrs. Cooley who was
So years old, lived in Shepherdstown for
several years before moving to Shenan-
doah Junction, and her friends here are
deeply grieved at her death. She is SUR
vived by her husband. ]. w. Cooley, and
one son, Leonard, who was in hospital
in Clarksburg taking treatment when she
died. The funeral was held at Shenan-
doah Junction this morning and the re-
mains were taken to Front Royal Va, for
burial.
John g. Ruse, son of the late John
Ruse, this county, died in Kenosha, Wis,
September Is, of heart trouble brought
on by acute indigestion, aged as years.
For number of years he was superin-
tendent of one OF the Buick plants at
Flint, Mich, but recently became mana
erofthe Nash Motor Company, Kenosha,
Wis. He is survived by two little daugh-
tiers, one brother, four sisters, one OF
whom is Mrs. c. w. Whitner, OF Duf-
fields.
Mrs. ]. c. Akers, OF Keyser, died very
suddenly last night at her home in that
place, having been stricken with apoplexy.
She is survived by number OF children,
one OF whom is Mrs. c. r. Owens, OF
Shepherdstown. who left for her former
hoTe in Keyser early this morning.
Charles r. Williams, OF Hagerstown,
died at his home in that city Tuesday
morning, aged SO years. He was a
brother of Miss Eta Williams, member
OF the Shepherd College faculty.
Mrs. Amelia Rau, former resident OF
this county, died last week at the home
OF her son, DR.. Rudolph Rau, in Freder-
lex. The body was taken TO Harper's
Ferry for burial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Parade At Junction.

A lady who was forced TO spend an
hour or two in the old shack that the b.
& O. Railroad calls station at Shenan-
doah Junction says she saw a novel ex-
culsion there a few evenings ago. twas
a procession of reaches, or croton bugs,
that emerged from the wainscotlng and
paraoed around two sides OF the room
along The tops OF the benches provided
for patrons of the road. The women in
the room were Mortified and collected in
a group il the middle OF the room. The
State sanitary officers ought to get after
the railroad people, who seem TO have
no regard for the travelling public that is
obliged from time to time to use this
wretched howell. There's no place along
the whole line of the B. & 0. where a
new station is so badly needed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
State OF Ohio. City of Toledo,
ucaS County &C

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm OF F. ]. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF role-
do, County and State aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay The sum OF ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDl-
CINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, D.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Will Build The Dam Higher.

The Supreme Court OF Appeals o
West Virginia has decided that the Public
Service Commission was within its power
in granting the Northern Virginia Power
Company the right to increase the heigh
of its dam across the Shenandoah rivel
at Millville, this county, and 10 institute
condemnation proceedings TO acquire
lands within the contour lines OF the
water thus impounded. D. J. Howell
and others had sought an injunction &c
prevent the company from increasing the
height of its dam. The plans for adding
several feet more TO the height ofthe dam
and thus largely increasing the efficiency
of the electric plant at Melville will now
be proceeded with.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Helen Holmes
CHAPTER ONE
Helen S Race With Death

The management, DESTROYS of
making the Palace the most popu-
lar playhouse of ShepherdStown,
is not Sparing time nor expense to
make this the verdict of this COM
munity. Owing to the great ex-
pense we have gone to to produce
Helen Holmes, the most daring
actress of the present day, it will
be necessary to make the admiS-
sion SC for children, l0c for adults.
But on October 9Th the first chap
ter of this serial will be sc to all.
5 Reels Nightly us and $50
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Church Bazaar.

A Church bazaar will be held in Baker
ton on Friday, September g. by the
ladies' of the Methodist Church for the
benefit OF the new church building. The
sale will begin in the morning and close
at 10 o. m. Friday night. Useful articles
for ali needs will be on sale. The follow
ing is a partial list: All kinds OF children's
garments for school, fancy articles fol
parlor and dining tables, Japanese articles
such as tooth-pick houses, watch holders
with cabinet, toy desks for jewellery
powder boxes, dolls, three wise monkeys
hair ornaments, coin purses, blowing
toys, picture frames and numerous other
articles will be on sale. A dinner and
supper will be served al reasonable prices
All are cordially invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
New History.

Matthew Page Andrews, ofShepherds-
town and Baltimore, has our thanks for
copy OF his new History of the United
States, recently published. This book is
intended for use in grammar schools, and
has been endorsed by many leading edu-
Gators OF the United States. II is gen.
timely good history, progressive and
accurate presentation OF facts that is live
ly and interesting and free from the dry
ness" OF most books OF this sort. Mr..
Andrews has had very favorable criticisms
OF his history from the newspapers and
from teachers. incidentally we may
mention that It is the only history which
has had opportunity to mention the RUM
sey monument at Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
School Fair.

Friday and Saturday, October q and
2S. are the DAYS selected for the School
Fair at Shepherd College. While last
years fair was great success II is hoped
10 make II much larger this year. The
parade, which was one OF the features
last year, will be larger and have more
interesting things in it this year. An
effort will be made to have number OF
decorated automobiles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Organ Recital Tonight.

Prof. Charles Drytuse, OF the Sternberg
Conservatory of Music in Philadelphia,
will give a recital in the Reformed Church
here tonight al s O'Clock. This entertain
ment promises to be one OF the most
delightful that has been given here in a
long while, and our people generally
should take advantage OF the opportunity
to hear this good music. A silver offering
will be taken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Jewish New Year.

Our friends Sam Miller, Max Lewis
and William Luria asks us TO say that we
made a mistake in last weeks paper
when we said they would close their
place of business on September q and
% for the celebration OF the Jewish New
Year. The celebration is oeing held on
Thursday and Friday OF this week, and
what we said for last week holds good
this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
New Teacher.

Mr.. R. O. McBrien. OF Washington,
the new manual training teacher at Shep-
herd College, started his work on Mon
day. Mr.. McBrien is graduate OF the
Maryland State College and the Univer-
sity OF Nebraska, and comes TO Shepherd
College very highly recommended His
last work was in Miami, Florida. Mr..
McBrien will also be in charge OF all
branches OF school athletics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Out On Bail.

John T. Paulding, Jr., of Martinsburg,
who is alleged TO have shot and killed
his brother, Frank B. Paulding, last sum-
mer, during dispute at their home, and
who was recently indicted by the grand
jury, has been released on $4,000 bail,
which was furnished by his father.
The case will come up at the next term
of court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28

Everyone is remarking about the merits
OF Owens & Miller'S Liver Salts at Is
cents bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Third Tract-The "Orndorff"
Farm, Containing 327 Acres,

more or less. being the same real estate which was
conveyed to David Billmyer, deceased. in several
deeds as follows: Two deeds from FL. Lee and h h.
blackburn, Special Commits toner's, one dated lanu-
ary IS 1874 and the other dated April TO- 1874, and one
from William Orndorif and Elizabeth A. Orndorh.
his wife. dated April Path, 1874 and recorded re-
soectiyely in the aforesaid Clerks Office IN Deed
Book "A, page 40. Deed Book "A. page 5l4, and
Deed Book B. " pages 80 and 80, TO which said
deeds reference is hereby made for more COM
plete description OF the Aforesaid real estate lhis
farm at the present time comprises a lew acres OF
what is known as the Willow Dale iarm This
farm is situate one mile north OF Shepherdstown,
near the Shepherd pike. and borders on the Poto-
mac River.
given on DAY OF sale subject TO tenant rights OF
possession and share OF crops
The acreage in these farms is 10 be eStabhshedoy
survey, the cost OF which is 10 be borne by the
seller and purchaser Jointly.
TERMS-One- third OF the purchase price cash in
hand on day OF sale. The residue in two equal
annual payments due in one and two years respec-
lively the purchaser TO give his notes therefor
with interest from date. payable annually Iite TO
be retained until all oil the purchase money has been
paid. =, mr., .-,,,oo,,rp
CHAS E. WILLIAMS,
Special Commissioners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Second Tract-The Reynolds"
Farm, Containing PIG Acres,

more or less, being the same real estate which was
conveyed 10 David Bilmyer. deceased, by two
deeds one from D. c. Hin, ct al, dated the i2th
day OF October 1856. and recorded in the Aforesaid
Clerks office in Deed Book No. g. page l6o and the
other from WiTlouehby ~ Lemen. ct al. dated March
9Th, 1872, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk $
Office in Deed Book No. I. page o.. This IS that
part OF the Reynolds farm which lies northeast
Of the right-of-way OF the Cherry Run and Potomac
Railroad This farm is situate 2 ID miles south
east of ShepherdstOwu. on the Molers Pike. II IS
improved BY fine old stone mansion. tenant-houSe
barracks and double corn-crib. There is 4 well
cstern and running water on the place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28

Ellen B. Grove and r. c. Grove.
VS..
W. II. Billmyer, Ell al.
This IS 10 certify that Charles E. Williams. as
Special Commissioner. has executed bond IN me
above-n AIMED cause, as required by decree IN SAID
cause. Attest:
Sept. u, l9l6-4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Special Commissioners Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court Of Jei-
ferson County. West Virginia made and entered on
the llOth day of December. 1913. in the chanceH
cause OF Ellen B. Grove and r. c. Grove against
w. H. BiIlmYer and others. the undersigned Special
Commissioners will ON
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28

more or less. being the same real estate which was
conveyed 10 David Billmyer. deceased, by deed
from John J. Vansant Trustee. dated the Nth day
OF December 1878 and recorded in the Office OF the
Clerk Of the County Court Of Jefferson County,
West Virginia. in Deed Book q, page 10. This
farm is situate about one mile north OF Shepherds
TOWN near the Shepherd Pike.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-09-28
Saturday. October IA, 1910,

at the front door of the Hotel Rumsey in Shep-
herdstown, West Virginia. At 80 clock in the al
ternoon OF that day. offer for sale. 10 the highest
bidder. the following described real estate
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-16
DEATH CAUSE OF SUIT
SISTERS OF MILWAUKEE ATTOR-
NEY SEEK $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mrs. Julia Bowers and Frieda Dalberg
Say They Were Depend
ent on Brother.

Racine-Frieda Dalberg and her sis
ter Mrs. Julia ID. Bowers, have start
ed suit for $4,000 damages against
Edwin e. Russell and his wife, Thorn
asine, also known as Tommie Russell,
for the death of their brother, Sal
mon Dalberg, a Milwaukee attorney,
upon whom they We're dependent for
their support. In a petition fled in
circuit court here it is alleged that
Mrs Russell ran Into and over Sal
mon Dalberg with big automobile on
July 10, causing his death an hour
later from injuries sustained. The
sum of $4,000 is ASKED in behalf OF the
deceased for injuries resulting in his
death, and a like amount is demanded
10 recompense the sisters for the loss
of their brother, who was the source
of their support. The brother was SO
years old and single.
1t is alleged that Salmon Dalberg
was ready to take street car on
State street when the accident oc-
Cured.
1t is charged that Mrs. Russell neg
ligently swerved the car she was driv-
ing after having struck the deceased
Dalberg, causing it to turn into the
street car, forcing the automobile back
over the body of Dalberg, causing in
juries from which he died an hour
afterward.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-16
MRS. HARVEY CHOSEN HEAD
State Federation of Women's Societies
Elects Menomone Candidate
After Close Race.

Milwaukee-Mrs. l.. d. Harvey, Me-
nomonie, wife of President Harvey of
Stout institute. defeated Mrs. j. II.
Rogers of Portage for the presidency
of the Wisconsin Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs at the closing session. Mrs.
Harvey will succeed Mrs. ID, 0. Kins-
man of Appleton,
Other officers elected are: First
Vice President--Mls w. ID. Brooks of
Green Lake; second vice-president,
Mrs. James Chandler of Racine;
treasurer, Mrs A. II. Shoemaker Of
Eau Claire; corresponding secretary.
Mrs. T. NJ Morris of AntiGo; record
ing secretary, Mrs. E. Barrett of She
boygan; auditor Mrs. c. Z. Estabrook
of Milwaukee; general federation sec
rotary Mrs f. L. Blesch of Green
Bay.
A resolution launched by Miss Lutte
Steans providing for a petition to
President Wilson. asking federal in
vestigation of food prices was passed
almost unanimously.
The federation adopted a resolution
declaring for an eight hour day law
for women workers.
Madison was chosen as the meet
ing place for the 1917 convention.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-16
BIG SUM is PAID FOR FOOD
Rations Used by Second Wisconsin
Infantry at Fort Sam Houston
Cost $9,250 a Month.

Green Bay Rations used by the
Second Wisconsin Infantry, in camp
at Fort Sam Houston, cost S9,520S7
during the month of October, accord
ing to a statement made by Regimen
tai Commissary Sergeant Abe Cohen
of this city in letter just received
here. These stores were purchased
for 1850 men, the daily allowance be-
ing 2976 cents man, Beef to feed
the men amounted to $4,000 pounds;
1887 pounds of butter were drawn
from the quadrangle. In addition, 912
pounds of -four was used in bread
making and GAIL pounds of sugar
were used in cooking and at mess by
the companies. Four hundred and
twenty pounds of cheese and 1889
cans of milk also were consumed by
The Badger boys.