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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
The following public sales are announ-
ced for the present season. advertisement
OF which may be found in the Register:
February 19th-W. A. Lemen, in Berke-
ley county.
February 22d-P. c. VanMetre, in
Berkeley county, east OF Martinsburg.
February 23d-C. q. Felker, on Sandy
Ridge, Jefferson county.
February 2Stt-Benjamin F. Hoffman,
east OF ShepherdStown.
March 1st-Mrs. R. o. Daley, south
east OF Shepherdstown.
March lst-George B. Wilmington, ad-
miniStrator, near Leetowr.
March 2-Ira H. Irwin. near Engle's, this
county.
March 3d-Wm. A. Fulk, near Kear-
neysville.
March 4th-W. Lee Banks, south Of
Shepherdstown.
March Sth-Mrs. Leila H. Mcdonald,
administrative, near Charles Town.
March l5th-W. Harry Staley, west OF
Shepherdstown.
March 10th - Marshall Roper, near
Charles Town.
March 24th-D. Frank Hill, west Of
ShepherdStown, in Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
"The Bentztown Bard" Coming.

Mr.. Folger McKinsey, the poet and
author whose writings are so well known
and so much enjoyed in this section as
they appear in the Baltimore Sun under
the name OF 1.-The Bentztown Bard" will
give reading in the Shepherd College
auditorium Thursday evening, February
oath, at half-past seven O'Clock, for the
benefit OF local cause. Mr.. McKinsey
ought to have crowded house. He will
read from his own productions and we
are sure that he will give us avery pleas
ing entertainment. The programme will
be agreeably diversified with music.
The price Of admission has been placed
at the modest sum OF Is cents, and there
will be no extra charge for reserved seats.
The people generally are invited to at
tend the entertainment and hear a real
home like poet at his best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
"The Birth OF A Nation"

1.-The Birth OF a Nation," the greatest
moving picture play that has ever been
produced, and which has held the breath
less attention or immense audiences in
all of the large cities OF the country, will
be shown in the Maryland Theatre in Ha-
geGStown three days next week. The
particulars may be found in an advertise
ment in this issue of the Register. Ii is
said that it cost 100000 TO produce the
great performance, and after one has wit
messed the remarkable spectacle this can
readily be believed One OF the impress
sive features of the play is the orchestra
Of twenty pieces, which renders the old
time martial music and war songs. Every
body should see this wonderful exhibition,
for its historic value flor no other reason,
as it gives realistic view OF the conditions
in the South during the dreadful period
OF the reconstruction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Destructive Farm Fires.

Early last Thursday morning the large
barn on the farm OF W. Roy Stephenson,
tenanted by H. W. Ashwood, at Stephen
son Depot, Va, was destroyed with all
its contents. Ten horses, several colts,
twelve cattle and flock OF sheep were
burned to death, ard 200 bushels Of
wheat, 100 barrels OF corn and much other
property were destroyed. The loss is
placed al 81, 500, with only $1,000 insur-
ance. 1t is believed that the fire was
caused by an incendiary.
The barn and granary on the farm Of
RouSS brothers, near Kabletown, this
county, were destroyed by tire early last
Friday morning. Seven mules and two
horses that were in the stable were burned
to death, and some wheat that was in the
granary was destroyed. The loss is partly
covered by insurance. The origin OF the
fire is unknown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
In The Circuit Court.

The regular February term OF the Jef-
ferson Circuit Court began in Charles
Town on Tuesday, with Judge J. M.
Woods presiding. After Judge WOODS
had delivered his charge to the grand
Jury, that body retired, and later returned
the following indictments, having finish
ed its work the same day:
Mrs. Lizzie Seibert, felony, for shoot
ing her husband last November at their
home at Franklintown, this county.
CD. Wentzell, OF Harper's Ferry, depu-
ty under Sheriff J. W Gardner, felony
for transportation OF taxes.
Mary Gore, colored. OF KearneySville,
felony, for stealing chickens.
Ben Brown, felony, for robbery.
Iule Twyman, misdemcanor, disorder
~ conduct on a b. & o. Railroad train at
Harper'S Ferry.
Emma Bagent, felony, for bigamy.
David Ambrose, white, and Curtis Par
rott. colored, misdemeanor, for riding on
B. & O. freight trains.
Adam |. Rutherford, the Kearneysvlle
youth who is charged with forging r. y.
Trump's name TO a check, was not IN
dicted, it appearing that the offenSe was
committed in Berkeley county.
The grand jury was composed OF the
following persons w. J. Knott, foreman;
L. D. Getzendanner. Geo. B. Goetz, {.
NJ. West, ]. b. Huyett. A L. OmpS, Lynn
Grantham, F. M. Myers, r. q Miller, II
L. Lyme, D. H. Beck, J. q. Gibson, New
ton Buckles, T. A. Carter, Dewitt Strider,
Geo. w. Moore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
elf Manuel Goes To The Bad.

Gilt Manuel, a colored man who several
years ago emigrated from Shepherdstown
10 Hagerstown. created considerable ex-
citement in the latter place last Friday
Manuel'S mind is said 10 have been a good
deal out OF fix for some time past, and the
liberal use OF HageIstown liquor did not
help matters much. He had been in jail
for disorderly conduct, and when he got
out he went on a rampage. Friday he
armed himself with an axe and two flat
irons and terrified the neighborhood.
ChiefofPol Fridinger bravely attempted
to arrest him, but the crazy man banged
him on the head with one ofthe irons and
there was fearful struggle before the otti-
Ger got the handouts on Manuel. The
colored man had the idea that his two
children had been murdered and he wanted
revenge. His wife was Liz Wheeler, also
OF this place. He will probably be sent
TO an asylum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Notes of the Churches.

M. E. Church South-Preaching Sun
day at Bethesda at go a m, Uvilla II
a. m, ShepherdStown 7 D. m. Sunday
school 2 p. m. Leagues 80 and 6 p. m
Reformed Church - Service Sunday,
February Goth, in ShepherdStown at II a.
M. and at KearneySville at 3 p. m, preach
ing by Rev. S. L. Flicklnger.
There will be preaching by Rev. John
c. Siler in the Presbyterian Church OF
Shepherdstown Sunday night at o'clock.
EpiScopal-Service Sunday in Trinity
Church at II a. m; service at Duftields
at 3 O'Clock if no falling weather.
M. E. Church-Preachlng Sunday in
Shepherdstown at II a. m. and SharpS-
burg at 7 p. m.
Lutheran Service Sunday in Shep-
herdstown al ! | a. m. and p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Wednesday, March 8. 1916,
as follows:
20 Head of Horses and Colts.

No. /. Prince. grey gelding. s years old. good
worker and tine disposition, weight 100 lbs, well
made one. No. 2. Nance. black mare. 5 years old.
good leader and in foa by Caesar weight 1880 lbs.
Nc. 3 King. bay geldng. 5 years old. good worker
and barshare leader. weight 1920 lbs. No. T. Nell,
grey mare, years old, good worker. binder and
tarshare leader. bred 10 Caesar, weight 1880 lbs.
No. 5 Ccay. gray mare, years old. eood strao
mare IT foal b. PeTcileTo1 horse, weight lZI5 lbs
No. G. Maud grey mare, 10 years old, good brood
mare, in foai BY John Davis. IT, weight l5c lbs
No. = Harry. brown seidiag. II years old. 5000
wagon ard oaTshaTe leader, weight ltI5 lbs. no
S Phil greg geldlnE. 10 years old, GOOD strap horse
weight 100 lbs. No. 9 Daise, grey mare, > sears
old. good worker and line check mare, IN ioal by
PeTcheron horse, weight 1910 lbs. No To- Charlie.
grey gelding IS years old good wagon and baTSh1re
leader, weight 1876 lbs No. II. Morgan. bay geld
ing, 10 years old. good worker and fine leader
weight 1910 lbs. No. y. Queen. bay mare. Il years
old. good brood mare and works anywhere. weight
1873 lbs. No l3 Kate. bay filly. coming years
old, has been worked. Nos II and i5 2 horse
colts coming ? years Old nice bocky ones, sired
by Summit Point Belgian horse. No. 10. grey mare
colt. coming years old, sired by Summit Point
Belgian horse. Nos. II. is, 49, 90 yearling colts
horse colts and mare colt good blocky and well
bonedcoltS. The above horses are good. big blOcky
ones. with plenty OF bone, good action. ana worthy
the attention OF buyers In 1914 this team took first
prize at the Charles Town horse show for the best
iour-horse team and in 1915 the best team in Ief-
fRTSOu county,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Real Estate Sales.

c. Butler Miller has bought from J.
William Walker the latter'S farm near
Scrabble, containing 2O3 acres, paying for
it $500. This was formerly known as
the Snyder farm, and was bought from
the Snyder estate by the late John l..
Rickard. whose heirs sold it TO Mr.. Walker
some years ago Mr.. Miller. who is now
on the Turner farm, north of town, will
move to his new home the first OF April.
The Hout farm OF 1877 acres in the
southern part OF this county was sold at
public sale in Charles Town last Saturday,
Richard Madison being the purchaser al
SAT so per acre. c. w. Henshaw bought
the house and lot in Middleway for $500
The balance OF the property was with
drawn.
John J. Ely has sold his place OF 80
acres four miles south OF Charles Town
to w. A. Dunn for 81 300.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
A Rare Sight In The Heavens.

A beautiful sight in the western heavens
this week has been the appearance OF the
two blazing planets, Venus and Jupiter.
which were nearer to each other than they
have been in fifty years. Thesetwo great
stars have been steadily drawing closer
to each other for several weeks past.
Last Sunday evening il looked as if they
were going TO come mighty near humping
into each other, but timid folks were re-
assured when it was told that the two
stars were in reality some 400, 100000
miles apart. Sunday and Monday the
sight was very wonderful in the unusually
clear atmosphere. The stars were nearest
Sunday night, and are now drawing further
apart. not TO get so close again for an
other half century. We understand that
the conjunction of the two planets is a
favorable sign for old bachelors, coming
as il does in leap year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
To Get Rid of Hog Cholera.

The State Commissioner OF Agriculture
will make a campaign TO rid Jefferson
county OF the hog cholera, which has
caused such enormous losses during the
past few years. and has engaged DR.. u;
n. Wickwire. OF The Bureau OF Animal
Industry OF Illinois, TO give an illustrated
lecture on contagious diseases OF farm
animals, especially hog cholera, in Charles
Town on Saturday, February 18th, at z
O'Clock. Commissioner Williams will
also be present and will explain just how
the State authorities willaid in Graduating
the disease. The farmers of this section
and all others interested are urged TO be
present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Automobile Route For KearneysviIIe.

The Postoiiice Department has changed
IFS plans inregard TO some ofthe proposed
automobile rural mail routes in this coun-
~. 1t has decided 10 establish a route
from Kearneysville and do away with the
routes from Shenandoah Junction, the
rural patrons OF the latter office TO be
served by the Kearneysville carrier in
the western part OF the territory and by
the Harper's Ferry carrier in the eastern
section. The Harper'S Ferry man will
give up tine routes now served from that
office in Maryland and Virginia. There
is some dissatisfaction at the proposed
change OF routes, as it is claimed the work
cannot be done properly under the new
arrangement. A civil service examina-
ton for mail carrier for the KearneyS-
vile route will be held in Charles Town
on March l1th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Married On Sunday.

Miss Grace M. Wageley. daughter of
Mrs. James M. Myers, of Shepherdstown,
and Mr.. Robert B. Price, of Berkeley
Station, w. Va, were married at the
home OF the bride in this place last Sum-
day by Rev. John A. Curran. The wed
ding, which was attended only by near
relatives. was surprise TO most OF the
friends OF the young couple. We extend
our best wishes to MIR. and Mrs. Price,
who will make their home at Berkeley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Personal NOTES.

Rev. DR.. Ghiselin, who is recuperating
from his recent severe operation al the
Charles Town hospital, has been getting
along very well the past week. He has
been permitted to sit up an hour or two
cath day and has been steadily gaining
strength. He is reported TO have had a
little temperature last night, but it is
thought that this was but temporary. If
his improvement continues il is hoped
that he may be brought home in a week
or two.
Mr.. E. d. Bowly has gone to Rich
mold, Va, where he has entered the
Confederate Soldiers Home with the eX-
pectation OF spending his declining years.
MIR. Bowly is genius OF the rareSt sort,
and he Will be missed in this community,
where he has lived so long.
Mr.. Edwin S. Jarrett lett the first OF the
week for trip 10 Utah, where his CONF
pany has very important contract for
the construction ola hydro electric plant.
Among our callers yesterday was Mr..
ID. Frank Hill from west OF town. Mr..
Hill intends 70 quit farming and will have
sale on March 24th.
Miss Ruth ReinInger and Miss Marie
Young. OF Charles Town, spent Sunday
in ShepherdStown with Mss Nora Show.
Mr.. A. c. Kinsell and his son Fred, Of
Scrabble, were among the callers at the
Register office on Saturday last.
Miss Rachel Snyder has returned from
visit OF a month or more in Philadelphia
and New York.
Miss Mary Koontz, from east of town,
is in Washington visiting relatives and
friends.
MIR. c. J. DER, OF the Uvilla neighbor-
hood, was among our callers yesterday.
Mrs. c. w. Show has gone to Harris
burg, Pa, for visit TO her daughters.
Mir. Henry w. Potts has been confined
to his home by illness the past week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
LIVERY NOTICE.

wish to inform the public that we are
prepared now to furnish teams for general
livery purposes, and in addition have two
automobiles which will be hired at rea-
sonable rates. The patronage ofthe pub
lie is solicited.
I'M. TOLlVER.
Feb. II, 1916-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17

This picture is considered so good and
such big attraction that il has played
three engagements atthe Colonial Theatre,
Hagerstown, the last one being on Mon
day of this week.
1.-THE ROSARY" will be shown at the
Opera House in Shepherdstown Friday
next, February 18th. Matinee at go,
and performance at 7.15 and S.45 at night.
Admission, ten cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
80 Head of Cattle.

Eight head OF good mich cows. some viii be
fresh in the early spring and some are giving good
flow OF milk now heiieTS will be fresh in SprIng
Jersey bull years old 6 good stock steers weigh
about 80 lbs; balance are good yearling heiiers
and hull calves
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Monday, February %, 1916,
the following personal property
II Head of Horses and Colts.

No l. Charlie. grey horse If years old. works
anywhere hitChed. No 2 Tom. bay horse u years
old. works anywhere hitched No. 3. Dan, iron
grey horse years old. works anywhere hitched.
No T. Fleet brown mare years old a good strap
mare No. 5. roam colt years old has been work
ed. Nos g. 7 and g. three yearling mare colts. two
sired by Kidwiler's Hydera horse and one by
thoroughbred Percheron. No. 9. Doll, bay mare 10
years old. works anywhere hitched. No. 10. colt
coming two years old by Kidwiler's horse. No. II.
colt tWO wears old nv Silk R1itcy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Saturday, March 4th. 1916,
the following personal property
8 Horses. Colts and Mules.

No. /. bay mare. Sal. II years old, heavy with
ioal by thoroughbred Percheron. No. 2, black
mare. Polly. IL years old, works anywhere hitched,
with colt by her side, bred from thoroughbred
Percheron. No. g. fine Belgian sorre colt. coming
two years old. No. l. fine roam Belgian colt COM
ing two years old. No. 5 fine Percheron mare colt.
coming one year old. Nos o and l. pair oil good
lie. o-.arS old
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
CROWDS FORCE POLICE OUT.

Chicago, Illinois.
V. L. S. E., Inc,
New York City.
Gentlemen -
When we ran 1.-THE ROSARY" it was
necessary TO sell tickets at two windows
on account ofthe enormous crowd. Even
so. at seven O'Clock in the evening we
had TO call up the police station TO get
two officers to hold the crowd back.
Until after ten O'Clock they stormed the
entrance.
We are certainly pleased with this pic
ture. We have played lot of big stuff
in the past, but believe we have never
played any picture which gave better sat-
isfaction.
Very truly yours,
LOWY THEATRE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Wednesday, March |, 1910,
the following personal property;
Z Head Of Horses and Colts.

No /. John black ge!ding, 4 years old. good
worker. No. 2, Nell, black mare. years old, in
foal by Percheron stallion, good worker. No. 3
Lii. bay mare. IA years old, works anywhere hitch
ed. No 4, Coley, roam mare, II years old. works
anywhere. No. 5, Lee, sonel geldng, years old,
general purpose horse good driver and worker
No g. roam iilly. coming years cid. has been
worked. No T. Kruger, bay Percheron and Bel
gian stallion. 10 years old. sure foal gelter and
works anywhere l1liChed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
PUBLIC SALE.

! will sell al public auction, without reserve. on
the Keys farm three and half miles northwest oil
Charles Town, one mile north OF Aldridge Station.
and three miles southwest OF LeetOwn. my entire
stock of personal property, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
To Organize a Local Chapter d. A. R.

A local chapter of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution is 10 be organized
in ShepherdStoWn next Tuesday, Feb
ruary 22d, at the home of Mrs. James S.
Phillips on King street. Mrs. Phillips
has been busy for months past in secuT-
ing a list OF eligibleS TO this nationally
prominent society, making out the neces-
sary papers and arranging the details.
She now has list OF 25 prospective
members, with ten more that will prob
ably be eligible, and with this good start
ii has been determined 10 organize the
local chapter on Washington'S birthday
All those who are interested are cordially
invited 10 attend the first meeting, tor
which a pleasing little programme has
been arranged.
We are proud that Shepherdstown is to
have chapter OF the D. A. r. The pa
triotic men Of this community were not
backward in offering their services to
their country in the trying times OF the
Revolution, nor al any time since, and
this society will preserve for posterity
the records OF heir heroic service. Not
many communities OF this size furnished
more soldiers for the Revolutionary Army,
and their descendants should have an
important part IN the organizations that
have been formed TO do them honor and
record their deeds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
SO Head of Sheep.
81 Head of Hogs.

Fiity-six head Of good sheep. 50 are nice young
ewes with lambs. good young bucks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
PUBLIC SALE.

The unders igned intending 10 quit farming, viii
sell at public sale, on the J. NJ. Hendricks farm,
three miles southeast OF Shepherdstown on the
road leading from the river 10 Moler Cross Roads,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
, HEAD OF HOGS.
Fine, thrifty shoats weigh from IS to 90 pound:
Farming Implements.

One gearless hay loader good as new, Walter A.
Wood mower good as new, barShare plowS, one
Cambridge and one Vulcan: Brown crtvator,
OsbOurne corn binder in running order, spikeiOoth
smoothing harrow LOT OF old iron. farm cart pair OF
Standard platform scales. four horse sled. etc.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS. ETC.-One cooking
stove. bureau falhng-leaf table, wash Stand, half
dozen good wooden chairs. kitchen safe. 2 bed
steads and bedding Is yards OF new mating. lot OF
dishes. pots pans, etc.
Is Colonies of Bees in Patent Hives.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit OF twelve months
will be given on all sums $40 and over purchaser
to give negotiable note payable at either bank in
Shepherdsiown. Notes TO bear interest from date.
Under $40 cash. No property TO be removed until
settled for. Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Purchasers OF stock may allow same TO remain over
Sunday Tree OF charge. ]. W. Hopper has exclusive
right TO sell refreshments.
W. LEE BANKS.
Dodd & Hoffman. Auctioneers.
w. T. McQuilkin, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Eleven Head Of Cattle.

Seven head of good mich COWS, two fresh cows
with calves by their side. one fine Jersey COW will
be fresh by day OF sale extra tine Hostsln bull.
calves
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-02-17
Farming Implements.

-Four good brood sows, will pig in April 10 goo
thrifty shoats weighing from 90 to 50 lbs. balanc
are nice shoats Weighing from 80 70 40 lbs.