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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
OTHER DEATHS.

Mr.. Elmer Brinning died last Thursday
on the H. c. Marshall farm near Kear-
neysville, at the age of 4Sy years. He was
ill but couple of weeks with compli-
cation of troubles that ended with fatal
attack Of pneumonia. Mr.. Brinning lived
on the Keplinger place, just west of town,
for year or two, moving 10 the Marshall
farm the first of April He was an in
dustrious and exemplary man, and his
death is a sad blow to his family and
friends. Surviving are his wife, who was
formerly Miss Minnie Emery, of Middle
way; seven children, Miss Pearl and Miss
Emma, Earl, Bertis. Robert and Richard
at home and Mike, of Hagerstown; his
father. Albertis Brinning, of MiddlewaY;
three sisters, Mrs. B. Coughlan, of Phila-
delphia, Mrs. Ella Packet, of Hagers-
town, and Mrs. Katie Pea, of Washing
ton and one brother, Walter Brinning,
of Rest, Va. The funeral service was
conducted last Sunday by Rev. Absalom
Knox, and the body was inferred in the
cemetery at Mddleway, his old home.
1t is with great regret that we record
the death of our friend, Hon. B. H. Warner,
for many years one of Washington's
most distinguished business men and
publicists. He was stricken with apo
plexy Monday morning at his home at
Chevy Chase. Washington suburb, and
he passed away Tuesday night. Mr..
Warner was man of high character and
great public spirit, and his death is a loss
TO The city and source OF sorrow TO a
wide circle OF friends.
/ Mrs. Gertrude Henkle, OF Harper's
Ferry, died at her home in that place last
Wednesday, after long period OF illness.
She had been in Baltimore for month
or more under medical treatment. and
was brought home only the day before
her death. Mrs. HenkIe. whose maiden
was Cavalier, was most estimable wo-
man, and leaves many friends to mourn
her death. She is survived by daughter,
Mrs. Victor Smith, of South Branch, W.
Va, and an adopted daughter, Miss May
Henkle.
Daniel McGinniss, retired B. & o.
Railroad conductor, died at his home in
Martinsburg last Thursday, aged 6S years.
He had been in the railroad service AZ
years. His wife and two sons survive
him.
Charles H. Ardinger, for many years a
well known resident of Williamsport,
Md, died last Sunday night, aged 10 years.
He was brother of Mrs. Ella Widmeyer,
of Kearneysville.
Jacob A. KEGS, well-known farmer
OF Berkeley county, died last week, aged
IS years. His wife and five children
survive him.
John Albertus Show, aged 70 years,
died in Martinsburg last Friday night,
after an illness OF two years from con-
sumption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Notes of the Churches

Rev. StephenL. Flickinger was formally
installed as pastor OF the charge COM
posed of the Shepherdstown and Kear-
neysville Reformed churches last night
by committee representing the Virginia
Chassis. The service was held in the
Shepherdstown Church, and was in
charge of Rev. A. M. Gluck, of Martins
burg. The sermon was preached by
Rev. 7. K. Cromer, OF Winchester. A
large audience attended the service, and
aftsrwa[d pleasant eSe1ptoh was held
in the Sunday school room.
Christ Reformed Church - Sunday
school at Gas a. M, morning worship
with sermon al | / a. m. Grace Reformed
Church, Kearneysville, evening prayer
with sermon at 3 p. m. Atthese services
Rev. Mr.. Flickinger will preach his in
troductory sermon as pastor OF the charge,
having been installed Wednesday even
ing.
Rev. X. A. Boyle, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church of Hagerstown for nearly
twenty years, has resigned The paStorate
of that charge, and will retire when his
successor is elected. He has not been
well The past year or two, and will take
long rest in the hope OF recuperating his
health.
There will be services in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence per-
mits, in ShepherdStown at 0.20 a. m. and
at Kearneysville at 3 p. m. Rev. S. b.
Morrison Ghiselln will preach at both
services.
M. E. Church South-The pastor, Rev.
Absalom Knox, will preach in Shepherds
town Sunday at II a. m. and p. m. and
at Marvin Chapel at 3p. M.
The annual meeting of the Episcopal
Council for the diocese of West Virginia
will be held in Martinsburg, beginning
on Tuesday, May 30th.
There will be service Sunday in the
Lutheran Church OF Uvila at II a. m. and
in Shepherdstown at T. 30 p. m.
M. E. Church-Service Sunday at Mt
Wesley at II a. m. and in Shepherdstown
at 100 p. m.
Trinity Episcopal Church = Service
Sunday in Shepherdstown at II a. m. and
7.30 o. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Circuit Court In Session.

SiTSuit NOuIt III oSoofOh'
The regular May term Of the Jefferson
Circuit Court commenced Tuesday morn
ing in Charles Town, with Judge J. M.
Woods presiding. Judge Woods deliver
ed lengthy charge TO the grand jury on
various questions OF the law, including the
statute in regard to bribery at elections.
The grand jury was composed OF the
following freeholders w. H. E. Brown,
Geo. B. Hooff, c. E. Miley, T. J. Yates,
L. R. Huyett, Geo. T. Shirley, J. p.
Kearfott, Jas. g. Aldridge, Bates Watson,
w. c. Daniels, w. P. Licklder, S. w.
Hunter, P. S. Willard, John A. Clipp, H.
]. Miller and T. T. Perry.
The grand jury finished its work in one
day, returning indictments as follows:
Ed Turner, misdemeanor, selling liquor
without license. Turner appears to have
been doing thriving trade in the noun
tain section, selling hard cider with an
unlawful kick in it to his fellow-moun-
taineers. About a barrel week was
disposed of.
John Hines, felony, for blowing up a
house at KearneysviIle with dynamite.
c. B. Vented, Harper's Ferry. felony,
for Incorporating public money in his
hands as deputy sheriff.
Maurice Vented, OF Harper's Ferry,
misdemeanor, for obstructiug an officer in
the discharge of his duty. Vented had
taken the part Of prisoner arrested by a
special B. & o. officer for riding on a
freight train and had pummeled the Of
ficer.
Bluff Lawson, Ed Mitchell and Fred
Cook, colored, for selling liquor illegally
These men had been arrested in Charles
| Town Saturday and Sunday, and many
gallons OF liquor had been found in theil
possession, principally in quart bottles
1t was suggested that they had been do
ing large business from the quantity o
LIQUOR found in the house they occupied
and the scores of empty bottles that haC
accumulated.
The petit jury is called for next Tues
day, May Sd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Spring Weddings.

Spring Weddings.
Mr.. Silas Shipley, OF Shepherdstown,
and Mrs. May Davis, OF Sharpsburg, were
married at the Episcopal rectory in this
place last Sunday evening by Rev. J. w.
Ware. The wedding was surprise TO
the friends of the contracting parties,
though il had been anticipated as a COM
ing event.
Mr.. Norman Ferguson Johnson, for
merly of Charles Town, and Miss Mar
garet Neville Gaines, of Richmond, for
merly of Winchester, were married last
Saturday at the home OF the bride. They
will make their home in Baltimore.
Mr.. H. L. Staubs and Miss Edith Staubs.
a youthful couple from Harper's Ferry,
eloped to Brunswick last Sunday, where
they were married by Rev. Mr.. Hess.
Mr.. Benjamin F. Davis and Miss Aggie
Grove, both OF Charles Town. were mar
ried in Harper's Ferry May 9th by Rev.
Brian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
PERSONAL NOTES.

Captain Floyd Harris. of Loudoun
county, Va, was among the callers atthe
Register office on Monday, and we were
greatly pleased 10 renew acquaintance
with This genial gentleman. He came to
Shepherdstown to attend the funeral OF
his friend OF many years standing, Col.
l.. v. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Marten, Mr..
VIM. L. Arthur and Mr.. M. B. Baker left
the first of the week for Birmingham,
Alabama, where they are attending the
great Confederate reunion being held in
that city. They will visit various points
of interest in the South before they re-
turn home.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Lowell. Mrs. Roberts and
Miss Roberts, of Westminster, Md, and
Miss llene Wainwright, Of Washington,
motored here last Sunday and spent the
cay with Mr. James M. Myers. Mrs.
Lowell and her little son James are here
for weeks visit.
DR.. and Mrs. John L. Meyers drove to
Wheeling the first OF The week in their
automobile, and DR.. Meyers is attending
the meeting of the West Virginia Medical
Association now in session in that city.
They will also visit Rev. Howard Meyers
in Moundsvlle before they return.
Rev. S. B. Morrison Ghiselin, who has
been student at the Presbyterian Theo-
logical Seminary in Richmond, Va, is
home for visit with his father at the
Presbyterian manse.
Mrs. S. M. Nottingham and her little
son, Of Culpeper, Va, are in Shepherds
town visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
]. w. Ware, at the Episcopal rectory.
Mr.. H. c. Shull and his son Mark, of
Roanoke, Va, were in Shepherdstown
yesterday and made call at the Register
office.
Mr.. J. w. Snyder and Mr.. P. F. Sny-
der. OF Washington, spent several days
with relatives in Shepherdstown the past
week.
Miss Marion Billmyer has returned TO
her home in this place, her school at
Paw Paw having closed for the term.
We were pleased to have call this |
morning from our friend Mr.. A. G. Link, |
of the Engle's neighborhood.
Mr.. John Perks, who taught at South |
Boston, Va, the pastyear, is home again,
his school having closed.
Mrs. ]. H. Bender, of Glasgow, Va, is
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George G. Link.
Miss Bachrach, of Baltimore, spent
last week in Shepherdstown with Miss
Corinne Rogers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Long-Estabiished and Widely-Known
Business House Changes Hands.

lifelong established and widely-known
business of the late VIM. Kahn, in the
Sadler Block, Charles Town, was sold
on Monday to Mr.. Isaac Herr, who has
been connected with the establishment
for number of years. The new bust
ness will be incorporated and greatly en-
larged and in the near future many i'm
provements to the interior OF the building
will be made.
Mr.. Herr, the managing director OF the
new firm, has been in the eastern cities
this week making additional purchases to
the present large stock.
Mr. Herr, who became connected with
the business when he was boy. has
been identified with if practically all his
life. His acquaintance in the county is
extensive, his genial disposition having
won for him many friends. This alone
will be valuable asset in launching the
new business. Moreover, MIR. Herr
possesses business ability of a high order,
which combined with other advantages
augurs success for the enterprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Baseball Affairs.

Baseball Affairs.
The Shepherd College baseball team
won an easy victory last Saturday over
the Brunswick High School boys, the
score standing 20 10 9 in favor of The
home team. Our boys have greatly i'm
proved in their playing, and especially
are doing better in their batting. Wheaton
pitched a good game Saturday and the
fielding was better.
The college team viii 90 to Beryville
on Saturday and play the high school
boys there. This is the strongest team
we have to 60 against.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
An AppreciatIon Meeting.

In view of the excellent service render
ed by the teachers in oil public schools
the past year, the parents at their last
meeting decided 10 have as mark Of
their appreciation OF the work done, a
public meeting of all the patrons and
friends of the school on Tuesday evening.
May 23d, at 7.30 O'Clock, in the assembly
room of the graded school. 1t is hoped
that all friends and patrons will accept
this as an invitation 10 be present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Cantata On May 18th.

A very enjoyable musical programme
will be rendered in Shepherd College
auditorium next Thursday night, May
18th, when chorus composed OF our
local musicians will sing "The Greatest
Love-" cantata OF superior merit. These
singers have been rehearsing for month
or more under the direction OF Prof. ]. D.
Muldoon, and musical treat may be an
ticipated. No admission will be charged,
except that silver offering will be col
lected in orderto pay for the music books
and printing. Everybody is cordially in
vited to come and enjoy the rendition OF
this pleasing musical programme.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Sewer Project Killed.

The Register last week stated that resi-
dents along Princess and Main streets
had arranged to hsve the blessing OF a
sewer system. Ne very much regret to
report that the project has been killed.
As was stated. property owners had
subscribed sufficient sum of money for
the construction of sewer line which
was TO be installed under the SUPER
vision OF the town authorities and when
finished turned over TO the corporation
for control and regulation. The council
agreed unanimously 10 the proposition,
and submitted the matter TO Corporation
Attorney g. NJ. Beltzhoover TO formulate
an ordinance TO carry out its provisions.
Mr.. BeItzhooYer submitted the following
report, addressed to the mayor and coun-
Gil:
Referring TO the proposed agreement
between the council and n. L. Snyder
and others, draft OF which has been pre-
pared and submitted TO me for revision
and approval, beg TO submit:
|. am not aware of any law authoriz-
ing the council TO make such agreement,
and cannot approve that which would
regard invalid and unauthorized. Sec.
Is. chap. AZ of the Code, Ito which refer
ence is hereby r1ade) specially sets out
in detail the general powers OF the coun-
Gil, quite number, over so or 100 OF
them, including curbing and paving of
streets, the erection OF electric light or
water works, but does not include sewers
2. Sec. 4, chap. s, Acts of 1908, Ito
which reference is hereby madel does
provide for the construction of sewers by
the council, but sets out certain preliminary
requirements which must be complied
with, and also prescribeS the terms and
conditions upon which same may be
done, which have not been met, or con-
templated so far as informed, in the pro-
posed agreement.
3. Sec. 9, chap. s., Acts of 1915, Ito
which reference is hereby made pre-
scribes as unlawful and invalid any con-
tracts or obligations on part of council
mot expressly authorized by law" and
provides penalties therefor. and remedy
for relief of any taxpayer against them.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. NJ. BELTZHooVER, Atty.
II was considerable OF surprise TO the
persons who were putting up the money
for the sewer TO know that ii was unlaw-
full to do so good thing for private and
public benefit and that such gift to the
corporation was not permissible. After
considering the matter, some OF the sub
scribers became disguised and withdrew
their subscriptions, Others decided not 10
persist in doing an unselfish thing that
would only result in worry and complica-
tions, and so The order for the sewer pipe
was Cancelled.
1t is greatly TO be deplored that itseems
impossible under the law to extend the
sewer system OF the town when il can be
done without any cost to the taxpayers
and without public or private offense.
We don't mind saying that we have a
very poor opinion OF this particular law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18

The office of assessor is the most i'm
portant county office with which the peo-
pie have to do. Vote for active young
business men-Wm. A. Daniel and Arm
istead S. Lucas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Executrix's Notice.

Having qualified as Executrix Of the viii OF w.
Morehead Miller. deceased. all persons indebted 10
the estate will come forward and make payment;;
All persons having claims against the estate viii
present them, properly authenticated. for settle
MRS MARY A. MILLER.
Nav IL iQf6-3W EIecutri1.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18

The second uniform examination for
teachers certificates will be held June Isl
and I'd in the Shepherd College building
in Shepherdstown, beginning each day
at 100 a. m.
JAMES GRANTHAM,
County Superintendent.
p. Kearneysville, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
The Vote Of Jefferson County.

The following is the Officially vote OF JET
ferson county at the special election for
Congressman on May 9th:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
BRIEFS.

Cheeses at Remnants.
Hot peanuts at Remnants.
Relishes OF all kinds at Reinhaft's.
Picnic and party supplies at Remnants.
Salad oils and dressings at Remnants.
Highest cash prices for wool at Hodges
elevators.
Kingan's regular and picnic hams at
Remnants.
Wheat is quoted today atSl IL a bushel
and corn at II cents.
Cheapest and best-Meats sliced on my
Observation-Disclosures.
Vote for w. A. Daniel and A. S. Lucas
for assessors on June 9th.
Butter is 20 cents a pound today and
eggs are 10 cents dozen.
Full line OF Eastman Kodaks and films
on hand at Owens & Miller's.
There's lots of locust bloom this year
good sign for big corn crop.
All kinds of optical work done by Max
Lewis. Broken lenses duplicated.
Wanted, old sets of false teeth. Apply
TO Edward Knodle. Hagerstown, Md.
Old gold and silver bought, exchanged
or remodeled by Max Lewis, the ieweler.
Be sure to attend the cantata in the
college auditorium Thursday night, May
18th.
The Senior Epworth League will hold
festival at Bakerton Saturday night OF
this week.
Charles Sperow has taken position in
Owens & Miller's drug store and will
study pharmacy.
DiSinfect only with Kreso Dip No. l.
Ask for booklet at Owens & Miller's,
KreSo Dip headquarters.
Owens & Miller's preparations are
guaranteed 10 give satisfaction, or money
refunded. Let us serve you.
We respectfully solicit your vote at the
primary election on June 9th. VIM. A.
Daniel and Armistead S. Lucas.
Good For Roses-To kill the Green
Aphis and other eating insects, use Rose
Spray Emulsion, sold by Robert Gibson.
Wanted-A white woman or girl for
companion and light house work. Good
home Lock Box 81, Harper's Ferry, w.
Va
Encourage the young men in the Demo-
cratic party, by voting for Will Daniel
and ArmiStead Lucas for assessors on
June 6th.
The smallpox scare in the section north
OF town is about over. All the patients
are recovering and no new cases have
developed.
Stop scratching for hives. If your
blood is bad, use Owens & Miller's sui
phur and cream of tartar loZenges, lOc,
sold everywhere.
Amarriage license was issued in Charles
Town last week to William c. Spence, OF
ShepherdStown, and Miss Ora b. COL
bert. OF Sharpsburg.
On account of Shepherd College COM
mencement being held on Monday, the
alumni exercises and banquet will be held
Monday night, June 18th.
For Sale-One 31-2 horse power Do
nestle orchard sprayer in perfect order.
Suction pump attached. wv. Ware, Jr.,
phone 1873, Charles Town.
The County Court appointed Daniel H.
Nichols to assess property in Harper's
Ferry district. T. o. Link was unable to
assess that diStClct-Qu accoiSakpl6ilipeSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
Estroy Hog.

Came 10 the Fayman farm on May 7ih large
black and sandy boar hog. The owner IS hereby
notified 10 come forward, pay charges and remove
his property. -,
Nav 49, 1916 ]. j. Eb1.
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Total
Second Uniform Examination.

Woods majority, 1892.
Socialist vote, 30. Prohibitionist IA.
Evening journal., 1916-03-09
Heath VALVES HEARING
ON GAMBLING CHARGE

W. c. Heath. who conducts a pool
room at No. 1900 Pennsylvania ave-
nuc, was arraigned in City Court to-
day on a charge OF keeping a gam
bling house. James McDermott said
he saw crap played on a pool table
at the place. and that he also saw
Heath and Harry Palfrey cut the
games at cents a cut and cut every
second pass Witness said he also
saw crap played in the place on last
Sunday.
John Windett said he saw Palfrey
cut the game. but never saw Heath
do so.
Palfrey said he cut games for
Heath. and that during an evening
between 50 and SO was secured in
this way Francis McDermoti said
he had seen Heath cut the games. At
this point Philip /. Garrett. counsel
for Heath, said he would not present
any evidence at this time. and Heath
was held in $500 bail for the Court
of General Sessions. A charge Of
keeping a disorderly house. also pre-.
ferred against Heath. was nolle
pressed.
Heath's pool room was raided on
Sunday and fifteen youths found in
the place.
Evening journal., 1916-03-09
OBJECTIONS TO GRADUATED
INCOME TAX RECITED BY
THE NATIONAL CITY BANK
Serves SOcaiStc Schemes for COnfScating Income and
Dividing Up Property People Fail TO See Vital
Fact That Large Incomes Are Used for Public
Purposes

NEW YORK. March 9.--March cir
cular OF the National City Bank COM
ments in part as follows on the prin-
cipal OF income taxation. with special
reference to the matter Of super
taxes:
"The chief objection made TO the
graduated income tax when il was in
tr0duced was that IL was a system
which could be used with dangerous
facility to serve all sorts OF socialis-
tic schemes for conhscating incomes
and dividing up property. Aside from
the object of raising the necessary
taxes to support the present system
OF government. a considerable num-
ber OF people unquestionably favor
its constant extension for the above
purpose.
"Well-intentioned people are led TO
support this program upon the gen
eral theory that these great incomes
are too large to be devoted 20 the
pleasure and benefit Of the owners,
Evening journal., 1916-03-09
GERNANSCHECKED
BY FIRE curtain
At BETHINCOURT
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. March 9.-Repeated and
heavy German attacks against the
village Of Bethincourt. eight miles
northwest of Verdun. throughout last
night were repulsed, the war Office re-
ported this afternoon. Two Of the
heaviest onslaughts were preceded by
artillery fire lasting several hours.
The German advance was stopped
by a French curtain Of fire from
Goose Hill and Dead Man Hill TO the
cast.
The Germans attempted to swing
forward with their right wing on the
Forges-B -Bethiucourt front. west OF the
Meusc. planning to straighten their
front before making a grand assault
on the Goose Hill and Dead Man Hill
positions. At the same time they
made fruitless attempts. the war Of
fec reported, to dislodge the French
from the Corbeaux woods positions
/ southeast OF Bethincourt, recaptured
by the French yesterday.
In this region, the French are con-
solidating the reconquered works, it
| was stated.
German troops entered the village
of de VauX. southeast of Fort Douau-
mont. but we're completely driven out
by 2 counter attack, the war Office re-
ported. Several strong attacks on the
] Douaumont-de VauX front were re-
| pulsed.
The cannonade became most vio-
lent yesterday on both banks OF the
Meuse. Driven out Of the CorbeauN
woods positions by vicious French
counter attacks. the Teutons poured
thousands OF shells in upon French
! nositions east OF Goose Hill and fol-
lowed with infantry attacks.
on the east bank Of the Meuse. the
lull in infantry fighting was suddenly
broken. After several hours bonn
bardment, the Germans drove the
French from the Hardomont fortified
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