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Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

Over billion dollars was spent Lass
year by the American public for to.
bacco.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

Folly and failure roost on the same
perch.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

The camelia was carried from Japan
to France by missionary named Ka-
mel
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11
Noisy Youngster.

Dayne-You have a new baby at
your house, hear.
Payne-Great guns! and we live
four miles apart! / had no idea any
one could hear him that distance!
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

John Galsworthy, the author was
% years Of age before he began to
Writa.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

Your neighbors haven't any more
use for you than you have for them.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

The city ofCopenhagen is daily con-
suming about 25.O0O pounds of Ameri-
can salt pork.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

The United States produces 80 per
cent of the oil of the world.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

The czar of Russia has an income of
about $50 a minute
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11

to use fresh stable manure under any
garden crop.
Middletown transcript., 1916-03-11
HUSBAND SAVED
HIS Wife.
Stopped Most Terrible Suf-
fering by Getting Her Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegeta-
ble Compound.
|hIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIHIl

Denison, Texas. "After my little
girl was born two years ago / began suf-
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Iopor+an4 70 Mothers

A holder has been patented for
safety razor blades to enable them to
be used by tailors or dressmakers for
ripping seams.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
MarshaIl-O

Miss Emma Mcdaniel Marshall, dsugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Marshall, and
Mr.. J. Edgar Osborne, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob S. Osborne, were married
yesterday evening at six o'clock at the
home OF the bride IN ShepherdStoWn.
Only the intimate friends and relatives
were present at the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. William Rogers, OF
the M. E. Church. Just before the bridal
party entered the parlor. Miss Ruth Mil
Ter, of Kearneysville, sang 20 Promise
Me" very sweetly, after which the bride
and groom entered to the strains OF the
wedding march played by Miss Corrinne
Rogers. After the ceremony a wedding
supper was served for those present, and
at its conclusion the happy young couple,
accompanied by number OF friends,
went in automobiles 10 Shenandoah juno
ton where they took train for trip
east.
The bride, who is one OF Shepherds
towns prettiest girls, was dressed in a
beautiful dress ofchampagne crepe meteor,
and carried a shower boquet of brides
roses and sweet peas, while her travelling
suit was dark blue. The groom is one OF
our most popular young men and we
Join with their many friends in extending
best wishes for happy married life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
outlet for. his vast holdings of coal and


timber, and his fortune gree enormous
ly. When he sold this road 10 the Wa
bash system he built the Coal and Coke
Railroad, running from EIkins to Charles
ton. which opened up much additional
coal territory. He and his associates
founded the towns OF Elkins and Davis,
in this State, and he had a magnificent
home at Elkins, which he occupied most
OF the year. He entered political life in
1865, when he became a member of the
Legislature of the new State OF West Viz
ginia, and later also served in the State
Senate. in 1871 he was elected to the
United States Senate, serving for twelve
years In this body. In 1904 he was nomi-
mated for Vice President on the Democratic
ticket, which had Alton B. Parker as its
head. Mr.. Davis, possessed of rug
ged constitution, despite his great age en-
ioyed splendid health. He maintained an
active hold on his business affairs and was
interested in politics to the very last. His
fortune is estimated at 100000. He
is survived by three children: Mrs.
Stephen B. Elkins and Mrs. Arthur Lee,
OF Washington, and John T. Davis, OF
Elkins. His body was taken TO Elkins
for burial
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
WILLIAM NJ. o. DAWSON.

Hon. William Mercer Owen Dawson,
former Governor OF West Virginia, died
last Sunday at his home in Charleston,
this State, aged 63 years. He had long
been in frail health, though with great
pertinacity he had continued at his work
as a member OF the Public Service Com
mission. About a week before his death
a hemorrhage OF the lungs FASTENED the
end. Mr.. Dawson was one OF the most
prominent men in public life in West Viz
GINA. He was editor of the Kingwood
Journal from 1873 TO 1891. From 1881 TO
1888 he served in the State Senate, was
Secretary OF State from 1897 to 1905, and
was elected Governor in 1904, serving
the full term. He was member of the
State Board OF Control from 1913 to 1915,
and last year was appointed by Governor
Hatfield as a member of the Public Ser
vice Commission, occupying this position
at the time OF his death. Mr.. Dawson
had long been active in politics, and was
regarded as the most astute Republican
in the State, having directed the policy OF
that party very successfully for number
OF years. He was wise and resourceful,
and had the full confidence of his fellow
Republicans, and his influence was great.
| He was close student OF State affairs,
and was the author of an unusually large
proportion OF public measurers that are
now on the statute books. Surviving
him are his wife, son and daughter.
His body was taken to his old home at
Kingwood and buried there on Tuesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Jack Lucas A Fighter.

The following is part OF the statement
of Mrs. James P. Castleman, wife OF
Lieutenant Castleman, who was in Co.
lumbus, N NJ, when Villa and his bandits
attacked the town:
Lieut.. J. p. Lucas was in command OF
the machine guns and fought all through
the battle barefooted. Why the machine
guns failed TO work is a question many
have asked. The battle was in the dark.
Only two men could get to Lieutenant
Lucas one Of these, a sergeant, was kill
ed; and with just himself and another man
there in the dark he must have put the
charge in wrong, for the guu damned.
The second machine gun worked.
Lieutenant Lucas, who is son OF DR..
and Mrs. c. c. Lucas, OF Kearneysville, is
well-known in Shepherdstowu, and his
friends here are proud that he should have
acquitted himself so creditably. In let
ter TO his parents Mr.. Lucas describes the
battle and the account is most graphic and
full Of interest. He had several narrow
escapes from death and was in the thick
of The fight all the time, but fortunately
escaped unhurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
PERSONAL NOTES.

Albert T. Moler, who has resided il
Shepherdsiown for the past couple o
years, has moved to his farm near Bak-
erton, and will run the home place. w
E. Lynch. who has been on this farm
has moved 10 little place of his own
near Engle's.
James c. Chenowith has moved from
Berkeley county to Shepherdstown, where
he is occupying the property on High
street that he bought from Mrs. J. R
Show, He has gotten position with the
National Highway Garage.
We are glad to report that mir. j StrideI
Moler, who was so seriously i'll the past
couple of weeks al his home at Bakerton,
this county, is now on the mend, and il
is hoped that he will soon entirely recover
Mrs. B. S. Pendleton, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Pear
son, in Bluefield, w. Va, for the past
couple of months, has returned to her
home in Shepherdstown.
Rev. |. D. NORMAN and Mr.. H. L. Sny-
der are in Roanoke, Va, this week, attend
ing the great laymen's missionary con-
vention OF the United Lutheran Synod oil
the South.
Mr.. E. L. Writ, who has lived in Shep-
herdstown the past year, has moved with
his family to Keedysville, Md, where
they will make their home.
Miss Texana Strobe. OF Charles Town,
spent last Saturday with friends in Shep-
herdstown and favored the Register Of
flee with visit.
Mrs. H. Pinkney Schley is in the
Charles Town hospital, where she is
undergoing treatment for week or two.
Miss Hortense Britner, who has been
in Harrisburg the past winter, has return
ed to her home at the edge OF town.
We are sorry TO note that Mrs. q. M.
Beltzhoover has been quite sick at her
home here the past week.
Mrs. Roy Eavey, and little daughter, OF
Keedysvile, visited relatives in Shep-
herdstown the past week.
Miss Virginia Daley has gone 10 New
Market, Va, where she has accepted a
position as milliner.
Mrs. Katherine Cotton, OF Plainfield,
N. J., is here for visit OF several weeks
at her old home.
Miss Mabel Cofiinbarger has gone to
LAGRANGE, N. c., to take up her work in
millinery.
Mrs. VIM. H. Martin, OF Maple Shade
Farm, has been on the sick list the past
week.
Mrs. Kate Shipley and Miss Mary
Shipley are visiting in Harrisburg this
week.
Miss Grace Hill is visiting Mrs. w. E.
Goodrich in Baltimore.
Miss Sallie Jones has justreturned fir ON
trip 10 Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
HON. HENRY G. DAVIS.

Hon. Henry Gassaway Davis, West
Virginia's most distinguished public man,
died at As a. m. last Saturday at the
home OF his daughter, Mrs. Stephen B.
Elkins, in Washington City. His death
was the result of an illness OF two weeks
from the grippe. Mr.. Davis, who was in
the 93d year OF his age, was born at
Woodstock, Md. November 10, 1923.
His early life was one OF some hardship,
as he became the breadwinner OF the
family when but boy. After working
on farm for time, he went into the
service OF the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
as afreight brakeman. He was promoted
in the service, ard became master OF
transportation. He saved his money, and
went into the merchandise business, in
vesting all his surplus cash in coal lands
in WestVirginia. This property increased
in value tremendously and he became
very rich. He organized the West Viz
ginia Central Railroad, which afforded an
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Starry Estate Fined.

A case OF unusual interest was tried at
the recent session of the Circuit Court OF
this county, which just adjourned. II
was that of the State OF West Virginia
against the estate of the late Tustin L.
Starry, and involved the law with refer
euce TO the penalty for the failure Of tax
payer TO return true list OF all his per-
sonal property TO the assessor for taxation.
In this case, instituted by the Tax Com
missioner's office, through Prosecuting
Attorney George D. Moore, il was alleged
that the decedant, Mr.. Starry. who lived
all his life at Charles Town, and who
died during the summer Of 1915, possessed
investments TO the extent OF about $780,
90 which he failed TO return to the asses
sor and on the trial of the case, the State
proved that he held two notes and had
held them for over five years past, OF a
local building association in Charles Town
for the above amount. The law of West
Virginia makes it misdemeanor for any
one TO fail TO return all the personal prop
erty which he owns and in addition there
to provides that the defaulting tax payer
shall forfeit 10 the State ten per cent OF
what he failed TO return and that this ten
per cent may be collected each five for a
period OF five years previous 10 the time
it is discovered. The evidence offered
by the defendant admitted that Mr.. Starry
owned the property but they claimed that
his mind was so weak as not TO be able
to understand that il was his duty under
the law that he should have returned il;
this was the principal point in the case
and some testimony was given tending to
sustain this theory ofthe defense, num-
Der of witness were introduced by the
State in rebuttal who testified they had
known the decedant for years, one wit
ness testifying he had known him since
the fftieS, and they believed he did pos
sess sufficient mental understanding to
know that it was his duty TO return The
property TO the assessor. After the evil
denCe on both sides was completed, a
motion was made by the State TO direct
verdict for the defendant and after the
argument OF the motion Judge Woods de-
cided that under the evidence in the case,
il the jury would return verdict in favor
OF the defendant that he would have TO
set the verdict aside, and therefore, he
granted the motion ofthe State and directed
the jury 10 return verdict in favor of
the State in the sum OF $67S.00 and costs.
The only personal property returned by
the decedent was one horse which he
owned one or two years previous TO his
death. A motion was made for new
trial, but il has not yet been acted on by
the court. There are several cases pend
ing in the Circuit Court which involve
the same question and if the law is sus-
tanned by Judge Woods there will be
other similar cases tried at the May term
OF Court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Notes of the Churches.

Notes of the Churches.
At the Sunday School missionary rally
of the M. E. Church South last Sunday
night the sum OF $201 was turned in for
missions. Mrs. l. V. Johnson's class
won the banner with the highest collect
ion, which was $5l.
Preaching in Elk Branch Church Sun-
day at II a. m. AS this is our financial
Sunday, all the members are urged to be
present. Preaching in the Shenandoah
Junction Presbyterian Church at Bop. m.
M. E. Church South-Preaching by the
pastor at Bethesda at $50 a. m, Uvllla
II a. m, and Shepherdstown at 7 p. m.
These will be the last preaching services
before the annual conference.
Trinity Episcopal Church - Services
Sunday at II a. m. and 7 p. m, and Tues
day and Thursday at 3 p. m. Service in
the chapel at DuifIelds next Wednesday
at 100 p. m.
There will be a protracted meeting in
the Baptist Church al Shenandoah juno
lion by Rev. Lawson, of Richmond, be-
ginning tonight.
Presbyterian Church - Preaching in
Shepherdstown at p. m. by Rev. Mr..
Moffett, OF Charles Town.
M. E. Church Preaching in Shop
herdStown at II a. m. and in Sharpsburg
al 7 p. m.
Reformed Church-Preaching in Shep-
herdstown by the pastor at II a. m. and
100 p. m.
Lutheran-Service Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at | a. m. and 7 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
The Town Election.

The annual corporation election was
held in Shepherdstown on Monday last.
No ticket was announced until the morn
ing Of the election, when the old council,
with the exception of two members, was
on hand with ballots. No opposition
candidates were run nor was any es-
pecial interest show in the election, so
the old administration had walkover.
The number of votes cast was ITO, and
the officers elected are as follows:
Mayor-U. s. Martin.
Recorder-F. L. Weltzheimer.
Councilmen-M. @. Bast, DR.. q. w.
Banks, ]. L. Welshans, w. B. Snyder and
r. ]. Hamrick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Communicated.

Editor Register-There has been some
misunderstanding in the name ofAmbrose,
connected with freight riding. Would
you please publish this: This is to certify
that Howard Ambrose, a married man,
has not been in any trouble at ALL as has
been reported. but il is David Ambrose,
single man.
HOWARD AMBROSE,
Engle's, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
The following public sales are announ-
ced for the present season, advertisement
OF which may be found in the Register:
March 20th-I. w. Walker, near Dam
No. 4.
March 24th-D. Frank Hill, west Of
Shepherdstown, in Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16

JANTED-High class men TO sell
w urguaranteed, free replace nursery
w stock. Best terms. Pay weekly,
exclusive territory. Start now: Rice
Brothers Company, Geneva, N. Y, De-
partment b.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16
Notice To Taxpayers.

The State and county taxes for 1915 now over
due are drawing interest al the rate OF 10 per cent
The Law requires me TO collect them. and ] hereby
notify all persons who have not paid 10 come iof-
ward at once and settle. Otherwise viii be toTcec
TO take proceedings that viii add considerably "a
the cost
March Q iol6-4y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16

Edward Horner, well-known resident
of Martinsburg, died Tuesday at his home
in that place. He was Is years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-03-16

CAUSED Oy the uedlH vi IlOH. w III. W. "
Dawson. We should like to see him thus
honored. He is clear-headed, practical
man who is used to public affairs, and we
have no doubt that he would fill the posi-
ton with credit and to the satisfaction o.
the people.
In another column of the Register will
be found the announcement OF Messrs
Vim. A. Daniel, of Shenandoah Junction
and Armistead S. Lucas, OF Shepherds
town, for assessor and deputy assessor
subject to the Democratic primary election
in June. Both of these young men have
a most excellent standing in our commit
nifty, and if elected will give their best ct
forts to the work. We feel sure that the
voters will make no mistake in supporting
them at the primary election, and if they
are elected cannot but add considerably
to the weight OF the Democratic ticket III
Jefferson county.
ALB. & o. Railroad section gang while
removing some steel rails from apple tina
had not been disturbed for some time
made an interesting discovery last Thurs
day. Snugly hidden away were four nice
suit-cases, which were hauled out from
underneath the pile to the astonishmen
OF the bystanders, whose curiosity as te
what they might contain was soon salts
fled by a hurried investigation, which
disclosed no less than one hundred ant
eighty lone pints of whiskey, all labeled
but nothing to indicate from where it wa:
purchased. Sheriff Ruppenthal went tc
the scene and confiscated the liquor, ant
is now anxiously awaiting the arrival o
the owners of the suit-cases, which hi
still holds in his possession.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01

pany against Ramblers; Friday,
Luxus against Armours; Saturday,
winners OF Wednesday against win
ners of Friday.
The banquet for the board of di-
rectors of the Omaha Amateur Base
Ball association, which was originally
scheduled for Monday evening, has
been postponed week because OF the
Ak-Sar-Ben festivities. The commit
tee in charge of the banquet discov-
cred that the hotels were too rushed
with Ak-Sar-Ben visitors to make
the banquet feasible at this time.
Thus it was postponed a week until
after the carnival days are over.
Out at Ducky Holmes park this
afternoon at three bells and half
the Frank Deweys will bump up
against the Council Bluffs Joe Smiths.
These two bands put on to 5 show
last Sunday, so it is a safe plunge
that their battle today will be
whizzer.
Over at Messina, Ia, the Omaha
Gas company team INDUCED in a
tournament and grabbed second
money. Herewith the towns repre-
sented: Tingler, Fontenelle, Omaha
and Des Moines. The Des Moines
bunch whipped the Omaha gang and
copped first money.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Gridiron Gossip
Some chatter Of
the sandlot lads.

Next sunday the amateur foot bali sea
son will open up In earnest and all the
team not booked for today, will be out
on the turf this afternoon. going through
tbetr preliminary work. preparatory Tor the
Scott Jamieson. who used to Be able to
ss,aks the oval soar high and far 10 IN
town. You can commune with him over
Douglas ss47.
steer the Fontenelle Reserves over the
rough and salty foot ball sea.
Cal up Harney 1850 between the hours
Of and p. m. for conflicts with the
Nonpareil Reserves.
According to the dope. ths Masdas will
make ali the Class children trot at q
merry clip this season.
Another team that will make every team
In their class skip At s:5s gsts. Is the
northern troupe. known a. the pueky
Hereafter Bill Maher will lead the Ath-
letlcs. For arguments call Harvey 6e6S or
address him at 2e2s Cass street
Joe Garrett who tips the beams at about
z10, would make q formidable candidate for
center. For further Information, chatter to
him over Douglas $500.
For games with the Council Bluffs Mid
gets. call Council Bluffs ils3 and talk bust.
ness to one Sid Mcintosh.
Rasmussen. the cheese OF the Council
Bluffs Longeway 10 looking for tussles. Bang
the bell on Council Bluffs Red <056 and you
will be accommodated.
Jacoberger, q new gasaboa. that halls
from preparatory school at Spokane.
wash. will try out for . hslfback berth
with the Nonpareils.
Harry Williams will coach the Nonpareils.
Under his tutorship they should rambie fas-
ter than during 1915. when they landed the
local honors.
Now Frank Golden rings in with the
noise that he is going to ring out as far
AZ playing foot ball Is concerned.
Out-of-town teams wishing trouble with
the Nonpareils are requested to call Tyler
z27sw, and yelp for Phil Lynch. or pen
him at 1860 South Twenty-second street.
Tollman. halfback of the Monmouth
Parks has tossed his foot ball rig In stor-
age forever. At present he 10 out Of the
city.
Frank Greene has resigned az manager Of
the Athletics. but he says he may don the
moleskins towards the latter part Of the
Ecason.
Madam fsumor has It that a gang In the
neighborhood OF Twenty fourth and Leaven-
worth streets will be nodded together and
he known an the Columbians.
Teams wishing games with the Dundee
WOODEN Mills are requested to call Walnut
1909 and squak for Paul Carlson.
For games with the Mohawks. tickle the
buzzer on Webster 1854 and hoiisr for
Tibke.
A bunch has been mustered together In
: the north end to be known ar the Trades
man. They are going to endeavor to dupli-
cate the enviable record made by the
TrAdssman base ball team.
wally Walworth Of Wisner fame, also
formerly star at Creighton. u stiil pull
tns down the rocks playing professional
a base bali.
James DuEdale is the geezer that will lead
5 the Dundee Wooien Mills over the bumpy
road this season
The Montclairs have changed their
monicker to Dundee woolen Mills
ID IT
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Base Ball Tourney
At Fair Grounds to
Be Held This Week
By FRANK oUIoLEY.

Arrangements for the first base
ball tournament ever held in Omaha
were consummated last week. Said
tournament will be held at the county
fair grounds under the auspices Of
the Douglas County Agricultural So
ciety. Liberal purses will act as an
incentive to grab first or second
place, but every team in the race will
receive SIS or more. Herewith the
teams that will fight it out; Armours,
champions of Omaha; Ramblers,
champions of the National league;
Luxus, champions Of the Greater
Omaha league, and the Omaha Gas
company, runner-ups in the Greater
Omaha league. The initial argument
will be played on Wednesday and the
final game on Saturday.
In all probability James Kane will
do the adjudicating. Game will be
called each day at ESQ p. m. Sched-
ule: Wednesday. Omaha Gas COM
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Ho, Hum.

Ho, Hum.
Fred Fulton and Frank Moran
will meet at New York Tuesday.
Jack Johnson, we spy in the
public prints, tried his hand al
bull fighting in Spain and was
roundly Kissed. Jack should take
a few lessons from J. Curley.
Coach Edmunds of Washing
ton uni evidently is a believer in
preparedness. He has his grid
iron warriers punching the bag.
Charley Ebbets has raised the
price OF world series tickets, but
we should give it worry.
Anyway, Cincinnati won't have
to worry about ticket scalpers
this fall.
Altogether too much bunk.
Fight patrons get weary. Ring
cleanser sadly needed, shrieks
headline in St. Paul paper Pretty
soon St. Paul will learn that
Columbus discovered America.
But if the box fight game needs
a cleanser may we pause to in
quire what the wrestling game
needs?
Though France is torn in sundry
parts by warfare and by strife,
Though Belgium suffers untold woe
and In England grief Is rife,
And Montenegro broken lies and Rus.
sia gasps for breath,
And Serbia Is worn and rent and
verging unto death,
Though all Of Europe bleeds and
means in warfare's bloody
tracks.
War has its victims here at home,
for instance one c. Mack.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01

be to make them slide on their
heads. ...