Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-06-08
LITTLE LOCALS.

ture was saved. II is thought that the
fire caught from the chimney. The loss
is partially covered by insurance.
Special attention is called TO the big
advertisement of the Maxwell auto
mobiles on the first page OF the Register
this week. The Maxwell Cir, which is
sold by the National Highway Garage of
Shepherdstown. is noted for its intrinsic
value and for economy in operation. Call
on the agents here and let them demon
strate for you.
Sam Miller, our enterprising shoemak-
er, received his naturalization papers last
week and has been happily celebrating
this event. He had his shop decorated
for the occasion with flags and old glory
floated proudly about his place OF bust
ness. There's nothing hyphenated about
Sam-he's a patriotic American citizen
and very proud of it.
1t is said that every drop OF liquor was
sold by the three saloons at Weverton
which were obliged TO close last We'd
nesday night. There was a big rush the
last day. One saloon-keeper is quoted
as saying that he is satisfied to quit, hav-
ing made enough TO enable him TO retire
and live comfortably. One of the saloon
keepers will seek TO get license 10 run
booze joint in Wiliamsport.
Roy Myers, who had been with the
Gettysburg baseball team OF the Blue
Ridge League, has been released and has
returned TO Shepherdstown. There is
much rejoicing that Brandy" has come
back home, for we are assured of good
team in ShepherdStown this summer, with
him to pitch and Elk Shlpley TO catch.
Our team easily defeated Charles Town
here last Saturday by the score OF II 10 4.
Miss Elizabeth Tanner Banks, daughter
OF DR.. and Mrs. George w. Banks, OF
ShepherdStoWn, and Mr.. Walter Timber
lake Fredeking, of Hinton, w. Va, are to
be married next Wednesday, June l4th,
at the home Of the brides parents in this
place. The ceremony. which will take
place at half-past seven o'clock, will be
attended by only nearly relatives and
friends, but reception will follow, for
which many invitation have been issued.
We were pleased to have call yester-
day from Mr.. Allen X. Emmert, of the
enterprising firm OF Frank X. Emmert &
Son, OF Martinsburg, who was here with
Mr.. Slick preparatory to making an effec-
tive advertising campaign. Emmert &
Son are now remodeling their store build
ing in Martinsburg, and early next fall
will open up great line ofready- to-wear
garments for women. They have en-
gagged advertising space in the Register,
and will make known their offers TO the
public in due season.
Hon. John ]. Cornwell, Democratic can
didate for Governor, accompanied by Mr..
L. K. Dinkle, publisher OF the Review,
and Mr.. Thomas Martin, OF Romney,
made brief visit TO Shepherdstown last
Monday. Although here but an hour or
two, Mr.. Cornwell managed to see quite
number OF his friends, and the hearty
welcome that they gave him was most
gratifying to our distinguished visitor.
The regard in which MIR. Cornwell is held
in Jefferson county is shown in the vote
which he received here.
The regular monthly meeting OF Pack
Horse Ford Chapter Of the Daughters OF
The American Revolution was held Mon
Gay evening in Ciceronian Hall, in the old
college building. The hoStesses were
Mrs. J S Philips, Mrs. Chas. A. Johnson
and Mrs. H. c. Getzendanner. In addi-
ton to The regular ritual an interesting
paper on the origin OF the American flag
was read by Mrs. Getzendanner, and Mrs.
Robert Gibson recited very pleasing
poem. Refreshments were served TO the
members and a number of guests who
were present.
The Secretary OF State has granted
charter to the ShepherdStown Light and
Water Company, 10 operate all electric
light and waterworks systemin this place.
The capital stock is fixed at $4,000. r.
c. Ringgold, who is at the head OF the
enterprise, informs us that bids have been
received from several contractors, and as
soon as one or two others that are bid
ding shall submit their figures the con-
tract will be let. We hope that there
may be no slip in the arrangements this
time and that the project may be pushed
to completion.
Edward Griffith had bad accident last
Sunday evening about six miles west OF
Hancock on the State road. Mr.. Griffith
went 10 Cumberland in his new Ford
automobile on Saturday While return
ing Sunday evening he lost control ofthe
car as it was coming down the mountain,
the brakes failing to work, and il dashed
into a pile OF stone at the side OF the road.
BY miraculously good luck no one was
seriously hurt, though the car was almost
demolished. The wheels were twisted,
both axleS were bent and other dam
age was sustained. Mr.. Griffith and his
family came home by rail, and the car was
brought to the National Highway Garage
for repairs the next day.
Potomac Commandery OF Knights Tenn
plar held its annual Ascension Day ser
vice last Sunday eveningin Trinity Epis-
copal Church. There were some fifty
Knights in attendance upon the service,
which was very impressive, and the
church was crowded with an interested
congregation. The sermon was preached
by Rev. Harry B. Lee, d. D., OF Char
Iottesville Va his subject being, You