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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
who lives with Mr.. and Mrs. Colby

who lives with Mr.. and Mrs. COlbv
Racliffe and Just now is hero
Jerry is that kind OF n dog-of all
Belfast dogdom. He might not
have trudgCd On his short legs all the
way from saltwater 20 Belfast, Il
good FORTY miles, all alone, to save
his mistress sixty cents, but what
pat tuo iu,a o. the trio into his head
is something nc win not divulge.
AIRS. ita,i.0o had bcCl visiting a.
hC' ,o-mcr home in Saltwater, hay
.ag Jorry with bor. = nday noon
she Gated rp her busi aud in Belfast
md in COur.o OF the conversation
said that soc was planning TO rc-
turn to Eel asst on The boat Monday,
and remarked: II suppose it will
cost SIXTY cents FOR Jerry"
jerry heard il all hut didn't say a
word. Later in the afternoon he was
missed A SC rch was made for him
without avail and an advertisement
was placed IN the Bangor news. Al
$3.50 MONDAY II Orning, IcighrCrs ni
the Raciifles in Belfast heard Jcrry's
bark.
The little dog had Travelled the for
ty miles in about fourteen hours, 90
ing through r ngor on the way. lie
had been over the road a number Uf
times in the Ruclin'e automobile, at
ways watching the country intent
ly, but how be found the way back
in the night and why he did il t.
something he won't say word about.
lie saved sixty cents. anyway.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q ASTORIA
COURT ORDERS BEANS
DUMPED IN LAKE

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Now some Cow
eminent experts with a discovery
which will prove a shock to Boston
when it learns that its lowly but
cherished bean is subject to disease,
exclusive, but deadly.
The discovery was announced in
the court of Judge x. NJ. Lands by
Government chemists who were tes-
tifying concerning 14,4OO cans OF
pork and beans which had been con-
densed as unfit for use.
whats the matter with 'em?'
asked Judge lands as he shifted at
a can that had been opened.
"Anthracnose," replied the expert
who was on the stand. 1T makes
them unfit for food. One bean with
anthracnose can soon give it to a
million. It's just been discover
ed"
whats it, like?" asked the Court.
well" ratified off the expert, tits
caused by several species of melan-
CONTAGIOUS fungi which have neither
asci nor pycnidia."-
That's enough" interrupted
Judge Lands. I'VE can't tolerate
sick beans, specially II they haven't
any psycnidias. Dump 'em in the
lake"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02

He who is made by an opportunity Is
usually the one who made the oppOr
tuDity.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Power Of tho President.

In time of war the president Of the
United States is actually a dictator.
There is nothing theoretical absut his
place or his powers. lie is commander
in chief of the army and navy. The
members OF his cabinet are responsible
to him personally. not to congress
None of them may he removed without
his consent except by Impeachment.
Moreover, he can suspend the writ OF
habeas corpus aud perform all the 9TH
er functions OF dictator except order
grants of money. That is the Only real
check upon his powers. and it Is Il
check that can he exercised only at the
peril of the nation.-New York World.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02

Little Gertrude had been very naughty
and had been severely slapped, FIRST by
the nurse and then 10y mother, with a
promise Of another dose from father
when he came home.
She sat on the floor, her eyes filled
with angry tears. Suddenly she rose
with a determined look upon her little
face, and seized her hat.
Where are you gOingY asked her
mother.
out 10 tell the family secrets to the
ncighbors," said the child firmly.
But she didn't go.-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle-TGlegraph.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
What Sha Asked For.

Uncle Jack, who was visiting them
from the west, wished to talk TO Eliza
beths father at his Office. lie could
not find the telephone directory and
thus appealed to threc-year old Eliza
beth for information regarding the
phone number: "Eli2aheth, what does
mother ask for when she talks to daddy
at his Officer
Elizabeth was wise for her days.
Money" she lisped.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02

IL Is the enemy whom we do not sus.
pect who ID the most dangerous
Rojas
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02

Proof Against Forgery.
Checks signed with an electric pen
are said to be proof against forgery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Following Their Example.

why don't you so to your friends
when you want to borrow money!
Il have been TO them. but just at
present they are all hard pressed, they
say"
Then count me among your friends.
Their judgment on you is good enough
for me detroit Free Press.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Or He Believes So.

Every bachelor is a hero to some
married woman.-Smart Set.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Something AceompIishsd

"My wife went TO beauty doctor
to have her complexion cleared"
"Well. was iti''
"No. but my pocketbook was."-Bal-
timore American.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Possihls Substitute.

Nothing can ever take your place"
coocd the bride.
Nothing, deari"
THAT II, perhaps. except adequate
alimony."-Kansas City journal.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-03-02
Vinegar.

The snclents accredited great anti
septic power to vinegar and used 1t TO
q large extent for this purpose not
withstanding It's high cost. This quail
tty was greatly Oyerrated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
TERRIBLY STOLEN
Suffering Described As Torture
Relieved by Black Draught.

Rossville, Ga.-MrS. Kate Lee Able, OF
this place, writes: ".iy husband is an
engineer, and once while lifting, he in
iured himself with ace Ct heavy ma
chinery, across the abdomen He was
so sore he could not bear TO press on
himself at all, on chest or abdomen. He
weighed lC5 lbs, and fell off until ne
weighed 10 lbs, in two weeks.
He became constipated and it looked
like he would die. We had three different
doctors, yet with all their medicine, his
bowels failed TO act He would turn up
a ten-cent bottle OF castor OIL, and drink
il two or three days in succession. He
did this yet without result. We became
desperate, he suffered so. He was swol-
len terribly. He told me his suffering
could only be described as torture.
| sent and bought Thedford'S Black
Draught. made him take a big dose,
and when it began 10 act he tainted, he
was in such misery, but he got relief and
began to mend at once. He got well,
and we both feel he owes his life to
Thedford's Black Draught."
Thedford's Black-Draught will help you
to keep fit, ready for the days work.
Try i'll NC-l3i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

The Supreme Court OF Appeals OF Viz
GINA has decided that Mrs. Rosa E. Wal
tiers cannot recover damages for injuries
suffered while on the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad 1t was an unusual case.
Mrs. Walters, who is very large woman,
sought passage from Hagerstown TO Riv-
eton, but she could not get through the
doorway OF the ordinary coach, SO she
rode as passenger in the baggage car.
Upon arriving at her destination she de-
clined TO let anyone take charge OF her
except her husband and several friends.
and while being lifted from the car the
men let her fall. She sued the railway
company, but Judge T. w. Harrison
decided against her, and the Supreme
Court has just sustained his decision.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

The Washington Building Lime COM
pany has added two small parcels OF real
estate to its holdings at Bakerton by pur-
chase. One parcel containing one acre
was bought of Hattie Moler and others !;
the other containing about the same area
was bought OF TilmondA A. Carter, guardian
of Strother and Geo. w. Moler. Deeds
for the foregoing have been filed Tor
record along with the following: [. D..
Carter and P. S. Willard 10 David Roy
Hoifmaster, LOT at Bakerton Frank Beck
with, trustee, 10 Edward Newman, house
and lot at Mt. Pleasant, near Summit
Point. for $500; Annie L. Banks and
Mary r. Needy to M. K. Hendricks and
Charles M. Hendricks, 50 acres on the
Potomac river, three miles east OF Shep-
herdstown, consideration, s., 700; Sarah
Hopkins, widow of William Hopkins, TO
Perry T. Dunn, two lots near Charles
Town. for $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
sHARPsBURG NEWS.

Mr.. Edmonston, OF the 4lst virginia,
and w. w. Chamberlain. OF the 9th Viz
pinia. and monument erector came up
from Washington and erected the first
Confederate granite monument or marker
on the Antietam Battlefield. They be-
1onged 10 Mahone's Brigade. The marker
stands at the entrance to the Piper farm
lane on the Hagerstown pike Mr. I'd
monston was badly wounded and lay
behind the stone wall all the day OF the
battle. He was in full view OF all the
fighting done on that part OF The field.
Mr.. Chamberlain was only private, but
he and several others took charge OF an
abandoned cannon and fired many rounds
with il during the charge made by Rich
ardsou's division from near the tower
and the Piper farm buildings.
Miss Pearl Lehman, who is employed
in Hsgerstown, spent the past week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. August Lehman,
near town. Miss Izora Baechtel, OF Ha-
perstown, came down and spent a couple
OF days with them.
William and F. H. Delaney are paint
ing the residence of Elvin Snyder, near
Funkstown.
Walter Champion and his bride spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Grove,
near Antietam Station.
George M. Snavely took nearly truck
load of canned and Jared fruits, iellieS'
etc., to Hagerstown for the branch OF the
Red Cross of this place. They Will be
forwarded to the soldiers. The ladies OF
the Red Cross OF this place have been
busy at various kinds OF work for the
good of The far-awav soldier boys.
Milton Kaufman, tenant on the l thomas
Hutzel farm near Boonsboro, has rented
the Jacob A. Myers NOW Mrs. HalD
farm and will move there next spring.
Carnahan and Hoover, who have been
running the Sharpsburg Garage, have
dissolved partnership, Mr.. Canadian
buying Mr.. Honver's interest.
E. Lee Grayson, who has been here
during the illness and death OF his son
Whitfield, has returned to Washington,
where he is superintendent OF the Seventh
street car barn.
Services will be held in ST. Paul's Epis-
copal Church, Sharpsburg, on Thanks
giving day at 10 30 a. m. All the con-
gregations OF the town are invited to al
tend.
The ladies' guild of St. Paul's P. E.
Church will hold a bazaar in the parish
room OF the church on thanksgiving after
noon and evening, beginning at 3 O'Clock.
Everybody invited. Sandwiches, coffee,
icecream, cake. ETC., will be served.
Ralph Souders spent Sunday with his
brother Fred, who is taking treatment at
the Maryland Sanitarium. He seems to
be we'll satisfied and has good appetite
and has gained some in weight. He says
he will remain there until he gets well.
There are 4S2 patients and 200 helpers.
Captain Cook intends resurfacing the
roadway in front of the Antietam National
Cemetery as soon as Mr.. Stoutfer can get
the stone crushed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Edgar L. Sisk. OF Hagerstown, met a
tragic death while hunting al Front Royal,
Va, last Thursday, the result OF an &C
cident. MIR. Sisk was shot at 2 Is p. m.
and died from the result OF the wound at
s o'clock, the shot being fired by An
drew Schlossnakel, proprietor of the
Jerome Hotel, Jerome, Pa. When the
unfortunate accident occurred the party
were fter a flock OF birds which had
been scared up. When the birds flew
Mr.. Sisk stepped forward and received
the load from Mr.. Schlossnakeps shot
gun in the left side of the head and ear,
taking frightfuI wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

"Woldnook," the home place OF the
late DR.. Mcclure, situated less than a
mile southeast OF Berryvllle, Va, was
sold Saturday at public auction TO Will
liam W. Smallwood, sheriff Of Clarke
county, for $4,000. The farm contains
100 acres OF land in an excellent state Of
cultivation, and it is improved by fine
old brick mansion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Mrs. Laura B. Grimm, former we'll
known resident OF Martinsburg, died al
her home in Brunswick on Monday, aged
10 years. She was the wife OF John H.
Grimm, who for number OF years was
a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor
Mr.. Grimm is critically i'll and his death
is hourly expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

to try Lydia E. Pirkhnm's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. ! did SO, ny weakness dis,
appeared, I gained j.: strangth, moved
into our new hc-nc. I'D al kinds of
Garden work. shovc!cd dirt, did build
mg and cement work, I'D raised hum
Ireds of chickens AID ducks. | can
saw enouph in praise Of Lydia E;
khan Vegetable Compound and
acse facts are useful you may pub
them for the benefit of other
M. Mrs. M. Q. JOHNSTON, Route
'qn. Richmond, Ind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

A map and profile OF the proposed
WilliamSport, NesSle and MartinSourg
Railway was filed IN the county clerks
office last week The route enters the
county on the farm OF l. D. Vanmeter,
northwest OF Kearneysvlle. From that
point the route takes an eaSterly course
through the following farms: w.
Strider, Col. r. p. Chew, d. /. Rover,
A. B. Hurst. J. b. Wiltshire, Gerard D
Moore, Miss Nettie Aglionby, Mrs. L. E.
Sechrist, Mrs. Helen Byington, J. N
Zlnn and Robert T. Browse, to The
terminus on the farm OF John G. Burns
north OF Flowing Spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

OF the five principal items OF expens e
for making the military draft in West
Virginia, the largest, $l2,S5 81, was for
the salaries of clerks and stenographers.
The second largest item was $S,752. as
salaries for members OF local boards
and the third largest was $4,Sl26S, sal
aries for members OF the district boards.
Examining physicians claimed only 1894
50, and all the rentals amounted TO only
S262. 50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Mrs. Helen L. Anderson, wife oil
Charles H. Anderson, died at her home
in Martinsburg last Saturday morning,
after briefillness from pneumonia. She
is survived by her husband, three sons
and a daughter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Nearly ashalf million dollars has been
allotted by the United States Government
to fourteen States for vocational educa-
tional purposes. West Virginia is one
OF the States that has complied with the
requirements and gets $2l ,722.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

from my age tnaI
when going up
stairs I had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought l should
have an operation,
and my frie n DIS
thought l would not
I've to move into
cur rev house. My
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Mrs. Mary S. Boxwell, wife OF c. H.
Boxwell, died last week at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. S. Bailey, after
a long illness. Besides her husband, she
is survived by one son and three aaugh-
tiers, one OF the daughters being Mr..
Frank b. Robinson, OF Ransom, this coun-
tV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

The Moller Organ Company at Ha-
gerstown is employing number of wo-
men in IFS factory. They take the place
Of men who have gone to the war or have
been called TO heavier work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON her HANDS
Too III to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-"For two years l
was 80 sick and weak with troubles
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Norfolk &WeStern Ry


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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Hill Top House
Horper's Ferry. Va.

The above Hotel, with improved ser
vice in every department is open 10 the
public. Rooms with and without private
baths. Meals are noted, and the location
Of this beautiful Hotel makes il ore Of
the most attractive in this community.
Charges are reasonable. Special allen.
ton given in winter months TO dance
parties, and we are prepared TO furnish
everything. 49,.
RATES Single rooms, sl200to 81 10
ner week. Double rooms, S20.OOto So 70
90 per week. With private bath, $500
Der week. Day rate. s.. 2.5O, s..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron, Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets, Waffle
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doors
and Windows, American Fence Vine.
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files,
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells. Pow
der and Shot
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed OIL, Harness
Oil. Machine Oil, Black Strap, Iur-
pentine, n. c. and Gas Tar, Gasoline,
Varnlsh, Japan Dryer, Knot Killer,
WI lite Lead, Red Lead, Spanish
Brown, Calcined Plaster, Portland
Cement, Lard Oil, Plastenng Hair,
Coal Oil, Neat Foot Oil, Fish on,
Bath Brick Soap, Sulphur, Copperas,
BoraX.
Patent Plasteridg prepared for immediate
use.
International Stock Food and GleaSors
Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miler's Harness Dressing, Whale
Oil Soap.
Black Lambs Foot Harness Oil.
The Perfection Blue Flame WickleSS Oh
Stove-saiest and best.
The -Four Leaf Glover Cream Separator
where the milk is not mixed OF di-
luted with wafer, leaving II pure and
sweet for family Use
Wall Paper furnished on shoIi notice Al
reduced prices
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn Doors Hangers and Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, / Chain Pumps
A Large Stock OF Cooking and Heating
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-30
FIREWORKS BANNED
| N NEWPORT NEWS

: Newport News, Va, April cs:-
Mayor A. A. Moss yesterday issued a
proclamation requesting the mer-
chants of the city to neither buy nor
sell fireworks at any time during the
present war. The proclamation fol-
lows:
To the Merchants of the City of
Newport News:
"On account of the existing condi-
tionsl OF the war and the CONSERVING
of everything thereto the various
cities Of the country have taken UP
the question Of selling fireworks and
allowing the discharge OF fireworks
within the city limits on the Fourth of
July and other times during the con-
tinuance of the war, as all powder
and materials used In explosives are
needed for use OF the government.
BESIDES this. there are people who
would take advantage OF using fire.
works for the purpose OF starting
fires in public buildings, elevators,
shops, piers or munition works In
many places explosions have occur
red, bridges have been wrecked and
other damage done to retard the
progress Of anything 10 the advantage
OF the allies.
'In view of the fact that today
the United States Is a part OF the al
lies. or backing them in every way
for her own protection. it Is neces-
sary that we should take precaution.
We do not know what alien enemies
are among us. as many of them do
not express themselves and those are
generally the ones that do the dam
age. We must put Americans on
guard.
81 hereby request that our mer-
chants do not buy any fireworks to be
sold within the city OF Newport News
or vicinity, and this day issue the
following proclamation TO you as mer-
chants:
That no fireworks Of any kind
shall be discharged within the limits
of the city during the time of war
and trust that you will use your best
Judgment and assistance in helping
me to carry out the law.
"a. A. MOSS. Mayor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-30
sHIPYARD PRESIDENT NAMED
MEMBER DEFENSE BODY

Newport News. Va. April 2s.--Presi-
dent Homer l.. Ferguson. OF the ship
yard. has been appointed by Governor
stuart as member OF the Virginia
defense council. which will have the
task Of CO. operating with the national
council and co-ordinating work OF
Agricultural and Industrial councils OF
safety OF Virginia.
General Edward w. Nichols. OF Lex
inxton, superintendent Of the Virginia
Military institute. has been named
chairman of the council His CO.
workers viii be L. e. Johnson. OF Roa-
noke, president of the Norfolk & West
ern Railway cdnpany: II. wilson
Moore, of Fairfax. distinguished attor-
ney and member OF the virginia con-
stitutional convention Of lsol-02:
Homer L. Ferguson. of Newport News
president OF the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock company;
Colonel F. d. white. OF Lcesburg, stock
raiser; James Q. Winston. of Rich
mond, well-known contractor: DR..
Ennion C. Williams. OF Richmond,
state health commissioner. Richard
EVELYN Byrd. OF WINCHESTER. United
States attorney for the Western dis
trict. and formerly speaker of the
house of delegates; Right Rev. Collins
Denny. ID. D.. OF Richmond. bishop of
the Methodist Episcopal church. South;
D. lawrence Groner. of Norfolk, . for
mer United States district attorney:
former state Senator George B. Keezel,
Of Keezletown, and John H. Crock
EFT. of wytheville. member Of the
house Of delegates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-30
AMERICAN ART AGENT
PROVES A SWINDLER

Berlin. April 2s.-The German police
are hunting for a daring swindler who
obtained paintings valued at many
thousands of dollars from Berlin
art dealer.
The man called himself Robert
wachtl, and arrived here recently from
Vienna. He took quarters at one OF
the most expensive hotels and visited
art dealers, to whom he represented
himself as an agent of AN American
multi-millionaire who desired to buy
''Old Masters"
In the gallery of one of the dealers
he selected Ave or six paintings and
ordered them sent to his hotel Tor
further examination by an art expert"
As he gave q check for half OF the
price agreed upon. the dealer did not
hesitate to carry out the order. but
when he called at the hotel few hours
later to collect the rest OF his money,
the customer had disappeared with the
paintings. His check turned out to be
. forgery.