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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
ordean Hockey Wins Splendid Prize.

Ordean Hockey, son of Rev. and Mrs.
c. H. Hockey, formerly of Shepherds
town, has won distinction in having
awarded to him by Gettysburg College a
Rhodes scholarship MIR. Hockey, who
is a native OF Shepherdsiown and who is
at present a member OF the faculty OF St.
Olafs College at Northfield, Minnesota.
was on Saturday chosen by the almost
unanimous vote of the Gettysburg board
as the most deserving man TO receive the
course at Oxford University, Oxford,
England, and the extensive travelling in
Europe which the scholarship carries.
He was candidate for the scholarship
last year, and ranked well in the compe-
ttion. His selection this year was made
from a class OF large number. Mr.. Rock
ey is member OF the Sigma Chi frater-
nifty. When in college he not only ranked
high in his scholastic work, but was
active in athletics, especially in track.
He was also prominent in social life at
the institution. The combined course al
Oxford and travelling in Europe requires
three years. and the fortunate man receives
81, 500 year. Last year Mr.. Hockey
tried to get an appointment as member
of the American ambulance division in
the service OF the Allies in the European
war, but was rejected because he was OF
German descent We congratulate him
upon the honor that has now come 10 him
and OF which he is so deserving.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Treasure Trove At Waynesboro.

bECdSuEC 1.-TWO ~ "oyuSSOOiOs
Money seems 10 lie around loose in The
neighborhood OF Waynesboro, Pa. Last
Friday Samuel Mcclure. of Franklin coun-
ty, uprooted an old stump in field on
his farm and found an earthen jar filled
with money. II contained gold, silver
and greenbacks to the value OF 81 .344.
The money was principally of the date of
1882. 1t is thought it was put in the
earthen pot about 30 years ago and hid
beneath a large chestnut tree that then
stood on the farm now owed by Mr..
Kline. Allthe money wasin agood state Of
preservation, the gold and silver being
untarnished and the bills showing no
wear. Two weeks ago man in Way
nesboro, whose wife died short while
ago, reported that for many years she
had placed money he had been giving
her in some secret place. He took day
off from his work and searched his home
from garnet to cellar He had almost
given up hopes OF ever finding The tre1s-
ure, when he came across a metal box in
crevice OF the cellar wall. where
couple of stones had been removed.
There was no key with the box and he
was compelled to take ii to locksmith
10 have a key fitted to it. When he
reached home he opened il and found
several hundred dollars in $50, $40, S.
and 81 bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Letter From California.
MADEIRA, Cal, Dec. "a, IS

MADEIRA, Cal, Dec. "a, 1910.
Dear Mr.. Snyder-After long silence,
will drop few lines to you. To begin
with, will inform you that California has
been out OF luck this year. First, the
grain crop was not quite up to the aver
age; early rains damaged the raisins,
yariousIy estimated at from 40 to 60 per
cent; then comes early frost, damaging
the olives to about the same extent; also
what oranges were not picked were DAM
aged.
Politically, however, suppose Cali
fornia'was all right, only the prohibition
lists lost. think il was their own fault,
for they were too radical. If they would
let the wine men alone we could have
carried easily, and while ! am no more in
favor OF the use of wine to excess than |
am of other intoxicantS, yet there's but
little OF il used in saloons-it is mostly
drank by foreigners at their homes. 1t is
little too much TO fight in one battle. |
only know from what little see and hear.
There is one winery four miles from here
that is said TO be the largest in the world.
have not been over much of the world,
but believe if its contents were emptied
into the Panama canal it would be suffi-
cient to float large battleship.
call your attention to the fact that
California is noted for two things, the
smallest matches and the biggest liars.
Yet, Mr.. Snyder, have seen things with
my own eyes could not believe, which
will mention. lived seven years where
il frosted ten months in the year, yet we
raised all kinds of vegetables and nearly
all kinds OF fruit that would grow back in
old Jefferson county. The thermometer
got down to zero only once. Go eight
miles in one direction, and you see
oranges growing in the open air; 60 in
another direction 80 miles, and you could
find snow in August. Some places it
only rains two TO four inches year, and
in others il rains eight TO fen feet.
think you are perfectly iustiiiaole in
raising the subscription price Merry
Christmas and happy new year, and
kindest regards TO you and old friends.
]. L. HOFFMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
SEE HERE!
Do You Want Your Kidneys Expert
mented On?

Kidney troubles are getting more COM
mon every day. Government Health
bureau figures say deaths from this cause
are II per cent more than 20 years ago.
Anybody who suffers constant back
ache, who feels blue. nervous and irTi-
table; who has dizzy spells. headache
and urinary disorders should suspect kid
ney weakness Overworked kidneys
must have a rest. Take things easier;
live more carefully. Take good kidney
remedy 10 build the kidneys up again.
But be sure to get Doan's Kidney
PillS-the OLDEST, the most widely used,
tine best recommended Of all kidney pills,
now in use all over the civilized world.
Don't experiment with your kidneys.
Thousands have already tested Doan's.
You have their experience 10 90 by.
Plenty OF cases right here in Shepherds
town. Here's one:
Mrs. Annie Perks, High ST., Shep-
herdstown, says at is a pleasure for
me to confirm the public statement gave
some time aga Recommending Ooan's
Kidney Pills The cure | spoke 0f At
that time has been q srmansni, We
never have TO Us c kid aey remedy now,
but if any OF Us ever 60, Doan's Kidrey
Pills would oe taken."
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't sim;sl.
ask Tor kidney Temedy-get Doan's KID
uey Pills--ihe sane that Mrs. Perks had
foster-hiii0urn Co., Props, Buffalo. N.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
ettsr From washington.
Dec. 81, 1916.


Dec. 81, 1916.
Editor Regisier-The war 10 Europe
is bringing the gold to the United States.
ill tbe III s. Treasury passed the 1900
million mark last month and 500 millions
silver. which the Treasury holds and puts
o,,t nsper money in its place-so much
handler TO use ia business. For it a
South Branch farmer sold $500 worth
of cattle and was paid in silver he would
oct 90 pounds ofmoney; if gold, 5pounds
weight.
The West Virginia Society in Wash
ingtou. 500 members, will entertain at
hanouet the Confederate veterans here
next June.
Washington people enjoy the 20 tomac
river water-pIease don'tthrow any dead
cats in if. We use five barrels of it each
daily, at cost OF one cent for five barrels.
The President and cabinet with their
charming wives entertained 1850 guests
December 18th, the first recepii9i OF the
five this winter. The costumes were
elegant white. pink, blue and seaIiet
silk. short skirts, only two trains. ihe
bare back is all the rage now. and SO ne
were nearly down TO the waist , 'nd.
Supper was served at 9.3O-chlcken
salad. mixed meat souse, sandwiches,
rolls and coffee. icecream later and ele-
CANT punch OF orange and pineapple.
All eaten standing, in big dinlng-room.
The President is growing more popular
every day since his great victory. West
Vrginia's lady cabinet member. Mrs.
Baker, wife of Secretary of War, was
very charming in the receiving line.
Congress has given 10000 U. S. clerks
5 and 10 per cent increase in salary after
July next.
JAMES M ENGLE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04

In speech in the Senate on Tuesday
Senator Stone, OF Missouri, referring TO
certain leaks from government depart
mentsin Washington, said that he thought
that the civil service was responsible for
this condition. He declared that if he
could have his way he would have each
administration put trusted men in every
responsible place, who would feel lparty
responsibility as well as other obligations
We fully agree with Senator Stone. In
too many of the departments in Wash
ington men OF opposing political con-
victious-some OF them the strongest
sort of partIsans-hold positions OF con-
fidence and trust under an administration
to which they are inimical. They would
be more than human if they did moi use
the opportunities that OF necessity come
- them TO give an advantage 10 their own
purity, and there is every reason TO believe
that the administration has often been
placed at serious disadvantage by these
foes from the inside. We do not mean
to suggest that the army OF efficient and
nol-partiSan government clerks should
be ruthlessly slaughtered, but we are
very firmly of the opinion that the heads
of bureaus and those occupying respon-
sible or confidential positions should be
in political harmony with the admin
istration under which they serve.
We have good and specific reasons for
saying that the party now in power suffers
because il should have made many
changes in the government service long
ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Holiday Entertainments.

Holiday entertainments.
The most important social event OF the
holiday season was very delightful tea
and dance given by Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Ringgold attheir beautifulhome, Bellevue,
last Friday evening A congenial party
of young friends of Henry Shepherd were
entertained at Bellevue at house party,
among them being young ladies' and gen.
tlemen from Baltimore, Charles Town
and other places. Mr.. and Mrs. Ringgold
and Mr.. Shepherd issued invitations for
the party for Friday evening, and there
were acceptances from large number Of
their friends from this community and ad-
joining towns, who were most pleasantly
entertained.
Monday evening Captainand Mrs. John
Kyd Beckenbaugh entertained at cards at
their home, Ferry Hill Farm among their
guests being friends from Shepherdstown
and SharpSburg
The girls sorority had its annual holi-
day party at the home of Miss Sidney
Kearfott at KearneysvilIe last Thursday
night The members and their invited
guests had very enjoyable evening.
A most enjoyable party was given by
Miss Fannie Trump at her home at Kear-
neysville on December 9th. A large
number of young folks from that vicinity
and from town were present and had
delightful evening.
Charles Woman gave pleasant party
to his youthful friends on the evening of
December 10th at the Lutheran parsonage
in this place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Sf1ARPSBURG NEWS.

The old custom of pulling wagons, etc.,
was INDUCED in after midnight Sunday.
Quite string of them was lined up on
Main street, making if, as they say, a
railroad. A stranger from the south
wanted to know what the farmers brought
their wagons and buggies TO town for,
and he said why did they place them in
the middle of the street instead of putting
them on the side.
Soue person or persons broke into
Mrs. Ella Smiths home and stole num-
Der oil things, among them being her sill
yerware. Mrs. Smiths home has been
locked up while she IS acting as house
keeper Tor Uncle Finley Smith.
John Hammond was lacking shoe on
horse and the horse jerked, tearing one
OF Mr.. Hammond's fingers badly, and he
is now fearing blood poison from il.
VIM. H. Stull, who was paralyzed about
seventeen years ago, was down street
tor the first tire since, a couple of weeks
ago. He said everything had changed so
that he hardly recognized the place as
the same old town.
Prof VIM. ]. McDermott. wife and
child, OF Baltimore, spentthe holiday with
Mrs. McDermott's mother, Mrs. Millard
Snavely.
Willoughby Staub and friend, of
Roanoke, Va, spent couple OF days
with Joseph Staub's family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dillon Grove and
daughter, of Hagerstown. spent the holi-
DAYS with their relatives here.
MIR. and Mrs. Sheridan Moore and chill
dren, OF Cumberland, spent several days
at Mr.. Moore's home here.
Services are being held every night
this week and Will be continued next
week by Rev. Mr.. Bonsack in the Dunkard
Church The services are being well at
tended.
Canadian & Hoover have resumed
work on the building of their garage.
having stopped on account OF the snow
and cold.
Richard Davis spent the holidays with
his auntand father at Northumberland, Pa.
Benjamin Jackson, who was summoned
here from Washington to his sister, has
been on the sick list for a couple of weeks.
Vim. Boyer and wife, OF Brunswick,
visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boyer this
week.
Arthur Hartle and wife, of Smithsburg,
spent the new year holidays with Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Peyion, near Burnside Bridge.
Josie Wyand has carbuncle on his
right hand that is causing him much pain
and disabling hin from work.
Miss Marion Grove spent the holidays
with relatives in Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Philip Grove continues very Ill.
She has been on the sick list for couple
NJ veeke Mr. (frove who had been off
duty owing to sickness. has taken charge
Of the railroad station Office again.
A card party was held or Ferry Hill at
the home Of Captain and Mrs. John X.
Beckeubaueh Monday night OF this week.
A number from this town were il attend
alce.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04

F. Lee Sheppy, 9Th Floor, 243 w. 18th
Street, New York City, General Sales
Manager of the largest concern OF its kind
in the world, wants three or four men in
Jefferson county and several men in adj
Joining counties TO work for him scare
time or all the time. He can use only
those who have rig or auto. Work is
very pleasant and no previous selling eX-
perIence is necessary. Work consists OF
leaving a wonderful new household
necessity in the homes on free trial.
Tests at more than thirty of the leading
universities and the Government Bureau
OF Standards show this new article TO be
four times as efficient as article now in
general use in this section Article is
needed in every rural home and benefits
every member OF the household, bringing
cheer, comfort and happiness into the
home. Not necessary 10 be away from
home nights. Pay from Sc 90 10 $500
per day, according to ability and number
OF homes visited. In writing Mr.. Sheppy,
mention what townships will be most
convenient for youto work in what your
regular occupation is; your age; married
or single; how long you have lived in
the community; what kind OF 4 rig or
auto you have; whether you wish to
work spare time or steady; how much
time you will have TO devote 70 the work;
when you can start, ard about how many
homes are within six miles ofyou in each
direction. This is a splendid opportunity
for several men in Jefferson county and
counties adjoining to make good money,
working steady or spare time. Some of
the field men earn $500 90 per month;
one farmer earned $1,000 90 working
spare time only No investment on bond
necessary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Among the Churches.

AUlOnE TIC (itutAhCo-
Christ Reformed Church = Sunday
school Gas a. m, holy communion at ii
a. m. In The evening this congregation
and minister will unite with the other
churches in the week OF prayer service at
,he M. E. Church South. The prepara-
Tory service will be held at 3 p. m. Sat-
urday. Since this is the day of the
Epiphany, the pastor will speak on THE
Message of the Epiphany" Week OF
prayer service in this church on Friday
evening. with sermon by Rev. A. Knox.
Everybody welcome.
Interesting and helpful week OF prayer
union services are being held this week
in the various churches OF the town, all
of the pastors participating. Good con-
gregations have been in attendance. To-
night the service will be held in the Luth-
eran Church. Friday night in the Reform
ed Church, and Sunday night the series
will close with union meeting in the
Southern Methodist Church.
M. E. Church South-Preaching by the
pastor at Bethesda at 9 80 a. m, Uvilla
II a. m. and Marvin Chapel 3 p. m.
The Shepherdstown service will be at
7 D. m, participated in by all the pastors.
This will be the first Of series OF meet
ings to continue two weeks at the Shep-
herdstown M. E. Church South.
The members of the Kearneysville Re-
formed Church visited their pastor. Rev.
S. L. Flickinger. last night. and gave him
pounding that he will long remember
with gratitude and pleasure. His pantry
was stored with good things ofevery sort
and the high cost OF living has been re-
duced for The pastor.
Mr.. Morrison Ghiselin, who is in The
Theological Seminary at Richmond. Va
spent the holidays here with his father,
Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin, at the Pres
byterian manse. Last Sunday morning
he preached very acceptable sermon in
the Presbyterian Church in this place.
Communion services will be held in the
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Sunday at II a. m, with preparatory ser
vice Saturday at II a. m. Service in the
Kearneysville Presbyterian Church Sum
day at D. m.
There will be services in the Elk Branch
Church Sunday at II a. m, in the Union
Church at Middleway at p. m. and in
the Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah
Junction at 100 p. m.
M. E. Church - Service Sunday in
Shepherdstown at ] a. m. with preach
ing and sacrament of the Lords supper,
Preaching in Shsrpsburg at p. m.
Members of The Lutheran congreg alton
of Shepherdstown presented their pastor,
Rev. I. D. Woman, with nice purse oil
money as new years present.
Lutheran-Service Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at II a. m. Congregational
meeting Friday afternoon of this week al
2 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Land Sales.

Land Sales.
AT special term Of the Jefferson Cir
cult Court last Saturday the sale OF the
Fayman farm, north OF Shepherdstown,
to Thornton T. Perry, was confirmed
A part of this farm, including the build
ings, was sold TO c. D. Scully. of Pits
burg, who will establish summer home
there. ]. w. Ware. Jr.. has also just
purchased from Mr.. Perry 40 acres Of
the land. Mr.. Ware owns so acres ad-
joining the portion which he has just
purchased, and this will make him nice
farm Of 100 acres. He has begun ihe
erection of a new clearinghouse on the
farm. which he hopes TO have finished
by the first OF April, and he will also
build tenant-house. We are glad that
Mr.. Ware is going to locate permanently
in our section.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
Railroad Surveyors Are Busy.

The force OF engineers who have been
surveying in the vicinity of Shepherds
town for several months past has been
largely augmented within the past week
or two, and there are now some forty
men on the Job. The entire upper floor
of the Jefferson Security Bank building
has been leased for their office work.
The men are divided into two corps, and
are busy every day, pushing their field
work as fast as possible, regardless OF the
weather. One corps has been assigned
to duty in the Leetown neighborhood and
will run lines through that section. There
is ageneral belief that important develop
ments in railroad matters may be expect
ed in the near future, as the work OF the
EN- ineers is being done in the most pains
taking way, with every detail worked
with the greatest care. Unfortunately,
no one will reveal the slightest infor-
nation in regard to the work that is be-
ing done, and the chief doesn't even
want US TO do too much guessing-which
looks as though we have heretofore been
guessing fairly we'll
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04

Hon. c. w. WATSON has offered his
resignation as national committeeman
from West Virginia, giving as his reason
that his personal and private business
demands so much of his time that he
cannot give proper attention to political
matters. Mr.. Watson served his party
well in the recent campaign, and though
the State was not carried for Wilson, the
Republican plurality was cut down to a
triiling figure and Democratic Governor
was elected. The party made no mistake
when it made Mr.. Watson national COM
mitteeman, and we are sorry that he can
not continue on the job. He would make
this State Democratic foury years from now,
sure.
Already there are number OF APP
plicantS for the place he makes vacant
professional politicians OF high and low
degree and aspirants of more or less
merit We hope that great care may be
taken in selecting his successor, and that
a man in whom the people have conf
dence may be named. ltwould probably
be wise thing TO give the place TO some
one other than those who are so keen for
IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04


A couple of weeks ago handsome
Shepherd dog made its appearance at the
home of DR.. BurwelI in this place, evil
IDENTIFY having gotten lost from his mastel.
The dog showed most friendly dispo-
sition. and DR.. BurweII took him in and
has since been caring for him. The dog
was later claimed by Mr.. Tobin, who
lives near BilImyer's Mill, but he refused
TO go with his master. Mr.. Tobin says
that the dog had gotten the habit OF run
ming after automobiles, and he whipped
it in order to break it off. The dog be-
came very much insulied and left home,
and evidently still resenis the punish
meuf. Mr.. TobIn took it home with him,
but the dog refused TO stay and returned
to DR.. BurwelI. 1t won't have anything
10 do with its former owner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04

Patrick Sullivan, of Wheeling, is a
perfect man. He enlisted in the United
States Army there and was given a 100
per cent mark after test. All measure
ments proved him physically perfect, a
yeritable Apollo, army officials say. Sui
livan is q years old, weighs 100 pounds
and is a distant relative of John l.. Sulli-
van. former champion heavyweight pugi-
ist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04
\ 0racious Deed.

At The suggestion of one Of the good
women Of the Shepherd College faculty
number OF the students Of this institi-
tion made Christmas brighter and happier
for the inmates of the West Virginia In
dustriaI Home for Girls, located near
Salem. this State. The teacher referred
n who is too modest TO have her name
used. secured the names OF the girls IN
the home. and at her suggestion Christ
mas post card was sent TO each OF them,
most of them receiving two cards. BE-
sides the cards, sufficient sum ofmoneY
was raised to provide substantial present
for each of the thirty or more girls, and as
these friendless ones were thus remem-
bered with cards and gifts they were
deeply touched, we are informed. The
following letter, received from one OF the
inmates, shows genuine appreciation
| want TO express my thanks 10 you
for the very best time ever had at Chrlsl,,
mas. Mygifts were much appreciated ana
| feel that owe much to you Tor my nap
piness. g..
We awoke on Christmas morning by
hearing the alarm, and when we were
dressed we went down stairs to break
fast and found the gifts al our places.
After breakfast we showed our gifts 10
one another. and each one was SO pleased
with their gifts that you certainly would
have felt repaid ifyou could have seen US.
When bedtime came we went to our
rooms with pleasant thoughts OF The day
and wishing every one the happiest New
Year they ever had, May the coming
year bring you health and happiness in
abundance for your kindness to others.
Yours Sincerely,
ANNA GILHART.
The junior secondary class of Shep-
herd College also sent box OF gifts to
the boys and girls of the Davis Children's
home at Charleston, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-04

THE whole Island OF Newfoundland
went on the 'dry" list on Monday. 1t
has real prohibition law. for the Impor-
tation, manufacture and sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors is effectually stopped. and the
most stringent provisions have been
enacted to cut out the use OF intoxicants
of every sort.