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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10
UNION SERVICES AT ENOREE

There will be union services of
Methodists and Presbyterians at En-
oree church, beginning next Sunday
and the services will be conducted by
by Rev. w. r. Minter, d. d., of Aus
TIN, Texas, and Rev. J. w. Shell.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-10

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Plenty Of Postmasters.

The examination under the Civil Ser
vice Commission for postmaster Tor
ShepherdSlown was held yesterday, and
a number OF candidates took the examn-
alton, with the hope that they may be
fortunate enough 10 secure the appoint
ment. Six persons went to Hagerstown,
where they went through the ordeal IN
a stuffy, dingy room in the basement OF
the postoffice building. They were J..
Christian Remnant, acting postmaster
here now, T. b. Line, Edward T. Moler,
C. ]. Knott, Guy Rightstine and Geo. W..
Bilmyer. Armistead S. Lucas and c.
Foltz went TO Washington for the exam
nation.
The applicants were examined on tour
different subjects: Arithmetic and &C
counts, which make 30 points; penman-
ship, 10 points letter-wrlting, q points;
business training and experience, 80
points The candidates agreed that the
examination was not entirely easy for
men who had been out OF school for thirty
or forty years.
The examiners will report the standing
of the candidates TO the Civil Service
Commission, and that body will announce
the list OF eligibles, from which The Pres
ident will make a selection. Good
political influence will be valuable asset,
and the favor OF Representative Mansfield,
ofthe first district, our nearest Democratic
Congressman, will be exceedingly de-
sirable. II will not be difficult TO select
a good postmaster from those above
named, who include some OF our best
business men. The postoffice here pays
81 600 year.
1t will be about three months before the
result Of the examination will be made
known.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
ORGANIZATION DissoIves.

Cliff City Lodge, Order Of the Golden
Links, a fraternal and insurance organi-
cation OF this place, last week disbanded
and went out of existence. The organi-
cation was formerly known as Cliff City
Lodge OF the Shield OF Honor. 1t was
formed here twenty-six years ago, and
had membership ranging in numbers
from 30 10 100. II flourished for num-
Der OF years, the dues and assessments
being moderate and expenses light, and
death benefit up TO 81 900 was paid 10
families Of deceased members. The late
D. L. Rentch was one OF the most inter-
ested of its members, and devoted much
of his time to lis management. A couple
OF years ago the Shield OF Honor changed
its name 10 Order of the Golden Links,
and soon afterward il was made apparent
by the State organization that the assess
mentS on the members would be con-
siderably increased. Within the pas
few months schedule of assessments
was adopted that would make an almost
prohibitive rate on the older members
and after discussing the matter al length
all but four OF the as members came &c
the conclusion that they would disband
Last week the final action was taken
and the money in the treasury, about
5000, was divided up and the lodge sur
rendered its charter. The order ha:
done much good in the past, and we are
sorry TO note IFS dissolution.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Autumn Weddings.

Dr. Marvin H. Portertield, son OF MIR.
and Mrs. J. B. Porterfield, OF Berkeley
county, and Miss Catherine E. Mac
Luckie, OF Frostburg, Md, were married
Tuesday OF last week at the Southern
Methodist parsonage in UppervIlle, Va,
by Rev. c. H. Cannon, brother-in-law OF
/. the bride. The wedding was attended
by the parents of the groom, Miss Villa
Hollida, and few intimate friends OF the
parties. Dr. Porterfield is a graduate oil
Shepherd College, class of 1913, and
graduated this year from the medical de-
partment of the University OF Maryland
After finishing his course he became q
member OF the surgical staff Of the Frank
lin Square Hospital OF Baltimore, and re-
Gently joined the Medical Reserve Corps
OF the United States Army and expects tc
be called into active service about Janu-
airy /, 1918. The bride is charming
young woman who has been a trained
nurse in Garfield Hospital, Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Railroad On The WaY.

1t is again reported that the railroad
for which surveys were made through
Jefferson county year or two ago will
be built. Papers and maps have been
filed in Martinsburg by the Williamsport,
Nesse and Martinsburg Railroad Com
pany, showing plans for an extension o.
its line from MartinSburg to point hall
mile north OF Charles Town. where il is
proposed 10 connect it with an extension
OF the Old Dominion line from Loudoun
county through the Keys ferry or the
Harper's Ferry gap. The maps filed in
dictate that the proposed road will be run
in direct course from point southwest
ofMartinsburg TO IFS terminus near Charles
Town. II will be Is miles in length, and
will cross the Opequon short distance
south OF the stone bridge on the Shep-
herdstown road.
The route enters Jefferson county from
the farm OF |. d. VanMetre, northwest OF
Kearneysville. II will cross the farm OF
L. d. Getzendanner and the Strider farm
in the vicinity of KearneYsville. Coming
south from Keameysville, the route con-
tinues south of the main line OF the B. &
o. Railroad and crosses the N. & w.
track on the farm formerly known as the
Wyatt place, and ends on the farm OF
John c. Burns, short distance north OF
Charles Town. The Old Dominion line
filed IFS maps and plans 10 this latter
meeting place some months ago. This
road is supposed TO be the line that the
Rockefeller interests will build between
Pittsburg and Newport News, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Wills Probated.

Three wills were probated in the office
OF the clerk of the county court OF Jeifer-
son county the past week. They were
the following:
The will OF Mrs. Kate Wiihrow Rey-
nolds, dated November "a, 1909, and
witnessed by T. B. Line and Geo. Nj.
Beltzhoover, directs that her son. DR..
Allen S. Reynolds, shall have her in
terest in her residence property on Ger
man street in Shepherdstown. A farm
OF l67 acres near Moler's is given in fee
TO her daughter, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Legge.
Heirlooms and other articles of personal
property are divided among her grand
children and great grandchildren, namely:
LalIa Louise Bays. John Reynolds. John
Allen Legge, Fred Hughes Legge, Kenneth
Legge, Katherine Withrow BAYS and
Jessie Allender Bays. The farm referred
10 was sold TO Charles J. DER since the
will was made.
The will OF the late Raleigh V. Moler
directs that all OF his estate shall be given
to his widow, Mrs. Lydia E. Moler, for
life. At her death, legacy OF $500 in
cash is to be paid TO Minnie Moler, his
daughter, and the remainder OF The estate
is TO be divided equally between the two
daughters OF the testaior, namely, Miss
Minnie Moler and Mrs. Bessie Watson.
The will of the late George w. Duke,
of Shepherdstown, bequeaths The sum Of
five dollars to his son. Thos. Dukel
The remainder of his estate, both real
and personal, IS left TO his daughter, Mary
Ellen Duke, who is also named as executor
| OF the will.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
War News.

w al iNSWCs
How rumors and false reports are fly
ing over the land. Last Friday il was
reported that the wires had just carried
the news that German submarines had
sunk three American transports and that
| 5000 OF Our soldiers on their way TO
France had gone down to watery graves.
The hearts of the people stood still for a
moment and despair seized many. In a
half hour il was learned that there was
not word OF truth in the report The
next lie afloat was TO the effect that
Joseph Tumulty, secretary TO the Presi-
dent, had been quietly arrested and in
termed for having revealed important Sc
cretS 10 the Germans. Bringing the mat
ter nearer home. there came report last
week that DR.. Ernest c. Bitner, who is
in Camp Gordon at Atlanta, Georgia, had
been blown 10 pieces by the explosion oil
cannon. II wasn't true. This week II
was reported here that Walter Jackson, a
colored man OF ShepherdStown, had
been stabbed 10 death al Camp Lee.
There has been no confirmation OF this
story, and it is believed TO be without
foundation. Officials of the government
believe that there is we'll organized Ell
fort among German sympathizers to
| spread stories of disaster in order 10
brighten and discourage our people, and
warnings have been issued against the
spreading OF unauthorized reports. AS
TO how the yarns OF purely local affairs
are started and kept going we are moi
able to aay.
VIM. D. Hines, who for several months
was in the officers training camp al Fort
Benjamin Harrison in Indiana, has return
ed TO Shepherdstown, having been honor
ably discharged from the service. Mr..
Hines had been commissioned as lieu
tenant and was getting along splendidly
when bad knee developed, the result
OF an injury received while playing foot
ball at the West Virginia University d
couple OF years ago. Every effort was
made TO overcome the trouble, but il was
OF such character that it incapacitated
Mr.. Hines, and he was obliged TO reluct-
antly give up his ambition TO be an officer
in Uncle Sans army.
Grover Maddox, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. B. Maddox, of ShepherdStown, is
either in France or on the way there.
Mr.. Maddox enlisted in the ordnance
department OF the army several months
ago, and after some weeks at Fort Ben
jamin Harrison in Indiana was sent 10
the big camp at Long Island. From there
he sailed with the Rainbow Division"
for France, and has probably reached
there by this time. His parents haven't
heard from him for several weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
rows THIS a?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catanh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catanh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catauh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, eXpelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eaSed portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see a
great improvements your general health.
Start taking Halls Catanh Medicine at
once and get rid OF catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
The Death Record.

John Lucas, well-known resident oil
this vicinity, died very suddenly last
Thursday at the Jefferson County lnfirm-
AIRY near Leetown. Although his health
had not been good for some months past,
he was not regarded as being especially
i'll, and his death was unexpected. He
passed away while Sitting in his room.
Mr.. Lucas, who was about 70 years OF
age, was son OF The late Sheriff Robert
Lucas, OF this county, and was man OF
many good qualities. He is survived by
two brothers, Robert NJ and Vincent Lu-
cas-. After funeral service last Saturday
at the home OF his brother, Robert M.
Lucas, south OF town, conducted by Rev.
J. W. Ware. OF the Episcopal Church,
the body was inferred in Elmwood Gem
etey.
Mrs. Laura L. B. Rentch, widow oil
Benjamin P. Rentch, died last Friday
eveningat her home south OF Hagerstown,
aged 80 years. She was woman OIL
strong and lovable character, and leaves
wide circle OF friends TO sorrow at her
death. Mrs. Rentct, whose maiden name
was BIackford, was born in Washington
county, near epherdstown. She was
the mother OF eleven children, OF whom
one son and four daughters survive
Mr.. Rentch died in 1900. She was
buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagers-
town, on Monday last. Mr.. and Mrs
c. D. Wysong and Mr.. D. S. Rentch, OF
Shepherdstown, attended the funeral.
Rev. DR.. John E. Bushnell, pastor o.
the Lutheran Church in Augusta, Georgia
died suddenly in that city on Tuesday
aged 60 years. DR.. Bushnell was known
in Shepherdstown, where he had oc-
casionally preached. He was at one
time pastor OF the Lutheran Church al
Boonsboro. Md, and lived in Winchester
for number OF years. He is survived
by his wife, four sons and two daughters
His body was taken 10 Salem, Va, for
burial.
Mrs. Jenny Lind Muller Green, or
ganist and choir leader for many years oil
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Bal
timore, and Cavalry Methodist Church,
New York, and widely known as apianiSt
organist and elocutionist, died suddenly
last Saturday at her residence in Balti-
more. Mrs. Green was known in Shop
herdstown, where she has appeared in
concerts.
Mrs. Fannie Couchman, widow OIL
Scott Couchman, died very suddenly
Tuesday night at The home OF her son,
Howard Couchman, in Martinsburg. She
was seized with coughing spell and died
in twenty minutes. The deceased, whose
maiden name was Howard, was 90 years
old. Four sons survive her.
Robert H. Phillips, well known
Charles Town man, who had been in the
lumber business in that place for many
years, died last Saturday, aged SO years
Mr.. Phillips is survived by four daughters
Misses Alma. Eva and Marie Phillips
and Mrs. Gertrude Russell, also one Sis
ter and five brothers.
Miss Rebecca Rouskulp, Hagerstown's
oldest resident, died last Monday from
paralysis, aged "a years and 7 months
She was very highly regarded and had
been a member of the Lutheran Church
from her youth.
Miss K. Belle Carter died last Friday
at her home in Charles Town. She was
daughter OF the late Isaac n. Carter
an old-time hotel proprietor OF Charles
Town. She was 60 years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
PERSONAL NOTES.

We were pleased to have call on
Monday last from Mr.. A. M. Best, OF the
Keller neighborhood, who renewed his
subscription to the Register. Mr.. Best,
who is road supervisor for Harper's Fer
ry district, reports that road work pro-
ceedS very slowly because of the un-
precedented scarcity of labor.
Mrs. J. B. Curtis, Of Westwood, New
Jersey, who was formerly Miss Maggie
Helferstay, of Shepherdstown, has been
here this week visiting the family OF Mr..
Frank Allen. This was Mrs. Curtis'S first
visit TO her old home in seventeen years,
and she found much pleasure in meeting
her old friends here.
DR.. g. w. Banks and Messrs. Chas.
r. Owens, u. S. Martin and F. L. Weltz-
heimer have been in Parkersburg this
week attending the meeting OF the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge and the Grand Chap
ter OF Royal Arch Masons, both OF which
are in session in that city.
Mr.. X. B. M. Reno, of the firm OF w.
S. Haines & Co., plumbers and heaters,
who has been. sick in Hagerstown for
several weeks, has improved sufficiently
TO be able TO return TO ShepherdStown.
Mr.. Reno expects to make his home here.
Mrs. ]. w. Ware has returned from Cul-
pepper, Va, where she spent the past
month with her daughter, Mrs. Noting
ham. Miss Lenore Nottingham is here
from Philadelphia for visit OF week or
two at the rectory.
Mr.. Nj. w. Wisler left the first OF The
week for Pittsburg, where he had been
called 10 render service in some impor-
tant bridge construction work. Mrs.
Wisler has somewhat improved in health.
Mrs. Robertson, of Cumberland, and
Miss Head, OF Davis, w. Va, were
guests of Rev. and Mrs. |. d. Norman
at the Lutheran parsonage the past week.
Mr.. Henry Barnhat, of Roanoke, and
Mr.. Edward Barnhart, OF Baltimore, were
in Shepherdstown TO spend the weekend
with their father, Mr.. James E. Barnhart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Remnant and
Mr.. E. Hess Remnant have been visiting
the family OF Mr.. Boy I'd A. Remnant in
Cumberland the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert 7. Banks have
gone TO Parkersburg, w. Va, for a visit
to their son. in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Mcdonald.
Miss Kitty Crowl has gone 10 Baltimore,
where she has gotten position. She is
with her brother and sister, who are now
living in Baltimore.
Mr.. M. S. Wenner, OF Brunswick, Md,
a resident OF ShepherdStown some 4O
years ago, was among our callers on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles E. KregIoe, of Baltimore,
has been here this week TO be with his
father, Rev. E. L. Kregloe, who continues
very i'll.
Mrs. John Kyd Beckenbaugh has re-
turned to her home at Ferry Hill Farm
after visit to her sister in Pittsourg.
Mrs. Edward Morris, OF Philadelphia,
is here to spend some time with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. MeleSter.
Mrs. John SniveIy, OF New York, was
recently visitor at the home OF MIR. and
Mrs. c. ]. Miller, west OF town.
Mr.. Charles w. Andrews, formerly OF
this place, continues very i'll at his home
in Charles Town.
Mrs. Robert b. Price and her little son,
of Berkeley county, are here visiting Mrs.
Lydia Wageley.
Mr.. ]. B. Osboun, OF the DuffieldS
neighborhood, was among our callers
last Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15

For that chapped face or hands, also
rough skin, use Owens & Miller's liquid
rose and almond cream-25 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Notes of the Churches.

An interesting event was celebrated in
the lecture room OF the Presbyterian
Church of Martinsburg last Tuesday,
when the fiftieth anniversary OF the ordl-
nation OF the pastor, Rev. DR.. F. M.
Woods. as minister OF the Presbyterian
Church and the flftieth anniversary OF the
marriage OF DR.. and Mrs. Woods were
observed. A number OF persons from
the community and from out OF town
Joined IN the happy celebration, and Dr.
and Mrs. Woods received the congratu-
lations OF their friends on the double an
niversary. DR.. Woods, who is in his
18th year, has been pastor OF the Martins
burg church for 80 years, and is one OF
the bestowed and most highly respected
ministers in the State. A pleasing feature
of the celebration was the announcement
that the last dollar OF debt on the church
had been wiped out.
Sunday, November, Is, will be observed
as Reformation day by the Lutheran
Church OF Shepherdstown. The morn
ing address will be delivered by Rev.
|. A. Morehead, D. D., president OF Roa-
noke College at Salem. Va, and one OF
the most distinguished men OF the Luth-
eran Church in the South. Sunday
evening the address will be by Rev. DR..
John T. Huddle, OF Washington, and on
Monday Rev. DR.. Chas. F. Steck, also
of Washington, will deliver an illustrated
lecture. All the people are cordially in
vited TO attend these services. Special
music will be a feature.
Evangelistic services will be held in
the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
beginning Sunday, November 18th. Rev.
Frank J. Brooke, D. D., OF Romney, will
come Monday, November 18th, and
preach that night and every night during
the week, at 100 o'clock, continuing
through the following Sunday. All are
cordially invited 10 attend these services.
M. E. Church South-The pastor will
preach in Shepherdstown at II a. m, al
Marvin at 3 p. m. aud at Bethesda at I p
m. No evening service in Shepherds
town. Epworth League at 6 p. m. The
revival meeting al Bethesda will continue
from Sunday night. Service each even
ing al 7.30.
There will be services in the Shep-
hetdstown Presbyterian Church Sunday
if Providence permits at II a. m and 7 p
m. Services in the Kearneysville Pres
byterian Church Sunday at 3 p. m.
Christ Reformed Church-At Gas a. m.
Sunday school; al I p. NJ, worship witt
sermon.
GraceReformed Church, Kearneysville
holy communion at 1920 a. m Sunday
school at 2 p. m, preparatory service
Friday night at 7.3O O'Clock.
Rev. r. c. Montague, of Elkins, W. Va.
has resigned as rector OF the Episcopa
Church OF that place. He has accepted
a call to become city missionary at Rich
mond, Va.
Lutheran-Service Sunday at Uvilla a
II a. m. and in Shepherdstown at Up. m
M. E. Church-Service at Mt. Wesley
at 10 a. m. and Shepherdstown al p. m
For that chapped face or hands, alst
rough skin, use Owens & Miller's liquit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15

& Cooke.
Charles Grove, the son OF Captain aud
Mrs. c. w. Grove, of Hagerstown, was
shot and badly hurt the first OF the week
in Detroit, where he was studying the
automobile business. Although the de-
tails have not been received, ii is known
that The affair was the result OF an &C
cident, the shooting having been done by
Russell Harr, also of Hagerstown. The
first telegram was 10 the effect that young
Grove, who is II years old, had been
shot in the breast and his condition was
serious, but a later message stated that
he had been taken TO hospital and there
was hope OF his recovery. Captain and
Mrs. Grove left Monday night for Detroit
to be with their son.
The women OF Shepherdstown and vi
cinity who have been busy making arti-
cles for distribution 10 our soldiers by the
Red Cross Society, have had on exhibit
ton this week in the large window at M
B. Bakers store samples Of their handi-
work. This disdisplay is revelation to
those who have not informed themselves
as TO the work being done by the Red
Cross. There are pajamas and night
gowns and other garments for the sick
or wounded soldiers in the hospitals
bandages. ETC., sweaters. neck pieces and
wrist pieces, and all sorts of things de-
signed for the comfort and protection o.
the soldiers. II is good work and the
ladies should be heartily supported In
their efforts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-15
Community upIlft Campaign.

FRIDAY and Saturday OF this week will
be given over TO the community uplift
campaign which will be conducted by
DIR. Frederick Vining Fisher and his as
sistants. This is intended as a sort OF
town and community boosting affair,
which will at the same time be interest
ing and entertaining TO an unusual degree.
In addition to the interest OF our own
town folks, we want the help and
presence OF our friends from Kearneys-
vile, Shenandoah Junction, Dutfields.
Uvilla, Bakerton, Moer'S and other
adjacent points, and We promise them all
a good time. The exercises begin Fri
day morning at o'clock with an address
by DR.. Fisher at the public school, and
from then on the programme will be that
which is published below. The most
enjoyable feature OF the campaign, per-
haps, will be the business mems 2o-cent
luncheon in the town hall, which will be
provided by the girls Of Shepherd College.
Already more than hundred men have
pledged themselves TO be present, and
We should like TO see at least two hundred
there. The business places OF the town
will be closed from II noon TO l.30-the
luncheon hour. Every man in our COM
munity-emploYer and employee-shonld
be present at this affair.
All the lectures and entertainments will
be absolutely free, with the single excep-
ton OF the 25-cent luncheon on Friday,
and everybody is invited 10 attend. The
expenses have been provided for by
Shepherd College and the business men,
so that no one need stay away because
fan admission fee 10 the various lectures,
etc. Come and enjoy yourselves as the
guests OF Shepherdstown and Shepherd
College. The exercises will be held in
the college auditorium, except where
otherwise noted. The following is the
complete programme:
FRIDAY
9 A. M.-Address by DR.. Frederick Vim
ing Fisher at the Public Schools.
10 A. M.-AddreSS at college auditorium
II A M.-Conference With the ministers
OF the town, Rev. |. d. Norman pre-
siding.
II M.-BusineSS mems twenty-five cent
luncheon in town hall, and address by
DR. Fisher, THE Cash Value OF Com
munity Soul" Mr.. w. p. Licklider
presiding.
100 p. M-Mass meeting for all the
schools OF the district, patriotic songs,
victrola, and an address by DR.. Fisher.
Prof. Bond directing.
3 p. M.-Address, "When Friday Comes
TO Town." Mr.. H. L. Snyder presiding
4.30 p. M.-Conference with the normal
faculty and public school teachers.
go p. M-lllustrated lecture, Gods
America" for all the children.
I3O M.-Community singing, Mr.. Null
doom leading.
s p. M.-IlluStrated lecture.