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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
The Public Schools.

The second week OF the public schools
is now nearly past The delay OF the
textbooks has caused both the teachers
and the pupils some Inconvenience. The
time, however, has not been lost. Ii is
a good thing occasionally for the teacher
TO be free from text in order that he may
teach some things which seem very vital
10 him but which are not found III any
textbook. Teachers have felt freedom
as we'll as a responsibility during these
opening days that will be stimulating TO
all their subsequent work.
The largest problem which conirontS
parents as we'll as teachers atthis season
of the year is attendance. Children can
not be taught unless they are in school.
Parents and teachers should cooperate
in securing the perfect attendance Of all
the children OF the district. II the pa
rent is poor he should not sacrifice the
chid's only hope OF success in life and
if he is rich he should sacrifice dollars
rather than children. A careful estimate
has shown each day spent in the element
airy school 10 be worth more than five
dollars to an ordinary child. II such an
estimate was true in the past il will be
doubly true in the strenuous future. Men
of intelligence and training are going to
be needed as never before in the history
of the world. Parents, give your boys a
chance to make every possible prepara-
ton.
Some parents are saying they cannot
buy the books. These new books are in
most cases much better than the old and
the cost is but small when compared 10
wages earned. Any father can make
enough cutting corn for a single day to
supply his child with all needed books.
Surely no father ought to object TO work.
ing one day for the sake OF better school
advantages for the child he has brought
into the world. The cost may be greatly
reduced by exchanging the old books
which the children already have.
West Virginia has compulsory school
law which requires children 10 attend
school. The children, their parents nor
the teachers have any option in the mat
ter. The children simply must attend.
AT this time, however, very serious
food problem faces the world The
school authorities are willing TO renew
the offer made in the independent week
ago, which seems fair TO all. In cases OF
great need let the parent send the child
10 school early in the morning, and the
teacher will give him special help and at
tention and will excuse him at noon for
work in the corn or orchard. In this
way the child keeps up his work in school,
complies with the law of his State, and
serves both his home and his country in
the best possible way.
The teachers and other school authori-
ties want to thank both parents and
children for the very excellent attendance
during these opening weeks OF school.
Some teachers have had perfect attend
ance up to this time. BY working to-
gether we hope 10 have il continue.
THE Supervisor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Notes of the Churches.

Christ Reformed Church-At 945 a. m.
Sunday school, at ii a. m. harvest home
service. Grace Reformed Church, Kear-
neySville-At 2 p. m. Sunday school, al
3 p. m. harvest home service. Let all
the congregation and friends come TO the
house OF worship to return thanks for the
harvest blessings and 10 hear the voice
OF God as He speaks 10 us through the
harvest.
Rev. DR.. E. A. Repass has resigned as
pastor OF the Muhlenburg Lutheran
Church in Harrisonburg, Va, and accepted
a call 10 the Bethel paStorate, near Sails
bury, n. c. He will be succeeded by
Rev. J. L. Smith, of Florence, N. c.
There will be services in the Shepherd
town Presbyterian Church Sunday at II
a. m. Communion services in the Kear-
neySville Presbyterian Church Sunday at
3 p. M, with preparatory service Friday
at 100 p. m
The Church of the Brethren at Van
cleveSVile will hold an all-day meeting
at that place on Sunday, September Goth.
Every body invited to attend.
NJ. E. Church South-Preachrg Sum
day by the pastor at Marvin al 9.5O a. m.
and in ShepherdStown at II a. m. and
D. m.
There will be services in Elk Branch
Church Sunday at II a. m. and in Zion
Church at p. m
A. Z. Church-Service Sunday at Mt.
Wesley Al 1890 a. m. and in Shepherds
town at 7 p. m.
Lutheran-Service Sunday at Uvilla at
IL a. m. and in ShepherdStown at p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, it has pleased God in His in
finite wisdom to call TO her eternal reward
Sister Roberta Daley.
Resolved, by the Missionary and La
dies Aid Societies OF the Methodist EpiS-
copal Church South, of ShepherdStown,
w. Va, that our societies have lost one
of their most faithful and efficient work.
ers. a consistent member, whose life
stands as a living testimonial to the power
OF God, as exempliiied in her Christian
character. Wewish 10 express our great
sorrow publicly, and though we cannot
understand the mystery OF Providence in
removing one so useful and so greatly
needed in the service OF the church, we
bow 10 the divine decree We extend
our heartfelt sympathy 10 her bereaved
husband, children, relatives and friends.
Resolved. that these resolutions be
spread on Our minutes, copy forwarded
TO the bereaved family and published in
the Baltimore Southern Methodist and the
ShepherdstoWn Register.
MRS. |. F. p. GOOD,
MRS. ]. W BELL,
MRS. NORMAN PYLES,
MRS. EMMA KNOX,
MRS. EMMA HAMRICK,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
The Death Record.

N. S. ]. Strider, of Charles Town,
received message last Wednesday an
nouncing the death of his son-in-law
Frank Kennedy, who had been i'll Tor a
month in St. MarY's Hospital, Kansas
City, Mo. His death was due TO typhoid
complicated with Pneumonia. Mr.. Ken
nedy's home was in Iowanda, Pa, and
his body was taken there for burial Al
the time he was stricken with i'll
Kennedy was employed by a ness Mr..
company in Kansas and Oklaho pipe line
wife, who was Miss Rosa Gray Strider,
otCharleS Town, survives him. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kennedy had been in Kansas City
since their marriage last winter.
Angus Daniel Mcdonald, a known
resident OF Martinsburg, died at his home
in that city last Monday, aged 81 years.
He had been for many years telegraph
operator in the service OF the b. & D.
Railroad, and had been with that company
for almost forty years. Mr.. Mcdonald
was native OF Morgan county, but spent
the most of his life in Berkeley county.
He is survived by his wife, a son, Walter
J. Mcdonald, and brother Edward q.
Mcdonald, iof Duffields. He was buried
in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Martinsburg,
yesterday.
Wesley ]. Burgan died on Tuesday al
his home near Sharpsburg, after brief
illness from Bright'S disease, aged 81
years. Mr.. Burgan was highly esteem
ed man, and had many friends who will
regret his death. He was 33d degree
Mason. He is survived by his wife and
one son. The funeral takes place today
and he will be buried in Martinsburg.
Mr.. Henry Smith, an aged resident OF
Middleway, died last Friday, in his 10th
year. He was printer by occupation,
and for time was employed in the gov
eminent printing office in Wash ington.
Later he went West, but about tive years
ago returned 10 this section, being feeble
in health, and lived a retired life until
death claimed him.
Miss Willie Virginia Lewis, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Robert Lewis, OF this
county, died last Monday in the hospital
in Charles Town from typhoid fever.
She was 10 years OF age.
Thos. H. Reel, a greatly-esteemed
farmer OF SharpSburg district, died last
Thursday, aged II years. He was a
brother OF Miss Ella Reel, OF Engle's this
county.
Mrs. Frenche Pitsnoge, wife of Perry
H. Pitsnoge, OF Berkeley county, died
last Thurs ray in the City Hospital in
Martinsburg, aged p years.
Mr. Lonnie Mobley died at his home
in Harper'S Ferry last Sunday night, aged
65 years. He is survived by his wife
and three children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Personal NOTES.

Mr.: and Mrs. Benjamin Hartzell ans
MISS Katherine Hartzell have returned
from a visit of several weeks in North.
cumberland and Bucks counties, Pa,
where they visited relations and friend:
and attended reunion Of the Hartzel
families OF that section. They made tht
trip in their automobile and had yer,
delightful outing.
We were pleased 10 have a call a few
days ago from our friend Mr.. Ed. ]
Richardson, the noted temperance work
er, who is now connected with the ma.
honal prohibition headquarters in Wester-
vile. Ohio.
Mr.. George w. Whiting, of Berkeley
county, has accepted position in the
department OF English in the University
OF Missouri, and left last week for Co.
lumbla to take up his work.
We were pleased to have a call or
tuesday from Mr.. l. w. Williams. o.
Shenandoah Junction, who was in toWr
renewing acquaintance with old friends.
Mrs. H. Taylor Link, OF Dutfields, re-
Gently spent week with the Misses
Sheetz in ShepherdStown. Miss Katie
Sheetz is now visiting Mrs Link.
We were pleased TO have a call las
Saturday from Mr.. Harry M. Moler. Of
Bsltimore, who was visiting his relatives
in this county.
Mr.. " alter H. Show, OF Kimball, w
Va, is in Shepherdstown this week tc
spend few days with his brother, Mr.
q. &. Show.
The family of MIR. H. E. Strictly, who
spent the past summer in Hampshire
county, have returned to ShepherdStown
Miss Frances Daley, who was appoint
ed teacher in the public school at Ripon
has taken up her work for the fall term.
Roy Bell LETT the first OF the week fol
Morgantown, where he has resumed his
studies at the West Virginia University.
Miss Corrinne Roberts, of Harrisburg
Pa, has been visiting Miss Mary Flor
ence VanMetre in ShepherdStown.
John Knox has returned TO his studies
at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland,
Va, for another schoolyear.
Miss Mabel Hill has returned to Nor
gantown, w. Va, where she will again
teach in the public schools.
Mrs. Lucy Marshall is here from Balti-
more TO spend some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. N. Whiting.
Mrs. Mary Barnhart, of Roanoke, has
been here the past week visiting her
relatives.
Mr.. Sam Miller has been in New York
and Philadelphia this week on pleasure
trip.
Mr.. H. Frank Cook, from south OF town,
was among our callers on Monday.
Stanley Daley returned TO McKeespoll,
Pa, the first OF the week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Rev. Mr.. HalIeck Resigns.

Rev. Edward W. Halleck, pastor OF
Christ Episcopal Church, handed in his
resignation to the local parish today, to
take effect October LIST, when he will take
up the pastorate OF ST. Stephens Episcopal
Church, in Louisville. st. Stephens
Church is distinguished as having the
largest Episcopal Sunday school in the
State OF Kentucky, and has a church
membership numbering five hundred or
more. Mr.. Haleck graduated from the
Virginia Theological Seminary in 1915, latter
which he served church in Princeton,
w. Va, three years, and before coming
here four years ago he was assistant pas
tor of ST. Andrews Episcopal Church in
Louisville one year. Mr. and Mrs. Hal
leck will leave a large circle OF friends
who will regret their departure, but con-
graduate them upon their bright pros
poets. Mrs. Halleck, who is pianist OF
exceptional talent, will be missed in the
musical world OF this city, but will I'M
prove her musical opportunities in Louis
ville.-Bowling Green. Ky Daily News.
Rev. MIR. Halleck was formerly a resi-
dent of Shepherdstown, and his friends
here congratulate him upon his call TO
such desirable charge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Special Meeting of the County Court.

The Jefferson County Cout held a
special session Monday, with President
OF the Court N. K. Roberts and Commits
Sioners Daniel Heflebower, c. 6. Henkle,
Charles H. Moore and Charles D. Wy
song present.
John Porterfeld, agent exhibited 10 the
court a receipt from w. Gardner. ex-
sheriff OF Jefferson county, for SS3.2S,
closing the account OF Porterfield and
Alexander, agents for Jefferson county
bonds.
John Porterfeld having been previous
ly appointed by the court agent Tor the
sale and exchange OF ) per cent for 4 per
cent Jefferson county bonds, submitted a
report showing the amount OF bonds
handled by him. and leaving bonds 10
the amount OF $4,000 for exchange or
sale The court destroyed by burning
ST. 100 worth OF cancelled bonds return
ed by Mr.. Porterfield.
I. A. Mullett. of the firm ola. B. Mullett
& Co., was before Inc court and discussed
sundry matters connected with the con-
struction OF the new jail.
Ex-Sheriff J. w. Gardner submitted
his report 10 the court, and it was order
ed that he pay over balances shown TO
Charles T. Engle, present sheriff, and
that he be properly debited with same
according to law.
II was ordered that John H. Smith be
stopped from conducting dlSorderly
dances at his residence east OF Charles
Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
September Weddings.

Mr.. O. H. GrubbS, OF Island Ford, Va,
and Miss Grace b. M. Str1ckler, OF Luray,
Va, were married Tuesday evening in
the Southern Methodist Church at Shen-
andoah Junction, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. AbSalom Knox. Al
fer the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Grubbs
took a B. & o. train for Baltimore, and
from there went TO his old home in North
Carolina for a wedding trip. Mr.. GrubbS
was formerly telegraph operator Tor the
Norfolk & Western Railway in Shep-
herdstown. His friends here will wish
for him and his bride great happiness.
Announcement is made OF the marriage
in Washington last Thursday OF Miss
Pauline M. Fry, the pretty daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. ID. p. Fry, of HedgeSvllle,
TO Mr.. Keener w. Eutsler, principal
OF the school at Raynell, w. Va. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Howard K. Downs. The young people
will made their future home al Raynell.
Mr.. EutSler is son OF Rev. and Mrs. ID:
F. Eutsler, of Maryland, formerly OF
ShepherdStown.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage OF Miss Nancy Augusta Moftett,
of Troutville, Va, TO Mr.. Louis Kent
Loving, of Starkey, Va, the wedding
having taken place in Salem, Va, on Au-
gust 9th. The bride is daughter OF
Mr.. c. H. Moffett, formerly OF Shepherds
town, and has many friends here who
will Join with us in wishing tor her and
her husband abundant happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther r. Huyett have
issued invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Nettie Frazier Huyett,
to Mr.. Welton Brotherton Hutton, OF
Pihsburg, formerly of Shepherdstown
The ceremony will take place at hall
after 3 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon
at "Rock Spring." the home OF the brides
parents, near Ripon, this county.
Mr. Jesse Kline Kelly and Miss Mary
Catherine Rookie, both OF Troutville, Va,
were married on Tuesday at the PreSoy-
terian manSe al DutfeldS by Rev. John
c. Sier Mr.. Rookie is in the service OF
the n. & w. Railroad at Shenandoah
IunC ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
.The Little American"

A vivid idea of the true cause for pa
triotiSm on the part Of every American in
connection with the great world war car
be had from the new Mary Pickford- Art
craft picture, THE Little American,
which will appear at the Shepherdstown
Opera House, Monday and Tuesday, Oc-
tober 1st and I'd. In producing this sub
iect, Cecil B. DeMille, the genius OIL
screencraft, based his play on actual facts
and carefully avoided exaggerations SO
often prominent in films OF this nature
Every detail was staged only after it had
received the endorsement Of an authority
and various experts on matters pertaining
TO the great war were called in to COL
laborate in the presentation OF different
scenes. As result the picture has beer
named as the most faithful reproduction
of true conditions by many who are in
position 10 Judge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
One More Rumor Exploded.

Up TO this last week we have been able
to congratulate ourselves that no enemy
activities had been ATTEMPTED in Jefferson
county. But now, unhappily, that pleas
ant record has been broken. We will
not 90 so far as TO say that the attempt
has been traced directly TO the German
Emperor himself, or even TO his tools in
the Wilhelmsstrasse but the intention to
hamper our food supply is so obvious
that German gold and German mendaclty
must be behind il. No doubt William ii
has been informed that the OVERLOOKING
fields and gardens of Jefferson county
were pouring out such stream OF sup
plies for the Allies that quick action was
necessary if the whole world was not
soon TO know that the submarine campaign
was hopeless Accordingly the Kaiser
arranged with characteristic cunning,
that rlimor should be spread among our
best people TO the effect that the entire
output of the Community Clubs patriotic
canning-bee had spoiled in the cans.
Observe the fiendish clevernesS OF this
scheme. II was clearly designed TO dis
courage further effort in our community,
and TO make. our patriotic women feel
that if was useless TO give their time and
their vegetables if the result had TO be
given to the pigs.
The report at last reached the ears OF
the clubs executive committee. In dis
tress they fastened to tine college dormi-
tory, in whose hosptable basement the
product OF their toll was housed. They
approached with apprehension, expect
ing to be met upon the threshold not
only by a solid stream of spoiled toma-
toes pouring across the doorsill but also
by the Just reproaches OF President Miller
for polluting the property OF the great
State OF West Virginia. But no sound
OF bursting cans came to their ears; all
was peaceful. They were received by
Mrs. Miller with smiles. Trembling,
they asked if they might be led TO the
spot where they had last seen those shin
ing cans sitting in bright array. They
approached with caution. Perhaps some
OF the cans. still uneXploded, would burst
with loud report as they opened the
door-and spoiled tomatoes do not COM
bine we'll with the costumes OF this sea =
son. However, the committee, though
cautious, continued TO advance. And
then-and then
There sat the cans, serene and shining.
None OF then popped None Of them
had popped. The committee doubted its
own ears and eyes. 1t advanced, still
cautiously, shifting then it doubted
its own nose. Where were those spoiled
tomatoes that were 10 gladden. the pig
sites OF ShepherdstoWn? The committee
took one last triumphant snlff-and then
a cot douyn and lauuhpd
In the end, one single unpatriotic can
was found that emitted some bubbles OF
tomato iuice-so, Somewhere in Shep-
herdstoWn," there is one happy pig.
If the rest OF them are disappointed, let it
be a lesson TO them TO trust no more in
rumors from the WilhelmsStraSse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
T. J. West, Auctioneer.
+. II. Reinhart, Clerk.
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store.

You still have the chance,
Friends, to lay in whole lot of
useful things at this store at big
money saving prices.
About the middle of September
when we get back from New York
with our fall and winter stocks,
don't be shocked at the high prices,
nothing will be cheaper, little will
remain normal, while very many
necessities will be out of sight, high.
Fair warning, Friend-do you
get the point ?
Taffeta Silk Hair Ribbons, / ia ydS, 10
Curvedge Dress Betting, black or
white, yd, .O8
Hair Barretts, dark or blond, 05
Leather Watch Fobs, 10
Japanese Flat Fans, .05
Mems Elastic Arm Bands, .03
A good Tooth Brush, .05
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchief, .05
Mems Blue or Red Handkerchiefs, .0S
Mennen'S Talcum Powder, 10
Bill Fold Card Cases, 10
Ladies' White Aprons, bib or waist
styles, .35
Selick's Florentine Cologne, .05
Ladies' House Dresses, rs
Ladies' Boudoir Caps, 10
Ladies' or Gentlemen's Umbrellas, 100
Mems Silk Collar Polo Shirts, short
sleeves, go
Mems Amoskeag Chambray Shirts, 90
Mems Army Khaki Pants, $50
Mems Summer Coats, $50
Mems and Boys Summer Caps, q and so
Mems White Canvas Rubber-SoIe
OXfords, l.25
Mems Tan English Oxfords, 300
Child's Patent Strap Slippers, Ito
Child'S Tan Play Oxfords, l.l9
Still removing corns at the same old
price, l5c. Owens & Miller'S corn re-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
An Interesting Relic.

Robert Stewart VanMetre, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Garrett B. VanMetre, OF the
Vanclevesville neighborhood, is among
the Berkeley county boys who leave to-
day for army service at Camp Lee. We
were pleased 10 have a call yesterday
from him, and while here he showed us
a curiosity in the shape OF a knife, fork
and spoon all combined in one instrument.
Ii was carried by his grandfather, Capt
los. b. VanMetre, through the Civil Wal,
and he turned it over TO Stewart, who
will take il with him for use as well as
for a treasured reminder from home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
For Soldiers Libraries.

The War Service Committee OF the
American Library Association has ap-
pointed Mrs. Mabel Henshaw- Gardiner
OF Shepherdstown, as campaign director
for Jefferson county to help raise fund
OF one million dollars to provide good
books, magazines and periodicals. for
soldiers and sailors OF the United States
wherever assembled. Everybody in the
county is urged to contribute to this good
cause through Mrs. Gardiner or the aids
she has appointed. Further notice next
week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Apple Sales.

Congressman Geo. M. Bowers has
sold the apples in his two Berkeley coun-
ty orchards TO a Washington dealer for
$4,000. The two crops, consisting
principally OF Ben Davis and Yorks, are
estimated at 1000 barrels, making the
price 81 barrel,
H. s. Cushwa, manager OF the Berke-
ley Orchard Company, sold 1000 barrels
OF YorkS TO Pittsburg firm at $500 a
barrel. This orchard is owned by Mr..
Cushwa and the Deatrick heirs and is To-
Gated near IoneS'S Spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
A Card Of Thanks.

We wish 10 express our thanks and
appreciation 10 our neighborS and friends
for the many acts OF kindness extended
TO us during the illness and death OF our
dear mother and wife.
E. w. DALEY AND FAMILY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Euqs and Poultry

We will pay best cash price the market
iustifies for strictly clean, fresh eggs and
poultry at our office near the freight sta
lion. We keep open on Saturday nights
until g O'Clock, other days until g O'Clock.
Can take care OF eggs at my residence
after o'clock.
BENZ. HARTZELL.
IuIy 10 1917
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
PUBLIC SALE
ON
Tuesday, September IS, 1917

Being subject TO call for government service.
will sell without reserve on the WySong iarm. one
and a-half miles east OF ShepherdStown. on the
above date the following valuable personal prop
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20

Students, get your stationery and sup
plies at Owens & Miller's. No matter
what you may need, let US serve you.
Call to see us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20

Just to remind you that you need bot
tie of Owens & Miller'S liver salts Tor
that bad breath and sluggish liver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
6 Horses, Colts and Mules
Is HEAD OE CATTLE

This IS all heavy-drait stock and worthy the IL
tention OF buyers Ages range from sucking colt:
IN