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The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27
EXERCISES INCIDENTAL TO
CLOSE OF COLLEGE
NOW GOING ON.
l4l TO GRADUATE
Baccalaureate Address Will
be Delivered by Hon. Brad
ford Knapp.

The thirty-second annual session of
the Mississippi Industrial Institute
and College will reach it's final close
tomorrow, and commencement eXer-
cises incident thereto are now in
progress, having begun at 5 o'clock
Thursday afternoon, when the SEN
ior class gave reception for men,
bers of the faculty and other guests
Friday was class day, and the usual
impressive exercises took place, the
seniors having assembled in front of
the main dormitory, where they sang
songs, made prophecies and planted
ivy. An immense flag has recently
been erected on the campus near the
spot where the exercises were held,
and this, together with the character
of the program, served to give the
ceremonies patriotic aspect. AS
the program was about to be con-
cluded taps was sounded and as the
flag was lowered members of the
class united in singing "The Star
Spangled Banner"
The annual concert of the Bach
Society was given in the college
chapel at $50 o'clock Friday even
ing, and was enjoyed by large aud
ience.
Yesterday was industrial day, and
exhibits in the various industrial de-
partments were on display from 10
a. m. until p. m. The annual ban
quet of the Alumnae Association
took place at p. M, and at $3.50 p.
M, there was voice recital in the
chapel by Misses Cora Cook and
Bindley Gowdy, graduates Of tie de-
partment of ycca, MASH.
At IL o'clock this morning the
commencement sermon will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Joseph Rennie, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church in
Greenwood, who will also deliver the
annual sermon before the Young
Women's Christian Association of the
college at $3.50 o'clock this evening.
The graduating exercises will take
place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, the baccalaureate address being
delivered by Hon. Bradford Knapp,
of Washington, d. c., head Of the
bureau of plant industry of the
United States Department of Agri-
culture.
Diplomas will be presented to 141
graduates, and in addition a large
number of young ladies will receive
certificates of proficiency in the va
rious industrial arts embraced in the
college curriculum.
Several hundred students have al
ready left for their homes in various
sections of the state, the premature
exodus being due to the war situa-
ton. Many of the students have rel.
atives and friends who are preparing
to leave for training camps in diff
ferent parts of the country, and ma
turally desire to see them before they
depart. None of the seniors have
left, however, and, with the excep-
ton Of few minor changes, the
original program is being carried out.
President Whitfield extends cor
dial invitation to the public to at
tend the exercises.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27
Man Drops Dead.

Mr.. f. G. Wright, well known
planter residing 10 miles northeast
of Columbus, dropped dead early
yesterday morning, while dressing
for breakfast He was ga years of
age and is survived by his wife and
two sons.
Funeral services will be held at
Vaughn's church at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27

Don't let the cool weather keep
you from buying summer goods. 1t
is gong to be hot soon. before you
know It and you will want to get into
cool clothes in a hurry Better buy
now while the assortments are un-
broken, and too, it is much more
pleasant to shop in cool weather than
in hot Come see the beautiful sum
mer goods at Leigh's You'll ike
them and buy them.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27
Sons of Veterans to Meet.

An important meeting of the Sons
of Confederate Veterans will be held
at the Chamber of Commerce Mon
day evening at 5 o'clock. All men,
bers are urged to be in attendance,
as delegates to the reunion in Wash
ington will be named.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27

Prof. d. A. Hill, superintendent of
public schools at Bonneville, is here
to attend the commencement exer-
cises at the !. I. & c. Miss Mary
Hill, his daughter, will receive her
diploma tomorrow.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27

Hon. B. A. Lincoln spent several
days the past week in jackson, where
he attended meeting Of the Grand
Lodge officers of'the Knights of Py-
thias.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27

Mrs. Fred Winter returned to her
home in Birmingham Thursday morn
ing after visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Hayes.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-05-27

Mr. Clay Lyle, senior the past
session at the A. & M. College, was
in Columbus on business Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
destructive Fires.

The residence OF Edward Wilt al Ripon,
this county, was completely destroyed
by fire last Monday night, together with
practically all OF its contents. The fire
was discovered in the kitchen between s
and 9 o'clock, and is supposed to have
caught from the range. The flames
spread so rapidly that it was impossible
10 save the furniture and other contents
OF the building, and so nearly everything
in the house was burned up. The ad-
joining property was in serious danger,
but was saved by energetic work on The
part of the bucket brigade. The goods
in the store OF Howard Wilt were con-
siderably damaged by water. The loss
is covered by insurance with Washing
ton, Alexander & Cooke.
The comparatively new barnard silo
on the farm OF c. r. HardeSty'S sons in
Clarke county, Va, occupied by Thomas
b. Hardesty, were destroyed by fire Mon
day morning. causing loss OF about
5000, partly covered by insurance. All
the farming implements and harness, 400
bushels OF wheat, six tons OF cottonseed
meal, etc, were also destroyed. but all
the live stock was saved. 1t is supposed
that the fire started from spark from an
engine which was there 10 be used in
threshing the wheat. The threshing out
fit, which belonged TO Jesse Woodward,
of Summit Point, was also burned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Governor HanIy To Speak.

Hon. J. Frank HanlY, former Governor
OF Indiana and president Of the Flying
Squadron Foundation, will address
patriotic prohibition mass meeting IN
Shepherd College auditorium next Mon
day evening, December Sd. Governor
Hanly comes under the auspices of The
Foundation and in cooperation with the
ministerial association oil this place. A
lawyer OF ability, and speaker Of re-
markable force and power, he has giveH
up his profession TO devote his life to this
work. Rev. |. D. Norman is chairman
of the committee on arrangements, and
will be assisted by all the ministers.
Prof Thos. c. Miller will preside and
introduce the speaker. This is rare
opportunity Tor The citizens OF Shepherds
town and vicinity 10 hear man Of
national reputation, and a large crowd
should turn out to greet the Governor.
Things will be said which you ought to
hear. Admission free, and everybody
invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
To Change Name of German Street

10 Change Name or herman Street.
In response TO suggestion that the
name OF Shepherdstown's principal street
be changed from German" 10 one more
satisfactory and popular than that which
il now bears. Mayor Waldeck has ap-
pointed committee from the town coun-
Gil to consider the matter. The commit
tee is composed OF J. r. Show. S. J
Hodges and r. g. Miller, and they will
be pleased TO have suggestions and ad
vice upon the subject We heartily favor
a change. The name German is deserv-
eddy unpopular, and the only sentiment
connected with it is one OF aversion and
horror-and why should we perpetuate
such ansihema ? AS for us we like the
good old name by which the thoroughfare
is usually known-"Main" street. 1t is
our "Main" street and probably always
will De and we like the old fashioned
country sound OF it. When Our folks are
away from home they think OF the quaint
old Main" street and the ancient build
ings that flank this thoroughfare, and
Shepherdstowners in the far corners OF
the earth remember il as "Main" street.
Let US officially perpetuate the name
which will stick 10 if always in an unof-
fetal way, and be proud OF Main " street.
Anything will be better, however, than
German.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
The Death Record.

Mrs. Sophia Alice Gordon, widow OIL
Robert ] Gordon, died at her home in
Martinsburg last Monday, aged 90 years.
Mrs. Gordon was a native OF Jefferson
county, and was sister of James NJ.
Hendricks, OF this vicinity, who is now
the last survivor OF his family. After her
marriage 10 Mr.. Gordon in 1875 she went
to Msrtinsburg to live. and had resided in
that city ever since. She was most
estimable woman, and had the esteem
and respect OF all who knew her. The
funeral service was held in Martinsburg
yesterday, being conducted by Rev. R. L.
Wright, OF the Methodist Church. Mrs.
Gordon is survived by two sons and
daughter: Robert E. and r. H. Gordon
and Mrs. Sophia Seibert, all OF Martins
burg.
Philip D. Copeland, former resident
OF Charles Town, died recently at his
home in Baltimore, aged n years. He
was Confederate veteran, having enlist
ed in Company A OF the Second Virginia
Infantry at the beginning ofthe Civil War,
and after years service joined Company
B, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry. After the
war he went to Baltimore and became
prominent in politics in that city.
1T. Pownal, a well-known resident
OF Berkeley county, died very suddenly
Tuesday morning at his home west OF
Martinsburg, having been stricken while
at work about the stable on his place.
Mr. Pownall, who was so years OF age,
was native OF Hampshire county, and
was Confederate veteran. He is sur
vived by three sons and two daughters.
Julius Marion Coyle, lifelong resi-
dent OF Berkeley county, died last Thurs
day at the home oil his son-in-law,
Raleigh T. Jones, near Martinsburg, aged
II years. He was Confederate veteran.
Surviving him are three sons and two
daughters.
Mrs. Isabelle Hebb died last Friday at
her home in SharpSburg, aged 76 years.
She is survived by five sons and daugh-
ter, one OF her SONS being Benjamin
Hebb, OF Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Even The Canal Is Dangerous.

These here German spies seem TO be
everywhere, and travel by water is I'M
safe, no matter in which direction you
may 60. It's dangerous even on the
Chesapeake 6 Ohio Canal; for while q
canal-b boat was being unloaded at Will
Transport last Monday one OF the work
men found in the coal powder can part
ly filled with powder with long fuse
attached 10 il. The theory is that the
explosive was put on the boat at Cumber-
land, with the expectation that it would
go off at Shepherdstown or Washington
or some other important place. Fortu-
nately the boat stopped at Williamsport,
instead Of going on, and the powder was
discovered. Oker Hebb says he wouldn't
be much surprised 10 see German sub
marine al Bridgeport.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
In Honor of Martin Luther.

The quadricentennial anniversary ofthe
great Reformation of the sixteenth century
was appropriately observed by the Luth-
eran Church OF Shepherdstown the past
week Last Sunday morning an address
was delivered by Rev. John A. More
head, d. D., president OF Roanoke COL
lege at Salem, Va. DR.. Morehead's
subject was THE Reformation and the
Spiritual Life of the Church." and he
spoke most impressively ofthe far-reach-
ing effects and the lasting influence of
the great work for religious freedom &C
compliShed by Martin Luther. With
dignity and with logic that could not be
refuted he showed how for all time the
reformer had given 10 The people OF the
world new Liberties and established
religious rights which may never again be
taken from them; and had brought into
their worship spiritual quality which
had almost been lost in the dark ages.
DR.. Morehead is one OF the great men OF
the Lutheran Church in the South, and
his thoughtful and forceful address was
editYing to the large congregation that
heard him. He delivered an address in
the Uvilla Lutheran Church Sunday after
noon.
Sunday night Rev John T. Huddle, D.
D., OF Washington, delivered an address
on "The Consecrated Versatility OF Mar
Tin Luther" in which in the clearest and
most pleasing manner he brought out
many OF the remarkable characteristics OF
the chief figure OF the Reformation. He
portrayed Luther as teacher, preacher,
author, poet, statesman, linguist and in
defatigabe worker in many different
lines OF activity, and shed new light on
the personal characteristics OF this won
derful man. DR.. Hudde was eloquent
and interesting 10 an unusual degree. and
the large audience was delighted with
his timely address and the clevernesS
with which he portrayed the real Luther.
Monday night in the college auditorium
the last OF the three splendid services
was held. Rev. Chas. M. Steck, D. D.,
OF Washington, delivered highly interest
ing illustrated lecture on Martin Luther 10
large audience. DR.. Steck had about
fifty pictures Of Luther and his colleagues
and the scenes of his time, many OF them
taken from old paintings, and these were
thrown upon the screen with fine effect
DR.. Steck used the pictures to add in
terest 10 his eloquent and instructive
lecture, and everybody enjoyed this
happy combination that appealed TO the
intellect as we'll as to the eye. The
speaker closed with an eloquent patriotic
application which stirred the audience
warmly.
The community should appreciate the
efforts OF the pastor, Rev. |. d. Woman,
in bringing TO our town three such elo-
quent and inspiring men as the above
named, for their presence was an intel
lectual as we'll as spiritual treat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Sallie Lee Powell and Miss Flea
nor Potts were in Baltimore the past
week attending the Red Cross Conven-
ton, and also represented this place as
elegates in the Potomac Division OF the
Red Cross in Washington, which is COM
posed of Maryland, Virginia, West Viz
ginia and the District OF Columbia. They
were present on Monday at the exercises
connected with the commissioning OF
hundreds of young officers who have
lust finished the course in military train
ing at Fort Myer.
MIR. and Mrs. C. E. Griffith, near town,
entertained a party of friends and rela-
tiyes during the past week. Those COM
posing the party were Mr.. and Mrs. D.
r Hutson, Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Hutson,
Mr.. F. A. Deffinbaugh, OF Cumberland
and MIR. 6. A. Hutson, sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps, who is home
for brief visit, having just returned from
France.
Mr.. Charles M. Ronemous, OF the
UviIla neighborhood, was caller at the
Register office a few days ago. Mr.
Walter r. Ronemous, who is now living
in Charleston, s. c., recently spent a
few DAYS at the old home.
Prof Thos. c. Miller left yesterday tor
Fairmont. w. Va, TO spend Thanksglv-
ing with his sister, who has been Ill Tor
some time past. Mrs. Miller has gone to
her old home in Tennessee for stay OF
some time.
Mrs. Florence Shepherd has gone to
Charles Town 10 spend part OF the WIN
fer with her daughter, Mrs A. M. 5.
Morgan. Later she expects to 90 10
Washington.
Mr.. A. C. Kinsell, one OF our Scrabble
subscribers, was among the callers at the
Register office Tuesday. He reports the
broom business as thriving i'll his section.
Hon. lanes S. Lakin, OF the State
Board OF Control, was in Shepherdstown
a few days ago on business connected
with Shepherd College.
Mr.. Craig Huff and Miss Emily Hun, OF
Philadelphia, are in Shepherdstown 10
spend Thanksgiving with the family OF
H. M. Turner.
Lieutenant John Cox, who was recent
" commissioned as an army officer al
Fort Benjamin Harrison is here to, spend
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Nellie Legge, Of Washington,
and Mrs. Lalla Bays, OF Hancock, were
in Shepherdstown a couple OF days the
past week.
Mrs. A. w. Finly, of Detroit, is in
Shepherdstown with her little son for a
visit TO her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
{. Marten.
Mrs. M. p. Crowl has closed her home
on Main street and has gone TO Baltimore
to spend some time with her son and
daughters.
Mr.. Frank L. Johnson, OF Statesville,
N. c., has been in Shepherdstown this
week visiting Mr.. VIM. B. Snyder.
Mrs. Kate Samuels, OF Bluefield, W..
Va, has been here this week visiting her
sister, Mrs. D. M. Schoppert.
Miss Elsie Little, OF Gettysburg, Pa,
visited Miss Elizabeth Melester in Shep-
herdstown the past week.
Williamson Mcdonald, OF Reisters-
town, Md, is here TO spend Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
George NJ. Cohan Next Monday.

George M. Cohan, the popular stage
and screen favorite, in something entirely
new and distinct in the way OF a photo
play OF unusual theme and construction,
is announced as a special attraction at
the Opera House for next Monday.
George MS new screen vehicle is none
other than his own well known stage hit,
"Seven Keys TO Baldpale." founded on
the story ofthat name by Earl Derr Big
gers. AT times il appears TO be a farce OF
extreme humor, when suddenly it tax es
on dramatic aspect that quickens the
heart beat. ending finally with complete
surprise that leaves the audience laugh
ng not only at the play but at itself as
well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Winter Weather.

The coolest weather OF the winter pre-
vailed Tuesday morning, when the Their
mometer registered 10 above zero. The
bright, crisp sunshine began 10 change,
however. and in the afternoon unmista-
kable symptoms of snow appeared as the
clouds grew grayer. Just at dusk the
flakes began TO tall. and by bedtime there
was a couple OF inches on the ground.
The scene was very beautiful next morn
ing but the sun came out bright and warm
in the afternoon and the snow began TO
melt rapidly, and there's but little left
now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
HAGERsToWN. MARYLAND. is the

HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND. is the
largest and most progressive city in the
great Cumberland Valley. II is spending
over ONE MILLION DOLLARS on IFS
new SEWER SYSTEM. This work is
now beginning and will last several years.
The contractors for this big improvement
are The H. c. Brooks Company. They
are paying top wages and giving regular
work the year round. Boarding and liv-
ing in Hagerstowu are very cheap. and
much less than in most other communities.
The contractors on this work could use
some good men as Iaborers and rock men
at this time Anyone wanting regula,
work at excellent wages, combined with
cheap living. should go TO Hagerstown al
once or write to The H. c. Brooks Com
pany, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Notes of the Churches.

A church conference will be held in the
Methodist Church of HalltoWn Sunday
afternoon at $50. Matters OF importance
to be discussed pertaining 10 church re-
pairs. Sermon by the pastor. Divine
worship in Bakerton Methodist Church
Sunday at 7 80 p. m Have you atalent?
What are you doing with it? THE Man
With One Talent" will be the subject OF
the sermon by the pastor. All are cordial
ly invited to be present.
The Protestant Episcopal churches OF
the Eastern Convocation OF West Viz
ginia, which includes counties OF the
Eastern Panhandle, have organized a
permanent Sunday school institute, which
will meet in Martinsburg twice a year, in
October and May. James Grantham, OF
Jefferson county, was chosen president.
and c. A. Miller, Martinsburg, secretary
treasurer.
There will be service Sunday in Elk
Branch Church at Il a. m in the Union
Church at Middleway at p. m, and in
the Presbyterian Church at Shenandoah
junction at 100 p. m. Rev. c. d. Gill
keson, Presbytery's superintendent OF
home missions and Sunday school work,
will be present and speak at each OF
these services. All members OF these
congregations are urged TO be present.
Reformed Church--Sunday school at
9.45. Service in Shepherdstown at II a.
m. and Kearneysville al 3 p. m. At the
morning service the pastor, Rev. s. L.
Flickinger, will speak on The Winning
OF the West, or the Spiritual Conquest OF
the West" As he spent some years in
the West and Northwest, this is subject
with which he is familiar and he will
speak from personal experience.
M. E. Church-Services Sunday at Nj.
Wesley at 10 30 a. m, and in Shepherds
town at 7 p. m, preaching by DR.. b. +.
DevrieS, district superintendent. Quar-
terly meeting Monday morning, Decem-
Der Sd, at 10 o'clock in Shepherdstown
church. All members OF quarterly con-
terence are urged to attend.
students day" will be special ser
vice arranged for the students and pupils
OF the county, TO be held in the Methodist
church OF Shenandoah Junction at II a
m. Sunday, December I'd. All school
boys and girls invited to bring their
friends. Sermon by the pastor, Ernest
w. Aaron.
Rev. DR.. Frank J. Brooke, OF Romney,
has been preaching able and interesting
sermons in the Presbyterian Church OF
Shepherdstown, and those who have
heard him have been greatly edited.
Good congregations have attended the
services.
There will be services in the Shep-
herdstown Presbyterian Church Sunday,
if Providence permits at II a. m. and
at KearneYsvllle at .. m.
M. E. Church South-The pastor will
preach in Shepherdstown at II a. m. and
7 p. m. and at Marvin Chapel at 3 p. m.
Rev. J. Hoge Smith. pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Petersburg, w.
Va, has accepted call to Bristol, Va.
Lutheran-Service Sunday in the Luth-
ersn ChMch OF Uvilla at II a. m. and in
Shepherdstown al 7 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29
Weddings.

weddings
Mss Katie May League, daughter OF
Mrs lanes w League, OF Martnsburg,
formerly OF MiddlewaY, was married last
Wednesday in Washington TO Mr.. Harry
M. Fisher, a ieweler, of Mahinsburg
They were married by Rev. Boyd V.
Swiizer. former pastor OF Trinity Church,
Martinsburg Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher will
reside in Martnsburg.
Mr.. Randolph Colston, merchant and
postmaster at Summit Point, and Miss
Annie Feagans, OF Bunker Hill, were
married in ManInsburg last Wednesday.
Since using rco-Mentho, having pur-
purchased a bottle at Owens & Miller's
for Is cents, my cough has left me-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

Owens & Miller are filling more pre-
scriptions every Gay. Why2 Because it
is the best-equipped drug store in the
county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

The cheapest and best semi-paste paint
at Owens & Miller's. Ask for quotations.
Money back if not as represented. g.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-11-29

No need to use an axe, because Owens
& Miller's laxative quinine tablets break
up a cold in "a hours. Only Is cents a
box.