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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
shARPSBURG NEWS.

Quite a number OF the canal boatmen
met IN the Red Mems hall on Saturday
evening and had talk on the question OF
making demands from The Canal Iowage
Company tor more pay for boating.
Mss Jenna Spong, daughter OF MI.
aud and Mrs. Mai Spong, Tell on the ice
when crossing tht street on Saturday
evening, breaking one OF The bones OF
her lett arm al The wrist, Causing her Con-
siderable pain.
Mr.. ana mrs. Frank Johnson, OF Ha-
gerSlown, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Dahen Johnson.
IoSephuS Gross, living at the Burnside
Bridge, fell and broke his collar Done.
FriSby F. Staub, former resident OF
this town, now OF Hagerstown, was in
Joseph Staub, and other friends. He
spent couple OF days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Swaine on the Doub farm near
KeeOYSvlIle.
Captain Monath was called TO Cham
berSourg 10 the bedside OF his daughter,
Mrs Nicholson, who was very i'll out IS
now better.
Ezra Long was on the sick list last
week, but IS much better now.
Elmer Benner has returned home from
Berkeley, where he had been employed.
Robert SW inc has returned from Ba-
kerton, OHIO, where he had been employ
ed.
George ZellerS, who has been employ
ed at the CaYetown lime works Tor the
past IL years, has quit, and left this week
for near Winchester, Va, where he has
secured work at lime burning.
Jerome Nose and sons have been boat
ing sand from TIE West Virginia side Of
the river near the Snyder Landing. They
have il for sale during the summer for
building concrete work.
Mrs. Ivan Renner, daughter OF K. F..
Delaney, who resides IN Philadelphia,
has oeen in hospital for several weeks.
She is somewhat improved but is IN the
hospital yet.
Harry Tucker, living al Antletam Iron
Works, is on the sick list with the grip.
The memorial day committee IS arrang-
ing 10 hold fair soon.
James Snyder, who was very i'll last
week, we are glad TO say is very much
improved.
Whit GraySon ran his Ford car into the
stone wall near VIM Coins Saturday
evening, giving the front general smash
ing up.
Thomas H. Reel, tenant on the Elmer
Piper farm, has filled their ice house with
ice from the Grove pond near Antietam
Station.
The members OF the Red Mems order
will hold a dance in their hall on Thurs
day night OF this week Admission with
ticket Is cents, good for dancing three
sets.
Canadian and Hoover have their garage
under roof now. They have been held
back on account OF the bad weather.
Mrs. Luther Benner fell while walking
on an icy pavement in her yard on Mon
day evening, iniuring her head badly and
otherwise bruiSing herself.
Leroy Nose spent last week in HagerS-
town with his sister, Mrs. Harry Niemyer.
Orbie Bender and sister, Mrs. Clytie
Swaine, have been on the sick list the
past week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

In making bid Tor public sale adver-
Using the ShepherdStown Register this
week makes the statement: "Our circula-
ton is larger than that OF any other JET
terson county paper" There is, perhaps,
little do lbt that The Register prints more
papers than any other newspaper IN the
county, but we challenge the claim, II The
Register really makes such claim, that II
mails more papers 10 Jefferson county
subscribers Than does the Farmers Ad-
vocate. 1t is papers local circulation
that interests farmers seeking public sale
advertising. They are not at all interest
ed in the number OF papers mailed TO
Hanging Rock, Timbuctoo, or some other
postofiice hundred miles away. 1t IS
good Jefferson county subscriptions that
appeal TO them, and IN this kind OF circu-
lation the Advocate has the lead.-CharieS
Town Advocate.
We have no heretofore made the clam
that the Register has more subscribers IN
Jefferson county than any other paper
published here, but we wouldn't be sur
priSed if this is not also fact How does
the Advocate know that it isn't? In this
connection we do not mind admitting that
the A vocate is also a most exec llent ad-
vertising medium, nor would we exclude
our other neighbor, the Spirit OF Jefferson,
from this category.
Nevertheless, the Register, like the
name OF Abou Ben Adhem, leads all the
rest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

The West Virginia Legislature gotdown
TO business on Monday, when committees
were announced in both houses and the
numerous bills that were introduced were
referred for consideration. OF the Sem
ate committees, Judge Beckwith is upon
the committees on Judiciary, Educa-
ton, Banks and Corporations, Penitenti-
airy, Insurance, Labor, TO Examine the
Clerks Office, Prohibition and Temper
ance; Senator Kump is on the commit
tees on Public Buildings and Humane
Institutions, Railroads, immigration and
Agriculture, Medicine and Sanitation,
Public Printing, Prohibition and Tenn
perance. In the House, Mr. Burr was
appointed on the committees on Taxation
and Finance, Roads and Internal Navi-
gallon, Forestry and Conservation, I'M
migration and Agriculture chairman.
A bill presented in the Senate by Mr..
hump and in the House by Mr.. Weir
provides for tile budget system OF ap-
preparations, and in this connection Mr..
Weir read letter from Governor-elect
CornwelI, in which he endorses such
legislation in order to secure more ouSi-
ness-Iike and economical method otmak-
ing appropriations The Governor-elect
stated in his letter that there was nothing
political in the adoption OF such an
amendment TO the constitution, but that It
would be a forward step Governor
Hatfield also favors this legislation.
Among the more important bills 'tro-
duced were the following: BY Taylor,
OF Putnam, levying a privilege tax on
the transportation OF gas. and a license
tax on coal, oil and gas; by Arnold, OF
Randolph. for free text books; by Weiss,
OF Ohio, fixing an eight-hour day for
women workers; and preventing hcgs,
ETC., running at large; by Conner, OF
Cabell, providing for semi-monthly pay
day on railroads; by Somers, creating
bureau of markets; by Fleming, OF bod
bridge, establishing State board OF CEN
sors for moving pictures, registration OF
births and deaths; by Atkins, providing
for the expenses of members OF county
courts; by Weir, OF Randolph, providing
for suitable accommodations for sick and
injured on trains.
Senator Hump offered joint resolution
providing for an efficiency commission OF
five to be appointed by the Governor
elect after he kes ffice.
Senator Hough, of WellSbufg, has in
troduced new automobile license bill
Under It's provisions the State would i'm
pose a graduated tax on every type OF
vehicle, starting from ST year on bicycles
up 10 $50 year on the heaviest auto
trucks. Touring cars will be taxed from
S. to $l2 a year, dependent upon their
weight Under the provisions OF Inc OIL,
60 per cent OF this license iaX ~in g
back 10 the county where II IS collected,
and 40 per cent goes TO the Slate, out all
goes into road improvements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
letter From A Former Town Boy.
Front Royal, Va, Jan. 10, 1917.

Front Royal, va, Jdn. 10, iSii'
Dear Mr.. Snyder-l have noticed time
and again your calls for money due Tor
''the good old Register" and every time
thought you were hitting at me; but
then il popped in my mind that was mol
the only person in the great world VINO
reads your paper so relieved my con-
science by intending 10 remlt-you know
about good Intentions.
was sorry to read OF the death OF my
schoolmate and friend in last weeks issue,
CA. Licklider. How often have thought
about those good old SCHOOL days, when
have missed my dinner many day IN
older TO play town ball and marbles Tor
keeps. | can recall few names OF my
class. c. A. Licklider, John II. Qmgey,
w q. Bast and Smith Crowell, son OF
William Crowell, or captain Splash" y
as he was known. When he would
straddle Little John" there would be
Something dong after beeves. lremem-
Der the several old-time ugly bulldogs ne
kept to help him in throwing his beeves.
Speaking OF marbles, ! remember one
day started home for dinner and pro-
osed with John Harp TO have game on
the pike. John was pretty good shot.
but so was |, so the luck went my way
and John gotvery much put out and angry
He would throw the marble he was shoot
ing with away. and get another, and
that would prove no better, so | went
back TO school with pocketiul OF mar
bleS and an empty stomach Mr. George
Byers WIS our teacher then. in the brick
school house beyond the pike.
lcould write more, but ! will not worry
you this way will worry you by en-
closing my subscription, and may you
live many years to receive these little
worries for the good old Register. Let it
come. Yours sincerely,
VIM. M. RIGHTSTINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Endorsed at Home.
Such Proof AS This Should Convince
AHy ShepherdstOwn Citizen.

The public endorsement Of a local cltl
zen is the best proof that can be produ ced.
None better none stronger can be had.
When man comes forward and teStlfieS
10 his fellow citizens, addresses his friends
and neighbors, you may be sure he is
thoroughly convinced or he would not do
so. Telling ones experince when il is
for the public good is an act OF kindness
thai should be appreciated. The follow
ing statement given by aresident OF Shop
herdstown adds one more TO the many
cases OF Home Endorsement which are
being published about Doan'S Kidneys
Pills. Read it
Fonrose Shipley. prop, Rumsey Hotel,
ShepherdStown, says: "On different oc-
asions have found it necessary TO use
Doan's Kidney Pills. My kidneys have
become weak and the kidney Secretions
have passed too freely My back ached,
also. A box or so OF Deans Kidney
Pills, which have bought at Hills Phar-
macy, has always proven sufficient TO
cure the attack, at these times"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan'S Kid
ney PillS-the same that Mr.. Shipley had.
Foster MiIburn Co., Props, Buffalo, NY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

County and circuit clerks from nine
counties in southern West Virginia have
been summoned by Judge James H. Mi
Ter, at Hinton, TO appear in his court jan
uary p as witnesses in the judicial in
quiry demanded by Senator w. E. Chill
ton, who is contesting the election OF
Howard Sutherland TO the United States
Senate. Each clerk has been directed to
bring with him all registration and poll
books for his county, as we'll as the reg
istration affidavits used en- election day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
TESTIMONY OF WEST VA.
FOLKS SPEAKS VOLUMES.

Hinton. W. Va. -uSoine time ago
WAS dragged out, run down and tlerv-
ous. I Kept about but was hardly able
to do my work. had to have some
medicine to build me up and Golden
Medical Discovery proved Just the
medicine. l got much benefit and was
well satisfied with it."-MRs. SARAH
WHEELER, Hinton, w. Va.
An imitation of natures method of
restoring waste of tissue and impover-
ishment of the blood and nerve force
is when you take an Alternative extract
of herbs ard roots made with pure
plycerine, without the use of alcohol,
like Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This vegetable medicine
coaxes the digestive functions and helps
in the assimilation OF food, or rather
takes from the food just the nutrlment
the blood requires.
Pure blood is essential TO good
health. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery not only cleanses the blood
of impurities, but it increases the
activity of the Matchmaking glands,
and enriches the body with an
abundant supply of pure, rich blood.
It thus cures scrofula, eczema, erysip-
elias, boils, pimples and other eruPtions
that mar and scar the skin.
Doctor Pierce's IoOopage illustrated
book, vThe Common Sense Medical
Adviser" in cloth covers, is sent free
on receipt of 3 dives or stamps } to
pay cost of mailing only. Treats OF
Physiology, Sex Problems, Hygiene,
Disease. Address DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel, Buffalo. n, Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little Liver Pills. These tiny,
sugar coated, anti-bilious granules-the
smallest and the easiest to take. One
little Pellet for a laxative - three for
a cathartic. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all arrangements
of the liver stomach and bowels are
relieved and prevented
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
HOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five we trS, and has become known IS the
most reliable r. neiy prC trrh 4 ~
Cat Nrdici * tctS tn'u n B III By
the Mucous sur &c ;, rXpr ungtn DoIS ~
from The Blood aud healing the diseased
portions.
After you have taken Halls Cat1rrh
Medicine tor short time you viii see a
great improvement in your general health.
Start taking Halls Cstanh Medicine at
once and get rio of catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The epidemic OF infantile paralysis con-
tinues to cause the gravest concern in
Central West Virginia. Elkins, Grafton
and Fairmont continue to be afflicted,
though strenuous efforts are being made
TO check the disease. All dogs and cats
found running at large are being killed,
and orders have been issued 10 burn chill
dren's toys. such as dolls, teddy bears
and the like. There are 81 cases of Tire
disease in Elkins, Is in Grafton and three
in Fairmont. Nine or ten persons have
died in the three towns. Children under
10 years of age are not permitted TO attend
school nor even allowed on the streets
except in cases OF absolute niece ssily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

WATCH your step. The federal white
slave law has just been interpreted by the
United States Supreme Court 10 apply TO
individual immoral escapadeS as we'll as
10 commercialized vice. This means
that good deal Of raScality will be elimi-
mated for fear OF punishment under the
federal law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The leaders fthe equal suffrage move
ment in West Virginia have decided that
they will not ask anything Of the present
Legislature OF this State. 1t isn't OF
ten that the sufiragistS Will admit that they
are really licked-and this has been one
source OF their strength.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

THERE never has been time when a
West Virginia Legislature has had better
opportunity TO enact wise and beneficent
legislation. We very earnestly hope that
our lawmakers may be united and en-
getic in doing the things that the people
want done,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Berkeley Springs had big fire early
last Sunday morning. when the large
three-story frame building on Main street
owned by K. w, Baechtel was complete
ly destroyed, with all OF its contents,
causing a loss of some $4,000. The
tenants of the building who were burned
out were K. d. Fisher & Co, grocers; ;
Post Printing Company; r H Ambrose,
plumber; w. E D >elch, timer; Fred
man & Leipslg, junk dealers; r W..
Baechtel, coal dealer; Henry Grey, lum-
Ter dealer; and Eureka Athletic isso-
ciallon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

ALWAYS progressive and farsighted and
alive to the welfare OF the people, Viii
liam Jennings Bryan is now urging the
people OF the United States TO make this
country clean and dry by the absolute
prohibition OF the liquor traffic. All
power 10 him!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The poor old Baltimore American has
lengthy editorial, which is now being
circulated by the brewers and distillers
from their Cincinnati headquarters, in
which il strenuOusly inveighs against the
bill before Congress that would prohibit
the publishing or circulating OF liquor ad-
vertiSing in dryterrritory. The Baltimore
newspapers have come to lean so heavily
upon The support Of the liquor interests
that they seem 70 be afraid they will fall
il Ills prop IS taken from under them.
We beg them 10 Try 10 get along without
II and see what will happen. We know
OF quHe number OF important dailies and
better class country journals that long
since cut Oh liquor advertising. and they
seem 10 be dong fTsuae. They appear
10 have suffered no esps ciai monetary
disadvantage and certainly have not lost
in the respect OF their readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, victor OF the
battle Of Manila Bay and the most dis
tinguiShed naval officer OF our country,
died at his home in Washington on Tues
day, IN the S0th year OF his age. He was
a man OF the highest type, and his Splen-
did service to his country made him a
popular idol
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

1T is announced that both the State
Senate and the House OF Delegates have
determined not 10 employ LOT OF useless
officials this session. This is genuine
economy that will be approved by the
people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The United States Senate has passed a
bill, which now goes to the House, for
bidding the circulation OF newspapers,
magazines, circulars. etc., which carry
liquor advertisements, in States whose
laws forbid such advertising. This is
another step forward in the march OF
prohibition, and the Senate is TO be COM
mended.
The one effective way, however, in
which Congress can help TO make dry
States really dry is TO prevent the issue OF
government licenses TO sell liquor in such
territory. 1t is shame aud disgrace
that the United States Government will
issue licenses to sell liquor in sections
where the State laws positively forbid
such sales. To grant such privileges is
10 be an accomplice in the crime.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The news has just been made public
that Mr. Raymond w. Stake and Miss
PHYLLIS ROBERTA Hannis, both OF Martins
burg, were married on December go,
the wedding having taken place at Mill
wood, Va, in the Episcopal Church. Mr..
Stake is manager OF the. Winchester d.
vision ofthe c. & P. Telephone Company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

THE famous Buffalo Bill Col. William
+. Cody died last weekin Denver, Colo
RADIO. In the estimation OF many boy
Buffalo Bill was the typical American
and perhaps he was.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
To The Public.

| beg to announce to my custom
ers and the public in general that |
am now prepared to take orders for
everything in the Jewelry line
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry, every make and design,
also SiIverware. You are welcome
to open a charge account here and
pay at your leisure, if responsible
My prices are lower than elsewhere
and everything is absolutely guar
anteed. Call and see me. All
business transactions absolutely
confidential.
Watches, clocks, iewelry, glasses
and musical instruments repaired.
MAX LEWIS
JEWELER
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

The sensation OF the hour in Washing
Ton is the probe into the accusations Of
Thomas W. Lawson, the frenzied fnan-
cieg OF Boston, that government officials
ard Congressman have profited by spec
uld,ilg on inside tips from important
State secrets. That Lawson is doing a
de- Of lying is evident, but the puzzle
no engaging attention is whether or not
there is any truth in his statements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Notice To Taxpayers.

My term as Sheriff OF Jefferson county having
expired becomes my duty 10 collect all taxes now
due Appreciatng the favors and kindness extend
ed TO me during my term OF Office, very much de-
sire that all the remaining business shall be closed
up without friction To this end, ask all to make
prompt settlement. as will soon he called upon
10 settle with the court Taxes now due are bear
ing interest at the rate OF 10 per cent according TO
State law. ..,o,,-n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

THERE seems little hope thatthe dread
iul European war will end in the near
future. The Allies have communicated
their terms 10 President Wilson, in re-
Spouse TO his request, but, while they are
in the eyes OF most OF the world only
just, they are such that Germany will not
agree to except as last resort. And SO
the fighting goes on.
It is generally believed that Germany
is getting into desperate straits because of
lack Of food and other supplies, for the
blockade that is maintained so rigidly is
a most serious matter, far more so than
the public knows Of; and the Allies I'M
doubleday realize that they have her at a
disadvantage which will become greater
and greater as the months roll by.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
LUMBER.

Am ready to receive orders for lumber al any
time Mill to be located miles north OF Shep-
herdstown. w Va on the Shipley tract Call on
ne at Shepherdstown, W. Va, opposite the fire
mems Hall ,,,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

IN his message 10 the Legislature Gov
eInor Hatfield makes some very excellent
recommendations, which we think our
lawmakers will do we'll 10 carry out
He suggests new budget system and
the establishment Of State Board OF
Equalization by means OF an amendment
10 the constitutions the administration OF
the prohibition laws by an official having
no other official responsibility, instead OF
having the Office combined with that OF
the State Tax Commissioner; and the
substitution of short ballot for the big
blanket sheet now in use. 1t would be
a wise thing TO enact every one of these
recommendations into law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

THE high cost OF paper has knocked
out another West Virginia newspaper.
The KeySer Daily Echo has suspended
publication because, according to state
ment OF its editor, Col. E. E. Hood the
almost prohibitive cost OF print paper
makes II Improbable. 1t is said that
1000 newspapers in the United States
have suspended because OF the enormous
advance in the cost OF white paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Liabilities.

State of West Virginia, County OF Jefferson.
!. Harrison Schley Cashier OF the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statements
true TO the best OF my knowledge and belief
HARRISON SCHLEY. Cashier.
c. J. MILLER
NJ B. BAKER
w. p. LICKLIDER
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 9th day
OF January, 1917. "
Ny Commission Expires March 9th 1920.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

WITH the Senate Republican and the
House Democratic, this seems TO be a
good time for the West Virginia LegiSla-
ure 10 enactthatlong- deferred law placing
a production tax on coal. gas and oil. 1t
II should be passed now, one party would
have 10 fear the wrath OF the big corpor-
atoms no more than the other, and the
coal and gas and oil interests could only
rage with no hope OF revenge.
Would Governor Hatfield sign such a
measure ? On, would he?