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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
war SAVING STAMP CAM
PAIGN TO Be EXTENDED
THROUGH Week
can mn WIT Tn Dlucr
$4,000 Yet TO RAISE.

In the recent drive for War Saw
ings Stamps. Garrard County whose
quota was $237, $3.50, raised only
about $3.50, 900.
This was due largely to the fact
that some districts were not worked
properly and in some the people fail
ed to do their duty.
Gums Chapel with a quota of
$1,000 and raised only $ll32 was the
worst failure. In this district the
people failed to do their duty.
On the other hand Bright's Bend
with a quota of $3O40 raised over
$500. Much credit is due Mr.. Green
Bowling, the Chairman of that dis
trict, for his unceasing efforts in
putting his district more than twice
over the top. The people there also
responded Loyalty and periodically.
They have the honor and distinction
of having their district put at the top
Of the honor roll
Other districts which have raised
their quota or more are given below,
together with the names of the
chairmen, all of whom worked faith
fully and to whom should be given
every credit for their patriotic SER
vice.
Those going lover the top" were
Bright's Bend, Green Bowling, Chm.
Lancaster, j. A. Beazley, chairman
Herring School, Thomps Arnold, chm
Teatersville. f. B. Ray, chairman,
Sunnyside, W. L. Grow, chairman.
Mason School, Mason Pollard, chm,
Beazley School, Frank Holtzclaw, -.
Stony Point, w. X. Leavell, chairman
Beechwood. Emory McWhorter, chm
West Point, S. L. Gibbs, chairman,
Buena Vista. r. ID. McMurtry. chm,
Manse, C. b. Ledford, chairman,
Too much credit can not begiven
he ladies who have worked so faith
fully in this patriotic cause, for
many Of them have helped valiantly.
Mrs. W. B. Burton who was chair
man Of the ladies, in this work to-
gether with Miss Martha Kavanaugh,
succeeding in getting a majority of
the Limit Members" deserve to be
complimented.
A telegram from Mr.. Jas. b.
Brown at Louisville. the State Chair
man. says the time has been extend
ed one week during which time Gar
rard County MUST raise her quota.
The districts which failed to raise
their quotas will be worked again
this week. Let every man in these
districts make up his mind to take
more.
Each district must make up its
own quota. Each man will be wait
ed upon by a committee some time
this week.
L. G. DAVIDSON,
Chairman County w. s. s.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
THE KAISER" TO Be AT
ROMANS OPERA HOUSE
JULY 10TH

Every true blooded American will
want to see the Kaiser, the Beast of
Berlin, at Romans Opera House
next Wednesday afternoon and night
July 10th. Not only citizens of Gar
rard county, but many from adjoin-
ing counties are planning to witness
this wonderful picture. 1t is one of
the most astounding pictures ever
shown and will make our people real
ize just what it will mean to America
if this war is not won. See the ad-
vertisement in this issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The National Defense League. Of
which Theodore Roosevelt is honor
AIRY president. is engaging in nation
wide movemsnt against the purchase
of German-made goods. Its slogan
is, Turn Germany upside down, and
you will find made in hell stamped
upon IT," The league is asking
10000. 900 subscribers to u pledge
not to buy articles Of any kind with
the made in Germany" stamp.
We personally do not want to
touch anything made in Germany
with a ten-foot pile.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
bob" DAWSON TO
TACKLE HARVEY HELM.

While the Republican committee
met in Danville few weeks ago and
picked Judge W. W. Jones, of Adair
county to make the race on the Re-
publican ticket against the Hon. Har-
vey Helm for Congress in this dis
trict, he failed to file the necessary
papers in time to get on the ballot.
His party determined to have an ac-
tive candidate and have nominated
Judge Robert L. Davidson, Of Stan
ford. who has filed his nomination
papers and will make the race. He
hasn't a chance to defeat Helm, but
will have the satisfaction of making
the race and of being defeated by an
overwhelming majority.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

KAISER THE BEAST OF BERLIN" which has been
claimed the notable and timely underlined
engagement ROMANS OPERA HOUSE. JULY
Shows are to be in the fternoo
The from the of T. j. Clawson which founded
Worlds without depicting and battle
Julian
Majesty The promise made that this best of
that have the terrible conflict subject Intimate
the palace of the Kaiser Potsdam, Berlin from
the reliable authority distorted
minds the and his possible the
horrible Of all Among the characters the history
which have Pehing
johe D Haig King Albert Belgium will be
remembered the FIGHTING BLACKSMITH "THE KAISER OF
NATION" MIGHTY MAN OF VAL0R INTOLERANCE" also
as TARTAN TARTAN OF THE APES" Belgian
blacksmith wrecked his family the invasion
of Belgium.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
ELECTRIC FANS
Installed In Christian Church.

Every once In while you hear
some one say. 'its too hot to go 20
church. but this need not be an ex-
cuse any longer,for recently there
has been installed in the Christian
church, -four large electric fans, in
the main auditorium and a large one
in the Sunday school room. This is
quite an innovation and will add very
materially to the comfort of those
in attendance these hot and sultry
days.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

only "bad scent" behind, just at
the time our soldiers are exposed to
every hardship for us. We hope
when some of those were throwing
balls at at the babies or whirling
with the damsels, they didn't have
boy lover there, but will remember
that others have and that they will
need every thing you can send to
save this country for you and them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Officers of the American regi-
ments in France are not allowed to
have wine served at their mess tab
les unless a Frenchman or a guest Is
present. Some of the officers are
considering the advisability Of hir-
ing q Frenchman to be permanently
attached to the regiment.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The farmers Of the country have
in their hands a two-edged sword
against Germany--production ON
their farms and giving financial sup
port to our Government. They are
sharpening and welding this power
full instrument, as is seen by their
support Of the third Liberty Loan
and the increased acreage on their
farms.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Prof. Scott Of the University Of
Wisconsin says that the expenses Of
each person in the United States
must be reduced rs per cent. Is a
baby a person. and II so, how can a
baby's expenses be cut rs per cent?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The government desires us to con-
serve gas and electric light. In the
days when the community still har-
bored young men calling on their
best girls. with what fervid patriot
ism this request would have been
carried outl
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

There is not much difference in
actual effect between an American
needlessly consuming materials need
ed by the Nation and German
sinking such materials at sea.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

General Pershing says that the
clean life and high ideals Of the
American soldier are due to the in
fuence of the American mother DO
not be surprised IL mother puts on
airs for awhile. Who could blame
her after such a tribute.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The war bills OF England and
America are met by appropriations
made by Parliament and Congress
respectfully. But the American sol
dicrs are preparing TO pay Germany's
War Bill in full for all his acts.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The girl who married six soldiers
in succession and secured an allot-
ment from each Of them should have
gone into Wall st. She has all the
nakings Of a high financier.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

The man who loves liberty best
and would do his utmost for II is the
one who is most willing to have the
government tell him what he shall
eat. how long his coat shall be and
how many pockets he may have upon
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

From study Of the kaiser's speech
es and actions alienists affirm that
he has long been insane. Whom
the gods wish to destroy they first
make mad"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

1t was pity that General Funston
received his cue for an exit before
the great war act began. He would
have loved be TO cast for part in it
and would have played his part well.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

II is now reported also that Hin
denbury is in an insane asylum.
Planning the war required mailman
and carrying IL out made lunatic.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

When the Germans attempt raid
on American troops they are mon
Ike ing with a large and active buzz
saw
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

We are all creatures Of habit, and
the thrift stamp habit is an excellent
enc. Cultivate IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Eternal vigilance is the price Of
in the Austrian capital
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Vienna bread is in great demand
conservation.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

When the Austrian cupboard is
bare the Austrian cabinet is vacant.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Many Districts have not reported
as yet. Their Limit Members will be
published next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Tragedy in Berkeley County.

Martin G. Pitzer, of Martinsburg,
committed suicide last Saturday evening
after having attempted to kill his wife
and daughter. Pitzer, who is said to
have been drinking during the day,
daughter, Mrs. Floyd VanMetre, near
Arden, Berkeley county, TO see his wife,
who had been staying with her daugh-
ter. The police say that before he went
TO the VanMetre farm the third time
he made threats indicating his murder
Gus intention, but little attention was
paid TO these on account OF his condi-
ton. Shortly after his arrival at the
VanMetre home the third time he drew
a pistol from his pocket and opened
fire upon his wife and daughter. One
bullet went through Mrs. Pitzer's left
ear and grazed the skull, but inflicted
only a scalp wound. The bullets fired
at Mrs. VanMetre missed their mark.
The women fled from the house and es-
capped. Pitzer then disappeared and a
couple of hour later was found dead
in a field on the VanMetre farm. He
had gone into a clump of bushes, and
after slashing his throat with pocket
knife, fired a shot through his head
with his revolver. He was found dead
by the officers who had been summoned
to the place after his attack upon the
women.
Pitzer was 60 years old, was native
and lifelong resident of Berkeley county
and a member of a well-known family.
He was formerly in prosperous circum-
stances, but of late years had been en-
ployed at the carriage works Of Pine &
Son, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Horses Die From Unknown Cause.

Eight horses and a heller on the farm
Ut Mrs M Brown Hendricks, along The
publlc road between. hepherdStown and
Shenandoah Junction, managed by her
son, Ernest Hendricks, died last week
from some unknown cause. Mr. Hen
dri ks sailed the horses and cattle on
Sunday, ard soon afIerward he noticed
that they began TO get sick. He called
in DR. Harden, vete marian, and later
sent for DR. Coyuer. OF ShepherdStown.
Despite every thirg that could be done,
light OF the hofs, di one OF the cattle
1,ed. One horse. While showing the
same symptoms, is sill living-the only
morse lett the place
AT first # was though that mouldy feed
m ght have caused The trouble, but an
eX animation showed that the corn with
which they had been led was sou and
good and .he hay and 10 ider all right
also. Mr. HeadrIckS cou'd advance no
local cause for tie tTCuN!c, IS eNCrvthlng
about the farm and barn seemed 10 be
IN good order DR.. Coyner called into
consultation veterinarian from HagerS-
town and also government expert no
WIS in the neighHorhOOd, and a post
mOfltH tEdGilndllON NdS HlouC lhC
horses seemed 10 have ben poisoned
probably Nth an acid OF some sort. but
now they got the poison is a mystery
Mrs Hendricks and her son hav' nj an
enemy that they know Of, and it seems
certain that no one in the neighborhood
would do such a dlStardly deed.
The theory is advanced that the sail
may have been poiSored. a. the place
where it was made or while in the hands
Of a wholesale or retail dealer or while
being transported. II is said that alien
enemies have injected deadly poison in
stock feed on several occasions, and
government agents have traced the acts
10 German agents or sympathizerS. The
salt used by Mr. Hendricks may have
been tempered with in the saEie way
No other live stock in this section
fortunately, has been similarly affected
A sample of the salt used has been SEN
to the State Agricultural Bureau fol
analysis, and the report is awaited with
much interest.
The loss is heavy one, as the horse:
were all good ones, and coming right a
the beginning OF the busy season on the
farm causes great deal OF inconvenience
besides
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Federal Court.

A short term OF The United States
Court was held in Msnlnsburg this week
Nth Judge Aston g. Dayton on the
bench. q w Hoffman and II L Say
der were members OF the jury from Shep
herdStoWn. There were no cases Of
especial importance Several bootleg
gers appeared before The court and plead
guilty OF handling hquor illegally, and
were sentenced to terms IN j7il and fines
OF various amounts. Judge Dayton en-
phasiZed. as he always does, ms determl-
nation TO break up the Illicit liquor busi
ness, so FAR as II IS possible 10 do so, srd
scored with burning words those who
try 10 carry It on IN violation OF the State
and federal laws
Clarence Painter, OF Page COUNTY. Va ,
who had been arrested on white slave
charge, and who had been a, Shen lndoah
Junction for some time with another
mans wife, plead guilty, and vas SEN
fenced to six months in Jail and line Of
500. Painter was decorated with a
couple OF black eyes, the result OF a
thrashing by The injured husband. The
woman was IN court, am wept bitterly
as District Attorney Walker scored her
and her parsmour.
The case OF Elmer Sutton against the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, for $4,000
damages caused by the destruction Of his
threshiug outfit near VancIeyesvlle lsst
July, WAS up, The court refused &c
sustain demurrer of the railroad CON-
pany, and liked the date for the trial Of
Ihs case the first Monday OF the Sep
tenlcer term. 1918.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Circuit Court Business.

Judge Robert w. Daily, OF Romney,
w. Va, held court in Charles Town
three days last week in the absence OF
Judge J. M. Woods, who is recuperat-
ing from an operation for appendicitis
in Martinsburg.
A number OF DEGREES were entered
on the chancery side OF the court,
while in common law there was only
one order Of interest. The latter was
in partial settlement OF a contest among
the creditors OF n. II. Mccormick over
the proceeds OF a judgment he he'd OBJ
tanned against the Southern Express
Company, amounting with interest 10
S432.62 The judgment had been at
tached by n. J. Miller, an execution
creditor. Other creditors claiming an
interest in the judgment by assignments
from Mr.. Mccormick petitioned TO dis
tribute the fund according TO law. The
court authorized that the sum OF Sl70.-
90 be paid to Attorney c. N. Campbell,
and reserved decision as 10 the other
claimants, who, besides Mr.. Miller, were
W. r. Alexander, Thos. J. West and
Marshall Mccormick
In the case OF A. G. and l.. A. 1roup
VS.. S. w. Thomas, an order was enter
ed referring the case TO n. v. Sheetz
commissioner in chancery, TO ascertain
what real estate the defendant has and
its annual rental value.
Annie z. Custer and c. A. Custer vs..
John L. Burns and Alice v. Smith, ex-
ecutors OF Geo. n. Hagley, deceased,
deed 10 the said dccedcnt was directed
TO be set aside as invalid. A copy Of
the deed is 10 be certified by the clerk
to the clerk Of the county court for rec
ordation in his Office.
The report OF J. W. Gardner, admin
istraior OF the estate OF Ruth H. Brown,
showing the distribution OF funds be-
longing 10 the estate in his hands, was
confirmed, and the case retired from
the docket as ended.
Special commissioners reported that
they leased the farm OF the late fenton
v. Cockrell At Allstadt's toll-eate 70
Thos. N. OFT for $500 for the year end
ing March 81, 1919. This report was
likewise confirmed.
In the case OF Forrest A. Brown, ad-
ministrator Of c. Frank Csllahef, W.
Mary ]. Gsliaher, Special Commission
ers Brown and Beckvifh were author.
lied TO execute the decree OF the late {.
r. Callahef.-Adyocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Cafarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly in
fuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order TO cure it you must take
an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh
Medicine is taken internally and acts
thru the blood on the mucous surfaces
OF the system. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians in this country for years. 1t
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some Of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Medicine is what produces
such wonderful results in catarrhal con-
ditions. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Spring Weddings.

On Wednesday, March p, 1918, at
40 p. m, Miss Margery Caroline Mer-
chent was united in marriage TO Mr..
Herbert Shields Watts. The wedding,
which was a very quiet one, was SOL
emnized at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Merchent, in
Roanoke, Va, by Rev. Jas. H. Balthis.
The only attendants we're Miss Mary
Merchent and Mr. Clarence Brunette.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Watts left for a trip to Wash
ington, and will be at home to their
friends after April 18th. The bride
formerly lived in Shepherdstown, and
her friends here will wish her much
happiness.
Announcement has been made OF It e
wedding OF Miss lean Bowers, daughter
OF Congressman George NJ Bowers, OF
Martinsburg, nd Lieut. Maley Draper
Dougherty, OF Columbus, Ohio, who has
been stationed with his command al Fort
Oglehofpe, Ga. The wedding occurred
Tuesday of last week in Baltimore, and
was in the nature OF a surprise 10 The pa
rents OF the bride. The groom will sail
shortly with his company for France.
Miss Edith A. Wall, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Rodger Wall, OF Martinsburg,
and Mr.. o. Franklin Hopkins, OF Wash
ington, were married in Baltimore last
Wednesday. the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev n M Edward, pas
tor OF Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.
NJ and Mrs. Hopkins will reside in
WASHINGTON
Mr.. Paul Eugene Winters and Miss
Ethel Wiloughby Griffith, both Of Har
per's Ferry, were married Tuesday of
last week in the Episcopal Church in
Charles Town by the Rev. ]. S. Alfriend.
The groom is one of the recruits called
to Camp Lee, Virginia.
Mr.. Robert Oscar Myers, son Of Mr..
w. S. Myers, of Shepherdstown, and
Miss Sallie Marie VanMetre, daughter
of Mr.. Allen VanMetre, of Martinsburg,
were married in the latter place on
Tuesday of this week
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith and Miss Bes-
sic Myrtle Gain, both of Berkeley coun-
ty, were married at the home Of the
bride in Martinsburg last Friday even
ing by Rev. L. W. Wright.
Mr.. Thomas R. Moreland, Of Blue
mont, Va, and Miss May S. Bell, Of
MyerStown, this county, were married
last Monday in the Baptist Church at
Hamilton, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
The Death Record.

William E. Tabb died last Wednesday
night at his home near Bunker Hill,
Berkeley county, aged so years. He
had been an invalid for fifteen years,
and for the past eight years had been
unable to walk. He is survived by his
wife, son and two daughters.
Mrs. Nellie Virginia Coover. vie Of
Walter o. Coover, died last Monday in
the Kings Daughters Hospital in Mar
tinsburg, aged 81 years. she S survived
by her husband and an infant only Jew
days old.
Hiram w. Ambrose, aged 81 years,
died in the City Hospital in Martins
burg last Monday, from a complication
of diseases. He is survived by his wife,
three sons and a daughter.
Abraham Beavers died last Sunday
at his home at Center, Missouri, aged
SO years. He was a brother of B. E.
Beavers, of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-04-04
Pleasant Spring Weather.

The weather has been very pleasant
and spring-like the past week. Last
Sunday was an ideal Easter day, mild
and balmy, with pleasant sunshine all
day long and every opportunity for
showing new spring hats and dresses.
March went out like real lamb. Un-
der the influence of the sunny days and
April showers vegetation has been bud
ding forth rapidly. The grass is like
green velvet, the wheat is growing
nicely, blossoms and flowers are COM
ing out and the trees are budding. AT
this writing spring seems very near,
even if we shall have some cold days
later on.