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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Singing Soldiers.

Jocelyn had always been patriotic, but
after that April night when the solemn
word"War" flashed across the country
her patriotism became flaming thing
that absorbed her body, mind and soul.
She passed triumphantly through all
the Red Cross courses; she was chair
man Of a committee 10 promote the
buying of Liberty bonds; she worked
day and night over the mobilization Of
the college and club women Of the state
for war service. Doing all those things
meant, of course, that she could do less
at home and that meant that Ellen had
to do more. But Jocelyn reasoned il
out very logically that Ellen could not
do committee things, and it was only
fair for her to do the home things and
leave Jocelyn free.
In the last week Of May Uncle David
stopped over for two days on his way TO
Washington. Uncle David-who was
Mai. Knight to other people-wass seven
ty-five, but still vigorous and alert, as
was proved by the fact that the govern
ment had called him for advisory work.
The nights he was there Jocelyn stay
ed at home. There were many things
she wanted to discuss with Uncle David,
and somehow Uncle David could not
be drawn away from the family. He
wanted TO be with them all, every mo-
ment, he declared. But he would not
have been with Ellen very much il he
had not followed her round. He laugh
ingly told her that it was harder to keep
track OF her than Of Stuart's men; that
he never should be able TO, IL il were not
for hearing her sing.
az only sing at things" said Ellen
with a laugh. 81 feel sometimes as
if | ought to apologize to the music.
It's Jocelyn who has the voice. Only
she's too busy now, so | do it with the
children. They always have to sing
America before they go to bed, you
know"
That night Douglas asked Uncle David
about the bravest soldier he had known.
Uncle David was silent for moment:
his thoughts were far back in the years.
Then he smiled at Douglas.
"There were lots OF them. And be-
sides, one never knows, really-so many
things have to be counted in question
of courage. Our captain, who fell at
Lookout, was a glorious young fellow.
We all adored him. Next to him we
loved Singing Billy.
Singing Billy was mountaineer
and utterly untaught. He could not
read or write, but he could sing by ear
anything he ever heard. Because he
was too ignorant for many things, he
always had the camp chores to do. No
one ever heard him grumble. He used
to sing as he worked. That's how he
got his name. And gradually, hearing
that singing, the grumblers began to
quit kicking. Presently they'd whistle
or hum themselves. He lifted the spirit
of that whole company. He fell at Get
tysburg, but he has lived ever since:
and every year has made US understand,
better-those OF US who are left-the
greatness of his service-singing over
tasks that all the rest OF us hated"
Just then, soft but clear, came the
sound OF Keep the Home Fires Burning.
1t was Ellen working in the potato
patch
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Remedy for three months | gained 81
pounds in weight and feel so good that
( have not words to express my thanks.
Friends of mine also are taking Dr.
Pierce's Medicines with good results
JOHN OssEs, 2305 Washington Avenue.
loUNDsvILLE, w. VA.-"For the last
two years have been having kidney all
ment. | would suffer with such severe
pains across my back and kidneys that L
couId not get up when / was down, was
not able to do my work properly. took
several different kidney remedies but they
did not give me any relief. | had only
taken these Anuric Tablets short time
when they had taken all the pain and
ache out OF my back and kidneys. They
are the best kidney medicine l have ever
taken. "-MRs. JASON SMITH. Sl3 Is. st.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
The Rabbi and the Crucifix.

There are so many affecting stories
coming across from the other side that
it is hard to select the most touching.
Here is one, however, told by writer
in the Boston Transcript, that cannot
fail to move any reader.
A British soldier lay dying in no
mans land between the British and
German trenches. To approach him
meant almost certain death to him who
attempted it.
A Jewish rabbi happened TO be in the
frst-line trenches. He had come to
look after his boys. Some one told him
that the lad who lay dying in no mans
land was a Jew. Deaf to all protests,
regardless OF almost certain death, the
rabbi crawled on his stomach out over
the top and among the wire. German
bullets tipped round him and spat up
little angry clouds OF dust, but the
rabbi paid no heed TO them and crawled
on.
At last he reached the boy. Kneel-
ing by his side, with infinite tenderness
he raised the tired head and whispered
consolation. Then the pallid lips be-
gan to speak, the head was shaken
YEARLY, for the lad was not Jew, but
Catholic. Fumbling hurriedly in his
pocket, for the time was short, the rabbi
produced something that he held aloft
before the fast-closing eyes. A smile
broke over the soldiers face. Then
his head sank, and he lay still.
Everyone on the front line could see
distinctly, for it was only a few yards
to where the boy lay and the rabbi
knelt. What the rabbi held up on high
was a little silver crucifx.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
FOR RENT.

The undersigned offer for rent their
Hotel Rumsey property in Shepherdstown
from April first. This Hotel is siiuateo
on the National Highway and has cared
for many tourists. being so accessible 10
the travelling public. II is modern IN Inc
sense of steam neat. bath and toilet rooms,
electric lights, ETC. Apply tor terms 10
M. B. BAKER,
or
E. H. REINHART.
Shepherdstown, W. va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
A Psychic Message.

upon April 4 last year, 1917 awoke
with a feeling that some communication
had been made TO me OF which had
only carried back one word which was
ringing in my head. That word was
'Piave.' To the best OF my belief ] had
never heard the word before. As II
sounded like the name Of place went
into my study the moment ! had dressed
and looked up the index OF my Atlas
There was 'Piave' sure enough, and
noted that it was a river in Italy some
forty miles behind the front line, which
al that time was victoriously advancing.
I could imagine few more unlikely things
than that the war should roll back TO
the Piave, and could not think how any
military event OF consequence could
arise there, but none the less was SO
impressed that drew up a statement
that some such event would occur there,
and had il signed by my secretary and
witnessed by my wife with the date,
April 4, attached. II is a matter oi
history how six months later the whole
Italian line fell back, how il abandoned
successive positions upon this stream
which was said by military critics TO
be strategically almost untenable. ~
nothing more should occur Qwritc upon
February 20, 1879, the reference to the
name has been fully edpresumlng
that some friend in the beyond was
forecasting the coming events OF the
war. have still hope, however, that
more was meant, and that some crown
ing victory OF the Allies at this spot may
justify still further the strange way IN
which the name was conveyed 10 my
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
Administrator OF the estate OF Margaret
Edwards, deceased, all person indebt-
ed to said estate are called upon to
make immediate payment. Persons
having claims against the estate will
at once present them for settlement.
ANNA L. PHILLIPS,
Aug. /, l9lS-4w Administrator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Shepherow Jefferson County, Thursday August D. 1918

She smiled at me, with the unself-
consciousness Of little children, and
hastened back to the flock. | stood
there for some time watching her tiny
figure striding down the road, driving
the flock before her. No one could
have any doubt that she would handle
any situation which might arise. OF
such are the mothers of France.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Closing Hou,

Owing to lack Of help, We are (
PEELED to close onr store evening
seven O'Clock, excepting Saturday q
ing. when II will be open until Ell
O'Clock.
Aside from this one change, ther1
been, and will be, no change IN
management or ownership Of this
without due notice Being given ID
public through the county papers.
We have two 10000 victrola1
hand, and several OF the smaller 2
IL you want one you had best p
right now. The new revenue bill
certainly add an additional tar
them which will necessarily result
increase in price.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Mr.. Flatbush-So your husband is
somewhere in France ?"
Mrs. Bensonhurst-So believe.
Mrs. Flatbush-But don't you know
where?
Mrs. Bensonhurst-No.
Mrs. Flatbush-Don't you feel some
what concerned?
Mrs. Bensonhurst-Why, no. When
he was here ! knew he was somewhere
in America, but half Of the time ] didn't
know where.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

A drill sergeant was hard at work on
a squad OF "rookies."
Company" he called out. "Atten-
tion! Everyone lift up your left leg
and hold il straight out in front OF you"
One Of the squad held up his right
leg by mistake. That brought his
right-hand companions let leg and his
own right leg close together. The Of
ficer. as he glanced down the line, OBJ
served this fact, and exclaimed angrily:
(which one Of you blooming galoots
over there is holding up both OF his
leps?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Sl.5O gets the Register a year.
HARRISON SCHLEY,
General Insurance.
Office in Jefferson Security Bank Building
ShepherdStown, w. Va.
FOR SALE.
FINE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

AS Trustee under a deed of assign
ment by w. S. Haines & Co., Ltd, !
hereby offer at private sale the
PLUMBING, HEATING & TIMING
Equipment Of said firm, including stock
and fixtures complete, and assignment
of lease of their late place Of business
on Princess street, Shepherdstown, W.
Va. with immediate possession.
The approaching completion OF the
waterworks system in said town affords
a fine opening for business in that line
and is worthy the attention OF workmen.
For terms and particulars, call on or
address,
GEO. Nj. BELTZHOOVER, Trustee,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
July IS, l9ls-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Eggs ondPouItry

We will pay best cash price the market
iustifies for strictly clean, fresh eggs and
poultry at our office near the freight sta
ton. We keep open on Saturday nights
until 9 O'Clock, other days until 8 O'Clock,
Can take care of eggs at my residence
after 6 o'clock.
BENZ. HATFIELD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
Killed by Poisons

All scientists agree that poisonous
products in the blood are eliminated by
the kidneys and liver. The kidneys act
as kind of filter for these products.
If we want to increase our chances for
long life, DR.. Pierce of the 1nvalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, n. Y, says one should
drink plenty of water daily between
meals to flush the kidneys. Then pro-
cure at your nearest drug store Anuric
double strength). This Anuric drives
the uric acid out. Scientific men have
learned that in gout, also rheumatism,
poisonous uric acid crystals are de-
posted in or about the joints, in the
muscles-where inflammation is set up.
Anuric is many times more potent
than lithia and dissolves uric acid as
hot water does sugar.
NEWPORT News, VIRGINIA-NI suffered
nntold misery for five wears from general
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Little Marie was sitting on her
grandfather's knee one day, and after
looking at him intently for a time, she
said:
Grandpa, were you in the Ark?"
Certainly not, my dear" answered
the astonished old man.
"Then Why weren't you drowned
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Impure blood runs you down-makes
YOU an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion-Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores.
Price, $1.25.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

"Eihel, can't you tell US the shap'
the world?" asked the teacher enc
agingly.
"Yessum; It's In pretty bad 50
just now" replied the precious q
who had heard her daddy say q
things at home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

A good Methodist asked John We
10 advise him in regard TO a Ger
woman we'll known to both.
The great preacher told the man
he never would be happy II he mar
her
"But she is a member Of your chu
isn't she ?"
"Yes," was fhe reply.
"And you think she Is a Chris
woman?"
"Yes."
swell, then. why should J not me
herr"
Because" replied Wesley, "the |
can live with a great many people
you and ! can't"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

"These short skirts are rather be-
wiIdering."
"Yes; it isn't safe any more TO offer
to take what you think is little girl on
your lap"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

debility, kidney and
bladder trou BILE,
rheumatic pains all
over my body, indi-
geStion and nasal
catarrh h. 1 tried
various remedies
without any good re-
suit. / was so bad
that ! could not sleep
nor eat, but after
taking DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
covery and Anuric
Tablets and using
nr SDrp'S Catarrh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment.
6Oc at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Accidents will happen, and when
Titus Hopkins got blown up in an ex-
plosion at the works, the lot fell upon
Peter Popcorn to break the news to the
widow. Peter duly arrived at the house,
bu, was at loss how to start, and ai:--T
a few casual remarks, asked:
"Has Titus any insurance on hi
liie?"
"Sure, he has," answered Mrs. Hop
kins.
"WeII," said Peter, Eve cant collect
your pore husband, but we'll help you
10 collect that"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Mrs. Johnson-~Sistah Martha
Jest got a diyo'cc rum her husban
Mrs. Jackson-"You don't sag.
much ammonia did dc cou't grant h1
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

The second picture saw but two
DAYS before left, as was walking up
the hill TO dinner. The sun had set as
left the village and the frogs in the
pond below the horse-trough, where the
ducks quackled and dabbled in the mud
all day, were beginning to sing their
evening song. Suddenly ! heard the
pitter-patter of many feet. The road
ahead was packed as far as the next
turn with sheep. On they came, butting
each other from side to side and oc-
casionally baaing querulouSly- Their
even, gray-white backs seemed to pave
the road evenly from side to side, until
you began to see, darting back and forth,
scores of little lambs.
AS | watched, two mongrel dogs,
guardians OF the flock, came bounding
silently along one side. A Lamb had
strayed up on the bank there and they
pounced upon it to turn it back. But
one of them bit too deep, and not even
pure sheep-dogs are always proof
against blood. saw what would hap
pen in minute and leaped on the bank.
At my approach, the dogs skulked of
like military policeman discovered in a
cafe after closing hours. The lamb lay
motionless, blood running from its nose.
called the universal French appeal
for someone, anyone-"Dis done" and
was answered Immediately. The sheep
huddled stupidity in the road below, in
sight of home, while little girl toiled
UP the bank. She looked at the lamb
dispassionately kicked it and it rose TO
its feet Immediately and rushed back
to the flock, too frightened almost TO
bleat.
Then she called the nearest dog. He
pretended not to hear at first, and then
crawIed up to her on his belly. She
held him by one ear, and kicked with all
her might at his stomach. He shut his
eyes and screamed for mercy, but never
budged. This finished, she let him go,
and he squatted behind her, watching
what he knew would follow.
Then, while il grew darker, she called
the other dog, who was now just shad-
ow on the hillside. She was very, very
small, but she was absolutely determined
and eventually he came cringing up The
other dog waited till she was through,
and then they both raced back to their
proper places on either flank Of the flock
and started to drive the sheep on home.
When the dogs stood on their feet
without cringing they czme up almost
to the little girls shoulder I do not
think she was more than eight years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

Wife latter returning from church,
You should have been there this
lnorning. We had a beautiful sermon.
Husband-I'll bet you can't repeat
the text.
Wife-Yes, can. II was from
Ezekiel 10, 10: Il girded thee about
with fine linen and ! covered thee with
silk"
Husband-Huh! It's no wonder you
remembered H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22
The Missing Letters.

After considerable trouble the
habitants OF a certain small vills
were given a postoffice. AT first IN
pride in the acquisition was unbouI
ed. Then complaints began to come
that letters were not being sent
properly. The Post Office Departm'
accordingly ordered an inspector to u
into the matter.
"What becomes OF the letters pos
here ?" he asked the postmaster, v
was also the grocer. "The people
that they are not sent oH.'
Course they ain't" snorted the
man angrily as he pointed TO ia
and nearly empty mail bag hanging
a corner. 81 haven't sent II on becaI
IL amt anywheres near full yet"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-08-22

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give Dr. Thomas Eclectic vi q.
once. Safe for children. A little goes
a long way. 30c and 6Oc. at all drug
stores.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-04
.STEEN CLUB TO
GATHER $500
MEMBERS In CITY
BIG DRIVE
Fargo Young Men Will Be
Given Active Charge
Of The Campaign

The Fargo John Steen For Cover
nor club, with an initial member
ship of large proportions, outlined at
a meeting held Monday afternoon a
campaign by which it is expected
that, at least $500 Fargo voters will
be signed up, and as a result of
which campaign it is anticipated that
Fargo and the two voting precincts
that, with Fargo, make up the Ninth
legislative district, will give to Steen
and the Minot ticket a tremendous
majority oyer the opposition ticket.
Charles Pollock was elected presi-
dent of the club; ii. l.. Wilson was
elected vice president; Ed Anderson
was elected secretary, and Amos
Crowl was elected treasurer.
81 V. Moore was delegated by the
club to take charge of the active
organization work. and he is today
preparing plans for the creation OF a
central working committee Of at
least 100 young men of Fargo, North
Fargo and Fargo township, that Will
be charged with responsibility for
the advancement of the campaign.
Another committee of two from
each precinct in the county viii act
in an advisory capacity.
Back Minot Ticket.
Without a dissenting voice, the
Fargo voters called into conference
at the Fargo Commercial club at 4
O'clock Monday afternoon gave ap-
proval of the Minot ticket. after
Judge w. H. Barnett had briefly out
lined the manner in which the Mi
not convention had selected the TICK
ct Of candidates that is now before
the people OF the state.
The burden Of active work for the
E1y,yern will hn. TNlannn YD0n
the Young men of the city, and not
only will the club deal with the Far
20 situation, but lit will also cooper
ate with the Cass county executive
committee that is affiliated with the
North Dakota Independent Voters
league. to the end that the 1Iinot
ticket may be nominated in the pri-
maries of June 26.
The Issues Are Clear.
"We are confident that the people
of Fargo and of this Legislative dis
trict will roll up a big vote for MT
Steen and other members Of the Mi.
not ticket, said President Pollock to-
day. 80,
Dakota, by giving It's support to Mr..
.Steen viii clear it's name Of the stig-,
ma that has become attached to 1T
through the seditious propaganda
work Of certain leaders that are not
representa- OF the people Of North
Dakota. This stigma will not be re-
moved till the people of the state re a
pudiate the men Tesponsi ble--fhe
leaders of the league movement, who
have sought, by various devices. 10
shift from themselves to the shoul-
.ders of others. the odium that has
been created by their disloyal utters
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-04
Think Danger Io Past.

Washington, June 4.-ohicials be-
lieve today the submarine or submar-
ines that sank probably more than
ten American vessels off the Atlantic
coast was on its way back to its base
and that for the time being the dan~
ger is over.
Secretary Daniels announced in the
morning that no additional advices OF
submarine activities had reached the
department. Warshtps, submarines,
and airpIanes were securing the seas
today in search of the enemy.
There is a growing impression here
that only one submarine took part ln
the raid. The navy department has
only one report to indicate the prss-
ence Of more. That is the statement
of the captain Of the schooner Cole,
that he saw the psriscope of a Sec
ond U-boat. Mr.. Daniels said today
that nothing to confirm other reports
indicating that from one to I'VE sub
marines had been of ths coast had
been received. The secretary reiter~
aked his opinion that the German raid
was TO create q, demand In the United
States for the return OF the American
navy to home waters. This he said
was based on speculation and not on
any concrete information. No infor-
nation has been reported to the de-
partment that was indicative that
during the eleven days or more tle
submarine is now known TO have been
In American coastwise waters that ~
had any communication with agents
ashore. The naval service has not
neglected that possibility ana every
effort TO check up what has tIa3sss
pfred along the coast is included Ia
the program it is following out.