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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
To Protect Soldiers Civil Rights.

Governor John J. Cornwell, as chair
man of the State Council of Defence,
has requested the legal advisory board
of each county in the State to ask the
cooperation and services of all the
lawyers in each county to protect the
men called into active service in their
civil rights and those dependent upon
them in their claims under the benefit
of war emergency legislation.
The legal advisory board of this
county, with Col Forrest w. Brown as
chairman and Col. B. D. Gibson and
Charles N. Campbell as associate men,
bers, in pursuance of this request of
the Governor, called a meeting of the
lawyers at the courthouse in Charles
Town last Thursday Afternoon, and at
that meeting all the members of the
bar who could be present signed the
following pledge.
We the undersigned members of the
bar of Jefferson county, West Vir-
ginia, signify our willingness TO render
such service as We can for the protec-
ton of the rights of men from this
county, who have been called into
active service as soldiers in the United
States Army, and in behalf of their de-
pendents who may need legal advice in
order to protect their civil rights and
claim the benefits of war emergency
legislation, free of charge.
Forrest w. Brown, B. D. Gibson,
George P. Shirley, Forrest A. Brown,
John T. Porterfeld, Frank Beckwith,
F. L. Bushong, S. w. Washington, w.
F. Alexander, ]. NJ Mason, Jr, T. c.
Green, F. ]. Beckwith, c. N. Campbell,
II. " Sheetz, A. G. Wynkoop.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Brilliant Northern Lights"

Last Thursday night between and IL
o'clock the heavens were ablaze with
the aurora borealis, or northern
lights" and many persons gazed with
worder upon this strange phenomenon.
The northern sky was brilliantly light
ed and the peculiar reflections extend
ed far to the east and west, changing
form and color sometimes in remark
able way. 1t was interesting to hear
the comments upon the manifestation.
Some folks were a good deal alarmed,
regarding il as sign that portentous
events are to take place. Others sat-
iSfied themselves that il was merely
the reflection of the sun shining upon
the great ice fields of the Arctic
regions. Scientists say that the light
is an electrical phenomenon, the cause
Of which has not yet been solved. The
fact that il is of an electrical nature is
proved by the way the telegraph and
telephone wires are affected.
Last Thursdays phenomenon was OBJ
served in many different sections of
the country. Older folks recalled that
just before and just after the Civil
War in this country the aurora borealis
was extremely brilliant, and some of
them think that it is an indication of
some great world occurrence that will
soon take place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
A. s. Lucas To Be Postmaster.

AamiStead S. Lucas, one of our best
known young business men and pro-
prietor of the Shepherdstown Garage,
is to be our next postmaster. His ap-
pointment has been sent in to the Sen
ate and he will doubtless be confirmed
in a short time.
The appointment was made upon the
recommendation of the Civil Service
Commission, which offered the name of
the person who made the highest per-
centage at the examination held last
November. The following was the
standing of the several candidates who
took the examination: A. S. Lucas, 84.7
Charles j. Unseld, 83.5; John c. Rein
hart, 81.20; ]. Guy Rightstine, 1914;
Edward T. Moler, 77,85; G. J. Knott,
74.55; Geo. w. Billmyer, 7l.45; Thos.
B. Line and J. c. Fultz were next in
order with a somewhat lower percent
age
Mr.. Lucas will take charge of the Of
flee as soon as he receives his COM
mission and arranges his affairs. He
will succeed John c. Reinhart, who has
been acting postmaster since the death
of William L. Reinhart, last summer.
He will make an acceptable postmaster,
for he has business ability and exper-
fence in public matters which will fit
him we'll for the position, and we pre-
dict for him a satisfactory administra-
ton. The salary of the postmaster
here is $1,000 a year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Notes of the Churches.

Rev. |. D. Woman is in Chicago this
week attending a meeting of the Luth-
eran Commission on Soldiers and
Sailors Welfare. The drive to raise
S750000 for the maintenance of a
corps of chaplains to look after the
moral and spiritual welfare OF Luth-
eran men in the Army and Navy has
been a tremendous success. Already
more than a million dollars has been
reported, and it is believed that mil
lion and a-half will be raised-or
double the amount asked for. This
money will be put to noble use, for
there is an earnest call for the services
of these ministers.
Announcement was made last Sunday
that Mrs. Anna Brugh Singer, wife OF
William Singer, Jr., of Pittsburgh
and Norway, had contributed $4,000
toward the general endowment fund of
$4,000 of ST. Johns Episcopal Church
of Hagerstown, as a memorial to her
late father, Philip A. Brugh, for many
years merchant of that city. Her gift
completes the endowment fund.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Provi-
dence permits, in Shepherdstown at | |
a. m. and at Kearneysville at 3 p. m.
The every member canvass will be made
in both congregations Sunday.
The repairs 10 the heating system OF
the Lutheran Church, which was put
Out CT commission by freeZlngn January
nave been completed, and It is expected
that services will be held IN the auditorium
as usual Sunday morning
Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin preached
in the Presbyterian Church at Berkeley
Springs last Sunday His appoint
ments in Shepherdstown and at Kear-
neysville were filled by Rev. J. c. Siler
of Duffields.
Rev. Charles c. Durkee, pastor OF
Trinity Episcopal Church in Martins
burg, has received a call from an in
fluential church in the suburbs OF
Pittsburg. He has not yet announced
his decision.
Christ Reformed Church-At 9.45
a. m, Sunday school. At II a. m.
morning worship with sermon. Lenter
service TGlQdy at LOU p. H., WIFI ser
mon by Rev. J. P. Harner, of Keedys.
vile, Nd.
NJ. E. Church South-Preaching BY
the pastor at Bethesda at $50 and al
Uvilla at | a. M; Shepherdstown al
7 p. m.
M. E. Church-Service Sunday IT
| Shepherdstown at II a. m; Sacramen
At 10 D. m. !; preaching III Sharpsburg al
Up. n.
Episcopal Trinit5 Church, Shep
| herdStown, service at II a. m; al
Duffelds, 40 p. m.
Lutheran-Service Sunday in Shep
| herdStown at II a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Basketball.

The last game of the season was
played here last Saturday with the
Fairmont Normal School quint, one Of
the strongest teams in the State. The
visitors won by the score of 64 TO 32.
Their victory was not unexpected, for
they are fast and skillful players, but
our team is to be congratulated upon
making 81 points against such team.
The visitors played a clean game and
won because they were top-notch bas-
ketball men. With possibly one ex-
ception, il is the best team that has
ever been on our local floor. Though
we are sorry that Shepherd College did
not win the last game, we do not be-
grudge the visitors such a well-earned
victory, and We can commend our own
boys for making so good a score
against such odds. Fulton scored six
out OF seven fouls.
Shepherd College made a splendid
record in the basketball season just
closed, winning ten out OF fourteen
games. We lost the first game, and
then after ten consecutive victories
lost the last three games. For q team
of youngsters, with no heavy-weights
among them, this is fine perform
ance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
In Realms of Rest.

Mrs. Mary Crantham, wife of Coun-
ty Superintendent of Schools James
Crantham, died early last Thursday
morning at her home near Middleway,
aged 40 years, II months and 10 days.
About two weeks ago Mrs. Grantham
was stricken with paralysis, and it
was feared that she could not recover.
She slowly rallied, however, and had
gotten well enough to walk about.
Tuesday of last week she was in Charles
Town, and seemed fairly we'll. Wed
nesday morning she became uncon-
scious and passed away twenty-four
hours later. Mrs. Grantham, whose
maiden name was White. was a most
eStimable Christian woman, loved and
respected by all who knew her, and her
death brings sorrow to her family and
TO many friends. Besides her husband.
she is survived by two daughters, Miss
Frances White Grantham and Miss
Mary Bowen Grantham, the latter a
student at Shepherd College; also two
brothers and sisters. The funeral
service was conducted in the Episco-
pal church at Mddleway last Satur-
day by Rev. A. B. Mitchell, and the
body was laid to rest in the graveyard
adjoining.
Mrs. Anna NJ. McKown, widow of
Gilbert McKown, died Sunday at her
home in Martinsburg, aged 65 years.
She lived less than a month after her
husband, who passed away on February
18th. Her death was caused by ty-
phoid fever She is survived by three
sons and two daughters, one of her
sons, Paul McKown, being a soldier in
the American army in France.
John Mong Stewart, a well-known
retired farmer OF Berkeley county, died
last Thursday at his home in Berkeley
county, aged 70 years. Hewas Confed-
crate veteran having served all through
the Civil War as member OF Company
b, First Virginia Cavalry, fighting under
the famous General Jeb Stuart. He is
survived by son and three daughters.
Mrs. Hester A. Way, wife OF Charles
Way, OF Greensburg, Berkeley county,
died last Thursday night, aged Go years
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Ferguson. was a native Of Johnsontown,
Tenn. She is survived by her husband
and three children Andrew Way, Mrs
Lizzie Palmer and Mrs. Ada Jacobs.
Emmert E. PearreIl, aged % years, died
last Thursday night at his home at NiDe-
town, Berkeley county, after years
illness from a complication OF diseases.
His wife and his parents survive him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Lickfder and
their children, OF Elkins, w. Va, Mr..
and Mrs. Harris Hiedwohl and their little
daughter, of Hagerstown, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Mcdonald, of Parkersburg,
w. Va, were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Mcdonald, west OF
town, the past week, having come home
10 attend the sale.
We were pleased to have call on
Monday from our friend Mr.. Henry
G. Cookus, of Basic City, Va, former
resident of Shepherdstown, who was
here to spend few days with his rela-
tives and friends. Mr., Cookus has
been with the N. & w. Railway at Ba-
sic City for many years.
Mrs. c. W. Liuler. who hasl been IN
Shepherdstown with her father. Mr.. VIM.
]. Britrer, for some weeks past, has re-
turned to her home in Swissvale, Pa.
She took her little brother, Richard
Britner, back home with her.
Mr.. S. o. Knott, Of Bakerton, was
among the callers at the Register Of
flee on Monday He has decided to
move to Washington, where he expects
to secure position and make his home.
Mr.. Geo. N. Moler, for many years
resident of the Bakerton neighbour
hood, has moved with his family to
Washington City, where he has posi-
ton with the Chapin-Sacks Company.
Mr.. J. Albert Link, of the Dufields
neighborhood, was among the callers
at the Register Office on Tuesday. He
will have public sale of live stock and
farming implements on March 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malone and their
daughter Yolande, of Washington,
spent part of the past week with the
family of Mr.. Walter Mcdonald and
other friends near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. CoIdsborough and
Miss Helen Goldsborough spent part
of the past week with friends in Pitts
burg. They made the trip in their au-
tomobile.
Mr.. Clayton L. Haines, mayor of
Charles Town and publisher of the
Spirit of Jefferson, made pleasant call
at the Register Office on Friday last.
Mrs. Salle Butler, of Martinsburg,
formerly of Shepherdstown, spent a
couple of days here the past week with
Mrs. Edward L. Reinhart.
Miss Garnet Frazier, of Clarke coun-
ty, Va, a graduate of Shepherd Col
lege, spent the weekend in Shepherds
town with Mrs. Selvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Ringgold, who
are spending the winter in Washington,
were in Shepherdstown couple of
days this week.
Mr. Maurice E. Miller, of Fairmont,
w. Va, spent a couple of days with his
relatives in Shepherdstown the past
week.
Mrs. Nellie Lucas and Mrs. Bette
Lucas are in Baltimore for a visit to
the family of Rev. Walter B. Stehl.
Mrs. Dora Hout, of Warrenton, Va,
spent the past week in Shepherdstown
visiting her relatives and friends.
Mr.. Norman H. Pyles, who is employed
in Washington, spent the weekend In
ShepheTdStoWn with his family.
Mr.. William Huyett was home from
Erie, Pa, the past week for visit to
his parents, near Leetown.
Miss Laura Boteer of Middletown,
Md, is in SheplIerdslown visiting MT.
and Mrs. Waller L. Heir
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T. Banks have
gone to Philadelphia for visit to their
daughter, Mrs. Dryfuse.
Miss Elizabeth Spohn is here from
York, Pa, to spend couple ofweeks at
her old home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Public Sales.

The following is the list OF public sales
that will be advertised in the Register for
the season OF 1918:
March l5th-E. W. Myers, two miles
north OF Charles Town.
March l6th-F. NJ Moler, near Baker
ton.
March l6th-Mrs. Frank W. Myers, in
ShepherdStown.
March 18th = EngIe Brothers, near
Charles Town
March 2Oth-G. Harry Whiting, al
Billmyer's Mill, west OF Shepherdstown.
March 2Oth-S. W. Hahn, near
Charles Town.
March 22d-H. T. and R. G. Fraley,
near Swan Pond, Berkeley county.
March 3D.. L. Moler, at Bakenor.
March 25th-J. Albert Link, at Duff
fields.
March 26th-Wm. c. Link, near Shep-
herdstoWn.
March 27th-N. 5. ]. Strider, al UviIa.
March 2Sth-A. R. Tabler, two miles
east of Bedington, in Berkeley county.
March 30th-Mrs. Kate ShIpley at
Rumsey Hotel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

The Virginia Legislature has finally
passed the bill providing that the Val
ley turnpike shall be taken over by the
State and maintained from the general
fund TO keep up the highway system.
The bill is subject to acceptance by the
stockholders of the Valley Turnpike
Company, but it is said that they favor
the proposition. There will be general
rejoicing if this splendid road through
the historic Valley of the Shenandoah
shall be rid of its numerous and costly
toll-gates, and the route will become
more popular than ever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
100 Per Cent Profit

Six dollars per acre invested in lime
and fertilizer on land to go in corn this
spring will return over 100 per cent
profit.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

Leetown, w. Va, Feb. 20, 1918.
This is to certify that | purchased
Delco Lighting System from Mr.. H. S.
Pitzer in July, 1917, and that the same
has been in successful operation since
that time. | am very much pleased
with the outfit and find that it does its
work very cheaply and is absolutely
safe. can light my store on one gal
lon of kerosene per week on an aver
age. using kerosene as fuel. In my
opinion this system is the best ! have
ever seen, and would not sell my
plant for twice its cost if | could not
get another one. Signed,
las. w. STRIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
Notes of Our Soldiers.
Dearest Dad
Have arrived safely overseas.
Lovingly,
BILL.

This brief message, received yester-
day evening from Vim. B. Snyder, son
of the editor of the Register, lifts a
heavy weight from a fathers heart.
And Bills many friends here and else
where will rejoice with us that he has
escaped the perils of the deep and the
ambushed submarines Of the unspeak-
able Huns, and has set foot upon the
soil of France to fight that the world
may be made safe for democracy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
FOR RENT.

The dwelling house on Main street,
at present occupied by DR.. Burwell, is
offered for rent Possession can be
had April LIST. Apply to
NJ. B. BAKER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
FOR SALE.
House For Rent.

My house on Washington street, Shep-
herdstown, containing zen rooms and
kitchen, with stable and other outbuild-
lngs, is offered for rent Electric lights
and other Improvements. all in good
condition. Possession April lst.
MRS KATE SHlPLEG.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14
A Hurry-Up Call For You

Here's hurryup call for you from the government
tits important that you decide NOW what your implements
needs will be for the coming year-how many implements ana
what kind of implements you will need
The government in one of its recent bulletins, says;
Orders for repair parts and new machines should be placed
possible This will acquant manufacturers and their
agents with the demand different sections and enable them to
make the best possible distribution the time will elm
mate expensive delays in transportation at the busy season.
And there is still serious need for making your i'm
plement requirements known AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
You doubt read about the steel situation You know
that in the face of limited supply there enormous demand
for steel TO make munitions Of You realize that tn overn
men must handle the steel supply with the greatest intelligence
and care
But h you understood fully that the government wants
to know first of all, how much steel must be apart for the
making OF your implements?
government considesyour needs OF greatest importance
1t recognizes the fact that small measure the
importance of implements to you wants you 10 have the
most improved farm implements Of them that you reasonably
need for the production of more food.
But the government cannot afford risk any haphazard
method in deciding how much steel will be needed for your i'm
pementS. Too small portion Of steel might be set apart for
you Or there might be too much Either result would be
costly
The government wants to know as EXACTLY possible
and as SOON as possible what your needs are.
And there is only prompt effective way TO get this in
formation TO the government
Decide NOW what implements you will need. See US as
possible and place your order We will tell the mple
men manufacturers. And the implement manufacturers will
place your needs before the government
Get busy today. II is of the most important things you
can do to help yourself and your government
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-03-14

II you are moving to a new location
TINS spring, or if any of your property
becomes vacant, so that proper permits
may be made on your fire insurance
policies.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke,
The Insurance Agency,
JOS. H. Trout, Sub-Agent.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-18
ORDINANCE 1928
An ordnance amending section /

An ordnance amending section IL OF
Ordinance No 122, entitled can ordin-
ance repeating ordinance No. 1OS Ell.
titled IAN ordinance regulating the
speed Of automobiles and motorcycles"
and providing for a license for auto
mobiles, auto trucks and motorcycles
and regulating the same, and the op-
eratian of bicycles and providing a
penalty"
The Common Council of the City of
Ketchikan does hereby 0rdain:
Section /. That section thirteen
13) of ordinance No. 1872 entitled IAN
ordinance repeating ordinance No. 1OS
entitled IAN ordinance regulating the
speed of automobiles and motorcycles
and providing for license for auto.
mobiles, auto trucks and motorcycles
and regulating the same and the op-
Grafton of bicycles and providing a
penalty" be and said section is here
by amended to read as follows:
Section 49, 1t shall be unlawful for
any person under the age OF sixteen
16) years to operate or drive any
automobile, motorcycle, motor truck,
motor delivery wagon or other motor
driven vehicle within the limits of the
City of Ketchikan.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be
published in the Daily Progressive
Miner" by three successive publica-
lions thereof, and shall be in force
and effect from and after it's passage
and approval. Passed and approved
this 18th day of May 1918.
ARTHUR A. WAKEFIELD, Mayor.
Attest:
S. A. PLUMLEY, Clerk.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-18
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR

Sealed bids will be received by the
Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska,
up to and including June II, 1918, for
all the merchantable dead timber
standing or down, and all the live tim
Iber marked or designated for cutting
on tract of 80 acres on the west shore
of Salt Lake approximately two miles
from head west coast Prince of Wales
Island, near the town of Craig, Ton.
gass National Forest, estimated to be
t2,750,000 feet B. NJ, more or less, of
Sitka spruce and 100000 feet B. M.
more or less, of hemlock. No bid of
less than $3.50 per M. feet for Sitka
spruce and so cents per NJ. for hem
lock viii be considered. Deposit with
bid 100000 The right to reject any
and all bids reserved. Before bids
are submitted full information concern
| ing the timber. the conditions of sale.
and the submission of bids should be
obtained from the Forest Supervisor,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-18
ST. PAUL CLUBWOMEN AID
GARDEN MOVEMENT.

The Women's Civic League of st.
Paul, Mimi, has been interested in
promoting the garden movement in
that city. Two of its members served
last year on the executive committee
of the City Gardening Bureau and six
acted as ward sub-chairman.
The league contributed to the fruit.
tree fund, in this way affording school
children an opportunity to obtain
apple trees without cost. Free plow.
ing was provided, the league giving
money to this fund also.
The motion-picture theaters of the
city were enlisted to advertise the
canning demonstrations of the wo.
mems war committee with the result
that each demonstration was well
attended.