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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Jefferson County Man Killed.

A dreadful accident occurred Saturday
evening, December 22d, at Magnolia,
Hartford county, Md, in which seven men
were killed and five others injured.
Among the killed was John McGarry, OF
Shenandoah Junction, a son OF the late
lanes W. McGany. A large number OF
men who were working on the new
government proving grounds in that
vicinity were at the little station OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad at Magnolia. wait
ing to take an accompodation train for
Baltimore, where most OF them resided.
A delayed express train rapidly ap-
preached the station, and the men, think
ing it was their train, crowded. forward.
Those IN the rear pushed and crowded
those in front against the swiftly moving
train. in spite OF strenuous efforts 10 stop
the pressure, and a dozen Of the men
at the front edge OF the platform were
hurled back, mutllated or dying. Mr.
McGarry, il the first line, was Instant
ly killed. The dead and injured were
taken 10 Baltimore, where the former
were prepared for burial and the latter
attended TO in the hospitals. Mr.. Nc
Garry, who was 40 years old, was a
carpenter, and had been working at the
proving grounds, going out from Balt-
more each morning. and returning in the
evening. His body was sent to his home
at Shenandoah Junction on Monday, and
after funeral services there on Thursday
last was inferred in Edge-Hill Cemetery,
Charles Town. He is survived by his
mother, two brothers, Earl and Jesse
McGa-ry, and three sisters, Misses
Katherine. Edith and Ethel McGarry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
What Will We Do For Our Mailp

As war measure the Western Mary
land Railroad will take off two OF its pas
senger trains, No. and No. a, effective
January 9th. No is the train which
carries the morning mails and express
matter from Baltimore for Shepherdstown
and other points on the Norfolk & West
ern Railway. No statement has been
given out as 10 how we will now get our
daily papers and other mails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Masonic Officers.

All recent stated communication OF
Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 81, A., F. & A M,
the following officers for the ensuing
year were elected:
w. M-Charles R. Owens.
S W.-Walter M. Duke.
]. VIZ. Hamrick.
Treasurer-Wm. H. Knode.
Secretary-F. L Weltzheimer.
S. D-Mason Marshall.
]. OWN. B. Snyder.
Tyler-Edward Geigas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
State of Ohio, City OF Toledo,

Lucas county, SIS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. Che
ney & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Swornto before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(seaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the blood on
the mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Personal MENTION.

E. Clifton Bell, of Bardane, this county,
graduate OF Shepherd College last
spring, who has been teaching recently
in Augusta Military Academy, Virginia,
was home for the holiday vacation. He
expects TO give up his work there and
enlist in the aviation corps OF the Army.
Mr.. Charles E. Walters spent part of
the holidays in Roanoke with his son.
Mr.. George E. Walters. The latter. who
is slowly recovering from fractured rib,
came back home with him for visit OF a
few days.
Mr.. Roy Bell, a student al the West
Virginia University, was home for the
Christmas holidays. He expects 10 enter
the officers training camp at Chillicothe,
Ohio, and try for commission in the
| Army.
Miss Dora Nelson Billmyer spent 4
few days in Elkins, W. Va, with her
sister, Miss Marguerite Billmyer, who
teaches in that city and who came back
home with her for the holiday vacation.
Nh. Joseph E Byers, from southwest
OF town, was among our callers yester-
day. He will have sale OF stock and
farming implements on February 9th and
in the spring will move TO town.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waldeck, Mr..
Robert Crowl and Mr. Stanley Daley. Of
McKeesport, Pa. were in Shepherdstown
for holiday visit with their relatives.
Rev. DR.. Charles GhiseIin was called
TO Norfolk, Va, last week. by the serious
illness OF his sister. Miss Mary Ghiselin
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Gordon, OF Hsgers-
town, were here for part OF the holidays
with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Swayne.
Mr.. and Mrs Edmund Licklider, Of
McKeesport. Pa were home for holiday
visit with their relatives and friends.
Mrs. Eugene Wentworth, OF PhiladeI-
phia, has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
6. w. Freem an, in Shephe. dstcwn.
Mr.. and Mrs A r. Selvey and their
two children spent Part OF the holidays
with relatives in Sykesville, Nd.
Mr.. John Reynolds, who is now living
in New York. was in ShepherdStow
Yesterday on business visit.
Miss Agnes Bell, who teaches in the
public school at Elkins, w. Va, waSlhome
for the holiday vacation.
Mr.. Homer Mcdonald was home from
Cumberland to spend part OF the holi-
days with his parents.
Mr.. Charles Swayne was home from
Richmond, Va, to spend Christmas with
his parents.
Mr.. ]. w. Osbourn was home from
Pennsylvania to spend the holidays with
his family.
Miss Louise Show was home from
Baltimore 10 spend Christmas with her
mother.
We were pleased TO have a call last
Friday from Mr.. J. q. Welsh, OF Berkeley
county.
Mr. Geo. T. Hodges was home from
Pittsburg for the holidays.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Mr.. John Lee Crayson, ofSharpsburg
a former student of Shepherd College,
and Miss Mary Morrison Kech, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs L. V. Koch, of Nor
gantown, were married on December
10Th at the home Of the bride in the lat
ter place by Rev. Mr.. Ewing.
Mr.. George Bloom, of Tilghmanton,
Md, who was home on furlough from
Camp Gordon, and Miss Hattie Price,
of Sharpsburg, were married at the
home of the brides mother on Christ
mas eve by Rev. A. A. Kerlin.
Mr.. Jacob Rush Snyder, OF Piitsburg,
formerly OF the vicinity OF Shenandoah
Junction, and Miss Grace Gray Henry,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John c Henry.
also OF Plttsburg were married IN that
city on December 10Th.
Mr.. Allen F. Fulk and Miss Agnes IA:
Hoffman, both OF Berkeley. county, were
married recently in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
New Officers For The n. & w

At meeting of the board OF directors
OF the Norfolk & Western Railwav Com
p7uy in Philadelphia December 9th the
bylaws OF the company were amended L.
provide for the office OF chairman OF the
board, and l E Johnson, who has been
president OF the company since Sepiem-
Der 30. 1903 was elected chairman OF the
hoard, with offices at Roanoke. n. d.
Maher was elected president, with offices
at Roanoke. and A c. Needles was ap-
PORTED e-president in charge OF oper-
alton, with office at Roanoke ihese
changes were effective January, lst Mr.
Maher, the new president, has long been
connected with the N. & W as its general
manager, and is one OF the most efficient
railroad men!in this country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
The following is the list of public sales
that will be advertised in the Register for
I the season Of 1918:
February 2lst-Wm. c. Moler, near
Uvilla.
February 27th-Ioseph E. Byers, near
Shepherdstown
March 5th-Norman c. Lucas, near
Shenandoah Junction.
March 7th-Walter Mcdonald, near
Shepherdstown.
March l3,h-J. 5. Feeser, near Shen-
ando h Junction.
March l4th-I. M. Funk, near Shenan-
| doah Junction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Corporal Harry Adam Daley, OF the
3l3th Field Artillery at Camp Lee, Peters,
burg, Va, was at his home in Martins
burg for a furlough last week, and on
Saturday took to himself wife, Miss
Elizabeth Margarelta Engel, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs James d Engel, OF that
city. They were married by Rev. A. M.
Guck at the Reformed parsonage They
left Monday for Petersburg, where Mrs
Daley will remain while her husband is
in camp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Bitter Winter Weather

The unusually severe weather that
has prevailed in this section since the
first part Of December grew in intensity
as the month waned, and il has been
many years since there has been so
much cold and snow during December.
Last Saturday the cold weather began TO
grow bitter, and Sunday morning the
thermometers in different sections OF
the town registered from TO s degrees
below zero. Ii is not often that the
thermometer goes below zero in this
neighborhood, but il has been common
the past week Monday morning il
lowered around zero and Didn't getmuch
above it during the day, and Tuesday
was two below.
This unusual and long -continued cold
spell has caused a good deal OF dis
comfort and inconvenience. Fuel has
been high in price, scarce in quantity
and not hrst-class in quality. Our
coal dealers have been able 10 prevent
actual suffering by wise distribution Of
their supplies, and the needs OF the
people have been fairly well met. 1t
is almost impossible to secure wood for
fuel.
The Potomac river has been frozen
over tightly from shore to shore, from
the Great Falls at Washington 10 its
sources in the mountains, and the ice is
thick and solid. II has been a long
time since there has been such heavy
sheet of ice on this stream Several
persons in Shepherdstown have taken
advantage OF the opportunity to FIJI their
ice-houses with good, clear ice from the
river.
The cold has been general through
out the country. New York reports the
coolest December weather ever record
ed, and there have been many deaths
from the cold, while much suffering is
reported. Last Sunday al ElkinS the
thermometer showed 81 degrees below
zero, and at Weston % below is re-
ported
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Wanted-Experienced farm hand to
begin work April LIST. Apply TO H. W.
Potts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

A very pretty wedding was cele-
brated on December 10Th at Marvin
Chapel, west of ShepherdStown, when
Miss Katherine Cofinbarger, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. VIM. Coffinbarger,
became the bride of Mr.. Henry Hesse,
of Hedgesville. 1t was the first wedd-
ing that had taken place in this church
since its organization fifty years ago.
Rev. Absalom Knox, pastor of the
church, performed the ceremony in the
presence of a largeaudience of relatives
and friends of the young couple. The
bride looked very attractive in a hand
some gown of white satin and point
lace, with bridal veil and orange bios
SONS. The bridesmaid was Miss Mag
gle Riner and the best man was Mr..
Clarence D. Ropp. Elsie Garrett was
the flower girl. Miss Emma Riner
played the wedding marches on the
church organ. The church had been
BEAUTIFULLY decorated with flowers and
plants, adding much to the interest of
the event. After the ceremony a de-
lightful reception was held at the home
of the brides parents, and later Mr.. and
Mrs. Hesse left on a wedding trip. The
good wishes of many friends are with
them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03
Winter Weddings.

Rev. Fred Brownlee, of the First Con-
gregational Church. ofliciated al the mar
rage OF Mr. George B. Folk, an attorney
of Cleveland, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Folk, OF Martinsburg, West Viz
ginia, to Miss Mariori. XII kead, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert q. Kinkead, OF
Piedmont and Fredonia Roads, Wednes-
day evening at O'Clock at the home of
the parents OF the bride. Thirty guests,
including members OF the two families
and intimate friends. were present at the
service. Miss Ruth Higgins PLAYED the
wedding march and Miss Katherine Fisher
played the piano accompaniment for Miss
Elizabeth Briggs, who sang. The bride
is graduate of Ohio State University
and former student OF Western College
at Oxford. Mr.. Folk is a graduate OF
Western Reserve and was formerly a
student at the West Virginia University
After January lst Mr. and Mrs. Folk will
OC al III SlChC'dHO 4filo.
V Cottrell gave kitchen shower Satur-
day evening, honoring the bride, and
Saturday afternoon Miss Katherine Fisher
entertained columbus Ohio Dispatch
OF December 20, 1917.
MIR. Folk spent part o. the holidays
with his BRIDE at his old home in Berkeley
county December 24!h his parents
gave delightful reception in honor oil
the happy young couple, when many
persons from town and country called 10
offer their fluctuations. II was most
enjoyable social affair We hope that
Mr. Folk and his charming wife may
always be happy and prosperous.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

SpienuiQ WOTk vi tne Neu SToes'
Shepherdstown districts campaign for
the Red Cross, as was TO be expeciId,
was more than a Success-it exceeded
the expectations of those who planned
the work and carried out the details. II
was hoped that, including those already
on the rolls, a membership OF 400 for the
district might be secured. AS a crafty
ing fact, when the manager OF the cam
palgn, Rev. S. L. Flickinger, and the
members Of his committee made report
Monday night total membership OF 535
was announced This included 322 new
members, which, added to the 2l3 MEM
bers already enrolled, made the total
above named.
The members of the committee did ex-
cellent work, town and country emulatlng
each other in their efforts for the success
of the movement. Mss Edith Gardner,
who had booth in Schoppen'S store
and also worked portion OF the lower
turnpike, led all the rest, with 90 new
members and % renewals; Miss Eleanor
Potts, who also served in booth and had
some territory north and west OF town,
reported As new members and 5renewalS;
Miss Margery Hendricks. OF the Uvilla
neighborhood, al new members; MISS
Edith Donley and Miss Emma Osbourn 4,
east OF town, 46 new members; Miss
Fannie Marshall, Kearneysville road, 4
new members; Miss Ruth NORMAN md
Miss Dorothy Ware, 81 new members
and 20renewals ; Mrs. q. M. Beltzhoover
and Mrs. E. II. Reinhart, is new mem
bers and Is renewals Mrs Molie Folk
and Mrs. Grace Clagett, IA new members
and 9 renewals; Mrs S. J Hodges and
Miss Virginia Daily, 30 new members and
3 renewals. In addition 10 the large list
of members, and the considerable aggre-
gate OF membership fees, there were a
number OF extra subscriptions.
Our people must again be commended
for their generosity and public spirit. In
all OF the special work which they have
been called upon 10 perform since the
present conditions have prevailed they
have not only done their full duty, but
! have gone lover The top" in the most
spirited style. both in service and in con-
tributions We are proud OF Shepherds
town district and Jefferson county.
Our Sharpsburg neighbors also did
splendid work in their drive for new
members. The towns quota was 100,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-01-03

Our Sbarpsburg neighbors also did
splendid work in their drive for new
members. The towns quota was 100,
but the solicitors secured in their Christ
mas drive go members.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
HARD HIT
BY INFLUENZA ORDER

Marshfield, Oct. 25.1The new war
order relative to influenza struck
Marshfield today full force. District
Commander l.. H. French, of the
spruce division, prohibited congre-
eating at the Chandler hotel lobby,
a general gathering place for dis
cUscion and business transactions
All chairs were removed from the
lobby. BARRIERS we're advised to
wear gauze masks and movement
was urged by newspaper to refrain
from gathering on Front street in
the evening to witness the arriva
of the Coos Bay limited.
Business in Marshfield has suffer
ed greatly since the outbreak Of in
fluenza and the city is one of prac
tical gloom, at least during the even
ings, while few people come to tow
during the daytime to trade.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
|Ht the Churches
Newman NJ. IL. Church

By proclamation OF Governor
Withycombo this Sunday has been
set aside as "Go-to-Sunday-School
Day" Though we cannot carry out
this request literally, we can never
theless obey II in spirit by setting
aside u period during the day for
prayer and study OF the Sunday
school lesson. Tho lesson topic is,
"lsaac and Rebekah." Genesis "a.
Additional scriptures. Genesis 1913;
1919; Matthew 1876; Deuteronomy
1t:1S and 10. Golden text, Pro.
verbs 3:3 and 4.
Melville T. Wire. pastor,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27

FOR SALE-Dodge car. Late IT
model. First class condition, price
$500. B. F. Hogue. Cornell's gro
Gerry. 80
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
SOLDIER LETTERS
Morris Iiocock Writes Home


The following interesting letter is
from Morris Bocock, with the expedi-
tlonary forces, to his relatives In this
city:
Ny Dear Mother:
have promised to tell you of my
trip. You will find that there is
very little to tell that Will be inter-
esting to you after have substract-
ed what would be censored and what
would cause you worry and anxiety.
II Is enough to say that we left
Quantico. Virginia, Friday morning,
September 49, We reached Hoboken
that evening and boarded our ship
which tied to the dock until early
Sunday morning. About o'clock
we moved short distance out TO
two ships that were TO accompany us
on our trip. An observation balloon
Is on watch at the entrance OF the
harbor all the time. We stayed in
the harbor until noon when we start
cd for the sea.
Immediately we put on life pre-
servers, filled our canteens and were
given orders to keep them filled In
case we had 10 abandon ship. We
we're also ordered to sleep with al
our clothes on. even our shoes. We
were not allowed to smoke in tbs
quarters where we slept nor smoke
anywhere after sunset. Once ol
twice every day we were drilled II
leaving our quarters TO assemble a
our places on deck. Every maj
knew what he must do II the shi
was torpedoed.
: We worried very little over tn
submarines. When We left the har
/ Dor we we're guarded by sub-chaser
that stayed with Ms two days. Til
shIps that accompanied us all tn
way over we're also troop ships. The
kept about a half mile from us III
I'm we met submarine chasers a da
/ out OF the French port.
4 We saw no submarines, altboue
/ all three ships did some remarkab
| good firing at what they thougl
4 was one. The navy is playing lar
! er part in this war than most peop
' realize. ! know ! appreciate It mo
! now since taking This trip.
= became seasick as soon as we lie
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
BoIISHEyKi ARE DEFEATED
By ALLIES IN DV1NA REGION

Arclmngel. Oct. 25,--American
and British forces yesterday repulsed
heavy attacks by the Bolsheviki in
fantry against advanced allied posi-
tions on the Dyina front.
In counter attacks the Anglo-Am-
erican troops captured two machine
guns. inflicted heavy losses on the
enemy and captured prisoners. They
made a slight advance also.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27

port and remained In that condition
until nine days later when we enter
ed the French port. swOre that
would never return TO America until
Bering strait froze over, and could
walk all the way back. stayed on
deck all the time for was too sick
TO 90 to the galley for my chow My
bunkie brought me what little !
could eat, and always came. back
laughing. and said most Of the fell
lows were sitting on the floor eating,
or we're on their hands and knees
chasing their mess from one side OF
the ship to the other.
Since ! have landed on something
that doesn't rock or wobble or rear
up at one end, / can't get enough
chow to satisfy my appetite. That
voyage Is still fresh in my mind
though, and / haven't taken back my
vow. ! thought we had very stormy
trip and that for two days there was
hurricane, but the "gobs" said we
only had two days OF rough weather.
We anchored here Tuesday even
ing but did not land until Wednesday
morning. We marched through the
city that forenoon and with our
"wop" band attracted considerable
attention. Almost a regiment Of Ct
villains followed us nearly to ouI
field three miles out. The field
where we are camped contains about
four acres. II Is surrounded by {
hedge and guards watch closely tina
no marine goes out or civilian comes
in. We are under quarantine AM
. probably will not be allowed to leav'
for two or three weeks.
1t has rained every day since W
, came here. We were issued heav
, underclothing, and wear our over
coats over our uniforms. The frs
e night we we're not very comfortabl
: with only two blankets, but the ne'
8 day we we're issued another blank'
e and passed the night very well. It
e not like home. but 1t is Just what
Y expected. so I'm not going to col
i plain. We have a rubber ponch
Y that we spread underneath us on II
ground so do not get damp.
h We have a small tent about S
" feet wide and eight feet long tn
It two men may use. We certainly a
2 we'll provided for in food and clot
lie ling. a short time ago | had to
re with bunch of men to get tai
of water at an army camp abo
II half a mile from here. was gr
. to go, so that could see some of I
country. There are great ma
men camped in this vicinity. At
l camp wher1 We went for water I
] men are living in stone houses.
tie houses are OF stone, and q
much larger than the average Am'
lean house. This country seems Ii
home to me as 10 climate. T
q nights are very cool, and the ra
| falls just as it does in Oregon.
| wish you could see some of the
1 French peasants in their wood
| shoes. Last night while inspect
was going on we could see big re
| checked, awkward girl. II or
| years Of age, jumping the rope wi
| wooden shoes on. You can imagi
how hard It was for American m
to stand at attention with such
show going on.
| II might be interesting to YOU
know that Sec Daniels son eats
! one course dinner of beans pun
and black coffee, out of an aluminr
mess kit right beside the rest of !
will try to write often.
Your loving son, MORRl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
Be a Joy.W WaIker,
"eeis.lt' for Corns
sDrops, Q Seconds Corn Is Doomed!

When you almost die with your
shoes on and corns make you almost
walk sideways to get away from
the pain, take a vacation for a min
ute or two and apply 2 or drops
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
Classified. Advertising
FOR SALE

FEED and Livery stable-Hay and
grain for sale. Red Front Barn,
Peter Gravlin. Prop. 10
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27

FOR sALE--Fiye brood sows, full
blood Poland China, weigh ESQ,
will farrow soon. fine strain. Also
some good shoats. w. N. Carl,
Murphy. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Garage and
store combined, auto, bicycle and
motorcycle supplies. r. Timmons,
SOC Sixth street. 99
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-27
The California and Oregoa
Coast Railroad Company
TIME CARD
Daily except Sunday
Effective May 1, 1918

Train ". Grants Pass 100 p. m.
Train 2 lv. Waters Creek 500 p. IN.