Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-06-06
LITTLE LOCALS.

make night hideous by driving along
the streets with cut-outS wide open and
who sound their alarms with unneces-
sary clamor.
George P. Unseld, formerly of Shep-
herdStown, sends us an invitation to
the commencement exercises of the
University of Colorado. He graduated
from this institution yesterday with the
degree of Master Of Arts. He has
been specializing in mathematics and
physics.
The annual farmers picnic for Berke-
ley county will be held Wednesday,
June 18th, at the sulphur lot at Beding
ton. Preparations are being made for
good time and an interesting pro-
gramme. Fl. w. Collingwood, editor
of the Rural New Yorker, is expected
to be present and make an address.
The opening of the bass fishing
season, which was to have taken place
on the first of June, has been indefi
nitely postponed on account of the con-
ditiOn of the river The heavy rains of
the past week made the Potomac ex-
tremely muddy, and there will not be
much fishing for the next couple Of
weeks.
John Harrison, colored man who
worked for C. NJ. Speck, of Berkeley
county, dropped dead in Mr. Speck's
barn, near Bedington, last Wednesday.
Harrison, who was 81 years old, was
remarkable colored man and had travel
ed over almost all the earth. His body
was brought to Shepherdstown for
burial.
Daniel Shipley is the latest Shep-
herdstowner TO part from his appendix
He was taken i'll few days ago, and his
trouble having been diagnosed as ap-
pendicitis, he was taken TO the hospital
ar Charles Town, where he was sue
cessfully operated upon. He was pretty
sick for time, but he is now getting
along all right.
1t is not likely that there will be many
railroad excursions this summer. Di-
rector General McAdoo has issued an
order increasing all passenger fares to
three cents a mile and recommends
that no special rates be allowed Tor
conventions or other gatherings. I'm
less this ruling is changed there will be
no church reunions at Pen-Mar this
year.
We are sorry TO report serious &C
cident that happened to Mrs. P. P. Mar
shall. west of town. A few days ago
she fell and fractured one of her hips,
and has since been confined to her bed,
though resting as comfortably as could
be expected. Mrs. Marshall'S many
friends will be sorry to learn OF her
misfortune. She is so years of age,
and this makes the accident all the
more serious.
When w. R. Knott started for his
home in Washington on Monday he had
nice pig weighing about 40 pounds in
a box tied on the rear end OF his auto
mobile. When he got as far as Ante
tam Cemetery he discovered that the
pig had disappeared, and visions OF ham
and pudding and sausage took their
fight al the same time. Mr.. Knott will
be very thankful for information con-
corning the pig. Notify c. J. Knott,
ShepherdStown.
A suit in equity brought in the Fed
eral Court at Philippi, this State, by
d. E. Tracy, of Harrisburg, Pa, against
the Municipal Shale, Block and Brick
Company of MartinSburg, has resulted
in the appointment OF J. X. White, OF
Harrisburg, as temporary receiver.
Tracy alleges that the company owes
him S76.65O, and also owes $4,000 TO
the Central Trust Company of Harris
burg. F. Vernon Aler is the president
of the company and was its promoter.
CLYDE NJ. Williams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Nj. Williams, of ShepherdstoWn,
who has been with the DUPONT Powder
Company at Hopewell, Va, for some
time past, has Just gotten desirable
promotion and has been transferred 10
a new plant that the company mas Just
completed near Nashville, lem. he
will be supervisor of one of the cheml-
cal laboratories in the plant, a respon-
sible and lucrative position. Mr.. Will
iams is one of our best young men,
and we wish for him continued sue
cess.
Something of a commotion was caused
al the hospital in Charles Town Few
days ago, when it was discovered tlat
one of the patients had developed a
case of smallpox. AS soon as the dag
nosis was verified the man was quickly
removed to the pest house and the
hospital thoroughly fumigated. 1t is
not believed that any other person IN
the hospital will develop the disease,
| for the reason that preventive measures
we're so prompt and thorough. Inc
man who had the smallpox was with the
carnival that exhibited in Charles Town
| last week. These carnivalS usually
leave something objectionable behind
them.
Confederate memorial day was OBJ
served in ShepherdStoWn last SATURDAY,
with appropriate exercises. In spite OF
| the intense heat of the day large
| crowd gathered at Elmwood Cemetery,
where the exercises were held, and gave
| respectful attention to the programme.
| The chief feature was the address, which
was delivered by Col. Charles A. Little,
| of Hagerstown. Colonel Little spoke
most acceptably, and paid his tribute to
| the brave men of both sides, whose de-
| scendantS are now fighting in the great
world war for liberty and democracy.
| His address was logical and eloquent,
and he was frequently interrupted with
applause. All of our people who heard
| him were pleased with his speech.
Capt. John K Beckenbaugh, OF Ferry
Hill, was chief marshal, and presided
at the exercises.
Several ladies of Shepherdstown have
arranged to hold series of lawn feteS
for the benefit of the Red Cross at their
homes. The intention is TO have every
thing contributed, so that there will be
no expense-everything clear gain
Donations will be gladly accepted. The
proceeds will 60 TO the local chapter to
buy supplies for the winter sewing and
knitting. The first entertainment, a
rose tea, will be given Saturday even
ing, June Sth, from 4 to s o'clock, BY