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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Big Fire at Dufiields.

There was a disastrous fire at DUFF
fields last night, when the general
merchandise store OF amos K. Kibler
was destroyed with all its contents
and several other buildings were con-
Sumed. Shortly after 8 O'Clock in the
evening some one went into the gas
oline shed adjoining the store to ges
gasoline, and in some manner the in
Aammable stuff took fire from lantern
and caused an explosion. In moment
the place was ablaze, and il was not
long until the store building took fire
and began to burn fercely. The flames
spread to the small building occupied
as Office by DR.. w. j. Melvin, thence to
the house belonging TO Mrs. Mollle
Barnhart, occupied by Pink Winter
moycr. Two stables at the back OF
these buildings also took fire, and soon
there was a fierce conflagration, which
was observed for many miles around.
A large crowd quickly gathered, and
scores of automobiles carried persons
to the scene. The residence of Mrs.
Mollie Barnhart was in imminent
danger, but volunteer firemen saved II
with water carried from Elk Branch,
near by. All the furniture was carried
from the house, and the belongings of
Adam S. Link were takelj from his
house next door. The store of Warren
Hunter, across the road from Mr.. Kib-
ler's, was also saved by good work.
Appeals were sent to neighborlng
towns for assistance, and the fire auto
truck from MartinSburg and the Citi-
zens Fire Company from Charles Town
responded. the former making a quick
run across country. They quenched
the flames and prevented further
spread of the fire.
The loss is heavy one to Mr.. Kib-
Ter, who had a very large stock of goods
in the building, having recently added
supply of spring merchandise
amounting to about $1,000. Nothing
was saved from the store. His living
apartments were above the store, and
he lost all of his household belongings
also. He carried an insurance OF
about $4,000 with the Moore Insurance
Company of Charles Town, covering
stock, fixtures and furniture and an
automobile that was burned. The
Moore Company also had an insuranc,
of $3.50 on Mrs. Barnhart's small
house that was destroyed.
The store building belonged to the
heirs of the late Captain j. S. Melvin.
1t was a large frame structure, and
was insured for $4,000 with Washing
ton, Alexander & Cooke. This firm
also carried an insurance of $500 on
DR.. Melvin's Office and contents and
$50 on his stable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
DEATH is EVER BUSY.

Mrs. Bessie Tabler, wife of Lawrence
G. Tabler, formerly of Berkeley coun-
ty, died last Sunday at her home at
Milano, Texas, after brief illness
from influenza, aged 80 years. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Hen
ry Wilhelm, of Whlebrenner's Cross
Roads, and her untimely death brings
sorrow to many relatives and friends.
She is survived by her husband, her pa
rents, sister and five young children,
the youngest being an infant only
few months old. She had relatives
in this vicinity, her mother having
Shepherdstown. The body will be
brought here for burial, and the funeral
will take place probably on Friday OF
Saturday. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of many friends.
Lewis Philip Tabb, aged Is years,
died last Monday night in Martinsburg
at the residence of his son-in-law and
daughter, Judge and Mrs. J. NJ. Woods,
with whom he had made his home for
some years past. His death was
caused by Bright'S disease, he having
been in impaired health for a long
time. He was native OF Warwick
county, Va, but had lived in Martins.
burg for the past As years. He was
a Confederate veteran, and served with
honor as member of the 32d Virginia
Infantry, in Pickett's Division. Sur
viving are two sons, Philip and ]. B.
Tabb, and one daughter, Mrs. Woods.
Mrs. J. Douglas Butler, an estimable
lady of Charles Town, died last Thurs
day at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Burnice Billiard, in Lake Wales,
Florida, aged 65 years. She is sur
vived by her husband, four sons and
two daughters. The body was brought
TO Charles Town for burial, the ser
vice being conducted by Rev. DR..
Charles Ghiselin, assisted by Rev. ]. S.
Alfriend
Mrs. Lulu Syester, aged 81 years,
died last Sunday morning at her home
near Falling Waters, from an illness
resulting from influenza complications.
She was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. !
Edward Tabler, Of Jefferson county,
and sister of Harvey Tabler, of this |
N!NiIllAy' SHS 10 ulNlNNN ny uNl pa
rents, four brothers and six sisters.
Charles P. Jack, formerly a Well
known hotel man of Berkeley Springs |
and afterward prominent in the same
business in Winchester, died last |
Thursday at the Richard Gundry San
atorium at Gainesville, Nd. He was
66 years old, and is survived by two |
sons and daughter.
Theodore Dooley, a native of Charles
Town, died some days ago at his home |
in Mansfield, Georgia. He was a Con-
federate veteran, having seryed with |
the redoubtable Col. Harry Gilmore |
during the Civil War. He WIS y
years old.
Mrs. Anna Parkinson, wife of Adam
Parkinson, died near Shanghai, Berke-
ley county, last week, from in
huenza. She was 40 years old, and is
survived by her husband and six chill
dren.
Mrs. Lucy Grove, wife of Charles
Grove, died in Berkeley county last
Friday from influenza, aged 30 years.
Her husband and eight young children
survive her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
A Bad Negroes Dastardly Deed.

Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman, respected
young married woman of Morgan coun-
ty, was brutality assaulted Tuesday
afternoon at her home near Berkeley
Springs by MartinSburg negro named
Hugh Ferguson. The negro was cap
tured and placed in the jail at Berkeley
Springs, but mob of four or five hun
dred persons stormed the Jail to lynch
him, whereupon Sheriff Hovermill
sneaked him out of the back door and
hurried him by automobile to Martins
burg, where he was jailed for safe
keeping. Later, as there seemed to be
considerable danger of a lynching, the
villain was taken 10 the State Peni-
Tertiary at Moundsville, where he will
be kept until his trial.
Ferguson is said to have belonged
in the Kearneysville neighborhood,
where he had a bad record. He is
% years old, and has already served a
term in the Reform School and also a
couple of years in the penitentiary
He is believed to have robbed the post
Office at Kearneysville on one occasion,
and it is reported that he had also in
suited a young woman of that locality.
If he shall be proven guilty he is liable
to the death penalty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
For Good Roads.

James K. Hendricks, who was recent
ly appointed county roads engineer fol
| Jefferson county, has established his
Office at Charles Town and taker
charge of the work of his place. Mr.
Hendricks, who held this position sew
eral years ago, has for some time pas
been with a coal mining company al
Thurmont, in Fayette county, W. Va
He is we'll qualified for his work as
roads engineer, and his appointment
meets with general approval.
The first work 10 claim attention will
be the survey and study of the roads
designed for Glass. A Improvements,
and which will be reconstructed with
funds of the county, the State and rhe
national government. II is stated that
the first road to be thus improved will
be that from Harper's Ferry to Charles
Town and Berryville, as a part of the
link connecting Maryland and Virginia
roads. Next comes the Glass A roads
between Shepherdstown and Berryville
by way of Dufields.
T. S. Scanlon. of the State Highway
Commission, was in Charles Town last
week and addressed the county court
and other interested persons on the
subject of good roads. He stated that
the cost of Glass A roads in this coun-
~ would be from $4,000 TO $4,000 a
mile, the price depending TO a consider
able extent on the width of the road TO
be improved. He urged the people TO
get behind the county court and give
it their full support, declaring that
good roads would materially enhance
the price of real estate and cause an in
crease of population. There is q gen.
eral movement for the building of good
roads all through the State, and Jetfer-
son county, which has the most favor
able conditions for doing this work at
a moderate cost, should take the lead
in road building.
While the construction of Class A
roads is recognized as a costly thing, il
is agreed that Jefferson county can do
the work perhaps more economically
than it can be done in any other section
of the State. All the limestone needed
can be secured right along the road
way, and other supplies can be gotten
at reasonable cost. Mr.. Hendricks is
not only thoroughly familiar with con,
ditions here, but he has had experience
in the work and is known to be eS-
pecially able in the management of
labor. We are hoping that before the
summer shall be so far advanced that
substantial progress will be made in
good roads building.
There is some disappointment in
Shepherdstown that our section doesn't
get the first chance at Glass A roads.
At a special session of the county
court on Monday the route from Har-
per's Ferry through Charles Town TO
the Clarke county line was designated
for the preliminary work for a Class
A road, the courts order authorizing
2 survey of the roads starting at the
Maryland bridge in Harper's Ferry,
thence TO Charles Town and over the
Berryville pike TO the Virginia line"
We do not, however, begrudge our
neighboring districts theirgood fortune,
and shall hope for our Improvements
just as soon as practicable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. H. L. Hout, of Fredericksburg
Va, spent few days in Shepherds
town last week at his old home, coming
from the Southern Methodist Con-
ference at Staunton. His friends here
were glad to meet him again.
Rev. |. D. Woman and Mr.. H. L.
Snyder are in Staunton, Va, today, at
tending a meeting of the committee Of
the Virginia Synod in charge of the
Roanoke College drive.
Mrs. Vim. C. Rothe is here from Bal
timore visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r. Hill. Sergeant Carl Hill
was home from Camp Holabird for the
week end.
Lieutenant Frederick w. Deck and
his mother, of Washington, were
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse A. Engle at Uvilla the past week.
Mr.. Albert B. Cookus was here from
Washington a couple of days this week,
having been called home by the illness
of his mother, Mrs. JOS. L. Cookus.
Mr.. C. L. Suman, one of the Regis
ter'S friends from Keedysville, Md,
was among the recent callers at the
Register Office.
Lee Coldsborough was here from the
Episcopal High School near Aley-
andria to spend the weekend with his
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. R. Moler have
moved into the dwelling house on Main
street formerly occupied by c. L.
HaineS.
Miss Louise Rightstine, one of the
teachers in our public school, has been
quite sick this week.
Mr.. ]. S. Lucas, from south of town
was among the callers at our office on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Kenneth Staley has been spend
ing this week at his home in Shepherds
town.
Mr.. T. B. Line was in Baltimore on
business a couple of days this week.
Mr.. NJ. B. Baker spent the weekend
with his relatives in Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Notes of the Churches.

Christ Reformed Church-Palm
Sunday-At GAS a. m, Sunday school;
at / a. m, morning worship, with ser
mon on "The Day of Palms." at 7.3O
p. m, evening prayer, with sermon-lec-
ture on GLOW Germany Lost Her Soul. "
Friday at p. m, Lenten service,
with sermon. After this service there
will be a meeting of the Sunday school
board. Saturday at 3 p m, catecheti-
cal class. Holy Week services, Tues
day and Friday nights at s o'clock.
Lutheran Church-St. Peters, Shep-
herdstown: Sunday school at 9.45;
worship with sermon at | a. m. Holy
Week services Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock. Cele-
bration of the LORDS Supper Holy
Thursday evening. Special service
Easter Sunday.
ST. James, Uvilla: Lenten service
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. No
service Thursday evening of Holy
Week. Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Episcopal Church-Service Sunday
in Trinity Church at 1 a. m, Dufields
4 p. m, with holy communion. Next
week, service in Trinity Church Tues
day and Wednesday at 3 p. m; Thurs
day at 100 p. m, holy communion;
Good Friday at 10 a. m. Wednesday.
Duffields at 100 p. m.
There will be services in the Shep-
herdstown Presbyterian Church Sun
day, if Providence permits, at L a. m.
Communion services in the Kearneys
vile Presbyterian Church Sunday al
3 p. m, with preparatory services Fri
day at 100 p. m.
NJ. E. Church-Preaching Sunday by
the pastor in Shepherdstown at 10 a m.
Mt. Wesley Ills a. m, SharpSburg
p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Conference Appointments.

The Baltimore Conference of the M.
E. Church ended its sessions for 1919
in Baltimore on Monday, when the ap-
pointments for the ensuing year were
read. There were not many changes in
this neighborhood. Rev. William
Rogers, the able pastor of the Shep-
herdtsown-S harpsburg circuit, is re-
turned for another year Rev. A. r.
Snedegar comes back 10 Harper's Fer
ry, and Rev. L. R. Wright returns to
Martinsburg. Rev. B. F. DeVries is
continued as district superintendent
of this the Frederick district. Among
other appointments, we note the follow
ing: Urbana, Md, Rev. w. A. Lytle
Winchester, Rev. H. G. Spencer; Berke-
ley Springs, Rev. w. W. Costin.
The Maryland Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church, in ses-
sion in Baltimore the past week, con-
cluded its business on Monday. Rev.
George J. Hill, formerly of Shepherds
town, is assigned TO the Alexandria
Church; Rev r. Y. Nicholson, a form
er pastor of the Harper's Ferry Church,
goes to Cambridge; Rev. A. W. Ewell,
who has been pastor of the Harper'S
Ferry Church for several years, goes
TO Delta, Pa, and will be succeeded by
Rev. G. S. Ross; Rev. ThoS. G. Jones,
formerly of Shenandoah Junction, goes
to New Church, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Spring is at Hand.

The weather has been delightful this
week. Under the mild temperature and
the balmy sunshine, spring has taken
a forward step and all nature is oecom-
ing lovely. Flowers are blooming,
pears and peaches and plums are white
and pink in their poisoning beauty,
shrubbery is growing green and the
trees are sending out their first tender
leaves in delicate loneliness. The
growing wheat is luXuriant and green,
branching out with amazing raPioity;
farmers are busy blowing for corn and
turning I'D the rich brown burrows; IL
town and country springtime is ad-
vertSing itself through thousand
mediums. And the birds are coming
back for their summer sojourn. The
redbirds, which, by the way, never
leave us, are singing TO beat the band,
the song sparrows are making sweet
melody in modest measures; the robin
not content with 1.-The thruSh'S even
song" seems TO awake at peep OF day
with a cheerful chant; we heard a
lark singing right in town yesterday,
and the flickerS have tuned up TO their
strongest pitch to let us know that they
NAV be found as usual about the Epis-
copal Church steeple and their other
accustomed places; the hooking birds
are beginning to realize that the soli-
tary life they lead in winter cannot
be maintained in these lovely spring
DAYS, and so they too are beginning 10
thrill with irrepressible song; the
martens are due TO arrive today, the
10Th of April. Everybody is glad that
spring is at hand-even those who are
past the time when the young mans
fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love
finds happiness in an affection for
things animate and inaminate that
come with the warm and sunny days
of early spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10

Highest prices paid for country pro-
duce at Schley's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Did You Ever Notice

a stalk of corn that had been well fer
tilted? What fine, plump grains in the
ear and how tight on the cob:
Fertilized corn will mature earlier
and make bigger Yields of sound corn.
Try our Regular Corn Mixture.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co,
Fertilizer and Fertilizer Materials,
Charles Town, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
At the Opera House.

Tonight, Thursday, Bryant Washburn
will be seen in Ida M. Evans story
which ran in "The Saturday Evening
Post" entitled "The Way of a Man
With a Maid" which scored an
enormous success.
Friday night, Dorothy Gish, who
made such big hit as the street sing
er and little disturber in "Eearts Of
the World" and later in "5lttiing
Jane" will make her appearance in
"The Hope Chest" the story from
which the play is adapted running
serially last year in The Woman's
Home Companion"
Saturday, Mabel Normand, who is
well-known to American audiences,
will appear in Rose Melville's ire
mendous stage success, ISIS Hopkins.
Sis not only finds love in barnyard
and riches in a well, out her audience
will greatly enjoy this funny farce
comedy. isis Hopkins" when played
on the stage rocked the country from
one end to the other with laughter, and
those who come here Saturday night
will be given one Of the best laugh
ing pictures they ever had an op'
portunity to see. Be sure TO come
and bring the children, but come early,
as the house ought 10 be crowded for
two shows to see this tremendous sue
cess.
Monday and Tuesday nights, with
matinee Tuesday, Louisa NJ. Alcott's
famous story. Little Women" will be
the attraction, which is recognized on
all sides as being the sweetest story OF
four of the sweetest girls in American
fiction. These girls did not turn the
head of the world with their beauty,
but they are fairly human, and the
makers held true to the famous story
with the result that a pleasing, enjoy
able entertainment IS afforded.
The above mentioned four shows
are above the ordinary and should De
seen by many persons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10
Food VIII be Needed This Year More
Than Ever.

Fertilizer can and will increase your
yield of corn if used intelligently.
Manure is all right, but used in COM
bination with fertilizer containing a
high percentage of phosphoric acid
will do much better. Try it.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co,
Fertilizer and Fertilizer Materials,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10

WANTED-A young female colored
cook. Farm house summer resort, ac-
commodities 20 or 80 guests. Will treat
her we'll. Stay long time. Luther
Michael, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10

Jonteel? Yes, Owens Drug Store has
the largest line of Jonteel talcums, face
creams, rouge, etc, and also many
other useful toilet requisites.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-04-10

Candy? Oh, yes. | always buy my
best girls candy at Owens Drug Store
IFS a winner. Guth's and Lights
are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
RED FLOODED
People LIVE
The LONGEST

led bfooded people retain their youth
and vigor until late In life because red
blood ages slowly.
A child with impure blood seems old,
while en- old man with pure red iron
lied blood seems young.
Impure blood clogs the system with
waste matters, rapidly ageing body.
mind and spirit
Pure blood is rpd blood. rich in Iron
and Phosphates with power to rid Itself
of waste matter and able to carry life
1t makes both young and old bright.
happy, keen, and interested in life This
Is the blood you need. every day OF your
life, the rich red blood made by pure
fnod, fresh air, restful sleep and "Phos-
plated Iron, the red blood and nerve
builder
Phosphated Iron enriches your blood
and nerves, putting them in shape for
work. Improves Jour color. Increases
your appetite and gives you strength.
vfgor and power to enjoy both work
and pleasure. makes you feel like doing
things once more
Phosphated Iron Is prescribed by lead
ing doctors for all who are worn out.
Hooded people In all walks of life they
have learned to depend on 1t for honest
results.
Special Nofice-To insure physicians
and their patients receiving ths genuine
Phosphated Iron. we have pat In cap
suges only, so do not aIiow dealers to
substitute pills or tablets, Insist on the
genuine, in capsules only. .
A J. Rfess the druggist, and lead
ing druggists everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
ATTENTION, G. A. r.
HAD NOT ENJOYED A
MEAL IN Two YEARS
Everything SOured on Stomach
How Mr.. King Found Relief.

ct had suffered 10 years with stomach
trouble and spent lots of money for med
icine. but / never found any relief until l
commenced using Milks Emulsion. Until
then. l had not enjoyed meal in two
years. Everything soured on my stomach.
I have used but five bottles and feel that
I am thoroughly cured-'-John W. King.
Rensselaer,, Ind.
The blessed relief from stomach torture
and the real lasting benefit which Milks
Emulsion brings. are easily within the
reach of every sufferer. 1t is so guaran-
teed that it costs nothing to try
Milks Emulsion Is pleasant. nutr1-
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restores healthy. natural bowel action. do
ing away with all need of pills and phys
les. 1t promotes appetite and quickly
puts the digestive organs shape to as
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strength Milks Emulsion is strongly rec
commended to rundown, nervous people,
and it has produced amazing results in
many cases of tuberculosis of the lungs.
Chronic stomach trouble and constipation
are promptly relieved-usualIy in one day
This is the only solid emulsion made.
and SO palatable that It is eaten with
spoon hike ice cream truly wonderful
medicine for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case, you
are urged to try MiIks Emulsion under
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and if not satisfied with the results your
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soc and 81 20 per bottle. The Milks
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
SMALLPOX To
Be CHECKED BY
VACCINATIONS
Dread Disease is Prevalent Accord.
ing to Statement of City
Physician.
URGES ALL BE yACCINATED
Is Compulsory When Person Has
Been Exposed Would Be
Cheapest in End, Says.

Smallpox is prevalent in this
city at the present time and accord
ing to the information furnished by
the health authorities including the
city physician, DR. A. N Mueller,
the disease is bound to increase If
preventative measures are not
adopted. Immediate vaccination is
urged by the city physician and
also those who have not been vac
cinated within the past few years
are urged to take this means of
hating the dread disease.
Vaccination is compulsory"
stated DR.. Mueller today, when
ever a person has been exposed
and the city ordinance covering
this specific situation acts as pro-
lection for the entire public. The
latter should consider the matter
of vaccination from a purely bus
mess standpoint 1t would cost a
person from $40 to $50 to cure a
case of smallpox not to mention the
suffering entailed. On the other
hand it only costs 81 to be vacci-
mated"
! Strenuous efforts to enforce lax
conditions regarding persons who
are already exposed to smallpox
will be made by the local authori-
ties and DR.. Mueller suggests that
any person who has the slightest
suspicion that he might have been
exposed should Immediately visit
the family physician.
Many took advantage of Health
Examination" day in the health
week campaign today. and the at
tending physicians impressed all
who appeared for examinations of
the necessity of being vaccinated.