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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
Memorial Day At Antictam.

Memorial day was bccomingly celc-
DRAFTED on Monday last at Sharpshurg.
where the usual large crowd gathered
to attend the exercises. The weather
was delightful and hundrds of auto
mobiles brought many visitors from
Maryland and adjoining States. a
credtable parade was formed and
marched to the national cemetery. and
interesting exercises were held at the
rostrum in that lovely part of Gods
acre. Hon. Raleigh Sherman. of
Washington and Sharpsburg, presided
at the rostrum with grace and dignity.
reading Lincoln'S Gettysburg address
and introducing the speakers An I'm
presslve address was delivered by Hon
+. l.. Knode, Of Altoona. Pa, who re-
icrrcd TO historic events connected
with the place and the great battle that
made SharpSburg famous. He paid
pleasing tribute not only to the veterans
OF the G. A. K. but also to the men Of
The South against whom they fought.
Hon. Fred N. ZiE man, the popular
Representative in Congress from the
Sixth Marylani district made a
spirited and eloquent speech, appeal
ing Tor loyalty to American institutions
and American ideals. Excellent ad-
VI SSSS "tIe aISO maze ~ MAJOR L. 4.
Nlipplc, Hon. ]. Augustine Mason
End State Senator Frank W. Mish.
Altogether the day was one 10 be re-
memAcrcd by those who heard the pa
tri0iic and practical addresses Of the
gentlemen above named, and it was
greed that il was one of the most en-
'yable services that has ever been
leld at Antietam National Cemetery.
Clyde b. Roulette was chief marshal
for the day, and his aids were o. n.
Kaylor, Harry StillweIl, Cleveland
Farley, n. s. Churchey and H. A.
Stotlemeyer. The committee of ar
engagements were A. d. Grove, G. l..
Mongan and J. II. Drcnncr
The memorial to the soldiers Of thu
world war was not unveiled, as had
been expected, owing to a delay in It's
preparation. II will Ne unYeiled on
July Sd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
Drowned in the Potomac River.

IL is with deep sorroN and fullest
sympathy for our friends Nj. and Mrs.
1. X. Stribling, of Washington Ci,y.
that we record the untimely death of
their son, John N. Strbling, which oc-
Cured last Saturday In company
with his father and mother, his broth
er. Cornelius Stribling, his fiancec,
MISS Esther Wilmington, of Jefferson
county, and two lady friends-a pleas
ant and congenaI party-it had been
planned to go on a three-days outing
at Colonial Beach, some seventy miles
below Washington. They took a
steamer at Washington, and when
about live miles below Indian Head by
some mischance John missed hand
hold on the stern OF the boat and was
thrown overheard. The boat was go
ing out with a heavy tide, and his body
sank in very short time. Although
every effort was made to save him, his
family and friends had the agonizing
experience of seeing him drown. The
browning occurred about a thousand
Yards of the Maryland shore and about
'he same distance north of Liverpool
point. ne body had not been recov-
ered al last reports, though rivermen
nave been asked to keep lookout for
Mr.. Stribling, who was % years OF
age, had seen service in France during
the great war, having been member of
The 3Sth Infantry. He was a great
grandson OF the late Rear Admiral c.
K. Stribling, u. S. N. His father, c.
K. Stribling, has been in the govern
men, printing service in Washington
Tor the past 25 years. The family for.
merly lived near Uvilla, this county
and their friends will Sympathize win
them in the crushing sorrow that is now
their portion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
THE DEATH RECORD.

The people of Charles Town. and in.
deed OF all our county, were saddcned
last Saturday when the news of the
death OF Gustav d. Brown was made
known. After having been indisposrd
for several days Mr.. Brown hal been
taken to the Charles Town Hospital on
thursday, where il was found that he
had an acute attack of appcndicitIs
he was operated upon without delav
and seemed TO rally from the ordeal all
right. He was doing very well until
saturday morning, when a change for
the worse set in and in a short time
he passed away. His death was a sur
PRISE and shock to a wide circle of
friends and relatives. Mr.. Brown. who
was Al years of age, was lifelong
resident OF Charles Town, anG was re-
garded as most exemplary man. He
was diligent in business as member
of the firm of Brown Brothers. confcc-
TONERS, which he and his Brother had
conducted since the death of their
father, the late Gustav Brown. and
was noted for his integrity and up
right life. He was a consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church. and
was also a Mason of high standing. a
Knight Templar and a Shriner He is
survived by two brothers, Charles w.
and Theodore A. Brown. The funeral
service was held Monday afternoon in
the Presbyterian Church.
Bart Rosenberger, a highly es-
teemed resident of Middleway, died
suddenly about noon on Tuesday OF
last week. He was seen to fall while he
was in the yard at his home. On 60
ing to him neighborS found him un-
conscious. His death ensued before
he could be placed on lounge in the
house. Mr. Rosenberger was about 67
years of age, and was a widower. his
wife having died about two years ago.
His brother, John H. Rosenberger, and
a niece, Miss LYDIA Rosenberger, both
residents of Middleway, are his near
est surviving relatives.
Mrs. Rebecca Athey, an aged resi-
dent of this vicinity, died last Satur-
day on the Wysong farm south of town
occupied by James Shackleford The
funeral service was held Monday in
the Southern Methodist Church, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. H. Haley, and the
body was inferred in the Reformed
Cemetery.
william McAbee, a native of Sandy
Hook and for number of years a res
ident of Martinsburg, died last Friday
at the home of his daughter in Balti-
more. He is survived by his wife,
who was formerly a Miss Burlington,
two sons and two daughters.
Garnett T. Patterson, well-known
young resident of Martinsburg, died
in the City Hospital in that place last
Sunday night, from kidney trouble,
aged p years.
William II. Delaney, one of Mar
tinsburg's oldest residents, died at his
home in that place last Friday night.
aged SO years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
Shephcrdao~n Wins Opening Game

BY taking advantage OF every op-
portunity To score, the Shcphcrdstown
baseball team defeated the Berkeley
Springs team hy the score of : TO :, on
the latter'S grounds last Monday. Vic
tory was sweet, owing to the Berkeley
Springs team have strengthened every
position possible with players from
surrounding towns. BY clean hittinp
Berkeley Springs scored three runs in
the opening inning, only 10 be shut out
tor seven innings BY the mighty arm of
Brandy Myers. BY combining hits
With errors. Berkeley Springs scored
twice in the ninth inning, hringin,
their total to FIVE runs.
ShcPhcrdStoWn used head work Cn the
bases and got Molcr around for the
hrSt run in the second inning. BY
some more good base running Mckee
scored in the sixth. In the eighth in
hing two more runs we're produced hv
clean hitting, Davis coming through
in the pinch. In the ninth three more
we're added, sending Risinger out of
the box Two more pitchers tried their
Nand and Rider finally retired the side
ShcPhcrdStown's inficld, composed
OF Show, Davis, Molcr and n. Nc
hce; played a beautiful game and
marked up five double plays, almost n
record for any amateur team in one
game. X. Mckee in left field PLAYED
ms position in fine style, making some
beautiful catches. Potts PLAYED his
usual good game in center field anG
connected for two hits Mcdonald In
right had but little to do except TO
knock down what looked like homer
and by good rclaying caught Bunting at
third.
Brandy" pitched good ball through
out and got better all the time Ship.
.Cy caught the best game OF his career.
MuSScr, pinch" running, stole two
bases. Shepherd and Henson were
carried for relief duty as pitchers. and
both were ever in the game. coaching
and giving encouragement TO the other
players.
Several hundred persons witnessed
the game. Oliver Hughes umpircd the
game and was highly satisfactory to
both sides.
In the third inning carriage with
a man and a little girl rolled of a>
embankment Just to the left Of the
playing field and halted the game for
a while Neither horse. man nor child
was hurt, the only damage being a
''N''N
Two games are scheduled for this
week, both in Shephcrdstown. This
Thursday afternoon AT $50 O'Clock we
viii play Brunswick. Saturday after
noon, Confederate memorial day, we
VIII play Hagerstown, immediately al
ter the exercises at the cemetery
about 4 o'clock. This should be fine
game Fisher has the promise of three
men from the Hagerstown Blue Ridge
League team, one of whom is Rusesll. 4
tiaeerstown boy who is catching for
Hagerstown and who appeared in
Shcpherdstown with Fishers All-Star
team several years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
Confederate Memorial Day.

Saturday, June 5, 1920, will be OBJ
served as Confederate memorial day
in ShepherdStOwn, and an interesting
programme has been prepared for the
occasion. The ROhrerSville Band has
been engaged TO furnish music. The
procession will form at o'clock in
front of the old college building and
march to the cemetery in the following
order
Band; Potomas Post, American Ie-
Sion; Sons of Veterans; Daughters of
the Confederacy; veterans. At the
cemetery the usual memorial exercises
AZ the monument will be held, as fol-
lows: Prayer by Rev. DR.. Charles
Ghiselin; responsive service, led by
John II. Schoppert; taps by bugler
benediction, by Rev. DR.. Charles Ghise-
lin.
The following programme will then
be observed at the speakers stand
Music by the choir.
Prayer by Rev. !. H. Haley.
Music by the band.
Address by Rev. F. NJ Richardson.
Of Winchester.
Music by the choir.
Bendiction by Rev. J. w. Ware.
Strewing of flowers.
We are requested 10 say that the
Daughters of the Confedcracy anG
Sons OF Veterans will see that all the
graves in the soldiers plot are deco
rated with flags and flowers. The
graves of soldiers on private lots should
be decorated by families interested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
Another Verdict Against Railroad Com.
Dany

The jury in the case of ]. Nj. Mid
dlekauA against the Director General
of Railroads, operating the Norfolk
{, western Railway Company. in the
cir III court in Hagerstown last Sa,ur.
DAY afternoon rendered a verdict for
tie plaintiff for $4,000, the full
amount asked, according to tae schedule
Of articles claimed to have been Ioss
in TIE fire which DESTROYED the Mid
dickauh elevator and other buildings
at Spiclman's Station last fall. me
case was on trial nearly all week.
Mrs. Middlekauf recently WI
awarded a verdict for Sl6.56o by a
jury for the loss Of the buildings in the
same fire, which, it was alleged. was
caused by sparks from an engine Or
the \. & W. Railroad Appeals ma,
be taken in both cases.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03
New Fish Law in Operation.

The new fish law passed at the last
session of the Maryland Legislature as
a result of the efforts OF the Washing
ION County Fish and Game Protective
Association went into effect yesterday
Under the provisions OF this generous
and nelghborly measure residents of
West Virginia may not hSh in the PO-
tOmac without paying tribute to Mary
land, but there is no provision to pre-
vent them from sitting on the bank
above high-water mark watch tina
MaTylandcrs yank the bass from the
stream.
The law provides that black bass
pickerel or pike perch shall be taken
only with rod and line bai,ed with
natural bait, or artificial flies or plugs
equipped with one single or three trr-
bic hooks or with spoon or spinner;
mat it shall b unlawful 10 take bass
under eight inches in length or more
'nan Is Cdss in one day. Gigs, spears
ana explosives are absolutely prohlb-
lied.
The fine for violations is from SIC
to $50, excepting where more than SIS
bass are caught, when the fine shall be
> for each fish caught over and above
,he limit Half of the fines under this
act 60 to the inlormer.
Delicious orangeadc, the drink you
have been looking for, also G.nE.r &c.
etc, al the fountain in Owens drug
store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-06-03

Do YOU smCrc? ? Yes Then 90 to
)w-1s' Drug Store and get a real
90 IN ke all kinds. all prices
Slack and White Sino Cigars, best for
your money.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
sno a,p,pa q q q n n u4u q
Q IN SOCIETY .

Recital by
Miss Brockman's
Music Class
The first program meeting of thu
season of the Music Study class 0c
Cured at Miss Brockman's Studio OF
Saturday afternoon.
Selections from the better class
modern music were given, also sever
al numbers from Bach and from the
French school, s
The rendition of the program gave
evidence of careful preparation on
the pat of both teache and pupils.
The study after the holidays as an
nounced by Miss Brockman, will be
devoted mainly to the works Of Bach,
Beethoven, Schubert and Greg. @
Those present were Ruth Bryan,
Annetta Cutler, Cleona Bates, Mary
Broadfield Eugeni aCason, Geraldine
Ellis, Ruby Larsen, Frances George,
Effie Pritchett, Mary Lou Gainey.
Margaret Jewett, Bernice Nickerson
Maurine Gober, Dorothy Risbeck and
Dorothy Woodland, of Tribly.
A number of parents and friends
were also present
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr.. w. l.. Dukelow is another new
citizen of Lakeland, having today
purchased Wright's Pressing Club,
which he will operate in the future
and in which he proposes to give the
most satisfactory service. Mr.. Duke
low came down recently from tn.
North, and looked over several towns
before finally deciding to locate, but
the result of his Investigations salts
fed him that Lakeland combines more
advantages than any other Florida
city.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
.ELKST TlHMoRlAp11 nf)In |.
! SERVICE BEAUTIFUL
AND IMPRESSIVE


Impressive and beautiful were the
lexercises marking the observance OF
4 Memorial Day by the Lakeland Lodge
Iof Elks, held in their beautiful lodge
room, yesterday afternoon. A good
audience assembled to witness this
tribute to the absent brothers and all
We're uplifted and inspired by the
splendid program, so admirably pre-
Isented.
i The ritual for the occasion, was
rendered in its solemn beauty by tho
officers Of the Lodge, this being sup.
plemented by several beautiful num-
bers rendered by talented people OF
Lakeland. Mrs. j. b. Hanna recite;l
beautiful poem, "The Loved Not
Lost, in her usual graceful and eI
fective manner. This was followed
by duet by Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Fl.
King, "The Beautiful City, and the
fne voices of these two talented sing
ers blended into an exquisite har,
mony, that thrilled the audience
Rileys touching and beautiful poem,
Away never held more force or sig
nificance than when recited by Mrs.
Bertha Hayes Steitz, each one feeling
THAT the brothers whose memory the
exercises were perpetuating are, In.
deed, only Away Then came a
wonderful chorus of twelve of Lake
lends best voices, led by the talented
Mrs. Julia Culbreath Gray, as solo
ist, in "The Crucifx,'' by Faure-a
, treat that the critical musical con-
Eoisseur and also one unversed in the
technic of music could equally enjoy.
The orator of the day was Col. Ed
win Spencer, Jr., and, as always, he
was interesting, and his remarks were
eminently suited to the occasion. He
WV" +" uSuuthui poAdIIcl UetWeGu
those who set out from Spain to sail
an unknown sea and discover other
lands, and those who leaving life, 20
into an unknown existence. After
many days the Spanish explorers re-
turned, but the ships of those who go
INTO the Great Beyond do not come
back; yet we know and feel that those
gone before are happy in another ex-
istence and will be ready to greet us
when we too set forth on the great
voyage. Mr. Spencer's address was
full Of noble and comforting thought
ard expressed in beautiful and classic
language.
The beautiful custom Of the Elks In
setting aside one day in each year to
the memory of their departed broth
ers was nowhere more fittingly OBJ
served than by the members of Lake
land Lodge No. 1891
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

md Mrs. w. J. Anderson,
d of Oak Park and Chicago,
pe to Lakeland October 22nd
now permanent residents of
n, being located at present at
el Thelma,- Mr.. Anderson
>ming here purchased two lots
Dnald Street and Orange Park
and gave a contract to build
Qngalow and garage, represet.
Investment of about $4,000 to
81 OF Marshall & Jackson, who
10 have the home ready for
Gy by December 18th. They
dered their ham and turkey,
n invited Chicago friends and
- to take Christmas dinner
IN, which seems to be a rec
speedy action in acquiring
2pleting a home. Mr.. Ander-
{ formerly president of the
"a Printing Ink Co., of Chica.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
LADIES AID ELECTS OFFICERS

The Ladies Aid of Dixieland churct
held their last business meeting o.
the year at the church. The follow.
ing officers were elected for the com
ing year
President-Mrs. George Dickerson
Vice President-Mrs. Fidler.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs
Percy Thompson. ..
The ladies raised $113 which was
applied to various needs Of the
church. The monthly meetings will BE-
'ccntinued the same--the, first Thurs.
day of every month. f%
49, REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Lawrence Stockwell, of C.. J.
Eell & Son., and Donald Sails
"a Salisbury. Bros, furniture
Lcturers. Randolph. VT, are
HDf Mr.. and Mrs. F.. A. Jos.
East Orange st. Mr.. Stock
III winter at Clearwater, while
eiisburg, who is visiting the
te manufacturers of the South
ut, will return home via Chi
aching Vermont on Christmas
1tters from Vermont report 20
OF snow and. zero weather In
|tral portion Of the state.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
Reorganized Palm Chapter, 0. E. s.,
Meets Tuesday Evening

Palm Chapter, o, E. S., was re
organized on Tuesday evening, Nov.
18th, with about seventy charter mem.
bers. and selected the first and third
Tuesday evenings, as their regular
monthly meetings Therefore all
MEMBERS are requested to be pres
ent at the regular meeting Tuesday
evening, Dec. 7th, at 1880. Election
Of officers and other important busi-
ness to be transacted.
FANNIE A, CORNEILSON,
Worthy Matron.
LOLA M. TRAMMELL, Secretary
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Rev. Holmes Logan left today for
Tallahassee where he goes to attend
the Annual Conference of the Meth
odist church. Rev. Logan has done
a splendid work at the Myrtle street
and Dixieland churches and his con
earnestly hope that he will
be returned for another year.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Leaving this morning for Plant
City, where they boarded special
pullman for Tallahassee where they
go to attend the Annual Florida
Methodist Conference We're Rev. J. +.
Bell, DR.. and Mrs J. Edgar Wilson.
Rev. ID. B. Sweat, Rev. Holmes Log
an Dr.. and Mrs. w. o. Lemasters
and Mr.. T j. Fraley
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

A large crowd had the pleasure of
hearing the American Legion band in
It's second open air concert in the
Park Yesterday afternoon. Under the
direction of Prof Marks this band
OF twenty-four pieces is already MAX
ing splendid music, and with addi-
tiOnal practice as the season pro-
crosses, they will be fully as good as
many aggregatiOns who ask for enor-
nous sums and who would be here
today and gone tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
REVIVAL AT FIRST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORTER

The revival at the First Christian
church started off yesterday with
large audiences and splendid interest
Subject for this evening at 1880 win
be Foundations. . There will be SER
vices each evening during the week at
7.30.
Don't fail to here Evangelist Brown
tohight on Foundations.
REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

A party of Virginians who spend
each winter in Lakeland at their at
tractive bungalow Just Right on
North Gilmore avenue, have arrived
in the city, and are being most cor
daily welcomed. The party is COM
prised of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Black. Mr..
and Mrs. b. L. Black and Mrs. j.
Hampton Hoge, of Blacksburg, Va.
and Miss Luise Hoge, of Chapel Hill.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mrs. w. M. Boswell's condition
remains very critical, her many
friends will regret to learn. Several
times in the past two days it was
Believed she was dying, but she re-
vived and by some miracle may yet
be spared to her loved ones.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr.. A. j. Holworthy returned last
night from trip with 200 other bus
mess men of the State down the
Ridge to Lake Stearns and Lake
Childs as guests of Mr.. w. F.. Coach
man.. Mr.. Holworthy's impressions of
the trip, which he declares to have
been most enjoyable, will appear in
tomorrow's Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Rev. j. f. Bell, pastor of the First
Methodist church, preached his last
sermon yesterday before leaving this
morning for the Annual Conference
at Tallahassee. Rev. Bell is one of
the most beloved pastors who ever
served the Lakeland charge, and he
carries with him the love and esteem
of his entire congregation and the
public as whole, all of whom trust
he will be returned to Lakeland for
another year, and we are sure he will
be ..5<-,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Gram, a carpenter who has
resident of Lakeland about six
died at the City Hospital oh
~ night, about 10 o'clock. The
3 were shipped to his old home
Orado, Ill. Mr.. Gram was a
I of W. T. Cleveland of this
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06
E1alk a alklteaand ! / Laconicss les

and Mrs. o. G. Parrish, OF
lime street, are the proud par
q twins boy and girl--born
Jay. 1t is needless to say that
rents are delighted beyond ex-
5n.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Marie Millar's large circle OF
j will be delighted to learn that
lAched the city yesterday and
end the winter in Lakeland, as
usual custom, the guest of her
hrs. S. M. Stephens. Miss
Is very popular in society cir
the city and her friends are
her a most cordial welcome.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Plott, of the Gibson -PlotV
ale Grocery Co., has pur-
the attractive home of DR.. and
r. Kline on South Tennes-
enue, and has already moved
ne with his family who recent
ned the city from Canton, N.
h are pleas ed to welcome Mr..
nd family to the city as per-
4 residents.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr.. M. j. Malloy sustained anoth-
er stroke of paralysis this afternoon
and is in very critical state, his
many friends will be grieved to learn
II Is earnestly hoped he will soop
take a change for the better.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs, G. E. Creekshank, OF
Lake Villa, ILL.,, are winter visitors
at. the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter
on South Florida Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

If YOUR PIANO NEEDS TUNING
or the ction sticks, you should have
not only a good tuner but a piano me-
chanic. Get Mr.. JACOBS. Phone 24J.
1915
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. l.. B. Bevis are the
proud parents of fine little son,
born yesterday evening Donald B.
is to be his name.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

MODERN S-room dwelling, close in;
splendid neighbOrhood, south side;
garage and fruit trees. Price $500
and a rare bargain Hanson Six. in
first class condition; heea run less
than $500 miles new tires: a bar.
gain; cash. TERMS Or trade, Ad-
dress Owner Box-e4s% City.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

The Red Cross Christmas seals are
on sale at the Book Store and all the
Drug Stores, use as many as you can
by Christmas and fight tuberculosis
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Caudill are
the parents of a son, born yesterday
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

FOR SALE Household furniture als1
1920 eight cylinder Oldsmobile,
and 1918 six cylinder Stephens car
Will trade on real estate. Address
. A. Blaine. Lakeland Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Brown. of Grif.
fin, were made happy yesterday by
the arrival of a daughter.