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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
Mr.. Elliott Celebrates Birthday.

William T. Elliott, superintendent
OF the County Infirmary near Leetowp.
had birthday last Friday, and no col
ebrated the anniversary by inviting
number of his friends to a beuntful
dinner. The editor OF tho Register
was among those who wero present
and enjoyed the occasion thoroughly;
and though he was not in the same
class with President Roberts, Preach
Ter Compton or Editor Haines. he new
ertheless did his best to show his az
probation Of the good eld-fashioned
country meal which Mrs. Elliott and
her daughters had prepared so tempt
ingly. The day was an exceedingly
pleasant one, and no one could Hnd
fault with the infirmary under sud-
conditions. Indeed. II looks as II II
Will be good times there for the next
year, at least, for Mr.. Elliott has in his
meaf-house 5000 pounds OF bacdn
against the need Of the inmates Of the
nome. Great hams, shoulders ana
sides OF meat make a supply Of bacon
such as we never before have seen.
and it was all grown and cured on the
farm. There are twenty-five inmates
OF the home at present, and II they
are not well fed and cared for II must Be
their own fault. The temporary
guests last Friday OF Mr.. Elliott a5a
his family. greatly enjoyed the gen
erous hospitality extended to them, and
the two editors felt considerably re-
lieved at the reflection that IL the worst
comes to the worst IL will not be q
awfuily bad after all to board at the
County indrmary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
PERSONAL NOTES.

We were pleased TO meet in Shep-
herdstown yesterday our friend of for
mer days, Captain George NJ. Ford, who
VIII become State Superintendent of
schools of West Virginia on March 4th
captain Ford was here visiting Shep.
nerd College. AMI was very much in
tereSted in our school. We predict for
Captain Ford a successful adminiStra-
hon, for he has force and originality
and has had long experience in school
work.
Mrs. X. G. Criswell and Miss lula
Reinhart are in Staunton this week at
tending regional convention of mem
berS of the Presbyterian Church, rep
resenting the Synods of Virginia and
West Virginia. From a thousand to
htteen hundred delegates are in at
tendance.
Mr. John b. Fayman. Of Roanoke
who is spending few DAYS in Shep-
herdstown with Mr.. !. f. Barnhart, waq
among our callers this morning. He
Is one of the many who is taking hol-
iday because of the closing OF the
shops in Roanoke.
Mrs. Matte Colbert Trussell, widow
of John n. TrusSell. formerly Of Shep-
herdstown, is seriously i'll at her home
at RoSslvn, Va, near Washington. She
was stricken with paralysis couple
OF weeks ago-a second attack.
MessrS. u. s. Martin, !. A. Ostourn
! 7. !. Welshans, o. l. Sperow and
DR.. G. w. Banks have been in Wheel.
ing this week attending a gathering oi
Scottish Rite Masons.
Messrs. Harry and Charles Adams
Of Roanoke, and Mrs. Hattie Menucr
of Waynesboro, Pa, we're here las
Saturday to attend the funeral " Mrs
Ann Eliza Ferrell.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Neil G. Butler and son
OF Cumberland. are visiting Mr.. But
ler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. d. But
Ter. Ir., OF this vicinity.
Mrs. Edgar Day, OF Cumberland
Md, is here to spend some time will
the family OF her father, Mr.. w. r
Louthan, north OF town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Shultz, O
Keyser, w. Va, have been in Shep
hcrdstown this week Visiting Mr.. an,
Mrs. ]. Strider Moler.
Mr. George w. Walters is here from
Roanoke for a visit to his old home
He reports business as very dull in tha
usually busy city.
Mrs. Martha Kearney. one Of on
oldest residents, who is IS years o
age, is very poorly at her home OF
Main street
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Musser. o
Charleston, S. c., visited the famil
Of Mr.. c. S. Musser in Shepherdstowr
this week.
Mr.. J. Walter Kearney, from mort
of town, was among the recent caller
at the Register Office.
Mr.. H. T. Skinner. from east @
town, was a caller at the Register offlc
on Saturday.
Mrs. Nathaniel Burwell was quit
sick this week with a severe attack O
tonsilitis.
Mrs. w. P. Licklider has been con
fined to her bed by illness the pas
u,aaE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
BASKETBALL NOTES.

Tonight the Collegians meet tn,
strong Phi Klub of Martinsburg in thI
firemen's hall at 8 o'clock. This prom
ises to be a-mighty fine game as tn
Martinsburg team consists Of nearly al
the Collegian men Of that place.
The Alsatians cancelled on tho
locals at the last minute last Thurs
day night, consequently they were idle
Be sure 10 come to the firemen's hal
on March Sd, as the management of tn.
Collegians has about closed the con
tract with the strong Keyser Co.
legians. This team holds the cham
pionship of Pennsylvania, Maryland
West Virginia and Delaware. Thr
locals will be UP against a stiff PROPOSE
tien, but the fans will get a chanc'
to see good battle, as the locals vii
be at their best.
The Sunday School League.
Last Thursday night in a one-sidet
game Of basketball the Reform Sun.
day school deefated the Presbyterian
"a to 8. The winners are all big fel
lows, and gave evidence OF the fac
that they are strong contenders TO-
the leadership OF the league. On tn,
same date the Lutherans defeated tn
Methodists 80 to "a. This was a close
game throughout. but the all-arounc
work OF the Lutherans paved the wa,
for victory.
On Mon'av night the two stront
teams OF the league me- in the fremen'
hall-the Lutherans and the Reforms
The Reforms came through with =
victory 27 TO 10. This was a verv ex
citing game, the outcome being ir
doubt until the last few minutes O.
plav
On the same date. the Methodists
trounced the "Y" % to IS. The "Y'
team came Back strong in the last hal
end PLAYED the Methodist of OF thei,
feet, 10 TO 9. Had they started III,
game with this "pep" they might have
won.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
Heavy Losses On Cattle.

The Charles Town Advocate saws
that the experience Of Geo. B. Zinn.
one OF the leading farmers Of the
county,. living east OF Charles Town.
IN feeding cattle this winter shows how
disastrous the slump in prices has
oeen among stockmen. A few davs
ago Mr.. Finn sold a. beef cattle. aboi,t
as hne as any ever finished in ihe
county, for S23 less per head than they
cost him, after he had fed them "a da4s
on corn, hay and silage. Their weipht
averaged ,186 pounds when he bought
them last fall at l0N cents a pound.
ihey we're sold at 2 cents a pound.
their average weight being f,40e
pounds. The loss thus sustained runs
up into the thousands Of dollars.
though Mr.. Zinn accepts II phiios.
ophically. He realizes that In tl,e
change from war to peace time many
must srffer lesses in the accompanying
slump in prices. He exhibits q spifif
Mat Is not being widely inflated either
smsng farmers or business men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
Eagles on the Rampage.

Ernest ID. Jones, who lives on tn,
Lucas farm south OF Shepherdstown
sent out yesterday his S. o. S. call foI
protection from a pair of bald eagle
thai have taken up their headquarters
in the woods at that place The big birds
have been there for about two weeks
and in that time have carried of two
lambs, several chickens and other prey
and are getting bolder all the time
They can be seen daily, but are toe
clever to get within gunshot. They
watch the young lambs so CLOSELY
that Mr.. Jones has had to keep his
sheep under shelter, and he is con.
siderably annoyed by the depredations
OF the eagles. He asks us to say thai
he will be very thankful il somebod,
VINO is a good shot will come to hi.
farm with a rifle and put an end II
the activities Of the bold marauders.
Don't miss being tagged on tap dav
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-02-24
UNTIL EASTER

We are going to give free with each
SSalr Sr or little girls shoes a hair rib
Don. Schley's.
WIN each pair OF lady's shoes. free
uana mirror or hair brush. Schley's
=, with each pair OF mems or boys
snoeS: free, a pair OF silk half hose
VI pair OF suspenders. Schley's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
SOUTH WOODBURY.

Morton McKinstry OF North Mont
pelier spent the week end at his farm
here.
Mrs. Clifford Tassie of Plainfeld is
the guest of relatives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Webber Of
Hardwick were visitors at w. b. Good
ellis on Thursday.
| William Robertson and family have
moved into the Holt house lately va
Gated by Bert Shatney
Mrs. w. B. Goodell is i'll with the
grip.
b. F. Shaw, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in Mortified and
vicinity, returned here last Wednes-
day.
DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Hall were recent
visitors in Barre
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Ainsworth and
daughter of Plainfield and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Odgers of Hardwick visited at
A. L. Ainsworth's last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Goodell and
daughter, Louise, were the guests OF
relatives III Montpelier Friday and Sat
urday of last week.
Miss Doris Hall went ON Friday to
Burlington to attend the reception Civ
en- to the sub freshmen at the Z. V. III.
Elmer Belville and family of Gran
iteville were at Z. NJ. Daniels on Sun
day.
Henry Lilley was a business visitor
in Barre on Thursday.
Mrs. r. b. Tassie, Mrs. Neil Tsssie
and Mrs. Clifford Tassie were in Hard
wick Thursday.
Arthur Bill has purchased of Martin
Clark the farm known as the Edwin
Celley place.
Alex Anderson was a business visit
or here Tuesday.
W. II. Angel has purchased a Ford
truck of Mr.. Gould of Montpelier.
Mr. and Mrs. B. r. Nelson of Plain
field were over Sunday guests of his
mother, Mrs. Flora Blake.
Perley Wheeler is i'll with the grip.
d. A. Mclean, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. V.
Clark and Milton Sumner were bust
ness visitors in Montpelier on Wednes.
day.
= sir. and Mrs. L. c. Swain went on
Thursday to Plymouth n H., called
there by the serious illness of Mrs.
Ernest Swain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21

tensive advertising, extensive efforts
were made to fool the people and make
good the former threat of "wiping out
every vestige of laws protecting Sun
day from the statute books OF every
state in the United States.
although the attack was made d.
rectIy against the Lords day alliance
of the United States, your committee
saw that the real issue was interroga-
lively stated Shall the American Chris
tian Sabbath be AbolishedP A COM
niunication was shaped up by the sec
retary of the committee and sent out
to strategic centers warning Presbyte.
rian pastors and leading ministers OF
this movement, more dangerous than
which has not been attempted against
the American Sunday in the last Oh
years,
with so many 0lympian obstacles
placed in the way of the church, the
Bible school and the home, and no ade-
quate machinery at hand to remove
them. we believe the church should
promptly adopt the slogan OF the late
Lord Kitchener who, on arriving at his
headquarters. tersely asked Is there a
bed here2' And on receiving the an
swer No. replied, Get one
"Unless some approximate solution
is found for this problem many of our
churches will fall upon dissolution.
"The committee believes that 'Go-to-
church Sundays are good and helpful
but that there would be no urgent
need of them If we had a proper OBJ
servanee of the Lords day. If the peo-
pie properly observe the Sabbath they
will be found in the House of God on
that day.
Remove these counter -attractions
and distractions of the day and it will
prove far easier matter to WOO and
win back multitude of young people
who have lost the way to the Bible
school and the church Close up the
Sunday movie and theatre, shut the
gates of the baseball parks, lock the
doors of many open places of business,
make more attractive, but none the
less spiritual, the meetings of the
church, and this paramount problem of
the churches win be well on the way to
a definite and effective solution
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
IS AGAINST
SUNDAY BALL
And Disapproves All I'm
necessary Sunday
Business
PRESBYTERIAN GEN
ERAL SEC. REPORTS
General Presbyterian AS
sembly at Winona Lake
Receives Report

Winona Lake, Ind, May 2I.-Aboli-
ton of Sunday baseball, Sunday NOV
les, Sunday theatres and unnecessary
Sunday business are advocated in the
annual report of DR.. Fl. L. Bowlby,
general secretary of the Presbyterian
committee on Sabbath observance. In
his message to the general assembly,
DIR. Bowlby says in part:
"The Presbyterian committee on Sab
bath observance struck out on its sec
ond year seen to hit upon paths that
were not laid by builders of the re-
public who dotted early New England
with little white churches and little
red schoolhouses; paths of organized
Sabbath dissertation which led not to
church nor to Bible school on the Lords
dav, but to the commercial movie,
vaudeville, and theatre, baseball and
amusement parks, the dance hall, sport
ing club, open business houses, loaf
ing parlors, constant temptations to
multitudes of youth and adults, to sell
their Sabbath birthright for this red
pottage.
among the victories of the year as
won by the Lords day alliance of the
United States and its auxiliary and
affiliated societies and in which the
Presbyterian permanent committee in
a number of instances had co-opera-
tive part, are the following.
"In New York the double defeat OF
the Dickstein Sunday business bill and
Is other bills which attacked the Amer
lean Sunday is significant. Excellent
progress was also made on bills to close
all grocery stores and barber shops ON
Sunday. Aid was given the censorship
bill, which was passed.
'Tn New Jersey the motion picture
forces and the commercial sporting ad-
vocates were held in check.
"In Pennsylvania an obnoxious Sun
day business bill was defeated by an
overwhelming vote in the assembly,
and other proposed anti-Sunday legis-
lation was killed in committee.
"In Ohio the Taylor Sunday movie
bill was defeated.
"In Wisconsin an advantage for more
rest DAYS for policemen was Won A
prist of anti-Sabbath bills is being held
back.
splendid results may also be report
ed for New England, Maryland, some
of the middle-west and Pacific coast
states, the south where last July or
ganized work was undertaken by the
alliance, and in the District of Column
bia.
"The committee would lay stress on
a nationwide propaganda for wide
open Sunday, which was started at
Washington, Nov. 20, through the gem
erous help of the daily press, and back
of which were powerful amusement and
sporting organizations.
"This propaganda was used as
smoke screen to hide their real pur-
pose of commercial Sunday and mis-
representations, -exaggerations and
string of lies published through the
press and in the movie houses, and in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
CAFFEIN IN COFFEE
SAFE STINULANT'
If Quantities Taken Are Moderate, Ac-
cording to Scientific In
vestigation.

Boston, May 2l.--Caffein in the mod
crate quantities consumed by the av-
erage coffee drinker is declared to be
a safe stimulant without harmful aft
er-effects in a preliminary report OF a
scientific investigation conducted at
the Massachusetts Institute OF Tech
nology since June, 1920. The investiga :
tion directed by Professor Samuel {.
Prescott, head of the department OF
biology and public health, who makes
this announcement of the first findings
of their research, are now at work to
isolate and identify the other constt-
uents of the coffee bean, especially
those which determine the flavor and
aroma, preliminary to studying the
best methods of brewing beverage
coffee.
The effect of caffein is known says
the report. For the great majority OF
normal individuals it is a mild slim
ulant of the heart, increases power to
do muscular work, increases concentra-
tion of mental effort and therefore the
power to do more brain work. 1t is not
followed, except in excessive doses by
undesirable d1IeF eUeCls. y lew pco
pie are especially sensitive to coffee,
and for them its use is not to be rec
commended. In these cases the abnor-
mality is. in the individual rather than
in any inherent poisons of deleterious
property of the catfein itself.
"Caffein can be taken by the vast
majority of healthy adults without
subsequent narcotic or depTessant eff.
feet, provided it is. used in moderation
and not abused Excessive amounts in
cite temporary disturbances in the cen
trail nervous system, but these do not
cause any permanent injury. II, is
equally true that other normally harm
less. substances such as salt, sugar or
condiments when used in excess may
also produce untoward symptoms which
are often severe. Our studies lead MS
to entire agreement with the results
stated by Hollingworth that when TAX
en- with food in moderate amount, caf-
fem is not in the least deleterious.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
No Understanding the Sex.

Women are powerful surprising
folks, most any way you take EN-,
philosophically remarked Gap johnson
of Rumpus Ridge, Ark. I'm times of
trouble and distress they are plumb
angels, ready to face death itself for
them they love. But when everything
is smooth sliding they'll flap up into
the tree tops at the slightest provoca
ton, or none a-tall, for that matter.
Frinstance, last night wife was settin'
reading the paper, all cam and peace
full, and ! was just settin,' when she
says. Here's the account Of man that
married leyen different women in less
than six months How in creation do
you s'pose he went about TO marry
'em allf"
'Aw, I reckon likely he just asked
EN- says |. as innocent as a lamb.
And bhung il she didn't get so mad all
of sudden over that there simple re-
mark al mine that had 20 90 out and
prowl around with the dogs till 10
o'clock TO have any peace - Kansas
City Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
CROTON

Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Weleh have pur-
chased residence at Wells River and
have moved their household goods to
the same.
Judge r. n Darling, who underwent
an operation at the Mary Hitchcock
hospital at Hanover, ~ H., three weeks
ago, came to the home of his brother,
]. T. Darling, on Thursday. He is
much improved in health and rapidly
recovering his strength.
Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. David Hall
went Yesterday to Montpelier to visit
the formers new granddaughter, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Hall, at Heaton hospital, after which
they win pass the week end with rela-
tives in Barre.
Miss Selma Ockerblade, proprietor
of the Bettv-Ann tea room at Fairlee
lake, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
p. A. Smith Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zellis Tennev and chill
dren of Lake Sunapee, N. H., are Wis
iting Mrs. Tenney's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Dennis.
Mrs. f. w. Stowe of Plainfeld was
business visitor in town several days
this week.
Lewis Weenan has returned from st.
Johnsbury, where he has been for
some time receiving medical treatment.
He is not much improved in health.
Gerald Smith returned to town the
first of the week. after several weeks
spent at Hardwick.
Forrest George Of Newbury was a
guest at the home Of Mrs. Reta Nc
Allister several days the first of the
week.
The Reading club was entertained on
Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Nellie Had
lock. Twenty-four ladies were present.
The reading by Mrs. Charles Robertson
was interesting and much enjoyed. The
next meeting viii be with Mrs. Harry
Hosmer in two weeks.
Methodist Episcopal church-Rev.
Stead Tharnton, pastor. Sunday morn
ing service at lO:45. Topic. "Ssm-
son" Sunday school at u. Epworth
league at p. m. Evening service at
1880: topic. "The Second Command
ment." Midweek service Thursday eve
ming at 1880.
A quiet wedding took place Satur-
DAY evening. May IL, at the home Of
Joseph +. Vance, when Mr.. Vance was
united in marriage with Mrs. May w.
Swift Of Barre. Rev. Stead Thornton
performed the ceremony in the presence
Of q few witnesses.
Mrs George n. Thomas Of Providence,
r. T.. arrived here this week and is get
ting her summer residence ready for
occupancy. Rev. Mr.. Thomas will join
her later. and they win pass the sum
mer vacation At their delightful home
on Mount Medad. Mr.. Thomas pur-
chased the property last year. and he
and Mr.. Thomas spent the month Of
August there. and the people Of Groton
welcome the return Of this worthy cou-
pie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
LIVED ON BRAN BREAD
FOR NEARLY A YEAR

My stomach was so weak that
lived for nearly year on bran bread,
said Mrs. Mildred f. Hilton Of No. 20
Bradley street, Saco, Me-, whose com
plete recovery should encourage every
sufferer from stomacb trouble.
Il was without particle OF color
and my strength had left my body
she continued. After. eating | had gas
attacks which seemed to take my
breath away There was a continuous
pain through my back. | had severe
headaches. My stomach was so weak
that if / ate beefsteak it would nearly
kill me, the torture was so great, My
heart sometimes jumped or palpitated
and / was afraid of heart trouble.
could not sleep well. During two years
of illness, three months of which /
passed in bed, lost over 80 pounds.
was told that / did not have blood
enough to digest my food.
when it seemed as though every
thing possible had been done for me
| began to take Dr. Williams Pink
Pills. had read about them in the
newspapers. was so feeble that /
was forced to stay in bed at this
time. Two weeks after | began to
take the remedy l was able sit up
for short time. In two more weeks
could walk about the house and
from then on | continued to gain
strength and weight. When | began
to take Dr. Williams Pink Pills |
weighed rs pounds. Now i weigh 1876
pounds and feel fine. My color is good
4 I.
terrible gas spells or pains in my back.
l feel better than have for years. /
think DR.. Williams Pink Pills are a
wonderful tonic and would not be
without them in my home"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or direct from the DIR.
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y, on receipt of price, sixty cents
per box. Write for the free booklet.
what to Eat and How to Eat."-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21

helped me wonderfully. ! have had
two children since / began taking
your medicine and did all Of my own
work including washing. You may
use this letter as testimonial if you
wish" - Mrs. THOMAS L. CHRIsTY,
7O4 WestMound ST., Columbus, Ohio.
Such a condition as Mrs. Christy was
in points directly to deranged con-
dition of a woman's system, and by
following her example taking Lydia
=. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
women may be relieved from such
ailments and be restored to normal
health and strength just as she was.
If there is anything about your con-
dition you do not understand write
lydia f. Pinkhsfn Medicine Co.,
Lynn. Mass, about your health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-21
STOWE

The regular meeting of the H. H..
Smith Women's Relief corps was held
at headquarters Thursday evening with
an attendance of about fifty. The reg
g,Ilar business was transacted and
three candidates, Mrs. H. B. Faunce,
Mrs. Leon Russell and Mrs. George
Moulton, were initiated into the or
der. A poem was read by Mrs. Susie
Boardman. The president, Mrs. Minnie
Tinkham, received an appointment on
the state executive committee al the
state w. r. C. convention held in
Montpelier this week.
c. A. Riley. who acted as clerk at
the Mt Mansfield hotel last season and
who is to be manager the coming year,
went to the summit Friday to put the
house in readiness for the summer. p.
S. Kaiser accompanied. Mr.. Riley and
will assist in painting and other work.
Mrs. Riley, housekeeper, and Mrs.
Mary Smalley, cook viii go to Mt
Mansfield about the 25th Miss Lois
Riley will begin her duties as office
clerk about the middle of June
Mrs. Lucy A. Davis, who has passed
several months at the home of her
brother. A. w. Collins, went Friday to
the home of her son. Carl NJ. Davis,
at Concord, Mass. She was accompa-
MED to Waterbury by Mrs. Collins.
Edwin CofTrin, who went to Burling-
ton Friday, was accompanied home on
Saturday by Mrs. Cotfrin and little
daughter.
Mrs. Maiinda Drugg has returned
from Burlington, where she has passed
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Clark of Morris
willie called upon Mr. Clark's aunt, Mrs.
Eunice Pottle, and other Stowe friends
Thursday.