South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-11-28

in an hour after the occurreu The provocs-
ton Tor the assault has not We. been definitely
ascertained post mortem examination WAS
made on Sunday night by Drs. Bal,zell and Dp-
vail, and the result was submitted this evening
when the jury OF inquest rendered verdict that
The deceased came TO bis death by fall caused
by blow from the hand Of Jouh Filby. Fnby
was committed TO Jail
SYNOD OF NiRoINA.-This ecclesiastical BODY
met at Charleston, this State, on the evening of
thel9th install clock about one hundred MEM
oers being present. The opening sermon was
preached by J l. KIRKPATRICK, D D., last Mod p.
orator Rev }. r. 0aausx was elected Modera-
tor, and Rev. f. G.. GoaooS and Ruling Elder
Col. ID. Z. DuSS, Temporary Clerks. Rev. @.
w. FINLEY, aud Ruling Elder JOSEPH @. PAsoAKg
represented the Presbyterian Church Of thi, sec
ton Synod adjourned on Monday las.
THE MURDER TRIAL Ar MAnrixsnuRe.-Th Mar
trsourg Independent says thai The case of Talia
ierro, for the murder of tn, little girl Annie But
Ter, was called Satu rday morning last, and
the court room and galleries were crowded with
people, many OF whom had come great distance
to hear the argument of counsel. Col. Lamon
for the defense, ready to proceed with his
argument, when il was announced that Mr. Sam
uel Busey, one of the jury, was taken suddenly
i'll. He was removed from the court room au d
taken to his hotel, and remained quite i'll up
to Monday night last.
-HESRY You've, the murderer Of FRANK HAHN.
the Shenandoah drover, was not hung on the
!4th instant having been respied by President
GRANT for two weeks
The Alexandria Gazette says that the epic
otto has again made its appearance in that vicin
ty, and is marked by the same characte istic
which distinguished the maledy that killed so
many horses last year.
On the 10th inst, J. S Miller, n storekeeper
at Westernport Nd, whose mind had been dis
ordered for several weeks, attempted to commit
suicide by emitting his neck with razor. Tho
carotid artery was cut but not severed, and his
recovery is thought possible. Mr. Miller is a
young man highly esteemed.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Henry Head of Heads
vile, in this county, on Monday last, was seri-
ously hurt while taking down u scaffod that ha d
been erected around chimney. pole or log
fell on MIR Head, striking him on the back #
the neck and head. Mr. II was knocked down
insensbe and remained SD f>r several hours
Ills friends thought his recovery very doubtful
for some time. We are glad to announce tho
still feeble, Air. II. is improving. The exnct ma
tnre Of his injuries cannot state, but Doct
r;rh, 10
cal assistance.-Neo Creek Tribune, Noe TO-
Mr.. Marshall, Of Iowa, made will OH his
de0thbed, which read al bequcath my wife one
dollar to buy rope to hang herself" The
woman didn't cry any At his funeral Who
said she did
The residence Of Mr.. james Waugh, situate
about two miles from Bath, Morgan county, on
The old Winchester road, on the morning Of the
10th inst accidentally took fire, and in very
short time was entirely consumed together with
great portion Of its contents, including the
Morgan hre"ry states, many papers of value
and some money.
1t Is said that kerosene Is the best article ey
er discoverei 10 cleanse rust from gIAes and f e
irons.
WALNcr KERNELS. la proof Of the extent Of
the trade in walnut kernels in Rockingham coun-
ty, the R,gister learns from Messrs. :. G.. Coo,es
4 Son, Of Timbervlle that they purchased from
one lady living near that place, one hundred and
twenty-five pounds Of walnut kernels, paving
her $50. They were cracked in less than two
week She has as many more to dispose Of.
Good Beef selling here at and G cents
per 70.
"A Mild Winter is predicted because IL is
said the muskrnts have built their houses both
'small and light" This is held to be n good
sign, but who has been to see The muskrats and
got the information IL is to be hoped. how.
ever, the news lie true.
Fashion presents some curious problems
When skirts were worn three yards in diameter
eighteen yards Of material were enough for 4
dress, but now they are made to ct closely to the
figure at least thirty yards are required.
Remember that small bi, Of red pepper.
dropped into boiling meat or vegetables, will Kill
ell unpleasant odor.
Arm BRoxEv.-Nas;er Beattie Hutton, son Of
Isaac Hutton Esq, broke a bone OF bis left arm,
just above the wrist, one day last week lie
was playing with his school mates, snd two OF
them falling together upon Beattie's extended
arm, proved too much for its tender strength.
II was soon bandaged by Dr. Anderson, who
says II will soon he we'll again. Master b. bears
the pain very bravely.- Noorlfeid Adr Nor 81.
1t Be an Estahlished Fact ihai Cnnanrnniinr