South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-12-11

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of this place, has been appointed by Gov Jacob
Regent in the Institution for Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, in the place Of Capt. Robert Kidd, decd.
"Wednesday Of last week was an unusually
pleasant day for the season, so much so that fires
were dispensed with, and, during the day, bees
left their hives to enjoy the genial sunshine. The
weather here still continues pleasant up to the
present, Thursday morning.
Capt. Daniel Maloney, an old citizen. is w.
ing very i'll at the residence Of his son, Mr. VIM.
II. Msloney, in this place.
Thomas A. Keller, Esq, Of this place, killed
hog, on Wednesday last which weighed four
hundred and twenty-one pounds.
NEW PArER.-We neglected in our last number
10 acknowledge the receipt of the 6rst issue of
neatly printed "a column weekly paper en,i-
tied the Pendieton N,us, published at Franklin.
Peadeton county. this State, by Geo. r. Call
yer, and VIM. G. Campbell. We wish you sue
cess gentlemen.
Maj. S. Il. Steel, OF Clsrksburg, killed hog
last week, which weighed G37 lbs.
Miss Sue Ridenour, Of this place, gave con-
cert at Edinourg, Shenandoah county, q few
nights ago, and realized about fifteen dollars
From our Cumberland exchanges we learn
the following particulars OF a distressing case of
accidental shooting which occurred on Friday
last near Frankfort, Mineral county: II seems
that Messrs. John Lawson Blue, son OF the late
Ssrret IL Blue, OF this county, and Isaac George
both residents of the vicinity OF Frankfort on
their way for hunting expedition, were riding
along the road, both on one horse, Blue being
in 'front.' and carrying a loaded gun. Suddenly
the horse stumbled and fell, and in the crash the
gun was discharged, the contents entering the
breast OF MIR. George, killing him instantly. Mr.
George, We understand, leaves a wife and three
OF four children.
CALiroeSM SALMON roR Sorru BaAScH The
L. S. Fish Commission has consigned Il. 600
young California Salmon 10 Mr. kercheyal. of
this place, for stocking the South Branch dur
ing this week. THIS FISH is held in high esteem
for ihe table, is very prolific, adapted to fresh,
clear waters fed by springs, and the enterpr Use
deserves success. The fish reached here yester-
day ia healthy condition, and are in our waters.
THE AMERICAN FARMER FOR DEcEuBER-This
old journal is received, with its sual collection
of good things for the farmer and gardener. No
branch Of rural life seems neglected. The use
iul has, OF course, the preference but considera
ole space is given TO the ornamen tai whilst some
appropriate and interesting reading is offered for
the family circle. In this number will be found
something TO interest and instruct ever member
Of every country family. We recommend IL n
'he favor OF our farming readers. The subserip-
lion is ~ 80 year, only 81 90 in clubs oil
five or more. Libeni premiums are offered fol-
clubs, * the publishers. Saml SANDS & Son, Balti
more, Md, will forward specimen numbers on
application. new volume begins January Isl
so that uow is the best time to subscribe
SHEsASDoAH VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY -
At a recent meeting of the above Society, al
Winchester John NJ. Miller, of Frederick coun-
~. was elected President Jas H. Burgess o.
Frederick county, Secretary and tIeury S
Slagie, OF Winchester, Treasurer Dr. Ed. Bea
of this county, aud II. ". Frye, Of Hardy, were
elected Vice Presidents.
line ClarksbUrg ST. is 80 lie removed &c
Parkersburg reason, want Of sufficient support
in Clarksburg
Our public school, we are TOLD, is getting n
long admirably, with some s5 scholars in dali,
attendance.
The Texas Gift Concert going, going, go
ing The day is close at hand have you secur-
cd ticket Don't delay any longer for Tho
large number OF Gifts are worth trying for
Tickets are only one dollar each, and Que Of
them must surely draw $50, 900.
1t will be seen, by advertisement in to-day
paper, that Mr.. Joseph A Bednger offers for sal,
his valuable farm, lying near Hanging Rock, in
this county.
Keep doing, always doing remembering
that Wishing, dreaming, intending, murmuring
talking, signing and repiniug are all idle and
prohtless employments.
1t is told OF the late Judge Beugamin Tap
pan Of Ohio, that when he applied to the Judge.
OF the Supreme Court for admission to the bar OIL
thst State he was asked the following questions
TO which he gave the answers as follows: iMr
Isppan, what is law ~ Answer-"An unjust
distribution Of Justice" "Mr Tappan. what /,
equity ~ Answer-"A id imposition upou
common sense - No other questions were asked
and he was given a certificate Of admission.
-o'T am half feet Of bride stood before To,