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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
A Parting, a Meeting and q
Wedding.
BY EVA AUGUSTA.

This is my farewell visit, CARRIE. l
expect to sail for America in few days.
Don't forget your promise ! will be back
In few years, and 1 expect to fud you
true 10 your promise. You are sill young,
but L hope to iud my CARRIE true to me
when l return" Thus they separated
he twenty, she twelve.
MAURICE CHAUNCEY lived near Mr..
LINwooD' 5. Their parents had been friends
aud neighb1rs for years. Within the last
year MAURICE had lost his parents, and,
being lief. alone In the world, he concluded
70 witt America so we fod him standing
on the vine-shadei portico, bidding CAR
RTE LINwooD farewell.
To the busy, ever-Lurry;ug din OF New
York, MAURICE came. 10 one of the lar
gest and most fourisLiug frms in the city
ne found employment. lie was honest,
faithful and true in bis new situation
Though young, and stranger, he could not
be lnred IN o any of tie many hauuts of wick
edncss which thrnDged the place. Altbo' be
came as stranger, without friends, he did
not remain go long. lie soon became a
general favorite, and an ornament to soce
ty. He wrote to CARRIE, one, two, three
.
ard wrote the fourth no answer returned
from over the sea- lie dcsp1ired of ever
hearing from her again VIDA, occasoned
this unlocked for silence? Hi. frs, LETTERS
might have been Intercepted, but had he
not written four.
Often there Is a something, no matter
how we struggle and f2ht against i, that
viii come between Us aud our dearest opes.
We call II by different namcs.-some fate
some, chance others Providence; and, oh,
so often, If We could draw the dark cloud 10
one side, could we rot see the silver lining;
see that, the hand that wiihbolds what We
wish for with "a lnpgiog akin to pan,' is
only Withholding what may be fraught with
misery. Then lot Us be content with our
lot, no matter where we are situated and
inste'd Of sinking into vain repining, raise
our hopes "a the bright sun blhind the
dark cloud. But we are DEPRESSING.
MAURICE applied himself more assidu-
ously to business, becoming one of the
most faithful of the firm 3 employees. Hi.
employers placed unlimited couflence in
his ability, judgment AMI efficiency.
Messrs. Duke s. SYLER recommended
him to BLACK, Moss & Co., as cue of the
best travelling agents they could employ
1t then was , lucrative situation. lie &C
copied the place, remaining in their service.
attentive to business, making that his sole
pleasure investing a considerable fortune
which he had amasscd, IN real estate, Qe
did not marry, though be could have eLoa-
en- many 4 refined cultivated lady from the
circle in which be moved rome Of them
Z -,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

HONEY BEES Professor AGAssIZ, said,
In reference to honey bees: The beehive
consists when in activity, of one queen,
several hundred drones, aud many thou
sand working bees. These constitute q
combined sys,em of labor is carried on
transcending in many respects tho mos,
complicated ections of man himself. TheiI
structure shows no organ similar to those
by which the mental functions are mani.
tested in the higher animals and in man
They have no brain proper, nor does theil
nervous system correspond in any way e
that CT The vertebrates.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

tbATlfk II.
The last trunk had been sirar2od all
the little mementces Of the past had been
safely packed awsy in the last trunk; ma
ny liuls things, triAing 10 themselves. but
uniting in memory the joyous past 10 the
present, holding many bright associations,
Keeping tho love Of friends always present;
friends some now sleeping in the untrok o
silence Of tue tomb. CARRIE was sitting n
the window taking a ror'ing view Of Tie
beautiful scenery, spread ont o lis ricL and
varied beauty.
Sad feelings he'd ccmc over bcr sitting
there her mother would be lcft behind 10
The silent grave; bu, heaven was as near
IN the new couotry, the words Of tho poet,
'Thc things that most wo love on earth are
fleeing,
And wither day ly day;
The hearts 70 " hich our own are foadIy beating.
Cannot With us delay -
c7mo 20 her mind. Her father had men.
toncl going 90 America some weeks before.
and her heart bad bounded at the idea for
was not Der be'r1thed there. This evening
she felt some miseiviuc Why hid she re-
cei7od no letters from MAURICE he lad
promised 10 write, and had sho not written
sersoIi, receiving no reply Why had be-
forgotten brr so soon after leaving tie sborc-
OF Epeland, and ming'ing among strange
faces in tho New World? Tic thought
was maadcuiug but she trusted him sill.
though half a score Of years bad been gar.
neIcd 10 tlc s'orc-houso Of The pest.
The morning found them at LIVERPOOL.
waiting The sailing # tbo vessel, which was
70 convey them % New York, whittier her
irher intended going. How novel ever.
thing cprcarcd % CARa1E Oh a.. .,...,-
which gid9d smoo'hIy over tho water -i,s
gentle Iol.i"l motion. "''' '"o
mind was oasy rambling in On inc,
. .s,pa'''e ,a,ure, filed with bright images
anu beautiful ues-theso bright visions
were often chartered and sunken toto no.
'h'ngness, By some sudden noise, or voice
on me vessel Ono evening party com
menced singing, Homeward Bound can.
RE and her father were sitting together.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

The Mount Sterling CKy) Sentinel
gives this notice Of manageable Young
female 10 Montgomery county: GA young
woman in State, at party the other night,
for $50 ate a whole roast pig, an entire
stuffed turkey, oil Of an opossum, ten large
corn dodgers, aud drank gallon Of hard
cider, al one sitting Her name il Miss
MARY JANE SEvERENcE, and she is a
plump aud pretty brunette, lively as
cricket"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
South 3ransl1 9ntellisenecr.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY. MARCH IS, 1874.
THAT BOY.
BY GEORGE COOPER.

BY GEORGE COOPER
Is the house turned topsy iurvy?
Does it ring from the street to roof?
Will the racket still continue,
Spite Of all your mild reproof?
Are you often in a fiutter
Are you sometimes thrilled with Joy?
Then have my grave suspicious,
That you hare al hone-that boy.
Are the walls and tables hammered?
Are your nerves and ink upset?
Have two eyes, so bright and roguish,
Made your every care forget?
Have your garden beds prowler,
Who delights but to destroy,
These are well-kn own indications
That you have al b ONE that bow.
Have you seen him playte col ,eus-r-zwr~s+
With his head upon the mat,
And his heels in mid mir twinkling
For his audience, the cat?
Do you ever stop to listen,
When his merry pranks annoy
Listen to voice that whispers,
You were once just like-that boy.
Have you heard of broken windows,
And with nobody to blame
Have you seen trowsered urchin
Quite unconscious of the same?
Do you love teasing mixture
OF perplexity and JOY
You may have a dozen daughters,
But know you We got-that boy.
Upon the valleys lap
The dewy morning throws
thousand pcarly drops,
To wake a single rose.
Thus often, in the course
OF life's few fieetng years,
y single pleasure costs
The soul thousand tears
". &. BryrrI
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

HoRsERADIsH IN PIcKLE.-Horseradish
grated aud mixed with pickle will prevent
mold forming on the tops of jars. Leaves
of horseradish laid over the top will answer
the same purpose. IL is said that this
pungent root, if grated and mixed with
cider, and eaten with the food, will both
prevent and cure paralysis.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
Notice to take Dispositions.

Lewis A., Onesimus O. W, ia N and Hsrri-
son Stoker James Sheetz, guardian a4 fi,er, for
zoe Same, - Sapp. widow Of Stephen Tric-
Nit' deceased 80 sary and Elizabeth. daugh-
ters OF ,ue said Stephen, and any other heir or
neirs Of Edward Trcklc, dec d., late Of IIamp.
shire county, W Va, and any other person
who may be entitled 70 share 10 the estate Of
the said Edward Trickle, dec d., T. johnson.
J. w Saville. r. @. Malcolm, a. CayIor OF
John, y. y. Guthrie, Administrator Of Edward
IHcsle, dec d., and Robert White, Special
Receiver,
TAKE NOTICE,
That shall proceed TO take the dispositions Of
sundry witnesses AZ The following times and pla-
ces, between the hours Of sunrise and sunset.
VIZ. On Tuesday, 7th q April, 1874. at the
house of Thomas henderson, on Spring Cap
Mountain, Hampshire c0unty-On Tbursday,
9th Of April, 374, az The Office Of Justice shan
non, in Springfield in said county-Cn Tuesdev.
l4th Of A prii 1874 IT the house Of samuel Sam.
90 Mouongalia River, about 3 or 4 miles from
Smithtowu, Marion or Monongalia county. W.
Va On the 18th ~ April 1874. at The 'Moun.
tain City House, In Fairmont, Marion county.
w Va. and on the 18th Of April. 1874. AT he
Clerk Office % the Circuit Court 90 Romney.
". Va, and when tsken these dispositions viii
be offered AZ evidence in my behalf upon tho tri.
al Of cause ia Chancery now pending in the
Circuit Court Of Hampshire county. West Va
wherein am plaintiff and you are defendants -
and 10 from any cause said dispositions or any
o! them, should not be taken on said DAYS. OF If
commenced should not be completed. the same
will be continued from day 10 day, between the
sane hours and At The same places until COM
pleted.
JOHN w. PHILIPS.
March g. ls7t.-5w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Said lord John Russell 20 Hume NJ
a 'ocial dinner, what do you consider the
object Of legislation 2 The greatest good
to the greatest number What DO you con-
slider The greatest number? continued bis
LordsbiP Number one, my Lord was
The c0mmonet's reply.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

He that cannot forgive others, breaks the
bridge over which he must pass himself; for ev-
cry man bas need Io'be forgiven Lord Har5eyt.
"A psck Of wolves in Sherbourne county,
Minnesota, chased a couple lawyers five miles,
and Che New Orleans Repu'lisan thinks it show
cd q iacS Of professional couticsv
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

WV II HAMMOND, an employee Of
the rol.iog nil at Cumberland, MaryIsas.
attempted - pass under tram on vester.
say week on his way to work, when the
train started and be was Instantly crushed
and killed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

A MoTHER's WORTH. Many discour.
aged mother folds her tired hands a. night,
and feels as if she had, after all, done moth.
ing, although she had not spent an idle mo
ment since she rose Is it nothing that
your little helpless children have had some
one TO come to with all their childish grief,
and JOYS ? Is it nothing that your hus-
band feels safe when be is away 10 his
business, because your careful hand directs
everything at home Is it nothing, when
his business is over, that be has tho bless
ed refuge of home, which you have that
day donO your best to brighten and refine ?
Ol weary and faithful mother you little
know your power when you say, 4 have
done nothing There is a book in which
fairer record than this is written over a.
against your name.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
The Beggar Woman.

Once, in time of famine, an unknown beg
gar woman, poorly but clearly clad, went thro
a certain village asking aims.
From some houses she was sent away with
rough words ct otb-s she received very
small gift only r So. 'ener, rs she was We
ry cold invited her into 90 warm room; and
his wife, who had jIst baked cakes, gave her n
nice large piece.
The next day all the people, ut whose door
the beggar woman had called, were invited TO
supper in the Queens palace. When they came
into the dining room, they behed a small table
laden with the richest food, ard also n large Ia
BILE with many plates on which there was here
and there piece of mouldy bread, q few arti.
chokes, or handful Of bran but, for he part.
the plates were entirely empty.
The Queen said 81 wes myself that Lergar
woman in disguise, wishing, in this time Of dis
tress, when the poor are in such great need. to
prove the charity ofmy people. The poor gar
dener took me in and entertained mo rs best
he could hence, he will now eat with me- and
will FIX pension FOR life on him The rest
Of you will entertain yourselves with the same
fare which you will fl nd on these plates. With
this, remember that in the future world you will
also one day be served as you serve others"
What give unto His poor,
To our Lord himself is given
What we sow OF love on earth,
We shall richly reap in heaven
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

In Mercer county, Ky, on the night
Of the Jst instant, JOHN Books found
GEORGE ANDERSON asleep in bed with his
(BRooKs's) wife. Books gos an axe and
severed ANDERsON's head from his body.
The murderer fed, and has not yet be en-
captured.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Ara juvenile parry young Aberdeen
gentleman, about seven years old, kept
himself from the riot Of the company. -
Jhe lady Of the house called to him. Come
and play ADD dance, 10Y dear. Choose one
Of those pretty girls Tor your wife, Not
likely ? cried the young cynic. NO wife
for me DO you think | wsht to be wor r.
ricd out Of my life like poor paps /?
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

MoDruE SAySCs.-Iot your motto be Litter
~ or Death and &c IL comes to tho pinch take
,bc most oft in liberty Honor thy father md
thy mother. particularly about circus time when
Thy ncgbbor os tyself Borrow his plov hoe
or horses when eve you can, but If hc wants TO
borrow yours tell him that you're very sorry,
but you we're just going 10 use them yourself
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

a SUIT BY How. ALEX H. STEPHENS.
Honorable ALEX. II. STEPHENS, of Ga =,
has brought suit against the Western aud
Atlantic Railroad Company and GEORGE
II. HAzELHURsT, of Georgia, for 81 600. :.
600, the alleged profits Of his share 10 the
lease of said road, which had been ADAM
doned by him for certain reasons to the
State. He claims that as the State had
not accepted his gift, the company bad DO
right 10 turn it over to HAzELHURsT, but
that it is still his property, aud be is en-
titled to tho profits already paid HAZEL
HURST.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

TIE ORtcIS or TRicHty = SrRALis 90 Drs. Catch
and Miller, Of Lawrencebnrg, Ohio, have been
investigating the cause Of trichnr in hogs, nud
state that it may be traced 10 feeding rats to
swine. How rats become trchinous the doctors
DO not state, but they promise to do 20 after fur
Their investigation. They recommend that Nil
rats dying or killed should be burned. They
also state that many persons have died from
what was supposed 90 be cholera or bilious or
typhoid fever, but was 10 reality this terrible
mlln1v.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

They're singing these lines 10 Ohio
now:
Rouse ihce o dependent brother,
Cheer with hope these days Of paiu
When this wh.skey war is over,
Wen, o vel get drunk again.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
Professional Cards.
ANDREW w. KERCHEVAL,
Counselor ut I.nXy

Romoey, Hampshire County, Hest Ia !,
I)ESUMES the practice of law in Hampshire,
u Hardy and Mineral counties.
Romuey, March 4th. 1870
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

80 - NIICS. Lemons. choice CfN.
Ffesb Peaches and Tomatoes. &c
and for sale, by
'hORGE BROWN, Confcctiopcr.
'a'g, May 90, 1873.
y.L, best quality, always on hand
II y. DAWSON.
nnoy Dec. j., 1878.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Mr. EDWARD w. MASSEY diod a. hts
residence near White Post, Clarke county,
Virginia, on the 2G,h 1ltimo, IN tho G4ih
year of his age. For many years he took
a leading part 10 tho affairs Of the county,
and at one time represented II 10 the Gen
eral Assembly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Ray. W. +. MUNsEY, Of Virginia, Dee
been appointed by BIsuor PIERCE, Of Ca,
TO 6.l a vacancy 10 the pulpit Of ihe lead
Jog Methodist Episcopal Church South in
Augusta, Georgia, at a salary Of $4,000.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

The rates OF advertising are, for a square item
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three insertons-larger ones in the same propor-
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ments inscI tee at liberal reduction on the above
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Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
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Reimbursement to be considered by the mont
or year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
vously agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions Of associations communications of
limited interest and notices OF deaths excee DIM
rsxLiNEs will he charged ten cents per line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

THE VALLEY RAILROAD DC Tuesday
Of last week tho stages f;om Harrisooburs
to stanton Va, were draped 10 mourning
1t being The lest trip on The road, on &C.
count ofibe opening Of tue Valley railroad
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
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RoMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
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No paper will he discontinued, except at the
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Leen settled
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

The wave on which many poor fsl-
low has been carried away Is The wavo Of
a lace-edged cambria handkerchief.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Mrs. Warts, Of Iows, has drunk but.
'ermilk aud eaten honey until she Is 80 fas
that she cant life herself out Of a chair.
She hasn't been out Of doors for two years.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

SiEcytAR PtST Bishop Williams, Of
Canton, has forwarded to the Jardin 4 Acclima-
cation, at Brussels, remarkable China plant,
thc frst specimen Of rs kind received in Europe.
This plant changes its color three times q day,
and IS appropriately named Hibiscus mutabiI.s.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

RT A BARREL Of hen manure Is worth
more 10 tho farmer than the best barrel Of
phosphate ever put upon the market.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13
i Y Il TU RE
y. Ii. SHEETz

recently accepted the Agency Of
.1e largest Furniture Establishments
.'l N'airs would call .hc attention Of
TO h's elaborate Photographic repre-
'i. ihc desirable styles 10 the mar
guarantee satisfaction in styles,
prices. in every article desired. An
'n v..l bo convincing.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

"A talking rat is one Of the latest nat
ufal cuTiosities uueatthod in Alexandra.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-13

Richmond is happy over the revival OF Der
coGee-tradc. The first cargo since the war has
just been sold there.
The New York herald., 1874-11-22
sPARRINe AND FENCING.

The first fall exhibition given by the members
and professors OF Woods Gymnasium TOOK place
last evening at No. East Twenty eighth street.
There were about $50 gentlemen present., who
evinced the liveliest interest the entertainment
First on the list was set~to between Master Lea
witt, aged fourteen, and Professor O'Nel. The lad
demonstrated tnat his education in the science or
sparrng had been well attended to. Then Dr.
Meigs and Professor wood gave like exhibition,
which was followed by Mr.. Fred j. Engelhardt and
Professor Delwick In the art OF ienclng. Then
came Mr.. M. +. Burton, using the Indian clubs,
and the applause which greeted his EFFORT was very
gratifying. Other sparrlng followed. and MIR. C. D.
Newton performed upon the trapeze. Engelhardt
and O'Neil also set-to with the gloves, Delwick
and Sennac with the singlestck. when Mr.. r. A.
PennelI displayed his great strength In putting up
the dumb bells, Gaping the climax by raising the
two hundred FOUNDER. This gentleman was then
presented with an elegant guard chain by the
members OF the gymnasium. The wind-up was
between Messrs. Bne meyer and Dwyer, whose
ability with the gloves received great applause.
The New York herald., 1874-11-22
4 VICTIM TO GRIEF.

Yesterday afternoon well dressed man, OF re-
spectacle appearance, entered No. Al Broad street
In an apparently fa1ntlng condition. Officer HAYS
took him to the New street station house. Within
Eve minutes after his arrival there he died. 1t
was then learned that his name was Peter j. Bel
lew, and that he nad resided at the Park Hotel, In
Nassau street. Shortly after the occurrence a
HERALD reporter called upon Mr. George A.
Croiutt the proprietor OF the above mentioned
hotel who made the following statement:-
''Mr. Beilew was traveller for the liquor house
of Messrs. Frank Boehn h Co., OF No. 43 Broad
street, for several years past. He came here
ern tour, and one day ne received q
telegram stating that his wife had died
ss buried Il at Ns@ Haven wSse the am
hved 1t affected him terribly and at the grave
he remarked he would soon follow her, and tenn
porariy prevented, am told, the filing up OF the
grave. Upon his return here he became unnamed
with grief ana would SIT with his head IN his
and night clerks Went up stairs to Try and cheer
him, bnt 10 VAIN he refused 1000, ana nearly
Haven, and 1t was agreed that they should go
back tue same evening. This morning ne went 10
him, and left the boy IN my charge. lhe boy sub
sequenay saw his father, when dead, ana also
called upon Messrs; @ Boehn \ 60; 70 ask n Tor some
tells me that they told him that neither his
father nor he had any claims upon them.
The COY came back to me with tears In his eyes,
not knowing what to do. SO, after giving him his
supper, put him IN the train bound 'or New
his grandfather has money and will see that his
father Is buried properly. While the police oflcer
was taking hlm 70 the station house he rallied
once and then became UNCONSCIOUS. Captain
Cherry placed him ON chair, but he died within
few moments. He drank no intoxicating liquors
while here to my knowledge, save on one occasion
when some whiskey was sent TO his room, as he
felt very weak. ! think grief killed him. he has
stopped at this MOTEL for many years.