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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
County Court-Aug. Term 1874

Levy Court. All the justices were present
Rev. A. G.. Gearhsrt authorized to celebrate
the rites of matrimony. County levy fixed at
3Oc on $780, levy on Springfield District to pay
interest on Railroad bonds IL cents on 500, in
Romney District for same, 81 cents on SlOO.
So, 600 Of County bonds advanced to the COM
missioners experimenting bridge erection over
South Branch at Gibsons, they reporting said
bridge nearly finished.
John Z. lIeatwole aud Silas Mile son, Esqrs,
recommended as the respective commissioners to
re-assess real estate in the Ist and Ind Districts
The court ordered that labor on public roads Of
the county be fixed at four days in the year.
John Stickley appointed overseer Of poor in
Springfield District 10 place of f. T. Grace,
dec d. commissioners of Elections At c.
H., Dugal c. Tabb Robert w. Gilkeson, William
II. Cookus-st Greenwood Schoo-house, John
Largent Joseph Kidwell and ]. d. McCoole at
Walnut Grove, A. G. 10y, l.. c. Cooper and
Christian Slonaker-Rt Henry NJ. Highs, l.. G.
Kelley, Henry NJ. uigh and Elijah Huffman at
Luptons, f. d. Baker, William Slonaker and
Jesse J Pugh-at La Fsyette School house, l..
f. Kline, 4. S. Anderson and James Crcswell-
| at Wills Schoo-house SilAs Milleson, Zacharish
Johnson and Jacob Stump, Jr.--at Kedron, Ben
jamin 10y, Thornton ". ORltt and VIM Smaltz
at Delsplaines School-house, Saml Ruckman,
\. II. Pownall and J. Il. Arnolt-at Thompson s
Frank NJ Pownall, Charles Bowman and William
Pepper at Springfield Michael Blue William
J. Long and John W Shouse at Frenchs store,
W. 7. French, W. W. Selby ard Abram Hoss.
Clerk ordered to have court house and Jail in
sured to amount of So 900. Report OF committee
appointed TO re-dstrict the county was rejected.
The bonds of the county advanced to Wiuehes-
ter and Paw Paw Turnpike increased in all to
$7OO Bounties For old wolf, $685. for young
do SIT 5O-For old wild cat 81 90, for young do
81 0o-Gor old red fox 81 90, for young do. so
cents-for old gray fox 50 cents FOR young do.
25 cents. For repair Of road on l.. Capon, near
ThCm-s Wills, appropriation of 500, aud of $50
TO making new road near Bakers. Isaac Pan
| cake appointed Justice iu Romncy District Clerk
| to have a statement Of expenditures and receipts
of the county during last fiscal year printed and
posted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
DIED.

On The 2od inst, Mr.. CmsTnS CosSEz. OF
Grant county, aged "a years.
Nsjor Isaac " SEYMOUR, who departed This
life on the 9Th Of this month, was a native q
Hardy county, where he had resided Tor upwards
o. seventy years near Noorefed HJ house vas
burned Few years since when he left together
with bis wife, their old home, and went TO bis
daughters tMrs. Jonathan Seymour in Grant
county, where he continued 10 live up 10 The time
q his death. Ills wife had gone 10 her bone be-
fore him. One month more would have compile
ted his seveut y-seventh year. lie possessed ma
NJ sterling trails Of character. no, tho least Of
which was strict integrity aud humanity lie
bad fne intellect that was highly cultivated
Ills remsios were brought to the Presbyterian
Church 10 Moorefeld, on Che next morning after
his death, where a large concourse OF citizens had
assembled, and Rev. Mr. White delivered n
very impressive sermon, after which they were
taken 10 Che Cemetery snd deposited By the side
Of bis sister Nancy and his brother William 49,
The deep grief OF his two Of old servants who
were present ct the closing ceremonies, were TOO
striking to be mistaken; they had lost thar besf
friopd aud one that had been good 10 them I'M
der adversely. D.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

GOLD IN TUCKER COUNTY Mr.. LEE
COOPER, of this piece, showed us several
specimens OF quartz rock, studded with rich
dfposifs of gold, which is uneartbed in
Tu.kcr county. Those who are competent
judges of gold ere, assure Us that this is a
bona tide article, and no mistake If fu.
ture events should prove that this precious
material abounds 10 any considerable u4n.
tity, the little, ruassuming cnuuty Of Tnck-
CT, will be tho ~ Dorado of Yves: Virginia,
and will take its rank in wealth alongside
the golden States Of California aud C0lnra-
do. We wish our sister couGty whole ecres
Of this "root Of evil Kingrood Herald.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Quarterly Meeting at Headsville

Mn. HARPgn Sunday morning, 10th instant,
dawued bright aud fair, the sun shining brilliant
y forth from cloudlcs5 sky, upon happy
group, consisting of your correspondent and FIVE
Others all Of Romney, comfortably seated in the
rear Of span Of slightly spirited bays leisurely
pursuing our way towards iIesdsville, on Pattsr-
sons Greek, in Mineral county, to attend the
End Quarterly Meeting Of the New Creek Circuit,
Methodist Episcopal Church, being held at that
place by the ministers Of the circuit, Revs. John
Edwards and II. r. Savage assisted by Rev9 7.
H. OGner, Of Romney, and IT. Hoffman, Of New
Greek. In the course OF few hours VIC found
ourselves in front Of the church (which is a neat
one, and admirably located, } and in the midst Of
the crowd already assembled for Divine worship.
The frs, service Of the morning was Love Feast,
q, 9 o'clock after which it was announced that
the venerable Divine, Bishop Ames, Of Baltimore,
would favor the congregation with sermon, st
H. The Bishop is 60 years Of age and has been
procaming the Word Of God nearly half a cen
fury but would be taken by some FOR man Of
younger years.-lle Is robust looking fluent
speaker and what is astonishing, reads without
the aid OF spcctuc'es. Al the appointed time be
delivered 10 n large intelligent aud attentive au-
diencs truly touching eloquent and solemn
discourse selecting rs the basis for his remarks,
the following words "And now abideih faith,
hope charity, these three but the greatest Of
these is charity. '--ist cor. 1913. lie disposed
Of the text in a rlry creditable manner biz yer.
sion offaith wac grand and eloquent 10 was in
deed an able, edifying and wel-deiverod sermon
such rs We seldom have the pleasure Of hear
ing-st The close Of which the Sacrament Of the
Lords supper was administered, to goodly
number Of Code children. The con gregatou
was then dismissed with the beuedicton, 20 re-.
assemble AZ 3OP.W
We found The people Of the vicinity to be soci-
Die and friendly, and such ss FOR liberaity aud
kindness cannot be surpassed. Soon after PAT.
taxing Of a sumptuous repast we turned our a..
ces homeward, and 30 pw found us again where
we we're twelve hours previous, all feeling that
the day had been well spent, aud was one not
soon to be forgotten. G.
John Camden, son Of Judge G. D. Cam
den, accidentally shot himself Sunday week
while shooting chickens, at his residence in
Jobnstown, Harrison county. lie is not danger.
ously wounded Remember tho Sabbath day
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

WHEAT Crop IN EuRoPE.-Cah'e dis
patches from London yesterday indicate
that marked change lie probable in bread
sfuffs. The Mark Lane Express says that
France is sending back tn London cargoes
of wheat that hsd been shipped thence, and
that tho crops both 10 England and France
are secure, from which i, is inferred that
dependence of both those countries on for
eign crops ia mnterislly lessened. -Bdui-
more Sun. 4Au1 10.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Coming +! Coming !!
J. M. Carrington's
Great Southern Circus.

Is extensively billed for an exhibition a, this
place on Monday next, August OATH aud judg-
ing from the many complimentary notices il is
receiving in our exchanges from all points where
they have exhibited we believe we are to have a
rare treat for the amusemen FLOWING public of
this section. The names of some of the leading
artists are familiar to US, and rs they are under
the management of Mr.. Darlington himself, who
is n reliabs and experienced Snowman. the enter-
tainment may be expected as represented. or
course everybody is going, and we bespeak for
them an overlooking house at this point Don't
fail to the fearless and wonderful feats of the
daring gymnast graceful riding by the beautiful
equestrians, &c, enjoy a laugh with the three
funny clowns, and have good time in general
J. NJ. Carrington's Great Southern Circus will
also exhibit at Frankfort on Tuesday, the 25th
day of August
Romney, Aug. 81, lS74.-lt.
Stolen HoRsgs RECOVERED AND THIEF CAPruR-
ED.-On Tuesday night or Wednesday morning
OF las, week, says the Cumberland Nslcs, Mr. E. L.
Pollock, who lives nesr North Branch, 3alti-
more and Ohio Railroad, this county, had two
fine horses stolen His brother Robert Pollock,
"traled" the horses to Hancock, where he not
only recovered them but also succeeded in find
ing the thief, aud had him arrested early Thurs
day morning. The horses have been brought
home the thief is in llagerslown Jail. awaiting
the arrival of deputy sheriff from this county
We have been unable TO ascertain his name as
Mr.. Pollock did not learn IT, Mr. p. arrived at
Hancock about half IN hour only after the thief,
which was certainly making ''good time on him
TO the Weak, the Worn and the Weary, the
editor of the Boston Recorder says: 1--WE can
most unhesitatingly recommend the Peruvian
Syrup, protected solution of the protoxide Of
iron, 20 all The weak, the worn, and the weary,
having richly experienced its benefits. 1t pos
sesses oil the qualities claimed for it by its pro.
prietor."
Mr. Tobias Baker, formerly Of Romney lie
building neat new dwelling house, near Mr.
Jesse Cunning hams -Ne,O Creek Tribune.
About women-Men.
A paper containing many fine poinis-a pa
per of needles.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
MARRIED.,

On the 10Th inst, by the Rev J A. Cowgirl,
Mr Gsores w HMSr5 to Miss MAnruA v. NAE
TN all OF this county.
On the 9ih inst, by Rev. Joseph Arnold, Ne.
CrErl0 OWES to Miss RACuAEt Doao, all Of Min
eral county
On the 18th inst on Bslye, Run Mr. PgrER
BisEn 70 Miss JANE MAaFoLE, both Of The same
county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

EH Another cloud burst at Austin, Ne
vad', Oh Morday night last foe ding the town
about ten feet deep. No lives lost. The
loss by the food amounts to over $780,
600
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

Hy The election returns from Ohio iu-
dictate rejection Of the new constitution by
a majority variOusly estimated at FROM o.
600 to 5000.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

SUICIDE OF A PARIS FINANcIER W.
Befus, brother of Baroness Rolhschild, and
member of the Ratisbonne family, commit
ted suicide in Paris on the Pad instant.
Heavy Bourse losses are supposed to have
driven him to se!f-desiruction.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

sS The government officers at Pt,s-
burgh have brought suit against the own
ers of the boat which transported the prize :
fighters aud their friends to tho "battle
field" last week. - Cumberland Ners.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
By Yesterdays Mail.

cFA. the Piedmont Congressional
Convention on yesterday, the Hon. CHAs.
j. FAULKNER, received the nomination on
the first ballot.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

THE coored people of this town and vicini-
", had grand Picnic and Tournament, on
Thursday of last week near town. Melr Cen
Daniel Banks, chief officer OF the day on account
of some disturbance found it necessary to issue
the following order, which speaks for itself
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2I5
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

The next term of the Circuit Court for Hsr-
dy county will begin, his Hon, Judge ALLEN
presiding, in Moore6eld on Tuesday the frst day
Of September next,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

EE The colored folks in Tennessee are
hooting Brownlow sinao he denounced the
civil rights bill
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

cV 4 good deal of fault is being found
by Chicago people because 10 one in thst
city is mixed up with the Bescher scandal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

sgTHE name aud site of Howard
Lick, p. o., Hlrdy county, this State, is
changed to Ricbland Mills.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

Ey If you want to fiu1 out exactly how
mean ADD dishonest you have always been,
run for an Office.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

EE THE delinquent tax lists Of Chicago
show that only about 40 per cent OF her
citizens ere able to meet their obligations.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

"A new postoffice has been established at
Moorefeld Junction, this county, on the route
from Moofeiiell TO New Creek, with II. n. wor-
den as postmaster.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

Rev. William s. Baird, editor of the Balti
more Episcopal Methodist. died at the residence
of Rev. f. F. Iletrick, in Frederick county, Va,
on the 18th inst He was in the 18th year Of
his age, aud leaves widow and two children.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Headquarters Army of Potomac,
Major General Dan. Banks
COU1H10RdiHG II!


but the Commander regrets that Colonel James
Johnson was put under arrest for conduct unhe-
coming officer and gentleman and now awaits
his trial 10y Cou5i-Mtrtal.
By order Of General Banks,
WM. s. FOWLER,
a. A. Geal
Romney, Aug. 81, la74.-i..
1t is strange fact that wise men learn more
from fools than fools do from wise men.
A sarcastic exchange calls Beechsr finish.
ed orator" And nigh, lie not have said 'fn.
shed rascal D"
-lnjun probabilities 'Mebbe snow mex.
week mebbe heap - hot"
The new psrasol1 carried by the ladies are
described as looking like smashed porcupiues on
stick.
-Pnssion always lowers great man, but
sometimes elevates little one
Time IS money, and many people pay their
debts with il.
BALTIMORE, THURSDAY, August IS
Flour, sales Of Western Family at s. 9ONS6 80 4;
Extra ct s. % per Dbl. Wheat, sales Of South
ern red at 0OGSl 3G-Southern whiteat 30
fsl 81 Maryland red at ! 3OCI - per bushel
Corn, sHlcF Of good Western white al $1,000 cts
yellow at 1905 per hush Oats at 475f1jO
cents per bushe. Rye. 80 cents
In New fork,on Tie laih, gold closed AZ O95
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

John Camden n son Of Judge g. D. Cam
den, accidentally shot himself, on Sunday week
while shooting chickens, at hs residence in
Johnstown Harrison county lie is not danger.
ously wounded Remember tho Sabbath day
70 Keep Il holy
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Boot and Shoe Department.
Hat Department.

Ny assortment Of HATS is larger Ada
erer Embracing all the latest and neat.
est styles, and IF the bes, materials aud
nlnnnfrcfnre
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

A Convention will assemble at Petersburg.
Grant County, on Friday the lth Of September
next for the purpose Of nominating a candidate
for the State Senate, FROM the 18th Senatorial
District.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
About women Men.

A paper containing many fine points-a pa
per Of needles.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Thinning Business.

EVE subscriber has opened a Tinshop in Rom-
u ney, in the Mcdowell Store house where be
is prepared TO furnish, at the shortest notice,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

Mr.. Tobias Baker, formerly Of Romney, is
building neat new dwelling house, near Mr.
Jesse Gu inning ham, -Ne,O Creek Tribune.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21
Trunk Department.

Special attention IS i,pitcd 10 my PA
TENT TRUNKS, both for Ladies and
and Gendemen's use, somethiny entirely
Rce, and cheaper thon eeer 6efore offered
an this city. Ny stock Of
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

"A; Wooster, Ohio, on Friday last, Mrs DR..
Hummelshine,, OF Cumberland, Nd. who was on
visit to that place in company with her son,
fell down stairs, receiving such injuries. being
in delicate health, as to cause her death Her
remains arrived 10 Cumberland on Monday and
were inferred the following morning
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-21

F. Yrs Mary G. Darrow bas been appointed
'.'mis''e5s at Brady &ul, Ailegany CO, SD.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-07-18

The S0ianum, or potato iamil,'' ihe ut
| UmbeHiterR, contains several specie. 'nat are
cultivated as vegetables such as the potato
the eggplant, the tomato and peppers, Du'
also contains many speciee that are suspicio Us
or decidedly poisonous, the berries OF some
of them being showy and tempting to chill
dren. The whole order is dangerous, as in
many of them one part of the plant may be
safely used while another part may be danger
ons, as in the potato the tubers of which are
so wholesome, and the leaves and berries poi
,sonous. OF this family there are not many
species native northward. The principal
dangerous species are the Udtura strdmontum,
commonly known as thornapple, jamestown
weed and stink-weed; the HyOscyamus. or
henbane; the bitter-sweet; the common night
shade; the dcadly-nightshade, and the matri.
mony-vlne. The dark purple, almost black,
berries of the deadly ightshade or belladon.
ma are sometimes eaten by children, produc'
ing death.
Children sometimes also eat the berries OF
the Rhamnus, or buckthorn, which is vio-
lent and drastic purgative, frequently produc-
ing dangerous symptoms.
The only safe way to avoid unpleasant or
dangerous effects is to scrupulously refrain
from handling or chewing any plant, or any
part of it, unless the plant is well knoWn to
you, and known to be innoxious.-Hd'per'S
Bd,gr
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-07-18

Mr. L. G.. Curtis, at Rockford, Ill.,, writes
| 1t has been discovered that, the canker worm
which has been spreading so rapidly through
out the northwest for the last few years, de-
stroying the foliage of apple trees, and max
| ing the orchards look as though fire had swept
through them can be eXterminatcd, and that,
too, with very little labor
The female Canker worm rises out OF the
ground in the spring, as soon as the frost Is
out of the ground and crawlS up the trunk OF
the tree (as she is wingless) and deposits her
eggs under old bark or in rough places,
which hatch in May or the fore part OF June
into small looping caterpillars or so-called
measuring worms, which soon spread over
the tree destroying the foliage.
Many plans have been tried to prevent the
worm from crawling up the tree, and with
some success. But to wipe them OUT COM
plctcly so that there shall not be one of them
left to tell the tale, is by the use OF Paris
green in water, applied with syringe ta'
blespoontul of Paris green to patent pail
full OF water.
When the worms are all hatched, as near as
can be Judged, give the tree "A good wetting
down, and if afterward it Is discovered that
they were not all killed, put on more, but US
ually one wetting will answer.
know orchards that in 1872 were covered
with this worm, the foliage and fruit crop
completely destroyed, that were treated as
above, last year with perfect success-the
worms killed and the orchards produced fine
crops Of apnles
This liquid will not only destroy the can
ker worm but the myriads of insects that are
too small to be seen by the naked eye that are
preying upon the foliage OF trees. One party
says that after using it last year in his orchard
the foliage made such a luxuriant growth and
so dark a green that it was almost black. 1t
can be used just as safely in the flower gar
den destroying the insects that intest the
shrubbery, as in the orchard.
The canker worm has already made its ap
pearance in some sections ofthe country, and,
therefore must be looked after at once The
above is very simple remedy and very cas-,
lily applied,
| saw parties in southern Wisconsin few
days since, that told me they proposed to
make up barrel of the liquid, put 1t on a
platform built on the top Of a lumber wagon
box, drive on the windward side Of the trees,
and shower them by means of garden
syringe.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-07-18

MORRISON For FUEL.-By recent expert
ments in Birmingham, England, nlghtsoll
and sewerage have been converted into a
fuel of superior quality and cheaper rate than
coal The matter is rendered inodorous by
chemical treatment. 1t is then mixed with Il
small quantity of coal gas tar, and compress
ed into solid blocks of any size to suit the
customer. In this condition it is hard and
compact, and gives forth merely faint odor
of coal-gas tar BY experiment ii was shown
that this fuel is better than engine-slack for
heating steam boilers. 1t is said te leave very
little ash, aud this ash can be again converted
into fuel which is even superior to the origi-
nal. In consumption it gives of but small
quantity Of fsmoke. Little machinery is need
ed for the conversation, and any kind of night
soil can be used while the fuel can be offered
at about half the price of engine-slack. a
superior quality for household purposes caa
be made at as cheap rate. Should this in
vention prove practical, it will settle the quess'
ton how proftably to utilize our nightsoil.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-07-18

A FRIEND TO HoRTICULTURE.-Lasts season
noticed the ants were more numerous than
had ever known them to be before. We
had been experimenting some in sllk-worms,
and we found it very difficult to keep them
and their cocoons. Then / also discovered
another thing had hive that only had n
few bees in one side, occupying between
two combs and these got some moths IN 1t
before | knew it; so when | got leisure |
went out to destroy them before any would
hatch out in the miller, and then | found that
the ants also had got in and made clean
sweep and departed, only leaving holes in the
cocoous to show that they had been there L
then examined further about other hives.
Under them, when they set on boards, you
will generally find few CoCoonS OF the moth
Larvae, and where | found one there was a
hole in them The idea then struck me, and
| suggested it to others, that the ants had pro-
badly played out several of those insects so
troublesome to our apple trees and fruit, the
tent caterpillar and coddling moth And now
| find in my orchard of over 1000 trees one
nest of the caterpillar Now, if they found
the coddling moth and cleaned them out as
well, would suggest that the State Board of
Agriculture offer premium on the produc-
ton of ants.
was feeling pretty blue over fruit pros.
poets in this State. Last year, IN an orchard
of about 200 trees-large enough, some OF
them, TO bear tour or five bushels, and ought
to average bushel to the tree at a small es-
timate-I got six bushels, and four of them
only tit for cider. Unless we can meet the
coddling moth in some way apple-raising is
played ! will watch with a good deal of
curiosity the appearance of the moth this sea
son, hoping that my supposition Will prove
true in relation to them alSO.-N CdmerOH in
E1nsrs Ed,YDcv
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-07-18
LAMPS.

I havs's fair stock OF Lamps ara Lamp Tr.mmlgz. aEi
thebeSi CmInneys made. ?. l. SE!GGs.