Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Letter from Harper's Ferry.
HARPER's FERRY,
February 3. 1877.

Mr.. Zittle-By deaths and removals
we have lost considerable number of
our citizens this winter. Death has
been reaping quite harvest,principally
among the aged, though he is no re-
spector of persons. a short time ago
three of our oldest citizens were corpses
the same day, and since then he has
claimed number of others for his
victims. Virginia Lodge, /. 0. o. +.
Of this place has lost several of its mem
bers recently by death. AS an order
they are attentive to their sick nem-
bers, and they have had opportunities
for a practical Illustration of those
principles and virtues by which they
profess TO be governed. This, l believe,
claims to be the Oldest lodge in the
State, having been organized in 1888,
and but one OF the charter members
now living, Mr. John Stall. a number
Of our citizens have removed to seek
employment elsewhere. MIR. Henrick
aud family, Mr.. Griffith and family, have
gone to Maryland. Mr., Arnold Yantis
has gore to n. York. having obtained
a position in the L. S. Postal service.
Some others are making preparations to
leave in the spring.
Our town election has resulted in a
sort of a muddle. 1t seems that the
Mayor elect and several OF the council
men failed 10 comply with the require
ments of the law and SO could not take
their seats. Mr.. Z. Chambers the re-
firing Mayor and three Of the members
of the old board decline TO hold over,
so that the end that remains has virtual
" no legal head. "Well, what will
YOU do about it e. is the all-absoybing
question. Here is no need, however
for alarm. | am assured they will not
appeal to the ''Great Monarque' who
sits enthroned at Washington, to settle
the difficulty.
The most interesting event OF the
week was the marriage Of Mr.. Richard
/ f. Trussell and Miss Maggie +. Riden-
our, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ridenour,
Camp Hill. The ceremony took place
at o'clock Wednesday, and was wit
messed by about seventy five invited
guests, after which they did ample JUS
lice to the elegant dinner prepared.
All seemed to enjoy themselves, and
none more so than the happy couple
who have linked their destinies togeth-
er. They left in the evening on a
| bridal tour for Washington, Baltimore,
DC. a long, prosperous and happy
life be theirs, and may their blessings
continually multiply.
see by late issue of your paper
that Mr.. j. II. Strider and others is
making an effort to interest the Legis-
lature in adopting some measures look
ing to the possession on the part of the
State of the U. S. property at this place.
The subject is certainly worth the at
tention Of our people. Mr.. s. should
have the encouragement and support OF
all the citizens, not only Of this town
but of the entire county, as all would
share in tic advantages and benefits
resulting therefrom. Indeed this seems
to be the only way in which our people
eau hope to be benefited by the vast
water power that surrounds them, and
on this subject there certainly would be
unanimity of sentiment. All these
years we have been waiting and hoping
that the Government would do some
thing for US, now this prop is knocked
from under aud we are thrown upon
our own resources. Let the State come
into possession of this valuable property
and utilize it then prosperity would
abound throughout all our borders. The
/ plan seems to be feasible one and we
hope the object proposed may be &C
complishcd by it. ClVlS.