Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-11
OUR NEG HBORS.

W II " EIG IT BUNS.
Mr.. John p. Kearfott, Jr., is erect
ing handsome new brick residence
near Kearneysville, Jefferson coun-
ty, on the old VIM. Lemon farm,
which he purchased some time ago.
The Shepherdstown Register says:
"The Hon. Alex. r. Botelor was in
vited by "Reno Post, of the Grand
Army Of the Republic" Maryland,
to deliver the grafton on Monday
last upon the occasion of the annual
decoration of the graves of the I'm
ion soldiers in Antietam Cemetery,
but was obliged by a previous en-
gagement to decline the invitation.
In expressing his regrets at not be-
ing able to participate in the cere-
monies of the day, he assured his
Maryland friends that under other
circumstances he would have prompt
ly availed himself of the opportunity
to pay soldiers tribute to the men,
DRY or the brave men who fell on the
fatal field of Antietam.
Mr.. j. IL. Sherman, of Berkeley
Springs, has moved to Luray, Va.
The prospect is fine for good
harvest in Morgan county.
The Charlestown Free Press says:
"The jury in the case of the State
VS.. Thos. II. Bragg on Sunday last
rendered verdict of equity of VOL
untary manslaughter," and fixed the
Imprisonment in the penitentiary
at four years. Counsel for the pris-
oner made motion for arrest of
judgment and new trial.
Dogs are raiding the sheep in JEFF
ferson county.
In some sections of Washington
county, Nd, the farmers are plow-
ing up myriads of young grashop-
pers.
Chief of Police Seabright, of Win
chester, was suspended from his Of
fee by the Mayor, last week, for
neglect Of duty, but, after hearing
was re-instated by the Council.
We take the following from the
Hagerstown Herald:
Sunday morning last, and at an
hour when the various church bells
were pealing fourth the usual sum
mons to the religious services of the
day, the entire community was
shocked by the announcement that
the lifeiess body Of w. W. Hoffman.
one of our best known citizens, had
been found in Antietam creek, near
Rowland's mill. 1t appears that Mr.
| Alfred Henson, who owns a brick
yard in the vicinity Of the Antietam
| noticed coat and a buster tied to
stake on the bank of the creek, near
the mill, with hat held to the
ground by a stone. Mr.. Henson
called assistance, Mr.. Hemmer-
Stay, who resides in the vicinity and
the two instituted search which
resulted in the discovery of the body
Of Mr.. Hoffman.
The deceased had been in very bad
| health for some time past, and it is
supposed that while laboring under a
| disturbed mind, he put an end to his
| sutferings by drowning himself in
| the manner Indicated 1t appears
that on Saturday evening last he
started with Mr.. McCauley, in a
buggy, to go to that gentleman res
idence, with view of spending the
night with him. After going about
mile and half from town, Mr..
Hoffman announced to his brother
in-law, Mr.. McCauley, that he had
left bottle of medicine behind him,
which he needed in order to produce
sleep. Mr.. McC. proposed driving
back to town. but this Mr.. III. objec-
ed to, saying that he preferred walk
| ing, as it would do him good. He
started as Mr.. McCauley supposed to
return home, but this he failed to
do, and nothing was heard further
Of him, until his lifeless body was
found as detailed above.
The deceased was about forty-seV-
years of age, and leaves a wife, but
no children. He was favorably
known to our citizens, and was for
number of years, connected with the
banking house of Hoffman, Eavy 81
Co., from which he withdrew, how
ever, about a year ago, on account
of declining health.
Mr.. George w. Green, Of the
Mountain Hotel, Harper's Ferry