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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Persons coming to town on Court-day,
will do will to call at w. II. Albert's Boot
aud ShoesStore, and consult him in re-
gard to prices Of boots, shoes, leather and
shoe findings.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

have employed one Of tho best saddlers
in the State and will have full assort-
ment of side, gents and wagon saddles
constantly on hand at popular prices.
J. II. GRABlLL.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
Maannir NoIfcc,

Cassia Lodge, SO li2, FA. VI. meets ia
Masonic Hal, WoodstoaG, tao last Mon
day night OF each month.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

We learn from the Page Courier: Work
has commenced at the Gem Furnace
Master Hanen, son Of Mr.. Joseph
Haneu who lives on the Shenandoah
River, below Hope Mills, brought to our
Office last Monday bass caught in the
Shenandoah which sLed Ave pounds.
Il was the largest of that species We ever
saw.
We published last week, an account Of
the unfortunate accident 10 Nj. S. A..
Buuacker, Marksville. Since shat time
his physician found it nece ssary to ampu-
tate bis left hand. 1t Is hoped that he
may soon recover.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Died Nov, 10Th, at Toms Brook, Mrs
Amanda Flynn, the wife of Mr. Thomas
Flynn. Her funeral was very largely at.
tended. She was buried at Toms Brook.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
1858.
E1appGr'Gs Bazaar


uarp.rs az,r the only paper in ihc world
that combine ts choicest iliioniufs anu ihe
hneet ART Illustrations "lth thc late.. ia-"l2ns
ana f.etl.4. of ..uaon.M sllrAmCut. It's
velfft Illustrations ald descriptions N me
newo-t Paris and New York styles, with iisu-einl
refforu-shcei .lur lcmcnts and cut patterns. by
enabling ladies 90 be- thcir Own dft-sm ,hei-' save
,,euv time. The cost of subscription. It's papers
ON cooking, the manage mcnt of servants ana
housekeepine ln it- stri1us details are cmnentl y
practical Much attention IL given O. the inter-
csting topic Of social etiquette, and ITS i.usti4-
lions Of art uocdle-e0rk arc acknowledged 10 be
unequaned. Us literary merit h Of the highest
excellence. and the unique character u its hume
rous piciures has Won for q. the name OF 'he
American Punch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
q CARD

10 all u h0m IL may Concern.
The person or persons in
the town of Woodstock or elsewhere who
reported me a. saying to Jas. W. Smoot,
ESQ. or any other person that NJ. L. Wal
ton, Esq. and L. c. Kniesloy or any one
else acted indecently at or in front of our
house on the night of Nov Sth, 1884, or
any other is false and libelous in every
particular and as malicious az false.
WIN NJ. BENNETT.
Woodsfock, Ia. Nor. 10Th, 1884.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Single and Double Buggy Harness,
Trunks, satchels, Ladies' Shopping Bags,
Collars, Traces, Halter5 and Halter chains,
Curbs, Brides, Saddles, Saddle Blau kets,
Horse Blankets, Heavy Harness, and every
thing in the line at Grabilps New Store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

A double barrel breech loading shot
gun with case and loading tools % cts. a
draw at w. c. Barron's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
FIRE N REORGANIZATION Thursday

Go 70 the Gem Restaurant for first class
Oysters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Fresh Raisins, Currants, Citron, Nuts,
Lemons, Oranges and pure Candies At
b. Sohmitts. Prices as low as is conhs-
tent with the best goods. "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

EDINBURG ITEMs.-On last Monday
morning a brakeman of the morning
freight came very near being killed while
attempting to draw tho breaks at the cut
below town, his foot slipped and he fell
between the cafs but fortunately struck
a4 one OF the bumpers aud bounded clear
OF the track, hls head striking the cross
ties as ho fell, however ald cutting and
brlisIug him quite severely Under the
efficient care of Dr. A. Below his bruises
Were dressed aud he was enabled to leave
on Inc passenger ior home. We learn this
is the second time ho has been hurt on the
road.
We understand that Corkhill is prepar
ing TO let the cleaning oi his windows out
by contract TO tho lowest bidder. Look
out for advertisement
The Democrats of our town seem to be
smgulaIly ucarsightcl inasmuch as they
claim not to have seen the negro marshall
and his cOlorod brethren in the midst of
their procession Of last Friday week. The
fact is they are ashamed Of their own in
consistency and prefer to deny tho charge
than 20 own mp to their faults. Oh De-
mocracy will nothing bring the blush to
thy blazen face.
Mr. VIM. II. Baker extends a cordial in
vitation to The citilons of Edinburg and
vicinity and the Editors of the county pa
pers, to be present during the week and
help eat his fat wild turkey ho won on
Tuesday. An good citizens will not neg
lect this cordial invitation. Come one.
come an. Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
word 0f ssHrning and Com


SV6rd- Of warming AND tom
fG-t.
Ifyouare snl.in. fto.a r01r hcs.ta VS.
"ianPulsLiuf IH ifel - .an.-' i.A. 'N
II yon'are riair if aiiiua. .rll.' i.D
w-lt HII iIsi lf.ffI
with atc's aFi. fl.F-
lug r ny. hoT Bitten
wiiisurely cure OF
II you are ministl .aae
have oyertaA a You sell with yoir
pastoral ities Or moth wIrn ont
with care aut sHrf, or q Nltn .. N.. IH.t
lsUor. wealcrei by f.e frnI ~ ..rf .rrt ~
duties, CO.. a il.n 0i i.ffar. t..
might worA, 1902 btter- t "i
strtlg ihcu ier-
If you are Hciinl from ns.r-csHng OF
drinking, any indiscretion or dissipation,
or are young and growing too fast, as IS
often the case,
"Or II yon are 20 The workshop, on tho
farm, at the desk, anywhere, and ieel
that your system ucodc cleansing ton
ing, or stimulatns, without intoUcat-
ing, II your are Ola,
blood thin and Impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsie ady, facuiiies
waning Eop Bitters is villa. Won nsed %
give you new life, health, nd risof-'
II y0u ats rost'.H. no d. Jr .i0 'lt.r
iu- lton any 3..r1f f'H f.r .rnH fi'
caees oi Iae stomach l. h.a g., DOG
own faui, % you remain l.. u
~. $500 -i.. f.fHy r'tF lnr iHrm
oi k.Ii.. disease, ri.l l0mIi.nN O .4tl f.H
moment, and tlrn FOG a-culc Oh HOY iiticfa.
Iftou are o'nth tiut l. -leh-
at.-. N.rua a.... .ol a... -.. ba.A
ia Gilcad u iIol hitt',.
II y.u a.ea lr.guatrr. 70 le ilent u,
"A uhslat. l.frlcf. iafr.c4Is tadI 3d..
-.rw .-r' fI. rsrN ri tN rtHii.
Maaa4, fI .t.inlc. i.l... .Ha ift0r
l-lt-4- eFrfs Dy tn. lse OF ID Dbl. sons
u y.l ilt. cough, pfMrI. a4i.r ahiu, lli
breath, HOY I.tta.a alii give you fnir sfiu, d-h
blood, the sweetest breath and hcilih. si1n N.I
/ be paid for case they viii no, cure or help.
A Ladys Wish.
ooh, how I do wish my skin was as clear and
/ soft -s y0urs,' said lady 60 DER lrc.t. non
| can easily make Do 3d. answered Gao friend.
! How? idquird the hrst Indy
"By using Hop Bhters that males pure; rich
| blood aud blooming hsath. II did It fol me A.
| you obserYa.'
| IT, None genuine without bunch Of green
! Hons ou the white label Shuu an the vile, poi
sonous stun with "Hop" or "HoIs" IN their
/ namo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Uauteu. Boarding for a single gentle
man, u private family. address r + / city
Post Olecc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Three dozen Potomac herring for % cts.
at w. c. Bafron's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

If you want quick returns and full pri-
ces on Hides, Furs, Wool, Roots, Butter,
etc, etc. Send for our Price Current,
Consignments Solicited,
II. l.. WILLIAMS & Co.
General Commission Merchants,
Office, 1863 William ST.,
New York.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Fig, dates, prunes, oocoanuts, lemons,
essences, extracts, spices, &c at W. c.
Bau0ns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Oysters by the pint, quart or gallon at
the "Gem Restaurant under Twins Drug
Store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

The best now crop New Orleans and
Portoricco molasses Will be found at W..
c. Bauon's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

We had the pleasure OF being present
at the residence Of Mr. w. II. Few on Mon
day evening Dec. lst, to witness the mar
riage Of our much esteemed friend and
fellow townsman Mr.. w. +. Bargelt to
Miss Sallie K. Few the youngest daughter
ofW. II. Few Of this place. The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Il.
~. Fleming Of the Presbyterian church.
The happy couple took the night train for
Philadelphia where they viii spend a
week, and return home noxt Monday We
wish them much joy and happiness through
l.fe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

TAKE A CHANCE.-We are informed that
On ucxt Monday in front Of the Court
House Mr. A. G.. ". the yoanges. and most
cut.sQriAug attorney Of the unmarried
members oi the bar, will rattle OIL three Of
OK .ove,est young madens who are sick
aad tired of single lio and are willing TO
dy 20 Other ills they know not of, rather
than TO bear the lbs they have
$50 old Bachelors you now hayea chance,
boou hand promptly at II o'clock. The
christian names of all three Of the young
ladies commences with the letter a.
Now put on your studying caps.
n. B.-Sinoe writing the above we have
reliable information to the effect that a
syndicate has been formed by Messrs. Il.
b., y. b. S, and A. c.. ", and that all Of
tho chances have been taken. Poor Nilt
another opportunity gone.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

Go to Geary's on court day ana buy
yourself a suit Of clothes. You can buy a
suit for 800, 500 and up to $1,000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05
sAUMsvILLr Nov. %, lss4.

~ Edif0rr
The Teachers Institute Of
stonowall District met az ! o'clock r. VI.
The house was called to order 10y W. T..
Wright, and tho following officers were
elected. Jno. ". saum chairman. and >.
W. snarr Secretary
4 permanent orgauation was referred,
until the next meeting
The following subjects were discussed
How far does a teachers jurisdiction gol
Discussed by Messrs. Edward Tapley, w.
w. Logan and ". II. Wright.
How 70 class scholars in Arithmetic ?
Discussed by Messr- Jno W. Saum, w.
T. Wright and W W Logan.
How to obtain good order Discussed
by Messrs. W. W. Logan and Jno. w.
Saum.
On motion of W. r. Wright, the chair
appointed she following committee on
questions Messrs j. L. Teller, ". T.
Wright Chas. Saumn and Miss Spiker.
On motion of w. ". Logan, the Insti-
tute adjourned to meet at Maurertown,
Dec. 10, 155i, at p. NJ. The public are
cordially invited to attend.
JNO. W. SNARR, Sec.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-05

The largest and most varied stock of
Holiday goods at B schmitt's, call early
and examine. Ny stock is so nice and SO
cheap :hat am proud 10 show it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
NORTH MOUNTAIN.

The body of Mr.. Levi SperOw was
received by his friends latter part of
last week and inferred at Hedgesville.
Mr.. John Criswell's youngest child
was buried at Falling Waters Church,
Dec. "a. 1t died of hooping-cough.
The Telegraph Department Of B. &
poles. From indications the b. & o..
will have eighteen wires ON this line
against fourteen at present.
The telegraph instrument placed
at this point doesn't mean we are to
have an Office here as some hoped; it
was placed here by Mr.. A. C. Buzzard
who is teaching Messrs. Clary and
Gordon the mystic art.
Mr.. Peter SperoW has made several
improvements OH his valuable proper
ty, located near this place, in the
shape of wagon house, wood house,
and hennery.
1t was Mr.. James Slaughter and not
George, as it appeared last week, who
purchased one of the Hedgesvllle
school houses.
Mrs. Warwick was delivering books
through the neighborhood recently.
Several arrivals and departures here
this week. Among the departures
was Mrs. S. F. Tabler to Cumberland,
and Mr.. Chas. Leslie to visit friends
near Charlestown.
AS Mr.. John Whidmire and wife
were going to Martinsburg yesterday
dec. 24th,) an accident occurred
which was as singular as it was un-
pleasant. Mr.. Vim. Lingamfelter
with horse and sleigh was enroute for
your town also. AS he was going
down small hill the shafts became
detached frightening his horse and
causing it to run away. Mr.. w. who
was short distance in advance heard
the hoof beats of the "run away" and
sprang from his buggy SO as to more
securely control his own horse. As
the frightened animal attempted to
pass the buggy he thrust Mind foot
through one of the wheels and in his
attempt to free himself, wrecked it
and the undergear of the vehicle, but
finally escaped and was secured. Mrs.
Widmire, who had remained in the
buggy, was badly shaken about, frigh-
tened, and somewhat bruised and has
since been suffering from nervous
prostration. ALPHA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
HEDGEsvILLE.

Our friend L. and lady were left sit.
ting in the snow while sleighing, by
the loosening ola bolt. The horse then
run into the carriage of Mr.. J. Whit
more, breaking a wheel but injurins
no one.
Miss Katie Hanna Ia visiting In
Frederick Co., Md. Miss Alice
Hanna returned from Md. for the hal.
idays, accompanied bv her friend
Miss Fannie Lingamfelter. We wish
them pleasant visit. The M. z.
Church s. s. Entertainment win be
held New Years eve at $40, followed
by a watch meeting service at TO-
The public Is invited, especially te
the latter. that we may enter into the
new year with new desires to do bet
tier. PLUTo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27

A PLEASANT HOME BRINGING
On Thursday last, M. John Lemon,
and Miss Jennie Hollida, daughter of
MIR. G. r. Hollida, were united in the
holy bonds of matrimOny, in the
Lutheran church at ShepherdstOwn,
and Immediately after the ceremony,
left for short bridal tour. On Tues
day last the happy groom brought
back his charming bride, and under
the parental roof most delightful
reception was given. Quite large
number of invited guests were pres
ent to honor the occasion. In due
time the wedding supper was announc-
ed, and go0dly company gathered
around the festive board. To say
that the entertainment was elegant
and sunptuous, is but feehly to eX-
press the abundant array of good
things, to which, amid great deal of
fun and merrinIent, ample justice was
done.
The bride was the recipient of a
large number of handsome and useful
presents a. follows. A gold watch
and chain from the groom set of sill
yer knives and forks, George Fulk,
Jr. and wife; hanging lamp, Miss Ida
Lemon; table lamp, Miss Ro~e
Staley; silver butter dish, George S.
Hollida do, Miss Maggie Lemon
fruit dish, Charlie Hollida; souptu-
reen, Mrs. Cost; Clock, Miss Mar
garet Fulk: handsome family bible.
Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. Rutledge; pickle
castor, A. T. Myers; carving knife,
fork and steel, Mrs. Susan Hollida ;
mantel clock, Miss Clara Rutledge
toilet set, Miss Nellie Cost; butter
knife, Miss MolIie Hollida; pickle cas-
tor, Frank Hill and wife; glass pit
cher, Willie Hollida; spoon holder,
Miss Lou Lemon; dinner set, Mrs. NJ.
j. Hollida; set ofsilver spoons, same
table linen, Ed. F. Fulk !; linen
fowls, Miss Sallie Hollida lamp,
John Hollida, Jr.; a glass pitcher,
Miss Rose Vanmetre a silver sugar
spoon, Thomas Vanmetre; ten dol.
lar gold piece, w. Lemon, and set
Of furniture, George r. Hollida.-
Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
Report of 5th Ward School for Dec.

Division A.-No. pupils enrolled, a.
Per cent of attendance. SO. Pupils
neither absent nor tardy: Annie Custer,
Josie Powell. Maud Hedges. Katie Eber-
lie. Bertha Shaffer, Rertie Bowers, Geo.
Watson, Ray Russler. Willie Scott. Dan
Pltzer. No. one in Department Annie
Harper. Florence Burch. Nellie Keedy.
Flora Sprinkle. George Watson, I. NJ.
Russler, Clarence Smith.
ALICE V. WILSON. Teacher.
Division B.-No. pupils enrolled. a.
Per cent. of attendance, 90. Names of
pupils who kept the head of the class for
week Florence Fost. Belle Riding,
Mamie Duvall. Belle Naggs. Minnie
Hedges. Willie Naggs. Willie Pitzer,
West Deane. Denny Wright. Neither
absent nor tardy: Florence Fost. Lottie
Caldwell. Belle Riding. Lottie Zepp. Min
ME Hedges Mamie DuvaIl Willie Naggs.
Willie Pltzer. Eugene Small Guy Tram.
NELL Rufus Casky. Henry Eberle. De
pertinent Willie Naggs, Guy Trammell.
Frank Hess. Denney Wright, Willie
PItzer. Florence Fost. Belle Riding. Mol
lie Schill. Belle Naggs. Mamie Duvall,
Walter Drenner. John Drenner.
JENNIE E. MANN. Teacher.
Division C.-No. pupils enrolled. Al
Per cent. of attendance, 80. Pupils
neither absent nor tardy: Ella Smith,
Pearl Hedges. Lille Mcdowell, Ella Rust.
Laura Wayble. Fenton McBee. Eliza
Brookey. Joseph Naggs. Freddie Rankins.
Richie Anderson Edgar Lambert, Kersh-
ner CLANCY. Charley Caskey. Harry
Schoppert. ADA w. RoDRICK. Teacher.
Divisi IN D.-No pupils enrolled, IA
Pr cent of attendance. So, Pupils
neither absent nor tardy: George Rust
Oda Russler Flora Bowers Maud Gatrell.
Daisy Rentch. Daisy Schill Diche Brook
ey. Perry Shriver. Samuel Caskey. Frank
Linthicum, Deskin Shipe.
CLARA CUTTING, Teacher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
BUNKER HILL.

The cold wave that descended on us
during the past few days, has done
considerable damage in the neighbour
hood by catching considerable quaint.
ties of root crop unprepared for the
stern realities OF winter. 1t would be
well to finish up the pitting of all
crops requiring protection at the prop
err season, and there will be no risk to
run about cold waves or blizzards.
The Presbyterian Sunday-school
had AN interesting entertainment on
Christmas eve.
Both the political poles in Bunker
Hill have been taken down. The
Republican pole has been sawed int,
logs, and awaits at the saw-mill to be
made into plank for hog pen floors
The other pole we think was cut into
fire wood.
Mill Creek froze up at the turn.
pike crossing, making dangerous
approach on either side of the creek
on account of ice.
George Jenkins has gone the way OF
all the earth. He was buried OH
Wednesday, in the Episcopal GENE.
terry at this place; large funeral
procession followed him to the las,
resting place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
LEEToWN NEWS.

The slipper is upward and not a few
ofthe pedestrian &. d their way down.
ward.
This brings us to a close OF another
year, and how many of us are Willing
to take upon our lips the words of
Byron! eff I were to live the time
over again, / do not know what |
would change, unless it were not to
hare Hued at du.n
John H. Muskgrove has opened an
oyster restaurant in Geo. Nicely's
hall.
We read in a paper few days ago
where gentleman in Paris, whiie
eating raw oysters came across hard
substance, which ON taking to jewel
ler's, he found was pearl, and the
jeweller gave him $40 for it. What
a pity this country cannot produce
such oysters.
So far, Mary Beau has given the
weight of the lightest hog, which was
about 81 lbs we can beat that. Mr..
Glover, near Sulphur Spring, killed
twelve few days ago, the net weight
Of the whole being l27 TBS or an aver
age of 10 TIP TBS.
Miss Matilda Chambers, an esteem
ed lady, formerly from the neighbor-
hood OF Unionville, died at the aim
house last week.
TOthose Kearneysville Republicans
who are DESTROYS of knowing whether
the president elect is Cleveland or
German. we would say that it il
Cleveland; that German is worthy of
all the honors and banquets rendered
him for the excellent manner in which
he managed the campaign as Chair
man ofthe Democrat Executive Com
mittee.
Though Cleveland is elected, his
administration will not begin until the
4th of March; yet the recent failures in
business and the low market have been
assigned, by some Of the short come
Republicans and lake warm Demo-
Gratis, to the recent change in the adj
ministratiOn. Will some fair minded
person not partial to partyism explain
how it can be. K.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27

JOINT DEBATE.-Aj joint discussion
will take place in Court House Mon
day night between the Winchester
and Martinsburg Lyceums. The ques-
ton to he discussed il, Resolved, That
modern is equal to ancient literature I:
AIM. NJ. Lynch, r. f. Boyd, w.
II. Hyde: Neg.-D. c. Westenhaver,
US. Grant Pitzer and r. A. ROdrick.
The doors will be opened at 7:00p. M,
the debate will begin at 800. The
public are cordially invited. Our
Martinsburg boys would do well to
look after their laurels in advance as
we understand they come but to re-
turn wreathed with the crown of vic
tory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-27
From the Shepherdstorn Register. ]

From the Shepherdstorn Register
A movement is on foot to erect a
Catholic Church in Charlestown.
Mr.. Thomas B. Sharp, formerly of
Baltimore, but who has been clerking
in Haper's Ferry for seven or eight
years past, died on Monday last. He
was IS years fage.
This friday morning the pay
boat on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal will leave Georgetown, and will
pay off all the employees along the
line for the month of November. The
water will be turned from the canal
for the winter on the 3lst of Deem
Der.
The peaceable citizens ofShepherds-
town have been set almost crazy this
week by an instrument of tortue in
the hands of nearly every boy in town.
Ii is gum balloon that they blow in.
to, and when the air comes out it goes
this way: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
III.
A charter has been issued from the
Office of the Secretary Of State to the
Oriental Insurance Company, OF
Charlestown, W. Va, species of life
insurance association. 1t starts gu,
with a limited capital of $4,000 in
shares of $40 each. The corpOrators
are Isaac s. Ifough, of Baltimore. and
Lewis Dingle, Maggie Dingle, w. s.
Hendricks and John G. Hough, oil
Jefferson county, w. Va.
Mr.. r. d. Shepherd, of New Or.
leans, arrived here ON Saturday night
last, and on Wednesday accompanied
his mother, Mrs. Henry Shepherd,
with his brothers Henry, Will and
Gus, to New Orleans, where they will
remain about month on a visit.
Henry Shephe rd, ESQ.,, recently re.
turned from trip to New Orleans.
Mr.. j. d. Moler, who has been in
business in Martinsburg as one of the
firm of w. w. Downey & Co., has
given up the business in that place
and returned to his home near Duf
fields, this county, where he will re-
main for some time.
WEDDING BELLs.-Two weddings
were announced to take place on
Thursday evening, Dec. 18th. The
first was that of Mr.. George w. d.
Folk, and Miss Bette f. Billmyer,
daughter of the late John r. BiIlnlyer,
to take place in the Presbyterian
Church at O'Clock. The other was
that of Mr.. John Lemen and Miss
Jennie Holiday, daughter of Mr.. G..
r.. Holiday, in the Lutheran Church.
All the contracting parties are among
the most popular Of the young people
of this neig.borhood, and we have no
doubt there were large crowds at the
ceremonies. Although we go to press
too soon to give detailed account OF
the weddings, we are not too soon to
offer our congratulations to both young
couples, and wish them many, very
many, years Of happiness.