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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
MARRIAGES.

May Goth, at Mercersburg, Pa,
Maj. j. III. Bristor to Miss Jennie
Shrader.
Mr.. James Geyer accompanied Mr..
Bristor to Mercersburg Tuesday. AT.
ter the ceremony, the wedding party
started on an extended trip, passing
through here Wednesday.
In Charlestown, May 18th, by Rev.
w. g. Eggleston, d. r. Wells, of Ha-
gerstown, to Miss Emma Price, of
Jefferson County.
April Esd, at the U. B. Parsonage
Ia Martinsburg, by Rev. ]. r.. Riden-
our, Benz. f. Barthlow to Miss Rosa
j. Kearfoot-both OF Martinsburg.
In Berkeley Springs, May 18th, by
X. r. Bishop, of Winchester, and
Rev. III. p. West, of Berkeley Springs,
VIM. N. Buzzerd, ofBerkeley Springs,
to Miss Leonora Staley Fox, daughter
of Geo. w. Fox, of Port Deposit, Md.
The bride, dressed in brown silk
deliberately trimmed, and looking very
pretty and the very picture of happi-
ness, entered upon the arm of tho
groom. They were preceded to the
altar by Prof. E. Z. Mercer and Miss
Flora Siler who acted as groomsman
and bridesmaid on the happy occasion.
The nuptial knot was tied by Rev.
Mr.. Bishop in q most impressive man.
ner. The bridal party adjourned to
the residence of ex-Sheriff Buzzerd,
where reception was held for some
time. The Cornet Band rendered the
party a serenade later in the evening.
The happy couple left on Wednesday
for their new home in Martinsburg.
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+ From the Moyuon Co. Papers.

Mr.. Fl. HI. Boyd lost four or five
sheep by dogs ON Thursday night of
last week. We understand, also, that
Tice Barker has had some sheep killed.
Samuel Whisner, Esq, of Great Ca
capon, met with severe loss of sheep
last week. Some dogs got among
them and killed some 30 or 80.
Mr.. VIM. Yost, son of George B.
Yost, Esq, of our town, was kicked
on the leg by one of his horses on
Thursday morning and badly disabled.
. Mrs. David Mahon and daughter,
Mrs. Craig, wife of Capt. Craig, U. S.
A, were here on Monday last and we
understand have rented Mr.. Peter
Haring's cottage for the summer.
MIR. Robert Adams, Jr., cut both
legs badly last week whilst engaged
peeling bark near Cacapon Ridge.
He was brought home on Saturday
last and we are glad to hear his injur-
les are improving.
Mr.. VIM. Young, only brother of
Mrs. Edmund Pendleton of this place,
died in st. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday
last, after lingering illness. Mr..
Young had visited Berkeley several
times, and made most favorable i'm
preston upon those whom he met.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGs.-C Council
met in adjourned session. Present,
the Mayor and Councilmen Whitson,
Cushwa, McSherry, Buser, House
worth, Linthicum, Grozinger and
Keedy. Whitson, of Water Board,
reported having received pipe for
Scheelky alley in the Fourth Ward +,
and put in hydrant on North Queen
street. Board recommended Mr.. I'm
bach be charged IS 90 for use ofsame.
Keedy reported progress Of work on
Liberty street and B. and o. crossing.
Mr.. Linthicum, Of Nuisance Commit.
tee, reported sewer basins in public
square filled up. Mayor requested J.
p. Reynolds TO have limb Of shade
tree in front Of property on North
Queen street cut of. II not done In
three days council empowered to have
same done at Mr.. RS expense. Pc
tition Of Messrs. Berry and Hunter
for water at laundry referred to water
board with power to act. Mayor re-
quested to notify agent ID. r. Herring
to have awning erected IN front Hoke's
store according to awning ordinance.
Light committee ordered to place
lamp at Frlsby BrantneF's property
east Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. Nc.
Dowell ordered to be notified to put
fence around his quarries, being IL
dangerous condition. Engineer Shat
fer notified to purchase pair Of chair
blocks for use at Water house. A
number Of bills were passed. On mo
ton, adjourned to meet Thursday
night, May %, to receive reports o
officers for closing year.
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[Erom the CHarlestoacu Papers. I


West Virginia now and then has
recognition by the administration
The latest is the appointment of Mr..
j. c. Holmes, of this town, to be Su-
perintendent Of Repairs of Public
Buildings: in other words Assistant
Supervising Architect position of
responsibility and high-salaried. Mr..
Holmes has more than home reputa-
ton as Builder, and here and along
the B & O.and S.V. Railroads are mon
uments to his genius. His application
for appointment to the place given to
him was endorsed by Architects and
Master Builders of National repute,
and his services in the ranks and his
zeal as State Executive Committee
man were recognized and emphasized
by men influential in party and gov
eminent affairs. Mr.. Holmes arrived
at his home in Charlestown on Tues
day evening last and it was such a
home-greeting as is rarely accorded.
He was met at the depot by the Inde-
pendent Fire Company of which he is
Commander, and the Citizens Fire
Company, with Band and Drum Corps.
and amid an unusual display of pryo-
technics, and music and huzzas was
conducted to the town. He was well
coined in felicitous remarks by Hon.
James III. Grove to which he respond
ed handsomely. The whole was con-
cluded by delightful entertainment
at Mr.. HIS residence.
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COURT PROCEEDINGS.

After quite long session, Court ad-
journed this week.
G. j. Faulkner VS.. John w. Lamon,
covenant revived in name of administra-
tor of G. j. Faulkner.
G. J. Faulkner VS.. Robert Lamon. COW
enant, same order.
G. j. Faulkner VS.. Bank of Berkeley,
on suggestion against w. D. Burkhart,
suggestion dismissed.
Henry j. Seibert, generalreceiver, pre-
sented account to the Court, approved
and ordered recorded.
David Woods allowed $25 for services
as Messenger of Court, and duplicate GER
tificate was given him for $16 former
services.
Devree & Co. VS., A. S. Ronk & Co.,
debt, judgment for plaintiff $257.65.
Account of Geo. A. Chrisman, Sheriff,
for $117.70 approved.
Roger Smith VS.. III. S. Hyde, remand
ed to rules for amended bill.
Geo. w. DeGrange VS.. r. III. Downs
and others, remanded to rules for amend
ed bill.
w. S. Fry VS.. NJ. S. Grantham, decree
of distribution and retiring case from
docket.
Geo. A. Chrisman, adm r VS.. Eliza Jane
Vanmetre, decree of sale of lands for
partition.
Judge Armstrong presiding. Bank of
Berkeley VS.. r. d. Seamen ct al, revived
against c. ]. and E. Boyd Faulkner as
administrators.
P. A. Rohrbaugh VS.. Hannis Dist. Co..
same VS.. d. NJ. Shaffer and JOS Shaffer,
same VS.. Alex Parks, decree appointing
commissioner fol. petition.
Jos Criswell vs.. Eliza ]. Lakewood
decree perpetuation injuncting.
Jacob Miller VS.. A. s. Shut, decree fol
sale of real estate.
Geo. A. Chrisman. Sheriff, and C. J
Faulkner, VS.. Daniel Burkhart's ex'rs
remanded to rules for amended bill.
Mary Butler vs.. VIM. A. Griffin. de
murrer to bill oyerruled.
Mary Butler VS.. VIM. A. Griffin. de
murrer to bill overruled.
demurrer overrulcd and replication filed
Horace Mayors VS.. Mary A. Mayors
distribution.
| E. j. Simpson, special judge. Thu
Bank of Berkeley vs.. C. Orricks. adm r
decree of distribution.
Same, decree releasing liens of certain
bonds.
CD. Faulkner, Judge. Henry j. Sci
bert We. John W. Walker, bill dismissed
by consent decree.
h. Mayer VS.. Mary A. Mayer, deere
approving payments to receiver.
VIM. p. Roach VS.. Thos. o 'Brien, de
cree of distribution
Mary Butler VS.. VIM. A. Griffin, de
cree OF reference to Commissioner.
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For TIE HERALD.
SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

We had the pleasure of attending the
closing exercises of Fairview School in
Arden District. The school room was
decorated with evergreens and flowers, a
stage and curtains were erected, and
seats were neatly arranged for the COM
fort of the audience. The speeches were
well spoken, the parts in the dialogues
we'll performed and the exercises adj
mirably conducted by the efficient teach
er of the school, c. II. Cookus. Follow
ing is the program of exercises:
Opening address, Title page. Edcie
Ambrose. Singing by the school. Inn
portant part of the train, John Trostle;
The infant class, Hattie Scott; Arkansaw
Traveller, Chas. Thornburg, BENZ. Tros-
tie, John Trostle; My White Kitten, Liz
zie Sutton; The little peace-maker, Flor
ence Anderson, Ella Garrett; The Robin Is
Song, Herbert Scott; Why he wouldn t
die, Lewis Hinchberger; An enforced
cure, Thornburg, Almon Smith, Benz.
Trostle: Jennie Anderson. Amelia Hinch-
berger, Frederick Thompson, VIM. An
derson, Henry Anderson; Barbary Frit-
chy, Geo. Henchberger; The old clock,
Eddie Ambrose; New church organ, Mary
j. Fetzer; What keeps friends apart. Le-
ma Hinchberger, Florence Anderson:
Don't Fret, Walter Scott; The little blind
girl, Dora Schad; Old Nably, the fortune
teller, Alice Ambrose, Lily Ambrose
The Cricket and Ant, Hattie Scott; The
wreck of the Hesperus, Almon Smith: A
song, Cheerful Companions Mrs. c.
Scott; A Change in Business, Almor
Smith, BENZ. Trostle; Burial of Wild
| Bill, John Ambrose; Browns Mistake
Lena Hinchberger; Little Philosopher
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BUNKER HILL.

Rev. Z. L. Wilson, Of the Presby-
terrain church, preached to large con.
gregation at this place on last Sunday,
night.
Our Physician is kept very busy at
this time; the health of the commun.
ity is not very good.
Mr.. James Henson and his family
were called to Winchester on last
Friday.to attend the funeral Of his
Aunt, Mrs. Marridith, of that city.
Mr.. Neil Berry, of your city, passed
through our town on last Sunday or
his way to Hopeweil.
The election passed off very quietly
yesterday.
News IS rather scarce, in this place
at this time.
May goth, 1885. OCCASIONAL.
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NEIGHBORING NEWS.
| From The syhepherdsto,en Register


AT Hagerstown on Monday VIM
Garlinger, employed at the steam
engine works, had his arm caught in
the machinery and fearfully lacerated
Harry Shearer, boy, accidentally
shot himself with a pistol, causing q
serious wound. John Delinger had his
arm amputated for cancerous affec-
ton.
1t is said that the English sparroWs
have discovered that the seventeen
year locusts are good to eat, and they
have been seen assisting the locust
when struggling to emerge from the
ground in order to enjoy feast upon
his carcass. 1t is not often that we
can record any good Of the sparrow.
A stranger was in Shepherdstown
the first of the week with q dangerous
let of goods. He was hauling five
hundred pounds of dynamite from
Point of Rocks to Martinsburg, and
he stopped awhile in this place. The
railroad company would not carry the
dynamite, and he was obliged to haul
it by wagon.
FOUR MEN DROWNED On Thurs
day of last week, about three O'Clock
in the morning, four colored men were
drowned in the Potomac by the up
setting of boat in which they were
crossing the river. They, with a fifth
man, who escaped by jumping on a
rock, had been engaged during the
night in unloading coal from a canal
boat lying near Great Falls, and were
crossing the river to their homes on
the Virginia side, when their skiff
was caught in the rapids and dashed
violently against rock. 1t upset,
and four of the men were swept down
the falls; the fifth chung to the rock to
which he had jumped until rescued.
The names of the drowned men We're
VIM. Grey, Jesse Grey and Robert
Howard, of Sharpsburg, Nd, and
George Washington, Of Fairfax Coun-
ty, Va. Their companion, who es-
capped was Dan. Herbert. The DOOM
ed men were sober, industrious labor
ers, and all leave families.
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For THE HERALD


LITTLE GEORGETOWN, w. VA,
May 10, 1S85.-ED. HERALD.-I wish
to correct statement made by the
North Mountain Reporter last week,
which is calculated to create false
impression on the mind of the people.
In the first place, there was no dispute
at all. Second, said offending party
never threw any brush in mill-race !;
mill-race will become sufficiently
filed in nineteen years by grapevine,
elderbushes, mud truck, &C., to re-
quire cleaning without throwing brush
into it. Now, l would advise said re
porter to open his eyes, if the sun is
not too warm, and see the true state
of things as he goes along, before re-
porting, if he thinks there is not
principle enough in our people to dis
Germ right betweenand wrong.
HEDGE.
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SHANGHAI NEWS.

Mr.. Frank Mason is the recipient Of
a handsome reward, having taken
charge of a couple of stolen horses
belonging to parties in Hampshire
Co. The thief is now said to be con.
fined in Jail at Washington, ID. G.
Prof. j. A. Chapman possesses very
fine musical culture, and is advancing
his class at this point very rapidly
The Prof. is good at anything he un.
dertakes-ifi it is to attack a "square''
meal.
Mr.. Edward Dehaven left his friends,
in company with his family, to make
his home In Ohio, where his wife's
people THE Powels) recently removed
The election for Co. Superindent
passed off quietly with the majority
of the precinct in favor of Mr.. Tucker
Bowen. If he ran as we'll elsewhere
as here, he can take down his " beaver
hat" and in the language of old Davie
Crockett say, "Be sure you are right,
then 60 ahead"
This the scarcest place for butter,
have struck lately. A.
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EOR LILLE HEP AID


Last weeks HERALD contained
Jake Chapman's half column over the
nom de platme az" He replies to one
"M" Of the week prior. Mr.. Chap
man from his imaginative power,
presumes some of the Dodd's wrote
the article last referred to, and on this
evidence, coupled with his unparalel-
ed effrontery tells the world they did
write it. This is false in toto. Meth
er we nor any of our relations had any
thing to do with 1t, directly or indi-
rectly.
We have no desire to visit your
home where better fires are kept.o
Since presumption is i'm order, is it
fair to conclude that your reason for
chronic warfare on the Dodd's is be-
cause you were once refused certifi-
cate on account of drunkenness This
would not be in keeping with your
very sublime and delicate sensibilities
since your public lectures in the tenn
perance field. You should try to ele-
waite such men not decry, or quit your
profession. BROTHER DODD.
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NEW GOODS.

Having received our new stock of
Spring and Summer Goods, we are now
prepared to offer the finest and most ex-
tensive line of Dress Goods, White Goods,
&C., that we have ever had. Our line of
Satteens, Batiste, Ginghams, Lawns and
goods of such character are beautiful in
design and quality and will be sold at
the very closest prices. We have fine
line of Hamburg and Suisse Embroid-
cries, and many novelties in cotton and
Wooden fabrics. Ladies in need of a
dress will find it to their advantage to
call and examine our stock as we are
confident we can please them.
Respect'y, G. w. HOKE.
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KEARNEYSVILLE.

In the controversy among the col
ored Baptists, heretofore mentioned
in this correspondence, which cul-
minated in trial before Justice John
son of Leetown, Geo. Mason was held
to appear before the Grand Jury. This
honorable body met in Charlestown
yesterday 18th inst.) and failed to
find true bill. Mason therefore was
discharged.
The Y. NJ. c. A. are now able to
purchase the lumber for their new hall
and work will begin few days.
Tomorrow Thursday the large
switzer barn on the Hammond farm
at Walper's X roads, will be " raised"
Arthur Cromwell, contractor.
An election was held in our county
yesterday for Supt. and Commissioners
of free school. In this district John
Henry Jennings, of Middleway, was
chosen commissioner by majority of
II votes. Without doubt Mr., Hess,
the present incumbent, will be our
next County Superintendent.
I" Aunt" Ketty Pendleton, wife of
Ephriam Pendleton (colored), died
suddenly on Friday last of heart dis
CdoCs koliC was tlit lOiiOWIuS
Sunday on the farm of Meredith
Helm, her former Master, Rev. Smith,
of Martinsburg, officiating.
Rev. Mr.. Clymer, of this county,
preached in the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday last.
l notice that the tendency of our
preachers, white and black, is towards
sort ofuniversaI creed. They now
talk about a hell with no fire in it.
They say future punishment is re-
morse Of conscience with wailing
over lost opportunities. &c. Go slow,
brethren. Remember you are taking
upon yourselves fearful responsible
ity. Your position toould not and is
not approved by the teac Kings of Wes-
ley, Bunyan, the early martyrs, the
Apostles and founders of the church.
We read that Dives was tormented
with a fame. The Scriptures often
speak of Hell-fire- that fire and re-
morse of conscience are one and the
same, it seems to me untenable. II
you take Hell-fire out of the Bible,
you will rob Heaven Of millions OF
! souls. Go slow brethren, preach or.
thodoxy and let a nesc religion alone.
i May 10th, 1885. NARY BEAU.
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RAI1nu,s AfAnAzrNr ron IrrNr

BALLOU's MAGAZINE FOR JUNE.
We have just BALIoU's for
June. II opens with an interesting
illustrated article on the Island OF
Borneo, by Capt. Howard Hubert ;
followed by continuing chapter OF
Mr.. Th0mes's story Levy and or.
Sailor Boys Wanderings,n which still
keeps up its thrilling interest of the
boys adventures. It also contains a
large amount of entertaining stories,
instructive and amusing reading,
housekeeper's and fancy work depart
ments, making itwell worth the price.
For sale by all newsdealers. Price,
10 cents per copy, or $3.50 per year.
Address, Themes d Talbot, % Hawley
St., Boston, Mass.
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The Jackson Herald in connection
with the restitution that has been
alleged by some people to exist In
that and adjoining counties, and de-
MED by others, says: "Even the
birds of the air are driven to despera-
ton by the scarcity ofsomething up
on which to subsist. The crow has
become a merciless robber and even
a dreaded murderer. He examines
thoroughly every shrub, no difference
where growing, in search ofthc eggs
of smaller birds, and is an expert at
discovering hen nests. The other
day one OF them attacked a lamb in
sight of its owner, John Quivey, and
before the latter could reach the
scene OF action had killed the lamb
and picked its eyes out.r
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For TIE HERALD.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

TO THE LADY WHO THOUGHT LovsD HER.
All, no, deserted maiden of forty-two,
My love ditty was not meant for you.
l sympathize with thee, now all forlorn,
Unloved. unwed, and unknown.
Were inspired with the Muses. powers,
Thou should st be transported to Elysian
bowers,
Where peace doth reign and beauty ne 'er
fades
And thou could'st dwell with other old
maids.
Now, when I sing again of my love SO
true,
Pray, don't imagine aliude to you;
But, If you insist, and say she's yourself,
Why, then, you'll wake up and find yot,
are left.
u. s. GRANT PIrzRR.
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NORTH MOUNTAIN.

4 The beauties of spring remind nc,
of the lines of Bancroft, The earti
glows with the colors of civilization
the banks of the streams are enamelet
/ with the richest grasses woodland!
and cultivated fields are harmoniously
blended the birds of spring find then
delights in orchards and trim gardens
variegated with choicest plants from
every temperate zone; while the bril-
liant flowers of the tropics bloom from
the windows, of the greenhouse and
saloon"
1t is with regret we report the death
of Maggie, an intelligent and interest
ing daughter ofMr. Geo. Rhinaman,
aged yrs, whose death, from diph-
liberia, occurred Monday night. Her
interment was at Hedgesville We'd
nesday afternoon. This is the second
death in Mr.. RS family within two
weeks. The bereaved family have
the sympathies of the community.
Shed not for her the bitter tear,
Nor give the heart to vain regret
IT'S but a casket that lies there,
The gem that filled it sparkles yet.
While the repair hands were spiking
track, last week, one of them struck a
spike CHANGING blow and it flew up
ward striking Mr.. J. F. Morrow In
the face, injuring him considerably.
Rev. Charles Foltz preached quite
an interesting sermon ON the Obser-
vance of the Sabbath at Little George
town, last Sunday. His next appoint
ment at that place will be Sunday,
June l4th.
Rev. Frisch lectured at the same
Tuesday night on True Manhood -
Mrs. Warwick is canvassing in this
session for GaskelPs Compendium of
social and BUSINESS forms-a book
that should be possessed by every man
and woman.
The Eureka Pleater man has, also,
been here. He left a pleater at al
most every house, where the ladies do
their own dressmaking. This shows
our ladies will have nice dresses and
appreciate good article when they
see it,
Mr.. Seibert Speck is repairing his
barn.
Our farmers are waking up. This
is shown by the many new board
fences erected, and in course of erec-
ton, this spring, taking the places of
the old worn fences, which, to replace,
would require forest of fine timber
beside, the board is much the neater,
prettier, and more substantial fence
of the two. Also, the machinery pur-
chased and in use, is another progress
sive step in the right direction.
Currant worms have begun to raw
age that fruit. Plenty of lime and
ashes sprinkled on the bushes will
destroy the pest.
Some of the II VI. locusts made their
exit and gave us concert on the tune
of Pharoh. These are only advance
agents, the great show is to come yet.
Preaching at Falling Waters Pres
byterian Church every Sunday, Pas.
tor, Rev. Gilmore. ALPHA.
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HEADQUARTERS LINCOLN Posi-
No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic,
Martinsburg, w. Va, May 2lst, 1885.
General Order No. by resolution
of the National encampment, Grand
Army of the Republic, May 3Oth will
be observed as Memorial or Dec
Grafton Day." Lincoln Post will as
semble in Grand Army Hall, at 10
O'Clock a. m. sharp, wearing G. A. r..
Badge properly draped. A full atten-
dance Is earnestly desired. Let us lay
aside for one day, the daily pursuits
Oflife. and pay homage to our fallen
heroes in solemn service let us meet
to honor the memory of our brave and
loved, to enrich and enoble our lives
by recalling public heroism and a
private worth that are immortal.
J. s. GALLAHER, E. G. BARTLETT,
Adjutant. Post COm'r.