Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-02-27
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

| ST. Valentine day was observed
here. A great many were sent; some
persons got doz. and more. I speak
from experience. One of our hand
some little CLERKS got six in one enyel-
ope. Next time Clarence ask the p.
M. who sent them.
The sale of Mr.. M. L. Payne was
largely attended on Tuesday, J. w.
Dodd being the auctioneer, G. E..
Lockhart clerk. The merry voice of
the auctioneer rang out in the most
thrilling tones. Will understands the
business, and deserves to be patron
lied.
Messrs. Harry and TripSmith pass
ed through here last Sabbath, enroute
for Berryville. They must be shark
struck in Clarke Co.
A minstrel troupe from your city
gave an entertainment in Lafayette
Hall in Smithfield last Monday night,
and was very successfully performed.
Bunker Hill seems to be downed,
this winter. The great sensation is
talked of on every corner, in every
store house, &c. It's the greatest sem
sational topic that has been conversed
in this part of the country for years.
Unknown to me.
Mrs. Annie Angle, of Welsh Run,
Pa, is visiting friends at this place.
/ was very agreeably surprised Sat-
urday evening at seeing our friend
and neighbor, Mr.. Chas. Lamon on
our streets, looking hale and hearty as
ever.
A very quiet wedding was enacted
in the P. E. Church at this place, one
day last week at p. m. the contrac-
ting parties being of quiet DISPOSE
ton, requested all who.witnessed the
scene, not to report as they want to
keep it as quiet as possible. You see
I am concerned myself, but they
gave me the privilege of writing what
I chose. But / must decline from
mentioning any names. The scene
was beautiful to behold, and was more
laughed at than lovely. The ushers
march up, the wedding march execu-
ted by Miss, followed by the
bride and groom with smiling faces,
looking happy as possible. The SOL
emnization of matrimony was per-
formed and when it came to " who
giveth this woman away" friend
gave "dudish nod," which caused
the ushers to make break for the
door, leaving the bride and groom
laughing in their sleeve. When the
groom went to hunt the ring, it was
lost; his mind absorbed in happy
thoughts unknown to us, he exclaim-
ed:
II forgot the ring" A lady friend
presented the groom with ring and
it being too small, twas thrust half
way on her gloved finger, and alas !
the congregation of voices was raised
to the highest pitch, and further on
the contracting parties or rather some
of the parties concerned reaching their
place of abode, were welcomed by the
fascinating smiles of several of the
fairer sex, and retired at the usual
hour. On awakening the next morn
ing one of the boys exclaimed in en-
thusiastic tones, what in the---is the
matter with you? his companion, be-
ing half asleep, said, wa-wh-a-t, did
y-o-u-s-a-y." By that time being al
together aroused he opened his eyes in
utter establishment to find his COM
panion's head white as the driven
snow, and as the dresser was sitting
close by they raised themselves and
behold their black and glossy heads
were now in such condition that
their fright was great, and looking
at the pillow, there the mystery was
solved. The pillows were packed
with flour, on every side, but the boys
took it good natured, and procured all
the combs, brushes and even the girls
brushed the -four out of their hair.
Finally barber was called in, and
now the boys present the appearance
of escaped convicts. Be circumspect,
girls, next time, and don't be too ex-
travagant.
Miss Lille McCaleb and Harriet
Seibert, from near Martinsburg, who
have been the guests of the Misses
Stuckey, have returned home much
pleased with the mashes" and their
visit.
He Ho, X" how do you suppose
I know about the damsels from Ar
den. 1 can't give the item definitely
and I think you can give it as we'll as
/ can. Pauline" might have COM
pany, and P. wouldn't know it, unless
some ladies are among the number,
then "I'm there, Eli" every time,
but this time you see, got left.
Rev. Mr.. Gibson preached very
eloquent sermon in the p. E. Church
last Sabbath night; his next service
will be Sunday week at p. m.
BACHELOR.