Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-12

spoken Mr.. President and friends OF
these things, to show that the war Of
'6l and '65 was war of Giants, that
the war was waged for principles
that reconciliation has taken place,
and that the memory of our soldiers
should never be allowed to die. Go
then, and bestrew the grave of hero
and should any who so CALAMITY wore
the blue, repose within the gates of
this beautiful city of the dead, lavish
sweet buds and blossoms upon their
graves. Perhaps your deed of love
may send CLEAN of joy to some
mothers heart in the land of Magnol-
las, or far away mid the granite hills
of New England. / feel to-day that
your memorial rites will rise like holy
incense to the skies, as hallowed as
the graves of the sacred dead, and as
fragrant ms the flowers soon to fall like
natures benediction upon their silent
encampment. Their names are high
on the roll of fame, and the memory
of their mighty deeds will be as etern-
nal as these green hills they loved so
well, and which now guard them as
they sleep.
And should the sad word +" Unknown"
Be craven on slab or polished stone,
BestreW those moundS-in frequent
showers
With Loves sweet gift = lovely
flowers!
A noted social event of the season
was the marriage on Wednesday
evening in st. Johns Lutheran
Church, of Mr.. E. w. Vanmetre, to
Mis- Mollie Byers, daughter of Mr..
L. Z. Byers, a prominent citizen and
popular railroad official.
The church was filled to overflow
ing with friends of the happy couple.
The floral decorations were tastefully
arranged and very handsome; and at
the appointed hour -four and half
o'clock the bridal party, proceeded
by the ushers, Messrs. U. S. g. Pitzer,
j. S. Byers, l.. ID. Gerhardt and Geo.
w. Van Metre, marched to the altar
under the inspiring melody of Men
delsohn's Wedding March beautiful
ly rendered by Miss Ida Henry, and
the silken cord was bound in a beauti-
full and impressive marriage service,
by the Rev. r. G. Holland.
The bride who was one of the hand
soonest ladies in Martinsburg, was
tastefully attired in lovely shade of
brown satin, and was the prettiest
bride that Martinsburg has seen for a
long while. The groom is fine look
ing gentleman, whose excess of happi-
ness was calmly apparent.
The good looking quartette Of ush-
ers conducted their part of the pro-
gram skillfully and courteously, and
exceedingly good taste marked the
entire event. The bridal party left
Immediately after the ceremony on
the East bound train via the B. q O..
railroad for tour Of the Eastern
cities. The presents were numerous
and handsome.
We add our best and kindest wishes
to the throng of congratulations they
have received.
Miss May Faulkner has returned
from Staunton.
Mr.. G.. G. Swartz spent Sunday and
Monday in Martinsburg.
We sympatize with MIR. and Mrs.
Geo. M. Bowers in the loss of their
infant child.
liz 1I1CHuS Vi mrs. bOld oIUSUli, VI
Palestine, Texas, learn with regret
that her husband has been seriously
injured by an accident. This will of
course prevent Mrs-~Gibson's visit
here this summer; but she may rest
assured her disappointment is not
more than that of the friends who
have been looking forward to seeing
her soon; and who heartily sympa-
thize with her and her husband in
their trouble.
Clifford Moore is rapidly becoming
an expert clerk in the mail depart
ment. His native good disposition
stands the wear and tear of public life
like a coat Of mail.
At a stated Conclave of Palestine
Commandery No. 2, Knights Tenn
plar, held on Monday night, 18th inst,
the following officers were elected and
installed for the ensuing year,
DR.. j. w. McSherry, E. Comman-
der E. G. Williams, Jr., Generalissi-
mo; S. V. Yantis, Jr., Capt. General /;
Rev. j. r. Andrew, Prelate; G. L..
Sencindiver, Treasurer; G. w. Feidt,
Recorder; Robert Criswell, Sen. War
den; Kinsey Creque, Jun. Warden;
C. M. Lamar, Standard b.; Jas. w.
Mcdonald, Sword b.; Alex. Parks,
Jr., Warden; Thos. w. Kearns, Sen
tinel.
Our thanks are due Geo. w. Feidt,
ESQ.,, for the above notes from
=" Palestine Commandery." They
won't admit any women there-tOo
much conlmandery already. LEONE.