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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-12
\ Boomerang for Occasion
al, Railroads, etc.
FULroH, S. c., May s, 1SSt

i lLION, ,. ", MAY .. 1COo.
90, wad some pow'r the giftie gle us
10 see oursels as ithers see us, is as
expressive Of most peoples wishes
now as when Burns first penned 1t,
but the correspondents Of the NAMING
TINES need no longer pray for any
such boon to be granted them. Our
contemporary from Rosin Hill has
kindly consented to perform the Of
flee Of this mysterious power and
give US an insight into our little short
comings and errors-in fact delivered
himself III last weeks issue of his first
information in this line. Poor old
Clarendon! thought that our good
Father had about exhausted the list
of punishments on her, but like the
plaques of Egypt, he has kept the
worst for the last-a ner<paper critic.
Maybe" Nh. Editor, we ought, on
our bended knees, to accept this last
infiction, don't know, but before
doing so, Z can't refrain from express
ing the wish. that if his future COM
Runications are to be 50 ccrySura<tic
as his last, that their advent will be
in keeping with his nom de plume
occasional"
R.uLRoADs--Unfortunately for Full
ton, and unlike Summerton, we are
not as yet, able to hear the whistle Of
the engine, but console ourselves with
the reflection that if one-tenth Of the
projected" railroads of South Caro-
lima are ever constructed, that we Will
have several in this neishborhooa.
This beats any State I ever heard OF
for chartering railroads, and then let
! ting them alone. At its last sitting
our Legislature chartered l3-how
many of these will be constructed?
Summerton, YOU missed Your oppor-
tunity. Why didn't you petition the
Farmers Convention to make them
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-12

The SASrEE TRAGEDY.-The tragedy
on Santee, published last week, is
still matter of conjecture. Neither
of the parties bave yet spoken intelli-
gibly, although both are said to be
recovering. Various opinions are
! held as to how the affair occurred.
( One SAYS that Rachel and Benbow
We're both the victims of an attack by
third party. Another, that they
fought, inhicting the wounds on each
other In support of the last, it IS
alleged that the woman in her rav-
ings, frequently mutters Il kill Abram
(Benbow) and Abram kill me-" But
the old theory is still held by great
many, that disappointed in herreject-
ion of his suit, Benbow assaulted Ra-
chel with the axe found on the scene,
and then attempted to take his own
life.
L.rEn--On the affidavit of Jacob
Plowden, brother of Rachel, a war
rant was issued for the arrest OF
Abram Benbow. He was brought
to Manning, and a preliminary held
Yesterday. The Trial Justice decided
to hold him for trial at the next Court.
for assault and battery, with intent to
kill. In the meantime, if the woman
dies, he Will have to answer to the
charge of murder.
BEAUTIFUL GAEDh ;s.-Opposite the
TINES building and in open view from
the office stands the handsome flower
garden Of Mrs. A. Weinberg, and just
beyond, appears equally attractive,
Mrs. Lewis yard. With exceeding
taste these ladies have beautifed their
yards with a profusion of choice flow
ers and rare evergreens, until they
have become the admiration Of the
town folks. Through the window
where we are prone to.sit, the aroma
from these blooming edens, on the
wings of vernal 6reezes, fills the Office
with perpetual fragrance. to the con-
stant delight of its occupants.
CLUvERUs DooNED.-The supreme
Court of appeals of Virginia has rem
dered decision in the case of J. I.
Cluverius, convicted of the murder
of Fanny Lillian Madison, on March
18th, 1885. The judgment of the
lower Court is sustained, and Cluveri-
Gus will be hanged unless Executive
cleulency interposes. The way he re-
ceived the news is thus described:
when the action of court was made
known to him lie never trembled or moved
a muscle, except perhaps little twitching
of the facial mr>ceS, and t lis soon passed
away, giving place to that stcrnness and
self-control which has excited so much Won
der and has been a pnzzle to so many.
When he heard the words. The decision
is unfavorable to you, he raised his eyes,
which had been gazing at the floor, and, in
Il clear voice, said: 1 an surprised.
Having thus far refused to ell the story
of the crime for which the courts of the
Commonwealth have said tnat he must die
it is Very likely that he will still keep the
awful secret until the last spark Of hope Is
extinguished.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-12

! the sound Of the violinS, and were
soon engaged in the "giddy mazes OF
the dance" but I cannot conscicn-
tiously say that we ''tripped the light
fantastic toe, for a mill-house fool
is not conducive to light tripping, OF
any description. 'Fludd's Mill is a
charming place for picuic-pleasant
walks, and 4 wide, shady mill pond,
that gave one ), cool sensation merely
to look at it, but would not have been
safe for boat riding, judging from the
quantity OF snass saw projecting
from the placid surface of the water.
The TINES was we'll represented in the
persons of tom, " "Phi Alpha" and
Sammy Swamp" And S[r. Editor,
Lad you been there, your heart would
have been pufed up with pride, at the
brave appearance presented by your
gallant corps of correspondents. Oh!
you would have felt proud could you
have seen us-and I regretted your
absence on that score, very much in
deed. I desire to extend through
your columns, my thanks to the CIV
ers of the picnic, for an exceedingly
pleasant day.
We are pleased to welcome to Sam
my Swamp, Mrs. Robert Nlillisan, and
feel assured that she will prove quite
q pleasant addition to our neighbor-
hood. I think Nj. NJ. a fortunate
man, in securing unto himself such a
charming companion for life. We
We're made to feel very uneasy on last
Friday week, by the heavy blow, and
began to think that a cyclone was up
on US. I hear that considerable dam
age was done to the "Davis place,
now occupied by Mr. Henry Minis
he has been unfortunate this spring
his barn and supplies were destroyed
by the recent forest fires.
As I have exhausted my news
items, I will tell you al incident that
occurred with little niece of mine.
Her mother was telling this little
girls sister, that she feared she was
not quite we'll, and that she thought
she would have to get her Il tonic to
give her an appetite, when this little
eight year old girl, whose great weak
ness is for canned fish, chimed in with
Mama you eau give me some salmon
for an appetizer She got her s'ap-
petizer, and think she deserved it
too.
Your clarion notes awakened me
Occasional, for which I must thank
von, as my mental powers were be-
coming quite lethargic from their long
disuse. I did not think, when I COM
menced, that could write you three
pages, but have succeeded in filling
six, though my Items" are SO sadly
patched and pieced up, that they are
more like "Joseph's coat" than any
thing else I can ]iken them to. But,
anyone who has ever attempted to-
ill the post of country correspondent,
can svmpathize with
S,NMY SWAMP.
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y VI
GROCERIES

I have large stock OF Heavy and
Fancy Groceries. It is useless to at
tempt to enumerate the kinds Just
ask for what you want, and it will be
sold at prices to suit you. We have
everything needed in the grocery
and provision line. I will not be un-
dersold-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-12
MILLINERY GOODS.
FINE French FLOWERS,
LovEIy EEArHE.;s and TIPS.

Hats and Bonncts, trimmed and
untrimmed. AL the newest shapes to
be found here.
Ribbons and trimmings IN endless
variety.
Nv stock has cost thousands of dol
lars, and ! propose selling at popular
prices
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

MOrgan's GrOve.-The Second
Annual Exhibition to be held at Nor
gan's Grove near Shepherdstown, Sep
TENDER Sth, 9th and 10th, promises to be
one of the most magnificent exhibitions
that has ever been hello in the Valley OF
Virginia. An immense amount OF ma
chinery, of every describable character,
has been entered for exhibition, and, In
addition TO this, live stock, agricultural
products, ladies' handiwork, &C., will
be shown in the greatest profusion.
The railroad companies will ruiz eXcur-
sion trains at low prices. and the at
tendance of people each day will run up
far into the thousands. At the Grove
two large new buildings have just been
put up-one of which is hundred feet
long by twenty. five feet wide, and the
other, the ladies' building, is almost as
large. These buildings are water-tight,
and will afford protection to visitors as
well AS the exhibits in case OF rain. The
Grove has been clear d up and made
ready for the exhibition, and we are sure
no more beautiful spot can be found
anywhere. Each one Of the three days
will be full of interest, as eloquent
speakers and various amusements Will
be provided. Among the speakers an
nounced are Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, Hon.
j. n. Camden, Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson,
Hon. Il. r. Carskadon and others! The
public is cordially invited to attend this
exhibition, which will be free to all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
Lawn FestiVaI.-rhe ladies

Lawn FestivaI.-rhe ladies of
the Presbyterian church in the vicin-
ity of Liberty Grove and Shepherds
town will hold lawn festival in the
yard of Mr.. Il. +. Jones, at Billmyer's
Mill, on Friday and Saturday evenings,
September Sd and 4th. A choice supper
will be served from until 10 o'clock
at % cents, and ice cream and cake will
be served at ihe usual prices. The
Shepherdstown Band will be present
10 furnish music. Hacks will be run
from Shepherdstown, at only % cents
the round trip. Come one, come all!
Have good time and help good
cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
PERSONAL

PersOnal.-Col. A. r. Botcler, Par
don Clerk of the Department Of Justice
at Washington, is spending his vacation
in Shepherd.town. The Colonei's host
Of friends are glad to have him with us.
Mr.. John p. Hess, who holds respon-
sible position in the Relief Department
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Bal
timore, has been spending vacation
with his relatives in this county.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. BeltzhoOyer's many
friends will be glad to learn that he is
recovering from his recent illness. He
is able 10 be about again.
Mr.. Thomas Mace, Of Washington,
and Mr.. Robert Thompson and wife and
children, of Baltimore, are stopping at
Mr.. Il. III. Davis's.
Or. Bcckham and family. of Charles
town, and Capt. J. II. J.. Hunter, of
Duf1ieids, visited friends in Shepherds
town this week.
Miss Green and Miss Florence Byers
will return to Kentucky on Monday.
There will be some sad hearts when
they leave.
We regret to state that Capt. II. F.
Barnhart has been i'll at his home in
Shepherdstown for the past week.
Mr.. Alex. Shepherd, who has been
residing in Mexico for some years past,
is home on visit to his mother.
Miss Lille Stonebraker has returned
home from long visit to friends in va
rious parts of Virginia.
Misses Mamie and Nellie Bowman, Of
Berryville, Va, are visiting at Miss
Huyett's. near town.
Mr.. j. f. Rentch. Of the United States
Army, is home this week. He is sta
toned at Baltimore,
Mrs. J. W. Magaha has been visiting
friends and relatives at her old home,
Gettysburg, Pa.
Miss BERTHE Byers, of Hagerstown, is
in Shepherdstown visiting Mrs. Ida
Neill.
Mr.. Harry Mispelhorn, of Baltimore,
is here on visit to friends and relatives.
Mr.. J. A. COokus, of Baltimore, is on
visit to his parents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
A Mystery.

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from
the bad effects OF the nauseous medicines
often literally poured into ii for the supposi
tive relief OF dyspepsia, liver complaint, con-
stipation, rheumatism and other ailments, is
a mystery. The mischief done by bad medi-
cine is scarcely less than that caused by dis
ease. II they who are weak, bilious, dyspep-
tic, constipated or rhematic, would oftener
be guided by the experience of invalids who
have thoroughly tested Hostetter's stomach
Bitters, they would in every instance obtain
the speediest aid derivable from rational
medication. This medicine is searching
and at the same time u thoroughly safe rem
edy, derived from vegetable sources and pos
sessing, in consequence Of its basis OF pure
spirits, properties as medicinal stimulant
not to be found in the fiery local bitters and
stimulants often resorted TO by the debilita-
ted, dyspeptic and languid
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Religious NOtics.--The third
quarterly meeting of the Shepherdstown
and Sharpsburg Charge, Methodist Epis-
copal Church, will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, September 4th and 9th, at
the Mt. Wesley appointment. The Pre-
siding Elder, Rev. DIR. j. G. Baker, will
be present and conduct all the services.
Quarterly Conference on Saturday,
September 4th, at 2.30 p. m; preaching
Saturday night 7.30 o'clock. Love-Feast
Sunday $50 a. M, preaching 1870 a. N.
and sacrament. The public cordially
invited to all the preaching services.
JAS. McLAREN, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
An Ex.Editer's Denrh.-Mr. ID

Smith Eichelberger, of Martinsburg,
formerly editor of the Statesman, died at
his home on Sunday afternoon at the
age of 60 years. lie established the IN
dependent Democrat at Charlestown be-
fore the war, enlisted in the Confeder-
ate army, and was prisoner at Camp
Chase, Ohio, eighteen months. He went
to Berkeley county in 1860 and estab-
lished the Valley Star, afterwards known
as the Statesman, which lie edited for
thirteen years. lie retired from news
paper work three years ago on account
Of ill-hralth. Mr.. Eichelberger was an
uncompromising Democrat, and claimed
to have been the first editor to suggest
the name of Grover Cleveland for Pres
ident. Deceased leaves n wife and seven
children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Messrs. Editors.-Please announce
Mr.. JOSEPH L. EICHELBERGER as
candidate for County Commissioner
from Harp0r's Ferry district. He is a
gentleman we'll qualified for the posi-
ton and the interests or the eople
will be safe in his hands. He is the
choice of
HARPER's FERRY.
Charlestown papers copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
School Matters.-The Board of

School Maftcrs.-The Board OF
Education of Shepherdstown district at
its meeting last Saturday fixed the levy
for this wear at % ceuts-lS for teachers
fund and cents for building fund.
Last year the levy was 10 cents. The
Board also re-appointed tho same teach
ers for the Shepherdstown Graded
School, namely: Mr.. q. w. Banks,
Principal; Mrs. Ada Keplinger, Miss
Bette Fawcett and Miss Ella Kelsey,
Assistants.
We are Informed that ut the eXaml-
nation of teachers in Berkeley county
only nine out of seventy received No. l
certificates. The teachers are very much
astonished at this. and will demand an
explanation.
The examination of teachers was held
In Chsrlestown on Wednesday last and
was attended by all who expect to teach
in this county, except those who hold
"four-years' certificates
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Editors. Regaster.-Please announce
Capt. j. S. MELVIN rs a candidate for
County Commissioner for Shepherds
town District. He has had much expe-
rience as a practical business man and
representative; has served as County
Commissioner and, we believe, given
universal satisfaction.
MANY VOTERS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
An UnfnithfuI Wife.-AnotheI

An UnEnithfuI Wife.-Another
of those sac domestic disturbances which
set the tongue of the busy. body wag-
ging is at present stirring up Martins
burg. Last Thursday morning Mr..
Steve Tally, brakeman on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, awoke to find
that the wife of his bosom was gone.
He found note from her saying: Send
children to my mother" 1t is supposed
the wife is now in Baltimore. An en-
sineer OH the First division is accused
with being mixed up with the lsdy's
departure. There are four of the chill
dren, the youngest being but three
wears old. The affair has created quite
a sensation, as the domestic relations ex-
listing were always considered to be very
loving.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

A Terrible Acci0ent anu iss
Fatal ResuIt.-A feeling OF gloom
was thrown over this community on
Tuesday afternoon by the announce
ment of a severe accident to Mr.. ID. ID.
Pendleton, who resided little more
than mile from town, and this feeling
was greatly intensified when his death
was announced few hours later. Mr..
Pendleton was having his crop of grain
threshed, and was experimenting the
work at the threshing machine. While
the machine was running at full speed
he stepped on the platform over thelcyl-
inder, one of the boards broke through,
and his left leg went into the cylinder.
In an instant the limb was ground into
a shapeless mass. Mr.. Pendleton was
tefiderly removed to his house, near by,
and physicians summoned. He was
fully conscious and gave directions as to
what should be done until they arrived.
His self-control is spoken of by those
who was with him as being wonderful.
The Drs. Reynolds, DR.. Tanner and DR..
Butler soon arrived, and did what they
could to relieve him. Amputation OF
the mangled limb was the dangerous
necessity Of the case, and about eight
O'Clock the operation was performed.
Mr.. Pendleton died two hours afterward.
He had never rallied from the first shock
of the accident, and this, together with
the great loss Of blood he had sustained,
caused the fatal result.
Mr.. Pendleton was Il native Virgi n
ian, and came from long line of distin-
guished ancestors. He was a brave SOL
der during the civil war, having been
captain on the staff of General Pendle-
ton. Shortly after the war he was
ma lried 10 Miss Helen Boteler, daugh-
ter of Hon. A. r. Boteler. His wife
survives him, together with seven chill.
dren-five girls and two boys. Mr..
Pendleton was for number of years
a teacher and for several terms princi-
pal of Shepherd College. lie was about
a years of age.
The funeral services were announced
for Thursday afternoon at four O'Clock
from the Episcopal Church.
We would that we were able 10 pay
fitting tribute to the character of Dudley
Digges Pendleton. But our pen fails
us. Yet we cannot pass by reference
to his life and death. No nobler epitaph
can be written than this: ''lIe was
CHI stian gentleman" His life was
that of An earnest, active, manly coura-
geous Christian, and in his death he
showed an unshrnking, undou6ting
faith in Him who doeth all things well.
Always ready 10 lend his heart and
hand to the cause of right, lie will be
missed by those who have labored with
him and by those who have been helped
by him. The sympathetic prayers of
the community go out to the stricken
wife and children and t. those who were
near and dear to him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Free OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will
be free entertainment given this Fri
day evening in Billmyer's Hall, to
consist of reading, recitations and sing
ing. Mr.. Il. NJ. Mace, an elocution-
list from Washington City, will favor
the public with some Of his favorite Sc
lections. The entertainment will be
given under the auspices Of the 1. o.
G. T. The public is cordially invited
to attend. No collection and DO charge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Benjamin Bower, a well-known resi-
dent of Pleasantville, n. j., sprinkled
Paris green on his grape vines week
ago to kill the insects that infested
them, The wind blew the powder
about, and his daughter, Miss Allie
Bower, who assisted him, inhaled some
of the flying poison and was taken i'll
Immediately. The young lady, who
was but 20 years old, died on Friday,
despite physicians constant attend
auce on her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
Last Rally at Morgan's Grove.

+ All interested In Morgan's Grove, and
willing TO lend a helping hand are called
upon TO meet at the Grove on Tuesday,
August 31st, at o'clock in the morning.
The work to be done includes general
cleaning up Of the grove and final prep
arstions for the exhibition.
A. S. REYNOLDS, Pres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
For County COmmissi oner.

Having been solicited by many per-
sons to become q candidate for County
Commissioner for Middleway District,
| accede to their wishes and hereby an
nounce myself subject to Primary Elec-
ton. Some reports have been circula-
ted that | would not be candidate.
These are without Foundation. 1 am
fixed in my purpose to abide by the de-
cision of the voters at the polls.
JNo. G.. SHIRLEY.
August %. 1886.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Recalled.-The recent death of the
distinguished physician, DR.. Frank Ii.
Hamilton, of New York City, recalls
the fact that his first wife was Mrs.
Mary YanDoren McMurran, widow of
James McMurran, merchant Of this
place, and daughter of Isaac Vanars-
dale, farmer of this vicinity. She died
April s, 1888, leaving one son, named
Theod0re
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

VI. Z. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES MCLARES, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown lO.30a. m, Mt. Wesley D. m.
lie. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. W. G.. HAMMOND, PASTOR.
bethesda a. m, Unionyillo 1880
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. VI. MosER, PASTOR.
ShepherCstown 1890 a. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV CHARLES GHISELIN, PASTOR.
Kearneysvllle 1880 a. N. Shepherdstown
s D. m.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. 3. +. BAUsMASN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown 1879 a. M, Kearne ysville
80 p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at 1870 a. M. and $50 p. m.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services first Tuesday OF every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at a. m.
YIN, C, A,
Services at their Room every Sunday az
ternoon at 80.
10. O.F.
Caledonia Lodge. No. 4, meets every Mon
day evening at p. N.
]. o. G. It.
Potomac Lodge, No. 81, meets every Friday
evening at p. m.
Fores. Grange No. -, will meet the last
Friday in each month at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27

Accidcnt.-Hon. c. L. Butler, who
lives about two miles from Shepherds
town, met with painful accident on
Monday. He fell down flight of steps,
sustaining very painful confusion Of
his side, His injuries are quite painful,
though not serious.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-08-27
For the Legislature.

NeSsrS. EdiOrS-Please announce
Capt. NJ. j. BILLMYER as a candidate
for the Legislature, by
MANY VOTERS.