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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25

HYMENEAL.-Atth the home of the
BRIDES mother, in Hedgesville, on
Thursday, Dec. 10th, at 1890 p. M,
were assembled the relatives and
friends of the contracting parties to
witness the solemnization of matri-
mony between Mr.. E. C.. Henshaw
and Miss Sallie M. Lingamfelter.-
The bride was robed in fawn colored
silk velvet, looking altogether beauti-
full. The Groom wore the conven-
tional black. They were escorted to
the Altar by the BRIDES brother, Mr..
Lee Lingamfelter, where they were
made one by Rev. Mr.. Gilmer, Rev.
Mr.. Leavel assisting. After which
they repaired to the dining room
where oysters, turkey and all the deli
cacies which go to make up feast
had been prepared and were bounti-
fully served. Among the guests
were Rev. and Mrs. Leavel, Miss
Minnie Hawk, of your city, Mr.. Jno.
7. Nadenbousch, of Berryville, Va,
Mr.. L. 0. Willis and Miss NewKirk.
Certainly this occasion was no excep.
tion to all such by way of presents,
they were in profusion, many Of
which were costly and handsome
Notably, 4 chair covers from Mrs.
Hunt, of Frederick, Nd, a large
Estay organ from the BRIDES brother,
solid silver teaspoons, gift from Mr..
L. o. Willis, handsome chair, pickle
caster and other useful and beautiful
articles from the brides mother,
hanging lamp, table linen, glass and
china vases, knives and forks, mats,
butter knives, and a multitude of
other useful and very pretty articles.
After remaining in the village until
next day they took their departure
for Washington, D. c., where they
will spend portion of their honey
moon in sight seeing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25

At his residencein Martinsburg, w.
Va, Dec. 10Th, 1886, Maj. E. S. Trox-
ell, aged 60 years.
Major Troxell was naive of Penn
sylvania and served with distinction
as cavalry officer in the Union Ar
my. He settled in Martinsburg i'm
mediately after the war, and in Nav,
1866, was appointed to fill a vacancy,
in the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court, occasioned by the death of Mr..
John Candy. In Nov. 1866 he was
elected Clerk and served continuously
in that position until 1879, when he re-
fused a denomination for the office and
was succeeded by the present Clerk
Mr.. s. H. Martin. He was then ad-
mitted to the bar and continued
practicing Attorney, until his death.
Major Troxell was particularly prompt
and careful in all ofhis business trans
actions, and in addition to his other
duties served for some years as Presi-
dent of the Peoples National Bank.
The death of Major Troxell makes the
fourth member of the Berkeley bar
that death has claimed within the last
~ months. His funeral took place on
Tuesday evening and was largely at
tended by the citizens of the town and
country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.
From The lsAepherdstoua Reoisteg

From The iS2tepherdstOtCn Register.
Mr.. r. S. Eichelberger, of Martins
burg, has returned to Washington,
where he has place as c0py-holler on
the Congressional Record in the Gov
eminent Printing Office.
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-On We'd
nesday morning last Mr.. Edwin G..
.Engle took pistol to the house of
Mr.. William Sheetz to have it repair
ed. Mr.. Sheetz was not at home, and
while Mr.. Engle was explaining to
Mrs. Sheetz what was needed to the
pistol it accidentally went off. 1t was
loaded with shot, a number of which
entered Mrs. Sheetz's shoulder, caus-
ing somewhat painful but not dang
erOus wound.
DEATHS DoINGs.-Mr. Isaac Dust,
one of the best known farmers of this
community, died at his home near
Duffields on Friday last, at the adj
vanced age of 81 years, 4 months and
2 days. Mr.. Dust has always been a
resident of this neighborhood, and
was born near Gerardstown, In Berke-
ley County. He was one of the jurors
on the trial of John Brown at Charles
town in 1859, and voted for his convic-
ton. Mr.. Jacob j. Miller, who recent
ly died near Kearneysville, was an
other of the jurors. There are Tow
but two men living who sat as jurors
OH that famous case-Mr. VIM. Right
slime, of Shepherdstown, and Mr..
Thomas w. Osbourn. Mr.. Dust leaves
a wife and four daughters to mourn
his loss, one of the daughters being
the wife of Mr.. Jacob Staley, of this
place.
Mr.. Emanuel Staley, another of
Jefferson County's respected farmers,
died on Saturday afternoon last near
Shepherdstown after an illness ofsev-
eral weeks. Mr.. Staley was 60 years,
10 months and IL days old. His fu-
neral took place at the Reformed
Church on Monday, Rev. B. F. Baus.
mann officiating. His remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining
the church.
The Shepherdstown Fire Depart
ment of Shepherdstown will hold an
old-fashioned fair during the approach.
ing Holidays, commencing on Thurs
day, December 23d, and ending Satur.
day, January LIST.
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THE DEATH OF MR.. TRoxELL.

To his many friends the death of
Mr.. E. S. Troxell, Sunday morning,
was as sad as it was unexpected, but
he himself had accepted the warn.
ings of failing health the past year
and was prepared for the last sum-
mons which he avail ed with calm
resignation. His business had all
been arranged and his household put
in order for the last great journey of
man. That he may have arrived
safely at the destination of the elect,
is our humble prayer.
In our business intercourse with
Mr.. Troxell, we found his greatest
characteristic that of laying harm in
no mans way; and of attending to
his own matters, and the business
entrusted to him, with scrupulous
care. AS friend and counsellor, he
was sincere and prudent, and his
Judgment was safe and sound. Ever
ready to do what he consistently
could to assist and favor his fellow
man, he will missed by many.
The loss of an only son some years
ago, IN whom be centered all his love
and expectations, hurried him on to
a final separation with friends on
earth, only to rejoin those in a bet
ter land. Mr.. Troxell has an honor
able war record, and offered all he
had in the service of his county,
Born near Emmittsburg, Nd, he re-
moved early in life to Franklin Co.,
Pa, where the nomination 10 the
Legislature was twice rendered him,
but respectfully declined as he had
no political aspirations in his earlier
or later life. Helping to organize a
company of volunteers, he joined
their ranks as Major, and after the
war located in Martinsburg, where
he has served the public creditably
in various political and business ca
pacities, and as a lawyer possessed
the respect and confidence of the
Court and the people. Peace to his
ashes! They rest easily in Green
hills rocky breast, where many of
his associates lie, awaiting the call
to life anew, and where others will
be gathered in time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25

Cincinnati workmen will nominate
a labor ticket for municipal Offices
Twenty.seven sailors we're drOTb
ed in the wreck of the whaling bari
Atlantic on the California coast.
Christian f. Schau, a tailor q
Erie, Pa, in a rage shot and ID
stantly killed one of his daughies
and fatally wounded another
Beavers have again become qdia
abundant on the waters Of Tue
Upper Appomattox river, and trap
pers are making a good thing Of :
One man, in the course of one Eeeii
caught six of the big rodents
The deserted wife Of Richard
Shinnick, former saloon keeper .
Richmond, Va, in ante.moTies
statement charges her husband
with having murdered and robbed
man 10 the saloon and dropped Ihs
victims body into an old we'll
DUBLIN, Dec. 2O.-A family 600
sisting of six children and lbel
parents were asphyxiated By escal
ing gas last night at CarriekoB SUI
County Tipperary. Five ehlIdio
we're dead when found. The olBa
child and the parent were still awe
but they cannot recover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
BEDINGTON NEWS.

We are glad to welcome the Mitch
ellsville correspondent in our midst.
The late snow-falls were very I'M
welcome visitors to the farmers as
they have lot of corn yet in the
field.
Butchering continues, and some
fine porkers are being slaughtered
Mr.. Collins Nicely has SO far carried
off the prize in these parts with (lS
mo. and Is days. pig, the weight of
which was 556 TBS. net.
Mr.. Jos. Ardinger. Bedington's
boss miller, killed four that aggregat-
ed 1885 TBS. an average of 446i TBS.
Mr.. Jno. Kennedy, proprietor of
the Bedington Roller Mills, killed 10
that aggregated 364O TBS. an average
of $50 TBS. Who can beat these?
The singing school organized at this
place by Prof. Snyder, of Leetown,
promises to be grand affair, all seem
to take an interest, no one more so
than the Prof. himself. We might
gently hint that he is a first rate
masher and is rapidly winning the
respectful attentions of the fair ones.
The Bedington Literary Society
held another interesting meeting on
Thursday evening last and after select
seading by VIM. Pittsnegle and essay
by Miss Dora Pittsnogle the following
question: Resolved, that intemper-
ance is more destructive to nation
than war;" was debated by E. E.
Snyder for the affirmative and J. V.
Quinn for the negative. Decision for
affirmative.
The Nipetown Literary Society
held its meeting on Friday eve, and
after select reading by Miss Maggie
Riner, the question, " Resolved, that
all bachelors should be fined" was
debated by D. A. Beard, DR.. A. ].
Lemaster and j. Fl. Light, for the
affirmative, and G. A. Means, Hunter
Harlan and E. E. Snyder for the neg
alive. Decision for Negative.
Send out some of your walking
dictionaries, silver tongue orators and
gilt edged birds of eloquence and
have them done up twill do them
good, Thursday and Friday eyes re-
spectively.
The wedding nuptials of Mr.. w. H.
Merchant and Miss Belle Mayhem,
will be solemnized this evening at the
BRIDES residence.
Dec. 23rd. EDMUND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
| From the Morqan 10. Papers. |

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Pork is plentiful in this market and
is selling at $3.50 and 5000 per hun
dred weight, net.
Jake Miller brought down two fine
wild turkeys with his trusty gun last
Friday-one of them 17-pounder.
Allen District has +" brain.spiint-
er" new seven hundred and fifty dol
lar school house, and is one of the
best in the county.
Rev. Mr.. Woods of Martinsburg
preached last Sabbath morning and
evening in the Presbyterian Church
TO appreciative congregations.
Mr.. John Everett of Allen District
killed his big hog last week, it tip
ped the beam at 5009 TBS. Mr.. VIM.
Wldmeyer so far has killed the big
gest hog in the county. 1t weighed
518. If this can be beaten in the coun-
ty let's hear from you.
During the last nine months there
was only one suit at common law in
stituted in the Circuit Court of this
county. AT the November term,
1868, there were thirty-three criminal
cases on the State docket of our Court,
and at March term, 1869, thirty-four
cases. Sixteen years afterwards, July
and April, 1885, but four cases were
on the docket. Free schools have
done the work. Educate the masses
and we will save thousands of dollars
heretofore spent in prosecuting GRIM
inals; and all will have happy and
prosperous homes and no criminal
docket.
Peter friedman killed, on Tuesday
last on Sleepy Creek mountain, a fine
3-prong buck which weighed l12 TBS.
1t was the finest brought to town this
season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
PETERSBURG NEWS.

The snow which fell last week was
not deep enough for sleighing, but was
excellent for hunting and was made
use of for that purpose.
Mr.. ]. E. Norrington killed two deer
and fine turkey. Mr.. Harrison Muir
ply caught one with dogs.
A party of six, consisting of Messrs.
John w. Shriver, VIM. Kesecker, S.
A. Kesecker, and others, killed two
fine deer last week, beside several
turkeys, rabbits, &c. Game of differ
ent kinds is in fine order this winter.
Times are hard, money and work
scarce and number have concluded
to try hunting and have succeeded
well.
1t requires great deal of economy
and management to make money and
then save it. Some people spend quite
a little sum for postage. A few cents
and dimes spent here and there will
soon amount to large sum. Those
spending large sums for postage would
save by sending by Express or freight
Remember that money spent foolish
ly is lost, therefore it stands us in hand
to use as much economy as possible,
especially in the transportation OF
jewelry. paper and other commodities
Mingo School reports for third
month as follows: No. pupils enroll
ed 80, whole no. every day present
635; No. days absent 1853; average
daily attendance 80; per cent. of daily
attendance 70; per cent. of daily abb
sence, 81.
A literary Society was organized al
this place Friday night, Dec. Sd. Mr.,
P. T. Kesecker was elected president,
Mr.. A. T. Harper vice pres; Mr.
Chas. Hess secretary. The society
will convene Friday evening of each
week. All are invited to attend.
Dec. 20. BURG.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
STATE NEWS.

At Beech Fork, Wayne county,
the store, with stock of goods, resi-
dence and contents, belonging to W.
81. Smith & Co., and a large saw
and grist mill, with adjoining shops.
belonging to Smith s. Newman,
were totally destroyed by an incen-
diary fire. Loss, $4,000.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Dec. Is.
Last night at Clifton, few miles
below here, the house OF ALI Hol-
land caught fire from a defective
f1ue, and the flames were soon COM
municated to the adjoining resi-.
dences, belonging to Walter Ed
wards and James Gilsin, resulting
in the entire destruction of the
three, together with the furniture OF
James Collins, who occupied the
Holland House. Loss, $1,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley,
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head everybody said
he was dying of Consumption. A trial
bottle OF DIR. Kings New Discovery was
sent III. Finding relief. he bought a
large bottle and box of DR. King New
Life Pills by the time he had taken two
boxes OF Pills and two bottles of the Dis
covery, ne was well and had gained
IN nesh thirty -six pounds. Trial bottles
OF TINS treat Discovery for Consumption
free at Z. Z. Williams Jr., & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25

The Baltimore Sun holds its own
with the increasing years and the
progress of the times. It's old -time
merits do not diminish, but rather
grow with its age;-reliable, newsy
and wide.awake,-the San is just
rising over the hills of 1887, and is
in readiness to greet life's shifting
scenes as they come and go.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, lad,
testifes II can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of 10 years standing q
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville,
Ohio, afirms = The best selling medi-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years
experience, is Electric Bitters.n Thous-
ands of other have added their testi-
mony, SO that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all Diseases
of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a
half dollar bottle at E. C. Williams Jr.,
& Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25

Y. M. G. A.-The ladies of our city,
with their usual zeal for every good
work, have renovated and furnished
rooms in the building of Mr.. G.. A.
Smith, on West King ST., for the use
of the Y. M. c. A. They are now
making arrangements for reception
in these rooms on New Years Day.
While this entertainment will be all
that could be deserved, it will differ
from other efforts ofthe kind, in that
it will be entirely free-it not being a
money making project. The ladies
only desire to interest the gentlemen
in the Y. M. G. A. and to show them
what they may expect from it, and
Lunch will be served from 10 A. NJ. to
10 P. NJ, there will also be music at
intervals. These rooms will be furn-
ed with literature of the day and it is
hoped that they will prove pleasant
place of resort for all gentlemen. The
Y. M. G. A. has been made great
success in many places and by the
hearty cooperation of all it may be
made such here. 1t is hoped that all
and especially parents will see the
importance of providing such place of
resort. Gentlemen are cordially in
vited to call at the rooms on New
Years Day. A ticket of admission
may be obtained at w. L. jones' Jew
elry Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
The philadelphia Times
THE DAILY TIMES.

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
MIDDLEWAY.

Messrs. VIM. Emery and Charles
McFillin are hunting in the noun
tains.
James Wilson returned Saturday
after three years residence in the
western part of the State.
Charles Thompson broke through
the ice while crossing the Opequon at
Dandridge's dam, and was rescued by
Geo. T. Emery.
Mr.. John w. Firth, of Leetown, and
son of Mt. Jackson, paid the writer a
visit Sunday.
Philip Lewis wants to haul no more
lumber from Meadow Branch. The
drive is too much for him.
REPUBLICAN.
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THE WEEKLY TIMES.

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
A Christians Christmas Greeting.
Whited- Robed Charity On Rampage.
Who Struck Mr.. Brotherly- LoUe and ,chere
Was He Hit?

Martinsburg, w. Va, Dec. Goth, 1886.
Jno. 7. Reily.-You can present your
bill whenever you please. | desire both
my advertising and my subscription inn
mediately discontinued. l had meant to
contract for double the amount of my
advertising contract, for the coming
year, but after last week s issue have
no farther use for your dirty, disreputable
lo,Cliued hes, for the sole purpose of in
Italics our own,) is not fit to be in any
This letter was received at 11:44
Tuesday, STANDARD time.) AT lao
our foaming steed was standing at
Tar Heel Headquarters, and the bill
presented. At this writing we are
still living; our advertising patron
age is as large as ever, and call on
the Postmaster will show that The
HERALD mail is the heaviest put in
this Office.
Such communications are met with
in newspaper offices, and are treated
as they deserve, for as a rule 1t
would be hard to find out where the
writer's come from or where they 60
to, and little difference.
All we know of the Hon. John LEE
Fout is that he came here about a
year ago. Mr.. Gettlnger contracted
for an average of SIX LINES Of adj
vertising for him lit bias run from 10
to 10 right along and no extra
CHARGE and recommended him high
ly to the press, due note of which
was made. Since that we met the
gentleman once or twice in the Office
ON business, some printing, and once
he came to request the spelling of
his middle name in full-LEE-the
Statesman having by mistake made
it plain "L.n We look to Mr.. Get
finger, therefore, to have the above
letter satisfactorily explained, as we
are unconscious of any reference to
Mr.. Fout. In justice to the upwards
of 100 families who take the paper
into their households, we demand of
Mr.. Fout he point out as distinctly
as he has asserted it,
LIST. The lo,c-lired lies " in their
EXACT WORDS;
I'd. The honorable mans name
whose character we attempted to in
lure.
If we have been guilty, all repara-
ton in our power shall be made. If
not, we cast the foul imputation into
the teeth whence it came, to return
like the dog to its vomit.
We see in the whole thing political
spitework that has followed us since
the election, in the effort made by a
few to get others to stop the paper.
For every one so stopped our labor
and political friends, Republican and
Democratic, have procured five in
return, and they will do so again.
We may have made mistakes in the
election excitement, because we did
not disabuse our mind of certain
wrong impressions, and others did
not think it worth while to do so, but
whose conduct since 10 returning
good for evil has heaped Goals
enough upon our head. But where
sanity masks have been dropped in
to the personal and political mire, it
is not our duty to pick them up and
wipe them off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-12-25
A rich silver mine has been de-
.oIoDad in nphoic onpnfv Ind

A rich silver mine mas been de-
yeloped in Dubois county, Ind.
An avalanche killed baud OF
seventeen smugglers near Vieenza.
Six persons were killed by a
boiler explosion in the town OF
Lecco, Lombardy.
The exodus of colored families
from South Carolina continues, and
all are locating in Arkansas.
An epidemic of the horse disease
called "Pink Eyen prevails in
Buffalo, N. Y, and the city railway
have eighty-seven horses on the
sick list.
Both branches of Congress adj
jouIned until January 4, 1887.
The postoffice, opera house and a
number of other buildings at
Oskaloosa. Iowa, were destroyed by
fire. Loss about $4,000.