Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-24
I From the CbdrlestoaUfa Papers.

A fat hog was stolen from the prem
ises of Mr.. A. M. Sponceller, in Boil
var, last Saturday night, and butch
cred on the common near by, where
the head and intestines were left upon
the ground.
At the Rectory of Nelson Parish,
Middleway, October oath, 1888, by
Rev. Jno. S. Gibson, Frank Gordon
to Mrs. Virginia Gordon,
In Winchester, at the Sacred Heart,
Catholic Church, by Rev. Father Muir
ray, Mr.. Bernard Heating, of Martins
burg, to Miss Maggie Dunn, of Win
chester.
In Winchester, November 9th, 1888,
of membranous Group, Julia, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Blankner,
aged 8 years. ....
In Alameda, California, Nov. 3,
1888, Mrs. Jennie W., beloved wife
of John w. Raum, native of Miss,
and in the 18th year of her age.
Mr.. Raum is the son of the late DIR.
VIM. r. Raum of this town,
On the 18th of Sept. 1sSS,in Indian
ola, Iowa, Rev. Michael Sheetz, of
the Des Moines Conference, NJ. E.
Church-formerly of this place and
aged 81 years. He was brother of
Mrs. Nathaniel Myers of this place.
A fine large fattening hog of Mr..
Charles G. johnson was found dead
in the pen on Thursday morning.
The supposition is that it was knock,
ed in the head and the perpetrator of
the deed was frightened away before
he could secure his booty.
The Jefferson County Masons came
in for generous share of the distinc-
tion awarded at the late Grand Lodge
meeting in Parkersburg: Major Gus
tave Brown of this place was elected
Grand Master, Mr.. j. S. Fleming, of
Shepherdstown, appointed Senior
Grand Deacon, and DR.. A. M. Evans,
of Middleway, Grand Pursuivant. In
the Grand Chapter, DIR. Evans was
elected Grand Scribe, and b. D. Glib.
son, Esq, of this place, E. Grand M.
of Second Veil.
Bub Hall and William Lowry, both
colored, were before Justice Gallaher
on Monday, the former charged with
creating a disturbance at the Free
Will Baptist Church, colored, on Sat
urday nigh, and the latter with assault
upon the former with intent to kill.
Hall was fined $500 and costs and
bound over too keep the peace. Fail
ing to give bond he was sent to Jail.
Lowry was held for the Grand Jury.
Mr.. James Watson, Proprietor of
the Watson House " i'll this town,
died on Tuesday afternoon after a
lingering illness. Mr.. Watson was in
the Goth year of his age, native of
England but citizen of this County
for many years. For long time he
operated Wooden Mills on the Shen-
andoah river, and for few years past
has been IN charge of the Watson
House "-formerly Sappington Hotel
in this place and was popular
host. He was kind and courteous, an
affectionate husband and father and
worthy citizen. The funeral will
take place this Wednesday, after
ternoon at O'Clock. Services in the
NJ. Z. Church, South. Interment at
Edge Hill Cemetery" His re-
mains will be escorted to the Church
and Cemetery by the Masons, of
which ancient order he was men,
Der.
Hon. James Morrow, Jr. died at his
home in Fairmont, on Sunday last.
His ailment was general paralysis,
with which he was stricken down in
August. Mr.. Morrow was flfty-one
years of age. He was highly intel
lectual man, cultured writer, an
eloquent and forcible speaker, law
yer of fine abilities, and in the walks
of life esteemed for the eXcellency of
his character. He was prominent be-
fore the late Democratic State Con-
vention for the nomination for Gov
ernor. He was legislator of ability
occupying leading position in the
House of Delegates few years ago.
The State mourns the departure of a
good man.