Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-29

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Mr.. Morris Griffin, very old citi-
zen, died this week and was buried
from st. Joseph's Church Wednesday
afternoon. He was an old railroader,
working on the road and in the shops
years ago. He was an Irishman by
birth, but a citizen of this place for
about thirty years.
Mr.. ID. III. Dodd, County Supt., took
sick this week with recurrence of
his former complaint, -hemorraghes.
We hope he may recover again and
be restored to health. His energies
are greater than his strength, and he
pushes ahead in his profession at the
risk of his health.
A correspondent writes from
Hedgesville, saying that Mr.. VIM.
Tedrick, of near Back Greek bridge,
was attacked by two tramps who de-
manded money his screams brought
some neighbors to the rescue when
the tramps fled 10 the woods. Several
parties have already been assaulted
in that neighborhood. The law should
be enforced and the offenders brought
to justice.
Ernest Simpson, Of Berkeley coun-
ty, one of President Cleveland's Office
holders, takes matters philosophical.
ly. He writes from Indian Territory,
where he is stationed, as follows
/" AS soon as one of the victors comes
to claim my place, I'll return to West
Virginia. OF course the victor will
come, and the victim will go. This
is right. Let the battle winners reap
the fruit of their toll and labor. This
is practical politics, and to all such
reapiug l say, Amen, and amen
again!' -
lFTons the SheDherdsto,css Register
Dec. 4, in Buffalo, Wyoming Terri
tory, by Rev. j. C. Rollins, Mr.. Ed
ward B. Chapline, son of the late
Charles J. Chapline, formerly of jeff
erson county, and Miss Flora Sim
mons, ofBuffalo, Wyoming Territory.
The canal was frozen over last week,
and navigation was rather difficult.
The water is now being drawn from
the canal.
A little two-and -a-half year old
daughter of DR.. S. II. Redmon, of Tip
ton. Mo-, and a granddaughter of the
late Capt. Jno. G. Cockrill, of this
county, choked to death whilst eat
ing piece of chicken, few days
ago.
Rev. j. G. Bowman, of Hanover,
Pa, made the address at the funeral
of Mrs. j. F. Welshans last week. Mr..
Bowman was the former pastor of
Mrs. Welshans, Every store in town
was closed while the funeral services
were being held.
BEDINGToN TAKES THE LEAD
Bedington, in Berkeley county, takes
the lead in producing big hogs. Mr..
John Kennedy killed one last last
week that weighed 466 younds, Mr..
Joseph Ardinger two that weighed
Ala and 49l pounds, and DIR. f. NJ. Da- !
Wis capped the climax by Strengthening
two that tipped the beam at 500 even
and $50 pounds. Shall the hogs of
Jefferson county be beaten in this
style?
A NEW KIND OF POSTAL CARD
The Postotfice Department will intro
duce new postal card on the first of
January next. The new cards differ
from the old ones in that they furnish
privacy in the correspondence con-
tanned upon them. 1t is very much
like double card of the present pat
ern. The back fold ssplit diagonally
and opens square out. The four cor
ners are folded and joined together in
the centre, when the card has been
written upon, with piece ofgummed
paper. The card weighs less than a
half ounce and will contain no more
writing than do those now in use.
MASONIC OFFICERs.-At a stated |
communication of Mt. Nebo Lodge
No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ, last Monday
night, the following officers were elec- |
ted for the ensuing year: j. Davis
Billmyer, ". NJ; G. Il. V. S. Butler,
S. W.; Samuel Huyest, j. W.; John
l.. Richard, Treasurer; J. S. Fleming,
H. S. Baker. S. D.; Rev. |
l.. z. Mason, Chaplain; Murphy Tab
Ter, James Myers, Stewards ; John r.
Keyes, Tyler.
HENRY BYERs Is DEAD.-Mr.
Henry Byers, former well-known
and somewhat eccentric citizen of
Shepherdstown died at the County
House several weeks ago. He
had spent a number of years in that
and his remains were H.
tered in the burrying ground attach
ed to it. He was about 70 years of
age.
SAD END OLE Mr.. KLoTH.-Mr.
John H. Kloth, who has lived for
many years about a half mile west of
met with sad death
between 9 and 10 O'Clock Wednesday
night. The old gentleman has been
very feeble for long time, aud I'M
able to help himself. Wednesday
night while he was alone, by some
means his chair caught on fire, and
was completely destroyed, part of
bed being also burned and a big hole
made in the floor. Mr.. Kloth had
evidently fallen right into the fire,
for his legs and body were burned to
a crisp.
Easy expectoration, increased power
of the lungs, and the enjoyment of rest
are the rewards upon taking DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup to all consumptives.
Cuts, burns and all other wounds can
be cured in a short time by the use of
Salvation Oil the nraa test cnrp on o. rth