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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
respectfully,
w. y. PARHAM.
RICHMOND, Va, May 4th 1889

RICHMOND, Va, May 4th 1889.
Feeling confident that it
would afford the citizens of ROM
ney, w. Va, more than ordinary
pleasure to be the recipient of
some interesting tidings concern
ing one Of their citizens 1t is deem
ed meet ard proper to communi-
cate a few of the particulars in con-
nectioL with the joyful affair.
Mr. Il Johnson Ridenour, on of
your fellow townsman Mr.. j. p.
Ridenour. the popular drug clerk
who has been connected with the
drug establishment Of VIM. IL.
Scott. Esq, for number Of years ,
was happily united in tie holy
bonds Of wedlock on the evening
ofthe I'd instant IN this city to NJ iss
Lula w Crump, the lovely and
accomplished daughter Of Capt.
James w. Crump of Charles city,
county, Va. The marriage took
place at the res dence OF the brides
parents IN the presence OF a large
number Of relatives aud friends Of
the contracting parties.
i he bride and groom we're the
recipients of many beautiful and
useful presents. aud cougratuIa.
tions, &c for their future happi.
ness and prosperity through life
we're echoed by all
The ceremony was performed in
an oct impressive and solemn msn-
ner by the Rev Mr., JOSEPH r
Sturgis, Pastor Of Trinity NJ. f..
church. After the nuptiaIs, the
happy couple with relatives and a
number Of friends repaired TO the
future residence OF the party, where
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
DIED.

At her homo, Capon Springs, on the i1th
ult., Ars. wsddle. widow OF the late Julius
w addle. Esq, sged 10 yesrs.
At San Antonio. Texasy April l6ths Ars'
Hattie Loughbridgs Craybill, for sixteen
yaers missionary to Mexico. She Vas ~ San
Anton MO for medical treatment.
On the I'd inst, at his home 10 Wash
ing,ou City after q linger ing illness. Mr..
J. s. Craisen, youngest con Of Mr.. Jacob
s. Craigen who formerly lived In this
gage 10 the Drug business Ia Cumberlau
l6 ears and while there was married TO .
dau Rhte. OF Mr.. Frederick Minke, Who with
8 chi ldren survive him He Was only forty.
ave years Of sge.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
County News

N. K. MILLS, April 27.--Mr.
Marion FraveI has come home
from his trip to the Western part
or this State, and is taking care
OF his soE who got his arm
sawed off by u circular saw. The
boys Of THE vicinity have all gone.
20 he bark W Gods it is difficult TO
get hands. MIR. George Shanholt-
ger has moved from here to Cold.
Stream. and his place is filed by
James Kidwell The Sulky pillow
Is the idol of this vicinity. ."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
DECO RATION DAY!

HE annual decoration Of the graves Of
il Confederate Soldiers will take place in
Romney. June 9th, 1889
We ask all TO assemble At the Court House,
promptly at ii o'clock.
The graves will be decorated, as usual
. nd IL 10 hoped that full attendance OF the
members and friends Of the cause, may be
had.
Institution and Romney Bands will furn.
ish music for the occasion
meeting will be held at the Court House
at o'clock p. IN, June 9th TO prepare
wIeaths, &c. for the occasion. To which
all are invited.
Mrs. J. T. VANCE, President.
Mise N II HnsKELL. Sec'y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
Corporation Election.

The election for municipal Officers,
Leld in this place Mcuday, resulted
a, follows: Mayor, James A. Glib
son. Aldermen: VIM. Parker. Ell
win Gllkrson. Councilmen s. l..
Fl"u,noy. Tohias Mytinger. l. T.
Brady, j. G. Heiskell. WIN. Mont.
gomery. {. NJ. Davis aud VIM. Rus =
sell.
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q sumptuol srepast awaited them.
A late hour ire festivities clos
ed, and al. took leave of their
friends, with best wishes for their
happiness and succeas through the
pilgrimage Of life.
THOMAS J. RIDDRLL.
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HambIetOn'S
Bee Hive Store.
'FeW ot0Te' New Goods
Dress Goods.

extraordinary inducements in this department Every week our Dress
Goods Department grows We constantly euaruinO il
. ~, by adding the very choicest goods secure
yard
ward
something more than all the
ibis Is special lot purchased yard Tbev are ev
quality and and superior finish Lbe
oheng you this confident that
never been heard OF before This lot shades
d" examine the We
worth 81 rs
LUIS IS rare Bargain Sold everywhere yard
600 n
"a You w Ind this the quality that that you pay for
. a ward
This lot is cheap 45c only few pieces left '
b0o
we have the following shades; Pink Nile Green S
cream Compare the quality with house 65o ~"
JOB-25 pieces Fine Sateens 1870. price I5c
HdD1bLetOJI'S Bee Hire Store
In the First National Bank BfH5o 3.
~'DA""AND' MARYLAND
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MARRIED.

Nay Let at wn. Montgomery BY the Rev.
q. w. Finley, Mr.. James Absrnaihy Bryan
and Miss Emna Leo Yost both Of Hampshirs
county. West Va.
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To All whom it may Concern.

NJ Office is hereby give tast a, the Nav
~ term, 1889, CT the Circuit Court OF
hHmpshire County. Wet Virginia, / will
Pie my petition in said Court asking that
Ine proceeds OF the real estate sold in the
chaucery suit of J. W. Hite, &c. va IsabsI.
Ia hite, &c in said Court and all MONEYS in
the hands OF jacob Hite's Admir-. or paid bv
MN 10 the Receiver Of said Court. belonging
to Margaret X Hite, for whom | am c1at.
dian in the State of Missouri, and in which
state my said ward resides, shall be paid
and delivered TO me az such guardian and
removed by me TO the said State of Nilsson.
~ ia which was duly appointed end quail.
lied as such guardian.
L. + HlTE, Guardian
OF Margaret X. Hite, by Counsel
April ~. lss9-5w.
8. l.. Flournoy, p. q.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10
LADIES' FURNISHINGS.
have just returned from Baltimore wi III
Il nice assortment Of Spring and Summer
9nillintrp,

and hope all of my old customers and "a
many new cnes will call early. THANH.
ing them for past favors and soliciting the
same in the future. Wv
A. e MYTINGER,
Romney, May 3. 1889.
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NO &c e

hT INSTITUTION DeafDumb A BIIv
M ATH E55 EcS made ReT
Ovated.
BKOO NJ - for ale by me doKs
md exchanged for Broom Corr
Vrdsrs hlled 70 the Shoe \ Tailor shop,
Apply to the shops
PRINCIPAL.
Rom y, y Vs.. Nov,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10

SPEiNe FIELD, May 6.-As our es.
teemed contemporary, Guess the
seooud"-in his communication last
week, taid we would explain the
important business trips of a
couple of orr fellow-townsmen-
we have this to say-Mr. James
A. Bryan was married to Miss
Emma Yost, Of Pleasant Dale, at
the residence of the groom's moth.
er in Romney, Wednesd, y Of last
week, May 1st.. aud Jimmie
brought bis bride home Thursday.
But Bob came home by himself.
Mrs w N Guthrie and chill
dren we're the guests of her brother
and mother Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Ed. McGill, Of Okonoko,
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GREEN SPRING, May mir. A. II.
Rev brook, who started out from here
IL years ago 80 poor orphan to
seek his fortune, and who. by his own
efforts, has risen TO the superint n
dency Of the G.. u. & O. Railroad,
With headquarters at Clarksbure, this
State, IS on visit TO The friends of
bis CHILDHOOD in this vicinity. His
success IL a forcible illustration of Ihe
truth Of the old sdage, where there's
will, there's a way"
HE wet weather Las thrown far
iners back with their spring work.
a young man by the name If viii.
lie on. while at church in Old-Town.
lost his pocket.book and contents.
OFF HAND.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-05-10

A quiet welding was celebrated
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
stanley's Labors on the Congo.

A railroad has been planned to carry
freight around the cataracts. Soon,
trading stations will be established
along the five thousand miles of navi-
gable waters of the great river. Stan
ley found vast country that had no
owner. The river drains region that
contains more than a million square
miles, much of which is well peopled.
The Congo Free State, founded by
Stanley's friend, Leopold H., King of
the Belgians, lies chiefly south of the
great bend of the river, and contains
an area of one million five hundred and
eight thousand square miles; its popu-
lation is more than forty-two millions.
The articles collected from the African
trade are ivory, palm-oil, gum-copal,
rubber, beeswax, cabinet-woods, hip
popotamus teeth and hides, monkey
skins, and divers other things. These
are bought with goods, such as colored
beads, brass and copper wire, cotton
cloth, cutlery, guns, ammunition, and a
great variety of articles known as
notions" or "trade-goods." The basis
of all buying and selling in the Congo
Free State is free trade; all nations that
participated in the Berlin Congo Con-
ference have right to trade and barter
and establish posts within the boun-
daries of that territory, vast and rich,
made accessible through the labors of
Stanley.-Noah Brooks, I'M st. MICH
OlGs,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
Shakespeare on Base Ball.

The game of baseball is generally
supposed to be a modern pastime, but
look through Shakespeare will con-
vince one that the game is of remote
origin.
Your base (fooD ball players. King
Lear
Why these balls bound.-Merry
Wives.
Now, let's have catch. Twelfth
Night.
1 will run no base. Merry Wives.
And SO I shall catch the fly
Henry v.
Let me be umpire in this, Henry
vi.
A hit, palpable hit.-Hamlet.
Hector shall have a great CATCH
Troilus and Cressida.
More like to run the county base
Cymbeline.
As swift in motion as all.-Romeo
and Juliet.
He'll leave striking in the field
All's Well.
After the score. Othello.
Ajax goes up and down the field
Troilus and Cresida.
Have you scored me Winter 3
Tale.
And the third nine.-C oriolanus.
He proves the best man in the field.
Henry Nv.
The word is pitch and pay. King
John.
However men do catch. Tempest.
What foul play had WEI. Titus An
dronicus.
Unprovided of a pair of bases
Henry Nv.
His COMPOUNDED base. Henry v.
No other book but the score. Henry
Nv.
I will fear to catch. Timon O
| Athens
Where go you with bats r -Corio
lanus.
Let us see you in the field. -Troilu'
and Cresida.
Thrice again to make up nine. Mac
beth.
Judgment. Hamlet. Near Yorl
/ CIiDDey.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
When the Queens Head Was Cut OF.

Apropos of the recent articles on the
amount Of feeling experienced by VIC
tim of decapitation the following ex-
tract describing the execution Of the
Queen Of Scots from the bulky cata-
logueswill interest scientists: At last,
while one OF the executioners held hir
streightly with one Of his hands, the
other gave two strokes with an ak be-
fore he did cult (off) hir head, and yet
lefte little grissle behinde. She made
a very small noyse, no part stirred from
the place where she laye. The execu
toners lifted upp the head, and bads
God save the Queen. Then hir dress.
inge Of laune fell from hir head, which
appeared as grave as If shee had been
three-score and ten yeares olde, powled
very short. Hir face much alfred, hir
Iipps stirred upp and downe almost q
quarter OF an hover after hir head was
cut of. Pail Mall Gazette,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
A Telegraph of the Eighteenth Century.

A work was published in Frankfort
on-the- Main, 1774, which treated of
curious and wonderful things, many Of
which were purely fabulous, and some,
facts. Among the latter was described
telegraph apparatus. This consisted
of two round boxes, leach of which is
inscribed with the alphabet, and
made with such art that when
the indicator on one points to A
or B, the indicator on the other bog,
which is connected with the first, but
situated at another place, some dis
tance from the first, Immediately des-
ignates the same letter, SO that one can
talk to anybody at distance without
speaking or writing" Unfortunately
the name of the inventor is not given,
nor the mechanism of this apparatus ex-
planned. It was apparently looked
upon only as curiosity and put to no
practical use, since it has been COM
pletely forgotten. -Denaorest.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
Affecting Scene.


aJohn McNulty, have you anything to
say?'
"No, your Honor, I have nothing to
say. Everything lies with my attor-
ney."
McNulty spoke quietly and without
tremor as he stood looking at the Judge
of court in San Francisco. At this
moment his young wife, with her baby
in her arms, broke through the crowd
and took seat by his side. She was
followed by McNulty's aged mother,
who sank into another chair and stared
around excitedly.
Judge Murphy then narrated the cir
cumstances of the killing. McNulty
had quarreled with his employer, named
Collins, and an attempt was made to
settle the matter by a fist fight in
vacant lot. This was interrupted and
the next day Collins and McNulty met
on the street, and Collins desired to re-
sumo their friendly relations. McNulty
answered in surly tone that he wanted
to fight.
They parted and McNulty turned
around and followed Collins. Some one
observed him draw a weapon and cried
out: "Look out, he's got gun!" Col
Inns turned and received bullet in his
right eye. He died instantly.
"This was cruel murder" said Judge
Murphy.
McNulty's mother grew more
agitated.
aIt was unjustifable and deliberately
committed, " the Judge continued. "You
gave him not moments warning; not
q chance to make peace with his Maker;
not moment to offer single prayer"
Judge Murphy's tones were clear and
cold. Perhaps he suppressed any emo
ton he felt to avoid q scene, but if SO
he failed.
zone duty alone remains" he said,
and that is to pronounce judgment on
you. tits ordered that You be given
into the custody of the sheriff to be
imprisoned in the county jail until the
day set for your execution, and that then
you"
The mother was on her feet Nc
Nulty did not move, but his mother
clutched the table and thrembled.
His wife cried softly, and the baby
walled plaintively.
aBe hanged by the neck.
aOh, Godl My boy! Or
She flung her arms around the con-
denlned mans neck. A deputy sheriff
gently drew her away.
aUntil Won are deadln A wild shrek
rang out. and q hopeless look Of agony
came in the mothers eye.
@You-you-you-sha shall not kill my
boyl" she sobbed. aThis is death to
me. Oh, Johnny, my child, are you
going to leave your old mother r.
Order in the court. The court has
not adjourned yet, cried Judge Muir
ply.
McNulty stopped and kissed his
mother. The tears filed his eyes, but
he said nothing, and gradually the
blood receded from his face leaving it
| deathIy pale.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
The Mineral Industries in 1888.

The wear 1888 was a very eventfuI
as well as q very prosperous one to the
mineral Industries. The value of the
mineral products. which in 1887
amonnted 10 tbe enormous total of
$54o. 2S4 225. was still further increased
IN nearly every item in 1883. when it
nrdoubtadIv exceeded 1850. O0O. 900. or
more than The aggregate value Of the
mineral products Of all the European
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
Then Biddy wheeled his carriage round
And laid the purple shawl.

The cushion to support his back,
And off they started ALL
Willie, with basket on his arm,
The gate swung open wide;
And Fanny held her fathers hand
And chatted by his side.
First Willie thought he'd be the horse
And pull the coach along;
And then he thought papa the best
Because he was 30 strong
Tine bride soon was fastened on,
The lash tied to the whip;
And tight down hill the rains were held,
For fear the horse would trip.
But soon the horse came to stand
Near to the roadside wall;
The children saw q spiders web,
And round they gathered all.
They saw the spider in his hole,
The snare which he had lad
To catch the wasps, and gnats, and lilies
On which his meals were male.
Then father told them of the sack
From which he spins his thread,
The glue with which he fastens tight
The strands which he has made.
The children stood to watch awhile
A grasshopper just then, u
Who tried to reach the bank above
Fell near the spiders den.
His fost were caught within the web,
And rush ng on his prey,
TIL, spider, winding round him threads,
Secured him as he lay.
And when he found his struggles cease
He dragged him to his den,
And having eaten all he wished
He cast him forth again.
Then mother thought that Fanny could
Repeat, il she would try,
Sweet Mary Howitt's story of
The Spider and the Fly.
The second verse made Fanny pause,
But Willie cried, $50 onl"
And watching close his sisters lips,
Scarce stirred till she had done.
CoATEsvILLE, Ind.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
: RELIGION on THE WIRE.
Telegraph Operators DISCUSS biblical Subj
jects While AZ The Key.


jeeis svhiia az sI.e Key.
A Sunday-ac conducted by tele-
graph for the benefit Of night operators
has been formed along the line Of the
Nashville, Chattanooga md st. Louis
Railroad, between Nashville and Ghatta-
nooga, says the Chattanooga Times.
Electricity has beenpnt to d great many
uses, but this is probably tho only time
in the history Of the world TINT II has
been employed for this purpose.
Operator j. ID. Bramlett, Of War
trace, Tenn, is the originator of this
novel Sunday-schooI. He conceived
the idea that the operators, being com-
PEELED TO remain at their posts all night
seven nights in the week, were deprived
Of oil religious advantages. If they
arose on Sunday in time to attend
church and Sunday school it resulted in
loss of sleep which the most Of the
operators could not stand without in,
jury. The more he pondered upon H.
the more he became convinced that the
wires could be utilized to the spiritual
profit of himself and his fellow operators.
He finally conceived the idea that q
chapter in the Bible could be read every
night. and, imparting this idea over the
wires, it was agreed to at once and the
following class was organized Il. r.
Holmes, Nashville; Charles H. Best,
Murfreesboro; James Marlborough,
Cowan; Fl. L. Green; Sherwood; T.. M.
Hudson, Stevenson; William Perkins.
Bridgeport; III. d. Latimer, She'll
mound; J. D. Bramlett, Wartrace; J. T.
Hampton, Whiteside; William Bennett,
Wauhatchie; j. B. Holt and ]. r. Hart
ley, Chattanooga.
A chapter from the Bible was sent
over the wires, and the plan was so suc-
cessful that it hos been continued ever
since. This was about two weeks ago,
and OF o'clock every morning chap
ter from the Bible now passes over the
wires. They began with the first chap
ter of Genesis, and intend to take up
the chapters in regular succession until
the book is completed.
They reached the fifteenth chapter Of
Genesis last, and the success of the
plan is assured. The operators are
thoroughly il earnest regarding the
matter and are enthusiastic over the re-
suits that have been obtained so far.
The chapter generally occupies the spare
time of the wires from two to two and
half hours.
So successful was the plan that
Operator Bramlett concluded to carry
it little farther and organize a Sunday
school in addition to the Bible readings.
Every Sunday morning at 2 o'clock
Superintendent Bramlett calls the school
to order, one of the operators who hRs
been previously selected acts as teacher,
the operators taking this duty upon
themselves in turn. School is opened
by prayer, and the regular lesson from
the International Lesson Leaf is read
The teacher proceeds to read each verse
separately, and asks questions concern
ing it, commencing with one OF the ends
of the line and taking the scholars in
regular order until the other end of the
line is reached, when the same success
sion is repeated until the lesson is
finished
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27

TIE letter head OF storel teeper in
Wallingford, Ct, is coanprehe osiye, and
indicates catholicity Of ocel pation on
his part. It runs thus: c tonfection-
cry. toys. ice cream. tobac co, cigars,
pipes, news-room, statione ny, blank
notes, drafts, blank books. temperance
drinks, bread, pies, fruits. tea, coffee,
baseball goods, fishlho6ks etc. Agent
Anchor line steamers ID lsfts on En-.
sope lor sale.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27
THE FIRST FLOOR.

THE FIRST FLOOR.
leads up to second story, where are
three comfortable bedrooms, each
with plenty of closet room. Two
windows in each chamber give light
and fresh air to it's occupants. This
house combines convenience with good
taste and cheapness. It was built
by shareholder in building
and loan association, at q total
cost of $1,000. With $500 more
many convenieaces and Improvements
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-27

would have been forgotten in the warm
sunshine and intense blue OF the sky,
so unusual at this season of the year,
but for the mud and slush, and horri-
BILE state of the roads.
In the middle of the day the sun was
so hot that windows were thrown open
as in the summer time, and out of one
of these hoated down to the street
song-words, those of familiar hymn:
Only waiting till the shadows
Are little longer grown;
Only waiting till the glimmer ...
OF the days last beam is flown
TIL the night of death has faded
From the heart once full of day;
TIL the stars OF heaven ara breaking
Through the twilight soft and gray.
"Stars and garters!" exclaimed a
passer-by, to himself, in an undertone,
"who ever knew such combination as
that voice, that hymn, and that FACET
Quick ears caught the words, for
instantly the song ceased, and the
singer moved from her seat near the
window to the far end of the room.
But the exclamation was not to be
wondered at, as the words sung with
such thrilling pathos and exquisite
skill fell, not from the quivering lips
of an almshouse pauper this time, but
from the rosebud mouth of young
girl with face of Madonna-like sweet
ness, set in frame of golden curls,
aud lighted by wondrously beautiful
eyes, as blue as the sky at which they
gazed with such impassioned yearning.
How could the girl SO enter into the
spirit of her song were it not the cry
Of her own weary soul? And yet how
could one so young and fair possibly
be stated with life and "only waiting"
for release?
AS she rose from her seat you would
have noted, however, not merely her
exceedingly diminutiye stature, but
also that it was occasioned by de-
formity only partially concealed from
observation by the heavy mass Of rip
ping hair which hung down below her
waist. And this gave clue to the
pensive expression on the round, almost
childish face, which should by rights
still have dimpled with girlish glee in
stead of being grave and sad beyond
its years.
Her attention now became attracted
by the driving of coal team into the
back yard and the voice of a gentleman
who stepped out from the store over
which she lived, exclaiming:
by JoveI what horsel Man alive,
what on earth do You mean by using
such an animal as this to draw coal ~
Stepping out on little balcony that
overlooked the yard, Daisy quietly
watched the scene beneath her.
The horse was beauty. Evidently
fine-grained and well-bred his small
head wide and full between the eyes,
which were clear and bright, with thin
lids; ears short and pointed, and set
close together; deep, full chest; large,
fiat hams, exquisitely tapering, with
slender limbs and daintily small hoofs
mot at all a draught horse, but made
for speed.
The gentleman from the store exam
ined him critically, point by point,
with a running comment of admiration.
Suddenly, as he went round to the
other side of the creature, he came to
an abrupt pause, and exclaimed;
Hey, what's this n
Railroad accident, replied the
driver, laconically,