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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-09-12

The accommodations and table
will be of the best, and the Bar
stocked with the best Wines Liqu-
ors and Cigars in the market.
GILBERT BRIGGS, Prop.
mayo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

The members of the National Far
mers' Alliance Legislative Council.
which was in session in Washington
for several days last week, called on
the Coinage committee aud through
President Polk requested that the
committee would report the bill to
the House at as early day as pos.
sible, III order to give the peoples
Representatives a chance to vote
upon it. II was not the purpose OF
the council to take any action toward
pressing legislation of any kind at
the present session OF Congress, but
the condition OF the free coinage bill
being considered precarious, and the
Alliance being committed in its ia
vor, it was thought best to make this
request, not as favor, but as mat
ter of right and justice. AS one OF
the members OF the couacil put it g.
What right have the majority OF
this committee to smother that bill
All we ask is that iE be reported to
the House, either fayorably or un
favorab bly,; that if a majority of tie
House votes against it will at least
have the satisfaction of knowing
that it was defeated openly and
above board"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Bedington News.

!, Mrs. Charles Ardinger has returned
home after a pleasant visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. r. L. Lloyd.
Mrs. G. w. Marshall is convalescing
Mr.. Frank Davis and bride have re-
turned home from a visit to Maryland.
Mr.. Joseph Ardinger is sick at this
writing.
Mr., Emmert Hoffman has returned
to his home at Leisenring, Pa, after a
pleasant visit to relatives and friends
at this place and Maryland.
Mr.. Joseph Ardinger has gone on a
visit to McKeesport, Pa.
Miss bessie lands has returned to
her home after pleasant visit at Broad
Lane.
Mr.. John Ream of your city paid a
flying visit here Friday.
Quite all interesting debate took
place at the school house Thursday
night last. Question for discussion
was as follows Res0lzed, THAT sin
gle life is preferable to married life. -
Debaters were Messrs E. E. Snyder
and f. J. Whitmore Affirmative, J. v
Quinn and ]. NJ Pyne Negative
Judges decided two for the Affirmative
and one for the Negative.
2-7-ISoI. GAY NELL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

Bunker Hill News.

Mr. johnson of New Jersey, has NOV
ed in our burg. We welcome him.
Mrs. Hattie Grantham spent Sunday
in Martinsburg.
Sales are numerous this spring, what
is the causea
Will Bunker Hill have boom Not
muchee.
Several changes will be made in the
Spring among the farmers. Whilst
we lose some good men we welcome
others in our midst.
AS the train due here at 1907 was
going through cut short distance
north of Darkesville, a rock fell IRON
the bank striking the express car and
causing considerable damage to both
express and postal car.
Mr.. Charles Thumel and brother-in-
law, were i'll our village for a short
time Sunday.
The walk from here to the c. V. R.
R. depot is in bad condition. What
is needed is good walk, and we hope
there will move made in that direc.
ton.
Rev. S. S. Wilson of the NJ. Z. Church
preached an interesting sermon to his
congregation on Sunday last
Bob, how is it about that ticket ar
rangement9 Tell us, we wont tell the
girls.
Mr.. A. c. Clendenning of Winches-
ter, was in our village Monday
Mr.. S. S. Cline was in Chambersburg
Monday on business.
The county foot bridge across Mill
Greek at this place would take a pre-
MUM for a frst-class nuisance at any
time.
Clarence Stuckey left Tuesday for a
few weeks stay at Waynesboro, Penn.
Industry is the friend of virtue, and
Incidence the handmade of vice. The
active are seldom criminal, but the
most of those who yield to guilty en-
Elements might trace their lapse from
rectitude to habits of idleness which
leaving the heart vacant, gave full
opportunity for evil to exert its power.
GEORGE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

Charles Harrison colored, caught III
the Potomac at this place on Monday,
a German carp which weighed lbs.
Mr.. Bachman Houser raised 2,400
bushels of corn on 40 acres of DIR. VIM.
II. Grimes farm at Grimes Station
this county.
A Mr.. Bloyer, near Clearspring,
killed hog one day last week that
netted him 775 pounds of pork. Pref
ty big at that. -
Mr.. Christian Shupp, Jr.. Lying
near Miller's Bend on the C. & o. Ca
nal, on Wednesday of last week while
moving Mr.. Shank from West Vir-
ginia TO Maryland, fell off the lazy
board of his wagon near Ash's post
office and the wagon run over his leg,
crushing the bones in one of his an.
kles.- Wi2ianspo1t Leader. -.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Gerardstown News.

J.. Marion Hollis yesterday sold his
Buck Hill farm, containing about 65
acres, to Clarence Shade for $3.50, or a
pair of mules.
We are sorry to hear that the recent
storm destroyed the entire peach or
chard of our fellow villager, Mr.. J. D.
Gordon. Not a single tree was left
standing. We hope the destruction of
the trees will not interfere with the
starting of a cannery here this summer
Rev. Mr.. Woods has declined the
appointment of Evangelist recently
offered him by the Synod of Virginia.
We understand that Mr. John w.
Braithwaite has bought from Frank
Foreman a tract of land lying on the
North side of the road, short distance
this side of Inwood, containing about
10 acres, for which he paid $500
GeJuYHstogR Times,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
VANCLEvEsVILLE NEWS.

Rev. Stricken, of Leetown, favored
US with an excellent sermon in the
" Union Chapel" last Sunday night.
Mrs. Jacob Miller has returned from
visit to her children.
Mrs. John King was visiting friends
at Shenandoah Junction.
Mr.. w. ID. Deck made a flying visit
to Keedysvllle, last Saturday, going
at Ga. m, returning at p. m.
DR.. Harry Janney is attending sew
eral persons at this place; all are re.
covering rapidly.
Mr.. Hugh Mckee lost II very valu-
able COW.
Mr.. Suel Ramsburg, of the Govern
ment Printing Office, is home on va
cation /; his many friends are glad TO
see him.
Mrs. Aaron Fulk and Master James
Janney are yet on the sick list.
Miss Delva Osburn, of Shenandoah
Junction, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
King.
Feb. IL. 1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Greensburg--0pequon News.

Mrs. Ella Tabler, who was visiting
her father, Mr. B. f. Busey, near Lee
town, has returned home, much pleas
ed with her visit
Miss Myers, of Clearspring. Md, i.
the guest of Miss Dora Pittsnogle. in
Hard Scrabble
Mrs. J. Wilhelm has returned from {
pleasant visit to friends in Shepherds
town.
The members of Mt Wesley have I'M
proved their church very much, by
plastering and slate roofing.
Mrs. E. w. Vanmetre is reported
very III may she soon be restored tc
health.
Mr. Philip Needy and bride. of Kear.
neysville, were visiting friends in Hard
Scrabble, last week.
Mr.. d. H. Folk has an addition "a
his family, young Republican.
Mr.. Harvey Mcdonald, our we'll
known sportsman, succeeded in shoot
ing two large hawks few days since,
one measured 4 #. ) ms. and the other
it. 9 ms. from tip to tip Of wings.
DR.. J. f. Pittsnogle and bride, Of
Sharpsburg, spent Friday with his
mother in Hard Scrabble.
Mr.. Frank Lemaster spent Saturday
and Sunday in Gerardstown.
Jolly ROVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
ShepherdStoWn News.

Mr. Vim. G. Russell, venerable
citizens of Winchester, Va, died last
Saturday, aged 81 years.
There is talk of rebuilding the bridge
across the Shenandoah at Harper's
Ferry which was swept away, except
one span, by the flood of June I, 1889.
We have received a copy of the Mar
tinsburg Daily, which is well-gotten
up newspaper of good size and excel
lent typographical appearance. We
hope it may be success.
The operators of the Shenandoah and
Potomac Pulp Mill at Harper's Ferry
are endeavoring to secure options on a
large lot of pine timber on the Blue
Ridge, contiguous to their mills. Their
timber supply from the w. Va. Central
Railroads. only sufficient to keep them
in operation two days per week.
Mr.. John Roger and his three sons
spent several days this week with Ben
Engle, at Keller They have travelled
from La Fayette, Indiana, in a covered
wagon in 80 days. They are on their
way to Rockingham county, Virginia.
When their journey is completed they
will have travelled eleven hundred
miles. Mr. Rover is brother-in-law
of Mr. Engle.-Re2iSter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

CIRCUIT COURT met Thursday, 9Th,
and adjourned sine die. Cnancery.
Nellie C. Bowers heirs VS.. Nellie G..
Bowers admir-, commissioners report
confirmed and decree of distribution.
Enoch G.. Hedges VS.. Theresa Mus
setter, decree confirming sale and
distribution. Susan Ii. Small Vi.
Emma G. Civilians, com'r report
confirmed. j. NJ. Clarke VS.. Wilen ct
al, order for com'r report. W. H.
Henshaw ~. VIM. Barney, Anna
Barney filed voucher and plaintiffs
replies generally. A. Kopp vs. Cath.
Kyne ct al, cause ordered on PREFER
ed docket. X. ID. iorner VS.. d. f.
Horner, John Fitz ". Eliz. f'itz, w.
I. Noll, trustee, vs.. Harriet ID. Sci
ders, John W. Poisal VS.. Susan Miller
ct al, all retired from docket. Law,
Harry Duvall, plea guilty. sentenced
to w. Va. Reform School for years.
Ordered that Oden Eichelberger be
paid for messengers service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
North Mountain News.

Plenty of rain and mud.
The coolest weather we had this
winter was last week.
Mr.. John Il. Shields spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
DR.. Stone, of Frederick, was in this
place last week looking up a mountain
farm he bought,-the old DR.. Harper
farm, over Back Creek.
Mr.. Rolly Perrell, of your city, was
at this place last week.
was visiting at this place last week.
Miss Martha Edwards is visiting her
parents at JohnsOntown.
Mr.. John a. Boyd WAS visiting his
brother near Winchester last week.
Mr.. Wheat, operator from Parks
Road, was visiting his nephew, Mr..
Glenn Buzzard, at this place last week.
Miss Phcbe Jamison from your city,
spent Saturday and Sunday at MIR.
James Robertson's.
Mrs. Nihion was in Martinsburg on
Monday last.
Mrs. John r. Miller of your city,
who has been visiting inthis vicinity,
returned home Monday.
Twelve car loads of pulp wood from
the Davis road were shipped here this
week for the Pulp Mill at Dam No. 5.
Several teams are hauling to Little
Georgetown and then boated from the
river to the mill.
Mr.. Daniel Keesecker was the guest
of Mr.. Richard Woods Sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Slaughter and wife were
visiting Mrs. w. H. Wright.
Mr.. Timothy Nihion, who has been
under DR.. Whitlock's treatment near
Winchester since last September, fer
cancer, is at home now and hasn't re-
ceived any benefit from him is worse
than he was last fall
w. II. Wright was the guest of Mr..
Geo. Rhinaman Sunday.
Mr.. Thomas Wandling took a trip
to Hagerstown on Friday last and re-
turned on Sunday.
Mr.. G. l.. Donaldson was visiting his
brother-in-law near Johnsontown this
week.
Mr.. VIM. Stiles and wife, and Mr..
Jacob Ritinour and wife left here on
Monday last for Ohio to seek employ
ment. Success to them.
Mr.. John A. Boyd and daughter
were in Martinsburg on Wednesday
last.
Mr.. George Walburn is repairing c..
l.. Donaldson's mill this week.
Mr.. Thomas Wandling is in the
hoop-pole business and is paying the
highest cash price for them delivered
at North Mountain depot. CROW.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Broad Lane News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Baker spent
Tuesday at Little Georgetown, the
guests of Mr. p Sperow.
An interesting debating society has
been organized at Falling Waters school
house, The question on last Tuesday
night was, Resolved, THAT the love of
woman has more influence over the
mind of man than money" Although
it was ably discussed on both sides. the
judges decided two in favor of the neg
alive and one for the affirmative. The
society meets every Tuesday night
All are cordially invited to attend.
Rev. ], +. Rush and wife spent
Thursday at the residence Of Mr. Geo.
Brindle.
Mr.. Daniel Snyder, Jr., was in our
midst one day last week.
Mr.. John Rutherford, of Penna., is
visiting friends in our midst.
Miss Maggie Poole is at present the
guest of Mrs. NJ. Smith.
We are glad to note Miss Mary Jack,
who has been III for some time, is able
to be out again.
Feb 6. KAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Hedgesville News.

DR.. J. T. Harris, Dir. Butler, f. c.
Henshaw, J. H. Miller, Mrs. Hanna
and son, will take in the excursion to
Washington and Baltimore this week.
Deputy Sheriff Geo. Vanmeter and
Aaron Miller, of your city, spent Sun
day i'll our midst.
Rev. w. 7. Leavell has organized a
Young Peoples Bible Class to meet at
his residence every Friday evening
members of other churches and denomi-
nations are cordially invited to attend.
We have received several copies of
the Martinsburg DAILY and condsider
it first-class daily paper; we wish it
success.
Mr., Alexander Brown is confined to
the house with rheumatism.
Mr.. Dryfuss will move to Hagers-
town with his family in few days.
Rev. c. NJ Yost preached all excel
lent sermon to an attentive congrega-
ton. OLIVE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
DarkesVille News.

AS the noon train was coming into
the depot at this place last Monday, a
large rock rolled from the bank, and
the engine struck it causing a slight
wreck, but which might have resulted
very seriously The engine and two
cars were more or less injured, but
fortunately no one was hurt.
Rev. S. S. Wilson held Communion
Services in the NJ. f. Church Sunday
night. Quite a large congregation
was present.
The western fever has struck our
village, and several young men are
going west i'll the spring.
The Mite Society of the Southern
Methodist Church will hold an Oyster
Supper in the basement of said church,
OH Friday and Saturday nights of this
week.
Rev Engle preached his farewell
sermon for this conference year, last
Sunday morning
Mr. Shilling is having his dwelling
in this place repaired and expects to
move from his farm here i'll the spring
Mr. Will Chenoweth was visiting in
the village Sunday night.
Feb. I1,-'oI. Who BESsY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

UPPER ToMHAwK.- Thinking a few
items from this place might interest
the readers of the DAILY, we will sub
NIT few
Back Creek is swollen considerably
at present writing, owing to recent
rains.
The sawmill at this point has sus-
pended business at present.
Miss Fannie Hiett is sojourning in
our midst
Mr.. v L. Jamison is on a trip to
Frederick and Baltimore.
Mr.. Jas. Butts has purchased part OF
J. w. Woods farm and moved thereon.
Miss Annie B. Hinze is on a visit at
this place
Mr.. VIM. d. Hedges contenplates
going to Missouri in the near future.
Mr.. D. Stuckey and family were visit
ing at Johnsontown recently.
Our school is progressing under the
instruction Of Prof p. T. Keesecker.
Feb. Io,-9I. SLICK.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14


COUNCIL met Feb. 5th.-All men,
pers present. Report of Street Com
mite, Surveyor Kearfott, that the
wall 10 front of Mr.. Thos. Sullivan's
on Liberty ST., be leveled up and
pavement laid. Received and adopt
ed.
Market room committee report rec
ommending that amendment to sec.
tion of market ordinance, allowing
butchers to sell meat at their places
OF business from Nov. Is to March 81
inclusive without being compelled to
come to market, with the distinct
provision that the amendment shall
10 no wise relieve said butchers from
paying their annual stall rent. Far.
mars may also peddle produce on the
streets during same period, without
being under restriction Of market
ordinance. Report received and laid
over.
Communications from Fire Dept,
of the appointments of Charles Diffen
derfer as chief, and G. o. Lambert,
asst. Received and adopted, for term
of three years.
Official bond of Jacob Shaffer, in
the sum of $1,000 as treasurer of the
Fire Dept, approved.
Two crossings on Queen ST., one on
corner of Church and Race SITS. Com
mittee also instructed to give grade
to Mr.. Westrater of Steven ST.,
also to act on putting in crossing near
Hosiery mill. Repairing of CROSS
ing at Blessings on Martin st. and at
Spring and Burke SITS. -" -
Crossing from Doll's hardware store
to Burkhart referred to Street Cont
mittee with power to act.
The proposed widening Of McSher.
ry st. in 4th ward, referred to Mayor,
he to call special meeting of Coun-
Gil, to take action on the matter.
Ordered to select an attorney to act
for Council. Mr.. E. E. Emmert and
ID. G. Westenhaver were put in mo,
ton for the position. Mr.. Emmert
received six votes, Mr.. Westenhaver,
four. Mr.. Emnert elected.
Light Committee was instructed to
act on removal of lamp post, corner
of Martin and Spring SITS.
Motion was made and seconded that
the resolution passed requiring the b.
g. o. Co. to put gates on North Queen
St. crossing be rescinded.
Same being put, was lost. Original
motion Stands. Mayor was requested
to notify Agent John 7. Martin of the
Councils action in the matter.
1t was ordered that the railroad tax
for 1890, when received from the
Auditor of the State to be placed in
the sinking fund for the purchase of
corporation bonds.
Quite number Of bills were read
and paid. ...,s7
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Merit Wins

We desire to say TO our citizens. that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have new.
er handled remedies that sell as well. OF
that have given such universal satisfac
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready tc
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great POPULAR.
ty purely on their merits, E. G. Will.
Jams, Jr.. & Bro. g.. Druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

The Jordan House at Kingwood, W..
Va, was totally destroyed by fire on
Friday night last.
A part Of Taylor county, around
Clarksburg, was on Friday last visited
by terrific hail storm.
A bill was introduced to the Legisla-
ture of this State, to the effect that if any
subordinate lodge working under the
Grand Lodge of the l. o. o. F., shall
disband and cease to work, all its
property, real and personal, shall re-
vert to the Grand Lodge. for the chart
atble uses of the order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
JoANsoNTowN NEWS.
Valentine day is approaching.


Miss May Hiett has been on the
sick list for the past week, but is now
recovering.
Mr.. James Miller has gone 10 Win
chester on business this week.
Neighbors, if you want news sub
scribe for THE HERALD at once.
We note with pleasure the appoint.
ment of Mr.. NJ. NJ. johnson as p. NJ,
and also the removal of the Office to
his store. The reason we say it gives
US pleasure is because we believe that
there is the proper place for it, and
Mr.. johnson will make good p. NJ,
because he is upright and honest and
will do his duty. The Office will go
by its former name, Soho" All OF
the patrons of the Office appear to be
satisfied, and on the whole we think
it sensible and profitable move.
BETSY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Not One In Ten

OF the people you meet from day to day
has perfectly pure, healthy blood. The
s3rofuious faint affects the
large majority of people, while many
others acquire diseases from impure air +,
improper food and wrong indulgences.
Hence the imperative necessity for a
reliable blood purifier like Hood s Sarsa-
parilla which eradicates every impurity,
and givesto the blood vitality and health.
1t cures scrofula, salt rheum, humors,
boils, pimples and all other affections
caused by impurities or poisonous germs
10 the blood. All that is asked for Hood s
is that it be given fair trial
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
SO TO 100 FINE EWES,
q S0WS AND PIGS.

l will offer my Traction Engine Thresher and
Clover Huller, either as a whole or q half In
terest in same Osborne Binder in excellent
condition. Osborne and Wood Mower good
as new. Greencastle Grain Drill. which has
seen but little use. Horse Rake in fair condi-
ton. four-inch tread Studebaker Wagons
one heavy, one light, both horse and in fine
order. good Wagon Beds; sets Shelvings,
Spring Wagon. Dog Carts. 1 brand new 2
Wind Mills, Side Bar Buggy, good as new.
Ph@ton Buggy, good condition. Young Amer
lean Corn and Cob Crusher in excellent condi-
ton. Harrows. Spring Tooth, 2 A Harrows
q Acme. Barshear PiOws. oliver Chills
ullum, Root, Excellent Clod Roller. 4 Iron
Beam double shovel Plows. single. Potato
Pillow, &c. Harness complete for horses. Pillow
Gears, Mil5Aans. and so on ad infnitum.
TERMS.-Sums of $40 and upwards q credit of
10 months Will be given from. day of sale, by
purchaser giving negotiable note, payable
either at National Bank of Martinsburg or
Charlestown. Notes TO bear interest from
date. Sums under $40, cash No property to
be removed until terms of sale are complied
with.
ID. GETZENDANNER.
JOHN W. DoDD, DAN'L HEFELBowER, Auc'rs
JOHN c. BTTNER, Clerk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
Back Creek News.

Mr.. Jacob Stuekey, Sr., is slowly
improving.
Miss Lucinda NJ. Hiett is recover
ing from an attack of Catarrh.
Mr.. C. ". Hess moved TO the prop
erty u r. ". Hieit on Monday.
We have received a copy of the
DAILY and il promies to be success;
giving all home news and abroad.
Talk it up among your many friends
and get them to subscribe.
Mr.. Albert Rooney is able to be
out again.
The Kiembers of the U. B. Church
Sunday School of Jones Spring will
hold an election ON Sunday, to elect
their officers for The ensuing year.
The Greenwood School closed its
9Th month with an enrolment of 10,
average daily attendance %, and be.
ginning Its sixth month with an at
tendance of 81. DELTA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
BROAD LANE News.

Mrs Ella Couchman, of near Falling
Waters, was visiting relatives in our
midst Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Nicely, of Nipe-
town, made flying visit here Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Beckley, who has been
spending some time in Hagerstown.
returned home this week.
Miss bessie lands, who has been
visiting friends here, returned to her
home in Bedington Thursday.
Mr.. Geo. Barnes and wife spent few
days last week at Greensburg, the guests
oftheir daughter.
Rev. L. R. Randall delivered two
very interesting sermons on last Sum
day morning and night.
There will be preaching Sunday
night at Broad Lane Chapel at 7
o'clock, by Rev. Randall
Feb. H. K. A. \.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14
VANCI.EvESvILLE NEWS.
Mr.. Aaron Fulk is very i'll,

Mr.. Aaron Fulk is very i'll,
Mrs. d. NJ. Deck is slowly recovering
from long illness, also her daughter.
Miss Lou Sherman, of Woodstock.
Va, who has been visiting Mrs. d. NJ.
Deck, has returned to her home.
Master James, the youngest son OF
Mr.. John T, Janney, has teen very sick,
but is recovering, much to the delight
of his many friends.
Rev. w. B. Evers spent two days in
Washington.
Mr.. Click, the well-known peddler,
has left for the eastern shore of Va, to
engage in the mercantile business.
Feb. (.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

Benjamin F. Free, one of the oldest
passenger engineers on the main line
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died in
Harrisburg last week. Mr.. Free made
many remarkable runs, and never had
a serious accident. His run was be-
tween Harrisburg and Altoona, and
during the Centennial he ran an engine
100, 900 miles without turning it in for
repairs, for which feat he and his FIRE
man were presented with handsome
gold watches by the Baldwin Locomo-
tive Company. That record has not
been equalled for many years.