The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-20
SHANGHAI

Mrs. N. 4. Erie IS visiting her moth
er in Dry Run.
Mrs. J. c. White is i'll with ia
grippe. The cold does not seem to
check it in the least.
Mrs. Nathan KEGS is quite ill. She
is receiving medical aid from Doctor
Daniel, of Gerardstown.
There was a dance, we learn, one
night last week, at Mr.. G. Shades
residence. Nobody killed
Squire Myers is convalescing, the
grippe" goes hard with him Have
patience Squire and you will pull
through all right.
Mr.. J. w. lettering. of Inwood, was
over few days last week. Mr.. K. is
just recovering from an attack of /" la
grippe" Mrs. K. is still improving.
Mr.. VIM. Baird has returned but
still looks badly. He will not take his
shift in the mine until he recuperates
somewhat from his recent illness.
Last weeks communication was un-
avoidahly delayed by an accident hap
pening to our vehicle causing us to
miss the mail at Inwood. We will en-
deavor to be on time in the future.
Our County Superintendent, Mr..
Keesecker, was in this neighborhood
last week, and from what we could
ascertain, we opine was not very fla
vorably impressed with the naodas oper-
andi Of several pedagogues above here.
We regret to note the sudden death
Of Mr.. Jonathan Thatcher-one Of our
Oldest and most respected citizens-his
joyial presence and pleasant manner
will be sadly missed among his large
circle Of friends. Mr.. Thatcher was
esteemed by all who knew him. and We
mourn his loss sincerely.
Mr.. Jos. Hays, for the past 6 years
the village smith will move tozmor-
row to the Hesse farm, near Jones
Spring. Mr.. Hays gives up his shop
in accordance with medical advice.
His eyes being diseased. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hays are good neighbor and kind clev-
err people, we shall miss them. Wish
You abundant success, friend Hays, in
your agricultural endeavor.
We need lire, earnest, practical,
honest teachers, men who will honest
| " endeavor to earn their salaries, not
simply put in the time.
Teaching is, in our humble opinion,
a high vocation, noble calling. The
training of the youth of our country is
Eone of great responsibility-the mould
ing and shaping Of the infant minds
and budding faculties of our boys and
girls should arouse and develop allthat
is noble and manly and best in the
hearts OF our teacnerS
In Martinsburg, on Wednesday. l3
| Inst, Mr. Luther DeHaven and Miss
Texanna Hayes-all Of this county.
The above marriage was quite sur
prise to the majority Of our people.
Immediately after the return of the
bridal party from Martinsburg a recep-
Ition was rendered them by Mrs. NJ. s.
Grantham and everything went { mer'
~ as \ marriage bellr Mrs. Granthan
lis charming hostess and everything
was az fat. Congratulations friend
Luther We say, as did old Rip Van
Wrinkle, may you live long and be
happy The inevitable "belline
crowd" assembled in the evening ant
woke the echoes (and everything else
| with their M discord. The succeeding
ldav, dinner was given the bride ant
groom by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bishop
/ | 1t was an elegant affair and the tabl'
would reflect credit on city Chef.
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