The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-07-08
Altamont.

Probably the most notable event
in Guseman's fashionable society
for years past was that of the mar
riage of Mr.. McComas Murphy,
formerly of Keyser, but now en-
gagged in the saw mill business at
Postum Hollow. and MISS Anna
Shaw, of that place, who were join
ed together in the holy bonds Of
wedlock on June 20, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents. 1t
was home wedding but witnessed
by large number of friends. The
newly married couple left for Kew
ser the same day where the groom's
parents live. They were met at
the depot by host of friends and
rendered many congratulations.
The groom is well and savorably
known in Altamont, as he has been
located here the past year until
about two months ago. The bride
is the beauufuland talented daugh.
ter of of Mr.. and Mrs. Judge Shaw
of Guseman, W. Va, and has been
a reigning belle there for some
time past Mr.. Chas. Wilson. our
popular merchant at Wilson'S store
had the honor of being present on
this occasion.
A oens,lo Of onr J,a..no folks en-.
gagged in a hand fight one day last
week, but neither was seriously
hurt. We think another case or so hike
this the people of Altamont would
see the necessity of having our
town incorporated and will act ac-
cordingly. Your reporter would
suggest that this be done and Mr..
Chas Wilburn appointed police and
Postmaster Wheeler mayor.
NJ. CAVITY who yields the yard
stick at Huttons, was the guest Of
his brother, Michael CAVITY, on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Peter Conner was the guest
Of Mrs. Rowan one day last week.
Messrs. John and William Row
= an, of this place, but now employ
ed at Thomas, W. Va, and their
r sister Miss Ella Rowan, who has
, been in Philadelphia the past year,
are now at home and Will remain
some time,
Two enjoyable hops were given
{ in the grove Thursday and Satur-
| day evenings of last week. A large
crowd being present MIR. Siger
t done rushing business at his So
da fountain.
The 4th of July will long be re.
membered by the people Of Alta
mont. Shortly after six o'clock in
the morning people began to flock
in our village from all parts Of the
y country and neighboring towns,
y some by foot, horseback. bdggies
: and spring wagons. AT ten O'Clock
it was said to be by far the largest
, crowd ever known at this piece,
then on arrival Of train 1l6 an I'M
. mense crowd alighted and all made
inquiry for the grove where they
= were respectfully directed. and in
+ a very short time ali seemed to en-
Iov themselves hugely. Some
danced and others amused them
' selves in various ways. Everything
. passed Oft smoothly until late in
the afternoon when some three or
! four. we might term them hcatheHs
@ as we 90 not wish Their names In
print, who had no respect for them
A, selves or any one else, filed mp on
fighting whiskey and tried to cause
some disturbance, but when they
d found they could not scare any one
and that the people Of Alta-
mont meant to have things in a re-
spectacle manner they took the
= sneak, or rather their wives took
9 them to their respective homes. II
would be useless for me to under
3 take to mention the number o.
= strangers IN town, but VIC appreci-
. ate to know they recognize our
I town and we cordially invite them
) to attend all picnics we may have
!. IN the future. Richard Jefferys.
of Rodamers, W. Va, furnished
, the music.