Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-10-31

A variable-speed geared bicycle has
been patented. the special advantage
claimed being that the cranks rur
faster on the centres and slower when
in position for the application ofpower.
Miss Florence Byrd, formerly o.
this city, and Mr.. Clement Custer
were married at the brides home in
Berkeley Springs Wednesday evening.
Miss Maggie Reed and Mrs. Emma
Heckrote, Of South Queen street, this
city, attended the wedding.
A young man named Ramsburg,
from near Leetown, was struck by a
freight engine last Friday while walk
ing on the B. & o. railroad track at
Vanclevesville. lie was thrown a
good distance and had his shoulder
blade and several ribs broken.
A large number Of our colored peo-
pie were at Martinsburg last week,
having been summoned to Federal
court. Among them was Ike Nailor,
who warns all evil doors against APP
pearing before the awful face ofJudge
Jackson. Grant County Press.
Last Friday, Mrs. Jas. +. Thomp-
son received word that her mother,
Mrs. John r. Ray, was paralyzed at
her home in Shepherdstown. Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson went to Shep-
herdstown Immediately. Weare glad
to state she is much improved.
Charles r. Flint, of the New York
Yacht Club, has just ordered steam
va chit. which is to make thirty eight
miles an hour, so that she will be the
fastest craft afloat. She will be so
designed that she can be turned into
torpedo boat in three days.
The Joseph d. Clifton company
which has been giving excellent per-
formances at the Central Opera House
the entire week will make their fare
we'll appearance tonight. The COM
pany is an excellent one and carries
brass band and orchestra. Admission
10, 20 and 80 cents.
The dwelling house of Scott Mullen,
farmer, residing beyond Romney,
caught fire and almost burned down.
An old lady known as Aunt Milly
Mullen with an adopted daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen, named Reed,
aged about ID, were upstairs. Mr..
Mullen found it impossible to go up
to their assistance, and both were
burned to death.
With this issue the names OF the
subscribers for the campaign will be
stricken off the list. If you have
found the Herald interesting and de
sire to have it continued we would be
pleased to hear from you. Alter the
election we will pay more attention to
local affairs and promise the Herald
will hold its position as the best
county newspaper.
A band of gypsies who have been
encamped at Saw Mill Bottom, near
Frederick city, became enraged in
pitched battle Saturday morning,
over an old feud. 1t is said that the
gypsies, forty in number, men, wom-
en- and children, were arrayed against
each other on sides, and fought with
clubs and stones. The fight waged
hot until the farmers aided by officers
routed the entire camp and COM
PEELED them to seek new camping
ground.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights OF
Pythias, adjourned Wednesday of last
week, at l. Olul IlCdSduls hSoS iii
GERS were elected: Grand Chancellor,
w. f. West, of Huntington; Vice
Chancellor, Paul Prayer, of Parkers-
burg; Prelate, S. A. Poster, OF Nor
gantown; K. r. S. Manner Jenkens, oi
Piedmont: M. at A., c. Y. Bennedum
of Cameron; l. G., Henry Wolfes, OF
Martinsburg; o. G., b. F. Sayre, OF
Keyser. Ravenswood Uniform Rank
won the prize in the competitive drill,
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E.
Gaver, Queen street, North Martins
burg. was the scene of very enioya.
BILE social Monday night. The affair
was given in honor of Miss Pearl
Shewbridge, of Harper's Ferry, who
has been the guest OF Miss Mary
Gaver. Quite number of young peo'
pie were present and were delightfully."-
entertained in social pastimes and
with instrumental music. An elegant