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morrow. He has been assisting Rev. :. e.
Ferguson in a meeting at Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Star, Of Friday last,
says A very large congregation assembled
at the Methodist Church Wednesday night
to hear a sermon from Rev. J. P. Stump,
who is preaching ia a revival meeting for
the pastor Of the church Mr.. Stump's text
was taken from Gal s: : "Be not deceived,
God is not Knocked, for whatsoever a man
sOweth that shall he also reap" Mr.. Stump
is a most commanding and impressive per-
sOnsge, possessing great personal magnetism.
He preached With marked earnestness and
power. holding the undivided attention Of
his audience 20 the close Of his sermon. He
showed that we are ali daily sowing seed,
and that the harvest Is being in part gath
cred here As well as hereafter. He gave
some stirring illustrations Of bis theme by
telling Of Young men who left the paths Of
truth and wen, into habits Of dissipation,
and brough, ruin upon themselves, and sor-
row upon their homes. Mr.. Stump breaches
each nigh, during the week, and will also
al the pulpit next sunday. He conducts
services 10 the chapel each afternoon at I
O'Clock Public invited to attend
Miss Su-p Wiltshire, maiden lady So
~---- .. aad sister Of the late John c.
wiltshire, died Thursday night Of seuile
gangreue Of tie feet she resided with her
nephew, Mr Davenport, II. Wiltshire aud
died az his home four miles north Of this
town. Miss Wiltshire had been sick only
three DAYS and the disease did not exhibit
any outward effect. but developed very rap
idly Although she was not robust woman
vet she was remarkably active for her age
and retained clear mental faculties Il is
said she had her burial robe made 81 years
ago aud had KEEP, IL ia readiness for The
final day. She was the last member OF a
large aud influential family. She was a
member Of the Baptis; Church for over 60
years. and even after she was 81 years old
would walk three or four miles 10 church.
She was highly respected aud loved for her
Christian devotion. Miss Wiltshire was an
aun, Of Mr. Henry D. Bea'l, Of Baltimore
and Mrs O. Frank Ga.laher, Of this town.
The barn Of Hon. 4. ; Daudriige, half
mile from Shepherds,own, was completely
destroyed by FIRE Saturday night. The FIRE
started about baif.pa.t : o'clock, aud the
whole structure Was in flames when it was
discovered. SIX horses and seven cows were
burned 20 death ia the bara, only one horse
and two cows being saved. A large quanti-
ty Of hay aud fodder aud a few farming i'm
plemeuts we're Consumed. Il is suspected
that the Ere was Of inceniiary origin. The
barn and horses we're insured with the ageu-
CT Of Washington & Alexander, but the loss
win exceed the insurance considerably,
On Friday nigh; last, Mr. Rau. who re-
sides on Mr.. q. 7. Licklider's farm, near
town. heard some noise about the yard and
stable and went out 20 get his gun. which
he had .eh 0ckei up 10 bis corn crib, and
as be stepped out of the door he heard some
one moving a50u, aud called 90 him TO know
what De wanted. The answer was the re-
por. OF pistol and the whist.iug OF a bull
lei, Neither djd the rogue leave until driy-
en- away by club. tn the morning Mr..
Rau found The ball Undecided ia the wagon
bed that stood o. irout OF him at The time
the shot was fred-Sisp Ialspaiieat
Mrs. Mar.areua White, one ofSbePherds-
towns o,dss, residents, died al her home
/ in that town Wednesday afternoon. of pueu-
monia. aged rs years Sue was The daugh-
ter Of Albert Humrickbouse, who was one
of the mos, widely known Of the earlier cit
liens Of Shepherdslown. Mrs.. White was
twice married. Her fs-, husband was Jas.
49, Psnd.e.on and her second Harvey
Waite. both Of whom have been deal many
wears. She 8. survived 5y son and daugh-
ter. b. :. Peud.e'o1 and Miss Lizzie White.
Mr.. VIM. Fletcher Hearney died at the
residence Of his son .in-law W. NJ Lemen-
three miles west Of Shepheris;own, GA sat
uriav morning. 18Th instaut-in the 74th
wear of hi, age. The Independent says -
/ Mr. Kearnev VA. man Of rare intel.i.
eence end Christian virtues He had been
an active and consistent member Of the
Methods. Church for many years, and lived
up strictly 90 al, its requirements Hi- un-
assuming Christian life Is one worthy of i'm
tation'
Cap, ]. D. Williams, Of Winchester, ia
s,desvoriug 90 cross the Opequon last Fri
day. when &c. Ta- swollen by rains thal Tell
,hs preceding day aad night. lad an an.
pleasant experience When nearly over th'
stream the brsas,-.,rap % che animals har
mes. broke and the buggy go which De wa
riding was washed down the swollen creek
When be discovered The buggy was IN the
power of the curreu, Capt, Williams leaPeC
into the water and escaped Clarke Courier
Mr. Remington Kowus,ar. an aged aaC
bigblvrs.pected citizen of NiidIeway, thi
county. al. q q, Do. home 10 that place las
Friday morning. in The 18Th year Of bis age
NJ Eorr.rsr AZ one time was engaged il