Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

other fellow wants a chance at the
public crib.
Our streets are generally crowded
during Saturday and night.
Moving is over now. House-clean-
ing and the application Of lime in the
way of wbitewashing to out buildings,
fencing, etc. not only beauties prem
Uses, but adds greatly to purity and
healthfulness of the surroundings.
Mr. L. Pearl has had his residence
on Liberty street considerably i'm
proved by the addition OF slate roof
and numerous other repairs.
The spring chicken will soon be ripe
and make its appearance in our mar
ket.
Easter eggs and Easter bonnets are
plentiful and on the increase; but the
fellow who proposes on wager to
consume four dozen hard-boiled eggs
at one meal, will be of few days and
full of misery.
We were panied to learn Of the de-
mise Of Christian Becker, formerly
resident of this city, but for several
years past engaged in blacksmithing
in Palestine, Tex. In attempting to
get water from well it is supposed
he became overbalanced and fell in,
where he was found dead. 1t is said
he lay in the water two days before it
was known to anyone. For many
years he was in the employ of the B.
& 0. railroad company at this place,
where he had many friends. He was
an honest gentleman. Funeral dis
course by Rev. DIR. Hoffbeins last Sab
bath and his remains laid to rest in
the beautiful Green Hill cemetery,
under the auspices of Tuscarora Lodge
/. O. O. F., of which he was a consis-
tent member. Rest in peace.
The coffee war appears to have
reached Martinsburg Cutting prices
are of frequent occurrence and the
consumer and customer are enjoying
it hugely.
During the month Of March, 1862,
after returning from a scouting trip
up the valley, had the pleasure of a
few hours rest and an elegant meal at
a dear relatives near the little village
of Greensburg. To say enjoyed this
rest and symptoms meal after thirty
six hours of wakefulness, watchful-
ness, fasting and travel would but
poorly express it but the pleasures Of
a scout somewhat resembles that of a
revenue officer hunting moonshiners
In West Virginia and Tennessee noun
tains. He knows not the day nor
the hour when the fatal bullet will
penetrate his vital parts, and he is
always looking for something he hopes
not to find. But to resume: Our
friends informed me there was no
danger between the village named
above and the Potomac river as no
Confederates had been in the vicinity
for two weeks. Acting on this infor-
nation, proceeded on my way to-
ward the Potomac rather publicly.
In crossing county road leading from
Greensburg to Bedington, I was OBJ
served by Southern sympathizer.
Shortly after this there came along
several companies Of Confederate cav
airy, going in a northerly direction,
and as matter of fact l was reported
and two cayalrymen detailed for my
capture By this time had in COM
pany with me refugee who was also
enroute to Maryland Hearing the
clanking of sabres, we were surprised
on looking back to see those two Con-
federates riding slowly in the direction
of us. My friend at once proposed to
run. This objected to, for it would
show guilt at once, and requested him
to prepare to defend himself, but to
my horror he was in tears and ready
to surrender before we were ordered to
halt. In this vicinity no troops had
camped and the fencing was good con-
sisting of board and rail- My comrade
was already quickening his gait and
as the last resort, we were both rum
ming at full speed. distinctly heard
the command to halt, with some pro-
family connected with it, but if posi-
BILE we ran faster. Then the bullets
came whizzing, as ! thought, danger
ously near, and for two miles we made
the best time on record for footmen.
When we crossed the Potomac we sat
down on the towpath to breathe God S