Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
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Iloler Avenue
l intended to write up the excur-
sion to Gettysburg, but knowing that
the far more interesting pen Of "Ralf
had the same aim we yielded TO su.
perior knowledge. Guess again
ED.
The Mechanics Band were in the
height Of their glory that day and en-
joyed like all the rest (present every
mile of the magnificent landscape, ever
changing. ever new. On arriving at
Gettysburg they formed in line and
played several pieces which were
heartily enjoyed. The boys were
then escorted to the Globe Hotel
where they were feasted in a very
royal fashion and then carried around
the battle ground in hacks where
granite aud marble aud bronze worked
into life like images of the immortal
heroes who fought here, teach in
language far more eloquent than
words, lesson of patriotism and lofty
ambition that will be carried by the
beholder as long as life exists
Won't have enough friends 20 bury
you after You re dead.
There was an unusually severe ex-
preston on the stern visage of Ope-
quon's Deputy Sheriff as he uttered
these warning words and after long
pause added, eff you don't quit
picking at people through the paper.
Lot, lis it SO serious as all that?"
she queried; true, Isay cutting things
some times, but under it all is there
not principle of right maintained
and justice melted out1 I'll wager
dinner of 'shadow-soup' that please
more persons than offend, and that
l have never in all my life been with
out warm, earnest and true friends
who have been tried as by fire, and
whom | love with all my heart, and
what is more remarkable still, their
friendship is only welded the stronger
for knowing that | am not afraid to
air my honest opinions and convic-
tons. l never desert post because
public sentiment or self interest talked
against it. In war of words | never
strike the first blow | never wor-
ship at broken shrine. That is, |
never reinstate fallen tavorite. tor
give but never trust twice, have no
fear ofbeing left friendless for my tried
and loyal friends will love me while
| live and bury me with sorrow when
l am dead. My enemies do not fear
as their hatred is more convenient
and cheaper than their esteem. Poll
ticians and few others have learned
that some friendships cost far more
than they are worth"
A little more Light came in to Mr..
George Lights home two weeks ago
a fine o-pounder.
Providence provided another to fill
the place of darling Birdie who has
plumed her wings for fight, and ere
this may be nesting in the bosom OF
our Boss, of course.
The bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mathews, just passed smiling and
happy. May they ever be SO. They
expect to make their future home in
Baltimore. The bride, Miss Mollie
Wolfe, will be sadly missed in the
family circle where she was the only
daughter. In the teachers circle, tor
she was a noble, ambitious and sue
cessful teacher, who was loved and
respected wherever known. She will
be sadly missed by LOT, who al
ways admired her and loved her as
much for her rare good sense and
spotless character as she did for her
industry, ambition and lovely features.
Mrs. Laura McKelvey, of Bruins
wick, and Mrs. Sallie Siler, of Han
cock. are visiting their sister Mrs. DIR.
Wolfe. LOT.