Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-25
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Raspberries are very plentiful.
The growing corn in many places is
very short.
Accompany your own flag through
out the world by and with the protec.
ton of your own cannon.
| Weddings are rapidly on the in
cease, which looks as though some
persons think the future is brighten
ing, or that two can make more pro.
gress than one.
Be what your friends think you
are, avoid being what your enemies
say you are, go right forward, be hon
orable, cheerful and happy.
1t is said there is but one spectacle
sadder than a neglected wife, and
that is neglected husband, while
some husbands are so timid that their
good wives have to support item
with sewing machines.
1t is sad sight to see an old man
whose hair has whitened from age,
such as was brought to our view Sat
urday night, with whom the extract
of rye had done its work. The old
man was incapacitated from walking
erect or otherwise. Even his COM
pany was Objectionable, although he
said he was as innocent as a lamb,
but to use his own language, he did
not want the d---n police to get
him.
We had the pleasure OF attending
the wedding on Wednesday, the 18th,
of Mr.. George E. Mathews and Miss
Mollie Wolfe, at the home of the
brides father, one mile south of Swan
Pond. Rev. ]. d. Donovan, of this
city, performed the ceremony in the
presence of some relatives and friends.
The groom is a resident of Washing
ton City and is a very estimable
young gentlemen. The bride for sew
eral years past has been one of the
successful school teachers in Opequon
district After the wedding was
solemnized, the guests were invited
to an adjoining room where table
was spread with an elaborate assert
ment of elegant cakes, tropical fruits,
candies, ETC., to which all did ample
justice. With the knowledge and ac-
quaintance we have of this couple, we
look and hope for them bright and
prosperous future. May their voyage
over the sea of life be filled with pleas
ure, with not wave of trouble to
mar their happiness.
The past week has been busy one
for the city schools. The High school
commencement was grand success,
and Notwithstanding the crowded
condition of the building, quietness
prevailed, and the attention of every
one was attracted to those on the
stage. We desire to compliment the
graduates tor their very efficient work.
If the future is to be judged by the
past, there will be considerable talent
and efficiency in that class OF gradu-
ates.
The closing exercises of the 4th
ward school, held on Friday last,
were very pretty and interesting.
There was considerable talent dis
played, lengthy pieces memorized, and
good impressions made. 1t shows
the effectiveness of good instruction
and the advantage derived in the Sc
lection of competent teachers. On
Saturday, the 4th and 5th ward prin
cipals and some of the subordinate
teachers and scholars held picnic in
the country. 1t was great treat to
the little folks, who always enjoy an
outing of that character.
In conclusion, the entire schools
and teachers deserve the congratula-
lions of the patrons for their untiring
energy in accomplishing what they
have.
"God be with you till we meet
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