Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
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Idst Az least lt~iHtlS that way.
The recent wet weather has thrown
the farmers very much behind with
their spring blowing. Corn planting
will be late. Wheat and grass are
doing we'll.
Miss Ida B. Kearney closed her
shoot term at this place on Saturday,
the odd day taking the place Of one
lost.
Mrs. G. G. Ditto has been spending
few days here visiting her daugh-
ter
Mr.. John j. Byers left Saturday TO
accompany the remains of his deceas-
ed brother to Springfield, ILL.,, for in
terment.
Mrs. Ella WELSH was taken seriously
i'll Saturday night.
Mrs. Mary Bowers is also on the
sick list, but is on the mend again.
Mr.. Thos. Kearns, who has been
saving in the woods at the church,
will soon finish that and then he will
nseve to the woods recently purchas
ed from G W. NJ. Tabler
vanelevesviIle.
Vanclesville, w Va, May 2.-Wel-
come sunshine and showers. Bring
forth the spring time flowers.
The beautiful day seemed to temp
many out for Sunday drive and all
seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day
There was quite wreck on the B.
& o. r. r. near the stone bridge be-
tween our village and Martinsburg.
Foreman John King and gang were
called out and after few hours work
the tracks were cleared. Many of our
people viewed the wreck.
We are sorry to learn that the two
young men who drove from here to
Sulpher lot Sunday had the mistor-
tune to miss the ford not being ac-
auainted with same but admire their
pluck in sticking to it and landing
safe. You may know them by the
new side curtains and storm blanket
they will be compelled TO replace
those that floated away.
Quite i good attendance at Sunday
Schools and services at u. b. Sunday
morning. Come again hope you are
always welcome.
Some of our boys are exceedingly
slow. What a pity. Piney.
Blxter, May I've are having
very fine weather at present.
Elijah Albright who has been very
sick with the measles is better at this
time.
Robret Dick, of Jones Springs, spent
Sunday with friends here.
While the moon shone from the sky
so brightly on last Friday evening
very enjoyable party was given at the
home of Mr., William Kidney in
honor of his sons birthday.
Miss Dolly KEGS. of Shanghai, will
stay with her sister Mrs. Fanny Mas
IN this week.
Frank Edwards of near Hedgesvllle
was home Sunday last.
Willis Laraway was in our midst
| the first of this week.
John Chase. of Rollings, W. Va,
was home yesterday.
Clayton Edwards left yesterday to
call on b. NJ. Shipper of Sleepy Creek.
Charles Everhart passed through
this place yesterday morning.
Rev G.. w. Slower preached in the
U. b. church Sunday morning.
Master Guy Harper and little sister
Sallye were visiting their grandfath-
err. Mr.. Stephen White, of Tomahawk.
Sunday last.
The world is a looking glass and
give back TO every one the reflection
of his own face. Frown at il and it
in return will look surley upon you ;
laugh at 1t .aad it is jolly, kind com
panion and so let all persons take
their choice.
Miss Emma Franks is at this place
visiting Mr.. Geo. Adams and wife.
Keep mp courage boys, for now is
the time for spring fever.
Sweet William.
An interesting account of the clos
ing OF the school at Ridenour's is un-
avoidably omitted this week.
The newspaper advertisements of an
establishment not only attract custom
ers who might otherwise 90 elsewhere.
but they create wants. Persons who
have never used particular article
are often induced TO purchase IL by
seeing il we'll advertised. The impor-
lance of news laper advertising in
stimulating sales and manufactures
has never been fully appreciated, but
it is undeniably great.
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