| Grant County Press
Published weekly Entered at the post office at Petersburg, W.Va. as second class matter J. Ed Frye J. W. Rodgers FRYE AND RODGERS J. W. Rodgers-----manager E. Ed Frye --------editor E. H. Frye---------associate editor Liberal rates to advertise. Call on us or write for terms. Parties desiring a change in display advertisements must have their copy in by the Friday previous. We assume no responsibility for the view expressed by our correspondents. All communications intended for the insertion in the Press must reach us not later than Tuesday of that week, and advertisements not later than Monday. Subscription rate $1 Per Year Petersburg, W.Va., Feb 26, 1897 Local News: Howard Cunningham and wife of Pinto, Maryland are here on a visit. Mr. �Bud� Iman, a resident of Mill Creek, is seriously ill. Mrs. Bessie Marshall, of Bayard is here, the guest of her mother Mrs. Carrie Clark. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breathed Tuesday, a girl. The Major wears a broad smile J. McG Parsons accompanied by Floyd Scott of Seymoursville was a business caller Saturday. Mrs. Ward Cox died Tuesday near Brushy Run. She had been a widow for about twelve years. Mr. C. T. Hutton of Lost City, Hardy County was a business caller Monday. J. Wm Harman made sale of a part of his house furnishings Wednesday. A. S. Bergdoll and Son�s new ad appears in this issue, and is self explanatory. Notwithstanding the damage done by the high waters, Delay�s flouring mill will be in shape for work early in next week. The increase of earning this year for the month of January, over 1896 by the B & O, was $137,713; a very favorable showing. Our thanks are due Ferguson & Brock for some views of Petersburg Gap. They are fine specimens of artistic photography and very true to nature. A one third interest in the Hardy County Democrat was sold Saturday at Moorefield for $57.50. Prosecuting Attorney Hiner of Pendleton County was the purchaser. Died Tuesday, at Brushy Run, Pendleton County, Mr. Henry Hedrick of pneumonia. Mr. Hedrick was a good citizen, and just in the prime of life. A. Trump Esq., of Kearneysville, Jefferson county was here last of the week looking up walnut timber. He found very little in this section, as he only buys very large sizes for export trade. A movement is on hand to repair and extend the pavement on Main Street and there is every reason to believe it will succeed. It is badly needed to be sure, he most of the distance. Communion services will be held in the Presbyterian Church here Sunday at 11 o�clock A.M. preparatory services Saturday at 7 P.M. Sunday at 7 P.M. the deacons elect will be ordained. Mr. J. W. Lahman and Miss Lelia Stonebraker here married at the Methodist parsonage here by Rec. Sarver Wednesday. Both the contracting parties are of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Jno Bean and Clarence Welton came up to the funeral, and were compelled to remain longer than intended by high waters. Miss Willie Marshall accompanied them from Williamsport. L. J. Powell of Lahmansville says that he made 4 � pounds of butter from one gallon of milk. Lem, we must confess that you are known to be truthful, yet this is a pretty strong test of our confidence. A roll of the butter might be sufficient evidence. A surprise party was given at Mr. S. B. McNemars' at Lahmansville Saturday night. About thirty of our young folks attended, and report good treatment at the hands of Mr. and Mrs. McNemar and family, who are noted for their hospitality and a pleasant time generally. Mr. D. C. VanBuskirk and son, of Elkins, W.VA., left on Friday for Central America. Mr. Van Buskirk has been in the lumber business having been connected with the Rumbarger Lumber Co., for the past twenty-five years, but resigned the position with that firm about two months ago. He goes to Nicaraugua for the purpose of exporting fine lumber, such as mahogany and ebony, in which that province abounds---Cumberland Alleganian Life�s Candle burned Out: Dr. J. B. Grove sleeps the last sleep, many mourns the loss of a prominent physician and business man. Dr. J. B. Grove died at his home here Friday, February 19, 1897, at 1:30 P.m., aged 43 years and 5 months. His health has been failing for several years and recently took a decided turn for the worse, yet his death as a considerable shock. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church at 11 o�clock A.M. Sunday. The services were opened by the very familiar and consoling hymns, �Come Ye disconsolate, wheree�r ye languish.� This was followed by a scriptural reading and prayer by Rev. C. M. Sarver and hymn, � A few more years shall roll�, Rev John J. Fix then preached from the words of scripture �who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to the soul to light through the gospel.� It was couched in very appropriate terms, and made exceptionally strong by numerous scientific and bible references. Hymn, �Thou art the way, to thee alone, �closed services at the church and the funeral procession formed for the Petersburg Cemetery, where the remains were placed to rest with conventional ceremonies. Deceased was a son of Dr. Thos J. Grove, and one of the most prominent physicians and business men in this section of the state During more than twenty years of active business life, he had, by various acts of kindness made his way into the harts of many people who are left to deplore the loss, with the immediate relatives. The pall bearers ere D. P. Hendrickson, A. A. Welton, Aaron Seymour, K J. Foreman, H. F. Baker and W. C. Smith. The attendance at the numeral and other services were very large many being present from a distance. ************************* Died, on last Monday morning at Arthur, Mrs. Malinda Vance, wife of Robert Vance, Esq. Deceased had been a sufferer from paralysis for several months. She had been a member of the U. M. Church for thirty years and will be missed by those who knew her. Mr. Joshua Mouse, of Pansy died Friday evening of pneumonia. He was eight five years old and leaves an exemplary record. Dr. H. Clagett Baker, Dentist of Wardensville, will be in Petersburg Monday March 15th 1897 and remain as long as the patronage justifies. Mr. Samuel Dohm died at Lonaconing, Maryland last week. He was a native of Grant County and had many friends here. One by one the playmates and friends of our youthful days pass away. Died, Tuesday, near Seymoursville, Samuel H Rexroad of consumption after a lingering illness. Thursday the burial took place at Mr. Carmel. Rev. J. M. Hott officiating. Deceased was a son of Archibald Rexroad. Esq. and a nice young man. We experienced very high waters on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The dam above town was broken and considerably damaged, while the loss of feed, fencing & etc along the entire South Branch valley was very great. Like reports come from various parts of this and other states. We received a letter from Hopeville, too late for publication in full for which we were very sorry as it gave a gull description of the doings of the recent high water on the North Fork and was from a very reliable source. We got from it that A. M. and Cal Ours lost dams and fencing. Geo S. VanMeter�s farm was almost ruined and that most very one living along the water was damaged to some extent. Hopeville Letter: Feb. 14- Mr. Seymour Harper of David was the guest of his father in law Marshal Ours last week. The water has been up for a few days. The melting snow keeping it up. A/ H. Ours was in from Whitmer last week, visiting his parents. He says things will be lively there in the spring. Miss Orrie Smith�s school closed last Friday, with an exhibition at night. She went home on Saturday. Mr. John Turner has been on the sick list for some time, but is some better. Comm�r A. M. Ours has been complaining of neuralgia for some time. He is able to be about all the time, but seems to get no better. Master Hoy and his sister Laura Kisamore were visiting their sister Mrs. Cal Ours last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. A. J. Vanpelt has been on the lick list for some time and we are sorry say is no better. Last Friday the boys ere playing a game of ball at the school house. Their ball got knocked into the fork and Guy and Andy Ours loosened A. M. Ours canoe and went to get it. The water being very deep and swift got the advantage of them and was fast sweeping them down the stream toward the falls, when Arnold Ours rushed in and caught the canoe, no doubt saving them from a watery grave. Medley Letter Feb. 22-- Topsy was kind enough to write the news last week but we understand �Forest� was given credit for same. No mail received Monday on account of high waters. Miss Anna Bane has been the guest of Mrs. I. V. Inskeep for several days. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Inskeep accompanied Miss Bane to her home. The sudden rise of the creeks prevented their return. Not much was thought of this until Monday morning; the usual time to open the store came, but no one to turn the stubborn bolt. The citizens began to gather round. The �town council� met and decided that with the store, post office and telephone office closed, business must remain at a stand still; this would never do; the store must be unlocked. At last a happy thought seemed to strike Bert Stallings, procuring a long ladder he climbed to the roof and we suppose, descended on the Santa Claus plan for in a few minutes his smiling face in the open door way below Mrs. Lenore Schell has returned from a three weeks visit near Greenland. Miss Emma Stallings invited several of her friends to supper Friday evening. Mrs. Morgan Smith has been very sick for several days. Forest Submitted February 06, 2004 |