Thursday, September 28, 1899
When the records of the county were moved to Marlinton to the temporary courthouse, a brick, steel lined, fireproof vault was furnished for their reception. It has been in disuse for a number of years and last week it was sold to H. A. Yeager for $15. He will move it to his residence and rebuild it for a storehouse. He says he has wanted a mouse-proof storeroom all his life and thinks he has at last secured it.
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A few days since, the writer passed near the grave of Elisha Jacobs, on upper Anthonys Creek. More than sixty years ago, he came from Botetourt to Pocahontas and lived as a tenant with James A. Price at Marlinton. He was a reformed gambler and had been a professional of more than ordinary skill and success. He would never encourage anyone to learn, and feelingly advised the writer to have nothing to do with cards under any pretext whatsoever.
A PREMONITION
George Simmons, the oldest son of Mrs. Jacob Simmons, who was foully murdered last week, was in town Monday. Since his mother was buried, he has been in search of the fugitives, and he is possessed with the feeling so common in cases such as this that he will never rest easy until punishment for the offense is inflicted.
The strangest thing connected with the occurrence was his actions the night of the murder. He was at McClintic’s Camp, about 16 miles from home. He was in the office talking to Mr. McClintic and Clerk John McLaughlin. He says that he felt that something was wrong at home and spoke of it and his feeling of impending evil was so great that about 8 p.m., he took his horse and started home. The whole way is over a private road built by W. McClintic and is through the densest woods. There is not a house on the road between the camp and his home. A lonelier ride could not be imagined. It is a ride which With- row McClintic takes often at night, but it is considered remarkable even for him.
When about five miles from his home at the Barlow Top, he met the messenger coming to tell him of the tragedy.
RULES OF GOLF
“Sometimes in this nice weather,” said a pedestrian, “I sit modestly on the fence of the Country Club and regard the golfers. I have learned from this not how to play golf, but how to look when playing it. Here are a few simple rules:
If your hair is good, play bareheaded, but if bald, wear a hat.
In swatting the ball, don’t forget to stand knock-kneed, one foot erect on the toe and perpendicular to the turf.
Roll up the sleeves, if your forearms can stand it.
Swearing at play is bad form, tho an occasional damn, particularly from a lady, has rather a pleasant, humorous sound.
Consult the legs in the matter of the breeches, remembering always that fat legs are worse than thin ones since the pneumatic stocking’s arrival.
Use a singsong, staccato, English voice in addressing the caddy.
Resting the handle of the stick on the green, pretend, every 15 minutes, to chalk your cue. This joke takes well with the caddy.
Spit on the hands before a drive. This rule, direct from Newport, applies particularly to ladies.
MOORE-HEROLD
An interesting society event occurred at Mt. Vernon church near Frost Wednesday, September 21, 1899, at 11 a.m. when Isaac Price Moore and Miss Myrta May Herold were united in the holy bonds of matrimony…
The bride is a daughter of Mr. Andrew Herold, and the groom is the youngest son of A. Washington Moore. They are well-known and highly respected young persons.
The bridesmaids were Misses Kate Gibson, Annie Moore, Lucy Sharp and Icie Hannah, escorted by Messrs. Howard Barlow, Letcher Herold, William Gibson and Peyton Moore. Mrs. Laura Herold presided at the organ with her characteristic taste and musical skill.
This was the first marriage ever celebrated at Mt. Vernon…
At 8 a.m. a bountiful breakfast was served at the home of the bride and at 1 p.m. a reception was given at the home of the groom. The superb dinner was enjoyed by a hundred or more guests. About 3 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Moore departed on their bridal tour to Virginia.
The display of presents was very attractive as well as useful and numerous.