125 Years Ago

Herald of Dec. 29, 1898

A New Year’s Eve entertainment by the home talent minstrel company was scheduled at Seminary Hall in Martinsburg. Those who bought tickets were to receive at the door their choice of a free doll or a tablet and pencil.

Christmas turkeys were being sold by hucksters from Salemville for five cents a pound.

College students who were in Williamsburg for Christmas vacation included Harry Arnold from Jefferson Medical College; Percy Arnold from New Jersey; Fred Metz from Washington and Jefferson College; William Ross from State College, and George Roller from Lebanon Business College.

There was a Christmas wedding in Woodbury. Mary, daughter of R.L. Replogle, was married to Geo. H. Miller by the Rev. John Stayer at the bride’s home. The groom was reported to be an industrious farmer of good habits, such as any father and mother might willingly consent to give the care of a daughter.