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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-07-11
SATURDAY, JULY III, 1885.

staff, his cloths we're clean and whole,
but so patched that you could scarcely
have told which was the original piece.
That is your father, presume, said
Mr.. D. addressing the mistress of the
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-07-11

Gov. Cass has disposed Of a PAL
property at,Detroit for Sioe, ooOA
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-07-11

The venerable JAMES GIBBoN, the he.
no Of Stony Point, the respected and hon
ored of all parties, expired at his resi-
dence in Richmond, Virginia, on Wed.
nesday she list inst, after lingering
illness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
a 3 Az III o n o q,
w ooE G. AHDxNrs .

Y q VIE subscriber takes this method OF
Ii informing his friends and the public
that he has now two Cdrding Machines
IN complete operation at M'Coys Ferry
on the Potomac river, one mile from the
stack ofthe Green Spring Furnace, Wash.
ington County, where he is prepared to
CARD WOOL
at the shortest notice, aud in the best man
ner. for all those who may favor him with
their custom. His price for rolls is CT
cents pound. Those who send wool are
required to send one pound Of clean lard
to every ten pounds of wool: and the wool
should be well washed, and clear of burs
and matted ends If these things be obser
we'd, the rolls will be warranted.
o. Persons in Berkeley County, wish
ing wool carded at his Machines, can pass
the ferry free of charge.
DENTON j, MCCOY.
May al, lS35-gw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
JOHN RICHARDS.
May 7, lS35--td
May 7, 1885


fHNHIS will certainly. be the last season
d in this country Of the remarkable
RACE HoRsE, JOHN RICHARDS, iwho
was selected by the best judges TO run the
great match against Eclipse for 10000
TO end The first day OF July, at my stable,
about 81 miles cast Of Battlciown, in FIRE
derrick county. Va. at Is the leap. If paid
the moment the service is rendered, II not
then il will be considered and charged as
a season. $50 the season, but may be dis
charged by the payment Of s96 il made
any time before the I'd day Of July next
and 40 dollars insurance, to be paid as
soon as tho mare is known 20 be in fual,
fparting with the marc. or irregular alien
dance al The stand. forfeIts insurance.
and so cents cash 10 The groom, 10 be sent
with each mare. Pasiurage can be fur
nished at SO cents per week, bit iwil
not he accountable FOR accidents or escapes.
Gentlemen wishing their mares led on
grain win give written directions TO that
effect, as it will be purchased and furnish
ed at the neighborhood prices A refer
ence TO the Turf Register and handbills
will prove this great race horse was COO
sdcrcd by all as the oery best race horse
Ul Ills udy, OlDu tht UsSt tut 'VhfStog hHA
among the best horses having been sclcc
ted by the best judges yte, tridt With all
tie greaiest Race Horses. 10 contend
against Eclipse the celebrated race fol
sac, 900, A nile heats, but being accident
ally lamed. Henry was substituted, II
this trial, Beisey Richards, his full sister
and considered the celebrated Henry,
equal, ran second to John Richards bu
40 yards behind him in the 4 mile trial 4
be this much superior TO the celebrated
Henry must satisfy all that John Richards
had not his equal in the world. twill alst
appear that he is Of a racing family Of 4
livery high grade, his dam being also The
dam ofihe jnstly celebrated Betsy Rich
ards, one among the best four mile ant
mails Of her day. Every person aeq'aln'
ted with the racing history, must ack1'o"i
ledge IS htey possessed uncommon spceo
sstoutness and game. II will also be seer
THAT although this fOnous stallion stoo'
lin county where there are but fev
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
IN CHANCERT.

| VIRGINIA. At Circuit Supetior Court a
| Law and Chancery held in an for Berkeley
County, on Tuesday the ylst day OF April lss5
Jacob Myers administrator with the will anne x.
cd OF James forman. deed PITY.
James rorman's heirs SC. ais.
IN CHANCERY.
HNIHEREAS by decrctaI order Of
w the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
and Chancery for Berkeley County, the
subscriber, a master Commissioner of said
Court has been directed. LIST, to take an
account OF ali the debts. dues. and de
mands Of every description standing s. IN
paid against the estate Of James Forman.
decd including IN this statement the de-
mand Of the widow, Mrs Forman, under
the deed Of marriage settlement and the
will, stating the character and dignity of
of the debts. and requiring proper proof
OF their justice, having reference also TO
their dates, that the proviso in the first
clause OF the will may be observed which
excludes such debts as are barred BY the
limitation Of five years; Cd 10 state and
settle INSTRUMENTATION account Of jacob
Myers as far as he was progressed in the
same; and Sd to state any pertinent mat.
ter which said Commissioner may deem
so or any Of the parties may require him
TO state. Now this is to give notice 10
all persons having unpaid claims against
James Formau, decd TO present them to
me at my Office ID hlartinsburg on or be-
fore Saturday the 18th day Of July next,
together with such proof as may be re-
CURED TO authenticate them, and also. the
admir- Of said James Forman, decd will on
or before that day present me with the
necessary vouchers TO enable me 10 settle
his administration account 50 Ear as he has
therein.
SEAMANS GARARD; nj o.
May7, I635-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
t R US S ALE
RuAT ESTATE.

virtue oftwo deeds OF Trust execu
ES ted TO the subscribers the first b,
VIM, Cleveland bearing date the 22d da,
OF August. 1884, rhe other BY said VIM
Cleveland and Jane T.. his wife, bearing
date the i2th day of September. 1884
and both recorded in the Court Of Jeffer.
son county, will be sold at public auction
on Friday the 9th day Of June merit,
before the Courthouse door in Charles.
town, the following described property.
10 wit:
The HOUSE and LOT with >axA
The appurteDances near the A. Isssh
cademy lately the property of lsssEE
Mr. Edward Hugbes-also. one Ssf Ase'ak
lot adjoining the stable lot OF Mr.. l. r..
Douglass.
Ierms--Ons fourth of The purchase mo
ney TO be paid in hand. one fourth in sir
months, one fourth in ~ months, and one
fourth in IL months with interest. The
mode Of securing the deferred payments
will be made known on the day Of sale,
CHARLES BO.iR.H.qsv.
ROBERT 4. BR0W.v.
Trustees
April %. ls35-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
MARTINSBURG WOODEN
FACTORY.

Iron> !THE subscribers respectfully inform the
public that they continue the manufacture
of Wool in all its branches, such as
Cloths, Fdnnels, Blankets, and Car
Peting also, all kinds Of Dyeing, of
Wool and Cohon.-A Blue Vat in
constant operation.
Having been at great expense in fitting up
their machines, they are now ready to do
better work than they have ever done,-
and at the shortest notice. Very strict
attention will be paid TO all kinds country
Eork, such as Carding, Pulling, Dyeing,
&c. All kinds of approved country pro-
duce, received in payment, if delivered
shen the work is taken away otherwise,
Abe cash in all cases will be required,
No credit on small jobs under one dol
lar, unless to regular and punctual custo-
mers, who have open accounts with US
We hope this rule will not be attempted
TO be violated. as we are Determined,
with our other manufac turing brethern, to
establish it in future without respect to
JOHN N. RIDDLE & Co.
May 7, 1885
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28

VIRGINIA:-At Court continued and he ID
for Berkeley County at the Court House, on
Tuesday the l4th day Of April, 1895.
Jacob Myers & Co. PITTS.
against
Edward A. Cromwell, Elisha Boyd and John
Strothcr dGfs.
IN CIIANCERY.
YESHE defendant Edward A. Cromwell,
d no, having entered his appearance
and given security according TO the act Of
Assembly and the rules of the court, and il
appearing to the Court that he is not AL
inhabitant Of the commonwealth. it is or.
dered that the said defendant do appear
here on the second Monday in June next,
answer the bin Of the plaintiffs and il is
further ordered that this order he publish
ed in the IMartinsburg Gazette for two
months successfully and posted at the
front door Of the Court House Of the said
county.
A Copy.-Teste
HARRISON WAITE, @. b. c.
April %, lS35-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28


VIRGINIA. the Circuit Superior Court
Of Law aud Chancery for Berkeley County.
April ~, 1895.
John S. PorterGeld pig.
against
John Pitzer's admir- and heirs and others DIS,
IN CHANCERY.
EFT is by consent ordered that a Master
IL Commissioner of this Court. do report
to the Court any further debts that may
be presented to hin, against the estate Of
the said John pi,zer, deed no, heretofore
reported by him, and tho dignity Of such
debts, stating specially any matter deem.
cd pertinent by himself. or which the par
ties may desire TO be stated.
A Copy.--Tcste.
JOHN STROTHER, o.
All persons having claims against tho
estate OF John Pitzor, decd viii present
them 10 me at my Office in .Mariinsburg on
or before the LIST day Of August next, With
all the necessary evidence required to
authenticate them in order that may
comply with the above dccretal order.
SEA.nANS GARARD, NJ. O.
Nay 7, lS35-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28

| vIRGxNxAs-At Court held Tor BcrkeIe,
| County, at the Court. House on Msnday M.
lSth day az April, 1885.
'oha Dawson pi6.
Ggdinss.
Robert p. Bryarly. George Wolff, sheriff d
Berkeley county, 90 whom has bcca committed
% admir- sr olicio, the estate OF Geo. Keller
ace u, and Thomas Keller dts
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Keller, not
having entered his appearance and given
security according TO the act or Assem- DIV
and rules of The Court and II Appearing 10
The court that he Is not an inhabitant Of
his Commonwealth. Il is ordered. that
tho said Defendants do appear here ON the
second Monday in July next and answer
the bill of the plaintiffs; and il is further
ordered that this order be published in the
Martlnsburg Gazette, for two months
excessively, and Posted at the front door
1f the Court House Of said county.
4 Copy.--Testc,
HARRISON WAITE, c. n. c.
May 4, Is35--2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.

BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.
"a The unersigned respectfully in
NJ forms the public that he contin,
ues to carry on the BooT AM
Ws SHOE MAKING BUSINESS, in all III
various branches, and in the latest fashions
at his residence on the Main Street nea,
the bridge. He is supplied with the bes,
materials, and can, at all times, PROMPTLY
furnish any amount or description Of work
for the supply of the immediate wants Of
his customers, embracing
Gentlemen's Boots, Shoes, Pumps
and Slippers;
Ladies' and Misses Shoes and SIP.
pers O all sorts and sizes.
Also-,Strong Shoes for farm hands.
He will warrant, all the work he furnish
es both as TO materials and workmanship
and requests the public to give him cali
test his work, and extend to him such ma
tronagc as he may be found to merit.
ADAM STEWART.
March 10, 1885.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
Commissioner Office, Martinsburg.
Nav 7 lS3E

Commissioners Office, Martinsburg. I
May 7. 1896. )
All parties having claims against the
estates Of John Porterfeld. decd, or Geo.
Porterfield, deed will present, them to me
at my office in Martinsburg, on or be-
fore the 25th day of July next, together
with the necessary proof in order that
may audit them. and the said Silas Har-
Ian W i'll on or before that day furnish me
with the vouchers Sc. which may be re-
quired to enable me 10 make up report
in the above cause.
SEAMANS GARARD, NJ. C.
Nav 7. 1S36-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
q Z Il X HxEx WOODEN

n ~ " IN
VA ME undersigned takes this method OF
81 informing the public tina, he has rem
ted the Berkeley Wooden Factory" flor
merry carried on by J. M. Coyle,) 1 mile
south of Bunker's Hill The Machinery
has been put in the very best order, and
is now ready for carding wool into rolls,
which he pledges himself shall be done in
the best manner. He will also receive
wool TO manufacture into wide and narrow
Cloths. SGttnaetls. Kentucky Jeans, Elan.
nels !; Fulled and Plaid linseys, Counter
pancs and Blankets; also, Capetmg Of
tcaranted Cotors and Uarious Patterns.
Country Pulling and dyeing of every de-
scriptlon, done in the best possible manner.
The Subscriber hopes, by sitict attention
TO business, he will receive share of pub.
llc patronage.
COLLIN C.. PORTER.
May 81, 1885 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
STOP THE THIEFtlt

EFJAS stolen from field of the subscri
w ber's living five miles east Of Mar.
tlnsburg. berkeley county, on Sunday
night the 10th instant.
a BAY Hon 81,
with bald face, three white feet, viz: two
behind and the left fore foot, about six
years old, over sixteen hands high. and
long switch tail, He trots, canters, and
gallops well and has lofty carriage under
the saddle and works well in harness.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
will be paid for the recovery OF the Horse
and conviction of the thief, or FIFTY
DOLLARS for the horse alone.
JACOB VAN DOREN.
May 81, 1S35-3w
:, " Inc fredericksburg Arena, and Staunton
Spectator will publish the above 81 and charS,
this office.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
a Copy.--Teste
JOHN S'TR0THER, c.

All persons having claims against the
Estate OF Alb. uarlatt deed will present to
them me at my office in .Mariinsburg on
or before the 9Th day Of July next, with
all the necessary eyideace required to au-
thenticate them, and on that day the par-
fies will, bring forward such testimony as
may be necessary 10 relation TO the rents
and actual value Of the real estate Of said
SEAnANS GARARD, NJ. o.
May 7, lS35--ld
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
NEW nsTABxxsRmuNr.


ROBERT b. RUST 81 Co.
EEEG leave TO inform the citizens Of
AB Martinsburg. and the public g@. eral,
iy, that they have Just opened 10 the stor,
room formerly occupied by Mr.. VIM. Il
compton. corner OF Burke and Queer
streets, very large assortment of
sP RING AND SUMMER
GO 20 D 80;
among which are the following, viz.
Blue, black, brown, green, London
smoke and Adelaide Cloths:
Blue, black, drab, cinnamon and layan.
der Cassimeres
Black and Brown Princetta, Lasting
and brochelle;
Canton cord. moleskia and beaverton
Angola and Rouen cassmeres
British, French and domestic calicoes
White and brown linen driIings,
White, buff and striped Sateens;
Painted muslns, and ginghams
White and figured Marsailles
White and brown Irish linens
Russia sheeting. burlaps and osnaburg !;
4. s a, and IL 4 table diaper;
White and brown table covers
Black, brown, blue, yellow and pink
Cambrics
Cross barred, striped s. plain jacconet ::
Plain and fg'd Swiss, book, and null
musIins;
Blue and yellow English Nankeen;
Black lutestring, gro de Maps and gro
de caroline;
Cold gro de Maps and Florences;
Thread, bobinet and cotton lace and
edgings;
Fancy dress Hdk'fs of every description,
Black, white, green. and pink Italian
Grape;
Gauze and taffeta Ribbons all colours;
White and black blond wells;
Pipings, GALLONS, braids and ribbon
Silk, Florentine, plain and cut velvet
vesting;
Barcelona. French and Italian cravats
Bandanna, pongee d. Sptallield hkfs;
Bobbinett, Grecianet, and insertings
Black, white, slate and random cotton
hose Do do Silk do.
Gents Black, white, and random cotton
Q hose; white and brown thread ? do,
white and black silk Q do;
Ladies' silk, hoskin and kid gloves,
Gents hoskin, beaver and do;
DO linen and w oodstock do;
Ladies morocco, seal, lasting and lea
Their Shoes;
Gents shoes, pumps and boots;
Bows do do and do;
Misses and Children's morocco and |
lasting shoes;
Beaver, wool and palm leaf hats, SC.
With large lot Of Domes'cs. Also,
n general assortment Of Groceries and Lii |
Quors, Hardware, China. Queens, Glass
and Wooden ware all Of which they are
determined to dispose ofon pleasing terms
and would respectfully invite all those
who are in pursuit of great bargains, to
call and examine their stock aud Judge for
themselves, as they are confident they
cannot fail to please. both in quality and
price. The highest market price given
for country produce Of every description.
May %, 1888
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
BOOT AND saoE MAKING.

ADAM STEWART.
E HAS rented the shop lately occupied by
FL e. DIR. VIM, Faris. adjoining the Court
House. where all orders 10 bis line will be
attended TO with promptness. The work
will be manufactured at his old and furnish
ed TO customers at his new stand. He
respectfully invites all in want of Boots,
Shoes, SC, to give him call.
May 7, ls35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
N O &c Il.

q N annual meeting of the Overseers
IA Of the poor Of Berkeley County,
will be held at The Martinsburg Hotel. on
Monday the Isl day ofJune next. All per.
sons having business with The board, and
the Sherifls, are requested to
attend on that day. L.
SEAMkNS GARARD, Cfk
May IA, lS35-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
BOOT AND SHOE
MANUrAcToRy.

~ HE underslgned has COM
S35 menced the Boot and Shoe ma
king business in all its various
go branches in the house Of Mr.. ia
cob PoIsal, nearly opposite the Globe Ia
vers, where he is prepared to execute 10
order, at the shortest notice, Gentlemen
Boots. Shoes, Pumps, SC. Ladies' and
Misses Leather and Prunella shoes Of all
kinds; also, Coarse Shoes for farm hands
He will warrant all work manufactured
At his shop to be of good materials and by
good workmen. He respectfully asks OF
generous public, a share Of their patron
age. J. SMITH GARDNER.
April 80, I935-tf
g. n. B. Hides will be taken in ex
change for Boots, Shoes &c. All rips sew
ed gratis.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
SCH DOL.

THE subscriber respectfully informs
the public, that he has opened School at
the Union School House near Mr. George
Tabbs where are taught the common
branches of an English education such
as Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Eng
lish Grammar, Geography, Sc and also
the higher branches of the mathematics,
the Latin and Greek Languages A few
more scholars can be taken in the school.
Good board can probably be had in the
neighborhood in respectable families con-
venient TO the school on reasonable terms.
The subscriber is also prepared TO prac
tice surveying and assures those who may
employ him in that business, that be will
do it with accuracy and despatch. and on
reasonable terms.
HENRY CROSBY.
April so, 1885
References. -John Tabb, Geo. Tabb,
Jas, Robinson, Trustees; and Doct d.
Murphy, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28

VIRGINIA. In the Circuit Superior Court,
OF Law and Chanccry for Berkeley County.
April 2lst 1885.
Mary Porteriicld plT
George Portcrliclds heirs 30. dhs.
IN CHANCERY
TIME court deems II necessary that
L there should be an account taken
before and by Master Commissioner Gar
ard OF the proceedings Of Silas Harlan un :.
der the former orders Of this Court espcs
cially with the view Of aseertainiDg. what
and how many debts have been paid, and
Of which estate, and their character and
dignity. whether Georges debts or JONAS
debts--accordingly Mr.. Garard commits
sioner of this court, win before the next
term settle this account, taking any set
Element OF MIR. Harlan before the County
Court as his guide and basis, and state
therein the said debts, their character,
amount, date and dignity, and all such
debts &c. as may be unpaid and impending
and also the value and annual value OF
the land exclusive OF dover, and state
further what may be required of him by
any of the parties, or which he may deem
pertinent, and make report OF his pro
ceedings in due time in order to further
decree. A Copy.-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, o.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28

WOOL! WOOL MORE WOOL!
EEyE wish TO purchase $4,000 pounds
Wv Of good clean Wool, well washed,
clear Of sticks, straws, and taggs,--for
which at all times the highest prices will
JOHN N. RIDDLE & Co,
Nav 7, 1895
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
WANTED TO PURCHASE

BERS. A. l.. NICHOLSON. respect
I'VE fully informs the citizens of Martins
burg that she has opened a school near
the corner Of Queen and John streets for
Young Ladies, where all the branches Of
a good English education will be taught.
She hopes from her experience in teaching
10 give satisfaction 10 those who may pat.
ronise her.
Martinsburg, May IA, iS35-6
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
cAUxxow no TaEsyAssERa.

FEsHE subscriber having been much
IL annoyed Of late by persons travel
ing across his grounds, throwing down
his fences, carrying off his wood, and
trampling down his grass and grain, hereby
gives notice of his intention, of prosccu-
ting to the extent of the law, all who
may hereafter trespass upon bis enclos-
ures or premises. Also, any other tres.
passes which may be committed, not ma.
med above.
.-. DANIEL CHER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
" ESQ x q

each week al the stable OF Mr.. A Cham
bers; in Bucklestown at the stable OF
Mr.. Vanmetre at Smithield and at p.
w. Kerney's and will be regularly al
each stand on every ninth day. He will
be again in Martinsburg on the 25h and
10th Of the present month, on the Cd. 3d,
10th, nth, 18th 18th. Goth and 9th. Of
June, and the 18th, 18th and 18th Of Jolly
at which time the season expires. Gen
tlemen wishing to breed e ON fine blood
ed horse, have now an or'uhity Of do
ing so, at a less price than they ever hat
or may have again. Fer Pedigree Sc.
see handbills. Any bargains that may b'
made with the agents will be compiled
with. JAS. DUNCANSON.
Martinsburg, Nay 81, 1885 -Sw-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-28
WOOL cARDrNe &C.

HEyHE undersigned having put bis estab
h lishment in good order is now ready
to receive wool for carding into rolls, and
Cloth for fuling anddyeing as usual. AS
his establishment will be principally devo
ted to Carding and fulling for country
customers, no pains will be spared TO give
the fullest satisfaction and to accommo-
date as much as possible those who may
favor him with their patronage, Most
kinds Of country produce will be received
in payment if delivered when the work is
taken away. otherwise. the Cash will be
required in all cases No credit will in
any case be given for any sum less than
one dollar, except TO punctual customers
who have open accounts with me. The
subscriber hopes no one viii attempt to
break this rule, as no establishment, o. the
kind can long support itself with the ne
cesaary expenses attending lD without re-
gular payment thereto.