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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-12-05
A Lucky Baker.

Oman evening in April last baker
entered "A store where tickets to the
First Grand Gift Concert of the Ma
sonic Relief Association, Norfolk, Va.
were for sale, and while there purchased
a ticket. On the 9Th Of May the num-
Der on that ticket drew $25, 900, which
the baker received This association
will have only one more concert, which
will positively be given on the 10Th of
December. The character of the gem
tlemen conducting this enterprise is q
Sufficient guarantee that the second
drawing WILDE done with the same
honesty and fairness which character
lied the first. Every tenth number
will be prize, ranging from $40 to
$4,000 Address H. V Moor Sec'y.
Norfolk, Va. Dee ltdaw
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, PIk is sellIi & III Cumberland at
! $40 per hundred.
The sherifs are after taxpayers
with a sharp stick.
Wheat has advanced little in
the Baltimore market.
Now Is the time to think about
your Christmas presents.
Pay your small bills and keep
the mo ey in circulation.
The" Permanent seat - has been
visited with an inch of ,nOw.
The " last lay of the hen seems
TO have occurred some time since.
The organization of a home Fire
Insurance Company is still being
talked up.
Try Matthaie's Tangier select
Oysters, they are nice.
1idaw.
Washington Lodge, X. of +, are
making arrangement to go into
their new hall.
Pork is coming in rapidly and
prices have andvanced to So and
$3.50 per hundred.
Discharge the laborers and in
GREASE the pay of officials. That is
he way railroads economize.
Our regular ra rs for local not
ices are 10 cents per line. No charge
for yaller dorgs." Double rates,
and cash in advance for The hiped
species with collar on.
The Time, say twenty-three pris-
oners are now confined in the Cum
ber!and jail-not to mention the
large numberA swho ought to be
there. Cumberland stands on her
morality.
We understand Judge Hoge will
exchane duties with Judge Melvin
next week, so as to permit OF the
trial Of cases in which Judge Hoge
was interested as counsel prior to
his election.
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Mr.. William Vandergrift. found

Mr.. William Vandergrift, found
a skeleton of some unknown ami
NAL or reptile. in the Capon noun
tains, while out hunting recently
The skeleton is about 26 inches in
length, and is shaped somewhat
like a lizard, though the back bone
and ribs are entirely to large for
any of that species known to this
section of country. He has shown
it to a number of persons, but no
one seems to have any idea OF
what species of animal or reptile
it belongs. He will send it to
the Washington Museum for ex-
animation.
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ABOUT TEACHING.
Els Independent:

8$stS 3fttt ftSNtfcftts
| read with much pleasure lie
article in " U issue of the 10Th in
answer 10 an appeal from "Young
Teacher" Preachers, Editors, and
Teachers, are supposed to have
wider fields of usefulness than any
other class of people, and | think
that discussions of this kind, may
be the means of working very
great good in our schools, and i
hope that they may not be weari-
sumo to the majority of your
| eaders.
Teachers have certainly much to
do with forming the minds and
morals of our coming men aud
women. How great then, how
almost fearful, Is the responsibility
of the really faithful and conscien-
tious teacher.
Can any one conceive Of more
responsible position thaa that OF
the teacher who has fifty, sixty, or
perhaps seventy little ones Civ n
| into his or her charge, To guide, 10
instruct, and to lead in virtuous
Way.
" To rear the tender thou...,
To teach the young idea how to shoot
10 pour the fresh Instruction Ter the
mind,
To breath the enlivening spirit and to
fix,
The generous purpose in the glowing
breast
I have often smiled over the
story of the old Dame Schoolmis-
tress, who advertised TO teach al
Six pence a week, for them ~
learns TO read, and sixpence more
for them as iarns manners +" j
sincerely hope that no teacher in
our day, will follow the example
of the old Dame and charge extra
for manners, sSchoasticusn was
right in saying that what we most
earnestly desire our pupils TO be,
we should strive and pray our
selves to be. Wise parents desire
above I'll earthly prosperity, that
their children may grow up to he
earnest, calm, dignitied, thong hi
ful, men and women, and just this
desire and feeling, should charae
terize our teachers-expeciaily
those in that most important de-
partment, the Primary, where the
best teachers should, and trust do
preside
"For the seeds of FIRST instructions are
dropped
Into the deepest burrows"
School, rooms should be made
pleasant places for these little
folks. Relieve the tedium and
monotony OF study, by an occa
sional sto y,some good story which
points a moral. such as one OF wise
| Old Esop's fables or by five or ten
minutes spent in caleSthenic exer-
cises. Let us have no
Whining school boy with his satchel.
And shining morning face, creeping
like snail,
| Unwillingly TO School.
Praise the children you h We to
teach Praise il to their little
hearts, what sunshine is to the
| flower 'Encomiums do virtues
raise to higher acts" Have few
rules, but never swerve from them,
and let the child understand that
for disobedience 10 these rule 1,
punishment will inevitably follow.
In one word do your duty fully and
faithfully. remembering always
| that not, to Boards of Education,
not to School superintendent, ar
you SO Responsiveness to your own
consciences, and to God.
1.-THE sweetest cordial we receive al
last,
IS consci usness of virtuous actions
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DIED

In this place, on Tuesday night
Mr.. Peter Burns, aged about &C
years. Mr.. Burns was an honest
quiet and estimable citizen.
In Little Georgetown on the LIST
inst, Johu HI. Paine, I'M the 33rd
year of his age. For several
years the deceased has been af-
flicted with a disease of the spine
which made it difficult for him TO
get round, but he bore his affiic-
ton with christian fortitude Wor-
thy of commentator.
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A fire broke out in the extern
sive Furniture works, of Mr.
Butler, of Cumberland, ON Tues
day night, destroying large lot
of furniture and injuring the
building to a considerable extent.
The firemen succeeded, after hero
ic efforts, in getting the flames
under control, and averted a gen.
eral eonflagraiion. The loss Is
fully covered by insurance.
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THANKSGIVING DAY.-This ma
tional holiday was generally OBJ
served in this place Business was
suspended, and the quiet which
pervaded the entire town remind
ed one of a sabbath day. The day
was lovely. A clear, bright, I'M
clouded sky, and the cool, bracing
atmosphere, combined to render it
one of delightfulness--in itself, in
deed, AN incentive to thankfulness.
The various congregations of the
town worshipped together at the
Baptist Church, the address OF
sermon being delivered by Rev. j
p. Hyde, and was attentively lis
tened to by large and apprecia
tive audience.
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LIST OF DEAD LETTERS. The fol
lowing is a list of dead letters re
manning in the post-office at Mar
tinsburg, which will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office in two weeks,
if not called for:
James p. Byas, Ida Carton,
Mary Eaton, l.. Furr, Mrs. John
Hutchinson, Miss Katie McBee,
Marian Macumb (colored), George
Morgan, Joseph Poole, A G. Stew
ard, Miss Bette Vermilys.
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1t now turns out that the Phila-

It now turns out that the Phila-
delphia Press has not been sold
to Colonel Mcclure or any one
else. We had about concluded
that with Colonel" Mcclure and
Colonel" Forney, both connected
with the Press there was no rea-
son why the paper should not be
come great authority 10 military
circles. Still the rank is pretty
low, and the managers have no
doubt concluded their ought to be
a General" or two somewhere
around to make it a sure thing.
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The design for the beautiful
front in Mr.. G.. p. Mathaei' BUSH
ness room was gotten up by Mr..
George Whitson, who did the
work of remodelling the room.-
rhe inside work, counters, cases,
&C., was done by Mr.. A. Kogle-
schatz. The French plate glass was
furnished by Mr.. Ill. A. Riddle,
and put in by Mr.. Whitson. The
painting, granting, &C., was done
by Messrs. Cline & McElroy. The
entire job is a credit to the various
Workmen.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-12-05

The Knights of the Mystic
Chain, with their families, had a
pleasant social gathering at their
Hall on Thanksgiving day. The
exercises were opened with singing
of the opening ode of the Order,
followed with prayer by Rev. VIM.
Gerhardt. Grand Vice Comman-
der of the World, Dorsey, of Ha
gerstown, and Grand Marshal,
Richardson, in full regulia, were
then introduced by DIR Snodgrass,
after which speeches were made
by Messrs Price, Oden, and DIR.
Snodgrass. The interval between
the speeches was taken up by sing
ing, conducted by the Lutheran
Choir, assisted by Messrs Amey,
Evans, Mathews and other Knights.
The exercises lasted over two
hours, and was closed with the
Benediction by Rev. Gerhardt,an
the singing of the doxoloy by the
assembly The meeting was a
pleasant affair, and all present
were highly edited and entertain
ed.
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The following resolution was
passed by the Council at its NEE :
ing on Tuesday night last, and ac-
cidentally omitted from our pub
lished report of proceedings:
ResolUed, That in view of the
present distress and the prospect OF
still greater want during the COM
ing winter, this Council requests
the cooperation of the citizens in
devising some means ofrelief, and
requests all disposed to further
this end, to meet at the Court
House on Saturday evening, De-
cember 5th, at 7 O'clock
The suggestion is a good one, and
all will agree that some organized
plan ofrelief ought to be adopted.
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DRIv1Na AssocIATIoN.-Sa Saturday
evening a second meeting i'll fur
therance of the project to organ
ize O Gentlemen's Driving Park
Association here, was held ut the
Office of Blackburn, Lamon &
Flick. There was good atten
dance and considerable business
transacted. Application for a
charter was made and the Associa-
ton PUT well under way. AT the
next meeting, of which due notice
will given, officers will be elected
and a thorough organization effect
ed. 1t may now be considered
certain we will have a frst-class
Driving Association, which will do
much to improve our stock of
horses, and go far toward bring
ing us into that prominence abroad
which our central location and ex
tensive resources entitle us to.
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At the last stated meeting of the
Kl lights of the Mystic Chain, a
unanimous vote of thanks was
rendered the Lutheran Choir for
Musical service rendered, also to
trustees of M. Il. Church. for or
gan and benches.
BY order of Castle,
G. T. Evans, S. X. G.
A. +. GARRoTT, S. X. RS.
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BALYIMORE MAk1tTs.

BALTIMORE. Dec 3-E'lour--
Howard Stree, Super 100 .l4.50
Howard Street Extra 4 rs aj IL;
Howard Street Choice 8 "a, a5 81;
toward Street Family 5 so a6 so,
Wheat White 26 al 40 cents.
Redl % G1i.26
Corn White $1,000 cents:
Yellow 00(9 Scents.
Oa1~ outhar4t CD Z 6b cents
Ne-tefl, 81 63 as
Rye LOGO l'l5 cenSs
Provisions. Shoulders 100000
Clear rib sides l3l(a134. Hams Ia
Ga15 cents. Lard i5lu.
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Business men who desire to
reach the people. put their adver-
tisements in the INDEPENDENTS
L. circulates among all classes, and
its circulation is more than dou-
bic that of any other paper in the
county.
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Twenty-three of the employees
in the B. &. O. r. r. shops at
Cumberland were discharged on
Saturday, and the men still retain
ed were put upon the eight hour
system
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The ladies Fair at the M. +
Church, is still going on, and large
numbers attend nightly The la
bles are kept we'll supplied with
all the snhstantisls and delicacies
of the season. If you wish TO
spend pleasant evening md en-
joy good supper. 60 to the Foir.
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Cold Weather

us, and every one must have heavy
clothing, and it is well to buy it 8
cheap as you can. We would
therefore recommend you to En-
inert & Fiery, where you can get
the best goods for the least money
dec. 5 1tw.
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The favorable fall weather has
enabled farmers to get pretty well
through with their outdoor work !.
and they are now generally pre-
pared for rough winter weather..
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MUSIC TEACHING

Miss Mary 9 Muth, is prepared
to give lessons in Vocal and Instru
mental Musis.
Terms, $1,000 per quarter, one
hour lessons.
Residence, No. AZ West King
street
Nov. 25.--1mdaw.
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LUMBER FOR SALE

$4,000 feet Of lumber dressed on
one side, for sale at $40 per thou
sand. All kinds Of lumber 1T re-
duced rates. Apply to
III. CLIPPINGER Il Go.
Nov. "a = 5tdaw.
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We hope that a regular
stock insurance company will
be organized in Martins
burg, 80 as too keep about thirty
thousand dollars annually sent
out of Berkeley county, at nome.
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What is the use to pay so cents
for syrup when you can get the
same at Emmert & Fiery's for 90.
Hard times save your money.
dec. ltw.
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The New Americun Baso Rurn

The New American Base Burn
err" Is pronounced wherever In
use, one Of the best stoves manu-.
factured. The list embraces six
sizes Parlor Stoves; six sizes Oven
Dining Room stoves ; five sizes
Parlor Heaters. The"New Amer
lean Base Burner has all the lat
est improvements, and is superior
TO any stove Ia use The Parlor
Oven or Dining Room Stove is
warranted to bake equal to any
first elias, cook stove in the market
and Is as ornamental as useful.
The public are invited to call and
examine these stoves. For sale
by
= II
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For accidents, whether in the house,
the workshop, or on the farm, there is
nothing like COSMOLINE. If it is
used promptly the wounds zeal rapid
" without any inflammation.
nac 1fw
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The price of pork has not yet
been fully established in this mar
ket, but it is Xix ely Go range be-
tween 81 30 aud IS per hundred
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still Al e "a .-Emmel

Fiery, the variety merchants, are
still ahead in selling cheap goods !;
if you will call and see them they
will save you money no trouble
to show goods. dec51tw
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RRIEn

On the Both ult., in this place, by
Rev NJ l.. Cutler, Geo. w. Swariz
TO Miss Annie Il. Smith, both OF
this place.
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JOHN III. BLoNDEL.
Nov. 17--1wd3tw.

We have for sale the celebrated Car
isle Sho for Ladies Misses and Children
Call and get pair and try them by
III. N DEATRIcK
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We have not yet noticed among
the proceeding Of the Council any
desire for new Charter. Rather
rough on the Charter maker.
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The Mason q Hamlin organs
took the first premium at the Paris
Exposition, the Worlds Fair at
Vienna, and Agricultural Fairs i'm
this place. They Sell their or
gans as low as 81 per month. War
rauted in every respect.
j :. CARROLL, Agent.
Residence 20 Il. Burke st,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Dec. lInlaw.
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We would advise all persons to call
in aud see the best assortment of Boots
and Shoes, Mems Boys Ladies and Chill
drens direct from the manufacture at
lowest prices in town, at
DEArprer
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A large lot OF domestic 0ry goods
consisting Of all GOOD GOODS, which will
be sold as cheap as any house in town
at H N DIETRICH
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Jobe's Linsey Fannels and yarn
white aud colored for sale cheap at
pEATRIcKs. :
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The Christmas trade promise to
be quite brisk, Notwithstanding
the general depression OF business.
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The ncarest approach to the
North pole has been about 500
miles.
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JUST RECEIVED, another lot of 10
doz. 3-button kid gloves, all sizes,
at 81. per pair, the best and cheap
est glove in town, at
H. N. DEATRIcKs.
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MOI ICE.

Our B ok Keeper can be found
at the independent Book Store.
All accounts, subscril tons, &c.
can be settled there.
IND. PRINTING Co.
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Something that every lady
should have. Price 80 cents.
Address L. o. Box Ill.
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Better than molasses or honey
the elegant Rock Candy Syrup at
1t J WIsNER & Sons.
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Local Brevifies.

The ice men are picking up cour-
age.
Mathaei will soon reopen his
saloon.
The boys are fixing up their old
skates.
Advice gratis-shut the door
this weather
auanon Cumberland Is pesIeteu
with sneak thieves.
Protect your water pipes,so that
they wont freeze.
Lighting gas at 5 p. M. will
make strong gas bills.
In ladies mats the bird is mostly
in the attitude OF flight.
The objective point of the young
folks now is Christmas.
Pheasants sell in Cumberland at
ninety cents per pair.
Outside work ON buildings is
suspended for the nonce.
The Second Ward School House
is now ready for occupancy.
The brisk, cold weather drives
the corner loaters into their holes.
The criminal docket will proba-
bly, be wiped out by the Court to
day.
The show windows are begin
ming to assume a holiday appear
ance.
The attendance at the market
grows smaller as the cold weather
comes on.
Mr. Richard Timmons is erect
ing an addition to his house on
West Race Street.
The Board of Trade is taking
steps toward the organization OF q
Mutual insurance Company.
Sale Bills, Notes, Cards, &c,
printed cheaply and at short notice
at the INDEPENDENT ottlce
The authorities Of Cumberland
find it necessary to increase their
facilities for supply of water.
Workmen are now engaged in
finishing the roof on the Round
House at the B. & o. Railroad.
We are candidates for Clerk OF
the Senate with the usual prospect
of being elected to stay at home
The NeaoS, of Hagerstown, says
that town is not only serene, but
dead. Come over to Martinsburg.
''Lady Patterson" beat ''Orange
Blossom" at Norfolk, Va, on Thurs
day, in a match trotting race fol
$500.
We hear it rumored that the Is,
& O. Railroad will soon sell round
trip tickets from this point to Bal
timore for IS.
The handsome counter of the
Peoples National Bank is receiving
additional ornaments in the shape
Of glazed glass,
We thought to get in bid on
Public Printing, but the distance
from here to Charleston defeated
our good intentions.
Ora Miller, little grandson o.
DIR. o. Al. Owings, of Charlestown
was seriously injured on Saturday
by being thrown from a horse.
The papers are talking about the
monogram garter, and the limo
cent of the Wheeling Intelligence
asks "what in the deuce is q gar
ter, anyway
The revival in the Methodist
Church in Charlestown continues
with undated interest. Over
eighty persons have been convert
ed, most of whom have connected
themselves with the church.
Messrs. Shinn and Holt, o.
Grafton, propose starting a daily
paper in that place about the mid
die of january next. We wish
them success in the enterprise.
Winter has sctin in real earnest il
the West. In Ohio, Illinois anc
Missouri snow storms are reported
to have occurred on Saturday, anC
snow fell to the depth of II to Ii
inshes.
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Valencia, SuItana Layer and
seedless Raisins, cheaper than
ever,at G. z. Matthaie's. ldaw.
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SPECIAL locals

Fresh Oysters 81 cents per at
Solid measure, At
j. WIsNER & Sons.
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HoMINY GRITs and BEANS for sale
It j. WIsTER & Sons. 1t
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Oct 21tf.

Nince Cranberries for sale at
1t J. WIsNER & Sons.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-30
Middlenen.

MIR. Haskins says, in the Vermont
Farmer.
Which is the most sensible man. the
storekeepcr who goes whining around
that the grangers are running him.
who curses the farmers papers and
stops his advertisements. thus taking
OF his own accord the direct road to
bankruptcy. or he who has sense 10
recognize that the farmers have found
out the advantage of buying for cash,
and sets himself TO meeting their de-
mands and making money out OF II
The farmers are sensible that there
must be middlemen. either as a body
or as individuals. What they are hos
tile TO is paving more for their goods
in one place than they can buy them
for in another. They have found out
that under cash system goods may
be bought from ten 10 twenty-five per
cent. cheaper than they have been get
ting them. They have also found out
that storekeepers who sell on credit in
the old way cannot or Will not give a
proper reduction TO cash customers.
Usually they cannot buy any cheaper
al such stores for cash than on time.
Consequently. they have TO find other
places TO trade. Briefly, the grangers
do not por;cud ruin 10 middienen.
bat. on the contrary, great success 10
the middlemen who are smart enough
TO see what is wanting and supply the
want