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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20
FROM HEDGESVILLE.
HEDG EsvILLE. June rs. y

tEDGESVILLE, June l6, IA.
Eds. independents:
/ had the pleasure of attending
the final examinations of "North
Mountain Instituten which were
held on the 18th and 18th of this
month. This institution has been
in operation now, for several years,
and under the judicious superin
tendence of the principal, Mrs. S.
j. Smith, assisted by able and
compent teachers, has been emf
nently successful, contributing not
only to the life Of our little viii
lage, but also in The highest degree
to the educational advantages of
the whole community. 1t has been
patronized by some Of our most
influential men. Its course Is at
once thorough and comprehensive,
embracing in its preparatory de
partment Reading, Writing, Spell
ing, Geography, Grammar and
Arithmet C; while the more adj
vance0 scholars are instructed i'm
Natural Philosophy, Physical Gle
ography, Familiar science, Physi-
ology, Rhetoric, Mental and Nor
al Philosophy, English Literature,
Logic, Geology, Astronomy and
the German and Latin languages.
Particular attention is paid to
French and Music, both Of which
are thoroughly taught by Miss A..
Z. p. Bennett, of Richmond, Va.
The examinations were unusual
ly searching, and the result was
such as shouId,encourage the schol-
ars, and convince the patrons OF
the school Of the diligence and
fidelity Of the teachers during the
past session. The final exercises
will take place abont the first OF
July. and when we remember The
commencement Of last year, we
can safely say that visitors may
prepare themselves for a rich feast.
Il. N. M. l..
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FROM LITTLE GEORGETOWN

LITTLE GEORGETOWN, June 10.
Eds. Independent
| notice in the last issue of the
Weekly Independent that one Of
your Hedgesville correspondents
is quite s0licitous about the acct
dental escape of a number of bass
from a Give boxn in The river at
this place. ! don't wonder mt it..
He (y0ur correspondent above re-
f0rred toy was here on a fishing ez-
cursion. and after borrowing tackle
and bait set all the forenoon in the
hot SUI waiting for some of the
finny trire TO fasten themselves on
the end of his line, and getting
mary a bite Except from mosqui-
toes) tried to purchase a few bass
from one of our worthy fishermen.
1t is no wonder that he said 'cuss
words on learning the fish had
escaped from the "live box" and
that, i'll consequence, he would
have TO go home empty-handed
The fish were put in the box on
Monday morning mot the day be-
fore, as he asserted. Our "Sunfish
man" is saving string for tie
Hedgesville Walton the next time
he comes; and we are fixing up
some pin lines" for his use, that
he may first learn TO catch min
nows before essaying to go for
bass" NOVICE.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The Defiance Democrat of las
Thursday speaks as follows of the
recent visit of some of the officials
of the b. & @. r.. to that place, ac-
companied by several citizens of
Martinsburg:
Yesterday afternoon a number Of
b p e. G. Railway officials, arriv-
ed in Defiance on tour of inspec-
ton. The party consisted of Pres
ident w G. Quincy; Vice Presi
dent VIM. Keyser Chief Engin-
eer James l.. Randolph ID. Lee,
Superintendent of Construction; j.
s. Key, Paymaster; Judge j. b.
Hoge, and G. j. Faulkner, Jr.-
They arrived in town about three
o'clock in the afternoon and were
received with music and firing of
cannon. They were conducted to
the Crosby House, where, after 4
short rest, they viewed the town
from the roof of the Court House,
aud visited several other places in
town. On invitation from Mr.
Quincy, number of citizens went
on special train To the Maumee
river, several miles west of town
to examine work at that point. In
the evening supper was given at
the Crosby House ia honor Of the
officials
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The machinists and bla ksmiths
of the B. & O. II r. shops will
hold festival and mechanical fair
in King st. Hall, commencing on
next Tuesday evening, June 23rd.
In addition to such luxuries as
straw berries, ice cream, confection.
aries, &C., various articles of me-
chanical industry ard invention,
the handiWork of our own citizens,
will be exhibited. We bespeak
for this enterprise liberal patron
age.
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FROM HEDGiSVILLE.
HEDGEsvILLE, w. Va a.,
June 10th, 1874.

JUNE lOUn, 1914.
Editors Independent
Your correspondent from Hedges
vile is informed through the card
of Mr.. G. Wynkoop, in the last
issue of the Weekly Independent
that he is engaged in the mercan
tile business" but is not informed
that Mr.. Wynkoop is not doing q
"fiquor business.
The only words Of your CORES
pendent which Mr. w. could claim
to have misrepresen ed him were,
"Mr. G. Wynkoop, we understand,
is doing a large liquor business
near Baltimore city" Now, if we
hare misrepresented, or offended,
Mr.. w. or any Of those mention
ed, we are heartily sorry, for it
was not our intention to offend,
but rather 10 ainuse; but we must
persist in saying W. heard that he
(Mr. Wynkoopl vas engaged in
the sale of liquor, for we certainly
did, and from half dozen or more
responsible gentlemen neverthe
less, if we had known that Mr. w
considered it a disreputable bust
ness, we should hav, been mum on
the subject Respectfully,
HERODES ATrICUS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Messrs Luther Miller and @ f.
Rutherford were elected Corpofa
ton Assessors.
On motion of Mr.. Baker the Ser
geant was instructed to notify all
persons dealing In powder that
they must store 1T in the powder
magazine-except Is lbs which can
be kept on the premises.
The Council voted to get up a
stringent dog law.
On motion the Mayor appoint
ed, Messrs Miller, StaIey, Hoffman
Rutherford and Peryman Com
mittee to report street. nuisance,
and other Committees.
On motion the Mayor was au
thorized to have culvert at intersec
ton of Green and Liberty streets
completed,
The application of Il. S. Dorsey
for license was laid over for addi
tional security.
A. III Allen Gardner notified
Council that on and after the 10th
he would withdraw from bond Of
Mr.. Specie for sale OF spurious Ii
quors, and on motion, Mr.. Specie
was allowed to sell until next
meeting of Council, when, If the
proper bond was not given, his Ii
cense would be revoked.
Petition of Isaac Banks 60 open
barber shop on Sunday was laid
over.
A number ofhills were presented
and ordered to be paid.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20
FROM HEDGESVILLE.
HEDcEsvILLE. June is, "a.

/
10 The Eds. Independent:
Last week ended the year for the
uublic schools in this district. The
fiourishing condition of our schools
seem to, and Of right ought to, be d
subject of congratuIation to all
Our lady teachers, we think we can
safely say, are not surpassed in
point Of energy aud ability byany
In The country. Lit Is pleasing In
The extreme to notice, as even the
| most casual observer may on every
occasion the child-liKe simplicity
Of the affection the little ones en-
terrain for their teachers. The
schools here at the close OF each
year have public examinations
We have b en present 1T examina-
lions OF great many schools, and
ut none have we seen the pupils ac-
gait themselves more creditably
than at those Of Mrs. Johnston and
Miss Harry. While the patrons of
the schools In this place seem 10
| take a decided interest in their well
fare, we are sorry to soy thata vefy
few ofthem were present at the ex-
aninations. We think we UNDER
stand this; the examinations are or
necessit y prosecuted during the
regular school hours; just at this
time ofday every body Is engaged,
and the heat II somewhat opprcs-
sive. and they all say !. Well, /
would ike togo 70 the examination
| but indeed Ii Ii 100 hot, and / am
| busy and such like expressions.
| Phisshould not be SO. The patrons
should by their presence encourage
the praiseworthy and laudablo
ambition that prompts Our teachers
to make their schools beneficial
and attractive TO the scholars. We
sincerely hope that III the future
| all our citizens that can possibly
make ii convenient, will appear on
such occasions. We noticed at
each Of the examinations the smil-
ing countenance OF the President OF
the Board Of Education, Mr.. Henry
Hull. The other members of the
Board expressed il desire to be
present, but living some distance
off, rs they do, 1t would, OF course,
have put them TO considerable in
convenience. AS we only wish to
speak Of the flourishing condition
Of the schools. we viii not give
anything like detailed accountof
the closing exercises, sufficient TO
say they were witnessed by large
and appreciative audiences. There
are in our village three public
schools for white children aud one
for colored children, besides Il large
and popular select school. The
average attendance has been about
thirty to each school, and they
have been kept open for eight
months. The colored school has
not yet closed, there being sur
plus due it from last year sufficient
to run il all summer.
There Is we learn in the treasury
and due this district, a surplus OF
several hundred dollars. The
school affairs are in the Lands of
responsible and energetic men and
the most pleasing feature is the
officers and teachers all manifest
lively and steadfast interest in the
prosperity OF this almost sacred in
stitutition.
Very truly,
ORMUsD.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20
BOILER EXPLOSION.

A terrible explosion occurred In
a Touring mill, at Fairview, on
Tuesday evening, 9th inst. which
caused the death OF q. w. Hem
shawn prominent citizen Of sVoos-
ter, and G. G.. Rinkley, the owner
of the mill.
Mr.. Henshaw met Mr.. p. there on
business. There had been some
difficulty 10 get water into the
boiler. At6 O'Clock the engineer
left for his supper, and told Mr.. B.
he guessed il was all right, and
that he could start If he chose 20.
The engineer had not been gone
ten minutes before the explosions.
Mr.. Henshaw was found lying on
his back, with his heat bent under
his body. lie lived about five
minutes, but did not speak. His
face and head were somewhat
scalded, and it Is supposed his
neck was broken. His sildden
death viii startie The whole coul-
munity, a. he has bcen a pfoui-
nent man in the community for a
number OF years. The bereaved
family will have all the consolation
which synqpathlzing friends can
offer. Hesfer3s Exchange.
Mr.. tIensl.aw was born al.a rails
Cd in this county. Ilc aas The
youngest son of the hate I4evi Hens
shaw, of Mill Creek.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

A neat surgical operation was
recently performed on old Davy,'
colored man of this place, and
who was formerly owned by the
General Boyd estate. Old "Davy"
has been blind for two years, with
cataract in both eyes. 1t was re-
moved by DIR. n. ID. Baker, assist
ed by Drs. Page and Marshall, and
the operation has proven success
full. The patients sight will be en-
tirely restored.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20
FROM GAINESVILLE.
BEppINeToN, July I7,,7.

BEDDINGToN, July l7,'74.
Messrs. Editors
The excursion party which Stop
ped here 10 look 1t the sulphur
spring grove lat week, asI learn,
were rot at all pleased with the
site for pic nic purposes. Ii hap
penej that their visit occurred
just after the grove had been
Il ,oded by an unusually heavy
rain storm, aud presented a rather
uninyiiing appearance. | do wish
some enterpri5ing capitalist would
purchase the grove ADD springs and
erect a good hotel and other build
Tags suitable for a Summer resort.
Ii presents al he adgauIas Tor
la lirat class resort, I'll IS suscepgi-
ble nl artistic improvements
Ds II M. DAVIS lla building
az tie railro q station i, heigg
pushed 10 completioil, alidl viii be
q nice structure when finished.
Mr.. @. w. Marshal is doing Il
good business with his store here.
lie has the best arranged and neat
est country store to be found in
The county. Our farmers are get
ting ready for haymakiEg and
wheat harvest. ID.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The following is the result ofan
election for officers Of Lebanon
Royal Arch, Chapter No. ,, for
the ensuing year:
M. E. Henry Grim, High Priest.
j. ID. Cnpenhaver, King.
Il. j. Jelfreys, Scribe.
Camp, j GA Nadenbousch Treas
4" Alex. Parks, Jr., Secretary.
Thos Ii Zepp, Capt. of Host.
" j. @. Hutsler, Principal So
jOurner,
A. II. A. Gardner, Royal
Arch Captain.
VEITS.
=" George III. Wild, Masters.
Chris. Scheelky, Master 2.
=" Ii. b. Wood Master 1.
Joseph S Chambers, Stewart
and Janitor.
Chapter meets 3rd Monday in
each month at
MASONIC HALL,
Martinsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

We are glad 10 announce that
the Rev. Mr.. Guard. of Baltimore
city, one of the most eloquent
ministers Of the M E Church and
Of national reputation as a thinker
and lecturer, will lecture in this
town within the next two weeks.
Those of our intelligent citizens
who enjoy oratorial treats and
powerful reasoning, should not
miss MIR Guards lecture,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The public schools will not close
until the Goth inst. We erred in
stating they would close this
week. A committee has been en-
gagged in examining the primary
schools, and the examination of
the Grammar School will COM
mence on Monday next. The par.
ents of pupils and the public gen.
orally are invited to attend.
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Communicated /
70 the Eds. Independent:

The Old Boards of Supervisors
were required by law to publish a
detailed statement every year
of the receipts aud expenses OF the
county. The people supposed the
county court were required To do
the same. Ifso, why IL ii not pub
lished? The people would like to
see a statement in detail. They
want 10 know how much money it
has taken for the county court.
how much for the Circuit Court,
how much for officers, how much
or tine poor, how much for the
Jail, &c. They want it in detail, so
the miscellaneous may be SO small
as to require no explanation. Are
they required by law TO do this ?
If not, will they please give the
people this information
ANXIOUS INQUIRER
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

BIeSsrs. J. II. Hockinberry and
William II. Hockinberry have
formed partnership under the
name and style of j. Ii. Hockin-
berry & Son, for the purpose of
carrying on the house carpenter
ing business. They are doing a
splendid business, having con-
tracted for the eviction Of seven
houses this spring, out of which
number they haye already erected
four.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

We regret to learn that Mr.. Jno.
c. Legg, of Bunker Hill, has made
arrangements to leave the county
and settle permanently at Back
eystown, Frederick county, Md.
He will leave for his new home on
the 23rd. We dislike to see any Of
our energetic and enterprising
young men leave the county. We
wish Mr.. Legg abundant prosper
ity in his new home.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The ladies engaged in holding
the strawberry festival at st. Jo-
seph's Catholic Church are rcaping
a rich harvest. They are patron
lied by the community generally,
and are furnishing excellent re-
freshments at very cheap rates !;
nice, large plates of ice cream and
trawberries only ten cents. They
will continue the festival tonight.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Communion Service will be
heli IN the Lutheran church on
Sunday next. Preparatory SER
vice on Saturday at o'clock p. NJ.
Rev. ID. T. Bittle, ID. ID. of Raono-
ka College, will be present and as
sist in the services.
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70 tie E'1s. Independent:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
70 tie Et1a. independent;
We are SO thankful out here that
Berkeley county can aoa5t OF
good weekly paper, in The INDIE
PENDENT, that | cannot help
telling you So. Tie people all
over the county should feel proud
Oft, and Know y1ur subscription
list, already lir-e aiu-i bc rapid ~
increasing Me are glad to have
one source that publishes tive pro-
ceedings oftle County Courts. anA
.earcnes every nook for items %
local Interest, The proceeiings'o
the Circuit and County Court aref
what we want. and / am glad to
note they gave j. s. Bowers license
to sell drinkables, especially as
cherry lime and green vegetables
are here. Collie must be cured you
know. Wheat looks all right; bnt
q little more rain now aud then
would be beneficial for the corn.
GERA
June 10Th, 1874.
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Mr. Samuel Hare had an acct
dental tumble down a flight of
stairs Tuesday night, from the eff
fects of which he is now compelled
to walk with a c9ne. We are glad
to state his injuries are not serious.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Anxious Inquirer" is informed
that the statement Of county finan-
ces is not required until August
next, and the clerk Of the county
court informs us that the state
ment will be made in full.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

A party was asked the other day
what profession he followed, and
replied that he is a "professionaI
crinicuitural abscission and Gran :
logical tripsis." Heis barber.
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"Old Probabilities" predicts that
we are to have cool weather until
the middle of July. After that, we
presume, it Will be red hot.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The Spirit Of Jefferson comes to
us this week draped in mourning
for the death of its late proprie-
tor, j. w. Dalgarn, Esq.
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A new window has been put in
the Sheriff's Office, to let off the
surperfuous gas, and give room
for next first of April jokes.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Ifyou would rise in the world +,
you must not stop to kick at every
eur that barks at you as you pass
along.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

We have in hand the copy for
the Premium List of the Berkeley
County Agricultural Society for its
next exhibition 70 be held in Sep
TENDER. We shall print large
number of copies, in neat pam
phlet form. Business men and 9TH
ers desiringto advertise in its pages
must make early application. The
rates are as follows:
futl page.."'........... ................. plO.OO
Hall ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 600
quarter e"'.''''.''.''''..'.ss........ 4UO
Advertisements will be set up in
good style, and heavily displayed.
The book will be circulated in this
and adjoining counties, and
throughout the Cumberland Val
ley.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Going home in the evening is a
step in the right direction-espec-
tally for boys.
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Newspapers that are q ways u
with the times are never used for
bustles. 1t is only those that are
always behind.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Dentists rec ommend cbcrry-pie
with the seed in. Nothing like
making business brisk.
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The Civil Rights bill will spend
the summer in a small Congress
sional pigeon hole.
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We have not heard of any prep
aratiors being made in this town
to celebrate the 4th of July.
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LOCAL NEWS.

"Chcap transportation" should
have a walk over
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Nice. ripe cherries are selling in
this market at s cents per quart.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

The strawberry season will soon
be over. Cherries come next on
the roll and are already in the
market.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Those desiring a good boarding
house OF transient stopping place
should read Mr.. Turner's adver-
tisement.
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Farmers are busy working in
their cornfields.
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Hard words have never laugh /
wisdom, nor does truth require
them.
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The potato bugs will soon begin
TO retire, from want Of eonmisary
supplies.
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The Sabbath Schools of this
place are talking pic Tie.
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The prospects are that the
present wheat crop viii he the
largest ever harvested in this coun
try.
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The strawberry crop in This coun-
has all been gathered.
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The cherry crop does not promise
avery large yield.
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Chicken-pox is prevalent among
the children ofthis place.
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The wheat fields are beginning
to wear a golden hue.
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4 man who wits about 70 be
hsnged IN Aial'asaa. sang as ise
oiona wills sA~ fOa~r ahOul his
uts.k rOn! the hii9ai angels arc
waiting for nlan Wh@s uEon the
focal editor liAndlshly wrote
And then the angels stirred UP
tie fires ami looked brighter than
ever
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-06-20

Most people seem to be rather
suspicious of cucumbers.
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Ia the recent fatal ceaus 0f trf-
chiua spifais at FiiGt .ulsi SHuiis.
Haven, Michigan, II nus been a.
ctrgaimpd tnat I'D eacsa case the yiH
Tins haa eater tile ham is 4 frw
state.
The Republican journal., 1874-08-27
[;o11o@ EvanSe

Make common events serve holy pur-
pose, OF old times Michael Angelo took
his copies from the persons IN the streets,
aud wrought them out on the walls Of the
Vatican, changing beggar into giant.
and an ordinary woman who bore has-
ket of flowers on her arms into al angel,
aud the beggar and tiowef~girl stand there
now in their lustrous beauty, speaking, 20
eyes that wander from every side Of the
great world The rock slumbered in the
mountain. andhe reached his hands cut and
took itand gathered the stones from the e. eld
about him, and built them into that awtu,
pile which, covering acres on the ground
fcache5up it7 mighty dome toward beaver
oonstrainlng the mob OF the city 10 bow
their 1orrheads and to VOW great PRAYERS
to God. So. my brothers and my sisters,
ont Of the common events Of life, out f
the passions put by God III your hearts,
You, may paint on the walls Of your lie
the fairest figures. angels and prophets
Out Of the common stones Of your daily
work you may build yourself temple
which shall shelter your head from all
harm and bring down on YOU the inspiya-
ton of God, Theodore Parker