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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The proceedings of the meeting
of Council held Tuesday night,
were in the main, not Of Insufficient
Importance to interest the public.
The following communication
from Mr.. oyer, was read
MARTINsBURG, May 10, 1874.
To the Honorable Mayor and Mem
bers of the Council Of The city Of
Martinsbilrg:
GENTLEMEN There are sew
eral resolutions on the minute hook
of the Council of which / have re-
ceived no official notice. / have
only been informed of their char
acter through the published report
of the proceedings Of the Council.
The resolution proposed by the
committee appointed by the Coun-
Gil to inv ctlgate my official con-
duct was simply a resolution of
censure it seems that some of the
members of the Council were dis
satisfied with said resolution, deem
ing it too mild in its censure, and
not severe enough in its condem-
nation of my official conduct, and
therefore pressed upon the Coun-
Gil a resolution requesting me to
resign.
/ have neither boasts nor cem-
plants to make. That have made
mistakes in the discharge of my
official duties, / do not doubt, but
let the member of the Council who
has not made mistakes cast the
first stone.
/ admit that my action has been
in a measure, censurable, but GEN.
surable only in a failure to exer-
else foresight, and avoid business
arrangements imprudently, yet in
nocently entered into.
/ have never attempted to specu-
late at the expense of the corpora
ton. / can candidly and con-
scientiously state that / have at all
times been willing to give my
time and labor for the improve
ment of our city-this often at the
sacrifice of my own interests.
Gentlemen, / feel it my duty to
fill my Office as Councilman, and
discharge my duties to the best of
my ability until the expiration of
my term of office.
Yours truly,
VIM. +. GEYER.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
A CARD.

The following card, sigued by
the members of the jury In the
Talifero trial, has been handed us
for publication:
MARTINsBURG, May 10.
We, the undersigned, jury
empanneled in the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, at its May term,
to try certain cause therein pend
ing, and the exigencies of the case
requiring us to be closely confined
in the custody of the sheriff of the
county and his deputies, feel under
obligations TO them for their uni
form kindness and courtesy ex-
tended to US; also, to the gentle
manly proprietor of the Everett
House," VIM. Rutledge. whose
guests we were, and last. ont not
least, to Mr.. G, L. Evans, Fwho on
Sunday kindly remembered us by
sending, with his compliments, a
bountful supply of choice tobacco
and segars from the very fine stock
he keeps constantly on hand at his
place of business i'm this city.
If allowable, we would like to
pay a tribute to the heightened
character of Judge j. B. Hoge,
who whilst strict ana faithful in
the discharge of duty, was ever
mindful of the comfort of the
jury, and afforded to them oil res
pite from the fatigue incident to
such service compatible with the
law; all of which Is fully appreci-
ated and will be gratefully remem-
bered by the
ESPECIAL JURY.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
May 10, 1874.
SECOND WARD MEETING.

The voters of the End Ward met
on Monday evening May 18th in
II. s. Richardson's carpenter shop,
and on motion u. T. Brantner was
called to the chair, and j. Nelson
Wisner was appointed Secretary.
On motion of G. w. Wisner the
meeting proceeded to place in nom
ination, viz Henry Snyder, HI. A.
Frazer, Luther Miller, George T.
Hensel, Frank D. Staley, and Geo
w. Hawk. A ballot being taken,
on motion of Mr.. Patterson, it re-
suited in the selection of Luther
Miller, and on motion of Mr.. Rob-
inson the nomination was made
unanimous. The following resolu-
ton was offered by Mr.. Brantner,
and adopted, with the understand
ing that it should not bind those
who desired to vote for the ordi-
nance, viz:
WHEREAS, By the late election
notice whereby the voters of the
Corporation of Martinsburg are
notified that they will be required
to vote for or against the payment
of the back debts contracted
by Weir & Cowel whilst
engaged in digging water trenches,
&C., therefore be it
Res0tUed, That we, the voters of
the End Ward are determined by
every honorable means to vote
against and defeat the proposition
to pay the outstanding debts con-
tracted by said Wier & Cowell.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
FROM THE THIRD WARD.
THIRD WARD, May 20, IA.

Messrs. Editors
l have just learned that an effort
is being made to induce men,
bers Of the /. O. O. F., to vote
against our present worthy repre-
sentative in the Council-Mr. d..
A. Cline-on the ground that he
voted against selling the Market
House property for the price of
fered by the Orders. Mr.. Cline 10
an Odd Fellow, but he is too hon.
est a man to let his love for the or
der of which he is a member infiu-
ence his action as q councilman
sworn to look after the interests of
the whole people. / know that
he, personally, desired to sell the
property to the orders, but how
could he do So consistently with
his oath when he knew
that private individuals had
offered more money. Such Is
ia the kind Of man we want to
represent us in this Ward. Mr..
Cline Is a true, conscientious man
and will do his duty without fear,
favor or affection. We have trust
ed him and he has not been found
wanting We propose to trust him
again, for he will be elected, and
the men who are now fighting
him may yet want his friendship.
The voters of this Ward--those
who are interested in the property
Of the town, ARE satisfied with his
past record, and do not now pro-
pose to change in the hope of get
ting better man and run the risk
of doing worse.
THIRD WARD VOTERS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The excursion season has COM
menced in New York. Two boats
recently went from thence to the
Fishing Banks, and the five hum.
dred people who composed the
party succeeded in catching one
porgie.
Austin Holoake, man weIR
known in England for his con-
nection with the labor questions
and for his efforts on behalf Of the
social and political well being or
the working classes, died recently.
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A GARD.
Eds. Iaadenendenk:

EdS. Indepei1dent:
A communicated in your issue
of the Goth, signed "Third Ward
Voters" charges that an effort is
being made to induce members of
the /. o. o. f. to vote against Mr..
ID. A. Cline "on the ground that
he voted against selling the market
house property to the orders"
Such is not the fact. No such argu
ment has been used by any one at
far as know, and certainly not as
my suggestion. That's question
entirely outside of the present con
test in the Third Ward. Mr.. Cline
had right to vote as his con
science dictated on that question,
and no one that i know of is dis
posed to brig the matter into the
Third Ward election.
/ make this statement in justice
to the members of the Ledge of
Odd Fellows, as well as myself.
CHRISTOPHER HILL.
May 81, 1874.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
TRULY GOOD MAN. !

EdHofS Independent
am aware that you never take
any notice of anything which en-
anates from the mighty brain or
the truly good and great "Buz-
fuz better known as Steve. Dun
hams head cook and bottle wash
err" In this you do wrong. Buzzy
is the great Watchdog on the en-
battled towers. In false and
wicked world, where much that
was fair outside was all foulness
and Tammyness within, we re-
lied on Buzzy. We knew by the
catechism that all men are living
in state of sin and misery we
knew by the Bible that David lin
a somewhat hasty manner, it is
true) said that all men are liars {;
but it was chiefly through Buzzy
that we learned that every Council
man will sell his vote and every
corporation officer will steal. Bug
~ is so high-toned-- Buzzy is. So
vigorous. Not afraid oftaking the
responsibility-or anything else
that comes in his way. So virtu
Gus. We know he is virtuous, be-
cause he said SO, and he ought to
know. What a grs It pity that
s.,ch a truly good man should be
forced 10 live in such a wicked
world aye, in such a place as
Martinsburg.
Buzzy wants to know what has
become of the oil barrels belonging
to the corporation. He ought to be
informed. Won't some one who has
read the corporation Treasurer's
report,as published, tell him. The
barrels were sold and the amounts
realized appeared in the Treasur-
er's report as cash received from
the Sergeant. Those disposed of
since the last report, If any, we
presume will appear in the next
report. But then the Sergeant Is
running the corporation" How
sad. Why not let the pure, honest
and upright Buzfuz run it. He
wants to do it. But unfortunately
he cannot run himself. But
then the Sergeant ''shaves cor
poration paper" Enquiry de-
velopes the unpleasant fact
that the only order which the Ser
geant shaved was one held by
young Buzfuz, and at his own
urgent request, and that the Ser
geant shaved it, not with money
belonging to the corporation, but
with his own. But this great and
good Buzfuz would, If ne could,
destroy all faith in honesty, integ-
rity, or purity in public life. He
seeks by inuendo and cowardly in
situation to drag every one
against whom he has a prejudice.
down to his own standard. For
tunately, he is powerless for good
or evil. Neither a truly good man
nor low bad one can do harm ii he
lacks character. The Sergeant is
at least blamable for not doing his
duty in one instance of which the
public is advised. He failed to
arrest old Buzfuz for being drunk
and exposing his person on the
market house corner, on one Occa
sion. Buzzy begged, and he let
him off. For that he is to blame,
and he deserves all the gratitude
which RuZzy now manifests
towards him. PAUL PRY.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Hon. G. j Faulkner, last even
ing, handsomely entertained the of
GERS of TIE court and bar at his res
idence. These reunions, through
Mr.. F.'s hospitality and kindness,
are duly appreciated and hailed
with pleasure, and.promotes gent
atty and kindly feeling, by bring
ing all together in social inter
course.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
A CARD.
TO the Eds. Independent:

TO the Eds. independent:
My name having been ANNOUNCE
ed for the Office of Councilman, i
hereby consent to be a candidate,
for the reason that / have no doubt
the request made by a number Of
the best citizens of my Ward, was
sincere, and no position taken by
me, nor any of the proceedings Of
the Ward meeting held, prevent
me to accept nomination so ten
dered with honor to myself. In
whatever capacity / shall be placed
by the decision of the voters OF the
Fifth Ward, as a citizen or as
Councilman, shall continue to fa-
vor, promote and urge all general
improvements tending to advance
the welfare and prosperity of the
corporation of Martinsburg.
The above is my answer In main
to a long and violent communica-
ton, In which my name is freely
used aud a line of honor drawn for
me. The writer of it terms him
sci Fifth Ward" Ward meet
ings, as we'll as the usages GOV ering
such, are modes intended only to
accomplish good ends, of bringing
out the various wishes and pur-
poses of all the voters. Free ex-
pressions and opposition are at all
times provided for,as it should be.
Ii not so, how can we, as citizens,
consistently boast of free and I'M
trammeled election /?
Very respectfully,
HENRY w. SCHEELKY.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
FROM THE sECONDwARD.

Messrs. Editors:
I was much pleased, as was also
those with whom / conversed, to
learn from the proceedings of the
Second Ward meeting published in
the INDEPENDENT this morning,
that the meeting had the good sense
and judgment to nominate that
sterling man and faithful servant
of the people, Mr.. Luther Miller,
for councilman. A large number
ofvoters of the Ward were not pres
ent at the meeting, but all of such
with whom / have conversed on
the subject are satisfied that no bet
ter selection could be made. He
will sweep the Ward triumphant
ly against all opposition.
VOTER.
May 10, 1874.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
THIRD WARD

TO The Eds. Independent:
Please announce Christopher
Hill as a candidate for member OF
the Council for this Ward. Mr. HI.
is we'll known for his zeal and i'm.
dustry in all that pertains
not only to the interests Of
the 3rd Ward, but the entire
Corporation. Mr.. Hill will be sup
ported for the position without. re,
gard to PARTY.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

ID. NJ. Shaffer s. Bro. are sparing
neither labor or expense in max
ing their new store room attrac-
tive. They have put up the pref
test sign in town, so that no one
need go astray in looking for them.
Their enterprise and spirit merits
plenty.of patronage.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Mr.. John Robinson has had a
splendid new sign put up over the
door of his saloon. The lettering
is gold on blue background. 1t
was painted by Bushnell, and put
up by the Scheelky brothers. John
means business, and with his splen.
did sign as an index, no one can
fail to find him.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

SEW ERELY BURNED. Mrs
Deck, widow of Henry Deck, re-
siding near Vanclevesvilie. this
county, was severely and probably
fatally burned on Wednesday last.
She was engaged in Boiling soap
out in the yard, when her apron
caught fire, and before it could be
extinguished she was terribly
burned about the breast and arms.
She is near 20 years old, and her
injuries are of a character likely
to prove fatal.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

"A meeting of the Berkeley
County Bible Society was held at
the M. E. Church, in this place on
Sabbath evening last, May 10 The
attendance was quite large. Rev,
Mr.. White, District Superintend-
ent of the American Bible Society,
addressed the meeting, and urged
the Importance of canvassing the
county, and supplying every FAM
lily not able to supply themselves.
with copy of the Bible.
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President-Wm. Wilen.
Vice PRESIDENT. III. Bristor,
Secretary-C. w. Doll.
Librarian.-Rev VIM Gerhardt.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
w. /. Hensel, P. Diffenderfer,
w. HI. Mathews, John M. Har-
man, d. G. Otto, G.. f. Ruther-
ford, Daniel Marker.
The following gentlemen were
constituted life members of the
Society by the audience subscrib-
ing the amount fixed by the Con-
stitution, viz: VIM. Wilen, E. S.
Troxell, and Rev. l.. G. Miller.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

We understand there is S regular
stage line now being run between
the Cumberland Valley Railroad
depot and Winchester. 1t arrives
here at about IL O'Clock A. NJ, and
leaves at 2P.M.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

One of the rules of the Board of
Trade provides that when mer-
chants sell goods on any specified
time of credit, say thirty days, and
the party fails to pay within fifteen
days after the expiration OF the
time, the merchant is to report
him as a delinquent. A very good
rule.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

On Saturday last the adoption of
the electoral bill was made an adj
ministration question in the
French Assembly, and was de-
feated by a majority of GA. The
ministry Immediately resigned,
and French politics are now some
what mixed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

George Boren was found dead
in a stable in Hagerstown on Tues
day, He was employed to take
care of horses, and it is supposed
laid down, and whilst asleep, was
trampled to death by horse. He
was As years old, and long a resi-
dent of HagerstoWn
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The question as to who will be
the next councilman, is getting red
hot, and election day still three
days off.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

What has become of the Lyceum
and Library concerts, and the
money realized from the former
concert? Is it impossible to have
more concerts and establish a
library?
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Mr.. G. S. Scheelky has opened
lumber yard on Martin street at
Mr.. o. E. Ripley's former stand,
and Will keep on hand a full as
soItment of all kinds of lumber.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
CORPORATIONS ELECTION
THE MAYORALTY.

A. p. Shut, the present Mayor
will be voted for by the citizens OF
Martinsburg, without respect to-
party, for reelection to the posi-
ton which he has so faithfully
filled during the past two terms
MANY VOTERS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The communi9 ation frcm
Granger, at Hainesville, was re
ceived too late to go into this
weeks issue of the Weekly hide:
pendent. 1t will appear next
week,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

We are glad to announce that,
Mr.. Aaron Cline has consented to-
run for reelection to the Council
from the Third Ward. He has
made good and faithful Council
Observation-Disclosures honest and
capable, aud will be voted for.
irrespective Of party
to MANY CITIZENS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
Strawberries have made their
in Wheeling.

New style Of shirt bosoms just
received ut ID. NJ. Shaffer & Bros,
Grantham Hall. Any one pur
chasing bosom will be presented
with shirt pattern.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
sECoSD WARD.
For COUNCIL

Please announce the name of Luz
Their Miller asa candidate for Coun-
Gil from the I'd Ward. Mr.. Miller
has served in the Council before.
and to the entire satisfaction OF ali
the people.
te MANY VOTERS.
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INDEPENDENT.
The picnic season is rather back

The cocoa mating with which
the court room and offices in the
court house is furnished was pur
chased ct Emmert 6 Fiery.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
Communicated.

Communicated.
Eds. Independent
Not being satisfied with the way
business was conducted at the car
penter shop last night, in relation
to the making of q candidate for
councilman, we propose to put an
other man out, and state our rea--
sons for so doing.
First, We object to any one COM
ing from another Ward and inter-
fering with business that Is exclu-
sively our own.
Second, We object seriously to-
the Chief of Police so interfering
and we further object because We
believe that Mr.. Miller was pledg-
ed before he came to the meeting.
And we now annouce as q candi-
date for councilman, Mr.. f. d. Sta
ley Of the Second Ward. one
worthy the support Of every voter
of the Ward. MANY VoTRRs.-
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The fare from Hagerstown TO
Baltimore is only $3.50. AS be-
tween Martinsburg and Hagers-
town the rates are $t.20 in favor of
the latter.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Two persons confined in the Ha-
gerstown Jail escaped on Friday
night last by saving off the hinges
of the door, and now the Nea0s
man wants a new Jail.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The cherry crop will be large.
The dry weather during the
blooming time was just what was
required to insure a good yield.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

A quicksilver fever is said to be
exciting the mercurial tsmpera-
ments of the people of Sonoma
county, California, The hills in
the vicinity are said 10 be "black
with prospectors.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

John Teller is an Independents
for Council in the 2nd
Ward, and will be sustained by.
MANY VOTERS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The editors of the Cumberland
Times have taken a little trip up
"Salt River" They went with the
harmonious Democracy of that
city, who undertook to run cor
poration election and failed. 1t is
due to the Times men to state that
they accept the situation with
charming sa,,g froid.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Mr.. Luther Miller has purchased
a lot of fine moreno wool from
Capt. w. HI. Riggs, near Van
clevesville, which has among it
some of the largest and finest
fieeces we have seen in a long
while. One of the fleeces weig hs
twenty-ene pounds, and can be
seen at George Wild's meat store.
The remainder of the lot weighs
from liz to 49, pounds per fleece.
Can any of our sheep growers beat
this :
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company have reduced the pas
senger fare between Hagerstown
and Baltimore from $500 to $3.50.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

/ announce myself AS candidate
for the office of Mayor of the Cor
poration of Martinsburg, and if-
elected will discharge the duties or
the office without fear, favor or ar
lection. A. s. CHAMBERS.
"a
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NEWS.
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT
Has circulation more than DOUBLE
llat ofany therpaperpublishedin
the county.

The prospect for good wheat
crop was never better in this Sec
ton. If a s'cool Mayn is a good
indication, we have it to-day.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Daisies grow in the cutters now
-on the band of young ladies hats,
by iingoes!
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
FOR COUNCILMAN
FIRST WARD,

TO the Eds. Independent:
We are glad to be able to an
nouce that G. M. Shaffer, has con-
sented to become candidate for
Council from the First Ward. We
are satisfied the Ward could not.
select a better representative, and
he will he sustained by
MANY VOTERS
May 20--te
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

For chapped hands and lips, also
Chilblains, our readers will finG
COSMuLINE to be the best REM
edy tn Y have ever used. Every
body who has tried 1t for theses
troublesome conditions speak i'm
the highest praise of 1t. W.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

We are authorized to announce
James III. McSherry as an indie
pendent candidate for Councilman
from the the First Ward. te
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
FIFTH WARD

Peter N. Hoffman is the .candf-
date Of the Fifth Ward for Coun-
ell, and will be voted for irrespec-
tive Of party. to
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

CAUTION I'm our changeablG
climate, coughs, colds and dis
eases of the throat, lungs and chest
will always prevail. Cruel con-
sumption will claim its Victims
These diseases, if attended to in
time, can be arrested and cured
The remedy Is DR.. Wistar's Bnt-
sam Of Wild Cherry. 1tw
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23

Please announce Mr.. m. w.
Scheelky as q candidate for council
from the 9th Ward.
te MANY VOTERS.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-23
THIRD WARD.

MANY VOTERS.