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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
An Ancient Stage Driver.

There died in Stroudsburg, Pa,
last week, a stage-driver named
David Starner He drove the stage
for forty years between Easton and
Port Jervis, and missed his first
six years ago, when he was strick-
Ell with paralysis on his stage nine
miles below the latter place. He
had driven 1872, 900 miles up 10 that
time. Starner could neither read
nor write, but never come to Pc t
Jervis with less than a dozen let
tiers to deliver to different persons,
and never was known to make
wrong delivery. No matter how
many errands or verbal messages
he had for people along his route,
and they were always numerous,
he never forgot one, nor got one
wrong. He was about sixty years
of age, and died pauper.
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GEMS.

Gratuitous violence In argument
betrays conscious weakness OF the
cause and Is usually d signal OF
despair.
IL IS easy for a man who sits idle
at home and has nobody to please
but himself, to ridicule or censurc
THE common practices of mankind
He who freely praises what he
means to purchase, and he who
enumerates the fruits of what he
means to sell. may set up d part
nership with honesty.
Seek not the favor of the multi
tude II Is seldom GOT by honesty
and lawful means. But seek the
testimony Of he few, and number
not voices but weigh them.
1t Is not the most beautiful and
humane thing in the world to min
gle gravity with pleasure, that the
one may not sink into melancholy
and the other rise up in wanton-
ness.
One of the saddest things about
human nature Is, that man may
guide others in the path of life
without walking in 1t himself
that he may be pilot, and q cast
away.
The foundation Of domestic hap
piness is faith In the virtue of wo-
men; the foundation of political
happiness, temporal and eternal,
Is the reliance on the goodness OF
Providence.
Honor him who first, Through
the impossible, pave5 road Pr
Such, indeed, Is the task of every
great man; nay, of every good
man In one or the other sphere.
since goodness Is greatness, and
the good man, high or humble, is
ever a martyr, and "a spiritual
hero that ventures forward into
the gulf Of deliverance.u
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
Appalling BesuIt ola Reck-
less Act.

The warrenton tN.C.) Gazette says
Mr.. Thomas Flemming,liv near
Gardeners Church, took his ham,
mer and went down under tho
large water wheel to wedge up
some OF the machinery. This was
while the mill was grinding. Soon
after his disappearance the mill
stopped, and an investigation re-
vealed the horrible spectacle OF Mr..
Curran's mutilated body ground
to pulp in the wheels. His cloth
ing was doubtless caught in the
cogs, and he was found with q
knife in his hand, evidently hav-
ing used it to liberate himself from
his PEERLESS position. He was
heard to call to his wife, but the
unhappy lady could not reach him
until life was extinct Mr. Cur
ran was about 35 year old, and
leaves vile and several children.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
Useful Hints.

Never water plant unless 1t is
dry.
Plants should be kept out Of
drafts.
Scraped onions are said TO help
bunions.
The Undergraduates an ornamen-
tai shade tree.
The elm is graceful, but hardly
a good shade tree
In broiling first grease the bars
Of the gridiron.
Malaria, it is said, won pass
through thick woods.
Calomel produces nervous pros
tration in some people.
The science Of house-cleaning Is
to do one floor at a time.
Persons fed largely on oat meal
always have good teeth.
People who eat fruit ia the VIM
Ter escape billiousness in the spring
as a rule, people live longest
who do not do everything at once.
Vinegar, boiled with myrrh of
ealnphpr, and sprinkled in Il room
eorrects putridily.
When suffering from a cold, il
will be found advantageous to put
cotton wool in the ear.
New iron should become gradu-
ally heated at first. After it has
become Injured to the heat is not
so likely to crack.
Castor oil applied to a corn after
pairing closely each night before
going to bed softens the corn and
it becomes as other flesh.
a little camphene dropped be-
tween neck and stopper of a glass
bottle will render the latter easy
ofremoval when it becomes jam
med fast.
Straw mating should be washed
with cloth dampened iu salt wa
ter. Indian meal sprinkled over
it and thoroughly swept out will
also clean it finely.
In portion of Denmark, where
one-fifth OF the land is cultivated
to clover, the vitality of the seeds
is tested by placing a quantityson
knife blade, and heating it over
a lighted candle. The good seed
open and hop off, while the worth
less remain and carbonizes on the
blade.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
Buckingham's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation, which will
quickly and efectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, NH
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one HUNDRED DOLLARS
yN GOLD.
FOR THE NAN WHO WILL DUPLI
CATE OUR PRICES.

Determined to keep up with the times,
and wishing to save the people of Martins
burg and vicinity the trouble and expense
of running or sending to Baltimore and
elsewhere for their goods, we have pur-
chased one of The largest and best assorted
stocks that we have ever offered in Mar
tinsburg, and we confidently assert that
we will sell at less than city retail prices
1t is hardly necessary to call attention tn
our Domestic Department, as the enor-
nous business we do in that line attests
the fact that we must SELL CHEAPER
than any o1her house in town; and when
we come to FINE GOODS, the difference
is far greater. We will therefore call at
tention to our LARGE ASSORTMENT of
CARPETS and OIL-CLOTHS, which we
are selling at RUINOUS PRICES. Beau
tiful Ingrains at so, go, 10, 80, 80 and
100 per yard Rag Carpets as low as 80
cents per yard; Floor and Table Oil
Cloths in almost every width. quality and
price. Asplendid line of DRESS GOODS,
all the latest styles. Silks from ST up a
heavy Gros Grain for 81, ms good as you
can get for 50 30; in Black Alpacas we
defy competition we have them from %
cents up to beautiful Silk Warp for ST.
We have added fine and complete line
of MOURNING GOODS to our stock :
Australian Grapes, yard Wide, SO cts; all
wool Delaines, single width, 374 cents I;
do. yards wide, 81. worth $l50; Blk.
Cashmeres 81 to 81 so; Honey Comb Bed
Spreads at 81 and up. In Cotton and
Liner ! o,e Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
Ha Aerchefs Hosiery, Ribbons, En-
Jideries Laces. Edgings, Rufflings,
.Scarfs and Pins, WECLAIM THE FIELD.
Our stock ofCassimers, Jeans, Cottonades
and Linen Drills, is.large and under the
market. Notwithstanding the hard times
we propose to PUT DOWN PRICES to
suit the times, and sustain our reputtion
for selling cheaper than any other house
in Martinsburg. No trouble to show
goods. d. w. TlNBEkLAkE.
I
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Learn to do business method
cally, carefully, thoroughly. If
You have anything to attend, be it
little or great, let your attention
to 1t be complete, so that there will
remain no possibility of mistake
In consequence of any neglect OF
yours. Ii you have q bargain to
make which requires good deal
OF negotiation, and it is finally
completed, recapitulate, at 1.-THE
closel all the essential points, SO as
TO avoid the possibility OF subse-
quent difference. Remember that
IL you do not agree perfectly at the
time of making the contract, you
are not likely 10 aflerward, and If
you are to differ, il is better TO do
so in the beginning than at the
end. Therefore, go over the whole
thing after the bargain has appar-
emily been done, stating 1t sue
cinctly and clearly, to see that both
parties understand it alike.
lit you have an order to give. Ia
is good practice to lie. the person
who is TO receive 1t repeat, after
you, what he IS to do. In this way
many mistakes and miscarriages,
which result from misunderstood
ings, may be avoided. liz short,
whatever you have to do, do it
thoroughly.So that Ii will not have
70 be done over again. On the
strict and faithful observance of
this rule, much Of your successana
happiness IN life depends.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
A Pig Pike.

On the 1st ult., young lady
named Miss Sarah Spicer, residing
at Rymersville, in Gilmer county,
caught a pike in the Little Kama
wha, A feet 3 inches long, and 26l
pounds. Miss Spicer had no idea
of hooking up whale; but she
hauled ub her big fish with the
skill of an old angler. 1t
was the heaviest pike that has
been caught in Little Kanawha
for several years. Weston Demo
crat.
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HIDES AND LEATHER.
r. FUBER
TANNER AND CURRTER
MARTINSBURG.

Having leased the Tuscarora Tame
~ for number of years, wish to in
form the public that / will pay the
highest market price in cash for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at my Currying
Shop and Leather Store. on
QUEEN STREET,
near the b. 81 o. Roilroad, where l will
constantly keep on hand, for wholesale
or retail, Oak and Hemlock
SOLE LEATHER, BRIDLE, NETT
HARNESS, COLLAR AND
BETTING LEATHER,
Buff Upper, Wax Upper, Kipp, Calf
Skin, Morocco, and Topping of all de-
scriptions, Innings, &c. Also, o com
plete stock of SHOE FINDINGS,
SHOE LASTS, BOOT TREES of la
Test styles, Nails, Pegs, Thread, Web
ing, Eyelets, Sand Paper, Avis, HATS,
Hammers, Pincers, Knives, Rasps, &c.
l can supply boot and shoemakers with
every article in their line on terms that
will defy competition.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

We are variously happy. But
there is a happiness that comes
from God, is part of Him--a con-
dition that has peace for its basis,
knows no fear, has no hate, loves,
is loved. Hence, to be truly hap
Ply is to be good, is to be godlike,
the purpose for which God sent US
into the world, for we are an en-
anation from Him, His children,
He our Father in heaven, with yet
His clrcling arms around us here,
to take Us to Himself again.
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g. HALL'S
ENAASsss ss..SNT1 slslrasll sslllm
Swnsss Ne V;l HAIR
- * REVIEWER.
HALL,N

Every year increases the popu-
larity of this valuable Hair Prep
aration, which is due to merit
alone. We can assure our old
patrons that it is kept fully up to
its high standard and it is the on
" reliable and perfected prepara-
ton for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAZE to its youthful color, making
it soft, lustrous, and silken. The
scalp, by its use, becomes white and
clean. 1t removes all eruptions and
dandruff, and, by its tonic proper
ties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. BY its use, the
hair grows thicker and stronger.
In badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever
used, as it requires fewer applica-
tons, and gives the hair a splendid,
glossy appearance. A. A. Hayes,
MD, State Assayer of Massachu-
sets, says, "The constituents are
pure, and carefully selected for ex-
cellent quality; and | consider it
the BEST PREPARATION for its
intended purposes"
Sold 5yal Druggists and Dealers in Medicines.
Price One Dollar.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

| Two men got into a wordy con-
troversy which waxed quite hot.
and finally one Of them challenged
the other to a square fight. The
challenged party filibustered
around and endeavored to aveiti
committing himself On this issue.
but finally, refused to fight. mot
that / am coward, he said, Ger
that I'm afraid of you; but Il was
alters an unlucky naan In 8 fight.'s
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08
ERRORS OF YOUTH

A gle TLEMAN WHO SUFFERED
n years from Nervous Debility
Premature Decay, and all the
effects ofyouthful indiscretion, will for
the sake of suAerining humanity, send
free to all who need it, the recipe and
direction for making the simple remedy
by which he was cured. Sufferers wish
ing to profit by the advertiser expert
snce can do so by Addressing in perfect
onfdence,
JOHN E. OGDEN,
~ Cedar ST.. New York
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Sister Peakins was asked If she
was going to celebrate her fifth
marriage anniversary by the festival
Of a wooden wedding She tartly
replied, "No. that would be unnec-
ssary, as married stick and
he has done nothing but raise cane
ever since.n
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Ned Vosp used to travel around
Colorado with performing bear,
but great change came one day
last week, and now the bear trav-
els around alone, thinking over old
times, and occasionally leaning up
agaist a tree as q pang shoots
through his bowels. Ned is inside
that bear Milicdulee Neacs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Very tasteful and neatly embroi-
dered suites of brown and gray un
dressed linen are now La the
market, and for summer morning
shopping dresses nothing Is more
appropriate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Lit is the mind that makes us
rich and happy, in what condition
soever we are, and money signifies
no more to it than 1t does to the
gods. --SenecU.
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TO CONSERVATIVES

THE ADVERTISER HAVING been
L. permanently cured ofthat dread d.
sease, Consumption, by a simple RENEE
DIV, is anxious TO make known to his
fellow sufferers the means of cure. To
all who desire it, he will send copy of
the prescription used, free of charge,
with the directions for preparing and
using the same. which they will find a
sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, DC. Parties wishing the
prescription will please address
REV. K. A. WILSON,
1874 Penn St. Williamsburg, n. Y.
Nov. -6nidaw-A Abbott.
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g sVou an and vice man
may as,d e. ~ - les be angry with the
y, moi,u, times grieved for it; but
~ su no man was ever discon-
h;a ID with the world who did
ms duty.
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He that tears away d ma - -.
name tears his flesh from 4; e $500 $500
and by letting him live n'1 1919 I, 7
only cruel opertur -, siss $500 n,m
his misery, buryinc ~ Ky =, iusiims
and surviving hi s nls Delter part
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NE w GOODS.
New Goods will be received aud opened
weekly. All the
--latest Styles and Novelties

viii be added to my stock from time to
time Attention is called to my stock
Of carpets, oil cloths and mating. Ny
stock of carpets, oil cloths and mating
My stock has been purchased with
great care at cash prices, and am pre-
pared to sell good goods at great bar
gains. All ask is a call and examina-
ton of my stock and prices, feeling as
sured that | can give entire satisfaction.
aprtl24;tfd
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Protect the Honest Citizen,

The following named persons
have gone into bankruptcy, the
names of other applicants viii be
added to this list as soon as their
creditors receive notice to that eft
feet, and win continue to be pub
ished until settlement is NJ lie.
All creditors should come forward
at once and prove their accounts.
which viii enable them to recover
at least so per cent. Of their claims
if not the whole amount. 1t is
impossible for them to get then
discharge until at least 50 per
oo,+ :. al.
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N. B. The cheapest cattle feed Grains
always to be had at the Brewery.
Nov. 2ist, INV.
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Prompt attention paid TO filing orders,
especially those for expectation.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

If there is any Democrat in the State
who entertains fears for MCCREARY in
the stump contest with HARLAN, lei
him dismiss them. Last Monday, at
this place, our gallant little standard
bearer proved himself more than a
match for the SPOTTED Tail of fhe
Kentucky Sioux. The latter will not
bring home a solitary scalp this hunt.
Sorrow and disappointment will hang
the black totem at the door of his wig.
wan at the horning of the harvest moon
in August.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

THERE'S all the difference in the
world between Hartford and Calhoon
wives. A Hartford man bought his
wife new dress, and when Represented
it to her she put her arms around his
neck and called him "treasure." \
Calhoon man bought his wife a nice
dress, but she did not waste any sweet,
ness until she had opened it, when she
turned on him sharply and said he had
Just about as much taste as a tobacco
worm.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09


THE "Big Judge" of the Rockport
police court evidently knows how TO
make distinction with difference.
Recently a witness in his court, who
was being numerically badgered by a
lawyer, turned to the the court and in,
quired:
"Jedge, is sayin' of mill-dam GUS
SIM"
Certainly not" responded his hon.
The witness whirled upon the tor
menting lawyer, exclaiming: mill,
dam my soul if | don't knock your mill
dam head
Here! Stop! Fined ten dollars"
shouted the court.
What fur, Jedge?" demanded the
astonished witness.
"For contempt-profane swearing in
INT iiltStllCt VI lHS court.
But, Jedge, / axed you far an
squar' eff a sayin' of mill-dam was GUS
sin, an you sed p'intedly which it was
not, protested the unfortunate finee.
"rhe court sticks to that decision.
Mill-lam per SO, the creation of man 5
inventive genius, the harness he has
thrown upon the wild and impetuous
hydrogenated-oxygen and hitched it to
the ear of his industry and making il
the servant of his will, this monument
10 mans ingenuity, Ger which the wa.
ter flows a Niagara in miniature, tO
speak of it us it stands stony barrier
10 the impetnosity of the food, thisc court
decides that it is not profane swearing.
But for any one, no matter whether he
be high Or low, rich or poor, witness Oh
barrister, who takes upon his lips with
in the precincts of this court the hon
ored cOgnOmen of this adjunct of indus
trial civilization, meaning in his hear
another and orthographically different
damn, the damn thai grinds the grist
Of perdition, it is, for all the practical
purposes Of this court, prof;me swearing
of the deepest and darkest DE. Tn,
original judgment Of this court a. sus
tanned. Fined ten DOLLAR"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

one of the mysteries of matrimony
is concealed in this: Let a man, whose
wife dins in his ears from morning till
night the aggravating assurance that be
saint worth shucks," get killed on a
railroad, and see how quick she'll sue
the company for $4,000 damages.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09
NOTICE.

Wanted to borrow $4,000 for two or three
years, for which ten per cent. interest will be
paid-payahle semi annually-note to be due
if interest is not promptly paid. and will Sc
cure the lender by mortgage on real estate;
an Il as an additional security will give him to
hold as collateral real estate lien notes worth
at least $500. Address "MONEY," care
llrEALD office, Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

\ LEITCHFIEI.D couple came over TO
Hartford the other day to see the city
sights Passing by fruit-store on Mar
ket street, bunch of bananas attract
ed their notice. "WellI" exclaimed he,
''these Hartford people do beat bob
tail. Jest look, SAL, at them pickles
nailed TO a stickl'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

THE presence of ladies at the speak,
ing Monday robbed HARLAN Of half
his speech, by squelching his vulgar
anecdotes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09
THE GUBERRAToalAt CANVASS.
Meeting Of thc Rival Aspirants AT
Cur Courthouse Last Monday.

The first meeting of the contestants
for the gubcrnatorial Office occurred at
our courthouse last Monday. Notwith-
standing the fact that the rains of the
previous day and night had presented
our farming community with an oppOr-
tunity to set out tobacco plants that was
not to be neglected, a considerable crowd
containing a fair sprinkling Of ladies
assembled to hear the discussion.
The oratorical tourney was opened
by Colonel McCreary, at one o'clock,
who spoke for two hours. We did not
hear she first few minutes of his speech.
When We entered the house he was
alluding TO
THE WAR AND THE LOST CACsE.
He said: When the war ended and
the Confederate armies surrendered,
laid aside the bitter feelings and preju-
dices of the past and looked to the fI-
ture. Iandmy comrades>in>arms fold
ed away in our hearts the memories Of
the contest, and bowed in faithful allie.
glance to the United States government,
and were willing, and have been willing
from that day to this, to stand by and
defend the country, its honor and pros
perity; and the men who rallied around
the Stars and Bars during the late wal
will rally now, as quick as any in the
State, TO defend the Stars ard Stripe,
of the Union. He referred in chastC
and beautiful language TO the growth
and prosperity of the country, and call
ed upon all men of every political faitl
and creed TO stand by it and contriblts
to its future success and greatness, IL
pay off its indebtedness, and rid our
selves of hard times and bring back to
the country and the people the glorious
condition of the good old days of yore
KENTUCKY's DUTY.
He was astonished that the Republic
cans would hold on to certain of their
political ideas. In the contest now
coming on we have a theory of free gov
eminent presented on the one side, and
class legislation, unequal taxation, cen
tralization, corruption, force bills, SUI
premacy of the military over the civil
power, anarchy, and despotism, on the
other. Kentucky, being the first to
speak in this great contest, ought to
give out no uncertain sound, but come
up solidly for right and justice and free
government, So as to WELD good and
wholesome influence in the Presidential
canvass of 1876.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

WHEN Gen. HARLAN took to the law
and politics it was the ruination of a
frst-class "end man" for a negro min
strel show
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09
ESTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN up as a stray by Vim. G.. Bennett.
4 living about mite west of the Hartford
and Greensboro road, seven miles from Hartford
in Ohio county, on the Sth instant,
ONE BAY FILLY,
aged about years, with both hind feet white,
and about fourteen hands high; but having no
brand or other mark, and which | have ap-
praised at the value of forty dollars $40.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of May, 1875.
BEN NEWTON, J.P.O.C.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

Trains run daily, Sundays excepted.
r. s. TRlPLETT, Gent Manager
HARTFORD LODGE, NO. IL, u. D. q. It.
Meets regularly every Thursday evening in
Tal lor's Hall. Transient members of the
rider are cordially invited to attend.
B. P. BERGMAN, W. C. T.
WILLIE LswIs, W. Seey.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-06-09

Todd's Point, Ky, who has been very sue
eessIul in the treatment of these diseases. He
can cure any cancer the surface, if taken in
in time lie treats upon the system of ''no cure
no pay. Give him trial. nOl7 EN-