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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13
PROM HEDGESVII.T.E.
HEDEsvILLE, w. VA. !
March 10th, 1875.


10 the Editors Of The Independent
Not having seen HedgesviIlc
represented In the list of your cor
respondence for some time, it Is
feared by some that you will lose
sight of us entirely. We therefore
write TO let the readers of your
lexcellent paper know that Hedg-
csville still exists and is likely to
continue much after the old sort.
notwithstanding there are persons
living in the place, and others who
do not, are trying to change the
title to Skinneis Gap, simply be-
Cause they are compelled through
a refined and temperate influence
existing here to go to Martinsburg
10 get their lager.
Many persons living here would
be please 10 have the committee, il
there is one appointed TO look up a
permanent site for the capital
and its agreeable to the wishes of
the legislature TO have it located
within the bounds of the State
| to not overlook the claims enter
tanned by Hedgesvillc, which can
present more advantages than any
other important place in the State,
being blessed with a bountiful
supply ofpure water, Is well filled,
but not lighted with gas, besides
many other advantages quite suffi-
loient, we humbly think, to entitle
1t to their notice and considera-
ton.
We attended the exhibitiong Civ
Ell by Miss Harley's school on
Thursday evening last. We found
the school in a fourishing state.
Many scholars, In fact, the entire
school reflected great cred ION
themselves and teacher Ir.
Henry Hull, tho very gentlenanly
President of the board Of education
entertained the school and visitors,
near the closing exercises with u
beautiful and we'll timed speech.
Mr.. 1T. is the right man in the
right place and has by his urbane
| manners and devotion to the cause
won the esteem of all lovers OF free
education. 1t was pleasing to SEQ
the little ones SO eager to engage
his attention and even to catch an
approving smile from him seemed
to inspire them with renewed zeal,
or to crown heirloftiest wish.
The sleighing continues good,
and from morning until night one
Is greeted with the music OF sleigh
bells showing that all who can are
enjoying the snow. Many young
men will, no doubt, avail Them
selves Of the present opportunity
to pop the question, and there will
be no telling the number Of we'd
dings that may follow this unusual
winter.
/ BY Il recent act Of our council re-
| pealing, what Is known hereas the
hog law, our streets are again
thronged with any number Of that
species of quadrupeds Of all sizes
and conditions, much to the an
noyance of those who desire q
smooth sidewalk, but well-filed
meat-house next winter will go o
long way to stop the eroaking Oh
even the most fastidious, and ifthat
fails to compensate, the councii
feel determined to give universal
protection under the provisions
of the civil rights bill.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13
LOCAL BREVITIEs.


The mumps prevail to some ex-
tent In this place.
Garden sass and greens have
not yet made their appearance.
Country sales are well attended,
and live stock brings unusually
good prices.
How to turn peoples heads
Gene to a concert late with creak-
ing boots on.
Thirteen tramps found lodging
at the Jail last night, and several
the night before.
Travelling tourists, otherwise
known as drummers, complain of
the scarcity of orders.
The Fire Department have or
dered a new alarm bell, which will
be put up in a few weeks.
Paul Strausner has out q mann
moth poster for the sale of his
livery stock, carriages DC.
Fresh herring have made their
appearance in this market, at sixty
cents per dozen No shad yet
The Hagerstawn Neeos says the
snow is piled up along the cutters
in Chambersburg 8 or 10 feet high.
According to the Neeos, Hagers-
gerstown is suffering with the pre-
vailing epidemic, viz :-Deartn Of
money.
The number of passengers and
the amount of freight passing over
the b. & O.. r. r. since the reduc-
ton of rates are enormous.
Ordinances about disturbing the
peace, and corner loafing, are not
very strictly enforced. Will some
one tell us why?
The annual meeting of the Fire
Company Tuesday night, was well
attended. The old officers were re-
elected for the ensuing year.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

Taylor Strauder, (coloredl of
Wheeling, who has been tired
twice and sentenced to death for
the murder Of his wife, and who
was to be hung on the Goth day of
March, has been given another
chance for his life. Judge Hay
mond President of tho Court of
Appeals has granted a Supersedeas
and stay of proceedings The ques-
ton raised is that the jury law of
the Slate Of West Virginia is direct
ly in conflict with the 14th amend
ment, as it does not permit
negroes to sit on juries.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

FELL IN 4 FIT.-About one
o'clock Thursday afternoon a
young man named Robert Pierce
fell in an epileptic fit while cross
ing the street in front ofMr. Tur-
ner's boarding house on Martin
street. lie was working at Dig
ging foundation and was on his
way from dinner to his work when
attacked. In falling his head
ssruck against a stone and was
badly cut. Several people stand
ing near saw the young man fall,
but did not seem to have the pres
ence Of mind enough to go to
his assistance, and for some mo-
ments he aoundered about in the
deep mud, bleeding profusely. He
was, however, after a time, carried
to the pavement by the bystanders
and Dir. Myers called and render
ed medicalaitl. finder his treatment
the young man soon became bet:
ter, and his father came with a
wagon and drove him to his home
in the northern part Of the town.
The young man had left home see
mingly in perfect health, and his
father states that he had never
before been subject to any Of the
symptoms of epilepsy.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

Fox CHASE. There will be a
fox chase at Keefer's Driving
Park, on Wednesday, the 18th.
The fox for the occasion is fine
large one, and some twenty or thir-
ty hounds are promised to take
part in the chase. A big day and
fine sport is anticipated. The
public are invited.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

James b. Mason, of Gerards-
town, has been awarded the con-
tract for carrying the mail from
Gerardstown to Martinsburg, from
July /, 1876 to June 30, 1877, at
three hundred dollars, This will
be daily mail from the first of
July next.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13
Port Deposit Still Threaten
ed.

PoRT DEPOSIT, March 9.--The
ice gorge here remains in the same
condition as during the past weeks
and the present thaw renews APP
prehensions of,danger. a guard is
kept constantly on duty to warn
the inhabitants of any sudden
movement of the ice in the river.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

We understand Mr.. j. A. Isa-
nogle has rented the basement eff
the Stewart House and viii start
q frst-class restaurant therein.
next week. Joe knows how to
keep them.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

Next Wednesday will be St.
Patrick's day, when the Ground
Hogs rule over the,weather is sup
posed to end. 1t is also the day
on which to plant seed for saucr-
kraut plants.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

The Rev. John w. Lee, of JEFF
ferson county will preach in
the Episcopal Church in this
placeon Sunday, the 21st inst, i'm
stead of the 14th, as heretofore an
nounced.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

According to the latest informa-
ton furnished by the reliable Buzz
fuz, the entire circulation of the
Independent is just 2S5. Rather
slim topay rent, seven hands and
two editors, to say nothing of type,
paper. ink, sc. Well, Wen try it
another year or two anyhow
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

The postal clerks on the mail
train west on Saturday last, must
have all been asleep after leaving
Martinsburg. No mail was taken
on or put off at North mountain or
Cherry Run on that day. The peo-
pie who get their mail at the Off
ces, were in no very good humor
over the neglect which kept them
out of their usual Saturday mail.
Whatever the cause, it ought not
to be permitted TO occur again.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

A country editor remarks that
"this prolonged season of bad
weather seriously affects ones
mind.o We argee with him, that
so far as the sidewalks are con-
cerned it seriously impairs the I'M
derstanding.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

The members Of the order Of
knights of Pythias are warned to
beware Of an impostor now in our
town. He gives his name as VIM.
III. Thompson, and processes to be
q member of Calanthe Lodge No.
II of Massachusetts.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

The wise man saith in his heart !:
"Verily / will clear the snow from
my walk, peradventure it may not
become sloppy" But the fool and
the sluggard tucketh his pants in
to his boot-tops and remarketh !:
"Let Ter metz
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

Rev j. f Ockerman, for the
past two years pastor of the M e
Church at this place, viii take
charge of the NJ. f. Church at Ha-
vre de Grace, Nd. Mr.. Ockerman
will leave Martinsburg with the
best wishes of his congregation and
the respect of the community in
which he has labored.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

A Michigan granger who tun-
nelled through the snow a week or
two ago and got out of the State, 10
now in Tennessee and trying TO
wade home.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

We are informed that the boile
Of engine No. 1872, b & o r r., ex-
ploded on Tuesday morning ives t
of Mount Airy, and killed the
engineer and fireman. We could
not learn their names.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

A Pennsylvania boasts that he
makes a soap that would wash a
politicians character as white as
snow There must be a great deal
0f"lye" about that.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

We have received several COM
munications recently, which, for
want ofinterest to our readers, we
have consigned tothe waste-paper
basket. We will be thankful for
local news and for short articles or
items of interest to our people, but
lacking these qualifications, we
shall decline their publication.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13

Beatty Piano and the Golden Tongue
parlor Organs are the instruments thaS
ought to call attention to all contemplats-
ing buying an instrument. See adver-
tisement.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-13
FROM LITTLE GEORGETOWN
LITTLE GEORGETOWN,

The warm weather Of last week
entirely demolished the leo bridge
across the river at this place, and
now we 60 back to the customary
way of crossing In boat. On FRI
day morning about three o'clock,
the ice commenced to break up st
this place. 1t was about fifteen
inches thick, and the rambling,
grinding and grooming of this vast
body of ice as it had to succumb to
the force of water and ice coming
against it from above could have
been heard a mile or more. About
five O'Clock itgorged at The Island
below here, and at daylight the
sight, as one looked up or down
the river, was magnificent. The
immense cakes OF ice piled up
along the shores and jammed
against each other all over the riv-
er in all conceivable shapes, show
ed how irresistible power is wa
ter. AT ten o'clock the river had
raised until it was out of banks.
when the gorge below gave way,
and in ten minutes the river fell
three feet and the ice passed swift
ly along, throwing immense cakes
out on the banks and leaving them
there. In two hours time the river
was almost entirely clear of Ice
The only accident during the
high water that is worthy of men,
,tion, happened to our fishist, who
weighs fish after his improved me-
thod. AS he was trying to secure
a skiff by a rope, the rope suddenly
broke and he slid into the rua head
foremost. We thought at first that
he was trying some new expert
ment in fishol0gy, until we saw the
cause of his disaster. T.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
SHERIEF''S SALE.
Partition Sale.
H. ORA
lNdSC w. "'l-
John OFT 81 wife.

John OFT vt. & wife, Order of Sale in
Susan Lyons, ct al. Partition.
PURSUANT to an order of sale issued
i from the Court of Common Pleas,
of tPreble county, Ohio in the above
stated case, and to the Sheriff of said
county directed, l will offer for sale at
public auction, at the door of the Court
House, in Eaton,
On Saturday, Sept. II, 1915,
between the hours of and 4 o'clock, p.
M, the following premises, situate in
Preble county, Ohio, to-wit:
Being a part of the northeast quarter
of Section Is, Township Z, Range g.,
east, and bounded and described as fol-
lows: Beginning at a point on the east
line of the section 60 poles south of the
northeast corner thereof, and running
thence south S7A degrees, west 109.1s
poles to a stake; thence south 60 de-
grees s min, east 9.7S poles to a stake
witness a hickory, south S34 degrees,
west 90 links and an ash, south SO de-
grees, west 721s links; thence south 36
degrees Ii min., east 40 poles to a stake
in the east side of the channel of Twin
creek witness an elm, north 20 degrees,
east 81 links and a sycamore, south rs
degrees, east 40 links; thence north
S725 degrees, east 1880 poles to a stone
on the east line of the section; thence
north 3 degrees 3 min., west Alp poles
to the place of beginning, containing
26 IS 100 acres. Appraised at $40 pei
acre.
TERMS-Onc-third cash, one-thir(
in one year and one third in two year
from day of sale; deferred payments t.
bear 6 per cent. interest, and to be Sc
cured by mortgage on the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
. CAMPBELL & GILMORE, Att'ys.
Aug. II, 1S75-tds prf 1914
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
Partition Sale.
lease No. $685.

(Case No. $685.
Anna Fudge, COrder of
VS.. Sale in Par
Margaret Blackford, ct al titiOn.
DY virtue of an order Of sale issued
ID from the Court of Common Pleas,
of Preble county, Ohio, in the above
stated case, and to the Sheriff of said
county directed, / will offer for sale at
public auction, oil the premises,
On Monday, Sept. ID, 1873,
between the hours of l and / O'Clock, p.
M, the following premises, situate in
Preble county Ohio, and being 81 acres
out of the south half of Section 10, town.
ship o., range 2, east; commencing at
the south-w ct corner of said secti n;
thence north 160 rods; thence east 81
rods; thence south $50 rods; thence
west 81 rods to the place of beginning.
Also, the northwest quarter of Sec
ton 10, Township 8, Range2, east, con-
tanning 10 acres, less 40112 acres off of
the north end of said quarter, owned by
j. G.. HolSinger. The two tracts here
in described containing 1G6 acres of
land, more or less. Appraised at $40
per acre.
TERMS-One-third cash, one-third
in one year and one-third in two years
from day of sale; deferred payments to
bear G per cent. interest, and to be Sc
cured by mortgage on the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
Campbell & Gilmore, AtU'ys.
Aug. y, 1S75-tdS prf 1920
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
Partition Sale.
tease No. 3713.l

Elijah vs. rease' s GEa in p of
Noah Schlosser, ct al. tition.
DY virtue of an order of sale issued
ID from the Court of Common Peas,
of Preble county, Ohio, in the above
stated case, and to the Sheriff of said
county directed, l will offer for sale at
public auction, at the door of the Court
House, in Eaton,
On Saturday, Sept. II, 1875,
between the hours of l and 1 O'Clock, p.
M, the following premises, situate in
Preble county, Ohio, and being the
north part of the north east quarter of
Section Is, Township Z, Range 3, east;
beginning at a stake at the northwest
corner of the said quarter, and running
thence south 2 degrees % min., east
81 :S4 poles to a point in the channel of
Twin creek: thence south SO degrees S
min., eat Is :5l poles to a stake; thence
north S74 degrees, east 1l6 :67 poles to
a point on the east line of the section
thence north 3 degrees 3 min., west 40
poles to the northeast corner of the
section; thence south S7M degrees,
west 100 81 rods to the place of begin
ming, containing 80 So :100acres of land,
Appraised at $50 per acre.
TERMS-One-third cash, one-third
in one year and one-third in two years
from day of sale; deferred payments tC
bear 6 per cent interest and to be secur'
cd by mortgage on the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
CAMPBELL SC GILMORE, Att'ys.
Aug. u, 1S75-tds prf $500
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
Partition Sale.
tease No. BILL

lSooS -'N. MAJ
Frederick Lyons 6 wife,
VS.. Order of sale
Margaret Loop, ct al. in Partition.
DURSUANTtoa an order of sale issued
L from the Court of Common Pleas,
of Preble county, Ohio, in the above
stated case, AMI to the Sheriff of said
county directed, | will offer for sale at
House, in Eaton,
On Saturday, Sept. II, 1875,
between the hours of l and I o'cl4ck, p.
m., the following premises, situate in
Preble county, Ohio, and being Il rart
of the northeast quarter of Section IS,
Township Z, Range 3, east, and bound
ed and described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a point on The east line
of the section 40 poles south ofthe north
east corner thereof, and running thence
south S7L degrees, west 146. 81 poles to
n stake; thence south GO degrees S min,
cast 31.95 poles to Il stake; thence south
SO degrees s min., east'10.27 poles to a
stake; thence north S7A degrees, east
109.7S poles TO the east line of the sec
ton; thence north 3 degrees 3 min.,
west 20 poles to the place of beginning,
containing l6 % 100 acres. Appraised
at $40 per acre.
TERMS-One-third cash, one-third
in one year and one-third in two years
from day of sale; deferred payments to
bear 6 per cent. interest and to be Sc
cured by mortgage OH the premises.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
CAMPBELL& GILMORE, Att'ys.
Aug. u, lS75-tds prf $500
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02

1t is questionable, with many peo-
pie, whether the Capital of the ma
tion is at Washington City or Long
Branch. Previous to the days of
political shoddy, when the transac-
ton of important public business
was necessary, the President of the
United States could always be found
at the post of duty. 1t is not so, now.
Only the other day the fgure-head
of this government had to be search
ed for along the sea side. The
sphinx" vas plaeidly contemplating
the sad sea waves and contentedly
putting the inevitable cigar, when
the italian Minister, Count Corti,
found him. Sucn is Republican GOV
eminent under Radical auspices
the public duty, which should be
transacted under official surround
ings, at the seat of government, is
performed at a far-away fashionable
summer resort! "Can such things
be-" &c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
AGREENRACK DOLLAR

Atthe Republican Senatorial Con-
vention held at townsville, on Tues
day, L. E. CRAIG, of Camden, was
nominated, contrary to general ex-
pectation. Neither BROOKE nor KING,
who it was generally understood
were candidates, allowed their names
to &C before the Convention. 1t is
now conceded by good Republicans
that Judge HAINEs will be elected by
a big majority.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
THE PEOPLES TICKET.

The following ticket is presented
to the Democrats, Liberal and indie
pendent voters of Preble county for
their support, at the next October
election. 1t is worthy of the vote of
every Farmer, Mechanic and Labor
er in the county, and we have no
doubt but that it will receive it. In
looking over the names it will be
discovered that they are all liberal in
their political, religious and social
views-and not a bondholder, Bank
err, money4oaner or crusader among
them, and it may be emphatically
termed the PEOPLES INDEPENDENT
TICKET. Each and every n Ire sc
well known throughout the county,
as honorable and upright citizens
that any particular commentator as
to their ability and fitness for the
several positions for which they are
offered, would be superfuous on oul
part at present, although we may be.
fore the campaign closes have oc
casion to refer more particularly tt
the merits of the respective candi
dates:
STATE SENATOR,
Hon. ABNER HAINES, of Preble
REPRESENTATIVE,
EDANIEL PAYNE, of Somers TIP
CLERK OF COURT,
W. D. QUINN, of Washington.
PROBATE JUDGE,
A. E HUBBARD, of Washington
AUDITOR,
HENRY SHIDELER, of Gratis.
TREASURER,
j. R. BEATTY, of Washington.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,
I. E. FREEMAN, of Eaton.
COMMISSIONER,
LEWIS MARKER of Twin.
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR,
JOHN HOLDERMAN, of Eaton.
SURVEYOR,
, v. ACTON of Eaton.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02

A stakeholder in a Springfield Ma
tional Bank freely gives his reasons
for supporting the Republican ticket.
He says: "The stock in our bank is
now worth $1.70, or a premium OF
70 per cent. above the original in
vestment. Let contraction continue,
and specie resumption be forced, and
my stock will reach $500. 1t has
paid me about II per cent. each
year all along, and this, with my
original capital doubled, will satisfy
me-. When it comes 1 will sell out
and give somebody else a chance"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02

In view of the declination of D. K.
Gillespie to be a candidate for State
Senator i'll the District composed OF
Mama, Shelby and Darke counties,
the Miami Helmet says:
Let a good man be chosen-a man
above party-we don't care where he
belongs; though other things being
equal, we should prefer a Democrat.
Very good for Bro. Morris.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an Amendment to the Con.
Stitution of the State of Ohio.

RESOLVED, BY THEGENERALA ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF OHIO. That an amendment
to the Constitution OIthe State of Ohio be propos-
ed in the following words, to-wit: NOtwithstand-
ing the provisions of the second section OF this Ar
ticle, the General Assembly shall have power TO
provide by law, for the assessment of a special tax
on dogs without regard to value, and to provide
for the confscation and killing of such animals
upon failure or refusal of the owner. keeperor har-
bOrer thereof, to pay such special tax. If this
amendment 10 the Constitution of the State of
Ohio shall be adopted by Il majority of fine electors
of the State of Ohio, voting at the next election
holden for the election of Senators and Represen-
tatives. snail become section seven of The twelfth
Article of the Constitution of the state OfOhiO. AT
such election the voters desiring 10 vote in favor OF
said amendment, shall have written or printed on
their ballots the words, FOR AMENDMENT
TAXING G those desiring 10 vote against
the amendment the words, "AGAIST AMEND
MENT TAXING DOGS."
GEO. T.. CONVERSE,
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
ALP!LONSn HIATT,
President OF the Srrate.
Adopted March %, 1875.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-09-02

Senator Morton, last winter spoke
of greenbacks as ''battle born" Yes,
they were used to pay the soldier and
are used to pay the soldiers orphans
and widows, but now according to
the Republicans, the "battle born"
greenbacks are "rag babies" 'sham
money!" and national lies" This
is ingratitude to their own bantling.