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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09
The E'osr of NEartinsburg

To the Editors Of tie Independent
AS the winter is approaching, and
as it is very likely to be severe one
to the unprovided and unemployed
poor of our city, would it not be
well for our citizens who are blessed
with this worlds goods to organize
relief association for the benefit Of
the worthy poor? There was So
ciety of this kind formed in the WIN
ter of 1876, and it did good work and
gave relief to many needy persons.
The depression of business is still
disastrously felt by the large portion
of the American people; labor is
unemployed; nearly everything is at
a standstill at present; the country
is confused and agitated by political
disputes the future seems gloomy
and uncertain; prosperity is greatly
retarded, and We are in a most criti-
cal situation. HIRE in our town are
honest, industrious men who are
unemployed, with families depend
ing on them for support. There is
considerable restitution existing
here, and if they are not provided for
by our generous-hearted citizens,
their condition will be an extremely
hard one. Let us give relief and aid
to those III distress for two or three
months until spring time arrives
Let our people, those who feel dis
posed to aid such an object, organize
Immediately and establish the Mar
tinsburg Relief Society, to be COM
posed of committee Of two from
each ward to examine and look to
the wants Of those in distress in
their respective wards, and also to
act in discussing aid to them, and
two more from each ward to solicit
subscriptions for the object. The
object is a worthy one, and trust
our citizens will take immediate ac-
tion in recognizing such a benevo-
lent movement in providing for the
wants OF our poor.
THIRD WARD CITIZEN.
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Darkesviiic Items.

The village wears the gloom of
bleak winter. Not much of interest
going on. We hope soon to organize
a lyceum.
The approaching Christmas holi
days make the small ones feel hope
full, as each Of the Sabbath Schools
intend giving Christmas tree list
loaded with candies.
Hon. M. S. Grantham was in the
village one day last week, and was
quite entertaining with his jests.--
His business was so oppressive that
he had to decline passing the night
in D., Notwithstanding many in
vitations were extended him.
Miss Seelie V. Durham is prepared
to accommodate her customers with
Christmas candies of every variety
She intends to have supply of fine
oysters on hand, and will no doubt
take great pleasure in serving them
up In the most palatable style. A
peep into her show case will not fail
to make the eyes dazzle, and the
mouths of the little folks to water.
'Anon" was quite presumptuous
in the remark, s'When he 'arrove' ex-
pected to find some other 'feller' with
his inamorita." Probably he is one
of those unfortunate ones whom
some coquetish fair one has lured in
to love, and then given him the
snub. We will take his advice when
we go on a wooing expedition, and
hope that we may be able to make a
sufficiently pleasant appearance of
face as to be able to claim q victory
over all such cadaverous-featured
faces as we met on the mountain
side on the day of which he spoke.
With due respect to the age and
ability of the editor of the Statesman
and his verbal correspondent, we
would say that if their conscienceS
are SO completely scared as to use
such slanderous remarks, to no pur-
pose whatever, as we feel innocent of
ever having offered insult to the edi-
tor or "Citizen," let it be the case,
beneath contempt" We consider
the source, and feel that we are able
to paddle our own canoe without
tear, favor or affection. AS for ply
ing the Statesman with Vulgar COM
municatiOnS, the community can
Judge the truth of the statement
rom the manner in which the paper
has been conducted since the present
editors possession. We profess to
be a gentleman, and take no notice
of such arrant decisions as proceed
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DIED.

ts- Hay rdtea-,dre cene per i,ae-for Obituary No
irs osgond ne usual announcements
At Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 4th, Mrs.
MAIIALA A. FoUKE, widow of VIM
IL. Fouke, formerly of Jefferson Co.,
aged 81 years.
In Leesburg, Loudon county, Va.
Nov. 7th, 1876 after a short il lness.
in hope Of u blessed Immortality
SALLY LEE, daughter OF the late
Richard III. Cockerille, of Fairfax land
grand daughter OF the late Launce-
lot Lee, OF Locust Grove,v Jeffer-
son county, West Va
Sept. 18th 1876, at Pruntytown,
Taylor county. West Va, JNo. ID.
MARTIN, Esq, brother OF Hon, b.
E. Martin and w. S. Martin, M. ID.
Near Charlestown, Nov. 18th 1870.
NETTIE CoCKRILL, daughter of
Daniel and Eliza Cockrill, aged IL
years.
On Nov. %, at the residence of her
son, Mr.. j. I. Trussell, near Kear-
neysvire, in Jefferson county, Mrs.
DELILAH TRUssELL, aged S4 years,
and the venerable and respected con-
sort of Mr.. Moses Trussell deceased.
On the 9th Of Nov. CHARLES
HENRY son of Henry v. and Annie
II. Sperow, aged A years 10 months
and 10 days.
The deceased was a bright and in
teresting child,a his loss has left
an aching void in the hearts Of his
parents, but they should bow sub
missively to the will of Him who
doeth all things we'll, and who said.
suffer little children to come unto
me,and forbid them not, for Of such is
the Kingdom of Heaven.
Dearest Charley; thou hast left ua,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But the God who has bereft us.
Will our sorrows kindly heal
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Most OF the hogs for family use
have been slaughtered; but few far.
iners have any left for market.
Several young men of our neigh
borhood have lately tied knot with
their tongue they cannot unite with
their teeth. The political situation
or hard times don't trouble them.
| Mr.. James w. Chenowith is the
champion pig-raiser of Arden. He
slaughtered two pigs ten months old
that weighed $50 lbs. He killed
eight which averaged go lbs. each.
They were of our common or native
stock, better known as mountain
rangers.
What has become of your Wash
ington correspondent, j. X. s.? We
would like to have his opinion on the
South Carolina returning board and
that sWeet-scented pink, Governor
Chamberlain, to contrast them with
his opinion of the Hedgesville de-
mocracy. sLs
We see by the INDEPENDENT that
the Agricultural and Mechanical As
ISOLATION is about to make ant Their
effort to increase its capital stock.
1t is strange that the farmers have
not pride enough in their own call
ing to come to the aid of the Asso-
citation and take the required amount
Of stock, and it would certainly
be a disgrace to the county to let the
society go down. Wake up, Gran
gers, and do your duty.
We were sorry to learn through
the Bedington items of the illness Of
our friend Decatur Hedges, but glad
to hear he Is convaleScent. Mr..
Hedges is one of our best citizens;and
would fill any position in our county
with honor to his constituents and
credit to himself.
Our city was enliveued last Tues
day by q wedding party passing
through it on their way to a home,
reception, and were progressing in
fine style until about a mile below
the city, when the axletree of the
buggy containing the bride and
groom broke, throwing them both
out on the fslozen ground. Fortune
ly they ESCAPED without injury and
got into another carriage and pro-
ceeded to their home. Sitting Ruiz
was not included, but consoled him.
self with the idea that it is better to
go to the house of mourning than q
house of fasting.
SITTING BULL.
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PRAYING for Congress

On the day Congress met, special
prayer meetings were held in New
York and Philadelphia to invoke
the divine blessing on the delibera-
tions OF the Congress of the United
States. The prayers of the righteous
avail much, and it is therefore sug-
gested that godly men and women
throughout the land pray without
ceasing that the divine guidance may
be vouchsafed our public men in the
present troubled condition of the
country. Homeopathic treatment
won't answer in this case.
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sPLINTERs.

Now is the time to plant Christmas
advertisements.
Some persons have commenced the
work of gathering ice.
The December term of the County
Court will commence on Monday.
The mel who hold the stakes have
the best Of it-except ON an oyster
bet.
Just the kind of weather the game
and poultry dealers fall in love with,
so cool and nice, you know.
The little folks are talking about
Santa Claus. Dear, innocent souls |
Their brains are not racked over the
doings of returning boards and "sich
like.''
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For the HOLIDAYS

Mr.. Asahel Vanmetre is now lay
ing in a splendid assortment Of fine
French and American candies and
confectioneries for the conf ing Holt
days, which he proposes to sell at
bottom figures. He has also a fine
stock of pure fruit wines and cider,
expressly for table use, which will be
sold at low figures for the holidays.
Don't fail to call and see him before
making your Christmas purchases.
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Personal.

Major Bardwell, well known in
railroad circles, and a gentleman of
culture and refinement, is stopping
at the Everett House. The Major
is here on railroad business connect
ed with the railroad interests of this
county. He is thoroughly posted in
all matters concerning railroads, and
is a clever, genial gentleman.
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Cure for Colds.

Borax has proved a most effective
remedy i'll certain forms of colds. In
sudden hoarseness or loss of voice in
public speakers or singers, from colds,
relief for an hour or so may be obtain
ed by slowly disolving, and partially
swallowing lump of borax the size
of a garden pea, or about three or
tour grains held in the mouth for ten
or fifteen minutes before speaking or
singing. This produces profuse
secretion of saliva, or watering" of
the mouth and throat, just as wet
ting brings back the missing notes to
flute when it is too dry.
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INGosfAR.

Mr.. Thos. A. Scott and other rail-
road men were in conferenceat Lou
isviile, KY, Saturday, 1t is thought
there that he designs purchasing the
Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington
railroad by which direct line from
New York to Louisville will be un-
der his control, The sale Of the road
was to have taken place to-day, but
has been postponed by order Of the
chancellor. Mr. Scott, lin an in torview
however,s stated that he had no inten-
ton OF bidding for the road and was
~ Louisville ON other business.
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The report Of the secretary OF the
Navy shows that the navy consists
OF az vessels, carrying | ,142 guns,ex-
elusive of howitzers and parrots. Of
these l23 are steamers, having 9ls
guns. The navy now is in better con-
dition than overland while not to be
compared with the expensive estab-
lisfments OF the great European ma
lions is considered sufficient for de-
fensive purposes against any force
that would be brought across the
ocean to attack us.
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Little Geergctown Itcl.ls.

News scarce, and times dull.
Tho health OF this community
Is good.
The big porker" question Is
Our Teutonic friend has recover
ed from his fright.
The river IL frozen over. but
NOT hard enough to cross on.
Pudding, sausage, spare-ribs. a.
are now the regular diet of our
people.
But few changes will be made
In the way OF moving, among
farm renters this spring.
Hog killing IL in the order AZ
the day. Mason Newkirk Is still
ahead ON weight. Pc killed ona
ON wednesday which weighed
ola pounds. Mr. I. B Snerou
killed one which weighed 48O
pounds. Mr.. John Perrill Ii bad
~ beaten.
The storekeeper who By tho
way Is Jack of all trades.p a.
tempted to put new face on lila
clock, and when he had com pleted
the job 1t had only eleven hours
noted on 1t. He has taken In his
. gn as a clock member. and re-
tired from the business.
Our wagon-maKer had scare
Sunday night, After retiring far
the night, he heard an unusual
noise In his shop He got up ami
made an examination, In finding
nothing went back to bed. IA
heard 1t again, got up, struck q
light, when something like : coon
made q rush for the window tak-
ing the sash out with il and
breaking nearly all the glass. Re
was badly frightened, AM with
The exclamation, "Meine God in
Himmel.' broke for his couch
aud lay until morning, quiet as d
mouse.
s4 iNEnAfAp
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RedingtOn Items.

Fine weather for butchering.
Farmers think the price of pork is
too low.
Turkeys are plenty in this part OF
the county.
The roads are in splendid condi-
ton. A
Peopleare making ready for Christ
mas.
The school children anxiously
await the week Of Christmas holy
days. FARMER.
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Christmas Presents.

For sale at Chas. T. Heuser's Ger
man Drug Store: Hemp school-bags,
school knapsacks, children's wash
services. vases, rattles, music-rolls,
work boxes, shell-boxes, etc.
Heuser's celebrated Cologne Water
is one of the most appropriate Christ
mas presents to be made. Bottles in
all sizes. Idec9, st
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80 ~ 80 J
MARRIED..

At the residence of the brides
father, near Charlestown, Nov. is,
by Rev. s. G. Ferguson, Mr.. GEO ii /.
WHITEMoRE to Miss L LoRENCEC g.
HoFFMAsTER, daughter of Jno. w.
Hoffmaster-all of JEFF. county.
At Stockton, CAL, Nov. 9Th in st.
Mary's Church,b Rev. Father Rior-
don, Mr.. e. JHANDLY of Modesto,
CAL, formerly of Baltimore, Md, J
10 Miss MARY. STEVENS of Little
Rock, Arkansas.
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Dead Letters

The following list of letters remain
in the postoffice, Martinsburg, w.
Wa, Dec. 2, and viii be sent to the
ead-letter Office December i6, ifnot
.alied for:
G.. w. Ambrose, Laura Anifal,
bust. Clifford, Dennis Daley, j. ID.
seshart, Samuel 5. Harrison, Mary
Eoler, Miss Martha Thomas. Guss.
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New Apparatus.

DIR. Hamill is now provided with
the very latest improved apparatus
for the administration of nitrous OK
Idle or laughing gas for the extraction
Of teeth without pain. Call solicit
ed. Dec.9, 2tw.
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The weather has toned down,
and Is now more mild, although
the streams are covered with ice
General good health prevails In
this neighborhood.
The canal IL frozen over, and
boats are breaking their way
through the ice to get into port.
The water will be drawn Off on the
18th. .e
No news ofspecial importance to
PAP.
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Books, Stationery, Sc

School books, school stationery,
aad all kinds of paper, blank books,
iui1, and every article kept in a book
aud stationery store, for sale at the
lowest figures at the INDEPENDENT
Book Store. School crayon as cheap
AS it can be had in the cit les.
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Packing ice.

Teams have been hauling ice for
the ice houses in town this week. 1t
is OF fine quality and about four
inches in thickness. Persons seem
disposed TO embrace the first oppor-
tunity to have their ice houses filed.
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Cheap Clothing.

Mr., D, We'll makes an announce
ment Extraordinary in our advertis.
ing columns. He has determined to
reduce his immense stock of winter
clJthing, and now offers goods at
greatly reduced prices. Read his adj
vertisement.
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Cure for RingWorm.

To one part of sulpharic acid add
16 parts of water. Use a brush or
feather ,and apply ito the parts night
and morning. If the solution prove
too strong, add little more water,
If the irritation is excessive, apply a
little glycerine, Avoid the use of
SOap.
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Auditing Committee

The Auditing Committee of the
County Court was in session on
Thursday last, and passed bills
against the county amounting to
1881 30.
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For the Ladies.

Ii you want Furs, Cloaks, Beaver
Cloths, Shawls, Blankets, Dress
Goods, Notions, &C., &C., you will
save money by buying them at
aec9) TIMBERLAKE'S.
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A corner in trade dollars was occa-
stoned in San Francisco Saturday By
the demand for shipment to China
and the fact that local bank had
monopolized the working capacity Of
the individually freezing out other
banks. Trade dollars are now quot
ed at par, and the corner is likely to
continue for some time. Several
San Francisco bankers have tele-
graphed to New York for supply.
The North Carolina republicans
have entered aprotest against count
ing in w. b. Glenn,a democratic
elector, because he was Southern
claims commissioner. This and 9TH
er informalities have been referred
to the attorney general OF the State.
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Many people assume The risk ON
theii health because of their want
OF knowledge of the best remedy
TO be used In sickness. AS pri-
mary remedy In most OF the more
prevalent diseases we know OF
none that can take the place or
DR.. Balls Vegetable Pills.
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For the Gentlemen.

Ii you need Hats, Boots, Shoes,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Undershirts and
Drawers, Handkerchiefs, Hose, Col
lars or anything of the kind, and
save money, call at
dec9) TIMBERLAKE'S.
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Gospel Truth

The largest assortment, the best
quality and the lowest prices,in Com
forts, Coverlets and Blankets, can
only be found at Henry Mayors sue
cessor to J Freshman. NOV IL.
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URG, w EST VA. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 8 1875

weekly from the immortal Office Of
the Caesars.
Some seek knowledge others money and
fun, 4s
Others attend to other peoples business
and let their own alone
RUsrrc.
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French Pictures in great variety,
suitable for Christmas lixings, for
sale at Heuser's German Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09

Virgin Milk and Glycerine is an
excellent article for chapped hands.
For sale at the German Drug Store.
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Frazer, Bishop u Co. want so 900
pounds of good tallow, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
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A San Francisco dispatch says that
the eighth and last assessment Of 10
per cent. on the capital stock of the
Bank of California has been paid in
full. This restores the capital to it's
original figure Of S5,000,0OO.
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Every description OF plain and fan
cy job printing done at Baltimore
prices, at the INDEPENDENT steam
lsA oface.
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RAT PoIsoN. -Heuser's Phosphor-
Gus Rat Paste for sale at the German
Drug Store.
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BARGAINS, BARGAINS.

LII you want nice new styles Goods
cheap, call at KAPP's.
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Mems and Boys boots, every pair
warranted, at ID, M Shatfer Il Bro.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-08-09

BUFFALO AND JAMESTOWN RAIL
RoAD.--This road connects with the \ tlaE-
tic and Great Western, at Jamestown, for
Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The Press Ex-
cursionists of last summer will remcmbc"
with pleasure It's exc client road-bed, COM
Portable cars, and obliging superintendent,
Capt. z. c. Doyle. Our readers who may
wish to take Niagara Falls in their route 10
the East, aud who may go by Cincinnati, can
go to the Falls without change OF cars by
observing the directions given in the an
nouncement of Capt Doyle which we pub
lish elsewhere. From jackson, Miss. to
Milan, Tenn, thence TO Louisville, thence
to Cincinnati, thence to jamestown, thence
to Buffalo, thence to the Falls-close con-
nections--a direct and splendid route.
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the elections in those special and few locali-
ties, still enough lawfully aud peaceab'y
ei-eted members remain unimpeached IA
any quas ter AID by any witness 70 70 m
more team a O norun duly quail ie tn r
gan Ze the bCdie ace riding to the CO..
stirntion of the Sta,e 81 Mississippi. Inter
ference by the Federal authority ia the State
elections and internal affairs has since the
CT sc of the war Frequently taken Dlace aud
never without deplor..ble and disastrous
results and on the other hand the aDplica-
tions of mino..ties defeated bv the Popular
vote to be nevertheless Installed in Offic>
has never been drui Il bv the Federal All
thorities without such denial being follow
ed by beneficial re-ul :, such interfe rence
has always been followed, anu very natu-
rally by local discomfort and disorder AS IN
the case ct Louisiana aud Alabama. while
Tennessee, Nirsin'a, North Carolina. Geor-
GA Texas aud Arkansas, are 4iviny proofs
OF the increased prosperity aud tranquility
of Northumberland"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-08-09

TIE Camp meeting at Crystal Springs,
was an Interesting place on Sabbath last
About four thousand people were on the
grounds. Were not our columns so crowd
ed. we should venture a detailed description
of what we saw and heard during the few
hours of our stay. Bishop keener preached
in the morning. The grounds are pleasant
ly located about mile west of town. About
fifty cottages have been erected. The place
looks like good SEED village. If the
streets and springs were named. and the
houses numbered, it would be an improve
ment. We dined, on what we shall desig-
nate Darlington Avenue, with the good pas
tor of that Eame.