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YOU

With its attendant troubles, cor stipa-
patton, headache, loss of appetite, gloon~
mess, water brash, distress after eating
etc2 II so, take DA CosTA's RADICAL CURE
and be well. It's results are astonishing
and sure relief is guaranteed in every ease
where it is used as directed. 1t assists di--
g~cstion, tones up the stomach, strengthens
the debilitated, restores a natural appetite:
and rs a LIVER REGULATOR has no equal.
A clergyman Of Philadel phia says ia
is the very fountain of health To all
who are suffering from a disordered stsHA~
ach or liver, or who need a gentle Spring.
and Summer tonic, We say try il, and yoS.'
will thank us for the advice. Trial sizs.
rs cents.
Sold by j. w. Walker, Il. G. Viii
liams 81 Bro, and M. A. Snodgrass.-
Very pleasant and always effective r.
Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm Syru3s.
and no physic required. Price rs cts
May 2,lydeow.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
A complete stock of Updegraff's
celebrated gloves, at factory prices
at GETTINGER & HOKE'S.

A complete stock of Updegraff's
celebrated gloves, at factory prices
at GETTINGER & HoKE's.
Large stock-all new goods
bought cheap and will be sold cheap
at Kapp's corner. az.
Gents White Shirts for sale-a
good article only $1.00, at
HI. N. ~DEATRICK'S.
Mems and Boys Hats for Spring
and Summer. Call and see them and
learn prices at DEATRICK'S.
Ladies 2 button kid gloves and 3
button Isle thread gloves at ID. M.
Shaffer u Bro.
Mems pillow shoes, every pair war
ranted as represented, and sold very
cheap for cash by
III. N DEATRlCK
The largest and most fashionable
stock of dress goods In the town at
hard time figures, call and see them
at ID. M. Shaffer & Bro.
A good assortment of Brown and
Bleached Muslins cheap as the cheap
est at DEATRICK'S.
March 80, tfdaw.
ey-Splendid line of late style
Dress Goods, cheap, at
KAPP's.
Mems Plow Shoes and SeWed
Brogans very cheap, at
GETTINGER d HoKE's.
Where is your ice cream f~reezerand
your five cent lemonade ? Why go to
d. M. Shaffer q Bro. and get your
self a nice grenadine dress, then you
will have no use for these mic nacks,
Opposite Court House.
The largest assortment and best
Calico in town for ct cents per yard,
call at Fl. N. DEATRIcK's.
GROCERIES
Co1ees, Sugars, Molasses, Spices,
&C., fresh and nice, at
KAPP's.
JUST Observation-Disclosures lot of
Buck Hehebower q Neer's Mems
handmade begged Kip Brogan's.-
every pair warranted and sold cheap
by. III. N. DEATRICK.
White swiss piques, french mus
Inns, cambrics, Victoria lawns, mer-
SALES, insertings ,edgings% ,valencines
and thread laces, all at figures that
! puts competition beyond a possibili-
y, at ID. M. Shaffer ~ Bro. il.
David Thompson, Esq, has our
thanks for a lot of early carrots.
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sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through thss
columns of the newspapers and BY youw
Druggist to use something Tor Dysrep-
STA and Liver Complaint that sou knovaa-
nothing about, sou get discpursseu~s
spending mo ey with but little success
Now to give you satisfactory proot thas
GaEEN's AUGUST Flower will chre yors
of Dyspepsia aud Liver Complaint witfa
~ it, effects such as Sour Stonfacba
Sick Headache. iIabitual Cistigensss~
palpitatiop If the Heart, heartburn
Water-brush, coming up Of food aftet
eating, low spirits &C., we ask you e
20 to your Druggist j. L. w .Basei-anAs
get a Sample Bottle Of GREENS Ap--
GUST FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, orr
4 Regular Size for rs cents, W aoseAs
will relieve you.
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BALTIMORE, June q

FLoUR-Howard st. and Western
Super S3. o0a3. rs. Extra$4.00 a5 90, Fa-
mily 81 .50a7.75 - City Mills
super SO O0a3 Is: City Mill Low and
Mid. TX. 81 2ja7 90. City Mills Rio
brands Extra 81 25a7 so.
WnEAT-Southern Red 81 35al As;
Southern Amber, 81 48al so; White,
ST 25al so; Pennsylvania red 81 2Sa
/ 35; Western red 81 GOAL rs.
CoRN--Southern white, 56a57
yellow, 55a57 ; western mixed,
57a574; steamer SO cents.
Western mixed 31a34 ;
Western White, 35a37 ; Southern
inferior 42a45 5; Southern good to
prime, 41a42 cents.
RYE. Prime Southern 20 cents
western 75 cents
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Wanted

Left his home, five miles from
Martinsburg, near the Tuscarora
grade, on Monday night, my son AL
fred, a ged l2'years. Had on when he
left a drab coat, blue cotton pants,
and black felt hat. Took with him a
small bundle of clothes. Any infor-
nation as to his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by his parents.
AL persons II warned against har-
boring him. ALONzo SHIPLEY.
June 81, 3tdaw.
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One of the requisites of a public Of
fcer whose duties bring him into
contact with the public is civility.
If he be sullen, impudent and insult.
ing, he is unfit for the position, and
would consult the Interests of the
governments or his individual en-
ployer, as we'll asgratify the commu-
nifty by retiring in favor of one who
has a more social and accommodate
ing disposition. Nothing is gained by
boorishness, but much is lost.
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DIED.

na- Hat rates--frc CENTS per hne--for Obituary No
tees beyond he lsurl announcement.
On the 10Th inst, near Bunker
Hill, EDDIE GRAMMER, infant son
of VIM. and Fannie Swimley, aged 8
months.
Suddenly, on the morning of May
30th, EsTELLA GENEvIEvE, be-
loved child of James III. and Fannie
GLADDEN., aged 2 years, 0monehs and
"a days.
jefferson papers please copy.1
At the residence of his father, MI.
Joseph Miller, near Kearneysville ,on
the Goth of June 1876, Mr.. Jacob r.
MILLER, aged about, 20 years.
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Private school.

Attention is called to the card of
Miss Colston's in another column,
who will take a class of scholars for
the month of July. This lady has
proved very successful as a teacher,
and is careful and patient in her
labors. Parents will find her not on
ly a good guardian but a painstaking
instrucuress for their children.
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Fall Of a Bell-Clapper.

The Morgan Mercury says in the
absence Of the sexton a young law
yer named McDuckwall was ringing
the bell of the Presbyterian church
at Berkeley Springs, when the clap
per, weighing 90 pounds, was jerked
out of it's position, and struck the
floor within a few inches of the
ringer.
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Scarce.

Butter has been in great demand
for a week past. In consequence of
harvest there has been quite a limit
ed supply brougt to this market and
the demand has advanced the price
somewhat. We presume the supply
will be largely increased next week,
and everybody will be supplied.
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{. V. railroad Excursions.

The officials of the G.. V. Railroad
will make their road a center of at
traction on the 4th If July. They
will give excursio: rates on all the
regular trains, an, for the purpose of
witnessing the fire works at CHAINS
bersburg will run a special train from
that place leaving at $50 P. NJ.
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Business.

Now that harvest is about over
business ought to spur up for a time
at least. The money earned by the
harvest hands will most likely be
circulated.
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Rare Indictments

Timberlake will sell you dry goods,
carpets oil cloths and notions cheap
er than any other house in Martins
burg, and in addition to this will
make a discount of 5 per cent on all
cash purchasers of $500 and up
wards. Try it and you will find it
will paw.
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FOR THE S~HERGFFALTY-

10 the Voters Of Berkeley Couneys
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS
Il hereby announce myself as a eau
didate for the office of Sheriff Of Ber-
kelley county, and solicit Your T@lid-.
ly aid for the position. Ii eiesstcsA,.I
promise to discharge the duties c&f
the Office faithfully and impartially
Very respectfully
VIM. SPEEJW.
February o6, WITT.
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SATURDAY, July list. 1876
The Best Boomers.

Geraniums are the only flowers
which can be relied on to continue
blooming through all seasons if prop
erly cared for.
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Complimenfary supper.


The Masons of Equality Lodge No
A, and Robert White Lodge No. 81,
met at the Hall of the former on
Wednesday evening, June Is, at u
o'clock, to do honor to one of our
former most worthy citizens, now on
a visit to this his native place.
The Lodge was opened by Wor-
shipful Master, G. j. Faulkner, Jr.,
and a committee consisting of Col.
j. @. A. Nadenbousch, and DIR. e.
Hamill, appointed to conduct the
Brother to the Lodge, retired, and
in a short time reported most Wor-
shlpful Master, John III. feathers, of
KY, in waiting, and by them was
introduced to the Worshipful Mas
ter, and by him introduced to the
Brethren, who received the distin-
guished visitor with the grand hon
ors.
D.. d. G.. NJ, Alex. Parks, Jr., on
behalf of the committee on resolu-
tions, in a few pertinent remarks,
welcomed Grand Master feathers,
after which the following report was
read and a copy of the same present
ed to Bro. feathers:
MARTINsBURG, w. VA,
June 2Sth, 1876.
TO Most Worshipful Grand Master,
John III. Leathers:
DEAR SIR AND BRo.-We, the
undersigned committees on behalf of
our respective Lodges, respectfully
present the following:
WHEREAS, Brother John III. Leath-
ers, Most Worshipful Grand Master
OF the Grand Lodge of A. L. and A.
M. of Kentucky, having returned
among us to the place of his birth
and nativity, it gives us, the united
Masonic Fraternity of Martinsburg,
great pleasure to acknowledge the
pre-eminent position he has attained
in Masonry, and it is with feelings
of pleasure and pride. we acknoWl-
edge his abilities, and that to our
city belongs the credit of contribut-
ing to Masonry an honor unparal
leled in the annals of Masonic his
tory-namely, the youngest Grand
Master; therefore
RESOLVED, That we congratulate our
esteemed Brother Leathers upon his
election to the distinguished position
Of Grand Master of Kentucky ,assur-
ing him that we feel a just pride in
his election to that office, believing
as we do that he will discharge the
responsible duties of the same with
such ability, zeal and fidelity as will
be highly creditable to him and re-
fleet honor upon his native State.
Resolved, That among the many
noble and worthy young mem who
have gone from III county to our
sister State Kentucky, and have
there won honorable distinction, we
recognize in Grand Master Leathers
one of whom we may justly feel
proud, and at whose prosperity and
success, in every department in which
his talents and energies have been
employed, we heartily rejoice.
Resolred, That we do hereby ex-
tend to Grand Master feathers a
most cordial and hearty welcome,
trusting that his brief visit among
his brethren and friends here may be
very pleasant that when he returns
to his adopted State he will carry
with him our earnest and sincere
and happiness, and may the Masters
Trowel spread the cement which will
unite him and the Brethren of Ken
lucky more closely to us in the bonds
of brotherly love and affection.
Respectfully submitted.
COMMITTEES.
ALEX. ,JR. 5. N. MYERS,
Y" ~
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EVERY FARMER

in Berkeley county IS requested to see onr
Country Hammered PlOvw
Iron before purchasing. We only assz
you to see them, and we are sure OF seti7
ing. d.. A..
King Street HafIs.
March 6, l875-wtf.
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The question solved! GETTIN-
GER & HOKE's "Shoe and Hat
Emporium" is beyond doubt the
place to buy cheap goods, in that
line.
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sewing Machines Repairesa

Sewing Machines, of any make, re-
paired in first class manner, on sh0r&
notice. All work w~arrented.
j w. S6HEELKy,
Nov 10-dawtf Martin stree
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LOCAL NEWS.


CoMMUNICA TTOES and ALL MATTERS oFLo
CAL INTEREST ARE CORDIALLY INVI-
TED TO THESE COLUMNS.
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at the lowest prices Tor cash.
With his present increased facilities hos
is prepared to dispense Prescriptions ac--
cording to the latest and ~strictest rules OF
Pharmacy to his customers and all who's
may favor him with their supports and con-
6dence, at as low prices as any drag store
in sly city.
A full supply Of The celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
mr. For medicines at night, pull thea
bell.
Feb 20. 1a7b-I ydnw
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David Thompson, Esq, has our
thanks for a lot of early carrots.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master
feathers responded in a beautiful
speech, in which he referred to the
scenes of his boyhood and manhood,
and many of his earliest and most
pleasant recollections of the town
and people.
He also gave a brief history of his
life and success in his adopted State,
and of the Fraternity of Masonry
and Grand Lodge of that State, fol-
lowed with some remarks replete
with Masonic information, closing
with a most beautiful poem. The
speech was well received and elected
great applause from the Brethren
present.
The Brethren, accompanied by
Grand Master Leathe rs, then pro-
ceeded to the I" Shenandoah House,
where a liberal repast was spread and
the following exercises took place.
After the supper had been freely dis
cussed, the presiding officer, w. NJ,
G. j. Faulkner, Jr., announced the
regular togsts as follows
list. To our guest and brother, w.
M. g. NJ, j. III. feathers, of the
State of Kentucky-Two States, the
offspring of a common Mother honor
him.
Answer, Bro. Leathers.
End. To the Masonic Fraternity
of the State of West Virginia-May
they ever prove themselves worthy
: workers in the landmarks OF the Or
der.
Answered.. d.. G.. NJ, Alex. Parks
Jr.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

,oza a BsookLYS DIVORCE sUrr.-In Nav.
1919, Edward Jeffrey, of BROOKLYN w.
e'ahaestlnely married to Anna Pone sh1
"~s under twenty years of age. and her
noaher was opposed to the religion -
Sehrey' 50 the young couple decided tho. ~
Tue marriage should be secret Tbar ,;.-s s..@s
together until January, 1874. and tbon ~ sSa
returned to her parents. Jeffrey boa "ae 1le
Uesn allowed to see her since tban ,' NOV 40,
S SOHn fope, the girls father, instituted 80 s,;.
.Or uivorce, alleging that his dauobter 1.,' ,sns
,''s''iie' and that Jeffrey took adyantaaa rs -
ner weak condition and induced ber - =,
n.A''y nlm, that he might receive soma - os
nes ia'ners property. The suit was triod
., oelOre Judge Nielsen, who saws tbat st
'ns statute gives the nearest Of kin tbo
night ofactiOn to set aside the marr;aaa a ',s as
girl who is of unsound mind .se rha oi
show that Miss Pope was not eorna.l. ~ p1oO's !.
enter into maHige contract, hence ~.
mens Is awarded for the plaintifF fsS,.-s I
Ne'lson added that it was subject 's slse
sfe1 that the marriage laws were 80 ~. !
...s sas' = ceremony could be performed with
pu' 'ae parents knowledge.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05
DIR. Simms' Pain Searcher

,vb;b hg mas been offered 10 the American naonlo
s' soI' as pr smms Pain Seareher It does ri" a go1u sS
r. h., anu gives universal satisfaction: in fact 4 -
to- t.eideuy the people have long wanted II eSaro -
i 80 VI cure me severest case Of RHEINNTrs1f T"i
Stomach and h,so, SGlatIca Cramps ana Pains in the
DlI]neSs Indigestion Painters Colic &,dJ
reTo hcHeS M ana Pains Of every character Use fbis
i f6ny ~ ihe household, II is highly recommends
g atone We have relieved more than s caSS ~
,il's ana rains in our Office not using more tber
,e ~ n each case. Only sold i'm so cent bottes
M la an" DGpoi Fourth and King Streets Wiimine,
H. I'el. sod By j. W. Denney, smyrna and drI,5-
sep. 22-6m
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05
HAMILTON G. CUMMINs
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

me undersigned, having relinquished the nractie.
~ meuicine IN smyrna has placed his books ana
attorney TO make settlements Of all n hsii
SMYRNA June 22d. R,sW HIROSs M n p'''a'
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

IHE SoNG. OF THE SHIRT.-An onoodo..
mhich Mark Lemon loved to tell, related to
'ne period when Tom Hood became a con.
NiOu'or to Punch. Looking over his letters
ohe morning. he opened an envaIo.o :,
closing poem which the writer said bo,1
Oeen rejected by three contemporaries Tf
not thought available for Punch. bo bo,,o,l
she editor, whom he knew but sIiobtIv -
oohsign 1t to the waste-paper bsslot
-, ,me author was "sick at the sight of itD
ne poem was signed "Tom Hood, ond
ene lines were entitled "The SONG If tbo
onlrt. The work was altogether diffaront
irom anything that had ever annearod :,
.''4eA' and was considered so much ont of
s1eePihg with the spirit of the period;col
'hat at the weekly meeting its publication
""' opposed by several members of the STAFF
lemon was so firmly impressed not
ohiy with the beauty of the work. but viii
,lS suitability for the paper, that he stood
" ms hrst decision and published if Rv
q letter OF Tom Hoods TO Marl Tor,o,'
"hieh we have for the moment misIaid -
appears that the question of ILLUSTRATING the
poem was entertained and discussed tn
i,nes, Il, however,Swere published w;,Llnt
except That humorou. bor,Ior
81 grotesque figures which mado ~
runoh's Procession " on D.. 49, up
ne song of the Shirt trall
y the paper and created profound ser.o.
,lOn throughout Great Britain.-Loa,Isy
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05
VTCIxsS
VECKsS
FLOWER And VEGETABLE SEEDS

aTe ine best the world produces They are planted nv
SI 0n FIp people in America and the result is beaut
cent stamp iO''e 'iie Posuge-a2
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II PAYS! TT PAYS!!
WHAT PAYS

PA1S every Manufacturer, Merchant Mechanic
inventor; Farmer or Professional Man to Keen in,
tI Sed @ OH all the Improvements and discoveries of
II pas the head of every samily to introduce into
s household newspaper that's Instructive one thar
aoseIs usle or investigation and promotes thoiight
ana encourages discussion among fhe nnrohnrr N"s nv
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FLOWER And Vegetable GARDEN
VICIx'S

II le most beautiful work of the kind in the world
tio @ nearly 10 pages. hundreds Of fine Instra
@ IOs anu IOuT Chromo Plates of Flowers Lrautif,ii
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Established in 1870

''e' III 'e past year over FIVE Tons PER MoNTI i,
Packages of l2ounces each. IN Il
Retails for % Cts; 5 Packs for 81
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-06-24
Spring Love Making.

Oh! the soft, sweet language of
love! it's oft in the stilly night we
hear its gentle murmur:
"Dost think spring hath come,
Henri?"
Yes, dearest Consatina, l feel
that / may assure you that this
Warmthness will no more be dis
PEELED by the wind. But why so
strange question:"
because [ fain would clOthe
my neither eXtremitieS in silken
covering, were | assured the con-
tinuance of the present balmlness.
To thee who art so good and wise,
your Consatina looks for counsel
in all things, affecting her health
and happiness"
"Believe me, then, they are
dear to me, sweet one, and I am
proud that thou shOuldst deem
me worthy to advise thou in d
matter of so grave import. l am
confident thou has naught to fear
in making the change thou de-
sireSt. To prove the strength OF
my conviction, l have to inform
you that only yesterday night [
laid aside my flannel"
"Oh, Henri!" she gasped, cling
ing cOnvulsively to him; twas it
not premature? Horid fears as
sail me. What if thou shouldst
take cold and del! Oh me pro-
tector! me-~ah-"
"Calm thyself, ne angel. There
is no danger. All will be we'll"
~ shall hope for the best, Hen
ri, aud pray nightly that no rude
blast shall return to chill thy frame
and place in jeopardy thy precious
life. What wonld silk stockings
be to Consatina if thou VERT gone?
"a hollow mockery, a stuffiess
fabricw
And they cIinched, and we left.