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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-06-24
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
June.

June, the month of roses, arrayed
in leaves of green and decked with
beauty and redolent Of odors, is here.
The tender sprays and tiny buds have
developed into branches and a wealth
of leaf, and summers drapery is well
nigh all put on. The birds are sing
ing there cheeriest notes, while the
bee and butterfly hum and fit from
bud upon an early search for sweets.
The erst bare brown cottage, covered
with meshing of seemingly lifeless
vine, has become perfect glory of
emerald beauty in its new leaf cover
let. The patient kline seeks out the
shadowy circles beneath the trees, for
even the June sunshine is oppressive
at midday. The children are fairly
screaming their delights as th ey race
through the balmy air, and the
schoolboy HES from the restraints
of study to lave in the cooling of the
nearest brook or pond. The hus-
bandman,'s hardest work is over, and
now a watchful care over the grow
ing crops, with somewhat of anx-
iety as to the result of his labor,
occupies the hours. To him who is
much out of doors June brings a
perfection of ecstasy that no other
month affords, but those who, with
in doors, run their round of daily
business, only note the growing
warmth, wipe their brows and long
for some retreat from business cares
and cooped up misery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
IL. w. Andrews. Esq.

This gentlemen, formerly of this
place, and who commenced life first
as lawyer in New York, then be-
came congregational preacher, then
again a practitioner of law in Jeffer-
son and Berkeley, then candidate
for congress in this district, has re
Gently, under the preaching of the ell
oquent Hammond in the city of
Washington, embraced the baptist
faith, and has been licensed as a
minister to that denomination.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
OUR NEIGHBORs.

Cumberland is trying to get up a
Fourth of July celebration.
Strawberries have come down to 10
cents quart in Hagerstown.
The hog question agitates the
ShepherdstoWn Council.
A good many Hagerstowners are in
Philadelphia attending the Centen-
NAL.
Allegany county, Md, issued II
marriage licenses last month while
Washington county issued 16.
Steamboat racing on the canal ex-
cites the average Cumberlander. A
lirst-class explosion will wind the
practice up for time.
The Hagerstown Neacs says The
wheat and rye crops in this section of
the country are remarkably promis-
ing and should not hail or storms in
tervene in few weeks the farmers
labors will be rewarded by crop the
equal of which has been seldom seen.
The Hagerstewn Neaus says: The
Methodist Protestant Church of
Clearspring was set on fire by some
fire fiend late on SATURDAY last. The
fire was built in the gallery, and had
made some Roadway, when it was
discovered by colored man who
was passing. He called for assis-
lance and in few moments extin-
guished the fire. Had it not been
for the timely discovery, the church
and surrounding property would
doubtless have been destroyed.
The Winchester NeWs says: Mr..
Piper, an aged gentleman, who re-
sides south of the Winchester Paper
Mill, met with very serious acct
dent on Tuesday last. He was plough
ing in "a corn-field near the w. 81 $.
Railroad, and in attempting to stop
his horses-whi h had become fright
ened by passing train-he was
knocked down and dragged some
distance, the plough-point piercing
his leg just below the knee, and tear
ing off nearly the whole calf Of his
leg, and was otherwise severely bruis-
ed. DR.. Henkle, who was called to
his assistance, sewed up and dressed
the wound, but owing to his advanc-
ed age, being in his list year, and
the serious nature of his injuries,
his condition is considered critical.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Parkersburg

Happening in this Burg on Satur-
day last on business, we took little
stroll around to note improvements,
&c. But alas !! there is nothing going
on. The partially finished walls Of
the U. S. Custom House are await
ing an appropriation that the inves-
tigating M. C's ought to make. The
oil refineries around the town are
at work, but the demand is light and
the price way down in figures. We
climbed up into the Journal office,
but failed to find either the granger
editor, ex-Gov. Stevenson, or the
ever-ready Scofe. We looked in at
the Times office, but on inquiry for
Drahosh,got the laconic reply "out. -
The bucolic editor may have been on
his farm, but as for the others-well,
it was Saturday, kind of holiday,
and beer saloons abound in the neigh
borhood. We had pleasant business
transactions with his Honor Judge
Jackson, of the U. S. Court, and
Clerk Jasper Y. Moore, Esq. The
Judge informed us that it would
give him more travelling and andi-
tional terms of court, still he hoped
Congress would pass the bill desig-
mating Martinsburg as the place at
which the U. s. Court should be held.
We hope his good wishes may soon
be realized, and we know when once
acquainted, our people will look for
the Judge and his recurring Courts
with pleasure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Clean Up.

Our housewives have been busy
during the last two months clean ing
up the insides of their homes, and
we suggest that the ''lords of crea-
ton" take the pick and shovel and
clean up the surroundings. There
are many places in town where there
Is an urgent need for the drainage to
carry it off. The cutters, if we may
call them by that name, on many
streets have sickening smell, and
1t will take but a little time to clean
them out. Do it at once and the doc
tors VIII have less to do, and the
health of our families will in great
measure be insured.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
False Economy.

Do not be economical. That is, il
you mean by economy the prac-
tice of denying yourself all
enjoyment and all refining
influence about your homes
through wish to save MONEY. There
is no more sordid disposition in the
world A cherries house which has
no pictures, no music, no books, and
but very little Of comfort in carpets
and other upholstery, while there is
plenty of money in bank and loaned
out among neighbors, is a reflection
on man as if he was charged with
a certain kind Of embezzlement. Be
economical by saving your soul from
wasting, and by laying up in store a
good foundation against the time to
TO come.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Not Alarming.

Those who have been queerying
about the probable consequences of
the newly elected Mayor not receiv-
ing certificate of his election need
not be alarmed,f for although it is one
OF the forms attending elections, yet
it is not absolutely essential, and for
years past has been wholly disre-
guarded. However, the commission
ers have their certificates all ready,
and there will be no trouble on that
SCORE
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
A Centennial Bell.

The bell used by the Lutheran
and Reformed congregations Of this
place on the old log church which
was situated on the corner of John
and Church streets, will be on exhi-
ton at the basement of the Lutheran
Church tonight, during the progress
Of the strawberry festival. This bell
which is of iron was cast at Hughes
Foundry, on Beaver Creek, in
Washington county, Nd, was used
along time in Maryland and was
brought to this place in 1871, by Mr..
Wendell Seibert, father of Mr.. Geo.
Seibert, of this county and presented
to the two congregations to be used
to call the worshipers to the house Of
God. 1t was thus used until 1903
when it yielded to- more modern
bell. Among other interesting relics
of the olden time on exhibition is the
communion Cup, bearing the date
1871, and the mysterious letters p X
\ b X M.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Egg Plants.

Potato bugs made such sad havoc
among the egg plants last year that
it seemed almost impossible to raise
the toothsome vegetable, and many
persons concluded to give up the
task this season. For their benefit
we would say that tansy strewn
among the plants will keep the bugs
away entirely. This remedy is given
on the authority of a gentleman who
tried it with success last season.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
For the & ntennial.

Uncle Joe Hoffman has returned
from flying visit to the Centennial.
He describes it as the biggest show on
record, and says it would take man
IA month TO see it all. His descrip-
tion of what he saw is exceedingly
vivid. His trip 10 Kansas last sum-
mer was as nothing compared to his
visit to Philadelphia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Council Proceedings.
MONDAY, June 5.

Council met, Mayor Chambers in
the chair. Present, Councilmen
Showers, Miller, Russler, Linthicum,
Hill, Cline, Frazer, Farrin.
Committee appointed to examine
books and accounts Of Treasurer, re-
ported all vouchers, &C., correct.
The Treasurer submitted an
amended report, which was more full
but did not differ in total from first
report.
The same committee reported the
books Of Sergeant Carper as submit
ted to Council, correct, showing a
balance due the corporation from the
Sergeant Of ST 1859.
After some discussion of the re-
port of Auditing Committee, the re-
port was received.
On motion the old Council ad-
journed. Mayor Chambers then adj
ministered the oath of office to the
incoming officer, Mayor Shut.
DR.. j. w. McSherry, j. w. Pitzer,
Ill. Mcdowell, j. Farrin and f. Spill
man, the new Councilmen elect,
were sworn in by Mayor Shut and
took their seats.
A motion was carried to go into
election of officers.
Mr.. III. A. Frazer was nominated
and reelected by reclamation to the
position of Treasurer.
On motion the election of Sergeant
was called for, and the following
names were presented as candidates:
John Il. Boyd, w. III. Brantner ,Jno.
w. Carper, Geo. l.. Hensel, G.. s.
Moore, w. X. Hollis. On the -four tn
ballot Mr.. Boyd was declared elected
receiving votes and Mr.. Hollis 8.
The following names were offered
as candidates for Clerk:
ID. S. Noble, John M. Trammell,
w. G. Butler, A. III. Troxell, Joshua
5. Gallaher, Geo. Flynn, John s..
Mathews. (Mr. Oden was voted for
on first ballot, when he stated that
he was not and would not be a candi-
date Mr.. w. G.. Butler was elected
ON second ballot.
Mr.. Showers moved that members
of Council serve without pay. Show
ers, Pitzer, McSherry voted in the
affirmative; Frazer, Hill, Farrin,
Linthicum, Spillman, Russler in the
negative.
Moved that the salary of Clerk be
fixed at $500. Lost.
Mr.. Russler moved that salary be
fixed at $5O0-Clerk to give his entire
time to duties of office. Adopted.
Mr.. j. Shaffer was reelected En-
gineer of Water Works by acclama-
ton, at his present salary.
Election OF lamp lighters laid over
until next meeting.
DIR. johnson on introduction of DR.
Burkhart, appeared and made a state
ment that he had discovered that an
attempt had been recently made to
set fire to the Stewart House proper
ty, and suggested the propriety of a
night police.
Adjourned to meet Wednesday
night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

After sitting all the reports
which come to us from the Black
Hills, there is no other conclusion
than that this region as gold
bearing section is a myth. Thou
sands upon thousands of our peo-
pie have collected their little
means to seek the new Ell Dorado,
and those who will return will do
so, poor in body and poor in purse;
while a large number will leave
their bones to bleach upon a
strange soil ,amid the wild savages
and prowling beasts of prey, with
no kind hand to spread the soil
above them or plant a flower upon
their grave.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Editorial Associations

The Charlestown Free Press saws
the members Of this association have
probably lost something, so far as
pleasures in that place are concerned,
by the postponement of their meet :
ing which was to have been held OH
the LIST inst. 1t says, however, that
it hopes that all the courtesies which
were proposed to be extended them
will keep until theyvisit Charlestown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
How Beautiful

Martinsburg never looked more
beautiful than it does now. The
shade trees planted years ago along
the streets have acquired splendid
size, and they are now, decked in
their bright green suits, beautiful
beyond mention, while their gentle
shades resting on the sidewalk in the
heat of the day, renders more COM
Portable the locomotion of our peo-
pie. Our citizens can form an idea
now what fine thing it would be if.
IN front of every house in the town,
there were planted and growing good,
healthy, vigorous trees, and they will
doubtless be prompted, those of them
who have not yet done so, to place
young trees in front of their proper
ties. Not only do shade trees con-
duce to the beauty of a city or town.
but they also tend to the health of
the people, which should be always
remembered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

ESCAPE FEOn Deatn.
On Saturday evening Charlie
Swartz, son Of Mr. George Swartz of
this place. was on the track of the b.
x o. n. r., near Flagg's mill, about
mile aud a half East of this place.
The mixed train called the .'pick upv
was coming Oh the north track to-
wards this place, and he took his DO
sition between the two tracks, for the
purpose Of jumping on ii as it passed
by him. He stood on the projecting
end OF a eross-tie of the South track.
and as the hind car Of the "pick upo
passed, he was about to reach out and
take hold of it, when he was horror
struck by the sight of the Express
train going East on the South track,
right on him. lie failed to catch the
car OF the pick upo train, and as it
passed he fell forward to avoid the
Express. In doing so the Express.
going at the rate of twenty miles an
hour, struck his leg, lifting him into
the air and hurting him about 80 feet.
His leg is badly fractured, and he
suffered some bruises about the back.
DR.. j. w. McSherry was immediate
ly sent for, and rendered the neces-
sary surgical aid. Unless injured
internally, which is not thought to
be the case, Charley Swartz has
miraculously escaped death with only
a fractured leg, which, however, will
coniine him to his bed for several
months.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

RAILROAD VAR.

The saying, "when rogues fall
out honest men gets their dues is
again exemplified in the railroad
war which has been inaugurated.
The war, it is said, has been com
menced in consequence of a reduc-
ton of fares by the Boston trunk
lines. and still continues. he
New York Central Company hay
ing concluded to reduce the pas
sengers rates from Boston one dol
lar, the Pennsylvania Railroad an
nounced similar reduction from
New York and Philadelphia to
points in the West. The Baltimore
and Ohio being in harmony with
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and
both corporations being determin-
ed to stick, there is but little pros
pect of an early settlement.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

From the Chicago Tribune.

Colonel Harry G.. Armstrong,
foreman of newspaper Office in
Cincinnati, married before the
wal, land took to live with him his
wife's sister, then aged s years.
He adopted the child, and had her
name changed to Armstrong.
When she grew up to woman he
became so fond of her that his wife
obtained decree of divorce. Then
he marriedher. He isdivorcej from
her also. On his tombstone may
be written the simple inscription !:
"He sustained with exemplary in
fidelity the relations of adopted
father, brother'in-law, and hus-
band"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
An unusual event took place Sn

An unusual event took place Sun
day at st. Johns Catholic Church,
st. Louis, the occasion being the
ordination of seventeen priests, ten
of whom were students who left
Germany because they would not
submit to Bismarck's policy towards
the Catholic Church. The ceremo-
MES were very imposing, and were
conducted by Rt. Rev. Bishop Ryan,
assisted by several prominent clergy
men of that diocese.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
REP UCLTCAN STATE CON-
VENTION.

Mr.. John w. Mason, Chairman Of
the Republican State Committee, has
issued call for State Convention,
to be held at the city of Parkersburg
on Thursday, the 9th day of July,
1876, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for State offices.
We know that an effort has been
made to induce the Executive Com
mittee to call this convention at
Martinsburg, especially az many Of
the delegates would find this town a
convenient stopping place on their
way to the Centennial. However, a
majority of the committee thought
best to keep close to the Ohio in
stead of the Potomac river. As the
congressional conventions of each
party are yet to be called, we res
pectfully invite both to come to Mar
tinsburg, where they will find plenty
of good clever democrats and repub-
licans and the best of accommoda-
tions.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Returned

The members of Palestine Com
mandery No. 2, who took part in the
knights Templar parade have All re-
turned, and report themselves well
pleased with the exhibition, and many
of them propose to make another
visit i'm September.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
berkeley savings Bank.

This Bank is having new fire and
burglar proof doors placed on their
lt,and chronometer lock attached
making it thoroughly safe against
all attacks from burglars or danger
from fire.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
A Young wife Murdered.

ST. ALBANs, W., June 3.-The wife
of Charles Butler, a young farmer living
near Highgate Centre, was murdered
last night during the absence Of her hus-
band. Her skull was smashed and her
head pounded so as to prevent recogni-
ton Of her features. Edward Tato, a
hired man, aged Is, has been arrested
on suspicion of attempting to violate
Mrs. Butler, and killing her to prevent
discovery. He claims that three men
murdered her,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Where is your ice cream freezer and
your five cent lemonade !? Why go to
ID. M. Shaffer q Bro. and get your
self nice grenadine dress, then you
will have no use for these mic nacks,
Opposite Court House.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Mr.. John Shepherd was severely
bitten by ferocious dog on Friday
last. His wounds are quite painful.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

The largest assortment and best
Calico in town for ct cents per yard,
call at III. N. DEATRICK's.
I'm daW..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

One of the most dangerous features
of the situation just now in Eastern
Europe, is the intense excitement
which prevails among the Greeks
Among them the irritation caused
by the last Cretan instruction has
never been allayed, and ever since
Montenegro and Servia gave signs of
design and purpose to take part
with the HerZegovinian rebels, the
Greeks have been preparing, in their
way, to participate in the struggle
The poor young man who occupies
the palace of King of Greece, seeing
the actual difficulties of the case land
anticipating others, took himself out
of the way, some time ago, under the
pretext of visiting friends. We are
not quite sure where his majesty is
at present; he was, we believe lately
in Vienna. Between his desire to
keep the good will of Austria, Rus
STA, Germany and England, and the
necessity of humoring his own SUBJ
jects, King George las most likely
been rather unhappy man for a good
while. On the distribution of the
Sick Mans estate, the Greeks think
they ought to receive Crete, Epirus,
Thessaly, and we know not how
many other pieces of land, and they
would certainly not be easily persua-
ded to surrender their claim. In the
talk of diplomats, the Greeks have
long been Familiarity spoken of as the
"enfants terrible de y Europe" and
in the coming discussion of the cri-
sis they will not fail to justify the
character.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Anger begins wastefully and
ends with repentance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Manners easily and rapidly ma
ture into morals.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Job work very neatly, cheaply
and promptly done at this Office.
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OOOO BAGGING, in store and to arrive.
EUREKA, LUDLOW, DOUBLE ANCHOR, Eta.
Delivered in Galveston or New Orleans in lots to
nit purchasers.
Also
Boards LOCK and STAR BUCKLE TIE,
At Lowest market quotations.
MANILA, SISAL and hemp CORDA0E ETC
"a, 90, Is Peters street.
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