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aS- Hag Fates--sre csats per Ene-toy 0bstmass No
issssssond TIE sseri announcement.
At Paw Paw, Morgan county, on
the Sth inst, GEO. A. son of Samuel
ID. and Mary NJ. Young, aged . yrs,
At the residence of his son, Nor.
gan county, on Wednesday, October
4th, Mr.. JOSHUA CLARK, aged So
years.
In Charlestown, October 5th. at
the residence of her father, Rosa Es-
TELLE, youngest daughter of DR.. j.
III. Straith.
Near Ripon, Jefferuon county, on
Tuesday, October 3rd, CARRIE AU-
GUsTA MCDONALD, daughter of Sc
bassian Mcdonald, aged II years and
Q months.
at the residence of Mr.. y. Morgan
Entler, in Shepherdstown, on Sep
tember 20, of Consumption, Mrs. Su-
san v. Weber, wife of Lewis Weber,
of Cumberland Nd, and daughter OF
William Bradshaw, deceased, oil
Shepherdstown, aged % years and
months.
In this place Oct. IA, 1876, GEO,
9. THOMPSON, son OF Samuel J. and
Sallie Thompson, aged 10 months
and 2 day.
We had little Creamer once,
With bright and happy face,
But the angels came and took him,
To that blessed, holy place
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The U Il Aid society

The U. b. Aid Society does not
seem to feel the ''hard times.n From
the 4th to the 18th of the present
month certificates were issued
amounting to S2O7, 900. Its business
is constantly increasing, demonstrat-
ing that the mutual plan of insur-
ance they have adopted is popular
with the people.
Mr.. f. j. Hayden solicits for them
in this place, and we understand he
has forwarded quite number of APP
plications for certificates.
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Wonderful Success.

1t is reported that BosoHgE's GERMAN
SYRUP has, since its introduction in the
United States, reached the immense
sale of 10000 dozen per year, Over
5000 Druggists have ordered this med
cine direct from the Factory. at Wood
bury, N. j and not one has reported a
single failure but every letter speaks
Of its astonishing success on curing
severe Coughs, Colds settled on the
Breast Consumption, or any disease Of
Throat and Lungs. We advise any
person that has any predisposition to
weak Lungs, to 60 to their Druggists
j. L. w. Baker or e. G. Williams and
get this Medicine, or inquire about it..
Regular size rs cents; Sample Bottle,
10 cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Don't neglect your cough.
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Hon II (lDaYis

We understand that Hon. III. G..
Davis has consented to make two
speeches In this county prior to the
Presidential election. He will be ac-
companied by the Hon. r.. T: Mer-
rick, one of the most eloquent speak
ers now on the stump. They will
address the people of Hedgesyile and
vicinity on Wednesday, October
25th, at 2 o'clock P. NJ, and the citi-
zens of Martinsburg and vicinity in
the Court House, at n iii the even
ing of same day.
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GU HAVE NO EXCUSE.

Have you any excuse for suffering
with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint !?
Is there any reason why you should go
on from day to day complaining with
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitu-
al Costiveness, palpitation of the Heart,
Heart burn, Water brash, Gnawing and
burning pains at the pit Of the Stom-
ach, Yellow Skin. Coated Tongue, and
disagreeabe taste in the mouth, Coming
up Of food after eating, Low spirits, dc.
No! II is positively your own fault if
you do. Go to your Druggist ], L. w.
Baker and get Bottle OF Green's Au-
gust Flower for 70 cents your cure is
certain, but If you doubt this, get a
Sample Bottle for 10 cents aud try it.
Two doses will relieve you.
Nov. 25th 1876. COW.
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Climate and Clothes

Owing to the sudden changes of
our climate, it is of the greatest i'm
portance for Americans to protect
the entire surface of the body and
limbs nine months out of the year.
How we dress the remaining three is
OF less Importance than how we work
and eat !; but unless the skin is well
and closely covered during the fall,
winter and spring we cannot be free
from the influence of sudden chan
ges. This can be done by thick or
light underclothing, in silk, flannel
or woven wear; but in some form it
is necessary. This important pre-
caution ought particularly to be re-
membered in dressing little children.
Their clothing ought to meet in such
a way as to leave no chance of bare
skin, for sacques and overshoes are
mockeries if the knees are uncovered.
AS for short stockings, they are SIM
ply traps for disease. They may be
safe in July, but the chilly nights Of
autumn ought to warn all mothers
to put them away. After the skin
is covered the clothing may be light
or heavy, as the wearer needs; but
as simple matter of comfort a COM
plete suit Of warm underwear and
long stockings do more for women
and children in the way of protec-
ton from coughs and colds than all
furs, fiannels and wraps they can
possibly put on.
The cold weather is at our doors
and it is imperatively necessary that
thicker clothing be put on to pre-
vent taking cold. A great deal Of
the sickness which sexists during the
winter months is owing greatly to
the indifference OF the people IN not
protecting themselves from the rig
ors of the winter, forgetting that AN
ounce OF prevention is worth pound
of cure
Frazer, Bishop q Co. will furnish
the merchants Of Martinsburg and
vicinity all kinds of goods in their
line as low as they can be put in their
stores from any city. Keep your
money at home. Call and see them.
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oysters and Produce.

G. III. Anders, adjoining the office
of the Adams Express Company, on
North Queen street, gets large fresh
oysters every day, from Balti-
more, and sells them at very low
rates. He also keeps constantly on
banda very fine and varied stock of
Irish and sweet potatoes, cabbage
and other vegetables, at the lowest
market rates. Charlie is energetic
and accommodating, and our people
will find him good person to deal
with
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COAL! CDAL!COALs GOAL

On account of the great cut in
wages on the b. u o. Il. r., and hav-
ing made ample arrangement in large
quantities at reduced figures, we
will deliver anywhere in corporate
limits, best Piedmont lump coal at
$3.50 per ton, and $3.45 per half
ton. Special figur' in large quanti-
ties. Full freight guaranteed. Call
and see us. FRAZER, BISHOP & Co.
BE certain to examine Gettinger
81 Hoke's stock of Winter boots and
shoes, and sare money. lo14,w
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BALTIMORE, Oct. /

FLoUR-Howard st. and Western
Super 81. 25a. 475, ExtraS5. 25a5. so, Fa-
mily $6.00a7.75. -- City Mills
Super $4 5Oa4 IS; City Mill Low and
Mid. Elk. $4 25a6 90; City Mills Rio
brands Extra So 25a6 SO.
WHEAT-Southern Red 81 2Sa1 49,;
Southern Amber, ST. 35a1 3S; White,
81 10al 32: Pennsylvania red 81 25a
l 80; We stern red 81 30a1 30.
CoRN--Southern white, 50a5i
allow 56a5S; western mixed,
81; steamer SO cents.
RYE. Prime Southern IS cents
ives ern 40 cents
OATs.-Western mixed 32a34 ;
Western White, 35a40; Southern
inferior 30a32; Southern good to
prime, 40a43 cents.
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MO FAILURE KNOW N /!

IN
There is no case on Iecord where DR..
Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound has failed to give satisfaction.
On the other HAND, wherever it has been
used by our people, in severe colds,
coughs, asthma, bronchitis, Group,
whooping- cough and consumption, they
ore enthusiastic in its praise. Contain
ing no opium or other dangerous drug,
it does not constipate. and is safe TO ad :
minister in all conditians of health
This is an important announcement, and
the suffering are advised to heed it.
Trial size, 10 cts; largJ sizes, 80 cts. sad
One Dollar.
Sold by J. w. Walker, Il. G. Will
liams 81 Bro, and M. A. Snodgrass.
Also Agents for Prof. Parker's pleas
ant Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms, pleasant 20 take, and requires no
physic.
Price % cents. Try it.
May 2, 1ydeow.
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bad Case Of Hiccoughs.

A man in Tripoli, Pa. succeeded
in hiccoughing himself to death
the other day. The hiccoughs be-
gan at eight in theInorning, lasted
without interruptionltill l p. tm.,
when death came. A physician
prescribed iaudanum, hot baths
and a dozen other things without
the slightest effect, and the man
himself tried "nine swallows and
all thee other folk lore receipts bear
ing on the case.
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TheB so II

The earnings of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, main stem and
branches, including the Pittsburg
division for the month of September,
was 81 1856, $40, an increase over Au-
gust OF $207 ,J02. The grain trade
and passenger traffic was very heavy
The usual semi-annual dividend of
five per cent, on the capital stock of
the main stem was declared.
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Removal

Messrs. VIM. Wilen & Sons have
removed their stock of furniture
from Blondel's building to their new
warerooms and mandatory adjoin-
ing the residence of VIM. Wilen on
North Queen street. Their ware
room is on the first floor and their
mandatory on the second floor.
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Attention is called to the valuable
farm Of Mr.. +. M. Pawling, situated
about 81 miles West of Hedgesyille.
1t can be purchased now at private
sale. If it is not disposed of at pri-
vate sale prior to Tuesday, Novem-
Der 2Sth, it will on that day be sold
at public auction in front Of the
Courthouse.
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House Cleaning

Well, that time has come again
1t is hard time on the wife, and a
hard time on the hOuse-band, espe-
cially if new carpets, &C., are de-
manded. Economy should now teach
the wife to patch up the worn
places, and to put small piece of
oil-cloth over the worn place at the
wash-stand and bureau. Help your
husband along now if possible.
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A Doubtless Doobt No Doubt

The result of the October elections
proves that Socrates knew perfectly
what he was talking about when he
said: sit is not wise to be certain of
doubt, but doubtful doubt is doubt
less as doubtful asa doubtless doubt
No dOnht.' =
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Grange Notice.

The members of Pomona Grange,
p. of H., will meet at Darkesville,
Saturday, Oct. 28th, 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ. Business of Importance will be
transacted and full meeting of the
members is requested.
CD. VIEWER, Sec'y.
October 17tb.
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.Ha.low Eve ,,

''Hallow Even will be here in less
than two weeks, and the boys will
have to get a substitute for cabbage
stalks this year, cabbage being SO
scarce.
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Dem AMI Renub-How % Put It

Says Dem. 10 Repub
's0hio's gone wrong
That's what's the matter with Hannah. :"
Says Repub. to Dem.
You mustered up strong,
And, by George, you've got Indiana.
= Wheeling Htelligencer.
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VIeuna Reer

Mr.. Jacob Schleuss is now receiv-
ing daily at Turner Hall a very fine
brand of Vienna lager beer, which
he disposes of on draught at usual
rates. The best judges in town pro-
nounce it superior beer.
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large sale

Attention is directed to the public
sale of the property of the late j. w.
Stewart, advertised in this issue
This is the largest amount of perso-
nal property which has been offered
for sale in this county for many
years.
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Mr.. Geo, ID. Blocher has purchas
ed the stock of goods, consisting of
groceries. notions, &C., From G.. w.
Buxton and will continue the bust
ness in Buxton's building.
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school Matters

The Board of Education will meet
on next Monday night.
Two members of the School Board
will be elected on November 7th.-
No pay, consequently no candidates.
All of the public schools, including
the colored one, are in very pros
porous condition, and well attended
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In Season

It's never out of season to adver-
tise, but now is the very time to adj
vertise fall and winter goods, because
the weather joys the readers memory
and won't let him forget what he
saw in the paper about those winter
fixings he's got to have; and besides
people are looking for invitations to
buy'
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The Centennial Commission has
awarded a medal TO West Virginia
for the excellence of her salt and
bromine for brine mills.
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The excitement of the election is
now over and all eyes are turned on
the cheap stock of goods now on ex-
hibition at Emmert Il Fiery's. Do
not fail to see them. ltw.
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At work

Candidates for deputy sheriff, jailor
and "sich' like are buckling on their
armor and Waiting around in regu-
lar election style. Well, things Of
this kind win be settled about jan
uary LIST.
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Mr.. William Woods has sent to
this office sweet potato raised in
his garden which weighs four pounds
and Q ounces. Can any of our gar
deners beat this ?
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saturday. October 81. 1876

Remember that Emmert & Fiery
are still selling the best prints at s
cents. And all other goods in accor-
dance.-ltw.
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Every body is rushing to Emmert
81 Fiery's to get some of the cheap
goods before they are all gone, call
early and get some of the great bar
gains they are now offering. ltw
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Mems stitch downs, an excellent
article, cheap, at
o14,wl GETTINGER & HoKE's.
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TOES TOES TOES Fedrey's eel
ebrated protection toe shoes for chill
dreE, very cheap. at
o14,w GETTINGER q HoHE.
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An excellent remedy. DR.. Bulls
Vegetable Pills are superior as a ca
thartic to any other in all the uses
to which a purgatiye is employed.
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JUST Observation-Disclosures lot of
Buck HeGebower ~ Neer's Mems
handmade pegged Kip Brogan's.-
every pair warranted and sold cheap
by. III. N. DEATRIcK.
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EYERY FARMER

EVERY FARMER
In Berkeley county is requested to see our
Country Hammered PlOw
Iron before purchasing. We only ask
you to see them, and we are sure of sell
ing. II. A RIDDLE,
King Street Hail.
March 6, l875--wtf.
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at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities he
is prepared to dispense Prescriptions ac-
cording to the latest and strictest rules OF
Pharmacy to his customers and all who
may favor him with their supportand con-
fidence. at as low prices as any drug store
in sly city.
A full supply Of the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
GB~ For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 20. 1871 rdaw.
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II M II II A BIZ f.
CUNTB. VAL. RAILROAD.
TAKES EFFECT MONDAY Oct. 16, 1876.
MARTINSBURG TO HARRISBURG

HARRI SBURG
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

SCHENcK's PULMoNIc SYRUP, for the
Cure of Consumption, Coughs and Colds. The
great virtue Of this medicine Is that 1t ripens the
matter and throws it out Of the system, purifes
the blood. and thus effects acure. "a : =
ScHENoK's SEA WEED Tonic, fer the Cure OF
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, etc. The Tonic produces
a healthy action of the stomach, creating an appe-
tite, forming chyle, and curing the most obstinate
cases of Indigestion. - " HI 8FEsA'5
ScHENcKss MANDRAKE Pills, FOR the Cure Of
Liver Complaint, etc. These pills are Alternative
and produce a healthy action on the liver without
the least danger, as they are free from calomel, and
yet more efdcacious in restoring a healthy action
oflthe liver. 80 III. 10. -tE{rHf
These remedies are q certain cure for Consump-
ti1i. as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and
purifes the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upon
the liver, create a healthy bile, and remove ell dis
eases of the liver, often a cause OF Consumption.
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to
the stomach, makes a good digestion, and enables
the organs to form good blood; and thus creates q
healthy circulation of healthy blood. The COM
bined action of these medicines. as thus ex.
planned, will cure every case of Consumption, II
taken in time, and the use Of the medicines perse.
vered in.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal
office, corner SIXTH andARCH STs., Philadelphia,
every Monday, where lllsttsrs for advice must b
addressed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21
Angling for Eyeless Fish.

At the Dickinson place, on Billiard
Greek, near SiX-mile Station, is a 10
acre field which is nothing more nor
less than a s~ubterranean lake, covered
with soil about Is inches deep. On the
soil is cultivated a field of corr which
will produce SO or 40 bushels to the
acre. If any one will take the trouble
to dig a hole the depth of a spade ham
die they will find it to fill with water,
and, by using q hook and line, fish four
Or five inches long can be caught. These
fish are different from others, in not
having either scales or eyes, and are
perch-like in shape. The ground is a
black mari, ~alluvial III its nature, and
in all probability it was at one time an
open body of water, on which has ac-
cumulated vegetable matter, which has
been increased from time to time, until
now it has q crust sufficiently strong
and rich to produce fine corn,
though it has to be cultivated by hand,
as it is not strong enough to bear the
weight of a horse. While incoming the
field hands catch great strings of deli
cate fish by merely punching a hole in
through to the water. A person rails
ing on his heel and coming down sud-
denly can see the growing corn shake
all around him. Any one having the
strength to drive a rail through this
cruss will find on releasing it that it will
disappear entirely. The whole section
of country surrounding this field gives
evidence of marshiness, and the least
shower of rain produces an abundance
of mud. But the question comes up,
has not this body an outlet? Although
brackish, the water tastes as if fresh,
and we have no doubt but that it is any
thing else hut stagnant. Yet these
fishes are eyeless and scaleless-similar
to those found in caves. 1t is a subject
for study, and we would like to have
some of our "profoundn citizens to in
vestigate.-Montgomery (AlG. Bulletin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21
A Whole Colony in One Family.

Among the Immigrant passengers by
the steamship Leipzig on Saturday was
a Swiss family of seventeen persons,
which would seem to possess resources
enough to populate a Western Ameri-
can State with far less hardship than
the famous L" Swiss Family Robinson"
experienced when cast away or a tropi-
cal island in establishingthen, little pa
triarchal government The head OF the
present Swiss family is Alfred Mathys,
aged IL years. His wife Veronica is
one year his senior. The two Oldest of
the fifteen children are Marie and Al.
fred, twins, aged 20 years. The ages
of the others follow in pretty regular
order-viz: Is years, Il, 16, IA, IL, 10,
g., 8, 6, 4, 3, and 2 years, ending with
the baby of 9 months. They all start.
ed West, and will form a fair nucleu:
upon which to found a Swiss settle
ment. OF the juniors eight are male!
and seven females.-Baltamore Su2s. e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21
The Moral Character of the Oyster.

With the first day of September the
oyster came again into favor and flavor,
and as he is to associate with the men
and m of this land upon terms of
the closest intimacy during the whole
of the next eight months, it is worth
while, perhaps, to inquire respecting
his condition of life and his moral char
acter.
his fortune, a punsterhas already
said of him that his case is most un-
commonly hard; that it is his, peaceful
as he is, to perish in many a foreign
broil and it may be added that he is
often in hot water, and perpetually in a
stew of one kind or another.
In temper he is even mild to placidi-
ty, although he is sometimes slightly
ruffied, on his edges at least. He is
quiet always, and usually verywell be-
having; and yet he participates in near
ly every scene of debauch and revelry.
He frequents midnight suppers, and is
the companion-the bosom companion,
we may say-of wild fellows of every
degree. He makes no noise, and does
no quarreling, but he is present in well
nigh every riotous company, and is
found at table with wines and liquors Of
every kind, name and quality.
In himself, and osfar RS his person
al behavior is concerned, the oyster is
perfectly respectable, and gentlemen
and gentlewomen have him at Inner
without scruple; but there can be no
doubt that his name is suggestive of
dissoluteness and dissipation, precisely
as the horse, noble as he is, is indlssol-
ubly associated in our minds with GER
tain forms of knavery and jockeVism
sin all its branches" as the street
signs say. Dicke s, we believe it was,
who pointed out the fact that the
moment that any man falls into the
poverty which comes of drunkenness
and idleness he begins to eat oysters as
a regular diet, and Notwithstanding the
high estimation in which the best of lis
hold this mollusk, his name somehow
suggests irregularity of living, late
hours, unwholesome haunts and pota-
tions of gin.
Nevertheless he is a fine fellow, and
we can not spare him from the list OF
friends whom we are always glad to see
at dinner. There is a placidity in his
bearing, a decorum in his conduct,
which give US confidence in him, and
wherever he is met he is sure of a
hearty welcome.--NeO York EUensn9
Post.