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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Costly Funerals.

The subject of the great cost Incl
dent to the holding of a funeral at
the present time is being expatiated
upon throughout the country, and a
disposition is developing itself to do
away with the costly funerals attend
ant upon the demise of a friend or
relative. 1t is exceedingly crafty
ing to notice this change in public
feeling, and it is ardently to be hoped
that a result will be reached that
will fasten itself upon the communi-
ty in such a manner as will prove
beneficial in more than II respect.
1t seems as though no person can
any more be buried in a common
pine or walnut coffin, but a casket,
highly ornamented with silver
mountings are requisites. no mat
ter what the circumstances of the
family may be. 1t is at all times
commendable to show u respect to
the dead, by burying them in a de-
cent manner, but where the cir
cumstances of the livingdo not guar
antee such an elaborate funeral,
more judicious care should be mani
tested. Let us for example, take the
large number of carriages that are
constantly called into requisition at
funerals, and which, in the majority
of cases, must be paid for by the be-
reaved family, no matter who occu-
pies them. Surely that is an impo-
sition upon good nature, and just
as little should persons DESTROYS of
attending funerals expect the fam
lily to supply them with accommoda-
as if they desired to visit any of the
neighboring towns on a pleasure
trip. There is no reason in it, and
the sooner persons are taught to re-
aliZe it the better it will be for us
all. If people + anxious to attend
funerals of persons residing outside
of the town limits they do not
write to the bereaved family for con-
veyances, but Immediately repair to
the livery stables and hire a vehicle.
We repeat, let us have a change for
the better in the manner of conduct
ing onr funerals, and if teams must
be used let them be supplied only
for the members of the family, and
if there are any others who wish to
accompany the remains to it's last
resting place let them provide them
selves with suitable conveyances
or go on foot; but do not ask the be-
reaved family to do what we are not
willing to do ourselves -ECchdnqe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Getting Ready.

The various committees are push
ing the work Of getting ready forthe
approaching exhibitions of the Berke-
ley county Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Society. Let the people of the
county do their full duty towards
making the exhibition a complete
cce
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
A DastardIy Act.

We made mention afew days since
that a fine young mare belonging to
Mr.. Ardinger, who resides with Mrs.
Crowl, near Greensburg, had been
stolen from a field of Mrs. Crowl. A
day or two after we chronicled the
burning of the entire oat and wheat
crop belonging to Mrs. Crowl, en-
failing on her a loss of several hun
dred dollars. The mare which was
taken from the field has since been
found dead in the Opequon. The
scoundrels took the dumb brute to
the abutment of the old bridge at
the mouth of the Opequon, tied her
two front legs together, blindfolded
her and backed her over the abut-
ment into the creek, where she was
found on Thursday. There is now
no longer doubt that the scoundrels
who drowned the mare were the same
who burned the wheat. OF the two
crimes, we think the brutal killing
of the dumb brute is the worst, and
that hanging is not a bit two severe
for the guilty parties. 1t is one of
the most dastardly and wicked acts
we have heard of for some time, and
was prompted only by some petty
feeling OF imaginary wrong or in
suit. There is strong suspicion as
to the guilty parties, and if sufficient
evidence can be had, they will be
dealt with in the most rigorous man.
ner.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

The State ticket nominated by the
Republicans at Parkersburg is gen.
orally acknowledged to compare ia
vorably with the Democratic ticket
nominated at Charleston. The Re-
publicans at this end of the State
preferred Col. Ward III. Lamon as
the candidate for Governor, but the
opinion is expressed that they will
readily acquiesce in the choice of
General Nathan Golf, jr. General
Golf is a gentleman of excellent
character and fine abilities, and no
doubt will conduct the campaign on
his part with.fairness, energy and de-
termination. The Wheeling Reals
ter, the leading Democratic paper in
the State, refers to him as follows:
The Republican ticket nominated
at Parkersburg, is in it's personelle,
fair enough, and in this respect will
compare favorably with the Demo-
cratic State ticket already in the
field. We are especially well pleased
with the nomination of Nathan Golf
for Governor. He is a gentleman of
such character as to guarantee that
the camprign on his part, at least,
shall be a respectable one; a man of
fair ability whom it will be a pleas
ure to Gen. Mathews to meet on the
stump.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
The Crops.

The rains of Saturday night and
Sunday were none too copious. The
country needed it and they have done
a world Of good. Vegetation was
everywhere suffering, springs failing
and wells going dry. The corn crop,
which was also suffering, may now
be considered safe. The rain was
very widespread, and its effects will
be generally felt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
ELI

The Republican delegates from the
Third Congressional District have
nominated Col. f. r. Haysler, of
Jackson county, for District Elec-
tor, and the First District delegates
nominated Hon. d. f. Pugh, of Ty-
Ter county. The Second District
will hot nominate an Elector until
the meeting of the Congressional
convention,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Picnic and Tournament.

The colored folks will hold a pic
mic and tournament at Keefer's Park
on Saturday, August 18th. There
will be prizes for the Knights and
a game of base ball. Also music and
dancing at the pavilion. Corsey's
Cornet band will be in attendance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Catholic Pic-Nic.

The Catholic picnic at Berry's
woods on Saturday was largely at
tended. The st. Joseph and st. Pat
rick Societies marched out Saturday
morning headed by the Martinsburg
Cornet Band, and made an imposing
display. AT the woods everything
passed off pleasantly, and a general
good time was had by all who at
tended.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
THE

1t is given out that Governor ia
cob will appoint Judge A. F. Hay
mond, now President of the Court of
Appeals of the State, to the vacant
seat in the United States Senate oc-
casioned by the death of Mr.. Caper-
ton. 1t is also said that Gov. Price
will receive the appointment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
The Hagerstown Fair.

The annual fair Of the Washington
county Agricultural Society will be
held in Hagerstown on the 10Th goth
and 2Ist of October next. The pre-
MUM list is very large, and better
inducements are offered this year
than heretofore since the war.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINA-
TON.

After the adjournment of the Re-
publican State Convention, the dele
gates of the First Congressional Dis
trict organized and nominated Hon.
G. f. Scott, of Ritchie county, for
Congress from that District.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Postponed.

The delegates to the Republican
Congressional Convention of the
Second District argeed to postpone
their convention until the latter part
of August " first of September. 1t
is probable that the convention will
be held at Keyser or Martinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Stock Subscribed

At a meeting of the Directors of
the Agricultural Association on Sat-
urday stock to the amount of eleven
hundred and eighty dollars was SUBJ
scribed. This is a good beginning,
and we trust a sufficient amount
may be obtained to place the institu-
ton OF q secure basis-out Of debt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Directors Meeting.

The Directors of the Agricultural
Association met ON last Saturday.
The attendance was very good, and
infuse new energy. There can be
no doubt but that the directors will
do all in theirpower to insure a cred
liable and laudable exhibition.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
A VETO

1t is reported that President Grant
will veto the River and Harbor bills
which appropriate millions of money
to be expended at a time when the
country can lily afford it. We hope
he will have the courage to do it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
New Building.

Mr.. VIM. Wien is erecting a large
two story building in the rear of his
residence, for a Cabinet Mandatory
and Ware Rooms. The building,
when completed, will contain ample
room for his large and increasing
business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
The Market.

The town market is now numer-
ously attended by the farmers, and
everything seasonable is now offered
for sale ripe and fresh, and at cheap
rates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
MARRIED

On the 9th of July, by the Rev.
John Brindle, Mr.. HENRY SUTTON,
of Vanclevesville, Berkeley county,
and Miss EMILY L. POTTER of this
place,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

The New York Tribune says,"Bus-
mess men find encouragement in the
prospect of a good fall trade. The
dry goods and commission houses
report early sales and a hopeful out
look, Low freights, it is thought,
will bring greater CUSTOM"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

People are now thinking of a Cen
tennial trip. The weather is favor
able.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

Gents White Shirts for sale-a
good article only $1.00, at
III. N. DEATRICK'S.
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tatel has been incorporated. The
company proposes to mine iron ore,
limestone and coal, cut timber and
manufacture the products.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
The Harper House Billiard Saloon.

Mr.. II. E. West has sold his stock and
fixtures at the Harper House billiard
saloon to Messrs. Hurd & Holbertcn, of
Red Wing, Mimi. who will take possession
on the first proximo. An account of stock
was taken last week, and an arrangement
made by which the change will take place
on the first of next month. Mr.. West has
been In the business for about 20 years
and now retires in order to give his whole
attention to his wholesale cigar and tobacco
store-West & King. He has made
money and made friends, and enjoys the
confidence and respect of all who know
him.
The new proprietors bring excellent rec.
omendations and their appearance war.
rants the belief that they will keep first
class, "toney" establishment. They will
make many and expensive improvements
among which will be five new and elegant
billiard tables, each with cover of different
color. They will also seat the billiard hal
with sofas, and introduce many other first
class mprovements, making it the most
elegant establishment in Illinois, outside
of Chicago, and an attraction to the hotel
Travelling men will find the Harper every
thing they can reasonably desire.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
vote, or otherwise, to keep any person in

vote, or otherwise. to keep any person in
an Office in that way.
Waving these constitutional questions, 1
think they have been substantially passed
upon BY the supreme court.
1t may be, if the case is carried up and
the supreme court has its attention called
to the particular provisions of this act, it
might review its decision in the matter,
and pronounce this act of 1875 unconsti-
tutional.
Now, all that is claimed by these pleas is.
that the defendant, 10 this matter. is simply
acting as an appointee of the mayor for the
time being, until suitable appointment
can be made and approved by the city
council.
L think that the pleas are good 10 sub
stance, while there may be more in them
than is necessary; so the demurrer will be
| overruled.
At the close of the opinion which over
ruled kettelle's demurrer, thereby sus-
tanning the act Of Mayor Robson in re-
moving him, an appeal was prayed by Ket.
telle to the supreme court. and the usual
order followed. 1t is not probable any
further action will be taken, as Kettelle
will hardly care to incur the expense nee.
essary to get to the higher court, where he
will receivesless consideration than he re
ceived at the hands of Judge Cochran.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
River News

The sufferings of the officers aud crew
of the steamer Arkansas, which sunk last
Thursday morning, were said to be very
severe, They remained on the boat until
Saturday morning. Friday night the coal
gave out, and the heavy ice had bent the
boat so that the strong wind blew perfect
cloud of snow through the cabin. They
were taken off by the Saltwater. When
they left the boat the water was nearly up
to the hurricane deck. She is bent in the
center like bow. The heavy ice and
sweeping current will probably knock her
cabin to pieces. She lies mile and half
below Camanche
Four hundred barrels of -four and 200
sacks of wheat was all the freight she had
on her deck-but her hold was filled with
sash. doors, blinds, root paper, and wheel
barrows. taken on at Clinton.
She is owned by Joseph Reynolds.
She is a lightdratt, stern wheel boat, built
at Pittsburg IN November, 1868, and
measured 305 tons. Dimensions: Length
1876 feet, breadth SO feet, depth feet;
boilers, three, each 80 inches in diameter
26 feet long; cylinders, 81 feet stroke, l6
inches in diameter. She cost $35, 900.
The crew of the Arkanas will take to
the Diamond 10, which enters the Fulton,
Rock Island and Burlington trade about
the first of April. connecting with steamers
for st. Paul at the former place.
Advices received from the Black river
region, by lumbermen in this city, are to
the effect that the logging camps are ali
broken up, the snow departed, spring
promised appearance, and the choppers
inIH hy.th o, tar ha
The steamboat Minnesota, expected
here last Friday, was obliged to put into
Savanna, Friday night, by the running ice.
dred barrels OF pork aboard Laborers
engaged to load the Minnesota at Galena
at fifty cents an hour, struck for higher
wages, and refused to work for less than
seventy-five cents per hour. Mate Aleck,
however, called his crew and bust the
strike.
| Therunaway ferry boat, Twin City, men
| toned IN this paper on Saturday, was
caught short distance below Andalusia
on Saturday, about o'clock, aud was
brought to this city at 5 o'clock in the
evening by the Colossal She is now at
our levee. The Colossal proceeded up the
river on Saturday evening.
The river is falling slowly. Last night
it gagged &c above low water mark, and
this morning 9.5, a fall of lilo.
There is still good deal of running ice
in the river and the ferry boat finds il
difficult to run. No trips were made or
Saturday, on account of the heavy ice
which Rugged this shore On Sundsy q
few trips were made, and today the boat
has crossed quite regularly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

The New York Sun says that there is
not word of truth in the story that the
investigation of Belknaps jobbery origina-
ted with Mrs. Marsh directly or indirectly,
or was the outcome Of any quarrel between
her and Mrs. Belknap. The facts were
repeatedly published during the last four
years with circumstantial detail and refer.
ences that established their authenticity.
They were well known to most of the army
officers who served on the frontier, and tc
various persons engaged in trade. They
were well known to the administration
three years ago, but were never officially
brought to light and proven until Demo
cratic committee took the matter in hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
The Only Way to Conquer Dyspepsia

1t is perfectly preposterous to Introduce pepsin
and other artificial solvents into he stomach In the
expectation that they will assist digestion by
ing on the food ltsef, They will not. Nor Is it
possible thus to overcome dyspepsia, The only
way to conquer that disorder and prevent the
numerous diseases and disabilities which it as
suredy provokes is to renew the activity of gastric
action by strengthening the stomach. Hostetter's
Bitters eradcaies the most inveterate forms of in
digestion by restoring vitality TO the alimentary
organs and those which are tributary to them. The
liver the bowles the kidneys and the nerves no less
than the stomach experience theenvigorative effects
of tina, standard tonic, which possesses Alternative
propert es that greatly enhence its beneficial in
fuence and give permanenee to its effects which
| they not otherwise possess.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

A HIT BIRD ALWAYS FLUT7ERs. The
manufacturers of the various poisonous
hair preparations which food the country,
and made from sulphur, lead. mercury and
other metallic poisons. are futteriDg terri
bly,, and admit the annihilation of their
poisonous compounds, because directions
how to detect the poisons they use. accom-
pany the Egyptian Hair Coloring, which is
the only safe and effectual article used.
No sediment No poisons. No stains. Is
not dye.
GEO VIM. SoUTHwIcK. Proprietor. New
I ork. Z. o. Box, 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

The WAKEFIELD EARTH CLosET-the
advertisement which will be found in
another column, is without doubt the most
inge niously constructed continuance for the
use of Dry Earth yet offered to the public
Every family In the land should have an
Earth Closet. Besides the comfort and
convenience which the afford they are con-
tinual sourse of profit to every cultivator
Of the soil. 1t is impossible to describe
here the peculiarities of the above closet
but to every one interested the company
will send one of their elegantly illustrated
pamphlets, on application, Be sure and
write to them-The ParenologicaI Journal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

rheumatism is more common and dis
tressing, especially in this country, than
almost any other disease; and, at the same
time, it may be asserted that il is as little
understood and as unsuccessfully treated
Physicians, IN many eases, are unable to
cure 1t, even 10 their own person; yet such
are the unparalleled virtues of tie celebrated
Merchants Gargling Oil, that the most
obstinate eases at once yield to it,
Springfield Mass Daily Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

The GRAND UNION" This hotel has
gained a wide popularity both on account
OF its eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner 10 which it is kept.
BY stopping at this house, guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge 1t is first
class in every respect, and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF MIND
q weak, nervous, exhausted FEELING,
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bIitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVGCS DEBILITY
finds AOverefgn cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the SYSTEM arrests d;sehA. oa dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. na rejure-
mates the entire system. It is per1ectly harm.
less and always efficient Price s., for package
of Eve boxes and large g vial of powder, which,
is important in old serious cases; or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MA>QCINE CO..
No. 662 BIoADwAY, II. Y.
~ See large advertisement,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Aldermen Green, Jacob Wollenhaupt
and W. 2. Butler, mayor elect. members
of the finance committee, were engaged all
day Saturday looking over bills and ar,
ranging accounts to be submitted to the
incoming council Gazette.
Wonder who that man Green can be {
Perhaps it is some expert, employed to
help unravel the muddle in the city book
keeping. By the wayne thought it was
the present council to whom the annual
statement was required to be submitted
What does Alderman Green" say on that
point?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
The Peoria Embankmeat !.

The prospect is that there will be high
water in the river this spring, and if this
is the case the new council should have
some improvements made on the Peoria
railway embank ment, in the lower end OF
the city, The embankment is in very
bad condition. and should we have high
water the slough would be flooded, and
great damage done to the poor people who
have erected small houses there
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
Sunday at the Harper.

Over 80 travelling men passed the Sun
day at the Harper House, The Sunday
dinners there are an attraction and com
mercial travellers make their arrangements
to spend Sunday there Anybody who
happens in there of Saturday evening
can see piles of game on the hall floor,
brought in by hunters for the Sunday din
ner A good many of our citizens, we no
tice, are getting in the habit of taking
their Sunday dinners there. The feature
pof free champagne is still kept up.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
Tax Books Returned.

March l7-Drury, Eli Drury. collector,
returned as collected $4,000. 10, and as de-
linquent $958.3l.
March ls-Bowliug, Thos. Armstrong,
collector, returned as collected $6,0S2. 81,
and as delinquent $ll382.
March 2o-Coal Valley, Thos. Lee. Jr.,
returned as collected 81, 1874 Is, and as de-
linquent $9lS48.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Thos. Foley, worthy son of the Emer-
aid Isle, has opened butcher shop on
Rock River street, two doors east of Mad
ison street. He will always keep on hand
large and fresh supply of beef, PORK.
mutton, ssusages, hams, shoulders, ETC.,
and he invites his countrymen and the
public generally to give him call. 2O-dlw
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
A Whip Snapper.

Our new mayors organ published a
communication commencing non-partizan
administration and then cracked its little
whip around the ears of the new mayor,
threatening him with its dire displeasure
if he dares to inaugurate non-partizan
administration. We shall see whether he
wishes to harmonic the people or play
dictator and partizan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complication Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smoot D, removes ireckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo, and by E
Breunert, Emil Kphler. c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Observation-Disclosures sociable and sup
per is to be given by Eureka Lodge, No 60
A. F. 4 A. NJ at their hall in Milau
Friday evening, March "A, A. l.. 1916
The members, and their ladies, Of Trio
Lodge, No. 81, Rock Island Lodge, No.
65S, Doric Lodge, No. 3l9, and Valley
Lodge, No. SAT are cordially invited to at
tend. By request of the members.