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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
serves Us Right.

We can't help it, but the whole
country seems to be having a good
laugh at our Martinsburg folks, be-
cause we can't get up a decent Cen
tennial Fourth of July Celebration.
We have tried hard enough, but it
don't seem to pan out worth a cent.
The remarks of some of the neigh
boring papers are pointed and not at
all pleasant for us to swallow, but
from present appearances it looks
rather blue for a celebration.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
b q

3. 5. c., from her garlanded bow
ers, gives us a spicy bouquet in re-
turn for our poor splinter. Well, in
our daily catering, so continual is the
toll, that it is not astonishing now
and then we should unconsciously
gather a noXious weed instead Of the
pure and fragrant household flower.
But with her sarkasm" b. S. G.
must fain remember that even reli-
gion and the highest culture, fails to
rob, nay, even conceal, male and fe-
male disconnected, moody moods
Hit us again. We take. it with more
grace than journalists who pride
themselves that "There is no moon
tonight, &c.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Protect Your Horses.

During the continuance of the hot
weather, owners of horses should take
precautions to shade the heads OF the
animals from the intense heat of the
sun. The brain of the horse is very
sensitive, and should be carefully
guarded. Many Of our farmers use
punches of green leaves for this pur-
pose, which serve the double purpose
of shade and keeping away the flies.
We say to all, Ego thou and do like
wiSe.'i
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Committee of the w hole.

When a legislative body meets as a
Committee of the Whole, some men,
Der is called to the Chair, and the
business for which the committee
met is discussed and a conclusion ar
rived at then on motion committee
rises, instructing its chairman to re-
port the result of their proceedings to
the legislative body in official session.
Town Council make q note of it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Camp scott.

Persons visiting the Centennial
will find no more pleasant place, with
better accommodations, than at
Camp Scott, which has been fixed up
at great expense for the accommoda-
ton of organizations, military, COM
panies, Lodges, &c. 1t is not only
pleasant and comfortable, but cheap.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
The Road to success.

Before anything wise or good can
be done innumerable people have to
be persuaded or out-voted, or tired
out. All the possible folly that can
be said on any subject has to be an
swered and borne with and exhaust
ed. The chaff has to be winnowed
away many times before the grain
can be got at.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Renublican convention Postponed.

The State Executive Committee
has postponed the meeting Of the
State Republican Convention from
the 9th to the 9th day of July. We
do not know the reasons for the
change, but presume it was deferred
to give the farmers a full opportun-
to get through with the harvest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Building Association No. 3.

The regular meeting of this associ-
alton is held on every Tuesday night,
and as next Tuesday is the Fourth
of July-the day of all days so far as
civil liberty is concerned-and as
there will not be any local celebra-
ton, this association proposes to
honor it by holding thsir meeting on
Monday night. Stockholders will
take notice.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Good Work.

The job Of putting in the new wa
ter cut off near the Market House
was done by Mr.. George ID. Blocher.
1t isa creditable piece of work, and
an examination of the pipe which he
cut shows it TO be in first rate condi-
ton, and we really believe when the
cement is evenly and properly put on
it is superior to the cast iron pipes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01

MI. George Tingle, Sheriff of Ohio
county, was married last Thursday
night. Miss Frances Robertson is
the bride. We extend our con-
gratulations, and wish the couple a
pleasant, happy and prosperous jour-
ney all along the road of life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
Well said.

An exchange combatS with consid-
cradle vigor the argument that the
city papers are cheaper and better
than the country papers because they
give more columns of reading for the
money. Do the city papers, it asks,
ever give you any home news? Mol
If your friends or relatives die or
marry, do they publish notices of the
same? Not one. Do they publish
your local markets and keep you
posted as to prices when you bring
your produce to town? No. Do
they say anything in regard to your
own county !? Nothing. Do they
say anything in regard to your own
schools, churches improvements and
hundreds of other local matters of
interest, which your paper publishes
without pay? Not an item. Dothey
say a word calculated to draw atten-
ton to your county and its numer-
Gus thriving towns, and aid in their
progress and enterprise? Not a
word. And yet there I men who
take such contracted views of this
subject that unless they ire getting
as many square inches of reading
matter in their own paper as they do
in a city paper, they think they are
not getting the worth of their money.
1t reminds us of the person who took
the largest pair of boots in the box,
simply because they cost the same as
the pair much smaller that fitted
him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
sunday Mail.

In compliance with the request of
the Postmaster General the post
office in this place will be open from
Z to s O'Clock A. NJ, each Sunday
hereafter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
July Ist, 1876


The Council have settled the cart
business, and we presume the new
horse and cart will make its appear
ance on the streets in a day or two.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01

Time to give the preachers a holt
day and let services rest awhile. A
frequent, well-meaning prayer at
home, lived up to, will Let the minis
ter off for awhile.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01

A French style, is, when driv-
ing in open carriages, to use a
large red parasol of the dark shade
known as Russian leather.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
"Happen what may
She smiles and is calm,
Looks like a dove
And acts like a lamb

3@ $500
| have never in the checkered
course of my long existence met with
but one true lady'-one woman who
never lost her temper: Her house
was a grand pot-pourei-as we say in
musical parlance-a vast lumber hall
for the children and servants; the
boys played ''jacks'' on her Paisley,
and threw ball in the drawing room;
the girls ate bread and butter on the
velvet sofas, drew houses in the dust
on the piano, and dressed up the
china shepherdesses on the brackets
for dolls and though husband asks
appealingly if they shall have butter
enough for breakfast out of the ten
pounds he bought a few days ago /;
and julius, Jr., suggests that Nam
ma shall allow them to have some of
the conserves in the dining room
instead of leaving them for cook and
the rest to finish and Annette in
g~eniously inquiries why Susan gives
them cold bread for breakfast, and
has such ''good toast' in the kitchen
the beautiful inanity of her face
remains unbroken, the frown has no
abiding place upon her brow-she is
a true lady," B. S. G..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
tFoR THE INDEPENDENT,
FOE THE IsDEPENDANr.I
A Sharp Criticism from
Lady Correspondent.

cit is claimed that a true lady
neUer loses her temper. "-sSPLINTER, ,
from the Martinsburg Independent,
June 21St.
No indeed, not she! No matter
that husband comes home with cloves
in his pocket instead of the soothing
syrup, with which he was charged in
the morning /; she will smile patient
ly, when he hiccups a prescription
and persists in dissolving(?) a Glove
in one quart of water after DR.. Smoth-
erem's particular directions: and
interpolate yes ?" interrogative-
ly, and mistake the sheep-dog look ON
his face for genuine fatherly% concern,
and rock the baby all night, lest the
noise Of it's crying should arrest one
snore in it's egress from the capacious
nose of her homeopathic spouse.
What if Susan has ironed all the
starch up on the shirt fronts and pro-
duced the collars from the wash look
ing like stiff nankeen strings, and
left the print of the iron on the front
gore of baby's embl oidered robe,
does she object to Billingsgate and
Hackney Coach epithets !? Not a bit
of it it is rather a pleasure to your
''true lady," this gathering up va
lanches of linen in the wake of her
enraged lord, and hearing herself
abused over the laundress' Shout
derS.
What if Bridget brings in the spring
chickens looking like shriveled little
specimens of anatomy, with various
entremets, consisting of sour bread,
burnt coffee and the like; it is the
easiest thing imaginable for her to
smile pleasantly and sit down to the
''sarkaZzum" and sauce undisturbed-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01

Sheriff Thomas has been success
full in a suit at law in Winchester
The case involved about $1,000.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-01
LOCAL NEWS.

COMMUNICATION AND ALL MATTERS OHIO
CAL INTEREST ARE CORDIALLY INVI-
TED TO THESE COLL MNS.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
A Poor Apology for a Signal Defeat.

EDS. HERALD.-The Standard of your
city in the issue of the 18th inst, charges
that 'our high-toned, moral, reli-
gious and otherwise exalted Republican
county partizans" stole the Democratic
tickets on the day of election in Monroe,
White Oak and Des Moines Fps, and in
his issue of the 18th, repeats the charge,
extending the same to Prairie TIP.
write to say that the charge so far as
it applies to Monroe is false in every par,
ticular. | spent the larger part of the
day at the polls, and have the satisfaction
of saying that the election passed of
pleasantly and that courtesy and good
feeling prevailed between all parties. The
first that any of our citizens knew of the
charge was obtained from the Standard
| have taken the pains to enquire of Dem.
ocrats if their tickets were stolen or in
any dishonorable manner interfered with,
and all with whom have conversed say,
using their own language, they know "the
charge is lie"
We believe this reckless statement from
its utter falsity as to Monroe is equally
false as to the other townships.
l make this statement in defence of
Monroe, as we claim to be law abiding,
and honorable citizens. The other town
ship are fully able to defend themselves
Shame on soul so Narrow, mind SO de-
PRAYED, a catholicity SO dwarfed, dignity
so dcbased, honor so beclouded as thus
that contained in the Standard mans apol.
ogy for signal defeat.
MONROE
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
A House Worthy of Patronage.
Mitch Wilson's Dry Goods Store.

In our walks about town, we, one day
this week, looked in at the handsome
room, on the northwest corner of the
square, opposite the new bank building.
Here we found our old and reliable fellow
itizen, Mitchell WILSON, busily engaged
with large force of accommodating and
gentlemanly clerks, attending to the de-
mands of numerous customers. A glance
about the room showed US the reason of
Mitch's popularity and success. He an
ticipates the wants of his patrons. From
front to rear, from floor to ceiling, the
room which is 20x100, is filled with every
thing in the dry goods and clothing line.
One whole page of our paper would
hardly suffice for an enumeration of all the
articles therein, but if you want anything
in the dress goods line from the finest
silk to the cheapest calico, you will find it
here. Cor the coming cold weather he has
Meeks' celebrated wooden goods of every
description, mittens, gloves, scarfs, socks,
furs. Nubias of all grades, underwear of
the very best'and cheapest, for both gents
and ladies, and many other articles need
ed to keep out King Cold. In water-proofs
he has beautiful line of Brown, Myrtle
Green, Navy Blue, and Lead Brown colors.
Immense piles of ready-made clothing
over the counters and shelves on one
side and you cannot fail to be well suited
If you are suitable. Overcoats is a Spec
ialty and Mitch has large and fine stock.
Hats and caps by the wagon-load. and a
thousand and enc other articles known AS
notions Last but not least, is the class
of goods 50 dear TO the ladies, and 50 es-
sential to their toilets, viz: Fancy Goods.
In your shopping excursions don't forget
to visit this emporium, and examine the
stock and learn prices. We guarantee
you viii find the former excellent In quail
~ and quantity, and the latter reasonable.
Remember the place: Northwest corner
ofIthe square, opposite new bank building.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
n. j. Smith & Co.'s Hardware Store.

The new brick block on the north side
OF the square, that took the place of old,
tumble down frames, that for years had
been eyesores, is called Centennial
Block" and is composed of three build
ings. Two we have already mentioned,
occupied by Frankel, Bach g. Co.'S bank
and |. Frankel & Cos clothing store.
The third was built by G. Houtz, and is
occupied by N. j. Smith & Co.'S hardware
store. This is the east one in the new
block, next to Mrs. Dixons building. II
is 20x100, two stories, built in good style,
galvanized cornice and caps, iron front,
French plate glass, and makes an excel
lent home for this popular firm. The
sales-room is 20xS0, and on both sides of
the room the purchaser beholds masses of
merchandise always found in hardware
and stove store. On the left, as you enter,
you can find scores of stoves, from the
little fellow that you could almost put in
your vest pocket, 1--WE don't mea the girls
vests to the large mammoth that would
warm a town hall. On the right are rows
of cutlery, and furnishings of all kinds,
nails, glass, fencing wire-eyerything you
would expect in store of this kind. The
second story is the tin-shop, where first
class workmen manufacture wares, put on
tin roofs, and do all kinds of repairing.
In the store you will find gentlemanly and
accommodating statesmen in the person Of
NJ. Smith, Thomas Cults, !. II. Doug
lass, and Ed Smith. dwho viii take pleas
ure in showing you around and loading
yod down with goods. Read the adyer-
tisement elsewhere, and call on this
ouse.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
Horticultural Meeting -.

AT the meeting of citizens at Bolton &
McCoy's Office for the purpose of making
arrangements for entertaining the State
Horticultural Society in January next.
When, on motion of Amos Kemble, J. N.
Dixon, was appointed President; w. S.
Edgar, Secretary.
On motion of Edgar, r. P. Bacon, VIM
Crosson and ID. A. Hoffman were appoint
ed committee to procure room for hold
ing the State Horticultural Society Meet
ing in.
On motion of Bacon, it was ordered that
a committee of five be appointed to act
as finance committee, when ii. p. Mar
tin, t. G. Beach, D. A. Hoffman, F. l..
Downing and Ben Mccoy were appointed.
On motion Amos Kemble, j. N. Dixon
and Robert Sewers were appointed COM
mittee to superntend and have all neces-
sary printing done in giving publicity to
the meeting of the State Horticultural
Society.
DIR. &. A. Perdue, Robert Sewers, M. X.
Prime, Mrs. Cary Cooper, Mrs. Major
McMullen, Mrs. Ben Mccoy, were APP
pointed committee for arranging and
decorating the hall
On motion adjourned to meet at court
room, Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 1876, at 10
o'clock a. m.
The public are invited to meet at that
time. j. N, DIXON,
w. 5. EDGAR, Secy. Pres.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07

The Mason City Republican has the fol-
lowing relative to one of our prominent
business. men:
"GooD MovE.-Hon. Ezekiel Clark was in
town a few days ago on business connected
with his coal mine interest. Mr.. Clark is presi-
dent of the Consolidated Coal Company, and
is laboring to accommodate the public with
q superior article of coal at just as low a price
as can be afforded. He Is constructing large
coal houses along the line of the Central in
which large supplies of coal will be stored for
use in case of blockades by snow this winter.
The coal consumers will thank "Uncle Zeke"
for his forethought and care in this matter, but
then it is just like him. A long business histO-
ry is studded by just such careful, prudent acts
by him. He Informed US that he Intended to
furnish the very best coal to be found in the
state at as low price as possible. Mr.. Clark is
ably seconded i'm this work by our towusman, j.
w. Gilman, Esq, who has the management of
their business at this end of the line"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
Died.

DAVIS-Sunday, December g. 1875, of dip
liberia, SARAH, daughter of David and Matte
Davis, aged years, months, and ID days.
PATTRRSON-On the ed of October, 1875,
DAVID PATTERSON, of Eveland Grove. aged 81
years,
The deceased was born i'm Morgan county,
Ohio, June 5. 1924. and emigrated to Illinois in
1857, where he remained until 1868, when he re-
moved to Iowa. Bro. Patterson may be said to
Methodist church at Pisgah, on Pisgah circuit,
Ohio, under the ministration of Rev. Woodruff,
at the early age of sixteen. Being gifted In
prayer and exhortatiOn, and jealous in the
cause of the church, he became useful MEM
Der of the christian community, who, next to
his own Borrowing family, mourn his loss.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07

There is no doubt but the present situa-
ton of all kinds of business and industry
is fearfully depressed, and it behooves
every family to look carefully to their ex-
penses. Winter is coming on when child
rem are liable to Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. Coughs and Colds will prevail every
where, and Consumption with other
Throat and Lung disease will carry of
many These diseases should not be neg
lected, Doctor Bills are expensive, and we
would advise our people to use BosCHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP. 1t never has failed
One bottle at 70 cents will keep your
whole family well during the winter
Two doses will relieve any case. Sold in
all towns in the United States, and by
your Druggists, Ii. w. Clifford, and
w. II. Nugent
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
Proceedings Of the Beard Of Supervisors
Of Mahaska County, Iowa, Dee. 4th,
1876.

Board met as per adjournment of
Nov. 18th. Members all present. Fore
noon spent in general discussion of coun-
ty matters.
AFTERNOON.
The Auditor is directed to issue war
rant on county fund for $I3O3 in favor
of John McDonough for the penalty on
his taxes
The Chairman is authorized to find out
Elizabeth Clay, poor person, in accor-
dance with the statute in such cases
made and provided.
The Auditor is directed to issue war
rants on the bridge fund to the amount
of $1301.75 in favor of Mckay and Mel
SON, shown to be due them on the second
estimate on the Des Moines river bridge,
as per contract.
The Auditor is directed to draw a war
rant on the swamp land fund for $4,000
and to pay the interest due on the mort
gage on the poor farm; he is also direct
ed to issue warrant on the swamp land
fund, and to pay taxes on the county
land in Kossuth and Humboldt counties.
The members of this board are ap-
pointed committee to employ some COM
petent person to examine the books Of
the County Treasurer and make settle
ment with him, said settlement to be
completed and reported to this board at
the January meeting, 1877.
The Board Of Supervisors Il Mahaska
County, offer 800 reward for the recap
ture of j. G. Fitzgerald, and Ii, delivery
at the Jail Of this county. Ga motion ad-
journed sine die.
Attest,
Gro. A Ross, WIN. n ScHEE,
Auditor. chairman.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07
Eastward.
'reight. Pass.

RoBBERY.-Last Wednesday night,
Goth, about 8 o'clock in the evening, M.
r. George, a paymaster on the Rock Is
land road, was robbed of 1927 and re-
volver. lie was stopping at the st.
James hotel, and was asleep in his room.
when two men entered and committed the
robbery. A woman also stopping at the
house, who seemed to have free access to
the room, came in just as the thieves were
pocketing their plumber She gave the
alarm, and the thieves pushed her aside,
and rushed down stairs, thence out into
the street, and succeeded in making their
escape. Both George and the woman
interested say they know the robbers.
On last Saturday morning, Dec. g. about
two o'clock, five prisoners confined in our
county Jail, broke out and made good,
their escape. They were confined in cells
and sawed off the fastenings to the cells
and then went to work on their way out
of the Jail, which they accomplished by
saving of the bars that protected the west
window, how they done it seems strange,
for no one had an idea they were working
at the window at all, and know not how
they secured the tools they done the work
with, but nevertheless they managed to
saw out hole about 13x10 and five of
them crowded out through, and some one
or two weighed at least 100 pounds. The
following is the description of the ones
that escaped: John G. Fitzgerald, five feet
eight inches, square built, gray eyes,
light hair, rather bald, dark suit all alike,
front teeth above false, weight $50, so
years old, rather laxative. James Gal
lager, red and curly hair, red mustache,
five feet nine inches high, brown coat, 30
years of age, weight $50. John Alder,
five feet nine inches high, dark complex
ion and dark hair, will weigh about 100,
wore mixed blue jeans pantaloons.-
John Crawford, alias John Walker, l23
years of age, light complexion and light
hair, weigh 40 pounds, five feet ten
inches high, squint eyes, gray coat. A.
G.. Crawford, alias A. G. Walker. % years
of age, five feet nine inches high, light
complexion and light hair, wore light
overcoat.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07

EDS. HERALD.-In political discussion with
some parties, they alleged that you said in yeur
paper that every Democrat was rebel. told
them that you said that every rebel was DEM
ocrat, which is quite different term. How is
that2 Il. +. WORDEN.
We said that sgery rebel soas a Democrat;
but said expressly, that to our own person
al knowledge, thousands and thousands
of Democrats were as true loyal men as
ever wore the blue. That the italicized
portion of the above is true, you have
only to examine the vote cast for the Re-
publican ticket in 1860, in the states that
afterwards seeded, there being less than
$500 votes cast for Abraham Lincoln in all
of them
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07

Thos. B. Morris, formerly of this coun-
ty, died at Montezuma on 22d ult., of con-
sumption. Mr. Morris lived at Agricola,
this county, several years, being then en-
gagged in the mercantile business, and
also for a time keeping the hotel at that
town. He was repeatedly honored by his
fellow citizens, with places of honor and
trust
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-12-07

NURsERY.-Always bear in mind that
the greatest mistake you can make is to
send away for trees or shrubs, and also
remember that w. S. EDGAR has a fine
collection of all kinds of fruit and orna-
mental trees, acclimated, and ready to be
transplanted. His nursery in west part of
town Is one of the best in the State. Buy
your trees at home, by all means. Read
his advertisement.