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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Care in Letter Writing.

Frequent accidents in transmit
ting the mails show the necessity of
observing certain rules in letter-wri-
ting. About one hundred and fifty
letters, many of them containing
money, drafts, postal orders, &C.,
from the wrecked train near Har-
per's Ferry, were sent to the dead
letter office Monday with view to
putting the writers or persons adj
dressed in possession of their proper
ty. This cannot be done in many
cases, because the envelopes are
missing and the body of the letters
contains no clue either to the wri-
ters or the persons for whom they
are intended. In some cases the
name of the post-office is omitted,
and simply the date given, while the
signature is simply Charley" or
"William," or ''Susan," as the case
may be- In very many cases the
name and address OF the party for
whom the letter is intended, is not
contained in the body of the letter,
and in consequence it must be re-
turned to the writer. The Third AS
sistant Postmaster General is of the
opinion that of the 5000 letters re-
ceived at the dead letter Office daily,
fully one-half cannot be returned to
the writer or persons addressed
Here is hint to careless letter-wri-
ters to invariably put at least the
address of the party addressed in the
body Of the letter as we'll IS on the
envelope. Six thousand persons are
daily writing letters which do not
reach their destination because they
fail to observe certain simple rules.
Unless they do observe them they
will so Oh wasting time, pea, ink and
paper to no purpose.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

A large Tilden and Hendricks
flag waves over a small portion Of
the town.
A Gypsy encampment has taken
the place of the village colored
camp-meeting. Chances to have
fortunes told.
The colored school has com-
menced operation, and from APP
pearance they have very efficient
female teacher.
The band is still struggling thro'
mercy. Some times they blow
and sometimes they don't blow.
Contrariness rs bad principle.
JR Schilling intends attending
til camp-meeting on Sunday
from the appearance of his buggy.
We noticed that 1t had been very
much beautified by a coat of warm
ish. Pleasant ride.
The grange hall is about COM
pleted now, and douo tless the
school for the education of white
children will commence on Mon
day. They have very neat school
room, and we hope they may APP
preciate it.
Miss Ella Whitney, formerly a
resident of this place, is spending
a few days with her many friends.
1t reminds one of the past to see
her pleasant face. She is not de-
ficient in that social quality which
so many are deficient in, who visit
their native village.
The "London Pavilion" Show
visited our village on Wednesday,
and woke up things with their
merry music and antic perform
ance. A good square laugh is an
advantage to any one. Come
again.
John Height, formerly resi-
dent of Berkeley county, but who
left here some years ago for Iowa,
and made fortune, is visiting his
friends, and gives very glowing
account of the crops of that State.
On Friday, September /, early
in the morning, the vehicles to
convey the members of the Sab
bath School to Leetown drove in,
and the children all animal ion,
were not long in settling them
selves for the ride. The old ban
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

ner fioated out on the morning
breeze and borrowed beauty from
the azure brightness of heaven.
arriving at Gerardstown pike we
were Joined by their school, and
were greeted at the camp ground
by the sweet music of the Keedys-
Vile and Charlestown bands. The
schools that met there numbered
as follows: Weltsherer's school
house, 20 scholars, Brows' cross
ing, ga scholrrs, Smithfield, 40
scholars, twelve teachers Darkes.
vile, 100 scholars, 8 teachers; Ger
ardstown, 115 scholars,15 teachers;
Leetown, so scholars, 10 teachers !;
Mt. Zion, go scholars, 8 teachers.
After spendinga pleasant day oil
repaired to their homes.
Sick RAT.
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PatronIze Your own Paper.

Now that the efforts of many are
directed to raising clubs for city pa
pers, and in that manner putting
dow. the circulation Of home papers,
it would be well if some persons
would pause in their efforts and
think whether they are acting wisely
and we'll in so doing. Let us look at
the advantage offered by home pa
per. The editor of local paper lives
in your midst /; you have no local in
terest but what that interest touches
him personally, and it is for his in
terest to advocate it. If a bit of
news transpire he is right here to
gather it up and give it to you while
it is yet fresh. Best les all this, the
city papers-not one, but many Of
them, come to his Office every day,
and he carefully culls the choicest
part of their contents to give to his
readers, in this way you get the con-
tents of many city papers, and your
home news boiled down in one sheet,
for one price, thing which you
cannot possibly do by taxing city
paper.
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Wonderful Success!

II is reported that BoscHsE's GERMAE
SyRUP has, since its introduction in the
United States, reached the immense sale
of 40, 600 dozen per year. Over 5000
Druggists have ordered this Medicine di-
rect from the Factory, at Woodbury. NJ.
and not one have reported a single failure
but every letter speaks Of its astonishing
success in curing severe Coughs, Colds
settled on the Breast, Consumptiel, or
any disease Of Throat and Lung. We
advise any person that has any pred;spo-
sition to weak Lungs, to 60 to their Drug
gist, =. L. w. Baker and get this Med
icene, or enquire about it Regular size
rs cents; sample bottle, 10 cents. Two
doses will relieve any case. Don't neg
ect your cough.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.


Frazer, Bishop & Co. have special
inducements in cheese, Boston mack
erel, salt, &c.
Gents White Shirts for sale--a
good article only S1.00, at
III. N. DEATRICK'S.
GROCERIES.
Coffees, Sugars, Molasses, Spices,
&C., fresh and nice, at
KAPP's.
"A good assortment of Prnwn and
Bleached Muslins, cheapas the cheap
est at DEATRICK'S.
March S0,tfdaw.
J. l.. w. Baker is Age:ss isr The
Franklin = Insurance Company Of
Philadelphia, assets $3,500 ,000,) and
hree other good Insurance Compa-
MES.
Farmers. if you want u good pair
of brogans at figures that defy COM
petition, call at d. NJ. Shaffer -
Bros.
Mems and Boys Hats for Spring
and Summer. Call and see them and
learn prices at DEATRICK'S.
Large stock-all new goods
bought cheap and will he s.ilss cheap
at kapp's corner. az.
just received q large supply Of
Canton and wool aannels, ut ID. M.
Shaffer q Bros.
The largest assortment and best
Calico in town for ct cents per yald.
call at III. N. DEATRICK's.
I'm daw.,
A large lot of ladies' shoes and gai-
tiers that must be sold out TO make
room for our fall goods, regardless OF
cost, at ID. M. Shaffer a Bros.
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The Death of summer.

The last month of the summer sea-
son has gone. The death of summer
is already made manifest in the sere
and scarlet banners of the boughs
and in the dirges of the rustling
leaves that traverse the forest where
they have fallen before every wanton
wind of evening. They sing a mel
ancholy melody. There song is of
the triumph of decay, for it was only
a few months ago that they stood
adjoining the boughs ON which
they have just fallen, in all the glory
and grenness of their youth glad
dening the landscape and spreading
an emerald sheen over the f. ce of the
forest upon which desolation will
soan descend.
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The Pros &C.

The indications now are that the
Fair will be much better in exhibit
lions of stock &c this year than twas
last. Several fine head of thorough
breds from Jefferson will be on eXhi-
ton, and there is more activity
among the farmers of Berkeley than
heretofore in regard to putting stock
on exhibition. On the whole it now
looks as if the Fair would be COM
plete success in its exhibitions, and
those who attend will not be disap-
pointed in the display in almost eve
ny department. Let our people turn
out and give day or two to attend
ing the exhibition.
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y on HAVE NO EXCUSE.

Have you any excuse for suffering
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint
Is there any reason why you should 60
on from day to day complaining W b
Sour S omach, Sick Headache, Habitu-
al Costiveness, palpitation Of the H art,
Heart burn, Water brash, Gnawing and
burning pains at the pit Of the Som
ach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, and
disagreeable taste in the mouth, Con 'pg
up OF food after eating, Low spirits, Dc.
No! 1t is positively your own fault il
you do. Go to yoor Druggist J, L. w.
Ba! Ter and get Bottle Of Green's At
gust Flower for rs cents your cure is
certain, but if you doubt this, get
Samp'e Bottle for 10 cents and try it.
Two doses will relieve you.
Nov. 25th 1876. COW.
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MARRIED..

On the 9TH inst, by Rev. j. A.
Hoffheins, JACOB SNYDER of ,Jeffer-
son county, w. Va, to LIZZIE N.
SENsENEY, of this city.
Johannesburg papers please copy
AT Oakland, Cal, August ed
1876, Mrs. RosALIE Il. b. VAN
WICK, wife of DR. j G. Van Wyck,
and daughter of the late Henry Ber-
ry of Shepherdstown.
At his residence, near Shepherds
town. on the 10Th Of August, 1876,
after short illness, Mr. JAMES A.
OsBoURN, in the end year Of his
age.
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Dead Letters.

The following list of letters remain
in the postoflice, Martinsburg, w.
Va, Sept. 2. and will be sent to the
dead-letter office September Is, ifnot
called for:
Jennie Brown, Mary Braxton, Dell
Dosson, Chas. GetZndanner, Sallie
Hamilton, Edward Hager, A j Hen
ny, Lena Huntington, Chas. Mason,
DR. McCready, Lizzie Roberts, John
Warrick; also the following, which
are unavailable: Christopher Aliens
worth, Shady Grove, Pa, held for
postage; Samuel L Rowland improp-
erly addressed.
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Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE. Sept.


FLoUE-Howard st. and Western
Super $2.50a3. so ,Extra$4 .25a5. 25, Fa-
mily $5.50a6.50. 49, City Mills
Super So 75a3 rs; City Mill Low and
Mid. Elk. 81 25a6 90; City Mills Rio
brands Extra So 25a6 SO.
WHEAT-Southern Red ST 15a1 %;
Southern Amber, 81 21a1 %; White,
ST. 10a1 20; Pennsylvania red 81 15a
l 20; We ,tern red 81 12a1 20.
CORN--Southern white, Co %
yellow. 56a59 (; western mixed,
So; steamer SO cents.
RYE. Prime Southern "a cents
ives ern Sc cents
OATs.--Western mixed 31a32 !;
Western White, 35a36 Southern
inferior 30a32; Southern good to
prime, 35a3S cents.
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THE TANMETRE ROBBERY,
Astonishing Deveiopments--A Grave
Charge Against several Young

Astonishing Deveiopments--A Grave
Charge Against several Young
Men.
On last Saturday night, or rather
on Sunday morning, the confection-
cry and wine store of Mr.. Asahel
Vanmetre was entered and robbed of
some tobacco. cigars, &C., and on
Sunday night detective James A.
McDevitt, of Washington, arrived in
town and proceeded to work up the
case. After consulting with the To-
cal police and gathering all the infor-
nation possible, he caused the arrest
Of George b. Keefe, and it appears
from him obtained information in
culpating r. A. l.. Blondel, John
Alburtis and William Farnsworth,
all young men who, whatever else
many have been their faults, have
always been considered honest. -
These young men were all arrested
on Wednesday, and they were given
an examination on Wednesday after
noon before Justice Gardner land not
being able to get through with the
case that afternoon, the examination
was continued until Thursday morn
ing, and from the testimony, and af-
ter argument, the justice held them
all to bail in the sum of one thousand
dollars each for their appearance at
court. We understand the detective
recovered a portion of the property
taken. These young men all have
honorable and highly respected par
ents, and the simple accusation of
such a crime must wound them sore
ly. Bad company, bad habits and
midnight carousals seem to lead un-
erringly to a bad end. Our people
are excited over a series of recent
depredations, and suspicious and ru-
mors now run riot from one end of
the town to the other.
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Loose stone.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
town cart has been going around
picking up the loose stones and clean
ing up the streets generally we no.
tice at several places on Martin
street great boulders that some care
less driver has allowed to drop into
the highway and obstruAt it. Let
the police find the man and inform
him of the necessity of re-loading
these rocks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Fine Pictures.

MI. A. Oden, Photog 'apher, has
taken within the past few days some
excellent photographs of prominent
buildings and residences in the town.
Many of the sketches are splendid
specimens of photography, and show
knowledge of the business equal to
the best operators anywhere.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For. Assessor.

TO The People Of Berkeley County:
FELLOW CITIZENs:--I offer my
self as a candidate for the office of
Assessor in Berkeley County, having
filled said Office for nearly four years,
whether creditably or rot, it is for
you to Judge. If found worthy your
suffrage shall endeavor faithfully
as in the past to discharge the du-
ties pertaining thereto, irrespective
of party or persons.
Very respectfully,
Aug 20 dawtf. G.. HILL.
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Another Robbery--Mr. Douglas the
Victim.


And now another robbery has been
added to those that have been crowd
ing thick and fast upon us. This
time the robbery occurred in the
early hours of the evening, when all
the stores are opened and the streets
thonged.
Mr.. S. p. Douglass, the jeweler ,on
Queen street, was the victim, and
quite a large robbery was committed.
His workmen had quit for the day
and he had just taken in watch be-
longing to Mr.. III. Tabb for repair
ing and he had placed it on a drawer
of his safe, on top of other articles
left for repairs. Mr.. Douglass then
between s and 8 P. N.Y. stepped out
to obtain a cigar, leaving his door
open, and his wife sitting in the hall
of the house. On his return she CON-
planned of noise in the kitchen, and
he proceeded to investigate it and
found the kitchen window raised and
some articles that had been on it's
sill, on the floor. This aroused his
suspicion and he rushed to his safe
and found Mr.. Tabb's watch gone.
On looking further he found that a
box containing solid gold bracelets,
and rings was also gone. The thief
had come in the kitchen window,
passed through the dining room and,
as the safe opened towards the din
ing room door he was able to take
the watch and box without attract
ing the attention of Mrs. Douglass.
The loss is estimated at between five
and six hundred dollars.
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Lac Balloon.

Prof. John Sharer, the 9ronaut,
writes us that he will be here on
Monday next with his balloon, ready
and willing ty make voyage to the
clouus any day the Directors of the
Agricultural Association may des-
tomato
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70 the Editors Of the Lndenendent !.

TO The Editors 9th hadenendent.
Please announce VIM. Mckee as a
candidate for Magistrate in Martins
burg District. He has served in the
opacity of Magistrate for eight years
in this county before the war, and
would fill the position with ability.
MANY VOTERS.
Auoust 11--ta
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A spicy Letter.

Mr.. Brace, who was here last week
on visit, has furnished letter to
the Wheeling Standard on matters
political in the Second District which
is highly interesting and spicy.
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No Business.

The School Board held its regular
meeting Monday night, but as there
was no business, except the more
routine work, they adjourned until
next regular meeting.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Quite Ill.

We regret to learn that William
III. Mong, esq, is now confinet. to his
bed by serious illness. Mr.. Mong is
one of our best and most prominent
citizens. and our people will rejoice
to hear of his convalescence and full
recovery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

On account Of the great cut in
wages on the B. 81 0. r. 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
$500 per ton, and $2.15 per half
ton. Special figures in large quanti-
ties. Full aoeight guaranteed. Call
and see us. FRAZER, BISHOP 8 Co.
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1IED.

- HdT rdtes- 1e q. pr HAc--.F0F U3IEisa 2 No
ssbeyond the usars anno'psce rent. :
Near Darkesville, on Thursday
morning, July 20, GEORGE NEWTON
CUSTER, son of Fannie and Jacob
Custer, aged 10 months.
In Washington, on the Sd inst,
BLANCH MAY, infant child of An
ME M. and III. +. Keyser, of this
place.
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settle Up.

All persons indebted to me are re-
spectfully requested to settle their
bills by the LIST of next month (Octo-
ber,l at which time I will need funds
to purchase my fall stock. l hope
this notice will not 60 unheeded.
G. w. HoKE,
Sept. 5th, 1876.
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Postal.

Roseberry Prickett is appointed
postmaster at Moore's, Taylor coun-
ty, w. Va, vice David t. Wright,
resigned.
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Cheap G'onI.

Having increased my facilities for
handling coal, / can offer induce
ments to consumers of soft coal.
Those in want will do we'll to give
me a call, as extra inducements will
be offered to those who. wish to pur-
chase large quantities.
G.. M. SHAFFER.
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at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities be
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 support and con-
fdence, at as low prices as any drug store
in any city.
A full supply OF the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
Nr For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 40. 1871 ydaw.
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AFFIDAVIT.

/ do certify that the language in
circulation respecting the destruc-
ton of Mrs. Crowds property against
Jacob M. and John w. Sprinkle is
not true.
Signed this 8th day Of Sept. 1876,
j. T. ARDINGEE.
Sworn to before me this Sth day of
September 1876.
E. G.. TABLER,
$751; Justice.
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satu- lay, September 0. 1876.
Coming In.

The entries for the Fair are COM
ing in quite lively and bids fair to
come up to former years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

Frazer, Bishop & Co. have arrang-
ed with the Dake Bakery of Chicago
for ginger snaps, assorted cakes, soda
and water crackers, &C., in quanti-
ties that we can offer merchants
lower than can be purchased else
where. Call and see for yourselves.
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ss,1t.l

The question solved! GETTIN-
GER & HoKE's "Shoe and Hat
Emporium" is beyond doubt the
place to buy cheap goods, in that
line.
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Dried Beef, splendid article, at
J Wisner q Son.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.

A In is " A ED.
Big pay and steady work apply to
Col. A A Bennett, Mill Greek, Berkeley
county, West Va. IAug5,'76, 6mdaw
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J.L.W.BAKER. DRUGGIST
No. re NORTH QUEEN ST.

having Cat great cost and expense) fitted
up frst-class Drug Store, is now furn-
.shing
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
FANCY ARTICLES,
AND NOTIONS
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EVERY FARMER
ITO THE LADIES
Mrs. L. Knapp Is now opening q large
and we'll selected stock Of SPRING
MIILINERY.

embracing all the latest styles offspring
Hats, Feathers. Ribbons, Trimmings,
&c, Hats and bonnets trimmed to or
der.
gso- Call and examine. Rooms in
rear of store. Apl7, tfdaw.
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COALy COAL yCOAL! COAL

August lite.
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Escaped from Jail

Sept. 5th, 1876.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-02-22
noetrp
Country Girls.

Up early in the morning,
Just at the peep OF day,
strainmg the milk ia the dairy,
Turning the COWS away
Sweeping the noor in the Kitchen,
Making The beds up 80 irs,
Washing the breakiss, dishes,
busting the psrlor chTirs.
Brushing The crumbs from the pantry,
Hunting Tor eggs iu ihe barn.
Cleaning thc tunps lor dinner
spinning the stocking yarn
Spreading the whitening linen
Down ON the bushes below,
Ransackiug every meadow,
Where the rcd straw berries glow
StsrcLing the 'dN,nE,' Tor sunday,
Churning the SNOWY cream,
Riusiug the pals aud Straner
Down n the running stream
Feeding the geese and turkeys,
Making the pumpkin pies,
Jogging the little ones cradle
Driving away ,he Hics.
Grace in every motion,
Music in every tone,
Beauty in form ana feature,
Thousands might coyCs % own
checks tina, rival spriag roses,
Teeth tbe white. Cd, pearls
ono OF these country msids is worth
4 score OF your c.ty girls -h-'