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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-03-11
TAKING BoARDERs.

ssIt was a scandal" the neighbors
said, that Miss Della should be obliged
to take boarders, after all she'd been
through; and Heaven knows boarders
didn't help body TO work out her sal
walton. And so much money in the
family, too, taking it by and large.
Wasn't her Uncle Eben, over at Dover,
well to do, and not chick of his own
to care for, except the boy he had
adopted, who was no credit to himP II
was odd, now, that man with poor re-
lations should take to stranger, when
his own flesh and blood was needy; but
sometimes il did seem as if folks had
more feeling for others than for theiI.
own kith and kim Then there were
cousins in the city, forehanded and fash
ionable, who never were worth row of
pins to Della; and there was her Great
uncle Johns widow a-larking on the
Continent, a-gambling at Baden-Baden
and trying the waters of every mineral
spring in the three kingdoms, for no
disease under the sun but old age.
She'd been known to say that her own
folks were too rich already, and probably
she would endow some hospital with her
property" Plainly, wealthy relatives
were of no value to Miss Della. To be
sure, she had never seen her great aunt
since shs was child, when her
Uncle John had brought ker into
their simple life for months visit, with
her French maid and dresses, her Jew
els and fallals, which won the heart of
her little namesake. Since then Uncle
Johns widow had become a sort of
gilded creation, always young and al
ways beautiful; for, though Della had
received little gifts from time to time
across the seas for the last fifteen years,
she had neither heard nor seen any
thing of the being who had inspired her
imagination, and was quite uncertain if
such person as Mrs. John Rogerson
was in the land of the living. Dead or
alive. she seemed to have made no
material difference in Delia's hum-drum
life. After having nursed her father
through long illness, Della found that
he had left 8 heavy mortgage on the
homestead, and her mother and her.
self on he highrnad TO the pcor-house,
unless they should bestir Themselves.
As her mother was already bed-ridden,
the Sitting HdtuIdify lou upon Dcllds
and she advertised Tor summer board
ers:
~ GOD BOARD N THE COUNTRY Ely THE
VI riverside, at seven dollars week. Large
chambers. broad piazzas, line views, berries, |
and new milk. One mile from the station.
Address: DELLA ROBERTSON, croftsborough,
Maine.
"Chcap enoughl" commented an
elderly lady who happened upon it.
e Della Rogerson.- An old maid, sup |
pose, obliged to look out for herself.
I've a good mind TO try her broad piaz-
gas aaa new mix. If / don't like it,
there Il be no harm done.
And so Delia's first boarder arrived
an old lady. with false front of hair.
brown, wrinkled skin, faded eyes, a
black alpaca goa, and a hair trunk.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-03-11
A Sure Thing.

DR.. Hunters Specific and Injection No.
are warranted to cure GonorrhGa, elect,
Cordee, Structure, diseases Of the Kidneys,
Bladder and Urinary Organs Of males and
females.
Z DIR. Hunters Specific No. is sure rem
edy for Spermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness,
Nightly Emissions and Loss of Power, caused
by self-abuse or excessive indulgence.
Price of DIR. Hunters Specific & per bottle;
injection 81. Sent everywhere by express.
DIR. J. Dinsbeer, sole proprietor, No. 415
North Seventh Street, ST. Louis, No. Send
two stamps for treatise. Cures guaranteed,
or money refunded.
E1-Dr. Dinsbeer will treat all chronic
diseases and furnish medicine for less money
than any other physician in st. Louis.
Write or call. - sAA a
For sale at Coley's Drug Store, Milan,
Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-03-11

IT looks as if farmers might safely
count on being able. to sell their wool
next summer and fall at present prices.
The supply is short and the demand
everywhere brisk and likely to continue
so.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
Personal.

Miss Ella Hout of Shepherdst own,
is visiting friends in this place.
Miss Nettie Chestnut, of Shippens-
burg, is visiting friends in this place..
Miss Lille Pool, of Frederick Md,
is visiting her uncle Mr.. George
Meadows.
Major Robert Hunter, of the Win
chester Times, was in town last Sat-
urday and Sunday. He is looking
quite well.
Mr.. George Berry, has returned
from New York, where he had been
for several months attending a
school of cutting connected with
tailoring-and has brought with him
a diploma of proficiency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17


BOLD ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY
One of the boldest attempts at rob-
bery which has ever occurred in this
town took place about half-past z
O'Clock Thursday evening. 1t oc-
CURED at the residence of w. d.
Burkhart, Esq. He was absent from
town. The lamp had been lighted
and Mrs. Burkhart was sitting in
the parlor. The children were play
ing on the pavement near the house.
A little after O'Clock, Mrs. B. took
lighted lamp and went to her sit
ting-room up stairs. She was re-
clining on loungo, reading, when
Slight noise attracted her attention,
and looking up she saw standing near
her, like an apparition, a burly negro.
She was overcome with fright, and
in attempting to rise the negro
caught her by the arm, and she fell
to the floor in swoon. One of the
children having gone into the house
at the time heard the noise of her
fall, and ran up stairs. She found
her mother lying on the floor. She
gave the alarm, and then attempted
to extinguish the lamp, which had
been knocked over, and was burn
ing on the floor. In a few
minutes number of persons had
gathered in, and it was found that
the negro had gathered up lot of
silverware in the dining-room down
stairs, tied it up in table cloth and
left it on the floor while he went up
stairs in search of more plumber. He
had rifled several drawers in room
up stairs. and tied the articles up in
a sheet, when going into the room of
Mrs. B. his further plans were foiled
by the noise of her fall attracting
attention. He escaped with about
seven dollars in money which he
found in drawer. Mrs. B. was SO
frightened that physicians were call
ed in to prescribe for her. She had,
we are glad to say, almost entirely
recovered at the time of going to
press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

1t is worth special visit to Getting
er Il Hoke's to examine their Marc
moth stock of Boots and Shoes, en-,
brscing everything from an Infants g.
slipper to No. IA mans boot or bro
gan; and every variety in quality NJ ~
style, from the finest Durt's TO the poor
est Yankee shoe, All at prices Iowa.
than anywhere else, according to quail :
ity. In buying from them. y@rTy
great Advantage to the customer. re-
their inHexible rule Of 'one price anss J
only good goods recommended
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE Martinsburg Amateur Min
strels will give concert in Feller's
Hall on Friday evening April %,
for the benefit of Mr.. George Doll,
who was badly hurt ON the railroad
last October, and has not been able
to work since. 1t is hoped that ev-
cry citizen of the town will attend
this concert, and thereby contribute
to the worthy object of the young
members of the troupe, who have Ia
ken this means Of aiding a worthy
and deserving man, who has been
unfortunate. The concert, in itself
will be worth more than the price of
admission. The Amateur MINISTRIES
give a much better entertainment
than most of the travelling troupes
who charge so cents admission.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
To All Whom ID May Com
Germ.

LADIES, CHILDRENs AND MISSES FINE
tN SHOES.
At the reliable Boot and Shoe Store
of John Lyons, East Burke street, will
be found always on hand, large as
sortment of Ladies, Misses and Chill
drens wear. Fine dressed Morocco
and Kid button and side lace, Kid Fox
ed, button and side lace, made to order.
His long experience in the manufacture
ing of boots and shoes enables him to
select the best quality Cor the least
money. He keeps no "shoddy" goods,
and sells frst-class articles CHI cap for
cash. Shoes aot giving satisfaction, as
represented, can be returned, and will
be repaired free of charge, or new
pair will be given in their place.
BOOTS AND SHOES
made to order. Repairing neatly done
on short notice. Remember the place,
East Burke Street, opposite Wysong
Hall, Martinsburg. john Lyons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

PETERsoN's LADY's MAGAZINE
for May is on cur table, as bright
and cheerful as May morning. 1t
is brimful of the very choicest read
ing matter, and the fine colored
plates Of spring fashions are as
bright and beautiful as the bright
month for which they are intended.
The steel plate-"Ruth"-is a mas
ter-piece of art, and is fitting in
PRODUCTION to the several pages of
brilliant and attractive fashion
plates and matter that follow. We
advise all our lady readers, who are
not regular subscribers to "Peter-
son." to get the May number. For
sale at the newsdealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17


WE DROPPED IN on Mr.. Alex.
Parks, Jr., at his mills on Tuesday,
and found him busy as bee. Not
withstanding, he found time to
show us through his establishment.
His plaster and bone mill is in excel
lent order, and running on full time,
turning out the best quality of
ground plaster and pure bone meal,
for which he finds ready sale. His
Touring mill is supplied with all the
modern improvements for making
the very highest grades of -four. The
brands manufactured by him now
stand A No. in the market.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
Republican County COnven-
ton.

The Republicans Of Berkeley county
are requested to meet in convention at
Martinsburg in the Courthouse at II
A. NJ, Saturday, April "a, 1880, for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
Republican State Convention to be held
at Wheeling Wednesday, the 18th day
of May next, at 10 A. NJ, to select ten
delegates to represent the party in the
National Republican Convention that
meets in Chicago June the I'd follow
ing By order County Committee.
GEO. w. FErDT.
GEO i. EVANS, Chrm'n.
Secretary, apricot
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THE following named gentlemen,
appointed at the last Senatorial Con:
vention held in the District, now
compose the Democratic Senatorial
Executive Committee
BERKELEY.-Col. j. Q. A. Ma
denbousch, b. +. Brady, Decatur
Hedges.
JEFFERsoN.-Capt. George Bay
Tor, S. f. White, George McClincy.
MoRGAN.-J. 5. Duckwall, Ma
thias Ambrose, A. R. Unger.
Captain r. II. Stewart, of Berke-
ley, was also a member of the COM
mittee, but has since died.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

j. L. w. Baker is sole and exclusieAs
agent for the celebrated Jones TraEh
which can be furnished in all sizc~ma1l
patterns. He has on hand the largssSs
assortment of Trusses, Braces and SuE,-
porters, ever kept in Martinsburg. anal
can furnish them at all prices. Thss
attention of physicians is respectfulra
invited to this stock, to whom liberal
deductions will be made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
Grand Opening

AT Bouton's New York Bazaar this
Saturday mo rning at Q O. clock, sharp.
1t will pay you to 80 and see the beau
tiful display of fine goods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
For Mayor.

Please announce Frank ID. Staley as
a suitable candidate to be elected to tie
position of Mayor for the ensuing term.
He will be supported irrespective OF
politics. MANY CITIZENS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Corns Can be Cured.

Why suffor with corns when Pelsas
Corn Solvent is SURE cure. Price e
cents bottle. lis warranted to cnrS
or the money will be refunded Far
sale by GETTINGER s. HoKE,
Agents for the mat Iiacturer
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For the Peoples Benefit.

Bouton's New York Bazaar is pack
ed with tremendous stock of the latest
Spring Dress Goods, Millinery Goods,
Gents Furnishing Goods &C., which
will be sold cheaper than ever, having
bought his spring stock before the adj
vance in prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

l. l.. BENDER Il BRO, are selling
the celebrated fertilizer known as
Fossil Mari. 1t can be had at their
lumber yard, East Race Street, near
b. 81 O. r. r. Advertisement next
week giving the testimony of Berke-
ley county farmers who have used it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
Diamond shirt.

Made of Wamasutta Muslin and fu~-
Gently much improved, is net excelleG
by any shirt on the market for sAasH
price. Call and see them. For sA'ar
only by G. w. HOKE.-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Mr.. Charles Rice, of the firm of
Mason & Rice, cut his knee with
chisel on Monday, making painful
wound, which has since kept him
from work.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

The place to buy your dress goods is
at d. M. Shafer q Bros. They buy
for cash and can take advantage of tie
markets, and if you want to save money
in these hard times, why give them a
call. Remember that SHAFFER g.
BRO. will not be undersold,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE County Court has adopted
plans and specifications for remodel.
ing the roof of the courthouse, and
referred the same to the fiscal term
of the court, for the purpose of ask
ing sealed proposals for the work.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Try a glass of TUFTS ARCTIC so.
DA. On draught at w. S. Feller's
Drug Store. Five cents per glass.
aprl7-3t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

BLACKBURN HUGHES, ESQ, has
removed his law Office to the Conrad
building on Queen street, where he
will be pleased to see his friends and
others desiring his professional ser
vices. aaaf
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BUSINESS LOc1LS.
DICKENS! DTCkE EMS /!
MO0REY

Mr.. A. 0den, resident book seller,
will furnish Dickens complete, IA vol
umess. clothe, good clear type, Illus
trated by Etynge, at $500. Moore at
$500 He challenges comparison with
any edition offered at S9,C0. [aprl7- It
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Laces, Laccs.

Russia, Bicton, Languedoc, PoiRs
d Alencon and Portion, also Black
Silk Fringes, Hsmburgs, &c, all presp
~ and cheap. q. W. H0KE-.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

viii send their celebrated RleStro--
Voltaic Belts to abe afflicted upon ~
days trial. Speedy cues guaranteed
They mean what they ssy. Write IA
them without delay. nov22'79 IL 3
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

TEN Chippewa Indian Chiefs STOP
ped over here on Thursday, and took
dinner at the Grand Central Hotel.
They were on their way 10 Carlisle,
Pa, to see their children, attending
school at that place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Mr.. MCCARTY DUCKwALL has
removed his law office to the rooms
on Burke street, adjoining the Office
of DIR. j. B. Snodgrass.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE Younng Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION of this place expect to
have Martinsburg named as the
point for holding a general conven-
ton of that organization sometime
this summer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Mr.. CLINTON WELSH, of this
county, died at his residence last
Sunday. He was stricken with par
alysis several years ago, from the eff
fects of which he never recovered.
He was young man of strict integ-
rity, and prominent in his neighbor-
hood.
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Tie Best.

just received rs Springfield Watches,
the best made: also, sample of Rock
ford Watch. Come and compare theRar
and be convinced that the Springfield,
is the Standard Watch Of the w orlA
Ar HYDE's JRwELRY SToRW
feb .2S.tf s
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

DAVID VEIL has received his
spring and summer stock of clothing,
which is large and complete. See
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Mr.. FRED WARNER has had his
saloon handsomely painted and fixed
up in convenient manner. Fred is
always abreast of the times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

SEE advertisement of George
Charlton's new stock of Spring and
summer clothing, which he proposes
to sell at bottom prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE Wool Growers Association
of Berkeley county have completed
their organization, and we haye no
doubt that the move is good one
for the wool growers of the county.
We publish the proceedings in an
other column.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

TIE B. and o. II. r. Company
have, determined to build a new
freight depot at this place, and To-
cate it at the Queen street crossing.
Work will be commenced on the
new building in short time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE QUESTION OF starting up
some kind of manufacturing enter
prise in Martinsburg is not receiy-
ing the earnest, active and thought
fulattention of our people as whole,
that its importance demands. 1t is
true, a few earnest men are giving
considerable time and attention to
the project, bnt they have not met
with that open, earnest co-opera-
tion on the part of the people that
they had right to expect. There
is no use parleying further words
about this matter. The plain truth
is, and it must be patent to every
body, that Martinsburg and Berke-
ley county have reached the zenith
of their prosperity, and win hence
forth stand still, unless our people,
like the people of other sections
have done, wake up to the import
ance of doing something-and do it.
We believe the golden opportunity is
now presented in the proposed Or
ganization of a manufacturing CON-
pany. If this opportunity is en-
braced and seized upon, it will open
a new era in the business prosperity
of Berkeley county. We say Berke-
ley county, because whatever in
creases the business of Martinsburg
increases the value of the lands in
the county, and puts money in the
pockets of our farmers by increasing
their marketable products. But this
proposition needs no demonstration
or further argument. 1t must be
patent to all, and we have stated it
SO often that it is not necessary to
repeat it. In fact the time for argu-
ment and talk has passed. Our peo-
pie are now called upon to act. They
know the situation of affairs. They
know the remedy for our present de-
pressed business condition. The
only question to be discussed is
whether they propose to plod along
in the old ruts, or will make a united
determined effort to start up manu-
featuring, and bring money into the
county instead of sending it out.
The subscriptions to the propos-
ed manufacturing company now
amounts to about $4,000, about
half the amount needed to start
with. The balance ought to be rails
ed without any trouble, especially
when, it is the judgment of the best
practical business men that the
money so invested will pay a hand
some dividend to the investors. The
committee appointed by the citizens
meeting to solicit subscriptions are
still at work, and it is hoped they
will be able to report the requisite
amount as having been subscribed
at the next meeting, which will be
held in the courthouse next Satur-
day, April oath, at 2 o'clock P. NJ,
when some definite action will be
taken, which will, in all probability,
decide the future Of Martinsburg
and Berkeley county for years to
come. We trust that every man in
the county, who feels an interest in
our future progress, will be at the
meeting next Saturday, and give his
personal and material encourage
ment to the effort in view. We leave
it to the judgment of every man as
to what he ought or ought not do.
If you think you have no interest in
the matter, you will not attend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17
Snecial Notice.

Wishing to renew my Stock ofgesds.
All knowing themselves indebted 90
me. will please settle up by the 20 Of
April Gro. w. NORTH,
Apr3-3t. Bunker HE
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Remember that L. 4. BENTZ &
BRO. have no rents to pay, or excess
sive expenses to keep up and put upon
the profits of their goods, but are sold
regardless of same.
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WANTED.

To exchange a stock of Stoves Tin
ware, Timers Fools and good will of q
long established and successful busi-
ness in Rocherter N. Y. for good Real
Estate in West Virginia. Cal! on
j, II. BRISTOR,
Martinsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

LOOK out next week for the
double column advertisement of
Mr.. John I. Janney, dealer in Agri-
cultural Implements, Fertilizers,
&c. He will open the spring and
summer trade with the largest and
best stock of improved agricultural
implements, fertilizers, &C., ever
seen in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE First Quarterly Meeting of
the M. Z. Church South will con-
vene at Bedington to-day Saturday
at IL O'Clock, and continue over
Sunday. Rev. DR.. Head, the Pre-
siding Elder, is expected to be
present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

REV. DIR. JUNKIN, father in-law
of Rev. Mr.. Wood, pastor of the Pres
byterian church in this place, is ly-
ing dangerously i'll at the residence
of the latter. But little hope is enter
tanned for his recovery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

THE wool market has declined
two cents since our last issue, and
the ruling price is now SO cents in
this place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

Mr.. GEORGE RoUsH has remodled
the old house on the corner of King
and Raleigh streets, and made it as
good as new.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-04-17

JOHN LYoN's,on East Burk street,
has on hand splendid line of la
dies, misses and children's wear in
buttoned and lace Kid and Foxed
CATERS. See his advertisement.