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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04
Little Georgetown.

Our farmers are about done
threshing their wheat, and are bu-
sy preparing for the next crop.
The river is quite muddy, and
bass fishing is at an end for some
time.
We are quite dry here, not hav-
ing been visited by any of the re-
cent rains.
Our Sunday School picnic will
come off Saturday 4th, and prom
ises to be a pleasant affair.
Mr.. J. II. a Hedgesville butch
or, makes regular trips to this
place, and supplies our people with
nice fresh meat once or twice a
week. Last week, as usual, he
drove up to the store, jumped out
of his wagon. and enquired If he
could ''sell any meat this morn
ing On going back to his wag-
on to show the meat to a custO-
mer, you can imagine his aston
ishment at finding no meat there
His eyes stuck out like skillet feet,
as he remarked, well, this is q
hi of a thing. He jumped into
his wagon and drove back at a
rapid rate in search of his lost
meat. He found it on the. road
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04
OUR NEIGHBORS

The church of the Sacred Heart
(Catholic) Winchester, has put up a
new bell which weighs 1850 pounds.
A game protective Association is
to be formed in Frederick county,
Va. A similar institution for Berke.
ley county would be a good thing.
The Democrats Of Jefferson coun-i
ty will have an old time Barbecue in
Charlestown some time this month.
Mr.. Siler is the Republican, and
Mr.. Dyche the Democratic candidate
for the legislature in Morgan county.
j. Rufus Smith, of Berkeley
Springs, has been chosen Supreme
Master-at-Arms of the Supreme
Lodge knights of Pythias.
The Lutheran Synod of Virginia
met at Mt. jackson, last week. The
next meeting of this body will be
held at Shepiuerdstown, in August,
1881.
1t is generally stated that the boat
mems strike on the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal has ended, all the boat
men having given in and resumed
shipping at 81 per ton, with trip
page as heretofore.
The Charlestown Free Press says
The case of Lee VS.. Herring, for sew
eral days past under discussion be-
fore the Supreme Court of Appeals
is one of the most interesting that
has been presented for legal deter
mlnation. The Attorneys engaged
were in thorough command of all
the points involved, The case will,
unquestionably, attract general at
tention. Hons. G. j. Faulkner and
VIM. III. Travers represented Her
ring and Hon. d. b. Lucas, Col. s.
J. c. Moore and Maj. Holmes Con-
rad represented Lee. 1t has been
presented on both sides with great
ability. 1t has been suggested
that the briefs and arguments should
be published in law magazine as
many entirely novel points are in
yolved.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04
Broad Lane.

Fruit gathering and cider max
ing being the order of day, Capt.
Geo. Cole has rebuilt a large and
convenientcider house by the way
side, whers he is prepared to make
twenty barrels OF cider per day.
M. p. Lands threshed seven
hundred and fifty bushels Of wheat
one day last week at Jacob Wards.
VINO can beat it?
The public schools in Falling
Waters District will commence the
9th inst.
The picnic in Lemen's woods
the 18th, met the appreciation of
all present. Prof. Whitmore of
Williamsport, Nd. delivered the
oration-suhject-Sunday schools.
|. Since our last writing we had
the pleasure of visiting the Gran
gers Picnic at Williams Grove.
1t was certainly desirable place
of resort. The site Is low, much
crovered with grass, destitute of
shrubs or stones, but ovt rshadow-
ed by natures own works-the
leaves of the forest. The vegeta-
BILE kingdom was well represented,
and the Agricultural Implements,
and machinery surpassed those u.s.
ually exhibited at a County Fair.
Mart Castle Is convalescent. Miss
Mamie Barnes has been under the
treatment of DIR. +. M. Davis, for
the past few days
G, w. Foltz has been i'll since
the 9th. ARCTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

besides fine toned organ brought
on the grounds by the managers,
and most excellently performed
on by Miss Williams, and truly it
can be said that the picnic at
Three Runs was one of the best of
the season. The Rev. Mr.. Grouse
was the speaker Of the occasion,he
being the preacher in charge of
the Sunday school at that place.
The camp meeting at White
Hall, Frederick county, Va, un-
der the auspices of the NJ f
church came off, aud on Sunday
was largely attended. Interesting
religious services were the order
of the day.
The camp meeting held by the
colored people on land belonging
to the heirs of Daniel Wright
lasted over from Sunday to Sun
day, and as far as we know good
order prevailed and no doubt 1t
was TO them season Of religious
enjoyment.
Jas. w. Will.ngham raised this
year, on lands belonging to Jas.
w. Ssrong, Esq. thirty bushels of
wheat of the Washington white
variety, from one bushel seeded
down last fall. Farmers of Berke-
ley, we call on you to ante up, and
if you can beat it let us know.
A few days ago we visited the
| farms belonging to our friend,
Col. Frank Silver and our old
friend Samuel p. Henshaw, and
found their crop prospects bright
and flattering, and found that
they had caught the progressive
in stock and improvements, Col.
Silver having lately provided
himself with -neep from the flock 5
of A. G. Meeln, of Shenandoah
county, Va, and cattle from the
herds of Mr. Harrison, of Freder-
lex county, Va. The gentlemen
import annually the best OF
English stock. The Colonies
stock bought of them is very fine.
His Poland China pigs are of the
best order, he having supplied
himself with the purest breed
which all appearance indicate
with year or so in judiciouS
breeding, his stock of all KINDS
will reach a high state of perfec'
ton.
Our old friend Samuel P. Hen
: shaw is still great sufferer will
his old enemy-the rheumatism
Yet we were surprised to find hin
! so cheerful under the circnm
| stances M, IS hands and arms very
much drawn and helpless. 1eu ns
says 1t might be worse. Surround.
ed by plenty, and kind friends and
an excellent wife to administer to
his wants, his situation is far bet
ter in the world than thousands of
others of suffering humanity, is
the consolation he can enjoy in his
serious Affections. His farm and
business is going on most pros
perously under the superior man.
agement of his enterprising son
Edward, who is constantly adding
improvements to the farm, having
lately built on it a substantial
tenant house, and moro recently a
splendid corn house, with car
raige house, wagon shed and
granary attached, which for plan
ming and convenience is equal to
anything of the kind that we have
seen in this country.
The sale of personality belonging
to Jas. w. Morrison, Esq, on
Tuesday last was pretty well at
tended and property brought fair
prices.
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Hedgesville.

We have had some rain during
the past week, but not enough TO
de any great amount Of good.
We had the pleasure of seeing
letter from w, S. McAllister, of
Salem Oregon. He reports times
good in that State.
DIR. G. l.. Mitchell has been quite
ill for some time, but we learn
that he is convaiesciny slowly
We hope to see him out soon
again.
Mr.. p. /. Mussetter, the Proprie-
tor of the Mansion House, has
been doing well so far, in the way
of boarders. There were two or
three came from Baltimore, on
last Tuesday, whose names | did
not learn.
We had another Corporation
election on last Monday for town
Sergeant, Mr.. Vinton Ronk was
elected. Several persons have
been elected for the same position,
but they all failed to qualify, (but
one).
There is a revival OF religion 60
ing on at North Mountain School
House. 1t is conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Taylor, and the Young
Mems Christian Association of
Martinsburg. We understand that
several persons have experienced
change of heart. May the good
work 60 on.
There appears to be a difference
of opinion prevailing in this end of
the county, as well as other parts
that we have heard from, as to
who will be deputy under the sue
cessful candidates for the sheriffal-
ty. All the farmers. mechanics
and school masters have been die
tated for him, and when John
Fitz comes in, he will be COM
PEELED to choose one of some other
occupation like "Old Black Joe'
of SINNERS Gap or import one
from some country unknown
There is lie enough in the reports
now in circulation to make soap
but not enough of oil to make
them slip well. In conclusion, Mr.
Chrisman authorizes us to say thai
if he is elected Sheriff of Berkeley
county, he stands alooi, untram
meled and unpiedged to any ont
fer the deputyship, save John w
Lamor'ef Mill Creek,
I Some of our colored breffrsxii iief
here quite early on last SuiitsSs
nloraing to attend a bush meeting
near Bedington +; they were as
merry as larks, and expected nc
doubt.t to enjoy a pleasant time. But
from what we can learn, some OF
them were disappointed. Instead
of listening to the word of God ex-
pounded by the Minister, they
spent the day in drinking and
quarrelling. The happiest man
that left the village In the morn
ing, came home the saddest. We
saw him as he came home in the
evening hatless, and covered with
blood. We have been informed
that they had general fight, in
which an old man and his son
were stabbed. The colored bro b.
er referred to above had his head
badly cut. Ii such conduct is to
be tolerated at meetings of that
kind, the sooner they are done
away with the better. A religious
gathering is no place for riotous
conduct, and the parties who in
dulge in it should be dealt with
according to law.
/ REpNRTERc
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near the church. 1t had ost out
of the hind end of his wagon He
returned with his meat, whic h was
somewhat covered with dust, and
soon disposed of it. He begg ed
that the occurrence should not be
mentioned in the items, as people
hearing of 1t might think he was
driving along while asleep.
Puck.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04
The Court of Appeals.
ITS SESSION AT CHARLESToWN
Correspon 5ence of tn G Register.
CuARLEsTowN, Aug. 28th.

ITS SESSION Al CtAhLES1OWNs
Correspon 5ence of tn g Register.
CuARLEsTowN, Aug. 2Sth.
The Court of Appeals for this
Judicial district, embracing a full
court of four Judges, has been in
session since the 4th of August,
and many causes of public inter-
est have been argued from this
and other circuits of the ST.
The Court has now Eaesed through
,ysyud adfourns TO meet
In Wheeling at III October special
term.
The only causes OF any special
interest to the public or to the pro-
fession which were argued, were
the cases of James M. Mason
against the Harper's Ferry Bridge
Company and of Ezra Herring,
against Chas. l.. Lee, &c. The
first one was the interesting ques-
ton whether under our existing
Constitution and Statutes a bridge
may be erected so near a ferry
franchise as to destroy its values
without full compensation to the
owner for the loss sustained. This
point was argued by Mr.. Mason
in his own behalf very ably and
deliberately, and was replied to by
Hon. Chas. j. Faulkner and VIM.
III. Travers. The next case, that
of Herring vs. Lee, was fully ar
gued two years ago, but the Court
requested a reargumen of the case
because of the novelty and diff
Guilty of the questions involved.
Some OF these grew out of our late
civil war, and possessed high and
general interest. 1t was fully ar
gued by Holmes Conrad, of Vir-
ginia, and Daniel B. Lucas, on be-
half OF the Lees. and by Charles j.
Faulkner and VIM. II. Travers on
behalf of Herring, the argument
occupying three days of the term.
The judges were kindly and
entertained In our
town. Their intelligent converse
ton and pleasant and agreeable
manners make them favorites In
our society. PUBLIUs
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

There is party in Milford, Mass,
who says he can live comfortably
and contentedly on twelve cents q
week. His diet consists of crack
ers and milk principally. He
would be a fit companion for a
mail carrier in Bennington. VT,
who for years, on account of indi-
gestion, ate nothing but crackers
and milk, BIT remained healthy
up to the time Of his decease. some
two years ago.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

The SITUATION in Afghanistan
is not gratifying to the British gov
eminent. Ayoob Kahn is giving
them deal of trouble. About a
year ago the English were struggling
to get into Afghanistan; now their
chief anxiety is to get out of it in
safety.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

BE sLAyEs-bear the burden and
walk up to the polls and vote your
ticket without scratching, says the
Democratic organ. Campbell, of the
Intelligencer, a Republican paper,
told the Republican convention that
he carried his sovereignty under his
own hat. What contrast
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

COUNCIL PROCEDURES.
Council met Thursday night. Pres
ent, w. I. Logan, Mayor, in the
chair; and Councilmen Showers,
McSherry, Hill, Parks, DeGrange,
Bratt, Grozinger, Lambert and Lin
thicum.
Ordinance Committee asked fur
Their time to report on railroad ordi-
nance.
Chairman of Water Board report
ed applications for water from Mr..
J. T. Janney and Mr.. John Fitz, for
use in engines, and Mr.. Blocher for
use in dwelling. Report received.
Chairman of Street Committee re-
ported giving grade for making gut
ter on Martin Street; also reported
having written to authorities of 3.
and o. railroad, in regard to road
near distillery, and had received no
answer.
On motion Mr.. Parks was appoint
ed a committee to have road near
distillery temporarily repaired at a
cost nos exceeding $50.
On motion of Mr.. Bratt, S. was
appropriated for repairing Weaving
Spring in Fourth Ward.
On motion of DR.. McSherry, the
Mayor was instructed to correspond
with President of B. and o. railroad
in regard to repair of road near dis
tillery.
On motion of Mr., Grozinger, SO
was appropriated for putting a fence
arnund excavation on East King
street, in Fourth Ward.
On motion of Mr.. Parks, it was
ordered that the Water Board pro-
cure estimates for building a coal
house at water works, and report
back to Council.
On motion of Mr.. Showers, the
Street Committee was ordered to in
quire whether the corporation line
embraced the road running north
and south, east of cemetery, and if
so to have same repaired; also to ex-
anime road northwest of distillcry,
and if in corporate limits to have
same repaired.
On motion of Mr.. Showers, the
Street Committee was ordered to
repair road leading from Gas Works
to county bridge over b. and o.
railroad, at a cost not exceeding So.
Mr.. DeGrange offered a motion to
have Raleigh Street, between John
and King, graded. Mr.. Bratt amend
ed to have the matter referred to
Street Committee, and it was so
referred.
On motion of Mr.. Bratt, amend
ed by Mr.. Showers, the Fire Com
mittee was ordered to purchase five
hundred feet of hose for the Fire
Company.
Mr.. j. t. Janney was allowed use
of water for engine for S. until
April next. A.
Ordered that Mr.. Blocher pay So
for use of water until April next.
The tax bills were placed in the
hands of Finance Committee to be
turned over to Sergeant.
On motion it was ordered that on
all taxes for 1880, paid during The
month of September, discount Of
8 per cent. would be allowed; 2 per
cent. far all taxes paid during month
Of October and l per cent. for No
vsnber, at the expiration of which
time discount ceases and interest
will be charged.
On motion adjourned to meet on
the first Thursday in October at
O'Clock p! M.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

1t Is currently believed that a
woman Is q hard thing to see
through. And so is her hat at the
opera. An ingenious manager
has madea drop curtain represent
ing an enormous bouquet, with
sprays of flowers and dropping
plumes. This Is let down on the
play early in the first scene. 1t is a
prettily conceived hint.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

Col. BEN WILSON and his Re.
publican opponent, Mr.. Hutchinson,
are having a lively canvass in the
First District.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

OURAY, the chief of the Ute In
dams, is dead. He always raised his
voice for peace, and now that he is
gone trouble is apprehended.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THE SITUATION in the East of
Europe is rapidly growing more pre-
carious, and it is feared that the
proposed naval demonstration may
be the signal for an outbreak of war.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

A VOTER must never think for
himself. He must swallow the dose
prepared by partizans, smile under
the lash of the organ and vote the
ticket without scratching. Wonder
if voters are freemen or slaves, and
are owned by organs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

JOSEPH VANMETRE, ESQ.,, of
Hardy county, has been nominated
for the State Senate by the Demo
Gratis in that district. His competi-
tors were Gen. Joseph Sprigg, and
Messrs. Pugh, Pennybacker and
Robertson.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THE WAR CLOUD seems to be in
creasing in Europe. Turkey is de-
faint, and seems disposed to keep up
her present attitude until forced by
the powers to come to terms.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THERE is not much "boom" in
politics just now. The whoop and
hurrah business is about played out.
1t don't make any votes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

Hon. j. V. BELL, formerly of
this place, has been renominated by
the Democrats of Mineral county
for a seat in the legislature. Mr..
Bell is gentleman of strict integ.
rity and possessed of fine business
qualities,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

SENATOR HEREFORD is announc-
ed to address the people of Hamp-
shire county, at Romney, on the
18th instant.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

JACKSON AND STURGIss are Both
on the stump doing "yeoman ssl
vice." but the mild,mannered Ma.
poleon Bonaparte French rests con-
oenti1 his mountain eyrie, and COM
placentiy listens to the Lowing of his
herds upon the hillsides. He ought.
like Cincinnatus, to let his plow
stand and come out and take a hand
in the fray, and retire to the quiet
of his mountain home after the
battle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

Col. DAN JOHNSON has been po-
litically showed under. He was
beaten for the Senatorial nomina-
ton in his district, and then beaten
in his own county for a nomination
to the legislature.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

No SCRATCHING " says the
Statesman. Wonder if the old coon
and his son both didn't scratch tie
Democratic ticket two years ago!
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

Physicians say that there is no
remedy for Consumption, and posi-
bly, in some cases the assertion may
be- correct. We know however of
many cures made by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and will guarantee pos
tive relief to the sufferer in every
instance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

SENATOR DAVIS has accepted an
invitation to address the Democracy
of Marion county at their county
nominating convention to be held
today.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

JUDGE HoGE is making an active
canvass of his own district, and has
gone outside to help Col. Ben Will
son in the First.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THE independent voter is abroad
in the land,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

VERMONT will lead off next weel
with the first fall election.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THE Massachusetts, Democratic
State Convention met on Wednes.
day, and nominated Charles P.
Thompson for Governor. General
Butler was the leading, moving
spirit of the convention, and there
was a reconciliationof the factions.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-09-04

THE sHARPEsT, closest and most
determined political fight which has
occurred in this country for years, is
now going on in Indiana. There is
not so much hurrah and Chinese
gong tomfoolery as there was four
years ago, but both parties are do
ing close, effective work.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
WHAT THE ROBIN KNOWS.

=
We coming children coming with the Bpring-
time IN, and the rosei
From the fragrant Southern gardens where the spicy
"he7e tae IA ING olingng smiiaR and the myrtle
"eayes crowns of winter freshness for the summers
waiting Queen.
vi. h2uv y nest,
And h.ncath tho emerald curtains, as we Gutter to
and TO
You .tl 1t anu eead.r-wonder-wh the robins
come and 90
them vel,
Things to- -rrovfJl for snyiur. things TOO haa1,+i
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
Railroad Engineers in India.
From Our Future Highway-Cameron.l
Afnnr lAnnnla carna IN "a GOO ,rh O I

From Our Future Highway-Cameron.l
Many people came up to see what we
were doing, and all begged for a peep
at my binoculars. They thought the
double sextant which | used for the
angles, a magical instrument, and the
shaikh begged of me to compute his
horoscope, and was much disappointed
when he found that / was unable to do
it. While this was going on, the Nue.
Yin called to midday prayer from the
most elevated point in the village In
an instant we were alone. After prayers
were over, the shaikh invited us into his
house and gave us coffee and pipes.
Many Of the villagers entered into con-
versatiOn about the railway. One old
man said that he had long wished to go
to Baglad, and wanted to know whether,
if the railroad was constructed, he would
be able to 60 there for nothing? We
told him that he would have to pay,
he said he did not see much good In
it. as all he would have to do now was
to load some camels with provisions for
the road, mount his mare and start.
This, he said, would cost him nothing,
and be could not understand that the
railways could be cheaper, though the
fare would be less than the cost Of the
corn and other things he would have
TO take, as they were all his own.