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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-14

The June number of Peterson
Lady's Magazine is on our table. 1t
is as fresh and bright as June roses,
and brimful Of choice and interest
ing matter for the ladies. The
steel engraving "Hero waiting for
Leander," is striking picture that
almost tells its own story. The
colored fashion plates are exceeding
ly fine, and the various patterns will
be of special interest to the ladies.
The stories are highly interesting
and the household hints, recipes, &c,
quite valuable. Taken all in all this
number is superb, and it will puzzle
the proprietor to improve on it in
future. Every lady should have a
copy. For sale at the Book
stores, or can be had for one year by
sending 50 to Chas. J. Peterson, 500
Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
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THE LADIES

Are invited to examine the large ard va
ried assortment Of Spring Styles in Shoes,
just being received at GErrNarR 4 HoKE's
and embracing everything from house
slipper to fine Kid Baton Boot. Prices
guaranteed as low az anywhere in the
land. Queen Street, Blondel Building.
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SHORT STOPS.


In May the festive dry goods clerk
adorns his bead v l1h oil;
In May the prancing bSckwhest cake no
longer brings a boil;
In May liveher crimson tinges on the
bummer's nose;
In May the blonde young bean serer adj
ing goes. -Tennyson.
Butter is beginning to come down
in price-likewise eggs.
Straw hats are no longer the ex-
ception.
West Virginia employs 4,134
school teachers.
Circuit court begins in Jefferson
county on Monday.
The school children are yearning
for vacation.
The City Council Adjourned their
session last Thursday to attend the
the circus.
Soda water, Deep Rock, &C., cool
and nice, at J. L. w. Bakers drug
store.
The mercury, touched 90 in the
shade this week. We guess it is
summer time.
The ice-trade has fully opened, and
there is no immediate danger in
packing away ulsters.
The Hannis Distilling Company
at this place pays an average of
$4,000 per day revenue to the gov
eminent.
The mercury was up to 90 in the
shade on Wednesday; about the same
the day before, and has been cavort-
ing in that region all week.
"Little Noses" Frank Williams
pet terrier was killed last Saturday,
by a buggy running over him. Frank
is very sorry he didn't have him pho
tographed before he was buried.
1t is in violation of the law to
catch fish of any kind in West Vir-
ginia Waters between the 1st of May
and the 18th Of Jnne. This includes
catching with rod and line as well as
as otherwise.
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We have three grades of Mems
Stitch downs" one of which we have
made to order, and the best ever offer
ed here Every pair warrented.
GETTINGER & HOKE.
Queen ST., Blondells Building.
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For Sale.

will sell at private sale frame barn
building, located on the b. s. o. II. r.
near the Queen street crossing. The
purch ser can remove the building or
lease the ground on which it stands and
let it remain during the lease. The
building is in good condition and win
be sold on reasonable terms. For fur.
thur information inquire of
MRS. KATE S. POWELL.
may7,4t
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THE potato bug is reported to be
putting in his time on the Tomato
vines while waiting for the appear
ance of the early potato vine.
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BARGAINS, BAPeAINsll

We keep full line Of all kinds of
Boots and Shoes, from the highest to
the lowest grades, varying in price
from IS cts. up Call and examine, as
we cannot fail to sait YOU At the BLUE
FRONT.
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SEE advertisement of J. T. JAN
ney & Son, dealers in all kinds of
Agricultural Implements and Fer
tilizers, on page 4. This firm is too
well and favorably known in this
community to need commentator
at our hands. Call and examine
their stock before purchasing.
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Summer Hats.

Mackinaw, Roman braids, Webster
Braids; Canton, German braids.
French Palm, white. brown and mix
ed; all the latest styles, cheap at
GETTINGER s. HOKE'S.
Queen St., Blondelrs Building.
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For fine carriages, phaetons, bug
gies &C., go to John Heller's West
King street, Winchester Pike. All
kinds of repairing done on short no
tice. He puts out only first-class
work, and his prices are as low as
good work and material can be had
anywhere. Call and examine his
work and prices.
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Furnished rooms with board for two
or three gentlemen, or lady and gen.
tleman. Pleasant locality and terms
moderate. Inquire at this office,
m l4-4t.
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I'm in the feld again, bigger than ev-
er, and am determined to sell goods
cheaper than ever at the old stand.
have also large yard and stable at
tached for the use of my customers,
free gratis. hope all my old patrons
will call and give me their country
produce in exchange for goods.
3-m G. w. DEGRANGE..
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Deep Rock.

Deep Rock Mineral Water This
Celebrated Mineral Water, which is
prescribed and recommended by Ply
sicians, who are acquainted with its
Medicinal properties, is for sale only in
b erkeley county by
j. l.. w. BAKER,
No. IL N. Queen 81.
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Look Here.

Soda, Vichy and Deep Rock Waters.
drawn from Matthews Porcelain and
Tin-liaed Fountains, with Rige!ow' S
Patent Cooler Attachment, for sale on
ly in Martinsburg by
j. l.. w. BAKER.
No. II N. Queen St
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Mn. JoHN d. BURKHART, who
resides about four miles West of
town, was severely injured on Thurs
day Of last week, by log rolling
over him, lie was helping to put the
log on a wagon, when it slipped and
rolled back, catching him in its de-
scent.
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Pretty Lawns.

Ladies who are fond Of looking at
pretty good are respectfully requested
to call and see our stock Of Lawns.
No trouble to show them.
d. w. TIMBERLAKE.
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Corn Fertilizer.

Ground limestone, which contains
90 per cent of pure carbon, can be had
at Ham bry's White Lime Works,
Martinsburg. w. Va. 1t will make
corn "git up and hump itself" and is
good for all kinds of grain and gr ass.
q 30-3t
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THE Legg mill property and thir-
ty-two acres Of land near Bunker
Hill, was sold by special commits
missioner, E. Boyd Faulkne, on
Thursday last, to John G. Legg, at
j,450.
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WE regret to learn that a serious
accident befell MI. B. F. Slane, of
this place, ON Wednesday last. Mr..
Slane is conductor on the fast freight
from here to Washington over
the Metropolitan Branch. His train
was in Washington, and i'll
attempting to Jump on the en-
CINE starting out from Washington
depot, his foot caught in the frog of
the track, and was severed by a
wheel of the tender, which passed
over it. He was at once taken to
Providence Hospital, and every at
tention rendered. His family, con-
sisting of a wife and two children
were telegraphed for and are now
with him. Mr., Slane is an old rail-
road man, and one of the best and
most careful men in the employ of
the B. & 0. r. r.
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Just received large stock Ct the
celebrated Carlisle shoes, for Ladies
and Misses-the best shoe in town for
the money, for sale only by II n.
DEATPICK.
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The Shaker Garden Seeds have given
more satisfaction and are mere reliable
than any seeds sold ia this country.
They have stood the test for more than
forty years and have never failed TO
please. For sale only by
mchl2tf j. l.. w. BAKlR.
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Just received 100 Ladies' listers and
Busters in Linen and Debage, will
sell them % per cent. cheaper than
any other house in town, ranging from
% cts. up. LOUIS BOUTON.
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Lamps at cost.
BURKHART & co.

The comment cement season is ep-
preaching and d. w. TIMBERLAKE
is prepared to supply the demand for
white goods, such as French Muslins,
Indian Muslins, French Nainsook,
Prussian Lawns, Swisses, Victoria
Lawns, Lace Stripes. Jaekonets, Tarle.
t4ns and Piques, at very low figures
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Get circular from J. l.. w, BAK-
Err and read Of the wonderful eura,
tive properties of Deep Rock Mineral
Water, and call and try it at
No. II N. Queen St.
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ONLY.

Only a hair on bis shoulder,
Long, and wavy, and brown;
Only cock-and- bull story
In exchange for his wife's deep frown.
Only broken broom-stick
Wildly waved in the air;
Only strip of court plaster
His wife had discovered the hair.
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A NAN giving his name as freak
Windel, while walking on the B. &
0. r. r. track near North Noun
tain, on Tuesday, was struck by a
freight train and had his legs mash
ed, and was otherwise injured. He
was brought to this place and his
leg amputated by Drs. Baker and
Myers. He said he had fallen in a
fit on the track and the train ran
over him. lie claimed to be
from Winchester. Shortly after the
amputation was performed, he was
taken with a fit and died in convul-
sions.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-14

GREAT bargains in Bunting. We
would call special attention to our
Sea Side Bunting, price 26 cents,
sold last year at 37!. Ii yon buy a
good Bunting, there is no end to the
wear. For sale only by
E1IAIERT d FIERY.
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The incest Lawns ever brought to
this town, you will find at the NEW
YORK BAZAAR. Please Call for the
choicest Manchesters. they are fast
colors Only 10, worth 16 cts.
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H. N. DEATR1CK has returned
from Philadelphia, and is opening a
very large and cheap stock of Dry
Goods, which will be sold cheap fer.
cash.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Rachael
Martin, wife of Circuit Court Clerk,
S. II. Martin, Esq, died suddenly at
her residence on West King St, on
Monday last. Her demise was en-
tirely unlocked for, and was start
ling surprise to the community. She
had been in i'll health for some
months, but was thought to be con-
valescent, and her friends looked
with hope to her entire recovery.
She seemed better than usual on the
day of her death, and had been sit
ting up all the morning. After par
taking of dinner, she had sinking
spell in going to her chamber, and
expired shortly after. 1t is supposed
her death resulted from heart dis
ease
The deceased was an exemplary
christian woman, a devoted wife, a
loving mother, kind neighbor, re-
spected and beloved by all who knew
her.
The sorrowing husband and chill
dren have the deep sympathy of the
community in Their irreparable loss.
The funeral took place from the
late residence of the deceased, on
King street, on Thursday morning,
and the funeral sermon was preach
ed in the Reformed Church, of which
the deceased was faithful and con-
sistent member. There was a large
attendance Of relatives and friends.
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Money Wanted.

Wanted to borrow 500, for two
years, on good real estate security.
Enquire at this office.
m 7-3t
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Gentlemen, call and see the Scratch
Pocket Shirt, a new and improved ar
ticle. The best shirt out for the money
and just what you want.
G.. w. HOKE.
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BLACK, all wool, Lace Bunting, 3
nice line just received at Emmert &
Fiery's one price store.
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A SNOW is prophesied for the 9TH
of June. Why not give us the first
instalment right now, and the bal
ance in June.
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THE largest and best selected
stock of Lawns and White goods you
will find at Emmert & Fiery's. Also
great bargains in Lace for trimming.
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TIE Martinsburg Charade Club,
which some time ago presented Mrs.
Jarley's Wax Works, and the Bos-
ton Dip, are arranging to give an
other entertainment at an early day.
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MA RTINSBURG INDEPENDENT

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. - The
regular session OF Council was ad.
iourned over to Friday night, May
9th, when there were present w. T.
Logan, Mayor, in the chair, and
councilmen Bratt, Grozinger, Lin
thicum, Lambert, Hill, Cushwa,
Degrange, Parks and McSherry.
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings read and approved.
Mr.. Parks, of the Water Commit
tee, reported that the pipe for extern
sion Of mains on West Martin street
had been ordered.
Mr.. c. Scheelkey appeared before
Council in relation to defective drain
in front of his premises on Martin
street, and the matter was referred
to Street Committee for adjudica-
ton.
Mr.. Parks offered an amendment
to FIRST past Of sec. chap NV. of
Ordinance in relation to the NJ. and
p. railroad passing through Raleigh
street, which was adopted, striking
out the last sentence of the section.
Mr.. Little made application for
use of water from the fire plugs with
which to sprinkle the streets. APP
plication, on motion of Mr.. Lam
bert, was rejected.
The Clerk reported the assessment
of water takers completed, and on
motion he was allowed $50 for extra
services.
The Mayor reported sewer on King
street in bad condition, and on mo-
ton the Street Committee was Or
dered to have it cleaned out and all
defects remedied.
Street Committee was ordered to
have water drawn off the pond on
property of Mr.. Ferd. Rossmark, on
South Queen street.
Real Estate Committee ordered to
examine bake oven recently erected
in rear of Mr.. Jacob Wild's, on
Queen street, and report as to dan
ger of adjoining buildings from fire.
Council on motion adjourned to
meet on Thursday, May 10, to re-
ceiye reports of officers.
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The Berkeley County Sheep Show,
to be held on the Agricultural Fair
Grounds at this place, on the 18th
and 18th inst, promises to be quite
a success. There will be on exhibi-
ton some of the finest sheep in the
country, and the attendance from a
distance will be large. Let our peo-
pie give every possible encourage
ment to the enterprise.
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Farmers Sewed Hip Roofs

A very superior article Of heavy
Sewed Kip Boots, especially desired
for farmers, warranted IL every par
ticular, at
GETTINGER & HOKES
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For Sugar, Coffee aud Groceries,
generally, the best in town,
Brown Sugar, cts.
Prime Coffee, Is cts.
Honey Syrup, 80 et.., 80 to
j. IL SHAFFER.
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SPECIAL BARGAINS.

A full line Of ehildrens shoes, light
color, which we will sell at very low
prices, All sizes, at BLUE FRO VT.
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FARMERS SHOES.

A full line of Brogans ard Plow
shoes, cheap, for farmers aud Others. Mt
the BLUE FRONT.
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OBITUARY.-Died, at the resi-
dence Of her father, Mr..
John M. Wolff, in this place, on
Friday morning, May 18th, at 8
o'clock, Mrs. Virginia Bell, aged
about So years, wife of Hon. Joseph
V. Bell, of Piedmont.
The deceased had been in i'll health
for a long time, and came from Pied
mont here last fall in the hope that
the change would be of benefit to
her. But the insidious disease, con-
sumption, had too deep a hold, and,
after long suffering, which she bore
with Christian fortitude, she has
passed to eternal rest. She was a
dutiful daughter, loving and kind
wife and mother, and an estimable
Christian lady. Her grief-stricken
husband and family have the SYM
pathy Of the community in their
great sorrow.
Funeral services at the M. E.
Church South, conducted by Rev.
John Landstreet, at 10 o'clock to-
morrow Sunday morning.
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THERE is promise of larg straw
berry crop.
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The best Summer Merino Shirts ev.
err offered before; only 25 cts. apiece at
the BAZAAR.
Opposite Post office.
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Trunks, Travelling Bags &c a great
specially, at Gettinger & Hoks's, ana
cheaper than anywhere else in town
large stock and great variety, direcs
from the bestmanufacturers. Remem-
Der the place-QueCn St., Blor lelia.
building.
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HOME MADE GAITEKs..

A. full line of Gents CATERS our
own make. Warranted frst-class and
cheap, at the BLUE FRONT.
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For Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves,
from Is cts. to $l00 go to
j III. SHAFFEP.
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Lalits' Xiii Gloves. Gents Foxed
Caters, very cheap, at
j. II SHAFFER.
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Fresh anc Reliable Flower Seeds
from the well known Florists Wick,
Reed and the Shakers, for sale BY
j. l.. W. BAKER,
mehl2 tt Druggist,
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For cheap and good Co.tonades, tho
best ever Offered IN this market, 60 to
J. II. SHAFFER.
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y New DEPARTURE.-We have
determined to make new departure,
10y selling goods at wholesale prices
in a retail way, and have placed our
stock at such prices that we have no
fear of competition. To farmers
who will buy groceries in large guam
titles, we will make special prices.
Call and get our price list.
&. NJ. SHAFFER & Son.
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THE coal oil stoves for sale by j.
II. Blondel, are Of the latest and
most improved pattern, and at
prices to suit the times. House
keepers are invited to examine them.
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CARPETS and Mating. Emmert
y Fiery have just received their
fourth supply of these goods this
spring. Don't fail to get their prices
if you want anything in this line.
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We will sell for 80 days our Rio cof-
fees at cost, in order to let the commu-
nifty know what kind of groceries we
keep. BURKHART & co.
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Mems and Boy Straw Hats, large
assortment, very cheap, at II. N DEA-
TRICKS
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St. Louis canned meats at
BURKHART s. co.
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A large lot Of Ladies Slippers Just
received at DEATRICK'S.
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LADIES, MISSES AND chill
DRENS' SHOES.

UhLND DHUL0.
We have just received a large stock
of Ladies fine shoes, also for Misses
and children, which we will sell at 10 "
figures. Call and see them, at the
BLUE FRONT
To Farmers and Laboriag Men, call
and see the best line Of mems Heavy
Brogans in town, at II n. DEA-
TRICKS.
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New Gooas New e!oosls!.
MEMS FINE CATERS.

y rall line at the BLUE FRONT.
Splendid stock and fine make cheap.
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Straw hats, large and well sele cted
stock and will be sold cheap for cash
at II. N. DEATRlCK.
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Ar. Michael Courtney, who left
here some months ago, has returned
to stay. lie says Martinsburg is as
good a place as lie can find. Right.
Mr.. Joseph A. Cage, Of Hagers~
town, was in town this week, carry
ing full line of samples of choice
cigars, and took quite number of
orders.
Mr.. Christopher Hill, of Balti-
more, has been visiting his friends
here for several days past. He has
been in bad health for several
months, but we are pleased to learn,
is rapidly recovering his strength.
Mr.. J, w. Bishop and wife and
their little son, Sprague, left here
on Thursday last on a pleasure trip
through portions Of the West and
Northwest. They will be gone sew
eral weeks, and we wish them a
good time.
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
A THORNY PILLOW.

There was great scarcity Of good SER
want girls in Elmwood, and Mrs. Warren
awoke one morning after disturbed
nights rest with the thought that a heavy
days work awaited one pair of hands.
II hardly know where to begin, John, -
she confessed to her husband, as she
hurriedly dressed herself. 81 have some
canning that must be done, and the IRON
ing is not anywhere near finished, and
there is no denying that the baby is very
troublesome-can't wonder that he is,
though, dear little thing" she added, as
she bent over the cradle where the baby
lay sleeping: che is cutting teeth and he
probably suffers more than we have any
idea Of"
"You must keep Katy out of school to
help you; she is twelve years old, and she
surely ought to be able to save youa great
many steps,
ooh, l could not think of keeping hel
out of school just now, she'd get behind
in her classes. She can help me before
school and at noon-yes. and after school
and perhaps can get through the day al
right, although do feel severe head
ache coming on"
After breakfast Mr. Warren hurried tt
the store, kissing his wife first, however