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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.i
To Farmers of Berkeley
CMuuty.

When you come to Martinsbuig
don't drive home empty, but get load
of Hambry's waste lime and take. home
to eArich your hand. You can get it
for one cent bushel, cash or in trad e
for woed. +. b. HAMBRY,
Apr.2-2m. Proprietor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Mr.. j. w. ROBERTS informs us
that he sold and delivered over 400
tons of coal during the past winter.
There are several other coal dealers
who sold perhaps quite as much, if
not more. This gives an idea of the
amount consumed in Martinsburg
during the winter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Quicksales and small profits at the
New York Bazaar. The greatest bar
gains ever offered in this town be-
fore is 600 yards prints in 300 differ
ent styles, the best at only &c. 1000
yards of muslins, bleached and brown,
the best in the markets from Sc. to IL.
Come one and all TO secure bargains !;
/ offer this bargain only for the next
30 days. Louis Bouton s old stand.
mchl2.4t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Mr.. PETER COOPER, engineer on
the B. & o. r. r., and brother OF
Mr.. r. M. Cooper, of this place, was
killed in an accident on the road near
Glover's Gap, on Saturday last. The
engine was thrown from the track
and Mr.. Cooper sustained fatal in
iuries.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE past winter was a hard one
on bees, and we learn that many
bee-keepers in this county have lost
some of their best colonies.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
A Stem Forward.

To meet the wants of trade, we have
taken the agency for X. Buttrick 4
Cos popular patterns, ana will keep
always on hand, com plets assortm ent
of Patterns, Monitors, Delineators,
Catalogue, &C. - ID. w. TIMBER
LAKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

RELIGIoUs.-Rev. John Land
street will preach in the M. E.
Church South, tomorrow Sunday
at IL A. NJ. and u P. NJ. Commu-
Mon services after preaching at
night, and regularly thereafter the
first Sunday morning in each month.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Too LATE.-We received on Fri
day, too late for insertion in this is
sue, reply from Rev. e. G. Fort to
the communication of Rev. J. Lewis
Ranister, which appeared last week.
We will give it place in our next
issue.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
The Best.

Just received rs Springfield Watches
the best made; also, sample Of Rock
ford Watch. Come and compare them.
and be convinced that the Springfield
is the Standard Watch Of the World.
AT HYDE's JEwELER STORE
iyl7.tf 8aW g8
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

TIE legislature passed bill un-
der which this Corporation has the
right to charge foreign Fire Insur-
ance Companies a license for doing
business here. The license cannot
exceed $50 per annum.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

The Shaker Garden Seeds have given
more satisfaction and are mere reli. Bile
than any seeds sold ia this country.
They have stood the test for more than
forty years and have never failed 20
please. For sale only by
meh12tf j. T. w. BAKER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Fresh anc Reliable Flower Seeds
from the we'll known Florists Viek,
Reed and the Shakers, for sale by
j. L.. w. BAKER,
mehl2t tt Druggist,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

You should price Emmert and
Fiery's stock of Carpets, before you
buy, as they received their carpets
direct from the manufacturers they
can save you money on them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Hats and Cans.

/ have just received large line of
these goods for Men, Youths and Boys,
selected from one of the largest stocks
in the city. II. N. DEATRICK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE members of Washington
Lodge X. of p, will hold their an
niversary banquet in Feller's Hall
on Tuesday Eight next. A pleasant
time is anticipated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

AN exciting account of an encoun-
ter with a pet deer belonging to
Judge E. B. Hall, of California, ia
ken from the Santa Barbara, Gal {,
Press, will appear next week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Duplex indestructible and vsristy
of all kinds at all prices, to suit purchase
ers also line OF new Hosiery.
q. w. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

JUST RECEIvED.-A splendid line
of New Goods, Youths, Boys and
Children's Suits and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks
and Valises, at ID. Wells, Bakers
Building.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE weather on Wednesday was
of the kind to knock the bottom out
of Spring poetry.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

LADIES' DRESS GOODS AND
BLACK CAsHMEREs.-Ala large stock
of these goods just received, at En-
inert and Fiery's one price store
Don't fail to see them before you
purchase.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE fall of snow Wednesday re-
minded us of mid winter. The blue
birds concluded they had made a
serious mistake in consulting the
almanac.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
MARCH.

He goes, the king of winters retinue.
And like plying conquerer, bestows
Blossoms of aower and fruit, that spring
to view,
To hral lac wounds left by his frosts
and SHOWS,
He dies, and in his death-tLroe heaves a
sigh
That wakes to life sweet Springs long
slumbering eye.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Every One Speaks Well of

1t, and those who have been there
once patronize the place ever after
ward. Is it necessary to add that
we refer to the Clothing Emporium
of Mr.. d. We'll, No. IA Queen St.,
Bakers Buildin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

PROJECTS are on foot in Frede-
rick, Md, to establish car factory
and a shoe factory in that city. The
citizens of this place have ceased even
to talk about such things as manu-
factory of any kind here. More's
the pity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Dwelling For Rent.

A good dwelling ior small family
with elegant garden rent moderate, Il
q good and prompt tenant.
Feb.19-tf. j. II. t+ETTINGER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
DRESS MAKING.

MISS JENNIE LITTLE would in
form the ladies of Martinsburg and vi
cinity that she is prepared to do all
kinds of
DRESS MAKING
in the most satisfactory manner
Rooms on Race street. at the residence
of Mr.. George F. Evans.
Mar. 5.3m,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE concert under the auspices
of the Y. M. G. A, on Monday
night, was rare musical treat, and
ought to have been more largely at
tended.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Insure in your Home Mutual Insuf-
ance Co. Rates lower than given by
foreign Joint Stock company.
See A. II. Troxell. Sec., for informs-
ton, OF any ofthe officers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

UNCLE TOMS CABIN will be put
on the stage at Feller's Hall on
Wednesday night April GOTH, by a
first-class company.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Cheap Carpets.

Persons in want of carpets, will do
we'll to take look at ID. w. TIMBER
lakes immense assortment,f far OUT
stripping any stock in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE Free Press says it is proposed
to institute Lodge of the American
Legion of Honor, in Charlestown.
We have only to say that it is good
thing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
SHORT STOPS.


Good by, March. We are not
sorry.
How poor are they who have not
patience.
The jingle of sleigh-bells was
heard on the street Wednesday night.
1t is not only arrogant but it is
profligate for a man to disregard the
worlds opinion of himself.
Butter has been quite scarce the
past week.
Meat and poultry will lose their
flavor aud firmness if left in the wa
ter after they are done; as will also
fish, which will break to pieces.
The boys are hiding away Easter
eggs.
To remove grease from wall paper
lay several folds of blotting paper on
the spot and hold hot iron near it
until the grease is absorbed.
There wasn't any of the lamb.like
qualities about the last day OF March.
We are hanging up pictures every
day about the chamber walls of our
hearts that we shall have to look at
when we sit in the shadows.
All of the justices but one bonded
on Monday at the special term of the
county court, held for the purpose.
A number of road surveyors refused
to comply with the law.
Beeswax and salt will make fiat
irons as clean and smooth as glass.
Tie lump of wax in a rag and keep
it hot for that purpose. When the
irons are hot rub them with the wax
rag, then scour with a paper or rag
sprinkled with salt.
Rev. John Landstreet, the new
pastor of the M. E. Church South,
assumed his duties on Sunday last,
and preached morning and evening
to large congregations.
A desire for knowledge is the nat
ural feeling Of mankind; and every
human being whose mind is not de-
bauched will be willing to give all
that he has to get knowledge.
The streets have not been in a
more sloppy condition than during
the past week.
Boiling water will remove tea
stains ard many fruit stains; pour
the water through the stain, and
thus prevent it from spreading over
the fabric, while soaking in milk be-
fore washing will always remove
ink stains from any fabric.
A large number of fresh shad and
herring are daily sold in this market.
Herring are selling at rs cents per
dozen, and shad at 20 cents to $1.0O
per pair, according to size.
Socrates said that there are two
sciences which every man ought to
learn-irst, the science of speech,
and second, the more difficult one of
silence.
MARCH.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE worst fooled people on the
first Of April, were the weather
prophets. 98s
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

DON'T fail to clean up and have
The dirt &c; ready for the Corpora
ton carts on Thursday next.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Mr.. THos. E. LOCKE, formerly in
the employ of the late VIM. Dorsey,
of this place, died at the residence
of his brother, Mr.. Robert Locke, in
Louisville, KY, on Monday last,
aged "a years. Mr.. Locke went TO
Louisville about two years ago from
Baltimore, where he graduated in
the College of Pharmacy of that city,
and accepted position in the whole
sale drug house Of r. A. Robinson
& Co., in the city where he died. He
stood high in the confidence Of the
firm, and had the esteem and respect
of all his acquaintance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Dress Goods. Dress Goods

In all the latest shades. Brocadss in
all shades at l0c.. also q full line o
single and double width Black Cash
mere, ranging in prices frsm % to Soc.
at 81. N. DEATRICK'&.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Housekeeping Goods.

Table Linen, fowls, napkins, Crash
both Linen and Cotton, just received.
u. w. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

NOTWITHSTANDING the very in
clement weather, there was a great
deal of moving done on Thursday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Call and examine Standard Prints at
etc. Yard wide Brown Muslin, att
and Sets. 10-4 Brown and Bleachea
Sheeting, at j. Fl. SHATFER'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

For Beaverton and Corduroy, the
bes. and cheapest in town, goto
j. FL. SHAFFER'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

SPRING bonnets have been put
back in the band boxes for few
days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE new freight depot of the B.
& o. r. r., on North Queen Street
is under roof, and is large and con-
venient building for the purpose.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

VENNoR was a little off in his
prediction that March would go out
like a lamb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Table Linen from &c. up. Towel.
ings, 90 pieces at only Sc. per yard.
LOUIS BOUTON,
mchl2-4t Opposite Postoffice.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Just received splendid quality of
Ladies Gum Shoes, at so cents--J. H.
SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

BUTTER sold at 80 cents this
week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Good Brown Sugar for &c; and the
best Coffee in town, at j. Fl. SHAF-
FER'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

THE regular meeting of Council
will be held on next Thursday night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Wanted 500 lbs good Carpet Rags,
at Emmert and Fiery's. apr 2.2t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Call and see the beautiful Carpet
Exhibitor, at d. w. TIMBER
LAKES.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

GOOD weather is promised after
Easter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

GUM SHOES for Men, Ladies,
Misses and Children; also Arctics for
Men and Ladies cheap at
II. N. DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
GRAND EXCURSIONS

TO THE WEST,
MARCH %, Goth, APRIL and 18th.
For Cheap Tickets See
j. II. BRISTOR, ticket Agent.
E1-Office over National Bank after
April /, 1880. (m-l9-3t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Mr.. CHAs. o. LAMBERT's old
sorrel horse had his leg broken by
being kicked by another horse last
week, and had to be shot. The old
sorrel has something OF a history.
He served during the war in both
armies, and bore the scars of several
wounds. He was thirty five years
old at the time of his death, and bid
fair to live several years longer but
for the accident which befel him.
He was quite active prior to receiv-
ing the kick which broke his leg,
and on hearing the report of gun
or pistol would exhibit all the fire
of his younger days, and would stand
with head erect and nostrils distend-
ed as if ready for an old time charge.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

LITTLE ONIONS 80 cents per quart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

EGGS are plenty at Is cents.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-06-22
NORMAL NOTES.

A Normal Glass under Mr.. l.. L.
Weber will be organized at Luthers.
burg after harvest.
Miss Mary G. Weld, teacher Of the
Pine Grove Normal Glass, will accept
situation in the West, which has been
rendered her.
The teachers of the New Washing
ton Normal School commence recita-
tions at s o'clock A. NJ. and continue
until pm
The students of the Lumber City
school will contest Tor prizes in essay,
defamation and reading on the even.
ing Of July lst
We understand that Hon. Geo. r.
Barrett will lecture before the Lumber
City Normal School, and s. T. Brock.
bank, Esq. before the New Washing
ton School, during the last week Of
June.
Last week Rev. Owen Hicks dc.
lighted the students OF New Washing.
ton Normal and largo number Of
their friends with brilliant lecture on
the "Battle OF Gettysburg, or Notes
from Culp's Hill" Rev. Hicks has the
reputation of being a very entertaining
speaker.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-06-22
NEW SERIES--V0L. %, NO. 25

The latter point is one very ire.
qucntly overlooked. For example, a
certain Western city, finely located
and attractive, gained the reputation
OF being an.exceedingly unhealthyspo
and was of course much retarded in
its prosperity by that fact. Finally it
was noticed that underlying the city,
at depth of about twelve feet, is a
stratum of impervious blue clay, above
which lies an extensive quicksand,
aflording an abundant water supply
by means of numerous wells, and into
that same quicksand all the vaults and
cesspools of the place were also dug,
thus mixing their foul contents With
the drinking water that every one
used The amount Of sickness was
materially diminished by the proper
attention being given to this one point,
Every careful farmer will see that the
compost heap, and other refuse stored
as food for tho roots Of grasses and
vegetables, shall be at such distance
from the house and well as not to con.
taminate the air and the water es.
sential to the preservation Of life and
health.
In closing, | may mention a curious
Illustration, given in paper by Prof
Il. T. Cox, on the "1n1uence of Geology
on Local Diseases" showing what has
actually been done by rural drainage 10
eradicate a dreaded malady that used
to prevail extensively in Kentucky
and Indiana, known Us "milk sickness"
because, first attacking cattle, it was
communicated to human beingsthrough
the milk, butter, and beef Of the in.
iected animals. Many a brave pioneer
lost his life by this malady, which
almost always proved fatal and re-
covery was usually lingering and i'm.
perfect, At first it was supposed that
the cattle had eaten some poisonous
plant bat every suspected grass and
weed proved harmless on scientific ex.
animation. Then il was held that
mineral poisons must lurk in the
Springs and brooks but hundreds Of
samples were analysed without de.
tecting the presence of the enemy. AT
last an investigation of the clay shales,
soft rocks formed from ancient mud
beds, and which are microscopic in an
eminent degree, revealed the secret.
These formations abound IN every in
fected locality, and it now seems clear
that they exhale some sort of a miasam,
when saturated with water, that origi. |
mated or aggravated the disease, Just
as other kinds of malaria bring on
chills and fever. Proceeding on this
discovery, thorough drainage of the
wet lands adjacent to the shale beds
dried them sufficiently TO terminate
the conditions favorable to the spread of
milk sickness, so that it has almost en-.
tirely disappeared from regions that
once were cursed by that plague.
Tho opinion is now established that
a large proportion of diseases arc of
germ origin and the obvious mode of
prevention is the destruction of the
germs or their timely removal,-Scien.
tifc American.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-06-22

APPRECIATE FARM LIFR.-It is n
common complaint that the farm and
farm life are not appreciated by our
people. We long for the moro elegant
pursuits, or the ways and fashions of
the town. But the farmer has the
most sane and natural occupation, and
he ought TO find life sweoter, If less
highly seasoned, than any other. He
alone, strictly speaking, has q home.
How can a man take root and thrive
without land2 He writes his history
upon his land. How many ties, how
many resources he has; his friendships
with his cattle, his team, his dog, his
trees, the satisfaction in his growing
crops, in his improved fields his init
macy with nature, with bird and beast,
and with the quickening elemental
forces; his cooperation with the cloud,
the sun, the seasons, heat, wind, rain,
frost. Nothing will take the various
social distempers which the city and
artificial life breed out OF n man like
farming, like immediate and loving
contact with the soil. II draws out
the poison. II humbles him, teaches
him patience ana reverence, and re-
stores the proper tone TO his system.
Cling 10 the farm, make much Of IL,
put yourself into IL, bestcw your heart
and your BRAIN upon H. 80 that IL shall
aovnp ~ tor and ,.a dtata x,ou,. ,.trtuaa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-06-22

The PLEASURE OF BusINEss.-Nc
human mind is oontented without 90
cupation. No human soul is satisfied
without an aim or purpose in life. The
greatest success in life consists not in
the mere accumulation of riches, but
in being able to acquire wealth with O
disposition to apply ii in such a man.
ner that it shall be comfort and
blessing TO others-not IN the mere
giving Of money, but in putting peo.
pie in a way to labor and help them.
selves. There is no pleasure in op.
preston. There is no Joy in grinding
and exacting gold from the poor; but
there is great deal of genuine salts.
faction in being able to offer steady
and honorable employment to the
many willing hands that have nothing
to do. One of the greatest cnjoyments
OF the prosperous business man con.
sists in being able TO comfortably pro.
vide for the many employees in his
house and manuiactory. In doing this
he is fulfilling his obligations TO socic.
ty; he becomes useful and honored
citizen; business to him is real pleas.
urei ho enjoys his successes, when
they are fairly won, because he feels
that be deserves them.
When a business man has the right
kind Of a purpose in life he enjoys bis
occupation, be feels just and worthy
pride in his prosperity, he is pleased
with the respect and gratitude Of those
whom he directs and controls in the
management Of his affairs, and he feels
that in bencfitting himself he is con.
ferring a favor upon others.