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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-01-22
Jefferson County.
From Spirit Of Jefferson.

from spirit OF Jefferson.
A small flock of cartridges came
into town on Sunday last, their visit
no doubt being superinduced by the
severe weather.
Col. Charles L. O'Ferrall was mar
ried Wednesday evening in Rich
mond, to Mrs. Jennie w. Danforth,
at the residence of her brother-in-
law, Mr.. G. L. Winge.
Judge G. j. Faulkner, Jr., began
a special term of the Circuit Court of
of Jefferson county on Tuesday last,
and has during the week since elaps-
ed presided with dignity and mark.
ed efficiency, his course on the bench
being commented upon favorably on
all hands.
On Thursday last the roof of the
stable Of Mr.. John 7. Colston fell in
from the excessive weight of snow
upon it, and on Thursday night the
carpenter shop Of Capt. d. II. Cock
rill met an even more disastrous fare
from the same cause.-the entire
building, save the front, being
smashed.
Hon. d. b. Lucas visited Annap-
oils last week, and argued before The
Maryland Court of Appeals, in be-
half Of Mrs. Margaret A. Smith, Of
this place, the cases of Church Ex-
tension of the Methodist Episcopal
Church ct. al, Us. Smith, and Smith
Us Missionary Society Of the M. E.
Church ct. al, in which it is hoped
that Mrs. S. will receive final judy
ment for from ten to twenty thou
sand dollars.
Mrs. Hannah Lee Alexander was
stricken with paralysis at her home
in this place on Tuesday and died on
Wednesday 18th instant. She was
the daughter of the late r. A. Alex
ander. The Free Press very appro-
priately remarks that Gin her were
combined the gentle and noble traits
that make up the true, lovable and
admirable woman, and tidings Of
her sudden decease will sadden the
hearts of many in this and other
communities"
From Shepherdstown Register.
The roof on the barn of Mr.. G. II.
Licklider's farm, near the Kearneys-
vile pike, and near town, fell in last
week, caused from the pressure OF
the snow.
The Good Templars of this town
re-organized their Lodge on Mon
day night last, and added ten new
members, with prospect of large
number of others.
Mr.. John w. Wehage, who has
for the past year been agent and tel
egraph operator at S. V. Junction,
died at his home in Baltimore on
Tuesday evening last. He was
IHc yOuIlB iudH anu very muCH ukcu
by all who knew him.
DIR. ]. Gregg Gibson, Of Sharps-
burg, Md, but well-known in this
county and vicinity, has purchased
the Drug Store Of Mr.. r. l.. Magru-
der, in this town. DIR. Gibson is a
regular graduate of medicine, and a
brother of Col. John It. Gibson of
the county.
Jerry Mills, colored man, was ar
rested at the residence of colored
man on the premises of Col. VIM. A.
Morgan, near this town, on Saturday
last, by officer II. f. Cameron of this
town, under direction of Deputy
Sheriff, Harding of Frederick city,
Md, upon the charge of driving off
cattle and selling them in Frederick
county, Md.
Insure in your Home Mutual Insur-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-01-22

GREAT SLAUGHTER IN CLoAKs.
I'VE have just received large lot
of cloaks, from the factory, to close
out, at great reduce price. Now is
your time for bargains call at En-
inert 81 Fiery's one price store.
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Hats and Cans.

/ have just received large limo OF
these goods for Men, Youths and Boys,
selected from one of the largest stocks
in the city. FL. N. DEATRICK.
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Inventors and Patentees

should send for instructions, terms,
references, &C., to Edison Brothers,
Solicitors of Patents, Washington,
d. c., who furnish the same soithoaa
charge. Edison Brothers is a we'll
known and successful firm of large
experience, having been established
in 1856. (nov13-tf.
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Hon. e. B. FAULKNER sends
copies Of the daily Journals of both
Houses of the Legislature, each day,
to the clerks of the County Courts of
Jefferson, Morgan and Berkeley, for
the use of the citizens of the respec-
tive counties, who may chose to call
on the County Clerks, land read them.
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IF YOU wish to 60 West, South
West, or North West, you can buy q
very cheap Railroad Tictet, OFF. I'll.
BRISoR, Ticket Agent.
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For Rent.

Dwelling houses for reat, Part ofthe
Thos. Seary property Of East Martin
street-can be rented of j. NJ. Carty
Ddckwall. .22.tf
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OUR advertising columns, on &C
count of our large circulation, are
encroaching somewhat on the read
ing space. We keep prices up pretty
well, but still they come. However,
If necessary, we will not hesitate to
enlarge the paper.
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Mr.. Geo. ID. Blocher has been APP
pointed agent of one of the largest
produce houses in New York City, 10
buy and ship them all kinds of Country
Produce. Farmers would do we'll 10
see him.
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For Rent.

House on Queen ST., adjoining Pres.
byterian Church, now occupied by Mr..
X. p. ii. Staub also. three desirable
brick houses on King St., near King
st. Hall. For information apply to
janl5 john A. BoARMAx.
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leo Beadspreads from 45c up. The
whole stock Of Dry Goods, has to be
sold, before leaving this town, for New
York City March the 9th. LOUIS
BOUTON, proprietor. 8b
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BUSINESS LOCALS
Found

On Thursday, linen cuff, with gold CUT
button attached. The owner can ohta;a
the articles by calling at this Office. de-
scribing them and paying charges.
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CLOSING OUT.-Emmert & Fiery,
will close out their dark dress goods,
atgreatly reduced price; you should
want dress at this time, you will
save money by calling to see them.
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DUPLEX CoRsETs are the most
comfortable, and best wearing cor
set in the market. Price only one dol
lar, for sale at Emmert 81 Fiery.
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ANTED. = Turkeys, Chickens.
Geese, Ducks, Lard, Dried Fruit, But
ter and Eggs, for which l will pay the
cash. GEO. ID. BLOCKER.
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WE CALL the attention to the let
ter of our Wheeling correspondent,
wherein he refers to the Bill introdu-
ced by Mr.. Faulkner fixing time for
holding terms of Circuit Court in
this Circuit. 1t has passsd both
Houses, and is now in force.
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Insure in your Home Mutual Insur-
ance Co. Rates lower than given by a
foreign Joint Stock company.
See A. H. Troxell, Sec, for informal
ton, OF any ofthe officers.
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Pearl Shirts, the best in the mar
ket. Price one dollar-for sale by
Emmert 81 Fiery.
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Canton Flannels that astonish the
ladies for Price and Qoalily-go and
see them at j. II. SHAFFKTS.
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For Sale.

Two Chamber sets of new furniture.
very low; also have small farm 30
exchange for city property.
in. BRISToR.
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Runaway.

! One very remarkable fact in con-
nection with the fine sleighing of
the past few weeks, has been the
dearth of runaways either of men or
beast for which good sleighing is
generally proverbial. But we are at
last able to report one 1--WE mean OF a
beast, or rather two of them).
On Sunday morning last, about
| church time, two young colts attach
ed to new handsome cutter, be-
longing to Mr.. John b. Wilson, came
running down West King St., from
the direction of the Toll Gate with no
one in to restrain. Being rather SEN
sible horses, and seeing that on ac-
count of the icy condition of the
sidewalks, most pedestrians had re-
sorted to the middle of the street !;
they very quietly at Mr.. Combs
house took to the sidewalk, and
carrying the sleigh safely past all
the porches &C., until near Mr..
Smith, house and they took to the
street again, and were running at a
rapid gate when they were stopped
opposite the Baptist Church by Mr..
A. J. Hughes. Some may think it
didn't take any nerve to do this, but
if it didn't, it was more nerve than
25 or 80 men who were there at the
time had.
Strange to say not thing was
broken and the horses did not seem
to know that they had been running
off at all. The length of this notice
can only be a accounted for from the
fact stated, that there has been a
great dearth of this kind of news and
having got this item, we dislike Civ
ing, and keeping rolling itzlike a
sweet morsel under our tongue.
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Best Calico in town for 81 cents per
yard; call and SEQ them, at q. N.
DEATRICK.
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Dress Goods! Dress Goods |!

In all the latest shades. Brocades in
all shades at 10c., also a full line of
single and double width Black Cash
mere, ranging in prices from IS to SOC.
at ii. N. DEATRICK'S.
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LADIES CLOAKS-Special Bar
gains on Cloaks to close out the stock
Call soon at j. II. SHAFFER'S.
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Mems fine CATERS, the best quality
and make in town, at the BLUE
FRONT.
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Blocher has Onions, Celery, Tur-
nips, Cabbage and Sweet Potatoes al
ways on hand.
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The greatest bargains ever offeredin
this Town, to be found only at the New
York Bazaar, until March 9th.
Canton Flannel at &c, worth &c;
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Blocher has Oranges, Lemons, Grapes.
Figs, Dates, Raisins and Nuts Of oil
kinds. #
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A very superior article of heavy
Sewed Kip Boots, especially desired
for farmers, warran ted in every par
ticular, at
GETTINGER & HOKE'S.
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s frst-class Show Gases for sale, in
quire at the New York Bazaar.
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All wool Flannel, white, pc worth zoe.
Tickings 10, l2l, IS. % and rs worth
double the value
Pants goods in Cotton and Worsted.
at very low rates. LOUIS BOTuoN.
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Blocher is the boss on canned goods |;
. pound can tomatoes, two for rs cts.
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The Best Assortment of Springfield
Watches in town, at w. L. JONES.
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Blocher hes country Apple Butter.
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Don't Forget AT the Lew
Prices at the New York
Bazaar.

Dress goods all qualities and shades.
Remnants, about 1000 yards, SO cts on
the dollar. LOUIS BuUToN, oppo-
site postofiice.
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Blocher has Dress Poultry.
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Blocher has all kinds of dried fruit.
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Try Pel's Corn Solvent.
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Peps Corn Solvent is d sure cure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
Arkansas Chivalry.

The other day several men were
standing on a street corner talking
when handsomely dressed lady
passed.
You may not believe me-" said q
man named Spriggins, but I have
had my arm around that LADY,
You are vile slanderer, SIR" ex.
claimed young Mr.. Paperage, and, draw.
ing Of, he struck Mr. Spriggins heavy
blow between the eyes.
Both parties were instantly arrested.
and when Mr.. Spriggins requested that
the lady be summ cned, a policeman
caught up with her and requested her
Presence in court, which had Just con
venad in afternoon session.
Judge said Paperage, while
several acquaintance and myself were
standing on the street talking this lady
Passed. Then this man," pointing to
Spriggins, remarked that he had put
his arm around her. The lady is moth.
ing to me. Judge, but my mother was
lady, and my sisters are ladies, and /
have always made it a point to chastise
a man who speaks ill of lady"
Mr.. Spriggins, remarked the Judge
:" did you say that you had put your
arm around the lady? p
Yes, sir
Then the gentleman did right in
striking you. Ladies are not safe in
Little Rock so long as such ruf1ians are
allowed to insult them"
Judge. allow the lady to speak,
requested Spriggins.
Certainly. You will please make
your statement"
- didn't hear the man when he said
that he had put his arm around me, and
as l passed on. do not know what oc-
Cared
Excuse me from being blunt, but
but
do you mean to ask if the man ever
put his arm around me-
Yes"
Then | must say he has
For lew moments there was deep
silence, only disturbed by boy who
picked at the piasteriug with a horse
shoe nail.
what right had he to put his arm
around YOU stammered the judge.
Because" answered the woman,
he is my husband
When the Court adjourned, the men
took beer. and the Court adjourned
- Little IL )ch Gazette.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
Old PEOPLE.

a gentleman who was showing me a
literary paper which he had written in
a very clear, bold hand, remarked 81
always write very distinctly that may
have no difficulty in reading my manu-
script when old age comes upon me-"
He was then bordering on seventy.
Another very vigorous old gentleman,
aged seventy seven, who was at the
gead Of large publishing establish
ment, was explaining to friend the
enormous amount of work he went
through from day to day. His friend
remarked that it must tell upon him
seriously at his age. % no" he re.
piled. +" don't feel it now, but ex-
pect | shall do SO in after life!' can
not vouch for the truth of the follow
ing anecdotes, but they may serve to
point moral and adorn tale" In
the old coaching days, when coach
stopped on one occasion to change
horses, ono of the passengers strolled
along a green lane, and was surprised
to see an old man sitting under the
hedge crying. In answer to u question
as to the cause Of his grief. he replied
that his father had been beating him.
The passenger, who thought the father
of au old mau like that must be curl
o.iiy worth seeing, asked him to take
him to his father. The old man led
him to q cottage where a very old man
was standing ut the gate, looking very
angry. "Is this you son - he asked.
" Yes" replied the old man gruifly.
" He tells me you have been beating
him. said the passenger. Yes, and
he deserves beating, the young rascal,
for he has been throwing stones at his
grandfather" have heard of another
old man and his wife, both of whom
had reached tho venerable ago OF 100.
They had three daughters, the youngest
Of whom died unmarried at the age of
~ The old woman was quite incon
solable on account Of their irreparable
loss. The youngest daughter had evil
IDENTIFY been her pet, for after their re.
turn from the funeral she said to her
husband, amid her sobs and tears: " l
always telt thee, John, that we SHOULD
never rear that child"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04

A BADY's WAKE IN CHILI.-When a
young child or infant dies, the baby,
after being cleansed, is arrsyed in the
finest of garments, and placed upon an
altar in the best room in the house; a
pair of wings are fastened to it, and a
crown upon its head; above is hung
dove, and the entire surroundings
adorned with flowers and ribbons. A
guitarist is provided, who from his seat
in front chants and sings airs, generally
of Mandatory and lamenting nature,
for the loss of the child; but as the
"poncha" or drink begins to make it.
self felt upon the friends who have
gathered round, it then becomesa scene
of mrth and gladness that the child is
now an "angelito' Tor little angel:
This generally continues for several
days, until the body gives forth any
thing but pleasant odors. This custom
at the present day is more general
among the lower classes, for, although
it exists among the rich, there is moth
ing OF the boisterous style about it
Frank Lsslie's Newspaper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and none are
so profoundly grateful and show such an in.
terest in recommending Hop Bitters as
adapted to the many ills the sex is almost
universally subject to. Chils and fever, in.
digestion or derangcd liver, constant or peri
odical sick headaches, weakness in the back
or kidneys, pain in the shoulders and differ
ent parts Of the body. a feeling Of lassitude
and dependency, are all readily removed by
these Bitters-Cou,ant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
Hand Work From Low to High

There is firm of artistic metal work
ers in London which is employed by
the Physiological society, and which
is perhaps the first in England. AT
this establishment they make anything,
from crown for royalty, or tiara, or
church plate, down to shovels and tongs
and pokers. and all purely artistic and
elegant. But they will supply nothing
which is not handmade. This is not u
tieeting fashion OF the hour, this de-
mand tor the hand made. 1t is destined
to grew with the growth and strengthen
with the strength of art, until it shall
be directly recognized even by the null
titude that no machinery-made fac
smile whatever has any claim to be
considered as artistic as the word
should be understood. This same
nineteenth century revival of earlier
art not only calls for the handmade,
but also for the decoration of houses
in style which shall be within the
means of the poor. For the world has
begun at last to understand that in all
the great ages oi culture, whether of
Greece or the East, or in Europe, art
was never yet taken down to the people
from the higher classes. On the con-
trary, it has always risen to the higher
classes from the people. Raphael and
Michael Angelo never made a lower
class artistic-it was an artistic lower
class which created them. This is the
mistake under which the world has
worked for two or three centuries but
art and art industry can be brought
back again and down to the humble
multitude from the ideal heights in
which it assembled in ages when every
man was in his soul al artist. Penn
Monthly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04

Horac Love married his living
wife's sister at Denman, Ga, and goes
to prison for bigamy. Horace Loved
not wisely but too we'll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04

- ANIMAL ELECTRICITY. The incor-
venient young lady whom the news
papers have lately discovered admins
tering electric shocks to every body who
shakes hands with her is not an original
phenomenon. 70 say nothing OF the
Canadians who habitually lighted the
gas with their fingers ends in quite
modern times, Virgil tells us that the
hair of Ascanmus emitted harmless
flame, and Servius Tullius is known TO
have shot sparks out of his cocks at the
precocious age OF seven. A more exact
counterpart of our female contemporary
however, lived in Verona about couple
Of centuries ago. Cassandri Buri was
unable TO sleep in linen sheets because
of the fire emitted from her boly in
getting into bed. Such were the crack
ling and blazing that her maids often
fanciei they had dropped live cinders
out of the warming-pu into the bed.
This is tho dull season. 49, The Flee
trician.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
A "Catch and O Run.

Anglers meet with sundry ludicrous
adventures, the narration Of which
causes much amusement after the day s
work is done. A most laughable one,
involving an extraordinary "catch {"
and an exciting run, occurred to a
trout-iis her while refreshing himself at
a waysiie inn. He had stood his rod,
with tempting worm on the hook,
against the inn.door while he took a
"bite" within.
Suddenly he was startled by a crash
and a grunt OF pam. Rushing to the
door. he saw pig making Oft with his
rod. The bit had proved too tempt
ing for piggy. Swapping at it as it
hung inst above his nose, he had
hooked himself The grunt and face
showed his pain and fright.
The fisherman seZ ad the rod and fol-
lowed the running pig. The race was
also Il contest. Both wished to get out
the hook, but neither was willing to
let the other operate. The fisherman,
not wishing to break his line, played
his game pig with gentle hand.
Piggy, not knowing what to do, ran AS
fast as he could, trying all the time to
rid himself of hook and line.
A low-bred cur, seeing the sport,
Joined in and thought to aid the fisher
man by biting piggy's legs. Thus be
set, hook in its mouth, dog at its
heels, and man chasing, pig ran his
best. "a stern chase is long one, :"
thought the fisherman. as the run told
on his already tired body. SO with a
dexterous turn of his wrist, such as
anglers learn in ily-ishing, lie. snapped
the lire and left piggy and cur to con-
tinue the race.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04

TRYING Born EXTREMES. The en-.
gagement of the venerable Bishop of
Maryland, and Right Rev. VIM. Pinck-
ney, to Miss Lucy Hunter, of this city,
formerly of Virginia, is announced.
The romance of this prelate's marriage
life is remarkable. His first wife was
lady twenty years his senior, who
made his christening robe when babe
Her death occurred several years ago.
The prospective BRIDE is twenty years
his junior, lovely lady, who has held
with great honor to herself the post of
Matron in the Louise Home ever since
it was occupied in 1871. Miss Hunter,
the story goes. a few years ago refused
On oiler of marriage from w. W. Cor
coran, the wealthy banker, giving US IL
reason for her refusal, that if she ac-
cepted him the world would say she
married him only for his money Gin.
cinnati Enquirer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04

Is it any wonder that children grow
up with confused notions of right ami
wrong? The Superintendent of the
Boston Public School refuses TO give to
the school boar he names of three
school teachtl - have hrutally
whipped tho pa. IN their charge on
the ground that u would lie Il breach
OF faith And arcely day passe, in
any school in the country when some
pupil isn't punished for refusing to
tell of fellow-pupils misconduct
because he thinks it would be a
"breach of faith" Is there one code
of morals for pupils and another for
superintendent The children in our
schools, who are quick to learn--what
their teachers do not want them to
will be apt to think SO when they hear
of tho Boston superintendent and his
theories as to keeping faith.
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