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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the
PostOfice at Clearield, Pa, for the week end
ing November 14th, 1881:
Nlrs Lizzie Bloom, Miss Nan Bloom, Rob't
Cochran, Ira Cochran, Alfred Cochran, Lettie
Hoover Mrs c. Lille, John A. Miller, II. II.
McGce John II. Martin, Lewis Nufer, Elliot
Pierce, Augustus Rancy, Miss Ellen spellman,
Alex Southarland.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Mrs Susanna Huber, of Graham township,
relict of Jacob Huber, deceased, was stricken
with apoplexy last Friday and died on Sun
day evening, Nov. 18Th, in the slst year of
her age She was one of the oldest residents
of the township. Her funeral tool, place on
Tuesday.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Change in Nail SehedUie.-A postal car is
now run on the Johnstown express, leaving
Altoona at 5 o'clock A. NJ; arriving at Phila-
delphia at 5:l5 P. NJ. The following points
on the Middle Division are now served from
this train; Bellwood, Upton, Tyrone, Tyrone
branch roads, Morrell, Spruce Creek, Hunt
ingdon, Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad,
Meveytown, Lewistown, Thompsontown,
Millerstown, Newport, Duncmnon, Marys-
willie, Harrisburg Mail for points east of
Harrisburg is also forwarded by this train.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Nlessrs. Dotts and Shaw advertise num-
Der of desirable lots for sale located in the
now fast-growing town of Coalport, in Becca-
ria township. This is fine chance for those
who want to secure home, or to speculate
In real estate. Call on or address John $
Lighncr, at Coalport Reilly p. o. or County
Treasurer Dotts and A. b. Shaw Clcarfcld.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Death From a Toy PistOL-Freddy Lowle q
Willinmsport youth, aged IA years, died in
great agony at his home in that city last
Saturday morning from lockiaw, caused by d
wound from toy pistol, which he had been
firing few days ago, This is another warn
ing to parents. As the toy pistols increase in
number the deaths of boys will also increase
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Rev George Leidy, accompanied by ms
daughter Maggie, started on Monday after
noon for st. Louis, Missouri, where his parents
reside, and whittier he goes to perform q
marriage ceremony. lie viii bcabsont several
weeks, and during his absence his pulpit will
6edlled by ministers from abroad. Next Sab
bath morning, Rev W. r. whitney,of Wallace
ton, will preach no services in the evening.
On Sabbath, Nov 27th, Rev. Dr. McMunny OF
shRnokin, win preach morning and evening.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16
PRODUCE MARKET REPORT

PHILADELPHIA. Nov 14.--Tbore is very little
doing in treadstuifs, but wheat Is higher. Cotton
is steady sales at llle for middling uplands
seeds-Fax Il firm at 81 so, Clover moves slowly
at g6glo Flour and Meal-Flour is inactiy {
and rather weak. Sales Of 900 barrels, incluj-
ing Minnesota extIas, at S725 for clear, and at
g. 80 for straight; Penbsylvania extra family at
SO 5hB@6t5; western do. do. at s7.25d7O, and
patents at 81 75@s.75. Rye -four moves slowly
at s555 per barrel.
NEW YonE, Nov. l4,--Flour opened rather
hrmer but closed quiet, without change. Rye
-four il easier and quiet. Corn meal steady
Wheat opened 9@lio higher. No. 2 spring,
S1.Ss@ Lao. Oats opened shade higher and
moderately active moderately active No. 46t
@l7c; DO. white, 49@ SOC; No ?, 474@i9 CT do,
white, 5ll@5lic.
CnicAGo, Nov. l.--Wheat, Sl,32i corn, 6Oic
oats, I4ic; pork, Sl5,9s lards, Sll.l7i.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

MIedbyG falling Tree.-George Northamer,
residing on Tyrone pike adjoining town, en-
gagged in ohopping logs for Irwin & Lindsey,
in the woods above the breast of Cold Stream
dam, was struck by a falling tree early this
Friday morning and instantly killed. He
was aged about fifty years and leaves a wife
and several children to mourn his sad and
sudden death - PhMpsLurg Journal
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

According to a late Act Of Assembly every
township and borough in this county will
elect two Oyerseers of the Poor at the next
Spring election The candidate receiving the
highest number of votes to be elected for two
yeaTs, and the next highest for one year, and
one Oyerseer. shall be elected every Spring
thereafter for term of two years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Cards are out for the marriage of Dr. II. f.
Beam, formerly of Cuwensville, to Mis-
Maggie Irwin, of this place, the ceremony to
take place in the Clearfeld Presbyterian
Church at 12 O'Clock, NJ, on Thanksgiving
day, Thursday, November 2itb. A reception
win be held at the residence Of the brides
mother Mrs. Elizabeth Irwin, from o'clock
unLl q
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Bishops Meeting. -Atth annual meeting of
the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church
recently held in New York it was resolved
that the Spring conference be held in Lock
Haven, March 18th, at which conference
Bishop Hurst will preside.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Whoever Heard Of the Like a-Ex-sheriff
Read, of Lawrence township, distributed a
half bushel of Rambo apples among our citi-
zens on election day, which he affirmed was
the second crop. They were good size and
fully matured the seeds being quite black.
The first crop was taken of the tree
on the lst day of last August, and it
budded, bloomed and bore fruit the second
time
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Ground was broken on Saturday for two
story addition to the brick residence of w
W. Belts, corner of Second and Locust street.
The lower portion of il will be used by
Mr.. Belts as an office and the Upper story is to
he attached TO the dwelling.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16
altw Adrfrtisfmtnts.
ARNOLD WANTS
5000 Rail Road Ties.
curwensvillo, Pa, Jan. ?, isis-u
FRESH MEAT |

rJ,HB undsrsignei viii continue the buichering
business at the old stand. Meat market IN
the planning mill Office, on Pine street. Fresh
meat every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday mornings Your patronage is respect-
fully solicited. n. W. BROWN,
Per NJ. @. BRows.
Clesrheld. Pa, li2si.m
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

MRS r. L. WATSON, will return from
Philadelphiaa about SATURDAY, NOV. ~, 81
with afne line of all the NEWEST STYLES
of FASHIONABLE MILLINERY AND
FANCY GOODS. MRS 7. Z. WATSON.
Clearfeld, Pa, Nov, 0, 1ssl-St
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

The Pittsburgh Sunday Critic has recently
been enlarged and changed in form from four
to eight pages-pasted and cut. We trust
the enterprise manifested by the publishers
will be fruitful of good results and large
patronage. Subscription, 81 a year.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

w. Scott Plummer, late a conductor ON the
T. & c. Railroad we learn from the Osceola
RcrciRc, has purchased the st. Cloud Hotel at
Houtzdalc, from George woodin. Mr.. Plum
mcr will take charge of the hotel himself
and Mr. woodin will devote his entire atten'
ton 10 ihe livery bnslness
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

4 little child of Mrs. Sarah Campbell, re-
siding at New Millport, accidently fell into a
spring and before discovered was drowned.
The child was aged about 1S months.-Cw-
rcDsriHc Times
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Edward Mcsweeney lDemocrtl, young
and rising lawyer of Smethport, was elected
District Attorney in the Republican county
of Mexican Mr. NJ. is married to Miss Alice
daughter of CLARK Wilson, formerly of this
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

ON account Of the anliction in the family
Of Rev. II. 5. Butler, there were no services
in the Clearhed Presbyterian Church last
sabbath. His youngest child, son, died on
Sunday forenoon of diptheria.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Worth Remembering 1g-Now that good times
are again upon us, before indulging in
extnyagant show, it is worth remembering
that no one can enjoy the pleasantest sur
roundings if in bad health. There are hun
dreds of miserable people going about to-day
with disordered stomach, liver or kidneys, OF
a dry, hacking cough, and one foot in the
gave, when a 80 cent bottle of Parker's Gin
ger Tonic would do them more good than all
the expensive doctors and quack medicines
they have ever tried. 1t always makes the
blood pure and rich and win build you up
and give you good health at little cost Read
of il in another column. 11-0-4t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Mr.. Alexander Wheeler, business manager
Of the bridgeport Conn Daily Standard
who is an afiable and courteous gentleman
visited his friend, Rev. II. S. Butler, in this
place. for several DAYS last week
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

partnership heretofore existing between
A. X. Shof' and Denton Beeman, doing busi-
ness at MADEIRA, has been dissolved. Notice
of dissolution appears elscwherein this paper.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

George Weaver was prostrated with a
stroke of paralysis last Friday forenoon. He
is now improving, and we hope he will soon
fully recover.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Ms, Lille W. Vile returned home last
Saturday evening after a prolonged visit in
the East.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Blacksmith Wanted "A good blacksmith
is wanted OF wallaceton, The location is a
good one, and good mechanic can make
money. For information apply or write to
FRANK Goss, wallaccton, Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Our November Term of Court opened on
Monday with Judge Mayer on the bench,
assisted by Associate Judges Ogden and Holt.
Samuel B. Jordan and Adam Kreps were ap-
pointed tipstaves The case of Bigler, Young
& Reed vs. John Dubois is on trial as we go
to press Wallace & Krebs, and McEnally q
McCurdy are for Plaintiff, and George A.
jerks, and Murray & Gordon for Defendant.
This being a Common Pleas Court for the trial
of civil causes, the attendance of strangers is
not as large as 1t is at the Quarter Sessions,
when all the Constables and many of the
Justices Of the Peace in the county put in an
appearance, together with from fifteen to
thirty witnesses to each petty case. We will
publish proceedings Of this weeks work in
Court in our next.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

/ was given up to die, from disease of my
limbs, took PeWna and il cured mt
J, IRWIN, Hope, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

l had Chronic Dysentery for one year,
Ptrund cured me. JAMES BRENNAN,
Pittsburgh Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Garfield & Lamonts Humpty Dumpty en-
tcrtainment last Thursday evening was not
largely attended The show, it is said was q
good one.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Mr. G.. d. Goodfellow has removed his family
to the residence lately occupied by Mrs.
Reynolds on East Pine street.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Hon. George A. Jeuks of Brookylle, is at
tending Court this week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Misses Frances and Emma Foley are this
week visiting their sister, Mrs James II Nc
Cord, at New Cumberland, Cumberland Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Walter Southland assists James l. Adams,
Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at this
place, in handling the freight.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Sixteen persons were received into fun
membership in the Cleartield NJ +. Church
last sabbath.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Wilson's New Humpty Dumpty troupe
will appear in Arnolds Hall this (Wednes-
day evening.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

The TsiephoHe-It gives us pleasure to an
nounce the completion of the line to the
Cherrytree, which was finished to tlylt place
on Monday evening last, Clearheld and Cur
wensville are, therefore in close communica-
tion with all our up-river neighbors. The
line is now in communication with Lumber
City, Pennylle (Gmmpian Hills P, o., Lew
isville Bower ?. o., Mahafey's, MoGhees
Chest ?. o., New Washington, Burnside,
and the Cherrytrec Grant =. o.. This is
another link in the line Of true progress and
will make rafting move little faster in time
of a food. Just imagine Aaron Patchin
starts twenty-five RATS between the Cherry
tree and Burnside three days before he leaves
home for Clearfeld lie arrives here, but no
RATS yet He makes for the telephone and
calls Mr.. Haricr, at the Chcrrytree, forty
miles OF. Jesse, where in thunder are
those raitsyou started week agoY' Harter-
"They must be at Lumber City; call Jim
Hile.n Jim Hile-"Rafis left here this morn
ing. and must be about Curwensyillei tap
Aleck Patton Aleck Patton-"Just going
through the schute, and win be to Cleerfeld
about o'clock" Now Patchin feels all right
and the RATS come into ''The Lick" In good
order lie again repairs to the telephone and
strikes John c. Conner at Burnside "Hows
the waterY7 John answen-"Good flood and
RATS passing down. Next he counters on
Robert Mahaflcy: "Bob, how is Chest
creek p MahaAey- Rather low and falling.
A few light RATS came down this morning
After all the telephone Is very convenient
affair to have.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

WASrED.-Doliyeted at the Rail Road.-
100, 900 26-inch shaved shingles.
100, 900 2l-inoh sawed shingles
100, 900 feet Of pine boards.
5000 l4-ieet shaved hoops.
5000 railroad ties.
10000 feet Of good hemlock boards.
For which | will pay the highest market price
delivered at Clearheld, or at any point on tn,
Tyrone 4 Coar6eld Railroad
J. y, KRANER.
ClOarfell. Pa. Oct. 10. ls7s.tf.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Miss Alice Patchin, of Burnside is a stu
dent at Wilson College, Chambersburg
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Ed A. Leavy and bride returned from their
wedding tour last Wednesday evening
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Mems and Boys Winter caps and under
wear ofall kinds cheap, at lIirhnger & Rocks
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

The hillsides and meadows are greener now
than they were in August and September
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

An Invaluable Artcie.-The readers of the
Argus have no doubt seen the advertisement
of Ely's Cream Balm in another column. An
article like Cream Balm" has long beer
desired, and now that It is within the reach o
sufferers from Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc, there Is
every reason to believe they viii make the
most of il. DIR. W. T.. Bucknian, w f. Ham
man, Druggist, and other Eastonians have
given it o trial, and all recommend it in the
highest terms.-E Easton, (Pd.) Daily argus, oct
IN, 1879.
BEST on RECoRD.--I believe Elys Cream
Balm the best preparation for Catarrh now on
record. My patrons all speak well of it.
have sold one hundred and forty-four bottles
in less than five months. ! ordered another
gross week ago, and have sold twenty-ont
bottles from the second gross II sells upon
upon its merits JOHN II. PHELPS, Druggist
Scranton, Pa. Jan. %, 1881. Price 50 cents.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16
9ew advertisements.
BRICK FOR SALE.

There are 100, 900 good Brick ur tale at the
Marshall Brick Yard, In the spper end Of The
borough Of Clearheld. Brick will always be found
on hand to accommodate any customer who may
call in. MARSHALL, Agent.
clcar6eld, Pa, Avg. 20, issl.Sm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16
specials.

0SR HUNDRED Per Cent. DISCOUNT ON OH
PRIcEs.-sewing Machines can now be purchased
at Merrelps tin and variety store, from s35 up.
wards. All kinds Of sewing machines repaired
on the shortest notice.
CloSrGeld, Pa, July IS, 1877.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

No Goods at Retail. Prices Guaranteed.
BRAScn wARrHOusEs.
Tyrone-At J. Burley Sons Coal Yard.
Houtzdae-At YanDusen a Co.'S Stone Ware.
house.
Curwensville-FnmeW Warehouse nesr Railroad
Station.
Ebensburg-Railroad Station.
Address all orders to-
LOCK BOX 80, Pbipsbure,
Centre county, Pa.
Nav a. silly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16

Two More Made Happy The bride having
many friends and acquaintance in this vicin'
ity, we publish the following item from q
Tyrone correspondent to the Altoona Tribune
and we are sure they will all join in wishing
the happy twain well throughout theii
journey along liies pathway;
Tuesday morning, November sth. Dr
Evans and Miss Melissa Burley were united
in the bonds of holy matrimony at the resi-
dencc of the brides parents by Rev. Dill, OF
Clearfeld. The happy couple took passage
on day express the same day for eastern cities
Mr.. Evans during the short period which he
has been in Tyrone has made many warm
friends, who together with the host of friends
which the bride had, unite in wishing them
afuture ofunalloyed happiness and prosperity,
and that their high standard of government
so successfully carried out in the school room
may be strikingly exempli6ed in the trimming
up into habits Of respect, morality and use
fGlness Of the school of little Eyanses that
may from time to time be assigned perma-
nent quarters in their happy home
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-11-16
Terms Of Subscrlptlon.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Ifpsid IN advanos,or within three months "a. 81
II paid after three and before six months =. OO
lfpaid after the expiration Of six months =. s OF
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-01
Eds. Independent.

The Statesman Of last week pro-
duced an article headed IAN At
tempt to BulldoZe,n which requires
some explanation.
A few weeks ago while in the Office
in conversation with the senior edi-
tor of that paper, wrote a few lines
harmlessly and innocently expressed
and rejecting on no one, in regard
to a slight change made in some of
the pews of the Presbyterian church.
This provoked the ire of certain
person, who published card in the
same paper, commenting severely on
my communication together with
some very unkind insinuations and
reflections. The Senior editor refus.
ed to give the name OF the writer un-
less should first publicly acknowl-
edge through the columns of his pa
per that l considered myself aggriev-
ed by the remarks of his coTrespon.
dent. | enclosed in Il sealed envel-
ope what considered q polite note,
thut strictly private) to II. 5. Eich-
elberger, Berkeley county, the re-
sponsible editor of the STATESMAN,
demanding the name of the writer
This note being intercepted, he new
er received it. On the 2lst inst, he
visited the printing office, read my
letter in type with the comments
thereon, and so far as | know,
silently acquiesced in an unprovok
ed and dastardly attack ON a friend
ly subscriber. Thus the courtesy, or
rather the confidence reposed in an
editor by his patron has been openly
and wantonly violated. | have no
inclination to descend to the filthy
and disgusting cesspool of personal
abuse which has obtained for the
Statesman an unenviable fame. A
clever sarcasm and vulgar epithet
are sometimes employed for reason
and argument, but they cannot con-
ceal a deliberate attempt to injure
and insult a friend without a cause.
j. SELLARs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-01
knights Templar ResOlu,
tons OF Respect.

At a meeting of Palestine Com
mandery No. ., X. t. at their Asy--
lum in this city, called for the pur-
pose of expressing bereavement at
the death Of President Garfield, the
following preamble and resolutions
We're unanimously adopted (:
WHEREAS, In the wisdom of God
it has been His pleasure to remove
from our Asylum distinguished
brother and Sir Knight, JAMES A.
GARFIELD, late President of the
United States, therefore,
ResoLred, That in our brothers
long suffering-wonderfully blended
with christian patience-we behold
the highest type of christian man
hood and knightly yalor.
Resolred, That in his removal we
recognize the loss to our country of
scholar and a statesman, aud to the
order of Templars everywhere,
most valiant Knight; that in our
bereavement, in common with the
people of this great country, we re-
cognize the power of the Father and
to Him we bow in submission, whilst
we consign our brorher's earthly
body to the dust from whence it
came; prayerfully we commit his
spirit to the care of the Fathers
love from which no power of evil can
separate the christian knight.
Resolued, That we deeply sympa-
thize with the aged mother, wife and
children Of our deceased brother, in
their great bereavement, and we
pray that God may deal tenderly
with them and preserve them unto
everlasting life.
ReSolred, That a copy of these
proceedings be engrossed and attest
ed by the Recorder under the seal of
the Commandery, and presented to
the family of the departed Sir
Knight, that the same be entered of
record, and published in the news
papers of the town.
Asylum Palestine Commandery,
No. 2, Martinsburg, w. Va, Sep
TENDER Goth, A. D., 1881, A. o., 763.
j. s. HALDEMAN,
+. G.. WILLIAMS, JR.,
w. III. III. HARLEY,
Committee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-01

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY-SAFE
BLOWN OPEN.-A bold attempt at
burglary was made on the safe in the
Office of the Hannis Distilling Com
pany, on Saturday night last. The
Office was entered through a window
and the burglars first attempted to
drill into the safe around the knob
of the door. Their efforts were
frustrated 10y coming in contact
with chilled iron or steel, and they
then drilled down from the top of
the safe Immediately over the small
iron vault inside. Powder was run
in, ard exploded by means of fuse.
The explosion wrecked the safe bad
ly, but the burglars must have been
frightened off. as they did not sue
coed in getting inside, which they
could easily have done, after the
explosion, by the use Of a Jimmy"
The noise of the explosion was dead
ened by wetting grain sacks in the
creek and placing them over the
safe. The powder charred and burn.
ed the books and papers inside con-
siderably, but they were not damag-
ed to the extent of completely de-
facing their records.
The parties who were engaged in
the work are supposed to be strang-
ers, as suspicious characters were
seen around for several days previ-
Gus to the attempt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-01
Communicated.
HARPER S FERRY, D
SEPT. 2iTH, 1881. /

cEPT. nth, 1881.
Eds. Independent
Can you tell why it is when your
Martinsburg fishermen come here
fishing we always find our fishing
pots empty after they leave. This
was the case again on Thursday of
last week, though only one of your
citizens was here. Light" is want
ed. CURIOSITY.
Possibly no fish were in the pots.
Always be sure of that before being
so suspicious. 1t was Bro. Flick,
who was there on the Thursday
named. He goes fishing every year
with King Fleming, Judge Faux
ner and We editors, and has always
been instructed never to take more
than he can carry and to always
catch fish when he goes out. He
does it on the fly, and if those in the
fish-pot bite at such things the cap
ture is legitimate.-EDs'l