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Religious Notices.

LUTHERAN CHURCH. Commu-
Mon tomorrow Sunday at II A. NJ.
Children's meeting at 7,30 p. NJ.
Easter Monday at 7.30 p. NJ. lecture
on missions in India, by Rev. A. ID.
Rowe, Lutheran Missionary in India.
QUARTERLY MEETING, NJ. E.
CHURCH SOUTH. Rev. j. +. Arm
strong, Presiding Elder, will preach
on Sunday night at 7;30 P. NJ, and
on Monday night following at the
same hour. Preaching at 7;30 Sun
day morning by the Pastor, and
Love Feast in the afternoon at g
o'clock.
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GLASS, CHINA AND HOUSE
FURNISHING GooDs.-Burkhart &
Co.'S, have the largest and best Sc
lected stock of goods ever offered in
this city-Glass, China and Queens
ware in all varieties, and at all pri-
ces. Fancy Table Goods as cheap,
and beautiful, as can be purchased
in any of the cities. Table and Pock.
ct Knives, of the best manufacture
ers. Lamps and Lamp trimmings
which are pleasure to look at
agents for the Aladdin Safety Lamp,
which is as near perfection as can
be expected here below. We keep
only the best Of groceries-White
Sugar and Fancy Coffees. We make
Tea specially. We only ask the
community to come and examine
our goods. We have Flint Glass
Chimneys, which we have thrown in
the street repeatedly, without break.
ing, Call and see, as we offer
greater variety than can be found
elsewhere. King Street Hall, Pub
lie Square.
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Personal.

Mrs. l.. McKcwn and daughters,
Of this place, have gone on visit to
Missouri.
Mr.. GEORGE KRAFT, son of Mr..
Henry Kratz, of this place, called to
see us this week. He is now doing
business in Canton, Ohio, and was
here on a short visit to his parents.
Mr.. James f. Shaffer, of the firm
of Rankin {; Shaffer, of this place,
left on Tuesday for Chicago, where
he intends to make his future home.
Martinsburg's loss is Chicago's gain.
Mr.. Robert Cunningham, who has
for some time past been employed IN
Equality Mills, in this place, has
gone to Chicago to take up his
residence.
Mr.. George Feller, son Of Mr..
John Teller, of this place, will leave
tomorrow night for Sante Fe, New
Mexico. He came in from that sec
tion OF country several months ago,
on visit, land returns with the inten-
tion of making it his future home.
Success George.
II. n. Gallaher, Esq, of the
Charlestown Free Press, dropped in
to see us on Wednesday evening.
He is perhaps the oldest newspaper
man in West Virginia, and carries
his age well. His newspaper ex-
perieRce would make an interesting
book, for he has seen journalistic life
in all its varied phases. We wish
him yet many years in the land Of
the living.
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In Dayton, Ohio, on the 9Th inst. ;,
MRS. Phoebe HOOPER, wife of AL
fred Hooper, in the 65th year of her
age.
The Dayton Daily Democrat, re-
ferring to the death of Mrs. Hooper,
says:
Mrs. Hooper was woman of rare
Christian character and many wo-
manly virtues. She was a tender
mother and a faithful wife. No one
who had ever met her would fail to
be impressed by her mild, manners
and motherly ways. She was eager
and energetic in every good work,
and yet so meek, amiable, and unob-
trusive, that her whole life may be
said to have been a constant success
sion of kind deeds and gentle infu-
ences, blessing the lives of those
brought into most immediate con-
tact with her. She has been a resi-
dent of Dayton ever since 1916, hav-
ing moved hither from Berkeley
County, West Virginia. She was
born in 1915, and was in the 65th
year of her age at the time Of her
DEATH"
We extend our warmest sympa-
thies to our old friend Mr.. Alfred
Hooper, and his family, in their sad
bereavement. We remember their
many kindnesses when we were a
resident Of Dayton. May they bear
their sorrow with christian fortitude,
remembering that their loss is her
gain.
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PETERSON LADY's MAGAZINE
for May is on our table, and is SUI
purb number in every respect. The
steel engraving is an excellent delin.
iation of childish innocence and i'm
itation, and a well executed piece of
art. The colored fashion plates are
rich and beautiful, and reminds one
of sunny May. The various pat
terms and designs are we'll gotten up.
The stories are admirable, and the
household hints to readers are inval.
liable. Taken all in all it is a
splendid number, bright as May
day, and will be received with de-
light by the ladies. All who are not
subscribers to this excellent Maya
zine, should send $3.50 to this office,
for which we will send the Magazine
and the INDEPEN DENT both for one
year.
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LIME, Mr.. f. b. Hambry, pro-
prietor Of Hahabry's White Lime
Works, located near the Fair
Grounds, il this place, is now burn
ing superior quality of white lime,
which Will be furnished to those in
want OF it, il any quantity. Wood
win be taken in exchange for lime.
apr.2 At.
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FELLER's HALL will no doubt be
well filled tonight to witness the
performance Of the "Corinne Merry
Makers a troupe of artists, all of
whom are talented and finished, the
star being prodigy, "Corinne, the
piece to be presented is an excellent
burlesque of cinderella. The
Philadelphia Press says: "Not only
is the best of the operetta given, but
there are numerous operatic gems,
ballads and dances, and abundance
of variety business, all of which is
clever and clean. The entertain
ment is really frst-class, and attrac-
tive to young and old alike"
The Albany Times says: "Proba-
bio the most delicious song which
Corinne sang last evening was the
solo, "Who are Wanting Maidens
Able" ("Just look at this, then look
at that"0, from the "Chimes of Nor
mandy. She made a tremendous
hit"
"She is all song, like canary
bird.-Brooklyn Eagle.
GA perfect infantile wonder. y
Phitddelphi0 Inquirer.
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DEAD LETTERs.-F GLOWING is a
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office of Martinsburg, West Va,
Apr. 8, and willbe sent to the Dead
Letter Office April % if not called
for. Persons calling for these letters
will please say advertised:
VIM. X. Cook, Mrs. Mary Ingrom,
NJ. A. known, Anna Sterdeagh, Ell.
la Silver, Mr.. Samuel Snider, Jack
Waters, Joseph j. Wilmington. Al
so the following letters held for pos
tage: Mrs. Matte Edmonds, Bell
air, Ohio; Mess. Stewart Il Barran,
Messrs. Hugh 81 Co., Hams, Small
~ Robinson, Baltimore.
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On MONDAY evening child
about . year old was run over by the
team of Mr.. Henery L. Staub, in
Strinesville. The child had got in
to the street, and Mr.. Jno. Staub,
who was driving the team did not see
it, as it was dark at the time. The
front wheel of the wagon passed ov-
er its legs. We have not learned the
exact state of its injuries.
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q. A. Saner, has removed his Furni-
ture Stsre to King street, opposite
Grand Central Hotel, where he win
be pleased TO see all his former patrons
and as many new ones as may favor
him with call. NV stock is large
and complete, and do not propose to
be undersold by any one. Come and
see 70 yourself.
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Rer,rova

Mr.. John A. Young late of the firm
OF Young & Turner, has removed his
Marble Yard to East Burke street, OPP
posite old Post Office building, Mar
tinsburg, w Va, whore he will con-
tinue the business in all its branches.
Monuments. Tom bs, Slabs &c. Design
ed and furnished at short notice, made
OF the best mate rial and at living
prices. All work on reasonable terms.
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Important Suggestions
Read and Reflect.

T EdS. independent.
Would you be kind enough to
allow a small space in your paper,
for the purpose of calling the at
tention of the Board of Supervi-
sors, Of county and city, TO the ne
cessity OF having an Almshouse,
of such capacity aud convenience,
as the growing population of the
county and city demand. We
have an Almshouse, it'll farm of
one hundred acres attached six
miles lrom the city the original
buildings, were not intended, or
suited for the purposes they are
now put TO; the additional build
ings are of the cheapest character,
presenting general bad appear
ance
There are many complaints
made rs to the eXpence of run
ming 1t, aud the little apparent
comforts the inmates receive, and,
this will be so long as the poor
are kept so far from the people,
and the convenience of those wish
ing to visit them their friends,
the clergy, &c.
We have now about forty. five
inmates In our Almshouse, and
there are good many scattered
through the county and city, who
are receiving partial support from
the county, who ought to be in the
poor house, directly under the
care of the people authorities, for
instance. mothers with children.
The mother not being able to sup
port the family, the children are
allowed to run the streets bagging
and learning bad habits and NOR
ais. Half-witted girls and boys
with no protectors should be
considered the wards of the
people the authoities should take
charge of them, and whenever an
opportunity presented, bind them
to responsible parties who would
see to their moral and physical
training. Old and infirm people,
who have no support, should be
directly under thecare of the coun-
ty authorities. Ifleft with a par
Iioi ouPpOAs Ny thc COuuty lucy
generally live In filth and dirt, pro-
ducing disease, from not being
physically able to wait upon them.
selves-those who are without
homes, who are injured by acct
dents, or Intentionally injured
the poor insane whose friends are
tired of keeping them, or who
have nothing to be kept with are
generally sent to our county Jail,
as the only convenient place.
Can we not have an Almshouse,
with few rooms attached for hos
pital purposes? Would ii be ask
ed too much of our city, the May
or and Council,to offer to the Coun-
ty Supervisors, ten acres of land
adjacent to the city, and In q con-
venient position, for all 10 visit,
for such a purpose? Would our
people be willing for an additional
tax for such purpose Let US
have the sentiment Of all the peo-
pie. We ask them in the interest |
of the poor and afflicted. Let us |
show by our efforts that we have |
them in our thoughts. 1850 |
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PAsTORAL.-We learn that Rev.
j. b. O'Reilly, formerly pastor of st.
Joseph's Catholic Church this city,
has been called away to take charge
of st. Johns Parish, Harper s Ferry,
left vacant by the Rev. Father Van
diver, who was made Vicar-General
of Richmond, Va. Father O'Reilly
was much respected and beloved by
his whole congregation here, and he
leaves with many regrets. The good
wishes of the entire parish follow
him. His place will be filled by the
Rev. j. McKeefrey, of Staunton,
Va, who will be the pastor in
charge.
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y CORRESPONDENT in this issue
opens the question of locating the
almshouse near town, and providing
the building with suitable apart
ments for hospital. We learn that
if such an arrangement is made, the
physicians of the city will give a Ger.
tain portion of their time to the
treatment of hospital patients, and
also lend their assistance and expe.
rience in having it properly organ
lied and systematized, 1t is mat
ter worth thinking about.
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JCsT now the judicious farmer is
maturing his plans for a successful
and prosperous spring and summer
campaign Of outdoor operations. His
season of rest is about at an end, and
ere long he will be plunged deeply
into the requirements of farm life.
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AbercrOnlbie's Boston Ideal
Uncle Toms Cabin Conn.
wss.-ar


The above company who are to
appear at Feller's Hall Wednesday
night, April Goth, is the best on the
road. Uncle Tom is a play that at
tracts greater attention than ever.
The Boston Company have the fin
est band of colored vocalists now be-
fore the public, and their speciality
of plantation songs demand two and
three encores nightly. The play
will be given with all needed appli.
ances to give full effect to the prop
er rendition. We predict an audi
ence that viii fully test the seating
capacity of the Hall, and standing
room will be at a premium.
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TIE county court will meet TO-
day to consider applications for IL
cense to retail malt and spurious
liquors. All parties applying for
license VIII be required TO appear in
person with their securities before
the court, otherwise their applica-
tions will not Ire acted on.
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Mr.. GEORGE NICHOLS, while en-
gagged painting the roof of the Fifth
Ward school building, fell from a
scaffold and sustained painful in
juries,
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Mr.. d. WE'LL, the popular cloth
Ter, has now in stock decidedly the
largest lot of mems, boys and
youthS clothing, and gents furnish
Ing goods, ever brought to this city,
which for style, quality and low
prices, can't be beat any where, and
places suit within reach of every
man and boy in the county. Hats
of every style speciality. COMPETE
tion defied. Call and examine stock
and prices. Bakers Building, Queen
Street, Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Wanted to Exchange.

For LARD, BACON, EGGS, BUTTER,
&c, Good Brown Sugar at cents, Drip
Syrups at so cents, Best Coffee at l6 Gets
and DRY GOODS Of every description,
at prices that DEFY competition.
JOSEPH II SHAFFER,
Continental Hotel Building.
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Great Crash I'm Domestics.

800 yards good style Ginghams 6icts !
500 yards Bed Ticking, prices sheaper
than ever; 500 yards Table Damask 20
to 75cts per yard 100 beautiful Bed
Spreads latest novelties. These goods
must be sold at once to make room---C.
K. HERRING, opposite Lutheran
Church, corner Queen and Martin
streets. apr9.2t.
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Spring Opning of Hand
some Millinery and
Fancy Goods.

Ladies, please take notice Mrs
Daniel Mathaei has just returned from
the city with full and complete
stock Of Millinery and Fancy goods,
and all the latest novelties of the sea-
son, at prices to suit every body.
[apr9- 3t,l
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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 H N.
DEATPICK.
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When you want carpet, don't
forget that Emmert & Fiery can
save you from three to fcur dollars
on it. Call and get tteir prices.
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Mems and Boys Straw Hats. a large
assortment, very cheap, at FL. N. DEA-
TRICKS
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For fine silver ware. go to Hyde's
Jewelry store. New stock and largest
in town, all warranted Triple Plate.
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Beware. do not let your Drug
gists palm off on you any, cheap
remedy for colds when you in
quire for DIR. BULBS Cough Syrup
oryou will be disappointed. Price
% cents a bottle.
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Ladies if you want the best calico IN
town, for 61 cts, call and see them, At
DEATRICK'S.
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Young, the marble man, is now
ready at his new marble stand to fill
orders lower than any other finn in
this section, and on the most reasona-
BILE terms.
Opposite Old Post Office.
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Cottonade and Cassimeres for
men and boys wear-a large stock
just received, at Emmert Il Fiery's
one price store. Call and price them.
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1000 lbs wanted.

1000 lbs wanted; highest cash price
paid for Lard and Bacon-C. p HER
KING. apr.g'2t.
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If you want a Carpet, Mating or
Oil Cloth, don't fail to see Emmert
& Fiery's stock. Their atock is all
new, and they have ne old styles to
show you, and wiz save you money.
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/ have received case of Malaga
Hats, for Men and Boys-call and see
them, at FL. N. DEATRICK'S.
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To Farmers and Laboring Men, call
and see tn best line of mems Heavy
Brogans in town, at IL, N. DEA-
TRICKS
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Waite Goods and Hamburg Edge,
in all qualities and styles, at En-
inert Il FfeTy's one price store.
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Ifyou want frst-c!ass goods in the
Jewelry line, go to Hyde's Jewelry
store. Ha
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COAL Or STOVES, Of every style,
and latest patterns, at John II.
Blondel's.
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Corn! Corn

We are prepared this season, to offer
The best grades Of Corn Fertilizers ?
that can be found in thisomarlSet. Give
us call before purchasing, c. M
SHAFFER s. Son. apr,9 u
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Garden Seeds.

Garden Seeds--Buists purest and
best seed grown, G. p. HERRING.
apr.9 It.
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Have you seen Emmert Il FieIy'e
Stock of Spring Dress Goods
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
~ Z, ~ -a-s--leS -sss-s~rs--s~--..
PLASTER MILL.
Nc are gHhulhg Flaster and are ready 70
deliver
PURE GROUND PLASTER
FRESH FROM THE MIL,
At Warehouse, B. and 0. Railroad
FERTILEZEKS for Spring
CAURs.
JOHN T. JAssEY d SON.
aprlo pa
1000 Pounds of Lard

wanted at one, will nay highest casE
price. l. f, BENIZ 81 BRO.
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Boys Summer Hats, only cents,
at DEATRICK'S.
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A full line Of Black Cashmeres, fo-
sale cheap, by II. N DEATRICk.
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CalicOes.

Calcoes, Calicoes down to Sets per
yard, C. P. HERRING apr9 q.
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Panicin Syrups.

Choice Honey Drips only so cts, per
gallon. apr .2t.
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Cash paid for eggs, at @. P. DER
KINGS. apr,9,H.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS An adj
journed meeting Of Council was held
on Wednesday evening. Present,
w. T. Logan, Mayor, in the chair
and conncilmen Showers, Linthi-
cam, Parks, Lambert, Hill, Cush-
man, Grozlnger.
The Ordinance Committee report
ed Ordinance defining the duties of
Chairman of Water Board, which
was read a first and second time and
adopted.
Mr.. Parks, Treasurer, submitted
report, showing present state of fl
nances, including estimates for BAL
ance of fiscal year.
Mr.. Furlong Reed appeared before
council and complained of obstruc-
tion of sidewalk by porch at resi-
dence of Mr.. Ferd. Rossmarck, and
of obstruction of street by fence of
Lonoak Female College. On motion
the matter was referred to Street
Committee with instructions to have
the matter satisfactory attended to-.
Mr.. Lambert called attention to
dead dogs Oh lot near Distillery, and
the Mayor was instructed to have
same removed, and arrest parties
placing them there, il found out.
On motion of Mr.. Grozinger Street
Committee was ordered to put down
crossing on East King Street, at
intersection of high, at cost not ex-
ceeding SO.
The petition for crossing on East
Martin street at the intersection of
Spring, was referred to Street Com
mittee for report.
Petition OF w. II. Hollis, w. w.
Crump and others, for extending
water mains from Raleigh street one
square west, was referred to Water
Board for report.
On motion the Chairman of the
Nuisance Committee was instructed
to have the flow of liquid manure
from the stable on College street,
near Third Nard School Building,
into said street, stopped, and the
cause Of it abated at once.
On motion the Street Committee
was ordered to have the owners OF
property occupied by Blocher, near
Market house, put down gutter in
front thereof.
On motion the Nulsante Commit
tee was ordered to notify Mr.. w. T.
Stewart, and others, to have alley
back of their premises cleaned up,
and nuisance abated,
On motion the Mayor was in
structed to have pile of brick at cor
ner of King and Water streets re
moved front sidewalk Immediately
On motion, Mr.. Luther Miller
was authorized to have the water
drain on alley near his premisi;
cleaned out, and present his bill foi
the work.
On motion adjourned.
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SHORT STOPS.

The Easter egg business is not
very lively.
Circuit Court commences next
Tuesday.
The farmers have not been able to
pillow much yet.
The Agricultural Board meets to-
day in Faulkner & Engles' Office.
Street cleaning commenced on
Tuesday, but was stopped by the
rain on Wednesday.
A large proportion of the potatoes
which have been stored away for seed
are said to have frozen during the
winter, many farmers having lost
their entire crop.
The stalls in the Hagerstown
Market.house were rented last
week, and Melted $1,000 - over
$500 less then last year.
The roads in the neighborhood of
Gerardstown are in an almost i'm
passable condition. Snow drifts
from three to four feet deep are still
to be seen in tie narrow lanes, and
the gradual melting keeps the roads
in a wet and muddy condition.
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A boy named Stanly, about II
years of age had his leg badly crush
ed between two cars at the Cumber-
land Valley Depot on Sunday. He
was sitting on the platform or bum
per of a car which was standing ov-
er the coal pens. A couple OF cars
stood above the one he was on, and
some boys on the upper cars raised
the brakes, when the cars ran down
the track, striking the car on which
Stanly was sitting and catching
his leg between the bumpers, crush
ed it badly. Drs. Nc. Sherry and Ny
ers rendered surgical aid. The
fractured leg may yet have to be
amputated.
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LENT ends tomorrow.