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Book Beer.

A great many people annually hear
Of "Bock,' beer without knowing more
than that it is a certain heavy malt
liqnor sold for a short time every
spring. 1t seems the German ETY.
mologists have been lately hunting
for the origin Of the term, and this is
the story they 'haye unearthed: Near
the end Of the fifteenth century there
was afete at the court Of Albert H.,
duke Of Bavaria, and there was pres
ent noble chevslicr, the special en-
voy OF the duke Of Brunswick. They
served the ambassador a great mug Of
the best beer in the chateau. but he
wauld, after tasting, not drink It. il
could not compare with the beer ol
Einbach, he said. "Well," answered
the master brewer, Who was called
upon to explain, "ysu agree that my
beer is not strong enough. Well.
will bet You all my fortune against
two hundred forms that It is stronger
than the Einbach beer. Let us max,
an engagement for this day next year
NJ. 10 Chevalier win bring his beer ant
l will come with mine. He will drink
my beer and | will drink his, both il
the same quantity. and tho man wht
cannot keep his legs at the end Of hal
an hour loses" The wager was &C
cepted and next year, punctual to ap
pointment, tho cheyalier was Their
with his beer. In tha midst Of an as
scmbly Of all the mobiles the trial wa'
made. Suddenly, while they were a
It, and after they disposed ofimmens
quantities, kid, pet animal OF tn
duke, rushed into the room and tn
chevalier stopped 10 pat it. Owe
the poor fellow went. The peopl
gave u loud cheer Of triumph Tn
chevalier would have It that Il was al
the Mult Of the kid, but the Judge
decided against him. 1t was In homo
Of this memorable occasion that tn
beer Of the ducal brewer was calle
"bock "beer--kid In German beinI
bock-and from this comes the Frencl
word boac, BY which most Of the bee
in France is called.
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POND RIVER.

Ed. SOUTH KENTUcKIAN:
This finds me at Pilser's store To-
Gated In northeastern Christian Co.,
at the junction Of the Fairview aud
Kirkmansyille road. Near by. flows
Pond river. A field just opposite
contains numerous mounds filed with
the bones OF an extinct race. A few
years ago Mr.. PiIzer started with ont
dollar and fifty cents, he now has 8
full stock OF goods and 10 doing Q
flourishing business. | chronicle thi,
to encourage young men, who
Macawber like, are waiting for some.
thing to "tutn up.'
The candidates for county Offices
spoke at Ferguson's Store OH the 2lst
inst. The speeches were interesting
and lively, fun and repartee flowed
freely.
Mr.. Mantlelew, of Todd county,
has purchased |. W. Ilondersoh's
dwelling and store house.
Jno. W. Wicks contemplates build
ing a store house he 10 = clever gem
tleman and is worthy of the patron
age OF the numerous friends.
There will bo services at Pleasant
Hill church Sunday next Rey
Malone, pastor. is popular preacher
and always draw good congr, ga
tion.
The farmers will finish threshing
wheat this week.
With the prospect Of new flour,
vegetables, blackberries &c., the cry
of hunger tthank the Lord) will soon
cease.
Robert Jordan, Of Wildcat hollow
the boss egg carrier ehlly delivered
to Piizer two bushel sack Of eggs
how he manages to transport ,hs
same without breaking them, is
mystery.
Squire Ferguson has recovered
from his recent illness. The Squire
though vergiug on four score and ten
when well Is as joyial and active as 4
boy in his teens.
w. p. Wintree, candidate for coun.
ty Judge, will receive large vote In
this portion OF the county.
The picnic and bran.dance on Sat
urday near Aleck Walkers passed OF
pleasantly. When your corrcspon'
dent left the inmiiable Ad WoodI
was picking the banjo and singing
"Behind the kitchen door," Among
the Hopkinsville visitors was Aqmll'
Long the popular candidate for jailtr
Parson Barrow has great man.
friends in this section and SO ha
Major Breathitt,
| WAYW AYANDA.
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The Measure Of Her Love,
lChlcago Tribunc.l

lChlcago Tribunc.l
"Myrtle. dear?'
"Yes, George, what is ~" replied
the girl, glancinQ shyly upward.
The radiant glory Of summer
moon shone down upon the earth this
June night, bathing in all Its mellow
splendor tho lesiy brsnuhus Of the
sturdy old oaks that had for centuries
shaded tho entrance to Castle McMur.
try and laughed defiance 10 the fierce
gales tina, every winter came bowling
down In all their cruel forue aud fury
from the moorlands lying to tho west
ward Of the castle. On the edge OF
the broad demesnc, that stretched
away to the South stood large brin.
die COW, and as the moonlight feckod
with silvery lustre her starboard ribs
she seemed to Myrtle perfect pic
ture OF sweet content and almost holy
calm.
"Is It not beautiful night, dear.
est ?" murmured the girl, "See how
the moonbeams Autter down through
the trees, making strange lights and
shadows that fit among the shrubs
and flowers in such weird, ghost
like fashion, The doll is indeed
clothed with loveliness tonight
sweetheart.
"Yos," said George W. simpson
"this is the boss dell /" and then look.
ing down Into the pure, innocent fact
that was lifted to his, he took in hi
own broad, ,hird.tase palm the little
hand that erstwhile held up
Myrtle's polonaisc. AS they stood
there silently in the bosky glade
George passed his arm silently bu
firmly around Myrtlc's waist. Tht
noble girl did not shy.
"Do you love me, sweetheart" HI
asked in accents that wero trclnulou
with tremulousness.
Myrtle's head was dropping now
and the rosy bushes of Calumet ave
nue. across her peachy cheeks.
George drew her more closely t
him. liza mosquito had tried to pas
between them then 1t would havI
been bad--for the mosquito.
"Can you doubt me, darling~ h
whispered. You surely must know
that / loye you with o wild, passion
ate, whoa. Emma love that can neye
die. Do you not love Inc little II
return 2"
For an instant tho girl did no
speak, George heard The whiskini
OF the b.indle cows tail break il
rudoly upon the solemn stiffness
the night and ever and anon came tn
dull thud Of the bullfrog as h
jnmped into a neighboring POND
Presently Myrtle placed her arm
about his neck, and with a wishfu
baby's.got.thc cramp look. in he
sweet face, sho said to hint lov
you, George, with deaihless dove
lion that will eventually keep yo
broke. And with these faieful word
she adjusted her rumpled bang an
fearlessly led the way TO un ice'crcal
fair.
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They Fixed It,

Ch.cago TriOunos
as It not beautiful, Sweetheart p'
As Lillian Mcclure spoke these
words she looked into Rupert Heth.
erington's face with her starry eyes,
and, as the light of holy love shot
forth from within thoir dusky depths
he felt instinctively that she was go.
ing TO hold him up for Ice cream. But,
conquering the sombre reflections
that this ghsstly thought called up,
tho young man placed his arm around
Lillian waist to prevent her red
sash from being sun struck, and
waited in an intense agony Of horri-
BILE suspicion for her TO speak again,
"Do you think that It Is lovely,
darlingw
"Whats" asked Rupert, with an In
genions Gwl-club expression on the
perfect features Of his west-side face.
"Why. the morning, to he snre,
replied the girl, sunny, ELK button
nmile playing lightly around hor lips
as II afraid II might fall In. The
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God Bless The woman7

The best interest Of all humanity
depend mn the good health Of our wo.
men folk. Women's best friend for
relieving the painful weakness with
which so many are afflicted, anu as a
general family medicine for warding
off bilious attacks aud curing stom-
ach, liver and kidney complaints, is
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t contains
Just such life-giving properties as are
needed in female disease, and is su-
perior to all .other preparations as u
true medicinal tonic, for giving health,
strength and vigor to every part ot
the body. II you are weak. nervohs,
and ,lebilitatea, OF suffering from 'lys.
pepsia. Browns Iron Bitters will
surely cure you.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

BArrrsr--South Main Street, Rev.
Il. q Kccn. pastor. Services every
Sabbath morning and evening. Sun
day school every Sabbath morning.
Business meeting first Wednesday
night in each month.
wma'sr'AN--Masnv'ie o''ee'' E'u'
"iiilam foweii' pastor. services
every oaoga'n morp'hE anu evening
ing rrsyef meeting every "eaneS
"ay evening"
NJ II sorruN.sbv;,lo ,,coo,
Rov 8 R Rrewor nastor sary;ces
aSar, "s s s.hh,,h NJ % mor0;ng and sysn;nr
Sunday school every Sunday morning,
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening.
Finer p,rsnvr,r,,x--prssellv;,l,
s,ros, psy Conl,er pastor. Scr.
wees every 'oaooa'n mot"i"s. GUN
nay school every N"nu"y v, m",n''s
rrayer meeting every "eahcsua'
,;,lo s,rea, pov T "a Tate nsstor
Services @ lst and ard Sahbo,h morn.
mo ana o,,on;nss sunday scboa
oys,v ave Sunday nansn;rr praysr meat,
;2ao 2 go, Wasnosaa, a,,on;nr
20 ~
Virginia Street. Rev
every Sabbath Al I0l . NJ and Al
In NJ. Sunday school every Sunda,
morning,
Cuanrsr,Nn pprsnvrrn,,s--Rus
sellvillc Street. Rev. NJ. Q. Smith
pastor Services every Sabbath morn
ing and evening. Prayer meeting
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Mr.. II. w. Merton, of Oswrgo, N
Y, writesI My wife has been restored
to perfect health and strength. She
suffered many years from indigestion,
complicated with female irregularities.
| never saw her lips SO red and her
cheeks so rosy for years,
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Naturally pale invalids are greatly
improved in health and appearances
BY Using Browns Iron Bitters. 1t
strengthens mind and bo'iyr brightens
tho eyes. gives rosy checks, and create
a herfect picture Of health, strength
and beauty.
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Found at Last.

An agreeable dressing for tho hair
that will stop It's falling, has been
Ion, sought for. Parker's Hail
Balsam. distinguished for its purity
fully supplies this want.
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Write 10 Mrs. LYDIA f. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for names OF ladies
cured OF female weakness by taking
her Vegetable Compound,
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Neal Kelly. COL, was shot dead at
Frankfort while prowling around the
premises Of Walter Washington.
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Bethel Female College,
HOPKINSvILLE, KY.

& The Fall session Of 1891 win open on Mon
day, 29th OF August, with increnscd faciltiei
for the oducauon ofyoung ladica. Terms as
heretofore. For Information apply to or adj
W., 1. -, ~ q !, =, y W, Rusr
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nuAmpUjS oRG ANS ~ Stops 40 So,
DIAl l / / ~ Reefs ourrl soo PIANOS
{il5un Rtro HOLIDAY IN trt'whcnts ready.
Write or GALLON BEATTY, washington, MI
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT
PROPOSALS.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of Ope-
quon District will receive proposals
up to July %, 1882, inclusive, for fur
nishing material and building a school
house for sub-district No. 3, near Billmy-
er's Mill. to be built Of brick, 22X28 feet
8 windows l0xl2 glass, with shutters
with strong hinges, a middle wall, with
substantial pine oists, good pine floor,
wall and ceiling plastered, with chimney
above the floor; the wall to be boarded
up as high as the windows all around,
with an extended roof covered with Joint
shingles; also a blackboard made Of good
lumber; also 20 writing desks with seats,
and a teachers desk with a raised plat
farm.
Terms governed by school law. To lie
completed by the frat day Of September,
1882. Tie Board reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals not made sat
isfactory. All to be built with good ma
terials. -
7. BYERS, President,
T. S. WILLIAMS, Sec'y. j24-4t
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district good for 5000 Democrat
ic plurality.
There are several candidates in
the field opposing the renomina-
ton Of Representative Anterior,
Of Ohio. He is now serving his
second term. The district is large
~ Democratic, and the party's
nomination is much sought jor.
1t is known as the Sixteenta dis
trict, and has a Democratic piur-
ality Of about $500,
The term Of Senator Morgan, Of
Alabama, expires next year. The
canvas for the succe- sion Las be.
guu already in that stale, aud
it will be one Of the chief factors
in this years campaign. Ex-G0v-
ernOr Watts has announced him
self as candidate. He has been
governor OF the state, and was at
torney general Of the Confederacy
The Hon. Walter Bragg and Gen
eral Rather are also in the field
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Political Notes.

The New York World says: IF
any dependence is to be placed on
the news from Pennsylvania, the
darkest hour is Just before Don"
Senator Pendleton is not candi-
date for the Democratic presiden
fial nomination in 1884, but is
anxious to be his own successor in
the United States Senate.
Ex-Governor Thomas III, Watts,
of Alabama, announces himself as
a candidate for the United States
Senate as successor of Gen. John
#. Morgan, and points with pride
to his record, both before and
since the war between the states"
Congressman Springer will
doubtless be given a fifth term in
Congress. There is some opposi-
ton to his denomination, but it Is
in too unorganiZed a condition to
have much influence The Re
districting law gave Mr.. Springer
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little Georgetown.

Harvest will begin the early
part Of next week. The matter
of wages has not yet been decided
upon.
The corn is coming on finely,
but the report of the ravages Of
the army worm in various parts
OF the county is not pleasing
prospect, although they have not
yet made their appearance here.
The farmers are somewhat
alarmed at the appearance Of ,he
small green bugs on the wheat.
The forward wheat is out Of dan
ger, but the late varieties are be-
ing injured. The oats will be
badly damaged,
The tract Of land formally held
by Mr., Lewis Grantham, near
this place. was purchased this
spring by Mr.. SamI. ". PeErell,
at figures that gave him a bargain
IN the purchase.
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PETERsON's MAGAZINE for July
is before us, with one Of the most
exquisite steel engraving we have
ever seen, Chasing the Butterfly"
alone worth the price of the num-
Der. Then there is a charming steel
fashion-plate, with five figures; q
colored pattern in crewels, "Pome-
granates and Leaves" and some
thing like fifty wood-cuts of dresses,
work table patterns. ETC.; perferct
galaxy Of good things. The most
noticeable article is an illustrated
one, ga London Dinner Party" by
Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, describing a
dinner, at which she was present i,
at the Earl of Carlisle's. Nothing
we have ever read brings before
one, so wildly, the state and splen-
dor Of such a meal, in the homes of
what D'Israeli used to call 1.-the
higher aristocracy." There are, in
addition several capital love-stories,
especially "White Simplicity" of
very unusual merit, even for pet
erson.n We have often spoken of
this magazine as the best and cheap
est of the ladies' books; and we can
only now repeat this praise. No
family should be without it, for the
low price-only two dollars year
placing it within reach of all Spec
linens are sent gratis, if written for.
Address Peterson's Magazine, 306
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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ONE MORE PLUME
In the "Champion Binder's' Cap
Read What Mr.. F'ulk Writes me
Through the Post-office.
WALNUT GROVE, JUNE %, 1882.

WALNUT GROVE, JUNE % 1882
Mr.. G. c. JANNEY.
DDAR SIR 1t wonderful that the children it. and
drop these few lines testimony On going supper yes
er evening alone of my youngest daughters asked where
my harvest hands On looking around
dream that my barley and in shock little labor and
cost yet it am glad be able say the public the
champion Cord Binder the strongest and best
While driving three horses almost the struck
stump jerking the horses almost around On ong found
everything safe and sound and ready again. through stump
sone doing it's great work invite the public
the work for themselves. Respectfully, JAS d. FULK
Mr.. G. G. JANNEY.
DEAR SIR The champion Binder is the first have ever seen
work, and pronounce it success M. T. HENSHAW.
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Hedgesvil1e.

Among the arrivals at this viii
lage we mention Messrs. Brown
and McNeer. Also, Mr.. Kilmer
and sister, Miss LemeU, of Bunker
Hill, Mrs. f. G. Buckles, Of your
city and Rev. Edward Wilson, of
GerardstOwn.
The operations for the enter
taInment at the Masonic Hall on
the 4th of July ny the NJ. Z.
Church are rapidly progressing
and the prospects are good for a
large audience.
Ar. Benjamin Guyer, of Hedges
Vile, our enterprising coachmaker
entertained his brother Masons on
Tuesday evening last, and all par
ticipints were highly pleased with
the hospitality Of the host and
ho-tess
We learn our old friend Ct. w.
Robbins, from a diet Of crabs and
choice fish, which abound IN the
beautiful lakes AMI streams about
his villa, has becomes so crippled as
to be compelled 70 seek the world
removed Aaron's staff as a sup.
port IN his daily walks.
Mr.. A. S. Rouk, hasj just received
new supply Of reapers and NOW
ere. and now that the good old
period OF harve5tt time almost upon
US, such articles will be IN demand
among the farmers.
When imagined insults are to
be resented, we suggest the aboll-
ton OF the semi-civiliZed means
of gaining satisfaction by means
of a fi,ticulling, and a resort to the
more honorable code of coffee aud
pistols, for our chances would then
be greater for disposing Of surplus
population,
Mr. Alex. Robinson, of Balti-
more, who was visiting his brother
in-Iaw, DIR. j. r. Harley, has re-
turned to his home
A child of E5culapiu5 recently
on an errand Of mercy had his ar
mament of drugs and personal ap.
pearance considerably damaged
by venturing too far out on the
mighty pillows of Back Greek
When last seen pOrtin Of his sad
die packets; horses head and rider
were slowly vending their way to
the placid bosom Of the Potomac
The latest institution of the age
in this section is travelling res
taurant and confectionery, plying
between the mountain villages and
your city, where the foot-sore and
weary satisfy the inner man at
very reduced rates.
The descendants Of Daniel
Boone are making sad havoc
among the gamein our mountains
and on leaving the village with a
goodiy supply Of ammunition the
envious gaze of the butchers leads
She spectator to believe they lear
saVory mOrsels Of bear and wild
cats will take the place Of tbs con-
VentiOnal veal and mutton
Not altogether ati5fed that oul
fountain of youth popularity the
town spring would when its con
tents were only quaffed rejuver ate
and beautify the complexion, Oul
young ladies must try the external
application, and on starlight
evenings walk INTO its limpid
waters as cOmpIacently as a bather
at Long Branch.
REPORTERS.
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MARTlNSBURG, W. VA.
GE:RTXEXCAT'E5s

A-'%-sAN r. A4' = AS-RA a GE6s
MARTINsBURG, w VA May 90. 1882
MEssRs FISHER & FIsKE.
Gentlemen: The White Bronze Monu-
ment, No. 1856, and Statue No. l76, which
| had erected in Gleenhili Cemetery ons
year ago to-day, to the memory Of my
wife is just as perfect and bright as the
day it was put up, and has given entire
satisfaction. | Go not think they can be
surpassed in point Of beauty, durability
and economy Yours,
H. N. DEATRICK.
Mr.. W.,LATHAM JR., Professor Of Chem
isJry, etc, at the Univer sity of West Vir-
ginia, writes as follows:
MoRGANTowN, w. Va, Oct. 8, 1880.
Dear Sirs; | beg leave to answer your
inquiries rs follows Zine is one of the
most durable Of metals under atmospheric
exposure. Very respectfully.
w. LATHAM, JR,
ma27-3m. Professor Chemistry. l
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To Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- for the erection ola Parsonage for the
Presbyterian Church OF Martins0urg, w.
Va, until the evening of JUNE 30, 1882,
and will be opened by the unders gned
Committee and Trustees, July l, 1882.
The plans, specifications and details can
be seen at the office Of J Nelson WIsner,
over the postoiiice.
It's intended to make close cash pay
ments as the building is erected, but one
thousand dollars will be retained until
completion of same
Bidders are requested to state time of
payments in accordance with above reser-
walton, and also to state proposed time
of completion, which will be embraced in
the contract We reserve teright TO re-
jet any or all bids.
WIN. n. REpLE, JACOB MILLER,
II. 4. FRAZER WIN. I. STEWART,
J N. WIsNER, J. Q. A. NADENBoUsCH
C. J. FAULKEER, in, ALEX PARKS JR.,
J. NJ. DEFFFNDERFGR Ii. n. TABB,
iunl7 Committee and Trustees.
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Pc -RU NJ A
HOUSEHOLD WORDS.

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spells and palpitation, rely wholly on
PERUNA.n
"For Want of Appetite, Dyspepsia, In
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PERUNA in large doses is infallible
"Those in literary, professional or COM
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tFor Sick Headache, pain in the head,
dizziness and low spirits, take PERUNA."
Read and study our book on the 'Tlls
of Life" follow its teachings and be
happy.
Ladies, if you wish strength, health
and beauty, sweet breath cherry lips and
rosy cheeks, take PERUNA before each
meal"
'For Chronic Catarrh, Nervous Debil-
ity, diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
take PERUNA."
Ask your druggist for our pamphlet on
the "Ills of Life" S. B. Hartman b Co,
Osborn, Ohio, proprietors.
For Constipation, Liver. Kidneys, take
MAN A-L,IN.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Single Bottle Sl.00 Six Bottles, So 90.
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VIM. KILMER,
JACOB Fl. RENKER,
VIM. S. LAIsE,
VIM. MILLISToN,
FRANK SILvERs,
ROBERT LAMON,
ED. MCKowN,
j. NJ. HENSHAw,
+. @. FARMAN,
ROBERT GOLD,
VIM. r. FARMAN,
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HYHE TEACHERS EXAMINATION
4 for Berkeley County will be held in
Martinsburg, MONDAY JUNE 10, 1882,
commencing at o'clock, Applicants
for examination must attend the lnstI-
tute from 10Th to l7th inst.
j. P. STUMP,
junlo-2t County Superintendent.
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DIED.

90 Halt rates-fre cents per tge-for Obituary No
tice5 beyond the usual announcement.
AT Vaudeville, Clarke county,
Va, on the morning of June LIST,
1882, Rev. r. S. d. HEIRoNI1IUs,
aged 80 years.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FaAR.WERS :!
Look to Your interest-Read What
Berkeley County Men Have to
Say about the champion Cord
Binder and it's Work.
BUNKER HILL, Berkeley County, June

BUNKER HILL, berkeley County, June y 1882.
We the undersigned citizens of Berkeley County,
have just witnessed the working Of the Champion Cord
Binder in Barley and consider of success than
any Harvesting Machine have seen 1t strong
simple and light-draft machine
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JAS. w. STRONG.
DAVID STEWART,
SAMUEL GOLD,
CHARLES T. LAIsE,
JAMES L. BUTLER,
G. CocKRIL
G. Go1D,
CHARLES Il. LoCKHART
W. J. EsKIN,
e. S. HENsHAW.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-06-24

RETAIL MARKET.-The following
prices prevailed this week in the re-
tail market;
Butter, IS cents per pound; eggs,
Is cents per dozen potatoes, scots.
per peck; onions, 80 cents per peck
hams, 8centsperlb. sides, IS to Is
cents shoulders l. to - cts. lard,
II cents per pound Corn 20 cts. per
bushel