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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Shepherdstown.

The visitor in viewing this ancient
town from distance is not perhaps SO
favorably impressed with its general
outward appearance, but in passing
through its different streets and MOTTO
ing its business houses, schools and
churches, we cannot help but remark
that although antiquated in appear
ance and rather behind the general
average of towns, there are still UNI
mistalSable signs of once prosperous,
energetic people, and growing evil
dences of the dawn of new era of en-
terprise and advancement. Shep-
herdstown has population of about
400, is situated on the banks of the
picturesque Potomac, and is one of the
oldest towns in West Virginia.
1t was once the metropolis, we are
told, of quite manufacturing centre,
but since the warof '61, which had the
effect of gripping the industries of the
South and was ruinous to business and
agricultural pursuits for many years to
come by the waste of life and proper
ty, it went backward in common with
towns all through the South, until the
people taking heart and courage again
have put on the arnlor of progress and
advancement, and are now determin-
ed to push forward and keep abreast
with the spirit of the times. The pa
per mills are in operation, the cement
works are doing a good business, the
Shenandoah comes to its rescue, pour
ing in new life and breathing fresh
energy,-opening out commercial
intercourse with the North and South,
and giving an impulse to progress
and improvement the entire length of
its course. Among the most import
ant is the Agricultural House, Ma
chine Shop and Foundry in course of
erection. The foundations laid are
100x58 feet-the building to be of
brick. A stock company has been
formed, with capital Of S15, 900, suf-
ficient it is thought to build the works
and furnish with the necessary ma
chinery. The officers of the company
are: President, G. M. Beltzhoover;
Treasurer, David Billmyer; Secretary,
w. n. Lemon; Stockholders. John III.
little, editor Register,) G. f. Butler,
G. +. Hartman, J. V. Licklider, John
l.. Ricord and N. PETER.
1t has also newspaper, the Regis
ter, edited and published by John Fl.
little. AS a good local newspaper, it
stands among our best of exchanges.
Judging from the number and APP
pearance of the churches of Shep-
herdstown, we concluded that her citi-
Zens must be church-going people.
They have also good schools, and a
college known as Shepherdstown Col
lege, with regular course of studies,
under the supervision Of Prof. McMur-
ray, whose ability has given the col
lege the prestige it now enjoys. The
attendance is about rs scholars. On
the whole, Shepherdstown is pleas
ant place, beautifully situated, and
located in a wealthy country, and with
energy and capital properly directed
is destined to become one of the most
thriving towns in the State.
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AKPRoxEMENT.-M VIM. Wi
Sen & Son, furniture dealers. are erect
ing a new furniture Ware noon, 32x2S
feet.
Mr.. FL. \. Deatrick is enlarging his
store reonas occupied by C. Andre, by
an additional sgusading which when
completed w.M front % by 81 deep.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

The City Ordinance relative to cat
tie running on our streets is at last
recognized, and notices are posted
over town to that effect. We trust
this ordinance as well as all others will
hereafter be enforced al herani, and
that the rights of the people will here
after be respected. When we en-
deavored to protect the peoples rights
and have the ordinances enforced, we
were denounced in the bitterest spirit.
Right always asserts itself sooner or
aater, and there are some few things
yet that need the attention of our au-
thorities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

The Forty Hours Devotion was held
IN st. Joseph's Church, beginning
Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. J..
IL. Mckeefry, was assisted by Revs.
Thomas Fleming, Chambersburg !;
Joseph Kaelin, Chambersburg John
McVerry, Staunton, j. b. OReily,
Harper's Ferry. The services were
well attended, and the results crafty
ing to the pastor and profitable to the
congregation. The Devotion was con-
Guided with a solemn High Mass,
Iuesday-Rev. Fleming, Celebrant !;
Rev. Mckeefry, Deacon; Rev. Kae-
lin, Sub-Deacon; Rev. O'Reilly, Mas
ter CT Ceremonies.
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Deaths.

Death notices free. Ali else nee cents per line.
July IL, in Shepherdstown, Elsie,
infant daughter of Chas. A. and Clara
F. Pilsbury, aged 46 days.
July 21st, in this city, after short
illness, Chas. E. Wiese, son of Ed
ward Wiese, aged about % years.
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SATURDAY, JULY 22d, 1882.

The Republican Executive Commit
- If Berkeley County will meet in
.so Grand jury room at the Court
,Jonse on Tuesday, August list.
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fthe ordinances are carried out as
they should be, the people will then
thank THE HERALD for bringing this
about and will commend its course in
espousing the cause and rights of our
citizens, for which they pay such enor-
mons taxes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

A REMARKABLY CASE OF IDENTITY.
"A young lady restored to her sor-
rowing friends through one of those
beautiful photographs that Hunter has
made. Call at his art gallery, Queen
ST., near Everett House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

We have seen mules of every de-
scription, but never before until the
other day did we see one of these ia
vorite ferries SO highly honored as to
be allowed to walk our streets, with a
pair of breeches on-truly the world is
moving along.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

PERsoNAL.-Mr. John II. Reed, of
Fulton, Mo-, on visit to his brother,
South Queen ST., Martinsburg, gave
us a pleasant call during the week.
He is a native of this place, which he
left in 1S43, and would no more recog-
nize but for a few old landmarks. 1t
has changed even to the generation, as
with few exceptions the names of
our citizens are strange to him. He
is we'll informed man, with consid-
cradle experience in life, having serv-
ed in the Union army, in which he
rose to colonelship. The South, he
thinks, is advancing rapidly with the
progress of the day; young men are
coming to the front in all the walks of
life, and new ideas are taking the
place of old views. Politically he is a
Republican, and consequently was
agreeably surprised to find a paper of
his political faith established in Old
Berkeley.
Messrs. Deatrick and Abel have re-
turned from their northern excursion,
greatly improved in health and much
pleased with the country they passed
through.
Mr.. Lewis J. Ramer has gone to
Gettysburg to attend the G. A. r. En-
campment. Tents for $500 soldiers
have been erected on the battlefield.
Mrs. John Lyons has returned from
a months visit to her native place in
Schuylkill County, Pa.
Mr.. A. G. Quynn, of Frederick City,
is visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. Willis Hoke, of Baltimore, has
been stopping with his friends here
this week.
Mr.. VIM. Calf, formerly of Green
castle, Pa, now of the Philadelphia
Record, was in town this week.
Mr.. Ashby Cunningham left for a
short visit to Cambridge. on the East
ern Shore, Va.
Mr.. Chas. Lamar, wife, and Mr.. +.
Holmes, have gone to Baltimore to
remain few days.
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Louis and John Phillips are creating
mite stir at Cedar Grove with their
new vibrating thresher. The country
around resounds with the whistle of
the engine and noise of the thresher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

The well-known "Thomas Horse
Rake, - complete and durable in
every particular. Farmers Agricul-
tural House. Cyrus Shriver, Manager.
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Mfr. II. n. Deatrick, who is on an
excursion through the Northern States
and Canada, sends us copy of the
Montreal Gazette, of the 18th inst, re-
ceived here on the 10th.
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Rankin the photographer has the adj
vantage of a second story, thus having
better light,-his sky and side-lights not
being over-shadowed by buildings. Go
to Rankin and take your old pictures
of all kinds; it is the only place in the
county where they enlarge to life size
and paint in oil.
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City Produce Markets.

tWTtcseu tee5g TItuuV Dy n. O1Oes
Potatoes, 100000; Butter Is; Eggs
16; hams 49,; sides Is; shoulders Is ;
lard 16; turkeys per h.. chicken s;
duck 20 per piece; apples $1(9l 40 per
bush. dried apples per h.; peaches
10; cherries Is; huckleberries 10; and
bIackherrjes &.
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Too GooD.-The champagne at the
Mcclure banquet certainly lent en-
chantment to the scene, and it takes a
considerable time for some of our
brother journalists to gather together
their ideas and regain their equili-
brium. The courteous General Pas
senger Agent of the b. & o., c. X.
Lord, is alluded to as M. G. X. Ford,
the confusion, of course, arising from
complimentaries to Ford's. Tho genial
editor of the Morgantown Post, calls
Martinsburg "little village" but
makes amends for his etfrontery in
praises lsvishly bestowed. Hear
him:
Getting tired of Keyser, we took the
train for the little village of Martins
burg. Here we were greatly surprised
at the progress of the little town. 1t
has spread its wings over a great
amount of territory. The pasture
fields Of days gone by are now cover
ed with neat, substantial business
houses and residences. We pronounce
it the neatest, cleanest, and handsom-
est town in the State, and also the
most progressive. 1t is destined to be
the chief city in the State, unless
Wheeling wakes up about that river
railroad. In addition to this, her peo-
pie are clever, hospitable, and know
how to entertain strangers. AS good
hotel accommodations as are in the
State, can be found at the asst. Clair
Hotel" now kept by Messrs. Stewart
& Wisner, with /" Jimmy" Hamill as
manager. Here the weary traveller
may seek rest without fear of being
compelled to go away hungry. The
people Of Martinsburg have large
hearts and generous natures.
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The excursion of the Odd Fellows
to Pine Grove last Wednesday was
largely attended. There were about
$50 in attendance. A description of
the grove will be given next week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Rva change of time on the c. v. r..
u tbe Mail train arrives here at $40
- m. and the Philadelphia Express
- I'm
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Years of experience have enabled me
to be proficient in taking pictures of babies
and children. Dress them in white and
give us call. Come and see our speci-
MEMS Oil paintings, water colors, India
ink, and the new and beautiful photo
chromos made to order. Frames of all
sizes and styles. ONE PRICE TO ALL.
r. J. RANKIN,
National Bank Building.
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st. Joseph's Catholic Sunday-school
picnics at Island Park to-day. The
societies and Sunday-schoal form in
line at the church and march to the
depot. Excursion tickets are good on
all trains during the day. The COM
mittees have made every preparation,
and promise an enjoyable day to all.
The Mechanics Band is ia attendance.
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FASHIONABLE

/ most respectfully invite Tn
Of the ladies to the fact that hal
ed first-class
DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT =
on East Burke Street, opposite Reformed
church, and am prepared to cut, fit and
make every description of Ladies and
Children 5 clothing, according to the very
latest city fashion reports. Prices rsa-
sonable and good fits guaranteed. !.
ANNIE s. MOORE.
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1t has long been conceded that D.
w. Undertake keeps the best assort-
ment fdry goods, and notions in their
city, but the people are getting thin
eyes opened more and more to the
fact, as is attested by his increasing
trade, especially n fine dress goods
Black and colored Silks, Nuns Veil
ings, &C., &c.
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WHITE LEGHORN FOWLS!. BOARD
MAN SMITH, CENTENNIAL PRIZE STRAIN
Best in United States. GREAT LAYERS
SMALL EATERs-NoN SITTERs! A few
orders for Eggs and Chicks taken. Frank
Leech, Cor German and Burke Streets.
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preaching in the NJ. E. Church, by
pov Geo. V. Leech, pastor, to-mor-
.,w morning and evening.
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LAYING OF COENER-SToNE.-
Cornerstone of Trinity Church, Nor
borne Parish, will be laid on Tuesday
evening next July 18th, at 5 O'Clock.
The ceremonies will be performed by
the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
by dispensation of the Grand Lodge OF
West Virginia. The public generally
are respectfully invited to be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Workmen are engaged on the new
huilding in the rear Of the Market
House, to be used by the Fire Depart
ment for keeping their reels, &c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC Ex-
EcUTIvE CoMMITTEE.-The Demo-
cratic Executive Committee met in
the Court House Tuesday. Present
f. B. Faulkner, j. p. Stump, VIM.
Kilmer, M. S. Grantham, Jno. s. Yer
milyea, DIR. NJ. s. Butler, Jno. e.
Boyd, Jr., DR.. F. NJ. Davis, w. H.
Showers, III. J. Seibert, r. S. Eichel-
berger, DR.. J. w. McSherry and G. O..
Lambert.
AT the meeting of July Sth, a Mass
Convention was agreed upon for the
appointment of delegates, which ac-
ton looks to an outsider as unsatis-
factory to some of the leaders, who
rightly feared that there might be a
tendency towards Hogeism (ifnothing
worse). At the meeting Saturday
one of the members took decided
stand against any such arrangement,
and the substitute of holding primar-
les was adopted. Meetings will be
held on Saturday, July Goth, at
O'Clock p. m. (Martinsburg 7:30) in the
following districts:
Mill Creek Distrlct-at School-house
at Bunker Hill.
Arden District-at School house at
Darkesville.
Gerardstown District-at School
house in Gerardstown.
Falling Waters Dstrict-at the Mill
at Falling Waters.
Hedgesville District-in the town of
Hedgesville.
Opequon District-at Miller's School
house.
Martinsburg District-at the Court
House.
Five delegates are to be selected to
the County Convention, 3 to the Sen
atorial and 8 to the Congressional,
Martinsburg district being entitled to
10 delegates to the first named Con-
vention and six to the last named.
The County Convention will be held
in the Court House, Saturday, Aug.
10Th, when nominations will be in
order for two members of the Legisla-
ture, County Commissioner and Sur
veyor. The contest in the Democratic
campaign will be the fiercest over the
congressional nominaticn-the Hoge
and Lucas fight being pretty equally
divided from one end of the district to
the other. Lucas has the advantage of
having his army well narshaled, and
passes along the line reviewing his
troops all the time, while Hege re-
mains at his post diseharging his du-
ties, seemingly Indifferent as to his
success. There is not much enviable
harmony among our Democratic breth-
rem anywhere in the State and the
road candidates have to follow is not a
royal one; however, their paths may
be strewn with (Republican) flowers
before the roses bloom again. There
is no telling, either, but what our
Greenback and Independent friends
will send in some choice boquets to
deck the political graves of the reas-
SCISSORS of lands and the redistricters OF
the State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Go to Rankin s, up over the bank,
And get pictures the finest in rank.
He can finely retouch,
And the charge is not much
Right up stairs, FER the National Bank.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Costly jewelry in endless variety
and at low figures at Lewis J.
Ramer's, Queen St., Jones' old stand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Hunter keeps pace with the times.
Call on him and have your pictures
taken at reasonable prices and first
class work. Queen ST., next to Ever
EFT House.
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Special Locals.

Several hundred old exchanges for
sale at this Office. Cheaper and better
than wrapping paper for merchants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

Plain and fancy, neat and cheap job
work at this Office. Call and learn
prices of work and compare anywhere
else,
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marriages.

July nth, by Rev. J. Landstreet,
Columbus Emanuel to Miss Catharine
Young, of this city.
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The Buckeye Mower-the equal Of
any machine in the market. Farmers
Agricultural House. Cyrus Shriver,
Manager.
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FREAK OF 4 BLIND HoRsE.-Mr

FREAK OF A BLIND HoRsE.-Mr.
Jacob Munday, who delivers goods
for Mr.. E. W. Snyder, the. grocer, on
Friday evening last drove up to the
Newcomer House and allowed the
horse Ia blind one) which he was driv-
ing to stand whilst he carried in a
quantity of goods. During his absence
the horse started off in walk on JON
athan street northward. Before he
had gone far he broke into violent
gait, running in ZigZag course across
the street from on side to the other,
bringing up first against the shedding
at the Antietam House, and then MAX
ing bee line for the Metho dist Epis-
copal Church on the opposite side of
the street. Striking violently and
headforemost the church door, it was
torn from the hinges, carrying away
the inside casing, and the horse was
precipitated into the vestibule and
striking the partition which separates
the vestibule from the lecture room he
rebounded and was stretched at full
length upon the floor. On rising he
ran to and fro about the vestibule, but
was finally caught and seemed to have
suffered no injury. The door of the
church was completely broken land
the shafts of the wagon and harness
were broken and torn as if they had
come in contact with an exploding keg
of dynamite. Hagersfoarn Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-07-22

A large assortment Of clocks Of
every style and quality-striking
clocks for sl25 and upwards at Ra-
mer'S.
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MarfinsbWg
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.

The Sixth Annual Session of this school,
known heretofore as Berkeley Academy,
will commence on the FIRST MONDAY
IN SEPTEMBER, 1882. Departments for
both sexes. The classics will be under the
charge of Rev. f. NJ. Woods. A sufficient
of competent teachers will be
provided. For full particulars apply for
circulars. j. NJ. DIEFFENDERFER,
Principal.
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The Mechanics Band gave excellent
music at the Odd Fellows excursion
to Pine Grove.
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Mr.. Charles Fellers is doing an i'm
mense business at his Bottling Estab-
lishment in Hagerstown.
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The corn-crib and hennery Of Mrs.
VIM. FL. Mong, on Tuscarora, was Wis
tied by thieves on Friday night last.
About five bushels of corn and 20
chickens were carried off.
Mr.. Samuel Hare, a carpenter by
trade, who resided in this city for q
number of years, was run over by a
freight train at Bethlehem, Pa, on
Sunday evening last, and instantly
killed. -Statesnada.
NEW POSTAL CARs.-The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company has
placed on the route between Baltimore
and st. Louis several new and hand
some cars recently built by the COM
pany at the Mount Clare shops. The
exterior of these cars are white (how
long they will remain ,ehite we are un-
able to say with ultra marine borders
and gold lettering. They are inscrib-
ed on the sides, Baltimore Fast
Mail-St. LOUIS" and United States
Postoflice." In the interior the cars
are finished in ash and cherry, oiled to
show the natural grain. The ceilings
are white. The forward section is
fitted with stalls for mail bags. The
centre is taken up with series of
eighty inclined shutes for distributing
newspapers. Herald.
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HO, FOR THE ANVIL /!

Blacksmithing IN all its Branches !!
JOS. s. CHAMBERS, SR.,
y Winchester Pike, Near Toll Gate. &
MARTINsBURG, w. VA.
All kinds of work for farmers and me-
chanics and the public in general.
Special Attention Giren to Country Hork
Such as repairing carriages, wagons,
farming implements, and
shoeing horses.
81 ITSFA CITON GUARANTEED.
GIVE HIM A CALL.
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Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge at
Rankin the photographers, over the
National Bank.
The Buckeye Irvine Binder is the
most complete machine on the mark
ct. Farmers Agricultural House.
Cyrus Shriver, Manager.
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The picnic to Island Park Thursday,
under the auspices of the Woman's
Temperance Union was largely at
tended from all points along the
line. Tickets had run short here
early In the week already.
The Temperance Union conducted
ny Miss Jennie Smith and the cheap
meas Of the fare attracted thousands of
people to the Island. Indeed, seldom
are there SO many people representa-
lives Of 30 many towns and cities con-
sregated together. Prayer, spiritual
exhortations and singing formed the
exercises of the day. A heavy rain
came upon them in the afternoon,
orenching many who were unable to
find shelter.
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Gold and silver watches in great
variety and different makes, cheap at
Ramer's also, fine line silver ware,
tea and water sets, knives & forks,
&c.
FOR EXCHANGE.-Two 2-story
Frame Dwellings in Middletown, Pa,
for Real Estate in West Va, and will
pay difference. See
J. FL. BRIsToR,
Martinsburg.
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ca Inc I'D day Of August is fixed for
S SJn' Meem's annual Sheep and stock
SSa a 1t will take place at his farm near
~, ~. jackson, and we have no doubt
tn ,t;liy persons will be present as here
s s;E,ore. We were present at one occa-
nron when twelve hundred persons
f Soie present, and the great company
hn usted on he(fnest of mutton hams,
"u''er-milk, &e.-Hee Press.
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:. DEAD LETTERs.-The following is a
iitt OF dead letters remaining in the
poSt-oftlce at Martinsburg, July 10,
ana will be sent to the Dead Letter
once July 20, if not called for. Per-
sons sons calling for these letters will please
say advertised.
VIM. Anderson, Charlotte Cole,
, M. Green, Geo. Green, Lewis Rob-
hSoh, j. Nelson Rice, John Riley,
M MeY. Randolph, Eliza Tedrick, Harry
W. meftheimer. Also the following let
ter held for postage: Edward A.
"feene d Co., Phila., Pa.