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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

PURSUANT to public call a large
convention of the Hedges met at
Feller's, Hall in this place, on the
18th. Representatives were present
from various parts of the State. The
object of the convention was to form
a State Association, auxiliary TO a
National Association already in eX-
istance, for the purpose of securing
the English legacy due to the Amer
lean heirs. An organization was eff
fected 10y the election of Rev. John
w. Hedges, of Berkeley, us Presi-
dent; j. V. Williams, of Grant, and
G.. Vandiver, of Mineral, Vice Pres
idents; J. II. Alexander, Of Mineral,
and DR.. j. B. Hedges, of Berkeley,
Secretaries, and Miss L. B. Harley,
Corresponding Secretary. After the
election of officers, sixty or more
signed the roll, and became members
of the association. Short addresses
were made by Rev. John w. Hedges,
and g. II. Vandiver, and many val
liable documents and papers bearing
on the case, were submitted and en-
dorsed. The reports Of committees
were received and committees con-
tinued, aud the committee on recep-
ton of reports and information was
instructed to make further research
and report at next meeting of the
association, to be held in Martins
burg on the second Tuesday in
May, 1882.
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On Thirty Days Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro oltaic Belts and other Elec-
trio Appliances on trial for thirty days
to young men and older persons, who
are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality, etc, guaranteeing speedy
relief and complete restoration of vigor
and manhood. Also for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Paralysis Liver and Kid
ney difficulties, Ruptures, and many
other diseases. Illustrated pamphlet
seat free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall. Mich. o29.1 y,
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u Monuments.

The custom of erecting monuments
and headstones as memorials to our
departed friends has been handed down
from the remotest age OF antiquity and
those who wish to get Them and see
what they want can find more monu.
ments and headstones at YOUNG'S
Marble Works to select from, than all
the other yards in this section, and can
buy from him much cheaper than 9th.
ers can afford to sell.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

BANK OFFICERs.-The stockhold-
ers Of the Peoples National Bank,
at their recent meeting. elected the
following Board of Directors: E. ).
TroXell, NJ. S. Grantham, M. j. G.
Hoffman,, Robert Lamon, &. w.
McKown, A. j. Thomas, George S.
Roush, John Fitz, Henry j.. Seibert.
The stockholders of the National
Bank, at their recent annual meet
ing, elected the following Board: j.
N. Abel, j. S. Bowers, w. T. Stew.
art, A. r. McQuilken, Jacob Ropp,
H. N. Deatrick, Jacob Miller. The
Board elected j. n. Abel, Presi-
dent, and 6. S. Hill, Cashier.
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Corns Cam be Cured.

Why suffer with corns when PePs
Corn Solvent is Il SURE cure. Price &c
cents a bottle. 1t is warranted to cure
or the money win be refunded. For
sale by GETTINoER 81 HoKE,
Agents for the manufacturer.
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To the Farmers.

We desire to say to the Farmers oil
Berkeley and the adjoining counties, that
We are now receiving our Fall and Win
ter stock of BOOTS aud SHOES-aIl the
better grades made especially to order and
guaranteed strictly as represenied-at
very moderate prices.
GETTlNGER 8 HoKE,
scl-tf Blondel's Building
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

THESCHooL BoARD.-The School
met Wednesday night. The resig-
nations OF II. N. DeatIick and
George Couchman were accepted,
and the vacancies filled by the APP
pointment of d. w. Roderick in
First Ward, and j. N. Thatcher in
Second Ward. The Board have in
structed the Principals of the several
schools to permit no children to at
tend the schools unless they have
been recently vaccinated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

SMALL-PoX IN MANTINSBUEG.-
Just so, but don't fly off the handle
and rush around with exaggerated
reports, until you hear all about it.
The INDEPENDENT proposes to tell
the exact truth about it, and give all
the facts as they may occur from
week to week. When there is any
smallpox cases in town, we mean 10
report them, and when there are no
cases, and we report the town clear
of it, we kope to be believed.
There are now two cases of vario-
loid in the family of a Mr.. Grouse,
who resides on Union Hill, opposite
the Water Works. 1t was brought
here from Cumberland 10y a son of
Mr.. Grouse. The corporation au-
thorities have taken the matter in
hand and expect to confne it to the
family in whieb it exists. The house
is rather iso lated; and they believe
they will have no trouble in stamp
ing it out with the two cases now re-
ported. This is the exact state of
affairs at present. There is no oc-
casion for alarm, but every precau-
tion in the way of vaccination should
be at once taken.
We presume there are already re-
ports circulating in the couAtry Civ
ing the number of cases here at any
where from ten to one hundred.
That is the way such things gener-
ally go. We have given the facts.
There is no reason why any one
wishing &c come to town should stay
away on this account. Should the
disease break from control and be-
CONS epidemic, the INDEPENDENT
can be relied upon to give the facts;
and would, under such circum-
stances, warn persons to keep away.
But there is hardly a possibility of
such an occurrence, and at present
there is no more danger in coming
to town than there was ten days ago.
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A CASE of small pox has appeared
in Cumberland, and on Wednesday
night the City Council met and pass
ed a stringent ordinance making
vaccination compulsory, and allow
ing rs cents per capita to all unable
to pay. A penalty of from So to $40
is imposed for refusal to be vaccina-
ted. All practicing physicians are
constituted a vaccinating board.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

The Philadelphia Weekly Press
announces that it will continue, dur
ing the coming year, all the attrac-
tive features which have given it its
prestige and popularity, and that it
will add new features, making it
still more desirable as a family jour
nal. Specimen copies sent free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Special drives in Dress Goods, such
as Black and Colored Cashmeres, Hen.
rietta Cloth, Nuns Cloth, Surah silk,
Brocade Six, Black Silk, Trimming
Silk, Passamentries. Fringes, Cord
Tassels, &c, at
j. III. SHAFFERS.
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Just received q large stock CT the
celebrated Carlisle shoes, for Ladies'
and Misses-the best shoe in town for
the money, for sale only by III. N.
DEATPICK.
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New Goods.

l have just received a large stock o
new and desirable goods, that l offer to
sell at prices that cannot be beaten in
this or any other city. Call and ex.
anime and be convinced.
j. Ii. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Mr. q. ANDRAE, the barber, has
sold his residence on Martin street,
next to Lutheran church, to Mr..
George Hawk, for the sum of So, 200.
Mr.. Andrea will go to Baltimore to
reside in the spring.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
Wanted.

Manufacturing concern wants a bust.
ness man in Martinsburg and in every
city not already taken. A few hund.
red dollars necessary to pay for goods
on delivery after orders have been Sc
cured for the same; $3.50 per month prof
it guaranteed. The most searching in
yestigation is solicited. A. S, Arnold
8 Co., 1893 Broadway, New York.
jl4-3t.
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BY reference to Va advertising
columns, it will be seen the popular
shenandoah House" is offered for
rent, and the barfxtures and a large
stock of liquors offered at private
sale. This is a good opening for the
right kind of a man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

To Farmers and Laboring Men, call
and see the best line of mems Heavy
Brogans in town, at II. N. DEA-
TRICKS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Try Mrs. Smiths celebrated plaster,
for weak and broken backs, prepared
and sold by w. s. TELLER, Drug
gist snd apothecary Coner Queen and
Race SITS. i21 81.
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DR.. Warner Health corset.
CIOaks, &c.

just received \ line of Cloaks and
Dolmans, direct from the mauufactory,
which will be sold at the very lowest
prices. Alse u large line of Gosimcrs
for ladies. gentlemen and children.
Please call and examine before buying
q. w. HOKE.
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LoUIsvILLE.KY.. Nav 2.Is79.

LoUIsvILLE,K KY, May 2,1S79.
MesSrs. HutchisOn 81 Bro take
great pleasure in fully endorsing
your "Neuralgine" as possessing
every quality claimed for it as a
specific for sick headache and neu-
ralgia.
Respectfully yours,
THos. L. POWELL.
Sold by j. L. w. Baker, Martins
burg.
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For the Ladies'.

We have just received a very nice
line Of Cousins celebrated Shoes, en-
b%racing quite q variety of styles, to
which we invite attention.
G%ELT1NGER 81 HoKE.
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Fosters Patent Kid Gloves

8 hooks, S1.50, Hooks. Sl.75, Best
3 button kids, 81 @. Good kids, 3
buttons. oaly 80 cents. For sale by
HAT ID. w. TfMBERLAKE,
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New Styles Ira Hats.

All the latest Fall Styles in Stiff, Flex.
bic, Soft and Cashmere hats at
GkTTINGER 4 HOKEiS,
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The Hannis Distillery is new only
running on half time. Heretofore it
ran day and night, and now only
runs during the day. Between
twenty and thirty hands were dis
charged.
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MEssRs. BRADY and EVANS will
accept thanks for journals of House
proceedings, and other documents.
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Ladies' ClOaks.

Those desiring to purchase new
Cloaks, should avail themselves of the
special low prices and desirable good
l am now offering. Call and see them.
j. II. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

The recent rains have flushed the
springs and streams, and put them
in good condition to stand a dry
summer.
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ClOaks, DOimans, listers.

A large lot OF these goods recei ced,
and will-be sold cheap to close out
j14 At. ID. w. T1MBERLAkE.
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Mr.. JOHN w. BROWN informs us
that he killed a large ~copperhead
snake in the roam, near Mr.. Luther
Seibert's; on Tuesday of last week,
January 10th. He says his snake
ship was remarkably active and live
ly considering the season.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

For White, Silver Gray, and Gray
Blankets. the cheapest in town, go to
j.. IL. SHAFFEkS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

THERE is now a greater demand
for dwelling houses in this place
than has been for several years be-
fore.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

For MEMS BOOTS and SHOES, no
to the Assignee's Closing out sale at the
BLUE FRONT. Cjunl8-tf.
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For weak and broken backs, boils,
sprains, etc, try Mrs. Smiths celebra-
ted plaster. Prepared and sold by w.
S. TELLER, only. j21 3t.
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Keep your horses, hogs and cattle in
coed condition by using FELLERS
horse, hogs and cattle powders. Sold
only by w. S. TELLER at 40 cts. per
package, 5 for S1.00. j2l 81.
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Gum boots and shoes for men at cos
at DEATRICK,S.
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At Cost.

II. N. DEATRICK is selling his en-
tire stock of goods at cost. Call in and
eet bargains.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

A large lot OF boots and shoes for
sale at cost. Ii. N. DEATRICK.
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For. Rent.

My Chevally property on Hight St,
containing l2l acres with all kinds of
choice fruit. To u good tenant tie
rent will be made low,
G.. w. H0KF.
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Ifyou want a good 5 cent smoke stop
at FELLER'S Drug Store. Best in
Town, j21 3t
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Ladies' misses and cbildren's gum
shoes for sale at cost at DEATRICK'S.
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Twill ard plain red nannels, to close
out cheap at II. N. EATRICk.
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Sellers a. Co.'s

Celebrated Shoes, for ladies and chill.
dren, are oh gonly by.
GETTINGER 81 HoKE.
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Go 20 THE BLUE FRONT for
everything in the Boot and Shoe line,
AT COST. (jun18-tf.
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Ladies' Kid gloy yes reduced from
$l.00 to so cents, at DEArRICK'S.
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For LADIES SHOES go to the THE
BLUE FRONT, closing out sales.
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Brown Muslins very cheap, at cost.
At DEATRtCK'S.
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THE prospect for an ice supply is
not f%iattering.
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Coal.

Piedmont Lump Coal from Davis
Big Vein Mines. Superior quality
for sale by G.. G. JANNEY.
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IN subscribing for a weekly news
paper-outside of your home paper
which you must have-it is well to
consider the advantage of taking a
paper like The Philadelphia Weekly
Prees, which not ONLY furnishes the
choice of the general news and read
ing, but also the fullest Harrisburg
and general Pennsylvania news.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Mrs. Smiths celebrated plaster is
warranted TO euro all affections of the
back ard spine. Prepared and sold by
w. 3. TELLER. j2l st.
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A large lot of Ladies' Slippers just
received at DEATRICKS.
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TME silver trumpet voted to the
Martiusburg iremen at the Catholic
fair, was presented to the company
Thursday night of last week in Wy
song Hall, by Father McKeefry,
whose remarks on the occasion were
highly pertinent. The trumpet was
received by Mr.. G.. o. Lambert on
behalf of the company, with fitting
and appropriate remarks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Call on SHARFF for coal-hard and
soft-he gives full weight, and sells at
lowest figures.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

SINCE the 1st of January we have
received over fifteen new subscribers
to the INDAPENDENT. Not one of
them was solicited. They come vol
unfairly and of their own sweet will,
and take the paper because they
want il, and say it is worth the
money. We are gratiied at such
marked appreciation of our labors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

SHARFF is delivering the best hard
and soft coal, at bottom prices.
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Cotton %flannels a large stock for sale
at cost ut DEATRICK'S.
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100 bushels prime clover seed for
sale by q. G. JANNEY. j2l I'm
The best 5 cent cigarin town at ELL
LER1 Drug Store, and don't you for
get it. i21 st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Our Hedgesville and North Noun
tain correspondence, intended for
last weeks paper, did not reach us
till Saturday evening. The post
mark showed the letters were mailed
at Nerth Mountain on the 18th and
reached the Martinsburg post-office
on the 14th. Two days from North
Mountain to Martinsburg, a distance
of seven miles, is a little too slow for
this age, and needs expediting.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21
BUSINESS LOCALS.
STRING PIANOS.

We would beg to inform the citizens of
Martinsburg and Berkeley county, that
we have appointed j. l.. w. BAKER our
agent for the sale of our Pianos. SCHO-
MACKER PIANO MANUFACTURING
co. Philadelphia, Pa.
With reference to the above, | respect
fully inform my friends and the public
that | have en- exhibition several of the
above mentioned instruments at my store,
where terms aud prices will he given. Full
satisfaction guaranteed in every case or
no sale. J.. l.. w. BAKER,
jan2l-f. Agent.
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Potatoes.

100 bushels for sale by G. @. JAN
NEY.
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Leave your orders for coal at CHAS.
SHARFFS.
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Corn.

Car load prime yellow corn for sale
by 6. G, JANNEY. .j2l I'm
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A PoJECT is on foot to start an
organization, on the plan of building
associations, for the purpose of start
ing and encouraging manufacturing.
The plan is to have shares of 800,
on which twenty-five cents per share
must be paid weekly. AS soon as a
sum sufficient to start some kind of
manufacturing establishment is ac-
cumulated it will be started and
kept up, and the society will con-
tinue to accumulate and invest in
other manufacturing enterprises.
The idea is a good one if properly
utilized ard carried out,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

IN THE court proceedings publish
ed in the INDEPENDENT last week,
was mention of a case, State VS.. A.
Beall. This was an old case that
had been on the docket for years.
The party named is not Mr.. A. Beall,
of this place, foreman in the machin-
cry department of the b. and Q. rail-
road, although the name is the same.
We make this mention, not for the
benefit of our home readers who
would at once know that it had no
reference to Mr.. A. Beall, of this
place, but because the paper might
reach some of Mr.. Beall's friends in
other States, who might he led to
suppose that it referred te him,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-09
IoCAL ENTELLIGEN CE.
Personal Notes.

RI. Fulton, editor of the Reno Ga
zette. one of the best papers in Nevada,
arrived in town yesterday.
Francis Smith, proprietor Of the
Winnemucca Water Works, arrived
yesterday, on his return from the East.
Joel Bradshaw, of Paradise Valley,
and J. w. Stewart and Joseph Brad
ford OF Willow Point, and John Barker
of Lovclock, called to-day.
Colonel w. w. Bishop, of Eureka,
passed west yesterday, on his way to
Seattle, Washington Territory, where
he intends to locate permanently. He
was one of the leading Republicans Of
Nevada, and stumped the State for his
party during the late campaign.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-09

Returns received from several pre-
cincts in the county since yesterday in
crease Cassidy's and Adams majority.
The former will probably have $50 ma
jorty and the latter about $50. The
county ticket stands as reported yes
terday. except that Gibson is elected
Clerk beyond all doubt. Rickard's
majority for Sheriff is increased by re-
turns from almost every precinct.
With the exception of Sheriff and
Clerk, the Democratic ticket is elected
by majorities ranging from forty TO
nearly FIVE times that number.
Macmillan for District Judge carried
the county by 100 majority, but Bige-
low has a sweeping majority in Elko,
and his election by decisive majority
is certain. The contest between Organ
and Melarkey for the Legislature is
very close.
Battle Mountain, which, though in
Lander county, is closely allied to
Humboldt, gave Cassidy % majority;
Adams, 80; Burke. p; Dunno, rs;
Richards. "a; Sadler, 20; Stone, IA;
Merrill, "a; Ernst, "a; Kaye, 20; Ham.
80; Mccarthy, %. Galena gave Cas-
sidy IA majority; Adams, s; Burke, o;
Leonard. 6; Richards, 8; Dunno, 4;
Sadler. 4; Merrill, 4; Ernst, 4; Ham, 4;
Kaye. 4; Mccarthy. 4.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-11-09

Remarkable Cold winters in the Past

Remarkable Cold Winters I'm the Fast.
The following statistics of the good
old Winters are curious: In 40l the
Black Sea was entirely frozen over, In
76S, not only the Black Sea, but the
Straits Of the Dardanelles, were frozen
over; the snow in some places rose fifty
feet high.
In SD. the great rivers Of Europe
the Danube, Elbe, etc.-were so hard
frozen over as to bear heavy wagons for
month. In $50. the Adriatic was
frozen. In 99l, everything was frozen;
the crops totally failed, and famine and
pestilence closed the year. In 1907,
most of the travellers in Germany were
frozen to death on the roads. In 1888,
the Pc was frozen from Cremona to the
sea; wine casks were burst, and even
the trees split by tho action of the frost
with immense noise.
In 1886, the Danube was frozen to
the bottom, and remained long in that
state. In 1916, the crops wholly failed
in Germany; wheat, which some years
before sold in England at 6s. the quar-
ter, rose to e.. In 1889, the crops
failed in Scotland, and such famine
ensued that the poor were reduced to
feed on grass, and many persisted mis-
erably in the fields. The successive
Winters of 1882 1884 were uncom-
monty severe. 1t once showed forty
days without intermission. In l46S,
the wine distributed to the soldiers in
Flanders was cut with hatchets.
In 1854, the Winter was excessively
cold. Most Of the hollies were killed.
Coaches drove along the Thames, the
ice of which was eleven inches thick.
In 1909, occurred the cold Winter.
The frosts penetrated three yards into
the ground. In Ills, booths were
erected and fairs held ON the Thames.
In l744 and l745, tie strongest ale in
England, exposed to the air, was COW
cred in less than fifteen minutes with
ice an eighth of an inch thick. In
1909, and again in 1912. the Winters
were remarkably cold. In 1914 there
was a fair ON the frozen Thames.