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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-17
THE NIWS AR0UND us,



From the Winchester Times:
A MATTER OF GREAT INTEREST
TO OUR CITIZENS. - We see that
Messrs. j. II. Enter, OF Baltimore,
and Hon. A. r. Boteler, OF Shtp-
herdstown, w. Va. and others, have
organized the Meadow Branch An
thracits Coal. Iron an Lumber Com
pany. Mr.. Ehler Is the President,
This property Is situated In Berkeley
and Morgan counties (both adjoining
COUNTIES To Frederick), aud Is only 4
short distance south OF the b. Il y.
Railroad. and fifteen miles west OF
Martinsbnrg. 1t comprises sixty
thousand acres. Shipments Of coal
are anticipated at an early day, as
an opening Is In progress. Now
should this prove a success, we will
be much nearer the anthracite region
BY many miles than at present, and
rail connection with Martinsburg
will give us cheap hard coal.
The Martinsburg road matter is
sleeping, and We trust that this an
nouncement will arouse our people
again To their interests. III we could
lay down anthracite here, saynt SIS.
per ton, which would be the ex-
trrme figure, 81. so u ton would be
saved to each and every consumer.
We have taken the trouble to, inter
view several of our largest coal deal
ers, and they say that In or about o.
500 tons OF hard coal Is used In this
city every winter. This alone would
be saving OF So $50, which would
represent the interest on $104. 166. SO
at six per cent.
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T he river is still full Of wild
ducks.
The farmers are feeding their hogs
pretty lively this cold weather.
The cold weather will have the eff
feet 10 stamp out the chills and fever
along the canal.
Messrs. Creswell, Lafevre and
others took their hounds to the
mountains last week and had a fine
fox chase.
Our community is becoming more
healthy than it was few weeks
back.
Mrs. Robert Lemon, mother of
Jacob and Peter Lemon. died at the
residence OF her son Jacob, near Bed
ington on Tuesday
Your Bedington correspondent
mentioned Mr. Joseph Shaffer as a
Candidate for the Sheriffalty. A
good suggestion. He would make a
first class Sheriff. He is good
business man, of good morals, and
would carry large Republican vote
in this section. FARMER.
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Little Georgetown.

We have smart touch Of winter
this week.
The potato crop Is a good one III
this section.
The boys in the band are putting
away vigorously--once week.
The turkeys are roosting high-in
anticipation OF Thanksgiving.
We understand the Ellis land is to
be put into the market this fall.
There is no better farm in the
county.
The farmers are busy gathering
corn. The last few days OF wind and
cold weather has dried it out tit to
crib.
The sale of Mr.. Arthur Ellis did
not take place Saturday, on account
of the Indictment weather. He will
dispose Of his stock privately.
A fine flock of wild turkeys were
seen near Pixies Hollow Saturday
evening last. x.
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Dreadful FAN.
A BRAVE wOMAN's NARROW Es-
CAPE FROM DEATH.
West yirgini

A singular accident, but prov.
identially devoid OF serious results
happened in Palatine about 8 O'Clock
on Monday night just after the ter
rife rain and wind storm. Mrs.
Maggie Provance, wife Of Mr.. Benz.
Provance, went to the we'll fol-
water her little daughter standing
in the door holding the lamp. but
the distance was too great for any
thipg hut a very feeble light. The
wind had blown the wellcurb down,
OF which fact Mrs Provance was
ignorant, aud she stepped off into
the we'll, which is about twenty feet
deep. with five or six feet OF water.
The sensation to Mrs. Provance was
terrible as she found herself going
down TO probable death, but the
heroic woman made brave fight for
life. She was fearful that her child
impatient at her long stay, might
come in search of her and meet a
like fate, SO, without a single cutlery
to denote her horrible position, she
began the ascent, which was slow
aud tedious. She had sustained no
serious hurts from her fall, owing TO
the fact that her clothes buoyed her
up, so she had her strength reserved
for the perilons journey up the side
of the well. She finally gained the
top, though in an exhausted condi-
ti0n. Her escape from instant death
is regarded as miracle, and her
husband, though strong man, wept
like a child when he heard his wife's
story.
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Mr.. Towner Schley, OF Shepherds
town, dropped in to see us Monday
Mrs. Charles Dorsey is visiting her
mother Mrs. VIM. Dorsey in this
place.
Hon. E. B. Faulkner has return
ed from Charleston where he was
attending District Court
Mr.. AL Henshaw returned from
his western visit we'll pleased with
the trip.
j. S. Duckwall, Esq, of Berkeley
Springs, was in town on Wednesday
on professional business
Mr.. Dave Coleman, of this place,
a brakeman on the e. v. railroad,
had his arm badly hurt in making a
coupling at Carlisle, on Monday of
last week.
Mr.. b. f. Pitzer, of Martinsburg,
a former valued employee of this Of
fee, paid us a flying visit last week
We are always glad to see him, and
our best wishes for his prosperity go
with him. Spirit Of Jefferson.
Mr.. Paul Peine called in to see us
this week, and had the INDEPEN-
DENT sent to him at Vanclevesville.
Mr.. Pine recently purchased the
Sutton farm at that place and will
become citizen of the county.
Miss Octavia Triplett, who has
been living in the family of Mr.. JAS.
Homricl for the past several years,
has been awarded No. certificate,
and placed in charge of the school
at Cross Junction, Frederick coun.
ty, Va
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WE are informed that an order
has been issued by the b. 81 o. off
cials to their trainmen, that on Sun
day morning, the 18th inst. all trains
wherever they may be on the road
at 2 o'clock, must stop and the en-
gineer and the conductor compare
time, and move their watches six
minutes ahead This is in accor-
dance with an arrangement recently
made by the railroads throughout
the country, making standard and
uniform time for the running of
trains. Some of our readers W o
to bed Saturday night with watches
keeping B, & 0. time, will find them
six minutes slow on arising Sunday
morning
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Miss Lucy Lee, on her recent mar
rage in England to Mr.. Ernest
Beckett Denison, received presents
more costly and beautiful than any
royal princess would dream OF receiv-
ing. She had, among other gifts. six
diamond bracelets, four necklaces Of
brilliants---One composed entirely OF
diamonds, and others Of diamonds
combined with turqu0ises, emeralds
and rubies--jewelled reings earrings
and combs ad libitum,
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GOVERNOR JACKSON, by a procla

GOVERNOR JACKSON, by aprocla
nation, published in another column,
has ordained that Thursday the Goth
inst. be set apart as day of thanks
'givings and praise. We recommend
it to the attention of our readers
that they may mot forget to extend
to the homes Of poverty and distress
active benevolence and hearty greet
ing, that all may be glad on this our
Thanksgiving Day."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-17

Tie Russian prisoners in the 81
berian mines are subjected to a Gu
rious system in regard to marriages.
There is marriage and giving in
marriage, but there Is no courtship,
nor naed any man complain that he
lis mated TO a SAVAGE or a shrew.
When prisoner wishes to get mar
ried, all he has to do Is to send In an
application to the overseer, who
straightway allots him wife. Three
days probation Is then allowed, and
if any incompatibility Of temper
seems likely to arise, the man re-
ceives twenty-five lashes and anoth-
er wife, and SO on until he is con-
tented.
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MEssRs. FRAZER & BrsHoP, b,

MEssRs. FRAZER & BISHOP, by
the first of January next. will erect
and have ready for occupancy q
building 35 by so feet ,on their prem
ises in rear of Farrin's Boiler Works.
The building has been leasted to
Ronk q Bro. for term of five years,
as an agricultural arehouse. As a
business center this portion OF the
city seems to be taking the lead, its
accessibility to the railroads and it's
advantages as a receiving and ship.
ping point making it desirable.
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wash any thing clean from the
finest fabric to a rag carpet. Read
advertisement on 8th, page and
write me card at Bunker Hill.
II you wants good machine I'll
bring one to your house, aud
operate it for You. A sample Of
the Magic" can be seen at Fisher
& Fishes. Please call and ex-
anime it. GEL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-17

IT is stated that Miss Edith ".
Hedges, of Hedgesville. will give a
series of select readings and recita-
tions in Feller's Hall shortly, the
proceeds to be applied to the benefit
of the M. E. minister of the above
named place. She will be assisted
by Mr.. Patten, an eminent cnronet-
list. We bespeak for Miss Hedges
an encouraging reception by our
citizens.
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Two Philadelphia attorneys, acting

Two Philadelphia attorneys, acting
for the widow Of q wealthy Western
gentleman, are searching for Lille
G. Mcbride, or her heirs, in order to
pay over ten thousand dollars. The
lady in settling up the estate Of her
husband discovered evidence OF q
note for the above amount as being
due and unpaid, though it became
due September 80, 1883.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-17

THE lyceum exercises were very
interesting last Monday night. The
program opened with reading By E.
J. Simpson. who was followed with
a defamation BY John Homrich.
The question for debate was Rssolv-
ed, "That q limited monarchy d
preferable to q republic" The A.
firmative was represented by Messrs
David Dodd and Ajax Hughes, and
the negative by Messrs. Lee Bender
and u. s. Grant Pitzer. II was very
spirited and provoked much laueh-
ter and merriment The negative
made q gallant and well.conducted
defense for q republican form Of
government, but the judges saw prop
or TO decide Ia favor OF the afilrma-
tive. 1t was the most hotly con-
tested debate that has occurred In
the lyceum. The following will Be
the program for next week Reader
George Creque; declaimer, David
Dodd; debate, RcsoZved, THAT the
character Of Napoleon Bonapart is
worthy Of admiration. Aflirma-
tive, Messrs. Austin Rodrick and
VIM. Dodd negative, Messrs. d. s.
Eichelberger aud Alex. Hughes.
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MASONIC.

The Grand Chapter Royal Arch
Masons Of the State convened ID
wheeling last Monday. There was
nnthing done OF interest outside of
r"tlhe business, The following Of
ucers We're elected and installed for
the ensuing masonic year:
Jere A. Miller, Wheeling, CIR.
High Priest.
A. J. Stone, fairmont, or. king.
WI Il. Riggs, M artinsburg, Or
$. 7. Hildreth, Wheeling. Gr.
Q. \. Long, Wheeling, OR. sscre-
tary.
The following officers were appoin-
ted.
J, Il /; ?. Walker, Fa!rnoat, q. 9.
Joseph Hall, wheeling, Gr Prin.
Sol.
Capt.
Frank Il. Nichols, Fairmont, Gil.
M. 3rd Vail.
". :. Summers, Charleston, CIR.
M. 2nd Val.
F;W. Brown, Charleston. OR. NJ.
Hugh Sterling, Wheeling, CIR.
Lecturer.
T. :. spates, Clarksburg, Cir.
Chaplain.
A. n. Evans, Middleway. Or.
Marshal
T. W Bliss, Wheeling, Cir. Tyler.
THE NJ. w. GRAND LODGE.
The nineteenth annual communi-
cation OF the M. w. Grand Lodge A.
r and "A. M, Iof this State, met in
Wheeling Tuesday, w. n Il. t'lick,
Grand Muster, presiding. The ses-
sion was well-attended. Want Of
space prevents Us publishing pro-
ceedings, and we give only the OH
GERS elected for the ensuing masonic
year
w G Bennett. Grand Master.
G. Il. Thornburg, Deputy Grand
Master
II. Il. Howard, Senior Grand
Warden.
W.S.Smumers Junior Grand War
den. .ss
Hugh Sterling, Grand Treasurer.
O. ). Long, Grand Secretary.
George #. Irvine, Senior Grand
Deacon.
Frank Burt, Junior Grand Dea-
con.
w. II. H. Riggs, Grand Marshall.
Chas. Collier, Grand Lecturer.
j. w. Grantham, Grand Chaplain.
A. T. Bailey, Grand, Pursuant.
Timothy Bliss, Grand Tyler.
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SHEPHERDsTowN held grand
jollilication meeting Saturday night
over Mahone's downfall in Virginia.
Speeches were made by Hon. Bow
ley, of Va, Mayor Harrison and
others; bon fires were started, Ma
hone was burnt in efligy and there
was general rejoicing.
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1t rained snails in Hartford, Ct..
sunday. On several streets tho
pavements were discovered to be-
thickly studded v 18th little live snails.
which had gay-colored shells. It q
supposed they rained down from 8
passing cloud. "A microscope Was
needed to bring out their proper.
ti0ns.
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From the Shepherdstown Register.
The nine fat steers, fonr about 3
years old and five about 2 years old.
sold by Mr. /. 5. Tanner last week,
brought an average price OF ST. 80,
cash.
On a window pane at the house of
Mr.. John Link, near Duifields, are
the initials ~. e. c. in large. we'll
made letters. made by John II Cook.
one Of John Browns men at Har-
per's Ferry and for whom Daniel
Voorhees, made such a thrilling
speech at Charlestown. Cook, act
| ing as book agent, was John Browns
spy and stayed over night with Mr..
Link.
Two FISH STORIES. We are reli-
ably informed that bass was taken
from a s'fish-pot" in the Potomac
River near Shepherdstown some
days ago which weighed eight
| pounds. This is the largest bass we
have ever known to be taken from
the river.
Last week Mr.. Shade Engle, near
Old Furnace, this county, killed q
duck on the Potomac River, and
went out In boat and picked it up.
and while coming to the shore he
saw q large bass standing perfectly
still near the top of the water. He
raised his oar and struck the fish q
stunning blow and secured II. 1t
weighed 81 pounds.
From the Spirit Of Jefferson.
The s. v. r.. r. Co., has ordered
ten new mogul locomotives, to meet
the heavy demands Of It's largely in
creased through freight from the
south.
John Smith and Tom Brown,
colored, were placed In Jail here last
Sunday--the former charged with
committing a robbery in the Office OF
Mr.. II. L. Wys0ng, at Duffield's
Depot, and the latter with stealing
hog from Mr.. III. b. Davenport
smith is the same party who was
recently tried in our Circuit Court
for theft OF mony from the drawer
of Mr.. WysoDg, and by some means
got off with aslight punishment.
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Il DON'T FEEL WELL Il, The
stomach is cut Of order; neglected,
this means chronic dyspepsia. You
SHOULD take Acker's. Dyspepsia Tablets
and avoid this terrible disease. Sold
by j. l.. w. Baker.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
MARRIED..

The wedding of Mr.. Alex. Abel and
Miss Nellie McGahey occurred last night
at the residence of the brides parents, on
the corner of Twenty-eighth and Poplar
streets. 1t WAS comparatively private
affair; but few of the nearest friends
were present and made nice party. Rec
tor Davenport, who has been spending his
week days at Metropolis for some time,
came down especially to perform the cere-
mony on this occasion, and he did this
in his usually impressive manner.
After the ceremony the usual congratula-
tons and well-wlshes were showered upon
the happy couple by those present, and
then magnificent repast was partaken Of.
Mr. and Mrs. Abel left early this morn
ing for ST. Louis, from whence they will go
north and return in week or two after
visiting several points Of interest. They are
of our most accomplished and most ropu.
lar young people, and the well-wishes of
the entire community, including those OF
THE BULLETIN, are theirs.
Many presents aud fine ones were sent to
the bride by admiring friends.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

In several places 10 the city the Their
mometer marked IS degrees in the shade
yesterday 1t was one Of the hottest days of
the season
Miss Florence Lee Of Paiucah, came
down with Miss Lulu Christman a day or
two ago and is making short stay at Miss
Christmsn's home.
Tuesday night white man named
Louis Michael fell from the steamer A. j.
Baker into the river at Birds Point, No,
and was drowned.
-LosT A package Of twenty-five meal
tickets, Of the Arlington hotel, kept by T,
B. Ellis, Finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing same at Alexander County Bank. It
The programme for the concert to-mor-
row night exhibit combination of talent,
which is seldom brought together in Cairo
and the selections to be rendered are from
the best musical authors.
This morning, at II o'clock,
the little saw mill steamer Lulu Bernard is
to be sold at sherifs sale by Sheriff
Hodges, at the river bank just below the
st. Louis g. Cairo railroad freight depot.
Mr. Louis Herbert is having bis brick
house at the corner of Tenth street and
Washington avenue extensively improved
internally, The lower room which is
large one, is being plastered aud the uppe
floor will also receive some attention.
Bank checks made to order, bound il
books, $500 per thousand,,at The BULLE
TIN Office. Periorating 90 to SOC, number
ing 800 per thousand extra. Linen or reg
ular folio paper. Call and see samples o
paper or checks. If
One result OF the recent telegraph strik
has been the organization Oft new posta
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

aud there Is every prospect that it will in
crease till meat, eggs, provisions and vari
GUS articles Of household supply will be
transmitted through the postal system di-
rectIy to consumers. We have a somewhat
similar system in this country, but the
limit weight Of parcels is four pounds, and
the charges are nearly four times as great.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
Hegi Il Butcher.

John Hegi and Eberhard Bucher have
formed a partnership in butcherlng ana
will continue the business at the old stand
OF John Hegi on Commercial avenue, be-
tween 10Th and Goth. Old and new custo-
mers are invited to call on them and they
will find full assortment OF the best OF
cut meats at all times and all kinds of John
Hegi's celebrated make of sansages during
the season. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
THE NEW OFFICERS.
CAIRO, ILL.,, August %. 1888

. CAIRO, ILL.,, August %, 1888.
TO the Editor Of the Bulletin:
DEAR SIR; You will please insert the
names of the following persons as having
been elected by the board of managers as
officers Of the w. & o. M. A. s., for the
7th year; j. s. McGahey, Pres't NJ.
Phillips, list Vice-Pres't j. RI. Robinson,
I'd Vice Pres't; J. A. Goldstine, Treasurer;
J. s. Pctrie, Medical Adviser and Thomas
Lewis, Secretary. The following were APP
pointed by the president an Executive Com
mittee: r. Vincent, W. +. Pitcher, W. H.
Eubanks, w. L. Bristol and M. yesterday,
and obligc Yours respectfully,
1t THOMAS LEWIS, Sec'y.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
Notice,
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
Sealed bids will be received ST the office
of H. H. Caudee, Cairo, HIS, any time be-
fore noon OF August 3lst, 1888, toI furnish
ing the materials ani erecting building
s, Cairo, Ills, 10 be known as the A. B.
Stafford Memorial Library Building, Sccori-
ing to the plans and specifications printed
copies Of the specifications can be furnished)
10 be seen ~ the office Aforesaid
Bids may be submitted Tor any part or
parts OF the WORK. or tor the whole Of it.
Good and Sufficient bond will be re.
quired.
Any or 81 bids NAV be rejected.
Address TO the undersigned marked
Proposals for Stafford Memorial Library
Building" ANNA Z. Stafford.
Cairo, Ills, Aug 10, 1888.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
PROPOSALS For Filling

Sealed proposals will be receivedu up to and
including Thursday the 23i inst. for five
hundred yards of earth more or less, TO be
placed upon the school property on the cor
ner of Nineteenth and Walnut streets.
BY order of the board.
N. B. THIsTLEwooD,
]. A. GoLDsTNE,
Committee,
Cairo, Ills, August 18th, 1888,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
Wanted.

A large number of men wanted to make
slaves. Steady employment gwen from
now until next spring. Full wages pad
Apply to j, MCKAY, Rector, Ark, or to
Farnbaker & Co. Cairo, HIS. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
New Blacksmith Shon.

A lew horse saoeing shop mas been open
ed by Mr. P Powers 90 Tenth street. Al.
4anner Of blacksmjtbing and wagon work
done 10 order. Repairing work specially.
Work done promptly. #
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
For Sale or Trade.

Afrst.cIass property consisting of acres,
garden. ETC., good dwelling house, store
house 70 feet deep, 2-s,ory barn, ice house,
corn cribs, smoke-house, well, cistern, etc,
al Greenfield Landing can be bought for
cash or will exchange for Cairo property.
| mean business Come and see me.
G29tf JOIN TANNER.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
X. Eichhof's Furniture Rooms.

Don't buy any kidd OF furniture until
YOU. have seen the beautiful stock st l0l
Commercial, avenue near Sixth street, up
sIairs. Al. the latest styles al close prices.
Slim
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices Ia these coumns ,en cents per me,
ssrh Insertion and whether marked or not, II calcu
l4ted to toward any mans business interest are
always paid Tor
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
New Boarding House.

Mrs. r. Z. Norman has opened a first
class boarding house in the Bribach house,
opposite Court House, where regular board
ers and transient guests will fnd good &C
commoiation. Board and lodging $500
per week, rates to transients Sl.00 per day.
Table supplied with the best the market
affords, Sl2-tt
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23
The Daily Bulletin.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Souces m this eolumn. eight cents per line for
srstand Ave cents per line each subsequent inser'
zion. For one week, 30 cents per line. For one
month, 20 cents per line
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

Restaurant aud Oyster House, So Ohio
Leyee. If
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

Saddle Rock oysters At DeBAun So Ohio
Laree n
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

For a good cup Of tea or coffee, 60 to
DeBaun's. Il
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

For a good meal 90 to DeBauns, Sc Ohio
Leyee. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-08-23

As a public benefactlon, st. Jacobs OF
has no equal in the world.