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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

The dnest ice of the season is now
being harvested.
Daylight is appearing earlier ant
retiring later every day now.
Flying cutters cut the flyers all t.
| pieces. So the horsemen say.
A good many water pipes have
bursted by freezing this cold snap.
Green apples are now retailing al
$40 per bushel.
There will not be near so many
business changes this spring a, last
The train men on the b. Il o. are
now making about double time.
Quite number of dwelling houses
on the out.kirts Of the town are un.
rented.
A great many cartridges have per
ished from the cold in various parts
of West Virginia.
The thermometer was lowering in
the vicinity of zero the past few
nights.
The severe cold weather has oper-
ated adversely against getting ready
to light the streets.
Operations at Bakers lime works
near town, have been partially sus-
pended by lea ION of the cold
weather.
81 didn't quite catch on" said
the little fellow as the country
man with the lumber sleigh whipped
up his aorses and got out of the way
of the crowd of juveniles seeking a
ride.
The slippery sides of our pave
ments have been uppermost during
the week, and it required skillful
balancing to keep the centre of grav-
ity in proper position.
We call attention to the large sale
of Mr.. M. G. Tabler. He has fine
stock, and his farming implements
are of the best make. His work
horses and milk cows are No. |.
The sale is positive-every article Of
fered will be sold.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
Free OfCOst.

By calling at G. w. BowMAN's
drug store, you can get a sample
bottle of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, which will relieve
the most obstinate Cough or Cold
and show you what the regular so
cent size will do. When troubled
with Asthma, Bronchitis, Hack
ing Cough, Pains in the Chest,and
all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs. try a sample bottle of this
medicine. aug5 1y
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

DEAD LETTERs.-The following
is list of letters remaining in the
Post. Office at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Jan. 18th, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, January 81, if not
called for. Persons calling for these
letters will please say advertised.
VIM. Ewing, Harvey Flowers,
Mrs. Lena CURLY, Miss M. Leavy,
j. d. Nicholas, Trip Payne, Mrs.
Maggie Thorn, j. w. Taylor, Vir-
ginia Williams. Also the following
letter held for postage: Hon. Marion
l.. Henshaw, Wheeling, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Do not forget the big con cert of
the season will come off on next Fri
day night, Feb. End, at Feller's Hall.
If you want good laugh don't fail
to attend-if you want music in all
its forms, come. All can get some
thing, from the children up to old
age. The aim is to please all, "from
grave to gay, from lively to severe y
and only 25 cents. Prof. Carol will
weld his beautiful silver mounted
baton on this occasion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.
The New COrset-The ssTan,.
picO.'.

The Tampics Corset takes its name
from the Tampico Fibre, with which in
connection with cord, it Is stayed, in
substitution of the old fashioned rigid
and breakable bones.
The Tampico stay will not be affected
by neat, colo, or perspration; and
while itahords more com Portable SUM-
port than any other, it cannot be
broken, however severe test it NAV
be exposed to in wear.
1t is pliable. that it conforms easily
to the body in every position, and afs
fords most neathful support to tho
wearer. 1t will be refreshing to ladies'
to find in Tho Tampico., a Corset thai.
will never break.
As an evidence of instrinsic merits,
a reward OF twenty dollars is offered to-
the wearer of every Tampico Corset in
which any of the Tampico STAYS break.
1t has the valuable patent attach
ment known as the triple back, which
affords complete protection to (the
most vital part of the body) the spinal
column, thereby preventing back ache.
spinal irritation, and allied diseases, to
which ladies become subject fr,m ex.
posure by leaving as open space at the
back, as they invariably do, in lacing
the ordinary corset
The Triple Back supplies cover
ing for the open space, and thereby
protects the spine from cold prevents
wear of undergarments by friction of
the lac.s, and gives smoothness of ft
to The back of the dress, making it q
most valuable and necessary feature to
all corsets. Beware of limitations in or
binary Corded Corsets. For sale by
III. G. BERRY 81 CO.,
Martinsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

THERE was special session of
the County Court on Wednesday
last, for the purpose of taking some
definite action in regard to the small
pox cases, and for the transaction of
some other business. Messrs. b. T.
Fiery, G.. w. Doll and S. II. Martin,
the committee appointed at last
meeting were clothed with discre.
tionery power to act in the matter
Of the prevention and treatment of
small pox cases as in their judgment
might seem best.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

A VACCINE farm has been estab-
lished in Martinsburg, for the pur-
pose of procuring pure vaccine. The
enterprise is under the management
Of Drs. G.. B. Hedges and j. H.
Hunter of this city. The establish.
ment is now in operation, and ready
to supply pure bovine virus at the
lowest prices that the quality of
virus furnished by this establishment
can possibly be procured elsewhere.
They have rented the stables of Mr..
Philip Showers, and arranged them
to suit the purpose.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

MISSES JENNIE SMITH and Addie
Sherman assisted by Mr.. E. A. Har-
ris and wife, will hold series of
meetings at the b. & O. r. r. Hotel
commencing tonight. Mr.. Harris
is a conductor on the Old Colony r..
r., Massachusetts, and a successful
worker in the temperance cause.
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ATTENTION!
Farmers, Mechanics, Rail.
road and LabOring Men.

Heavy Course Kip, Calf and Buff
Boots. The largest and best, as well az
CHEAPEST stock in the eastern END OF
the State, can now be found at the old
BooT, SHOE aad Hat Headquarters.
Call and see them before buying: it
will give US pleasure to show them
feeling satisfied we can convince every.
one of the truth of the above.
GETTINGER q HOKE,
Queen Street, Blondel's Building.
N. B.-1hose in want of what is
CALLED cheap goods can be accommo-
dated with Mems Boots, as low as $1.50
and others in same proportion.
oc2l) q. 81 FL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

THE Ball of the st. Patrick Soci-
ETY. held at Feller's Hall, Tuesday
night was a grand success in every
particular. There was large at
tendance, good order, and all had
an ENJOYABLE time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

MOTHERS SHOULD KNOW IT.
Fretful babies cannot help disturb
ing everybody, and mothers should
know how soothing Parker's Ginger
Tonic. 1t stops babies pains, makes
them healthy, relieves their own
anxiety and is safe to use Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
For Sale.

The three story brick house and
store room of Henry Kratz. on Queen
street, will be sold at public sale in
front of the Court House, Tuesday
February 18th, 1888 Terms Of sale
made known on the day of sale.
jr II 3t. HENRY KRAFT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

REV. A. E. ROGERS, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of this city,
will preach his last sermon on next
Sunday at II O'Clock. All the mem
bers of the church are earnestly re-
quested to be present, as matter of
Importance will be brought before
them for immediate attention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

THE icy sidewalks the past week
caused a great deal of trouble and
inconvenience to pedestrians, many
of whom sustained sudden falls. A
few generous househ olders caused
ashes to be sprinkled on the walks in
front of their residences and this
proved to be great help,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Mr.. II. l.. KOHLER, a practical
matchmaker and jeweler, of Ravens
wood, this State, has purchased the
stock of Louis Kramer, Esq, of this
place. Mr.. Kohler's brother, a prac
tical workman will take charge of
the business until the 1st of April.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Ii. N. Deatrick, No. SO Queen street.
opposite postoffice, has opened up an
entire stock of new goods. Dry goods,
notions, boots, shoes, hats. caps, UNI
brellas, etc. which will be sold very
cheap for cash. ola
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

A citizen of the Quaker City, Mr..
f. Freed, living at l22 Vine St., re-
Gently spoke as follows "Being
afflicted with a distressing cough,
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was recon-
mended to me for relief. l am hap.
py to say that a few doses not only
gave me instant relief, but effected
complete cure"
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HATS /! HATS HATS 4.
Fall and Winter STYLES.

All the Fall AID Winter styles, of
stiff, flexible and soft hats, now open
and ready tor customers, at city prices,
at GETTINGER d HOKE'S
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Queen St..
BlondePs Building. (oc1i
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gYTake Notice Ladies.

Cousins SHOES are excellent in
quality, beautiful in style and fit, and
VERY MUCH cheaper than other goods
of similar style and quality. Every
lady who wants NICE shoe should try
them. Sold only by GETTINGER r
HOKE, who warrant fully every pair
they sell. noy25-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

SATISFACTION FOR TENN our
family of ten for over two years
Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured
headache, malaria and other COM
plants so satisfactorily that we are
in excellent health and no expense
for doctors or other medicines.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

DEAD.-Dr. B. T. Leech, located
here for short time last summer,
and who left on account of i'll health,
died last week in Brooklyn, N. Y.
We will publish full account of his
death next week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Farmers and others desiring a
genteel, lucrative agency business,
by which SIS to $40 a day can be
earned, send address at once, ON
postal, to FL. G. WILKINSON a. Co.,
195 and 1877 Fulton Street, New
York.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

THE Stave and Heading Co., of
this place, commenced shipping
slaves to Harrisburg on Wednesday
They have orders for all they can
turn out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
The Farmers Kip and
Calf Boots.

Sold by GETTINGER IS HOKE are
very superior article, made to their
especial order and warranted in every
particular. They are really the CHEAP
EST goods in the market. NIL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
Gum Boots and Shoes,

Mems Boys and Ladies' Gum 30 OTIS
and Shoes, all styles and qualities,
from the best factories, at lowest figures
by GETTINGER d HOKE, at Boot
and Shoe Headquarters. NIL.
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New Stock.

Fine Rhine Stone Diamond Ear
Drops, Rogers & Bros triple plated
silver knives, 6 in boxs in II box and
ii IN box, just to suit the purchaser.
The largest assortment in town at
HYDE'S Jewelry Store. j20-2t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Mr.. JOHN POIsAL butchered this
week for Mr.. Will Cline, butcherer,
of this place, hog, twenty one
months old, which weighed 40
pounds. Pretty hard to beat.
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ssOld Reliable,

RANKIN, the photographer, has
the advantage of second story, thus
havinga better light, dis sky and side
lights not being overshadowed by any
neighboring buildings. jill TT
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Go to Feller's Hall next Friday
night, Feb. End and enjoy flrst.class
concert given by home talent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

GRAND concert at Feller's Hall
next Friday, Feb. End. Home tai
ent, splendid music, and only 25
cents admission.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

THIS is now the close season in
West Virginia for cartridges, rab-
bits, wild turkeys, etc. Sportsmen
will make a note of it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

WE ask the indulgence of some OF
our patrons for the omission Of their
advertisements this week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

just received lot of white Blankets.
Cheapest goods in town. Only $500
per pair, at Ii. N. DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Do not forget aad call and see the
improved Patent Shirt, for sale only
by (o2l Ii. N. DEATRICK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

A large assortment of dress goods,
cheap, ut Deatrick's. ola
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

DtOCh III EIeVdtUTs...s.. '...'.....s .OUI TIL
Wheat quiet, closing firm. Corn is
quiet and buyers and sellers cautious
Flour fairly active. Mill Feed steady
and firm. Oats quiet and firm. whit
50a51 c., mixed 47a49c. Glover Seed
easier, fair to good So 80 to 1856; prime
to choice, $3.50 to $40 per Blu.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Cheapest canton fannels in town. at
Deatrick's, opposite postofiee ola
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Go to RANKIN'S, up over the bank.
And get pictures, the highest in rank

He can finely retouch,
And the charge is not much,
Right up stairs, FER National Bank
jill If
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27

Nothing IN gentleman dress rs 80
desirable, as neat and comfortable
BeoT or SHOE. BURT's are especially
so. and for SERVICE are superior to any
thing in the market. A full line, DIFF
ferent styles, ALL WARRANTED to give
satisfaction, can be had al
n25) GETTINGER IL HOKES.
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SALE REGISTER.

All sales of personal property oil
lands advertised in the INDEPEN
DENT, or the bills for the sale of which
are printed at this Office, will be
kept standing under the head of
"Sale Register" until the date of
sale is passed:
February 3rd.-Public sale of house
and lot by Mr.. Jno. S. Vermylea
in the village of Hedgesville.
See bills.
February Goth. Public sale of stock
farming implements and house
hold goods, by NJ S. Tabler.
February 21st.-Public sale of valu-
able farming implements, stock
ETC., by David Kilmer, Esq. See
bills and ad.
February 22nd.-Public sale of val
liable stock and farming imple-
ments by /. B. Snodgrass. See
advertisement.
February 23-Sale of Stock and
farming implements by James
Hess. See bills.
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Baltimore Market.

Corrected weekly by BLANDFoRD
FOWLER ~ Co, LOG S. Charles St.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 26, 1888.
WHEAT
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Best boots for 81 in town, at Deaf
ick's, opposite the postoffice. ola
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Kid gloves, black and colored, only
50 cents, for ladies, at Deatrick. Ola
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Large Red
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 2t2.

AN ACT relating 70 compensation OF County Com
missioners for Cumberland and Aroostook Coan-
tie-.
B. u enacted. &C., n follows.
Each county commissioner for Cumberland and
ArlO.took counties shall receive two dollars aud
nfty cents day while actually employeiin the ser
vice OF the county, including the time spent In trav-
cling for which be shall have eight cents mile Tor
the distance actually travelled but he shall not have
more than travel In the same hearing or session,
nor Z ? more than two adjournments o: any regular
term nor for service travel on more than one Pc
tition or case AZ the same time, nor anything tor
travel or attendance az the legislature connec ca
with che annual county estimates, nor Tor any acdi
tioral trouble or expense of any kind.
Approved March Is. lssSl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

two words of the fourth line "but the" after the
etalcolon; also b. adding to said section seven the
remain der OF the trst sentence 81 said last named
chapter. that said section seven Of chapter eight
cen shall read A. follows:
SECT. :. II any persons property il damaged by
having out; aEeriug disseminating u highway or
town way. the commissioner. municipal officers
oftowns shall estimate the amount and in their
rciurn state the share of each separately; the lam
age are 70 b. allow ell io the of oDs,
aud rema!niers. and 20 tenants for life, anu for
year. in proportions their Interests In the estate
taken: but the commissioners or officers shall not
order such damages TO be paid, nor shall any right
thereto accrue - the claimant until the land over
which the highway alteration Is located, has teen
entered npOn and possession taken, for the purpose
o! construction or use.
seer = Section twenty-seven of said chapter
eighteen is also ended by adding thereto the fol-
lowing; When town or private ways are finally To-
Gated bs municipal officers. unless the land Is enter
in two years after the laying alteration, the
proceedings shall b. void 30 that said section shall
read a. follows
SECT. "a Where \ town. private or highway,
il wholly OF partly discontinued 10y the cOmmis-ion
ers, a lime 4. TO be fixed for IT, And when laid out
by theu the way is &c Dc regarded dis ontinued
THEREFOR When town or private ways finally
entered upon and possession taken for said purpose
the proceedings shall b. void Chapter fifty three
OF the public laws OF eighteen hundred and eighty
one. Is repealed Approved March Is. is,S
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 40.
Chapter 2i1.

AN ACT g. repeal chapter seventy OF the Revised
Statues. relating - assignment. for the oencn, Of
cred tors
b u enacted e., ~ follows;
Chapter seventy OF ;he rev lsed staiuies "a amend
I'd bv chapter srventy-three ana eighty-nlne OF te
nublc avs of th, year eighteen hundred and seven
ty-s.x i hereby repealed. Approved March 10, ls>5
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
CHAPTER Jag.

AN ACT relating TO aitested copies from the pub
lshed volumes OF the early records in York County
Registry Of Deeds.
Be Il enacted Sc. A. follows:
After the early records in the registry Of deeds for
York coanty shall have been published. and enc or
more volumes thereof placed In each registry oi
deeds in the state, contemplated by resolve Of
this Legislature. copy Of any portion Of either OF
said volumes, duly aIes,ed By the register of deeds,
having the lawful custody thereof, shall be of The
same force and effect as like copy OF the original
record, aiiesied by the register of deeds fer York
County. iApproyed March 10, 1885
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

into tide waters below low water mark providing.
,hev 40 ~ oh.,rnct navigation interfere with
the rights ofother The provisions. of section thirty
four OF chapter forty Of "a. revised statutes and
chapter one hundred and seyen'y-hye Of the public
au OF sh,r.n hundred and eighty, shall not apply
~ n yrirs built on ID. shore OF the coast nor
shall this section applyto the shore aud tide waters
OF river. Approved March Il. ISIS
Chapter 80.
AN ACT 20 TX the length o. the sehoo! week.
p. u esd-fef. &c. "a follows;
SECr. Five days shall constitute school week
an9 four weeks hall constitute q school month.
SECT. =. Thi. act shall take effect when approved
Approved March -, ISIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 947.


AN ACT supplementary to IAN Act 20 restore the
death penalty for murder In the fret degree, ap
proved March thirteen, eighteen hundred and
eighfy-three.
BE tt enacted. &C., as follows
SEcr. /. Whoever wilfully and maiciously sets
fire the dwellinghouse OF another. 10 any build
ing adjoining thereto or 70 any building owned by
himself or another, with intent 10 burn such dwell
ing house and Is thereby burnt in the night time,
shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor for
lie. 1.-The proves ana the jury lind, that there was
no person lawfully In such dwelling.house nj the
time, ii the oden-e committed In the day
time he snail be punished by imprisonment for lfe
or any term of years.
Scot 2. The punishment Of the crime Of treason
shall be imprisonment for life.
SEcr 3. One justice of the supreme judicial
court may hold term thereof I'm any county, except
the counties of Cumberland and kennebec, for the
trial o. capital cases, and exceptions may be taken,
rs In other cases, to their rulings and decisions.
SECT. 4. No person shall be a juror In capital
case, who cannot conscientousy ind man guilty OF
an ofense punishable with death.
SECT.5. Section four Of an act entitled IAN Act
TO the death penalty for murder In the fret
degree, approved March thirteen In the year Of orr
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighiy-ihree,
il hereby amended by adding thereto the words:
but they continued in force for the trial and
punishment Of all ofenses described therein commit
ted before this act takes effect
IApproyed March Is, 1881
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17

an ACT la amendment of and additional to chap.
ter one hundred and forty-two Of the Revised
Statates, relating to the State Reform School,
Be IL enacted. de-. as follows:
Seer. /. Section eleven OF chapter one hundred
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 34S.

AN ACT supplementary to IAN Act TO amend chap
ter eighty-seven Of the Revised Statutes, u reia-
lion TO actions by or against executors and ad-
ministTators.
BE it enacted, &C., as follows:
The act entitled IAN Act to amend chapter eigt-
" seven of the Revised Statutes in relation 10 ac-
lions b. or against executors and administrators,
passed at the present session, shal not affect any
action nos pending. Approved March ID, 1883 ]
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-04-17
Chapter 349.

AN ACT to amend chapter foTty-four OF The Re
vised Statutes. relating to hswkers and peddlers
Be iteRacted. sc., as follows:
Section one OF chapter forty.four Of the .revise'
statutes, is amended by striking ont the last tw
words thereof, and inserting In their place, IN
words. the United States
Approved March Is. 1881