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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

M. w. MARTIN, on South Water
street, has the cheapest and best
groceries, boots, shoes, dry goods. in
town. If you have not bought your
christmas confectionery, he can sell
you pure goods, at lower prices than
you can get them anywhere else in
town. 1t will pay you to get his
prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

We have just received the fifth lot Of
those handsome DolmAns and Russia
Circulars. Of which we have sold SO
many this season. Our styles are the
latest and prices the lowest. Be sure
and see them il you want any thing in
this line, at Emmert & Fiery's one
price store
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Mr.. JAMES HIBBERD died in Bal.
timore on the 18th inst, aged SO
years. He WAS formerly a resident
of this county, and owned the farm
and wooden factory now owned by
Mr.. George Small.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

OVER two thousand turkies have
been shipped from this point, within
the past two weeks, and it has not
been good year for turkies, either.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

WE accepted an invitation to din
ner at the Continental Hotel on Fri
day. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that the table was supplied with the
best the market affords, when it is
known that Billy Rutledge, keeps
the hotel.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

MR.. BEN CAGE, who is here on a
visit, has occupied a portion of bis
time in papering ceiling for Mr..
Phil Smith, of the Eagle hotel. 1t is
u handsome piece of work.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
Mr.. AL. HENsHAw, feeling ar

Mr.. AL. HENsHAw, feeling an
interest in the preservation OF the
game OF the county, advertises in
another column for number of
cartridges and Rabbits to keep over
the winter. The sportsmen Of the
town and county should join Mr..
Hensbaw in the object he has in
view, otherwise game in this section
is likely to be exterminated, judging
from the quantity bagged recently.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
WHEN you see well dressed mai

WHEN you see well dressed man
standing in front Of a shop window
and wearing the air of one who has
buried his last earthly friend, do
not be misled The poor fellow ism t
meditating suicide but he's got a
list of gifts that must be purchased
and he don't know what on earth to
get.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
Christmas is Coming.
A. ]. THOMAS,
President.

Why wait till the last week to buy
your gifts. you can do it much better
now than later as Emmert Il Fiery
have received large stock of nice
things for the Holidays. Call early
and get the best selections.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

uyHEN in want of any article in
w the dry goods or notion hne, try
the Undersigned. You will be sure
to find it cheap. JOS. Il. SHAFFf X
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

II NJ. COOPER'S, Nos 81 and Sc
n. Queen street. near the Post-ofhce,
is the rep dezvaus of the best citi1,ns. who
are choice in the matter Of their liquors
and cigars.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
Immense Crowds

At C. P. Herrings corner Queen and
Martin streets, where his large stock
of new and attractive Dry Goods, No
tions, Boots and Shoes, are being clos
ed out at cost, to close business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

a FIRST CLASS BOY WANTED
"A to deliver packages. Saturday, Ito
day. Monday aud Tues day. Apply at
once, vt HYDES JEWELRY
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

II you want TO get our wife or moth
or, daughter or sister nice Christmas
gift, GO 10 Emmert q Fiery's and buy
Worstcd or Silk Dress. or Nice
Wrap. This will be useful and hand.
some gift
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

GOLD PENS AND HOLDERS,
NJ fine gold tooth picks. extra fine
lead pencil :, &C., both suitable and
appropriate for Holiday presents. See
HYDE'S JEWELRY SURE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

THE school boys will now have a
weeks holiday, and a rafting time
with their sleds and skates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

TURKIEs are now selling at IL
cents per pound, live weight. They
will be much cheaper next week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

The Hand soonest and Cheapest stock
of Silk Handkerchief, fro m Is cents
and up, you will find ut Emmert s.
Fiery's ne Price Store. 4 Y
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

The drummers samples are first
class goods. and will be sold at less
than half the value
X. e. TIMBERLAKE& cos,
d. 1927.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

ID M. COOPER has just reccivrd : ine
IL. lot Of old Kentucky Sour Mash
Whiskey. 1t is very fine article. Call
and sample it. d1-u
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

If you want to buy your hut band or
SONS q nice Christmas gift, goto Em-
inert a. Fiery's and get half dozen
Pearl shirts, they are tho best shirt
made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Another lot of those extra cheap soft
and stiff hats, latest style, direct Qbm
the manufacturer, at III. N. Deaf
RICK'S, opposit Post Once.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
.ARE CHANCE.

ARE CHANCE.
N My Entire Stock Of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and GAPS
to close business.
C. P. HERRING,
Cor Queen and Martin Streets
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

AN ELEGANT LINEof ladies' and
A gents pocket books, wallets, and
satchels for Xmas presents.
H. G. BERRY r. co.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

EOR gum boots, rubber over. shoes
II of every description and size, e
to JOS. II. SHAFFER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY
CHRISTMAS GOODS AT COST, AND
CARRIAGE UNTIL AFTER JAN,
!, "a BURKHART Il co.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

IT ARGE SIZE GRAY BLANKETS only
LIS cts. per pair, at NEAL BERRY'S
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

The prettiest and largest assortment
Of gents scarfs, bows and ties. for the
Holidays is at NEAL. BERRY'S.
d162t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Don't buy that Xmas present until
you look over the drummer's samples
at Il. E. TIMBEkLAKE& cos
1927
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

If you want to see some pretty and
cheap things go to Il. X. TIMBER
LAKE s. cos. d. 1927
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
At Cost.

"EHAvE few ladies' jackets and
w dolmcns left, which we will sell at
prime cost t. close them out.
n. g. BERRY 4 co.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Blue Front. Blue Front.
GPEClAL TO LADIES.-We are
- making specially Of Ladies' fine
shoes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
For Rent.

1.-Two good ftorerooms we'll located
>. ALTO eight Dwellings. See j. H.
BRISTOR.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
Buck Gloves.

A splendid assortment of Buck
"A and Sheep gloves for working men
cheap at JOS. 81, SNAPPER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

p A Job lot of MONOGRAM BOOTS
and SHOES, cheapest goods in town.
for sale only py II N. DEATRICK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Come and see our beautiful line Of
hats and caps. BLUE FRONT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
.LoSING OUT AT COST.

SIS, 600 to Sic, 900 STOCK NEW GOODS
Cor. Queen and Martin Sts..
q AtC.sP. HERRINGS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Blue trout. Blue Front.
EADOZEN silk handkerohiefs.
w bought ct auction, which will 10
sold 1T half price,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Ga Flannel Suitings reduced to 81
per yard. q. w. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Dress gingham--a job lot only Scents,
worth 1211 cents at In. DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Notice.

nON'T FAIL to turn in all your
~ coffee checks before the lst, Of Jan.
1884 so as to see who gets the China
tea set BLUE FRONT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

$500 worth Boots and 81 ots Ut cat.
q P. HERRING.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

For domestic goods Of al kinds, At
very low prices, 60 TO g. w. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Head quarters for blankets: price
from 80 cents to $1,000 per pair, at II. N.
DEATRICK,S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

A NICE LINE of silk suspendsrs for
n Xmas presents atNEAL BERRY'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Black and Colored Caskmers at cost.
&. r. HERRING.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Just received another lot OF those ex-
ira good prints, only .5cents per yard at
ii. n. DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

The best, cheapest and prettiest line
of silk, and linen handkerchief in
Martinsburg, is at NEAL. BERRY'S.
d162t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

A GOOD WOMAN 70 do general
N homework in q small family. A
suitable person can fiod good home al
satisfactory v ages. Apply or address
this office.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

ExCTRsION TICKETS will be
ID sold on the G. V. r. K. and all
branches, commencing On Dec. 22d,
and on every day until, Ind including
January LIST, good to return until Jan
uary I'd d.162t,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
OPENING.

Twill sell my entire stock and fixtures,
on reasonable terms, for cab. | have
the best business location in town, an
doing one of the largest cash business,
but have conclude1 10 make a change.
Possession given at once. Apply to
G P. HERRING.
Cor. Queen and Martin streets.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

SHIRTINGS at Cost.
G. p. HERRING.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
The Hat and Shoe EmpO-
rium Always ON Time.

latest Fall styles in both akifi
and soft Hats. already receiNtd
Beautiful goods and very cheap. OAll
and examine, at
GEITINGER & HOKE'S.
&E Queen st., Blondel Building.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
Trade mark,1
Trade mark.J
WALK
BOOT
=

We invite the special attention Of every
one in want OF good Winter Boot to
these goods. The manufacturers claim
they are the best goods made We guar
antee every pair we sell,
GETrINGER h HOKE.
Queen Street, Blonders Building
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

The best line Of ladies silk lace ties,
and fches for Xmas presents ia at
NEAL. BERRY'S. d152t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

Brogan and Plow Shoes, good and
bad as to quality. Cheaper than ever
at GETrISaER- q HoKE's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22

yNHITE and gray blank ets--a SUI
w perior quality, very cheap. at
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-22
FLANNELS at Cost.
G. p. HERRING.

Always ahead. A full line Of Hats
for Fall, beautiful goods end NaJ0y
styles just received at.
GETTINGER q HoKE.
Hat and Shoe Emporium.
Queen ST., Blondels Building.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Baking Babies in India.

Miss Stage, a missionary in India
writes: One of my pupils named Macon
(Which e butter), said to me after
her lessons were finished: "Oh, men |
you must not go away without seeing
khookiP p (Girl babies are called khook-
HES, and boys are khookas.) I am very
fond of babies, so I readily consented to
see khooki. We went down the street
across a very dirty court, and then Ma
con stopped at the door of a little room
adjoining a shed where cows were hous-
ed. She opened a door and I looked in,
and saw just one mat covering the floor,
on which lay baby ard baby's mamma.
Baby was a dear little pinky bit of hu.
manity, and I told her ldamma that I
thought her very pretty. "Oh," said
she, ''she will soon be black like the rest
of us after l have put her ont in the sun
for a few days" just think Every new
born babe has its little body we'll smeared
with mustard oil, and is then put out in
the sun to dry. I interceded for baby,
and Macon promised she would prevent
them from doing such a dreadful thing.
I have seen very young babies, af.er
having been oiled, put out in the hot,
Indian sun on a bit of board, with only
q bit of cotton cloth placed under the
head for a pillow, it is really a wonder
that SO many live to grow up. The
mothers ! have sometimes demonstrated
with. They are always much surprised
to hear that English people do not treat
their babies to a similar baking. Most
Bengali babies are troubled with very
little clothing. Some have h silver chain
around the waist, and perhaps a gold
one around their neck.-Gospe in al
Lands.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Blindness in France.

It is estimated that there are about
%, 900 blind persons in France, and very
little has thus far been done TO improve
their condition. About 200 receive pro-
fessional education in the National
Institution for Blind Youth, as many
more are taught in small charitable
establishments, and a national institu-
ton maintains about 800 pensioners;
but at least 1900 unfortunates are
without resource or prospect of i'm
provement. The cruelty of this neglect
has been strikingly illustrated by the
experience of a society formed in 1881 to
erect workshops for the blind. A little
money was collected, and the society
erected one small workshop, in which
twenty-five persons we're instructed dur
the last year, every one of whom, it is
believed, acquired in six months the
means of earning a support for the rest
of his life by making brooms, brushes,
baskets, tool-handles, chairs, etc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

Fixtures" were of q sternly defined
character, and, as a practical man of
business, I felt some hesitation as to nv
right of disposing of another PERSONS
property.
You cannot grant my request?" he
asked, observing my expression of doubt.
"Well, You see," I said, $50 far as 1
am personally concerned there would be
no difficulty al all; but [ think the
landlord ought to be consulted"
"Ah. just so," he remarked. and
looked so chopfallen that on a moments
reflection 1 felt myself justified in over.
coming scruples, which, after all, were
extremely absurd.
"Poohm / said. What does it met
terp Ihave no doubt that a cheerful
consent would be given, and it is only a
question of uselessly delaying your jour.
ney back. Come, 1 will take the re-
sponsibility on my own shoulders. The
shutter a be easily replaced, and I vii
have it removed and sent to you by to.
morrow"
He shook my hands warmly, and, as |
think, invoked a blessing upon me and
mine in Italian.
The dusty board, on which the faint
lines were still preserved, was duly for.
warded to Count Pogliano at his hotel.
1 myself never saw him again, but some
years after the event, when the inciden,
of his visit was almost forgotten, a letter
bearing an Italian postmark came, in.
forming me of the old gentlemen's
death, and advising me that, in accord.
ance with certain instructions contained
in his will, 1 should be in receipt of some
small tokens of his regard, which I wa.
earnestly desired to accept. The SAID
tokens reached me in due course: .
marvellous piece of gold plate. the genu
inc workmanship of that cunning ar
tifcer, Benvenuto Cellini Ito this day in
my drawing-room under a glass cover,
and partly the admiration, partly the
envy, of my friends;) a host of curious
and valuable trinkets-all family relic;
for my wife and children, and a little
beautifully executed miniature portrait
of the Countess Teresa Pogliano, which
/ was begged to hang up, for so long as
I remained in the house, in the little
room where she herself had lived hap.
PLY and died.
There it is fixed at this moment against
the wall, and as near the window Us
possible, looking on to the old smoky
trees and greeting Bosco Bello with Z
serene, peaceful mile.-London s.,
ciety.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
A New Method of Squaring Numbers

The new method of squaring numbers,
invented by Mr.. Boas, of the Williams
College Freshman Glass, is as follows:
Beginning at the left, multiply the
double of each digit of the given number
by the number represented by the pre-
ceding digits, and write each product
under those already obtained, in such a
way that its right-hand figure shall be
two places to the right of the right-hand
figure of the preceding product. Then
at the right, and place the right-hand
figure of the first result place to the
right of the right-hand figure of the last
product before obtained, and the right
hand figure of each succeeding square
two places to the left of the right-hand
figure of the preceding square. Add the
columns together, and the result will be
the required square.-M. Y. Pest
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
it ever struck. you." asked

-"Has it ave struck you," asked a
well-known literary amateur, " how few
pictorial artists there are in this country
that can draw a picture of an American
lady? Outside of Sol Eytinge there
isn't one. All of Nast's women have a
foreign look about them. So have Keep
piers and Matt Morgan's. Their women
all have large hands and feet, are tricked
out in dresses that no American belle
would think of wearing. No, sir /; the
American woman is unrecognizable in
any of the American illustrated jour-
nals."-&. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
OUR DAYS.
OHIO

Let US pause and look around us,
Before dreary age hath found us,
For were growing old and older every day,
While the hand of time is stealing
All that fresh and youthfu feeling
Which has filed our hearts thus far upon life'a
way.
But while hope is bright before us,
And no cloud has yet come DER us,
Let us store our minds with wisdom and with
truth,
That when age shall overtake us,
And our friends perchance forsake us,
We may feelno bitter MORNINGS for our youth
For sad, indeed, and dreary
1t would be If, old and weary,
We were tainted with the feelings of remorse,
While We thought OF ali the yearuings
OF our friends and all the warnings
We have had, n yet had altered not oul
course.
We know that youth is tempted,
And that no one Is exempted
From trials and troubles here below;
But q rich reward is given,
There 10 promise, too, OF heaven,
For those who live and conquer as they 90.
Shall we strive then to grow better
Ere that strong and mighty fetter
OF habit, evil habit, shall us bind1
Shall we tssrn from each temptation
With q strong determination
To change our lives, and benefit mankindf
There are those who seek the splendor
That wealth alone can render,
But the richest prize that life itself can buy
Is to feel that as day closes
AL our confidence reposes
In the life that we q Iceland we can die.
Oh. a. w. Jameson, IN Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Tho stronoest man Of Gran;

The strongest man at Granite Cor
is asl now We eighty 81 = years. ssSse old. of FIVE years s ago
he grasped a "a foot iron rail with each
hand and walked off with them. At an
earlier period he shouldered a canon that
weighed 1,400 pounds, and the next day
lifted a box of iron that weighed 1900.
He used to go around where the neigh
bors were killing hogs, and had a habit
of twisting his fingers into its bristles.
lifting the animal off the ground and
guessing at its weight.-M. Y. Sun.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22
Childhood, and Hoary Age EI.
claim in Unison. "Behold the
Conuueror."

DURING a brief visit to the ancient town Of Warwick,R
I, recently, our reporter extended his trip to the south
eastern extremity of the town, to look about among
the wonderful Improvements which have been made In
the appearance of Warwick Neck during Q compare
lively brief period, and while conyersfng on this sub
ject with Col. BENJAMIN s. HAZARD. the popular pro-
prietor of the Warwick Neck Hotel. he learned thatth
greater part of the handsome summer residences had
been erected inside of a dozen years; andh also learned
that Col. Hazard had been o great sufferer from o
chronic disease of the kidneys and bladder over fifteen
years. the most painful form Of 1t being o stoppage or
retention of the urine, which was SO very severe at
times as to disable him for his accustomed work, and
even confine him to the bed, when a surgeons assist
ance would be required to relieve him. He was being
doctored q large part of the time, but could get no
permanent relief. t times his sufferings were terrible
from sharp, cutting pains through the kidneys and
bladder; and he had suffered SO long and SO severely
that he had become discouraged of getting well again,
especially as the doctor stated that 1t was doubtful If Q
man of his age, with such a complicated disease Of long
standing, could be cured. But last summer, when he
was suffering intensely from one Of these attacks, q
gentleman who was boarding at his hotel urged and
persuaded him to try q bottle of Hunts Remedy, as he
had known Of some wonderful cures effected byit.
Mr.. Hazard says he had no faith in It, but consented
reluctantly to try 1t; and after taking It only two days.
the intense pains and aches had disappeared, and he
commenced to gain strength rapidly, and in less than q
week was attending to his accustomed work, and has
never had 9 return of the pains. Mr.. Hazard is over
seventy years of age, and on the 25th of Nov, 1882
when our reporter met him, althoughft was a very cold
and clustering day, he was in the field with his team at
work pulling and loading turnips, as hale and hearty o
man as you could wish for, whereas last August he was
unable to stand upto oversee the work then going on In
this same field.
Hunts Remedy had given him health and strength
again. and he It to his relatives and friends,
several of whom are now taking it, az he considersit q
most excellent medicine for all diseases Of Kidneys OF
bladder.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-22

"A Boston girl answered the adver-
tisement of a Georgia gentleman who
desired to correspond with a young lady
of culture and refinement. Several let
tiers passed between them, when she be-
came 80 enamored of the gentleman that
she started south to marry him. On her
arrival she discovered that he was a
darkey. She did not marry him, but
she could not complain that he had de-
ceived her, because he always wrote with
black ink.-Boston Journal.