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Sale notes for sale at this office.
The thaw has spoiled the sleigh
ing.
We have now entered upon the
last winter month.
The Potomac river is full of wild
| ducks.
| The Peoples Bank have SNOWY
lamp post on their corner.
Yesterday was grounding day.
He saw his "shadder,"
Large quantities of corn are be.
ing brought to town. The price has
been little down this week.
Mr.. George Lambert had on ex-
hibition this week-a sea-gull which
had been killed on pond, a few
miles from town.
The fine weather the past few days
has made it possible for brick ma
sons and carpenters to resume OPP
erations again.
In a notice last week of Mr.. NJ. s.
Tabler's sale,we got the initials an.
o." The advertisement of the sale
itself, was right, however.
Vennor predicts that after the Sd
of February,the snow will disappear
in many sections and mild weather
will take its place. We'll see.
Ash-Wednesday falls on February
18th; Palm-Sunday, March 18th
Good Friday, March Esd; Easter
Sunday comes on March 25th.
All important sales of real and
personal property are advertised in
the INDEPENDENT. If you wish to
keep posted, scan its columns.
Some of the fair damsels of our
neighboring city of Chambersburg
are said to smoke cigarettes. That
is bad enough, but it is preferable
to chewing snuff.
The jury was out on the re trial of
Harker and Thompson when we
went to press last week. 1t remain
ed out until Saturday and rendered
virdict of not guilty. Harper, the
other boy implicated, and who turn
ed States evidence, has since been
released.
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The question, show long is it
necessary to keep children away from
school after an infectious disease p"
was answered some time since by the
Academy of Medicine, Paris. With
scarlet fever, diphtheria, measles and
smallpox an isolation is to be main
tanned for forty days. Chicken pox
and mumps lose their contagious
power after twenty five days.
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manage the very large and rapidly
urouyiny huoipoSo

manage the very large and rapidly
growing business.
Mr.. o. G. Peyton, the firms re-
preventative for the Valley of Vir-
GINA, who will also travel Berkeley
county, is a young man of business
tact aud pushing energy, who has
been very successful in securing for
the house good trade. Our mer-
chant friends will find him an oblig.
ing, courteous gentleman with whom
it will be pleasure to do business,
and we are very sure he will make 1t
to interest to do so. The house
gives assurance that all orders en-
trusted to him will receive prompt
and careful attention.
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Personal.

Dave Stuckey seems to be having
nice time on his trip to Ohio.
Mr. Charles Amey of Hagerstown,
was here this week.
Mr.. j. Rufus Smith, of Berkeley
Springs, was in town this week
Mr.. Gus Berry, who has been
home for the past six weeks, return
ed to Chicago last Tuesday.
Mr.. David Hurley of Hagerstown,
was here at the reception on Tues
day last.
Hon. Marion Henshaw came
home from the legislature ,on Thurs
day, on flying visit to his family.
Mr.. Draden Moore of the G. V.
r. r., has been home for the past
week on account of sickness.
Mr.. Chaning HaldemaE, who has
been visiting his father here, left for
Springfield, 4. :, on Tuesday last.
Misses Maud Whitman and Min
ME Grub, of Lovettsville, Loudon
county, Va, are visiting the Misses
Neers, of this place.
Mr.. G. n. Anders, of Deer Park,
stopped here on last Wednesday. He
was on his way to Keedysville, Md,
where he has accepted position as
telegraph operator.
Mr.. H. NJ. Alexander, of Frost
burg, Md, has been in town for sew
eral days looking up old friends and
making new ones. He is genial
and clever (long) fellow.
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BY reference to the report of mar
riages in Berkeley for 1882, in an
other column, it will be seen more
marriages take place, in both
sexes, between the ages of 20
and % than at any other period.
The report shows the marriage of
five females over the age of 40, two
over the age Of As, three over so,
and one of the age of 80. After a
woman has passed the age of TWEEN
ty,five her chances Of marriage are
rapidly decreased with each succeed
ing year.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
was opened for service last Sunday
for the first time since it has been
remodled. The exercises were very
impressive, the music added greatly
thereto. The church is now the
handsomest edifice in the city, and
Rev. r. d. Roller, is entitled to
much praise for his indomitable en-,
ergy in bringing about the vast i'm
provement in its exterior and inter,
ior appearance.
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A NUMBER of young people sur
purised Miss Clara Rutledge,
daughter of the proprietor of the
Continental Hotel, on Wednesday
night last. 1t was a merry gather
ing, and the surprised young lady,
after fully recovering from her as
tohishment, made the evening a
pleasant one for her guests.
A splendid collation. was served
during the evening, and enjoyed by
all present.
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REV. A. E. ROGERS preached his
farewell sermon in the Baptist
church of this place last Sunday.
Almost the entire membership of his
church present on this occasion, were
in tears at the close of the sermon.
1t was an affecting scene. Rev.
Rogers has served his congregation
here we'll and faithfully for num-
Der of years, and his people are 10th
to part with him.
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ca Take 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 6
HOKE, who warrant fully every pair
they sell. nov25.
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The ladies of the Women's Tenn
perance Union have established d
public Library at the B. Il o. Rail
road Hotel, in this place, and are Sc
lociting money and books in order
to enlarge it's usefulness.
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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.
jr2 st. HENRY KRAFT.
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Mr.. JOHN KINDLE requests us to
return his heartfelt thanks to the
neighbors and friends for their many
acts of kindness, extended during
his wife's illness, and also for their
kind offers of carriages at the finn
eral.
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THE public sale of Lewis w. Rob-
inson will consist of first class stock
and farming implements. Mr.. Rob.
inson has been farming, but short
time and his implements are almost
new
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Mems Boys and Ladies' Gum Boots
and Shoes, all styles and qualities,
from the best factories, at lowest figures
by GETTINGER IS HOKE, at Boot
and Shoe Headquarters. NIL.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.-The reading
room at the b. & o. r. r., is open
to the public every day, and the
library is open every Thursday from
2 to 10 O'Clock, p. m. This library
consists of choice reading matter
and is free to the public.
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DEAD LETTERs.-The following
is a list of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Jan. 9th, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, February 9,if not
called for. Persons calling for these
letters will please say advertised.
Martin Foreman, Chariot Robin,
son (2), John Unger, Mary A. Topp.
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new.

MISS JENNIE SMITH will conduct
the services at the U. B. Church on
Sabbath morning at 1890 O'Clock.
The pastor, Rev. Donavon, will be
absent attending quarterly meet
ing in the country.
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HATS f! HATS! HATS,
Fall and Winter STYLES.

All the Fall aid Winter styles, Of
stiff, flexible and soft hats, now open
and ready tor customer, at city prices,
at GETTINGER q HOKE'S
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Queen St.,
BlondePs Building. (oc1A
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IT is feared by many parties, rh at
the long continued ice and snow on
the wheat has injured it TO a consid-
cradle extent.
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RANKIN, the photographer, has
the advantage of second story, thus
havinga better light, MS sky and side
lights not being overshadowed by any
neighboring buildings. jill Il
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THE hawks during the late intense
spell of cold weather seem to have
been very daring and depredative
about town. Mr.. Faulkner says he
lost not less than twenty pigeons
from their depredations. One day,
as he left his office hawk was flying
directly over him and, alarmed by
his presence, dropped a pigeons-but
it was dead and its head eaten off.
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ATTENTION!
Farmers, Mechanics, Rail-
road and LabOring Men.

Heavy Course Kip, Calf and Buff
Boots. The largest and best, as we'll as
CHEAPEST stock in the eastern end of
the State, can now be found at the old
BooT, SHOE and Hat Headquarters.
Call and see them before buying; it
will give us pleasure to show them
feeling satisfied we can convince every
ore of the truth of the above
GETTINGER & HOKE,
Queen Street, BlondePs Building.
N. B.-i hose 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 II.
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sale is passed
February 3rd.-Public sale of house
and lot by Mr.. Jno. S. Vermylea
in the village of Hedgesville.
See bills.
Feb. 19th-Public sale of stock and
farming implements, by David
Walker. See bills and ad.
February Goth. Public sale of stock,
farming implements and house
hold goods, by NJ. 5. 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 l. B. Snodgrass. See
advertisement.
February 23-Sale of Stock and
farming implements by James
Hess. See bills.
Feb. 23-Public sale of stock and
farming implements, by Lewis
w. Robinson. See bills and ad.
Feb. 26-Public sale of farming i'm
Elements and stock, j. II. Cop
enhaver. See bills.
Feb. 27-Public sale of stock and
farming implements by NJ. E..
Ditto. See bills and ad.
Feb. 2S.-Public sale of stock and
farming implements by d. LIE.
master. See bills and ad.
March Public sale of stock and
farming implements by II. Nc
KOwn. See bills.
March 3d-Executor' sale of a val
liable lime stone farm in Berke-
ley county, by Joseph H. Nor
gan, Elk. of Josiah II. Morgan,
deceased. See ad.
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Do not forget aad call and see tho
improved Patent Shirt, for sale only
by TOLL Ii. N. DEATRICK.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
Lost Dog.

A shepherd Puppy color.
A liberal reward will DO paid for its
return to X. M. C0OPER'S
Billiard Parlors,
Martinsburg.
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MARRIAGE LICENCES Recapi-
tulation of marriages in Berkeley
county for the year ending Decem-
Der 31st, 1882:
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Cheapest canton fannels in town. at
Deatrick's. opposite postoffice. old
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The ''Farmers'' Kip and
Calf Boots,

Sold by GETTINGER \ 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.
Call and get pair OF the celebrated
Carlisle Shoes for Ladies. Misses and
Children. the best shoe in town for the
money. For sale only by
Ii. N. DEAThICk,
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THE School Board held a meeting
Tuesday evening in the Office of
Capt. Colston, President of the
Board.
A resolution was adopted making
it imperative upon children attend
ing the public schools to be success
fully vaccinated. Those who refuse
or neglect to be vaccinated will not
be permitted to attend until they
have conformed to the order of the
Board in this respect.
A committee was appointed to
procure plans and specifications for
the building of the new grammar
school.
1t is proposed to commence the
erection of the building as soon as
all the necessary arrangements can
be perfected.
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Burt's Dress Boots and
Shoes for Gentlemen.

Nothing in gentleman's dress is so
desirable, as neat and comfortable
BooT or SHOE. BURT's are especially
so. and for SERVICE are superior to any
thing in the market. A full line, dit
ferent styles, ALL WARRANTED to give
satisfa ction, can be had al
n25) GETTINGER 81 HOKE'S.
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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, DER National Bank.
jill IF
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WE return thanks to Senator Da-
Wis for bound volumes of the Con-
gressional Record.
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DIAMOND FLASHES.


Gen. Jubal Early who, by the way is said TO always
wear the Diamond Shirt, will the Virginia
springs jublate.
There Sermons in books in running
brooks, flies in amber, faults in but a
flaw in a Diamond Shirt
A Zulu princess be like a prophet
has little honor ION herr country; but, she could
at least the African Diamond
Proctor comet will fall into the SUI n fifteen
and add SO much to its heat that the world will
burned Young denies this, do ecare?
We have the Diamond Shirt
Man but little here below, ne synsth have
the Diamond Shirt
Diamond Shirt oft makes the man. Thewan fit,
the fellow.
We have known young plain unassumng
actually make the of oneof
mosfas representatives of esswelsoc
ety. by wearing of the Diamond
Richmond and Danvle stock recently fell 100 points
in day but we take stock in the Diamond Shirt which
is always above par
The Diamond Shirt received the silver at
Price, ST Did deserve ''Wy shrtngy Price. ST.
For Sale by III. c. BERRY 4 CO., Douglas Building.
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Mems and Boys Heavy and Fine
Shoes, for sole cheap by
II. N. DEATRICK.
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Wheat, active and strong, closing
firm, Corn, firm and moderately ac-
tive, Flour, strong in tone, with an
improved inquiry. Mill Feed. active
and firm, at quotations. Oats, firm but
quiet: White, 50a5lcts.; mixed, 47a49.
Clover seed, quiet and stoady, fair to
good, lllal21 cents per pound ; prime
to choice l31al4cts.
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Job lot OF Calico, cheapest goods in
town, cts. per yard, at
II. N. DEATRICK'S
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A large assortment of dress goods,
cheap, at Deatrick's. ola
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Ladies' and Gents Handkerchiefs,
only s cts. each at
III. N. DEATRICK'S.
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SPECIAL NoTICE.-An all days
meeting, conducted by Misses Jen-
ME Smith and Addie Sherman, will
be held in the reading room, B. & O.
r. r. depot, Tuesday, February 9th,
for the purpose of awakening great
er interest in the salvation of men,
and spreading the spiritual fire
throughout the country. A lunch
room will be arranged. Bring your
dinners with you, and come prepar-
ed to stay all day.
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FRANK BURR's fanciful 'Possum
Hunt, might probably now be real
lied if slavery existed and there was
any Jim Johnson in the country to
fly from bondage. For we learn a
few days ago hungry possum did
actually pay a visit to Mr.. Faux
ner's premises and was quietly help
ing himself from the slop tub, when
he was grabbed by the'tail and Sc
cured for future meal.
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SALE REGISTER.

ALI sales of personal property or
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
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VERY great and general interest
is being manifested in the Berkeley
county historical sketches now run.
ming through the columns of the
INDEPENDENT. We are receiving
new subscribers almost every day,
and enquiry for back numbers, from
persons at a distance. Last Satur-
day we received six new subscribers
in town alone, and during this week
have received several from post Off.
ces in the county.
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Kid gloves, black and colored, only
95 cents, for ladies, at Deatrick. ola
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Frzer&
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WAR CLAIMS. - The following
claims have been allowed to claim
ants in the counties of Berkeley and
jefferson, and the amount allowed
to each by the Committee on Wal
Claims under the bill which provides
for the payment of such claims, by
the Secretary of the Treasury, out
of any moneys in the Treasury, not
otherwise appropriated. We collect
them from the Washington cores
pendent of the Wheeling Register:
To Ann j. Burnett, of Jefferson
county, one thousand, one hundred
and twenty-siX dollars and thirty
three cents.
To Board of Education, Harper's
Ferry school district, Jefferson Co.,
S403.72.
To John Fuss, Berkeley county,
$3.50.
To Richard b. Gregory, Berkeley
county, $500.
To Mrs. Ann Kennedy, Jefferson
county, 500.
To John w. Lamon, Berkeley Co.,
$3.50.
To Hendley Milstead, Jefferson
county, S71.50.
To Philip Engle, Jr., executor of
Lydia f. Strider, deceased, Jeffer~
son county, $239.24.
To Robert V. Shirley, Jefferson
county, $1,700.
To James M. Vanmetre, Berkeley
county, $47.50.
To James A. Watson, Jefferson
county, SCOOPS.
To Grantham Way, Jefferson Co.,
$200.07.
To Rebecca Watson, Jefferson
county, $561.25.
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ENTERTAINMENT AT HEDGES

ENTERTAINMENT AT HEDGES
vILLE'-An entertainment and Oys'
ter supper for the benefit of the M.
E. Church, Hedgesville, in the Ma
sonic Hall, Feb. Z, s, 8 and 10. The
ladies of this church will give a
grand supper, with good cheer and
pleasant music, to aid the trustees.
Let everybody help. On Saturday
evening in the church magnificent
Hindoo Personiication lately pre-
sented at the M. E. Church in Mar
tinsburg will be given by the same
ladies and gentlemen who gave them
before. p. A. Rohrbaugh, Esq,
will give the explanations. Supper
% cents; admittance free. Admit
lance to the Personifications on
Saturday evening rs cents.
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Best boots for So in town, at Deaf
ick's, opposite the postoffice. ola
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No. of marriages in the year 1881, l26.
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lancaster i1ntelIigencer.
: . VEL. Deserved COMPLIMENT"
m.u Of cnarscrer should come to the Fore.

- os crxrncter should come TO the Fore.
Brevere' and Dealers journal, philadelphia.
Tho Journal has nothing to do with pol
,t;cs and polit,cians, furthermore than to
entertain the very natural wish that the
heat men should be chosen to represent
the people. And We feel that IN thls re.
spcct We have with us the great body OF
the community, whose desires, with re-
gard to Office and officials, run in precisely
the same groove. Of course, there are
hide bound partisans, members OF each oi
the great parties, who would vote and
work against an angel from Heaven IL on
the opposite ticket, aud show themselves
lust as jealous for their own choice,
though he were fresh from Hades and yet
smelt OF birthstone.
But lust now are particular times fer
many public interests, that of the liquor
and brewing vocations among the rest,
and we think all will coincide with us
when we say that the public and the ad'
ministration of law suffers positive loss
by the declination of those best iitted Tor
these positions to accept them. Not that
In MANY cases those upon whom nomina.
tiops and elections fall do not discharge
their duties satisfactorily, but We cannot
escape the reflection that others who re.
fuse them might not have done better
under the same circumstances.
A notable case in point is that of the
we'll known young lawyer of this city,
VIM. +. Harrity. As a partial reward for
his eminent services as chairman OF the
Democratic city executive committee dur
the late gubernatorial contest, it was
generally felt that he should be honored
with the nomination for auditor general.
His eminent fitness for the place, apart
from any personal considerations, made
the very prospect OF his candidacy sort
of promise of success, but he declined
peremptorily declined-to allow his name
TO go before the convention under any cir
cumstauces, and another good aud true
we make no question-was chosen IN his
stead.
We have taken this Instance because 1t
is Just now the most recent Of any proml-
nence. 1t has, perhaps, often occurred
before, and will again in both parties,
where men of special fitness for office have
preferred the retirement of private or pro
fessioual life to the call and wider field o
public duty. But the custom is, for al
that, to be deeply regretted, because the
effect of it is TO permit, If it does not en-
courage, the cropping forth of inferior
character and inferior ability, with th'
consequent results Of deterioration i'll the
standard of fitness, and prejudice, bigotry
inapttude, neglect, or positive harm II
the execution of public trusts.