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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

How THE FRIENDS" MARRY.-At a
Quaker wedding in church at Philadelphia
last week, the pair took their places on
the lowest tier of the raised seats. At the
left II the bride sat two elderly ladies
attired in strict Quaker GARD. The grooms
man and bridesmaid sat in front of the
congregation, facing tue couple and their
sponsors. Then the groom rose and,
ci;sping the hand Of the bride, who also
stool NJ, said: an the presence of the
Lord and this assembly | take Deborah
Brooks 10 he my wie-promising, with
divine assistance to he unto her faithful
and loving husband until death shall sepa
rate u.s." The voice of the bride repeated
the words, The pair sat down. when the
marriage ,'r'ji!i'Itc was read and then
carried and laiu upon IL small table in the
raised seats. From there the groomsmen
raised and carried the table 10 the front of
the bride and groom who signed the Ger
tificate which lay upon it. The table and
certificate were restored to their places,
and the Quaker wedding was over.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12
BOSTON MARKET, Dec. IL.

Furnished by DARLING & HOSMER, OF the Boston
Produce Exchange, Commission Merchants,
No. AZ Commercial street. Boston.
.TShippers should bear in mind thatthe quotations
below represent recetvers' prices for rouud lots and
are made up from actual transactions Extreme quo
tations only be realized for produce that up
the standard of choice in every respect The quail
ity, condition and manner of preparing Produce Tor
market are closely observed by buyers, aud have
an i'm portant bearing upon prices.
PACKING BUTTER.
The following suggestions in regard TO packing but.
for this market prove beneficial to those inter
ested. The style Of the package has more to do with
the sale than most shippers are aware of. In this
market there is decided preference for East
made white ash spruce tub netting from 50 to
81 fbs aud 1t always sells the readest The tubs Should
be well soaked in brine before filling, the butter PACK
ed solidly and filled within half an inch Of the top Of
the tub. Cover the top with piece OF clean new
bleached cotton cloth soaked in brine, aud tucked
neatly down at the edge In packing butter and get
ting 1t ready for market, ueatness is Indispensable
and besides that it pays Never pack two coors in the
arkge Light colored nr strelk4 butter always
sells hard aud ut low prices Use the best fine sl Won
can get Iare your tubs correctly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

In Winnipeg Mt Il massheeIlnG o.
farmers, one of the speaker sad that II
their grievances could net beed'essed at
Ottawa, Manitoba woEld lck Wash
ington TO have them r,dressd'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

The French admiral reports the destruc.
non OF several ports on the southwest
coast of Madagascar
Three thousand Chinese have landed at
Victoria, b. c.. and Il bill to restrict
Chinese immigration is under considera-
lion.
Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel, member
Of parliament for Warwick, has been
appointed speaker of the house of COM
mons,
Minnesota las now joined tie states that
hold biennial elections. The amendment
to the constitution doing away with
annual and substituting bienna. elections
in his place was adopted by vote Of
1896 to "a $50.
a Western paper is ungalant enough
TO ask the champions of woman suffrage
who contend that if the ballot were nivcn
to women only pure aud good men would
be elected to office, why it is they make
such blunders in the choice of their
husbands.
WALToN's VERMONT REGISTER for 1884
is now out and can be obtained at the
bookstores or of the publishers. the
white River Paper Co." of White
River Junction, Vt. The register, as
usual. is filled with useful information
and is well worth the small price charged,
The secretary of the navy reports thai
the three STEEL cruisers and the armed dis
patch boat ordered by congress last year
will be ready for service within - months
Four new double turreted monitors have
hem launched and can be finished fo,
50, 599, $50. which is good deal OF mon
ey, but 1t is recommended that they b..
completed, rs they will provide floating
harbor defeuces sufficient for present pur
poses and may prove equally useful Il.
broadside armorcd ships. The secretary
recommends the building of seven new
unarmored steel cruisers The secretar,
urges that seven vessels should be bull
annually for ten years and that no monp,
be wasted in trying to rebuild the presen
wooden fleet
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

Hon. B. d. Harris Of Brattleboro has
received S60,0U0 verdict in his favor in
railroad suit at Pittsburgh Pa.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

The wool market remains quite steady Supplies O
desirable wool are held with considerable hrmness
aud the views of holders continue to be considerably
strengthened by the firm tone OF market from abroad
London sales are PROGRESSING with considers
competitiou an prices very firm at that pojn
From Astraa and Mont evdeo similar advices are ~.
tanned, and fine woods cannot be placed here from any
point cheap now as could be done some weeks ago.
There doubt but that desirable lots OF fine wool
will command full prices tor some time to come The
consumption is large here and stocks but mode
ate tor the season. We quote:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12
BRAIN TRADE.

There has been very firm feeling for corn. We
quote steamer mixed at SO 61Qc; steamer yellow AT
lie: high mixed at 72d7Sc o bu To arrive from
3 Blu for hgl mixed
OATS.
The demand for oats is good and prices remain about
the same. We quote sales Of No. | and extra white
at 45 Il 46c: \ o. white at ~ 4lHc; No. white at
Al a IL Nc; and mixed at a. It i2c d bushe.
RYE.
Tho MARKETS quiet and the sales have been confined
to small lot at 55G.sc d bushei.
FEED.
shorts have been selling at Sls9ld IL 70: and fine
feoI and .middngs at $40 Il z ton. Cotton seed
meal sells at so. 20 a IS 80 u ton.
BARLEY
Tharr 5 r1thiu doug III Blrey AMI prices are
quite II mila!.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12
BUTTER

There Is no general activity in the butter ma rket
and after passing few fancy brands Of fresh western
which are selling at extreme prices, tho movement
slow and unsatisfactory, We quote:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

WEST BERLIN.-The people of West
Berlin, especially the friends and neigh
bors of Mr.. Mcintosh and Row. Joseph
House are anxious to have the errors in
the accounts which the Montpelier papers
gave of the fatal accident which occurred
in this place Friday evening November
23d, corrected. The report that they were
warned by several persons and that FL
mer Cook attempted to stop the horse is
incorrect. Elmer Cook was not there
no one was near at the time but Elmer
Dewey and Burt S. Cove. They were on
the opposite side of the track from the
team and did not see it until it was very
near the crossing. Elmer Dewey stated
under oath that he was about TWO rods
from the crossing when he first saw the
team and that he heard voice saying,
stop or we will be killed, but nothing
more, and stated that he ran across the
track but the train being much nearer than
he supposed barely escaped being run
over; and that he did not get hold Of the
horse and did not think the horse could
have been stopped at the time and that
neither he nor Cove spoke or made any
outcrv whatever, in fact did not have time
to think or speak; and that he did not
know who were in the wagon, saw r.
Mclntosh but could not see well enough to
tell who it was; felt sure he heard sig.
nal given by the engine. Burt S. Gove's
statement was the same rs Dewey's except
in regard to the signal which he did not
remember of hearing. Both stated that
they did not see Mr.. Mcintosh strike his
horse and that the train was going at a
frightfu speed and that it was so very
dark that they could not well Judge of
distances. Those who were the best nc
quainted with Mr.. Mcintosh and with the
circumstances relating to the accident, are
of the opinion that owing TO the darkness
Of the night they were deceived in the dis
lance between them and the crossing.
There is slight curve in The track above
The crossing which causes the head light
of the engine when coming from that
direction 10 reflect across the highway
some three or four rods east of the crossing
and it is very probable that Mr.. Mcintosh
was at this spot when the engine rounded
the curve and the light flashing upon them
they thinking they were very near or per
haps on the crossing, pushed forward to
get out of reach of the rapidly approaching
train, and only discovered their mistake
when too late TO stop the excited horse !;
which was the young horse instead of the
old one AS stated in the papers. 1t was
! sad blow TO this little place, for it has
taken three of our best neighbOrs from u.s.
There are none WHO are more ready to
render assistance and acts of kindness
to every one than Mr.. and Mrs Mcintosh
and Mary House were. The loss of these
kind and obligng neishbors is keenlv felt
hy all in the place.
Arthur l.. HEWITT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

Choice Turkeys are scarce and Northern command
l5t2Uc. Nice Northern chickens in demand, and
worth Is a zoe, but common run much lower. We
quote:
Northcrn-Turkeys, choice q it............ lsa ~
ar 10 Euou u az IL
Nprl1g Culckels... IL "a 20
Live Fowl . n
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15
ARTHUR N. GILBERT.

AT the corner of Queen and Race
streets the '.etcher'' finds drug house
that has many friends hereabouts, and,
as amatter Of course, some items con-
corning it have found their way to our
notebook. We are not quite sure as to
in what year the house was establish
ed; at all events its founder was DIR.
Charles Heuser, now Of Baltimore. He
subsequently disposed of the business
TO w. 5. Teller, now of Cincinnati. The
original premises We're burned, and Mr..
Feller rebuilt and still owns them. On
the first of April, this year, Arthur M.
Gilbert bought the business. Mr.. Gill
dert is young man, native of Jeffer-
son county. He has had long exper-
fence in the trade, having first become
connected with tho bueines, at Har
per's Ferry, in the drug store of his
cousin, now of the firm of Gilbert
Bros, wholesale druggists, of Balti-
timore. Eight years ago he came to
Martinsburg and became a clerk for
the late Mr.. Dorsey, and for some two
or three years he virtually had charge
of the business. Subsequently he was
with DIR. Hover for couple of years,
and this spring he began business upon
his own account. We don't think that
Mr.. Gilbert has had any occasion to re-
gret the step then taken. He had so
long been connected with the drug
trade here that he had large circle OF
acquaintance throughout the country
and when he began for himself his
friends were glad Of the opportunity to
encourage him by extending liberal
patronage. BY giving his business
careful personal attention he has shown
sales are now nearly 100 per cent lar
ger'than they were last spring, indi-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15

The U. B. Sunday school Of
New Haven held their picnic on
the 9Th, in the grove Of Mr.. John
M. Payne, near the church. The
day proved very pleasant one
for the occasion. Entertaining
addresses were delivered by A. B.
Duin, Of DarkesviIIe ard j.. Roach,
of Martinsburg. Excellent music
was furnished by the Smithfeld
band, and good singing by the
scholars and friends. After enjoy
ing bountiful dinner the aud
fence listened to temperance ad-
dress by Mr.. 4. B. Bair, which
was we'll received. After the
speaking the school was formed in
line and after q short march were
halted and treated to q bountiful
supply Of candy, which was extern
ded to every one on the grouud.
Perfect harmony and good order
prevailed during the day, and all
expressed themselves as having
had a good time and being well
pleased with the picnic and cele-
bration. VISITOR.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15
III. S. HYDE.

Vast contrasts are presented as be-
tween the jewelry house of ii. S. Hyde
as it is now and as it was in 1923, when
James Hutchinson a practical silver
smith, established it. 1t was then the
first enterprise of its kind in the Valley;
its patronage was but limited, and its
trade came from sparsely settled
country, whose inhabitants had little
use for jewelry, and whose possessions
of silver plate were usually limited to
modest array of articles that now-a-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15

Gates that he has not forfeited the re.
gard of those who know him. He has
an especially large stock I'M toilet arti-
Giles and druggists sundries, generally:
the prescription department Is well pa
tronized, very considerable trade Is
held with physicians and others
throughout the country, and his home
trade more than holds its own.
In its apr earance and appointments
the house deserves favorable mention,
and we feel assured that it will be no
fault of Mr.. Gilbert's il its future is not
extremely prosperous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15

SHOWS, OUT tney are n0ardrng their
means for the fair. Now don't
You think this very commendable
in our chmmunityf They not on
" want to keep the money within
their reach, but also to pui it
where it will do the most good.
It is gratifying to know that the
Berkeley Fair has such d wide
SPREAD reputation and one that will
no doubt be evidenced by the big
crowdswhich will be present when
It comnlspces. ! am sorry that I
have nothing to put on exhibition
except myself and family, which
will not take up much room when
you wish to place better bred ami
mails. I am free to sAy that tbids
fair to be az exhibition Of which
not only the county but the State
may be proud, and / hope that
our country people will not be
backward in bringing their wares
there and compete with our neigh
bors even if they can't excel. The
ladies from this neighbo-hood
might place some very tempting
fruits upon your shelves if they
choose, and / think they will, Is
they are hardly ever In arrears
when there is any competition on
the tapis Our vicinity is full
OF young ladies and gentlemen at
this time. Mrs Lizzie Hamilton,
widow Of Rev. John Hamilton Of
Denver Colorado, is now on visit
to her brothar-in-law Court Ham
ilton. Miss Belle Glaze and Miss
Lula DeHaven of Frederick coun-
ty are visiting the family Of Mr..
Jacob Rinker.
Messrs Samuel. Cline and John
Clendening, of Pittsburg, Pa, are
on q visit to their friends. They
expect to continue their journey
to Roanoke where they expect 10
locate in business. Mrs. Martha
Harley is visiting her daughter-in
law Mrs Hattie Grafton.
Rev. E. Wilson held q very ele-
CANT meeting here on Saturday and
Sunday last. There was some ad-
ditions to the church. It beings
communion occasion q large con-
gregation was present, among
whom / noticed the genial and f.
miliar face of our former neigh
bors, J. w. Strong, wife and
daughter, who have been absent
for some time visiting friends on
the eastern shore Of Maryland.
The stately form of Mr.. A. 8.
cambridge was plainly visible
whilst aiding in the administration
of the sacrament.
The frost ofmany winters tells
the sad tale that he must--ere ma
ny more, partake Of the last sup
per and join those whose memory
is kept fresh by this typical ord!-
nance. Revs w. w. Downey and
Hunter McKown were also pres
ent besides many other strangers.
In conclusion I am requested to say
that our colored minister, Rev. r.
T. Sawyer will hold q bush meet
ing near Pitzer's Chapel, in Arden
District, Sept 30th. Preaching in
the morning and also in the even
ing. g. e. Il.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15
DarkesyilIe.

Darkesyillc.
The drouth still prevails in this
section ; our streams are rapidly
failing, in consequence of which
the mills are frequently brought
to a stand still, but at this writing
we have strong indications for rain,
and I trust ere this communication
reaches your Office, the clouds
which are overhead, shall have
emptied their garnered fullness
upon the earth.
Our school is now in full blast.
Ere long the little ones will feel the
invigorating effect of school train
ing.
Our village was well represen-
ted at the circus on Friday last
everything was taken in from the
baby elephant up. Had it not
been for the misfortune of our
friend Lysle, our happiness would
have remained unbroken, but cur
iosity frequently leads man into
trouble, as was the case with our
friend. No sooner had he peeped
into the muzzle of the cannon than
she went off Il mean the cannon)
and he became enveloped in q
cloud of dust, but an explanation
soon revealed the fact that it was
necessary to blow out the dust,
preparatory to loading.
Poor eyes and nose, and mouth and
chin,
A dismal sight presented
| And as the dust got farther in,
Sincerely Glen repented.
It is reported that we have an
individual in this community who,
for indomitable energy and practi-
cal perseverance,, exceeds anything
on record. Having made himself
thoroughly conversant with the
tactics he can take twelve corn
cobs and form o circle around q
bottle of Little George, then give
the order, ssright face. forward
march" when all will commence
marching till finally they get up to
the bottle. Now whether this is
gravitation or the self-sacrifcing
influence of Little George, I will
leave your readers to determine.
/ had the pleasure of meeting
my friend, Capt N. HI. Brown q
few evenings ago. He reminds
one of Billy Rutledge, Dick Coop
er, and some more of your towns
men, who knows how to make the
heart of man rejoice. I found
Capt. B jubilant over his unprece-
denied success in the sale of his
valuable Eureka Phosphate. He
says the increasing demand for his
goods has been contrary to his
most sanguine expectation. Far
mers wishing anything in his line
would do well to give him call.
Your correspondent is the hap
by recipient of one of the catalog-
ues of the 18th annual fair at Mar
tinsburg. Perusing its pages found
the name of Col. Jas w. Melon
aid selected as one of the judges
inthe cattle department. No better
man could have been selected, as
the Col. has had large experience
in all kinds of stock having own
ed some of the best bred in the
valley of virginia, no doubt his
Judgment in this instance will re-
ceive the appreciation of all. A.
part from this, he is one of the
most successful farmers in this or
any other county. Having by
bull dog tenacity, and untiring
energy made giant strides to for
tune, he can now sit down very
complacently and say
Here is farmer who is Y's.
Enough to take his Els,
And study nature with his rs,
And think of what he Cs.
In raising crops he all < LIS.
And therefore little Os,
And when he hoes his soil by spells
| He also soils his hose.
MORE ANON.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-15

Having ventilated his ideas concern
ing the public schools, the "etcher" re-
snmes his chat concerning business
interests here, and finds something to
saw about
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-11

I'VE PENDING DIVORCE sUTT-SENAT0R FAIR
DEEPLY GRfEvgD AT PUBLIC STATEMENTS.
A San Francisco telegram says: In the
Fair divorce case public sympathy appears
To he on the side OF Mrs. Fair, the mother
Of the Senator's four children. Hopes are
freely expressed that the court will grant
the mothers acknowledgements OF the
suit. control OF the childecn, S3,OOO,0OO
IN cash, and s1,500,000 in property.
Senator Fair acknowledged he knew
his wife was bringing the suit, but
said be would defend the case. He char
actcrizcd the allegations as vile Hes,
having no more foundation that the story
about his eldest son shooting him. Mrs.
Fair. on being informed that the Senator
proposed to contest the case, expressed
surprise, and asked, "Did Senator Fair
saw ANYTHING about me!" Learning that
he had not, she added, "Then also have
nothing to say" She declined recitlng
the cause which induced her to make the
demand for divorce, but said that, hay-
ing made up her mind, she was bound to
carry 1t through.
Senator Fair, in conversation to-day,
stated that he regretted bitterly and keeniy
the notoricfy given matter so exclusively
concerning himself and wife. He said :
al am the man, and l am willing to bear
all the odium which the public, In igno-
rance Of the real facts, may choose to cast
upon me. But my regret is for my wife,
whose name should be Incorporated in dis
patches sent all over the country. Now.
as always, my desire has been TO do thaI
which would contribute to the happiness
of my wife and children. III have III any
way failed, God knows IL has not been
prompted by desire TO do So"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-11

KANSAS Crrr. No., May 10.--A private
tlispatch received last night says that the
lawlcss element In Dodge City. Kan, be-
came 50 obnoxious that the authorities
were determined to drive them out.
Twenty policemen were sworn in about
ten days ago, and have since been working
to rid the town Of the gamblers and pros
titutcs. A number OF these persons were
nut Of, tram and cautioned against COM
ing back.
The roughs appear to be In the minority.
and those who yet remain have become
less riotous. There has been no blood
she'd, and the only coercion practiced was
the placing OF the roughs on the train. A
dispatch says there Is no danger to lie CT
property, and that the whole affair amounts
10 nothing more than the determination on
the part 81 law-abiding citizens to estao'
Iisb order. The guards stationed at dcpots
were there only for the purpose OF pre-
venting the return Of the gamblers. The
COWBOYS are not mixed up in the affair.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-11
g LIE OF THE MAGNIFICENT
"FIsH-PoNDr ESTATE, ON JAMES RIVER.

In pursuance Of the decree OF the Circuit Court
OF Nelson county, In the chancery causes of BIZ
ney's administrator, &C, rs. Hall, &C., and ID. H.
Gordon rs. Biney's administrator, &C., the under
signed mmissioners win offer for sale at public
auction, at the depot of the Richmond and Allie
ghany railroad In Howardsyile, Albemarle coun-
~, va, ut about IL NJ. on the
9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1883.
that MAGNIFICENT ESTATE On JAMES
RIVER. In Nelson county, abont two miles above
liowardsville, Albemarle county, known as FISH
POND" formerly owned by the late Alexander
Moseley. ESP. containing about 1885 ACRES OF
LAND, OF which about $50 acres are JaInes-rtyer
lowgrounds, including " BIg-sycamorer island.
This estate has shout five miles river front. ly
Ing In the form OF horseshoe. with depot (at
which there Is post-oiicel and one hag-station
on IL. Excellent DWELLlNG-H0USE, good out
houses, an orchard of choiceiy-selected trees and
Accelerated hsh-pond. Has fw0 LIMESTONE
QuARRIEs lying directly on The Richmond aud
Allegheny rallr0ad and thought 10 contain veins
OF Iron ore; Is well w.tered, and from the dwell
ing-house porches there are picturesque views OF
James river, The Richmond and Allegheny rail-
road. and surrounding country.
This Is probably the finest estate IN Nelson eoun-
~ on James river, and has the unusual advantage
Of being susceptible OF division Into smaller farms.
rs convenient TO churches, and the peighborhood
o1crs nne social advantages
1t will be sold MS whole or In parcels to srit
purchasers aud the terms OF sale which viii be lib
eral, wiii be made known on the day OF sale.
kienmond In the morning and return by the eve
ming train.
The sale can probably be confirmed a, special
Any further information win be given by ad.
dressine J. .. HonsLEY, Esq, at Arlington depai,
Nelson county. or JAMES Pi.EAsASrs, Esq sttor.
ney ~ NV HtcnmonL.
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