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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-10
/" ETCHINGS."
IN WHICH THE INDEPENDENT
Attempts Po'traying the Taricd Inter
eSis and Industries CT
Nartinsburs.
NUMBER XII.
JOHN LYONS.

In looking at the memoranda up
on our note book we find frequent
reference to the boot and shoe trade
and to-day we have something to say
of one of the representative OF that
industry-John Lyons-a man who
has worked his way in the world and
who, during the years that he has re.
sided in Martinsburg, has made for
himself many a friend aud patron.
Mr.. Lyons is of Irish birth and
parentage, but nearly all of his life
has been passed in this country. In
1857, he then being scarcely more
than a boy, he began learning the
shoemaker's trade in village near
Harrisburg, Pa, and from that time
to this he has been constantly en-
ployed at it, excepting during two
years of the war, when he was in
the army-a volunteer in the 47th
Pa. In 1871 he came to Martins
burg and opened a custom manufac.
turingand repair shop, but he did not
begin selling factory made goods un-
til about five years ago. 1t had been
his effort to build up a trade for the
very best class of work, as custom
manufacture as dealer he pursu-
ed the same policy, and for long
time carried no cheap goods, but
trade demands must be catered to,
and now days, like a sensible man,
Mr.. Lyons carries stock that may
be classed as ''good, bad or indiffer-
emit" those articles that he recon-
mends, however, can be relied upon
and his guarantee is at all times
good.
Mr.. Lyons is upon Queen street,
opposite Undertakes. He has q
good location; he carries full lines Of
footwear for men, women and chill
dren, and it is his aim to give full
vaulue to every customer. He does
not do much manufacturing now !;
the repair department is of consiL
cradle consequence, however. He
has been successful in his trade, has
been and is a hard, earnest worker,
and we hope to see him continue to
do we'll.
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II. N. DEATRICK.

The best arranged business front
in the city is that of Mr.. Deatrick's
store. The premises are modern in
appearance, and were designed and
built to meet the requirements OF a
house that controls a substantial
trade. Mr.. Deatrick built the
block in the summer and fall of
1882. 1t is of brick, two floors,
mansard and cellar, 25g55 feet, and
constitutes, in every r. spect, one of
the best business properties upon
Queen street. The sales.room is u
very pleasing one--is we'll lighted,
and its arrangements indicate re-
gard for convenience as well as suit.
able display of stock. This stock
may be considered AS constituting
four general departments; dry goods,
notions, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, and they unite in making IA
comprehensive whole-a house that
is in every way 10 be considered as
one OF the representative ones OF the
city.
Mr.. Deatrick is "a Pennsylvania
by birth-from Adams county, but
Martlnsburg has been his home for
twenty years. Upon coming here
twenty years ago he became clerk
for Clippinger 81 Smith, who were
then carrying on business in the
premises now occupied by Emmert
Il Fiery. MIR. Deatrick first engag-
ed in trade for himself in Martins
burg in 1865, in essentially the same
line as now; for short time he was
upon King street then he removed
to where A. Oden now is, remaining
there nearly IL years from there he
removed to the premises of the Con-
tinental Hotel, now occupied by
Burkhart & Co., where he remained
four and half years. From Janu.
airy 1866 to October '6S, the firm was
Deatrick & Blair. In the spring
of 1882 Mr.. d. retired from business
and during the summer built, as we
have said, the store he now occupies,
and that fall, in October, he resum-
ed trade.
In one capacity or another Mr.. ID.
has been in active mercantile life for
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IL. BENDER Il BRO.

The lumber and coal trade of this
city and section finds a representative
in the establishment of the above
firm. Their business operations are
carried forward quietly and without
any effort whatever at parade, but
none the less are the trade tranac.
tions of Importance, forming an i'm
portant item in the annual business
OF Martinsburg. The co.partners
are I. l.. and Lee NJ. Bender the
present firm was formed FIVE years
and a half ago then succeeding /. l.
Bender 81 Co., formed one and a half
years before as successors to III. l..
Clippinger q Co., the original foun,
ders of the business.
The Messrs. Bender are natives OF
Adams county. Pa, their parents
now residing at Greeneasrle. The
elder brother, /. l.. Bender first en-
tered the employ of Clippinger &
Co. as book keeper, afterwards be-
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Divorce In. High Life in
Boston.

A peculiarly interesting divorce
case has just been disposed by
the courts in Boston. On March
Is, 1879, Adelaide j. Barker, one
of the most beautiful and accom-
plished young women in Detroit,
was won by William L. Wilder, a
travelling salesman Of Boston.
They began their married life in
a pleasant residence at the High
lands, and for months were an,
parently happy. In August Of
the following year the wife was
startled from her dream OF hap
piness by receiving a letter from
her husband in which he confessed
that he had been unfaithful. In
company with O lady friend, Mrs.
Wilder called on the woman
named by her heartless husband,
and the story told by him was un-
blushingly confirmed. Wilder
deserted his wife, and at the hear
ing on Friday the court ordered a
decree Of divorce, and the nnfor-
tunate woman will soon return to
her native state. A few hours
later Wilder was visited by three
men who were once his friends.
and was forced to surrender yalu-
able jewelry and other personal
property that he had taken from
his wife. He was also told that
unless he took his departure he
would receive summary punish
ment.
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A PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATION OF
IT'S POWER.

PkACTlCAL ILLUSTRATION VI
ITS POWER.
A mothers love What a potent
thing it isl 1t will melt the heart
Of the most hardened criminal when
mother influence would be effectual.
No one but mother knows its full
meaning, but every one can appreci-
ate it ii they will. 1t is known that
it means sleeplosS nights, care, In
convenience, and, II necessary want,
hardship and death. But the sub
ject has been too eloquently treated
by the sweetest poets and the ablest
writers to furnish an essay for these
columns. Too many practical illus
trations occur in every day life for
it to be dwelt upon, so that 1t is I'M
necessary to speak Of the subject any
further in order to make the reader
understand the full meaning OF what
is to follow:
Mrs. Henry Schualen, of Ashland,
KY, writes that her daughter has
been cured OF deafness which result.
ed from chronic cAtArrh. She tells
how she had lost hope of her child
Cher ideaD being cured, and how she
Is overj0yed at the. result. After
trying many remedies she says Peru
ma brought 4 cure and that the
daughters hearing is restored. She
concludes by speaking in the most
fiatterlng terms OF Peruna, and then
describes in the most lovely manner
the happiness IL has brought her and
reviews the distress she experienced
while her daughter was afflicted.
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near this city, as Mr.. Peterson be-
lieves.
The first news the young wife had
OF the tragic occurrance was brought
her by the wife of an Italian who
had been working beside panini at
the time OF the latter's death. Mrs.
Panini could not survive the shock.
She became crazed and wandered
about with her child. She was last
traced to Philadelphia, and it Is lie.
lieved she and her little one are
there alive or dead> After his dis.
appearance a letter came from Pan.
ini'sfather, begging him in touching
terms to return and saying he had
been forgiven over and ovex again,
that his mother had died Of d broken
heart, and he himself was fast near,
ing the grave, AS no response 70
this letter was received, Mr., Paniui
sent an agent to trace out the matt
ter, and he made the above disclose
ures. He retained Mr.. Peterson to
continue the search. TIE agent
went back to report the sad facts to
Mr.. Panini. Mr.. Peterson says that
week ago he received cablegram
from Italy announcing that $780,
600 reward would be paid for the dis.
covery of the mother and child, dead
or alive No trace OF the missing
ones is found In this city, and even
the burial place Of young Panini can.
not be found. MIR. Peterson left this
morning to continue his search
further West. He says he will trav'
ell, II necessary, afoot all along the
line Of the West Shore Road, until
he finds some trace OF the remains of
the unfortunate young man.
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WIN. GERHARDT.

The gentleman whose name we
have just written has long been
known to the people of Martinsburg.
For years his profession has been
that of teaching, and to his effort
toward increasing the efficiency of
our public schools is due much Of
their popular success. Mr.. Gerhardt
has been actively identified with
educational matters for thirty years
or more. Sixteen years ago he was
residing in Lebanon county, Pa. and
his reputation as teacher and or
ganiZer was such that he was asked
to come to Martinsburg and take
charge as Superintendent and Prin-
cipal of the public schools then be-
ginning "a struggle for existence
From that time to this with the
exception of an interval Of few
years. Mr.. Gerhardt has filed the
same position that he does now.
About twelve years ago he engaged
in trade, establishing a book and
stationery stare--now the Oldest en-
terprise of its kind in the. city. This
business he has since maintained and
it is the PROVINCE of the to sup
ply people of town and country with
those articles that naturally are en-
braced in these lines Of trade. A
general stock is carried, and the en-.
terprise has gained a firm footing in
the business community.
Mr.. Gerhardt's time, as a matte
OF course, is largely occupied in the
discharge of his professional duties.
Still he finds opportunity to devote
needed attention to his trade. We
are glad to note evidences of bust
ness prosperity on the part of the
enterprise, and would be glad to see
the demand for this class Of goods
so increase that it would become
necessary to Guadruple the stock
carried.
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Skin of silk
Neck of milk
Live Goals sparkling in her lead,
Flashing as in EN- ber-b bed,
That burning lustre shsd-
This the Girl OF Albuquerque.
Teeth of pearl
Amber curl
Hands that in your softly steal
And like warm young narmots feel,
Making both soul and body reel
This the Girl OF Albuquerque
Soul of snow
Cheeks that glow
When you lead her to the priest
One little kiss you'll have at least
Ere dancing at the wedding feas
Wit. The Bride OF Albuquerque.
The CowJoy Poet.
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YOCTH AND AGE.-The time for
action is in our yonrh. 1t is then
that we gather in the grapes. With
freckled faces, sunburnt hands and
bare feet we wander from vine to
vine, from trellis ia the very ex-
uberance OF childish gIee and spirits.
In age We quietly sit in the shade,
and while The hours away in con-
versation with our friends while we
sip the wine. which is the better for
the long years which have passed
since the vintage. In youth we
should learn wisdom. It is thus we
should sow the seeds which are to
bear fruit for the future. Weshou'd
be taught that Peruna is the great.
est medicine ever discovered, and
that it has worked some wonderful
cures. 1t is entitled the ILLS of
Life" Ask for it. and read it
through, and then buy Peruna and
you will never regret it. Send to
DIR. S. B. Hartman & Co., Column
bus, Ohio, for book on the Ills Of
Life" gratis.
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period of nearly thirty years. 0ssher
interests have also engaged his time.
He was one of the originators Of the
water works and is now President of
the Gas Co., a Director in the Ma
tional Bank and treasurer and dir
rector in the Martinsburg Mfg Co..
OF which he was "A charter member.
How successful. his mercantile career
has proved may be inferred taom the
fact that when he opened business
in 1865 his stock would noJ. have in
voiced more than $1,000 to Sl500.and
that. too, at Il time of high prices.
Quite a contrast Is presented be-
tween his house us it was then and
now, but the changed condition is
not to be attributed to luck By any
means. 1t is rarely that business
success drops, like ripe peach, into
ones hand. 1t certaiLly did not in
Mr.. Deatrick's case. Referring once
more to the appearance Of the store,
we may add that it is mcdle of
neatness. Each department is we'll
classified, while the stock is well
kept, and it is no wonder that every
visitor to the store Is favorably inn
pressed.
In the course of a very desultory
conversation with Mr.. Deatrick, two
facts of interest to the purchasing
public were mentioned. One is that
in all lines of goods handled by the
house prices are somewhat lower
than they were year ago; another
is that there has been an improve
ment in the intrinsic value OF goods
lin other words they are better.
The demand constantly improves
for the better grades, and Mr.. ID.
has long enough been in business to
read and understand the s'signs of
the times" He reports an active
trade this fall, appears to think that
business generally will prove very
satisfactory to our merchants, and
the INDEPENDENT certainly hopes
he will not prove false prophet.
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A health journal says: TOO thick

A health journal says: TOO thick
under clothing causes unnatural red
ness in the face and n0se.' We
never heard it called that before.
Perhaps ii the editor OF the health
journal was to dilute his .'under
clothing" with little before swat
lowing it the unnatural color would
not manifest itself so plainly.
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came q partner, ana mas since re-
manned identified with the house;
bis brothers. connection with 1t
dates from the organization Of the
present firm.
l.. Bender & Bro. have conven-
lent yards upon Race street, and
they usually carry about $50 900 feet
of dressed and addressed lumber in
stock, beside full lines OF sash, doors
and blinds of regular sizes, and pro-
portionate amounts OF shingles, lath,
etc. The lumber comprises poplar,
pine and chestnut. The pine for
flooring, siding, dress boarding, Sc. J.
chiefly comes from James River, Va,
and from North Carolina; the pop
lar, for weather boarding, door and
window frames and like purposes,
comes from this State; shingles
from Pennsylvania and Michigan !;
lath from this State. The walnut
handled is almost entirely for the
wholesale trade and is obtained
from this section.
While it is true that l. l.. Bender
j. Bro. rely upon what may properly
be designated as home trade, still
this trade covers a large area. The
fact that rough lumber is sold here
for two dollars per thousand less
than at Hagerstown attracts very
considerable business to Martins
burg that would otherwise go to
our sister city orders are also
filled to and beyond Harper's Ferry,
Winchester, New Cumberland and
other points, and many of these are
what may be called jobbing bills.s. E.
car load lots. Thus far this year
there has been a fairly active de-
mand for building material, and l.
L. Bender s. Bro. pronounce the
trade to have been favorable. Prices
for dressed lumber and for sash,
doors and blinds remain about the
same as they were last year.
In April, 1881, I. L. Bender i
Bro. added coal department to their
other trade. Thew possessed all
needed conveniences for handling
"black diamonds" and as coal deal.
ers they have met with a most favor.
able reception at the hands. of the
people. Their sales of both Anthracite
and bituminous Goals have exceeded
their expectations, and they look for
a larger business in this department.
this fall and winter than they had
last. As manufacturers they employ
a number of men, and turn out con-
siderable quantities OF frames, man.
ties, etc.
One thing Is apparent to all who
are at all familiar with the develope-
ment of trade industries here during
past years, and that is that l. t.
81 Bro. have not been laggards in the
race for mercantile success. They
have proved themselves to be honor.
able, straightforward business men,
and the confidence they have inspir-
ed is but the legitimate outgrowth OF
such business action as they have
taken.
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Charles Eyes, it is wrong to
break the law; but you have a
right to break the lawyer-if you
can.
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BURKHART q co. are 60 !
ready for the Fall trade. New
all the time. a 1SsK
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-31

Our Railroad.-The Bciair Democrat Of las,
week says: Contractor Mccabc has n force Of
carpenters now engaged In the construction Of the
large tTestie at Overshot Branch, and some Of the
men engaged on u are sanguine enough 90 believe
that the treste will be finished this week
Another gang Of mon are engaged in framing tho
Watson trcstle. near By. This will require but
few days. When done tho traekiaycrs, with nick.
shovel and hammer. will march early In April un.
opposed into Fallsson. to the great JOY Of the
staid and steady Friends Of that ancient hamlet.
"from Failston 10 Bclair l. bat four miles. AMI
there arc no obstruetions except the Edelin, and
Fendaii trestlcs aud witner's Run bridge. These
are not formidable and should be overcome 10 n
month or six weeks. and allow the track TO DO
laid 20 city limits the latter part Of May. The
contractors, the past week. have increased their
force. and In addition TO tho men now engaged ut
the front. have forty hands ut work between the
Overshot trestlo and Glenarm. tamping, straight.
ening and ballasting and otherwise putting the
road in good condition for the passenger and
freight cars that will be put soon as tho sec
tion ending at failston Is turned over % and ac
eepted by the company. With good weather and
the incentive of the contractors 20 reach this
point, and the strong desire % this point TO be
reached, tho coming of the trains will not be
much longer delayed.
"If baltimore city will now do Its duty and en-
dorse the company's bonds. as II should do. the
road can be pushed through 10 Delta In time for
the fall trade-in time 10 make glad tho hearts of
many Of GU. citizens who have worked hard. sub
scribed literally and waited patisntiy--and In
time 60 add 10 the profits Of the merchants Of the
city and satisfy them that the endorsement should
have been made.
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Hartford National Bank.-rho r.pUr, o,

Hartford National Bank.-The report Of tho
condition Of the National Bank Of Beiair BY the
Treasury Department IL most gratifying, particu.
larry so TO the investors In the capital siosk Of
the bank and TO depositors. The resources Of the
institution have reached s2t2 900, Of which SI72,
15l consist Of loans and discounts bearing inter.
est that the individual deposits subject TO check
are 10 excess Of $l6 900. and that the undivided
profits or net earnings Of the drs, few months OF
business are S2,si9. The Dsmoeraf says n Il
questionable whether there IL another bank In the
State Of its age that can make rs good showing
With continued good management Il 10 reason.
able to expect nj the end of the calendar year
piled, pay the investors 4 per cent. dividend
and leave handsome surplus-to augument the
capital, strengthen the credit, increase future
dividends and provide for any losses that may
occur.
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Tho Fornev Fs,ate.-coio

Tho Forney Estate.-coionel u. q. Ne
Iutosh and N. ". onutt. on the part Of John r.
Shrincr, one of tho administrators Of tho estate
Of the late jacob :. forncy. flied n petition in
the Orphans Court asking tho revocation Of the
letters of th" eo.administTa;ors Daniel Croinw eil
and David :. Forney. on the ground that there
would otherwise be neglect Of the duties of al.
minstra,ion and consequent loss TO the estate. as
the gentlemen whose letters were asked TO be re.
vokei reside in Missouri. The petition was
granted and the letters revoked rs prayed. leiv-
ing John Z. Shriner sole administrator. The es.
tate l. valued at $ieO.OOO.
Messrs. Cromwell and forney. the now ex-
administrators. were present In court They were
represented by M-jor YOlou and Mr.. culbreth.
Of Rsltimorc.
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Meeting OF pirec,ors. Sc.-Thc dir.

Meeting OF Directors, &c.-Thc director.
Of the Western Maryland railroad held their
monthly meeting on Wednesday, anil alec in
spected the new office buildings at lIiien Station.
which are receiving the finishing touches and will
be occupied next week. a well lighted passage
way connects all tho buildings from Exeter 90
High street. The train men will have comfortable
quarters. with bath room and other convenience.
fhe new frcigh; shed. over 800 feet long. whch Is
also ready for service. Is considered by railroad
men to be one Of the most complete in Baltimore.
Tho company will next week commence Ia, ing
1880 tons Of steel rails on the line Of tho road.
which will make u mare safe aud desirable 10
ride over. Under the very superior management,
Of President Hood the corporation Is making
rapid advances.
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An Assault on a We'll known pai,i.

An Assault on a Well Known Baiti.
moro County Farmer.-Mr. Charles Thomas
cockcy, who resides on his farm near Pkesyille,
was awakened early Tuesday morning BY his son
with the news that robbers were stealing his
grain. Mr.. cockey arose aud taking q loaded
gun started 10 Investigate. As be passed out Of
the door the gun accidentally went on, warning
the thieves. Mr.. cockey mounted q horse and
galloped down the road. overlook 4 horse and
wagon and commanded the driver TO halt. lie
did 50. aud. getting out Of his wagon. approached
Mr.. Coekey as if about 10 surrender, when he
suddenly dealt Mr. Coekey 4 terrible blow on the
left side Of the head with an iron instrument.
The thieves then escaped, aud the pursuit. was
abandoned. Mr.. cOcksy suffers severely from his
Injuries.
Tho farms Of Mr.. d. c. Gray, Mrs. Burlington
Carlisle and Mr.. A. n. Stump, In the same Sec
ton. have also been visited recently BY these
thieves.
II l. supposed that the gang 10 regularly or.
CANNED, conducts its operations on q systematic
plan, and sells Its accumulated cereal piuudcr 20
the commission merchants In . regular way.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-31

Mrs. Boono's requests The will Of Mrs.
Sailie +. X. Boone has been filed in the Orphans
Court Of this county, AMI leaves all tho property
to her cousin, Michael jenkins. In trust. 10 be
used a. directed. The viii directs that no more
than $4,000 shall be used In completing ST.
Anne's church. 81. Mary's 0rphallne Female
School l. len $1,000, and there arc other smaller
beques;s. A codieil in the will gives 81 900 TO
Archbishop Gibbons and n couple Of small annui-
ties 20 servants. Mrs. Boone lcft bu, little real
estate but her half interest In her fathers estate
estimated at S6SO.0o0. will be equally divided
among her six children.
Col. o. p. Maegill has been appointed by the
Orphans Court rs one Of the appraisers Of the
estate.