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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-12-01

- The art ofthe'cbiropodist first at.
tracted attention in 1S45. when a Ger.
man practiced on the corns of the
Queen of England.
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Hedgesville.

The entertainment given under
the auspicies Of the Hedgesville
Ameteur Minstrells, passed off on
Monday and Tuesday evenings
last, and the large audience prov
ed that our community hold the
efforts of this troupe, oEiy in its in
fancy, in high estimation.
Among prominent arrivals since
our last communication, were Mr.
Ct. Fl. Benson and Bogart, from
the vicinity of Martinsburg, Miss
Maud Smith and Mr.. Charles
Beall Of Maryland.
Mrs. Bosler, Of Pennsylvania. is
visiting her brother, DR. VIM.
T. mon, and we learn, is much
fascinated with The hills and val
leys of old Virginia.
Mr.. Alonzo Naylor, after q pleas
ant visit 10 his parents, returned
to Keyser, w. Va. Mr.. Beall to
Baltimore aud Mrs. Sommers TO
AleXandria.
Mr.. Samuel DurJan and wife,
after quite protracted bridal tour
among friends and relatives re.
turned on Monday last.
We are glad TO report Mr.. G.. w.
Robbins, mentioned in our last
communication as much indispos-
ed, has 80 far recovered as 10 be
able TO resume his duties.
1t gives us pleasure TO see chart.
ty such a boon companion of many
of our young men, which they
show by actual work going out In
the vigor Of youth to replenish the
WOod-pile Of the poor and needy
Rev. w. T LEVEL will hold
services in Mt. Zion Episcopa
Church on Sunday next, morning
and evening. A cordial invita-.
tiou extended to all.
Our institutions Of learning. af
ter pleasant season Of festivities
have all re-opened, and we trus
the pupils may enter upon study
with that degree Of vim which
will never be satisfied until III,
pinnacle of fame and distinction
IS attained REPORTERS.
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NEW ADVERTISE
CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.


At Rules held in the Clerks 0fficc Of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County, on
the LIST day of January 1888.
]. J Jobe vs.. J 4, Beeson and R. R.
Beeson
The object Of the above suit is to at
tach and suhject to the payment OF note
for $500 dated the Gath day of May,
1892, and payable sixty days after date,
negotiable and payable at the Bank of
Charles own, West Virginia, made by
X r. Beeson, and endorsed byJ 4 Bee
son, the interest Of said j e Beesson in
the lands of which his father, Lewis r.
Beeson, died seized, being one tract con :
tanning 100 acres, lying partly in the
county of Jefferson aud partly in the
county OF Berkeley, adjoining the lands OF
Martin Payne a"d others, and called the
"Home Farm aud one tract lying
wholly in Berkeley county. aud adjoining
the lands OF Joseph Grantham, David
Mcdonald aud others.
And it appearing on affidavit filed in
this suit, that the id defendant r. r.
! Beeson is non resident Of this State, be
is hereby required TO appear at the said
! Clerk office, within one month from the
9th DAY of January, 1888, 1.-THE date o.
the first publication hereof and do what
is necessary TO protect her interests in this
matter.
S. II. MARTIN, Clerk.
FLICK RoHRBAUeH, Att'ys for PPH.
Jan. 6-4t.
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CTATEOF WEST VIRGINIA

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
Circuit Court Of Berkeley county, on the
lst day of January, 1888:
j. j. Jobe VS.. r. r. Beeson and Lydia
Beeson.
The object of tie above suit is to attach
and subject to the payment of note Of
$500 dated May Oath, 1882, and payable
sixty days after date, negotiable and pay
able at the Bank of Charlestown, West
Virginia, made by r. R. Beeson, and en-
dorsed by Lydia Beesen. the interest of
said R 4. Beeson in tract OF land of
which his father, Lewis r. Beeson, died
seized, containing l0S acres. lying in
Berkeley county, West Virginia, and ad-
joining the lands of Joseph Grantham,
David Mcdonald and others
And it appearing on affidavit filed in
this suit, that the said defendant, R. R..
Beeson is non-residents Of this State he
is hereby required to appear at the said
Clerks Office, within one month from the
9th day of January, 1883, 1.-THE date Of
the first publication hereof and do what
is necessary to protect his interests in
this matter.
S. II. MARTIN, Clerk.
FLICK & RoHRBAuGH AND PENDLEroN,
Attys for Pit ifs. Jan. 9-4D
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OTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Conr

CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, County
- Of Berkeeg p To GEORGE II FELLEas:
You are hereby summoned TO appear on
or before the 3D. DAY OF JANUARY,
1893, before Iohn 4 Picking, ommis.
siouer, at his office IL the said county, to
show cause, if any YOU can, why IA GER
tain tract OF land ("itn the Improvements
therconl containing acres lying in
Arden District, ln heI ley ,ouuty West
virginia stall not b. sold for the benefit
of the school fund
Witness :. II Martin, Clerk Of the
Circuit Court for sand county, the 9th
day of December, 1889
S. II. MARTIN,
deco 1t. Clerk.
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NEW AID REFRESHMENTS.
Farm for Rent.

INOR RENT-a good limestone Farm of
II 2lO ACRES. Enquire at this office
jan6-tf)
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Morgan County.

The Circuit Court met on Tuesday
last, Judge G. J. Faulkner, Jr., pre-
siding. Hon. G. j. Faulkner, J..
Nelson Wisner, E. Boyd Faulkner,
A. r. Pendleton and T. w. Harri.
son were the foreign lawyers attend
ing the court, and Of course were
handsomely entertained 10y mine
host Green, at the Florence House.
a good deal of business was dis
posed of, and some jury cases tried.
Green, &c., VS.. Degrange, &c,
Judgment on award made by Blake
ley; Giles VS.. Johnson, Judgment;
Green vs.. Degrange, action of cove
nant, jury trial, judgment for
plaintiff; Dawson vs.. Warner, iudg-
ment; John Fuss VS.. r. Sigler, appeal
from Justice Shriver, action brought
under chapter 80, acts Of 1875, for
defendants dogs killing plaintiffs
sheep. jury trial; verdict for
plaintiff VIM. Ii. Baker, Jr.. APP
pointed commissioner in the
circuit court in place of Elias Smith,
decd; State VS.. Steinbaugh, misde-
meanor, fined So and costs: CANDY
VS.. Board of Education, suit dis
missed without prejudice to plaintiffs
to bring another action.
The clerk was ordered to issue
rules against all grand and petit
Jurors who were summoned and
failed to appear, returnable to next
term OF the court, and show cause.
An order was entered making the
January term of the court exclu-
sively for trial and hearing of chan
Gerry causes, and dispensing with
grand and petit juries at that term.
In chancery suit of Rice, &C., VS..
Peylon, &c, decree was entered
confirming sale of 80 acres, at 81 ,263.
The docket of the court has not a
single criminal case upon it, and we
doubt whether another county in
the State could show the like. 1t
speaks well for the people as we'll as
the prosecuting attorney, and at the
recent term of the court not single
indictment was found.
Isaiah Speilman was appointed
general receiver in place of Elias
Smith, decd.
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10000 OTHER THINGS
Notice CO-PartnerShip

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS
4 day formed partnership to take
effect January LIST, 1888, for the purpose
o carrying on the General Merchandise
and Warehouse Buusiness, in the town
of Martinsburg, w Va, under the firm
name of JANNEY & DOWNEY.
g. c. JANNEY.
W. w. DOWNEY
December 20, 1882
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-06
Live Agents Wanted

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or In
formation tor Everybody, i every
count in the United States and Cana
das. Enlarged by the publisher to 648
pages. 1t contains over 2,0s0 house
hold recipes and is suited TO all classes
and conditions of society. a wonder
full book and household necessity. 1t
sells at sight. Greatest inducements
ever offered to book agents. Sample
copies sent by mail, postpaid for $2C0.
Exclusive territory given Agents
more than double their money. Ad-
dress DR.. Chases Steam Printing
House, Ann Arbor, Michigan. OBJ. 3m
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a Michigan boy ate bar of soap,
drank lot of soda water and went
to bed to cure his cold. The doctor
had a hard time TO pull him through,
but the now says the next time he
catches cold he will use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
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NPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
FARM -.


By virtue of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, West Virginia,
rendered on the first day OF November,
1882, in cause therein pending of Henry
J. Ersminger, &c. VS.. Meredith Ensming
er, &c, the undersigned Special Commits.
sioners will offer at public sale on
SATURDAY, JANUARY Is, 1882,
at o. clock NJ, IN front Of the Court.
house in Martinsburg, ". Va, that well
located and desirable farm, known as the
"Ensminger Farm" containing lOl
ACRES, l ROOD and 81 POLES more
or less, lying in Berkeley county, West
Virginia, about 2 miles from Williams
port Nd and about mile from NJ and
W. Turnpike, adjoining lands of Dugan,
Ward, &c. The land is equally of river
stone and slate Some prime oak timber
upon it LOG HOUSE, stable, &c, and
is we'll supplied with water. Any infor-
nation desired by parties wishing to pur-
chase can be obtained from either of the
undersigned special commissioners.
TERMS OF SALE -One third cash,
one-third in six n onths and the remain
ing third in twelve months, with interest
rom the day Oh sale, taxing tue notes ana
bonds of the purchaser for the deferred
payments and retaining lien on the
property sold to secure the same.
4. BOYD FAULKNER,
NJ T. INGLES,
Special Commissioners.
hereby certify that &, Boyd Faulkner,
Special Commissioner in the above enti-
tied cause, has given bond with sufficient
security, as required by law
S. II. MARTIN,
decl6 Clerk Circuit Court.
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nj. and w. Turnpike Co.

A DIVIDEND OT TWO PER CENT.
IA has this day January 5, 1883, been
declared to the stockholders of the Mar.
tinsnQrg section OF the NJ and W. Turn
pike Company, payable on and after the
18th of January, 1883.
r. LAMON,
Jan9-3l. Secretary.
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CPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
Valuable Town Property,
IN MARTINSBURG, w. VA


BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County, West Virginia,
rendered on the Goth day of October,
1882, in the chancery cause therein pend
ing, OF Jacob b. McIntire, &c vs Lydia
Murphy, &c, the undersigned Special
Commissioners will offer at public sale on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. 1882.
at II o clock A. NJ, in front of the Court
house in Martinsburg, W Va, that very
VALUABLE LOT fronting about so feet
on Martha street, and running back about
1850 feet, with BRICK HOUSE upon it,
in said town, known as the Michael MUIR
ply property. any one wishing 10 pur.
chase real estate would do well to look at
this property, as its location, &c, makes
it very desirable Any information in
regard to same by persons wanting to
purchase will be cheerlully given by either
of the undersigned special commissioners.
TERMS OF SALE One third cash on
day of Gale, one-third in six and the re-
naming third in twelve months, with in-
terest from the day OF sale, the deferred
payments to be evidenced by the notes or
bonds of the purchaser, and secured by d
lien upon the property sold.
e. BOYD FAULKNER,
NJ. 7, INGLES,
Special Commissioners.
hereby certify that E Boyd Faulkner,
special con missioner IN the above entitled
cause has given / ond with sufficient Sc
curity, as required by law.
S. H. MARTIN,
decl6 Clerk of Circuit Court
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-06

When Adolphus placed his arm
around the neck of Angelina, he
said it was for neck's press pur-
pose.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-06
Dry Goods,
NOTIONS BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS
AND CAPS, GRO gEKIES, HARD
WARE, O. EENoW ARE, CAN
NED GOODS. TOBACCO
AND CIGARS he

AND CIGARS, &c.,
which he is sci ling at bottom prices, and
cannot be undersold. Our banner is I'M
furled and has inscribed upon it, Quick
sales aud small profits !" The public are
cordially invited TO call and Examine mis-
stock before purchasing elsewhere, and
be convinced that he is selling goods
cheaper than the cheapest Having had
an experience of Is years in the confec-
tionery trade, he would inform his old
friends and patrons that he keeps full
line of these goods, also well-selected
STOCK OF TOYS,
to please the little folks Conectioneries
furnished to churches and fairs at cost.
Thanking generous public for the lib :
eral patronage of the past, he hopes by
fair dealing and low prices to merit a
continuance of the same.
Highest market price paid for country
produce. JNO. S. VERMILYEA,
dec23-tf hedgesville, w. Va.
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NEW ADVERTTSE MFNTS.
4 GOOD FARM
AT PRIVATE SALE.

Y1,HE FARM BELONGING TO THE
| heirs Of JAG, b Byers, deed, situated
one mile west OF Scrabble, ia Berkeley
Count, w Va, containing 1877 ACRES
and 81 POLES, is offered a private sale.
The impro yeInents consist of one ARGE
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE. nearly
new, n good Barn, Corn Crib, Creamery,
Wagon Shed, new Hog Pen, Smok
House, ana The properly is watered by
one Of the best wells IN the country, very
cnnvenien' to The house, good cistern
two steps from the porch both having
splendid new pumps Pc ell make)
also TWO good sock ponds. The imorove-
mehis ate nj about the centre of the farm
q, d are ali we'll rooted and in good con-
Giiion, making ii one OF the most con-
venient and valuable farms ia the county
The farm lies but one mi e from church,
scuoh ana store, and two miles from a
mill. The farm is OF limestone laad, Ia a
good stale Of cnltiyati ~ and is well
timbered The neighb .hood is all that
could he desired by any one, the people
being among the most thrifty aud intelli-
gent o. the Two Virginias apply to the
executor OF the estate now occupying the
farm The terms will be made to suit
purchaser. Address, JOHN VI. BYERS,
Sny der's Mills, Jefferson County, W. Va
dec30-2t
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To THE PUBLIC.

Having formed the above partnership
with Nr Downey, | desire to thank my
friends for the very liberal patronage
extended me and to solicit for the new
firm continuance OF like favo S, prom
ising fair honorable and liberal treatment
by the rm
dec23 st. &. G JANNEY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-28
MARTINS FERRY.
Work 1T the Gas weIl-Slfght Accident
Arrested for Fighting.

The work OF boring at the gas well
was still going IN finely yesterday. The
new ropes have been put in position. They
are now going through the white sand.
stone, known as the glass rock. The sand
is very white, and is full of a crystal sub
stance that looks like glass. The gas keeps
bubbling out OF the mouth of the we'll, but
not enough to be of any trouble. The en-
CINE is not working very satisfactorily,
and will probably be taken to the shop to-
day to be repaired. This will cause a delay
of a few days, but it cannot be help ed. A
workman said to your reporter yesterday
that all the indications pointed 10 a first.
class well, and that as soon as they got
through the sand rock the boring would go
on much more rapidly.
A steam pipe exploded at the Laughlin
mill yesterday morning. The works were
off the rest of the day, and will probably
be of the rest OF the week, as it will take
some days to make the necessary repairs.
Davy DOnel, of Wheeling, was among his
Martins Ferry friends yesterday.
One unfortunate was hammeringa away at
the city stone pile yesterday, working out
his fine and attendant costs for getting
drunk.
Two men were arrested yesterday even.
ing Tor lndulglng IN q hStlCuit IN the north
end of town Sunday evening. They were
assessed the usual sum, which they paid.
Miss Jennie Armstrong has returned
home from an extended pleasure trip East.
Hanover street as usual was occupied by
a raging torrent after the heavy rain OF
yesterday. The water covered it complete.
ly and the amount OF filth deposited down
about Second street showed that the rain
was a good sanatarian, especially in the
upper part OF the city.
DR.. l.. f.. Worthen, Of Wellsburg, was
down yesterday looking at our we'll.
The &. W. society had a lawn social, at
the residence Of George Hopkins, last even
ing. Music, refreshments, pretty girls and
a pleasant time was the verdict Of those
present.
Miss Dottie Johnson expects to leave in a
short time for Cincinnati, on a protracted
visit.
A Sunday School picnic, from Wheeling,
was occupying Walnut grove yesterday,
until the hard rain came on and spoiled
the enjoyment of the party. Walnut grove
i one of the prettiest groves in Eastern
Ohio, and is rapidly gaining favor as a
pleasure ground. Picnics and camp meet.
ings innumerable are hooked for this sum-
mer.
The Excelsior band excursion to Steuben.
vile, on the steamer c. w. Anderson,
comes off tomorrow evening. The boat
will start from Wheeling wharf and the
band will go down there to get on. AR en-
joyable evening is anticipated, and a large
number from this city will attend.
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N

Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, wife of VIM. Sharp,
died at her home on Gravel Hill, last night,
about II o'clock. Her death was apeculiar-
ly sad one. She had such a kind, amiable
disposition, so lovable in her very nature,
that those who knew her best feel most
keenly the loss of so companienable a lady
while the husband is bereft of an help.
meet whose presence in his home
has ever been a guarantee OF all
that home could be desired; a devout
member OF the PRESBYTERIAN Church, she
brought around her a circle of warmest
friends, and carried into her home a cheer
fulness that made il indeed a home which
no other place equalled for the members of
her family. Mr.. Sharp has the sincere SYM
psthy OF a host OF friends in the loss OF so
estimsble a wife, and kind friends deeply
Sympathize with him in his bereavement,
the time for the funeral has not yet been
fixed, but it will probably not take place
before Sunday.-Bitdirr Etirpeadrat.
Mrs. Sharp is a daughter OF Wm. Ming
NicOll, formerly OF this city. and had many
relatives nut friends among our citizens.
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SIOO.

The Traders and Importers Tea Company
OF New York have opened a branch store
in this city. Their teas are put up in paper
ans. Each can weighs, including contents,
about ~ pounds, and is sold, can and con-
tents, at the uniform price OF 81 per can to
one and all. The tea itself is OF an excel.
lent quality and well worth the money.
The coffee is put up in paper cans, each can
weighing, including contents, about ~
pounds, and sold, can and contents, at
same price as tea, viz. 81 per can. The COT
fee is hard to beat. gives satisfaction where
ever used. and is worth a dollar OF anybodys
money. Every can contains a souvenir OF
from 10 cents to $50 cash. or gold or silver
watches or jewelry, and also genuine dia-
mond jewelry. No blanks, the tea and cof-
fee worth at fair retail price more than
that asked, without any regard TO the sou.
venir. This company take this method
July 3Oth these teas and cot.
fees will be sold wholly on their
merits at the same price, but without the
souvenir. Orders by mail promptly for
warded TO all parts OF the United States.
Address Traders and Importers Tea Com.
pany, No. 1865 Main street. opposite Eley-
enth street, Wheeling, West Va. Price,
81 20 per can, 6 cans for $500, ~ cans for
$40, % cans for $40, and IS cans for so.
The following is only a partial list OF
lucky purchasers who found valuable
presents in their cans OF tea and coffee:
f.. W. Donaway, city building, silver ser.
vice Mrs. Dora Bartons, go Main street.
also silver service; Hiram HAYNES, lis
Thirty.firs street, stem-winding and set.
ting watch, $40, and a solid coin silver
Hunting case American watch, SO; {. L..
Kurtz, drug store, 1879 Market street, gen.
uine diamond collar button, 81; J. l..
English, Washington, Pa, diamond stud,
valued at $35; Mary Lynch, Newark, o.,
ladies' Chalalain watci, SIS; Theodore
Fisher, CT East Wheeling, stem winding
and setting watch and 81 % in silver:
J.. J. Grippen, corner Hanover and Fourth
streets, Martins Ferry, Ohio, stem winding
and setting watch, Sl5: clerk at Harmison's
auction house, Main street, found in coffee
a genuine diamond collar button; Mrs.
Hugh O'Hare. 43 y. Huron street, Wheel
ing Island, silver plated sugar dish; Fred
Hathaway, Twenty.ninth street, near toll
gate, silver pickle dish: Charles Stole.
Nineteenth street, ladies' chatelaine watch,
SIS; Mrs. James Ryne, 1866 Market street,
silver service; Patrick II. COppinger, 1924;
ting watch, SIS; Mary Steiner, East
Wheeling. three stone diamond ring, S3j;
Mics Mollle Marsh. No. 46 Eleventh street,
Ladies Guardian Watch, value, SIS: Mrs.
Mary Walters, Bellaire, Ladies' Gold Watch,
$40 James Dunmore, Breakman on Pan
Handle Railroad, found in can of tea
a stem winding and setting watch, SIS;
j. W. Nsnkeuran. 1027 Jacob street, found
in coffee a stem. winding and setting watch
valued at SIS: j. 6. Rosenhaim, 1853 Main
street, gents furnishing goods, genuine
diamond ring, s35; James speyer, whole.
sale notions, 1882 Main street, ladies'
chatelaine watch. SIS; Sarah Clark, Fiji.
tenth street, found in tea gents diamond
pin valued at S35.