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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

plenty but they pasture them In
the mountains and only see them
occasionally. Some people think
that mountain lands Is worthless.
but ! am sure ii is valuable 10
these people out here. They pas
ture thousandsof cattle, sheep and
hogs on them, and keep their low
iauds until they want to bring
their stock in and prepare them
for market. / noticed one remark
able feature, the entire absence of
birds ofany description through
that portion of Hardy which we
passed aud noticed too the SUI
perabundance of the large horse
ny. The captain has become quite
expert with the whip in the de-
struction o. this pest. He takes
deliberate aim and brings them at
every shot, / am ALWAYS Glad
when we strike a horsefly region
because 1t Is about the only time
we can raise trot. We found the
people very hospitable and good
livers. Stock and bark seems 10
be their principal visible means of
support. The nearest depot Is
Winchester where they haul their
produce and receive their supplies.
The Hanging Rock. which is ma
lures own work is great curlos-
lily and looks to be frightf0lly dam
gerous. wanted Capt. l., to drive
fast and get from under IL. "No.u
said he, "I'll drive slow for fear I
might jar the id thing down.
Well 1t didn't fall on us,and / sun.
p 80 there was no danger, but
breathed much easier after | had
passed 1t. We zizzagged around
here for two days and found moth
ng In our line. We tracked deer
for two miles up a mountain and
then failed to get sight Of him.
felt satisfied | even seen the track
but the Capt was determined to
see that deer Ito use his own ex-
pressioD) "ur bust gutn 80 he was
soon gratiiied when he scared up
yearling calfby the roadside. We
did not go far however until we
run w against a deer whose aver
dupois was enough to terrify the
unterrified inquired the road
to certain point and / suppose
our unnatural appearance tempted
her TO come to the door of her do
micil when she exposed to us two
plump little feet of about ten
pounds each, which look as though
she had bee tramping mud to
make prick. She was soon lost to
sight, but we'll remember her af-
fectiona.ely. The captain truth
fully remarks that Hardy county
was the best place to hunt sheep
he ever saw. Said he s'aman can
keep on hunting but the devil OF
1t is to find them.o We now
strike for Romney and through
the southern part Of Ham pshire,
but with the same success. Finally
we strike Patterson Creek Valley
a beautiful little vale ofonly about
3 miles width anywhere here, and
whose hills are alive with cattle.
The pastures here are excellent,
the mountain ranges accessible
and the people clever. The cattle
are good and in fine condition,
ranging in price from So, to $3.50
which sellers are asking good ma
ny buyers In here but they don't
bite. Plenty ofsheep in this part
Of Grant county, but good sheep
are high, ranging in price from
1915 to $3.50 per head. Many
buyers have gone on to Pendleton
but | am told they are also high
there. We expect to start home
ward soon, with a lot of good ewes
which We intend to offer to our
friends at a short profit. G, K. l..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01
FOnahawk
The drouth has been very severe
hara

The drouth has been very severe
here.
Mrs. Michael Butts of this
place, died last week of consump-
ton.
There will be a picnic at Gran
tham's Ford September 9Th. Good
music will be present.
j. w. Porterfield has his mill
now in operation, and accom-
modateS those who wish meal.
etc
Ed Henshaw, our butcher, has
been killing some fine beeves.
The road surveyors are putting
the roads in good condition for
the winter. MAHALIA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

Alta recent dinner party in Paris,
the host provided a novelty which
may possibly become q feature Of the
dinner parties Of this electric age.
Beside each plate was a telephone.
which was connected with a distant
saloon, where superb orchestra was
playing. The guests were thus able,
between the courses, to pass the time
pleasantly in listening to good mu-
sic, instead of making obvious re-
marks about the weather.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

from her visit at Bunker Hill.
Mr.. Charlie Roush, of Baltimore,
is spending few days here.
Miss Alice Riester, of Baltimore,
is visiting Miss Cora Hathaway.
Miss Sallie Stuckey, county, was
visiting in town last week.
G.. F. Cross of Harper's Ferry was
In the city this week.
Judge Faulkner has returned from
an official visit to Romney.
Hon. B. L. Butcher, State Super
intendent was in town this week.
d. S. Noble, Esq, and wife spent
a portion of the past week in Cham,
bersburg.
Mr.. John S. Mckee, of Washing
ton, D. c., is here on short vaca'
ton.
Miss lilly Weigle, of Philadel'
phia, is visiting friends in Strines-
vile.
Rev. w. H. Sbellenberger and
family, of Pennsylvania, are the
guests of Mr.. s. H. Martin.
Willie Burkhart is home on a visit
to his parents. He has been located
in Pittsburg.
Rev. James Wolff was in town
this week, visiting his father.
Mr.. Joseph Berry aud daughters
have returned from their visit to
Moorefeld.
Mis-. H. A. Riddle, of Chambers
burg, Pa, has been visiting her
mother in this place.
We are pleased to note that DR..
w. D. Burkhart, who has been quite
i'll for some time, is now GONZALES
cent.
Hon. Chas J. Faulkner, we are
glad to state, is recovering from his
recent sickness,
Mrs. Harry Menslage of Balti-
more, and daughter, Miss Daisy, and
Miss Ida Pitzer, of the county,are the
guests of Mrs. John w Pitzer.
Miss Rosalee Williams and Miss
Gertrude Reed, of Washington, are
visiting Miss Sue Colston, daughter
of the editor eff the Statesman
Mr.. r. NJ Hadden and wife, of
Abbeyville, S. c., and I. b, Allen,
Esq, of Philadelphia, are visiting
Mr.. J. w. Dieffendeifer
DR.. Camden and wife, Mrs. Senate
Camden and Miss Annie Camden,
left Parkersburg last Tuesday, for
Carlsbad, Bohemia, famous Euro,
pean watering place. They will
visit other places of note. We wish
then pleasant voyage aud a safe
return.
Mr.. Luther Vanmetre, of Miss u
ri, and Mr.. Arthur VanmetFe, Of
Dakota, brothers. formerly OF this
county, after an absences of twenty
nine years, have been spending the
past two months in this vicinity,
visiting relatives and looking ~ Old
acquaintances Though they fad
great changes in that time many IA
miliar faces ard landmarks still re
main,
Mr. Randolph BUl&ey, Of Colum-
bus, O., is here on visit with the
purpose OF interviewing our farm
ers on the prQpriety aud economy of
having their farms set with hedge
fences, on the plan of Dayton (O.,)
Hedge Fence Company He is
gentleman OF integrity, and farmers
can rely on any representation made
by him.
On Saturday last, a party compos-
ed of town and country, went down
the Potomac on the barge drawn by
the Lizzie May" to Dam No 4, and
returning, stopped for the afternoon
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

On Saturday last, party compos-
ed of town and country, went down
the Potomac on the barge drawn by
the Lizzie May, to Dam No 4, and
returning, stopped for the afternoon
at Potomac Isle, where they enjoyed
the evening in dancing, fishing,
swinging, etc, All expressed them
selves as much pleased with their
trip.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

A pretty Philadelphia at Cape
May, who without positively aping
the English women, resembles them
considerably, received a neat COM
pliment the other day when a veri-
table Britain eye-glassed her shape
ly, well.dressed form from Assistance
and remarked "She is my coun-
trywoman, idealized, beautified."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-09-01

+, tainly !, hsPs that those indications may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
WINTH ROP.

Last Wednesday afternoon our community
was greatly shocked by the report that Miss
Jessie Richardson, daughter of Henry Rich
ardson. Esq one of the proprietors of the
Winthrop House, thought to be d, ing
Ii was known that she had been sick about
ten days with typhoid fever, but was not con-
sldertd at all dangerously i'll: the report
proved all too true. About two o'clock, f.
NJ, great change was noticed for the worse:
all that medical skill could devise, all that
loving hands could DO, was done to ward of
the grim messenger. but all to no avail, her
5" Get young life went quietly, peacefully out
at 10 L. NJ. Funeral services were held at
L. NJ, Saturday. Rev. Mr.. Obear of the
Congregational church was the officiating
clergyman. The services were attended by
large number of our citizens and by Miss
Richardson's schuolmates. The floral offer
ings were many and extremely beautiful A
large anchor composed of rare and beautiful
flowers, contributed by her elias smates was
at the head of the casket. There were three
large pillows OF rare roses. one Of which bore
the word Jessie, one Rest" the other '.li
years, signliying her age. There was the
broken column and the vacant piano stool a
beautiful wreath of cut flowers, contributed
by Mr.. Geo. Baker of Lewiston, a former
boarder. filled the room with its sweet per
fume; also an elegant wreath. a gift from
Miss Annie lIannatOrd.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvenus W goldman arranged
these floral offerings in Il very tasteful man
ner which added very much to their attrac-
tiveness. 1t would seem impossible to give
the names of the various kinds of flowers
there were so many-the largest floral display
we ever recolect of seeing on similar oc-
casion. Resting in her beautiful casket
among the flowers it did not seem like death,
but healthtul, quiet sleep. Yes, it was sleep.
ASLEEP in Jesus, blessed s'etp,
From which none ever wake TO weep
Miss Jessie was a beautiful and interesting
you"g lady, who had, during her brief stay
among us, endeared herself to large circle
OF friends and acquaintances, by her gentle
way, loving heart, cheerful disposition and
ladylike department. Her parents have the
sympathy of the entire community in this
hour of terrible affection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
LEWISTON.

Our correspondent IT. writes =: 4 lad about
II years of age. the son of Oils Currier of
Lewiston. while walking across the NJ. c. r.
X bridge between Lewiston and Auburn lost
his balance and fell distance of 10 feet,
striki ing on the ledge b. low. thereby receiv-
ing severe internal injuries. ANY one view
ing the scene of the accident would suppose
he would have been killed Instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Inc Pacific coast is fast gaining in favor
as winter resort. The southern half of Cal
iiotnla Possesses winter climate tina, il not
equailed IN any part of the globe for salubrity
ana equality of Temperature 'The "rainy
season, so called, is far from being unpleas-
ant has more cloudless days than New Eng
iahd mas IN whole year, and serves to fresh
ca foliage and flowers which everywhere
ABOUND At Monterey, Santa Monica and
ise" mere on the coast. urfbatning Is in
dniged in during all the winter months.
Fresh fruits and vegetables NAV be eaten AZ
christmas. Messrs. Raymond Whit
comb will take out two parties to Cali
,orhia for the coming season. One will
leave Boston October 18th and the
other December 9th. Two months will be
passed at the elegant and fashionable Hotel
del Monte, Monterey, the most luxurious
watering place hotel in America. and then
Santa Barbara. San Diego, Santa Monica
Riverside. the Sierra Madre Villa at San Ga
brlei, Col 3. San Francisco, or anv other
places Of attraction and resort. may De visit
ed- according To individual choice. Ample
time Is afforded for seeing the sights of the
Pacific coast and the traveller can return
when he pleases, thus making his stav long
or short, to suit his convenience. A circular
giving full details of these novel trips. NAV
be had By addressing W RAYMOND. 30
Washington street, Boston,
As an Educator. the FOREIGN Exhibition
IN Boston this fall will stand unrivsllel
Visitors from all parts of the United State,
VIII have an opportunity of learning more in
reference To foreign lands than through anv
course Of education The management have
wisely decided to furnish visitors with the
free use of the only Official Guide in New
England, and the Pathfinder Railway
Guide will be the only one allowed in the
building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
S2l.543 o.
MAINE POST OFFICES.
Conn arative Statement OF Their Receipts
for the INeivemOnth.
Adjourned.

The statements of receipts for the fiscal
year from the pot offices in Maine, in which
the free delivery system is in operation have
all been received at the Post Office Depart
ment. The falling of in receipts amounts in
round numbers To 81 900 at Augusta, $500 at
Bangor. Among the offices show ing increased
receipts for the last quarter over the proceed
ing one. Portland was increased $500. The
following table exhibits the receipts from the
offices named for the fiscal wears ending
June 80, 1883, and June 30, 1852, respective
".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Es~Our readers must remember that they
can. tomorrow. make an excursion on the
steamer ISLANDER" to Fort Popham, Mouse
Island, Capital Island, Squirrel Island, Ocean
Point or Boothnay, and return early in the
evening, and have from three to four hours at
either place. Fare for round trip, only one
dollar A rare chance to get a smell of sea
breeze and get fish or clam chowder.
july2-tm&th2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
I9ieo.

In Augusta. Aug. Il. Mrs Cha lotte b Doe.
widow OF Mr.. Charies Doe, aie of windsor, aged -
years.
years
In Haverhir, Mass Aug. 20, Mrs. Olive j. Farr,
late of Lewiston.
In Ellsworth, Aug. 20. Mrs. Rhoda G. Wilbur,
daughter Of Barlow Hall, Esq; aEed IS years,
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The statement. on authority of a Bangor
paper, that the Maine Central has leased the
Somerset railroad, is erroneous No such
lease has been made or negotiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The Y. NJ. c. A. of Auburn. give the boys
a free ride to Lake Grove today that are I'M
able to pay for themselves. Tickets have
been issued to about 800, and they are having
a gala day at the Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The regular monthly business meeting of
the Y NJ C.. A. will be held on this Mon
dag evening at "a O'Clock. All members
are urged to be present, as business of inter
est is 10 be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Naine Central Conductors are pretty sharp,
uu' 'hey tell this of the manner in which a
.'ankin county girl got ahead of one of
~ :. The other day. She took passage to
"'"anacook with the intention of going still
'A'uur on visit. after days sport was
s'er' She told friend fIom whom she
"iere parted that she could get there o. n.
uncut ticket and she did. 1t was thus
"hen the conductor came along she asked
nv" II she was on the right train. He said
MS Tram was going to Bangor. "Oh
.'0fu' she cried, them am on the wrong
'"n' live in Franklin county" The con.
N1e'or was all attention, all pity, and all sug
eesu'e' He would take her clear to Bangor
u she liked, or to any other point-free OF
curse. well. she had friends in Water.
~ snie' and would stop there" she guessed
que stopped there and wrote friend how
ss''! che played it on the NJ. C. conductor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

have been using Switt's Specific { 5 ) $
and find it to be the best remedy of the kind
that haye ever been able To get. and | have
tried them all.
JoH~ FISCHER, Sd L. 5. Cavalry.
septltIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Patents have been issued to f. Logue, NJ
T Jones and G.. +. Morrill,, Deering, com
position for tanning, and w. II. Marrett,
Rrun.sick. pole and shaft for vehicles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Comes a letter signed T. Walker, saying
About six months ago commenced taking
BUrdoek Blood Bifters for protracted case of
lumbago and general debility and am now
pleased to state have recovered my appetite
and wonted strength. Feel better alIogeth-
er" sept3tdwSwp3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Enterprising loo al Agents wanted in this
town for an article that is sure to sell, live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address
Humiston Food Preservative Co. - kilby
Street, Boston. july 2+.&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Great preparations are being made for the
regatta at Maranacook. Hanlan was expected
t, arrive in Portland Saturday. The other
scullers have come from Newark to Portland
and were there Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
Books for the Million.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says that Mr.
l.. l.. Beardsley. Public Librarian of that
city, was wonderfully relieved by the pain
cure, st. Jacobs Oil, in an attack or rheuma-
tism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
While Absent

a.. c,sv during the summer months, parties
fron ", The DAILY KESS-BEC JOURNAL mailed
can ns Tor week or any time beyond that, at the
70 . ~ 10 cents month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Major S. J. Gallagher OF the State Pension
Department is on his vacation He is in the
eastern part Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Mr.. VIM. p. Walch of Portland. has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Coombs as manager
of the Western Union office in this city. Mr..
Coombs goes to New York to study medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Our well-known citizen, Oscar Holway.
Esq, was among the passengers for the sea-
aide on the steamer Islander. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Stated communication of Bethlehem
roaye. F AMI A. NJ. this (Monday) even
ing at 730 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Negftine is a great panacea for our aged
fathers and mothers; for it gives them
strength, quiets their nerves, and gives them
Natures sweet sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

bra. Croker and Webster have dissolved
par,ner.hip DIR. Webster will occupy the
office recently vacated by DR.. Bolan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03
Marrifn.

In Grsenvale, Aug. 26. Jerry n. Lowell TO Mis-. II.
Smith, both Of Greenyale.
In Richmond, Aug 4, Henry F. Woodbury. Of
Chicago, H., to Ad.lis j. Douglass of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Tb;. is a month with an ''R" and oysters
ill now be in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Erastus Bartlett, Esq one of Augustus old
townsmen, is in the city, having recently re-
,urned from California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

CoI T. A. Smith of the Boston Journal, is
in ,h, State on his annual summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Charles Milliken, E,q, has re purchased
the Augusta House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The frame of the new ell of St. Mark
Home is up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The Fuller drug store has new marble
.iun in the sidewalk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The September mooa iulls on the 10th.
The heavens above present brilliant specta-
Gle To the earth below during the month of
September. Venus reaches superior con-
junction, the preparatory step that will make
her the peerless starry gem of the evening
skv in the near future. Uranus arrives at
conjunction and joins the whole array OF
outer planets now congregated on the suns
western side as morning stars. Saturn is in
auadrature and will soon come beaming
above the horizon in the early evening
Mars contributes to the show his conjunction
with the star Delta Geminorum. Mercury
appears tor a short season in the glowing
west. his last evening exhibition tor the year.
Jupiter fore shadows the supremacy of his
later reign Our ut Arrest celestial neighbor,
the moon takes on her ioveliest phase, that
of the Harvest moon. Even the great sun
himself adds to the attraction of the month
in his charming aspect at the autumnai equl-
nox when in harmonious equipose he illumes
the earth from pole to pole, and day and night
balance each other in the celestial scales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

There were 10 deaths in the city last
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

Saturday afternoon w. z. Anterior, Esq,
well known farmer, of fallowell. fell TO
the floor from scafiold in his barn, breaking
one of his collar bones and receiving other
serious injuries. He was taken up uncon-
scious. remaining so for several hours before
regaining sensibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The report of the judge of the municipal
court of the city of Augusta for August.
shows that there were 50 warrants and libels
issued during that lime. OF these, "a were
for Drunkenness; Is, sale of liquor; =, search
and seizure 3, assault and battery: larceny
l. vagrancy; |, malicious trespass; |, libel;
l. enticng a female into crooked ways.
Thirteen paid fine and costs. Eleven were
committed to Jail. The remainder appealed
or were DISCHARGED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The alarm of fire at 4 80 O'Clock. Saturday
afternoon, was caused by fire catching on
the banking near Gage street, back
of Mr.. G. w. Sylvester's residence. from the
sparks of passing locomotive. The fire
burned over an area some 20 feet square
The fire department was called out and del
uged the flames with water, subduing them
in short order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-03

The skating rink will be lighted by gas in
the future. This will be an agreeable change
which has barely manifested itself at the rink
evenings. Such faint light may be the
thing for loving couples but it is not appre-
cated by the public at large.