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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

The funeral of Miss Mollie Heller
stay, from the M. E. Church, Sunday,
was very largely attended by friends
snd relatives. Interment in Green
hill, Rev. A. S. Hank officiated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Boss LEMoN.-Mr. j. w. D0dd
showed US a lemon yesterday, raised
in this county by Mr.. 1. B. Sperow,
which measured l53 inches around the
long way and IA inches the other. 1t
looked more like pumpkin than
lemon. And still we are to have 70
air.-StutesBsdn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

We are glad to hear that Mr.. Keller,
who was Injured at Baker Bros. Lime
Kiln, last Thursday is in "A fair way
to recover, and Mr.. Rockwell Is go
ing about.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Mr.. C. X. Stribbling has left for
Kansas City. He belongs to the craft,
and is a good printer. He is also a
military man, being a member of the
berkeley Zouaves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

An alarm of fire was given Satur-
day noon. The department respond
ed and found the bodybuilding of
Mrs. Rolla's house, on Maple Avenue,
on fire. 1t was extinguished without
much damage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

No charges for death notices. bat ire cents
line for poetry.
Fell asleep in Jesus, May sth, after
an illness ofnearly five months, Mollie
F. Helferstay, daughter of Richard M.
and Mary F. Heiferstay, ofthis place,
aged 20 years, 8 months and 10 days.
Dearest Mollie, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But tits God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
MOTHER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

The many friends of Mrs. Wash
bourne, (nee Miss Cary Harrison)
will be glad to hear that she has
arrived here, on visit to her
mother and friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16
MARRIAGES.

May 18th, at the residence of the
BRIDES parents, Cedarville, Warren
Co., Va, by Rev. Peddy, HI. b. Mo-
Ter, of this place. to Miss Smithie
Ritter.
March Is, 1885, at the residence of
the BRIDES parents, near Bunker Hill,
by Rev. ID. A. Foard, Mr.. Charles E.
Shipe and Miss Lucy L., youngest
daughter of Mr.. John Cunningham, all
of Berkeley Co., w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

A ladies' gold brcast-pin was found
at White Hall M. f. Church, Freder-
ick Co., Va, Sunday, March %, 1885.
The owner may receive the same by
calling on Mr.. John Smith, at White
Hall, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Mr.. Joshua Pownell, living at Ar
den. lost fine COW on Monday. The
cause of her death was bloat or too
much clover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

j. l.. w. Baker wishes it known that
he guarantees Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
to be the best remedy of Indigestion ever
made, they always relieve headache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

On Whitmonday, May 18th, the BIZ
enhial election of officers elders and
Deacons) will be Eeld at the Reform
ed Church, between the hours Of IL
nj. and 3 p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

J. L. w. Baker guarantees positive re-
lief for any cough, cold, Group, or lung
complaint by using Ackerfs English
Remedy, or win refund the money.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Quite number of Sir Knights left
Martinsburg Wednesday morning, to
attend the annual meeting of the
Grand Commandery held in Charles
town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Ask j. L. w. Baker about Acker's
Blood Elixir, the only preparation guar
anteed to cleanse the blood and remove
all chronic diseases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Good writing papers at 8 cents; best
quality only 10 cents per quire, at BUR
DETTE'S Book Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16
RALrIMoRE MAaKRrs

BEEF CATTLE.-Prices Of beef cat
tie ranged as follows: Best 5 621a$5 so;
that generally first quality 0Oas5 621;
medium or good fair quality 00a$5 90,
ordinary thin steers, oxen and cows
50a4 90. Extreme range Of prices
j 50a$5 80. Most Of the sales were at
00a$5 IS per 100 lbs. OF the cattle
received Is head came from Virginia,
442 from Maryland, 600 from Pennsyl-
vania, and 400 from Illinois. Total
receipts for the week 1869 head against
1883 last week, and 1893 head same
time last year. OF the offerings 800
head were taken by Baltimore butch
ers. Total sales for the week 500
head against 500 last week, and $50
head same time last year.
SwINE.-The supply is fair, and
about equal to fair to good demand
The quality of the offerings Is better
than it was last week. We quote at
6a63 cts per 10 net, with few extra at
Ct cents. Receipts this week 5l69 head
against J041 last week, and zoos head
same time last year.
SHEEP AND IAMns.--The offerings
are largely in excess of the demand,
there will be much stock unsold. -
Trade is fair for good sheep and lambs,
but other kinds are very slow Of sale.
The quality averages better than last
week. We quote wool sheep at 3a5}
cents clipped do. at 23a4E cents. and
lambs 73a10 cents per h gross. Re
fceipts this week 1867 head against 27fa
last week, and 412S head same time
last year.
Family -four 50 50, western 81 rs.
Butter 2oazz, good l4afs. Eggs IA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

WALL PAPERS.-A large stock on
hand toselect from, with borders to
match. at P. NICKLAs Bro. & Co. q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

There will be a Children's Mission
airy service held in the Reformed
Church, on Whitsunday, at 4 O'Clock
p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Another supply of Surah and Gros
Grain Silks in black and colors, just re-
ceived this week. Remember, we guar
antee our silk, which no other house in
Martinsburg will do.
III. C. BERRY & CO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Genuine Oil Window shades 25cts.,
fixtures included, and window Holland
10 cts. per yard.
r. E. TIMBERLAKE & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

GA HAPPY MAN."-" Give a man
this taste flor good books, and the
means of gratifying it, and you can
hardly fail of making happy man.
You place him in contact with the
best society In every period of history,
with the wises, the wittiest, the ten
derest, the bravest, and the purest
characters which have adored human
ity." SO says Sir John Herself
ell, and being true, as it is, happy
men" ought to be on the increase.
The advertisement of John b. Alden,
Publisher, in this issue, is worth the
attention of all lovers of good books.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Dress Goods, Dress Goods, in all the
new styles and shades just in, we will be
glad to show them.
r. E. TIMBERLAKE & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Get a bottle of DIR. Farhney's Peerless
Liniment. Once tried you will never be
without it. Druggists, % & so cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Lace Curtains per pair rs cts. yards
long. Curtain nets 124 and up, scrim
for curtains 1871.
r. T.. TIMBERLAKE & Co,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Mr.. John Keller, of Shepherdstown,
visited Martinsburg, his former home,
Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Get bottle of DIR. Fahrney's Peerless
Liniment. Once tried you will never be
without it. Druggists, 25 & so cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Mothers, go to NOBLE for navy blue
suit for your boys. Hehas them as low as
$3.50, fdll indigo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

GODEY's LADY's Book for June
has one of the most captivating FROM
tispieces we have seen yet. 1t is a
handsome steel-plate engraving which
represents "The Puppy Class'' at a
bench show. Nine very cute little
dogs in characteristic poses are arrang-
ed on a line for public inspection, and
furnish fine study of what Is most
attractive in the puppies of some of
the best breeds patronized by our ken
mel clubs. The June number of GOdeys
Lady's Book is replete with illustra-
tions of a fine character. An unusual
ly elaborate view of an ornate interior
is furnished this month, together with
capital work design, handsome
colored fashion plate, the usual abun-
dant illustrations in black and white,
and beautiful cut taken from much
admired picture by Luke Flides, en-
titled "The Village Wedding The
story matter in the June number is
excellent. Theshort stories this month
are unusually numerous and all are
very good. Judging from our own
home, we think that GoDEY's should
be in every household.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

The Holy Communion will be rel-
ebrated in the Reformed Chur;li on
Whitsunday, at 1890 O'Clock q. m.
Confirmation same hour. Prrpara-
tory services on Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Go to see R. E. TIMBERLAKE & Co. g
new goods, they have their rooms chuck
full
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Baltimore and Philadelphia daily pa
pers delivered at door without extra
charge, leave orders with M. S. BUR-
DETTE, Wolfe's building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16
FREDERICK. Nh, July 10th, 1884.

FREDERICK, Nd, July WITH, 1Ss4
MEssRs. w. 81. HOOKER & Co.,
Gentlemen 1T gives Us pleasure to
state, that we have sold your $ Acker's
English Remedies, /" for nine months and
they have given the best satisfaction in
every case. Very respectfully,
WILLIAMSON & 60.
For sale by ]. L. w. Baker. Martins
burg, w. Va jys5
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Tablet papers, all size and qualities, at
BURDETTES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Calicoes and cts, Ginghams cts,
Mems heavy striped shirtings cts, and
all other domestics very cheap.
r. E. TIMBERLAKE & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

III. G. Berry & Co. is headquarters
for Kid Gloves and Corsets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

One Great Advantage, ladies, you
have in buying kid gloves of H. c. Berry
& Co. is, that if you get pair of gloves
from them and they break, split and
tear, you can return them and get an
other pair in exchange. They have them
in all the new spring shades and also
black. They keep none but the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

If weather signs are trustworthy,
the outlook Tor 1885 is remarkably
good, and Nays cold winds and rains
become representations ola bountiful
summer and fall. Here are few
proverbs: "a '
Many thunder storms in May
And the farmers sing hey! hey"
"Water in May is bread all the year."
"A cold May and windy
Makes full barns and a findy."
Just how true these signs are the
future will tell.-Er.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

DEAD LETTERs.--The following is
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, May
9Th, 1885, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office May 23d, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Elisha Butts, Edwin Browne, Paul
W. Dishong, John PEARL, David Muir
ray, NJ. V. Mayfield. j. Fl. Page, John
Rourke, j. Alex Wyman.
LADIES LIST.
Mrs. w. T. Boniz, Rachel Ann Cor
sey, Miss ALA Hess, Phebe E. Ritter,
Mrs. Sarah Robson, Mrs. Sarah A.
Weddle, Miss Marthy Webstir, (col'd) 1.
GEO. +. EVANS, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

On Ascension Day tThursda, Ser.
vices were held in the Reformed
Church ats O'Clock A. M. and at 1880
p. NJ. with fair attendance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Subscribe for THE HERALD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

QUEEENSWARE cheaper than ever,
at BENTZ & BRO. ,S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

NOBLE deals in Oelluloid Collars and
Cuffs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

CARPETS of all kinds from Rag Up to
beautiful designs in Velvet, at p. Nick
las, Bro. & Co. 5. Call and see the beau
tiful patterns in Brussels and Velvet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

BENTZ & BRO. make Dinner and Tea
sets a specially.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Blank Books of every description, at
moderate prices, at BURDETTE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16
A POEM ANSWERED.

The following is the answer of a
lady to My Love-" poem by U. s.
Grant Pitzer:
Oh sweet, so sweet, is my poet true,
, And very grateful his praise to me!
know it is me, for Pm fOrty-two,
And the love that he speaks of is
motherly.
But when next he writes of my eyes
and hair,
And my perfect foot and my form so
fair;
hope he will measure his lines and
make
his rhymes more musical for my
sake.s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

A GOOD CHANCE FOR THE BoYs.-Sat-
urday and Monday, May Cd and 4th, II.
G. Berry & Co. will have great slaugh-
ter sale of gents Scarfs. Their S1.25, 81,
IS and 90 cent Scarfs on the above days
for 20 cents. Positively for two days only
Special invitation to the Ladies to call
and inspect our beautiful Library Lamps
BENTZ & BRO. s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Take DIR. Fahrney's Syrup of Wild
Cherry and stop your cough. Nothing
equals it. Druggists, % & so cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

When you want fine Chamber set at
astonishing low price, call on
BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Take DIR. Fahrney's Syrup of Wild
Cherry and stop your cough. Nothing
equals it. Druggists, 20 & SO cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

One of our young wits 1--WE have
some ofthis sample of genius; tho it's
not generally known) was standing a
few days ago admiring some beauti-
full hyacinths, when he was accosted
by a lady friend with "Is that n.y.
acinth ?" Yes, a little" he replied.
A little what?" 6" A little higher
saace,-yesterday;" he lisped. They
never speak as they pass by.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Calicoes. 81 and 4 cents per yard
at DEATRICK'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

A large stock of Mattings just received
at P. Nicklas. Bro. & Co. 3. Call and
see the beautiful designs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Don't Pay other merchants 81 for
your corsets, when you can get the same
goods for So cts. at II. c. BERRY & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Large Family Bibles only 81, at BUR-
DETTE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

ID. s. NOBLE has just returned
from Philadelphia with full lines of Cloth
ing suitable for Spring and Summer
trade, embracing Fancy Cassimeres,
Navy Blues. Black, Brown, and Blue
Corkscrews. These goods are mostly
from WANAMAKER & BROWNS
celebrated clothing house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

For SAIE.-A No. FRESH cow
with calf by her side, at
BAKER Bro. . SINE WORKS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Jerseys, Jerseys.
All wool Jerseys, 81, Coat back do. all
wool S1.25, Braided do. $1.25, Plated
back do. $3.50. Come and see them.
r. E. TIMBERLAKE & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Wouldn't it be commendable if the
city authorities would have the young
pyramid of stone and rock removed
from DIR. Burkhardt's corner. The
sewer was fixed several months ago,
but the debris still remains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

II. N. DEATRICK has just opened a
large assortment of Dress Goods. Call
and see them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

They tell story about one of our
druggists being very much startled
few days ago by lady asking him
for sponge-bath; it is thought she
wanted bath-sponge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

For the best and most stylish suit, go to
D. S. NOBLE. His prices are uniform
and very reasonable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16
DEATHS.

:, No e, cAarges for eieatA notsees om IRE cents
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Knives and Forks, Tea and Table
Spoons, at BENTZ & BRO. IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Take DR.. Fahrney's Syrup of Wild
Cherry and stop your cough. Nothing
equals it. Druggists, 25 & 80 cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

lawns very cheap for cash at
II. N. DEATRICK
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Get bottle of DIR. Fahrney's Peerless
Liniment. Once tried you will never be
without it. Druggists, 25 e so cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Something new-Gent's handmade
Shoes, made from Porpoise leather, Call
and see them at III. N.DEATRICK'S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

FURNITURE.-A new lot of Parlor
Suits Just received at P. Nicklas, Bro. &
Co. S. Also, all other kinds of furniture
at reasonable prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

Box papers from 10 cts. up, at BUR-
DETTE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-16

One of our young attorneys thinks
the Kinks will have another boom this
Summer. His reason is that then
there will be a. great many mosque
toes, more skeeters). Mr.. S. ought to
be more careful.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
Bearing False Witness.

Rev. DR.. A, B Leonard, in his
lecture at Parkersburg, as reported
by the State Journal, uttered these
sentiments in this language;
81 prefer an election IN Missis-
sippi to one in Ohio"
The South is going to get its re-
venge on the North for taking
away its slaves without paying for
them"
From which it seems that the
Rev. DR.. Leonard is bound to take
a box of matches and set up a little
sheol of his own Wheeling IntelH.
gerecer.
DR.. Leonard made use of no such
language as above quoted from the
Journal, and uttered no such senti-
ments in his Parkersburg lecture.
There was a Prohibition edict
promulgated centuries ago, saying,
Thou shalt not bear false witness"
and it is addressed to partisan ed
itors as directly as to any others.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
The Journal as a Critic.

The Journal, in it's colicky criti.
cism of Dr.. Lsona-d's lecture, sets
out by charging the speaker with
direct misstatements, and pro-
ceeds to misquote and distort what
he did say into what he did not say,
but makes no pretense whatever of
citing single instance of "mis-
statement"
Speaking of this remarkable re-
port CD of the lecture, a prominent
Republican remarked, 30, we'll,
this is directly in the line of all
partisan criticism. 1t is the bust
ness Of the Old party organs to sup
press, garble, or misquote all that
may seem to initiate against the
interests of 'our party"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
Hands Full, Pockets Empty.

Jailer Williamson had his hands
full yesterday.-,State Journal.
With 40 licensed saloons, wide
open, all day and night, dealing
out fights, fury and delirium ire
mems, of course the Jailer must
have his hands full. And while
the iailer's hands are full, the pock-
cts and hearts of the drinkers fam.
lilies are empty; hearts, empty of
all that Christmas should bring,
but 0, so full Of dread, sorrow and
agony!
Every man who votes to continue
these wicked saloons, potes directly
to keep the Jail full and the pock-
cts of the people empty.
Vote for men who would empty
the Jail and fill homes with plenty
and hearts with Joy.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
PERSONAL.

Miss Kate Tippett, daughter of
the editor of the Point Pleasant
Register, and Mr. Albert w. Ellison
were married last Wednesday.
Rev. Peters, of Clarksburg, ex-
changed pulpits with Rev. Robert
son, on last Sunday. The Baptist
congregation of our town were
pleased with the sermons delivered
by Rev. Peters.-Gratton Sentinel.
Mr.. Frank Woods, of Grafton, has
proposed to open, free of charge, an
evening school for his Sunday
School class and ali young men
who will come together for instruc-
ton. This is work and benevo-
lence, that cannot be measured in
dollars.
DR.. Warner spent Christmas at
home and preached in the U. B.
Church last Sunday.
Rev w. M. Weekley run in the
other day and poured out his in,
tense disappointment over mis-.
sing DR.. Leonard's lecture.
Miss Jennie Smith and Miss Har.
ris are doing a quiet, spiritual work
in our midst, that will bear fruit
for many years to come.
Mrs. Frances Harper, tia elo.
quent colored speaker, of the w. G.
T. U. has been secured for several
days services in Parkersburg in the
near future.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
PROHIBITION STIR.
Telegrophing the Stir 10 Wheeling.

Telegrophing the Stir 10 Wheeling
The following dispatches were
sent to Wheeling Monday night
after the Prohibition Convention,
the Intelligeacer's dispatch being
topped out with the head lines:
A PROHIBITION TRICK,
PLAYED AT PARKERsB URG-L EON-
ARDS TACTICS SUCCESSFULLY
EMPLOYED.
To the Intelligencer.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va. Dec. 2S.-
Late to-day dodgers were thrown
about announcing a Prohibition
vention at the Court House to-
night. The scheme was gotten up
as a sort of political surprise party
and succeeded admirably in its
purpose.
About-twenty five Prohibitionists
presented themselves at the con-
vention and nominated a ticket,
headed by CAPTAIN w. B Caswell,
for Mayor, and a full city ticket, all
of the nominees but two being Re-
publicans. Cornelius Watkins,
one OF the nominees, is a colored
man.
The convention merely transfers
Leonard tactics from Ohio to city
elections, and Repu blican prospects
are not nearly SO bright as they
were yesterday.
The nomination of a ticket is
just so much valuable assistance to
the Democrats and Doodle suprem-
acy.
To the Register.
Prohibitionists in convention to
night obliterated the color line and
gave the colored voters representa-
ton on the ticket in the person of
Cornelius Watkins.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-30
WATER AND BEER.
Cost of Parkersburg Drink

In his remarks at the Court
House Monday night, Dave D.
johnson said there was great ado
made about the $4,000 debt con-
tracted for water works. For this
expenditure, the city will get need
full water in return. And why
should we not be much more con-
concerned for the more than $780,
600 annually wasted in the saloons
of Petersburg for which the PEG.
pie get no good whatever.
1t is this enormous drain about
which the Prohibitionists are most
concerned. Let US look to this
Saloon bung hole, and not spend
all our time worrying with the lit
tie leak at the spigot.
Vote for the Prohibition Candi-
dates, that we may close the saloons
and save our money 80 pay for our
water works and other needed i'm
provements.