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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
EARLY DENTISTRY.

cat the date of my earliest recol-
lection dentistry as now practiced
was unknown. Teeth were extract
ed by regular practicing physicians
generally, and their only outfit was
an instrument known as the 'turn.
key or hawks bill.' 1t was con.
structed like common nail gimlet
with a movable hook at the end,
which could be turned so as to seize
upon any tooth whatever it's position
then by twisting motion the offend
ing molar rolled out. In country
places where physicians we're sparse
ly located, men IN various occupa-
tons would keep a turnkey and
perform the service. In one instance
/ knew of a lady who acquired the
reputation of an expert at the bust
ness and had quite an extensive
practice. The first artificial tooth
which l ever saw was inserted by an
itinerate dentist. 1t was secured
upon metal pivot or dowel! and
the pivot was forced into the stump
of a decayed tooth. They were
made from ivory or catte's teeth and
sometimes secured on wood instead
of metal piyOts. In 1885 there were
in this city but three professional
dentists. Not far from that time
some one had secured two or more
teeth to metallic spring which clasp
ed the adjoining teeth in such man.
ner as to hold them in position.
That was thought to be a wonder
full achievement and was proclaim
ed to the world. In that year there
were slaughtered at one place near
this city several hundred head of
cattle for barreling, and carloads of
heads were piled near the slaughter
house. / saw one of those dentists
approach them with saw and sack
and select such specimens as suited
him. He then sawed off the under
jaws containing the teeth, which he
desired, and after filing his sack he
put them into his buggy and
departed. Somebody's mouth was
doubtless ornamented with these
teeth, and they took satisfaction in
showing their ivory Since that
period | shall not attempt to des-
cribe the inventions, progress, and
improvements in the science, for /
am utterly incapable. Instead Of
three, we now have twenty-three of
the profession in this city, Hart
ford Conn. Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
NO. "a.
THE GOOD OLD FARM.

There's got TO be a revival
Of good, sound sense among men,
Before the days of prosperity
Will dawn upon US again.
The boys must learn that learnin'
Means more than the essence of books
And the girls must learn that beauty
Consists of more than looks.
Before we can steer clear of failures
And big financial alarms,
The boys have got to quit clerkin'
And get back onto the farms.
I know it amt quite so nobby,
It amt quite so easy, know,
As partin your hair in the middle,
An sittin' up for a show.
But there's more hard dollars in it,
An more independence, too.
An more real peace and contentment
And health that is ruddy and true.
know that it takes bard labor,
But you've got TO 'shang on'' In. a store
Before you can earn good Twin
And clothes, with little more.
An you steer clear of temptation
On the good old honest farm,
An a thousand ways and fashions
That only bring you to harm.
There ain t but few that can handle
With safety other men s cash,
An the fate of many who try ii
Proves human nature is rash.
What hosts of 'em go back broken
In health, in mind, in purse,
To die in sight of the clover,
Or inger along, which is worse.
An how many mourn when useless,
That they didn't see the charm.
The safety and Independence,
OF life on the good old farm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
EATING OFF GOLD.

Mrs. Astor's supper to twenty of
her intimate friends was given Mon.
day night. On this occasion the
famous service OF solid gold was
used. These yellow dishes are sci.
dom brought out from the Astor
vault. They cost 800, 900, 1t is said,
though / have heard the figures ex.
aggerated to S25O,OOO. Anyhow
there is no great extravaganza in
them, for the metal can at any time
be melted into gold bullion and only
the workmanship lost. l have at
tended many of the Astor entertain
ments, but never one when the gold
utensils were displayed. A friend
who has had that inestimable privil-
ege declared that she didn't enjoy
the experience very much, after all.
"In the first placer she said, " the
eatables we're completely overcome
and dominated by the plates on
which they we're served. The dain-
tiest morsels seemed to have no
flavor at all, and after a while |
fancied that they became impreg.
mated with peculiar metallic taste.
And then | got it into my head that
the man sitting opposite me was
detective In disguise, placed there to
see that didn't slip a plate into my
bodice. He was afterwards introduc-
ed.to me, and l had reason to believe
that his covert glances had been
purely sentimental, but they spoiled
my supper all the same. No, thank
you, fine chinaware is good enough
for me."- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
An Editors Description of a Kiss.


A kiss is said to be sweet, not
because it contains saccharine mat
ter, not because man doesn't know
what else to call it when he feels the
effect travelling through his system
on lightning express with no stop
over-check. 1t is safe to assume
that a man who attempts to describe
a kiss never had one; men who have
had kisses mot smacks) don't want
to talk they just want to think and
dream and die with their boots on.
So we have been told.-From Teras
Exchange.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
Boston girls never giggle. They
merely express their delight by a
dreamy, PARKWAY north pole smile.

Mrs. Squint-aDear me, Mrs. Blunt,
how is it you contriye to hold your
age so Welt l declare yon look as
young as you did twenty years ago.
Mrs. Blunt-"I don't know unless it
is that l escape great deal of care
by attending to nobody's business
but my own" Mrs. Squint-. Yes,
that may be; but, poor thing! you
can't find mnch pleasure in living,
can yon3"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
Meanest Sneak In Town.

Malarial gases sneaked up through the
poorly constructed drains and made baby
very sick with malarial fever. Baby
would have died but for timely use Of
Browns Iron Bitters. There is nothing
meaner in its way of coming, nor worse
in its effects, than this malaria from the
underground regions. Mrs. Mcdonald,
of New Haven, Conn.,, says, For six
years suffered from the effects of ma
laria, but Browns Iron Bitters cured me
entirely" Try it when malaria steals in
and undermines your constitution. 1t
will give relief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
A Sea Voyage.

"Is there remedy for seasick-
ness, doctorp
l"Not altogether, bnt it can be
greatly relieved. Do You want it
for yourselfp
eyes; ! am a. naval officer, and
under the new order of things Imay
have to leave Washington
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
notice. nsaid a regular cus.om,

al notice, "said regular customer
to the baker, .that your bread is
very light" All, thank You. | ap-
preciate the compliment from one go
well qualified to judge" 81 should
say | am qualified to judge. I've
got a set Of scales at home, and /
know that your bread doesn't weigh
more than nine ounces to the pound
loaf.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

Daniel Fender concluded letter
asking Mary 10 be his, thus: sand
should you say yes dear Mary,
will ever and faithfully be your d.
Fender" Daniel thought that was
neat, and SO did Mary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
Rucklen,s Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. Tetter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price CSC. per
box For sale by E. C. Williams & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

ado you know what the board
over that cows face is forfn asked
the Colonel. aNo,D responded the
Major, "unless it is to keep her
bushes from being seen when the
milkman works the pump handle.D
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

Professor at Columbia: aOne
cannot taste in the dark. Nature
intends us to see our food.r Stu
dent: How about blind mans
dinnerf" Professor: "Nature has
provided him with eye teeth, sir.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
MAY.

The robin, the forerunner of the spring;
The bluebird, with its jocund carrolling,
The restless swallows building in the caves
The golden buttercups, the grass, the
leaves,
The ilacs tossing in the winds of May,
All welcomed this majestic holiday.
-LOaofeHO,c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

/" No. remarked Fogg at the skat-
ing rink, C the music is not the best
| ever heard, but it serves admirably
to drown the groans of the nnfortu-
nates.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
POETRY.
The Night We Said Good i've.

She wore white roses on her breast.
White roses in her hair
In siiken raiment she was drest,
So white, SO pure, so fair.
The Summer stars, faint golden spheres,
Flashed in the purple sky /; 3 a.4s.s8
The dew lay on the flow rs like tears
The night we said goodbye.
She wore white roses on her breast,
White roses in her hair; kgt7'
ROBBED all in white she lay at rest,
SO still, so pure, so fair. SIR 4
Oh, agony of lives that partl
Oh, love. that you and 14k
Had died together, heart to heart, IA
The night we said goodbye. AZ az IA
s.ss, Shirley WNnne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
0This is tha latast a,

"This is the latest agony in bon
nets" she remarked to her husband,
as she tried its effect in the mirror.
{" Is it paid for 7" he asked. aNo, /
had it charged" "WeIl, it isn't the
latest agony them" he said with a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

Teacher" How many wars were
waged with Spain'" Pupil" Six"
Teacher Enumerate them" Pu-
pil-aOne, two, three, fonr, five,
slx.o
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
HALLS
Vegetable SiEiliHn
HAIR REVIEWER.

EG- Mrs. HuNsBERRY, S44 Frankli, Ape..
bs"oSiyn, N X. after q severe attack of Fry.
s'pe'as IN the head, found her hair--aIready
efay-ailing on 30 rapidly that she soon became
qqlc bald. One bottle Of Halls HAIR RE-
NEWER brought 1t back as soft, brown and
ti;sA as when she Eas n girl. st alEl
AG- Mn. KEsLiNa, an old farmer. near VAR
sd'r, mt, had scarcely any hair left, and what
htiie there was Of II had become nearly white.
bhr bottle of HALL's HAIR REVIEWER STONED
- faingout. aud gave him thick, luxuriant
head OF hair, as brown and fresh as he ever had.
NJ Mrs. A. T. WALL, Greenfield, Cheshire.
tsa. writes: II have found the greatest hen.
~ from the use Of HALLs HAIR REVIEWER. il
e Fsi'g restored my hair, which was rapily fall
ili: on. and returned its original color
EJ- On. EMIL SELF, Detroit Mich, certifies
nat "tiAiLs HAIR REVIEWER is excellent for
Is craving. and gives back the natural color
10 i.d,d and gray hair"
fs- MEs. 8. z. ELLIOTT, Glenrille. ". Ia.
saNs. .onc bottle of IIALLs HAIR REVIEWER
Filtered my hair to its natural, youthful color"
No injurious substances enter into the
t'aanosition Of HALLS HAIR RENEwER.
q !! is not dye. Its vegetable ingrc-
q MS render It imthe highest degree bcnc-
itsai TO the scalp as q preventive of dis
Case. Its effects are natural and lasting,
ai"i 1t does not make the hair dry and
brashf. like the so-called restoratiyes COM
pounded with alcohol
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
Buckingham's Dye
FOR THE
w HIS K E RS

l., IN four respects, superior to all others.
i>i-it will produce rich, natural
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.'i-Fhe color so produced is permanent.
cahnot be washed off, and will not soil any,
thing with which it comes in contact.
'1i-lt Is single preparation. and more
convenient of application than any other
hair or whisker dye.
hh-lt contains no deleterious in.rc-
dents. as do many preparations offered
To- like use.
PREPARED BY
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So! ". ;.H Dealers n Medicines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02
Miscellaneous.
THE BEST

Hair restorative in the world Is HALI,s
HAIR kENEwER. Itcures all diseases Of
lne scalp, and stimulates the hair glands
70 iieaitiiful action. 1t stops the falling Of
me hair; prevents its turning gray; cures
Mlhiness, and restores youthful color and
irsshhess OF appearance TO heads already
White with age. The following are few
Illustrations Of what is done hY ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

A quick flush passed over the gen.
tie face before him--a flush which
his keen eyes noted instantly and
understood-a flush which told of
the glrlishness get left to this lonely
woman.
Not that it matters much to me
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-02

at is Of no use to go back to that
junction. We might as well go on
to ChicaSo now and go from there j;
it will really take not much longer,
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
PERSONALS.

Rev. D. c. Ridgeway,a pastor ofthe
NJ. L. Church of Milford twelve years
age, paid US a brief visit this week. He
is now pastor of Mt Auburn NJ. e.
Church, in Cincinnati, and is making
a visit to his old friends on this Penin-
sula.
Mrs. C. Maslen and daughter re-
turned home OH Friday from Phila-
dclphla.
Darwin Collins, of Little Greek
Landing, passed the early part Of this
week in Milford.
Mrs. Bessie Campbell, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Joseph Gorby.
John ]. Plunkett, Esq has enjoyed
a few days at Atlantic City and Cape
May this week. His position at Mar
shaIPs pharmacy has been filled dur
ing his absence by Mr.. Boees, of Car
penter, Henzey & Co of Philadelphia.
Miss Lila Eckerd, of Philadelphia
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. i.
Smoot.
The Misses Fowler, of Philadelphia,
are guests of Mrs. Daniel Mitten, in
Milford Neck.
Mr.. Geo. II. Hall returned home on
Saturday last from tour in New En-
gland and lis sensible resorts.
Mr.. VIM. Layton is yet very i'll.
Editors Gilman aud ITynson, accom-
panied by daughter and wife respect
lively, have been enjoying an excursion
to Old Point Comfort, Baltimore ana
Washington this week.
Miss Marie George is passing the
summer with her relatives in Milford
A reception to Miss Emily White
and Miss Bessie Thaw, was given by
Mrs. Thaw at her mansion house on
North Walnut street, last Tuesday
evening. The large parlor and library
were used for receiving and the dane
ing. and about fifty young ladies and
gentlemen made merry until the small
hours of morning. A handsome col
lation was spread ut midnight.
Mr.. Emile John, of Baltimore, Md.
has been visiting his brother-in-law
Rev. w. r.. Robinson.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
OUR STATE ITEMS.

The tax rate on Rehoboth lots mas
been fixed at 81 per cent.
Traction engines are forbid the use
of the public roads in New Castle
county.
kits Hammock has been sold by
Mrs. Hiss to Mr.. Melvin, the present
tenant for $1,000.
The colored people will hold q camp
meeting ut Rehoboth on the first two
Sundays in August.
lightning struck barn at Odessa
on sunday last, and totally destroyed
It. Twelve hundred bushels OF wheat
were burned.
The first full carload of peaches
shipped from this Peninsula, went tC
Jersey City on July 18th. The second
full car went on Monday last.
seaford now has a decent newspape,
under the management of Editoi
Roop. and if that town don't supper
r. the place deserves to sink into OBJ
livion.
The Harlan & Hollingsworth Com
pany, of Wilmington, have received
contract for building new irol
steamer for Clyde & Co, of PhiladeI
mia. She viii be go feet long,8S fec
beam. and Is feet depth Of hold.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
OBITUARY.

William 3. Yardley died at his res
idence at Lewes on Friday morning
last from pulmonary affection of the
lungs after a brief illness. He was
native of Pennsylvania but his family
came to Milford about the beginning
of the late war, where lie resided for
ton wears. He then tried the climate
of North Carolina, but came from that
State TO Lewes in 1879. He was, with
out exception, the most enterprising
man in that town. He was there but 4
short time before he erected a large
fruit drying establishment, husk
factory and opened a large coal yard.
He was prosperous in his undertaking
and made considerable money out Of
his latest ventures; but as success and
nrosperitv increased so did the dread
disease fasten itself more surely and
alarmingly upon his system. His po-
litical inclinations were Republican,
though he was not partisan by any
means. His politics were those that
become a patriot and good citizen
In the late election he was the Repub
lean nominee for Levy Court from
that hundred, He was an earnest ahc
consistent member of the Episcopa
Church. He leaves u wife and three
children, the oldest of whom is ilfteer
years Of age.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

SOLD An LAsr.-Last Saturday the
sale and transfer Of the d. NJ. aud V.
Railroad, to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, was contaminated at George
town and the latter road assumed con-
troll on that day. The line ofsteamers
between Lewes and New York will
be " ithdrawn on Saturday, and from
then on our intercourse with New
York must be through and by the
Pennsylvania Railroad. It will take
little time for the new harness to be
applied to the road but there will soon
be change in the running of trains
that will give Milford and Georgetown
better system of travelling to and
from Philadelphia. The fare will prob
ably be lowered between local points,
but from here to Philadelphia and
New York il will cost more for sim
gle ticket 1t is claimed that freight
rates between here and Philadelphia
will be eheapened, while to New York
they will be raised; but by a year
hence, the people will have chance
to form an opinion.as to now they like
the change.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

seript.n r. II. Gilman, Milford
CnRoNrcLp, and Il. Jennings Crnte,
EVERY Evening"
After visit to Hampden on Mon
day, they took the evening boat to Bal
timore. The meeting on board the
steamer was very pleasing feature Of
the excursion. The following pro
gramme was given:
1.-THE Real and Ideal in Country
journalism by Q. G.. Woodall; "Rec-
reation an incentive to Labor" r.. II.
Gilman; Reading, II. G. Knowles;
Newspaper Salutatory," by w. Scott
Way. The latter was a humorous
paper in the writer's happiest vein,
and was much appreciated.
The following resolutions were
adopted;
RESOLVED, BY the Peninsular Press Asso-
citation, in session on the steamer Carolina,
The 27tli day ofJuly, 1855.
/. The thanks of the Pcninsular Press As
ISOLATION are due, and are hereby rendered
to the Pennsylvania Railroad, the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad, and to
the Bay Line of steamers for courtesies ex-
tended to the members of this association at
this meeting.
The association is under obligations to
the retiring president, Mr. c. G. Woodall and
to Mir. W. Scott Way, the Secretary for the
efficient manner in which they have dis
charged the duties of their respective Offices,
and the interest and zeal they have mani
tested in many ways for the prosperity Of
this association and the welfare Of Peninsula
Journalism.
The Association broke up in Balti-
more, part returning to the homes and
others going to Washington, where
they spent a very pleasant day.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
PRESS EXCURSlOy.

The editorial excursion that went
down the Delaware road last Saturday,
had a dusty ride to Charles City, but
tbe Inconvenience was forgotten dur
inc the delightful sail across the bay
on the steamer st. Charles and the two
pleasant days spent at the Point. The
St. Charles is a large roomy steamer of
beautiful model, built by Harlan &
Hollingsworth, of Wilmington, she is
so arranged that the sleeping cars can
be run directly on her deck under
cover. and the passengers can PASS to
her welI-lighted and comfortable So
looms. She is steered by steam, lighted
by electricity, has very powerful en-
glnes, and is in every way exactly fit
ted for the purposes for which she was
intended. The party arrived at Ole
Point Comfort about 8 p. m, and wer'
at once installed in comfortable rooms
at the Hygeia Hotel. This is the fin
est seaside hotel in the country. l
can accommodate at one time LOU
guests. Therooms all open on to wild
verandas and wide halls,and are pleas
ant in the warmest weather. The AS
ISOLATION spent Sunday there, and O.
Monday held a business meeting in tn
parlor and tile officers were elected fo
/ next year as follows Presidents ]. /
CLARK, Georgetown 'Journal;" vie
presidents, Robt. D. Hofecker,Smyrn
"Times,p and G. E. Haddaway, Ea
ton Ledger" secretary and treasure
/ w. Scott Way; executive colnmitte
iC. g. Woodall, ChestertoWn "Trai
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

Can any one bring us a case OF Kidney or Liver
Complaint that Electric Bitters will not speedily
cure? We say they can not, as thousands Of
cases already permanently cured and who are
daily recommending Electric Biuers' will prove.
Brights Disease, Diabetes, Weak Back, or any
urinary complaint quickly cured. They purify
the blood regulate the bowels, and act directly
on the diseased parts. Every bottle guaran-
tced. For sale at SOC. bottle by Dr.. MAR
SHALL druggist
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

For years Mr.. Jas. r. Ackiey, OF 1858
West Fayette street, Baltimore had
suffered With neuralgia so that he could
hardly sleep. But he writes Zone
night [ was suffering very much, and
the thought struck me that Browns
Iron Bitters would do me some good,
and perhaps cure me. twas happy
thougbt,and to my great joy it has en-
tirely cured me after using two bottles.
After three months I have had more
turn Of the symptoms. I cheerfully
recommend it as the best tonic have
ever used Neuralgia sufferers, take
the hint
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
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ID ID a i II S .

DAWSON Sunday, July 90, 1885, Of diarrhoea At
his residence in Prime Hook Neck Purnel Davis
aged about o. years.
pAvIs.-Monday, July27, 1885 of diarhoea' Rosa
Davis. aged 10 years. She was daughter Of
Purnel Davis, Of Slaughter Neck.
JAcKsoN.-On Thursday July 30 1885, William
L. Jackson, aged months.
sAMMONS. On Tuesday, July rs 1882 Infant
child Of Mr. and Mrs. James Summons.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

OpPoBrUGITY FOR SAFE INVEST
MENr Wanted for three to five years,
twenty-five hundred dollars, at five
per cent. interest, payable semfannu-
ally, as promptly as government eou-
pons. Satisfactory security guaran-
teed. For further information call at
this office. u
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31
WILLIAMS HVAPORATOR.
For THE PRESERVATION OF ALL
KINDS OF FRUIT AND VEG
/ ETABLES.

Having purchased the interest
of J. NJ. Sprout in the manufac-
ture and sale of the above machine,
l take this opportunity of thank
ing our patrons for their liberal
patronage in the past, and | hope
to merit their favor in the future.
I will make the civilians" this
season in three sizes, and will line
them inside with strictly tire-proot
material, which will make per
fectly secure from internal COM
bustion. For any further inform
alton, and for placing your orders,
l refer you to John Hoey, Wyom.
ing, Del, who is acting as agent
for the sale of the machine in the
State of Delaware.
.. r. SPROUT,
6-12 MUNCY, PA.
Milford chronicle., 1885-07-31

A communication from the asylum
in which Frederick Noelker IS con
fined in Pennsylvania, informs ms
friends that his mental troubles are
incurable. His barber shop VIII DC
sold at public sale next week, for the
heneft of his family.