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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Prussian soldiers have figured it
out that prudent man can save
enough from his pay, if he server for
100 years, to enable him to live out
the rest of his days in idleness.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
Thought He Must BE a Plumber.
Ittsburg Chronicle.

lPittsburg Chronicle.l
First Plumber--I hear that Francis Joseph
is about to rebuild the castle of Bnda at a
cost OF 50, 50O 600
Second Plumber (meditatively) - Francis
Josephf
sYesn
IL was trying to recall him; guess / am
aot acquainted with him. Where is his
ohopl"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Do not think it an easy thing
which You have undertaken 1t is
folly to break off bad habit in a
day that has been gathering for
wear.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Emery Storrs: believe in tho dreams
that young men dream, and in the visions
that young men see, and in the castles that
young men build.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
$4,000 Lost.

"a tour to Europe that cost me So, 900,
done ''me less good than one bottle of Hop
Bitters; "they also cured my wife of fifteen
years nervous weakness, sleeplessness and
dyspepsia r.. NJ. AUBURN, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

ST.. BLooMlEGvILLE, O, May /, 10.
SIRs-I have been suffering ten years, and
tried 80 Hop Bitiers and it done me
more good than all the doctors.
Miss s.. s. BOONE
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

ha ~ s. nearly 81, the
crowns 70 EQto.e.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
Baby saved.

We are so thaaktul to say that our nurs-
ing baby was permanently cared OF a dan.
gerous and protracted constipation and ir-
regularity Of the bowels by the use Of Hop
Htters by its mother, which at the same
time restored her 70 perfect ealth aud
strength.
Tie Parents, Rochester, ~ Y.
G3- None genuine without bunch OF
green Hops on The white label. Shun all
the vile poisonous stuff with "Hop' or
''f4ops1 10 their name.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
BRADFORD Pa May

1t has cured me OF several diseases, such
as nervousness, sickness at the stomach,
monthly troubles, etc. have not seen a
sick day in year. since | took Hop Bitters.
All my neighbors use them.
MpS EAuurr Gnupv
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
A Postal Gard Story

r | was affected with kidney and urinary
Trouble
"For twelve years ~
After trying all the doctors and patent
medicines could hear OF, used two bot
ties of Hop A
''Bitters !" 5at
And am perfectly cured. keepit
"A!l the time !" respectfully, B. F.
Booth, Salisbury, Tenn.-May a, 1888.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
WOman's Suffering and Re.
lief.

Those languid, tiresome sensations, caus.
ing you TO feel scarcely able to be on your
feet that constant drain that is taking from
your system all its former elasticity driv-
ng the bloom from your cheeks that con-
tinual strain upon your vital forces, render
ing you irritable and fretfu, can easily be
removed by the use of that marvellous re-.
NEEDY. Hop Bitters. Irregularities and OBJ
structions Of your system, are relieved at
once while the special causes of periodical
pain are permanently removed None re-
ceive so much benefit, and none are so pro-
foundly grateful. and show such an inter-
est in recommending Hop Bitters as women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
Charged with Murder.

One of the most fiendish murders
ever charged against any man has been
made against ohm Cieslinki Polander
living about ten miles north Of Stevens
Point, at the old Hall mill He had
a daughter and it is charged that he
first outraged her, then killed her with
an AK by striking her on the head, and
then placing her body on bed set the
house on fire and went to nei2 hbors
house The mother was away at the
time A man who lives close by said
he saw the fire and knew the girl must
be in the house, but could not GO to
save her, as his wife was taken sick
Just then. 1t is also claimed tEat
Cieslinki was insane. He has been
arrested and jury repaired to the
farm where they found the body of the
girl, who was about fifteen years of
age, lying upon some wire bed springs,
not having been disturbed after the
fire. 1t was lying upon it's back, the
flesh beneath not having been burned
IN the least, while the hair on the
back of the head remained in it's place
showing conclusively that the girl
never moved after the fire started. A
crack between thr, and four inches IN
length was also found across the fore
part of the skull, and beneath the
skin was discovered a clot of blood
which the doctor stated was caused by
some blunt instrument before death
An ak, with the handle burned out,
was also found near the bed. In view
of all facts, the jury rendered yer
dict that the girl came to her death by
being struck upon the head with a
blunt instrument, in the hands of some
person unknown to them.
Many of the jury believed, however
that the father should be held for the
deed and on Monday the Goth. war.
rant was sworn out, charging him with
murder in the first degree. He wa:
arraigned before Justice Eaton Thurs
day forenoon and the examination was
set for Monday Nov 2nd, at ten o'clock
In the meantime Cieslinki remains il
the county Jail, and the evidence
against him is being made stronger
Thursday the District Attorney or
dered the corpse to be exhumed and
brought to Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
For Sale Cheap.

Mr. D. P. Morrill, has just returned
from southern Wisconsin where h,
purchased a large lot of fine fannels
of all kinds, and Gents suitings. tha
he will sell at wholesale prices to all
who wish to buy. He purchased
them direct from the mandatory and
guarantees them. He desires to an
nounce also that he will furnish and
deliver cord or stove length hardwood
in any part of the city at reasonable
prices and on short notice. In ad
dition to the above he wishes to make
it known that he will pay highest cash
prices fer hides and pelts Please
bear these facts in mind and profit by
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
Commission Merchants
and Jobbers.

The old Mosher store building
opposite the bridge has been leased by
Messrs. W. f. Allen, late of Canada,
and Geo. n. Wood 1t is being fitted
for general Commission Merchant
and Jobbing business in pork, beet,
potatoes. hides, pelts, furs, fruits in
their season. eggs, butter, onions &c
The cellar is being cemented and the
building repaired. Mr. Edwards who
now occupies the store will probably
remove into the Emmons' or Pratt
store buildings. These gentlemen are
active energetic fellows and will
doubtless make the business success.
Two such firms in the city will guar
antee a good market to the farmers
for miles around US and prove the best
move possible for all concerned The
great trouble with this town has been
that there was but little market here
for anything and that little largely
payable in trade, thing despised by
all producers wherever found. 1t is
earnestly hoped the boys will sue
ceed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
No Cause of Action.

In the Jocks VS.. Jarish civil suit
for the recovery of $50 tried before
Justice Woodwork, judgment of no
cause of action was fled Friday last
That the judge has rendered a proper
verdict in this case, on the evidence
and character of the bill made by Mr..
Jocks, there can be but one opinion.
However, from our examination of the
facts, stories and evidence In the case.
we believe that Mr.. Jocks is entitled
to a Judgment Of about $50 or 500
against Jarish, but it must be recover
d in a different manner than thai
presented in the case before Judge
Woodwork the past week That
Jarish is indebted to Mr. Jocks there
Can be but little doubt. He should
make an itemized bill that will stand
the scrutiney and Judgment of com
uon sense men. The bill upon which
he sought to recover his just dues wa,
enough to destroy his case before any
reasonable and just court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

DR.. Raber, the popular and able
New London dentist, is at the Wittel
house and will remain until Saturday
afternoon.
Slocum's drug store has decidedly
handsome appearance with the post
office out Dennis says he will i'm
prove it still more, soon.
Mrs Geo. Shorey is the mother OF
a pound daughter. She was very
sick for four or FIVE days but is now
mending. DR.. Robinson attending
physician.
Louis Rivers is receiving consider
able notice at the hands of newspaper
publishers in the northern portion
of this state where he was well known
for many years. He is serving out a
term in the county jail for being
drunk and disorderly. He was too
poor to pay his fine, and his friends
have vanished like his money.
Mrs. L. E. Hitchcock is spending
the week in this city. She is receiv-
ing glad welcome at the hands of old
friends. The REPORTER was not
forgotten. During her brief visit we
learned some of the inside facts in the
Spears VS.. HiIes suit which took place
at. Sparta. The speeches made by j,
V. Quarles and Mr. Fish are reported
as having been splendid. E. Q. Nye
and Geo. Hiles were severely scored.
Among the many old settlers in this
county who have seen service in the
war of the Rebellion, may be mention
ed +. W. Femling, of Saratoga. He
now occupies a farm of 100 acres,
100 acres Of which are under cultiva-
tion. His crops this year were chiefly
wheat, rye, corn. oats, potatoes and
beans, He has been a resident of the
county for twenty-five years. Located
here in 1857, the year the REPORTER
was first published. When Uncle
Sam called for soldiers, he enlisted in
1861 and became member of Co. @
Il Reg. Wis Vol. under Capt. Howe
Chas NJ Webb was first Lieutent and
w. W. Botkin, second Mr.. Femling
saw hard service in Missouri, Kansas,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and
louisiana. He was with Sherman from
Atlanta to Savannah and through to
Raleigh, S. Carolina. He was must
cred ought at the close of the war,
having served four years. Mr.. Fem
ling was born in Germany and came
to this country at the age of Is years.
At the battle of Bentonville he was
accidentally shot by rebel bullet in
the forehead, but it proved harmless
1t is this class of soldiers who do not
draw pensions and who deserve them
most. They should be properly rec
ognized in our bountiful giving to the
deserving boys in blue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
BRIEF NOTES.

Cali at Hebert's for cabinet photo
graphs. If
Dolph Demarais is making business
boom at the Fair Corner store.
CLAIMS for sale at Peeso & Carey's
by the dozen, more or less.
John Andrews shipped car load
of choice cranberries to Saint Louis
Tuesday.
B. Silber says that he is selling
clothing at lower prices than ever and
will not be undersold.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Mr. Saul Preston and Miss
Hattie Philleo, Nov. 11th.
Go to Peeso & Carey's for fresh
CLANS, fruits, vegetables and groceries.
We sell as low as the lowest.
The cranberry crop for juneau
county is reported by the Necedah
Republican at 1920 barrels.
DR.. J. F. Lockwood. Office over
Garrison's store, where he may be
found night and day. TELEPHONE. tt
A new street lamp will be stationed
in front of the City Cash store. 1t is
similar to the lamp in front of Parrish
Bros. store.
D. Hammel & Co., shipped car
load of cattle over the G. B. W. & St.
P. Railroad Monday, to Appleton,
from this city.
Mr.. Fisher road-master for the O..
B. W. & St. P. R. r. &c. has been
laid up with a lame back. He is now
on the mend.
| W. A. Keyes is negotiating the pur-
chase of n. Pepins grocery store in
this city. The sale will probably be
consumated to day.
G. f. Witter physician and surgeon
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. TELEPHONE communi-
cation with both cities. If.
The Point and Honiton lace tie
advertised in the REPORTER last week
was found by Miss Mary Witter and
has been returned to the owner Miss
Lydia Edwards.
Mr.. John Dixon has erected a con
venient barn upon his Homestead
property in Centralia 1t rather
obstructs the main street Fiew Of his
neighbor n. Gerard.
Henry Clairmont, fell from fat Cal
on the side track in Ceptralia while al
play, and broke bis right arm. He
came home and told bis father that he
had hurt his arm. His father examin,
ed it and found it broken. He called
DR.. Robinson, who set it. and the arm
is doing nicely. 1t was broken at the
wrist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

Geo. N. Wood has sewing machines
to sell or rent If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05
List Of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Grand Rapids, Wis, for the
week ending Nov. 2, 1885.
Derrick Muth Jos. WinkIer Mary
Williams, Mrs. Carrie Woodruff, Henry
Fontaine, Damos
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised"
P. McCAMLEY, P. NJ.
f. W. BURT, Asst.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

When you need new suit of fine
or business clothing, remember NJ
Vaughn, Centralia Perfect fits guar
anteed IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

Use dynamite for stumps, pine OF
hardwood, it will work. Dynamite
will tear up anything.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

J. 0. Hebert. photographer, is
turning out elegant work-especially
of babies IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

G. E. Pariseau sells all things cheap
md gives nice coupon to each pur
chaser from &c up. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

How much more is your farm worth
cleared of stumps? Dynamite will dc
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-11-05

The latest thing out is Pariseau's
CASH PURCHASE COUPON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
The Decorative Mania.

Put away the little coal hod that darling wants to
paint,
For fain would decorate it with devices queer and
quaint.
Hide the pan and the wash-tubs and likewise the
garden hose.
Or Matilda will adorn them with the lily and the
rose.
When our Bridget in the morning gets the wooden
chopping bowl,
To concoct the morning corned beef hash it Of
her soul
To behold wreath of pansies where she most must
cut and slash,
So she scrapes it off because the paint might permeate
the hash.
On the household ro]lingpin is tied pretty yellow
bow
And its lilies Of the valley oft comminge with the
dough;
While the new potato-masher and the kitchen pans
and pots
Are magnificent with butterflies and sweet forget
nots.
All our articles Of furniture, the ancient and the
new,
Are Respondent quite with drapery and bows of
brightest hue.
In the house look about with mingle sorrow and
amaze
For Matildais afflicted with the decorative craze.
chicago Rambler.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
APPLAUSE LOVERS.
Horse Actors Who Enjoy Audiences
Laughter and Plaudits.

Horse Actors Who Enjoy Audiences
Laughter and Plaudits.
Boston Herald.
THEY are as sensitive as star actors said
Professor Bristol yesterday, when asked if the
members Of his equine school always behaved
well before an audience. They enjoy applause
and laughter" he continued, "as much as any
body on the stage, and when they fail to win
these demonstrations they are correspOndingly
cast down. Now there's Denver the midget
mule he actually made clown by the
manifestations of merrlment, with which specta-
tors greeted his antics. Talk Of mule being
stupid! Why, that little chap knows great
deal more than many men of my acquaintance.
He really understands when he has made nit
ana he works for it as earnestly as any low
comedian who ever troG the boards. And
[ verify believe that the other animals
in the troupe appreciate and enjoy his
drcll capers. Where did | find him9 Oh, in a
little Indiana town, where no was owned by an
Old maid. fell in love with him the moment
] set eyes or him. AS quick rs he saw | was
noticing him. lie struck an attitude, the Queerest
possible, and, laying back his ears, looked me
over from head to foot in a manner irresistibly
funny that | couldn't help laughing, and [
bought him on the spot. He was and is very
tractable and learned quickly be has been
under tuition only year. He acts as monitor
in the school, and enjoys his authority i'm
mensey Blind Ruth another mule | have.
hasn't 'Denver's' appreciation of humOr. but she
the meaning of nearly hundred words, unties
knots, laughs. answers questions, cracks whip.
churns, puts both ears forward, cats figure
either backward or forward, from command of
any one in the audience; turns
partially or wholly around to right
or left, kicks with either right or left
or both feet, and performs other equally anus
ing feats. The horses have not so much patience
as the mules, possibly, but they display no less
intelligence am as fond OF them as | could be
of so many children, and they manifest their
affection for me in an unmstakable manner.
understand their thoughts, and they understand
me when talk To them. just watch them on
the Globe theatre stage Monday night and see if
it isn't SO. 1t requires vast deal of patience to
train horses for the stage, but they will do al
most anything one wants them to do if they
are made to understand it clearly and are re-
warded afterward Kindness. gentleness and
patience are all that is necessary. A great deal
depends, however on the disposition and tenn
permanent OF the horse under instruction. Some
may be taught in one year and others require
three or. four years Of instruction. to perform
what is required of them in my troupe. Yes,
they get the best of care, have nothing to do but
act, and travel in a special car in as great style
as any foreign star"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
COTTAGE INTERIORS.
An Illustration Of Simplicity Drawn from can
Old Maids Paradise"

An Illustration of Simplicity Drawn from "An
Old Maids Paradise"
Boston Journal.
Many directions given in regard to household
furnishings are bewIldering from their mprac
tlcable character and caretessnesS OF expense.
One is told that antique China, highly decorated
in classic designs is essential that portieres must
be rich and Oriental; that onyx Cornthian col
umnS are useful additions to furnishings; that
al! articles must be unique, richly carved and in
strange design. 1t may be pleasant to contem-
plate luxuries of that sort, but With q limited
income one is apt to be exasperated at the ac-
counts. Miss Phelps, in her last book, AN Ola
Maids Paradise has described an interior of
cottage with rare simplicity. She says the small
parlor painted gray the walls, ceiling and
fi0ur harmon2ing in different t;nts. A border
Of black ran around the floor. and sew
eral felt mats Of CHERRY color fringed
with gray. gave a cheerful effect. The beams
and rafters left bare by the absence of plaster
ing were touched with neutral tint. The dado
was formed Of wood cuts, all landscapes from
American and English magazines, boriercd bv
fine line Of black. A freZe Of cardinal flowers
cut from chromoS finished the top of the room
The curtains were cotton flannel of a silver
shade, bordered and tied with cherry. The cheap
and comfortable lounges were upholstered with
gray cotton flannel, and had bright pillows The
deck chair at the window was tied with cherry
ribbons. There was a tiny open stove The
rocking chair old and generous. Books,
statuttteS and pictures were abundant, and the
room had the air of having been lived in
q long time. The dining room was oiled, not
painted, and the rafters of the ceiling were GOV
cred with thin lchens lined with gold paper.
The curtains English siiesia, OF golden
brown, worked with oak leaves. One of the
chambers was blue and the other green. On
the pale ceiling of the blue pale butterflies
from natural history cards We're pasted The
windows were draped with blue and white mus
lin. The green room had green floor, walls and
furniture. The walls were hung with ferns,
pressed and fastened securely with gum traga-
canth. The curtains were of cheap white
muslin and were not tied The room looked
like bower. Miss Phelps adds that there
csc fan nor erandmo;hers teacup in
the house. But it is useless to deny that
Japanese fans are desirable and ornamental. if
they are well chosen and are not used in excess
The advantage of Miss Phelpss picture is its
illustrative force. A cheerful, artistic room and
house does not depend entirely upon lis pecuni-
airy value. The elegant mansion which has been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
SOLDIERS IN A MINUTE.
How the ContTabands Passed Into the Gov.
erumcnt Service at Harper's Ferry.

"The colored man is natural born soldier
said Major Howard Morton Yesterday afternoon
He standing on City Hall steps as the
Hibernlan Rifles were passing down Smithfeld
street to the music Of brass band. HHf a
dozen young coiored men had fallen into line,
and were marching in excellent time, with heads
and shoulders back and military bearing.
The best evidence | ever saw OF the powerful
influence of uniform and martial music over
coored people Harper's Ferry III ga" he
continued. THE contra bands had Ocked into
those little towns all along Mason and Djxons
line by hundreds, Harpers Ferry. Martinsburg,
Charleston and those other towns around there
were filled with them to overlooking The gov
eminent finally decided to utilize them but
nothing said Of the matter SO that the ne
groes would know it. One day about noon a
colored regiment appeared on the streets of
Harpers Ferry, headed by band They were
all dressed in new, bright uniforms and made a
dashine appearance In an instant the streets
were full! OF contrabandS.
yeah comes de cuud sogahs, was shouted
along from door to door, and it brought them all
out. young and old. men and women, wild with
enthusiasm. Dress dy Lawd, de day oh jubilee
am suly come 'Rah fo' Abe Linkun, and a
thousand and one just such shouts could be
heard all through the streets. This was soon
turned to sounds OF woe, though for the troops
just surrounded them and every able-hoded
man was pressed right into the ranks. How
they kicked! They didn't want to fight for
Uncle Sam. They were marched out of town.
however with no time forieavc-taking. Behind
the troops came a long wagon train with arms
and uniforms and after they had got out away
from town every man was put intoa uniform and
given gun.
well, sir, the change was almost instan-
taueous. The very minute they were pnt in
uniform and given a gun they were soldiers
Not kick was heard afterward They braced
right up and marched like old veterans, and We're
the most eager to help press the next town. The
troops made circuit down from the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad at Harper's Ferry. through
Charleston and half dozen other towns to the
old Winchester pike. and back up to Martins
burg. They worked each town just that way,
and when they struck Martinsburg had a large
number Of men. and they were good soldiers,
too | was in Martinsburg when they marched
in, drums beating and colors flying. | sit
ting in a colored barber shop about half shaved
Along came a bic fellow who stuck his head in
the door aud yelled: 'Heah comes de cuud
sogahs ana band The barber dropped his
razor and darted out, leaving me in the chair
In a few minutes more / could see his white
apron in the ranks, held in place by the bayonot
of one of his kind had to finish shaving my
self