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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Sir knight Pratt called the
Knights to order and proposed the
toast, ssR. T.. Grand Commandery of
West Virginia. Response by Sir
w. Ell. Riggs, r. E. Grand Comman-
der, who in language well BETTING
the occasion eulogized the Grand
Commandery of West Virginia in
particular and Temple Masonry in
general.
The second toast proposed was to
ssR. E. Past Grand Commanders
Responded to by r. E. Past Com,
mander w. II. H. Flick, who by his
happy and humorous remarks won
the hearty applause of all present.
The third toast was to the r. e.
Grand Commandery Of Virginia,
and was responded to by Sir G. w,
Hensel of Winchester Commandery,
in pleasing little address.
To the fourth toast-"R. E. Grand
Commandery of Maryfand"-the re-
Spouse was made by Sir j. w. Kline
smith, in brief but appropriate ad
dress.
Fifth, the toast was proposed to
the ssPrinciples and Teachings OIL
Temple Masonry" Responded to
by r. i. Sir Jesse r. Purnell, p. G.
G., in a manner not only telling but
impressive in it's character. 1t always
gives us pleasure to listen to any
thing that falls from the lips of such
a true and courteous knight as Sill
Purnell, and especially were his re
marks appropriate to this occasion
They produced a good impression a
mong the visitors present.
The last toast Of the evening was
proposed to "Ancient Craft Mason
ry," and was responded to by r. E.
Sir Odell s. Long, in his usual happy
and impressive manner. In conclud
ing he recited in the mastery way
in which he generally does such
things, the poem of"Old Tubal CAIN
which, though not entirely new to
some present, was listened to with
eager attention and highly appreciat
ed.
After the toasts the benediction
was pronounced by Rev. Dallas Tuck
er, rector of Zion Church, and the as
sembly dispersed, the Grand Com
mandery to meet again on the second
Wednesday in May, 1886, at place
to be designated by the Grand Com
mander.
The asylum of Potomac Comman
derry, in which the Grand Comman
derry held it's meetings, was beauti
fully and tastefully decorated, under
the charge Of Sir Knight DR.. Chas
e. Pratt. The east wall was festoon.
ed with a draping of red, white and
blue in the centre, above the seat
of the r. E. Grand Commander was
the motto, ingold letters on blue
ground, "In Hoe SigaO Vinces." On
the west wall, in gold on blue ground
-"Mdgna Est Veritds Eft PreUalebit.'
Encircled by a wreath of evergreens
on one side wall, was the word.
"Emanuel," in large silver letters,
and upon the opposite wall "God
With Us"-both surmounted by a
small evergreen decoration. Upon
the altar was a handsome black vel
vet altar cloth with a cross and crown
beautifully embroidered upon 1.-THE
work of the wife of one Of the Sill
Knights, and which was greatly adj
mired by all present.-Charlestoaon
Spirit OF Jefferson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Notice to take Dispositions.
James II. Chambers and A. J. Cage

James II. Chambers and A. J. Cage
VS..
JosephS S. Chambers, John NJ. Chambers. f. p. II.
Chambers, Anthony s. Chambers, Rebecca
Brantner and Y. T. Brantner, her husband
Z. Brown Chambers, v. Clay Goldie and c.
Goldie, her husband: Emily Chambers,
Boyd p. Chambers, Joseph Cage, Rachael A.
her husband; Chas. j. Mathews, VIM. II.
Mathews, John Mathews, Hetty Boyd, Matil-
da Mathews, Mary Clarke, the unknown
heirs of Emma Flora, decd; Nelly Hooper,
Sarah Parker, Nelly McNaughter, Jane T.. b.
Hooper. Charles Hooper, Mary Catharine
Hooper, Sarah E. Mccoy and J. H. Mccoy her
husband: John j. Hooper, Henry ,Trichts,
Ellen, nee Trichts Sally Winfield, Nelly
Chambers, Robert Maxwell, Henry Maxwell,
Lucy WEIGH and Charles WEIGH. her hus-
band.
lin the Circuit Court of Berkeley county, w.
Va, in Chancery.l
The parties to the above suit are hereby no.
tiled that on Saturday, the Goth day of
June, 1855, between the hours of So'clock A.
NJ. and O'Clock p. M. at the law office of Faulk-
will proceed to take the dispositions of certain
witnesses to be used as evidence for us in the
above suit and if from any cause the taking
of the said dispositions shall not be commenced
or, being commenced, should not be cOmplet-
ed on that day, the taking of the same will be
from time to time until they shall
be completed.
Given under oui hand this Goth day of May,
1885
f. p. II. CHAMBERS.
V. CLAY COLLIDE,
By FAULKNER & INGLES, and FLICK Il ROHR-
BAUGH their Attorneys. MAY 2S,lSS5. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Myriads of Cures

Achieved by AYERS SARsAPARILLA, in
the past forty years, are aftested, and there
that will not yield to it. Whatever the
ailments of this class, and wherever found,
from the scurvy of the Arctic circle to the
syeldt-sores" Of South Africa, this rem
edy has afforded health to the sufferers
by whom it was employed. Druggists
everywhere can cite numerous cases. with
in their personal knowledge, Of remark
able cures wrought by it, where all other
treatment had been unavailing. People
will do well to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

A fight occurred near Madison,
Fla, between the West brothers and
the Langford brothers over an old
feud that originated in the last DO
fitical campaign. William Langford
was killed, George Langford was "a.
tally injured, and Taft Langford was
wounded in the head. Two of the
Vests were cut slightly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
An End to Bone scrapinq.

. Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says: Having received so much bene-
fit from Electric Bitters, / feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years /; my doctors told me / would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputat-
ed. used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is sound
and well.n
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at CSC.
per box by e. C. Williams & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Commissioner of Agriculture Har.
rlson, OF Virginia, says the condition
of wheat and oats in that state il
wretched. He estimates that the
production will not be over three
million bushels Of wheat this wear.
against seven millions last year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
An Imnortant Discovery

The most important Discovery is that
which brings the most good to the great
est number. DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Coughs, and Colds,
Will preserve the health and save life,
and is a priceless boon to the afflicted.
Not only does it positively cure consump-
ton, but Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections of
the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at
once to its wonderful curative powers.
If you doubt this, get Trial Bottle Free.
at E. c. Williams & Bros Drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

The papers say there is a "mark-
ed falling off in the receipts of the
Government" That sounds like
old times. There must have been a
change of administration. or some
thing of the kind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Trust Nothing Else

than AYERS .SARsAPARILLA. Numerous
crude mixtures are offered to the public
as ssblood purifiers" which only. allure
the patient with the pretense Of many
cheap doses, and with which 1t Is folly. to
experiment while disease is steadily be-
coming more deep-seated and difficult OF
cure. Some Of these mixtures do much
lasting harm. Bear In mind that the only
medicine that can radically purify the
yitiafed blood IL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Il. FL. Terry, who shot and killed
I. A. Jeter at Liberty, Va, last
Saturday, was early Monday morn.
ing taken out of Jail by a masked
party and lynched.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
FARM FOR SALE !!

The undersigned will sell one of his small
farms situated about a mile and quarter
north from Jones Spring, in HedgesviIl Dist,
Berkeley Co., w. Va, on terms to suit the
purchaser This farm contains about forty-six
acres Of land. of which about 30 acres are clear
ed, the balance in timber 1t has on II q COM
Portable dwelling house, two springs and
young orchard. There is also a fine meadow
on II, and would make one q comfortable
home, or would RENT so as to pay good per
cent on the purchase money. Any one wish
ing further information, will call on or write
to CHARLES BUTT,
23aug Jones Spring, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Aver $ SasaparMa

Is the only remedy that can be relied upon,
In all cases, to eradicate the faint OF nereo-
Of the blood. It Is the only Alternative
that IL suficiently powerful to thoroughly
cleanse the system Of Scr0fulous and
Mercurfal impurities and the pollution
Of CONTAGIOUS Diseases. II also neu-
tralizes the poisons left by Diphtheria
and Scarlet Fever, and enables rapid
regeneration from the enfeeblement and
debility caused by these diseases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

"The rascals are going fast, but
so far the accounts are correct
to the cent. In one department.
there are thirteen cents over.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

A terrific snowstorm prevailed
throughout Austria Hungary. Num-
bers Of persons have been frozen to
death, and the crops generally have
been DESTROYED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
BOARDERs WANTED.

Having thoroughly renovated my house. 4
am prepared to offer the best accommodations
70 summer Boarders. both as to lodging and
west OF Failing Waters Station ON &. y. n. ri
For further information apply TO the under
Failing Waters P. O.. Berkeley q. Co ~ w u
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Seventeen lives were lost at a fire
IN Cincinnati. Nearly all those lost
were young girls employed on the
top floor of the burning bnilding,and
who were suffocated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

The property in which now reside, on
the southwest corner of Burke Street &
Maple Avenue, Martinsburg, w. Va, is
offered for sale. Call on or address
JylS ANNA NJ BATEMAN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
For Councilman.

Mr.. EditOr.-Please announce Edward
Caskey as a candidate for councilman
from the Fifth Ward.
MANY VOTERS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Mr.. A. T. Russler will be strongly sup
ported for Councilman in the 4th Ward
by MANY VOTERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Announcements.
For Councilman.

AT the solicitation of many friends,
announce myself candidate for Coun-
Gilman from the third Ward.
JOHN HELLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
For Councilman.

We are authorized to announce John
Linthicum as candidate for reelection
from the Fifth Ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

THE HERALD has the largest bona
lido circulation of any paper published
I'm the eastern end OF this State, and .
town circulation equal to that Of the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
For Councilman.

At the urgent solicitation of many
friends, ! announce myself as candi-
date for the City Council for the Eastward.
II elected l will serve the corporation to
best of my ability. P. G. ToBIN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

The news of Gen. Logan's re-elec-
ton to the Senate caused general re-
joicing in Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

ID EPoRT of the condition of the fsseFFEs
III NATIONAL BANK of Martinsbufg, at Mar
tinsburg. w. Va, at the close OF business.
March 10Th, 1886.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

All persons indebted to the estate of
Samuel Fitz, decd, are now requested
to make immediate payment, by June
LIST, as my accounts must be settled at
this term of Court.
JOHN FITZ, Ex'r,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

Mr.. Lum Sehon, of Point Pleasant,
has been appointed u. S. Marshal of
this State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
1aem advertisements.
Sale Of the Grounds Of the
VALLEY
AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION
nr prpYrIry IN M VA


by virtue of authority of the Stockholdersand
President and Directors of said Association
the Undersigned Committee will offer for sale on
Saturday, May 3Oth, 1855,
at one clock a m. in front of Floral Hall, ON
said grounds if not sold privately before that
date) the valuable grounds owned by said As
soc station, with all the improvements thereto
attached.
The grounds with avenue leading from Steph-
en- Street. contain 20 A. l r.. and 20 p. 1t Is To-
ern portion Of the city. It commands a beau.
tiful view of the city and surrounding country.
1t is well improved and all the buildings but
on it large grand stand, Agricultural Hall,
Floral Hall, Offices for President, Directors
and Secretary. Ticket Office, Close Stalls for
Horses, Open Stalls for Horses, Cattle, Hogs
and Sheer. 1t has all improvements necessa-
ry for the purposes of a successful exhibition.
Its half-mile track Is regarded as one of the
best. Its buildings. In size construction, con-
venience and strength cannot be surpassed by
those found on any other County Association.
The grounds have been surveyed and laid
Off into lots so by l50 feet, with good streets
and alleys. Its location for residences, would
equal that of any part of our city. This prop
eerty would be very valuable for mannfactpr-
ings being excellently adapted for 1t.
IL will be offered for sale, LIST, as an entire
property, with all improvements; "a, In lots
without buildings, when the buildings will
then be sold separately, and the stone OF the
FOUNDATIONS VIII pc SOLD separately nom
buildings and lots The committee reserves
the right to sell in that way which realizes the
largest amount. A large lot OF lumber win al
so be sold at same time.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-half cash, balance in
two equal payments, with interest in and Is
months. Title Withheld until purchase money
Is paid.
Committee will sell privately. Plat of lots
may be seen at store to Gettinger and HolSe
G. ]. FAULKNER,
DECATUR HEDGES,
J. HOW ID. GETTINGER,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Miscellaneous.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

At regular term of the County Con,,
of Berkeley County, on the Cd dav ~
March, 1885, Amanda E. Walker iilsd
her petition, praying the probate Of the
last will and testament of James r
Walker, decd, and it appearing thai
George w. Walker is interested in ths
probate of said will, and thar he i not yIs
resident of this State, he is hereby NJ.
quired to appear within four weeks after
the date of the first publication Of this
Order and do what is necessary to pro.
tect his interests in this matter. and
show cause if any he can why said will
should not be admitted to probate. By
order of the Court.
c. w. DOLL, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
meu1 Advertisements.
RoBusT HEALTH

Ia not always enjoyed by those who seem
~ POSSESS ii. The faint Of corrupted
blood may be secretly undermining the
family show its effects, and with all the more
yirufence the longer 1t has been allowed
to permeate the system. Each pimple, sly,
bon, akin disorder and sense OF unnatural
lassltude, or languor, ID one Of Natures
Waunings Of the consequences OF neglect
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
Ayers sarsaparlIIa,

PREPARED By
DR.. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists: Price 81;
Six bottles for IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23


for the purpose of electing one member Of ms
Council from each Ward to serve for two years
All persons qualified to vote for members "
the Legislature, who have resided within the
Corporation limits for one year next preced.
ing the election, and have been residents Of
the Ward In which they offer their vote for
ten days, are qualified to vote nj this election.
The following named persons are appointed
commissioners and clerks to conduct said elect.
ion:
First Ward-At Eagle Hotel. James Null.
gan and Is. $, Lyeth, Commissioners: A Zm.
norman, Clerk. Second War,l-At Court
House. +. ID. Staley and Geo. r. Blessing
Com'rs j. y. Picking, Clerk. Third ward-M
ford, Com'rs; j. VIM. Degrange, Clerk. Fourth
Ward AZ Mrs. Moores. q. Wellinger and
John Oliver, Com'rs; J. Perryman, Clerk
Fifth Ward-At Pliers s hoe shop. e, Pitzer
and VIM. Caldwell, Com'rs; ]. +. Roberts,
Clerk.
The polls Will be open Mt 6oclock. A NJ, and
close at shutdown. BY order,
q. o. LAMBERT, Mayor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
CORPORATION ELECTION!
PROCLAMATION.

PURSUANT 20 the provisions bfths charter
OF the town OF Martinsburg, notice IA here.
bygiven that an election will be held in The
several Wards of the town, at the voting
places. on
Monday. NAV 3Jth. lsSJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23

v. CLAY GULDIE,
By FAULKNER & INGLES, and FLICK & RoHR-
BAUGH their Attorneys. MAY 70, 1885. At
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-29
Want New Line.

W. II. d. Bliss of Sioux Falls passed
through st. Paul yesterday on his way to
Duluth. The object of his visit to the Ze-
NTH city is to consult with wheat specula-
tors and see to the worth of Duluth as a
market. Several meetings have been held
at Sioux Falls by the largest wheat growers
and they appointed Mr.. Bliss as a commit
tee of one to visit Duluth and see to their
interests. But this is not the only object of
his visit, as he afterwards told a gentleman
the real object of his trip was to see certain
gentlemen in Duluth about the building of
a line from Morris to Sioux Falls, in con-
nectiOn with the Little Falls & Morris
branch of the Northern Pacific road. 1t
will be remembered that about year ago
articles Incorporating the Morris 81 South
western Railway company were filed with
the secretary of state, the object of the
company being to locate, construct, MAIN
tain and operate railroad to commence at
Morris, in Stevens county, and run in a
sOuthweSterly direction to some point on
the Union Pacific railroad in Nebraska,
near Columbia. The capital stock of the
company was SO, 100000 and the incor-
poratOrS were:
A. J. Sawyer, A. NJ. Miller, j. C. Hun
ter and W. w. Spalding of Duluth; w. d.
Cornish, Crawford Livingston and H. P.
Hall of st. Paul. The place of business
was located at Duluth. 1t has always been
the policy of the Chicago roads to force the
grain grown in the Sioux Falls district to
Chicago, where the shippers have to accept
lower grade and lower price than is paid
at Duluth and the prospects of q repetition
of this action this year has caused such dis
content to farmers and business men around
Sioux Falls that they are determined on
making Duluth the market for their grain.
To have direct road to Duluth the build
ing of a line from Morris to Sioux Falls
would be necessary and Mr.. Bliss went to
Duluth for the purpose of agitating the
building of such line. The route from
Morris would be over the Northern Pacific
road to Duluth, which would bring mar
ket to Sioux Falls 100 miles nearer than the
one it now patrOniZeS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-29
BAYARD SAVED HIM.
Story of the Sufferings of an Ex-
United states Consul General.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.--C. A. Van
Bokeler of New York, ex-United States
consul general at Port au Prince, arrived
in this city to-day as a passenger on the
American steamer Haytian Republic, from
Port au Prince. He tells remarkable
story of outrageous treatment at the hands
of the Haytian government. While acting
as consul general Mr.. Van BOkeler married
a Haytian woman and at the end of his
term of Office took up his
business of dealing in the paper
money of the native government. At this
he made considerable money and then de-
sired to invest part of his gains in real es-
tate; but this was forbidden by a law of
Hayti, which denies that right to
any but a native born of Hayti.
He evaded the law, however, and
purchased piece of property in Port au
Prince, which transaction reaching the ears
of President Solomon, the chief magistrate
of the republic, he caused Van BOkelee's
arrest and had him locked up in
a wreIched dungeon in the gov
erment prison at Port au Prince. Here
his only companions were negroes of the
most bebaSed type, many of them being
murderers and deSperadOeS, and very often
the prison, which is a small and wretched
STRUCTURE QUILT on low, SWampy ground, was
crowded with nearly three hundred
prisoners, Mr.. Won Bokeler being the
only white mrn among them. His
dungeon was narrow stone cell, measur-
ing SKA feet, and the wall constantly drip
ping with water. There the unfortunate
ex-cOnsul was forced to live from March,
1854, to the 27th of June, 1885. the place
being infested with rats and loathsome
vermin. His health, which was
robust when he was first imprisoned,
is now entirely broken down, and he has
became victim to both consumption and
chronic catarrh, while his face is pale and
haggard and gives every evidence of long
suffering. Mr.. Van Bokeler says no
attention was paid by President Sol
OmOn to the letter from Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen and he was not
released until Secretary Bayard wrote the
Haytien president, demanding his instant
release, stating at the same time that if he
was not released United States man-Of-
war would be dispatched to Port au Prince
with instructions to adopt severe measures
if necessary. The truth of the story is
vouched for by the captain and purser of
the steamer.