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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

What is needed now in the mail
service is a special delivery system at
Santa Claus Central Office. A mes
sage passed through the Post Office
here a day or two ago addressed to
Sanity Claus, North Pole, Western
Hemisphere, via Washington. Here
is a chance for the existing political
regime to distinguish itself by estab-
fishing a Polar Route. They ought to
succeed, they have been very success
full at the polls, oflate. That achieve
ment is about all the Republicans
have left for them to do; even the
star routes have been traversed. The
vendors of tactical fluid think it must
have been achieved through the milky
way, via of watered stock. | believe
they were sustained in their opinion
by the general verdict.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

Get a bottle of DIR. Fahrney's Peerless
Liniment. Once tried you will never be
without it. Druggists, 25 & 90 cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

800 pair of shoes to be sold at cost, to
make room for fall goods. Don't miss
bargains, at JOHN LYONS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

For a Christmas Present, one of BENTZ
& BRO. s Five Dollar Prism Hanging
Lamps is simply grand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

whose visit was all too brief. Her
husband, Colonel Isenberg, was the
first law partner with whom Judge
Flick was associated, and is an emf
nent attorney, with a war record on
the winning side Of the question, in
Ringgolds Cavalry.
DR.. r. B. Elderdice, OF Gettysburg,
Pa. was LEoNE's guest on Tuesday.
Professor VIM. Gerhardt spent
Thanksgiving at Lebanon, Pa.
Don't forgetthe Firemen's Fair, be-
ginning on the 22nd, in Feller's Hall.
If there is anything in a name, you
are sure of a warm reception at the
Firemen's Fair. Give them a call.
"Jim Thompson has some novel;
ties and fine goods in the line of
Xmas gifts.
Mr.. Nicklas exhibits a nice line of
GINNING chairs for the wee folks, and
rugs that are beauties.
*x*
Who broke the show case in Jones'
jewelry store? don't all speak at once
*x*
The entertainment given by Ho-
worth's show last Tuesday was said
to be very good. A press of other
circumstances prevented our personal
attendance, consequently we have a
complimentary or two for sale at ex-
cursion rates.
The Martinsburg Fire Company
have received from their generous
friends Of the Junior Fire Company
of Frederick, Maryland, a very hand
some contribution to their forthcom-
ing fair, in the shape of a large silver
pitcher, of the prettiest design / have
noticed for some time. 1t was sent
to them via Mr.. Thomas, who claims
all the Junior company as his old
friends, and who, along with all 9TH
ers of the Martinsburg Fire-Laddies,
appreciate, and are very proud of the
kindly compliment and generous gift,
and who, until a more formal draft
of thanks are passed, desire me to
press their earnest appreciation of the
kindly compliment and generous gift,
and they have yet a very strong
hope of seeing the Juniors at their
Fair, where they may be able to urge
retaliatory kindnesses upon them. The
pitcher will be CHANGED off. IF l have
my usual good luck, it will come into
my possession.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

The children of the Presbyterian
Church will give a social little lunch
and festival on Tuesday night next,
at the residence of Mrs. Georgia
Smith, East King ST. The children
are very earnest and energetic little
women, and promise to entertain
their guests and patrons as nicely as
possible with music, conversation and
substantials.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19
DEATHS.

No charges for death notices. but dee cents a
line for poetry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

Mrs. l.. Scheu has been seriously ill
for the last three OF four weeks, but
we are glad to learn that there is now
some change for the better, and strong
hopes of her recovery.
Mrs, Grady Moore has been very
ill.
Sturdy Grant Pitzer has consented
to take an enforced rest. He is not so
"inyincible" as he looks. We hope
he will soon be well again.
Messrs. E. Timberlake and Dr.
Welsh are improving rapidly. John
Doll is slowly recovering. Mrs. Muth
is still very i'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

Take DR.. Fahrney's Syrup of Wild
Cherry and stop your cough. Nothing
equals it. Druggists, 25 & so cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

Sudden deaths have not ceased
among us, the last being Mr.. Fetzer
and Mrs. John Hoke. Mrs. Hoke
was a devoted mother and a good
woman, and her sudden illness and
death is sincerely regretted by all who
knew her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-19

Do you think of making a present ? if
so, buy a beautiful Prism Lamp at
l.. E. BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18
VOLUME XIV.

This sheet commences the four
teenth volume of the INDEPENDENT.
Three years of its existence it pre-
sented daily record of the world s
events. Locally every item worthy
of notice has been recorded for thir-
teen years, and the bound volumes
thereof is perfect history of the To-
cality and the people in which it has
been published. Marriages, deaths,
accidents, enterprises, sales, improve
ments, politics, literature, science,
religion, all have been noted, and
from its printed pages the reader
can gather fair impression of the
movements, the intelligence, as
well as the joy and sadness of our
people. 1t advances toward another
years cleaning, full of vitality and
contemplating many improvements
and greater usefulness. 1t will aim
to be the paper of the people and
not of party. 1t will aid, foster
and encourage enterprise and i'm
provements. 1t will denounce wrong
and uphold the right, and return for
friendships kind assistance a full
measure thereof, preferring always
the interests Of its patrons to those
who fail to recognize its claims to
patronage or its power for success.
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Glengary Items.

Ohio don't seem to suit many of
our Back Checkers. Coe Gain has
returned to his old walks after trying
Ohio for two years, and is now living
in one Of Squire Barney's houses.
Coe is fatter than he was when he
went away. Glad to have him back
with us once more.
Luther Crowsen, young man liv
ing near Howard Chapel, Frederick
county, Va, died suddenly on last
Monday. He had been complaining
for day or two, when he fell from
his chair dead.
The wedding at Mt Carmel was a
fizzle, because the groom could not
find the bride, at least that is the
reason given by 'tbey say" for the
failure. Don't be out of heart Arch,
maybe you will have better luck next
time. GREENY.
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The Great Forepaugh Show will exhih-
it here next Friday and the event suggests
Il few thoughts.
Many travelling shows, without name or
character, and others particularly noted
fer their shameless habit of reckless I'M
truthlulness, insist in their advertisements
that they are the "oniy great and that
others are s'inft rior atlairs.o To the pub
lie, who are quite well enough posted to
know the difference between the good, the
mediocre and the bad shows, such an as
sumption of superiority is disgusting.
From that Snowman whose life has been a
living lie, a flimsy tissue of falsehoods in
vented and perpetrated to deceive the pub
lie, such glazing misrepresentation might
be expected, but from those little concerns
who are compelled to pass through the
shadows Of the great cities after nightfall,
and who have to hunt the country cross
70 ads and backwoods for fear of criticism
from nearly always just newspaper
press, it ought never to come, and it ia not
TO the credit ofthe business that they print
and publish such monstrous things. Loud
sounding phrases are very nice except
when they rebound and destroy the one
who utters them, which they are sure to
do in the show profession. Every mana
ger should plainly and fairly detail what
he intends TO exhibit and let the public
judge of the merits of his entertainment
No man. in these days of telegraphy, rapid
transit and great newspapers, can deceive
the public very long. Hence, il is best.
even though some of these gentlemen
should find 1T compulsory, to tell the truth
| and nothing but the truth"
Every intelligent reading man, and al
most every woman and child in the land,
| knows that the Great Forepaugh how has
| no rival; that it stands alone only the pre-
eminently greatest show in the world
| Millions of its patrons have said so; the
profession Of both hemispheres cay 40, end
! the best and most widely circulated news.
| papers of the land have said so. There
| fore it has no rival to contest it's claim tc
| superiority over all, and can afford tc
laugh at the silly and loudly-worked
| claims of others to greatness and pre-emi-
nence. Go where it will, east, west, north
or south, it is received with open arms
and an ovation that marks it the comina
event of the year. And this season, more
than ever before, it richly deserves the
distinguished favor, goodwill and appre
citation of its friends, old and new, because
il is so much better, bigger and greater
than ever in the history of its existence.
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Chronic constipation is the national
curse of Americans Cure it with
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

1t is curious fact that one of the most
famous poems in our language appeared Or
iginally in amagazine that seldom touches
poetry at all, ond the same periodical, af-
ter an interval of sixty-six years, now
brings ont another poem very similar in
theme. Bryant's "Thsnatopsis" was first
printed in the North american ReVieV
for September, 1917. The May number Of
the Review, just out, has poem by Rob-
ert Buchanan on 1.-THE New Buddha."
The critics found fault with Mr.. Bryant's
poem on the ground that it was I'M
Christian; it remains to be seen what they
will say of Mr.. Buchanan's. The question
HAS Christianity Benefited Women % is
ably discussed in this number by Mrs.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Bishop J. L.
Spalding. President j. l.. Pickard writes
on "Why Crime 10 Increasing" and Da-
vid Dudley Field on industrial Cooper
ation," while Prof. Andrew +, West, of
Princeton, contributes an article of great
clearness and strength on "What is AGA
donnie Freedomp James Payn, the En-
glish novelist, discusses "Success in Fic-
tion," and T. f. Thistletons Dyer "Super-
stition IN English Life" The new depart
ment Of Comments keeps well up to the
standard with which it started.
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IMPROVING.

General Grant continues proof
against both the cancer and the doc
tors. He has steadily improved in
strength during the past few days,
and recently prepared the morning
bulletins for the papers. We are glad
to note even temporary improve
ment and have no doubt all our read
ers hope the change may be perma
npnt
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THE HOTEL BUsrsEss.-Ws were

The HOTEL HUMMELSHINE, were
struck with the exhibit made in last
weeks Independent, and OF the gratifying
increase in the business of the st. Clair
Hotel and curiosity induced us to In
terwiew Billy Rutledge, the genial pro
prietor OF the Continental Hotel, and
We found the steady increase In his
business was something wonderful in
spite of hard times, Mr.. Rutledge has
been emiDently successful as hotel
keeper, having made a success OF every
house he has taken hold Of in this town.
An investigation Of his books showed
the following result:
In the year 1882 the receipts for the
month OF August were S1931 10, and
for the year, aggregated $40 $50, 20 for
1888. the month Of August, the receipts
We're 81 $40, and for the year So, 800,
aDd.iu 1884, the month Of August show
cd up S2451 and the years worked foot
ed up $23 575. This is good showing
and proves hat the public appreciate
the treatment and accommodations
they get at the Continental. Mar ms
burg has reason to be proud Of her ho-
tel Accommodations Stdtesmdn
This is very gratifying and shows
conclusively that there is plenty of bus
mess here for all the hotels. Mr.. Rut-
ledge has always been a popular land
lord, and is worthy of hotel as large as
and with the Accommodations of the St.
Clair. AT one time Mr.. Rutledge did
the business of both hotels, and his re-
ceipts then must have been enormous.
Now, that the st. Clair is in charge of
hotel proprietor and not run at long
range by its owners, we presume its re-
ceipts will be also largely increased.
We reiterate Bro Colston's sentiment,
and add that Martinsburg has reason
to be proud of the popular landlords,
Coils. Rutledge and Dorsey.
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A SHORT PLAY.-Scene: Queen ST.,
butcher shop-dog chawing bone ;
mother dog approaching in the distance,
fat man standing with hands in his
pocket. Act l approaching dog noses
around dog chawing bone; grabs it
starts to run. Act 2: Dogs run be-
tween fat mans legs; fat man sits down
suddenly on dog; hows, curses and
groaDs; cries of "Mad-dog Fight i"
Act B. Running policeman with drawn
club, hits at dogs and strikes fat man
dog still howls-big crowd-police-
man has black eye. Act 4 Another
policeman, leads off first policeman and
fat fellow; police station, $40 each,
mad, blazing mad, curses, sore heads
Jail. Curtain.
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GA Nd JURY WORK.

The Grand Jury was in session
three days, and investigated over
forty cases. The most of the cases
upon which indictments were return
ed, are of a petty and low character.
Fact is, they pertain more to infrac-
tons of the moral code as applied to
virtue, or rather offences against
morality and decency. We are glad
the Grand Jury raked such iniquities
pretty thoroughly. Low brothels,
besmirched rendezvous for soiled
doves and lecherous birds, gaming
and similar vices, have to be severe
ly checked, and are among that class
of offences hard to prove, but never
theless the effort should be made,
and even a failure to convict breaks
up and destroys the practice.
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ASafequard.

The fatal rapidity with which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the grayest maladies OF the throat
and lungs, Is consideration which should
impel every prudent person to keep at
hand, as household remedy, a bottle of
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works so sure cure In all affections
of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. +. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says
medical science has produced no other unc-
dyne expectorant so good AS AYERS CHEEKY
PEcroRAL. Ii is Invaluable for di.easee Of tl'i
throat and lungs"
The same opinion Is expressed By tie
wellAnown DIR. l.. j. Addison, Of Chicago,
ILL.,, who says
81 have never found, in thirty-fve years Of
continuous study and practice Of medicine, any
preparation Of so great value 40 AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, for treatment Of diseases of tho
throat and lungs. II not only breaks up colds
and cures severe coughs, but is more effective
than anything else in relieving even the mot
serious bronchial and pulmonary Affections
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Health is generally good in this
section at present. We must make
one exception, however, the river is
low and confined to its bed.
An east bound freight train was
wrecked near North Mountain Depot
last week. The repair hands had
torn up the track and seDta fagman
out, but the engineer failed to stop
when signaled. The engine and sew
en- cars were thrown from the track.
North Mountain school, taught by
G. G. Tabler, closed on Wednesday
last. TEL Il. GRAPH.
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N ot1Ce 20
FARMERS e. SEED DEALERS

NE now have sufficient guaran tee from
w responsible sarmers, that the Pc yneer
Grain and Seed Cleaner or Wheat Fan, now
being manufactured in our city, is the ms
perfect mill for cleaning grain and SEED
ever offered for sale in this or adj dining
counties. For neatness and dispatch it has
no equal The proprietor AID pate ntee of
| the mill, Mr.. Poyneer, states it to be the
most rapid cleaner Of market grain. also
the most perfect grades. Tor grain Of all
kinds, ever manufactured, and that i t is the
ONLY MILL that will take ripple from clio
yer ssed This may seem to be a broad
statement, but rom the information gather
Cd from our farmers, We must give it credit
low are the names of some Of the purchas
ers and their own statements regarding the
mill ct mills therefore we say SUCCESS
we, the undersigned, are purch asers of
the Poyneer Mill:
Or. r. NJ. DAVIS, X. 5. EICHELBERGER,
JAMES p. SPKRow, DAVID M. DECK.
n. BUsEY, w. II. PoRTERFIELp
,. IABLER, GEO o. SPERow,
III. X. SPERow, DANIEL ROpP.
MM. u. BEARD, JAMES l.. PAYNE,
y. >. SpECk, LOUIS MICHEL,
M. TALLER, J. w HEDGES,
JOHN SUTTON, HENRY G.. MIIIrp
FRANKLIN BOWER, JAMES A. BUTLER.
LORoNZo ETCHINsoN,
Il. ID BARNEY, Superintendent of Parish.
HEDaEsvILLs, April 7, 1886.
! have used the Poyneer wind mill and
found 1t Jsst as represented in cleaning clio.
YER seed of all filth. 1t gives me entire sat
isfaction, and for cleaning and separating
wheat, it is the best | have ever used or seen
and feel justified in recommending it to
the public Very Respectfully,
apl ltf j. W. HEDGES.
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THE Wheeling Register well ant

The Wheeling Register well and
wisely remarks: "Young man, if
you are ambitious, don't try for a
clerkship at Washington. Take
warning from the career Of the old
est clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment. Appointed in lS47 at a sala-
ry of 81 200, he is now getting ST.
400, raise of 5000 in thirty eight
years"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

THE editor of the leading republi-
can paper of the State enjoys the
fullest confidence and enforces the
most harmonious unity of the repub-
lican forces Of the State. The dem
ocrats should not have lost such an
editor. They should have kept on
hiring him even if it bankrupted the
Treasury of the Gazette.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

AT her residence in this county, Monday
April 18th, 1885, Mrs. SUSAN BRYARLY.
wife OF Thos. G Bryarly, Esq, aged IS
years.
Her remains were deposited in Green
Hill Cemetery yesterday.
At the residence of her grand daughter,
MIS-. VIM. Edwards, in Martinsburg, w.
Va, April 18th, 1885. Mrs. MARY SEIBERT.
widow Of George Seibert, who died in
lSiS--in the Seth year OF her age.
In Gerardstown, April LIST, 1885, Mrs.
ANN FRANKS, aged rs years, 8 months and
10 days.
This estlmable old lady was a devout
Christian, having been member of the
church for over half her life. The funeral
services were preached by Rev. j. p.
stump, and were fitting and consoling.
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Communicated
Berkeley and Jefferson Drag
Hart.

Mr.. Hart can beat the Jews on
cheek-he knows how to assume
The Republicans OF Berkeley and JEFF
ferson want to know where he got his
authority to represent them in the
contest for Collector of Internal Rev
enue for this district, between Nc
Cormick and McGrew. There is not
solitary Republican in the two coun
ties who approves of his course in
the matter. Berkeley and Jefferson
can take care of themselves; and if
they desire to be represented in high
places will select gentleman of I'M
doubted Republican principles to do
it. Mr.. Hart should not allow his
personal preju,iices to go to far. The
Baby Act won't work with the Re
publicans in this section. VET.
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I0ytO7's M0cEinasU Hats.

WE have made arrangements with
Taylor" the cele brated Halter, TO hand
le his Mackinaw Hats, this season. These
are ackn owledged the best and incest
goods in this cou try. and we sell them
at prices on level with the commoner
goods. Don't buy until you see them.
GETTINGERl& HOKE.
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WE wonder why Cowden and
Schofeld don't ask forgive of the
boss editor of the htelligencer, and
promise not to do so again without
his orders.
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Look out

FOR THOMPSON s. CO.'S. great spring
stock, which will arrive the first of the
week. Goods at rock bottom prices.
They mean to surpass anything ever
brought to this market in the clothing
line for style, durability and eheapness.
Give them call. No trouble to show
goods. Suits made to order on short no
tice. Queen St., Staley Building. al
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For County Superintendent.

] hereby announce myselfas a candidate
for the position Of County Superintendent o {
the Public Schools of Berkeley county, for
the ensuing two years. Election day. May
"a. NJ. TUCKER BOWEN.
Apr. ct de.
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GOVERNOR WILSON has appointed
John e. Peck. farmer of Logan
county, to succeed superintendent
West, at the State Penitentiary.
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AYERS
Cherry PeCtorai

Is not new claimant for popular conf
dence, but a medicine which is to-day
saving the lives of the third generation
who have come into being since it was
first offered to the public.
There Is not household In which This
Invaluable remedy has once been IL
troduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there is not person
who has ever given 1t u proper trial
for any throat or lung disease susceI
tible Of cure, who has not been made
well by it.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
in numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases Of chronic Bronchitis, Lernygitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients In the earlier stages
Of Pulmonary Consumption. 1t is a
medicine that only requires to be taken in
small doses, Is pleasant to the taste, and is
needed In every house where there are
children, as there is nothing so good as
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL for treat
ment of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody. and should be re-
membered by everybody.
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SATURDAY, APRIL Is, 1886.

BROTHER McCoLsToN, be sure to get
Harris influence if you want the post
office.
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MARRIED..

In Shepherdstown, Tuesday April 7th,
1885, at the Reformed Church, by Rev. b.
E. Bausmann, Mr.. WILLIAM j BRITNER
and Miss NELLIE r. SHOW, both of Shep-
herdstoWn.
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Many a Lady

is beautiful, all but herskin;
and nobody has ever told
her how easy it is to put
beauty on the skin. Beauty
on the skin is Magnolia
Balm.
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Loaded with impurities, your blood
needs the cleansing and vitalizing ener.
gy of Ayers Sarsaparlla.
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TO AGENTS
LARGE PROFITS.
But Small Capital Required

Call on p. G. HUNTER who has omen.
ed photograph coping house in connss.
ton With photography where you ear
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Baltimore Lice StOcE Market.
RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK.
Total

Prices ranged on Beeves, very best 5%
to 5A; Medium first, 315 to 44;Most sales
from Az to 5A cts per ID. Sheep $685.
cts; Lambs $685. cts. Hogs & A@6H cts.