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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
OLD FAMILY GROCERY,
STILL AHEAD!-

Having enlarged my storeroom, have
concluded to keepin addition to groceries,
a stock of
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
such as Muslins, Ginghams, Flannels, &c.
FAMILY GROCERIES of all kinds, Sugar,
Coffee, Tea, Flour, Hams, Molasses, Coal
Oil, Tobacco, Cigars, at lowest prices. I
call especial attention to my "Wine Bit
tiers " and Elderberry Tonics," both
homemade and used as appetizers in SICK
ness. Keep also large stock of
OLD HOMEMADE WINES,
Grape, Blackberry, Currant, Wild Cher
nv, &c. Also Coal and Wood.
"a Pure Grape Juice for Communion
purposes. With thanks for past patron
age, l solicit share in the future.
JOHN SNODEAL,
Winchester Pike, Martinsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
Farm and Garden Work for January
Year ago and years come, and the

Year ago and years come, and the
work is never done. The past has
its lessons, the present its duties.
and the future its promises. We have
harvested the hopes Of a year ago,
and, thankful for the plenty With
which we are surrounded, we plan
for another seed time, and tilage
time, and harvest. hoping to avoid
errors, to increase thrift, and to have
a better balance sheet to show for
'S6, than we can do for 'S5. We, as
farmers, have encountered low pri-
ces, and do not forget that for arti.
Giles which we must purchase, wepay
even less in proportion. We study
how to lessen the cost of production,
while we increase the product with
out exhausting the soil. Here sci
ence, the handmade of TIE best prae-
tice, comes to our aid, and inasmuch
as science is general, or rather uni.
versal in its application, its advant
age to each one, is in proportion to
his ability to apply it to his own
needs. The best practice exempt.
fies the highest science, and it is no
small part of the province Of an ag-
ricultural paper, to present science
in the details of the results of the
best practice. In these hints about
work." we are obliged 30 say, do this
and do that, thus and so, with little
explanation of the reasons. These
will be found from time time. fully
set forth to other pages.
A large part of the best farming
lands of this country is deeply
blanketed with snow. AS rule, its
beneficent effects are best seen when
it lies for months upon the ground.
1.-THE poor mans manure" it has
been called, for it holds the ammonia
of the atmosphere, and the exhal.
ations of the ground, until it melts,
when it imparts them 30 the soil.
Besides, it protects the grass and
grain, preventing the heaving action
OF the frost, the washing away ofthe
fine soils by many rains or thaws,
and the blowing away of the same
by the prevalent high winds. When
the snow is temporarily gone, aud
this is not seldom in some sections,
the frost is sometimes entirely out of
the ground, and blowing may be
done with profit if there is no more
important work to do. Every fur.
row turned, is just so much gained
with spring work, which will be sure
to press. On level ground, not sub.
ject to washing, manure may be pro
fitably hauled out upon land to be
plowed in spring, and either spread,
or left In large or small heaps, ac-
cording to whether it is well rotted
or not. Laid up in large heaps, fer.
mentation will recommence very
soon, and by April it will have be.
come fine, and easy to spread evenly.
This, of course, involves double cart
ing, but if the second carting is to be
done by the manure sp:eader, and
the field Is a considerable way from
the stables, labor is greatly facilitated.
Fine manure, spread thinly and even
ly upon moving and pasture lands,
even upon the snow, will have an
excellent effect. Coarse manure is
best when thoroughly composted,
with either peat or swamp muck, or
even with soil, as it be almost entire
ly homogeneous by the first Of May.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

M ESTERN MARY LAND RAILROAD.
Time Table in effect Nov. %, 1885. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. EASTWARD.
Leave Martinsburg. &c. ". r. R.,) Is IN,
Hagerstown 90 a m, ar Mechanistown 8 0S,
Frederick ii So York IL 35, Westminster 10 IL,
Baltimore IL 40 O. m.
Leave Hagerstown for Baltimore. IS m--2
40 m, for Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and
Shippensburg 45-l1 90 a m and co. pm.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore 40 m, Westminster So
Mechanicsburg 6 81 a M arrive Hagerstown =
IS, Martinsburg IL % m.
Leave Baltimore 90 a m and 90 p m. arrive
Hagerstown IL 10 and s 20 M. Leave Ship
pensburg & 10 a MI l5 and2 50 pm, Chambers
m, Q q and OIL M, arrive Hagerstown $50 a
M 3 25 and 90 p m.
Bib. GRISWOLD, j. M. HOOD,
General Ticket Agent. Gen1 Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
A GREAT DISCOVERY!
HOLDSTEIN'S AROMMANA!

The only sure cure for Dyspepsia, and
all Kidney, Lirer, Blood. and Skin Dis
eases. Is warranted not only to relieve
but to cure the wost cases of Dyspepsia,
and is panacea for all diseases arising
from disordered condition of the Liver
or Stomach, such as Indigestion, Bilious
ness, Sick Headache, Distress after eat
ing, weakness of Kidney or Bladders
call at A. M. GILBERT9S
Drug store and get bottle. Price %
and 70. Also, all kinds of Drugs, Pat
ent Medicines, and Toilet and Fancy ar
ticles, and everything kept in a first
class drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Chicago man (iercely)-Do you
mean TO call me a liar, sir? Boston
man-That is the construction which
naturally suggests itself IN connec-
ton with the observation that ]
addressed to you, sir? Chicago
man (mollifieG-All right, sir, !
accept your apology. | allow no
man to call me a liar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
Live Stock Notes.

January is critical month with
all kinds Of live stock. This should
be kept comfortable and gaining. If
they begin to fall off IN condition,
they will be almost sure to lose rap
idly, and will require more food and
care to keep them up, than if well
housed, and continuously well fed.
Be systematic and regular, then they
will not stand and worry foT food or
water, and will take time to feed,
to ruminate, and to rest. Look after
sheds and stables, to keep them clean
and warm. Water ought not to
freeze in cows or horse stables, on
the coolest nights, and at the same
time the ventilation should be such,
that the air is always sweet. Pigs
suffer greatly with the cold, and
should have dry, well-littered nests,
always. Litter them with straw or
swamp hay, enough so that they can
cover themselves out of sight in it.
Sheep should have dry sheds; they
bear great deal of cold, but should
not have wet nor dirty straw to lie
in. Where much straw is to be
thrown into their sheds, provide a
few movable platforms, like old barn
doors, for them to stand upon. They
will be great comfort to them, and
they are easily turned over when
fresh straw is thrown in. or they Get
dirty. Fowls will lay if they have
warm houses, are well fed, and have
chance to exercise. The free range
of the cattle sheds, sheep sheds, and
the barnyards, gives usually SUN
Gent exercise. If debarred from
these, they must have sheltered runs
and bare ground. Ducks need to be
well fed, but not allowed to get too ias
If they are to begin laying early Too
much corn is always bad, except io'
fattening poultry, as it produces IN
ternal fat, stops laying, and makes
the fowls lazy. No exercises, no
eggs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
HANOVER AND BALTIMORE r. r.
On and after May 25, 1884, trains will funand

On and alter May %, 1851, Trains VIII FunHnu
connect as follows
WESTWARD.
Leave Hillen Station, BALTIC. 8 IS o m, p M.
through cars for Hanover, New Oxford, Gettys-
burg Harrisburg, York, Philadelphia, New
York. Connect at Emory Grove with trains
on w. NJ. r. r. for Hagerstown and Frederick
Sunday at p IN for Hanover.
EASTWARD.
Leave Gettysburg a m. 2 % p m, through
cars for Baltic, connect at Emory Grove with
trains for Frederick and Hagerstown, at
BALTIC. with trains for Washington, Pittsburg,
Phila, New York. A. r. Eichelberger, Pres.
Hanover, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

"Oh, Mr.. Van Duden," said a
young dudine at the opera recently,
doesn't this music make you surge|
"Ah. yes. / believe it's gwand'
g 1t is tenderly, wonderly, exquisite.
~ perfect, it makes me wave all
over" "High tide" said disgust
ed listener, and the conversation
stopped.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04
PASTE THIS IN YoUn HAT.-An ex


PASTE THIS IN YoUR HAT.-An ex-
change thus clearly states a fact which
everybody should remember: When
writing for paper be careful that the
names of people and places are written
clearly. A name is something that the
editor, printer or proof reader cannot
guess at successfully. II there are any
words in copy prepared for the press by
correspondents carelessly and illegibly
written, they are in two-thirds Of the
cases proper names. III there is any
thing that makes an individual angry
it ia to have his name misspelled or dis
torted into something else, yet in nine.
ty-five cases out of a hundred 1t is the
fault of the person writing the name.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

"Now, Pitzer--grant us the indul-
gence OF "A belief that you do not desire
another shot from our howitzer. How's
it, sir Y"-Ffee Press.
Oil chestnut Help yourself, Mr..
Egotist. There was once man who
sat on bag of powder aud innoeently
smoked pipe. Presently a little spark
fell on the bag. When the sorrowing
friends gathered the little bits of flesh
into box, one said: "What fool
poor jim was" You remind us of the
smoker. The only thing you ever will
be allie to shoot off. will be your mp. "
Your reputation for such shooting is
generally known.
clay on Macdufl.-
Aud id be he who cries hold! enough' 2
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

HYMENEAL. - Trinity Episcopal
Church was the scene Of most inter
esting event on last Monday evening
the marriage OF Mr.. J. M. PorterfieId,
of Ell Paso, Texas. 10 Miss Amelia AL
burtis, one ct Martinsburg' most pop
ular young ladies. Long before the
hour appointed for the ceremony, the
Church was we'll filed with friends and
relatives Of the contracting Parties. The
chancel was beautifully decorated with
flowers and the itymsaeai torca burn
ed brightly on the altar, aud AL the ar
rangements we're IL, perfect taste At
a few minutes after o'claek tue bride,
escorted hy her cousin. MI. G. G.
Swartz. aud preceded by the ushers, DIR.
@. H. Welsh and MT Arthur Gilmore,
advanced up the Aisle to strains of
Mendelsohn's Wedding mach, snaAwas
mel at tee chancel rail by the expectaut
groom, wllete the impressive marriage
ceremony OF the Episcopal Church was
performed by the Rev. Il. ID. Roller,an
the two were pronounced man and
wife There we're no bridesmaids or
groomsmen The bride was most be-
comingly dressed in handsome travel
ing costume Of Brown cloth. trimmed
with cut velvet. Immediately after the
ceremony; the bridal couple, toking
very happy, lett the church aud pro-
ceeded 10 the B. u y. depot TO take the
5;25 train for their Texas home. Many
kind wishes for a life OF happiness were
showered upon them by hosts of friends
who witnessed their departure = States
man.
We desire to supplement- The wishes
of our brother with our most profound
congratulations. We wish the couple
all the happiness possible to follow mar.
ried life; joy, comfort and long years of
pleasure. May they always be
.sTwo souls with buta single thought
Two hearts that beat as one.S
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

REV. POWELL, who preached in the
Baptist church a few Sundays ago,
writes as follows, of his visit, to the
Cincinnati Journal and Messenger:
SAT O'Clock, p. m we were at Mar
tinsburg. Little John w. Isanogle met
us at the depot and directed us to Mr..
Stuckey's residence, where we found a
pleasant home. Mrs. Stuckey is the
daughter of Prof. Parker, of Clermont
Academy, near Cincinnati. The Bap-
lists own good house, we'll located.
Bro. f. 5. Emmert is the efficient SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school.
One hundred and ten persons we're in
the school on Sabbath morning, Nov.
IA. The school was full of interest.
The preaching service at III O'Clock was
we'll attended. The music was good,
the attention very close. AT O'Clock
we attended the young mems prayer
meeting, full of interest.
sour first visit TO Martinsburg was
very pleasant, and we shall long re-
member many pleasant acquaintance
formed, as well as the busy but pleasant
day spent in the Lords work. Pastor
Robertson has gone to Congress, but IL
is believed by his brethren that he will
return to his people in less than a week
and as this is a Baptist Congress and is
held in Baltimore, it is expected that
the pastor will not be greatly democrat
lied, but better fitted for his work.
Martinsburg is beautiful place. and
we are glad that the Baptists have such
a pastor, and that he is working so sue
cessfully among the 1000 people at the
place. We are under special obligations
to Mr.. and Mrs. Stuckey for many ia.
vors."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

THREE SCORE YEARS AND Ten =
Our kind, whole-souled friend, Assist
ant Clerk of the County Clerk, John A.
Boyer, Esq, reached the ripe age OF
three score years and ten, last Wednes-
day. Old age has not dulled his intel
lect or dimmed his sight, and to-day he
is the peer of two-thirds of our young
men, in energy aud accuracy. We
hope he may see many returns OF his
birthday, and hold many social chats
with his numerous friends.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04
THE BAND FAiR.-This fair came /

The BAND FAiR.--This fair came
to close last Saturday night. The
last night found the rink crowded with
large number Of town and country
people and visitors from neighboring
cities. The most interesting feature OF
the evening, was the disposal OF the
various schancea articles. Following
is the list of articles and winners The
beautiful silver tea-set, Mr.. Gus Fahn-
stock silk quilt, Mr.. Frank Wilson ;
hanging lamp, Mr.. Frank Seiss hand.
some satin embroidered sofa cushion,
Mrs. W. III. II. Flick Turkish rug,
Mr.. John $. Senior the brass thermom-
etor, Ran Ramer fancy table, MIR.
Lewis Gerhardt; mouch case, Mr..
James Thatcher two oil chromos, Mr..
Geo. Graves, of Shepherdstown band
painted satin pin cushion, George Ey-
ans white satin embroidered PIN cush
ion, Miss Minnie Dieffenderfer. The
contest over the gold headed cane, was
quite animated between DR.. J. w. Nc
Sherry aud Sir. Oscar Il. Williams,and
was won 10y the latter. The gross re-
ceipts Of the fair were 1857 net re.
ceipis $3.50. The band appreciates the
kind patronage OF the public, and will
return the assistance in many accep-
table ways.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

KEEP IT IN MIND. Don't forget that
the ladies of the Episcopal Church will
give an elegant supper, on next Friday
night, in the lecture room of the church.
The price will be low, and cordial
welcome will be extended to all. Every
delicacy in season will be supplied.
Knowing those who have the matter in
hand, we are assured that royal feast
will be provided.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04
FROM A GRAND ARMY MAN.

ELLICoTr CITY, ND, June 3, 1884.
Dear Sfr:-I have been sufferer for a
long time with dyspepsia, and have tried
most everything in the way of medidine,
but nothing gave me any relief. l procur-
ed one bottle of your "ABoMANNA," and
had only been taking IL about six days
when began TO feel 10 was doing me good.
| told number OF my ncighbors what IL
had done for me and they commenced us
ing IL, and all agree with me that it is the
only medicine that will do all that it is re-
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in favor of IL. You are free to use my
name in any way you see best, TO proclaim
the merits of ss4ARoMANNA.- 1t will pay
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J. G. MOONEY, A diutant.
A. ID. Reynolds, Post No. %, q. A. X.
Price % and I5cents. Sold by A.. Nj. Gill
bert, Martinsburg, and country dealers.
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WHEN WE ADVERTISE WE MEAN
JUST WHAT WE ADVERTISE.

We cannot sell YOU all-wool ovdrcoats at
finest clothing that can be made, as the
people well know that it you'd be an inn
possibility TO sell II suit of cloths for $40 or
$50, ready made. Still there are people in
our city who advertise to do the above, but
when you visit their stores you never find
what they advertise. We claim to handle
trouble to call and examine our stock,you
will be convinced of this fact.
ct THOMPSON & TABLER,
Gentecl Clothiers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

LAST Saturday night Mr.. w. Spur
geon. of the well known Baltimore firm
of Hurst, Purcell II Co., stopped off at
this place on bis way to Winchester.
Sunday morning, accompanied by his
wife, they rode to Winchester on tri.
cycle. They returned from the above
city at O'Clock, having rode A miles
in about 6 hours
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

NoTICE.-We hereby give due no.
tice that no more poems on 1.-THE Beau
tiful Snow" will be received at this Of
flee. We are positive in our avowal,
and have bulldogs, horny COW, two
old Office towels and three flint lock
muskets to back down the next intru-
der we find in our sdnctum sanctorum.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

Mr.. Stuart Walker has been spending
the week in Hampshire county.

Mr.. Stuart Walker has been spending
the week in Hampshire county.
The Misses Stuckey, OF BuuAer Hin,
attended the band fair Saturday sight.
Mr. J. ". Pilzer has returned home
after very pleasant trip to Baltimore.
Misses Edith Garrett and Maisie
Compton, Of Frederick county, Nd,
have returned home. after spending sey.
eral weeks With Mus. VIM. Burns.
Miss May smith. Of Virginia, is Wis.
ting the family OF Capt. Colston.
Master Harry smith. OF Chambers
burg, is visiting bis uHcle, Mr.. w. A.
Gard.
Miss Loretta Widmyer. Of Hancock,
Nd, is the guest of Miss Lille Aler, OF
this city.
Rev Calvin Stewart and sister, Of
Alexandria, spent several days Of last
week with Mr.. Jos. Z. Potts, county,
Mr.. G. G. Swartz was Up from Balti-
more this week, attending a wedding
See here. young man, it Is pretty near
your time, isn't itp
Miss Ella Swartz made a flying visit
to Dufields, on last Tuesday, TO attend
the wedding reception of Mr. Walter
Hartman and bride.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

TIE Sunday school entertainment at
the Baptist church next Friday night,
will be worth attending Miles Stand
ish will DO rendered in tableaux. Be-
sides this feature, there will be music
by select orchestra, violin solo by
Misses Grace Swartz and Emma Staley,
recitation by Miss Lucy Medara. hui
morous reading by e. j. Simpson Esq,
etc. The prices of admission will be
Zoe Tor children, and 15c. for adults.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

LADIES' DRESS GooDs.-This has been
the best Dress Goods season we have had.
We bought very largely early in the fall
and are now receiving almost daily some
new things. We are constantly receiving
have almost every thing in Dress Goods
and Trimming that one would wish to see,
and at prices that can't be beat by anyone
either in the town or cities. If you want
any thing in Dress Goods or Trimming
don't fail to call aud see us as it is always
pleasure to show nice line of Dress
Goods and trimmings. EMMERT & FIERY.
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KEEP YOuR BOYS WARM.

In Boys Clothing we have aimed to out
strip all honest competition. Our assort-
ments are complete selections OF All sizes
and qualities. We can cloth your boys
neatly and substantially, at figure as
tonishingly low. THOMSON a TABLER,
Ut 81 Queen st. Genteel Clothiers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

The State Journal has enlarged it's
width to eight columns. Its editor was
obliged to either curb bis propensity
for news gathering or enlarge the paper,
and he did the latter. The Journal is
a first.class paper and as neatly gotten
up as any in the State.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

AN oak tree which grew on the farm
of Mr.. Henry S. Eavey, near Cesrfoss,
this county, was recently cut down by
Messrs. David II. Powell and He nry
Strife. The tree was worthy of special
mention, inasmuch as fifteen and a half
cords of good fire wood were cut from
it. UdQerstotcn Globe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

DEATH OF MIR. JOHN NJ. WOLFF
This venerable gentleman died at his
home, on King street, last Monday
morning, in the Goth year of his age,
surrounded By his children and friends.
For number of weeks he had been in
feeble health, and towards the last days
of his life, confined to bed. His demise
had been sorrowfully expected for some
time past, and the sad tolling of the
bells of the town Monday morning, in
formed our people that the death of
Martipsburg's oldest citizen had occur
red His funeral took place on Tuesday
evening, and was very largely attended.
The deceased leaves seven children, five
sons and two daughters, most of whom
were present at his death. The stores
were closed during the funeral hours.
John M. VOLTS life was replete with
acts of honesty and manliness. Almost
overy one in town knew his venerable
form, his kind nature and fatherly at
tention. The writer recalls scene of
frequent occurrence. Oftimes we have
passed him as he sat in his rocker upon
the porch, reading the Bible, from
which he so often drew happiness and
comfort. The rays of the evening sun,
falling upon his grey hairs: the half
bent form; the peaceful face; the open
Bible-all are now remembered. The
deceased was a model man. In habits,
he was remarkably temperate; in deal
ing with his fellow man, humane,
prompt, and never exacting; in home
life, contented, simple and loving. The
old age to which he attained, was large
ly due to the Difference he paid to the
laws of hygiene and morality. Never
addicted to the carousals of wild life,
the vitality of youth was with him long
after the meridian of his life had been
passed. The Christian religion was to
him as great light, warming his
heart; Frightening his life; throwing a
comforting CLEAN far out over the dark
River of Death. When, at last, he knew
that his death was merely question of
few hours, he looked into the faces of
| his s0rrow-stricken children, whose de-
votion and attention were so pleasing to
him, and smile of happy peace rested
on his aged face. 1t was the parting
recognition, the last testimonial Of hu-
man loye. Then he turned, as the An
gel of Death touched his form, and his
soul winged its flight to the realms of
God. The hopes and joys of his chris.
tian experience had reached happy
| fruition.
''Like one who wraps the drapery of his
couch about him,
He laid down to pleasant Dreams"
Peace to his memory. His calm, be-
nevolent features will no more be seen
on earth his deeds of love will long be
remembered. The record of his virtues
and of his upright life should forever
live to admonish and animate the young
and old to serve the Lord and glorify
His word. Well might we quote the
words of Paul, as a fit memorial to the
memory of our venerable friend and
faithful citizen: 81 have fought the
good fight; 1 have finished the race.
Henceforth there is laid up for me a
Crown in Heaven"
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LADIES' DRESS GooDs.--This has been
the best Dress Goods season we have had.