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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25
DEATH OF MAJOR E. S. TRoxELL.

DEATH OF MAJOR E. S. TRoxELL.-
Major E. ). Troxell died on last Snn-
day morning, at his residence on Mar
tin Street, after confinement to bed of
three days duration. This gentleman
had been in declining health for sever
al months, and death was not unexpec-
ted, He was born in Pennsylvania,a and
me to this place after the war, enter
tsg into the. real estate business. He
was shortly afterwards elected Clerk of
Circuit Court, in which position he
served for upwards of ten years, and af-
forwards was admitted to the bar. AT
his death, he was the Oldest member of
the Berkeley bar, being aged SO years.
Major Troxell was well-known in this
community. During the late war he
was here, with the Union forces, upon
several occasions. The funeral services
were conducted at the house, and his
remains inferred in Greenhill Gene
terry. He will be missed by a host of
acquaintance and be remembered by
a numerous body of friends and rela-
tives.
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BELATED ONES SHALL Nor BE
DISAPPOINTED. II have determined
that persons who were unable to get to
town on account of the Indictment
weather. shall not be disappointed in
obtaining gifts for their relatives and
friends, and therefore, to accommodate
such persons, my jewelry store in the
Peoples National Bank Building, will
be open on Christmas day, where from
very large stock Of novelties and sta
pie goods, the most exquisite taste can
be suited. So do not stay away think
ing you cannot be accommodated. /
feel it duty to accommodate the PEG
pie on such an occasion. Thanking the
people for their very generous patron
age, wish all merry and happy
Christmas.
w l., JONES
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A passenger on the New York Ex-
press last night from the Shenandoah
Valley rgilToad reported sudden death
in Charleston on Satul day. While the
remains of the Rev. Webster, Eichel
berger, the Lutheran minister who
dropped dead at his residence in Mid
dleway, Wednesday, were being convey
ed through the streets of the town, Mr..
Norris Cain, well known citizen, sud
denly fell dead. He was speaking Of
the suddenness of Mr.. Eichelberger 3
death when he fell dead. Valley Spir
~
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Miss Kate Cook has returned home to
Hagerstown.
Mrs. Lulie Hess and Mr.. JOHN Paint
err, of Roanoke, are visiting THEN father
Mr.. Joseph Painter.
Misses Lorena Flick and Belle Stewart
of Wilson Seminary. Chambersburg are
home for the holidays.
Mr.. Cbas. p. Pitzer leaves for Balti-
more to-day to spend few days with
his sister, Mrs. III. 4. Pitcher.
Mr.. Dan Lenox, formerly OF this
place. now of Pennsylvania stopped off
her, last week on his way back FROM
CharIes,, wn, where he had just buried
his father, lie was looking well and is
doing well,
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FROM A GRAND ARMY MAN.
ELLIcoTT CRY. Md. Jnnn 3. 1Nes


Dear Sir:--I have been Il sufferer for q
long time with dyspepsia, and have tried
most everything In the way or mediiine,
but nothing gave me any relief. | procur-
ed one bottle of your .sABOMANNA," and
had only been taking il about six days
when began to feel il was doing me good
l told a number OF my Dcighbors what ii
had done for me and they commenced us.
ing it, and all agree with me that it Is the
only medicine that Will do all that il is re-
commended to do. One thing about AFRO
MAMMA" while it rs acting and cleansing
the system il does not weaken, but builds
up, adds new strength aud imparts new
yigor. do not think 1 can say too much
in favor Of it.. You are free to use my
name in any way YOU see best TO proclaim
the merits OF "AROMANNA.7 1t will pay
any sufferer to try IT..
j. q. MOONEY, AdjutGnt.
A. ID. Reynolds, Post No. %, &. A. II.
Price % and IS cents. Sold BY A. NJ. Gill
bert, Martinsburg, and country dealers.
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Y. NJ. @. A.-The ladies of our city,
with their usual zeal for good work,
have renovated and furnished rooms in
the building of Mr.. G.. A. Smith. on
West King St., for the use of the Y, M.
G. A. They are now making arrange
ments for reception in these r0oms,on
New Years Day. While this enter
tainment will be all that could be desir-
ed, it will differ from other efforts of
the kind, in that it will be entirely free
1t not being money making project.
The ladies only desire to interest the
gentlemen in the Y. M. G. A., and to
show them what they may expect from
it. Lunch will be served from 10 a. m.
to 10 p. M, there will also be music at
intervals. These rooms will be furnish
ed with the literature of the day, and
it is hoped that they will prove pleas
ant place of resort for all gentlemen
The Y. M. @. A., has been made great
success in many places and by the
hearty cooperation of all it may be
made such here. 1t is hoped that all
and especially parents will see the me-
cessity for providing such place Of re.
sort.
Gentlemen are cordially invited to
call at the rooms on New Years Day.
A ticket of admission may be obtained
at w. l.. Jones' Jewelry Store.
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WHEN WE ADVERTISE WE MEAN
JUST WHAT WE ADVERTISE.

We cannot sell you all-wool overcoats at
$3.50, neither do we claim to handle the
finest clothing that can be made, as the
people well know that it would be an i'm
possibility to sell 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 lind
what they advertise. We claim to handle
just what we advertise, and if you take the
trouble to call and examine our stock, you
will be convinced of this fact.
ct THOMPSON q TABLER,
Genteel ClOthiers.
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STILL THEY CoME.-Attorneys r.
A. Rohrbaugh and ID. w. Shaffer, OF
Martinshurg, w. Va, arrived IN the
city on Wednesday evening. They are
monied gentlemen and come here per
fectly willing to make more, and make
it here if any good chance for so doing
pnts in an appearance They report
having heard many favorable reports
concerning the city for some years, and
they were long since seized with q de
sire to make an investigation for them
seves. This desire finally became so
strong that it was impossible to stay
away longer.
Having started on their western trip
they say they heard people continually
lnquiring about Wichita. No zone seem-
ed to think it was not booming until
reaching Kansas City The people were
not posted on the question.
They express themselves as highly
pleased with the city 1t goes even far
beyond what they expected to find, al
though they were of the opinion that
they would find blooming metropolis.
They will probably remain IN the city
some days Wichita Eagle.
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GRAND CoNcERT.-The Ladies Uuxili-
airy to the Young Mems Cbistian Associa-
ton, will givea concert at the "Central
Opera House," on West Martin Street on
Thursday night, December 30th. The en-
tertainment will consist of vocal and In
strumental music and select readings.
Refreshments will be served. The whole
will conclude with an sold Folks" con-
cert. They ask the liberal support of the
community.
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A DREADFUL Recommendations
home hnshed; all the anticipated joy of
Christmas banished. Last Saturday
night, Mr.. David r.. Keplinger. ofthis
city, was killed by the cars on the Met
ropolitan Branch OF the b. so. He
was brakeman IN the freight. The
engineer whistled for down brakes,
and Mr.. *. immediately obeyed the
signal 1t is supposed that he then at
tempted to step over on the next car,
but missed his footing aud fell beneath
the wheels, which literally ground him
into mince meat. Some FIVE cars pass
ed over his body. The remains were
brought here on Sunday morning, and
buried on Monday. The deceased was
a good citizen, and leaves wife and
seven children to mourn his terrible de-
parture The entire community sym
pathizes with them.
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THE express offices have been damned
with parcels this week. Fred. Keise-
come, however, manages to find time
to look pleasant and whistles a merry
tune, even though the boxes are piled
up like prison walls. around him. There
is nothing so much to be envied in this
world as a genial. happy disposition.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

Mr.. j. A. HowIsoN, the well.known
agent of the Champion Harvesters and
Mowers, recently received from the
manufacturers, handsome gold badge
representing moving machine at work.
The instructions were, however,to hand
it to his good wife, with a merry
Christmas and good luck" to the Agent
and family.
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For THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. -
We are now receiving a full line of all
kinds of goods for the holidays season
such as Linen and silk Handkerchiefs
Cashmere and silk Muffiers, fur Capes
and Muffs, Match Safes, Whisp Hold
ers &c. In fact we will have afull line
of all kinds Of Christmas novelties,
don't fail to call and see the new
things.
EAfMERrr a. Errpv
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Hon. SAMUEL GOLD met with sin
gular accident the other day. He was
mailing a board on his barn, when an.
other board higher up on the same build
ing fell and struck him on the head
GerdrdStotcn Times
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PRINCIPAL w. A. pITzER, of the
Second Ward School, received a hand
some red velvet whisp holder, box of
cigars aud a number of pretty Christi
mas cards from lis pupils. Miss Het-
tie Rodrick presented .hemin neat lit
tie address.
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The prospectus of the Baltimore Sam
appears in another column. 1t is one of
the best papers in the country and is
reliable and always in the front gather
ing the news. 1t can be relied upon
and is boon in countless households.
May another fifty years find it still Wig
orous and prosperous.
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THE Christmas exercises of the M.
E. Church, will occur in the basement
of the church, Monday evening, Dec.
2sth, at O'Clock. Those of the Lu.
theran, to.day at s O'Clock, o. m. Those
of the Episcopal church were held last
night.
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DON'T freeze during the next few
months when you can find comfortable,
neat fitting and nobby overcoats at
THOMPSON 81 TABLER's Store, on Queen
street. Boys, Children and Men can all
be suited at this place. Parents get your
children nice overcoat while you can
purchase such nice ones.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

A PoTATo Festival will be held in
the First Nj. e. Church on Friday
evening next. Admission, one po-
tatoe. Doors will be opened at I
O'Clock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

THE stores have been literally crowd.
ed this week, and the poor clerks look
tired and WORKOUT. People always
have tact for putting off everything
until a rush occurs, and then, they
help to make it an enormous one.
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FARM FOR SALE.-Elsewhere will
he found Reimbursement, by spec
ial Commissioners OF one Of the fin-
est farms in Berkeley county. II is
close to town, on q tirss-class road,
and in splendid condition,
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THE largest turkey in town Is TIE one
which will grace Mr.. ID. Wells table to-
day. Itwegned, before it was killed, Al
pounds and was raised by AIr. Ellis Ell
lis, of Little Georgetown. What a
whopperl
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The Best, the Cheapest
And the prettiest CHAMBER SETS ey or
offered by US. BURKHART 81 co.
TRUNKS AND yALIsEs.

THOMPSON Il TABLER received this week
an immense line Of Trunks and valises
from the lowest priced to the very finest
quality They haze all their trunks made
to order, therefore they can meet your
wants better than any other house in this
city. Give the boys call
2t 81 Queen St
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HEADQUARTERS for all kinds OF
Coal, Salt, "Round Top" Cement. fast
and slow setting, and Crystal Flour,
dat AT Bishops.
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GENUINE meerschauio cigar holders
at FOUT6 Drug Store Nothing more
appropriate FOR CListnias presents to gem
lemen could be bought.
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THE Martinsburg Fire Department
will take trip to Shepherdstown on
Dec. 9th, to attend a firemaps' parade
and fair, held by the Shepherd Fire De
partment Of that place.
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KEEP YOUR BOYS WARN.

In Boys Clothing we have aimed TO out
strip all honest competition. Our assort-
menis are complete selections OF aILsizes
and qualities. we can cloth your boys
neatly and substantially, at figure as
tonishingly low. THOMPSON & TABnxR,
q 81 Queen st. Centred ClotAiers.
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THE FIREMENS' BROTHERHOOD
meets every Monday morning, at o'clock
in the Peoples National Bank Building.
VIM. NJ. JOHNSON, Master.
G. Il. CAGE, Financier,
If. 9. b CROMWELL, sec'r'ty.
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MEMS, and BOYS fur. chinehilIs
Astrakan and cloth caps. all Grades prices
and styles. a complete assortment. cheap
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BssrkAayt % Co.

Call especial attention TO their large stock
OF CHRISTMAS GOODS. They cannot
be surpassed for beauty and cheapncss.
Public square.
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NOVEMBER.

This has been the most successful month
in our sales since the day we first entered
business career. We except no time,no
OCCASION, no period. We account for 1t In
this way. In the first place we keep up
the standard of our make and excellence,
and, another important fact, we have been
selling lower than usual, TO meet the ex-
igencies Of the times. There has been a
great demand for 0vERCOATS. (
- $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 -
Is what we charge for an overcoat that
cannot be bought elsewhere for less than
six dollars, also OyERCoATs that we sell
from
- $500 5000 $3.50 $500 si1o0 1 -
and SO on, cdnaot be sold elsewhere for less
than % to 80 Ier cent. more. We never
forget the Boys. We sold carloads of
Boys clothing during the month OF Noyem-
Der, and IN looking over the assortment
now on hand we find IL considerably re-
duced, but during the coming week shall
add an immense variety and extensive as
sortment that il will out rival anything
ever exhibited in the chidrens' line at
g j. BRAFMAN,
BALTIC. Clothing House.
N. Il sole Manufacturer Of clothing in
the city.
GO to JOHN HELLER's carriage empo-
rum for neat, pretty sleighs. ct.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
HATS HATS i!

HATS HATS
The demand has been greater this season
than any previous one tor six, Slit sud
Fur Hats. We have been kept very husy
trying to supply the demand Our stock
in that department is now complete, ID sse
ry respect. We have never been atle be-
fore to show such handsome and exclusive
styles, as we now carry, and 1T prisss
that will meet the approval DC every eco
nomic buyer THOMPSON Is IABLER,
~ Genteel Cloihiers
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Messrs. Z. A. Rohrbaugh and ID. w.
Shaffer, who have been investigating
the far West, have arrived safely home.
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+, GETTINGER and HOK'S.

Head quarters for boots, shoes, hats and
caps.
To see the finest Holiday Presents, and
nice Novelties in great variety, and Iarg-
est stock In town, don't forget, the place is
Hydes Jewelry Store.
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THE BEST CHILL MEDICINE.

SALISBURY, MD.. Aug. 1884.
Dear SRI had the ague and chills and
fever for six months, had taken several
dinerent medicines, Dut none done me any
good. Through the recommendation or i
friend was Induced to try ..ARoMANNA.r
used one bottle and have not had chill
since. JOHN PARSONS.
SALISBURY, MD, May %, 1855.
Dear Sri was cured or Dyspepsia bv
using two bottles Of ssARoMANNA."
MARY HEARN.
Price 70 and 20 cts. Sold by A. Nj. till-
bert, Martnsburg, and country dealers.
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THE handsomest silk and Cashmere
Mufiers in town, you will find at THoMP-
SON q TABLER's Fashion Emporium, on
Queen Street. Prices range from 90 cts. TO
$500. Don't buy until you have seen and
examined them
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Don't you know that SMALL Y co
can furnish Doors, Frames and Doors,
Window Frames, Sssh and Shutters.
Brackets and Balustrades-- sawed or turn
ed-mouldings Of all kinds Slate roof
ing done to order, fro~ 5000 per square
and upwards. Call on Thorn at the old
blaming mill, foot Of Maple Avenue, near
Is. IL .. Freight Depot.
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Go to john HELLER's carriage empo-
rum for neat, pretty sleighs.
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Let No One Bun

A handsome LAMP for Christmas
present, before looking at the assortment,
Of 6a4 BURKHURT q Co,
.1a Public Square.
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THE CARRIER's ADDRESS, Next
Saturday morning our carrier, Mr..
Charles g. Pitzer, will wait upon the
patrons of the INDEPENDENT and the
citizens in general with splendid New
Year Address. The address has been
written by our former townsman Judge
j. T. Hoke, now of Kingwood, Pres
ton county, and is one of the ablest
addresses that has ever been written
for the INDEPENDENT. The Judges
poetical productions are widely and fa-
vorably known, and in the effusion re-
ferred to, he deals with national, per-
sonal and local affairs in very inter
esting, agreeable style. Get your spare
change ready and meet Charley with a
friendly hand and an open pocket book.
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WANTED.-On half dozen first class
boys to deliver packages TO purchasers.
Apply at-and sec
HYDE'S JEWELRY STORE
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Ladies' FMr's
gAXTED

1000 bushels Gu FER SEED
for which the highest rnarset price will be
paid. A. FRAZER.
o, 30, Pm.
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"A Fun Lime

OF Gun, Boots, Arctics, Alaskas and all
other styles of over-shoes. cheap
est to the best grades, At
GETTINGER ard HOKE'S
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1 ufent E'Ig aInnfnS.

An e'egart. cumplote and convenient
protection Tor the ears. and very cheap.
GETTINGEh and EuKEs
Head quarters for boots, shoes. hsls.
caps and trunks.
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VIOLlNS, Sl.o0, to $40 90, at FOUTS
Drug Store. Nice presents FOR the boy s.
Examine them
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Head quarters for boots. shoes, hats and
caps.
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TOILET sets, 2hc. to $3.50, Mt FoUTS
Drug Store.
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/ 5000 / s8.5o / SEQ 5000 SLIGO /

Go to JOHN HELLERs carriage empo-
rum for neat, pretty sleighs. 1t.
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EMMERT & FIERY.
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SATURDAY, DEoBMBLR 20, 1886.

GRANT PITZER, .~....~Local Editor
"a Fancy logaiizes the scenes weiove woapswoarH
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WHAT PEOPLE THINK AND SAY
youLp.pE VOTERS QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

wOULD-BE VOTERS QUESTIONS ANo"EhHD'
| To ne Edttor or The Tr.bune.
SIR Would You please give me some infor-
nation in regard to voting. Twas born in Europe on
June 90 1865 landed In this country In septemoe
the same year. MY father never was citizen. As am
DESTROYS Of voting coming election please let me
know where am TO go Tor papers tns ns' H me.d any
-. 80 w ~ '' - ' b
Ne,c- York. Oct. A. 1886
lYoI can obtain your naturalization papers III
anv time by going with witness who has known
Won in this country for five years and who knows
that you arrived in this country before you reac"e"
the age of eighteen years. to the Court of Common
Pleas or the Superior Court. or the United states
District Court, on anv day within the usual court
hours. The fee will he from fifty cents to 81. ii
YOU are properly vouched for, you may receive
naturalization ticket without cost from tne
naturalization committee of the political party III
which You belong aud this ticket will be recelVeu
in payment of the naturalization fee.-EdI
TO me Fdnor Of Thc Tribune
SIR: man born IN this country Of American parents
went TO England at OF three years In time he
was enlisted in the volunteer service OF ana Vo"e"
allegiance 10 Victoria and was honoraby d'schareeu
after years service. He voted s~yera ,ln Iss
elections In Glasgow Comine 10 America IN April iooo
hr regis the fall election but ala mo- vo's anu
he ana this fall Co ne
1.-THE Congress of the United States has declared
in favor OF the rIgnt of expatrIation. and by inc
treaty of MAY 49, 1870. with Great Britain native
of the United States may renounce his allegiance
and become a citizen of Great Britain. Five years
residence in Great Britain five years service IN
the British army would entitlc native American
under the English laws to apply for British citizen
ship. and If the man 10 whom you refer voted IN
Great Britain It is probable that re became Gill
zen of that country The treaty of $40 provldes:
affTa1 with
dounions Of Britannic Majesty should renew hS In
ionce in United states. the United states ,'one ~ ~
NAV ON his own application and such conditions q. T. ~
Government NAV think III 10 impose ttalmll MN " '"'
character and privileges of a citizen OF the United STATES
CONGRESS- apparently. has not made any special
law uudrr this treaty. bot as the naturalization
laws teonire n five yelr@ residence for any allen
apolving for naturalization. the same rule woniu
probably apply toa native of the United STATES
who renowned his allegiance as 20 an allen-Dorh
nprSOn.-En1