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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
THE SOCIAL MILLENNIUM.

Spread the grand news on the four
winds ofthe earth The millennium of
equal rights to all has come upon Mar
tinsburg. It's the day of her vista
ton, and the last vestige of that almost
imperishable +. F. V. System, that
has been the glory of the South in the
pride of her day,-that has made her
famous and royal in the history of
every nation and age,-is disappear
ing beyond the dark horizon of the
past. The bright sun of justice, fra
ternity and equality is melting the
very rocks upon which rest the foun-
datiOnS Ofthis old structure of colonial
days. The pickaninny shouts with
JOY and makes the hoe cake dance in
the old log cabin in the lane. "Aunt
Mary' shakes her weary bones in her
grave and longs to be born again in
the light of better day, when her
own sons could raise their batons of
official authority in her protection!
a colored policeman on the Mar
tinsburg force and by Democratic
Council on a tie vote! Glory Supreme.
Championed by the sons of the long
est line of ancestry that reaches back
beyond the forests primeval that
guarded for centuries the beautiful
Valley of the Potomac of the Red
Man. Ye City Fathers draw your
purple around you and lie down to
pleasant dreams. Be not driven like
dumb cattle but open the way as you
have done by the force of your exam
pie. Let mo thirty day" whisper
ings cloud your brow. Let the SLAM
derer and the scoffer paint the town
election red,-heed them not. Rear
for yourselves monuments more dur
able than brass, and engrave upon
them the name of Nelson Page, in
golden letters. Ye police force of the
town be not cast down and harbor no
i'll will against us, your friends. You
have been faithful over few things.
You shall be placed over many. AL
ready this great forward move of the
10Th century is beginning to bear fruit,
and a few more public heroes are
wanted to place the colored man on
the seat of justice, on the jury of his
land, in the legislative halls of his
people. Hasten, make no delay even
now methinks hear an echo" some
thing drop''-Do the good work quick.
ly for these are troublesome times
Many of our christian fathers are turn
ing political schemers. The election
lion is going about seeking whom he
may devour. the tricks ofthe heath
en- Chinee are as nothing compared
with the evolutions of grand old
Martinsburg political party. Make
hay while the sun shines, all We that
have empty barns, for the black cloud:
without silver Innings are rising ovel
yonder, and the zephyrs that gently
steal in every municipal crack and
crevice come out laden with the gen.
tie echoes of something I'll Drop
something is dropping''-'DRoP
PED.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.


Oh! SO lovely.
Miss Ella Noll and Harriet Seibert,
of Arden, are visiting Mrs. VIM. Mil
Ter, at this place. Mrs. VIM. Noll
paid flying visit on Sunday.
Major Stuckey has been sojourning
at Falling Waters and vicinity during
the past week.
Mr.. Chas. Lamon and wife have re-
turned home after a sojourn in Pa.
They were called there by the illness
of Mrs. Lannon's brother, Mr.. Andrew
Miller, who has since died. He leaves
a large family to mourn his loss. May
he rest in peace. We extend our most
tender sympathies to the bereaved
family.
Mrs. James Brady, of Arden, is at
the home of Mr.. James Mencer at
present.
Mr.. Clarence Noll paid his friends a
flying visit on Tuscarora Sunday.
Miss Lee Slyer, of Moorefield, Va,
is at the residence of Mr.. Jos. Grove.
A good many of our citizens attend
ed the Winchester fair on Thursday.
Mrs. James Mencer, who has been
an intense sufferer for some months,
departed this life Monday. Her suf-
ferlngs were great, and she expressed
a desire to be taken by her Almighty
God. She leaves a loving husband
and several devoted children to mourn
her loss. We extend our heartfelt
sympathies to those she loved so
dear; and peace to her ashes.
The dedication of the NJ. e. Church
at Darkesville on Sunday was quite
successful affair. Rev. Norris, of
Washington, preached to large and
attentive congregation both morning
and evening, and was assisted by
Rev. ID. A. Foard. Over $500 were
realized.
Messrs. Will Gray and Dick Denny,
of Gerardstown, paid flying visit to
friends at this place on Sunday.
CIV" paid flying visit to Jeffer-
son County the first of the week.
While there we visited Browns Cros-
sing, Kearneysville, Duffields, and
Shenandoah Junction. enjoyed my
first visit hugely, and fonnd every
body pleasant and entertaining. The
crops in that section are good, and
wheat looking fine. Politics is BOOM
ing also. Most persons conversed
with-were anxious about Mr.. Flick.
They think he will be elected.
Candidates are seen in various di-
rectioDs-and they are too shaky for
anything-and are also too polite to
mean it all.
A protracted meeting is being held
at Three Runs by Rev. Balderson, of
the Prot. NJ. +. Church. AT Middle
way, several penitents are at the al
tar.
Rev. j. S. Gibson, who has been on
a vacation to Norristown, Pa, and
New Jersey, has returned home and
will have preaching in the P. E.
Church, Sunday, at $3.50 o'clock.
Several colored persons, it is said,
are to be immersed in Mill Creek,
Sunday at O'Clock p. m.
Oct. IA, 1886. w.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
GROCERY.

Business is looking up and we may ex-
pect good fall trade.
Sugars haYe reached bottom and still
are low we quote Browns sc, 81 and 6 !;
A White 81 Granulated &c.
Molasses are active. We still sell the
Honey Drip at 40c, Porto Rica 45c. and
n. o. SOC per gallon.
Oysters have come in season. and we
sell standards at 25c qt., delivered any
where in the city.
Oyster crackers &c ID, Alb 25c. Water
crackers and 10c b. Ginger Snaps 10c,
Fine Cakes and Crackers always fresh in
stock and full in variety.
Coffees have advanced two cents with
in the last month. We still sell good
loose coffee at 124c, 6fts for 81 or Tbs
of package coffee for 81.
Teas, we are the lowest in town !;
think of good Gunpowder tea for 30,
better 40, extra so, best 81 per b.
Farmers and others would do well to
call and see our fine line Of baskets,
cheap.
Salt by the sack s5cts., two sacks
SLIGO.
Oranges. Jauiaica's new crop for sc.
Lemons 30c dozen.
Country produce bought for cash or
taken in trade. Star Grocery.
ID Queen st. A. s. GOULDEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER.
To All Wanting Employment.

We want Live, Energetic and Capable Agents
in every county Ia the United States and Cana
da, TO sell patent article Of great merit, ON
IT'S MERITS An article having large sale, pay
ing over ro5 per cent profit having compe-
tition and on which the agent is protected IN
the exclusive sale by deed given fer each and
every county he may secure from us With all
these advantages to cur agents and the fact that
it is an article that can be sold TO every house
owner, 1t might not be necessary TO make an
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER to secure good agents
At once, but VIC have concluded TO make II 70
show, not only our confidence IN the merits Of
our invention, but in its stability by any agent
that will handle 1T with energy Our agents
now at work are making from sligo TO 500
month clear and this fact makes il safe for US 20
make our offer to all who are on, Of employ
rnent ANY agent that will give our business
thirty days trial and fail to clear At least Sfoo
in this time, ABOVE ALL EXPRESSES. can return
all goods unsoid to US and VIII refund the
money paid for them. Any agent or general
agent Who would ike ten or more counties and
work them through sub-agents for ninety days
and fail to clear at least $50 AgovE ALL tx
pENsEs. can return all unsold and get their
money back. No other employer of agents ever
dared to make such offers, nor would We u we
did not know that we have agents now making
more than double the amount we guaranteed;
and but two sales day would give proht OF
over SIz5 month, aad tina; one of our agents
took eighteen orders IN one day Our large De.
scriptive circulars explain our ofieF tniiy, and
these we wish 10 send to everyone out OF en-
ployment who will sead US three one cent
stamps for postage. Seni at once and secure
the agency III time forthc boom, and go to work
on the terms named in oar extraordinary offer.
We would ike to have the address Of all the
agents. sewing machine solicitors and carpen-
tiers in the country, and ask any reader OF TINS
paper who reads this offer, 10 send US at once
the name and address Of an such they know
Address at once, or you viii lose the best chance
ever offered TO those out of EN- ployment 10 make
money. REssER MAsUf AcTuKISc Co,
ne Smith, III ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
NORTH MOUNTAIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. OFT of Jefferson Co.,
are visiting Mr.. George Rhinaman.
The infant daughter of Mr.. will
Perrel died, and was buried at Toma-
hawk, this week. Aged about mos.
Hedgesville Districts Board of Ed
ucation met last Saturday at O'Clock
p. IN. The usual orders on Teachers
and Building funds were passed.
Next meeting Saturday, Nov. 18th,
1886.
The Democrats organized club
at Hedgesville, and Republicans at
Tomahawk, last week. NELLIE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The Statesman says that the ap-
pointment of a colored policeman was
only for q month, and if it works well
he will be kept on. He is working
well and doing his duty; there is
need of colored policeman; let the
Council see that he is kept on and pay
him in full. No thirty-day whis-
perings. Nopolitical trickery. None |!
-Accordin G to the StateSman's piteous
whine for a hole to crawl out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The many friends of Miss Mamie
V. Wilson, In Berkeley and Hardy
counties, will be interested in know
ing of her marriage on the evening OF
the 9th inst, to Mr.. A. Pancake, for
merly of Romney, w. Va, but Mt
present a successful" cattle man" of
Nebraska.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

In consequence of the increasing
and already heavy business of the G.
V. II. II. the management have Gre
ated two Offices in Hagerstown instead
of one. Mr.. Charles Feldman who
has been both Passenger and Freight
agent, has been made passenger agent,
and Mr.. Hamilton Miller has been
placed in charge of the Freight bust
ness. Mr.. Feldman was formerly q
Martinsburg and is well known here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Mr.. James Manford, of Cherry
Run, Morgan Co., had his barn burn
ed on Friday week, with all its con-
tents. Two calves were burned to
death, and with great difficulty the
horses were saved. Loss twenty-five
hundred; insurance eight hundred
dollars in the Agricultural of Water
town, n. Y. Mr.. j. n. Thatcher, on
Tuesday last, paid the full amount of
the insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Mr.. G. S. Anderson, wife and child,
of Burlington, Iowa, who have spent
several weeks with his relatives in
Berkeley, left for their western home
on Wednesday. Mrs. Anderson was
very much pleased with the country
and would be delighted to return
again. He is a native of Berkeley. a
machinist by trade, and a very steady
young man. THE HERALD and its
best wishes go with them to their
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

C. V. r. r. will sell excursion tick
cts to Hagerstown during fair for
S1.10 round-trip, including admission
to fair; tickets good from Tuesday,
10Th. until Saturday, 23d. Special
train will run on Wednesday and
Thursday, leaving Martinsburg at
12:45 noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, Oct.
9th, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office Oct. 23rd, if not called
for when calling say advertised.
Samuel Dick, John S. Finley, Miss
Eva Gallaer, Joseph Gibens, NJ. J..
Guyer, j. D. Henry, Dan'l B. Hen
derson, Rev. w. Hedges, Mrs. Mary
E. Johnson, Mrs. Ida May Kilmer,
H. V. Mohn, John Merchant, Miss
Mary S. Miles, John Pierce, B. H.
Robertson, Loes Semen, Mrs. Lydia
Thompson, P. K. Wilson, Harry Cup
fender, Mrs. Mile Coiner.
w. B. COLSTON, P. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
BOW Frs AND ROPP.
MEN AFTER THE PEOPLES OWN
HEARTS.

The Republican candidates for the
Legislature, GEO. NJ. Bowers and
GEO. III. RoPP, are men of whom any
party might feel proud. No politicians!
No office-seekers! Mixed up with no
political arrangements, they are men
just suited to represent the interests
of the farmers and taxpayers untram-
melled by no fear and no favor. Geo.
Bowers is man of wide and success
full business experience self-made,
Intelligent, pleasant and sociable,
known all over the county, and gifted
with-not "smartnes. but good
common sense and plenty of it. Geo.
H. Ropp was long postmaster at He'd
gesvIlle, Justice of the Peace, and
stands well with the people. Such
are the men to send to the Legisla-
ture. Incorruptible, unpurchasable,
they could and would represent the
people. On the other hand, the Demo-
cratic candidates are barely the choice
of their own party one of them was
several times defeated for Magistrate.
Bowers and Ropp are worthy the vote
of any man,-no matter what his
politics,-in this crisis of the times
and the condition of State and county
affairs. People of Berkeley, study
the merits of both sides, and remem-
Der how little politics has done for
you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

There must be some brutes in town
who delight in cruelty treating the
dogs on the street. Hardly a day
passes but the piteous howls of tortur-
ed dogs are heard. 1t would be both
an act of duty and humanity in the
police to- put a stop to it by few ar
rests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
The Best Chill Medicine.

SALISBURY. slD., Aug. 1884.
Dear Sir II had the ague and chills
and fever for six months, had taken
several different medicines, but none
done me any good. Through the re-
commentator Of a friend was induced
to try "ARoMANNA. / used one bottle
and have not had a chill since.
JOHN PARSONS.
SALISBURY, MD, May 20, 1885.
Dear SIR II was cured of Dyspepsia
by using two bottles OF ARoMAN NINA. Z"
MARY HEARN. Price 25 and IS cts.
Sold by A. NJ. GILBERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Weren't the colored people prom
ised policeman before the last NUM-
cipal election? Why the delay until
the eve of another election ? Why,
then, only " for a month";" to see h0W
IL aCOlNd lcOrk?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Never defer until tomorrow what
should be attended to-day. A slight
cold should not be neglected when DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup will cure it.
The readers of our publication are re-
quested to use Salvation Oil for any and
all pains. 1t is sure cure and costs only
25 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

PUBLIC SALE.-R. S. Thompson, 2
miles east of Bedington, on the Scrab-
BILE road, will sell all his household
goods at public sale, on Saturday, Oct.
23d, ut 10 O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Mrs. Z. G. Byers, and Mr.. VIM. P.
Miller, wife and little daughter, of
Snyder's Mill, are sick with malarial
fever. DIR. r. G. Grove is attending
them and they are in fair way of
recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

We understand the coIored police
man is to get only S25 month, while
the others get more. This is unfair.
The same Council elected him; he
serves the same corporation; he has
made several arrests and is doing all
right. Pay him in full. Every man
is worthy of his hire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The biggest thing out is what the drug
gists term DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup: its
sale is enormous and it has never been
known to fail. Price % cents.
1t is well to remember that the oldest
cases of rheumatism and neuralgia haye
been speedily cured by Salvation OIL
Price IS cents bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Mr.. Charles Tunnel, the we'll
known restauranteur on Queen ST.,
near Court House, has celebrated
lager from Baltimore on tap, and in
vites his friends and the public to
come and try it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

A. l.. Martin, always alive to some
thing new, was the first man to order
barrel of coal oil, Thursday morn
ing, through the telephone. In less
than 10 minutes the oil was at his
Store door.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

A change of time was made on the
C. V. r. R., taking effect Oct. Sd.
Regular trains leave here at 7:15 a. m.
and 3:05 p. m. Trains arrive at 11:30
a. M. 3:55 and 7:l5 a. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Mrs. A. S. Chambers of Philadel-
phia, and Mrs. Charles Evans, of
Washington, are visiting the family
Of Mr.. Daniel Mcdaniel and Mr.. F. d.
StaleY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

OLD PAPERs.-We were handed
two old Williamsport papers the past
week, one the Republican Banner,
published by Thomas Trice, in 1912,
from Miss Annie Wolf. The other,
the Journal of the Times, published
in 1855, by Mr.. f.. H. Friend, from
Mr.. John Nitzel
The Banner was published before
the G. & o. canal was finished
through to Cumberland, and the fol-
lowing article from that paper in re-
gard to its completion shows plainly
what the people of that day expected
from this great work, but which we
fear has never heen realized: "Much
for the revenue of Maryland is ex.
pected from the canal when finished,
and in England it is looked to as the
primary and sure resource to our
State for payment of her debt.-All
then must regard with deep interest
any movement toward such consum-
nation who cherish the interest of
Maryland, and are anxious for the
day when she may be restored to her
credit, blighted as ii now is. The
Legislature we trust will cooperate
with the Canal Company in further
ing the achievements of the enter
prise. 1t is to be hoped that at its
approaching session some expedient
may be adopted for such an end, es-
pecially if CAS- was the case with the
bill at the last SESSION. it proposes the
execution of the work without adj
ding to the debt of the State"
POUNDED.-Father Reardon. pas
tor of the Catholic church in this
place. was agreeably pounded" by
members of his congregation, who on
Monday evening visited his residence,
each bearing pound of something
for his household. The Rev. Father
received them pleasantly and with
many thanks Wdliamsport Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The telephone exchange is about
completed in Martinsburg, and work
upon the erection Of the limo from
Charlestown to Berryville will be
begun in week or ten days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

If the people of Martinsburg want
to keep VIM. T. Stewart from getting
his house and land out of the corpora
ton, they will elect to the Legislature
George NJ. Bowers, and George III.
Rom
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
LOCAL NEWS.

Jas. Turner, near Billmyers's Mill,
Opequon District, raised sweet POI
tato that weighed four pounds and
eleven ounces.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

M. S. Burdette's Book Store is head
quarters for school Books, States, Ink,
Tablets, Satchels, &C., in fact everything
in the school supply line low prices
guaranteed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

VIM. Il. Stewart took quite an active
part in the Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Stewart wants his house taken
out of the corporation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The finest and cheapest line of PICTURE
FRAMES in town, at CUNNINGHAM
Photo Gallery, over National Bank.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Deputy Sheriff Hollis and Miss
Alice V. Linton were married Thurs
day of last week. We wish them
abundant happiness on life's journey.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

If you have any old pictures to be
copied or enlarged, take them to P. A.
CUNNINGHAM, over National Bank. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. He also has the
finest and cheapest line of picture frames
in town. Give him a call.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Such Convention as that of the
Republicans, Saturday! why, not a
leaf stirred; the representatives of
the people came there, did their duty
quietly and conscientiously, and then
went home to their work. 1t will
bear fruit in November. 1t was a
surprise to all,-not so agreeable to
our friends, the enemy, after all their
troubles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16
THE OLD COUNTY WAREHOUSE.

Hon. B. M. Kitchen for County
Commissioner was a wise selection.
County affairs are not in the best way.
Mr.. Kitchen has had a lifelong exper-
fence in public affairs. He had retired
from active public life; butno rest for
him. The people called and he will
answer; they will elect him and he
will do his duty as he always did.
1t is admitted by many Democrats
that in county so evenly divided as
Berkeley, the Board of County Com
missioners should not all be of one
party; that it is right and just and
best to have one of another party.
Now is the time to make the "change."
We believe Mr.. Kitchen would be of
service to the county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The Lutheran Synod which was in
session at Waynesboro', Pa, this
week, adjourned to meet at Williams
port, Nd, in Oct. 1887.
Mr.. Simpson is home from Clarks-
burg, where he was serving as Juror
at the u. s. District Court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Don't you know that Small & Co. can
furnish Door Frames and Doors, Win
dow Frames, Sash and Shutters of all
kinds, Brackets and Balusters, sawed or
turned Mouldings of all kinds, Slate
Roofing done to order, from $500 square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
Planning Mill Building, near B. & O..
Freight Depot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

The best stock of underwear in Mar
tinsburg you will find at Emmert &
Fiery's, for gentlemen, ladies and child
rem, all sizes and prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

l gave ''Dr. Sellers Vermifuge'' to
my child, and it expelled rs large worms.
l think it the best in use Price 25c. a
bottle. Peter Deemer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Indellible Tablets, for marking linen,
&C., only 10c at FOUT'S Drug Store.
Think of it, only 10c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Big bargains this week in Dinner &
Tea Sets, don't fail to come and see
BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-16

Only So pair for Lady's French kid
band-sewed button shoes, worth $3.50.
Sold by JOHN LYONS.