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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

CONFIRMED. Capt. w. b. Colston,
editor Of the Statesman, was confirmed
by the Senate on Friday last. to be Post
Master ut this place. Although a strong
partisan we know of no other man in
the democratic party more worthy of
the position or better qualified to adj
minister it's business. Surely no other
appointment could have given us more
satisfaction and pleasure. Here's TO
you, Cap; may you live long and pros
per.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
Personal.

Robert McCafroll is Ia town.
Mr. G. d Matthaei was in Charles
town last week
Miss Lille Aler spent several days in
Maryland, this week.
Miss Mamie Grant, of Shepherds
town. IS visiting in this city.
Miss Alice Fuller. of Hagerstown, is
visiting her aunt in this city
Miss Bazz4rd, Of Berkeley Springs, Is
visiting her brother IN this city.
Mrs. G. G. Boon, Of this city, Is visit
ing friends and relatives at Stannton,
Va.
Mr.. Jas. Fisher, Of this city. paid
flying visit to Hancock Md. on Tues
day last.
Miss Eliza Eysler, Of Chambershurg,
Pa, sister DC Mrs. w. A. Gard, is visit
ing at the home Of the latter, this city.
Misses Lorena Flick and Bella Stew
art, OF the Chambersburg Female Col
lege, spent The 22ud at home.
Misses Emma and Florence Cressler,
and Miss Emily Maurer, of Chambers
burg, Pa, spent Sunday with Mr.. w,
"A. Gard aud family, in this city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE colored woman Becky Williams,
who was arrested in this city several
months ago, charged with taking let
ter from the Office belonging to another
person and extracting money from it,
on last Thursday was tried ia the U. s.
District Court, at Parkersburg. She
was found guilty and sentenced TO thir-
teen months in the penitentiary
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

M. "A. SNoDGRAss. District Deputy
Grand Master; Geo. E. Showers, Deputy
Lecturer, and Mr. David Well, OF this
place, paid visit to the Charlestown
Malta Lodge, No. so, A. f. q A. NJ,
recently. They bad an enjoyable time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

PROLIFIC. MIR. Harvey Small is the
boss hand at raising twin lambs. He
Informed us on Saturday that out OF Il
noek Of 80 ewes, IA had dropped twins,
with several precincts yet to hear from,
and that he had saved them all. The
paternal ancestor Of SO mapy doublets
was himself q twin lamb, purchased by
Mr.. Small, from Mr. w Il. Stewart.
II appears to be hereditary case.
Statesman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

PAT ROONEY. This eccentric Irish
man, supported by strong company,
gave an excellent entertainment ia the
Central Rink Opera House on Wednes-
day night. 1t was chaste, laughable
and pleasant The musical, acrobatic
and dancing features were very iine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

NOTICE is called to the prospectus Of
the Parkersburg State Journal. The
Journal is The leading exponent of Re
publican principles in the State, and is
perfectly reliable and real newsy pa
per. Try it aud be satisfied that We are
correct.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THERE will be a meeting of the Berk-
eley County Bible Society held in the
Lutheran Church, Sunday. 2Sth inst,
at 8 P. NJ. An address suitable to the
occasion will be delivered by Rev. f. NJ.
Woods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Mr.. ELI SEIBERT was thrown from
his horse and had a shoulder dislocated,
last Saturday DR.. McSherry rendered
surgical aid.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

MANY of our subscribers complain of
not getting their papers. We place a
new carrier in charge OF the town route
this week, who will see that all papers
are delivered promptly. As for the
mailing list. we cannot account for the
difficulty. We seldom, if ever, miss a
name.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

SERIOUSLY ILL.-We are very sor-
~ to learn that friend G.. Tabb Snod-
grass is lying dangerously i'll, at his res
idence on King street, but sincerely
hope he may recover.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

MRS. STEWART WOLFF slipped and
fell on the pavement just at the corner
of King and Raleigh streets Wednes-
day night, and severely bruised herself
We trust she may not suffer any serious
consequences therefrom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE man who reported the lynchiug
for the Harrisburg Sunday telegram,
was excited. Perhaps he was full 1t
is one mass of untruths and the child
of a fertile imagination.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

A DUDE is an animal that lives on
cane heads and disagreeable English.
He has no brains and but / ounce of
heart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

VINCENT G.. MOORE. OF Kerneys-
vile, having passed satisfactory civil
service examination, has been appoint
ed postoflce Inspector Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

HAVE you seen the New White Goods
and Hamburg edge at EMAERT & FIERY's9
They have just received a fun new line
which are very much cheaper than former
~. Don't fail to see them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE order summoning Grand and
Petit jury for special March term of
the Circuit Court, has been revoked by
Judge Faulkner
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE INDEPENDENT stands up for
the right always. Here shall the
press the PEOPLES rights maintain; un-
awed by Influence undivided by gain.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Miss FLETcHER, OF New York, gave
two very entertaining lectures ia this
city during the past week. She is a
very pleasant and polished speaker.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Mr.. CHARLES PHILLIPS will learn
the drug business under Mr.. John
O'Neal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE most quarrelsome nation just
now seems to be on this side of the At.
lantic. Vaccination. 1t is rising MP
in arms all oyer the country.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

The article, "reminiscences of Mar
tinsburg,' will prove interesting read
ing to our old citizens. 1t is part of
history.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

NEXT week "Jeems Haxby'' will give
an humorous paper on his visit to the
country.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

JOHN DOLL is out again. We are
glad to see him in good health once
more.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE body OF Joseph Burns was buried
in the coloFed graveyard on last Friday
evening There We're no funeral SER
vices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Mr.. G. G. GETZENDANNER, was in
town this week. He is improving rap
idly and is ia good spirits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE Mechanics Band celebrated the
22nd by giving a public serenade at
night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

HUMPTY DUMPTY was good per
formance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE 22nd was not observed here. Sell
dom has the city been SO unpatriotic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE Indians now dance in Cumber-
land.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE INDEPENDENT is for sale at
Capt. Bartlett's book store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

RECOVERED. - The valuable bay
mare stolen from Mr.. Joseph Thatcher
last Thursday night has been recovered.
Mr.. James Thatcher was in Hagerstown
on Saturday, and by mere accident,
happened to run across a horse buyers
stable in the rear of the Antietam
House. As good luck would have it,
bis inquiries brought out the fact that
several new horses had been purchased.
Upon examening the last one, which
stood in dark stall, it proved to be his
brothers stolen property. The drover
said he had bought the horse from a
colored man at sale in the interior of
the county. Jim at once claimed the
animal, and sent home for the proper
directions from the prosecuting attor-
ney. After some little grumbling he
succeeded in bringing the animal home
The person stealing the horse no doubt
crossed the river into Maryland, and
being DESTROYS to quit the companion
ship of the stolen animal, sold it for
$50, and the bride and saddle for 81 90.
Sheriff Morgan, of Jefferson county,
succeeded in capturing the thief, Ne
gro named Bud Washington, but he
escaped from him by jumping over a
fence, though chased several miles and
fired at three times by Mr.. Joseph
Thatcher.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Miss MoLLIE FELLERs is somewh at
recovered from her injuries.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

REDUCTION We are now selling
our Farmers Dress Calf Boots at SIS.
This Il the best boot ia tho market We
warrant every pair, and will replace any
pair that is bad with a new pair, without
charge The same rule applies to the
Farmers Kip 1T SO rs Try them
aETTINGER x HOKE
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

THE visitors are quite numerous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

REMoRsEl Remorsel!
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

JNo LEE FOUT, Druggist makes a
specially Of ord erng irusses, and guaran-
teeing sati STA ction. He also keeps full
stock Of trusses always on hand. ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

FAMILY ard Domestic Dye Colors for
wooden goods, silks, ribbons, etc, only s
cents por packag at FOUTS Drug store,
Bakers old stand. ri
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
SATURDAY, FEB 27, 1886.

GRANT PITZER. ........L Local Editor
AS Fancy Localities the scenes we love- YfokpswoRTH
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

That the robins, wee little things,
do not like the chilling blasts OF Feb.
ruary?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

WE guarantee Wells Celebrated Horse
and Cattle Powc ers 70 be tho best coIdi
ton powders ever made. Price Is cents
per pound. Prepared and sold by
A.. NJ. GILBERT. Druggist,
f20 Pm. Cor. Queen and Race SITS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

FEBRUARY march
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

john LEE FOuT, Druggist, hss a
large variety Of fine vases, which be der
sires to eioso ont entirely. He offers gem
uine bargains II this class d goods Also
work boxes. 81 oker's sets, dressing cases.
etc, offered st q great reduction. f27
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

the Office heretofore occupied by the
circuit clerk be occupied by the re-
corder of deeds aud sheriff.
Vim Clark appointed commissioner
to tear down theo Dawkins bridge
across the Charlton, to divide the
serviceable tImbers thereof between
Salisbury aud Keytesville townships.
to he used in constructing culverts
on comfy roads, and to sell the old
iron in said bridge. 1t being ex-
pressly understood that the SAID
townships pay the said Clark for his
services.
The clerk of this court is authoriz-
ed to solicit bids to have one coat of
paint put on the court house roof.
Bond of Geo Anderson to school
fund for $3.50 approved.
Bond of B. F. Crawiev, lately ap-
pointed recorder of deeds for Chari-
ton county by the governor of Mis-
sour, approved, and said Crawley
ordered to procure an official seal.
d N wheeler allowed 50 for con-
veYlng county court to poor farm.
j J Moore allowed S22.5O for at
tendance upon county court.
Bond of j w Yeatch to school fund
for Sc approved.
Following allowances made to
members of the court w L Perkin-
son, $31.55; G G Dameron, $31. 20;
j B Hyde, S18.4S.
Appropriation of 1925 made TO
build bridge across slough south of
Keytesvllle depot.
Z Upon application of VIM . Brooks
temporary injunction is granted
against r w Goldsby ct al. restrain
ing them from selling or otherwise
disposlng of, under deed Of trust
given by Tunis Brooks, the ne p,
So, II, and lot 4, block 81 and lot II
block A, in Salisbury.
Adjourned to first Monday in Sep
tember.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

According to an eminent authority
the proportion of insane anembers of
reigning families IN Europe to those
of the rest of mankind is as sixty to
one. 1t is said that this is largely
due to the unnaturalor one-sided ed
ucation and the artificial separation
of the privileged caste from the
rest of the world. This fsvors the
development of the dark sides of
human nature, which are. artlficially
propagated, and, according to the
laws of heredity, transmitted with
redoubled power from generation to
generation
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

A boy twelve years old was the
important witness in lawsuit. One
of the lawyers, after cross-question.
ing him severely, said: "Your
father has been talking 10 you and
telling you how to testify, hasn't
he?'' "Yes' SAID the boy. ''Now, "
said the lawyer, ''just tell us how
your father told you to. testify"
tWell, = said the boy, modestly,
father told me that the lawyers
would try and tangle me in my tes-
tImony but if / would just be care
full and tell the truth, 1 could tell
the same thing every time.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

Every one has cure for sore
throat, but simple remedies appear
to he most effectual. Salt and water
is used by many as gargIe, but lit
tie alum and honey dissolved in sage
tea is better. An application of cloths
wrung out of hot water and applied
to the neck changing as often as they
begin to cool, has the most potency
for removing inflammation of any
thig we ever tried 1t should be kept
up for number ofhours During the
evening is usually the most conven-
tent time for applying this remedy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

In Seward county, Nebraska, on
last Monday evening, Fred Idhe,
young farmer whose attentions to a
l9-year-old daughter of a farmer
named Ruthke were opposed by the
father, went to the Ruthke farm and
being told that the girl and her faith
er had gone to the pasture after the
COWS, followed them.
IT is supposed, that. being re.
pulsed by the girl or her father, the
young man shot both of them and
then sent a bnllet into his own frenz-
led breast Neighbors attracted by
the firing found all of them dead or
dying from pistol wounds.
An inquest was held and a verdict
IN accordance with the above facts
brought IN.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

/ OAAOStSh hnlCn
throughout the ELECTORAL crisis wa:
characteristic of Tllden's life. Since
the campaign of 1876 Mr.. TiI6en has
retired from active politics. Had he
desired nomination to the presiden.
cy he coul1 easily have had it In.
deed it was only by a most premp.
tory refusal on his part that he
prevented the arty from making
him leader in I884.-Mlssouri Re-
publican.
The following is the conclusion
of Attorney General Boone's opin-
ion gived as per request of r. G..
Clark ESQ.,, of Howard county, in
answer to the question as to who are
meant by assessed tax-paying citi-
zens" majority of whom is requir-
ed to sign dramshop petition be.
fore county court is authorized to
grant dramshop license.
Does it include married women
who own property which is assessed
against them in the city block or
square IN which the dramshop is
kept? Does it embrace miners who
own property which is assessed
against them in such city block or
square? Does 1t embrace non-resi-
dents who have property assessed
againt them in such city block or
square? The language of the law
is: 1t shall not be lawful, etc., until
a majority of the assessed tax-pay-
ing citizens in, shall sign pc
tition asking, etc. The law does
not seem to make any distinctin as
to age or sex, or impose or require
any other qualification than that of
being an assessed taX-paying citizen.
And.a majority is required to sign
the petition before 1t shall be lawful
to grant the license. Section 5438,
as amended by section l, acts 1888,
points out the mode and means by |
which to ascertain the two-thirds of |
the assessed taX-paying citizens,
mentioned in said section as shown |
by the last previous annual assess
ment of the city, etc., and take it |
the same rule will apply as to section
5f12, as amended by section 4 acts
1883. If the legislature intended to
conffne the qualifications of assessed
citizens to male adults, or
those entitled to vote, and to except
and exclude minors, married women
and unmarried females from the
in ascertaining if the
petition is signed by majority of
he assessed tax-payiug citizens as
shown by the last previous annual
assessment of the city, etc, 1t could
lave very easily done so by the use
If the proper exceptional terms.
This 1t has not done, and it is there
lore believed that the Legislature in
ended precisely what it says: That
t shall not be lawful, etc., to
,rant license until a majority of the
assessed tax-paying citizens (male
'r female adults or minors, single
IT married, } shall sign a petition
skiing for such licenses. And that
S shown by the last previous annual
.ssessments of such city, etc.
1 am unable to arrive at any other
conclusion than the one here an
lounced, but 1 frankly confess 1 I
would much rather prefer judicial ,
of the question here
by the supreme court. 1
ave the honor to be, very respect
ully, your obedient servant,
B. G. BOONE,
Acknowledgement.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

Every farmer should have frost
proof storing room, either in the
barn, or on a level with the kitchen
floor, for storing vegetables or fruits
that are to be used in the house.
Roots for stock should be stored in
tho barn however, IN preference to
the arrangement near the house.
Double walls filled with sawdust will
make an excellent frost proof house,
and windows may be provided Of
double glazed sash.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13
Samuel J. Tilden Dead.

When one has watched for weeks
and months at the lt dside of q dear
friend upon whom death has fixed
its inexorablc seal, it seems that
when the final summons comes the
blow should descend with less sew
Gritty than if the victim had been
stricken down in the midst of ro-
bust health and with the prospect of
long and useful life b, fore him.
But.It is not SO. The watching and
the waiting awakens so many tender
memories of the dying even though
death has long been expected, when
it comes the heart overllows' and
there is an irresistible flood of tears.
Had Mr.. Tilden died four years ago
the event would have occasioned no
surprise, and even since that time
his friends have been striving to
convince themselves that they, were
prepared for the worst. But they
were not. The blow came yester-
day, and came like a thunderbolt.
1t crushed every heart it touched
every heart that had gone forth in
love for the glorious statesman and
patriot now lying in the cold en-
brace of death at Greystone. As
there lived only one Washington,
one Lincoln, one Lee and Grant, so |
there could be one TIlden. lie had |
a great mission TO perform, and ac
cepted the responsibilities of it with !
a fortitude and determination new
er exhibited before by any American
statesman or soldier. And he exc
cuted his great work with a masterly
skill that attracted the admiration of
Ill the world. He lived long but
lis life was spared so long for n
great purpose. HIS achievements
ire and must ever be an important
BART of American history. Power
ul, bold, aggressive, uneFring and
in conflict, he yet possess
d the mildness and deIicacy and the
of woman. He was
lways mcrciful, always magnani-
nous, always generous to fault.
lie welded his mighty strength with
single purpose i'll view-the well
are of the country that he loved
carer than all else besides. Patri-
tIsm was ever uppermost in his
houghts. He would make any sac
ifices for it. He did make one 8
lcrifice that no other man on the
ace of the earth could have done. {
10 other man could have lowered so
lr above all selfish considerations |
5 he did. on that occasion, and sole c
7 for the love of country. What a {
rand model is the character of such S
patriot for the youth of America to
Judy and to copy if they can. Truly
c shall never look upon his like G
gaIn.-Jt Joseph Gazette. l.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

Remorse may disturb the slumbers
of man who is dabbIing in his first
experience of wrong; and when the
pleasure has been tasted and is gone
and nothing has been left of the
crime but the rum which it has
wrought, then too, the Furies take
their seat upon the midnight pillow.
But the meridian of evil is, for the
most part, left unvexed, and when
man has chosen his road he is left
alone to follow it to the end
Froude.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

Five years ago the two daughters
of Paul Goeser. Of Shoboygan coun-
tY, Wis, married and moved to Mil
waukee. On Wednesday Mr.. Goeser
asked the Milwaukee police to help
hlm find his girls. He said that he
had quite forgotten the names Of their
husbands, and had been looking in
vain for them for two weeks.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1886-08-13

In 1850 the number Of lnsane in
the population of the United States
was at the rate of l in ], ,500s in
1860 it was in 1000; in 1870 il
was in 1000, and in 1880 it was
/ In $40.