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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
JOSEPH Q. DAVIS,
Administrator estate Henry l.. Davis.

Is EOR0IA, CHATHAM CoURTY. Notice 1
~ hereby gwen TO an parties having del
mands against JAMES A. HARRIS, late d
Chatham county, now deceased, 10 presen
then 10 me, properly made out, within tM
time prescribed by law, 50 ~ TO show theH
character and amounts; and all persons inI
dCbted TO said deceased are hereby required
10 make immediate payment 20 me.
FEBRUARY o, 1855.
CHARLES l.. RIDGELY,
Administrator estate OF James A. Harris, de
CenFed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

n EORGfA. CHATHAM COUNT. Whereaf
VI MARGARET X. BURROUGHS has an
piled ~ Court Of Ordinary fer Letters Din
misfory ~ Guardian on the estate OF ROB
EET g. &C EkARD, minor.
These are. therefore. 70 cite and adm0nial
all v HON IL may concern 70 be and appear baI
fore SAID court To make objection az any thei
havel on or before the FIRST MONDAY ~
APRIL NEXT. otherwise said letters win 4
granted
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON L. FER
RILL. Ordinary for Cha sam county, this IN
Htn day OF February. 1886
PHILIP N. RUSSELL. JR..
Clerk 9. o. 9. G. Z
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
MattIngS Reduced MattingS

$40 yards elegant pattern. fine Mating 25c
per yard, worth 4Oc.
2SO yards elegant pattern, fine Mating soc
per yard, worth 50c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Infants MerinO CIuakS, Cheap

24o Ladies' Linen "IIiRh Dude" Collars with
cape, loo, was 25c.
1852 Ladies' Linen "High Dudev Pique Col.
lars, with cape, 15c, was SIC.
800 Ladies' Linen "London Dude" Collara.
with cape, zoe, was SOC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Enr saIr.
Koet ln0 goumD.

TOR SALE CHEAP, 5-octave Chickering
~ Primo. AnpIY 30 81 South Broad street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
enitaro an0 Stnrre for Nplt.

EOR RENT, a desirable residence, with
Il complete modern improvements, recently
repainted throughout. In hrst-class OrdCr,
and will be rented for one or more years on
reasonable terms. SALOMON COHEN.
EOR kKNr, the premises No. SO York street,
Il near Drayton, lately occupied by BOWL
ing Bros. as a livery aud boarding stable:
possession given Immediately. Apply TO III.
T. Bolts n CO.. lOS Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
new OFFERS. REDUCED PRICES.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.

One lot Ladles' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise.
and Skirts, at SAC each. was SOC.
One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantiets, Chomise.
and skirts, fully trimmed. at SOC each, was 7ec.
One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise.
and Skirts, elegantly trimmed, 75c, was 81 ~.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Rnnmo 10 Rrmt.

NOR RENT, one, two or three nice fur
y nished rooms, permanent or transient, at
81 AberCoru street.
LNOR RENT, one furnished room. pleasantly
Il located. Apply No. 30 Houston street.
NOR RENT, three rooms, suitable for light
II housekeeping, at No. "a Liberty street.
EOR RENT, two furnished rooms, at 10
II State street; terms reasonable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
zslisrrllaitroms.

AT AUCTION The celebrated Gelding
"a JOE Z. win be sold ~ the highest bidder
for cash ON MONDAY, the 18Th inst, In front
DIG z LOGAN.
n 7. FRAs HR, Member OF Royal College Of
- veterinary surgeons, England, Neter-
mary Surgeon. Office ~ infrmary al Shooting
shop Of OCOnnOr q Moore, 81 Vest Broad
street, savannah.
4 ARGEsT Foundry, Machine and Boiler
II Works, ana NIL. Engine and Gin supply
Home In the State. LOMBARD IRON
WORKS, Augusta, O..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Millinery far Below Cost.

Zephyr Wool in all shades &c per ounce.
Best Embroidery SILK i5c bunch, % skeinG.
High Art Materials Marked way down.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

WANTED, Confederate and old United
w States stamps. Look mp all letters prior
TO 1871, 10 may pay you. Leave stamps on
original envelope. Address c., Box AS
Charleston, S. G.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
Gross sacr,lege in Z lineage.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S-The police fur
nish the details OF an extraordinary
piece Of vandalism occurring in ST.
Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church.
corner OF State and Thirty-frst SITS.
unknown persons entered the bull
ding two nights ago, tore down and
completely mutilated sixteen oil
paintings which had been on the
walls, tore down all the figures in the
inches, went into the sanctuary
threw the vestments around and
spilled the wine found there over
them. Passing into the school-room
the desks were overturned, the books
'strewn around and the walls bespat.
tered with ink. No arrests have
been made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
NdARTNsBURG, VA, SATURDAY JANUARY 1~1sse

teacher. The blackboards are very
insufficient in some of the houses.
In regard to the Graduating System
which was introduced and carried
into effect last year by my worthy
predecessor, / will say | am heartily
in sympathy with it, for several rea-
sons which have not time or space
to explain. It is my intention to
hold an examination in each OF the
districts IN the county between the
lst and 18th OF March next, and
grant honorary certificates to all
pupils that show by their examine
ton that they have completed the
course in the primary branches
Teachers will please forward to me
the names If their pupils that will
enter the graduating class for 1886.
The school term in this district
is eight months. Salary, No. L, $50;
No. 2, $27 No. 3, none employed.
I'll. S. BUTTS, Go. Supt.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02

/ Among recent arrivals we observe
Messrs. Daniel and JAS. Nehon, the
former of Cumberland, Md, the latter
of McKeesport, Pa; Windham Tiffin.
of Ohio; Alonzo Naylor aud wife, OF
Oakland; Sherman Ropp, of Keyser,
w. Va.
The churches Of the village were
appropriately trimmed during the
festive season, and the respective
sabbath schools enjoyed to their
utmost limits the good things pre-
pared for them by loving teachers.
Mr.. Frank McBee, of North Noun
tain, and Mrs Marry Perrell, OF Lit
tie Georgetown, widow of Samuel
Perrell, deceased, were united in the
bonds cf metrimony by Rev. Pardew
on the Oath inst,
A gentleman of theological persus
sion lectured In the church at Little
Georgetown on Sunday evening last.
Subject, "The Bible.'
The music furnished on Christmas
day by the colored band of this vii
lage was quite enlivening to the resi-
dents, and we trust their fair, now in
progress, may be successful even be-
yond expectation.
Mr.. Eli Fleming, of Little George
town, while cutting fodder about two
weeks since, lacerated a lingerie such
an extent as to require amputation
DR.. ID. r. Ross rendered surgical aid.
Progress is the lever of success in
all things-taking which fact into
consideration, some of our young men
have organized a string band which
will furnish excellent music to all
lovers of the light fantastic.
j. w Miller and family, of Bunker
Hill, made flying visit to his parents
on Monday last.
Mrs E. G. Buckles has been in our
midst for some time, the guest of
Mrs. Chas. Weaver.
Eva, the little daughter of Mr.
Geo. Newkirk, died on Monday from
a malignant sore throat. Her remains
were inferred in Falling Waters Gem
etery on Tuesday last. Her days of
WEAKNESS and nights of anguish are
over, and the afflicted body knows no
more pain, but
Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Fair spirit rest thee now,-
Even while with us thy footsteps trod,
His seal was on thy brow.
Dust to its narrow house beneath,
Soul to its place on high;
They that saw thy look in death,
No mo e may fear to die.
REPORTERS
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
The State of Dakota.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 20.-Senater
Harrison, who is chairman of the
committee on territories, and who is
championing Dakota in her efforts to
gain admission to the union as states,
has been busy in his committee from
during the holidays, answering flood
OF correspondence on this subject
from the northwest and preparing
his reply to Senators Vest and But
leron the proposition to inquire if
the statehood movement is not revol
utionary.
To reporter Senator Harrison ex-
pressed the belief that whatever the
result of this agitation might be there
would be nothing done by the citi-
zens OF Dakota that would be unlaw-
full, because they were not disp ,sed
to injure theta future prospects with
congress by any rash act. eft is al
most enough, however," said he, "to
drive the people of Dakota to revolu-
tionary acts torefuse them statehood.
Such thing was never known be-
fore in this or any country. Nearly
$780, 900 people, law-abiding and cap
able of self-government, with more
than all the qualifications for state
hood, being exiled and constantly re
fused it, on purely political grounds
1t should not be surprise to see
those people desperate, for it 10 des
potic to keep from them all the rights
of American citizenship when they
are American citizens in fact. In
telligent, thrifty, energetic men do
not like to be DISTINGUISHED and since
they must obey the laws of the Uni
ted States, and bow to the dictation
of her officers they most naturally
want a voice in making those laws
and selecting those officers
ALREADY there are states in the
Union with but one member of the
lower house of congress and Dakota,
if admitted, will be clearly entitled to,
at least two from that state Such
injustice, | say, belongs to the dark
days of England and Russia, and the
time OF the inquisition. The position
of Senator Vest is unenviable, both
politically and personally, and can
not be maintained.
Dakota will monopolize great
deal of time and attention in the SEN
ate after the holidays, and several
senators are preparing themselves to
speak on this subject, when it comes
before the Territories committee.
On the Republican side of the cham
Der, it is generally conceded that a
bill will be passed to admit Dakota,
but very little encouragement is ex
pected from the house.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
Sulphur Spring.

This place is too well known to
quite number of the readers of the
INDEPENDENT to need any particular
remarks of designation. Suffice to
say, it is noted as resort for invalids.
The inmates are diminishing in mum
Der since the recent cold weather.
There is no question as to the medic
inal properties contained in the water,
yet the dispensary is quite out of
repair. The country adjacent is
beautiful, the scenery is picturesque,
the valleys are longitudinal, trans
verse, and some appear almost per-
pendicular. Notwithstanding the pres
sure of finances they are still marry
ing and giving in marriage, as they
were in Antediluvian times. III the
"old folks" object, they simply refer
them to the 3rd and 4th verses of
that hymn, which is SO applicable; so
renovating, and so encouraging, viz:
''Over the Garden Wall"
Chas. KEGS, resident of this vicin-
ity, raised potato, which, after lay
ing to the air and evaporating FOR
several DAYS weighed pounds. How
is that for high?
Rev, A.. Nagely is conducting a
protracted series of meeting at Mt.
Carmel, and we sincerely believe
much good is being accomplished
Thomas Gain, residing in Ohio, is
visiting his friends in Berkeley coun-
ty. He is looking well at the age Of
65 years.
The steam saw mill of Slonaker &
Ketteriug is pow under full velocity.
The whistle sounds as familiar as il
used to, when it would sometimes
whistle before we were done break
fast. Lord, how it would animate us J
Rich Milburn received q bad wound
the other Day by the belt striking
him in The face. Saw mills and
cyclones wait for no man.
j. w. Kettering received some in
jury coming from your city a few
evenings ago. He was driving q
vehicle and the single-tree came TN
hooked; the vehicle running over q
bank, breaking up things ia general
and disabling MIR. Referring for sew
eral days.
We must not thipk Of closing With
out saying in reference 10 the peopl,
Of "Sulphur SPRING" that we neve
visited neighborhood where people
were more kind, generous aud com
mon. i, V. Nasty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02

Dakota is the soleremaining quar-
ter section Of paradise in this west
.ern world. 1t is no uncommon
thing for u whole Dakota family to
sit on one end of a potato, while the
other is roasting in the fire. We
hatch our own wild gesse, OF such
dimension that eastern and southern
tenderfeet are liable to mistake them
for winged hippopotami, on lakes of
rosewater and cologne. We wall up
for wells the holes from which we
pull, with steam derricks and 800
horsepower engines, our radishes
and beets, End make cowsheds and
circus tents of our turnip rinds. We
put rockers under our empty pea
pods and use them for cradles.-Col
Pat DOMAIN.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
The Future of Harper's Ferry

A dispatch, from Harpers' Ferry,
w. ", to the Philadelphia Press says:
"The syndicate of Eastern capitalists
which some time ago purchased the
old government arsenal and armory
property at this point, made famous
by the John Brown raid, is pushing
preparations with all possible dispatch
to the end that the improvement Of
the property may commerce early in
spring James ID. Butt, attorney for
the syndicate, who is on the ground
said; j predict that within five years
from this time the sleepy old town of
Harpers' Ferry viii be a bustlng city
of 10000 inhabitants, with industries
MS extensive as those of Wheeling,
Pittsburg and other manufacturing
centres. The magnificent water pow
er in the Potomac aud Shenandoah,
which formerly furnished the motive
power for the government, is estima-
ted at from 10000 to $4,000 horse
power. Nowhere else in the country
except ut Niagara Falls, can such vast
power be put 10 work at SO small q
cost, ana with the millions at oul
command we hope TO turn out manu-
featured articles, from watches e
railroad nails, much cheaper than car
be now done elsewhere, even with th'
new fuel-natural gas. We shall
open orr first factory about July LIST
and others as soon as possible there
after
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
Emory storss' Insurance.

CHICAGO. Dec 25.-When Emory
A Storrs, the lawyer and orator. died
a few months ago it was generally
understood that his wife la beel,
left penniless, and movement was
started to present her with a None
tary testimonial, but a few weeks ago
q policy for S2o.o0o in the Equitable
Life INSURANCE Co. of New York WAS
found among his pagers. Not cent
OF premium had been paid upon ii,
however, and the compsny's local
managers refused an adjudgment u
the claim. Storrs' friends then sub.
mitted the matter to the general
offices in New York, but the latter
sustained the local office. The word
ing of the policy presented a. fine
legal question" 1t provided for
the payment of an annual premium
and the receipt was annexed, but
with the amount paid blank. The
collectors of the company had time
and again called upon Mr.. Storrs to
obtain something on account, but
without success The company, how
ever, had never renowned or cancel
ed the policy, and eminent lawyers
held that upon this fact the widow
could recover, and that, moreover,
the wording of the policy implied
that the premium had been paid.
Finally, the company offered a pay
ment of $4,000, and yesterday the
offer was accepted.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
ssrOata Lane.

We are glad to say that we enjoy
ed Christmas very much; although
we had no turkey, no costly dinner,
no rare dainties or fine dishes. and no
aristocrats to dine with us. But we
had one of the greatest guests-even
the King of Kings and Lord OF Lords,
who is our constant visitor. We trust
that there are many, many others in
the neighborhood who can acquiesce
with MS and produce similar testimo-
ny. But we are led to believe that
great many, both young and old, of
each sex, spent the Lords birthday
in a very different manner. Some
spent it in reveling, some brawling,
others glutting themselves with the
delicacies and rich dainties, while
others were suffering from want of
bread to sustain their physical bodies.
Still there is another class called the
"Big Class" They celebrate the
day, they say, by drinking intoxica-
ting liquors. We do not wish to be
in any way pharisaical, neither do we
wish to judge unjustly; but we do
think, that of all evils this is one of
the worst shan,es on the individual
who takes the Intoxicating beverage
to celebrate the Lords birth day.
Never, never can thev celebrate that
sacred event in that way. Whiskey
would do very well, I suppose, to eel
citrate the birth day of the devil, but
never that of Deity. For, if you want
to get nearer hell go to the drunk
ards home, and if you want to get
near one of his followers, go with a
tippler or to moderate drinkers
home, and you will have your wish
gratified. Oh, what a pity it is that
so many young msn with bright in
tellects and bright hopes seem to be
ever leaning and never able to come
to the knowledge of the truth. They
spend their money for that which sat
isfieth not-that which brings them
nothing but discomfort, poverty, red
noses, guilty consciences, shame
faces, bad health, unruly tempers,
evil thoughts, causes them to perform
evil deeds, gives them 'mien' look,
q heavy heart, and not unfrequently
clothes them in rags-and lost soul.
1t they all could only learn to i'm
prove their precious time by reading
the INDEPENDENT and other chaste
literature and periodicals, what
different picture would be seen in the
course of fifty years. We must now
forbear, for fear this may be doomed
to the waste basket. Still we think
it prudent to give you the benefit of
our cogitations for the last ten min
utes, as it is Christmas time. Hop
ing that you, the worthy editor and
assistant, with your many patrons,
all enjoyed the holidays, / am as ever
yours in the fight, ARcTURUs
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
Died r-oan Ills wounds.

LANCASTER, PA, Dec. 2s.-Ed-
ward p. Linville, of Salisbury town.
ship, who was shot and dangerously
wounded by burglars last March,
died yesterday from his wounds.
Richard McNaily and Ed Kurtz
were convicted this month of the
burglary and sentenced to long terms
thus barring their prosecution for
murder. At the time of the trirl
Mr.. Linvillc was supposed to have
fully recovered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
A Hundred Persons Injured.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-A Christmas
tree at the Presbyterian Hospital took
fire tonight, and the clothing of &c
persons standing near was ignited.
Over 800 persons were in the chapel
when the accident occurred, and all
rushed 0 the door in a panic.
at least 100 persons were injured,
the greater part receiving bruises by
being trampled on by their panic
stricken neighbors. A number OF
children patients had been brought
into the chapel in their cots. Before
they could be removed several suff
cred from the smoke and fright, and
one or two were slightly burned
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02
Too Much Chrf. fmas.

MaStur Editur: i am sorry, but i
cannot send you mi regular Letter
this weke. Krismus and don't
agrea very wei; SO am taking holt
da. The yeller flags scared the
butcher almos to deth must now
cloas, becauze mi lamp IL empty and
can't think nv anything else to
rite. Yours, in CRATE agony,
JEEMs HAXBY.
p. S. Pleas don't Asa anything
about this noat It mite rune mi
reputasllun. j. II.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02

Alva Banks, young man who
lives at Pleasantville, N. u, has just
been refreshed by a nice nap of five
days and five nights. The odd case
of Mr.. Banks is Of pathological inter
est, because he has slept SO twice be-
fore. Tt is said that he suffered from
inflammation Of the covering Of the
brain while getting over that most
undignified Of ailments, the humps,
ten years ago, at which time he first
fell into the long sleep Ordinarily,
Banks is fresh, sprightly and clipper.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02

The roses that looped and fastened
a fine bellies pink gown at d ball ia
New York the other night gave rise
to much speculation, and one or Two
wagers were laid as to whether they
were real or artificial The impress
ion that they were fashioned 81 na-
ture's cunning hand amounted t1 q
certainty in the early part Of the eYe-'
ming, but as the night wore on sud
the roses neither dropped nor faded
men began to hedge ga their bets.
La point Of fact the flowers were II
Partisan manufacture, has 50 SIN
prisingly wen done that, like we'll
made up complexion, they were al-
most an improvement upon nature.
This was painting the lily and gid
ing refined goldn with some success.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-01-02

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from nasal catarra and hoarseness by
the use OF Ely Cream Balm, recon
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