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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
GENERAL NEWS.

The Potomac river was far above
its ordinary level this week.
j. B. Lippincott, the well-known
book published is dead.
One thousand Chinese are suffer
ing for bread in Victoria, B. G.
David B. Hill was inaugurated
governor of New York, with impos-
ing ceremonies, Jan. LIST.
A Iumor prevails in London that
Arab fanatics entered Suakim and
murdered number of British sol
tlierS.
Heavy rains. and melting snow
caused serious freshets in the Sus-
quehanna and Lehigh rivers, and
great damage has been done.
Every effort is still being made at
Nanticoke, Pa, to recover the bodies
of the twenty-six men entombed in
the mine. It will probably take
forty days yet to reach the bodies.
During the month OF December a
total Of sixty thousand bushels of
wheat was shipped out of Hagers-
town.
John Bruce, an old bachelor of
Wheeling, died a few days ago
worth 100000. He gave Rt. Rev.
Bishop Jno. j. Kahn, formerely of
Martinsburg, about 100000 of his
estate.
General Fitzburg Lee was inau-
gurated governor of Virginia New
Years day at noon. The atten-
dance was large and the occasion
was characterized by several pleas
ing Incidents. The Inauguration
ball at night was an immense affair,
the Old Dominion pouring out its
population to do honor to a Lee.
The New Years reception at the
White House was a brilliant affair,
the diplomatic corps and the army
and navy bearing off the palm by
their bright, snowy uniforms. Pres
ident Cleveland was assisted by the
Cabinet officers and their wives
The President beat the record in
hand-shaking. Senators and Rep
resentatives were conspicuous by
their absence, though number OF
the most prominent in both Houses
put in an appearance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The Philadelphia Times, in an arti-
Gle on advertising, claims the dis.
tribution of circulars as an unwise
method. 1t says they become a
nuisance to the housekeeper, and
get away without being looked at
In the same article the Times claims
that the best advertising is that
which is judiciously done in the
home newspaper, which goes into
the family, is read by all the adult
members; and is a welcome guest
at every Preside. 1t is mistake to
suppose that the advertisements are
not read, for they are read and dis
cussed by the members ofthe house.
hold, and when purchases are to be
made, are remembered and acted
upon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
I'd Shoep. RUSSIA and turkey RIndInn.

Now see heah, you Junius Bru-
tus, you jes walk turkey ober dis side
OBJ de structor, an splain ter yo's POI
but homes parent how's 20 kim by
dat er SQUASH" said old Gabe Snow
down to his youngest picaninny, who
had staggered into the cabin under
the weight of a huge COW pumpkin !;
"did yer confederate dat fraum dem
POI white trash down the road, yo'
SON of Bellas ~ Well, / Just did.
daddy, an l creeped er long er half
mild in de shade OBJ de fence comm
home, cos de sun am po'ful hot ter
day." " Hugh Go laung, yer good
fer nothin' niggah. 1 jest ergusted
with yer. Haint yer ole daddy tole
yer often enuff dat no honeS naggah
evan totes hum fixins at dis time or
day ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD, SATURDAY, JAN 8,
STATE NEWS.


A 12-year.old daughter of John
Spitger, of Pocahontas county, COM
planned of one of her teeth aching
and requested her father to pull it.
He found it loose and pulled it out
with his fingers. A flow of blood
followed and before it could be stop
ped the little girl had bled to death.
William A. Rafter, Of Keyser, has
made an assignment and cleared out
for parts unknown. The assign
ment was for the benefit Of only a
few of his creditors, including those
who we're on his bond for purchases
made at a recent big cattle sale
The greatest losers are private cat
tie dealers in Grant county.
Among litter of pigs born on
the farm of Campbell Lipps, near
Lewisburg, last month, was one
which had a perfectly developed
heart on the outside of It's body, just
opposite the position where the pigs
heart ought to have been. An exs
animation proved that there was no
organ Of that description to be
found in its internal anatomy. Of
course the pig was dead.
The Philippi Republican says that
State Senator M. W. Coburn has
made an assignment for the benefit
of his creditors. The reported liza
bilities aggregate about S3S, 000.-
His assets consist of considerable
personal property and about 600
acres of the finest land in Barbour
county, on which, in 55 acre lots,
there has been raised as much. as 80
bushels of Shelled corn to the acre.
Three years ago an 1S-months-old
daughter of j. G. Watkins, mer-
chant at Kanawha Falls, got hold of
bottle of concentrated lye and
swallowed a portion of the contents.
Prompt remedies applied at the
time prevented fatal results. The
child since that time has been re-
duced almost to skeleton and a
few days since died while undergo
ing an operation to enlarge the
asophogus which had been so con.
tracted by the poison that the child
could hardly swallow. The child
was so emaciated that at its death it
only weighed fifteen pounds.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, Jan A.
Much excitement was caused here
last night by the escape of five
prisoners from the County jail
When Dick Wyatt, the night guard,
went into the Jail to lock the prison
ers in their cells one of them knock
ed him down. A general stampede
followed Jailor Bowles attempted
to fasten the outer gates, but was
knocked down before he could do so.
The men who escaped are George
and Richard jeffrey, brothers, who
killed William Douglass; George
Bearsley, who killed Henry Moore ;
Louis Douglass, who killed Tom Teal
last Christmas evening, and Luther
Smith, a negro, who was serving a
three years. sentence for grand lar
ceny. A heavy reward has been
offered by Sheriff Ewart for their
recapture. They have been captur-
ed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
PLYMOUTH SUING FOR DAMAGES

Fourteen suits have been brought
against the Plymouth Water Com
pany in the courts of Luzerne
county by relatives of persons who
died during the fever epidemic of
last spring, and probably thirty or
forty more will be entered. 1t is
claimed that the fever owed its
origin to the company's neglect to
protect the water supply against
pollution. 1t will be remembered
that the stream which feeds the
Plymouth reservoir runs past a cabin
on the mountain and that in this
cabin was case of fever, which,
owing to neglect of drainage, was
allowed to infect the stream.
Should the plaintiffs recover DANA
ges it will probably prove more OF
less disastrous for the Plymouth
Water Company or it's stockholders,
but it would have a beneficial effect
elsewhere. If there was gross
neglect on the part of the water
company it will he well to bring the
lesson home to other corporations in
that line of business, that human
life is too sacred and valuable to be
trifed with through parsimony or
carelessness, and that it is duty to
be on the lookout for sources of in
fectious disease in the water shed
drained by the stream used TO feed
a reservoir Phila. Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

About noon on Tuesday as two men
at the Hannis Distillery were remov-
ing truck-load of whiskey, six bar
rels from the distillery to the bonded
warehouse, the short bridge over the
creek broke in and the truck and
whiskey were tumbled into the
stream below. Three barrels of
whiskey were badly damaged. For
tunately neither Of the men were in
jured; they saved themselves by
springing back as the bridge broke
Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Despise not a fellow mortal, for all
belong to the same humanity of
which you form aninfinitesimal part,
and he, you and all mankind suffer
or are blessed in some degree by all
that any one thinks or does. You
are not your brothers keeper, any
more than every person else is
yours; but each is responsible to all
for the proper use of all his powers
and opportunities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
HEDGESVILLE.

Mrs. J. 7. Harris has been visiting
friends in Jefferson.
Messrs. F. Tabb and Will Gray, OF
Gerardstown, were visiting Mr.. Geo.
Wilson.
We were glad to see Rev. Ross re-
ceive such nice donation last week.
Mrs. l.. X. Geregoy has returned
home from Baltimore, she was called
there by the illness of her mother.
The Oyster Supper which was held
by the ladies OF the Episcopal church
last week, was well attended and the
ladies spared no means to make it a
success it was literally patronized
and the proceeds amounted to $52.
We are sorry that "LEoNE" will
not be able to continue her Fashion
Letter weekly, instead of monthly /;
it was always welcome and enjoyed by
all the readers of THE HERALD.
We are glad to say that the confus-
ion in school taught by Mr.. Lamar,
was settled this week by Mr.. Cunning
ham and Mr.. Siler in favor of Mr..
Lamar. We are glad it is settled and
hope the school will 60 on pleasantly
and prosperously the rest of the term,
as Mr.. Lamar is competent in every
respect, and will do his duty as a
'teacer.
/; Near Hedgesville, Jan. 5th,
Mr.. Martin Miller died at the resi-
dence of his nephew, Mr.. Jake Miller,
aged "A years. His funeral services
were held in the Episcopal church
Thursday by Rev. w. t. Leavell.
REGULAR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The Chicago grand jury in its re.
port says that committee of that
body investigated the saloons and
found dives of the lowest order in
the first police district, defying the
city ordinances by keeping open
from dawn to midnight and mid
night to dawn. In them congre,
gate disreputable women, thieves
and criminals, and "upon our oaths
as grand jurors we blush to say that
policemen have been seen in full
uniform tripping with the people in
those same dens.n The chief of
police when summoned to explain
this state of affairs, said there was
no remedy as long as the force was
hampered by political influences.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
An Enterprisinq, Reliable House.

p. G. Williams & Bro. can always be
relied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best OF everything, but to secure the
Agency for such articles as have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the
people, thereby sustaining the reputation
OF oeing always enterprising, and ever
reliable. Having secured the Agency for
the celebrated DR.. King S New Discovery
for Consumption, will sell it on positive
guarantee 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of Throat, Lungs, and
CHEST, and to show our confidence. we
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
Wonderful Cures.

w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggist of Rome, Ga, say: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen S
Arnica Salve for two years. Have new
er handled remedies that sell as we'll, or
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cures effec-
ted by these medicines in this city. Sew
eral cases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by use of few
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
taken in connection with Electric Bit
tiers. We guarantee them always.
Sold by E. C. Williams Jr, & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

From the general expression of
public opinion, and letters and
notices of congratulation received,
we feel sure that the movement of
associating Mr.. Evans with us in
the publication of THE HERALD.
was good one. To the local and
State politicians who look upon it in
the light of strong political combi-
nation, we would say that neither of
us ever gave it thought in that
direction it is entirely a business
transaction. THE HERALD shall be
the first and the most earnest in sup
porting every good Republican the
people may wish to honor at home
or in State matters, and this end of
the Panhandle is full of good mater
ial in that line.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The recent failure and disappear
ance of the firm of Martin s. Snively
at Grafton, is very unfortunate
affair. The losses are heavy and
will fall on many unable to bear
them. Snively was a lawyer, and
had considerable trust money that
is unsecured. Both parties left
Grafton, and disagreeable rumors
are current. 1t is not good to carry
on on two big a scale with other peo-
pies money.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Among the recent additions in tine
business circles Of Martlnsburg, no
one comes more highly recommend
ed or more worthy of success, than
the druggist Mr.. John Lee Fout,
who has purchased the drug store of
DR.. Baker, which he will refurnish
and carry on in fuller detail in every
branch Of the drug business. He is
a competent druggist and an oblig-
ing gentleman. We extend cor
dial welcome to himself and family,
and bespeak for him a liberal pat
ronage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The remains of the late Surgeon
L. j. @. Maddox, who was killed re.
Gently in New Mexico, in a skirmish
with Indians, arrived at the resi-
dence Of DR.. Maddox, the father of
the deceased, this county, yesterday.
A detachment of eighteen United
States soldiers accompanied the re-
mains, which will be inferred in st.
Marks graveyard at o'clock to-day.
Wednesdays Hagerstown Globe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The Firemen's Fair closed Satur-
day night. The net proceeds will be
about $3.50. The Fair received many
valuable gifts from citizens and
business men, and provisions from
town and country people. We con-
graduate Mr.. John Grotzinger on
his good luck in drawing the Rock
ford Watch, on ticket 17O6. Mayor
Lambert drew the pitcher, Miss Lyle
the fruit stand, Miss Carrie Roberts
the castor, Mrs. Edw. Matthews the
pickle castor, Mrs. B. Reynolds a
silver cake basket. The fair was
very successful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Some time ago registered letter
of S. was received at the Martins
burg Postoffice, payable to Rebecca
Williams. There being two colored
women of that name, it fell into the
hands of the wrong one. Complaint
being made, the Postmaster report
ed the facts to the Department. Dec.
18th, officer O'Neil arrested Rebecca
Williams, who had a hearing on
Monday and held in bail for her APP
pearance at the Jan. term of U. S.
Court,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
AMERICAN ACRICULTURIST

is read and revered, from the Atlantic to the
racine, as an old time fraend and counselor.
We are accordingly enlarging the Hearth
Household, and Juvenile Departments, and
adding other features, so that IL is TO be, from
cal, as well as being devoted to Agriculture
and horticulture. Every person who imme-
diately sends us 81 so, the subscription price.
all, VIII receive the American AgricultnTist
for 1855 and either the American Agriculture
ist Family Cyclop9dia, 100 pages and 900 illus
70 date this year, or the American Aericultu-
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BUSINESS men, Manufacturers, etc., enabling
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
SATURDAY, JAN. 9Th, 1886.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
fdc circulation of any paper published
I'm the eastern end OF this State, and q
town circulation equal 20 that of the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

j. R. Donaldson, Green Spring, w.
Va, says in the year 1883 he used Pow
ellis Prepared Chemicals for wheat, and
realized "a bushels per acre. The year
before he got from same ground only 6
bushels per acre. To realize this in
crease did not cost an outlay of more
than $3.50 per acre, as Powell's Chem
icals only cost Sc per bbl., a sufficient
quantity to make one-half ton of COM
plete fertilizer. Brown Chemical Co.,
manuf'r Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
AYERS
Cherry Pect0ral

Is not new claimant for popular conf
dence, but a medicine which Is to-day
saving the lives of the third generation
who have come into being since 1t was
first offered to the public.
There is not household in which this
Invaluable remedy has once been In
troduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there Is not person
who has ever given it proper trial
for any throat or lung disease suscep-
tible of cure, who has not been made
well by it.
ATER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
in numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases Of chronic Bronchitis, Laryngitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients In the earlier stages
of Pulmonary Consumption. 1t is
medicine that only requires to be taken In
small doses, is pleasant to the taste, and Is
needed in every house where there are
children, as there is nothing so good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be re-
membered by everybody.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. G. Aver g. Co.. Lowell. Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
Tn the Tinted States Senate W

In the United States Senate We'd
nesday, Mr.. Blair, from the commit
tee on education, reported favorably
the bill which passed the Senate
last session, to aid in the establish
ment of common schools. In the
House SS2 bills were introduced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The latest success in invention is
in the egg line. A New York man,
lit is said, has manufactured patent
eggs that can not be detected from
genuine ones, either in appearance
or composition, and scarcely by the
taste. They cost onehalf cent a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

{" Tell me, Thomas, how many
voyages around the world did Cap
tain Cook make ~ "Three.n "Cor.
rect. And on which of these voya-
ges was he killed ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
The Enoch Pratt Free Library in
Baltimore was formally opened Mon
day.

The Baltimore American, double
sheet, new type, printed on the
" fastest press in the world,n is now
the queen of beauty in the news
paper kingdom. 1t will prove a joy
forever to the reading public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
lS42. A PROCLAMATION. 1886.

Know Yei Know Ye all! Men, women and
chtldren-that the great staff of editors, who,
headed by DR.. George Thurber. have kept the
American Agriculturist at the front for twenty
nve years, are now reinforced by Chester T..
Dewey, Seth Green, and other writer's. We
propose 10 add to the hundreds OF thousands
of homes ltrl,i .lni n1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

We are glad to learn that fine vein
of coal has been discovered on the
farm of Mr.. Alex Clohan i'm this
county. He is a worthy citizen and
we hope it will prove a paying find.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
1aeut Advertisements.
A Safeguard.

The fatal rapidly viii which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the grayest maladies Of the throat
and lungs, is consideration which should
impcl every prudent person to keep at
hand, as household remedy, a bottle OF
AYERS CHERRY PECT0RAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works so sure cure in all affections
of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. F. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says -
aMedieal science has produced no other ano-
dyne expectorant so good as AyER's CHERRY
PEcToRAL. Ii is invaluable for diseases OF the
throat and lungs"
The same opinion Is expressed by the
wellLnown DR.. L. j. Addison, of Chicago,
H., who says
81 have never found, In thirty-five years Of
continuous study and practice Of medicine, any
preparation Of 90 great value as AYERS CHERRY
PEcToRAL, for treatment of diseases of tho
throat and lungs. It not only breaks up colds
and cures severe coughs, but is more effective
than anything else in relieving even the most
serious bronchial and pulmonary affeet'ars."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
WEST virginia MAP.

THE REGISTERS map OF the State, made
from actual surveys of each county, contains
All post roads and streams with political dlyis-
Ions, &C., and Is considered the only complete
map OF the state ever published. Size-Three
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Emperor William celebrated Sun
day the twenty fifth annlyersary of
his accession to the throne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

The HERALD carriers return thanks
for the liberal reception they met
with New Years day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
lHem Advertisements,
Peoples Bank Report.

ID EP0RT of the condition Of the PFopIr,s
III NATIONAL BANK of Martinsburg, at Mar.
tinsburg, w. Va. at the close of business
Dec. 24th. 1885.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
WANTS. THE EARTH

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Try THE HERALD for one year.
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We understand the Camden ArtiI-
lery Co. is taking steps to disband.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
BUSINESS CHANGE.

NEW ADMINISTRAT
The undersigned respectfully announces
having bought Mr.. j. L. w. Bakers entire
stock of Drugs, Medicines &C., he will contin-
ne the Drug and Prescription business at Mr.
Bakers Old Stand. He modestly asks share
close attention to business, charge fair living
prices with an earnest endeavor to please.
Respectfully,
JOHN LEE FOUT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09

Terrible distress is reported on
the west coast Of Ireland.