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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

PROCEEDINGS or THE FRUIT AND YEGE-
TABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF THE
UNITED STATEs.-The Fruit and Vegeta-
bic Growers Association Of the United
States. met at the Neil House. Columbus
Ohio, June Il, 1886. The meeting was one
Of unusual interest. The various papers
read, embodied deep thought and research
The most interesting discussions were on
the value and use offruits, and regarding
the best methods Of preparing fruit for
market and preserving it for family use.
The opinion seemed prevalent that evapo-
rated fruit was bound TO obtain and hold
the highest position in public favor. Not
only is eYaporated fruit superior in ar
pearance, in flavor, in heathfulness and
in keeping properties, but it commands
much higher price; ordinary dried apples
are worth from two to two and half cents
per pound, evaporated apples from eight
TO ten cents. Common dried peaches are
worth from three to five cents, eYaporated
from eighteen to twenty-five cents. Ezra
Arnold, OF Illinois, fruit grower, presented
drawings and specifications of a cheap
evaporation made and used by himself. Mr.
Arnold said he did not intend to make
or sell eyaporatols and would consign to
the Association his right and title to his
evapOrapers provided the Association
would procure cuts TO illustrate the differ
ents parts and distribute gratuitously
among IHt farmers. lTulI fdISefS ana con-
sumers ofthe United States complete illus
trated directions for making and using
this eyap0rat0r. On motion Mr.. Arnold's
proposition was accepted, and the follow
ing resolution adopted:
ReS0IUed, That the secretary of the Fruit
and Vegetable Growers Association be
authorized to inform the people through
the leading newspapers in each State, thai
illustrated directions for making and US
ing AInolds fruit evaporation can be OBJ
tanned by addressing our secretary, w.
Orlando Smith, i. o, Box 1914, Alliance,
Ohio, enclosing stamp for return postage,
and that the secretary draw on the treasu-
rer for the necessary amount TO defray eX-
pense Of wood cuts, printing, etc. On mo-
tion vote of thanks was rendered Mr..
Arnold for his valuable gift to the Asso-
citation On motion vote Of thanks was
rendered the press throughout the country
at large for the courtesies extended to us
in publishing the call for the meeting of
our Association, and for publishing that
of our previous meeting. On motion the
Association adjourned to meet ut the
Southern Hotel, St Louis, Mo-, Dee. 9,
1856 Gt I'D 81. m.
w. ORLANDO SMITH, Sec'y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

WE congratulate our neighbor, the
well-known merchant, Mr.. A. T.. Mar
tin, on his entry into Journalism. He
has been very successful grocer, bus
mess in which it is said profits are very
short, and now he bravely enters an
arena where they are much shorter, but
in which no doubt his business ability
will reap him rich reward. We wish
bim and the Martinsburg Gazette sue
cess.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26
Married 10 "a Colored Barber

A Williamsport (Pa.) dispatch to
the Philadelphia Press says "a girl
Is years old, named Kate Meyer,
(white) on Sunday left her home and
went to live with q colored bar
Der named John Boiler, aged 45 years.
Kate is the daughter of George
Meyer, a well-known and respected
resident. The mulatto keeps bar
Der shop little distance from the
girls home. He is widower and
has two children. The first meeting
occurred when Kate went to have
her hair dressed, and from that time
the intimacy grew until it became
an infatuation on the part Of the girl.
She admitted the barber into her
fathers house when the family were
away at church on Sundays, and
did every thing she could to encour-
age the fellow. At last the scandal
came to the ears Of her mother and
a scene took place between the two.
The infatuated girl was deaf to all
entreaties she declared that she was
married to Boier and that she would
90 and live with him. The mothers
prayers and tears were all in vain,
and Katie left the home of her child
hood and went to take charge of the
household of her dusIly lover Where
the couple could have been married
is q mystery. No trace of their Ii
cense can be found, and it lis not
known that they went out of the
State to be made one. Great indig-
nation is felt in the neighborhood at
the occurrence, and strong measur-
es are threatened unless the girl can
be rescued from her terrible position.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

Pooh Morrison, he recognizes more
so now than ever before, that Sammy
Randall is a man of weight, and has
a good Democratic following, at his
back. Verify the crank Of Illinois
eats crow with disgust. The Demo
cratic leaders who endorse protec-
tive tariff deserve the praise of the
American people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

One day last week as Mr.. Fred
Himmler, of Cumberland, was riding
in his buggy along the road ten miles
south of Moorefeld, Hardy county, a
huge she bear came bounding into
the road. Himmler drew his revol-
yer and fired two shots, the second
taking effect in her ribs. Just then
a man with big rife came out of
the woods from the same direction
as the bear, and bringing his gun to
his shoulder sent a ball into the bear S
head, and she rolled over dead. In a
few minutes two cubs, the size of
large puppies, appeared on the scene,
and Himmler and the hunter pro
ceeded to capture them, receiving a
number of little bites and big scratch
es in doing so. After the excitement
was over, the hunter told him he had
been hunting the bear for several
days, and after consultation, it was
determined that he should have the
carcass and Mr.. Himmler the cubs.
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Poisoned at "a Picnic.
OVER TWO HUNDRED PERSONS SICK.

FLEMINGToN, N. j., June 90
There is great excitement throughout
Hunterton county over the poison
ing of two hundred people at pic
mic near the town of Petersyille.
Fully three hundred persons attend
ed the picnic which took place last
Thursday. The day was pleasantly
spent, but after the picnicers had
returned to their homes over two
hundred Of them We're taken violent
| ly i'll with cramps. 1t was apparent
that something eaten at the picnic
had contained poison. and an invest
igation was ordered and has been
going on for several days. It was
supposed sandwiches made from
meat from n grocery store was the
cause. There is no certainty, how
ever, that the meat is responsible
for the whole of the poisoning, as
many people who say they partook
Of strawberries only were attacked
severely. Others, who ate ice cream
say they felt the effect OF the poison
also. 1t is thought possible that the
poison was in the sugar that was
used The symptoms of those TAX
en- sick were alarming, Dizziness
was the first symptom. 1t was ac-
companied by nausea, which failed
to relieve itself Then the patient
became unconscious, and remained in
that condition several hours. Ply
sicians were summoned from every
direction. There were not doctors
enough on Friday morning to take
care of the people who were taken
i'll. At least $50 people were down
at the same time. After conscious
ness was partially restored, heavy
breathing set in The symptoms
were those Of ordinary arsenical poi
sOning. Every one was taken sick
within twenty-four hours after re-
turning home. None Of the cases
have proven fatal so far, although
there are at least fifty persons who
are stiil sick in bed. Those who
were not taken sick seem to be those
who refrained from eating sandwich
es, or ate sparingly of them. A gen
tleman present at the picnic was
seen this morning. He said he felt
sure the meat in the sandwiches con-
tanned the poison. He ate one OF
them, and, not relishing the taste
particularly, declined to eat any
more. He partook heartily, ofstraw-
berries, however The next morn
ing he felt slight dizziness ano
was nauseated for short time. He
believes if he had eaten another
sandwich he would have been SIGH
along with the rest. He says SC
many people were sick on Sunday
, that the little Petersville church wa
almost empty, and the preac her dis
missed the congregation. The gro
, Ger who sold the meat is almos
crazed People have thoughtlesslI
made serious charges against him
He says he knew nothing of TIL
matter He bought the canned
r meat at q place in New York h
: supposed to be reliable. The cans
J the meat, some of the sandwiche
and the melted ice-cream are to b.
examined People are determines
- to hunt down the trouble. Shoul'
r it be found that the food had bee
purposely poisoned, the perpetrato
| will not be spared.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

| THIRD ANNUAL COMMESCEafENT.--O
| Thursday night st. Joseph's School held its
Third Annual Commencement, and we can
truthfuliy say, that it was very fine and
excellent entertainment. The young ladies
acquitted themselves very creditably, as
did also the young men taking prominent
parts. The music was certainly excellent.
Good order was maintained, which enabled
the audience to hear the exercises from
any part Of the room. Premiums and prizes
were awarded to all the scholars. just be-
fore the closing Father McKeefry, in a few
choice and brief remarks, thanked the pa
irons and friends for their assistance dur
ing the past, with an earnest hope OF their
continuing the same in the future. The
sisters deserve great credit for the inter-
est and energy manifested, as the COM
mencement proved a success in every way.
Flowers were abundant much to the ap-
probation Of the scholars. The following
is the program:
PROGRAM.
Entrance March
Misses Mollie Martin and Katie Landers.
Angelus-Solo and Chorus.
solos: Misses y. Meadows, A. Larkin, b.
Martin, G. Heelen and Master o. Sprinkle.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
Amayllis- Duett. .........s.....
Misses A. Larkins, j. Giles, A. Giles and
G. Sprinkle.
Welcome to Friends-Chorus Willard
Plano-Miss X. Landers
PREMIUMS.
Joyous Heart-Piano Solo. Delacour
Miss Belle Martin.
The Opening Address-Dialogue .
Masters w. McAneny, j. Holpp and
j. Sloan.
Young May Queen Duet ........
Misses G. Sprinkle and X. Curran
PREMIUMS.
Prince Imperial Galop-Duett. .....
Masters o. Sprinkle. j. IIolpp, Misses NJ.
Little and o. Ieiler.
Come to me in Cherry Time
Solo and Ch0rus...
Solo, Miss NJ. Little. Piano-Miss c.
Sprinkle.
Moonlight OH the Hudson
Piano Solo -. G. d. Wilson
Miss Katie Landers.
PREMIUMS.
song-Denis O'Brien ..............
Piano-Miss B. Martin.
Rigolette -Piano Solo ...............
MISS NJ. Martin.
The Young Critic--Dialogue. ....
Masters G. McGinnis and NJ. Connor
PREMIUMS.
Paddle Your own Canoe
Solo and Chorus -. BY the Boys
Solo--Master 0. Sprinkle. Piano-Miss
A. Larkin.
Lucia-Piano Solo .........
Miss Katie Landers
l.a1
dialogue ..e,.. .....#..#. .... ....
Masters O. Sprinkle, j. HoIpp, W. Heelen,
j, Sullivan and j. Meadows.
PREMIUMS.
Galop-D uett ..........
Misses c, Sprinkle, A. Larkin, j. Heating
and M. Little.
Chickery Chick-Choms Juveniles |
Piano-Miss NJ Little.
Puritani-Piano lo............ Thalberg
Miss NJ. Martin.
PREMIUMS IN MUSIC, PAINTING AND
DRAWING.
The Flash-Piano Solo .4... Carlo Mora |
Miss Il. Martin,
The Band-ChUrus. -.|s............
Piano-Miss NJ. Martin.
Exit March ............ ....,....
Misses NJ. Martin and Il. Landers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

TERRIBLE DEATH. Last Saturday
evening, near Alpine station, a man
and child were run over by the train in
charge of Mr.. VIM. Blackwell A freight
train was approaching on the North
track, and the man accompanied by his
wife, in getting out of the way stepped
on the track on which Mr. Blackwell's
train was running. Mr.. b. was passing
around curve at high rate of speed,
and every available effort oh his part to
attract their attention seemed useless.
The woman barely escaped death, and
the man and child were mangled in a
horrible manner. Mr.. Blackwell is con-
sidered to be one of the most careful
and trustworthy employees CD the road,
and always does his utmost to prevent
injuries or accidents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

FAIR WARNING.-The Martinsburg
Base Ball Club has perfected its organ
ization and gives fair warning to the
clubs of neighboring towns that it
bows TO none in point of skill and play
ing. We think the city will have occa-
sion to be proud of the home team.
Arrangements are being made, and we
can almost reliably state that there will
be game played in this city on Mon
day, July 9Th, between the home team
and the ShepAerdstown or Hagerstown
nine. In the meantime help the boys
along by liberal voluntary contribu-
tions. Handsome suits have been or
dered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

A young man named Walker, of
Ronceverte, was shot in the face a
few days since at the house of Mre.
Workman, near the White Sulphur
Springs, and seriously wounded.
While standing before the door await
ing admittance, a gun loaded with
buckshot was discharged from within
and five shot struck him in the face.
Mrs Workman has been arrested.
Walkers recovery is doubtful.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

While in Baltimore last week we
met Jimmy Jones, Esq, one of the
most active and energetic young Re
publican leaders Of that city. He is
outspoken in defence of his party's
principles, and is always ready and
prepared to back It's position with
sound, pointed argument.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

REMNANT DAYS AT ENIAIERT " FIERY'S
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE, Is AND
19.-On the above named days we will
have measured and marked remnants of
all kinds of spring and simmer goods,
such as White goods, Lawns, Percale, Sa-
teens, Worsted goods, Swiss Hamburg,
Nuns Yelling, Giughams, Batieste, Cali
co, Cottonade, etc. These remnants mus
positively be closed out IN two days re-
gardless OF cost. See if you want bar
gains, call early and get the best selection.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

The desire Of Crank Morrison to
fasten upon pension bills some meth
Cd of taxation, was somewhat check
ed by the earnest opposition of the
Republican leaders in the House on
Monday last
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

The Free Traders should wear
mourning. But let the hearts of the
American laborers be glad. The tar
if has not been altered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

WE were glad to meet, on Friday, Mr.
H. S. Robinson, general travelling agent
of 1.-THE National Refining Company"
Of Cleveland, Ohio Mr.. r. is native
of this county, and emigrated from
Hedgesville in 1880, and whilst meet
ing with many reverses, finally 'struck
oil" and has been very successful. We
wish him plenty of prosperity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1886.

The most extravagant and useless
Congress that has disgraced this Ma
ton for years, now exists at Wash
ington Let the people mark it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-26

Summer Hats, in endless variety,
embracing all the latest and best styles, and
cheaper than ever before at GETTlNGER b
HOKEiS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
Parkinson

VIM. JoSlin is running the cider press
at cur town. lie I, doing good lusi-
ness.
Mr. Irish. our village blacksmith, has
quit work at the shop and intends to
spend the winter in giving music less
ons. We lose "A good blacksmith and
our church choir their leader.
Mrs Thayer, of Ithaca, president #
the W G. T. L. of Gratiot county, ad-
dressed large and attentive audience
at our church last sunday evening. As
a result several of onr citizens viii prob
ably be seen wearing the white ribbon.
The postmaster general has nj last
found time to look after the Office at
Forest Hill. The new appointce ar
rived few days ago. The retiring T..
NJ. bows his head and submits to the
new order of things with becoming
grace. QUARTERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
Diabetes.

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
W. G. T. U. Convention.

The sixth annual convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of the eighth District of Michigan viii
be held n, Midland. i'm the Presbyterian
church, Wednesday and Thursday,
Nov. 10th and 18th. commencing at $50
Il. IN. Each Union is entitled to five
delegates and all interested are cordial
ly invited. For railroad certificates
send to Mrs E. T. Church, Greenyille
stating oyerwhat road you wish topas,.
Delegates will please send their names
to Mrs. !. ;. Ilenies. Midland Chair
man of entertainment committee.
Good speakers will be present and We
trust every session fun of interest and
profit. \ large attendance /, earnestly
desired.
Mis-. ELIZABETH J. FREEMAN, Pres.
Mrs. J. h. DoUGHTY. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29

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I'm rheumatism, Ncura ria, Sciatica
Bruises. strains Sc" applied externally
10 is excellent Price - and 30 cents per
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
Drive Dull Care Away.

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
NorlcE OF yAcArING ALLEY.

Following Is copy ~ resolution a. pHssod
hy the Common Council 81 thc Nillagcoi Alma
august itth. teet.
"itr-UIfct. hA thr Common Council OF the
Village of Alma. that 10 IS adtlsfhlc "a vnchtn
two tCct uh west side of alley running north
and south through block ~ commencing ai
Superior street aud extending a. far south a.
.hc foundation walls ot n Chuich's new build'
e.. and that Tuesday, September lith, 1926, az
o'ci uCk =. m.. be- ana hereby h. appointed Tor
the Council 90 meet ana hear objections IN ere
To: and The Clerk is instructed To publish mo-
lice OF said meeting, together with A copy OF
this resolution, four weeks in succession, nc
cOriug 20 law
Notice il hereby given that the Council VIII
meet AT the time ana for the PURPOSE uc>ifuit
,-i iu the foregoing resolution,
Js5wf Is. ~. ELY. Village clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
Woreo Than Eeathen

Are those parents who allow their
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
No scrofula

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29

Our readers are cautioned about buying
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aud after careful investigation, and many
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-29
Cot to Stand it!

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hc has GOT himself into business, for she
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