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PITTsBURG, April 5.-The heaviest
snow storm of the season prevailing in
this section, beginning at 10 O'Clock last
night. 1t has been showing ever since,
the fall being eight inches up to l o'clock
this morning, but in the mountains rail
road men report eighteen inches to two
feet. Trains are all behind time. No
accidents reported. The storm seems to
be confined to the western part of the
state.
, 1889-04-07

NEWPORT, April 6.-Mrs. Wilson,
widely known by her maiden name as
Ida Lewis, added another yesterday to the
long list of lives saved by her. Her un
Gle, Henry Lewis, 10 years of age, while
returning from fishing in a small skif,
fell overheard in the harbor near the
Lime Rock light rouse, OF which she is
keeper. She saw the accident, put out in
boat and rescued him in an exhausted
condition.
, 1889-04-07

Fresh oysters received daily at the
Saddle Rock.
, 1889-04-07

The best 25C Boys Shirt
iCaiSE in The city is 10 be
/OHnd at III. .NHrks', Eddy
and lin streets.
, 1889-04-07

Curtain Goods Of all de-
scrtptiO,sS. WindOaV shades,
Poles, rood or brass, at
"1he Fair.o
, 1889-04-07

istorica1 Dept; Cheyenne, Fyo.
, 1889-04-07

Job printing at the Leader Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
T0MAHAWK NEWS.

The recent rain and snow have
made high waters and plenty of mud.
We are sorry to learn of the serious
illness of Rev. P. H. Thomas, who has
been on the sick list forseveral weeks.
We hope he may have strength
enough with medical skill to over
come the disease and be restored to
health again.
We learn that Mr.. G. w. Hess, our
teacher ofTomahawk for two years
past, who went west last spring, in
tends coming back in the near future
to engage in the mercantile business.
We bid him welcome and may sue
cess attend him.
Our school which is being taught by
Mr.. P. T. Keesecker, is progressing
slowly. 1t has made quite an i'm
provement in attendance over last
year. There are great many pupils
who are cut off from attending our
school on account of Back Creek being
very often too high for them to cross.
And there are great many others
who ought to attend school more reg
ular, and we believe would if some of
the parents would take greater in
terest in the education of their chill
dren.
We learned that our County Supt.,
d. H. Dodd, visited our schools near
this place the first of the week, and
that our teachers and pupils were all
highly pleased with his visit and hope
he may come again.
Spelling school at Johnsontown on
Monday night of each week and liter
airy on Wednesday night. Question
for debate Feb. 9th, Resolved, That
the Senate of the U. S. should be
abolished. Dispntants, affirmative,
James Miller, John Doarnce and Mad
ison Wilson; negative, George Hor-
ner, Mathew Kidney and p. T. Kee-
seeker.
We learn that Mr.. Jacob A. Stuck
ey, who went to Missouri a few weeks
ago, is well and enjoying himself
very fine.
Petersburg base ball club met and
played at Johnsontown Saturday
evening of last week. Meets next
Saturday, Feb. 9th, at Petersburg at
! O'Clock p. NJ.
We see that cur Oakton Subscriber
wants to hear from Jimburg and
Tomburg, &c. We believe from his
writing that they must have a kind of
Hamburg back there in the hills
somewhere. We trust that favora-
bic wind will yet strike Tomahawk.
OBSERVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
LEEToWN NEWS.

At a regular meeting of LeetOwn
Lodge No AZ I. O. G. r. held Monday
evening Feb. 4th, the following Off
GERS were installed for the ensuing
term Rev. r. M. Stricken, G. T.;
Miss Jennie Wiltshire, v. T., James
Strider, r. Sec'y; Geo T. Watson, F..
Sec'y; Thomas Ii. Buck. Treasurer;
e. G. Watson, Chap; Charles e..
Jones, NJ, Miss Rebecca Strider, I.
G.; Geo. d. Johnson, O. G.. Geo. H..
Ramsburg, l.. d.
The fifth month of Wright's School
closed with an enrolment of II !; aver
age daily attendance IS; number pres
ent every day day during the month
is.
We regret to report the extreme ILL.,
ness of III. G. Evans, better known,
perhaps, to some of the readers of the
HERALD as Templar. Mr.. Evans is
one of Jefferson's faithful teachers and
as such we hope he may soon be able
to resume his work.
Mr.. G. H. Tabb, near Leetown, has
added much to the appearance of his
property by the erection of new
stable. Thos. B. Holman & Son did
the work.
Miss Lucy Southan and Miss Har-
desty, near Berryville, Va, and Miss
Gertie Shaul, near Middleway, are
visiting Miss Lola Hardesty. near Lee
town.
Mr.. Geo. Shirley, of Middleway,
has been employed and has taken
charge of Mr.. Evans school for the
present.
Rev. F. A. Strother will preach his
farewell sermon at Leetown, Sunday,
Feb. II, at 8 p. m.
We do not presume for moment
that any one was longing to see par
ticu.ar friend last Sunday evening,
nevertheless we were fOrcibly re-
minded that one. of Jefferson's fair
ladies had on her mind our mutual
friend Mr.. Thornburg. It was
Mr.. t. time and again, thrice and
three times over, but alas! he was
not. We would that we could have
filled the bill for-weli we will reserve
the reason. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09

President Harrison has leased a
cottage at Deer Park and will spend
his summers there. He will take
possession of his cottage June first.
The steamer which was sunk in
collision with the British barge Lar.
60 Bay off the English coast Monday
night is now known to have been
the Glencoe, of Glasgow, and it is
believed that the fifty.two members
of the crew persisted.
Senator Allison has declined the
secretaryship OF state in the Cabinet
of PresideDt-elect Harrison. 1t is
now stated that General Alger will
not be rendered the portfolio of the
War Department, but that FIX, Cover
nor Rusk, of Wisconsin, is likely to
be secretary of war.
A policeman named Martin was
killed at Gweedore, County Donegal,
Ireland. He was with a party of po-
lice who wanted to arrest Father
McFadden as he came out of church.
The congregation resisted and in the
fight that followed the man was
killed.
The New York street car mems
strike is about ended, though the
first tragedy since the trouble began
occarred Tuesday, when a striker
named MCGOWAN, one OF a mob at
lacking car and beating . conduc.
tor and the police officer accompany
ing him was shot aud killed by the
conductor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
PETERSBURG NEWS.

Oakton has been heard from again,
which is very necessary lin our opin.
ion) and especially when there is such
a wonderful boom, as he has been de-
scribing. He seems to be well in
formed as to the business and happen
ings of that place.
The writer has had the pleasure of
visiting that magnificent little place
within the last month, but, shall not
attempt to give a description of it as
Subscriber has given brief descrip.
ton of it short time since.
When you attempt to give de-
scription of a grand little mountain
village with all its beautiful scenery
it takes no small effort. The above
named correspondent seems to have
good command of language, and es-
pecially of names, such as Jimburg,
Tomburg and Iceberg. He seemed
particularly anxious to hear from Ice
berg. We wish to say to him that
Petersburg lies somewhat nearer the
Tropical countries than Oakton, there
fore we are of the opinion that he is
better Informed on the nature of ice
berg. and where it lies, than we.
Boys try and govern your tempers
little better next time when you
find sheep-bell, and take better care
of your ears. The ears are very ten
der. and one or two mouths full taken
off will cause theremainder to be very
painful.
Mingo School reports for fifth month
an average daily attendance of 40.
Our Literary Society is progressing
nicely.
Mr.. John w. Shriver, of Morgan
Co., is visiting friends near this place.
We understand Mr.. John Bennett
will move to Md. in the near future.
Success to him. FL,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
NORTH MOUNTAIN.


We had little more snow, not enough for
seighing,
Mr.. Charles Leslie is visiting in jefferson
County.
Mrs. Lithuanian, an aged lady, who has been
spending few months with her daughter at
Ripon, Jefferson County. has returned home
with her son. e. II. Rhinaman.
More improvements. Our young post mas
ter isgetting stylish since the election; he has
erected corn house, chicken house and pig
pen, all combined, with glass front; he is a
Jack of all trades.
Re have quite a cold snap this week, the
coolest we have had vet.
Mr. John Snyder, who has been visiting w.
IL. Wright, returned home last week.
Mrs, Made Rockwell, of Martinsburg, was
visiting her father, Mr.. Alien Robins, this
week.
think We will have plenty of ice now.
Miss Maggie Robins il visiting in Martins
burg.
Thomas Kindle, who has been work ing in
wheeling, has returned home aid is looking
well.
Mr. l. W. wood. our County Surveyor, was
in our neighborhood on Saturday last, survey
Ing tract of land for John W. Emmerson; he
come very near losing lis hat.
Mrs. Samuel Riser and children, who have
been visiting in winchester. returned home
Monday.
Mr.. Emery Duvall and family, of Martins
burg. are visiting her mother, Mrs. Robins at
North Mountain Cut CROW
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09

CHOICE FRESH MEATS +

Thunder with snow storm is the
latest weather peculiarity IN Germa.
ny.
Daniel r. Fitz, boiler maker, at
Waynesboro, Pa. was instantly kill.
ed by falling from a scaffold.
During gale in Omaha, Neb., the
walls OF brick building recently
Quilted By fire, were blown down.
and five persons killed.
The Steamer Nereid coIIided with
the British ship Killochan off the
English coast aud both vessels we're
sunk and twenty four lives lost.
The Salvation Army at Ishpeming,
Mich, defied the police Sunday for
ordering them to quit creating a dis.
turbances on the street. Several of
the Salyationists were arrested. and
were subsequently rescued by a
mob.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
oAKToN ITEMS.

Mr.. Samuel Keesecker's lumber
works are now running to to their
fullest capacity owing to the great
amount of orders he is compelled to
run day and part of the night.
Mr.. Jacob Keeseker has been ser.
iously i'll but is now convalescent.
Mrs. E. Plotner is very i'll but hopes
are entertained of her recovery.
Mr.. Robert Kennedy is making pre-
parati0ns to engage extensively in the
lumber business, he having the best
timber now remaining in the county.
The friends of Capt. Gerald, our es
teemed Post Master, will make appIi.
cation to Governor Golf to have him
appointed Notary Public.
Our ex-Post Master. J. Shriver. will
build another residence and business
stand on Main st.
Mr.. Morgan Bowers is doing rous.
ing business in merchandising.
Mr.. III. G. Hall has been appointed
travelling salesman for a New York
business house.
MIR. Sonders. formerly resident OF
Philadelphia, has taken his residence
near this place. Heis a very friendly
gentleman; we welcome all such men
among us. SUB.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
[ From The Cnarlesto,n Papers.

j. G. Hurst, r. A. Alexander, and
FL. HI. Cooke returned last week from
their southern prospecting tour, for
investments. They only invested in
Roanoke city lots.
Mr.. T. Lee Shirley our enterprising
young farmer, shipped fifteen head OF
fat cattle, averaging nearly 1900
pounds per head, from this point last
Monday.
Mr.. Daniel Getzendanner, one OF
our most prominent countrymen and
enterprising farmers, who for the past
several weeks has been suffering from
a severe attack of pneumonia, is now
convalescent. We hope soon to he
able TO note his entire recovery.
Mr.. George Rissler shot a very
handsome bald eagle one day this
week, on his farm near Kabletown.
1t measured Il feet from tip to tip.
1t was purchased by Mr.. l.. d. Get
zendanEer, who has another one pre-
cisely like it in plumage, which he
has had mounted on little stand.
Mr.. William Ferguson died at his
home near Wheatland, in this county,
last Saturday, aged about SO years.
His remains were inferred in Edge.
Hill cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
The shuck factory of Mr.. G. l..
Powell, in Shepherdstown was burn
ed last Saturday morning. The build
ing belonged to Mrs. S. E. Shepherd s
estate, and contents to Mr.. Powell.
The w. A. ShOwalter farm, "Shen-
ston," near Summit Point, contain
ION cold EriI loc 90
by Messrs. Baylor, Lucas and Trap.
nell, Special Commissioners, to Mr..
Geo. w. Snyder, at $3.50 per acre.
1t is stated that the wooden trestle
work connecting the iron bridge of
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad at
lShepherdstown with the Maryland
shore will soon be replaced with iron
trestling.
The pending negotiations for asuit-
able site for the establishment of large
bark mills at this point have been
consummated.T The southeast lot at the
junction of the B. & o. and S. V. rail-
roads has been leased, and the erect
ion of the necessary buildings for the
mills will be commenced at as early
date as possible. Switches from
UOill IdllTOduS VIII ue run W Tie Hills,
which arc expected to be in operation
by next May.
The marriage of Miss Rebeeca A.
Kearseiey, of this place, and Mir.
Herbert Reese, formerly of Norfolk.
Va, but now of Savannah, Ga, took
place in Zion Episcopal Church at six
O'Clock last Wednesday evening.
Profuse decorations Of evergreens,
cedar, wreaths and potted plants
beautified the church, and numerous
lights illuminated it. The spacious
edifice was well filled. A ribbon was
drawn across the middle of the church,
inside of it sat relatives and the young
friends of the bride attired in rich
evening costumes.
Mrs. ID. Laura Lee Starry, wife of
Mr.. Jacob Starry, died at her home
near this place on Friday morning
last after brief illness, aged about
Is years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.
Valentines next.

valentines next.
Disconsolate looks from the ice
dealers. Our weather is on strike.
We need some snow.
The Italians are congregating in
numbers here, during this wet wealth
err. Well don't guess it has been
raining for few days past, but you
know. we forget-we don't study the
weather anymore.
"K" of Leetown passed through
here on Sunday last. We were under
the impression he was rather aged
but were agreeably surprised when
we saw he was young, unmarried and
handsome.
Mr.. Clarence Rinker and Miss Della
Willingham, of this place, were united
in the bonds of matrimony on Thurs
day evening at the brides home at Z
O'Clock, p. NJ. May joy, prosperity
and happiness be theirs.
No bless your sweet heart, ed
mund." Reporter hasn't taken bride
-or a "groom" either: how about Ed
mund, are you preparing to?-and
sympathize with Reporter. Thanks.
The oyster supper here last week
under the auspices of the ladies of the
NJ. E Church, was we'll attended, and
quite success. we are glad to state.
The Episcopal Church here is still
without a minister. but we hope to Sc
cure the services of Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
your place. before a great while.
The bridge that is being built across
Mill Creek is being pushed forward,
and will soon be under Roadway.
Mr.. Charles Getzendaner, of Kear-
neysville, spent last week in Berkeley,
transacting business. He is success
full stock dealer.
Miss Mollie Bromley, ofClarke Co.,
is visiting the Misses Shipe.
Mr.. Will Clendening has secured
the service of his Bro, Alvin, in his
store; he is gentleman of good bust
ness qualities, and an excellent clerk,
and Mr.. Clendening did well to Sc
cure his services.
Mrs. Carroll, of Hampshire county,
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. T.
Fisher.
Miss Bette Small, who has been
visiting friends here, returned to her
home last week.
Mrs. Martha Surgnor, of Philippi,
w. Va, is making her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Grantham.
Mr.. L. J. Stuckey. son of Maj.
Stuckey, has returned home from a
two years sojourn in Ohio.
REPORTER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09

Christina Togesh. a hall. breed
was outraged by five Indians in
Ontario, and then torn to pieces.
1t is stated that twenty-five boys,
inmates of the Soldiers Orphan
School at McAllisterville, Pa, have
suddenly become insane.
Mr.. William Knabe, of the firm of
William Knabe & Co., pianomakers,
died at Aiken, S. O., on Tuesday
night, aged forty six years.
An unknown steamer, which is
supposed to have had 100 persons,
passengers and crew, aboard, was
sunk in a collision off the IRISH coast
on Monday night.
Walter S. Bradley shot his wife
dead and committed suicide in Chi.
cago. A dramatic scene followed
the removal of the undertaker's
where Frederick Mann caressed the
woman's corpse and covered it with
kisses in frenzy of grief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
JONES SPRING.

The weather is very changeablc and
so are the young men.
Leap year is gone and the three
days grace, and some are out seeking
another's face.
Mr.. S. S. Felker and wife, of
Darlesville, were visitors in the fam
lily of Mr.. James Shipper on Sunday.
Mr., w. B. Kitchen struck at dog
with an ak last Saturday. The ak
flew off the handle and struck him on
the back of the head, making quite
hruise. The dog escaped unhurt.
Miss Mollie Shipper was visiting on
the east side of the ridge last week.
Mr.. E. M. Hess, of Md, was the
guest of Mr.. Robert Murphy, on Sun
day. He looks as we'll as ever, and as
gay as young man.
County Superintendent ID. Fl. Dodd
visited the Greenwood school on
Tuesday and examined several class
es. He explained thoroughly the
graduating system, after which he
made short and eloquent address to
the pupils in which he gave them
words of encouragement and APPROX
al. His visit was most gratifying to
the scholars who hope to see him
again before the close of the term.
Feb. 5, 1889. DELTA,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09

Mr.. j. Stern's father, Mr.. Josiah
Stern, Of Washington, spent a few
weeks here with his son and left for
home yesterday, highly pleased with
the town and the people.
A TRAMP KILLED AT SIR JOINS
RUN.-CUMBERLAND, February L.
Last night engine 800, on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. which was
drawing fast freight train, ran over
an unknown man, supposed to be a
tramp, at or near Sir Johns Run, east
of the city, horribly mangling bis
body. When found, his right hand
contained piece Of bread, which he
had gotten from a farmers house in
that locality. He was man of me-
dunn height, and aged about forty
years. His remains were inferred at
Sir Johns Run to-day at the expense
of the COMPANY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
HEDGESvILLE NEWS.

Mrs. Bowers, of Rest, Va, is the guest
of DIR. Harris.
Mr.. George Harrison is home on visit.
Miss Fannie Snyder, of Bloomville,
Ohio, is visiting her cousins, Misses
oyer and Nadenbousch.
Mrs. E. G. Williams, of your city, spent
a few days in our village last week.
Mrs. NJ. E. Gaff is visiting her daugh-
ter at Rest, Va.
The Episcopallans will hold an enter
tainment on the night of Feb. 22d, in the
Masonic Hail.
The Quarterly meeting of the NJ. E.
Church, South, took place on Cd and Sd.
Rev. R. Smithson was present and preach
ed several fine sermons to large and at
tentive congregations.
Mr.. Adam Tabler, of Little George
town, was in our village this week, sell
ing the excellent books called The Beau
tiful Story, The Lives of our Presidents
and several others.
We are glad to say that Katie, daugh-
ter of DIR. NJ. L. Butler, is better, she
having been run over by large road
wagon on last Friday. REGULAR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09

The latest story about Prince Ru
dol ,,h's death is that he and the
Baroness Marie Vetsera were found
dead in bed together, both having
committed suicide.
Charles T. Orbann, newsboy
was awarded $4,000 damages
against the Philadelphia Traction
Company for injuries sustained by
beng run over. The conductor push.
ed him off the car and one leg was
cut off.
Judge w. NJ. Merrick, of the Dis
tricr bench, died Monday night in
Washington, of a gastric complaint.
He was born in Maryland abont 20
years ago, and represented the Fifth
districtin Congress from 1878 to 1875.
His father the Hon. w. ID. Merrick,
was United States Senator from
1888 to 1916.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
JoHNsoNToWN NEWS.
is quiet as usual.

Everything is quiet as usual.
Bad colds and sore Threats are quite
fashionable in this vicinage.
Winter six weeks longer according
to the ground hog theory.
The base ball drew quite crowd
Saturday. The boys are doing excel
lent for the chance they've had.
Why are SO many opposed to the
base ball? What harm can there be
in a civil game OF ball when properly
conducted? We would say 10 those
who think it a profound sin to play
base ball, do your duty fearlessly and
put your trust in the Lord, and you
will hardly be responsible for the
base ball clubs sin. There are too
many individuals who delight in
slandering their neighbors mostly
from jealous and envious feelings. 1t
is impossible it seems for some peo-
pie to rest satisfied if they see So
ciety moving along successfully. II
they can't manage it to suit them
selves, they are trying every scheme
imaginable to scandalize those who
take part in it. We think a severe
letting alone would have a beneficial
effect upon all such people.
There will be preaching here Satur-
day night by Rev. Walters.
After reading the communications
from Oakton concerning the Oakton
boom and silver mine accompani-
ments, we concluded to investigate
farther. So on inquiring of persons
from that locality to learn the partic-
ulars, to our great surprise we found
it was only booming story. We
think the correspondent will have to
60 farther than Oakton the next time
for his booming stories.
The Jones Spring dude, as the cor
respondent from there terms him, is
the owner of tender heart, and the
fair ones here have already made
some very impressive impressions.
Of course we won't tell on him. 1t
wouldn't be using delicacy on our
part, and we don't want to be so cruel
as that.
Feb. 5, 1889. CHATTER Box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
Is CONSUMPTION Incurable 2

Read the following Mr.. c. Il. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and ply
sicians pronounced me an Incurable Con-
sumptive, am now on my third bottle,
and able to oversee the work ON my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever made.n
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Oh 10. says
" Had it not been for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption 1 would have
died of Lung Troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best of health. -
Try it, Trial bottle 10 cts. at E. G. Will.
liams, Jr., & Bro. s Drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
Electric Differs.

This remedy is becoming SO we'll known
and so popular as to need no special
mention. All who have used Electric
Bitters sing the same song ofpraise. A
purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed.
Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of
the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pim-
pies, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affec-
tions caused by impure blood. Will
drive Malaria from the system and pre-
vent as we'll as cure all Malarial feyers.
For cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters Entire
satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Price so cts. and S1.00 per bottle at
E. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro. s Drug store.
Trial bottles 10 cts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-09
A famine prevails in China. and :

A famine prevails in China, and a
quarter of million persons are
starving in Chew Klang.
Advices from North Hayti report
that Legitime's men unsuccessfully
bombarded Gonaines, Hippolyte's
stronghold, and in a land battle af.
forwards the Legitimes were defeat
ed with heavy loss. Several hundred
prisoners were captured, including
thirteen generals, and the latter were
all shot.
There is a suit in tue Supreme
Court at Charleston on q claim of
1851 900 and interest by the Phila.
Trust Co., that holds the mortgage
on the first sixty miles of the Shen.
andoah Valley Road it is an appeal
from the Circuit Court of Jefferson
Co., OH foreclosure ofmortgage and
a bill to sell the road.