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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

Among the executive communications
transmitted TO Congress last week were the
findings of fact by the Court of Claims in the
"In the claim of VIM. Lloyd of Jefferson
county, w. Va, for 81 l6i, the court finds thai
sl.70s is a fair compensation for the supplies
furnished the United States army.
"In claim of Mary E. Wageley, of Jefferson
county, W. Va for 81 ass, the court finds that
1891 is fair value for the supplies furnished
the Government forces"
Mr.. James j. West, whom we mentioned last
week as having been seriously injured by fall
ing from a third story window of a hotel al
Harper's Ferry, died on Monday last. He was
buried in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charlestown
on Tuesday-services in the Presbyterian
Church by Rev. DR.. A. q. Hopkins and w. G
Eggleston. Mr.. West was about 40 years OF
age and has been living in Illinois for a num-
Der of years past.-Though q man of limited
education and culture he was for years a zeal
GUS and forcible and effective temperance ad-
vocate, and as Such had quite a reputation in
his adopted State.
After short illness, in Savannah, Georgia,
January I'D, 1889, Maj. Henry Triplet Bolts,
formerly fredericksburg, Virginia. in the
50th year of his age. Maj. Bolts was a brother
of Mrs. David Howell and of the late Col. Law
son Bolts fthis town.
The types, manipulated by printer that
doesn't know legible writing when he
sees il, are the instruments of some odd blum
ders. In the Wheeling Register Charlestown
letter we see Col. Chew of jefferson called
Catcher of Jefferson On one occasion we
reIeTfeu 10 u deceased Iflenu as having Deen
known for his Cody walk and conversation"
but it was printed Jolly walk and converse
ton ~ Atanother time we referred to a de-
ceased gentleman as having in life "many
warm friends" ami the sympathetic printer
put II" many women friends {" To the editor
vigilance is the price of other things than lib
erty.'
The argument in the Ridenour murder case
In Winchester was concluded on Thursday last
Mr.. r.. f. Byrd, Commonwealth Attorney
closing In q three-hour speech. Judge Clark
sent the jury to their room. but did not per-
NIT the instructions which had been before
decided upon to go TO them. After short
time the Judge decided that for reasons APP
pearing to the court he would not permit the
case TO go to thejury. and thereupon adjourned
them until 10 O'Clock Friday morning. Judge
Clark told the Commemorative Attorney that
ne did not think he ought TO give the case to
the jury under the influence of his closing
tai.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD, SATURDAY, ia

SHORT MENTION.-Mr. J. Rufus
Smith, of Berkeley Springs, was here
at Court this week.-Mr. Ashby
Cunningham is home on VISIT
Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers was at Charles
ton this week. We hope he will see
to it that this end of the State gets
some important appointment as well
as the Kanawha- Ohio section, because
as good or better work was done
along the Potomac, where all the
blunt of the Wilson Fleming fight had
10 be borne.-The days are getting
longer and the cold stronger. Mrs.
Buckholtz, the grandmother of Mr..
Jos. A. Messman, has been lying dam
gerously i'll all week at his residence,
but was better at last reports. Her
sons from Washington and Cumber-
land were called to her bedside
The lecture on the Battle of Gettys-
burg, by Prof. Hankey, of gettysburg,
last Friday night, was highly spoken
of by those present, but the audience
was not a paying one in numbers.
Though great historical event. and
an able lecturer as Prof. Hankey is,
Gettysburg is yet to near too draw q
large house here. Mr.. Hankey called
upon DIR. John Carpenter, an old and
esteemed acquaintance, before he re-
| turned home.-Dr. G. P. Morrison's
horse ran away Wednesday with the
sleigh, containing his little son. The
boy was thrown out but not injured.
The horse was stopped on the Win
chester Harry Swain and w.
H. Bender, of Sharpsburg, Md,
| Jumped from B. & 0. train at Shen-
andoah Junction last week and were
badly hurt.-Ed. Thrush had hear
ing before Squire Mckee on the 18th,
charged by James GLADDEN. with OBJ
| tanning money under false pretenses.
| GLADDEN. endorsed note for Thrush,
which he sold to G. M. Bowers. SIS
was recovered, and no accuser5 ap-
pearing against him at the continual
tion of the trial on the 22d. he was
discharged. Two tramps, armed,
were arrested in the B. & 0. Shops
and committed to Jail for Court by
Justice McKee.-Sunday the iron
bridge of the G. V. over the Tuscarora
at this place was removed and re-
placed by stronger structure
Two young men were arrested and
fined Sunday evening for disturbing
worship at the U. B. Church. The
strict enforcement of the laws against
loafing around churches is what is de.
manded here.-Mr. P. G. Peine's
farm, Vanclevesville, has been sold to
Edgar Hollis, of Gerardstown, for
$4,000. -Mr. L. Seckman was badly
scalded at the Distillery Monday by
escaping steam from broken joint in
the pipes Mr.. Luther Shaffer is
home on visit.-Oscar Williams,
a colored boy, was before Justice Nc
Kee Tuesday for stealing ring. Dis
charged on recovery of the ring and
promise ofgood behavior. Bernard
G. Coughlan, aged Sc, of Cumberland,
an old resident and Armory man at
Harper's Ferry, is dead.-Mr. Chas.
Keyser, of West Burke Street, was
brought home last Saturday. with a
dangerous fracture of the skull, having
been thrown from freight car while
at work on the G. V. between Bed
ington and Falling Waters. Drs.
Myers and Hedges in attendance
Miss Katie Mulcahey, of Baltimore.
is visiting friends here.-A very
pleasant party was held at Mr.. j. S.
Trammell's Wednesday night, and an
elegant supper served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

We understand that there is a
movement Oh foot toward thepublica.
tion of a daily paper in Martinsburg.
We have nearly eight thousand in
habItants in our town, and ought to
be able to support daily.-States
man.
Maltinsburg wants a daily paper
and a number of practical business
men have decided to take the mat
ter in band by starting and conduct
ing one for one year, in case they
meet with sufficient encouragement
to justify them in doing so. If the
Martinsburg people know a good
thing when they see it they will GER
tainly take advantage of this oppor-
tunity. Charleston Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

Hundreds of houses destroyed by
an earthquake in the Sarabat val
ley of Asia Minor.
Scarlet fever is playing havoc
among the children in Miami coun.
ty, Ohio.
The Republicans in tho New Jer.
sey legislature have nominated Gen.
Sewell for United States Senator.
The engineer, fireman and an en-.
CINE passenger were killed outright
on Tennessee road by the engine
crashing into a freight train, owing
to misplaced switch.
Farmer Henry Thomas, of Bolar,
Mo-, found two of his daughters elop.
ing and, following them, killed the
young men and seriously wounded
one daughter. He himself was seiz.
ed by the indigant people, and hung.
An engine at Bridgeport near
Wheeling was left standing while
the men were at dinner. Boys open
ed the valves and the engine shot
over the bridge to Bellaire at fifty
miles an hour, into a freight, and
bounded back forty feet, a complete
wreck.
Funds are running short at
Charleston and as there can be no
appropriations to pay the cost Of the
Legislature until it is in working
order, some Of the members are
short on their board bills. 1t is good
Messrs. Buxtob and Kitchen have
plenty to fall back on; they can hold
the fort as long as the meeting lasts.
Mr.. G. w. Atkinson has served
notice of contest on J. o. Pendleton,
for Congress, in the First District.
1t shows how Atkinson tickets were
scratched while recounts were pend
ing, and how the election board of
ficers acted to delay the recounts,-
one going home to see his sick wife
and found her at a wedding dinner.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, Jan. 90
Frank Dickson, who was arrested at
Luray, Va, few days ago, charged
with wrecking the Chesapeake and
Ohio train opposite this city on the
morning of October 26, was brought
to this city this morning before day
light and lodged in Jail. Il is report
ed that mobs were quietly organized
at two points on the road several
days ago with the intention of TAX
ing him from Jail and burning him
alive as soon as they could ascertain
definitely that he was here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
EPOCH

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indivi-
dual. Such a remarkable event is treas.
ured in the memory and the agency
whereby the good health has been at
tanned is gratefully blessed. Hence it ia
that SO much is heard in praise of Elec.
trio Bitters. So many feel they owe
their restoration to health, to the use OF
the Great Alternative and Tonic. If you
are troubled with any disease of Kid.
neys, Liver or Stomach. of long or short
standing, you will surely find relief by
use of Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC. and
81 per bottle at E. G. Williams, Jr., &
Bro. g Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
JoHNsoNToWN NEWS.
Locals few and far between.

Locals few and far between
Every one seems to enjoy the snow intense
ly.
Dogs raided Mr.. VIM. Teadrick's sheepfold O
few nights ago. killed four and wounded sew
eral others. Doubtless some one will be kind
enough to place them where they will cease
from killing sheep.
Oakton and Bedington come to the front for
genuine specimen of the git-up-and- dust
sort of towns. They have lately been over
taken by aspirit ofimprovement, we presume
and seem determined to equal or excel Mar
tinsburg in a few hundred years. That is
right, we trust wave of that K ind will reach
Johnsontown. and arouse it from its somno-
lence.
Mrs. Kate Hull and son have returned from
Penn.
Mrs Sallie Manor is visiting friends in Nd.
Mr.. James Stuckey accompanied by his faith
er left here for his home in Platte Co., Mo-.
Tuesday.
The Dunkards have been holding a meeting
here for several nights past, we have not learn
ed with what success.
Owing TO the ineiemeney OF the elements the
Literary Society has not been very successful
JAM -, 1852. CHATrER-Box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

Hons. Frank Beckwith. Holmes Con-
rad, j. Rufus Smith, George w. Beltz-
hoover and A. R. Pendleton have been
attending Court here.
Mr.. ID. GetZendaner, of Kearneys-
vile, has been lying dangerously i'll
with pneumonia this week, but at last
accounts is better.
Henry C. Mumma, of Sharpsburg,
Nd, sold farm of 125 acres, of what
was the Bloody Lane during the bat
tie of Antletam. to r. D. Fisher, of
Jefferson Co., for S10,096. Thirteen
years ago Mr.. Mumma paid $4,000 for
READY TO RECEIVE THEIR
FRIENDSHIP the announcement of
Woodward & Lothrop, of Washing
ton, who have gone to great trouble
and expense to prepare for inaugu-
ration visitors. Besides making you
welcome at their headquarters they
will furnish any convenience and in
formation possible to visitors. If YOU
are stranger in the city, note their
address and call there.
The young men injured at Shenan.
doah junction last week, were at Mar
tinsburg aud got on the B. & o. fast
express which does not stop at the
Junction. The train was going at so
miles an hour when they jumped
Swain was badly hurt but made his
way to Hagerstown. Bender's father
came for him and took him home.
His skull WAS fractured, bone protrud-
ing from the thigh, face cut and head
bruised, SO that his recovery is doubt
full.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

WHEELING, w. VA, Jan. GA de-
spatch sent out from Charleston last
night to the effect that the election Of a
president of the Senate killed the pros
poets of dual Government after March
was erroneous. The election of Sena-
tor Carr does not in any measure alter
the prospect that General Golf will quail
ify on March A and demand his office.
and that Ex-Governor Wilson will de-
cline to surrender the office. The Con-
stitution says the president of the SEN
ate shall be Governor in case of failure
to qualify by the Governor elect. But
if General Golf qualities this constitu-
tional provision has nothing to do with
the case.'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

FROM BUNKER Misses Mel.
lie Bowers and Sallie Wiley of Ger.
ardstown, spent several days with
Mrs. Will Morgan, at your place, last
week.
Whooping Cough is in the neigh
borhood. Several children of Capt
E. l.. Hoffman are confined to their
bed, and their little child Helen died
on Saturday last. and was inferred in
the graveyard here on Sunday.
Mr.. David Deck, an aged citizen OF
this county, died at his home near
this place, last Wednesday, of paraly-
sis, at an advanced age. His body
was inferred in the Green Hill Gene
terry at Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
ELK BRANCH NEWS.

Plenty of snow; sleighing is good.
and the boys and girls seem to enjoy
it with the greatest pleasure.
Rev. Thomas is yet very ill; we
hope he will recover soon.
Mr.. N. Il. Snyder has returned
home from college; we are glad tosee
him in our midst again.
Miss Martha Snyder and Brother,
were the guests of Mrs. Grnbb last
week, and they were glad to meet
with them once more.
Mr.. C. N. Stuckey and Miss l.. E..
Snyder paid our village flying visit
Thursday.
Mr.. c. w. STICKY paid Mr.. George
Candy flying visit last week.
| The Jones Spring dude has gone to
Johnsontown. We hope he may re-
| turn soon.
Mr.. William Pitzer has returned
home from Rockingham, after his
long journey.
The protracted meeting at Sulphur
tSprings is still going on.
Mr.. r. B. Champ was the guest OF
Mr.. Robert Murphy, on Sunday last.
| Excellent exercises at Jones Spring
last Thursday night. Reading, S. j.
Hedges, q. P. Murphy, G. N. Stuckey;
Declarations by James Snyder and
A. G. Kesecker; Debate, upon (which
is the greater evil, Pride or Intemper-
ance," by Messrs. James Snyder, A.
G. Kesecker and M. X. Butts, affirm
alive: j. H. Shipper, Daniel Stuckey
and DIR. Zimmerman, negative; de-
cision for the affirmative. Question
for Jan. oath: Resolved, "That the
Printing Press is more beneficial to
mankind than the Steam Engine.
Jan. %, 1889. RACCON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

GERARDsToWN TRANSITIONS. e.
Boyd Faulkner and Geo. M. Bowers
were in town Saturday.
Mrs. DIR. Sencindiver of Darkes-
vile, spent part of last week with
Mrs, III. V. Bowers.
Mr.. Henry Willett, of Westernport,
Pa, is visiting his father, Mr.. David
Willet near this place.
Cards ale out for the marriage of
Miss Effie Denny, of this place, to Mr..
Ernest B. Denny, of Washington, d.
c., Jan. goth.
Messrs. Irwin and Rust, formerly
proprietors of the Tannery, at this
place, having sold the yard to Mr.. w.
P. Coe, and settled up their business
have removed to Front Royal, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

Mr.. Lewis J. Sakeman, who was badly
scalded externally and internally by the
breaking or bursting of steam pipe
running from the engine to the boiler al
the Distillery, died Thursday evening,
after suffering very much. He was a
single man, aged AZ years. engineer al
the Distillery, very much esteemed by
the company, and worthy man. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
interment in Green Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
Mrs. R. E. Byrd returned to Winches

Mrs. R. E. Byrd returned to Winches-
ter, Va, on Wednesday.
Judge Syester, of Hagerstown, was
here for few hours on Thursday.
We had the pleasure of meeting Hon.
j. F. Rixey, Commonwealth Attorney
of Culpepper Co., Va, at the office of
Faulkner & Ingles, on Tuesday. He was
here on business.
We understand that the Railroad au-
thorities of the G. V. & NJ. R. r. Co., ex-
pect trains to be running through to
Winchester by the 1st of july. The work
is progressing very rapidly and we can
already hear the blasting near town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

The members of the q. B Church made theii
pastor and family a fine donation on the night
of the 23d. in valuables amounting to nearly
thirty dollars. The things were all arranged
In the Church. and the pastor and his wife
leader. Mr.. p f, Rimel,-in the presence ofa
large congregation. The week previous the
same parties were favored with donation
from friends outside OF the church to the
amount OF SIS gotten up by Miss Mollie Wolfes-
lagle. Greensburg congregation also remem-
bered their pastor with numerous gifts; all
have many thanks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

MAKE No MIsTAKE.-If you have made
up your mind to buy Hood S Sarsaparilla
do not be induced to take any other.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is a peculiar medi-
cine, possessing, by virtue of its peculiar
combination, proportion and preparation,
curative power superior to any other ar
ticle of the kind before the people. For
all affections arising from impure blood
or low state of the system it is unequall-
ed Be sure to get Hoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
Their Business BoOminu.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at E. c. Will
liams, Jr., & Bro, s Drug Store as their
giving away to their customers of so many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous in this very valuable
article from the fact that it always cures
and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by getting
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every
bottle warranted. Trial bottles 10 cents
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
edADDITIONAL LOCALS.b

Mr.. Chas. Fuller has been employed
as car inspector by the G. V. r. r., at
this place.
Mr.. Leo Montgomery, who was
hurt not long ago on the railroad, Is
able to be about again.
A postoffice has been established at
Holton, Berkeley county, w. Va,
with Isaac S. Holton as postmaster.
The Gerardstown Grange gave an
oyster supper to its members, and a
few invited friends, at Mr.. David
Willet's this week.
A Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has been organized in Gerards-
town. G. w. Croft is President and
s. Walter Busey, Secretary.
Mr.. d. M. Killmer will in a few
days open Queensware store in the
room formerly occupied by Mr.. H. III
Boyd, on West King street.
A delightful entertainment was
given at the residence of Mr.. David
We'll on Friday evening, by his daugh-
tiers, in honor of Miss Thorn, who is
visiting Miss Mamie Byers.
Morgan County has organized an
industrial association, with the fol.
lowing officers: j. Rufus Smith,
President Silas j. Hawvermale,
vice-Pres.; S. w. M. Peters, Secretary;
VIM. Eppinger, Treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. McWilliams, of
Opequon District, have returned to
their home, after protracted visit to
friends in Baltimore, Md, where they
were detained by the serious illness Of
their little boy.
Mr.. C. j. F. Caldwell, formerly EN-.
ployed in the Post Office at Washing
ton, ID. c., has been transferred to the
Post Office in New York City. Mr.
Caldwell is a son of Mr.. James Cald
well, of this city, and we are pleased
to learn of his advancement.-States-
man.
We hear there Is a petition in circu
lation looking to change of location
of the Post Office. AS far as the pub.
lie is concerned the present site is
more central and more convenient t.
a larger number than probably any
other in the city. We should dislike
to see hange.-Statesnas,.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

w. ID. Washburn was elected
United States senator IN Minnesota.
Collum was re elected in Illinois and
Plumb in Kansas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
SATURDAY. JAN. 26th, 1888.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
tide circulation ofanypaper published
ia tho eastern end of this State, and a
town circulation equal to that OF tn e
ether two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

A great deal of money and efforts
have been expended on enterprises
for Martinsbarg in the past year, by
the Development Association and
public-spirited individuals. Now no
contributions are asked, only the pay
of the people for what they get; and
no one will deny that a bright. push
ing daily, of fair size, on strictly news
and business principles, would speak
volumes for the town and its interests.
There is great deal of labor and ex-
pense involved in the publication of
creditable daily, but if every bust
ness man would give it his support, it
would go never to stop again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
MEAT MARKET!
CHOICE FRESH MEATS !


Twenty persons were more or less
injured in an election fight in Paris.
Congressman Burns, of Mo-, died
suddenly ofparalysis at Washington
Jan. %.
Four hundred families leave Linn
erick for Buenos Ayers in spite of the
bishops warning.
Three feet of snow in Montreal,
and the carnival committee of ar
rangements are happy.
Bridget Kelly, aged nineteen, died
in station in Pittsburg from the
effects of being outraged by eight
men.
Two million women were register
ed and voted in the city council cleo
tions last week in England, Scotland
and Wales.
Arthur Sinsell, superintendent of
bridges of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, was fatally injured at
Wheeling.
The union labor men with Carr
as president Of the Senate hold the
balance of power at Charleston. If
Golf is elected U. S. Senator Carr
would be Governor ex-officio.
A 4-year-old child OF engineer Carr
n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

A 4-year-old child OF engineer Carr
of the B. & o. at Parkersburg put
its mouth over the spout of steam.
ing tea kettle and died in great ago
MES from the effects of the scalding
steam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26

A CoRRECTIoN.-By one of those
unavoidable mistakes that so easily
occur in the best regulated newspaper
Office, the type last week made us say
that the marriage Of Mr., II. G. Berry
to Miss Katie M. Edwards took place
at the home of the groom, where of
course it should have read and every
one knew ii was a mistake for the
home of the bride. We have too high
regard and respect for the family
to have anyone for moment enter
tain the thought that there could have
been such want of propriety and
disregard of the laws and customs of
society. Public speakers and the
press, so liable to make bad break
when least thinking of it and at the
very place where it is most glazing
and dreaded, always trust to the intel
ligence and generosity of the nearer
and the reader and seldom in vain.
The Statesman says: Though an
important event in Martinsburg So
ciety, the wedding was very quiet
affair, none being present but the
family of the contracting parties. The
bride was dressed in Golden brown
rhademes silk, and was attended by
two little girls attired in white.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
VIM. PHILLIPS,
MERCHANT TAHOR,
West Burke Street, Martinsburg.

Keeps constantly on hand large and
complete assortment of Cloths, CASH
meres, and FANCY SUITINGS, Foreign
and Domestic, which he is prepared to
make up at short notice and at reasona-
BILE terms. A specially made of STYL-
ISH SPRING SUITINGS! @Call and
examine my stock.
VIM. Phillips.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-01-26
o1 REMOVHL!w

- ~ g.
DIR. G. A. Hammill has removed to No.
"a w. Martin Street., nearly opposite of
NJ E. Church, South, where he will be
pleased to see his friends and patrons.