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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
THE WHEELBARRoW TOURIST.
SATURDAY. afternoon Harrison Wa

Saturday afternoon Harrison War
ner, age 80, who is on q pedestrian
journey from McConnelsville, Ohio,
to Baltimore, wheeling with him
him a light wheelbarrow. reached
Wheeling. At Bridgeport the Etna
and Standard mill boys made him up
a good purse. He was bale and fresh,
and very cheerful. When he saw
the reporter reading the gold lettered
inscription on the side of his red
wheelbarrow, he said &" This is the
old man | guess you have been read
ing about. l started five days ago
to walk from McConnelsville, Ohio,
to Baltimore, and have made III
miles in five days. | only intended
to do twenty miles day, but l did
more.r Harrison Warner, who is
making this novel trip, was born on
the Eastern Shore of Maryland, DC
tober 5, 1901. Leaving Maryland
at the age OF thirteen he went to
Ohio, locating in Belmont county in,
Lloydsville, six miles west of st.
CIairsville. He remained at Lloyds-
vile for four years, working at his
trade of shoemaking. He then re-
moved to GAINESVILLE and remained
nine years. He left GAINESVILLE for
New Orleaps in 1881, arriving there
during the great cholera epidemic of
that year. Luckily escaping the
cholera, he returned to GAINESVILLE in
1882, where he remained a very
short time, following his trade. He
then removed to Blue Rock town
ship, Muskingum county, Ohio, the
present site OF Rural Dale. At this
point Mr.. Warner, in accordance
with time-honored custom. fell in,
loved, wooed and won young la.
dy the name of Rebecca Goldman,
with whom he still lives. Mr.. War
ner is the father of eleven children,
four Of whom are dead. They be-
gan housekeeping in 1882 in Bristol
township, Morgan county, near
where they still live.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
G. w. Il. BLACI

Mr.. Elliot, of Winchester, has taken charge of the
Watson House in CharleSt0wn.
Mr.. Geo. S Watson formerly proprietor of the Wat
son House, has leased the Carter House at Charles.
town.
In Christ Church Norfolk Virginia, April 3Oth Miss
Lizzie Seldom Boteler daughter of Mr. Alexander R.
Boteler, Jr and granddaughter of our distinguished
countyman, Hon. A. r. Boteler, was united IN
marriage with Mr. John A. NJ. Metcafe, a prominent
planter of Mississippi.
Mrs. Georgianna Moss Hurst died in Richmond last
week. She was the widow of the late T. NJ. G. Hurst
who killed at the first battle of Manassas She
was daughter of Bryant and Hattie NJ. O'Brannon,
of Charlestown, w. Va.
Heavy frosts are reported throughout Illinois, Iowa
and Missouri, much damage being done to the earIy
vegetables, fruit trees and grain.
Mr.. Lewis Glover had fne large swarm of bees on
April 30, and one on May I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
The Pnlnit and the Stage.

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United
Brethren Church, Blue Mound. Kan,
says :" feel it my duty to tell what
wonders DR.. Kings New Discovery has
done for me. Ny Lungs were badly dis
eased, and my Pensioners thought /
would live only few weeks. took five
bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery and
am sound and well, gaining 26 lbs. in
weight.
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes . After a
thorough trial and convincing evidence,
] am confident DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, beats 'em all, and
cures when everything else fails. The
greatest kindness / can do my many
thousand friends is to urge them to try
it" Free trial bottles at r. G.. Williams,
Jr. S Drug Store. Regular sizes SOC. and
2t m
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
Greensburg- 0pequon Items.

Mrs. r. Tabler, who has been sick,
is convalescing.
Miss Dora Pitsnogle is visiting
friends near Martinsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Munson spent
Saturday near Gerardstown.
Mrs. G. w. Bender, of Hainesville,
was the guest of Mrs. S. Lemaster.
Mrs. j. NJ. Gano has returned from
a short visit to Gerardstown.
Mrs. ]. w. Hollida is reported very
i'll may she speedily recover.
Mr.. G. +. Poole has returned to
Washington, after few weeks visit
to his parents in this place.
Miss Mamie Phillips, of Berryville,
Va, is teaching instrumental music
at the residence of Mr.. w. B. Cost.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
the Z. B. Church, commencing Sat-
urday, 18th, and lasting over Sunday.
The Presiding Elder will be present !;
all are cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. Martin Munson, who lives near
Swan Pond, is manufacturing bee
hives of his own invention; give him
II call and patronize home industry.
Mr.. G. Sprinkle and several of his
Bulls udfC SOllt " y OilllSLDN II, L ~, ~
engage in carpentering his son, Mel
win, has taken charge of his fathers
mill near this place.
Mr.. VIM. Fraley, of McKeesport,
had his hand badly mutilated while
at work at that place few days since.
He is now at his home near Hard
Scrabble, under medical treatment.
Mr.. J. H. Lemen, who resides near
Hard Scrabble, has recently lost four
valuable horses, seven were sick, but
three have recovered. a Washing
ton surgeon pronounced the disease
spinal meningitis. 1t is reported that
this is the result Of feeding them en-
silage, but this cannot be so, for they
were not fed any at all. The veterinar-
ian whom Mr.. Lemen had employed
recommends ensillage as an excellent
feed for all kinds of stock and injur-
ious to none. We believe this from
the fact that Mr.. +, S. Tabler has fed
ensilage to his stock, his horses keep
we'll while feeding on it, and his cows
are in fine condition and contented in
the yard on 20 lbs. per day; while his
neighbors' cattle are running Oh pas
ture in large fields, and are not look
ing as we'll as his. Ensilage is a great
milk producer and is recommended
for sheep during parturition.
jolly ROVER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May A spec.
ial from Washington to theEcening
Dispatch, OF this city, annonces that
ex-President Cleveland's recent trip
to Washington, although ostensibly
on business before the Supreme
Court. was in reality nothing bat a
political move. 1t says that while
there the ex-President had a confer
eDce with leading Democrats, during
which it was decided to make the
National ticket OF their party IN 1892
read Cleveland and Campbell. Con.
tinuing the dispatch says that the
recent meeting Of the Free-trade
Reform Club, at Hagerstown, Md,
was the first step in that direction
and that Congressman Wilson of
West Virginia, Breckenridge ofKen-
lucky, and Springer of Illinois, we're
present. Letters we're read from
Cleveland, Campbell, and others.
1t is said that the real purpose OF
the meeting was to set the ball in
motion for Cleveland and Campbell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10


LARGE LAND SALES IN WEST
VIRGINIA.-A Parkersburg wv.
Va.) dispatch says: Ex-senator
Camden, ex-senator Davis and
Stephen B. Elkins have conveyed to
the West Virginia and Pittsburg
Railroad $4,000 acres in Webster
county, rich IN timber and coal, for
s246,125, which were purchased a
short time ago for 81, 400. An iron
mining company with a capital of
100000 has just purchase $500
acres for 10000 in Greenbrier coun.
ty, which is richly underlaid with
minerals. Two thousand acres near
this city rich in timber, were sold
Tuesday for $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
LOCAL NEWS.
The Frazer-Cropp Wedding.

Miss May B. Faulkner, Miss Lille
Bridges, Mrs. Frazer, Miss Fannie Fra
ger, Messrs. Robert Snodgrass, Frank
Eichelberger, Elmer Swope, DIR. Fiery,
and number of others left here on
Tuesday and Wednesday to attend the
wedding in Washington of Mr.. James c.
Frazer and Miss Cropp, which occurred
Wednesday evening. We copy from the
Baltimore Sun -
The marriage of Miss Leila ]. Group, of
Surrey, England, and Mr.. J. G.. Frazier,
of Martinsburg, w. Va, took place this
evening at st. Johns Church in the pres
ence of large gathering of friends. The
surpliced choristers sang the marriage
chorus as they preceded the bridal par.
ty up the aisle. The ushers were DIR.
Edgar Rust, DR.. Carr Harrison, Mr.. Hal
leck Donchue and Mr.. Braxton, of Vir-
ginia. The groomsmen were Mr.. s. v.
Fiery, of Martinsburg r. Sharp Kunkle,
of N. Y; Percy Towson, of Hagerstown,
Md, and S. Eichelberger. of Martins
burg. The bridesmaids, Misses Susan s.
Davis, daughter of Lieutenant Davis, U.
S. A.; Lille Bridges, of Hancock, Nd. !;
May B. Faulkner, of Martinsburg. and
Katie Storm, of this city, were daintily
gowned in white mossline desoie, two
with white and tho rest in pink and
blue ribbons. Miss Frances E, Frazer.
the groom sister was the maid of hon
or, and little Nellie Smith was the flow
or girl. The bride entered the church
escorted by Mr.. M. S. Thompson, her
nearest friend, and at the chancel was
met by the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Robert Snodgrass, of Martinsburg.
The brides dress was of white faille,
draped with white embroidered Canton
crepe. Her tulle veil was caught to the
hair with orange blossoms. She carried white
roses. Rev. DIR. Douglas read the marriage
service. The singing Of the choristers as the
party passed out OF the church was most effec-
tive. Mr.. and Mrs. Frazer left on the late
train for New York and expect to sail for Eu-
rope on Saturday to spend the summer travel.
ing on the continent. Upon their return to
this country in the fall they viii &c to Cali
fornis. where they intend to permanently re-
side.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

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 is
that 50 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. C. Williams, Jr., &
Bro. 3 Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
sooTHINcI INVIGoRATINcI

The women of Baltimore, Philadel.
pbia, New York and Boston, will
raise $4,000 to help out the Johns
Hopkins Medical School il allowed
to enter on the same conditions as
men.
Rev. Cyrus Corr of Greencastle, Pa,
who opposed Prohibition, was as.
signed by the Reformed Church
Chassis, now in session at Chambers.
burg, TO preach at the First Lutheran
Church, but the congregation refused
to hear him and be did not appear.
The Webster Grammar School, Of
Wheeling, secures the prize flag for
West Virginia offered by the
Youths Companion, OF Boston, for
the best essay on the Patriotic In,
1uences of the American Flag When
Raised Over the Public School,n
and it speaks well for the school that
one Of the youngest pupils, Master
Harry Creighton, a lad scarcely in
his teens, is the author Of the esssy :
Iork.
fssssssss,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

The service pension bill just passed
by the House provides for the pay.
ment OF a pension OF IS per month
to every bonoTably discharged soldier
of the late war who is now over 60
years OF age ; to every widow of an
honorably discharged soldier who is
go years old or is without other
means Of support than her daily
labor and to every honorably dis
charge soldier who is suffering from
mental or physical disability.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
GENUINE BARGAINS
DRESS GOODS

of which we wish to send
every reader Samples. Write
to us and tell us your needs.
Fifty styles nearly all-wool
fancy stripe suitings, sc inches
wide, at 25c. a yard.
A lot of Double-width CASH
mere, new colorings, made spec
tally for us, only 25c. a yard.
All wool fancy stripes, in
choice new spring shades, SO
inches wide, regular SOC. goods
at only 38c. a yard.
40 pieces all-wool mixture
suitings, so in. wide, SEC. a yd.
A lot of Atwood stripe tri-
cots, choice colorings, SO inches
wide, 44c. yard.
One hundred pieces, every
one different in colorings or
designs plalds, stripes, checks
and cross bars ;cashmere-weight
cloth, SOC. a yard.
A lot all-wool 40 in. side band
suitings, 75c. quality at SOC. a
yard.
Another so inch, all-wool,
spring weight stripe suitings,
75c. a yard.
In finer goods up to the finest
cloths, made in foreign countries
expressly for us, our stock is
complete.
Summer silks of every de-
scription in very large varieties.
Write to our Mail Order De-
partment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Upon requisition made by the
Governor of West Va. upon the Gov.
ernor of Md, the four parties arrested
in Baltimore lately for breaking into
Fl. L. Doll e. Co.'s store April 10Th,
were brought here Monday and are
now confined in Jail. We understand
that the regular term of the Court
will not be held until September il
so, would it not save great expense to
have special term and dispose of
these cases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

1t looks as if Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers
was going to farming in earnest, hav-
ing bought one of the finest farms in
the eounty,-the Walker farm. He
will turn agriculturist and some day
occupy the department so ably filed
by Uncle Jerry Rusk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
Hedqesville Items.

News is scarce.
Mr.. G. e. Henshaw has purchased
a flock of sheep from Mr., C. r. John
son.
Mrs. Annie Knadler is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Henry Hull, near John
sontown.
Miss BERTHE Smaltz has q full line of
millinery goods. Ladies call around
and be the first to secure bargains.
This village looks quite lonely since
our school teachers and students have
returned home to spend their vaca-
ton may they spend a pleasant va
cation is my wish for them.
5, 7, go, E.R.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
An Advantageous Trade,

1t is TO your advantage to trade with
us. You may not have thought SO here
tofore. But here are few points for
your consideration
The assortments in the fifty-two de-
partments Of these large stores is the
largest.
The qualities are the best, as we handle
no low grade, trashy goods, and
The prices are reliable, just and lowest
always the lowest.
We want you to hold us to a strict ac-
counting for all these claims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

On C. V. Time Table in effect Monday,
May 12th, East bound train No s leaving
Martinsburg 1875 a. m. will be discon-
tinued, and train No. 10 East bound
leaving Martinsburg p. m. substitut-
ed. No material change in time OF 9TH
er passenger trains, Fast Freight east
will leave Martinsburg AGO p. m. instead
Of 7:30 and will be freight exclusively.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Editor Reber, Of the State Tribune,
is handsome man as seen by his
photo on the Tribune calendar.
Well, it takes a handsome man to
print a good paper, that's the reason
The HERALD has to work so hard
to keep up with its neighbors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Sixteen hundred unemployed PEG.
pie in California have appealed to
Congress for work.
Five bodies of victims OF the food
were found in Johnstown.
The Chenango County Poorhouse,
near Utica. N. Y, was burned and
a half dozen of the inmates perish
ed,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe.
yer Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill.
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by E. C. Will
liams. Jr., & Bro,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

The white cruiser Baltimore reach
ed that port Thursday evening, and
anchored off the Lazaretto. She
was welcomed by thousands of PEG.
pie on the river banks, and By all the
steam whistles in the harbor. She
fired her salute and put her big
search light out, showing up the sur.
rOundings in great shape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Mr.. P. A. Cunningham has a group
OF all the Sheriffs since the war,-Pit-
ger, Thomas, Nadenbousch, Chris
man, Lamon, Miller. They are not
such bad looking set. Charlie Mill
er would look well framed in the par.
Tor Of some young lady's heart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

WASHINGTON. d. g., May Sat
the Republican Congressional caucus
to night, Congressman Atkinson
was selected as a member of the
campaign committee from West
Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

The Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue, in a communication to the
House, recommended that the bond
required of cigar manufacturers be
reduced fSom $500 to not less than
&1l0
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Mr.. Nelson Page, a colored Repub-
lican worker Of this place, has an ap-
pointment In the Navy Yard. One
by one the boys are getting there.
make room for more.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Mr.. d. H. matthews has been ap-
pointed to a position in the Navy
Yard. He is fine mechanic, an in
dustrious man, and deserving Re-
publican.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

A naphtha yacht containing twenty
persons, returning from a base ball
game, capsized on the Oaio River
at Wheeling and several persons
we're drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Even Japan, the land of the Mika-
do, is undergoing revolution, and
in July of this year the people of the
empire will experience the novelty
of suffrage and have an opportunity
to make their sovereign will known
by the election of a representative
Parliament.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
At rs Cents.

100 pieces Colored Regence Silks, tho
new and most popular weave in all the
new Spring colors. We claim the intrin.
sic value OF this special bargain is sl.s5
per YARD, Get a sample of il also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

For Governor Some exchange
dominates p. w. Morris, of the
Richie Gazette. He makes good
editor, and a good senator, why
wouldn't he make a good Governor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor of the estate
of my father, Thos. l.. Harper. deceased.
estate to come forward and make prompt
payment, and those having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenticated
for settlement. A, T. HARPER, EXT,
April Sth. 1890. Tomahawk, W. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

If interested at all in silks, write for
sample of our special value "a inch Black
Surahs at 7j cents. We had 20 buy a
very large lot to get them TO sell at this
price, but will sell you as many or fow
yards as you like.
Catalogue free. Mail order business
given very best attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the es-
tate of Hartman Bohda, decd, will present
and all persons knowing themselves indebted
to,same, will come forward and settle them at
once. FRISBY BRANTNER,
Administrator of HARMAN BoHDA, Decd.
Uni Id Al
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Rev. j. A. Hoffheins having been
called to Gettysburg by the death Of
his sister, there will be no services in
the Reformed Church tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

At 90 cents, "a inch, extra quality
Black Gros Grain Dress Silks. You may
think it strange that we claim these Silks
are equal in quality TO most sl.i5 and
1926 ones. But compare them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

100 pieces Of 40 inch Colored Mohairs,
the most desirable fabric at present, 80
cents yard. All colors, and grey and
brown mixtures. None better sold any.
where at 65 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

Colored Silk Warp Cashmeres, 40 in.
wide, in large range Of colors, at 70 cts.
dollar quality.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10

CHAS. c. FULTON & co.
FELIX AGNUS, Manager and Publisher,
American Office,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
Mr.. Geo. w. Day, Braddock, Pa,
came home on a short visit last week

Advertisement OF the sale OF
thousands of fruit trees at McKown's
nursery will appear next week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
SPECIAL CLUB RATES.

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named journals, will be sent one
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