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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.


MARRIED.-Feb. "a, at the residence
of Mr.. Helferstay on West King St.,
by Rev. !. R. Ridenour, Mr.. Peter Hess
and Miss Florence Helferstay, both OF
North Mountain.
Mrs. Eliza Palmer was taken sudden
ly i'll at her residence on Martin Street
yesterday.
The children of Mr.. John Kerr on
Winchester Avenue, are slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. John A. Hollis has SO far recov-
cred from spell of sickness as to be
able to be out
The funeral of Mrs. Gertie Smith will
take place from the Southern Method
ist Church at 2 p. III. to-day.
The American Legion of Honor depu-
TIED committee to attend the funeral
of the Hon. Sam'l Gold to-day. Inter
ment at Gerardstown cemetery. P.
The body of Mr. Wolford, who was
killed by an engine backing over him
at Cumberland, was brought home on
the 4 p. m, train Monday, and will be
buried tomorrow, Wednesday, at 2
O'Clock, from the NJ E. Church, we are
informed. He was aged rs years, 2
months and II days; leaves a wife and
two children. Funeral by VIM. Wien.
The exercises held in the Lutheran
Church by the Sunday School last
Sunday evening were interesting and
structive. The offering of $40 for For
eign Missions was liberal and encourag-
ing. Singing and Rotations were ap-
propriate and good.
Mr.. VIM. T. Stewart loses a valuable
hand in the death of his coachman,
James Mosby, He was competent and
reliable to attend to business and work
and possessed the confidence and es-
TEEN of his employer.
Mrs. Bartholomew Harsch died Mon
day noon near town, aged about 70
years. Funeral Wednesday at 1880
from St. Joseph's Church, in charge OF
Mr.. VIM. WHEN.
Mrs Sallie Helferstay, of John ST.,
mother of Mr.. Geo. H, who was re-
ported sick last week, is able to be
about again.
Mrs. H. Augustus Trump of Kear-
neysville, is visiting Rev. c. S.
Trump and family.
Miss Mary Farrin spent Sunday at
home, returning to her duties at Wash
ington to-day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
A FAMILY DUTY.

The home circle Is sacred and life has few
charms indeed If family ties are burst asunder,
fhe promotion of happiness ana the proven
ton Of sickness are ot prime importance in
every household. It Is "a the spting that old
and young alike are most susceptible 10 the
hundreds Of diseases that ma the atm. sphere
we breathe and Turk IN the water we drink
The timely use Of n reliable stlnIuiani ~ the
only sure way to quad against sickuess IN The
home. Max KleiH's SILVER Age" ans 4" Du-
quesue brands of pure rye whiskynr,' recon-
mended by physicians as the best tuvgo-atnr
In the woi ii. Both are sold under = sworn
guarantee Of purity "S,lver Ayrf NJ 81 81 trtt
full quart bottle. and -'Duquesne" ni g, -
These whistles are used exclusively in ihe
leading hospitals, VIII clI is sufficient idutice
that they are the best ubttinabie.
Mr.. Guckenheimer. Finch. GibsOu and Oger-
holt are sold by Sir. Klein at 81 per quart. o.
six quarts for s.. Ills stock Of wines, branches
etc. is the largest In Pennsylvania. Goods
promptly shipped to all parts of the United
states. Send for catalogue and price list
mentioning this paper. Max Klein, 50 FEEDER.
al street, Allegheny. Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
Shepherdstown News.

I Ezra Nicodemus, of Keedysville, has
just gotten pension Of sIa month,
with s., SSS back pay.
Mr.. David A. Henry has bought the
Southwood farm, containing 100 acres,
from Capt. Eugene Baker, He paid
$50 per acre for it.
Congressman McComas appointed
John B. Kieffer, son of Rev. DR.. ]. S.
Kiefer. of Hagerstown, to be cadet
at West Point, but the young man
could not pass the physical exanina-
ton.
The other day while lot of small
boys were playing in Mr. Trussell's
stable, little Bob Sigler in some way
stuck pitchfork into Marshall Ker-
ney's leg. Marshall's leg soon swell
ed so that his trousers had to be cut
off of him, and he has been having a
pretty serious time ever since
Mrs. Virginia B. Stephen has sold
to DR.. J. R Rogers, of Washington,
d. c.. IS acIes of woodland adjoining
the Episcopal Church at Leetown,
which was formerly part of Leetown
farm, belonging to Mrs. Stephen S
grandfather, Mr. Viewer DR.. Rogers
will sub-divide the tract into building
lots, which he will improve and sell.
Mr.. J. Frank Legge has been ap-
pointed to the position of general agent
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at
Wheeling Office recently created.
He lett on Monday to assume charge Of
the office. His family will follow him
in month or so.
Mr.. Philip Kershner, residing near
townsville, Washington county, has
in his possession a calf about week
old which was born with only three
legs. The right front leg is the MSS
ing one. The animal has the appear
ance of having lost the leg by ampu-
tation just below the shoulder. The
little thing is otherwise lively as a
cricket. and in no wise the worse for
the shortage in the number Of its legs.
Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28


PUMPKIN PARTY.-The young people
OF the Epworth League Of the Ist N. T..
Church, held a pumpkin party at the
residence Of Ms Annie ~ Bateman,
cor. Burke St. and Maple Ave, on
Friday evening, Feb. 20. The admis-
sion fee was S cts, which ea;itled each
one to a guess as to the number Of
seeds in the pumpkin. After all had
guessed, Mrs. Simmons was appointed
to cut the pumpkin and Messrs. A. D.
Darby and F. A. Chambers to count
the seeds, after which the number was
found to be 34I Miss Annie Smith
being the nearest, guessing $40, re-
ceived the prize, and Master Ollie Sutton
the furthest, guessing 86I, resolved tins
BOBBY prize Refreshments were ther
served, consisting Of ice cream, cakes
caramels and pumpkin pies. All dc
/ parted at a late hour seemingly please.
with the evenings entertainment
About So were realized which viii g
toward liquidating the remaining deb
OH the lecture room. J. l.. B.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY,

LOCAL NEws.-Mr. L. NJ. Bender,
of the lst NJ. e. Church, Superinten-
dent of its Sunday School, was elected
adelegate TO the annual Sunday School
convention to be be held at Grafton
from the 18th Of March to the 10Th
inclusive.
The 2ud day of March of this year
will be 100 years since the death of
John Wesley. Services will be held
In the Methodist churches throughout
the country.
Mr.. Seaton Hedges has recovered
from his sickness so as to be able to
work.
Miss Mira Hank has returned from
her aunt, Miss Mira Vandlver of
Washington.
Mr.. William Beard, residing on the
Weaver farm in this county came to
town Wednesday with load of corn
shortly after he delivered it he was
taken very sick. He was driven to his
home by an attendant and last reports
says he Is doing we'll.
Master Harry Reynolds has been
given the credit by the principal Of
the End Ward School as the best versed
scholar in history.
Mr.. ]. w. Roberts has been appoint
ed and duly qualified as administra-
tor OF the late G. w. Thompson. de.
ceased.
Mrs. James Jones, of Clarke Co., is
visiting Mrs. c. B. Roberts on College
Street.
Mr.. Ran Stoup has a very sick
child.
Mr.. G. w. Williger, who was re-
Gently hurt on the B. & o. r. R., is
better to-day and is gradually improv-
ing.
Mr.. G. O. Lambert has sold plot
of ground to Mr.. VIM. Watson, on
which he will build a nice house.
NEWS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Are among the most formidable known. Di-
abetes, Brights disease, gravel and other
complaints OF the urinary organs are not or
dinarily cured in severe cases, but they may
be ayerted by timely medication. 4 useful
stimulant ofthe urinary glands has ever been
found in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, med
icine which not only affords the requisite
stimulus when they become Inactive, but In
creases their vtgor and secretlve power. BY
increasing the activity OF the kidneys and
bladder, this medicine has the additional
effect of expeling from the blood impurities
which 1t Is the peculiar Office Of those organs
TO eliminate and pass of. The Bitters is also
purifier and strengthened of the bowels. an
invigorant of the stomach. and a match less
remedy for btli0usness and fever and ague. Ii
counteracts tendency to premature decay
and sustains and comforts the aged and
Dfirm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
Carpets.

One hundred new rolls of Carpet, and
they all must be sold this spring. You
would be utterly astonished to see our
immense line OF carpets. We have all
the new weaves and late patterns at the
right prices. Did you say you wanted a
rag carpet then come and let us show
you some. made from all new rags and
stripes of wooden chain. We are the
leaders in low prices on carpets-please
remember this when you go to buy your
carpet, and come and get our prices.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Christian Gloss, young man living
on the Thomas farm north of town,
who was victim of typhoid fever for
nearly four months, is now extremely
i'll from enlargement of the liver and
dropsy. The family of Mr.. Gloss will
return in April to Cumberland Co.,
Pa, from whence they came here two
years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Two RIBs BRoKEN.-Mr. Frederick
Wolff, OF Williamsport, brakeman on
the Western Maryland through freight
train, fell from the top of car to the
bumpers between that and another car,
while the train was passing through
Union tunnel, Baltimore, on Friday
night last Mr.. VOLTS perilous posi-.
ton was not discovered by the train
crew until the train arrived at Union
station, where he was found in an I'M
conscious condition lying upon the
bumpers. An ambulance was at once
summoned and the wounded man taken
to the city hospital, where it was dis
covered that two ribs had been broken
just over the breast, and the physicians
say he is still in precarious condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
THE ndKKETJ.
MkRTINsBURe MARKETS.
Sold Out.

This is to notify the former customers
and patrons of Burkhart & Co. that the
remainder of their stock of china lamps
and glassware, has been sold 10 Mr. d..
NJ. Kilmer. He will offer the same at
his queensware store, on King street
below St. Clair Hotel ANY persons
wishing goods in this line. will do well
to call on him. w. Ii. BURKHART.
Agreeably to above statement and in
accordance with liberal discounts allow
ed by Mr.. Burkhart. | will sell all arti
Giles purchased of him at very low prices.
Persons having purchased lamps of
Burkhart & Co. Will do we'll to remem-
Der that II large supply Of Lamp Fix
lures is included in my purchase, and
that / may be able to furnish Burners,
Chimneys aud Wicks for their lamps.
Will give You bargains. Please call.
d. NJ. KILMER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Messrs. Geo. NJ. Bowers, president
of the Martinsburg Land and Improve
ment Company and Geo. w Buxton,
one of the directors, were in the city
yesterday evening on business of i'm
portance connected with the boom in
that city.-HagerytosaW Meas
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

New BERKELEY SPRINGS TRUSTEE
CHARLESTON, w. VA, Feb. 2I.-Gov.
Fleming to-day appointed S. w NJ.
Peters, Esq, of Morgan county, trus-
tee Of Berkeley SprinUs, instead ofJohn
7. Trego, resigned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

A WEDDING AT BERKELEY SPRINGS.
"A special from Berkeley Springs, w.
Va, says A fashionable wedding took
place in the NJ F. Church Thursday
evening, Mr.. Henry D. Gilpin, Of
Washington, and Miss Eta Z. Willard,
daughter of Mrs. A. c. Willard, of this
place, were married by Rev. w. A.
Carroll. The bridesmaids and grooms.
men were Miss Mamie Gilpin, sister
of the groom, and Mr. Edmund Siler,
of this place Miss Sallie Wilson, o.
Washington, and Mr.. Harvey Brown
Of Baltimore Mr.. Percy Wilson, o.
Washington, and Miss Belle Siler, o.
Berkeley. A number of friends from
Washington were present, besides {
large company from here. The altar
and pulpit were beautifully decorated
with flowers. Mr.. Thomas H Hodg
son rendered the wedding marches. A
reception was given at the brides resi-
dence, from nine to eleven, to a mum
Der of intimate friends. They lef
for trip to Washington and Balti
more.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

A Pupil of Pine Grove School, Bun.
ker Hill, sends a solution to c. w.
H. S problem. We have not the mathe.
NAUTICAL characters to give the ques.
ton in full. He gets S4 feet of lum
Der. Prof. Coxs answer was SIS.
plus feet. A Mingo School pupil s ant
five-ninths feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.

Mr. johnson Bodine, for several years
a faithful employee of Mr.. Charles H.
Wolfes, died Of consumption in Hedges
vile on Saturday. He was a brother
in-law of Mr.. Charles H. Wolfes.
Mrs. Gertrude Smith, daughter OF
Mr.. Strayer Poisal, died Sunday after
noon at 8 O'Clock.
MARRIED Kate Gallagher to
Mr. VIM. Shaull, at the residence of
the brides father, Friday, by Rev
Hoffheins.
James Mosby, for many years the
polite coachman of Mr. VIM Stuart, died
at his home in Strinesville Sunday
morning at 7 o'clock.
An uncle of Mr. Chas. Difenderfer is
very poorly at his home in Winchester.
Miss Bertha Muth, of Washington, is
visiting her Grandfather, Mr.. Philip
Muth on King Street.
A representative of the Jamestown
Chair Manufacturing Co., was in town
on Saturday.
Mrs. Sam Baker, residing in Strines-
vile, is slowly improving under the eff
ficient care of DR.. Day.
Mr. T. w. Eversole, son of Mr.. Jacob
Eversole of this city, has gotten out
patent on a new fashioned soldering
iron.
Rev. J. Chapman of the Ist NJ. f.
Church of this city, has presented to
the Sunday School a han 1some desk
finished in its natural state
The West Virginia Legislature has
passed bill, signed by the Governor,
making it unlawful for dealers and
merchants to sell cigarettes and opium
to children under 10 years of age.
The report about the change of Divi-
sions on the B. & o. this morning is
incorrect. The morning and evening
trains which used to change conduc-
tors and hands here, now run through
to Cumberland and Baltimore, with all
men employed the same as before.
Mr.. J. H. Rimel has been indisposed
for several days, taking cold from work
on damp foundations and cisterns, but
is out to-day again
Hon. Sam'l Gold died at his resi-
dence near Bunker Hill Saturday night,
aged IS years, interment at Gerards-
town Tuesday at 10 o'clock
Sheriff c. H Miller is in Wheeling,
expecting to close with parties for
locating manufactures here
Mr.. George l.. Hensel is having his
house and store property painted on
w. Martin st.
Mr., J. c. Frazer is happy father.
Regular term of County Court next
Monday.
Mr.. John A. Young is in town repre-
senting the Ionic Temple Order
SAD AccIDENT.-Mr. Calvert VOL
ford, brakeman on the B. & ORR,
was killed in Cumberland this morn
ing. His legs were crushed very badly
His remains were brought to this city
and will be inferred on Wednesday.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

The gay young bicyclist he's in his bed,
Not for him is the spring sun shining, He
has been flung and is sore in body and
head. But Salvation Oil will make him
smiling, I've got it at last" said the
fellow who found bis cough subdued by
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
The Ladies' Delight,

The Taylor Patent Adjustable Shoe is
instantly comfortable, more durable and
elegant and more economical than any
shoe made All fine kid, grades and
prices, 50 30, $3.50 and SIS. Two styles
Opera and Common Sense. All sizes
from to s. Ladies', call and see them
s. M. SNEDEKER,
Agent, southwest corner Public Square
Martinsburg.
"a Sold only by the manufacturers and
their agents. apI1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
THE STAR GROCERY.

New Messina Oranges, 10 doz., largest
at 10 and zoe.
Fine Floridas, 90, %, 50 and SOC.
New Lemons. 10. 90 and csc. doz
Fine Clear Drip Syrup 40c.
New crop N. o, soc.
8 kinds of Molasses.
Big line Baskets. &c. PIX up.
Big line Scrub Brushes, 8 to 90 cts.
Novelty Clothes Wringer reduced to
50. 9S.
/ gal. Glass Oil Cans csc, gal. So,
gals. so, gals. 60c
Immense stock Queensware up stairs.
STAR GROCERY. A. S. GOULDEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Mr.. Henry Veney has resigned as a
trustee of the Free Will Baptist Church
He has served the church faithfully in
that position for twenty-five years, and
feels as if some younger person should
now take up the good work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
Rncklen's Arnica Salve.

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 F.. C. Will
liams, Jr & Bro
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Miss Julia A. Bowers died Febru.
airy 9Th, 1891, aged 81 years, l / months
and 5 days.
A precious one from us has gone.
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home,
Which can never be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled,
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here.
The soul Is safe in Heaven.
Waxen hands with blossoms in them.
Faces very white and fair;
Curtained eyes like hiddened starlight
Silken wings of sunny hair.
flushed and still we gaze upon her,
And we scarcely know our loss
But tomorrow we shall feel it,
Almost crushed beneath the CROSS.
BY HER DAUGHTER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature making the teaching of
German in the Martinsburg High
School optional with the Board of Edu-
cation. Would it not be we'll to include
Latin also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

III the death of Mr.. Samuel Gold the
county loses a valuable citizen, for
mer representative in the Legislature, a
strong Republican, and a man we'll
known and respected for his many
public and private merits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
For White Goods and Hamburgs, don I
fail to go to EMSfERT & FIERY.

Many years practice have given C. A. Snow
/ & Co., solicitors of Patents at Washington. ID.
| c.. unsurpassed success in obtaining patents
| for all classes OF inventions. They make n
! specially Of rejected cases. and have secured
allowance Of many patents that had been pre-
! viously rejected. Their advertisement in
another column Will be ofinterestto inventors.
J patentees. manufacturers. and all whohave to
| 10 lh patents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

The healthy growth of the baby is de-
pendent upon its freedom from the per-
nicious effect of opium. DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup is the best remedy known for the
diseases of early childhood. For child
rem the best remedy for catarrh or in
fiuenza is Old Saul's Catarrh Cure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders. This popular remedy for Pur-
flying the Blood, Coughs. Distempers,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Heaves,
Roughness of Skin, &c. 1t is also inval-
liable as Condition Powder for Cows
and Hogs. Prepared and sold by
A. NJ. GILBERT, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

At the residence Of Mrs. Richard
Timberlake i'll cbarlestown. February
u, Miss Virginia TimberlaIze, at an ad-
vanced age
1t is reported that about 50 men
have been discharged at the shops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

Mr.. Ray B. Swartz, popular clerk
in the car directors Office of the Nor
folk and Western railroad, has been
confined to his room at 131 Salem
Avenue for several days quite i'll, but
we are glad to state that he is some
what better at this writing. Roanoke
World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
CLOSING OUT SALE.

D,n't forget to attend the closing out
sale of Boots and Shoes, for two weeks,
at JOHN LYONS Boot and Shoe Store,
for the want of room compells him to
close out about 800 pair at prices away
down
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
LOCAL NEWS
PUBLIC SALES.

Feb. %, by VIM. T. Stewart. near
town, large cattle sale. See advt.
March 4, large sale of stock, farming
implements and household goods, by
G. f. Laise at Bunker Hill.
March 9Th. st miles south of Mar
tinsburg, stock and farm implements
by ID. H. Ropp.
March 6.-Stock, farm implements,
corn, wheat, &C., by John H. Kee
seeker near Oakton.
March IL, near Vanclevesville, large
sale of stock, &C., by J. II. Fulk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28
/ GREET DlSC0VERYI EaLpIfENs AaaYAYYl

The only sure for Dypepsal and all Eidnez Ji,sr
Blood. md skin Diseqses Is Warranted not oTv ~ ,ai
bnt e cure the worst cases Of Dyspepsia for
all diseases arising from disordered condition Of the Liver
Stomach such as Indigestion Biliousness Sick Headache
Distress after eating weakness Kidney or Badders cali
az q. ". GILBERTS
Drug Store and get bottle Price % and rs eta Aso
all kinds Of DThgs Fgtef HeIfcles and Toilet and F5nS
articles and everything kept IN irstclass drug store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-28

One Thousand Elegant Lamps, Chin
neys and Wicks to fit any Burner. Lam
terms, Lantern Globes AMI Burners. at
BENTZ & BRO. IS.