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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10
AMONG Our HAeERsrowN NEIGH.

AMONG Our HAGERsTowN NEIGH
BoRs.-We made brief visit to Ha-
gerstown, on a business GRAND,
Thursday afternoon. The first &C.
qualntance we met was Mr.. Malcolm
S. Kelley, who keeps large book,
stationery and wall paper store and
is doing thriving business. Next,
we ran into our former fellow-citizen,
Mr.. Chas. Herbert, now of the Hotel
Hamilton, who offered to chalk our
hat for supper, but with thanks, we
told him to have some regard for the
wants of his guests and never risk
the appetite of an editor. We took
cigar and promised to call some
time, when he had notice of our COM
ing. Next we called at the whole
sale paper storeFof the Antietam Pa
per Company, where we had a very
pleasant business transaction with
Mr.. Frank Bond, in charge and with
whom we formerly did business when
he was with Messrs. Dushane Il Co.,
of Baltimore. He is the proper man,
in the right place, Next we called
to see our old friend Mr.. Charles
Amey, who is now dealer In tobac-
co and manufacturing cigars, and we
are glad to say has good trade.
Of this industry there are about IA in
the city, Then we wandered around
to the Neaos office with visions of a
spelling Bee, when Martinsburg
downed Hagerstown and ye editor
came out next to best. We walked
in and there was John Adams, sure
enough. He looked up, with the
editor in chief in his hand--the scis-
sors, these he dropped and reached
out his digits, with a,-well Nelse,
where in the world have you been
all these years? Studying spelling
John. How are you on Orthogra-
phy2 Better, l thank you said he,
l always spell better in Hagerstown
than in Martinsburg. What brought
you over Nelse? Well, we replied,
we are booming Martinsburg and /
hear you have four over here and
more borning,-just came over to
see what the things look like. Then
he got into his overcoat, looked up
his free passes, stopped an electric
car, and aboard we climbed. We
went out several miles where the
booms were on-gracious, what a
sight-great wide avenues, paved,
broad brick payements well curbed,
handsome houses in process of cree
ton, dozens of mighty manufactures,
sending up huge piles of smoke from
their towering stacks, while the rat
tie of machinery and the hum of the
multitude of workers, bewildered us.
John said, the snow hid the beauti-
full work of the landscape gardeners,
and he was sorry. We said John,
you cant fool US, this is work OF
some artist, cyclorama of either
New York, Paris or London, let us
go John, let us GO anyhow, back to
Virginny, my old Virginny shore.
John didn't like that, but we depar-
ted, wondering if John was still
thinking of those wonderful fishing
stories he used to publish. Never
theless he is pretty good man, as
editors generally are, and if ever he
comes this way, we will take him to
Jefferson and show him Gallaher's
giraffe just to get even with him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

CHILDREN FROZEN TO DEATH.-A
pitiful tale of suffering and death in
the recent blizzard in the West comes
from Russell Springs, Logan county,
Kansas. The day before the storm
John Brooks, farmer of that Sec
ton, left home and got as far as
Wichita. Realizing the scarcity of
provisions against cold and hunger
his home contained, he tried to go
back to the succor of his family, but
no trains were running. He reached
home on Sunday. Now word is re-
ceiyed that during his absence his
wife tried to reach her nearest neigh
Dor, distance of four miles, but sue
cumbed in the road and was found
in an insensible condition and nearly
frozen, while the baby she carried in
her arms was frozen to death. The
wife, it is feared, will die from the
effects OF exposure.
On New Year Day three small
children of M. g. Bell, farmer liv-
ing in Bourbon county, Kansas,
strayed away from home and got lost
in the snow. A search was made for
them and their dead bodies have been
found. They had frozen to death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

SOCIAL NoTEs One OF the most
pleasant social events that has in
augurated the New Year was the
entertaining of the whist club, COM
posed of Misses Belle Stewart, Imo-
gene Fiery, Lillian Eichelberger,
Maud Grimm, Nota Weaver, May
Faulkner; and Messrs. John L. Fout,
DR.. VIM. Henshaw, O. P. Eichel-
berger, Howard Emmert, and Frank
Baker, on Thursday night by
by Mrs. Or. N. D. Baker, at her resi-
dence on East Burke street. The
guests commenced playing at nine
o'clock and continued until two,
with an intermission at twelve, when
all descended to the dining room,
and partook of delicious supper
prepared by the hostess.
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"A SUGGESTIVE QUERY

email DO grow faster, do you suppose,
when you buy my clothing at Thompson 81
Tablersw
'what a question, child! why do you ask
Because always outgrow suit that is
bought there.''
well that is because the cloth is the very
best, and " i'll wear longer. / wonder that
l never thought of it, sonny. You may
give that suit to little brother and Tll go
to Thompson g. Tablers and get you anoth-
err suit. Really l'll only have to buy
clothes for one boy, instead of two, while
deal there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

SAD AccIDENT.-On Saturday after
noon last, during game of polo at
the Central Opera House, the stick
from the hands of N. Landers, flew
across the building the end striking
Spragne, son off. w. Bishop Esq,
in the eye, and in all probability
knocked it out. He is suffering
considerably, and the eye is SO much
infamed it cannot be thoroughly ex-
amined.
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APRAUTICAL JOKE.

That was joke on Mayberry Tabler
last night. he was awakened at midnight
by the telephone bell;
"Can't you dress quickly and see GUS
tomerr Came the query.
s'Umi You mean the doctor in the next
room to see a patient, l presume. His
telephone is number
81 want to buy Some of those suits you
are selling so cheap. Best goods l ever
saw. Pve been around and find they can't
he duplicated in the city at anything near
your figures. and was afraid you would
morning.
No, come early and we'll let you have
them at present figures. Shall not raise
the figures until this stock is exhausteds
then look out. Tell your friends about it..
Then Tabler went to bed mute ring talk
about man sIeaving his business behind
when he goes to bed" He can't do it
when he offers such bargains.
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HAPPY WILL THOMPSON,

Thompson had a fit to-day.
ssSakes alive! Didn't know he was sub
ject to them"
swell, he isn't exactly. Never has 'em
only when he goes to Thompson & Tablers.
They give him q fit like kid glove
They deal III mems ready made clothing"
They have an eye to neat fits, and can
''size man up' and give him the right
article, or if there is a misfit in any part,
they are quick to detect it, and their rule
is never to let customer go till be is n OF
only fit led but ssuited." Nothing alarm
ing about the fits fellow gets at
THOMPSON d TABLER'S.
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The Third Redemption.

The Equitable Bond Association,
No. 9 st. Paul street, give notice
that the following bonds will be re-
deemed upon presentation and sur
render at their office on and after
Monday, January 5th, 1891: Series
A, $1,000 bonds Nos. 81 to 80, inclu-
sive; series B, $500 bonds Nos. ! to
Is, inclusive; series G, 500 bonds
Nos. II to 81, inclusive;
This is the third redemption made
by this company and is proof, ifany
were needed, of its substantial char
acter. Those who may desire a
profitable and safe ir vestment should
investigate the merits of this asso-
citation and satisfy themselves as to
its strength and reliability. At the
Office, on st. Paul, street all infor
nation desired will be cautiously
and gladly furnished.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

A PROFESSIONAL BoYooTT.-It ap-
pears that doctors are not above the
boycott. The Calgary Medical
Association determined that none of
it's members should accept an ap
pointment as physician to benefit
society. One of the town doctors,
however, received a benefit society
position; thereupon the other mem
bers of the profession met, and re-
solved unanimously that they would
not consult with the erring doctor
or render him assistance in his pro-
fessional work. Toronto Mail
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-01-10

Among the lucky contestants at
the recent Brotherhood of r. R.
Trainmen's fair, was Miss Sophia
Schleuss, the ladies gold watch;
Mrs. j. D. Gletner, parlor suit; Mrs.
F. Brantner, large rocker; and Mr..
Oliver S. Rigsby, received the silver
tea set, given away at the door. The
opponents in the above contests
were very successful and deserve
credit for their work for the fair.
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1890. 1890.
GRAND SPRING OPENING.
To MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS.
1890.
-

have now finished and in course Of
completion, as large and fine lot OF
Pleasure Carriages as have been offered
in this market.
My stock consists in part of Spindle
Wagons, Buggies. Canopy and Falling
Top Phaetons, Surreyes, Dayton Wa
CONS and Jump Seats, at prices that
defy competition.
To my customers would say, l shall
maintain mp reputation as manufac-
turer of only tirst-class work. To 9TH
ers, invite careful examination OF
my stock, as / feel confident that q
comparison of my work will secure your
trade.
pay particular attention to ordered
work, and parties entrusting orders to
me may feel assured they will receive
Just what they want. also keep In
stock lower grade of work, not of my
own manufacture, which offer as low
asthe same can be bought for anywhere.
Particular attention is paid to repair
ing and painting of old vehicles. Char
ges moderate. Call and be convinced.
Requesting continuance OF favoTs.
and thanking you for past kindness, l
am Very Respectfully Yours.
JOHN HELLER,
Carriage Builder, Martinsburg, w. Va
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You are in a Bad Fix

But we will cure you if you will
pay us. Our message is to the weak,
nervous and debilitated, who, by
early evil habits, or later indescre-
tions. have trifed away their vigor
and body, mind and manhood, and
who suffer all those effects which
lead to premature decay, consump-
ton or insanity. If this means you,
send for and read our Book OF LIFE,
written by the greatest Specialist of
the day, and sent (sealed) for 6 cents
in stamps. Address DIR. Parker's
Medical and Surgical Institute, ISL
North Spruce St., Nashville, Tenn,
sept l Y
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A Useful Invention.

Having purchased the patent Win
dow and Door Strips for Berkeley,
Morgan and Jefferson Counties, we
call the attention of Carpenters and
Builders, and all who have trouble
with cold windows. We intend to
put them in all new window frames
at a small additional cost. It will
repay you to come and see them be-
fore purchasing. We also want good
men to represent us in these counties.
w. e. TEBo & Co.,
Between B. & o. Depot and Han
mis- Distillery, Martinsburg, w. Va.
nl5,tf.
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A Paper OF Quality.

The Philadelphia Press has won
the foremost place among Pennsyl-
vania newspapers by the liberality,
enterprise and fairness with which
it conducts its business, reports great
events, and the completeness with
which it records, day by day, the
life of the city, State and country.
It's field is worldwide, and its
staff, its special correspondents, SO
many and well organized, its source
of news SO numerous, that it appeals
to wider constituency than any
other newspaper ever published in
Pennsylvania.
ssThe Press said one Of the man.
ayers of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, snow receives more
Geographic news than all the other
Philadelphia newspapers combined"
This statement is authoritative and
conclusive, and The Press presents
as daily witnesses to its truth, its
twelve to twenty four bright and in
teresting pages.
But it is not only by it's news en-
terprise-by the zeal, energy and in
tegrity of its reporters and cores
pondents that The Press has won
and held the confidence of its many
thousands of readers, representing
every age and every condition OF
life, every trade and every profess
sion, every faith and every political
opinion. It is the excellence and
varied interest Of The Press as a
general family journal, appealing to
women as well as to men, which have
made for it many friends at home,
and extended its reputation through
out the country. It prints every
important event of the worlds pro-
gress.
The printing of news Is always its first
business, but its columns are also enriched
by contributions from the most gifted special
writers, the most famous novelists, and some
of the most eminent public men Of the time.
The literary engagements already made for
1891, probably surpass in number and varie.
ty. and nearly equal in cost any contempor-
airy magazine, for the field and resources of
such newspaper as The Press make it not
only daily historian, but daily forum and
daily tribune.
Its steadily growing profits and its stead
fast constituency not only demand, but in.
sure progress. The greatest authors, as well
as the brightest news correspondents, lind
their largest profits derived from and Penn
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Pennsylvania audience, in Daily, Sunday
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In politics The Press is Republican, but it
knows no other master than the people
whose rights, aspirations, and needs it al.
ways defends 1t has no enemies to punish,
no individual political ambitions to foster or
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or clique. Faithful to the great body of
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it promotes its own interes and influence by
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tious. Its news is always impartial. In Its
pages the workingman finds as ready audi.
ence as the capitalist. To all commercial
and industrial progress, to the best thought
and best action in every sphere of human On
terprise, it accoros generous and eniighted
hospitality. In the columns of The Phila-
delphia Press justice finds "all season Sum-
mur."
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Faust. is. certainly coming to our
city Notwithstanding all reports to
the contrary. All the special seem
cry will be used in this production.
Excursion trains from surrounding
cities will be run. Our people can
depend upon the merits of this COM
pany. The city is being billed for
it now, Notwithstanding that this
company will not appear until Jan.
29th. 1891,
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DEAD LETTERS The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg Jan. S, and
which will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office Jan. 10, if not called for.
When calling say advertised.
A. J. Beard, Mrs. Emily Carper,
Hyman Goheen, Henry Jackson,
Miss May Smith, Miss Eva r. Mead
ows, Mr.. Daniel Miller, j. G. New
man, Mrs. Emaline Russler, W. S.
Sharier, Mrs. Kate Stewart, Miss
Viola Talley, G. S. Walker, Miss
Mollie Weltie.
w. FL. Fl. FLICK. P. M.
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The INDEPENDENT is not given to
self laudation, but we want it under
stood that in the matter of publish
ing sales and printing posters, we
offer inducements and advantages
not equalled by any other newspaper
in the Eastern Pan Handle. Esti-
mates cheerfully made, based upon a
reasonable profit. We do no "Cheap
John" work.
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ESTIMATING JOB WoRK.-The rea.
son that job printers often lose on
their work is because they fail to in.
clude many items in their estimate.
Years ago an old proprietor of a
job office suggested to US the follow.
ing plan Of estimating: beginning all
at trife over cost, viz +: Compost
ton, throwing type in case, cost OF
paper including waste in cutting,
press work, binding if any, interest
on investment, rent and fuel, wear
and tear of type and machinery and
to this add low percentage Of total
for profit.
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E. G. Williams. Jr. & Co.. drug

E. G. Williams, Jr. & Co., drug
gists desire to inform the public
that the agents for the most success
full preparation that has yet been
produced for coughs, colds and
Group. 1t will relieve severe cold
in less time than any other treat
ment. The article referred to is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It
is medicine that has won fame and
popularity on its merits and one
that can always be depended upon.
1t is the only known remedy that
will prevent Group. It must be
tried to be appreciated. It is put up
in so cent and 81 bottles. For sale
by E. G. Williams, Jr. & Co., drug
glsts.
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ga Social Session. for laughing
purposes only, accompanied by the
Famous Black Hussar Band, magni-
icently uniformed and elegantly
equipped, rendering in an exquisite
manner a class of music never before
attempted by any like organization.
The representative travelling band OF
America. Parade takes place from
the St. Clair Hotel at IL o'clock
sharp. Concert from 1910 to 1890.
Don't fail to hear the Star Orchestra.
Every member a soloist. Opera
House, tonight, Saturday Jan. 10th.
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Travellers may learn a lesson from
Mr.. G. D. Cone, a prominent attor-
ney of Parker, Dakota, who says: II
never leave home without taking q
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhea Remedy with me,
and on many occasions have ran
with it to the relief of some sufferer
and have never known it to fail!
For sale by E. G. Williams, Jr. &
Co., druggists.
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DEATH OF DE-. JOHN reynolds.

DEATH OF DR.. JOHN REYNOLDS.
SHEPHERDsTowN, W. VA, Jan. s.
DIR. John Reynolds, an eminent ply
stefan and practitioner for fifty years,
died Friday night of pneumonia, at
ter an illness of but couple of days,
aged seventy-fve years. He leaves
a widow and two children-Mr. A.
S. Reynolds and Mrs. Nellie Legge,
wife of Major s. P. Legge, of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. His
funeral this morning was the largest
for many years. Rev. j. G. Bow
man, of Hanover, Pa, was present
and delivered an eloquent and i'm
pressivc eulogy upon the life and
character of the deceased.
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KEEP PosTED.-If you want a
good newspaper during the session
of the legislature subscribe for the
Charleston Daily Gazette. 1t gives
all the news. 1t owns the Associated
Press Franchise which gives decid-
ed advantage in printing the latest
happenings. A full report will be
given each day of the Legislature
proceedings. Price fifty cents per
month. The Weekly Gazette, nine
large columns to each page, only s.
per year. Address, The Gazette,
Charleston, w. Va.
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The following officers of Washing
ton Lodge No /. K. Of P, were en-
enstalled Jan. 9th, 1891:
P. c., NJ. L. Brown; G. c., VIM.
r. Kline; V. c., ]. E. Helferstay;
Prelate, E. G. Caskey; K. r. & Seal,
G. R. Frankenberry; M. E., j. A /.
Bowers; M. F., VIM. Gerhardt; M.
A., U. S. Grant Pitzer; /. G., j. E,
Caskey; 0. g., J. q. Tharpe.
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We as an appointed committee of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men, desire through the columns of
this paper to tender our thanks to
the ladies who so kindly assisted in
the management and success Of our
recent Fair, aud the general public we
also feel grateful for their attention
and manifested interest, and are in
debted to our lady president Mrs. F.
Brantner, for her zeal and attention
throughout the continuation of the
Fair. VIM. Caskey, Fl. j. Burris,
D. NJ. O'Connel, Committee.
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WE beg leave to announce to many
patrons that we will continue business
and are ready to display our large
Fall stock of Latest Styles in our line.
We have received the Latest Selection
of Millinery and Fancy Goods that
has ever been offered for sale in this
city. Our many years OF business
experience with the public sufficient
ly establish our reputation for GOOD
GOODS and Low PRICES.
Respectfully,
L ScHEU
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Glow fast one woe, upon another
follows" After the many and sad
deaths, in our city, we are again COM
PEELED to chronicle another. 1t be-
ing the demise of Mr.. O. f. Williams,
at his residence in Strinesville, Thurs
day evening about seven o'clock, of
rheumatism. Mr.. Williams had been
in bad health for some time, but it
was not thought to be serious, and
his death was a surprise and shock
to his many friends. He was in his
38th year.
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Omcers Elected.

Attic annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers and Mechan-
les Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Of W. Va, held ON Tuesday, the fol-
lowing gentleman were elected as
officers for the ensuing year: q. T..
Cushwa, Pres; G. P. Riner, Vice
Pres; Daniel Matthaei, Sec'y.; E.
D. Rauch, Treas. Directors, 81. N.
Deatrick, G. P. Blessing, W. A.
Cushwa, ]. B. Kerfott, G. W.
McKown, Cromwell R. Sperow, O.
B. Lafaver, G.. W. Degrange.
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In such busy time as the present
every one should be brief and save
all the time possible. We will waste
no words but give a list Of our
special attractions for the holidays
Sets of furs for children, Grecian
ChinchilIa Sets, Ladies' Natural Lynx
Mufs, Ladies' Coney Pierced Muffs,
Ladies' real Astrakan Muffs, Ladies'
Capes in large variety and very
cheap, plush goods in every descrip-
ton, pocket books, sachet bags,
chatelaine bags, umbrellas, mufders,
kid gloves, silk handkerchiefs, cash
mere and wooden goods table linen,
bed spreads, ladies' and ehildren's
gossamers, children's gloves, ties and
mitts. In fact we have q thousand
and one different things suitable for
Xmas goods.
Come often and early and see the
attractive goods and the great bar
gains ne can offer you.
EinuRx & FIERY
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sfiIes, Nerve q Liver PMS.

An important discovery. They
act on the liver, stomach and bowels
through the nerves. A new princi-
Pile. They speedily cure bilious
ness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles
and constipation. Splendid for men,
women and children. Smallest, mild
est, purest, surest. 80 doses for rs
cents. Samples free at A. M. Gil
bert's Drug Store. feb,22,ly
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VIRGINIA LEADs.---Postmaster-
General Wanamaker's annual report
shows that the extension of mail
routes last year was over one million
miles greater in Virginia than in
any other state. This large increase
was occasioned by the addition of
428 miles oil railroad lines. Vir-
ginia's figures were l,58S,506, while
those of her nearest competitor,
Texas, were SIS, l24. Very many
other interesting facts were made
known. There are carried in the
mails l,s54,667,8 1902 letters per
annnm, many containing money,
yet the per cent. of loss was only
7T-l00,000 of one per cent.
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I've been suffering for the past
three wesks with strained wrist. /
tried Salvation Oil, and find myself,
after having used one bottle, entirely
cured. Chas. Keyser, 1919 Mulberry
St., Baltimore, Nd.