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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10
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monthly meeting Sunday afternoon With III,
BainbrIdge-street church. Manchester. Al
$3.50 O'Clock. Mr. r. H. Elicit presiding. Tho
attendance WAS large and the singing by h.
organized choir splendid Each supenntsrd
en-, in submitting his monthly report made
brief. practical talk regarding his particular
school, which made it very interesting. Pro.
lessor Charles Ii. Winston was the speaker
OF the occasion.
The Association adjourned with the hen..
diction by the Rev. Mr. Hines. Of the West
View church The next meeting will be held
with the GrOye-ayenue church the second
Sunday in December. The schools reported
As follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

THE total vote OF South Dakota is only 35.-
600 less than that of a good-szsd city,
and yet she has as much power IN the United
States Senate as New ork. and has four votes
in the Electoral College. The Republican
party must have felt themselves 10 he in a
desperate strait indeed when they had to adj
nit such rotten borough States into the
Union in order TO maintain their supremacy
in the United State Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

SENATOR SHrRxAs is q regular political Mr..
Toots. and thinks the result of tho elections
In New York. Massachusetts and Iowa AZ OF
no consequence. II these same three States
should happen to vote the same way in 1897
probably Mr.. Sherman might be inclined to
change biz mind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

No statistical report from West-End school.
but il WAS stated that there has been large
number Of conversions. Fifth street reported
nine conversions and Central three.
The next meeting will 10 held at Broad
street church the second Sunday in Deem
Der. The beard of directors will meet on the
fourth Sunday in this month.
Baptist schools.
The Baptist Sunday School Association Of
Richmond and Manchester held It's regular
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

A New YoRx paper wants the Goyernmsn.
to purchase . q 900. 900 msn-of-was 50 a. TO
bsysady tor any trouble with Chill. Tho Chi.
csgo Mail thinks that If we wait little while
the whole Gillian Congress could b Dur.
chased for half that sum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10
Old Lsdies' Home To-day.

The EPISCOPAL Old Ladies' Home, on Fourth
street, will 10 open all day to receive
Eiits from the good people Of Richmond.
glad to-day. The Home is in great need OF
groceries, dry goods and money. The lady
MANAGER confidently appeal to their friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

A CONTEMPORARY estimates that suit Of i'm
ported WOODEN clothing that weighs six
pounds, and would cost si0in England. would
cost in the United States under the Mckinley
tariff. sis.s7. This will give our people some
idea OF the extent to which sboddy clothing is
necessarily resorted to in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

THE Gordonsville Sun-Herald has suspend
ed publication. This is the paper which
waxed so wroth with The TINS because it
would persist in giving its readers all the
news. and published ahead Of all its contem-
poraries the reports of the disagreements
among the stockholders OF the Gordonsyille
Land Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

THE BUsINESS-M MANS BANK.
L az EAST BROAD STREET,
have 4 system By which small sums can be de-
posted In any part OF the city Parties desiring
10 secure an agency which will bring them irAis
and 10 the same time lead 10 a profitable busi,
ness engagement should apply az once Tor Tau
particulars. no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

MANCHEsTER BUREAU. TWELFTH AND
HULL STREETS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

NORFOLK BUREAU IN CHARGE OF Mr..
w. 8. URoUHART.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

vet others this afternoon. for the regular ses-
sions OF the Association.
The service at Venable-street church on
Sunday night was memorsbly impressive 10
large congregati n. The pastor, keY. Is; n.
FIT preached with unusual power on Bel
shazzars Vision Of the Spectral Hand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

LYNCHBURGH BUREAU. 216 EIGHTH
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-10

THE MANCHEsTER CIRCULATION OF
THE TIMES Is NOW GREATER THAN ALL
THE OTHER RICHMOND PAPERS COM
BINED.
1900 r,n,r nv ruv rTMr2 Is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
Shepherdstown News.

1t is said that gentleman from New
Mexico has purchased 5000 acres OF
land up the Shenandoah Valley and
will at once proceed to stock it with
sheep, which he will ship from that
Territory.
Ohio Smith, former resident ofthis
place, died at the Aims House of this
county, where he has been for several
years past, on last week He was in
the 10Th year ofhis age.
Last Thursday night some one broke
into Mr.. G. + Lickliders courthouse
and cleaned it oat completely
The body of Mr.. Thomas scnoppert,
formerly of Harper's Ferry, who was
knocked off a bridge into the Patapsco
river by a locomotive on the 31st OF
March. was found on Tuesday about
two miles below the scene of the acct
dent. 1t had lodged in pile of drift.
last Thursday evening John Ghise
lin, the fve-year-old son of Rev. and
Mrs. Ghiselin, died at the home of hi:
parents in Shepherdstown
Mr.. Joseph Criswell died at his resi-
dence in Keedysville, Nd, last Friday
after an illness of ten days, at the ag,
of So years. Mr.. Criswell was a broth
er of Capt John Criswell, of this place
and formerly lived in Shepherdstown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

Mayor McSherry very properly re-
plies to certain charges of drunkenness
on w. Martin St. that it is the duty of
those who see violations of the law to
make the charge to the officers, not in
the newspapers, and he will see that
the laws are enforced without exception
or discrimination. He has further in
structed the policemen to pay special
attention to those parts of the city
from which complaints come. The
police Office is always open to COM
plants and information, and upon
proper evidence produced the officers
and the Mayor will act every time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
HICKS FOR MAY.-From the I'd

Hicks FOR MAY-From the I'd to
sth, is storm period to be watched.
Mercury is on April aoth. Vulcan, May
;rd, and Mars May 9TH. II viii be
wise prudently to anticipate dangerous
storms at this time Should they come,
indications will be manifest and time
ly to watch for them, Frosts will oc-
cur on nights following. Reactionary
storms fall normally about the 9th, but
with new moon on the 9Th, and Mars
so near his equinox, We have in.
dicated in calendar by stars the Sth
9th and 10th as storm days. The 18th
is the center of the next regular storm
period, and allowing usual days befor,
and after, storms are sure to pass from
west to east within the limits. Coo
nights, with northern frosts will follow
Expect storms about the 2Ist and z2d
The last period for May is 2sth to 79th
This is an eventful month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
News.

Good news is always welc me. and we
are glad ~ tell YOU that we haye just re-
ceived another big lot of Carpets and
Mattings. We thought We had bought
enough to supply our trade for the Gu
tire season, but the bargains were too
big to last-they were soon picked up.
The lot just received was bought at a
closing out saIe in New York and we are
prepared to as;onish you with low prices.
Do you want a rag carpet? If so. we have
got something that will please you. IL
ia the best thing for the money you ever
saw. made from tide be-t of chain and all
new rags. Ia .as tsil drapeTy and win
dow shades " have every thing desira-
Bile in the market Come and see us and
we will take pleasure ia showing you
through our carpet department.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

THE B. & o. WRECK OF TUESDAY,
The wreckage caused by the the Gin
cinnati and St. Louis express running
into freight train at Waring Station,
on the Metropolitan Branch of the B
& o. railroad, on Tuesday, was clear
ed away Thursday. Two bodies were
found under the debris. One was iden.
titled as the body off. W. Amey, the
conductor OF the freight train, and the
other was the body of fireman Murphy,
whose death has been recorded. The
body of Amey was in ditch on the
left side of the track under the loco
motive of the freight train, and the
body of Murphy was some distance
away under car
The correct list of the dead is as fol-
lows Curtis E. Elliott, engineman
of the freight train J. w. Amey,
conductor of the freight, and Postal
Clerk A. c. Burdette, making four i'll
all The bodies of Conductor Amey
and Engineman Elliott were sent to
Washington to be prepared for burial.
Murphy's body will be taken to Stras-
burg, and Conductor Amey's remains
sent to Martinsburg for burial. The
body of Postal Clerk Burdette was
forwarded to Grafton, VIVA, where his
relatives reside. Engineman Henry
Croft, who is at his home, in
Washington, is recovering from
his injuries Milton w. Peacock, the
postal clerk, of the same city,
is in critical condition. No. one is
allowed to see him and it will be several
days before his physician can state the
result of his injuries.
The workers at the Baltimore and
Ohio wreck of Tuesday found the re-
mains of Curtis E. Elliot, the engineer
of the passenger engine The remains
were horribly mangled, showing that
the engineers death must have been
instantaneous. Elliott must have stood
nobly by his post, from which the force
Of the collision sent him over the boiler
of his engine and into the wreck and
escaping steam of the freight engine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

MARRIAGE OF a MINISTER. Miss
Emilia v Widmyer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Widmyer, of Ham
cock, Md, and Rev Edward c. Gala
her, of Old Town Circuit, Allegheny
County, son of Mr.. Joshua Gallagher of
Martinsburg, were married on April 49,
at the Methodist Episcopal church, at
Hancock. The bride was escorted to
the altar by her brother, Mr.. J. Law
renee Widmyer. The groom was at
tended by his best man, Mr. Walter NJ.
Widmyer, cousin of the bride, Rev
Thos J. Cross, minister of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at Hancock, per-
formed the marriage ceremony. The
bride wore light brown cloth dress,
trimmed with brown velvet and pass
samenterie. The urshers were Mr. T.
Widmyer, brother of the bride and
Messrs. Charles Jenkins, Willie M.
Cross and Michael Cross, --Gko6e.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.


I,antie Hickman left Sunday ever
ing for Braxton county, w. Va.
Master Lewis Thompson has az
cepted position in his brother's store
| Mr.. John Abel has improved hi
property by erecting new fence il
front
| Mr.. Edward Padget, of Winchester
came down to see Forepaugh on Fri
day
Miss Clara Hendricks, of this city
left yesterday evening for Duffields tc
spend few days.
Mr.. ]. w. Confer, of Moler's Ave
nue., has improved his property BY
erecting new fence.
Mr.. Harry Sharf left yesterday al
noon for Romney where he has beer
working for some time past.
Mr.. A. S. Goulden is introducing
the cash delivery system in his store
with Miss Grouse as Cashier.
The Baker Lime Quarry strikers all
went to work again, about dozen
colored men we believe.
1t is reported that a child froze tc
death last night, near Hedgesvilie.
Good fishing now in Back Greek &
party went over from here yesterday
and returned with some fine bass.
Judge Duckwall had quite shaking
up yesterday afternoon in the way of q
chill he was better later and adjourn.
ed Court for the term, but a special
term will be on held on next Friday.
The managers of the Street Railway
J. Edw. Wallace and F. 7. Wilson, lief,
to-day for the eastern cities. V.
Mrs. Hill and daughter, who have
been visiting Mrs. Lewis Robinson, or
West Burke ST., have returned home
Mrs. Geo. w. Brown, of Winchester,
who has been visiting her sister-in-law
Mrs. Jacobs, has returned home.
Mr.. Henry Grim, of Burke St, is
slightly improved in health.
Mr.. Vim. Shipley is quite ill at his
home on Stephen ST., with infamma
tory rheumatism.
Master Thomas Amtower, of Grant
Co, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. ]. w
Hillery, on College St.
Mr.. Henry c. Young, of Charles ST.
who has been so i'll, is able to be out
Miss Clara Helferstay is improving
rapidly; she hopes to be out in a few
days. H.
On complaint of friends and neigh
bors Mrs. Ellen Roach had hearing
before Justice Mckee. yesterday, DR.
Hedges present, on charge of lunacy
having been out of her mind for some
years and is getting worse She was
committed to an asylum.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
Greensbura--opequon News.

During a thunder storm last Wednes
day afternoon the residence of Mr.
Lemen Price was struck by lightning,
but no serious damage was done.
Mr. G. w. D. Folks new barn is
rapidly nearing completion.
Mr.. G. B. Williams is improving his
premises by the erection ofanew fence
DR.. E. L. Strobe is building the
foundation for his new residence al
Swan Pond.
The many friends Of Mrs. Emil,
Byers will be glad to know that her
health is very much improved.
Mr.. Wesley Welshans has force Of
masons from Shepherdstown at work
erecting the wall for his new barn.
Mrs. D. T. Williamson is reported a
little better.
Miss Harriet Bender was the guest
of her sister. Mrs. S. A. Lemaster.
DrED.-Near Swan Pond. April a3d,
Harry Lee, infant son of Mr.. Charles
Coffenberger, aged months and g
days The funeral took place from the
residence of Mr.. James Vanmetre. he
being the grandfather of the deceased
Rev. D. NJ. Moser officiated. The re
mains were inferred in Elmwood Gene
terry at Shepherdstown. Only three
months have passed since the mother OF
the deceased preceded him to the better
land. We extend our heartfelt sympa-
thy to the bereaved husband and father.
Mr.. Charles Miller and Miss Maude
Syester, of Falling Waters, were the
guests of the Misses Byers, Sunday.
April so jolly ROVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

David Kendlehart,s one of the Oldest
citizens of Gettysburg died last week.
He was president of the city council
during the war. and it was to him Gen
eral Early a few days before the battle
addressed his requisition for 70 barrels
of -four. 1000 pounds pork, r,2oo
pounds sugar. 600 pounds coffee, 1000
pounds of salt, 40 bushels of onions,
1000 pairs Of shoes and 500 hats,
threatening to burn the town in case
they were refused, but through the
stratergy of Mr.. Kendlehart the requis.
ition was refused and the town saved
from burning
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

Every one knows that at his season Of the
year disease lies in ambush. ever ready to
pounce and prey upon The weak. And any fair
minded physician will tell you that the only
safe guard lies in kee ping the system thorough
ly keyed up by the use mot abusel of a reliable
stimulant. Hundreds OF tonacs are advertised
for this purpose. but experience shows that a
pure ryewhiskey In the only one III be depended
upon. Max Klein's SILVER Age" and Dn-
quesne" brands are sold under a sworn guaran-
tee off hsoiute purity; an affidavit accompan les
each bottle. "Silver Age" sells for 81 so and
"Duquesne" at 81 Is per full quart bottle. The
difference in age IMAGES the difference In
price-both brands are GRANTED TO be ut-
adulter9ted.
You can get Guckenheimer. Finch, Gibson
or 0verholt from Mr.. Klein AT sl.00 per quart
or six quarts for s5.0a. His stock of wines
brandies gins. ETC., is Acknowledged to he the
largest and choicest in the State. Goods
shipped to all parts OF the Z. s Send for cata.
ln2ut. and price list, mentioning this paper
MAX KLEIN. 50 Federal street. Allegheny, Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Court News. ]. Seibert
General receiver, renewed his bond.
Joseph H. Shafer and John w
Lamon appointed Jury Commissioner.
under the new jury law.
Chancery.-Lizzie Feltner &C.. VS.
David Deck and others, decree con.
6rming commissioner report distri.
buting funds.
I. L. Bender & Bro VS.; Jacob KEGS
and others, decree disposing of funds
in hands Of plaintiffs. and retiring case
from docket.
COURT News. -I.aw-State of West
Va, VS.. Frank J. Best. Indictment for
felony Nolle.
Chancery.-W. F. Matthews vs..
Anna NJ. Bateman, decree referring to
Commissioner, and distributing fund
w. H. H. Flick VS.. J. H. Boltz De-
cree referring to commissioner to as
certain unpaid costs.
c. w. Wisner VS.. Emily Wisner ct
al decree confirming sale.
Jas. w. Day &c, VS.. H. NJ Hutch
inson ct al releasing lien and retiring
cause from docket
Jacob Miller Sc, VS.. A. l.. Shut ct
al, decree confirming report of Com r.
and directing payments there under.
J. H. Miller VS.. William Lenix, de-
cree confirming sale
Isaac Washington VS.. j. n Wisner,
Trustee. &c, cause remanded to rules.
NJ. G. Lloyd. guardian, vs. Mary E.
Tabler, ct al, plaintiff petition grant
ed and sale of real estate ordered.
Danville Stove & Mfg. Co. VS.. c.
f. Blondel, cause remandeC to rules.
Adam Becker, admir-, VS.. Alonzo
Rickeret al, referred to Com r to state
the account of special comr.
W. H Henshaw VS.. VIM Barney ct
al, defendant c. H. Miller filed his
answer.
James S. Hess appointed trustee of
U. B. Church in place of B. F. Palmer,
removed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

The Forepaugh circus, at Martins
burg, Friday, was grand success
and the Hagerstown tourists are de,
lighted. During the day horse hitch.
ed along the side OF the street became
frightened at the elephants, and,
Jumping to one side, caused a woman
to be knocked over a low wall. She
had a child in her arms, and falling
upon it killed it After the circus a
man, who was walking at some dis
lance from the tent, was knocked
down, horribly beaten and robbed OF
his watch and $40 Hagersto7ew Mail
The only foundation for the above is
the fact of Mrs. Belts and child being
thrown over wall or embankment
but MT hurt, and the loss of Mr. CO..
lier's watch
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

Married, April 29th, at St. Joseph S
Church, Bonneauville, Pa, Mr.. Jno.
Keiser, ofMount Pleasant Twp, Pa to
Julia L. Brieghner, of Falling Waters,
West Va Mr. Keiser is we'll known in
Adams Co, and is an honest and kigh.
ly respected citizen. Miss Brieghner
has many friends and relatives in Pa.
who are happy to welcome her to her
new home. After the ceremony the
bridal party proceeded to the home Of
the groom, where many friends were
invited and sumptuous dinner pre-
pared all did justice to the many good
things. In the evening all returned
to their homes, leaving the happy
couple i'll their pleasant country home
to enjoy long life.
G. w, ii.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
CONJUNCTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed In his hands by an East india
missionary the formula ola simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure oi
Consumption, Bronchitis Catarrh. Asthma
and all throat and Lung Alice ions also a p =.
tive ard radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Complains. after having
tested Its wonderful curative powers la
thousands OF eases, has felt IL hisdHty o make
II known 10 his suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and a desire TO relieve human
suffering. will send free Of charge. to ali who
desire II. this recipe. IN German. French OF
EDgllsh with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper. W. A. NoN Es, $50 P0teers
Block, Rochester, ". y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09
0akton News.
Bark peeling has begun,

Bark peeling has begun.
A number of our young men left for
Keyser last week to peel bark.
Mr.. Morgan Bowers, our enterprising
merchant, is doing good business.
Miss Cordelia Albright is visiting
lends and relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. Harry Albright has moved on
the Bragunier farm where he will work
this year.
There is a protracted meeting being
held at Hedges Chapel. No CONVEX
sions yet, but quite number Of seek
ers at the altar. The meeting is con-
Quoted by Rev. c. NJ. Yost.
Mr.. David Weller was in our midst
Saturday looking after his business
interest.
We understand that they are trying
to get post Office at Petersburg Such
move will be quite an accommoda'
ton to the citizens of that place.
Snyder Brother & Co. we understand
are going to move their saw mill on
the tract of land owned by John w
Tabb and U Bragunier in the near flu
ture.
Mr.. George Albright formerly o
Berkeley, but now at Morgan County
paid us afying visit one day last week
Mr.. John Cofenberger has his saw
mill in good repair and being run t.
its full capacity by Mr.. John Logue.
\ fire broke out on the house il
which some maids by the name of Viii
son lives. Had it not been for the time
~ arrival of some neighbors the hous
would have been burned to the ground
We are having the prospect Of a goo
fruit crop this season, the trees are ful
of bloom and the germ is alive in a
of them. A, ID. q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-09

Solomon Bovery, of near Greencastle,
had nine sheep killed by dogs a few
weeks ago.
Father Rabbia paid visit to Roth S
warehouse, on the canal, and to the
chair factory in Williarnsport, and con-
versed with the Italians,
Engineer Tolhelm. of the c. V. R.
r. the other day made the run from
Hagerstown to Harrisburg, a distance
of "a miles. in two hours, making all
regular stops .-Hage,stosos Mail