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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Several of the accounts purchased from
Mr.. Rely, amounting to considerable
sum, are unpaid though due six months
ago. If not paid by the first of January
they will be placed in the hands of an
officer for collection.
In connection with the above it may
not be amiss to state that there are by
actual count 800 subscribers at Martins
burg post-office who are in arrears from
a few months to three or four years, and
a like proportion throughout the county.
Because of the scarcity of money we
have refrained from making collections,
but find that we are running behind. If
one-fourth of those who are able to do so
would now pay up, we would be reliev-
ed from considerable embarrassment and
at the same time be enabled to carry
those who are now really unable to pay.
We very much prefer TO devote our
attention to the Herald rather than spend
our time collecting small bills, but we must
have money to pay for labor and material.
Look at the yellow slip on yeur paper,
ascertain if you are in arrears, and if you
are make your and our Christmas more
enjoyable by at once renewing, and thus
help US to get on cash basis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
OBITUARY..

DIED.-At her husbands home, near
Stokes school-house, this county, De
cember 10, Mrs. Sarah Ann Gregory
in the Goth year of her age.
1t is witnessed of her by her neigh
bors that she was good woman and
a devout Christian. Her religion show
ed itself in her kindliness of DISPOSE
ton toward her neighbors. They
found in her a friend whenever a
friend was needed. The mother of
twelve children, eight sons and four
daughters, they are glad to rise up
this day and call her blessed. Her
death was very sudden, she laid down
at night in usual health and in a few
minutes was taken with violent cough
ing which probably ruptured some
blood vessel, and almost before light
could be procured the spirit had flown.
She was buried in Norbourn Gene
terry, where many fond friends follow
ed her to take an affectionate farewell.
w
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
A Twenty-Five Founder.

Christmas comes next Monday and J.,
thanks to Mr. James NJ. Vanmeter, the
Herald is ready and anxious to well
come the day of days. Yes, dear
friends, we shall eat turkey for our
Christmas dinner, and such a turkey
Think of it, ye half-starved editors
who have not had a square meal for
the last forty years, and realize if you
can how proudly we shall dissect that
finest of all birds. A twenty-five
pound turkey! The munihcent gift
of a man whose heart is large as
some mems bodies, and whose love for
his fellow-man is as broad the ocean.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
HONEYWOOD.

Miss Annie Reid is visiting friends
in Maryland.
John Lindsay has returned home
from Jefferson County.
Frank Miller and wife were visiting
friends over the Opequon Sunday last.
Rev. Portch, of Williamsport, was
visiting in the family of Harvey Mil
Ter Monday.
David Kershner killed two hogs
last week that tipped the beam at $40
pounds, Who can beat uncle DAVID
Sorry to report that Harvey Miller
is still confined to his room; we hope
he may soon recover.
Mr.. Henry l. Lloyd was badly Grip
pied last week by horse falling upon
him; we hope to see him out again
soon. BACHELOR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23

1t has been rumored that Mr.. ]. +.
Spurrier, train master of the B. & o.
has been promoted to Superintendent
in place of Thos. Fitzgerald who be-
comes General Superintendent. The
appointments will take place the be-
ginning of the year. Many impor-
tant changes it is said will be made.
The passenger division which now
changes here will go to Brunswick
and the 600 am, train carrying pas
sengers and the workingmeu back and
forward to Brunswick will be aban-
doned. All expecting to be employ
ed by the B. & o. will be required to
live at Brunswick or obtain employ
ment elsewhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
CEDAR GROVE.
Xmas will soon be here.


Mrs. G. c. Ditto is on the sick list
Miss Katie Fleming has returned
home from a visit in Chambersburg
S. J. Williamson, ST., is considera-
bly, worse at this writing.
John lands, jr., is slowly recovering.
Henry Lloyd sustained severe in
jury by being thrown from horse last
week.
Anyone having furs to sell will find
4 purchaser in the person of Moses
Cole.
D. c. Kershner killed two hogs last
week one of which weighed $50 pounds
and the other 4I2.
La grippe has made its appearance
in our vicinity. In some places many
children are prevented from attending
school by it.
Chicken pox has also become cpl
demic in some places
Rev J. Portch will deliver Christ
mas sermon Sunday morning, Deem
Der, "a at Harmony. S,J.W.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
BUNKER HILL.
Newsy Notes-Sensible Ideas
upon Gift Giving.

Robt. Lemon, of Chambersburg,
spent Sunday with his uncle, Mr..
Lemon.
Mrs. Annie I4ockhart, of Martins
burg, spent Sunday with her sister at
this place.
We wish the readers, editor, and
correspondents of the Herald a merry
Xmas.
Poultry buyers are rushing their
stock to the eastern markets.
D. f. Rogers, of Gainsboro. Va,
spent few DAYS with her brother, in
this place.
John Criswell, of Baltimore, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Geo. l. Pitzer.
Come, Gray, when you come to the
Hill again tie your horse to the
post and not to blade of grass.
John Cline and wife are on the sick
list.
Mr.. S. S. Cline lost a very fine hog
Monday last
Messrs. Denny and Sh errard, of
Gerardstown, were in our burg Sun
day eve.
Harry Geyer, of Martinsburg, was
enjoying the breeze of Mill Greek Sun
day
Mrs. Jno Cunningham gave din
ner to her daughters, on Monday
last.
Before another issue of your paper
the great annual of Xmas will again
be celebrated Already thoughts con-
corning it are filling the minds of the
old, while the children OF the land are
wild with excitement. 1t is we'll to
consider the matter of Xmas obser-
vance in good time so that it will be
kept within the bounds of reason or
good sense. There is no doubt that
with American love of show, we have
overdone present giving on all special
occasions; the consequence is, giving
without heart, to satisfy self-love or
through fear of comment. In thus
submitting to what we think public
opinion expects, rather than to what
heart prompts and what pocketbook
cannot afford, we neither act with jus
tice to ourselves or to others. Hall
the ills and its poverty are not due to
lack of income, but foolish desire tc
appear richer than we are; upon al
such nonsense and smallness must ev'
er follow woes numbered. A wist
man does not care for the value of {
gift but the remembrance. Mex
comes the question Of giving to tbs
poor. This is the most difficult Of al
problems, and we fear the plans here
tofore in vogue have lessened the old
time American sense of independence
In our Christmas giving. then, to thu
humble classes we should SO bestow
that the idea is not conveyed that W,
look upon them as paupers. but a.
friends worthy of self-respect and abb
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
LEWIS KAPLlN,

Is closing out his entire stock of car
pets and oilcloths way below cost.
Great bargains in clothing aud
gents furnishing goods.
Good winter caps for men and boys
cheaper than anywhere i'll town.
$1,000 worth of picture frames and
looking glasses to be closed out in
the next IS days at any price.
can frame your pictures for half
the regular price in the latest styles
of molding.
Latest styles of patterns in pants at
77c, Csc, SI.33 and $500, worth
twice the price, at LEWIS KAPLIN's,
Peoples Bargain House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
TO Correspondents.

While we want correspondence from
every portion Of the region in which
the Herald circulates, we must insist
that our friends boil down. condense
their letters. We want the news, all
OF it, and regard our local correspon-
dence as one of the most interesting
features of the Herald, but as there is
limit to space, and in view Of the
fact thatcher important mattersshould
be touched upon. we are obliged to
insist that certain of our correspond
ents must not be SO prolix.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Christmas and New Year Holiday Ex-
curSion Rates.

The Western Maryland Railroad
Company announces that Christmas
and New Year holiday excursion tick
cts will be sold to and between all sta
tons on its main line, divisions and
branches, on December p, %, "a, rs,
90, 80, and 81, 1898, and January I,
1894, at the low rates of cents per
mile. These tickets will be good on all
regular trains and valid to return
until Wednesday, January 5, 1894 Gn-
clusive) The minimum charge for
tickets will be IS cents. The low rates
will be awaited of by many who desire
to exchange social greeting Of the sea-
son and enjoy the festive holidays
with friends along the line of the Wes-
tern Maryland R. R.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
PUBLIC SALE
REAL ESTATE AND MILLING
PROPERTY.

By virtue of power of attorney duly
recorded in the office of the Clerk of the
County Court of Berkeley County, w.
Va, and if not sold at private sale before
then, will sell at the Court House in
said county, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1894,
at p m Git being the first day of the
Circuit Court of said county,, that valu-
able tract of land and mill property
known as the
SHIELDS MILL PROPERTY
containing 147t acres. lying A miles
northwest of Hedgesville, in said county.
This would make a good grazing farm,
and has about 30acres bottom land about
go acres cleared, and the balance in oak
pine, and chestnut timber. On the prop
erty is a good log house, and kitchen,
wood and hen house. corn crib, and
ordinary log barn. A spring of good
limestone water is in the yard. The mill
was rebuilt short time ago, is 24x32
feet and has good burrs, cloths, and
shutter The inside works are all new
Any person wishing to buy good home
would do well by coming to see it.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne thousand dol
lars cash, the balance in three equal pay
meuts due in one, two, and three years
respectively, with interest from day OF
sale, the deferred payments to be secured
by deed of trust on the property. Pos
session to be given on the LIST day OF
April, 1894.
JAMES d. JACK,
Atty for heirs
w. QUINN, Auctioner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
LINES

On the death of our mother, SusaI
Eichelberger, who died October 26, 1893
aged "A years, months, and 26 days.
We miss thee from our home, mother,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee;
We miss thee everywhere.
Yet we hope to meet you, mother,
When the toll of life is DER;
Meet with you and our dear brother,
Over on that other shore.
Golden gates are opening wider,
All are there | lost below
Meet in heaven, O, dear ones, meet me,
Heaven, my home, Oh, joy go.
BY HER CHILDREN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Practice of Dentistry.

Big cut in prices; Extracting CSC.
Full plate of teeth $40. Gold filings
81. so up. Amalgam, cement, etc. soc.
Bridges $40 up. Gold crowns S. up.
Owing to the prevailing scarcity of
money, DR.. Warrenfells makes this
reduction. Permanent office on King
street opposite new government build
ing. No fogyism. No quackism. But
Justice to all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Dishes, Dishes, Dishes,

Just received at Kilmers China Hall
on King street, six hogsheads in
china, in dinner, tea, and toilet sets,
salad dishes, cavaretts, cake and fruit
trays, fruit sets, tete a tete sets, and
hundreds of beautiful novelties in
china not found in any other store in
this valley. Go and see. Don't for
get this store is on King street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
THE ERALD.
rEnfared at the Post Office at Martinsburg,
w Va, as Second-class Matter.l


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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
HEDGESVIlLE,

Mrs. Yost, of Baltimore, is visiting her
son, Rev. G. NJ. Yost.
Mrs. Drake, of Allegheny City,who has
been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Jacob Naylor, has returned to her home,
D. r. Nihion was called home this
week on account of the illness of his
mother and sister
Miss Alice Hanna leaves this week to
visit her brother in New York. She
will also visit friends in Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
Mrs. Wheating, former resident of
this place, died at her home in Roanoke,
Va, last week.
Rev. Engle, of the Presbyterian
Church, is holding series of meetings at
this place.
The contract for matchmaking the
street from G. S. Harrison's tin shop to
the second bridge was awarded to J. T.
Bodine, who is busily engaged in haul
ing the stone. The work is to be COM
pleted in sixty days.
There is great deal of sickness in our
village at the present, most of which is
severe attacks of grip.
The Christmas entertainment of the
First NJ E. Church will be held Tuesday
night, December 26, at p. m.
We notice that our North Mountain
correspondent reports a great deal of
Sabbath visiting. While we don't mean
to dictate, we do think they could spend
the day more probably by attending
church somewhere and not deprive those
they visit of doing likewise.
Mt Zion Episcopal Sunday School will
hold their Christmas entertainment
Christmas night, at o'clock,
Mr.. J. H. Miller received a telegram
Wednesday announcing the death of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Joseph Stuckey, Of
Ohio He was former resident of thi;
county his many friends and relatives
regret to hear of his death. OLIVE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Reduced Rates for the Holidays.

In pursuance of its usual liberal pol
icy, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company announces that excursion
tickets will be sold between all sta
tons on its lines east of the Ohio Riv-
err during the Christmas and New
Year holidays at reduced rates The
tickets will be sold for all trains De-
cember p, %, "a, IS, 20, so, 81 and
January I, and will be valid for the re-
turn journey on all trains until Janu-
airy ;, inclusive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
A Storehouse of Information.

This is an ageof encyclopedias, and
their value is not to be questioned, but
the average person is far too busy to
spend time in poring over encyclope
dias, and will consult dictionary a
hundred times 10 an encyclope liza
once. Nor will much be lost either, if
the Dictionary is Webster's Interna-
tional Dictionary which contains a
wealth of information making it really
an encyclopedia, condensed it is true,
but all the more valuable for that very
reason.
In fact, the International should be
considered a necessity in every family
Though the style in which it is pre-
scented makes it luxury as we'll, and
a saving of three cents a day for year
will provide more than enough money
to purchase it. The publishers, G. &
c. Merriam & Co. ,ofSpringfeld Mass,
cheerfullv send free prospectus con-
tanning specimen pages, which in it
self is we'll worth a careful reading.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23

to take care of themselves. No gift
should carry with it the sense of obi
CATION on the part of the recipient by
making him feel and see his poverty
and loss of independence The safety
of the land rests upon the selfreliance
and self-respect of its citizens. Keep
in mind, then, these organizations
and gift giving will take from the Gus
tom many of its terrors and make the
day one of real happiness, profit, and
blessedness. PETE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
The Best.

We have just received a car load of
Cumberland Hydraulic Cement There
is more cement in barrel of Cumber-
land than any other and is sold cheap
err 1t is used by all the best cistern
builders in the county. Try it. 10.
SENcINDIyER, SHARPER & STEWART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Persons in Virginia receiving speci-
men copies of the Herald, are invited
to subscribe for it, as. our Winchester
correspondent will make the paper as
interesting as possible to Virginia
readers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
New Stock Dry Goods, Notions.

Where do you buy domestic dry
goods and notions, Mrs. b? On first
floor of Kilmer's China Hall building,
on King street, Martinsburg, w. Va,
is where l buy good goods for cash,
cheap. There you will see nice stock
of new goods just i'll. Go!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
This Will Save You.

We are giving the lowest prices ev-
er given in this city on G. A Salt
Our price on fine salt will please You
Call and see us. 10.
SENCTNDIVFR SIAFFFR & STEWART
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Christmas at the Churches.

The First NJ. f. Church Sunday
school will hold its its annual Christ
mas entertainment on the evening of
the 10th. This school departs from
the usual custom and will endeavor to
provide something for needy ministers
on the frontier. There will be no admis-
sion fee, but collection will be lifted
for the purpose of allowing all to con-
tribute to most worthy cause. The
school will meet in the lecture room
by GAS, sharp, and accompanied by
officers and teachers will proceed to
the auditorium. The exercises will
be those usual on such occasions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Farmers Institute.

There will be meeting of the
members of the Farmers Institute and
others interested, on Saturday, Janu-
airy 6. 1894, at p. m, to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of holding an Institute.
By order of Executive Committee.
ED. I.uPToN, Pres.
NJ STRIBLING, Sec.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
Boots, Boots, Boots.

At D. NJ. kilmer's. on King street,
YOU will find boots that are worth more
money than you paw for them. Dom
forget the place on King street. first
floor, KilmeT's China Hall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
ESTRAY

EsTRAf.
Came to John Butts, near Jones Spring,
w. Va, about the 18th of November,
1898, dark red steer, year and half
old. Owner can have the same by prov
ing property and paying expenses incur
red.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The Stockholders of the Valley Ex-
change Building Association of Martins
burg, W. Va, will meet at the Office of
said Association, Burkhart building, at
s o'clock p. M, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1894,
in Annual Meeting, for the purpose of
electing Officers and Board of Directors,
and for the transaction of any other bus
mess which may be done by the stock
holders in general meeting.
I'd j. S. MATHEWS,
Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23

This
Is the Season
OF Good Cheer,
And the time for making a good
resolution.
NEW YEARS DAY.
Start Early
By getting your resolution to
IDEAL only with Louis Brown"
we'll under way. Don't wait till
tomorrow, come now!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

MaRTINsBuRG, W. VA,
Dec. Z, 1893.
The Stockholders of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank of Martinsburg, West Va,
are hereby notified that the annual cleo
ton for twelve (l2) Directors will be held
at the Bank,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 0, 1894.
between the hours Of - and o'clock.
f. E. WILSON,
Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23
PRODUCE.
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
Having qualified as Administrator on
the estate of John Lemaster, deceased, /
hereby give notice to all persons know
ing themselves indebted TO the estate to
make immediate and prompt settlement,
and all persons having claims against the
estate to present them, properly authen-
tieated, for payment.
W. III. MCDONALD,
Administrator.
December 16, 1898. 1t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23

Early services will be held in the
Lutheran Church Monday morning
at $50 o'clock. Anthems will be rem
dered by the choir hymns by the con-
CATION, and a short sermon will be
preached by the pastor All welcome.
The item in the Herald of last week
in relation to Rev. Dr. ]. w. Hundley
was erroneous in that it was stated
that he carried out the plan of his pre-
decessor in having the Baptist church
own a parsonage. We have been re-
liablyinformed that the plans by which
the parsonage was secured were laid
since DR.. Hundley came amongst us,
and were not suggested by his prede-
cessor. The correction is made in or
der that the honor may be properly
bestowed And we further beg to add,
as neighbor, that we sincerely regret
the fact that our friend has decided to
leave us and this regret comes from
and extends to each and every mem
Der of both families.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-23

The Sunday School of Trinity NJ. F..
Church, South, will celebrate Christ
mas in the usual manner on Christ
mas evening. There will be music,
Rotations, dialogues, and responsive
readings, an interesting programme
having been prepared. Exercises
will begin promptly at 6p. III. An
admission fee of 5 cents will be charg-
ed as usual.