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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

The MILITARY BALL.-The militia
ry ball was well attended on Thurs
day night of last week and passed off
very pleasantly. Before the dancing
commenced there was an exhibition
in company drill and bayonet exer-
else which was very creditable. The
members of the company presented a
soldierly appearance in their new
uniforms and seemed rather to enjoy
the volley of admiring glances that
were shot at them from the bright
eyes OF the many pretty girls present.
The music was furnished by Thomp
sons orchestra, and the dancing was
spirited and kept up until late hour.
The stage of the Opera House was
filed with tables, where the weary
dancers could HE themselves be-
tween the sets and regale themselves
with the delicacies of the season. AL
though the editor of the World is
too old to trip the light fantastic toe,
he enjoys seeing youth and beauty,
and he can eat World.
We congratulate you Captain, on
being one of the participants. Our
nose was too short.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

AGAIN IN JAM-Laura Barnhart,
alas "hominy -stomper," who was un-
der indictment for stealing goods
from the store Of Mrs. Kate Voegle
this summer, and who shortly before
last September term of court made
her escape from jail, has again been
captured and fingers a prisoner in
Fort Elliott. Officer George E. Gre
que and Mr.. George A. Moore made
the capture. The prisoner, after es-
Gaping and spending some time in
roaming around, finally winding up
by going back to her home near Han
cock. These gentlemen went near
there, and upon seeing the fugitive
from West Virginia Justice, prompt
ly arrested her and brought her to
Martinsburg. She will be tried at
the January term of court.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
Out In a Blizzard.

Mr.. j. P. Blaize, an extensive real
estate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa,
narrowly escaped one of the sever
est attacks of pneumonia while in the
northern part of that State during
a recen. blizzard, says the Saturday
Reuier. Mr.. Blaize had occasion to
drive several miles during the storm
aud was SO thoroughly chilled that
he could MT get warm, and inside of
an hour after his return he was
threatened with severe case of pneu.
MONA or lung fever. Mr.. BIaize
sent to the nearest. drug store and
got bottle Of Chsmberlain's Cough
Remedy of which nc bad often heard
and took number of large doses.
He says the effect was wonderful
and in a short time be was breath
ing quite easily. He kept on taking
the medicine and the next day was
able 10 come to Des Moines. Mr..
Blaize regards his cure as simply
wonderful. For sale by e. G. Viii.
nams, Jr, 6 Co., Martinsbuyg WIS
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

JR. o. q. A. M.-The Junior Or
der United American Mechanics was
organized in the Grand Army Hall,
last Friday night, by Mr.. r. L. Ridge
way, of JEFF. Council No. 100, Depu-
ty State Counsellor of Berkeley and
Morgan counties, with the following
officers: Counsellor, VIM. Allen
Vice Counsellor, w. FL. Snyder ;
Past-C Counsellor, Chas. McBee Re.
cording Secretary, t. R. Kline; As
sistant Secretary, L. E. Spurrier
Financial Secretary, A. E. Spurrier
Treasurer, G. II. Fetzer; Conductor,
d. N. Dunn Warden, s. j. Snow
den 4; Inside Sentinel, L. 81. Wilhelm;
Outside Sentinel, A. ]. Moore. This
Council! will be known as Martins
burg Council No. 35, and was organ
lied with As charter members. R..
L. Ridgeway, the organizer, was as
sisted by the following members of
JEFF. Council, of Harper's Ferry II.
Chambers, j. Fl. Parr, R. Webb, G..
j. Fisher, N. Benjamin, G.. l.. Earl.
ing, E. ]. Decker, D. M. Ramp and
j. E. Forsett.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
Headache Caused by Eye
Strain.

Many persons, whose eyes and
head are constantly aching have no
idea v hat relief scientifically fitted
glasses will give them. They ruin
their eyes and temper It the same
time by attempting to use glasses
which are of incorrect focus and ad
justment. ClumsIly adjusted glass
es will almost inevitably increase
tie trouble for which they are worn
and in some cases may lead to IRE
coverable blindness. Queen & Co.'S
Eye Specialists ability to safely and
correctly adjust glasses is beyound
question.
No eharse is made to show you
if glasses will assist you, and no
charge is made for the regular op-
teal examination of your eyes and
vision. All glasses furnished are
guaranteed to be satisfactory.
Queen & Cos Eye Specialist viii
lie in Msrtinsburg at the st Glare
Hotel, Thursday Dec 21st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02


The CUMBERLAND MILLs.-It is
not likely that the B. & o r. R. Co.
will reopen at an early date their
large rolling mills at Cumberland,
though rumor to that effect was
current in Cumberland last week.
The scheme of retrenchment now be-
ing pursued by the company points
to the opening up of no more works
than absolutely necessary. These
mills have not been operated by the
B. & o. for several years. They
we're rented to the Cambria Compa-
ny and have been worked by the lat
ter for several years. A few months
ago the Cambria Company closed
the mills, and they have since been
lying idle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

BIscHoFR AND HIS QUARTETTE.-
Prof. Bischoff, the talented and emf
nent bind pianist, With the Cengre-
gational Church Quartet'e, of Wash
ton, gave an enter ainment for the
benefit OF he lst Methodist church
OF this city, ut the Central Opera
House, on Thanksgiving evening. A
handsome sum was netted. and Miss
Aids Chapman TO whom is due the
credit for bringing such treat to
Maltinsburg, should be highly pleas
ed with her success.
The selections rendered were very
fine. and in each appeared, in their
rendition, the artists skill. Special
mention should b. made Of the piano
solo of Prof Bischoff, and the sopra.
no and tenor solos of Miss BOYD and
Mr.. Miller. Prof. Bischoff, totally
blind, in his renditions, showed that
the musician in soul finds ne obsta-
Gle even in the absence of the most
Important of senses. Miss BOYD
was encored and promptly respond
ed. Mr.. Millers tenor solo. aStar
Of My Soul" by Bischoff, was a mas,
ter piece. "The Lost Chord, = cor
net solo on that famous theme of
Sullivan, by Mr.. Hahn, was highly
enjoyable.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

HAS ACCEPTED A CALL.-The Rev.
W. L. Graratt, of Norfolk, Va, has
accepted a call to Zion Episcopal
Church at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Rev. Dallas
Tucker, who has taken charge of q
church in Portsmouth. 0. Mr.. Grar-
EFT will enter upon his new pastorate
December l4th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

THE GOVERNMENT COURT HOUSE
AND PosToFFIoE.-It was our pleasure
for the first time, a few days ago, to
take . view of Martinsburg from the
height of the new government build
ing. and TO see the progress made
not only over the town, but upon the
building itself. The heavy timbers
have all been hoisted up on the top
floor, and in few days the roof will
be framed, and it will be a heavy roof
at that. The copper trimming is be-
ing put on as rapidly as possible and
but little brick work yet remains to
be done. The roof will make the
building "a feet higher than it now
is, and the turrets and flag staff will
make it look probably that much
higher. The view of the town is
beautiful and the surrounding coun-
try is none the less pretty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

HosAcK-CLARK.-The nuptials of
Miss Della Gertrude Clarke, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Clarke to
Mr.. Geo. M. Hosack were consuma-
ted in the 1st M. E. Church of Con-
nelsyille Pa, on Nov. 10th, the GER
mony being performed by Rev. I. F.
Pershing, D. d. Mr.. L. T. Ruth
was the organlst, and the church was
handsomely decorated with palms
and ferns. The bridal party entered
the church to the sweet strains of
Lohengrin. The bride was dressed
in white crystal silk with pearl trim
ming, and carried boquet of lilies
of the valley. The bridesmaids
were dressed in nile green silk and
carried large boquets of white chrys-
anthemums. They were Miss Nellie
Clarke, the brides sister, Miss Lou
Hossck, the groom's sister, and Miss
es Eleanor Burchind and Edna
Abrams, cousins of the bride, from
Mcdonald, Pa. The ushers were :
Messrs. j. r. Paulis, 81. f. Mellow
ell, Nj. j. Hosack and j. A. Murphy,
of Pitt burg. The little flower girl,
Anna Galley, was dressed in white
silk and carried basket of chrysan-
themums. The little page, Harold
Yohe. of Pittsburg, was dressed in
black velvet and bore q silver tray
upon which was carried the wedding
ring. After the ceremony reeep-
ton was held at the brides home.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hosack are
well-known in this place and their
numerous friends here join with 9th.
ers in we'll wishes through life. Mr.,
Hosack was a former resident and
practicing attorney of Uniontown
Pa and has lately removed to Pitts
burg and assumed prominence theil
rapidly as member of that bar
They will make their future home il
Pittsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

A FORMER C1TIxEN.-Mr. David
Pultz, former prominent citizen of
this county, but now of Ohio, arriv-
ed in this city, on Tuesday last from
the " est, on his way to visit his son.
in-law, Mr.. James Henson near Bun
ker Hill. During his short stay in
this city he was the guest Of Mr..
Geo. North. Mr.. Pultz is aged 70,
and left this comfy some time in the
fifties and went to Kansas, but re-
turned to this county during the
John Brown troubles, where he re-
manned until after the war, when he
removed to Ohio. He was at one
time surveyor of the county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
THE FoRuM,s REpuorIoN on PRIol

The FORUMS REDUCTION OF PRICE.
The Forum, which its readers re-.
gard as the foremost periodical, re
duces its price, beginning with the
December number, from SIS to So a
year, from SO cents to Is cents a
copy. This is the most noteworthy
reduction in periodical literature that
has taken place-perhaps that can
take place. Magazines of fiction and
adventure, the illustrated monthliea,
were within everybody's reach even
before the recent reduction in the
price of some of them. But no per-
iodical of the class of The Forum
has ever been sold for 25 cents. 1t
becomes the cheapest by half of all
great Reviews in the werld, and it
remains the largest of all periodicals
of its kind. and it's character is IN no
way changed. Send your subscrip-
tions to The Forum Office, Union
Square, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

GOES FOR THE MARSHAL AND OTH-
Err ENEMIES The Charleston Ga
zette by no means retracts what it
S id Of Marshall VInson, even after
tie remarks of Judge Jackson giving
his opinion upon the conclusion Of
the investigation Of the charges
against various deputies. Here is
what it says:
We will add that the Gazette has
not yet retracted anything it has said
in this controversy, and does not ex-
pect to. The Marshal, if he thinks
he has been misrepresented by the
Gazette, can appeal to the courts for
vindication if he so desires. We have
a little property to our credit on the
assessors books of the county and
do not expect to conceal it,"
1t further ''goes for" some of the
persons who raised "hubbub' be-
cause he employed Republican 10.
cal editor:
There has been a great hubbub
raised in certain quarters because
The proprietor of this paper employs
Republican local editor of the Ga
zette. We frankly acknowledge that
we do employ in that capacity, a
young gentleman WHO is Republi-
can, and more than that we employ
several other Republicans and we
expect to continue to employ them
as long as they do their work in an
acceptable manner. Why not !?
We pay our own bills. 1t may be
interesting to say here that the young
man we refer to was engaged by the
former proprietor of the Gazette in
the same capacity that we do, when
the paper was run in the interest of
the "free traders" of this section.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

THE ROAD QUESTION INVOLVED
Justice Harrison, on Thursday last,
was occupied the whole day in trying
the case OF Thos. Drenner, of Falling
Waters district, against Geo. FL. Kee-
seeker, a constable of that district,
and which case involved the power
of constables to collect the penalty
provided for in Chapter 43, Code Of
W. Va, for those failing or refusing
to work ON the roads as required by
said chapter. Drenner, as appeared
from the testimony, was notified to
work on the road for two days, and
upon his failing to do SO, Keesecker
was given the claim by the supervis-
or of roads for collection. The law
provides that a person so notified
may commute therefore by paying
an amount to the surveyor for every
day required of him "of not less than
IS cents, nor more than S1.25." The
law further provides that the coRsta.
bic shall receive the same commits
sions on any amount collected by
him under that section of the road
law as for money collected by him
under execution, and shall pay the
residue of the deducting commits
sions to the surveyor, etc. Constable
then levied on a hog belonging to
Drenner, and claimed as costs $1.20
additional to the $3.50, which sum
Drenner refused to pay but afterward
rendered to Keesecker, which was
refused to be received. The consta-
BILE sold the hog for $500 and kept
out not only the $3.50 but the Sl.20
which was not collectable from Dren-
ner. The balance was rendered 10
Drenner, which he refused. The bone
of contention was that the law did
not give to the constable the power
to collect more than the sum of $2.5
or in fact $l.50 out of which his
commission should have been retain
ed. And thereupon Drenner brought
the suit. Messrs. Wisner and Wal
ker represented the plaintiff and Mr.
U. s. G.. Pitzer the defendant. The
magistrate decided in favor of Mr.
Drenner, giving Judgment against
the constable for the value Of ths
hog. The whole matter was warmly
contested BY the various attcrueyss
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
A Cure for Group:

When on a visit to Iowa, Mr.. K.
Dalton, OF Luray, Russell county,
Kansas, called at the labratory Of
Chamberlain & Co., Des Moines, TO
show them his six year old boy whose
life had been saved by G hamberlain's
Cough Remedy, it having cured him
of very severe attack of Group. Mr..
Dalton is certain that it saved his
boy g life and is enthusiastic IN his
praise Of the Remedy. For sale by
E c. William s, Jr. & CO., druggist t,
Martinshuig. w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

TRAIN ROBBERS FoILED.-Eight
men who had concealed themselves
on the fast meat train on the Lake
Shore Railroad at ElKhart, Ind,
Saturday night last, attempted to
capture the train. The trainmen
made desperate resistance and ran
the train to Goshen, where the alarm
was given and the men disappeared.
The plan was evidently to capture
the meat train and use it to wreck
the N. Y. Express, which followed.
Then, IN the confusion of the wreck,
the express car could have been rob-
bed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

MIsTLEToE.--Mr. Hammond Hun
ter, in his business trips over por-
tons Of Berkeley county, has fire.
quently run across, by his careful
observance, nice sprigs of mistletoe.
He brought a branch Of the popular
holiday parasite to Martinsburg last
week. We are informed that the
mistletoe is not scarce in this county
but SO few people know just where
it grows.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

THE FROM ALso.-The front walls
OF the Court house are also being
put in nice clean shape by Mr.. John
l.. Bateman. Instead of being pa
pered the walls will be thoroughly
scraped and painted. The wood
work will also be painted. This will
give an improved appearance to the
whole Court house building, in need
of which it has stood for a long
time. Now paint the outside.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

SETTLING IN W. VA-The B. & O,
r. r. Co., through M. v. Richards,
land and immigrant agent, has just
sold tract of land in Hampshire
county, W. Va, on the line of the
road containing over 800 acres, to q
party of people from Western Penn
sylvanis. The purchasers are farm
ers who think the land especially
adapted to their work and will settle
upon it in short time. They report
that many other families are desir-
Gus of removing to the same locality
in W. Va. if land can be purchased
at a reasonable price. Cumberland
Neays.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
PRAcrrcAL JoKERs TAKE WAaN1r,

PRACTICAL JoKERs TAKE WARNING.
"A ghost which frightened women
and children in Freeport, L. l.. was
caught the other night. It was q
young man with pair of canvass
wings. The joker came within an
ace of wearing the real article, for
his capturer held a revolver to his
head until he confessed his identity.
Practical jokcrs have a rare warning
in this episode. The fool killer gets
loose sometimes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

You want to secure some of these
bargains in Ladies' and Misses Tai
tornado Goats at Emmert & Fie-
ry's- They were bought at great
sacrifice, and you can get the benefit
Of it. Don't put it of or you'll miss
a great opportunity to secure hand
some wrap at low price. Remem-
Der, the garments are the very LAT
eststyles-cut long. with full sleeves.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

To issue BoNDs.-An election was
held at Berkeley Springs on Satur-
day to decide whether or not tie
Corporation should issue bonds to
the amount of $4,000 to raise mon
ey with which to carry forward the
work of giving the town watersup-
ply and electric lights. The propo-
sition was carried with only % votes
against it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
THANxsarv1na DAv SERvrcrs.

THANKsGIvING DAY SERVICES
Appropriate services were held on
Thanksgiving day at various church
es Of our city. At the Reformed
Church the music was excellent, and
the address was made by Rev. j.
Rauch Stein, of Mercersburg College
Pa. Rev. Henry Thomas officiated
at the Thanksgiving day services at
the Episcopal Church At the First
NJ. E. Church the remaining church
es of our city held a union service
at which Rev. j. W. Hundley deliv
cred the sermon, an elegant and in
structive discourse.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
Sore Throat.

For sore throat there is nothing
better than flannel bandage damp
ened with Chamberlain Pain Balm.
It will nearly always effect a cure in
one nights time. This remedy is
also favorite for rheumatism and
has cured many severe cases. soc.
bottles tor sale by 3. O. Williams,
j. 4 Co., druggists, Martinsburg,
W. Va
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INTERNATIONAL OFr1cE.-The sma1

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE. small
amount OF International Money Or
der business done at our city post
office, in comparison With our for
eign population, would lead to the
belief that 1T is not generally known
that this is an international office
and that money orders can be pur-
chased here at very small cost, pay
able in almost all countries. The
maxium amount that can be drawn
in one order in England and Ireland
is $50, but in Germany and most
other countries, as much as 500
can be sent in one order. and at a
mere nominal cost, the fee being
10 cents for amounts of $40 or less,
20 cents for 500 and in proportion
for larger sums.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED "A
marriage license has been issued by
Clerk G. W. Doll, for the marriage
of Mr.. w. r. Hollida to Miss Eliza
beth Vanmetre, the ceremony to take
place December 9Th. Another license
was issued to Howard L. Cline and
Miss Cornelia Lowman, The marriage
to be held December 7th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
Mems. Boys and ChiIdren's
SUITS AND OVERCOATS.

We intend TO make this a record
breaking season. 1t has been our good
fortune to secure immense bargains.
Owing to the tightness OF money the
manufacturers were forced to make
great sacrifices Of part OF their stock, to
meet their obligations. In looking
over the field of buyers, our firm was
selected as one to whom The offer was
made to. We were quick to take ad.
vantage of it. To day our customers
can buy goods fully 25 per cent. less
than heretofore. Great bargains bought
BY us means great bargains for our
trade
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

New PAPER.-We have received
No. 2 of Vol. l Of the Messenger,
the new newspaper published at Ber-
kelley Springs. 1t is a creditable pa
per, and will ably take the place Of
the Mercury lately destroyed by fire.
We wish it abundant success. The
first number failesa " reach rs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
s2l. The tyler Desk Co.,

of st. Louis, No, have just
thrown on the market an elegant
Standard Antique Oak, 4 It. 6 in,
Roll Curtain Desk, complete in every
detail, F. 0. B. st. Louis, for $2i,
and 5 fl. same style and finish, for
1913 net, spot cash. See their card
in this issue. Send your order di-
rect or send for special circular.
Bank counters and government
work = specially. Send in your
floor plans for designs and prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02
For Rent.

Two store-rooms, in Brunswick,
Nd, one of them an old established
stand, in the old part of the town,
cor. of Bridge and Water SITS, under
the Herald office. For terms, ETC.,
apply to E. G. Shaffer & Co. on the
premises, or to G. M. Wenner, Bruins
wick, Md. 3-I8-tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

THE CRY BAND CONCERT. The
Martinsburg City Band will give an
other one OF their excellent concerts
at the Central Opera House on De-
cember l4th. An excellent program
has been arranged, and the concert
will be better than any ever given.
Watch for bills and posters, giving
fuller particulars.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

We just put up 800 packages OF
VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth AN. GILBERT, Druggists.
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Notice.

Mr. A. ] Snyder, OF this city, is
agent Tor Messrs Boyer & Heard,
of Hagerstown, Md, dealers in -four,
feed, etc. He will deliver goods to
all parts Of lie city and will be pleas
ed 10 have your orders. Lowest
market pri, es and strictly first. class
goods. A postal card will reach
him or lie can be found at Herring's
building, King street, opposite st.
Clair Hotel. Respectfully,
A. j. SNYDER, Agent.
Boyer & Heads Flour, Feed, etc.
6-IT.'93.tf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

New Stock, New Styles. New
Prices in fine Watches, Clocks and
JeWelry. See the new love spoon
also solid silver ware-it you are
looking for full line. See
Hyde's Jewelry Store.
lila
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

Now is your chance, and Emmert
y Fiery's is the place to buy La
dies and Misses Goats at great
sacrifice. They bong them at half
price and you can get the benefit of
it il you'll come early. They are
going rapidly at these prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-02

MARRIED.--Atthe q. B. parsonage
by Rev. J. b. Chamberlin on Thurs
day, Nov 23d, Mr.. John A. Dick
and Miss Lavina A. Everhart, both
Of Jones Springs, w. Va, were unit
ed in marriage