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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

Samuel Smith Eurilla Smith, Hen
rietta Smith, and Geo D Smith, plain.
tiffs,
Caroline Wandling, David WandlinQ
her husband, Mary ] Bender, G w
Bender, her husband, Geo b Bender,
and Edgar Bender, infants, and G
w Bender and j Nelson Wisner, adj
illustrators of David Smith, decd,
defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
In the Circuit Court for the County of
Berkeley, w. Va.
To all the parties to the above entitled
cause:
By a decree of said Court entered at
the Jan. term, 1898, thereof. on the
2lst day of Jan. 1888 the above entitled
cause was referred to the undersigned
commissioner in chancery of said
Court
To state and settle the accounts of G
w Bender and J Nelson Wisner, ad.
ministrators of David Smith, decd.
To ascertain the real estate of which
David Smith and Elizabeth Smith died
seized
To ascertain and report the debts
against the estate of David Smith, de-
ceased.
To report any other matters deemed
pertinent by him.
You will take notice that / have fixed
upon
wednesday. March 22d, 1898,
as the time. and my Office in Martins.
burg; W. Va, as the place for execut.
ing the said reference; and If not com.
pleted on that day. the proceedings will
be continued from time to time at the
same place until finished.
Given nuder my hand this 18th day
OF Feb, 1898. L. DE W. GERHARDT,
I'll At. Commissioner
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Stretching Out.


The w. Va. Central railroad does
not propose to stop with the eastern
connection it will obtain bv means
of the Baltimore and Cumberland,
the G. v. and the P. r. K. 1t is
about to begin final surveys for tue
construction of road from Cum
berland to Moorefield. and then to
Strausburg where it would cross the
B. & o. railroad, thence to Riverton
where it would cross the Shenando-
ali, to Manassas, where it would
cross the Virginia Midland road,
and on to the sea at Quantico, Md,
about eight miles south of Washing
ton, where it would connect with the
Pennsylvania and coast line system.
By this new road it would have
the shortest route from its coal mines
and timber forests to deep water of
any coal company in the United
States. The sea at Qusntico is As
feet deep, enough for any vessel to
enter the harbor and be loaded with
coal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

"We do not question Mr.. Cleve-
lands honesty of purpose, and do
not like to doubt his wisdom, but
the selection of Judge Gresham to say
the least, is great surprise to the
Democrats of this locality. spirit
Of Jefferson.
Hoot, there, monl Dinna We know
that this Republican ex-Postmaster
General once lectured us for running
an independent paper, and expelled
US from our dear pcstoffice therefor?
You are welcome to him, though a
surprise to you, Bro. Haines. Ifyou
want another man to draw cabinet
salary, whose conscience, it is said,
hurts him for having drawn it once
before. why Wayne McVeagh stands
waiting. Try him, and he will sur
prise you by accepting.
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vArIous News Notee.

The Cardinal preached in Wash
in 'on u. stcrd "
Frederick jackson OF En- sland will
go on an Attic expedition next sum
mer.
Lieutenant Peary is preparing fol-
his voyage of exploration to North
Greenland.
The B. & O. is said to be building
for the Whitei all street ferry ship
in New York.
At a young Republican banquet
Sena or Msderson .ttacked Gresham
and McVcaeh.
Captain De Grandprry has been
appointed military attache to the
French Legation at Washington.
President Cleveland will have the
appointment OF hree Justices of the
new Court of Appeals of The District
of Columbia
Police Officer Chandler was killed
by negro named Crawford at Blue
field, w. Va. Crawford also died
from a shot fired by Chsndler.
Adsices from Tangier say that in
recent fight with the rebels the
Sultan S troops we're routed. Muley
Homap, the SD tan son, was wound.
ed, and his uncle, Hosain Amaranth
was killed.
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Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of David Smith, dec ID.
In pursuance of a decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county. made in
a cause therein pending, to subject the
zeal estate of the SAID David Smith, to
the payment of his debts, you are re.
quired to present your claims against
said David Smith for adjucation to l..
Dew. Gerhardt, Comm lssioner, at his
office IN be said county, on o. before
the I'D day OF March 1893.
Witness, w. b. Col-ion Clerk of
the sad Court this Sth day of February
1888. w. b. COLSiON, Clerk,
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9llauuco.

GRUBB-GLovER. On Feb. 9Th,
1898, Middleway, W. Va, by Rev.
L. M. Sibole, Thomas E. Grubb to
Mary A. Glover.
MILLER-GRAHAM.-On Feb. 9th,
1893, in this city, by Rev. F. M.
Woods, Mr.. Jos. Miller to Miss AL
ice Graham, both of Gerardstown.
WooD-BRowN.-On Feb. 10th
at the residence of the brides mother
near Tabler's, W. Va, Mr.. l. W.
Wood, county surveyor ofthis eoun-
ty, to Miss Scotia Borum. Our
congratulations.
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Special Commissioners Sale
OBJ
; Excellent Farms

By authority of decree of Circuit
tered on the 21St day of January, 1898,
in the cbancery cause of S. A. Lafeyer
admir- VS.. Joanna CIiswell. sc. and
others, the undersigned special com.
missioners will sell at the front door of
the court house in Martinsburg, said
county, on
Tuesday. March 9TH, 1898,
at IL O'Clock a. M. the following two
excellent and . farms, of which
Joseph CrisS Ell uh seized
LIST. The farm known as the Honey
wood Farm, about two miles from Lit
tie Georgetown, Berkeley County, W.
Va, consisting of 1856 Acres, Roods
and "a Poles. The land is of the most
productive kind. and is recognized as
being one of the best farms in the coun-
ty. The improvements consists of a
comfortable dwelling house. fine barn,
corn crib, and other Outbuildings, an
orchard, with water convenient, with
schools, churches. mills, stores and
postofice within easy reach.
End. The "Home Farm" consisting
of 1884 acres, adjoining the lands of
Jas. L. Cunningham and others, in
Falling Waters district. The land is
fertile and productive, and the improve
ments are all in prime condition and
consists of brick dwelling house, fine
barn, corn crib and other outbuildings;
orchard and spring of water near the
house, and is also close TO schools,
churches, mills, stores and postoffice,
and within one mile of railroad
station
TERMS OF SALE. as prescribed in
decree-One third cash on day of sale,
and the remainder in two equal pay.
ments, the purchaser giving notes for
deferred payments in enc and two years
respectively, with interest from day OF
sale, and the title to be retained until
all the purchase money shall haYe been
paid. s. A LEFEVER
j. NELSON WISNER,
Spell Com'rs.
hereby certify that j. Nelson Wis
ner, Specia Commissioner for the sale
of the above mentioned real estate has
given bond according to law.
w. B. COLSTON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Berkeley
county. 2,11 ids
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Commissioner Notice.
L. Dew Gerhardt, admir-. &C.,


L. Dew Gerhardt, admir-. &C,
uarro,.t Do,n ata1
aaes =, -. =, 3 n :. !,
O0MMlssloN1Ehs oFFicE ,Ooo
MartluSDufg' " va. Gu. ~ $50 ,
To L Dew Gerhafdt, admir- g OF
Martin l. Dorm, ds ceased, plalntlH,
vs..
Margaret A Dorm. widow OF M L Dorm
decd, John l. Dorm and Irene Dorm
his wife. Katie Hoy ('aee Dorm and
Lawrence Hoy her husband. Emma
Ardinger (nee Darn) ard b v Ar
dinger. her husband. Rebecca West
tnee DORM and 0 A West, her
husband. Lizzie Copenhayer tnee
Dorm and J T Copenhsver, her iius-
band, M l. Dorm and Il p Dorn, ms
wife, Chas A Dorm ard Mary Dom,
bis wife, Ella May Dorm, Maggie
Minebrenner (nee Dorm and u q
Wme0renner, her husband, Harry y
Dorm. infant, RAYMOND II Dorm,
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COMMUNICATED
ST. Louis, Feb. 5, 1898.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 5, 1898.
DEAR SIR You will be some
what surprised on receipt of this es-
pecially when you note the heading.
Well. it was occasioned by the
meeting or reunion of the Webster
family at the residence of Mrs B H.
Jones. No. 1874 Theodosia avenue,
st. Louis, Mo. 1t was total sur
prise to our mother, and to the whole
family. There were present, our
mother (Mrs. r. A. Wy. S. D. Web
ster, claim agent of the Terminal R..
R. Association; Lee Webster, clerk
in the record and claims office of the
above R. R.; G. W. Webster, boiler
inspector of the st. Joe, Council
Bluff and K. G. r. W, of st. joe;
W. Fl. Webster of Berkeley Springs,
W. Va; Ed. McF. Webster, of Dix
on, Mo, and Mrs. b. II. Jones, nee
Ella Webster, the hostess.
The reunion was brought about
by the unexpected visit of your cor
respondent to st. Lonis, arranged by
s. D. W., and completely carried out
without the slightest intimation on
the part of mother, it being our first
meeting since the dedication of the
cemetery at Antietam, in 1867.
Among those present were Mrs. Mar
garet Jones, mother of our host,
and Miss Mabel Evans.
II would be impossible to describe
the good dinner that Is of us sat
down to, so let it be said that we
had good square meal, and did it
justice. After dinner, nine of us
went to Sunday school, and joined
in that old and familiar hymn, "Auld
Lang Syne." We then adjourned to
the house, where Charley and Lee
favored us with a few old time min
strel hymns that used to be sung
around Martinsburg about rs years
ago 1t then being near 5 O'Clock,
and in order for some of his family
to catch the train, we were once more
obliged to separate.
Over the soreness following,
drop the curtain, but hope ii will be
raised again long before another %
years roll by. HARRY.
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Watch this changeable weather.
There is more ailing and death in it
than there is in dry, cold weather,
and if not properly guarded against,
sickness will ensue. March may be
called the first of the spring months,
but in the matter of prudential care
and clothing, it is best to wait for
May before making any change in
clothing.
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Tuesday. March 7. 1898,

at 80 p. M, the following described
real estate, to-wit
A certain tract or parcel of land
situate, lying, and icing in Ofequnn
district. Berkeley county, w. Va,
bounded and described as follows: Be-
ginning at stone "A, thence N. 5S4
W. 81 2-10 p. to stake SO, in line o.
Jacob Myers thence with his line s.
37a, W So p. to sundry marked saplings
35, corner to E. Welshance, thence
with his lire s. 574, E. i35 p TO Hack
berry "a, corner to same. thence with
another of his lines s. 5l4, E 81 p. to /.
store in line of Welshance, thence
running new lines n 1871 E SO p. to a
stone; thence N. IS, W. 81 10 p. 10
the beginning, containing GA acres and
2roods, less acres belonging to M. r.
Taylor. leaving 81 acres and 2 roods
The premises contain dwelling
house in good condition, a frame barn,
and other out buildings, and the place
Is admirably situated for comfortable
farming.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of
the purchase money cash in band, one
third thereof, with interest in one year
and the residue thereof, with interest
in two years from the day of sale, the
purchaser giving his notes with good
security for the deferred payments and
the legal title to be retained as further
security. ]. NELSON W1SNER,
IL At. Substituted Trustee
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

As Judge Gresham received his
appointment as Republican and by
Republican administration, he should
resign before the 4th of March and
give President Harrison a chance to
appoint another Democrat in his
place. Harrison is very liberal, you
kpow
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

Secretary of State Ohley has sub
mitted an account of fees received
by him during the year 1892, amount
ing to $5,S33.50, less 1886 for extra
clerical work, leaving a net balance
of 81 ,996.50, which is a large sum
realized on so small expense. To
this should be added his salary of
$1,000, making a total of pay to him
Of s. 1850. Snug income.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

In Washington Judge Hagner de-
cided, that husband has the right
to his wife's letters, though they may
not be living together.
The wives had better now be in
vestigating their right to see their
husbands letters. The light should
shine for all
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Commissioners Notice.

q S. G. PitZer, admir- of Joseph H.
Kitchen, decd, plaintiff,
VS.
Catharine Kitchen, widow of JOS. TT.
Kitchen, decd, Alice Kitchen Wild
Ow of Grant Kitchen, decd, Grant
Kitchen, infant Bette A. Stuckey,
nee Kitchen, and Geo FL. Kitchen,
her husband, Henry Kitchen. heirs at
law of Joseph Fl. Kitchen, decd. G..
w. Hess. Rice and
Heller, partners trading as Rice &
Heller, S A. Keesecker. D. W. Rod
rick. ] B. Cleary, Benjamin Lutz, G.
W. Feidt, trustee, d c. Winebren-
ner, j. VI. Pitzer, Luther Miller. U.
5. g. PitZer trustee, M. G. Totten,
Mrs. Annie Henshaw. Mrs. F. b.
Weaver, VIM. Snodgrass, Lewis Rob-
lnson, and the unknown heirs Of
Catharine Robinson. decd, the un-
known heirs of r. V SDodgrass, tie
unknown heirs of Mrs Nellie Ridg-
way. decd. the unknown heirs of
Lucinda Tabh, decd, the unknown
heirs OF STEPHEN SnodKa ass, de- eased,
Susan L. ] homes. and Nelson
Wlsner, subotl uted trus e., Gefend
ants.
In CHANCERY.
In tie Circuit Court for tie County Of
Berkeley, w. Va.
10 all the parties to the above entitled
cause
By decree of the said Court entered
at the Jany 1898 term thereof on the 7th
day of February, 1893, the above en-
titled cause was referred to the under
signed Commissioner in Chancery of
said Court.
1st To state and settle the accounts
of U. S. G PitZer, trustee in the deed
of trust mentioned in plaintiffs bill.
I'd. To state and settle the accounts
of U, s. G.. Plzer, administrator of
Joseph FL, Kitchen, decd.
3D.. To ascertain and report of what
real estate the said Joseph II. Kitchen
died seized, together with the annual
rental and fee simple values of the
same.
4th. To convene the creditors of
said Jos. H. Kitchen, dec d, and to
ascertain and report the Indebtedness
against his estate.
9Th. And to report any other matter
deemed pertinent by him or which he
may be required to state by any of the
parties interest.
YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that
have fixed upon
Monday. March 20, 1898,
as the time and my Office in Martins
burg W. Va, as the place of executing
sai0 decree of reference, and if not
comp eted on that day the proceedings
will be confined from day to day at the
same place until finished.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of Feb 1898 L. Dew. GERHARDT,
2 IL At. Commissioner in Chancery
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The joint resolution proposing a
constitutional amendment to pro-
vide for registration of voters, and
the one raising commission to
amend and revise the school laws of
the State were both passed by the
Senate, but have not yet passed the
House of West VIRGINIA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

The "World" editor closes down
on free pufS, and all those desiring
notices, and then taking their print
ing elsewhere. 1t is tough business
to give one the meat and the other
the bone, and the notice hunter
Should stick to the golden rule. We
therefore do not blame the "World"
man for his position.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

Gladstone, the "grand old man,
outlined the provisions of his Home
Rule Bill for ireland, in the House
Of Commons. The bill will pro,
vide for separate Legislative depart
ment for Ireland, consisting of an
upper and lower House. He made
an eloquent speech; and was enthu-
siastically applauded.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

We note, in the proceedings of the
legislature, a bill pending relating to
the school district of Martinsburg,
1t would be well for the people to
obtain information as to what the
bill contains. Legislators should
see that their constituents have full
knowledge Of any change proposed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

The deadlock in the Wheeling
Council has caused a great deal of
comment as well as cursiug on the
part of Democrats. They swear at
their members for yielding, and yet
they want the Republicans to yield,
but the latter, sought divide upon
the basis of equal strength and they
got it. 1t was simply fair, nothing
more.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

The Populists in minority and the
Republicans in majority, have each
organized legislature in Shielding"
Kansas. Troops have been called
out, Sheriff's posse in opposition and
doors have been battered down. The
Republicans still hold the legisla.
tive hall,
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Creditors Notice.

To the creditors of M. L. Dorm, decd.
In pursuance Of a decree of the Cir
cult Court of the county of Berkeley,
made in cause therein pending to
subject the real estate of the sad NJ
l.. Dorm to the payment of his debts.
You are required to present your claims
against the estate OF the said M. l..
Dorm, for adjucation to John T. Pick.
ing, Commissioner, at his Office in the
said county, on or before the 2Sth day
of March, 1898.
Witness, W. B Colston, CLERK of the
said court, this 18th day of February;
1893. w. b. COLSTON,
2,16,6t. Clerk
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Mr.. Cleveland has announced the
names of four members Of his cabi
net Judge Gresham to be Secreta-
ry..of State, Mr.. Carlisle, Secretary
of the Treasury; Mr.. Lamont, Sec
rotary of War, and Mr.. Bissell, Post
master General
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Mr.. Sherman's proposition provid-
ing for an issue of five year three
per cent. bonds to maintain the gold
reserve, has been favorably reported
by the Senate Finance Committee.
They all follow old "John" when it
comes to finances.
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Notice to Creditors,

To the creditors of jos. II. Kitchen,
decd
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county, W. Va
en- cred at the January, 1893, term
theref on The 18th day of February,
1893 in a cause the Elm le ding to sub.
ject the real estate OF Sid J. saph FL
Kitchen TO the Payment of debts,
You are required to present your claims
against the estate of said Joseph FL
Kitchen, deceased for adjuCation to T..
Dew Gerhardt, Commissioner at his
office in Martirsburg, w. Va, On or
before the goth day of March, 1898.
Witness, W. b. Cos ton, Clerk of the
said Court, this 18th day of Feb, 1898.
211 Ct W. B. COLoTON, Clerk.
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Trustees Sale
Valuable Real Estate |

Pursuant to the authority vested in
the undersigned who was substituted
trustee by an order of the Circuit Court
of Berkeley county, W. Va, at Septem-
Der term thereof held on the 10th day of
October, 1892, in the place and stead
of one John A. Boyer, the trustee in a
certain deed of trust made by Freder-
lex Leatherman and wife to said John
A. Boyer, trustee for Philip Busch,
dated the 10th day of March, 1888, and
of record in the Office of the Clerk of
the County Court of Berkeley county.
W. Va, in deed book IS, page 8, l will
sell at public auction at the front door
of the Court House in said county, on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

Messrs. Moody and Sankey, the
famous eyangelists, have started a
revival in Baltimore. Their first
meeting was attended by over four
thousand persons.
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ATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1898.

: The President recommends the
annexation of Hawaii.
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Col. Joseph S. Miller, of this State,
former incumbent under Mr.. Cleve-
land, will be a candidate for COM
missioner of internal revenue
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RaIIrosded . Married Woman's Law.


CHARLESTON, w. Va. Feb. To-
The married woman's Law passed two
years ago probably the most objec-
tionsoie piece of legislation ever put
upon the West Virginia statute
books. 1t was the cause Of inesti-
mable Inconvenience and trouble.
To-day il was repealed and new
law, being in The main the same as
the married woman's law { 1868,
was railroaded through the House
under a suspension of the rules and
sent back to the Senate. The Sen
ate also suspended the rules and pass
ed it again, the entire time taken be-
ing not over thirty minutes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-18

William Lindsey has been elected
q. S. Senator to succeed J. G. Car
Isle, from Kentucky.
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New store, new goods and strict
~ first class dealing at
S. II. MARTINS,
2-4-3t. Opposite Kilmer's.

We just put up BOO packages Of
Wo.f's Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth. A. M. GILBERT, Druggist.
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You want caapyt this spring
VIC may hnsa sume rempants that
vii bt il. ti,e quantity you need,
so cal E i. 22d, ar Remnant Day.
Earneit Il Fiery