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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

CmcAao's MAYOR, CARTER HARRI-
SON, SHOT AND KILLED.-On Satur.
day night last, Hon. Carter Harri-
son, Mayer of Chicago, was shot and
killed in his own house by man
who, when afterwards arrested, gave
his name as E. P. Pendergast. Mr..
Harrison had been to the Worlds
Fair with his son and had returned
but short time when the servant
announced that man wished to see
him in the hall. When Mr.. Har-
rison went out, the assassin, as soon
as he saw him, fired three shots, all
taking effect. His victim fell and
died in short time. Pendergast is
thought to be insane. but there was
heap Of method IN his madness.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

COAL FROM BACK CREEK.-There
was load Of coal hauled to this city
on Monday from she new mine lately
being opened in Back Greek Valley.
1t was sent to Mr.. G. O. Lam bert by
Mr.. Jas. W. Robinson, who is the
agent for the company, which is
prospecting all over that section of
the county. The coal is a handsome
specimen, (what we saw of it, and if
it exists in large enough quantities
the western part OF Berkeley county
will spring to the front in land values.
We hope the company will be sue
cessful in locating much of it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

The BRIDGE FORMALLY OPENED
The bridge over the Potomac at
Brunswick, was opened and formally
dedicated last Saturday. Many Of
our citizens attended, and the Mar
tinsburg City Bald was employed
by the railroad company, one of the
principal stockholders in the bridge.
The orators for the occasion were
Mr.. Buchanon Schley, of Hagers-
town, Congressman McKoy, of Cum
berland, Mr.. Victor Baughman, of
Frederick and Judge McCabe, ef
Leesburg, Va. The procession was
under the direction Of MIR. John
Morrison. as chief marshall, and con.
sisted OF the Lovettsville Band, 90
members; public schools, $50 in
number =; Brunswick order Jr. o. u.
M. A., SO men; Martinsburg CITY
Band, % members; Mayor and town
council; carriages with the speakers;
bridge officials and directors Dele
ware Tribe /. o. r. NJ; LOYALTY
Lodge K. of P. and ov.r SEQ citi
zens In the rv ming large display
of fireworks WIS made
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GERARDsTOWN.
rom the Times

from the I2nleS::
Mrs. Chas. M. Weist, of Kable
town, was in the village this week.
Rey. G. j. Price will preach in the
afternoon instead of at night, until
further notice.
Mrs. J. P. Stump is enjoying a
visit to her mother and other rela-
tives in the old village.
Mrs. Mary E. Wilson has return
ed to the neighborhood from a long
visit to Waterford, Va.
Rev. J. P. Stump was in the vii.
lage last week and preached In the
Southern church Wednesday night.
Mrs. Porter and Miss Pinkie Nc
Kown are at home after long visit
to Rev. E. D. Miller, at Newburg,
n. Y. "
Mr.. j. W. Rowland reached home
last Tuesday evening from Illinois,
where he has been working for tive
or three months past.
Mr.. W. A. Campbell has rented
Mf. Shrodes' new house at the south
west side of town, and will 90 to
housekeeping there.
A little son of Mr.. Jacob M. All
kens was accidentally thr1wn from a
wagon and slightly injured few
days ago.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. D.
l.. Lafever has been quite sick for
several days, but we hope to soon
see him around again as brisk as
ever.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. j
A. Morrison, who has been in declin-
ing health for long time, is quite
poorly at this time.
Mr.. John D. Gordon was the for.
tunate finder OF some money in his
garden few days since. It was an
old cent, coined in 1897, but remark
ably well preserved, every letter and
figure being plainly legible.
One Of the bigg. st heads of cab
bage we have ever seen was sent US
by Mr.. Henry P. Busey last week.
1t was so heavy we have forgotten
its weight, and so large that several
families, the Size of the editors.
could gather around it. Ifanybody
can get ahead of that head he can
go ahead.
Steps are being taken to put up a
foot bridge across the creek between
here and the Presbyterian church.
All who attend the church or have
children going to the schools have
an interest in the work and will be
glad to assist with it. Let all unite
and make this needed Improvement
at once.
Misses Bette and Rosa McFillin
made a narrow escape from drown
ing while crossing Back Greek last
Friday afternoon. The stream was
much swollen, and they got into q
deep hole, where the buggy was near
~ overturned, but they fortunately
>scaped without injury beyond a
complete ducking.
At meeting of Winchester Pres
bytery, held at Licking ton last week,
during the session of Synod, steps
were taken for the ordination and
installation of Rev..B. Ashlin White,
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
this place. The time selected was
Tuesday evening, November l4th.-
Further announcement of services
upon the occasion will be made when
arrangements have been completed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
AGAIN IN THE HOSPITAL FOR TREAT

AGAIN IN THE HOSPITAL FOR TREAT
MENT.-The little son of Mr.. Joseph
Messman, who was recently operated
upon by DR.. Burnett,of Washington,
and tumor removed from the cavi-
tv Of the eye, again went to that
city this week for treatment, the lit
tie fellow having lately having suffer
ed with severe pains in the back of
the head. An examination showed
no trace of humorous fibres, we ere
glad to say, and the little fellow
suffering comes from some other
cause. DR., Burnett is now getting
together complete history of the
case which will attract medical in
vestigations from all over the coun-
try.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

CARPENTERS UNIoN.-A local
branch Of the Carpenters Union.
one of the most successful ard brne-
fetal labor organizations in the
State has been instituted at Mar
tinsburg. Its number will be SIR
Mr.. Jos. H. Nicklin was chiefly in
strumental in effecting its organiza-
ton, and he obtained Mr.. A. M.
Swartz, q prominent organizer to
make and address here, after which
there was an election of officers. The
following are the officers at present !:
President, John F. Gerling; Vice
President, j. I. Crawford Core.
spending Secretary, D. E. Jacobs !;
Financial Secretary. J. Fl. Nicklin !;
Treasurer, D. H. Ropp. No. SIT
me'is every Tuesday night, at 7.3O,
at the Grand Army Hall, in the Peo-
pies National Bank building. The
members are much encouraged by
the progress they have thus far
made, and have every reason to be
ileve that success will meet them
hereafter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

Tue B. & O. r. R.-The Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad Company has
declared their semi annual dividend
of q per cent. which was payable
on and after Nov. lst. The net in
crease in earnings for the past fiscal
year was $92,000.00. The road has
lately affected a 100000 loan in
England and this will make it, when
expended for the purposes for which
borrowed, one of the finest roads in
the United States.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
The Best Plaster

Dampen piece Of flannel with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bind
ii over the seat of pain. II is better
than any plaster. When the lungs
are sore such an application on the
chest and another on the back, be-
tween the shoulder blades, will off.
en- prevent pneumonia. There is Moth
Ing SO good for lame back or pain
in the side. A sore throat can near
y always be cured IN one night by
spplying a flannel bandage dampen-
With Pain Balm. SO cent bottles
for sale by E. G Williams. Jr. &
Co., druggists. Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
DEAru on Nh IAurs McGpav

DEATH OF Mr. JAMES McGRAw.-
Mr.. James McGraw a successful
merchant and hiahly respected citi.
zen of Harper's Ferry, died sudden
ly on Monday last, at his home IN
that place, saged So years. The de-
ceased was native Of Limerick, Ire
land. The deceased made his home
in Harper's Ferry since 1854, and by
strict attention to business and up
light dealings with his patrons anass-
ed considerable property.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

SHALL THE SENATE RULE THE Re-
PUBLIC PROF. FL. Won Hoist, the
eminent historian, contributes to the
November Foratm slashing criti-
cism of The present Senate under the
title, "Shall the Senate Rule the Re-
public" The Senate, he points out,
hes perverted its privileges so as to
give every individual senator an alb
soln'e vete upon all legislation. The
two Nevada senators, representing
hardly the population of a good siz-
ed third-cla~s city, paralyze the bus
mess of tho whole population. He
warDs the people against vicious
Compromised aud urges them to
hold mass meetings 10 demand an
immediate revision of the Senate
rules.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

AcCIDENTLY SHoT.-On Wednes.
day afternoon of last week, Carrie
Thompson, colored, was shot and ia
tally injured by her husband, Sam'l
Thompson, at Hagerstown. The af-
fair was purely accidental. Thomp-
son was about to return borrowed
gun, and was carrying it in his hand
with the stock pointing to the front.
In playful way his wife struck at
him with strap, and the buckle on
the end of the strap caught the tfig-
ger The women was struck in the
stomach by heavy load of bird
shot She died about six o'clock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

SOCIAL, HELD BY B. V. S. CA
delightful social was held by the
Buena Vista Social Club, composed
of young ladies and gentlemen of
and near this city, on Wednesday
night last, at the home of Miss Ella
Tebo, the charming daughter of Mr..
w. E. Tebo, of Frankenberry Town.
A most enjoyable evening was spent
in a way which only the club could
spend it; amusements and pastimes
of the season being the feature of
the evening. AT late hour the
members left for their respective
homes, with the hope of soon having
the pleasure Of meeting there again,
and regretting that the evening
passed away So quickly
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

CHURCH SocIABLE.-The Young
Peoples Society of the Baptist
Church OF this city, held a sociable
in the lecture-room of that building
last Thursday evening, and all who
attended were highly enter, aimed.
Quite little concert in addition to
the fine spread was given. Recita-
tions we're made by Miss Hundley
and Louise Snodgrass and solos
were sung by Miss Lorena Flick and
Mr.. Frank Emmert. The pastor,
Rev. j. H. Hundley was present and
added greatly to the pleasure of the
evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

HALLow E'EN.-The festive youths
and we may say men and women, of
this city, seemed to leave nothing un-
done to surpass all previous hallow
cen days in the throwing of corn
and other articles. The streets were
crowded with people from early
evening until after eleven o'clock.
The unusal number of porches were
torn from their places, and signs
changed from saloons to churches
and Uice UersG. There were many
who threw corn and cornmeal who
before the time is over will wish they
had the corn cakes they recklessly
threw away. SIC transit gloria, etc.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

LARGE PoTAToEs.-M r.. J 0 h n
Burns has brought 10 this office
some specimen o! flie finest potatoes
we have ever seen grown in this sec
ton OF the county. They were rails
ed by Mr.. Burns under straw. and
after the first planting they received
but very little attention AMI requir
ed no more labor than any other po-
tatoes. Two or three of them would
make meal for large family.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

KNOCK HIM DowN.-When a man
playfully points a pistol or gun at
You knock him down don't stop to
inquire wheth. r it is loaded or not !;
knock him down. Don't be particu-
lar what you knock him down with,
only see thst he is thoroughly knock
ed down. IF a coroner's inquest
must be held, let it be on the other
fellow-he won't be missed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

Mr.. j. T. Boyle, tie PnilsdeIpbia
eye specialist. who has beer coming
here for the last year for Queen &
Co., will continue ais visits to Mar
tinsburg, at the st. Clair Hotel. He
Is now a member of the firm of
Leech, Stiles & Co., which is COM
posed of specialists formerly in the
employ of Queen & Co. They have
succeeded to the bus. ness formerly
conducted by Queen & Co. in this
city, and will continue to give the
same satisfactory treatment which
has characterized their former bust.
ness in this place. Next visit Thurs.
day, Nov Esd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

For CoUNoIL.-The announcement
of 'sMany Voters" OF Mr.. T. Powell
Licklider, as candidate for member
of school board from the Sd ward,
John Grozinger from the 4th and 81.
Mcdowell from the fifth, meet with
not ONLY our approval but with the
approval of the citizens. They
are all gentlemen whose interests are
the interests OF the public schools
and for this end they will work. We
hope that full vote will come out
and that each of these gentlemen
may he elected.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

LEG BROKEN BY HORSE. Mr..
Harry Moler, of Hedgesville, who
is in the employ of Mr.. Edgar Hen
shaw, while driving on a blackboard
wagon, was kicked by the horse on
Tuesday last and his leg broken in
two places. When th. horse broke
from he wagon Mr.. Moler was
thrown out and his shoulder dislo-
Gated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04


SIDE TRACKED.-This big comedy
production coming to the Central
Opera House, next Wednesday night
Nov. 8, is play which abounds in
pleasure, realistic, novelty and funny
situations and laughable features. A
play for the people. A company of
comedians, every artist star, and
"Side Tracked" being the feature we
will leave it to the approval of the
public and the press. In saving
what "Side Tracked" can do in the
way of making you laugh it carries
its own scenery, cars and engine. 1t
has mechanical effects and a host of
comedians. The specialties intro
duced in the circus scene in the 3rd
act are OF the highest quality, com
pfising such high salaried people as
JAS. B. Macks, Adam Forepaugh s
yankee farmer, Louis Thiel, VIM.
Bowers and many others. Remem-
Der the date, one night only, We'd
nesday, Nov. 8. Secure your seats
early.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

DUFF's COLLEGE," In times of
peace prepare for war;" So also in
these duh times young men should
prepare for the revival of business.
Duff's College. of Pittsburg, has fit
ted thousands OF young men for
life of usefulness, by giving to them
a thorough practical business educa-
ton. The institution is the fore
most of its kind in the country. If
any of our readers are interested
they should address W. Fl. Duff, the
President, for circulars.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

A SOCIAL GATHERING "A pleasant
social gathering, of few young
friends was held at the residence of
Mrs. Dooley, last night, in celebra-
ton of Hallow Fen. An oyster
supper was part of the program,
followed by fortune telling, accord
ing to which some of the ladies pres
ent were to be old maids, and some
were not, but our informant would
not disclose which was which. The
The young men were all to be old
bachlors, which being the case it is
not surprising that some of the girls
had to be old maids. The affair was
heartily enjoyed by all present.
Wedaesday's World.
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A Favorlte In Kentucky.

Mr.. W. M. Terry, who has been in
the drug business at Elkton, KY. tor
the past twelve years, says "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy gives bet
ter satisfaction than any other cough
medicine 1 have ever Sold" There
is good reason for this. No other
will cure cold SO quickly no other
is so certain preventive and cure
for Group; no other affords so much
relief in cases of whooping cough
For sale by E. G. Williams, Jr. Il
Co., druggists, Martinsburg, VIVA.
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An Old soldier Made Happy

"During my service in the army /
contracted chronic diarrhea,n says
A. E. Bending, Of Halsey, Oregon.
Since then | have used a great
amount of medicine, but when /
found any that would give me rellet
they would injure my stomach, until
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrbGa Remedy was brought to
my notice. / used it and will say
it is the only remedy that gave me
permanent relief and no bad results
follow" For sale by E. G. Williams,
Jr. d Co., druggists, Martinsburg.
W. va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

WILL BE RE-oFFERED.-The Chas.
A. Trussell farm. which was to have
been sold Oct. Goth. by J.. Nelson
Wisner, trustee, was not knocked of
TO any of the bidders, but will be re-
offered for sale by the trustee at the
Court House. Notice will be given
hereafter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

STALEY-BoLEY. - Fall weddings
seem to have lost none of their pop
ularity, and our little city has had
her share in the last few weeks
Wednesday afternoon a very pretty
wedding took place in the First Bap
tist church, w. King street, this city,
the contracting parties being Mr..
Bernard D. Staley and Miss Mile
Boley. Promptly at 2.45 the bril-
dial party entered, to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march, execut-
ed on the organ by Prof. A. D. OAR
by, in his usual graceful style. The
party proceeded up the aisle to the
chancel, where they were met by
Rev. j. W. Hundley, pastor of the
church, and Rev. ] A Hoffheins, of
the Reformed church. The ceremo-
ny was very impressive, being per
formed by Rev. Hundley, after which
prayer was offered by Rev. Hoff-
helms. The party left the chancel to
the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding
march, thence to the G. v. r. r.,
where they took the 800 train for
Harrisburg, Philadelphia and other
Eastern cities. The bride was at;ir-
ed in brown broad-cloth travelling
dress, trimmed with mink fur, and
carried a large bouquet of roses -
The ushers were Mr.. Edward G..
Drawbaugh, of Shenandoah juno
ton, Mr.. Frank E. Boley, brother Of
the bride, and Messrs. Paryin E.
Deatrick and Frank r. Smurr, Of
this city. On Tuesd evening a
reception was rendered few Of the
immediate friends of the bride and
groom, and the ushers, at the brides
home, on Hooge street. Those pres
emit from a distance were Miss Ma
mic Barr, of Winchester, Va, and
Miss Rose Billmyer, of Jefferson Co.
The church was handsomely decora-
ted with firms, palms, etc.
The young couple are very popu-
lar, and the congratulations Of q host
Of friends 60 with them through life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

Spring time has come at last, and
with it Frank Doll & Co.'S. great va
riety of Boots, Shoes and Hats, in all
the leading styles. and in every
grade. So complete, that all who
need can almost certainly suit them
selves. Try it, and be convinced.
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1--WE Valuable Friends.

|. A physician cannot be always
had. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the friend of many house
holds and the destroyer of all pain
the famous Red Flag Oil, Is cents.
2. Many precious life could be saw
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure a good
nights rest by investing Is cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs. Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at e. G. Williams, Jr. Zoos
Erug Store. Sept. 80 II.
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TABB- McKowN.-A very pretty
home wedding took place in Gerards-
town, on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. the
contracting parties being Miss Lucy
E. McKown and Mr. VIM. Tabb,
son of Mr.. John W. Tabb, of that
neighborhood. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. E. L. Wilson late
pastor of the Presbyterian Church
at that place, assisted by Rev. r. A !.
White, pastor elect. The happy
couple will reside in that village for
the present. We join their many
friends in congratulations upon the
happy event, with best wishes for
long, happy and useful liv,s in their
new relationship.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

NorIoE.-Rev. Henry Thomas will
preach ID. " in Christ Church, at
Bunker Hill, on next Sunday, Nov.
5th. at 3 O'Clock, p. m. The choir
of Trinity Episcopal Church, of this
city wi / be in attendance, and have
charge of the music. An offering
will be taken to get prayer books
and hymnals for the church. All
persons cordislly invited.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

SALE OF LANDS FOR DELINQUENT
TAXES Sheriff Gerling has received
from the Auditor, a list of tracts of
land, in this county. which are to be
sold BY the sheriff for taxes return
ed delinquent. Wepublish the same
in another column.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

COLLAR BONE BRoKEN.-Miss Ber-
tina Bowers, of Brunswick, who is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Henry Bow
ers, of this place, fell from a porch
on Tuesday evening last and broke
her collar bone. DR.. Snodgrass rem
dered the necessary surgical aid.
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s2l. The Tyler Desk Co.

$S1. The Tyler Desk Co.,
Of 81. Louis, WO., have just
thrown on the market an elegant
Standard Antique Oak, #. 6 in,
Roll Curtain Desk, complete in every
detail, F. 0. B. st. Louis, for $2i,
and 5 #. same style and finish, for
$23 net, spot cash. See their card
in this issue. Send your order di-
rect or send for special circular.
Bank counters and government
work a speciality. Send in your
floor plans for designs and prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

Mr.. A. J. Snyder, of this city, ia
agent for Messrs. Boyer & Heard,
of Hagerstown, Md, dealers in -four,
feed, etc. He will deliver goods 10
all parts of the city and will be pleas.
ed to have your orders. Lowest
market prices and strictly first.class
goods. A postal card will reach
him or he can be found at Herring's
building, King street, opposite St.
Clair Hotel, Respectfully,
A. j. SNYDER, Agent.
Boyer Il Heard's Flour, Feed, etc.
GILT, '93,tf.
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ABLE TO BE ABouT.--The friends
OF Mr.. Chas. Pencil viii be glad to
learn that he is now rapidly recover
ing from his late accident. He is
able to take short walks down street.
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Announcemenf.

Please announce Mr.. T. P. Lickli-
der as candidate for School Com
missioner from the Third Ward. Mr.
j. Grozinger, of the 4th Ward, and
II. Mcdowell, of the 5th Ward. They
will receive the support Of
MANY VoTERs.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

We just put up 300 packages Of
VOLTS Celebrated Hors, and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth Am. GILBERT, Druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

A SuocEss.-The Sons and Daugh-
tiers Of Enoch held a fair and supper
atthe Central Opera House last week
which was a great success. The
proceeds went for the benefit Of the
order.