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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

FooT HURT.-Mr. j. D. Reister,
trainmaster of the B. & O. r. r., at
this place, who was rendering assist
ance at Cedar Cliff, along the road.
where an accident had occurred, had
his foot badly hurt by large hy-
draulic jack, which fell on it. He was
unable TO work for time, while un-
dergoing treatment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Hon. CURTIS GUILD TO Speak,
The Berkeley County Republican
Executive Committee has been mott
fed that Hon. Curtis Guild, of Bos
ton, will speak in this city on Mon
day, and have secured the Central
Opera House for that night. Mr..
Guild is polished orator, and his
superior on the financial question is
not in existence. He will attract a
large crowd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03
Acute Catarrh Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
barg, Allegsny county, Nd, writes !:
/ have tried Parker & Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth.
fully say that it is the best remedy
that ! have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cured me when ! was
scarcely able to breathe. heartily
recommend it to all who have a ten
dency to catsrrh. For sale by L.
g. Msttbaei, Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Your EYEs.-The question is often
asked, when should glasses be worn?
To this answer should be, that as
soon as discomfort arises for need Of
them, they should be adopted. II
your eyes are causing you anxiety,
or it the glasses you are wearing are
not suited to your eyes, call on
Leech, Stiles & Co.'s eye specialist,
who will be atthe Continental Hotel,
in this city, on Thursday, Oct. 8,
from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Examina-
ton free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING -
On Monday night the Board of Edu.
cation, of this district, held their
regular session at the Second Ward
School building, and all the men,
bers were present. The principals of
the schools were allowed to close
their schools from 1890 on the Both
until the afternoon session, in order
to allow the pupils who so desired to
hear Bryan speak. The secretary
having reported that there were no
substitute teachers on the list, Mr..
Russler brought the matter to the
attention of the Board and the fol.
lowing were named as substitutes
Misses Hettie Rodrick, Laura HON.
rich, Lucretia Logan, Margaret Blue,
Ellen N. Siler, Maize Seckman and
Bessie Harley. Prof. Siler, of the
Third Ward, informed the board that
new ink wells had been ordered for
the new desks at his school. Profess
sor Carman submitted some matters
to the board relative to examiDg
children at certain hours, upon writ
ten requests of parents. This was
discussed thoroughly by the board
and it was decided to send to such
persons or make it generally known
by distributing the law on tie sub
ject. After transacting some other
minor business the board adjourned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03
PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Going


Mr.. Jas. P. Geyer spent Sunday
with his family in this city.
Mrs. Matte Mullen, of Elkton,
Md, is visiting trends in this city.
Colonel F. W. Brown was in this
city on Wednesday and Thursday of
this week.
Mr.. B. Hopper and son, of Baker
ton, w. Va, are visiting Mr.. j. T.
Hopper, in North Martinsburg.
Mrs. james Westall, of w. King
street, has gone to Providence, r. /.
She will make protraeted visit
among friends.
Miss Annie EIkins,o Washington,
who has been the guest Of Miss Hat
tie Slane, on Maple avenue, returned
to her home on Tuesday.
Mr.. Fl. T. Pitcher, of Baltimore,
after spending few days with his
wife and children, in this city, re-
turned to that city Wednesday.
Mr.. George Wysong, of Charles.
Town, formerly foreman of the
Statesman, paid US pleasant call
while in this city, on Wednesday.
Misses Florence and Leila Mullen,
who have been the guests of relatives
in this city for some time past, have
returned to their home in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Bowen, for
merly of Gordonsville, Va, who have
been visiting Mr.. j. T. Hopper, in
North Martinsburg, have gore to
Washington, their future home.
Miss Gertrude Shriver, Of Queen
street, N. Martinsburg, has returned
from several months visit to rela-
tives in the West, after delightful
visit. Her many friends were glad
to see her return.
Rev. G. S. Trump, pastor of ST..
Johns Lutheran Church, accompa-
MED by Mr.. P. e. Deatrick, will at
tend the nth Annual Meeting of the
Maryland Synod, to convene in
Cumberland, Oct. 9Th.
Mrs. Martha Fayman and daugh-
ter, formerly of this city, but now
residing in Kansas City, who have
heen the guests of the family of Mr..
j. Fl. Smurr, on West Martin St.,
returned home Sunday evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

THOUGHT IT WAS FIRE.-Smoke
issuing from one of the chimneys at
the Third Ward School, Tuesday
morning, led Professor Siler to be-
lieve that the SCOT 10 the chimney
had been ignited. He dismissed his
pupils and investigated and found
everything in good shape. 1t is
thought that the smoke was forced
into the room by the draft coming
down the chimney.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

PIoK PocKETs.--Bryan's visit here
was also the occasion of the visit of
many sneak thieves and pick-pock-
cts, who relieved many eager to see
the candidate of their pocket books.
Not less than seven persons were
robbed, and "there were others" who
probably lost money or pocket book
bat will not make it known.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

SERMON TO KNITTING MILL EN-.
pLoYEs.-At the First Baptis t
Church on Sunday night, sermon
was preached by Rev. G. P. Stealey
to the employees of the Kilbourn and
Middlesex Knitting Mills of this
city. A very large audience was
present, and the sermon was an in
structiye one, and much appreciated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

STABLE DESTROYED BY FIRE.-On
Saturday morning last the stable of
Mr.. A. J. Thomas was entirely de-
stroyed by fire, and its contents in
Guiding horse, COW, hay, etc., were
also lost. The fire alarm sounded
about $50 o'clock, but the flames
had gained too much Roadway to
save anything. The insurance was
in the agency of Mr.. 81. L. Alexan-
der, and the loss will consequently
ha emo II
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sInA. 90 In Gold Given

For Selling "story of Spain and Cuba"
The International News q Book Co,
Baltimore, Nd, offer $4,000 to any.
one selling In three months 175 copies
of their new book, "Story of Spain and
Cuba" Premiums and llberalcommis-
sion given for any quantity sold This
is one of the greatest selling bookso ut.
Many agents make from So to $40 a
day. A graphic account of the present
war aud the struggle for liberty is Civ
en- 00beautiful illustrations 500 pages.
Freight paid and credit given Scot.
outfit free if 10 cents is sent for pos
tage. Write them Immediately.
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/ DR.. BAUGHER WIZ ATTEND
Rev. II. L, Bauaher, 81 Gettysburg,
President ol tie General Synod, who
was recently depoaed frrm the Greek
chair at the Theological Seminary,
Gettysburg, has engaged quarters in
Cumberland during the meeting of
the Maryland Lutheran Synod, Oct.
8 to II, and if the body will
give him hearing, it is said that he
will show up the true cause of his
dismissal to the possible discomi-
ture of the Board of Trustees of the
seminary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Farmers and Mechanics you are
interested in the opportunity to buy
Piow-Shoes, Creedmores and balls,
for every day use, cheaper than ever
before. FRANK Doll Il Co.'s stock
Of them is very large and better for
the money than ever in the history
of Shoes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

FIRE.--0n Friday afternoon of
last week, a small structure used as
stable on the premises OF DR.. Wolfe,
in North Martinsburg, was destroy
ed by fire. No alarm was turned in
as it was seen that it could not be
saved, and it was allowed to burn
completely down. A horse was con-
sumed in the fire. Their was no in
surance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

GONE TO CoLLEGE.-Mr. j. Nelson
Wisner, Jr., left to day for MERGERS
burg, where he will attend college.
Mr.. Robert Stewart went 10 the
same place last week. We hope they
will make good students, and not be
able to beat the faculty at the outset
by any mischief. The boys must
stick, and see what manhood they
will develop. Our best wishes are
with them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03
Antietam Cement for sale by
J. Fl. MILLER & Sons.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorias

Bicycle Shoes-A large snd CON.
plete stock and at very m derate
prices, at
FRANK Doll & Co. Is.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

On THE Sick LIsT.-We regret to
learn that Editor Fl. L. Snyder, of
the Shepherdstown Register, has
been quite ck.-MARTINsBURa IN
DEPENDENT.
Yes, SO are we sorry, but is it any
wonder fellow who favors the gold
standard and swallows the entire
Chicago platform would become ill !?
Messenger.
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SALE CLERK.

Having clerked sales 40 years, offer
my services 20 people intending to sell.
CHARGES REASONABLE. EN-
TIRE SATISFACTION GUARAN-
TEED. / will assist in advertis-
ing and arranging goods, and other de-
tails G. E. LOCKHART,
Office Blondel Building.
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Go to Gerbardt's Model Book
Store for
Guitars from $3.50 to $1,000.
Baujos from $3.50 to $500.
Violins from $1.25 to $500.
Harmonious from 5 cts. to 35 cts.
Accordeons from $3.50 to $3.50.
Mandolins at $500.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

We just put up 300 packages of
VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
Largest and handsomest pscks ges
on Earth AN. GILBERT, Druggists.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

BALTIMORE, ND, SEPT. 18th. '96.
The Annual Meeting OF the StockhoId-
ers Of the Potomac Valley Railroad Com
pany of West Virginia, for the election of
seven Directors to serve for the ensuing
year, will be held at the Office of the Com
pany, Hillen Station, Baltimore, on We'd
nesday, October 2lst, at u O'Clock m.
j. T. M. BARNES.
Secretary
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William Jennings Bryan,
The hero of the day,
Who has the power of speech to make
Most people think his way;
He'll find il much more difficult
AS on his way he treads
To fill the poor mans pocketbook
Than it is to fill their heads.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by L.
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va. 2l6-lyr. ,
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ALSO CONTRIBUTED.

Farewell, mother and father, dear,
am not dead, but sleeping here;
And when you come my grave to see,
Prepare yourself to follow me.
Death did not to me short warning give
Although be careful how you live;
Prepare in time do not delay,
in my prime was called away.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Gents Dress Shoes in Calf, Kan
CARGO, Russet aud Patent Leather,
best makes and the very latest styles,
cheap at
FRANK DOLL & Co.'s.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Ladies' Shoes-The prettiest, the
best ard largest stock in the city,
and better still, very cheap, at
FRANK DOLL Il Co.'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed day and night at A. M. Gibcrt's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SITS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03
AUCTIONEER.
Old Veteran

Old friends request me to again take
service as auctioneer in the counties of
Berkeley and Jefferson. Call on or adj
dress me at Little Georgetown.
L. S. HOWARD
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Adamant and Calclned Plaster,
same as used on new Court house
for sale by j. III. MILLER & ScNs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

Genuine BARGAINS in every
thing in the line / keep. When say
bargains ! mean it. Come and see.
W. L. JONES, Jeweler.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-03

WM. T STEWART. PRESIDENT.
DECATUR HEDGES, McE-PRssipsNT.
GEO. S. HILL, CASHIER.
JOHN H. DOLL, ASSISTANT CASHIER.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Summer Hats in endless variety
and cheaper than ever before, at
FRANK DOLL & Co. s.
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Bows and ChiIdren's Suits and OverCOats

This department is complete and unique in every detail
comprising all the nobby styles the market We are sur
we please you ALL
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This sudden change in the weather in keeping with
Fall Stock of ClofhunQ@
MEMS SUITS AND OVERCOATs

IN tnIS Ine we have AT Ie very leWtsI altefnS cut
make such Scotch plads worseads and chevot made
ely Fronts" Overcoats in Montenacs Kerseys and Meto
All satin lined made equal to any taor-made coat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12

YAwN1NG.-A celebrated Belgian
physician says that yawning is an ex-
ceedingly healthy function generally,
besides having very salutary effect
in complaints of the pharynx and eus-
tachian tubes. According to the re-
suits of late Investigations, yawning is
the most natural form of respiratory
exercise, bringing into action all the
respiratory muscles of the chest and
neck. 1t is recommended that every
person should have a good yawn,
with stretching of the limbs, morning
and evening, for the purpose of venti-
lating the lungs and tonifying the
muscles of respiration. An eminent
authority claims that this form OF
gymnastics has remarkable effect in
relieving throat and ear troubles, and
says that patients suffering from disor-
ders of the throat have derived great
benefit from it. He makes his patients
yawn either by suggestion, imitation,
or by a series of full breaths with the
lips partly closed. The yawning is re.
peated six or eight times, and should
be followed by swallowing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12
Edgar w. Nye,

ENAMILIARLY known as "Bill Nye,"
IL was perhaps, the most popular hu-
morist Of the Nineteenth century, and mil
lions of people read his productions each
week, and were panied to hear Of his
death short time ago. Mr.. Nye's home
was Buck Shoals, near Arden, Bun
connie county, N. G. He had very in
teresting family and was devoted to 1t and
it to him. He realized large income
from the products Of his pen and accumu-
lated considerable fortune. He was
business man and realized the value Of
life insurance as q means Of protecting the
widows and orphans, and carried large
sum on his life, 81, 900 Of which was In the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association.
His policy was No. $3.50. We delivered
No. 303,64 on last Thursday to a gentle
man in Chester. We only make this
statement to show the reader how rapidly
the Association has grown since Mr.. Nye's
policy was written IA years ago, (the COM
pany Is little more than 15 years old) and
that he was shrewd enough to see that 1t
was safe and sound even in its infancy.
During the IA years that the policy was
carried 1881 SO was paid in premiums, on
an average cost Of $50. AZ year or. $ll.88
per 81, 900 each year. IT MI. Nye had had
an ordinary life policy in an old line COM
pany and paid it the same amount in pre-
miums that he paid the Mutual Reserve
his wife, who was the beneficiary, would
have received $2,526 instead Of 5000.
Gain by insuring in the Mutual Reserve
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TUNISON'S
NEW TOWNSHIP, COUNTY, RAIL.
WAY, DISTANCE, STATE
MAP OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

THIS new Map of South Carolina has
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It was constructed by the most accom-
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based on government surveys, official
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only map of the State sold at reasonable
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Including the new county of Saluda, are
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This is also the most complete railroad
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it gives the entire railroad system of the
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every station marked with figures from
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can tell what railroad to take to 60 to any
town or place, and the correct distances,
shortest road, and cost of travel between
any two places.
ing those most recently established. 1t
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State with views of Charleston and large
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upon receipt of $l.25. Address,
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12
Wednesday, August II, 1895.

A NEW USE For LEMONS you
ever use lemons" remarked our house
wife to a lady friend, and have por-
ton of one left over, be sure you do
not throw ii away. I am never with
out them in the house, as always use
them for favoring but of what use
are the pieces?"
"Just this. The next time you
think you are done with a lemon just
dip it in salt and rub your copper ket-
tie or stewpan with it. You will be
surprised to find what brilliant sur
face you will obtain if you rub the
article instantly with dry, soft cloth.
You can polish all brass work by the
same means; every stain disappears
as if by magic. A mouldy lemon put
into a dirty saucepan half full of wa.
ter and boiled for half an hour cleans
es the utensils amazingly and removes
any odor, such as fish or onions. Try
lit and see if I ON not right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12

FEVER AND AGUE.-There are some
situations where fever and ague pre-
walls every season, and this is the case
in the vicinity of creeks and swamps.
An acquaintance of ours, who has re-
sided for several years on one of these
creeks, never has had single case OF
fever and ague in his family, while all
his neighbors have been more or less
affected with it every season. He at
tributes his immunity from this trou-
blesome disease to the use of good
fire in his house every chilly and
damp night in summer and fall.
When the Indians travel at night or
early in the morning in swampy re-
gions, they cover their nose and mouth
with some part of their garments to
warm the air which they inhale, and
this they say prevents chills and .fe-
Scientific American.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12

COLD FooD.-Eat all cold food
slowly. Digestion will not begin till
the temperature of the food has been
raised by the heat of the stomach to
90 degrees. Hence the more heat
that can be impaired to it by slow
mastication, the better. The preclpl.
tation of large quantity of cold food
into the stomach by fast eating may,
and sometimes does, cause discomfort
and Indigestion, and every occasion OF
this kind results in measurable injury
to the digestive function. Ice water
drunk, with cold food of course in
creases the mischief. Hot drinks-hot
water, weak tea, coffee, chocolate, etc.,
will, on the contrary, help to prevent
it. But eat slowly, anyway.-Good
Housekeeping.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12
HOW HE WON HIS CASE.

Charles O'Copor and James w. &C.
rard were once opposed to each other
in an important trial. When Mr..
O'Conor produced his first witness,
Mr.. Gerard rose and said:
"Mr. O'Conor, what do you propose
to show by this witness" ?"
Mr.. O'Conor told what he wished
to prove.
1T is useless to waste the time OF
the court and jury in proving that"
said the other; ~ admit it,"
Mr.. O'Conor then called his next
witness, and the same question and
answer were repeated.
81 admit it," said MIR. Gerard ;
"dou't let US waste time"
Another witness began, and Mr..
Gerard interrupted: 81 admit all you
say you are going to prove. Let us
hurry along"
With rapidity which almost took
O'Conor's breath away, all the facts
which he had accumulated were ac-
cepted wholesale. There he rested
his case, and Gerard, for the defence,
called no witnesses, but at once began
his address to the jury. "Gentlemen
of the jury" said he, some of you
know me personally. Ihave no doubt
those of you who are not personally
acquainted with me know me by rep
utation. Now, gentlemen, you know
that if my client had been guilty OF
any fraud, should be the last man
on earth to admit it. I should hide it
from you, I should cover it up, l
should fight, fght-and I know how
to fght-against the proof of its get,
ting in evidence. If my client had
been guilty of fraud, do you think !
would admit it? No! no! Never
never! never" Here he looked at
his watch. "Gentlemen, excuse my
brevity. I have an engagement to
dine today, and my time is almost up
I will detain you no longer"
He won his case.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12

He MEANT .WELL.-The story of
the Irishman who wrote his friend,
saying, Telegraph me if you don't
get this letter." was equalled recently
in a local business house. One of the
Office men came down, and found that
he had left his keys behind. He sent
to his wife for them, and the messen-
ger returned with the information that
the keys were not there. At this
juncture George -, fellow-clerk,
said
"Why, I found your keys"
"Where are they? ?" said the first
clerk.
~ have them in my pocket" said
George. ~ pushed note through
the slit of your desk, telling you that
I had them"
"Well, you idiot" said the first,
chow was I to get the note when the
desk was locked?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-12

Too FL1PPANT BY HALF.-"Yes," ="
said the baseball enthusiast to the girl
who didn't understand the game, "it
was simply great. You see, Punch
leigh, of the opposing team, made a
two.bagger, but died on third, and"
"Do you mean to say" interrupted
his intended, "that you looked on and
enjoyed it?" Enjoyed it? Well
I should say 1 did 1 shouted myself
hoarse." Harry" she continued, af'
ter an ominous pause, ~ think our en-.
gagement had better be declared off.
could never be happy with man who
can be so aippant in the presence Of
DEATH"