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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-24

DEr1GHTFUL PANsY PARTY.-The
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sharf, on Raleigh street, was the
scene of most delightful evening
social, on Friday evening of last
week. About ten couple were pres
ent, brought together by Miss Ber-
tina, their accomplished and agreea-
BILE daughter. A novel feature of
the occasion was the presenting to
each gentleman present "pansy''
bouquet, by Miss Bertha. The even
ing was spent in dancing, card play
ing, ETC., and was INDUCED in heart
lily by all present. Besides these,
instrumental and vocal music was
rendered, and not a moment lacked
of entertainment, Miss Bertha prov
ing herself to be delightful enter
tainer. A supper was served dur
ing the evening, consisting of those
things sweet to the palate and graft
flying to the inner man. It was pag-
taken of heartily by all. II was 1T
the wee small hours OF early morn
ing when the party broke Up, and
then all were loath to depart, hav-
ing spent such delightful time, and
expressing desire to again have the
pleasure of spending like evening
in the near future.
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DEATH OF REV. j. K. NELSON
Rev. j. K. Nelson, well known
and honored minister of the United
Brethren Church, died at the resi-.
dence Of his son-inl law, Mr.. A. S.
Markell, Winchester, Va, Tuesday
at 2 o'clock. Though in very poor
health for the past year, his death
was unexpected. He was born and
reared in Pendleton county, W. Va.
AT one time be was located in Mar,
tinsburg, as pastor OF the United
Brethren Church He is remember.
ed by the older inhabitants. Mr..
Nelson was in his I'D year, and six
children survive him, his wife hav-
ing preceded him to the spirit land
few wears ago.
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NOTICE!

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weeks THE INDEPENDENT will he sent
to many new readers and some of
our old patrons. We feel that tile
new readers will be pleased, and that
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Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
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"NEw GREAT South AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account OF its ex-
ceeding promptness IN relieving pain
in the bladder, kidneys, back and
every part of the urinary passages in
male or female. It relieves reten-
ton of water and pain in passing If
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by l.. G. Matthaei
Druggist, Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Highest of all Leavening Power-Latest u S Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

See some OF the plays at the Cen
trail, next week.
Job work neatly and cheaply exc
cuted as this office.
A slight fall of snow was noticed
in this city yesterday.
Martinsburg is to have an ice fac
tory for next Summer.
Election day approaches, and the
contest wakes intensely warm.
Read the article on first page by
"Laborer." Some very good points
are made.
Watch for counterfeitcoin there is
plenty of it in circulation in Mar
tinsburg.
Operations at the Cannery have
about ceased as the tomato season is
about over.
Mr.. snd Mrs. A. G. Nadenbousch
have Teen on visit to friends In
Washington.
A game and fish protective asso-
citation has been formed to protect
the bass in the Potomac river.
The residence of Mr.. VIM. F.
When, on West King street, is be-
ing repainted by Mr.. j. Fl. Smurr.
One of the largest crowds that
ever attended the Hsgerstown Fair
from this city, attended this week.
The Mechanics Band attended the
Firemen s Fair on Thursday night,
and the City Band on Friday night.
The regular meeting of the State
Board of Health of West Virginia,
will be held in Parkersburg, on Nov.
II, Is and 10.
There are good many places in
this city were new pavements are
needed badly. They should be put
down before winter gets here in earn
est.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at 6.45 p. m.
All welcome.
While man was selling some rab-
bits to Mr.. George Lambert, on
Wednesday morning, on of them es-
capped, and being chased, ran into
Mrs. A. Quenzeps confectionery
store, where it was again captured.
Prof. Gerhardt The party or
parties who spread the report that
did not keep school books told a de-
liberate lie, and yet unwilllngly an
nounced truth. | do not keep the
books, but keep them to sell-and I
do it, too.
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LIPPlNooTT's MAGAzINE.--The com.
plete novel in the November issue of
Lapplacott's is "An Interrupted Cur
rent by Howard NJ. Yost, a new
writer with happy knack of story
telling. The scene is in eastern
Pennsylvania, and the action turns
on tracing the perpetrators of a bank
robbery and their plumber. s'Simon
Smith" was the alias of an innocent
fugitive from justice in Colorado,
who was sheltered by a clergyman
OF the improved modern type. His
tale-from and to the life-is from
the pen of the late DR.. William r..
Mackay. LIE Roy Armstrong, in the
sharp western manner, tells of a
kind of Journalism that Pays"
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Two 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 ofmany house
holds and the destroyer of all pain
the famous Red Flag Oil, rs cents.
2. Many precious life. could be,sav-
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure a good
nights rest by investing rs cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs. Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at L. G. Matthaei's Drug Store.
Sept. 30 If.
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FREIGHT WREcK.-The fire igh hit
wreck which occurred at Cherry Run
early last Saturday morning, was
quite big one, and will cost the
company a considerable amount of
money. Engine No. 486 was badly
damaged and four cars and the ca
boose of the train that was standing
at the station were demolished. The
riggers crew worked at the wreck
all dav.
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KILLED IN THE YARD AT BRUINS
wIcK.-On Thursday morning last
another fatal accident occurred ia
the Brunswick yard. Christian FL.
Hause, who vas employed on the
repair track, attempted to cross over
one OF the tracks between some cars
that were cut loose when shifting
engine pushed the cars back and
caught him between the bumpers,
crushing his abdomen so badly that
he died ia q few bours. The deceas-
ed was engaged in business here a
few years ago and was a son-in-laW
of the late William A. Hemp, of
near Jefferson. this county. He was
about 80 years of age, and was a
member of Brunswick Council No.
81, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, and Elkridge Lodge No.
SO, Independent Order Odd Eel
lows. A widow and three small
children survive him. The yard here
Of late seems to have become YER
table death trap.
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DEATH OF HARRY ARMSTRONG
Mr.. Harry Armstrong, well known
in this city, died at his home, near
the G. V. freight depot, at an early
hour on Monday morning, of ty-
phoid pneumonia. He is the son of
Mr.. John Armstrong, lifelong
resident of this city, and was aged
about 38 years. He served ten
years in the regular army, and after
his last term of enlistment had ex-
pired he returned to this city,
where he has since lived. A wife
and one daughter survive him.
Funeral took place on Tuesday,
Rev. DR.. Woods, of the Presbyter-
ian Church, officiating. Interment
in Greenhill Cemetery.
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Would BE A Coon THING.-We
think it would be very good thing
for our City Fathers to enact law,
compelling young men under eigh-
teen years of age to 60 home at
night, from carousing on the streets,
not later than ten O'Clock. ANY
night in the week, and especially
Saturday night, long after midnight,
can be seen young men engaged in
carousing around into all kinds of
mischief, swearing, drinking, etc.,
some of them not over fifteen wears
of age. Growing up in this manner
what kind of men will they make?
We all know. Some of them. al
ready, are causing their parents
great anxiety and worry. If they
do it now, we can surmise how it
will be when they get few years
older. There are any amount of
them, and to run them off the streets
after that hour would be the best
thing that could be done for their
welfare-and others. We think that
something should be done to break
1t up.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-24

NEARING COMPLETION. The row
of brick dwellings being erected by
Messrs. Trimble and Wilson, on
North Raleigh street. is nearing
completion. The structure is of the
latest style, and in appearance is
rather odd when compared with the
architecture of the dwellings of this
city. The block contains nine resi-
dences, all of which are laid off with
an eye to convenience and comfort.
The porches are of stone and alike in
appearance. On the first floor front
there is one large window, and the
second story is lighted by two of the
same size. The nine dwellings are
all similar and will make very de-
sirable homes.
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STRAUsNER's New PLAcE.-Straus-
ner's new place is handsome brick
structure, erected on the Cunning
ham corner, recently destroyed by
fire, on Queen street, opposite the
Market House. 1t is three story
building and is well arranged. On
the first floor is the Banquet Saloon
gentlemen's dining room, cooking
apartments and gents toilet closets
The second floor is for ladies, and
has a parlor, or reception room, and
well fitted dining room, with prop
er toilet and closet arrangements.
The third floor is for banquetine
purposes, where great many per
sons can be entertained. Everything
is conducive to comfort and fitted
for respectable enjoyment. Ladies
and gentlemen can go there in peace
and quietness, as Mr.. Strausner re-
quires good order aud good behavior
and will maintain responsibility. Ed
ibles and dainties of all kinds will be
served By obliging walters. See adj.
vertisement in next issue.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFIa.

The Darlington, Wis, Journal
says editorially OF popular patent
medicine. 1--WE know from exper-
fence that Chamberlain's Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy is all
that is claimed for it, as on two oc-
casions it stopped excruciating pains
and possibly saved us from an uH-
timely grave. We would not rest
easy over night without it in the
house." This remedy undoubtedly
saves more pain and suffering than
any other medicine in the world.
Every family should keep it in the
house, for it is sure to be needed
sooner or later. For sale by L. G..
Matthaei, Druggist.
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SUICIDE OF Mr.. A. S. CRITTENDEN.
Mr.. A. S. Crittenden committed
suicide at Shenandoah, Page coun-
ty, Va, Wednesday morning, by
shooting himself through the head
with 32-caliber revolver. Mr.. Crit
tenden was son of Mr.. FL. w. Crit
tenden, who resides near Rlppon,
Jefferson county. The deceased was
a young man about thirty years of
age and bore an excellent reputa-
ton. He was merchant and con-
Quoted store and hotel at Shenan-
doah. Financial trouble is said to
be the cause of the suicide. A widow
survives him, whose relatir IS reside
in Frederick county, Va.
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DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING.-A Demo-
cratic meeting was held at Arden,
on Tuesday night, and addressed by
Messrs. D. W. Shaffer and George
W. johnson. A large and apprecia-
tive audience was present, and the
speakers were loudly applauded.
Both Of these handsome you7ag gem
tlemen being very popular with the
ladies, there was goodly number
there, including several from Mar
tinsburg.
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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. - The
announcement has been made of the
marriage of Miss Anna Harper, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Harper, of Brunswick. The prospec
tive groom is Mr.. Flynn, a very pop
ular barber of that city. The mar
riage will take place Wednesday, De-
tober 81, at 1880 O'Clock. Miss
Harper was formerly resident OF
this city and has number of friends
here.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-24

HARMoN-HoLL1s.-A pretty mar
riage was solemnized Tuesday night
at the parsonage of st. Johns Luth.
eran Church. The groom was Mr..
Charles Hartman, and the bride Mrs.
May A. Hollis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Friskey, of South Maple
avenue. The ceremony, which was
impressive, was performed by Rev.
G. S. Trump, in the presence of few
intimate friends and relatives of both
parties. After leaving the par
sonage the bride and groom were
driven to the home of the groom's
parents, on Second Street, North
Martinsbarg, where an elegant re-
ception was held. Besides shower
of congratulations, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hartman were the recipients of a
large number of presents, many OF
which were costly. They will make
their home in this city.
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Acute Catarrh Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Allegany county, Nd, writes !:
l have tried Parker 4 Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth.
fully say that it is the best remedy
that | have ever used for cstarrh.
Two bottles cured me when l was
scarcely able to breathe. heartily
recommend it to all who have ten
iency to catarrh. For sale by L..
G. Matthaei, Queen street.
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A PAINFUL WoUND.-Mr. Charles
Bateman. while engaged in repairing
the INDEPENDENTS press, met with
what might have been a serious ac-
cident. While moving the cylinder,
his left hand became caught, cutting
quite cash in it. AS the press
was not moving fast he was able to
withdraw his hand before any ser.
ious damage was done. The wound
was a very painful one, and bis hand
was stiff for several days from the
effects of it.
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REPUBLICAN SPEAKING.-On Fri
day night, (tonigbt,) Messrs. Harry
Harmer, OF Clarksburg, and M. A.
Kendall, of Wood county, who is
on the Republican state ticket as
candidate for State Treasurer, will
speak in the Court House. These
gentlemen are both good orators,
and Republicans may expect treat
in hearing them. The band will be
in attendance.
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DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN L. DoLL.-Mr.
John L. Doll, one of the most high
ly respected citizens of Frederick.
Nd, died on Monday morning last
of a complication of diseases, at the
home of his son, Mr.. Charles D,
Doll, formerly proprietor of the City
Hotel. Mr.. Doll was in the seventy
second year of his age and had been
a lifelong resident Of Frederick,
where he was many years engaged
in the cigar and tobacco business.
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SPEAKING. - Republican speeches
will be made at the following places
on the date named: Oct. oath, al
Mount Carmel, by U. S. G. Pitzer
Goth, Point Pleasant, by Pitzer
9th, Martinsburg, S. B. Elkins, and
at Baxter by Pitzer; 28th, Swan
Pond Both, grand jollifcation and
flag raising at Ridenour's School
House, with speaking by Piizer
The campaign will close on the night
of Nov. Ord with speaking in the
Central Opera House by Pi'zer,
Rothwei and others
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TRANSFERRING WIREs.-The line
men Of the Martinsburg Electric
Company have been very busy the
past few days transferring the wires
from the old poles to the new ones
that have just been erected. Nearly
all of the new poles are higher than
the old ones and are considered bet
ter timber. The old poles, or a
majority of them have become very
rotten at the top Of the ground and
it would be dangerous for them to
remain up much longer. A number
have broken off and fallen in the
past few months. All of them will
be taken down as rapidly as post
BILE.
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0nR Nrxr GnrERNoR EnrrnrA1,

Our NEXT GOVERNOR ENTERTAIN
ED.--Mr. S. V. Yantis, nominee for
the legislature, entertained Hon. G..
w. Atkinson royalty at the hospita-
BILE home of his sisters, the Misses
Yantis, at this place. The Governor
was personal friend of their father.
1t was Mr.. Yantis to whom Mr.. At
kinson referred in his speech as be-
ing the first one who had suggested
his name for Governor.-Harper S
Ferry Sentinel.
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ABOUT itooL,-It is to the farm
ers interest to vote FIR Mckinley
and protection. Under Tie McKin-
ley law in 1892, the raising of sheep
was at its highest value. The low
est known in our history since the
war was in 1896. In 1898 the aver.
age value of a sheep was $2.5S. In
January 1896 it was $1.70. In 1898
we had 100000 of sheep, worth
1925, 100000. In 1895 we had only
SO ,298 900, worth only about $685.
100000, a decline in the number of
nearly twenty per cent. and in the
value Of nearly fifty per cent.
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SERIOUSLY INJURED.-Mr. S. Y.
Shipley, a brakeman on the B. & o.
R. r., was badly hurt Tuesday
morning at Brunswick. He was
brought to this city in an uncon-
scious condition and taken to his
home on West Stephen street. The
injury is to his head, which appears
to have been caught and tightly
squeezed. He is a member of the
K. of P. and Jr. o. U. A. NJ. lodges
of this city.
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DIED.-Dr. John W. Phleeger,
who has been practicing medicine at
Elk Garden for some time, died Sun
day night of typhoid fever, at the
residence of his father, ex. Mayor
Lewis Fl. Phleeger, at Piedmont.
The deceased was nephew OF Mrs.
Christian M. Shafer, of N. Queen
street, this city.
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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 if the glasses you are wearing are
not suited to your eyes, call on
Leech, Stiles & Co.'s eye specialist,
who will be at the Continental Hotel,
in this city, on Thursday, Nov. 5,
from 8 a. m. to 5 p. nj. Examina-
ton free.
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INFORMED ON Her FATHER.-Mar-
ion Kennard, of Wise county, this
state, told his neighbours to-day that
a tramp had killed his wife and
fourteen-year-old son last night, but
his daughter appeared with a Who'll
ly different account. She said that
her father came home drunk, and
after quarreling with his wife, he
took corn knife and deliberately
murdered her and the boy. The
daughter escaped. Kennard is I'M
der guard by score of men.
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THEY ARE THE WONDER OF THIS AGE

RETURNED.-Prof. j. 0. Broken
shire has returned from trip to
Ohio, where he went assisting the
Cumberland Band, which accompan-
led MARYLAND delegation to visit
Major Mckinley. While liz Ohio he
visited his wife, who stopped there
on her way to Kansas.
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PUBLIC BUILDING PAVEMENT TO BIZ
LAID.-Mr. Baldwin, representing
W. G. Peak, of Washington, the con
tractor for the approaches at the
Post-Ofice, is here, and is making
preparations for doing the work at
once. The plans and specifications
provide for greatly identifying the
grounds around the magnificent
building. Large heavy granite curb.
ing will be used, with spacious gran
ilithic walks and the ground be-
tween the inner curling and the
building will be handsomely sodded
The driveway around the building
will be made of vitrified brick. The
work cost $4,175, and is to be com.
pleted in sixty days, the first start
being made on Tuesday.
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CONTRACT FOR BALLoTs.-T b e
contract for printing the ballots for
the election on Nov. Ord was award
ed to the Statesman, it having made
the lowest bid. The bids ran from
$1,000 to $1,000, the former being
the StatesmGn's bid.
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BERKELEY SPRINGS sOUIBs.

Diptheria and fever are claiming
their victims here in this county.
several having died recently.
Joshua lowering, Prohibitionisl
candidate for President of the Unit.
ed States, will speak at Berkeley
Springs, Oct. 29th, and at Piedmont
Both.
Miss Anna George, a prominent
society lady, and daughter of Samuel
George, Esq, OF Baltimore, died
here, at 2 o'clock, on Sunday morn
ing last
w n w
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LEFT FOR WYoMING.-Mr. Edgar
N. Carter and wife, formerly Miss
Boydie Faulkner, left Monday after
noon, over the B. & O., for Fort
Bridges, Wyo., where they will make
their future home. Quite a number
of friends were at the depot TO see
them off and wish them happiness IN
their western home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-24

He WAS TAKINa.-Our young del
egate, Bro. P. E. Deatrick, was quite
taking at Synod. He was seen tax
ing hand in playing Trump for
president of the Synod. The young
ladies then began taxing sly glances
at him and vice versa, because they
couldn't help it. Not able to con-
tinue this, he was observed taking
a leave Of absence for home, leaving
the Synod to judge the reason for
taxing this step.-Martinsburg Luth.
erdn.
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MANTz- DooLEY.-At Ere d eri C k,
Nd, Oct. 18th, Mr.. Chas. A. Mantz
and Miss Bette Dooley, both of this
city, were married. We congratulate
the happy couple, and hope, that al
though they kept the matter secret
until the event took place, they may
have many happy years of welded
hiss
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-24

AN Ice PLANT.-Messrs. Roth
we'll and Lovett on Wednesday clos
ed the contract for 25-ton ice
plant. They will erect the building
themselves, and the contract was Civ
en- for the machinery of the plant
and for setting it up. They will no
doubt supply the city with ice next
season.