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EOK RENT-My home place, near Citizens Park. consisting of Il 4-room house with all conveniences and a block of ground.
 MRS. T. A. HILL, 1 22d1m GU9 West Third avenue
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XHTANTED-Fou gentlemen boarders at
 number. , Ct
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~HEAP 
Advertise Your Wants.

FOR SALE-A Crandell typewriter. Good T as new. Cost $50; will be sold for S25. Have no use for it. Apply at the GRAPHIC office dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-06

NNTANTED-SeveraI canyassers or agents
 wy of good address, Good pay. Enquire at Commercial Hotel. 8 d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-06

XXTANTED-To purchase a good second l w hand Hallet & Davis piano Apply at this office. 54 dtf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
MiddleMay Murmurs.

The revival meetings conducted by
Rev. Jas. Cook in the M. P. church
has been glorious success. Twelve
souls have protested faith in Christ
The meeting is yet in progress.
Quite an interesting meeting has
been in progress at Leetown in the
M. E. church, South, during the week
past. Rev. Stump, of Charles Town,
assisted Pastor Fur last Monday
night.
Rev. Woolfe, pastor of the M. E.
church, South, at Summit Point, re.
ceived considerable injuries last Mon
day. He was crossing the railroad al
Billors when his horse took fright at
the approaching train, upset his buggy
and dragged him several rods, LAGER
ating his brow and produced state
of unconciousness which lasted but a
short time. The Reverend is doing
well.
DR.. Bushong, ofShenandoah county,
has located in our town, We extend
to the young M. d. our hand of well
come and wish him success in the
great field that is before him.
On December IL, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Jolly lost their infant son.
Also on Wednesday the 10Th, May,
their seven-year-old daughter died.
This makesthree deaths within eleven
days. The disease is supposed to be
diptheria.
Our public schools have been closed
indefinitely of the board of trustees.
This is done to avoid contagion.
CLIPPER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Conrad Ruppenthall, a farmer liv-
ing in Morgan county, near Hancock
station, while suffering from mental
alteration as the result Of religious
excitement occasioned by a revival
meeting, attempted to kill his wife
last week. He went to her room late
in the night, and, Selling her by the
throst, raised large butcher knife
and said that one or the other must
die. She begged for mercy and hav
ing obtained his permission to pro-
cure drink of water, locked the raw
ing man in the room and fled with
her two little children to the house OF
a neighbor. Alarm vas given and
Rup penthall seized and placed under
restra int.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
school Entertainment.

3NAC0A AAA&0A AAAhhA0A&r
Last Friday afternoon one Of the
best entertainments ever held in our
public schools was given by pupils OF
the fourth room, Second ward, being
the room taught by Prof w. A. Pitzer.
The decorations were pleasing, show
ing the good taste of those who had
part in the arrangements. The room
was filled to its utmost capacity, q
large number being compelled to
stand. The songs, recitations, essays,
dialogues and duets were all ably
rendered and reflected great credit on
both teacher and pupils, aud were
highly entertaining to all present. II
would not be just to mention any par.
ticular part of the program, as every
part was we'll performed, which showed
that they had been we'll drilled by
their instructor, Prof. Pitzer. There
cannot be too much said in commend.
alton of such entertainments as they
are both instructive and entertaining
They put more life in the pupils and
make school days brighter and happier
1t is hoped that it will be repeated auc
that other ward schools will follow in
the same line. The writer, during
and after the entertainment almost
wished for the return of his schoo
days.
The program was as follows
Opening Song, Sunshinein the Soul
Senior Class Girls; Recitation, Xmas
Day, Emma Thomas; Essay. Obedi,
ence, Edgar Myers; Dialogue, Trial:
of School Teacher, Mary Opie Tabb
Dorcas Snodgrass; Recitation, Abso
lem Bess, Rosaiie Striker; Recitation
The Indignant Scholar, Josephine Col
bert; Recitation, Bishop Hattie, Mary
Edwards; Song, Down on Poverty
Row, Quartet OF Girls; Dialogue, Tariff
VS.. Mince pies, Ada Compton and
Bertha Dixon; Recitation, Song of the
Sparrow, Cara Church; Concert Read,
ing, by IA Pupils; Song, Won't you
be my Sweetheart, Edith Keedy and
Martha Hartley; Essay, Bitter Words,
Agnes Tayman; Recitation, Song and
March, 30 pupils; Duet, Reuben and
Rachel, Myra Pitcher and Josephine
Colbert; Dialogue, A New Scholar, s
girls; Song, Sitting by the Kitchen
Door, Maud Phillips and Myra Pitcher
Closing Song, Let a Little Sunshine
In; Closing Remarks, Maud Phillips.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
Beware of Ointments for Ca
tarrh that contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Sach
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. 7.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the, blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
No. Sold by druggists, price 7sc. per
bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
In A Dilemma.

This is the position in which you
are often placed, when suddenly taken
with severe cramps or pain and the
Doctor is away. Moral; Keep bot
tie of MAGIC PAIN BALM in the house.
1t is a king among pain killers.
For external and internal use. Cures
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cramp Col
ic Vomiting and diarrhea. 1t has no
equal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
USE BISHOPS
GOLD DUST FLOUR.

To cure all old sores, to heal an in
dolent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles,
you need simply apply Dewitt s Witch
Hazel Salve according to directions.
It's magic-like. action will surprise you.
L. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

-
The West Virginia School Journal
Tor December is unusually attractive.
Four full pages are devoted to pro-
grammes for Christmas exercises.
Supt. Lewis evidently intends to en-
phasize his belief in the virtues of en-
tertainments.
How we wish some more of our
trustees We're of like mind. Perhaps
the unappreciated grunts of There's
too much OF that kind of work done.
Teachers waste their time teaching
foolishness instead of readin', ritin'
an spellin."
n. B.-This is not meant for Riden-
ours, for to do the trustees justice
they have taken an unusual interest
in the school and seem to have an nm
bounded faith in the ability of their
teachers, which is cheering and help
full.
The Journal has Jimmeboy's letter
to Santa Claus, copied from Harpers
Young People, and / know it will help
some other boys to find out THAT
Jim is just like me. !" Here it is
Dear Santa Caus, If you could bring,
A patent doll to dance and sing,
A five pound box of caramels,
A set of reins with silver bells,
An elephant that roars and walks,
A brownie droll that laughs and talks,
A humming top that can spin,
A desk to keep my treasure in,
A boat or two that can sail,
A dog to bark and wag his TAIL
A pair of little bantam chicks,
A chest of tools, a box of tricks,
A scarlet suit Of soldier togs,
A spear and net for catching frogs,
A bicycle and silver watch,
A pound or two of butter scotch,
A small toy farm with lots of trees,
A gun TO load with beans and peas,
An organ and music box.
A double set of building blocks;
If you viii bring me these, say,
Before the coming Christmas day,
sort of think perhaps, that I'd
Be pretty nearly satisfied.
This is not one bit shorter in its list
OF wants than that of Mr.. ]. Airharts
little four-year old daughter who
wants whole set of kitchen furni-
ture and dolls with cradles, including
dude doll with an eye glass and
cane. She's going to housekeeping
right away, she says.
This little one having been reproved
several times for the same offense (all
in one houD it's mother, exasperated,
threatened to knock her head off.
The tiny little woman S big eyes open
ed in wonder as she stopped playing,
folded her hands and looking stead
lastly into her mothers face, as if
fully conscious OF the depth and full
import of the words uttered, she asked
as deliberately as lawyer might
"Would you like to see you little girl
running round you Christmas wifout
any head on3'
VISITORS.
Mrs. /. L. Bender and Mrs. Fannie
Westall visited Ridenour school and
seemed to enjoy their visit. We were
very much pleased to have them, for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

The B. & o. track from Chicago
Junction to Chicago now ranks as the
finest in the West. 1t is laid with
heavy steel rail and ballasted with
clean gravel, and as there are very
few curves on the line the trains are
enabled to make high speed with per-
feet safety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
USE PARKS ACME
TIT NHD MADE OF CHOICE
FLU IL HOMEGROWN WHEAT

The length of life may be increased
by lessening its dangers. Tie major
ity of people die from lung troubles.
These may be averted by promptly
using One Minute Cough Cure. l..
G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
written for the Herald.l
WHAT SANTA CLAUS DID.

Said Santa to his servant,
Bring out the sleigh,
And hitch up the reindeer
Three abreast, | say.
"And don't forget the bells,
And the pew silk line,
For | want to be going,
At quarter of nine."
Then Santa Claus sat down,
In his house so fine,
Where everything seemed,
All glitter and shine.
Jingle, jingle went the bells,
AS the sleigh came round,
And Santa Claus filled it,
With the best he found.
OF nice things to eat
Pretty books and toys,
And whatever he thought,
Pleasing to girls and boys.
Then quickly jumping in,
Away he most flew,
For it is safe to say,
Each road he knew.
He went to the houses,
OF the rich and poor,
And gave to each child,
A portion of his store.
He filled little stockings,
From the toe to the top,
Until they all looked
Like needing a prop.
And when morning came,
To the little ones, dear,
They cried so joyfully,
Santa Claus has been hereW
-AURAH L. GARMoNG
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Advertisers wishing changes made In
Btheir ads must furnish copy by Wed
a. nesday noon, and copy for new ad-
a. vertisements must be In hand not
Kg-later than Thursday noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

icy Communications to insure insertion,
fHm must reach us by Wednesday noon,
EBexcept that news items of great i'm
EE portance will be received until Thurs
day eve.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
PURELY Personal.

fOKEA~A FEN1GsNfAA@s
Sheriff L. c. Gerling returned Tues
day from trip to the East.
Mr.. Joseph Ahern is home spending
the holidays with his family on West
Race street.
Mr.. John Bowers is here from Roa-
noke. visiting his parents on West
King street.
Mrs. A. S. Hank is the guest Of her
daughter, Mrs. Lee M. Bender, North
Maple avenue.
J. Nelson Wisner, Jr., and Robert
Stewart are home from Mercersburg
college for the holidays.
Mr.. L. G. Stalnaker and family, of
Hanover, Pa, are visiting relatives
here during the holidays.
Misses Bette and Jennie Doll. East
Burke street, went to Frederick, We'd
nesday, to spend Christmas.
Mr.. ]. H. Eversole, of Allensville.
one of the Herald's standbys, favored
us with pleasant call Wednesday.
Mr.. VIM. Gard went to Greencastle
last Thursday afternoon to attend the
installation of the new Masonic Off
GERS.
Mr.. Charles Kimmerling, of Roam
oke, is spending the Christmas vaca-
ton with his mother on West Race
street.
Mr.. Wade Kilmer is visiting his
parents about mile west of this city.
He is a student at the West Virginia
University.
Miss Kate Weaver, of Lancaster,
Pa, is the guest of her brother, Mr..
John Weaver, Queen street, North
Martinsburg.
Misses Mary Noile and Daisy Flem-
ing were the guests Of the latter's sis
ter, Mrs. Edward Sheridan, in Bruins
wick, Sunday.
Mr.. Pagolia Sprinkle, is. home from
t he w. Va. University. He is assist
ing his father at his grocery store on
Queen street.
Miss Oda Nicklas is home from Will
son College, Chambersburg, spending
the holidays with her parents on
South Queen street.
Miss Alice Cushwa is home from
school in Ohio, to visit her parents,
on corner Martin street and Maple
avenue, during the holidays.
M ISIS Mary, and Messrs. David and
A ndy woods are home from their
studies at college, visiting their par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Woods,
South Queen street.
Mr.. Preston Wood. of Hedgesville
district, made pleasant call at the
Herald office, Saturday afternoon. He
is good fellow and says he can't do
without the Herald.
Miss Carrie Mullen, who has been
the guest of relatives in North Mar
tin sburg for several weeks, left on
Saturday afternoon for Brunswick,
where she spent several days before
going to her home in Baltimore.
Misses Florence and Della Couch
man, East Burke street, spent several
days in Rippon, Jefferson county, this
week. Miss Della was maid of honor
at the Yates-L Lloyd wedding, which
tooklplace at the Kabletown church,
Wednesday.
Mr.. BENZ. T. Busey, of Leetown,
takes and pays for three copies of the
Herald. He is the kind of man an
editor delights to honor as he makes
influences for good felt wherever he
goes. He will have happy Christ
| mas and merry New Wear
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
Special Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE FARM

The undersigned special commission
err, by virtue of the authority vested Il.
him by decree of the Circuit Court
Berkeley county on the 21st day of Sci
TENDER, 1896, In the chancery eau
therein pending, entitled j. II. Lemaste
VS.. VIM. ii. Mcdonald, administrator
etc, ct al, will sell at public auction
the highest bidder, at the front door
tho Court house of Berkeley county, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 0, 1897,
commencing at 1870 o'clock p. M,
That certain tract Of land containing 81
acres lying in Opequon District, Berk
ley county, West Virginia, being Il
real estate of which John Lemaste,
died seized and possessed, known as i
No. OF the upper tract in the divisio
of the lands of Henry Tabler, decease
plot of which is of record among Il
land records of Berkeley county, in De,
Book 43, pages 251 to 256, to which sal
plot reference is made for descriptio
by metes and bounds; and the same COZ
veyed 10 said John Lemastcr, decease,
by deed from Peter Tabler and wife date
the 9th day of August, 1S43, and of r
cord in the Office of the Clerk of Il
County Court of said Berkeley county
Deed Book AZ. pages 300-i0.
The GboUe real estate aCilL be sol
free from any reservation Of doaCer
TERMS OF SALE.--One-half cash
the day of sale, ant the residue in
months, with interest on deferred pa,
ment from day Of sale, purchaser to 81,
his bond for the deferred payment al
title to be retained by commissioner u
til all the purchase money is paid.
x. POOLE, Spec. Com.
hereby certify that x. Poole, special
commissioner, has executed proper bon
in the foregoing cause.
W.B. COLSTON,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court,of Berkele
county. Dec. IS, 1876 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Cumberland hydraulic cement ]
the best for ns-Sencindiver .
Stewart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Seedless raisins, s and 10 cents a
pound at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

We have rs or 80 fur capes which
we will close out regardless of cost.
No trouble to show goods and one
price to all. Emmert & Fiery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

1t always pays to buy the best, so
when you want vinegar for your
pickles go to VIM. Rouark's, on Queen
street. There you will find large
stock of good cider vinegar, pure and
unadulterated, and at moderate prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
VISITORS.

Mrs. l. L. Bender and Mrs. Fannie
Westall visited Ridenour school and
seemed to enjoy their visit. We were
very much pleased to have them, for
the reputation of school has no
surer foundation than the good opin-
ion of intelligent visitors. If the
parents do not visit the school, stran-
gers will soon know more about it
than they themselves. LOT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Harry Traver, an employe of the
canal company, residing about three
miles below Williamsport, while out
hunting few days ago, came across
a large mound. Mr.. Traver is an en-
thusiastic collector of Indian relics
and curiosities, having many in his
possession. Mr.. Traver explored the
mound and found the skeletons of six
Indians buried in circle, with their
heads on the outer edge and their feet
in the center. One of the skeletons
was six feet four inches in height and
beside it lay number of bear claws.
The skulls were in an excellent state
of preservation and the teeth were in
tact and white and solid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Min
uteS,

DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
gives perfect relief in all cases of Or
ganic or Sympathetic Heart Disease
in 80 minutes, and speedily effects a
cure. 1t is peerless remedy for Pal
pitation, Shortness Of Breath, Smoth-
ering Spells, Pain in Left Side and ali
symptoms of Diseased Heart. One
dose conviuces. Sold by A. M. Gil
bert and M. A. Snodgrass.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
RALEIGH NOTES.
Unprecedented Sale OF Fertilizers
Russell Out of the HRce.

Raleigh. n. c.. April 2S.-(Special.)-
The Agricultural Department Announces
officially to-day that the quantity of fer
tiliZers bought by the North Carolina
farmers this year Is unprecedented. ag-
gregatng 81 500. 00o-nearly all of this
great sum going out of the State. 1t Is
nearly double last years business. and
nearly 30 per cent. ahead CT any previous
year. Estimating cotton at per cent,
and averaging the fertilizers at a low
cash price. 1t will take 10000 bales. or
about third of the whole of last years
crop to pay this years bill for fertilizers
Last year farmers worked on different
line. Less fertilizer was bought, more
corn and bacon were made and cotton
was more truly surplus crop. The
Agricultural Department deplores the
folly of the farmers this year who are
cotton crazy. Most OF the fertilizers,
says the department. will be used in
more or less haphazard sort of way on
cotton. 1t is sort of gambling on fer
tilizers and is not true farming. But 1t
Is said by some to be mere waste of
time and words to argue with 4 cotton
grower
The Populists. 1t is now no secret,
take the silver pledge. and go bodily over
10 them in this State. They claim most
OF the Republicans are sIlverites
Republican State Chairman Hatton
says positively that Russell Is beaten
In his race for the Republican nominal
ton for Governor. He would not make
such declaration unless he knew what
he was saying.
The oyster patrol steamer Lily. at
Washington, is being put in condition
For several years 1t has been there idle
John I. Patrick. promoter of the Nor
thern Settlers Convention at Southern
Pines. says every Southern State Will be
we'll represented, and that many visitors
from the North will be present
II. q. Conner, of Wilson, is attending
the supreme Court, which Is hearing
appeals from the Twelfth district, and
those set 1t the end of the docket
Senator Buffers paper wants to know
the status Of Harry Skinner, Cy Thomp-
son. and the others who have rebelled
against the Populist State Committee.
1t Is stated that James A. Cheek will
make lively struggle to beat Thomas
Settle for the Republican nominal ton for
Congress in the Fifth district
Mrs George Mitchell died In a hospital
here to-day after an operation for appen-
dcitis. ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
PORTSMOUTH EYYS
Deaths ana Funerals.

Mrs. Harriet Stowe Armstrong, widow
or the late Gabriel Armstrong, and
mother of Mr. S. S. Armstrong and Mrs.
John w. CAST. died at the residence of
Mr.. CAST. No. 307 North street yester-
day morning, in the s3d year of her age.
She was a constant member of the Court
Street Presbyterian Church. and died in
the hope of u blissful reward. The fu-
neral will be conducted from Mr. CAST $
residence this afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock.
Rev. Mr.. Allison. assisted by Rev. Mr..
Funstein, win otficiate
The funeral of Mr.. w. j. Johnson took
place yesterday afternoon from Wright
Memorial Church. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bosnian. assist
ed by Rev. Mr. Kennard The remains
were inferred in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Information was received here yester-
day of the death of Mr.. John Davenport,
late or the firm of Davenport & Bell,
He had been unwel for some time. and
about three weeks ago left for Mackey's
Ferry. North Carolina In hope that he
might be benefited, but after arriving
there he became worse and could not be
brought home. The remains were buried
there. He leaves a wife and three chill
dren, who reside in this city, on London
Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
WASllINGTOH.

Washington, n. c.. April 2S.-(SpeciaD
Miss Laura Swindell and brother left
Tor Raleigh Monday morning.
j. III. Small left TUESDAY morning for
Newbern to attend the United States
District Court
Misses Olive and Fannie Patrlcks re-
turned on the steamer Albemarle, from
Norfolk Monday for their homes, I'm
Chacolninity
MIR. Ed. Moore has returned from a
business trip to Williamson.
Mr.. Pollard. of Bunt's Creek. who left
here last week for his home In a squall
boat. and has been missing since that
time, was found Sunday morning drown
ed. DR.. Josheph Taylor the Coroner.
went down to hold an INQUEST over the
body. The boat was found few days
ago.
Hotel Nicholson Arrlvals-R. a. Jones.
city. j. A. Dudy. city: ]. A. Lansom.
Parole; c. C. Slaper. Parole: w. Il. Ball,
Baltimore; G. II. Tunis. New York City;
j. II. Wilkins. Baltimore: N. w. Sad
Ter, Tuckvile: w. p. Harris, Tuckville
E. a. Luftan. Greensville: James Bate
man. North Carolina: p j. Johnson,
Wharton; Z. S. Marck. Leechville C.
Van Deuser. Jerden. n. Y; VIM. Duff
fordoiier. Baltimore.