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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Ho for Charleston.

In reply to an inquiry about rates
OF transportation to the State League
at Charleston, next Wednesday, Mr..
w. H. Fuller, General Passenger
Agent of the c. & o. Railroad writes
the Herald as follows:
1--WE have authorized rates of a fare
and a third on the certificate plan
from all stations in West Virginia. as
requested by the secretary, and tickets
will be on sale March % to 2s, with
return limit of March rs.
We have no rates, however in eff.
feet from Washington, but we have
instructed our agent at Staunton Va.
to sell tickets to Charleston at one
and one-third fare to holders of the
return portions of B. & o. tickets TO
Staunton, that line having arrane ed
to sell such tickets in order to accom-
modate members living at Martins
burg, Harper's Ferry, and adjacent
points in West Virginia"
In order to reach Charleston bv this
pute it will be necessary to leave
here Tuesday morning, at 6, change at
Harpers Ferry, and connect at Stauu.
ton with c.&o. arriving in Charleston
; a. m, Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Pythian Home.

All Knights of Pythias lodges in
the State are in receipt of communi-
cation from the Grand Lodge of the
State in regard to the establishment
of Pythian home for widows and
orphans. The communication is
signed by John w Mather and w. NJ.
O. Dawson, prominent members Of
the order. and asks that each lodge
will appoint committees to raise mon
ey and ascertain what inducements
their respective cities will offer for
the location of the home. The Key
ser Lodge has already subscribed
81 900 to the fund The idea for the
erection of a Pythian home was sug-
gested by c. w. Hall, grand chan
cellor, in his annual report, and has
been vigorously prosecuted ever
since
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Arden AllusiOns.

Geo. D. Swimley and daughter
passed through here on their way to
visit the family of Mr.. ]. w. B. Evans,
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. B. Evans spent
Sunday at Dry Run.
Mr.. James GLADDEN. is around again.
The marriage of Mr.. Geo. Herbert,
and Miss Anna Belle Pitzer was
solemnized at the home of the bride,
March II, by Rev. Geo. w. Feelemyer.
Louisa and Robert Horner, children
of Mr.. Robert G. Horner, are suffer
ing with slight attack of scarlet
lever. w. F. f.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Greensburg Gossip.

Mother Earth has put oil her robe
of white, and the sleighbells are jing.
ling once more.
DR.. E. Strobe moved into his new
house at Swan Pond Tuesday.
DIED.--At his home near Swan
Pond on Thursday, Mr. VIM Whiting
ton, after prolonged illness of sew
eral months. His remains were in.
tered in the graveyard at Smoketown
Julia Vanmetre, infant daughter d
Mr., Morehead Miller, died suddenly
Monday evening, Mar 9, OF pneumon
ia.
Mr.. Edward Emerson, OF Falling
Waters, has rented a part of Mr. Jas
Randall's house where he expects &c
move in the spring.
There is quite large company o.
Gypsies encamped at Smoketown
Judging from appearances fortune.
telling, trading, etc, must be
a profitable business.
There is considerable talk of spirit
ualism in the community now. We
are informed that the spiritualist from
your city has been out and held two
meetings at Mr.. Clinton Sprinkle's.
We do not know with what success he
has met in the way OF converts.
S.TW.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Falling Water Fancies.

The snow commenced falling Satur.
day night and continued until Mon
day eve. The jingle of the sleigh bel
has since been heard.
Mrs. J. NJ. Ripple spent Saturday
as the guest of Mrs. Sellers near Mar.
tinsburg.
Owing to the death of his little
daughter, Rev. B. P. S. Busey could
not preach at Marlowe Sunday. We
hope he may be again returned to thi:
circuit.
Mr.. VIM. Miller left last week fol
Newark. N. j., where he will engage
in business. May he have success.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Emerson have
moved to Greeusburg.
The matrimonial fever is still pre-.
valent in our vicinity Another wed
ding is announced to take place this
week.
Quite number of our young men
have secured positions in the bicycle
factory in Hagerstown.
Owing to the snow storm, the sale
of Mr.. Geo. Sigler and brothers has
been postponed from Match to ID.
Mrs. c. Nicely entertained quite a
number of her friends at her home in
Nipetown on the evening of the 4th.
At an early hour the guests began to
arrive for the purpose of having a
jolly good time. All spent most de-
lightful evening. When the hour for
leaving arrived. all very reluctantly
departed for their homes with men,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
FOltZ Findings,

Plenty of snow.
The grounding days are over.
Mr.. James Fraley caught in a steel
trap last Saturday a hawk which
measured four feet from tip to tip.
The surprise party which was held
at Mr.. Thorn. Jones near Billmyer' S
Mill on last Friday, 18th, was quite
a success.
Miss Eliza Miller has returned from
an extended visit to Washington.
Mrs. Ruth Tabler, and Miss Carrie
Lenaster were the guests of Mrs. c.
w. Foltz on Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Villa Overcast has returned
to her home in Chambersburg, Pa,
after very pleasant visit with rela,
tives near here.
Mr.. c. W. Foltz and "friend" took
a trip to Hagerstown on Saturday
last.
Mr.. Morehead Miller, ofGreensburg,
buried his youngest child last Wed.
nesday in Shepherdstown.
A. NJ. F.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
DRY GOODS

but If we didn't do it somewhat differ
emily from the usual way, we wouldn't
have much to talk about, but We think
we have, and the difference is in the
prices may be there are other stores
keep as nice goods, but we are not sure
about that, whether they do or do not, but
we are sure that this store has very
large and choice assortment of new Silks.
Dress Goods, Suitings and Fine Wash
Goods at prices that will be 10 your in
terest to find out about.
We make it as simple as possible for
you have a Mail Order Department
that sends samples everywhere whenever
they are asked for, and makes no charge
and if you'll write and say you want
them, they'll come with prices attached
that will do what we want sell the
goods.
Among the important items are Black
Atwood Serges, SO inches wide, Csc.
Black Camel Hair Suitings. IA inches
wide, 50c., goods that are worth dollar.
Figured Black Mohair suitings, IS
inches wide, 25c., and another lot of finer
ones, 35c., and AS inch ones, soc.
Plain Black Mobair Suiiings in the
various weayes, SO to "a inches wide, 25c
to So so yard.
New line of Imported Suitings, 3s
inches wide, 35c. Navy and Red Mix
lures that have style to them and they
are all wool.
Fine Coating Serges in choice solid
colors, Blues, Greens, Browns, etc, that
have lot of merit at the money called
coating serges, but they're for handsome
suits, 48 inches wide, SOC.
Stylish Tweeds Slightly Stylish Stuffs,
AS inches wide, Toe, and many other
lines Of Fine New Imported Dress Goods
and Suitings from soc to $3.50, which
when seen, viii produce results.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real & Personal Property

AS administrators of JAS f. Hill, de-
ceased, will sell at public auction at the
front door of the Court House in Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, on
MONDAY, MARCH %, 1896,
at 2 p. M, the following described prop
erty:
AN ELEGANT BRICK HOUSE
with storeroom and Office attached locat-
ed on the south side of West John street
between Raleigh and Mechanic streets in
the town Of Martinsburg, w. Va, and
being for years the home of the late Jas
E. Hill. The lot is 200 feet deep and be
sides the house, which is built Of the best
material and is in good condition, it con
tains all necessary outbuildings, an ele-
CANT large cistern, good fruit, one Of the
best gardens in the city, and is located
in healthy and central portion of the
town.
A good title will be given, all parties
interested agreeing to join in making the
deed. Possession will be given on April
/, 1896
TERMS. One-third cash, one third in
one year and one-third in two years, with
interest from date of sale and the title
70 the property withheld TO secure the
deferred payments.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
BY virtue Of the same authority viii
sell on the same date, at 10 a. m, sharp,
at his residence on West John street, the
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE,
Of which the said decedent died seized.
consisting of stoves. cooking utensils,
beds, bedding, garden tools, shoemaker's
tools, lasts, benches, and everything
contained in said house.
TERMs.-A credit of six months will
be given on all sums Of $40 and over the
purchaser to give his note with approved
security, negotiable and payable at the
banks of Martinsburg with interest from
date. Under $40 cash.
JAMES W. McSBERRY.
Administrator of Jas. Z. Hill, deceased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
TRE NAzrIusBuzs RERALD
State League Meeting.

To the Republican Clubs OF West Virgins:
The annual meeting of the Republican
State League Clubs of West Virginia will
be held in the city of Charleston on
Wednesday, March Is, 1896, for the pur.
pose of electing officers for the coming
year, considering plans for permanent
organization, and the election of dele.
gates to the National League meeting.
Each club is allowed five delegates and
five alternates.
Republicans are urged to organize
clubs at once and send the name of club
and list of officers to the President al
Charleston, Immediately.
A full attendance is desired at this the
opening meeting of the Presidential cam
paign.
The work of organizing clubs should
be pressed with yigor at once.
BY order of committee:
c. d. ELLIOTT,
J. w. STUCK, President
Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
Special Commissioners Sale Of the
Realty of John 3. Wilson,
In and near MaItinsburg,
Berkeley county. West Virginia.

By virtue of decree of the circuit
court of said county, entered on the 30th
day of January, 1896, in the chancery
cause of E. w Vanmetre, trustee, Us.
John B. Wilson, ETC., the undersigned
special commissioners will sell at public
auction, at the front door of the court
house of said county, on
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1896,
beginning at one o'clock, p. M. of
that day. the following real estate of the
said John b. Wilson, viz;
FIRST-The tract Of land situated
near the town of Martinsburg in said
county known as "Elkins Park and
containing twenty-four acres, three roods
and thirty-two square poles, more or
less, and being the same land conveyed
to said John h Wilson by Geo. NJ. Bow
ers and wife and Chas II Miller by deed
dated February Is. A. d. 1893. and re-
corded in Deed Book No. 80, page 231.
SECOND No. z, in block 81, Plat
No. ], aud being the same land convey
ed to said John B. Wilson by the NJ. M
nj. q |. Co., by deed dated January is,
1892, and recorded in Deed Book No. 50,
page 1856.
THlRD-A house and lot situated on
the West side Of South Raleigh street, in
the town of Martinsburg. in said county.
fronting Ala feet on said street and hav-
ing depth of 40 feet, and being the
same real estate conveyed to said John
B. Wilson by w II H. Flick and wife,
by deed dated October /, 1891; and of
record in Deed Book No SO, page SO.
THE TERMS OF SALE as prescrib-
by said decree are one third of the pur-
chase money cash on the day Of sale,
one-third in one year and one-third in
two years with interest from the day of
sale, taking the bonds or notes of the pur-
chasers for the deferred payments and
withholding the title to the property sold
until the purchase money shall all be paid
NJ. T. INGLES,
w. ii. II. FLICK,
S. w. WALKER,
3-21-96 Special Commissioners
certify that NJ. T. Ingles has given
bond with surety in the above case ac-
cording to law W. B. COLSTON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Berkeley Co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
BROWN-HOWISON.
MIR. Louis E. Brown and Miss Maud
Howlson Joined in Wedlock.

HowlSon Joined in Wedlock.
No such crowd has been seen at
wedding in this city for many a day
as that which assembled at the Pres
byterian church Wednesday evening
to witness the marriage of our popu
lar confectioner, Mr.. Louis E. Brown
and Miss Maud Howison. only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Howison.
The ceremony was solemnized by
Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Woods, pastor of the
church, in most impressive manner,
the full ring service being given.
The bride went to the altar lean
ing on the arm of her father, by
whom she was given away. She
wore gown of white brocaded taffeta
silk, with pearl trimmings, and an
elegant diamond brooch, the gift of
the groom, and carried a boquet of
white roses. Her point lace veil was
fastened with a coronet of orange
blossoms. Miss Kate Tabler was
maid of honor and wore a gown of
white silk, with point lace trim mings,
and carried white carnations. The
brides other attendants were Misses
Rose Cunningham and Daisy We'll.
They both wore pink satin gowns,
with point lace trimmings, and car
RED boquets ofpink carnations. Miss
Ethel Brown. of Charles Town, was
little tiower-bearer. She wore a pink
silk gown and carried a basket of
pink carnations. Mr.. L. G. Matthei
was best man. The groomsmen were
Messrs. Arlington Roush and D. S.
Eichelberger. and the ushers Messrs.
Peyton R. Harrison, NJ. A. Snodgrass,
Herbert L. Alexander, George w.
johnson, Charles Pine, w. E. Ming
hini, Harry S. Cushwa, of this city,
and J. NJ. Shugart, of Charles Town.
AS the party entered Miss Mary
Stribbling played Mendelssohn we'd
ding march, during the ceremony
she played 80 Promise Me" and as
they were leaving rendered a march
from Lohengrin. The church deco
rations were of pretty ported plants
aud flowers. The reception at the
home OF the bride was attended by a
large number of friends, at the con-
clusion of which the happy pair left
for tour Of the eastern cities.
The Herald extends heartiest con-
gratulations and wishes for the future
happiness and welfare of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown and in so doing only voices the
sentiments Of all who know them.
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n.u are purely vegetable, re-

cries of pleasant evening clinging
/ to them.
Mrs. Jas. Lloyd also entertained
guests on Monday evening About
twenty couples were present and dane
ing was engaged in until the wee sma
jurs. An orchestra of three furnish
ed the music. At an early hour the
guests departed with hope of meet
ing soon again. Several from Jeffer-
son were in attendance.
Miss Gertie Ramey. after spending
short time with relatives, ;TeturIed
to her home, near Charles Town, this
week. We hope her visit was pleas
ant one.
We read with much pleasure the in
teresting letters of "Ralf
Owing to the inclement weather the
work of erecting dwelling house on
]. w. Emerson's lot, has been delayed.
Mrs. Wolford moved on last We'd
nesday to Hagerstown, where she
will keep boarding house. We are
sorry to lose so good neighbor, but
hope she may have success.
On last Friday morning, at nine
O'Clock, the spirit of little Mary E.,
infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B..
P. S. Busey, took its flight from earth
to heaven, aged sixteen months.
She had been i'll but few weeks
God in his wisdom thought best to
transplant the bright blossom to his
kingdom. How dreadfully lonesome
those parents must feel, missing that
light step, that smiling face and that
sweet voice The prettiest little white
lambs seem TO fall at the first rude
blast, the most delicate flowers with
er before their more robust compan-
ions. What void has been made in
that circle of loving hearts of which
she was so justly the pride. Parents,
grieve not for your darling, she has
passed from all earthly suffering aud
is enjoying eternal bliss. To the be-
reaved friends we extend our greatest
sympathy.
Another little flower has dropped and
faded;
| Her sweet voice has fled;
Her fair brow the grave has shaded,
For our darling, she is dead.
3-Iz-Q6 <. A. n.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-21
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
Consisting of Newsy Notes From
Every Quarter.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

/ know Il, yes, know it,
Though the frost is on its pane;
The time is drawing closer,
When the birds will come again.
The snow and ice will vanish.
On some glad and sunny day,
Then, no, for bud and blossom
For the spring is on the way.
There are some persons who took
advantage of the dry weather prior to
the fall of snow and planted potatoes,
beans, and peas. Time will tell how
much better it is to be moderate in all
things, but in view Of the fact that
our population is increasing o rapid
| ", with new and beautiful buildings
being erected in every part of our
fourishing city. the spirit OF industry
and progress has become SO imbeded
in the minds of our people, that an
idle hour must not pass unobserved,
and if nothing else presents itself,
they labor in the garden, for by in
dustry we thrive. See?
Well, we heard remark several
days past from an old gray haired fell
low, which caused us to mediate for
moment. In conversation about the
numerous changes of the weather dur
ing winter, he remarked that as long
as the Ruler of the Universe had con-
troll of the weather it was all right,
but just as soon as it had been trans
fered to Hicks, everything went wrong,
and we were having several kinds of
weather each day, so as to please
everybody and thereby prevent criti-
cisni.
Very few persons like to discover
that the hair is changing from the
beautiful auburn colors to white,
that the face is gradually becoming
scanned with wrinkles, and it may
seem pretty hard to be getting old,
but it is the only way to live long.
Be comforted; it does not visit every
one.
On last Saturday upon the arrival
of freight train at the B. g. o. de-
pot, we noticed a chicken sitting on a
freight car, which had stopped beside
coach on train No. 10. The fowl left
the freight cal and took up position
on top of the coach When the train
left the fowl remained on the coach
apparently unconcerned as far as the
eye could see it going east. We have
seen tramps in numbers and of many
varieties, but this is the first tramp
chicken that ever came under our
notice.
Notwithstanding the inclement wea-
Their and the heavy fall of snow, the
passenger trains on the B. &. o. Rail-
road have all done good service, ar
irving here on time, with only a few
exceptions during the past week.
The time to have the brightest
lamps lit, the hottest supper ready,
to wear the gayest dress, and hunt up
the funniest stories in ones memory.
is the cold, snowy, or rainy night,
when there will not be any company,
but when the homecoming husband,
sons, or brothers, will doubly enjoy
the cheer. 1t will have a tendency to
drive that chilly, cherries feeling,
and produce mirth and cheerfulness,
which will be productive of good re-
suits, making you feel that life is
worth living, through inky darkness,
as well as the glorious sunshine of
life. RALF.
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Middleway Murmurs.

Two houses belonging to Mr.. Geo.
Smith caught fire last week from the
sparks of a nearby chimney. The
fire was promptly arrested, thus pre-
venting serious damages.
Mr.. VIM. Johnston, of this place, is
elected delegate to the Annual Con-
ference of the M. E. Church, South,
which meets in Baltimore, April 4.
Rev. Gravett, of Charles Town,
honored this community with visit
last week.
Mr.. c. c. Ring, of our town. was
presented the other day with another
recruit for Uncle Sans army. This
is progressive A II RIGA.
There is talk of organizing Jr. O.
U. A. M. lodge at this place.
Farmers are considerably set back
in their Spring work, by the recent
snow This looks like Winter has
slipped the notch Of time; and bounced
down upon gentle Spring.
The oyster supper given by the
ladies of the NJ. E. church. South,
presented handsome reward to the
diligent committee.
Mr.. T. w. Gill, while returning
from Charles Town the other day,
was run into by another buggy, which
upset his vehicle. He escaped with
out sustaining injury.
The recent snow blockaded the
roads in several sections of the country
sufficiently to hinder travel.
Your correspondent has just re-
turned from a weeks visit in Mary
land. He had a pleasant trip among
friends and relatives in the odd Bay
State.
Rev. J. P. Stump. of Charles Town,
preached TO a large and interested
congregation here last Sunday.
The writer OF this had the pleasure
last Sunday night of filling the pull
pit Of the NJ. f. church, at Sandy
Hook, Md, for Rev. Mr.. Hawk, pas
tor of Harpers Ferry circuit.
We found warm hearted Christians
in Maryland. CLIPPER.
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Verify the good times have come.
At Baylor's sale on Thursday II5 ewes
with 80 lambs were sold at an average
of less than s.. so per head. Some
thirty sheep, few of which had lost
their lambs, bat most of which will
yet lamb. sold for o5 cts. per head.
The highest priced horse, Captain
Goodwin, stallion of good family,
and a fair record, sold for Sss, while
snowy yearling colts sired by him
sold for $40 and $I2. Verify pros
perity is stalking around here. -
Charles Town Advocate.
1t affords the Herald great pleasure
to assist in promulgating the fact
that our friend is finally and fully
convinced that Free Trade is not
good for the farmer. Though the ex-
pertinent has been most costly and
has been equally severe on those
who tried to prevent the "blunder of
o." it may be, now that the lesson
is thoroughly learned we shall have
no more trouble on that line for a
generation. Protection is undoubt-
ely best for all.