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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The double track at Seven Curves
on the B. and o. was opened for
traffic at 1850 p. III. July 4. During
the past eight months large force
of men has been engaged in making
deep cuts through the hills to straight
ten one Of the worst portions OF the
B. and o. and the Company's officers
felt very much gratified on Independ-
ence Day when the Chief Engineer
announced that the work was COM
pleted and ready for the trains. Not
only will this improvement prevent
a great many derailments and reduce
the cost of operation but it will make
riding very much more pleasant over
that division. The cost of this work
was very nearly 500, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Luna Troubles and Consumption.
Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes Free Offer 10 Our
Readers,

h&AOEASs
The distinguished New York chemist,
I. A. Slocum. demonstrating his dis
covery of a reliable and absoluta cure
for Consumption pulmonary Tuber
culosis) and all bronchial, throat. lung
aud chest diseases. stubborn coughs,
catarrhal affections. general decline
and weakness. loss of flesh, and all con-
ditions OF wasting away, will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES (all differently
of his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader of the Herald wiring for them.
His New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers il q simple
professional duty TO suffering humanity
TO donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily developes new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently ex-
perimenting for years, has produced
results as beneficial to humanity as can
be claimed by any modern genius. His
assertion that lung tloubles and con-
sa ppCion are durable in any climate is
prpv, n by me artfelt letters of graft
tude,' filed in American and European
laboratories in thousands from those
cured in all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bron-
chial chest and lung troubles lead TO
Conservation, which uninterrupted,
means speedy and certain death.
Simply write 20 I. A. Slocum Nj. O.,
% Pine street, New York, giving post
office and express address. and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer
ers should take instant advantage OF
his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Florence Leonard, OF Meriden
Conn, was married Tuesday morning,
to Hugh T. Lee, member OF Robert
Peary's polar expedition. The young
couple will accompany Lieutenant
Peary on his expedition, which sails
from Boston in few days. 1t will
be the first honeymoon trip to the
artic regions on record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The young people of North Mar
tinsburg are not daunted by the warm
weather and continue with their social
gatherings. Tuesday evening parry
formed at the home of Miss Emma
Hinton and went to the home of Miss
Effie Heckrote on High street to give
her surprise and enjoy pleasant
evening. Various games were in
duiged in and all reported having a
Jolly good time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The specifications for the new school
building to be erected along the Will
Transport pike, near this city, by the
Board of Education of Opequon dis
trict, are on file at this office. The
time for placing bids has been ex-
tended till Saturday, July II, at 3 p.
m, allowing al builders an opportu-
nifty of bidding on the work. Educa-
tional work in this section is making
rapid strides as is shown by the build
ing Of two new school houses to be
ready for the next session.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
HASN'T Kissed a heal.

Typhoid fever left me with a bad
stomach trouble. The medicine
tried did not relieve me until began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. This
medicine relieved my stomach trouble
and I am now able to work every day
and have not missed a meal since
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla." +. NJ.
DAWSON, Box 81, Cherry Camp, w.
Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A correspondent, in naming the
oldest town in the State, says Nor
gantown was laid out in I775; v est
Liberty was established by the Legis-
lature in 1887, aud Wheeling in 1898.
Several towns in the mountains claim
chronological precedence to these.
Romney claims she was established in
1878, and Martinsburg few years
later, and Point Pleasant beats them
all, a settlement being made there in
1851. 1t is the oldest town west OF
the mountains, in the Ohio valley,
ante-dating Marietta by twelve years.
Park ersburg News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

AT Kilmer's China Hall you
find the largest and most comp]
stock of dinner, tea, and toilet WI
in the State. Fine china and
glass are specialties and of great
riety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
Everybody Says SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most v
derful medical discovery of the age, pA
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gel
and positively on kidneys, liver end bow
cleansing the entire system, dispel co
cure headache, fever, hahitual coastipa
and biliousness. Please buy and try
of g. G. @. to-day; 10, %, 80 cents. Sold
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

II. II. Gochenour, of Brunswick, a
conductor on the B. & o. railroad,
was found dead at Keslors Curve,
Monday morning. He was coming
east on duty, and it is supposed that
he was struck while passing through
Paw Paw tunnel. He owned one oil
the prettiest houses in Brunswick and
his remains were taken there. He
leaves a wife and four children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

There is negro orator at Bradford,
R. d. Green by name, who says that
he can prove by the Scripture that
Adam and Eve were both black, and
when Cain killed Abel the Lord put a
mark on Gaia and that mark was a
white skin. Ever since that inter-
esting incident Gains descendants
have been white folks Brer Green is
no relation to the chap who account
ed for the great number of Smiths in
the world by saying that originally
everybody was named Smith and that
when any body did real mean thing
they had to change their name
Ridgway Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

DR. NJ +. Mccormick, r., is now
holding consultations at his parents
residence, corner Queen and Com
merce streets. He came Monday and
and is reported as doing a bowling
business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Stewart Strong, of Inwood, lost a
valuable cow last week 1t died from
a wound in the head which IS suppos-
ed to have been inflicted by some one
with stone, The animal was recent
lg purchaeed by him at the Hawk
sale for $40
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

There being no celebration in Mar
tiusburg on Independence Day we
were compelled to go to another town
to celebrate as we were bound to do so.
A Roman candle went off at both ends
and we have the mark, but don't ex
pect to carry it to the grave.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Young rabbits are seen in great
numbers in the country round about.
We hope they will grow big and fat
and this fall, as the boys say, well
make EN- dig in"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The drum corps connected with
our fire department received their
new uniforms Monday. They wore
them for the first time on their trip
to Winchester, Thursday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

There are too many people with
prematurely gray hair. when they
might avoid it by applying that re-
liable aud effective preparation, Halls
Hair Remover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The union picnic to be held by the
Lutheran and two Methodist congre-
cations will be held at Island Park,
Harpers Ferry, Wednesday, July 81.
All are invited
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

It is claimed that Marshall Caniield
has discovered silver mine aud a
granite quarry in the John Run Valley
in Randolph county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Judge Faulkner has called special
term Of the Circuit Court for Jefferson
county, at Charles Town, for Satur-
day, July I9, $50 a. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
HEADACHEcur in 20 minutes by DIR. MI
PAIN PILLS zone cent dose" AT drugs
Toilet Ware.

Toilet sets from SI.o5 to STOOD
Kilmer's China Hall. Beauties 1
plenty Of them. Call and see them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Messrs. Frank Hess and Webster
Kelley were here from Baltimore
several days this week visiting the
formers parents in North Martins
burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mr.. w. A. yesterday. Of Washing
ton, spent the Fourth with his family,
who have been sojourning with Mr..
Henry Wilen Burke street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

George w. Craig. deputy United
States gauger at Charleston, died sud
denly, Tuesday afternoon, from heart
disease. He was about seventy-five
wears old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Katie Kerns, West King
street, left on Tuesday, for Wood
stock, Va, where she will spend some
time with friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

1t is expected that Geo. w. Buxton,
Esq, will shortly erect two oil tanks
for the Standard Oil Co., near the c.
v. freight depot, this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A marriage license was issued
Wednesday to Mr.. Josiah Hite and
Miss Mary NJ. II. Faircloth, Of this
country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A son Of VIM. Thomas was bitten
by copperhead snake while playing
in his yard near Grafton. The child
will proably die.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

! Prof. A. c. Kimler has been reflect
ed as principal of the Shepherdstown
State normal school.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
and administer the Holy Communion
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, July II, at o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A large party Of people from this
city went to Brunswick, Wednesday,
to attend the funeral Of Conductor
Gouchenour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Charles kilmer killed a tve-toot
snake in his barn, Saturday. 1t was
attempting TO catch swallows.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Although tunes have been hard,
yet the American people have money
to burn on Independence Day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A horse belonging to Waiter Bog
art died from collie Tuesday night.
He lost one several weeks ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Josephine Garvey, of Wash
iugton, is the guest of Mr., Michael
Garvey, High street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Bette Wilson, of Lexington,
is the guest OF Miss Louise Snodgrass,
West King street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The thirteenth annual session of
the Sunday School Convention and
Epworth League Conference of the
Baltimore Conference Methodist Epis-
copal church, South, convened at
Charles Town, Tuesday. A large
number of delegates as we'll as minis
tiers were present. The opening
sermon was preached by Rev. +. ].
Prettyman, OF Staunton, formerly OF
this city. He delivered an able and
interesting sermon. Wednesday the
first business transacted was the
organization and appointment OF
committees, alter which Rev. Dr..
Rumsey Smithson, pastor Of the
church, delivered the address of well
come
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Misses Minnie Long and Lottle
Poisal were guests of friends IN
Winchester during the week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Boston still leads Tor the baseball
pennan5, with Cincinnati second and
Baltimore third.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
damage.

Timothy O'Connell had several OF
his fingers mashed while coupling
cars in the B. & o. yard last Thurs
day night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Quite number of people from this
city visited at Brunswick on the
Fourth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Celia Souders, Queen street,
left on Sunday to make visit to
friends IN Cumberland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Educate Your Bowels With CascaretI
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation foret
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The large loss by fire sustained by
Jacob Johnson, Esq, of this county,
near Ridgeway, the middle of June,
was settled in the most satisfactory
manner by the Alexander Insurance
Agency, one day last week, as all
honest losses are settled at this old
and reliable agency. What contrast
this loss is to the one of Mr. Peter
Dunn, near the Potomac river, whose
barn and contents were destroyed by
lightning and nothing was saved and
it was in broad day light, too-No
insurance. The premium would have
been a mere mite at this agency in
proportion TO the loss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Rev. Holmes Lamar, OF Arlington,
Md, spent Tuesday with relatives in
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mason's Glass Jars, very cheap, at
S. S. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A number Of engines and cabs on
the B. & O. were decorated with flags
in commemoration of the Fourth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Most every town in the country
had a celebration except Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Strolling musicians come through
town quite often and some OF them
render good music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The ladies of the First NJ. +. church
will hold lawn fete in the rear OF
the church, on Tuesday, July -, 7 p.
m. Members of the City Band will
be present and render music. Re-
freshments will be for sale. 10 cents
will be charged for admission, which
will be redeemed in ice cream.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Judge Faulkner VIII hold special
term of the circuit cosrt on Tuesday,
July -.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Ed. Bailey was down from Win
chester, Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A gasoline stove in Mr. Morgan
Anderson's kitchen exploded last
Thursday evening, doing but slight
a atuaoe
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Tommy Sakeman has been IN
Brunswick this week shaking the
fish.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Martinsburg was we'll represented
in Winchester this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Misses Bessie and Annie Jolly,
Queen street, are sojourniug with
their parents at Whitacre, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A little girl arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thornburg, last
Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Carrie Matthews spent the
week with friends in Brunswick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

One car load OF binder-twine at
Henshaw & Licklider's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Miss Grace Lindsay is the guest OF
friends in Reading, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

All Darby was in Hagerstown the
first of the week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Gilbert receiv
ed a new daughter, Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mr.. r. D. Shepherd aud wife, who
have been in Europe for sometime,
spent the Fourth at Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10
Reapers and Mowers.

Sencindiver & Stewart are age
for the Champion binders and m
ers, also Milwaukee binders |
mowers. None better.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Potomac Herring, only 81 90 per
barrel, at S. S. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Heat victims are numerous, es.
pecially in the large cities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Apples and peaches are in market
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A festival will be held in the lawn
adjoining the Presbyterian church,
at Kearneysville, this Saturday even
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

The Fourth was a sccrcher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

HOOPS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, re-
liable, sure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Tusearora Lodge, l. o. o. f., at a
meeting Saturday night installed the
following officers: John n. Mason,
n. G.. S. O. Davis. V. G.; G. W.
Smith, r. S.. G. F. Smith, P. s.;
Louis Lougkammer, treasurer; John
NJ. Young. chaplain; r. f. Mason,
warden; G. W Beard, o. G.; Philip
Pitsnogle, !. o.; c. w. Bowyer, 2. G.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mrs. Annie Stump, wife Of Abram
Stump, OF Charles Town, died last
Friday evening Of consumption, alter
an illness of several months. She was
the eldest daughter of the late Char
les Bowers and was about thirty
FIVE years of age. Her husband and
four small children survive her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Pure, rich blood feeds the nerves.
That is why Hood S Sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier, cures nervous
y1eCC
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Berries are plentiful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

A large barn on the farm occupied
by Peter Dunn, near the Potomac
river, opposite Williamsport, was
struck by lightning last Thursday
afternoon and totally destroyed.
There were large quantities OF wheat,
hay, etc, stored in the barn which
was also burned The live stock and
some farming implements were got
ten out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Harvesting of wheat is about done.
The crop was one OF the best that ever
fell before reapers in this neighbor-
hood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Mr.. George w. Kneedles formerly
we'll known Republican worker OF
Hedgesville, but now Of Mckeesport
Ia, has been the guest Of his brother
in-law, Rev. B. P. S. Busey, of Inwood,
aud other friends and relatives for the
past week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

= The Cumberland tinplate mills
started up on full time Wednesday at.
ternoon, the wage scale having been
signed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Notice the change in Jones & Co. s
ad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-10

Ii is claimed that Marshall Canheld
has discovered a silver mine aud a
granite quarry in the John Run Valley
in Randolph county.
1t is expected that Geo. w. Buxton,
Esq, will shortly erect two oil tanks
for the Standard Oil Co., near the c.
" freight depot, this city
Mr.. w. A. yesterday. Of Washing
ton, spent the Fourth with his family,
who have been sojourning with Mr..
Henry Wilen Burke street.
Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
and administer the Holy Communion
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, July II, at 3 O'Clock.
Messrs. Frank Hess and Webster
Kelley were here from Baltimore
several days this week visiting the
formers parents in North Martins
burg.
George w. Craig. deputy United
States gauger at Charleston, died sud
denly, Tuesday afternoon, from heart
disease. He was about seventy-five
years old.
There are too many people with
prematurely gray hair, when they
might avoid it by applying that re-
liable and effective preparation, Hall S
Hair Remover.
The union picnic to be held by the
Lutheran and two Methodist congre-
cations will be held at Island Park,
Harpers Ferry, Wednesday, July 81.
All are invited.
Young rabbits are seen in great
numbers in the country round about.
We hope they will grow big and fat
and this fall, as the boys say, "We'll
make EN- dig in
The drum corps connected with
our fire department received their
new uniforms Monday. They wore
them for the first time on their trip
to Winchester, Thursday.
DIR. NJ. +. Mccormick, r., is now
holding consultations at his parents
residence, corner Queen and Com.
merce streets. He came Monday and
and is reported as doing a bowling
business.
Stewart Strong, of Inwood, lost a
valuable cow last week 1t died from
a wound in the head which IS suppos-
ed to have been inflicted by some one
with a stone. The animal was recent.
lg purchaeed by him at the Hawk
sale for $40
There being no celebration in Mar
tiusburg on Independence Day we
were compelled to go to another town
to celebrate as we were bound to do SO
A Roman candle went of at both ends
and we have the mark, but don't ex.
pect to carry it to the grave.
Tuscarora Lodge, l. o. o. f., at a
meeting Saturday night installed the
following officers: John ~ Mason
n. G.; s. o Davis. V. G.; G w.
Smith, r. s.; G. +. Smith, p s..
Louis Longkammer, treasurer; John
NJ. Young. chaplain; r, +. Mason,
warden; G. ". Beard, o. G.; Philip
Pitsnogle, l. o. c. W. Bowyer, 2. G.
A large barn on the farm occupied
by Peter Dunn, near the Potomac
river, opposite Williamsport, was
struck by lightning last Thursday
afternoon and totally destroyed.
There were large quantities OF wheat
hay, etc, stored in the barn which
was also burned. The live stock and
some farming implements were got
ten out.
The ladies of the First M. +. church
will hold lawn fete in the rear o.
the church, on Tuesday, July -, 7 p.
m. Members of the City Band will
be present and render music. Re-
freshments will be for sale. 10 cents
will be charged for admission, which
will be redeemed in ice cream.