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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Saw an Owl?

Last Saturday evening the pedes-
trains on Queen street, curious to
know at what few were looking
helped swell the crowd at the corner
OF Queen and Burke streets to such
an extent that vehicles could scarce
ly pass. An owl piece of tin on
the clock tower of the market house
had curled up in such way as to
have the appearance of an owl. 1t
could only be seen now and then by
the glare of the electric light and
nearly every one that passed and saw
the crowd gazing asked what was the
attraction and after little explaining
and pointing they of course saw the
same owl. 1t was all right to
have something to amuse the people
and tor the young boy with his sling
shot to have a target, but If you go
around in the day time you will get
better view of his owl tinship which
will continue on exhibition at the
same stand until one of our plumbers
gets in his good work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Steel Fencing.

Mr.. D. S. Geiser, who is represent
ing the Smith Manufacturing Com
pany of Waynesboro, Pa, is stopping
at the Continental Hotel, this city.
He is exhibiting specimen pieces OF
the Smith patent steel yard fencing.
He also presents. and is taking orders
for line of attractive steel lawn set
tees, including double swings, tree
guards, hitching posts, awning frames,
veranda railing. window guards, fire
escapes, cellar doors. lookup cages,
cemetery entrances, stock troughs,
tanks and tank towers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
An Officers Deadly Aim,

Two colored men who had been
playing poker got into an alterca-
tion on Charles street, near Martin,
Monday afternoon, when one of them
named VIM. Hill, fired several shots
at his combatant who ran away. Dep
uty Sheriff VIM. M. Hollis learning
of the affair went to arrest Hill. The
officer soon found him and attempted
the arrest when he fired several shots
at the officer who narrowly escaped
being killed and he was compelled to
use his revolver to save his life. He
fired two shots at the desperate fell
low, one entering his right breast and
the other his stomach. He was taken
to Jail and died in short time. The
body was taken to Wilen's undertake
ing rooms and an inquest held by a
Jury called by Coroner Mckee. The
Jury rendered the following verdict;
1--WE, the jury, find that Hill came to
his death by bullets fired by Officer
Hollis, which in the discharge of his
duty"
A warrant was issued for Officer
Hollis arrest and he was given a
trial Wednesday evening and ex-
ouorated from blame. Hill was
employed at Myers Hole by contrac-
tors McCabe and Harrison, and is
said to have been from Leesburg, Va.
The same night of the shooting
Deputy Sheriff Hollis and posse ar
rested FIVE colored men on Queen
street, near Race, on suspicion OF
being up to mischief. -Four of them
had revolvers and were fined s2s
each in default of which they were
sent to Jail for 80 days. The fifth
one was released. All were employ
] ed at Myers Hole,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Curtain stretchers.

Every housekeepeg knows that the
bugbear Of house-cleaning is to "do
up the curtains They will pull bias
and sag tone side or the other. How
ever when curtain stretchers are used
they go through the ordeal and come
out in their original shapes and as
fresh as new. We still have few Of
them left. FRANK S. EMMRRT
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr.. A. l.. Martin was arrested
for selling flowers on the street. with
out license at the instance of Mr..
Joseph Imbach and given a trial
Wednesday afternoon. He was fined
$40 by the Justice, but this the States
Attorney would not let him pay and
h ad him held in $50 bail to appear
before the court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

McClure's Magazine for June will
open with an article by Prof S. P.
Langley, Secretary OF the Smithsonian
Institution, describing the flying
machine" that he himself has lately
completed, after ten years of laborious
experiment. and which is the first
flying machine" ever made by man,
that has actually flown. The article
will be fully illustrated from drawings
and photographs made under Prof.
Langley's own direction. In view OF
the great interest ard Importance OF
the subject, and Of the fact that it is
Prof Langley's own account Of his
machine, the article is bound to at
tract wide attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

About I o'clock Sunday morning,
while Policeman Pencil was turning
corner in Gu cumberland. an unknown
man suddenly came upon him and
fired pistol at his face at close range.
The bullet scraped tie officers ear,
which was blackened by the powder,
and the noise OF the discharge almost
deafened him. The man escaped, the
officer firing several shots after him
as he retreated. 1t was afterward
ascertained that the man had broken
into the house of John Morgan, near
by and, doubtless, thinking that the
policeman had discovered him, tried
to kill him. Burglars tools were
found at the door, which had been
already forced open.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

One thousand box cars, stencilled
"B. & O.-Fairport Line" have been
built for service between Fairport and
points east, and an order has been is
sued that these cars shall be used
exclusively in this line and in con
nection with the new Great Northern
B. & o. trans continental traffic
agreement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Woman's Missionary Conference.

The western conference Of the Luz
theran w H. & +. missionary society,
Of the Maryland Synod, convened in
Waynesboro, Pa, Thursday, May -.
Mrs. Samuel Bombarger and Mrs.
Charles Cushwa were delegates from
the society of our church. They had
an excellent report. showing that
during the past year the membership
Of the society had greatly increased
numerically, numbering 81, and that
nearly one hundred dollars were con-
tributed for benevolent objects .--Luth-
cram
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr. William Onderdonk died Sun
day night at his home in Darkesville,
aged about 7oyears. Mr.. Onderdonk,
who was brother Of Mr.. Newton
Onderdonk, Of Moler avenue, North
Martinsburg, was only sick short
time before his death. The funeral
took place Tuesday morning and the
interment made in the cemetery at
Darkesville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
A Dastardly Act

May be committed by any one while
suffering from an excruciating head
ache. MAGIC HEADACHE POWDERS
cure all kind of headache in from 3 to
Il minutes. Do not sicken the stom-
ach nor affect the heart. Perfectly
harmless.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The Mechanics Band gave an ex-
cellent concert at the corner OF Maple
avenue and Martin street, Wednesday
evening. The band is certainly i'm
proving and with its new reed instru-
ments make excellent music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A little pig one month old belong
ing to w. f. Wirgman was washed
off his island by the recent high water
and swan two miles down the river,
landing at Buffalo, and was rescued
and returned to the owner. Romney.
Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A pint of whiskey was dispatched
in short order last Saturday evening
by a father and his son and two
daughters, on one OF our back
streets. One daughter was aged
about II and the son about 70, and
had the father been SO disposed no
doubt co uld have found better pas
time for his children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The Lane Brothers Bridge and Con-
struction plant at Newark, o., is to
be sold at receivers sale on May ~.
The plant is located on the B. & o.,
c. &. c. & St. L. and the Shawnee
railroads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
When John Wesley was in America

WHSh JOhH VSoNy V"c -"
Few people know that John Wesley
was ever in America. Few people
know that it was he. and not Robert
Raikes, who established the first Sun
day school in the world. 1t was John
Wesley who preached the first Meth
odist sermon delivered in the United
States. In The Ladies Home Jour
nal for June Rev. W. J. Scott will tell
in the Great Personal Events series
the story of when John Wesley
Preached in Georgia, which is said
TO be one OF the most interesting mar
ratives in this most successful series.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Jasper Dennis, colored, aged twenty
years, was accidently drowned Sun
day afternoon in the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal at the foot of Big Pool,
Washington county, Md. He fell
overheard while running along the
edge of his boat for the push pole,
which he intended to use to fish a
bugle out of the water.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Dispositions were taken Thursday
at Strasburg in the case of the Cor
poration VS.. the b. & o. railroad Co,
for failure to run trains into the town.
The case will be heard before the
Court of Appeals at Wytheville next
month
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Every bicyclist in the city should
call at Rearick's clothing store and
register. 1t is desirable to get the
number Of wheels in use in this city
and also the make Of the wheels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A gasoline stove exploded in Mr..
David Barnetts kitchen last week.
The stove was somewhat shattered
but luckily no one was in the kitchen
at the time and no serious damage
was done, as the flames were quickly
extipguished
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

There will be an entertainment in
the Central opera house June a,
given by Miss Anna Wisner and her
vocal class tor the benefit of the
Hospital. About one hundred chill
dren will take part Full particulars
later.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr.. c. c. Cutler has purchased the
grocery business conducted OH Water
street by Mr. M. w. Martin. Mr.
Cutler will conduct the business al
the same stand and will no doubt Sc
cure large patronage as he is de.
serving gentleman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr.. c. o. Lambert, the acconlmo-
dating butcher on Martin street, IS
exhibiting some tall rye at his place
of business. It is about seven feet
in length and the heads are all well
developed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

1t has been officially decided to fin
ish the Memorial Lutheran church at
Sharpsburg this year and to place in
the same chairs instead OF benches as
chairs are cheaper, enabling every
member OF the church to put in at
least one chair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Rev. c. s. Trump, President of tn
Maryland Synod installed Rev. p.
A. Heilman pastor of st. Paul's
Lutheran church, Baltimore, Thurs
day, May 20. Revs. II. H. Stude-
baker, d. D.. and 0. c. Roth, assisted
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

THE Librarian" which was so
successfully performed at the Central
several weeks ago by local talent, was
given in Winchester, Monday night.
The cast was changed slightly but
gave complete satisfaction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The New York Sun gives a valu
able remedy for flies. Take table
spoonful Of ground black pepper and
mix it with two teaspoonfuls of brown
sugar: moisten the compound with
milk and place where there are rays
of light. The flies will generally be
quickly attracted and eat greedily.
If they do, it will be their last meal,
for the least of it is poison to a fly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Our firemen at their regular meet
ing Thursday evening last accepted
the invitation rendered them by the
Virginia State Fitemen's Association
to be present and take part in the ex-
ercises at their convention, which will
be held in Winchester, July TO. Our
boys will make an excellent showing
as they are we'll drilled and have a
good drum corps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

A young fellow in Carlisle's court
to escape sentence proposed to the
girl prosecuting him and was accept
ed and married instanter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The B. & o. depot is being repaired
and will be greatly improved. An
entrance to the ladies' room from
Martin street is being made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The choir of St. Joseph's Catholic
church was inShepherdstown last Fri
day. They sang at themission services
which were being conducted by Rev.
Payne at that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr.. John O'Neal has rented the
room on King street, recently vacated
by Dyche Bros, and will open a drug
cAnrn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

James Billmyer's store at Vancleves-
Vile was broken into Saturday night
and a small quantity of goods stolen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The lumber for the tannery at
Williamsport has arrived at that point
and 1t is expected that work on the
buildings will begin Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

One Hundred Doses One Dollar is
peculiar to and true only of Hood s
Sarsaparilla. 1t is economy to buy
Hood s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The members of the Cleveland and
Washington baseball clubs were ar
rested last Sunday at Cleveland for
playing on Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most
derful medical discovery of the age,
ant and refreshing to the taste, act &
and positively on Kidneys, liver and be
cleansing the entire system, dispel
cure headache, fever, habitual constiI
and biliousness. Please buy and try
of 9. G. G. to-day; 10, %, SO cents. So
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Vinegar.

Try Billy Rouark S vinegar and you
will never lose your pickles. Don't
use inferior goods and lose your fruit
and labor,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The bicyclists in the relay race on
Wednesday made veryl good time the
message arriving here at 1851.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Some miscreants stole the chairs
from the front porch of Mr.. Geo. w.
North, last Saturday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mr. Peter Foreman purchased the
Baldwin farm which was sold at
public auction last Saturday The
farm contains $50 acres and brought
S87s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Paul Westenhaver had several of his
fingers badly lacerated Saturday even
ing. He was cleaning his bicycle
when his fingers caught in the sprocket
wheel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

If we could only strike oil around
here we wouldn't reed base ball
club or the B & O shops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The lock on the stable OF Mr.. P. H.
Woleslagle, North Martinsburg, was
broken one night last week aud it is
thought some one attempted to steal
his horse.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Monday, eight or nine of our
wheelmen will make century run to
Woodstock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mrs. Hewett Hartman, Second
street, North Martinsburg, has been
quite i'll for some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Toilet Ware.

Toilet sets from $I.o5 to 5000 at
Kilmer's China Hall. Beauties and
plenty of them. Call and see them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The B. & o. and c. V. railroads
have both made changes in the run
ing OF trains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

breathe deeply, and thereby you
will increase the circulation and pur-
ify the blood, and send it charged
with vital force to warm the feet,
make ruby lips and paint roses on
the cheeks. 1t will fortify the di.
gestion. give you a clean sweet breath,
promote sleep, quiet the nerves,
strengthen the vocal organs, and in
crease the chest capacity. 1t will
also tend to prevent asthma, catarrh,
bronchitis, and lung troubles. -
Teachers World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

1t is said to be fact that tight
lacing affects the eyesight. Girls be.
ware.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

We will present absolutely free a
new 1897 bicycle either ladies' or
gents wheeD in exchange for favor
we wish attended to in Martinsburg,
also another for attending to same in
adjoining townships. No agency or
selling business. We prefer those
acquainted with many young people
now studying music. For full par
ticulars write, The Columbia Musical
Association, 2I6-2I8 South Third
street, Philadelphia, Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

John Hersberger, Frederick bak-
er, was awared the contract to furnish
between 5000 and 1000 pounds of
bread per day tor the annual confer
ence of the German Baptist brethren,
which meet in July at Frederick.
Between 80, 900 and $4,000 pies are
included in the contract. 1t will take
30 beeves to feed the gathering
Workmen commenced last week to
build the tabernacle at the fair
grounds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

We would like to see about five Re-
publican councilmen elected Monday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The meeting at Hopewell, last Sun
day, was largely attended.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Quite a number of our older citizens
are seriously i'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Pumpkin seed given away at the
canning factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Raisins SC pound at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22
Mister
vas looking up to see if you hat bought any
flowers that bloom in the spring, ira la, from
dot Martin vat you had not engaged

If YOU shwear so, I vii hat him ar
rested for selling vitout license. Isells
so cheap as he does and he vas getting
them from Hagerstown by cheating and
can sell dem cheap. Wy he sells fine
plants, wort me Is cents to raise, for
5 cents, and dwenty five cent ones he
sells at 10 cents, Ply gimenee. | can't
sell mine so cheap as that vat he gets
from Hagerstown nurseries, the cele.
brated Bester flowers. Then the beople
puy from dat Martin cause they are
large and cheap. Yes, Martin, he sells
10 and Is cent flowers, cents, the
largest ones 10 cents; large roses, years
old, 20.cents; fine all colored pinks, %
cents per dozen, all fresh cut; he sells
s large bars of Babbitt, Hoe Cake and
dem soap for kouarter dollars and give
one Pack Powder free in; pounds
starch 10 cents; dozen fresh eggs 25
cents; parlor matches boxes cents;
8 pounds nice sugar 10 cents; tinware
he almost gives away and everythings
so cheap dat way, by lingo, nobody can
see how it vas. Big geranium cents!
He sells pounds Arbuckles coffee %
cents. Tofool people on flowers he gives
silverware, chenille table covers and
fine articles free with cash tickets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark' S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

String beans SC can at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

See the Steel Fencing notice in an.
other column.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Two pounds OF coffee for 25c at S. S
Felker's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Don't TAIL to vote Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

The bicyclist had fine day, We'd
nesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Corporation election, Monday, May
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

cucumbers and awful pains are
around
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Prunes SC pound at S $. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Get your seed corn at the canning
factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

Mrs. Fred H. Baker was rendered
a pleasant birthday surprise at her
home on Queen street, North Mar
tinsburg, last Friday evening. A
large number OF her friends gathered
at the home of Miss May Anderson
on Second street, and proceeded to
their destination carrying lots of good
things with which they loaded the
tables. Mrs. Baker was absent from
home when the party arrived and on
her return was greatly surprised to
find friends had taken complete
charge. Instrumental and vocal
music helped to make the occasion
more pleasant.
At Bedington, Tuesday, May II,
1897, Elizabeth May Miller, died OF
blood poisoning, aged 9 years 7
months and 10 days.
About ten days before she stepped on
nail but it didn't seem to be serious
for about three days, when the foot
began to swell and to be inaamed,
Blood poison set in and she suffered
great agony for a week when death
ended her suffering
The funeral took place Thursday
from the church at Bedington, con
Quoted by Rev. w. F. Gruver, of the
U, b. church, interment in the Gene
terry at Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-22

LITTLE LOCALS.
Rain and hail, Thursday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-01
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Mothers Friend is good for only one
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FREE BOOKS, containing valuable informa-
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