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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
Majors Big story.

ThWe were five or six OF them sit
ting about the stove in the drug
store. and they had been telling some
pretty tall stories. says the Detn it
Free Press. The druggist was a man
OF some humor and invention and he
concocted Il mixture OF great potency
OF fine flavor, composed ui sp. frumenti.
saccharum alba, rortcx limonis. carn-
phi! Illus arOmaticur and aqua pura q.
Il. This mixture he proposed to adj
minister TO whomsocvcr should tell
the biggest story. and the party at
once began to stretch their inventive
powers to tie fullest extent. \ toilet
soap drummer WINS appointed judge
md the prize MIXTURE. steaming hot.
sat i'll an eight ounce graduated
measure upon the edge OF the
owe.
The Colonel told "A war story Of the
munchausen varicty,thcSquire related
a hunting adventure but cvinced a
decided genius for cvading the truth
aud the postmaster made Il strong hit
for the prize with snake story big
enough To make the sea serpent jeal
Gus. The others folio we'd in turn. and
the last man, the Major, entered the
competition. Tho Major had in his
mind II remarkable narrative a.out "a
dog that he owned that did some won .
derful things, and he began his story
in this way:
Lust Wednesday morning l got up
a little later than usual and went
doA tn breakfast. Most ot you lave
seen that brown setter OF mine he's
II good deal smarter thnn most men.
Well that dog was in the dining room
when ! went in. As | came in the
door my wife, who wus waiting for
me. said:
John, when ~cnt in To wake
you up this morning | found this g.
bill OH the floor. Yon must have
dropped it from your pocket when
you nndresscd last night Thon she
handed me the bill. Nov, that dog
uf mine WIS as-"
~Wait minute" said the toilet
soap drummer, "you needn't 90 any
further with your story. The prize is
yours. I'm married mnn myself
and that lie you've just told is one
that you'll never improve ON.
hereby render decision in your ia
vor."
As there were no single men in the
crowd not voice was raised in pro-
test against the judges verdict.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
a Great invention.

W. G.. Cm(Ircy has been working
with mn electric wagon 10 10 run on
any ordinary road all winter. md this
afternoon tried his invention for the
first time and il worked TO perfection.
lTc Inns put line OF poles and wires
below the foundry. and from present
indications his fortune il made, and
CalTrcy's name. will go down in his
tory alongside Of Robert Falcons and
other great inventors.
IL. J. Mayhan, Of Denver, nnd IT..
Is. Maxon. Of Reno. arc the promot.
crs and W. q. Gallery. the inventor.
Tho Gazette will have something
more To Say about Mr.. Calrcry's
wonderful invention tomorioS.-Ga.
2clto.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13

Tho M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge Of Free
and Accepted Masons closed its
labors here this (Wcducsday) after
noon. Tho officers installed for the
year are:
Albert Lackey, Grand Master;
Matthew Kyle. Deputy Grand Mas
ter; j. NJ. Cormack. Senior Grand
Warden; j. 4. Miller. Junior Grand
Warden; ". l.. Fish, Grand Treasurer;
&. y. Notcwurc. Grand Secretary;
Trenmor Coffin, Grand Orator; II. l..
Bcllam. Grand Chaplain; Is. II. Rcy-
mcrs. Grand Marshal: j. ID. Camp
bell, Grand Standard Bearer; Thos.
Nelson, Grind Sword Bearer; W. S.
lliilman, Grand Bible Bearer; Geo.
a. Morgan Grand Senior Deacon;
Geo. II. Mullins, Grand Steward
WV. Stephens, Grand Junior Dca.
con; a S. Dickson, Grand Steward; /;
G. II. Galushn, Grand Organist; G. A .
Krenkcl, Grand Pursuivunt; J. T..
Triplett, Grnnd Tyler.
Most Worshipiul EnOch Strothcr
tho retiring Grand Master, acted ns
Installing officer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
An Attempted Suicide.

Mr.. a Port, Il ptticnt IN the county
hospital. attempted to commit sui-
cidc about . o'clock Friday evening
by cutting his throat. tic hns been
dcspondcnt Tor sOinc time md wanted
DR.. llool To bleed him. lIc told tho
DR.. that few years ago hc was feel.
ing very bad and could got no white
physician to bleed him and that he
went toa Chinese doctor who bled
him. This no ahid helped him and
no wanted TO bc blcd ngain. DIR.
Hood refused to bleed him mud he
tried to do IL himself. llc was dia
covered In time to prevent serious
roSults. Tho old man cut deep
gash on each sidc Of his mock, but
failed to to reach the jugulnr. Ilo
loat come blood. but will be nll right
IN fcw days.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
4 Victim OF Now JournnlIsm

The Silver State sayB that u Mr..
IIawloy, late managing editor OF the
S. +. Examiner and n. Y. journal.
his wife md private sctrctary md
physician are cnroutc to San Francis-
co by spccinl train. MIR. IIawlcy in
suffering from nervous prostration
and il travelling over tho country III
BGarch Of health. Tho train is only
allowed TO run eight or nino miles IN
hour and docs not run mt night.
The engineer is not permitted To uso
Tho whistle or bell on the engine or
mako my noisc TINT can bo avoided.
Tho time for the trip from Ogden to
San Francisco in fixed ut ten dayc.
IIawlcy is only 30 yenrs old, but is n
deplorHblc wreck. Every thing is DO =
ing done BY tho company 10 mako
tho trip as ensy aud quiet rs possible,
IL being, oi course, eurmiscd that the
sick man ia sufficiently wonlthy to
touch tho corporations soul.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
FROM MANY STATES.

In South Dakota divorce casc the
jury wns composed OF six men and six
women, and OF course there was a dis.
agreement.
Charles Dorr, OF San Francisco, has n
wonderful memory. lie can rccitc yer.
b"tim almost nny play after witness.
ing IL once.
AZ Jasper, Fla, n dog chased n rabbit,
which dashed into n gopher hole. Tho
dog followed, and rattlcsnnkc killed
them both.
a New York barber ndvcrtiscs 10
teach the tonsorinl art in five weeks.
lie permits the noviccs TO practice on his
own face, and is frequently lnthcrcd and
shaved 90 times day.
a handsome man in Vancrburg, Ky.,
IS years of nEc. has four wives and
three families. lie was lately divorced
from his third spouse, and the next
morning was married TO The fourth.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
Total disbursements. .l0,sC2 81

Balance In treasury. :. l0.S0s 80
The abovc balauco stands 10 the
crcdit Of tho various funds ma per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
April I, 1897;
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13

SUMMARY
Total receipts. $50, 9,7Gl "a
Paid from county funds. o,7I0 80
Paid from Road fund.-. 004 73
Paid from school fund. 0,2OS ~
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Collection Agency.

iudor'ed by the Leading Firms Of ,b
Coast.
what isi
Tho INTERSTATE COMM ERCfAL
AND COLLECTION AGENCY.
Send your slow accounts to Il en- for col
ection.
omco, III ith Street. Ssorpnonto, Cal
Don't delay. Call atsonos nud lot US have
yeur basisoss
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13

Dave Cnspor lIne Just received n
now 10, ot snmplos Of Spring aud
Summer Clothing which will DO made
10 order from 1850 up.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13

No. oats for snlc. Writo To NJ
Badt, Wells, Nevada.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-06-13
ELKO, NEVADA, SUNDAY, JUNE, ls, 1897
3OiRT STATEMENT

OF AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKo COUNTY.
Por the Quarter Ending april
1, 1907.
STATE OF NEVADA,
County OF Elko.
AUDITORS oeFiLE
r" the Honorable Board OF County Coumir
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada:
GESTLENLS: We herewith submit our Quar-
terly Report OF the Finances Of the Comfy
rr the quarter ending April 1 1897.
respectfully SuhnittHd:
ca. WATKINS
Auditor.
J. A. MCBRIDE,
Treasurer.
RECEIPTS PROM ALL SOURCES
Sal in treasury Dec % 96. s2s,l72 95
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

Wesley, on last Saturday. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev, Nc
Hammack.
Mr.. George w. Fuss and wife, OF
Oklahoma, are spending the winter
t his home near Hedgesville. know
his many friends will give him a
hearty welcome, after an absence of
three years.
President Cleveland, ii he lives I'M.
til the 4th Of March, WIN take his
second ride to the White House with
his successor. distinction that no
other President can boast, although
he is democrat Are you sure that
is correct'-ED.]
The entertainment at Bedington on
Tuesday Of last week was largely ate
tended and successfully carried out.
TRrx,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

is a native Of Stauuton. He is very
popular with the people here.
On December ~. about q D. M,
Mr.. Franklin Hall and Miss Esther
Dick came to the U. B. parsonage for
thepurpose ofbeing united in marriage.
The matter had been kept very quiet
as the contracting parties supposed;
but the boys ''got wind of the mat
ter and went quietly to the parsonage
where they witnessed the solemn cere-
mony through an open window. Then
headed by our portly merchant. Thos.
Alvey, they demanded that the bride
and groom appear at the door and re-
ceive their congratulations or be sere-
naded.
On Christmas night an entertain
ment was held at the U. B. church.
There was large Christmas tree nice
ly decorated. All the scholars of the
Sunday school were given presents
and the whole congregation treated TO
candy. There were some nice presents
given, goodly number going to Rev.
Slower and family. Among them a
pair of arctic gloves.
Rey. Ruark of the M. +. church has
just closed very interesting meeting
here.
l believe this to be the best turkey
market in the State.
The people are healthy, energetic,
good natured and rather inclined to be
good looking.
Last Saturday morning while Rev.
Slower was grooming his horse pre-
paratory to leaving for his work, some
one exploded FIRE cracker near by,
which scared the horse, causing him
to kick, throwing Mr.. Slower against
the stall injuring his back. Just to
what extent he is injured we do not
know, but at this writing he is unable
to be up or walk M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Bunker Hill.

Hon. G. w. Feidt is spending a few
days in Martinsburg.
Several people filled their ice houses
last week.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church held an oyster supper in w.
II. Wright's hall last week and had
quite success. The proceeds were
for the benefit of the church.
Mr.. Arthur Ellis, of North Noun
tain. spent night with w. H. Wright
last week.
Messrs. More Stewart and Harry
Lafever went to Middletown this week
to attend school. Success to them.
Mrs. Voorhees,, from near Hedges
vile, is visiting at this place.
The Misses Rhinaman, of this coun-
ty, and Miss Lestus. of Jefferson coun.
ty, were visiting Mrs. w. H. Wright,
on Tuesday last
Rev. Anthony, ofthe M. E. Church
is holding revival services in the
church at this place. JIM.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Bedington.

Everybody is down to hard work
after the holiday season.
Both schools are in session again.
1t is to be hoped that teachers and
scholars reaped lots of pleasure dur
ing the weeks vacation.
Mrs. VIM. Kennedy entertained on
New Years day the Misses Ander-
son, of near Hedgesv:lle.
Mr.. Harry Pearrell, of Berkeley,
was visiting relatives near here all Of
last week.
Mr.. Frank Dennis, of Chambers
burg, made flying visit to his many
friends in this vicinity, one day Of
the past week.
Mrs. c. L. Nicely spent part of last
week with friends at Broad Lane.
Mr. and Mrs. John Leblanc visited
acquaintance in Martinsburg, on last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. Burr Isle. wife and two inter.
esting little children, of Martinsburg,
were guests of Mrs. Geo. w. Knipe,
from Saturday until Monday.
Mrs. John Nipe, of Spring Mills,
called on her brother, Mr.. Harry Ar.
dinger. during last week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Greenwood, very
pleasantly entertained number o.
their friends on last Friday, the Isl
of this year, 81
Mrs. Mary L. Marshall made bust
ness trip to Hagerstown last Friday
Mr. Chas. Leblanc was in Bruins
wick, Md, one day last week or
business.
Mrs. John Kennedy and daughter
Miss Cora, were in Martinsburs
Thursday, shopping. LEE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
How's This!

We offer Que Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props, Tole-
do, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last S years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm. WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blooc
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Jones Springs Spray.

Jones Springs has been alively place
during the past year. Hon. ]. O..
Kitchen erected early in the summer
a large addition to his box factory.
This factory has been running on full
time all summer and up to the present
time, and from this factory could be
seen daily, large loads of boxes for the
canning and brass factories at Mar
tinsburg thus, cutting up thousands
of feet of lumber, and giving employ
ment to a number of men. George
Kitchen also erected new dwelling,
Messrs. Snyder & Everhast have erect
ed a splendid Touring mill here, an
enterprise very much needed in Back
Creek valley. This mill will be in
operation in a short time and will be
literally patronized by the public, as
they deserve to be. Our master work.
man, Albert Johnson, has just com
pleted new schoolhouse at this place
Christmas has been lively here. The
members and friends of the U. B
church took possession of the parson
age on the night of December "a, anc
pounded" the popular and energetic
pastor. Rev. Geo. w. Slower, to the
amount of$24. We believe Rev. Stoves
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Foltz Findings.

Miss Mable McQuilken, of Mar
tinsburg, is visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Miss Lille Byers spent the holiday
week at home with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Mayhem
were the guests Of the family of the
P. NJ. on Friday of last week-New
Years Day.
CMrs. Athey and daughter spent the
day with friends in this neighborhood
on Monday last.
The mortal remains of Mr.. John H.
Licklider were laid to rest at Mount
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Vinegar.

Try Billy Rouark' S vinegar and you
will never lose your pickles. Don't
use inferior goods and lose your fruit
and labor.
Seedless raisins, and 10 cents a
pound at Felker'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
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 a peerless remedy for Pal
pitation, Shortness of Breath, Smoth-
ering Spells, Pain in Left Side and all
symptoms of Diseased Heart. One
dose conviuces. Sold by A. M. Gil
bert and M. A. Snodgrass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Electric Rltters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen.
orally needed, when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver
is torpid and sluggish and the need OF
a tonic and Alternative is felt. A prompt
use of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers.
No medicine will act more surely in
counteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache. In
-diges ton, Constipation, Dizziness yield
20 Electric Bitters. SOC and 81 per bot
ties at L. G. Matthaei's Drug Sore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
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, 1897-01-09
USE PARKS ACME
TIT nHD MADE OF CHOICE
r LOU n 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, 1897-01-09
New Stove and Tin Store.

w. S. Snyder has opened store in
the room recently occupied by c. o.
Lambert, with a complete line of
stoves and hollow ware. Everything
is new and fully warranted with prices
low as the lowest for same class of
goods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
Subscribers desiring to discontinue

Subscribers desiring to discontinue
must pay all arrearages.
Refusing TO take the paper from the
post office will not stop charges from
accumulating.
A notice to discontinue, not accom-
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will not stop the paper.
Notice to change post-office address
must give the old as well as the new of
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All matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real narle
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cation, but as guarantee of good faith.
All matter submitted is subject to the
approval of the editor.
ALI checks and money orders must be
made payable to
A. b. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

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, 1897-01-09
The Best.

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, 1897-01-09
Special Commissioners Sale
OF A
VALUABLE FARM

The undersigned special commission
or. by virtue of the authority vested
him by decree of the Circuit Court
Berkeley county on the 21st day of Sc
TENDER, 1896, in the chancery eau
therein pending, entitled j. II. Lemasfs
VS.. VIM. II. Mcdonald, administrato
etc, ct al, will sell at public auction ;
the highest bidder, at the front door I
tho Court house Of Berkeley county, o.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1897,
commencing at 1870 o'clock p. m,
That certain tract of land containing Z
acres lying in Opequon District, Berk
ley county, West Virginia, being Il
real estate of which John Lemaste
died seized and possessed, known as }
No. o Of the upper tract in the diyisi
Of the lands of Henry Tabler, deceast
plot of which Is OF record among 4
land records Of Berkeley county, in De
Book 43, pages 251 to 256, TO which 80
plot reference Is made for a descripti'
by metes and bounds; and the same co
veyed to said John Lemaster, decease
by deed from Peter Tabler and wife dat
the 10th day of August, 1913, and OF
cord in the Office of the Clerk of Il
County Court of said Berkeley county
Deed Book Az. pages 309-10.
The GboUe real estate aciU be So
free from any reservation Of doacer
TERMS OF SALE.--One- half cash !.
the day OF sale, anu the residue in
months, with interest on deferred pa
ment from day of sale, purchaser to 81
his bond for the deferred payment a.
title to be retained by commissioner .
til all the purchase money Is paid.
X. POOLE, Spec. Com
hereby certify that x. Poole, spec
commissioner, has executed proper boz
in the foregoing cause.
W.B. COLSTON.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Berkel.
| county. Dec. 10, w :
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

Mrs. A. M. Sprinkle is very sick.
Little May Underdonk was kicked
by horse. Her mother saw her
struggling, and running up grabbed
her child from beneath the animals
body. 1t seems that the kicks we're
too high to injure, and fortunately
for the little one, the heavy shoes
simply scraped the child's body in
their descent, pinning the little one
to the earth, from which perilous po-
sition the frantic mother snatched
her. Not scratch was to be seen,
but she was unconscious for quite a
while, and still complains of her
breast
Misses Cordelia and Florence Pow
ell, the charming young relatives OF
Mr.. Jas. Hopper, who made Moler
avenue the happier for their coming,
have returned to their home near
Shepherdstown.
DIR. Wolf we are glad to state, is
able to hobble about upon crutches.
Miss Minnie Dick has returned to
the avenue from a visit to relatives
near White Hail.
Pretty Misses Fife Duval and An
ME Fisher, Mrs. R. Weller, Prof S
Shupert Morrison and Shaffer, Mr..
Dorm and Mr.. Greer were calling
Tuesday on the avenue. LOT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

SAdvertisers wishing changes made in
HTtheir ads must furnish copy by We'd
g. nesday noon, and copy for new adj
advertisements must be in hand not
kSglater than Thursday noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09

H-C Communications to insure insertion,
eH-must reach us by Wednesday noon,
Wexcept that news items OF great inn
~ portance will be received until Thurs
day eve.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
MoLER AVENUE.

WATCHING THE OLD YEAR DIE.
Mourniully and slowly seemed
The hours to drag along:
Silently and lowly bowed we
Watchers 'mong the throng.
While to Heaven were ascending,
Prayers of saints for the offending,
Penitential sinners bending,
Pleading for grace descending
From high Heaven cleaning, lending,
Light and hope to soften sorrow,
For the aged, dying year.
THE Old Year lies a-dying."
Shrieks the winds, and onward fly
ing.
Crosses Ger the Alleghanies.
Sweeping Shenandoah S vale.
1.-THE Old Year lies a-dying,''
Softly. sadly pines are signing.
Then the strong and gnarled oaks,
Catch the sad and mournful wall
Though each sturdy branch be bend
ing,
lis not sympathy they're lending,
For their gruff and whispered words,
Fall so harshly on the ear.
well not sorrow for his dying
Willy politician, lying,
Gave US pledges fair, inviting
Pledges that he did not keep.
"The Old Year lies a-dying,"
Say the massive clouds, low flying.
I'VE will send out plying tears,
Down in copious, pearly flow"
These the icy air receiving
Stars and flowers made and weaving
Them into a glorious robe,
Sent it to the earth below.
Silvery moonbeams downward stream
ing,
Flashing stars through cloud-ritts
cleaning.
Add new luster 70 the white robe
Wrapped about the dying year.
Nearer draw with hands caressing
Smooth his wrinkled brow, and press
ing,
Softly close the heavy eyelids,
That shall open no more here.
Farewell ninety-six! Thou'rt going,
While from sorrowing hearts still flow
ing,
Bounds 1ife's current--warm, sin
cere,
With love for thee unending,
Yet our grief with hope is blending,
AS we turn to clasp and welcome,
The gay, dancing, proud New Year!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-09
P. E. DEAT TRICK & co.

Cumberland hydraulic cement
the best for cisterns-Sencindiver
Stewart.