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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr., George Everhart and wife, of
Manchester, Md, and four children,
making a family of six, present a
wonderful instance of longevity. Ra-
chel was the last to die and was buried
yesterday. The combined ages of the
members of the family were 554 years,
as follows Geo. Everhart, 90 years;
Mrs. Geo. Everhart, oI years; Jacob,
90 years; John, SO years; George, 81
years, and Rachel ga years. -Gettys-
burg Sentinel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Missionary services were held at the
Reformed church Sunday morning at
IL o'clock. commemorating the thir-
teenth anniversary of the existence Of
the society. The various officers Of
the society made their reports at the
meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Two children. girl of IL years and
a boy of s, packed all their worldly
possessions in a grip on last Tuesday
and started to leave farm, near
Charles Town, on which they were
living. They evidently expected to
find each other sufficient comfort to
stand the knocks of the outside world,
but were captured before they had
gone a great distance from home
although some time had elapsed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

1.-The Librarian as rendered by
home talent at the Central last
Thursday night is reported as being
excellent The entertainment was
given for the benefit of the Martins
burg Library Association. There
may probably be repetition of it in
the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Tucker Robinson had a fin
COW killed and another injured OF
Wednesday by the cars near the Har
pers Ferry tunnel. We think it bet
ter to have shepherd boys to tend os
cows in these dangerous localities. o
put them in good pasture fields
Sentinel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

John White was released from Gus
tody last Friday afternoon by Justice
Martin The charge of assault made
by one Martin Dalton was by the evil
dence at the trial proven to be case
of self-defense. Both men are en-
ployed on the B. & o. improvements
at Myers hole.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Governor Atkinson has issued a
proclamation promulgating the new
fish law which was enacted by the last
Legislature, specifying the time in
which bass and pickerel may be caught
in the Potomac river. West Virginia s
law is the same as that of Virginia
and Maryland, the three states having
control of this stream.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

At a regular meeting OF the Olympic
Club Tuesday night the following
officers were elected George Poisal,
jr. president; Humphrey Kearns,
vice-president. and Julian Baker, sec
rotary. The boys expect 10 organize
a baseball club in the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The B. & o. depot at Berkeley
Springs was broken into last Tuesday
night, supposedly by tramps. AS no
safe has been put in since the robbery
last winter they secured no booty for
their trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Martinsburg Public Library
Association has rented the room in
the Flick building, Public Square,
over Harrison & Trammell's insurance
office. Miss Nota Viewer has been
elected librarian with Miss Halle
Lamon as assistant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Peter Shriver, engineer on the
B. & o. railroad, while bringing his
train east last Friday night. saw a
large catamount on the track. His
catship remained on the track until
the engine was very close to it and
by the headlight of the engine could
be seen very clearly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Much comment is being III ade about
the return of the seventeen-year To-
Gust. We remember we'll the locusts
on their last visit here but don't re-
member the year If they come this
summer they will be ahead of time
as their absence, we are sure, has not
extended over II or IS years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Ish. c. Myers, the Leesburg,
Va, poultryman, writes "Am
pleased to acknowledge that your
paper, the Herald, has been profta-
bic advertising medium for me Mr..
A. M Gilbert, Druggist, corner Queen
and Race streets, says that is his ex-
perience.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Weston is making extensive ar
rangements for the entertainment of
the editors of this State during their
association meeting at that place on
May 10. The meetings will be held
in the opera house and brass band
and orchestra will De in attendance
A trip to Riverside race tracks, a
ball at the hospital, an excursion to
Camden on Gauley and grand ban
quet at the Camden hotel will be a
portion of the programme.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Republican Executive Commit
tee and candidates for councilmen are
requested to meet in Lincoln Republi.
can club room at o'clock next
Thursday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

A Hagerstown correspondent to the
Brunswick Herald says; lone of the
West Virginia boys will have to en-
ploy a secretary if he continues to en-
large his correspondence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Jennings, on A
street, Brunswick, last Wednesday,
at o clock, Miss May Elizabeth Jen-
nings was united in marriage to Mr..
T. l.. Porterfeld, of Lovettsville, Va.
Rev. Lampe, of Lovettsville, read the
ceremony and Miss Emma Martin,
formerly of this city, played the we'd
ding march. Mr.. Jennings and family
formerly resided on Maple avenue,
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Another infant child was found in
an alley in Winchester, Sunday after
noon. There was no sign OF violence
and it is thought that the child died
from natural causes. but that is not
the way to dispose of them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Wagons and Wagons.

The Studebaker is the best WACO
in the world. A full line-I4 di'
ferent styles, any width of tire, 6
Sencindiver & Stewards, Wincheste
avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The rain was welcome visitor to
many and was greatly needed. HUI
mainly is hard to please and COM
plants were made by some that there
was too much for one time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Christian Endeavorers will do we'll
to read the bulletin in another column
relative to the rally at Salt Lake, July
SIS. The President of the Mormon
Church has graciously offered the use
of the great Tabernacle to the Com
mittee of'e7 for the mass meeting on
Sunday afternoon, July 4.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. VIM. r. Kline was in Fairmont
the fore part of the week attending
the SESSIONS of the great courcil of the
Improved Order of Red Men. He is
of the Tuscarora tribe OF this city
heap big iniun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. E. W. VanMetre, ex-deputy
sheriff of Berkeley county, was here
Tuesday evening last, in search of a
young girl who had run off from Mar
tinsburg. He took her back with him
-Shepherdstown Independent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Tires, SIS a pair. Perfect "97, "
full guarantee. Best warranted
Garden Hose from cents. MacIn-
toshes and full line Rubber at factory
prices. Mineralized Rubber Co.,
New York. Agents wanted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

On the petition of |. w. Williams
and others to open a public road from
Shenandoah Junction to Duffields, on
the south side of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, three commissioners
were appointed to view the location
and report to the next term of the
court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Walter J. Lambert purchased the
horse, buggy, and harness formerly
owned by Mr.. L. +. Brown, Saturday
afternoon They were auctioned off
by Auctioneer Dodd and brought $I2o.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Twenty-seven persons were admit
ted to membership at the First M. f.
church, Sunday morning nineteen by
profession of faith, and eight by GER
tificate
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Chas. Keedy, Queen street, is max
ing a special run of coal oil stoves
and refrigerators. These are the ar
ticles you need and a call on him
would pay you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr. Clinton Weise, Maple avenue,
has returned from the John Hopkins
hospital, Baltimore, where he has
been receiving medical attention.
He is somewhat improved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. John Mattingly, foreman in
the b. & 0. machine shop, was para
lyzed at his home on Water street,
Monday The stroke was quite Sc.
we're but will not necessarily disable
him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Sheriff Smith is endeavoring to
master a new Rambler bicycle, re-
Gently purchased OF Mr.. Geo. w.
Van Metre. He's awful to behold
and feels worse.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. Ephraim G. Custer was mar
ried to Miss Sallie c. Bender at the
Presbyterian parsonage. Tuesday
evening. by Rev +. M. Woods
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

A flying stone from a blast which
was set off at the stone quarry one
day last week struck one OF the em
ployes on the leg, injuring him Sc
YerelY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Guy Zimmerman was off from work
Tuesday afternoon and here is the
only item he caught. kid Dyche
was coming round the courthouse
corner with buggy and they fell
out, that is Kid did, and broke his
face. Some one took him into the
Continental hotel bleeding like pig.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Capt. w. b. Colston has been APP
pointed special agent for West Vir-
ginia for the Hamburg, Bremen and
United States Fire Insurance COM
Dauies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Joseph Imbach has stand OF pref
ty flowers at the market house which
he is selling cheap.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

A number of members of Co. l.,
National Guards of Charles Town,
were in this city Sunday, and acted
as escort at the funeral of Mr. Vim.
Davis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

An effort is being made by num-
Der OF eastern capitalists to secure the
water power belonging to the Shen-
andoah Pulp Company and Harpers
Ferry Paper Company for the purpose
of combining both in large electrical
plant, on the same premises and in
the same buildings now used for pulp
making, and convey the power to
Hagerstown. Martinsburg, or such
places near by that could use all or
part OF the electrical power generated
-Shepherdstown Independent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

George H. Helferstay, an old soldier
residing at Gerardstown, has secured
a pension through the instrumental
ity of J. +. Roberts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

1t is expected that change OF
schedule on the B. & o. will go into
effect next Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

We've been promised mess OF fish
by Louis Zimmerman and Walter
Sakeman. They have been fishing
for three days, but we are still wait
iru
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mrs. ]. Henry Kastle has beer
seriously i'll at her home on Wes'
Martin street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The man who wears an overcoat
these days feels like fool. The man
who doesn't wear one knows he's
fool.-Ex.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

All the saloons are closed at Browns
Vile, there being no licenses issued in
Kanawha county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. John Farrin will erect two large
iron lime kilns at Riverton, Va, Tor
the Carson Lime Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Great Council Improved Order
of Red Men of this State met in an
nual session at Palestine, Wednesday.
The next one will be held at Parkers-
burg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Now is your chance-go to the can
ming factory and you will have pump
kin seed given to you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Gray Silvers shipped a carload OF
sheep over the c. V, from Bunker
Hill, Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

When cold is contracted, cure
at once. One Minute Cough Cur
will set you on the road to recoverI
in minute. 1t will cure pneumonia
bronchitis, Group and all forms 4
lung and throat troubles. l.. G
Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

You can get your seed corn at the
canning factory now. This industry
is proving great thing for our truck
producers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

A big FIRE occurred at Pittsburg,
Sunday night, causing loss of $2,-
zoo OOo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Bishop Geo. ". Peterkin confirmed
a class of six at Trinity Episcopal
church, Tuesday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Thirty years is long time to fgf
so painful trouble as piles, but Jaco
Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, strul
gled that long before he tried d.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. whic
quickly and permanently cured hin
1t is equally effective in eczema an
all skin affections. l.. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The wife who coaxes her husband
to mend his ways IS the one who
sometimes breaks him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Now comes the statement that the
peach crop was only slightly damaged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

At the 6. A. r. State encampment
at Wheeling this week it was decided
to hold the next encampment at
Huntington in April.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

1t will be recalled that a little over
a year ago Mrs. Welty, residing near
Cavetown, had both hands blown off
by the explosion of dynamite that she
attempted to remove from cooking
stove where it had been placed to dry.
At the time of the occurrence, she had
a thimble on her finger. Recently
the doctor made an incision of what
was supposed to be an abscess on her
breast and took therefrom the thimble
which had become deeply imbedded
in the flesh. -Williamsport Transcript.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

II you would be healthy keep your
surroundings in healthful condition.
Clean up the rubbish and use lime
freely on filthy places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. j. +. Shindel, of Hagerstown,
will start laundry IN Wysong hall,
shortly. The machinery is being
placed in position now.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
Company is charging its shifting
yards in Hagerstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Large cans Pears and California
Apricots IS cts, cans rs cents,
Martins S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mr.. VIM. T. Stewards new houses,
corner ofRace and Raleigh streets, are
nearly completed. TREY are neat
structures.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The town OF Phillip, this State, has
adopted a curfew ordinance. Martins
burg should be the next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Headquarters for all kinds of Dishes

At Kilmers China Hall you will
find the largest and most complete
stock of dinner, tea, and toilet ware
in the State. Fine china and cut
glass are specialties and of great va
riety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Sylvan Retreat school at
Bunker Hell closed last Wednesday
with appropriate exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The number OF showers the latter
portion of last week were welcomed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Mrs. r. ]. Fost was paralyzed last
Tuesday at her home on Pennsylvania
avenue, North Martinsburg, and has
since been in a critical condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

State Senator P. S. Hyde, OF Pied
mont, died SUDDENLY in Winchester at
11.2o O'Clock Thursday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The young folks are now hunting
coy hooks to harg the hammocks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Brass Plant and Wagon Works
have been closed for several days
while the machinery is being re-
haired
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

A special term of the Circuit Court
will be held on Thursday May IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

$500 Concord Grape Cuttings
1000 Asparagus (Mammoth) SET
tings. For sale cheap by
Mrs. j. B. SToUFFER,
Smoketown, Opequon District
43 p. O. Martinsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08
Toilet Ware.

Toilet sets from $I.o5 to $1,000 {
Kilmers China Hall. Beauties an
plenty of them. Call and see them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Harpers Ferry has the oil fever.
We hope they will strike oil, too.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

James Showers, residing about two
miles west of this city. left on Tues
day morning for trip through por-
tons Of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New
York and Virginia. He expects to be
gone about two weeks and make the
entire trip on his bike
Dyche Bros, who have been doing
a grocery business on West King
street for some time, have made an
assignment, naming u S. G. Pitzer,
esq, as trustee. Their action was
voluntarily, and was done for the
benefit of their creditors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The Hagerstown fair will be held
on October II, 10, IA, and IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forevei
i0c, 25c. II G. G, G. fail, druggists refund mone1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The bicycle chain factory at Shep'
herdstown is in operation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Rev. S. w. Owen was arrested 10
illegal fishing at Williamsport.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Pumpkin seed given away at tn
canning factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Good prunes SC ID at S. $. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Large Lump Starch, pounds 10 Ct
today only, Martins
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

citron. ) pounds CSC at compton's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Republicans, hustle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Soup beans gets quart, at Comp
tons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The bicycle craze continues.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Get your seed corn at the canning
factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Best layer Raisins Sets, at West
End Grocery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Good can corn SC a can, at S. S. Eel
ker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

fEntered al tho Post once At aartinspurg
W. va. as second-Ciass Mattef.l
a. M. sTAusLY. LOCAL EDITOR.
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LITTLE LOCALS.
Straw hats.
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Much warmer.
Always keep cool.
Iilacs are blooming.
Republicans, hustle.
The bicycle craze continues.
Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark's.
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Good prunes SC lb at S. $. Felker $.
citron. pounds asc at compton's.
Soup beans sets a quart, at Comp
tons.
Get your seed corn at the canning
factory.
Good can corn SC can,at S. S. Eel
ker's.
GRADUATED sugar sc pound, at >. ,.
Felker's.
The pesky fly will soon be bothering
humanity.
Fishermen are catching a good
many fish.
Best layer Raisins Sets, at West
End Grocery.
Large Lump Starch. pounds 10 cts
today only, Martins
Pumpkin seed given away at the
canning factory
Pew 9 w. Owen was arrested Tor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

Fishermen are catching a good
many fish.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

I,ilacs are blooming.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

The pesky fly will soon be bothering
humanity
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-05-08

GRADUATED sugar SC pound, at 5. 5.
Felker's S.