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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Rural Free Delivery.

After Congress made the appropria.
ton to make the experiment of rural
free delivery OF mail, Postmaster. Cen
eral Wilson. while in office. selected
Charles Town, his old home, as one
Of the localities in which the system
should be tried. 1t has now been IN
operation there a little more than a
year, the year ending September so.
Deputy Postmaster Chas. A. Johnson,
Of the Charles Town office, has made
the first annual report. 1t shows
that during the year the total number
OF pieces Of mail matter handled was
35,827, OF which 1881 were letters
delivered and .46I letters collected,
while Is .643 newspapers were deliv-
cred and 1903 collected. The rest Of
the matter consisted Of postal cards
and packages. The average cost Of
delivery and collection Of each piece
Of mail was one and eighty.fve hun
dredths of a cent Carriers salaries
for the year were 5000. The system
is giving great satisfaction in that
section and the country people who
have been served find it very con-
venient and are anxious that it be
continued.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Notice to Lien-holders.

To all persons holding liens, by judgment
or otherwise, on the real estate, or any
part thereof, of r. w. Greer;
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley County, w. Va.
made in cause therein pending, to sub
iect the real estate of the said X. w.
Greer to the satisfaction OF the liens
thereon, you are hereby requested to
present ali claims held by you and each
of YOU, against the said r. w. Greer,
which are liens on his real estate, or any
part of it, for adjudication, to me, at my
Office in Martinsburg, w. Va, on or be-
fore the nth day of November, 1897.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
October, 1897. .
At w. B. CoLsToN, Commissioner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Great Bargains in CIoaks.

The cloakmakers strike and the
advance in cloths have put up the
price of cloaks from SI.oo to SIPS on
each garment. We had our cloaks
made in August and therefore can
save You the above amount on each
garment. Our stock is full and very
desirable styles. Don't delay buying
if you want a Cloak or Cape as our
present stock will not last long.
FRANK S, EMMERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Geo. f. Evans, etc.,
VS., IN CHANChNh'
r. w. Greer ct al,
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,
MARrINsBURG, w. VA, Oct. 13, 81
To all the parties TO the abore entitled
cause:
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County. w. Va, entered in
this cause on the 18th day of September,
1897. the same was referred to me with
instructions
< First. TO ascertain and report the an
nual rental value of the real estate own
ed by the defendant, r. w. Greer
Second, The liens thereon by judg-
ment, deed of trust or otherwise, arrang-
ed according to their respective priori-
ties;
Third, Any other matters, by himself
deemed pertinent, or which any of the
two parties to this suit may require him
to state;
But before executing this order of ref
erence, the said Commissioner shall give
notice to the parties to this suit, by adj
yertising tor four successive weeks, In
the Martinsburg Herald, newspaper
published in Berkeley County, and shall
also give the notice to lien holders re-
quired by Sec. Z, Chap. l39 of the Code:
You will therefore take notice that |
have fixed upon Wednesday, November
II. 1897. at 10 o'clock a. m, as the time
when, and my office in the Flick build
ing" as the place where | will proceed to
execute the said order of reference, and
if not completed on that day, the same
will be adjourned from time to time, at
the same place, until completed,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption
Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes - Free offer TO our
Readers,

An Eminent New York Chemist and
scientist Makes 81 Free offer 10 Our
Readers,
The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum demonstrating his dis
covery of a reliable and absolute cure
for Consumption pulmonary Tuber.
culosis and all bronchial, throat, lung
and 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 TALL differently
of his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader of the Herald writing for them.
His New Scientific TIeatment" has
cured thousands permanently by It's
timely use, and he considers IL simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
to donate a trial of his infalllble 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 troubles and con-
sumption are durable in any climate is
prov. by heartfelt 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
Consumption, which uninterrupted,
means speedy and certain death.
Simply write TO T. A. Slocum M. c.,
% 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, 1897-10-16
flavor fienshaw rlarries.

DIR. VIM. T. Henshaw and Miss
George Ingraham Burns were mar
ried at noon Tuesday at Ascension
Protestant Episcopal church, in
Washington. The bride entered lean
ing on the arm of her uncle, Col.
Prentiss Ingraham, of Easton, Md
by whom she was given in marriage.
They were met at the chancel by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. X. l..
Snodgrass, of this city. Rev. DR. J.
H. Elliott performed the ceremony.
The bride was attired in travelling
gown of green clcth, with hat tc
match. Mr.. J. c. Frazer Of this city
and Mr.. r. H. Henson, OF Berryvlle,
Va. were ushers. There were no in
vitations and only few relatives and
intimate frierds witnessed the cere
mony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Farming implements.

Sencindiver & Stewart are head
quarters for barshare plows, double
and single shovel plows, ten differ
ent styles of cultivators, spring
tooth harrows, among them the cele-
brated Hench & Dromgold lever
spring-tooth harrow on wheels with
seat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Carpets, Art Squares, Oil Cloth, Mat
tings, Etc.

These are the things that are occu-
plying the housekeeper attention
just now.
If you have any wants" in this
line remember we have made special
preparations to meet them.
1t will be doubly to your advantage
to buy early--hrst, because the stock
is unbroken and you have variety
from which to choose, and then again
although prices are advancing we are
still selling at the lowest notch. Later
we may rot be able to do SO,
Owing to the increased demand for
cart Squares" our line of these is uu-
usually large, also our Stock of Rag
Carpets at 25cts, 371l and AZ, are very
much better than ever before. You
will do we'll to see them,
FRANK S. EMMERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
no Won Want Gold?

Everyone desires to keep informed
on Yukon, the Klondyke and Alaskan
gold fields. Send Ioc. Tor large Com
pendulum of vast information and big
color map to Hamilton Pub. Co., In
dianapolis, Ind. 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mr.. w. F. Outcalt has purchased
the residence of Mr.. VIM. Rogers, on
Winchester avenue. Mr.. Rogers has
commenced the erection OF a new
home opposite the one sold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Willis Freeze, John Neer and sever
al others spent few days this week
at McCoys Ferry, cunning. They
shot some thirty rabbits and 4 mum
Der of squirrels
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

An II-yearold daughter of Mr. Mar
tin Gather, of High street, died on
Tuesday, from whooping cough. The
funeral took place at ) o'clock, Wed
nesday afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
BURDETTE' S BOOK STORE.

Ladies wishing any special color
carnations to wear at Mechanics
Band fair leave orders early at Mar
tin IS store, up to Thursday, the 2Ist.
Fresh cut flowers a speciality, received
every Friday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Miss Vivian Westall favors the
Herald this week. The numerous
friends of the talented little lady will
be more than delighted, we are quite
sure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

The employees of the Auburn Wag-
on Works, with badges pinned on
their coats, attended the Hagerstown
Fair, Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Miss Bessie Bradshaw entertained
a number of friends very pleasantly
at her home in North Martinsburg,
last Thursday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

A large number Of our citizens at
tended the Hagerstown Fair on We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Remember Mr.. Samuel Oilers sale
takes place at his home near Darkes-
vile, Thursday, October rs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Rouark, you are looking SO well;
what did it. Pure Berkeley County
Cider and Vinegar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Frank H. Grimm and Miss Mary Y.
Day were married Wednesday even
ing at the First NJ. f. parsonage, by
Rev. ]. A. Price.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mrs. Mary Stephens, of near
Gerardstown, has been granted pen
sion of SI2 per month and back pay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

For 81 BUSHELS or WHEAT will
give ONE BARREL CHOICE PATENT
FLOUR and 90 POUNDS of FEED.
j. w. BISHOP.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Marshall John K. Thompson has APP
pointed Mr.. p c. Curtis, of this city,
bailiff of the U. S. Court No better
selection could have been made and
we most heartily commend the act.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mr. George Washington has been
elected mayor of Charlestown tor the
unexpired term caused by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Gustav Brown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

The post Office at Dry land, Morgan
county, has been discontinued because
no one would act as postmaster So
different from other places
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Use Heath & Milligans Best Pre-
pared Paint. Sold by z Z. Boley &
Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Pictures Framed.

I have just added a large assort-
ment of picture frame molding, and
have all necessary equipments to do
good work at lowest prices.
Bring your pictures and allow me
to give you an estimate on the cost OF
them can surprise you at the quail
ity and price.
BURDETTE'S BOOK STORE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Jacob Wintermeyer's store at Shop
herdstown was entered by thieves Sat
urday night and robbed OF many arti-
cles. This is becoming regular oc-
.currence and will end one of these
times in the rob bers being captured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

A and Granulated Sugar cts. in s
to so pound lots at Martins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

A pretty white squirrel is on ex-
hibition at VIM X. Kline meat store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Best Roller flour 65 cents sack, at
S. S. Felkers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Rev. B. T. S. Busey is the new
postmaster at Inwood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
FRANK S. EMMERT.

One of the meanest and most das-
tardly deeds ever practiced in this sec
ton was that of Tuesday night, when
some one broke into a stable near the
Alpine Mills and cut off the tail Of a
pretty young mare belonging to John
Sellers. The perpetrator of the deed
evidently used dull butcher knife to
accomplish his ghoulish purpose, as
the bone in the animals tail was lit
orally sawed off. The human being
who is guilty of this act is no more fit
to draw the breath of life than he
would have been to have entered the
kingdom of heaven had the horse
kicked his brains out while he was
about his miserable work. Terra
Alta Oracle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Percy Wayne, a 10 year old lad,
was arrested by officers in this city,
Sunday morning, and delivered to his
father who was waiting at the Mayors
office. The boy had run away from
his home at Wheeling and was here
for several days. They returned to-
gether.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Attend the Mechanics Band Fair
tonight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

chestnuts parties are now in order
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Deputy Sheriff VIM. Hollis fell
through the floor Of his hay NOW,
Monday evening, while throwing
down some hay He wrenched his
back somewhat necessitating his
staying at home for several days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

William Stephens has accepted the
position OF stamp clerk at the post
office vice Miss Katie White who has
resigned and LETT for New York to
train for nurse with the Red Cross
Society.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
LITTLE LOCALS.

81 u. S. Court started yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mrs. Sarah +. Orebaugh wife OF
Stephen Orebaugh, died at her home
in Hedgesvile, last Friday, from con-
sumption, aged 81 years, II months
and 13 days. She is survived by her
husband and seven children. The
funeral took place Sunday morning
from the NJ. +. church at that place,
of which church she was member.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

An immoral man is not whit bet
ter than an immoral woman. Society
should make no distinction between
them. The man who is notorious for
his incontinence should not be admit
ted to pure homes, nor should his fell
low citizens condone his offenses
against virtue, much less honor him
with their confidence. -Ex.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Ms. Jennie Bartlett entertained a
large number of friends at her home
in North Martinsburg, last Thursday
evening, in order to surprise her aged
mother, Mrs. Emaline Russler, on
the occasion of her 10Th birthday The
evening was spent in social inter
course and refreshments were served,
making delightful evening for all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mr.. James Robinson, aged 70 years,
died at his home in Hedgesville, Mon
day. He served as a sergeant in the
confederate army and of later years
taught school in this county. His
widow and three children survive
kim
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Thieves entered the store of c. w.
Rinker, corner of Queen and John
streets, Tuesday night, and took a
large quantity OF goods. The thieves
are evidently those who engage in
hard work as overalls and gloves were
two Of the kinds of goods that suffered
most. Nearly every man who wears
oyeralls uses tobacco, and that article
made up large share of the plumber.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

The dedication of St. Peter s Catho-
lie church, at Harpers Ferry, will
take place tomorrow. The dedication
services and sermon will be by the
Right Rev A. Van De Vyver, Bishop
of Richmond, Va. The evening serv.
ices will be by Rev + NJ. Tearney,
vicar general of the diocese. Excur-
sion trains will be run from Martins
burg and other points
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

The BraXton Central says: tues
day morning of this week quiet we'd
ding took place at the residence OF
Rev. G.. d. Smith. The contracting
parties were Worthy Davis, of Harri-
son county, and Miss Rena Skidmore
of this place Now it happens that
Mrs. Davis's husband is brother OF
her stepmother, which makes him her
uncle as we'll as her husband, and her
father is also her brother-in-law her
mother is also her sister-in-law, her
brothers and sisters are her nephews
and nieces, and by marrying her uncle
she becomes her own aunt"
Profits and wages being good in
the States may cause such demand all
round that the British trades will
feel something of it in spite of the
Tariff Bradford Eng, Observer,
August %, 1897.
We thiuk so. This was the result
during our prosperity under McKin-
ley Protection. When money is
abundant here, our people always
buy freely of British luXuries. 1t is
from such purchases as these that we
add largely to our customs revenue
under a Protective Tariff.-Econo'
mist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Mrs. Ida a. Trammeli, wife OF MI,
fohn w. Trammell, Of Oxford, Neb- !,
died in Denver, Col, Saturday. Mrs.
Trammell was formerly Miss Culbert-
son. Of Williamsport Md Mr.. Tram
nell is a brother of Mr. ]. S. Tram
nell, Of North Martinsbutg, and IS
well known.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

our young friend, William Smith.
was compelled to pound the pike"
from Darkesville to this city one even
ing last week, owing to puncture OF
his bicycle tire. 1t wasn't what he
expected yet as the night was an
ideal one for a promenade, no doubt
the change did him, etc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

To get an up.to-date education at
tend Turner's Business College. A
young man fortified with the training
they impart is we'll qualified to battle
with life.
The public is invited to visit the
school and examine the work of their
pupils. If you don't live near town
write them for catalogue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Announcement has been made for
the marriage Of Miss Lena. the ac-
complished daughter OF Mrs Mary J.
Mendenhall, and Rev. M. Luther
Beall. of Laurel, which will take place
at the home of the bride at Sir Johns
Run, Tuesday, October 70, at eight p.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Miss Mamie Williams, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Otha Williams &c lebrat-
ed her birthday by entertaining quite
a number Of her friends at her home
in Shepherdstown, last Wednesday
day evening. Dancing was the chief
feature of the evenings entertain
>
ment.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-02-18
To be Submitted to the People.

The following is the text of bill intro.
duced by Senator Summer6eld to place the
prze6ght law before the people for ratitica.
tion:
Section |. Not less than twenty-five days
before the general election to be held a. D.
1898, the Secretary OF State shall certify to
the County Clerks Of the different counties
of the State Of Nevada the following quest.
ion to be submitted to the electors of the
State of Nevada at tho said general election,
towit: "Shall the glove contest law, APP
proved January %, 1897, be repealed'
Sec. Q. Said question shall be submitted
to the electors of the State at the general
election to be held A. d. 1898 in manner
and form complying with the provisions of
"An act relating to elections and to more
fully secure the secrecy of the ballot, ap-
proved March l3, 1891, and of the various
acts supplementary thereto and amendatory
thereof.
Sec. B. The vote upon the said question
shall be canvassod by the same authority
and in the same manner as the vote for State
officers is canvassed, and the Secretary Of
State shall, within five days after the con,
vening Of the Nineteenth session of the
Legislature of the State Of Nevada, cortify
and transmit to each branch thereof, the re.
suit Of the official canvass Of the vote upon
the said question.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-02-18
The work of Indians.

In a report on the ditching or irriga-
ton work of the Crow reservation from
Superintendent Graves, it is said that
about IS per cent. of the work has been
done by the Indians, and from 10 to Il
per cent. by whites intermarried in the
tribe. Logging is an important indus
try on some reservations. For example,
the Menomonees alone cut and banked
II 900, 900 feet of logs last winter. One
source of Indian occupation not yet
mentioned is the show business. Per-
missions are generally refused to take
Indians for this purpose, but it was
different when Buffalo Bill Cody. and
his partner, Nate Salisbury, applied,
and last spring they received the right
to take 100 redskins from the Dakotas,
New Mexico and Oklahoma, giving q
bond of $4,000 for the purpose. y
privilege TO take 100 Indians on q sim
liar bond was also given to the 10
ological society of Cincinnati for ex'
hihitions in that place.-N. Y. Sun.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-02-18
An Inde, to ! Horse. Character.

Phrenology as applied to horses is a
new and interesting study, and the fol-
lowing maxim should be carefully
studied by all lovers and owners of
horses: Every horse carries an index
TO his temper and intelligence in his
face. The teachahle, tractable animal
is broad and fat between the eyes; the
bony ridge of his face dishes slightly
from the point where the face narrows
towards the nostrils. His ears are well
set, sensitive, and far apart, with we'll
defined ridge of bone extending across
the top of the head between them. Al
ways feel for this ridge in judging a
horse. The eye should be large, clear
and bright. with prominent ridge of
bone along the inner and upper edge of
the socket. t."-Westminster Gazette.