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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Officers Elected.

The Martinsburg Electric Company
held their annual meeting last Friday
afternoon. Those who were present
were: Mr.. w. +. Tebo, president;
Mr.. w. W. Houseworth, secretary;
Mr.. F. E. Wilson, treasurer; and the
other directors, viz, Henry J. Sibert,
George W. Trimble, L. C. Gerling and
A. ]. Thomas.
Some business of a private nature
was transacted, after which the cleo
ton of officers, the principal object tol
which the meeting was called, took
place. Mr.. W. E. Tebo was reelected
president, Mr.. w. w. Houseworth
secretary; Messrs. L. c. Gerling and
Henry j. Seibert were also reelected
directors, with the following new di
rectors, G. w. McGown, treasurer
M. G. Tabler, vice president, newly
created Office of the company, and DR.
S. M. Myers, George M. Busey, and
James F. Thompson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Free Delivery.

The revenue of the Martinsburg
post-office has during the past year has
grown at surprising rate and the
free delivery mark, $40, 900, has been
reached. The revenue of the office
during the last year of Mr. Flick S
term, was $S,I35. The first year
under the present postmaster, ending
April ], 1895, there was slight in
crease of but $3.50. The year ending
April I, 1896, showed revenue oil
So, $40, and now the year just ended,
shows an increase of $3.50, reaching
$40, 24o This places the office $40
above the amount of revenue requi-
site to free delivery and application
will be made as soon as the fiscal year
ends. The heavy increase during the
past year, is evidently due to business
activity. There has never been such
an increase in our post office business
in the history of the town. 1t is hard
ly possible to get free delivery inside
of year as the appropriation for the
extension of free delivery never
reaches all the eligible offices. States
man
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

The present weather reminds us Of
approaching spring.
Rev. Busey has been returned to
this circuit. He preached an interest
ing sermon 10 large and attentive
congregation at this place Sunday
evening.
Mr.. George Crawford is still lying
critically ill from a complication oil
diseases.
Several families of this vicinity will
change their residence this week.
Sunday school will be organized at
this place Sunday, at ago p IN.
Mr.. William Wright moved to
Maryland last week.
Several ladies OF this vicinity were
visiting in the family Of George I,
Barnes, Tuesday.
We notice some OF our young men
wearing straw hats. That looks as
though winter is thing of the past
Preaching at this place tomorrow
Misses Estella aud Mollie Samsell
made a flying visit to Hagerstown,
Monday. c. r. d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

Following is list Of unclaimed let.
ters remaining in the Post Office al
Martinsburg. w. Va, April S. II
not called for. they will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington, d.
=, April 10. Persons calling for
them will please say advertised: Mr..
JAG. Best. Miss Myrtle Butts, Mr.. J.
Conley, care l. B. McCabe and Bro.
Harry Emsmiger, George Carney
Will II Hanill. Mr.. Plummer Hen.
derson, John J McKermott, John w.
Oliver, Miss Nettie Page (a), Mrs.
Ellen Prichard, Mrs. c. Sayler, John
Smelser, Henry Scruggs, care l.. b
McCabe; d. X. Shriver, and Mrs
Mary v. Williams.
c. w. BOYER, p. M.
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To Fruit-drowers.

The fruit-growers aud farmers
generally of Berkeley County are re-
quested to meet at the court house, on
the 18TH instant at / o'clock in the
afternoon. Let every one who has any
trees whatever be in attendance, as we
are in great danger from the ravages
of the San Jose scale, the exterminatt
of which will be the chief object of the
meeting. Please bring samples ofany
branches of trees that are affected in
any way. BY order Of R. c. Burk.
hart, president, and l. L. Bender
secretary Fruit Growers Association
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
a Rare Chance.

FOR SALE. The nice home OF john
A. Ridenour which can be bought at o
reasonable price. 1t is situated FIVE
miles southwest Of Martinsburg, near
the alms-house. There are five and q
fourth acres Of land, full Of eli kinds OF
the very fines, fruit that grows, water AZ
the door, two suitable places for fish
ponds or cress ponds. The growing
fruits are apples. cherries, pears, pums,
ounces, peaches grapes, raspberries,
strawberries, gooseberries, currants, all
in bearing condition. Buildings good.
JOHN A. RIDEN0UR.
Martinsburg. w. Va
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Special Commissioners Sale.

Pursuant TO DEGREES of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, West Virginia,
made in the chancery cause Of George
NJ Bowers, administrator Of Amanda K.
Walker, etc, against Fannie G.. Bowers.
etc, the undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction in front of the court
house Of said county, on
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1897,
commencing at o'clock p. ~. that GER
tain lot of ground situated on the western
side of Raleigh street, in the town OF
Martinsburg, in said county, Immediately
mort b OF the one owned by Elias M. Pit
ger, fronting 40 feet ON said street, and
extending back westward 1886 feet, in
Guiding a private alley 10 feet wide ex-
tending along its northern side for the
use Of Pitzer's said lot. This lot Is inn
proved with good two-story frame
dwelling house with six rooms and ce
lar also good cistern and other inn
provements, being the same property
purchased by j. ii. Watson of The under
signed special commissioner under a de.
cree rendered in said suit, and by him
now occupied as dwelling.
TERMS OF SALE. --One-third cash;
the residue in two equal annual pay
ments, with interest from the day of sale,
the purchaser TO give his notes or bonds
for the deferred payments. and the title
to the property TO be withheld until the
purchase money is all paid.
M. r. INGLES,
Special Commissioner.
hereby certify that bond with security
has been given by NJ. t. lngles, special
commissioner In the above case. accord
ing to law l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court, Berkeley Co.
April /. 18974t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Death of an Engineer.

While making. special run over
the Pittsburg Junction railroad, Sat
urday afternoon, Engineer Edward
Helms, of Glenwood, Pa, was look
ing out of the window of his engine
cab, VIXEN he was struck on the head
by a projecting piece of lumber or
some other portion of train which
he was passing. He never regained
consciousness dying Sunday morning.
He was a law of Mr.. aud Mrs
Bert Bowers, Queen street, North Mar
tinsburg, and hisremains were brought
to this city Tuesday morning and tax
en- to their home. A large number
of railroad men accompanied his re-
mains here and joined the engineers
of this city in attending the funeral.
The services were held in st. John S
Lutheran church and were attended
by host of sorrowing friends. Rev.
c. S, Trump officiated and drew spec
ial attention to the fact railroad man
should be ever ready to answer the
final roll call, Interment was made
in Green Hill cemetery. He was
about As years of age and is survived
by wife and several children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood,
Electric Bitters improve the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried il as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold for SOC or $1,0O per bottle at l.. G..
Matthaei's drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Notice to Take Dispositions.
Sue III. Folk, plaintiff,


George FL Folk, defendant
In the circuit court of Berkeley county,
State Of West Virginia.
To George III. Folk: Take notice that
the dispositions of myself and other wit
nesses will be taken at the law Office OF
u. $. G.. Pitzer in the courthouse, at
Martinsburg, in the county of Berkeley,
and State OF West Virginia, on the 2Sth
day of April, 1897, between the hours OF
0 a. m. and p. M, to be read in evil
dence on the hearing OF the above cause,
in behalf Of myself.
If from any cause, the taking OF the
same shall not be commenced, or being
commenced. shall not be completed on
that day, the taking of the same will be
adjourned from time to time. until they
are completed. Yours, &c
SUE IL. FOLK, Plaintiff.
April 10, 1S97-4t.
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Executors Sale
of valuable
PERSONALITY!


The undersigned executor of Martin
v. Hawk, deceased, will sell at public
auction at the late resident Of said de-
ceased, 7 miles southwest of Martinsburg
and one mile west of Darkesville, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1897,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, all the
personal property of said deceased, con-
sisting in part as follows; Brown mare,
Jersey calf, milk cows, thrashing ma
chine, steam engine, water cart, gum
belt, surrey, nearly new, sleigh, 2 strings
of bells and robe, single and double sett Of
carriage harness, sett Yankee harness,
riding aud side saddle and brides. 3 sets
Of leather fly nets, 1-horse Studebaker
wagon, new, corn shelter, about 500
bushels OF white and yellow corn, about
10 tons of hay, Evans corn planter, set Of
Fairbanks scales, corn crusher, brood
sows, 2 shoats, 4 pigs, hay fork, ropes
and pullies, about 3 cords of split stove
wood, band saw and belt, cider press, sett
of blacksmith tools, chest Of carpenter
tools, stand of bees.
Household and kitchen furniture, com
prising sets OF bedroom furniture, bed
ding and carpets, etc, etc. Lot OF hams,
shoulders and side meat, lot of cider vine
gar, copper kettles. buffalo robes, lad-
dcrs, forks, shovels, tx-cut saw, wood saw,
lot of sawed lumber, small hand wagon,
and many other articles not necessary to
enumerate.
TERMS OF SALE. All sums Of $40
and under cash; over that sum credit Of
six months will be given Notes nego-
table and payable az the Citizens Ma
tional Bank Of Martinsburg, w Va, and
to bear interest from date, but If paid
promptly at maturity the interest re-
mitted. No property TO be removed un-
til terms are complied with.
w. o. NICKLAS,
Executor Of Nj, ". Hawk
j. BAKER KEARFoTT, Auc.
NEAL BERRY, Clerk.
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VancIevesviIie.


How many "fools" were caught
April Ist?
Mrs. w. B. Evers has returned
from Baltimore, where she was visit
ing her son, J. Upton.
Miss May Mckee, after a pleasant
sojourn among relatives and friends,
has returned to her home in Hagers-
town.
Miss Emma Fulk, OF Shepherds
town, is visiting her cousin, Miss
Rosa Ramsburg.
Miss Nellie Deck has returned
home, after brief visit to friends in
Washington.
Mrs. Elizabeth Buhrman is the
guest of relatives here, at this writ
ing.
We are glad to see that Mr.. Camp
bell Roberts is able to be about on
clutches now, and is improving rap
idly.
Miss Savilla Miller has quite re-
covered from slight indisposition.
The family of G. w. Copenhaver is
very i'll with measles.
Mr.. Charles Overlander, wife and
two children, OF Philadelphia, are the
guests of Mrs. G. w. Copenhaver.
Miss Jane Miller has returned home
after a pleasant visit to relatives in
Falling Waters.
Our little village was startled few
days ago, by the sad intelligence that
Mr. George Tansill, formerly of this
place, was killed instantly by the
cars on Friday night. The family
were raised here, but few years age
moved to Baltimore. His remain.
were brought here on Monday, fol
lowed by a host of relatives ant
friends, and about. thirty of the
Brotherhood of Engineers, = o
which order he was member. Hi,
funeral was preached at the Unior
Chapel, by Rev. f. M. Woods, 0
Martinsburg, and his remains wer,
inferred in the Baptist cemetery, a
Mount Zion church.
His memory will be kept bright b,
his childhood friends here, of which
he had host. His coffin was covered
by floral tributes furnished by thu
Brotherhood. He leaves host O
relatives and friends to mourn hi
sad and untinely end, but we trus
he is resting with one who can cur
all pain by the touch of his hand
His mother and sister remained her
until the following day when they re
turned to Baltimore, TO see fresh OBJ
jects to add pain to their overwhelm
ing sorrow; the vacant chair, TIL
loving voice silent forever. No dea
voice to greet them as of yore. Blu
such is life: we all must meet tn
angel when he bids us come, and ma,
we be ready. The bereaved famil
have the sympathy of the entire com
munity.
Mrs. Fannie Seibert leaves Thurs
day for visit to relatives in Bait
more.
Mrs. James Billmyer leaves O.
Thursday to visit friends in Washing
ton.
Mrs. Mamie Gerling, of Martins
burg, and her mother, Mrs. Fulk
spent few days with Mrs. Rosa Fulk
Here is a new item for the girls
If you want to feed the boys taffy
make some and send it in a letter t
them. That is the advice of a Gel
tain girl in this community, and W
have reasons to know she teache
from experience.
Another is, if a young girl mus
call fellow sweetheart" don't ca
him so everyone will hear you, lik
a certain lady did few days ago, Blu
tell him that when you get him b
himself. We thought leap year wa
over.
Sunday school at the U. B. churc
Sunday morning at o:3o. Preachin
1880 by Rev. B. p. S. Busey.
NORA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Executors Notice.

The undersigned, having qualified as
executor of the last will of John S. Ropp,
deceased, this is to notify all person In
debted to said deceased, to come forward
and settle, and those holding claims will
present them for adjudication.
.R w. ROPP,
3 10, 81 Ex'r John :. Ropp, decd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Eczema
ALI Her Life.

Mr.. E. D. Jenkins, Of Lithonia, Ca,
saws that his daughter, Ida, inherited
severe case Of Eczema, which the usual
mercury and potash remedies failed to
relieve. Year by year she was treated
with various medicines, external appli-
cations and internal remedies, without
result. Her suferings were intense,
and her condition grew steadily worse.
All the so-called blood remedies did not
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor Of the
estate OF the late M " Hawk, | hereby
give notice to all indebted to said estate
TO come forward and settle at once, and
10 all those who have claims against the
said estate to present them properly
authenticated. w. @. NlCkLAS,
4, 3-4t. Executor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Last Notice To Taxpayers.

My time as Sheriff having expired, I
am compelled 10 settle. All parties ow-
Ing taxes should come forward and set
tie. or will be compelled to collect ac-
cording to law.
4.8.tf. T.. G. GERLING.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

Many cases Of Grippe" have late
" been cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. This preparation seems espe-
cially adapted to the cure Of this dis
ease. 1t acts quickly, thus prevent
ing serious complications and bad eff
fects in which this disease often
leaves the patient. L. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

little sufferer and tried every remedy we
saw advertised for such cases but got no re-
lief. We began giving DIR. Miles Nervine,
and after taking four bottles she was run
ming about as well and happy as ever"
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under positive guarantee first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart Ind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

A suitable reward will be paid for in
son of the late A. w. McCleary.
A. II. McCLEAkY.
Admir- +. A. McCleary, decd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Order Of Publication.

The State Of Vest Virginfn.
AT rules held In the clerks office of the
circuit court of Berkeley county, the 9th
day of April, 1897,
Sue II. Folk
VS.. in ChancerY.
Geo. II, Folk.
The object of this suit ID to obtain a
divorce from the defendant from bed and
board, and after the expiration Of the
statutory period divorce from said de-
PENDANT from the bonds Of matrimony
And 1t appearing on affidavit filed in
this suit, that the said defendant Geo. H.
Folk is non-r resident of this State, he is
hereby required to appear at the said
clerks office within one month from the
10th day of April, 1897, (the date OF the
first publication hereof J and do what Is
necessary to protect his interests in this
matter. L. Dew GERHARpT, Clerk.
U. s. G. Pitzer, Atty for Plaintiff.
April 10, 1s97-4t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
nv Nelghbor Told Me

About Hoods Sarsaparilla and ad
vised me to try it--This is the kind
of advertising which gives Hood
Sarsaparilla the largest sales in the
world. Friend tells friend thai
Hoods Sarsaparilia cures; that i
gives strength. health, vitality and
vigor, and whole neighborhoods us,
it as family medicine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasIns continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
she would never talk
again. Night and day
we watched the poor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

Came to the farm Of the undersigned,
last summer, red yearling heifer, with
slit In the left ear. Owner can
have same by proving property and pay
ing charges, A. g. MILLER,
Falling Waters, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Thirty years is a long time to fiqf

Thirty years is long time to fight
SO painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, strug-
gled that long before he tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. which
quickly and permanently cured him.
1t is equally effective in eczema and
all skin affections. L. G. Matthaei,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
New Stove and Tin store.

w. S. Snyder has opened store in
the room recently occupied by Thee.
Buser. with 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, 1897-04-10
For Sale at ttaIf Price or Given Away

We have on hand and will sell at half
price a number of Rand & McNally' S
Atlas of the World, latest edition.
The regular price is So 90, our price
81 so. The Atlas has marginal re-
ferences, is we'll bound and up to date.
1t is book that should be in every
family.
Or, if anyone does not feel able to
buy, we will present copy, free, to
persons who get up club of ten new
subscribers to the Herald. Any
young man or woman can easily
secure this valuable work with very
slight effort. Call and examine it or
write us that you intend getting up a
club and a copy will be reserved for
you. Remember this is the standard
Atlas of the world.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

seem tC reach the dis
ease at all until S.
SIS. was given, when
an i'm prove m e n I
was at once noticed.
The medicine was
continued with fav-
orable results, and
now she is cured
sound and we'll, her
skin is perfectly
clear and pure and
she has been saved
from what threat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Toilet Ware.

Toilet sets from $I.o5 to $1,000 at
Kilmer's China Hall. Beauties aud
plenty of them. Call and see them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

bWNHE many cases of spasms, st. Vitus
dance and epilepsy that DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine has cured, would
alone give this great remedy wide reputa-
ton. Mrs Walter A. Steward, 713 Broadway,
Kingston, n ", says March 3, 1896: "ln 1893,
while on a visit to friends our little girl wars
taken with spasms. We fastened home TO
our family nhYsician. He did all he could
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

HOOPS Pills act easily and prompt
ly on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

N.kl.. pl.sl. send two ramps 10 mail seed
bgttuA ElaNts, and directions how 70 grow
cotton piauis North. Address seed Depart
ment Seabuard Air Line, rinebluf winter
health resoftl. n. &.
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1t should be made matter of pub
lie knowledge that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve will speedily cure piles
of the longest standing. 1t is the
household favorite for burns, scalds,
cuts, bruises and sores of all kinds.
l.. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

For which | will pay the highest cash
price at my old stand, opposite lutheran
church. LUTHER MILLER.
April 8 07
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
VIII Give Away a Sewing Machine

VIII Give Away Sewing Machine
Mr.. Louis Wolf has adopted novel
scheme. He proposes on the Ist OF
May to give away a splendid sewing
machine, which is now exhibited in
his window. His plan is to place the
names of all customers purchasing
goods to the amount of so cents in one
end of a trunk and in the other end a
blank slip. In that end is slip OF
paper with the word machine writ
ten thereon. The trunk is secured
with three locks, the keys to which
are held by Mr.. +. +. Wilson. Cashier
of the Peoples Bank; Mr.. Fred Keis-
come, Agent of the Adams Express
Company, and the Editor of the Her
aid, who will, May I, open the trunk
and make the award, by drawing a
name from one end and slip from
the other end. The name drawn at
the same time as the one with ina
chine" on it, will get the machine.
1t is a fair offer and costs nothing as
all who purchase goods from Mr.. Vol
get the full worth of their money.
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ened to blight her life forever.
S.S.S. Guaranteed purely vegeta6le)
cures Eczema, Scrofu1a, Cancer, Rheu-
matism, or any other blood trouble.
1t is a real blood remedy and always
cures even after all else fails.