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ga Village School" Social.

An extremely amusing and very
entertaining evening was spent by
the members and a few friends of
the Lutheran Literary and Aid So
ciety Of St. John 8 Lutheran Church
at the home of Miss Rena Beck,
on North Raleigh street, on Tues
day evening last. The social was
held by the members OF the society,
and was termed "a Village School,
Social. It was one of the most
laughable and enjoyable events it
has ever been our pleasure to wit
ness. The evening was spent in the
regular routine work of village
school, according to the established
rules and discipline, interspersed
with vocal and instrumental selec-
tions, Rotations, spelling bee, and
other means of entertainment. All
members were dressed after the
fashion Of the boys and girls in a
country village, and many of the
costumes were novel and ludicrous
in the extreme. We must say that
the young lady who took the part of
the school marin acted her part to
perfection, as did also the assistant
music teacher, who attempted to in
struct the scholars in the rudiments
OF singing. The evening was indeed
a delightful one, and very pleasant
ly spent by all present.
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A Sad and Untlmely Death.

Seldom does it become our pain
full duty to record so sad death as
that of Mr.. Chas. M. Marstella, son
of Mr.. j. A. Marstella, formerly
Master Mechanic in the B. & O..
shops in this city, who met an un-
timely death while at bis duty on
Wednesday morning, at ll.30
o'clock. Mr.. Marstella was in charge
of one of the large machines, known
as "Slotter," in the bridge depart
ment of the B. & @. The machine
is used for chipping off and cutting
down heavy pieces of iron, and the
machine works like press, moving.
upward and downward, to within
about two inches of coming together.
1t was while operating this machine
that be met with the accident which
resulted in his death. There was no
eye witness to tell how it happened,
but the supposition is that while ex.
aiming his work, to see how the bit,
which does the chipping, was wc-k-
ing, he got his head caught between
the machine in the downward stroke
and his skull was crushed. He was
found some distance from his ma
chine, having no doubt started for
assistance, when he fell to the floor
unconscious, in which condition he
remained about half hour, when he
died. Mr.. Marstella was aged about
% years, ard was popular and we'll
known young man, and his death
was shock to his many friends.
The funeral took place from his
late home, on Friday afternoon, at
A o'clock, Rev. Stealey officiating.
The interment was in Green Hill.
The K. of P, of which be was q
member, attended his funeral in a
body. A father, brother, and four
sisters survive him, to whom we ten
der our deepest So mpathies.
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Regular Meeting of City Council.

The regular meeting of the City
Council occurred 10 the City Hall
on Thursday night Of last week.
The following are the proceedings:
A petition was entered asking the
Council TO put water plug at the
corner of Stephen street and Maple
avenue. Petition referred to Water
Board. Messrs. Boyd and Bender
were ordered to put in crossings at
the alley in rear of their respective
properties on West Burke street.
The U. B. Church requested the
Council not to remove the incandes.
cent light in front of the church. It
was refused. The City Clerk re-
qu9sted that the water main be ex-
tended on Burke and Samuel
streets. Request referred to Water
Board for investigation. Mr.. S. S.
Felker applied for permission to
erect bow window in front of his
property on King street. A protest
had been filed and the Council sus-
tanned the objection. The clerk was
ordered to release the lot on which
No. A Hose House stands for a
term of three years. Mayor Hen
shaw called attention to Mr.. Joe
Vests request asking for an en-
trance to his property on East John
street. No action taken. The
Water Board was notified to see the
managers of the Wooden Mill, Kill
bourn Knitting Mills and the Post
Office Department, and try to make
terms with them by which sewer
could be laid from the said plants
and the U. S. Court House. Liquor
licenses were granted to the follow.
saloons and bottling houses: I. G.
Linch, E. A. Hobb, D. Fl. Barry, E.
E. Sheanor, G. S. Moore, W. W.
Westphall, Jacob Schleuss, Geo. W.
Schill, Harry Little, John A. Hen
shaw, A. V. Rhodes, VIM. Roach,
VIM. Rutledge, j. R. Porter, T. M.
Youtz, K. V. Creque, W. j. Lam
bert, G. Ell. Quenzel, A. B. Stewart,
Paul Strausner. Eating houses and
hotels-William Roach, L. nj.
Youtz, ]. R. Porter, Harry Little,
VIM. Rutledge, A. V. Rhodes. Geo.
W. Schill, Jacob Schleuss, W. W.
Westphall, /. G.. Linch and Paul
Straasner. Drug stores-Matthaei's
Pharmacy, A. Nj. Gilbert, R. l..
Snodgrass, M. A. Snodgrass, e. G.
Williams, ]. A. G. Hover and John
M. O'Neal. Pool tables-E. B.
Horner, G. A. Mantz and Harry
Little. Several pavements were
ordered laid. Repairs we're ordered
to be made on North Queen street.
The crossing at North Queen and
Race streets was ordered raised.
The property holders on Virginia
avenue were ordered to grade up
their sidewalks at once. A number
of bills were presented and ordered
paid.
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O. R. c. Easter Ball.

The Easter Ball, held by the 0.
r. c., in the Central Opera House,
On Monday night, was a grand sue
cess. The City Band and Mechanics
Band were present, the former rem
dering several pieces including the
grand march, the latter also render
ed several selections. About fifteen
couple took part in the grand march
led by Miss Lottie Poisal and Mr..
Mason Kearns. Thompson's Or
chestra of four pieces furnished
music for dancing. The supper was
the greatest success as it seemed to
be the centre of attraction. About
ore hundred and sixty supper tick
cts were sold. The number of peo-
pie present was about 500, and the
order was especially good for such
a large crowd. The proceeds
amounted to about $ll5.
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An Aged Man Dead.

Mr.. Jacob Felker, well.known
resident of this county, died on Fri
day morning at his home near
Hedgesville, of pneumonia. Mr..
Felker is the father Of Mr.. s. S.
Felker, of this city, and is well
known here. Tie funeral took
place on Sunday, at 10 o'clock, from
his late home near Hedgesville. The
funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. W. Scott Riker, of the Dun
kard Church. Mr.. Felker leaves a
wife and eight children, Mr.. Chas.
Felker and Mrs. Moses Kilmer, of
Kansas; Mrs. Katie Robinson,
Greencastle Mrs. Louisa Sarte-
meyer, Waynesboro Mrs. George
Mason, John and G. G. Felker, of
this county, and Mr.. S. S. Felker,
this city. Mr.. Felker was IS years
of age and life long resident of
this county. Interment was in
Green Hill Cemetery.
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in tue knowl-
edge so often expressed that DR..
Kilmer's Swamp. Root, the great
kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the
urinary passages. 1t corrccts ina
bility to hold urine and scalding
pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use of liquors, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant nee
essity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordi-
nary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for
it's wonderful cures OF the most dis
tressing cases. If you need a medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free
by mail, upon receipt of three two
cent stamps to cover cost of postage
on the bottle. Mention INDEPEN-
DENT and send your address to Dir.
Kilmer & Co., BinghamtOn, N. Y.
The proprietors of this paper guar
antee the genuineness OF this offer.
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A Very Sad De ath.

We chronicle with much regret
the death of Miss Daisy Mcintyre,
daughter of Mr.. j. P. Mcintyre, of
this city, who died at her home on
Martin street, about two O'Clock, on
Monday morning last. Miss Nc
Intyre was ill only for short time,
her death being due to stomach
trouble, and her sudden demise was
a shock TO her many friends. She
was aged about 81 years. The
funeral took place on Tuesday after
noon, at 2 o'clock, from the Baptist
Church, Rev. G. P. Stealey, assist
ed by Rev. Ferguson, of the M. E.
Church, South, conducting the SER
vice. The pail bearers were Messrs.
George Poisal, Humphrey Kearns
Holmes Grove, George Mullls, Sam
uel Boehm and Harry Blondel. In
9erment was in Norborne Cemetery.
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Death of Mrs. Bertha Eberle.

Mrs. Bertha Eberle died at her
home on Liberty street, on Satur-
day evening, about half past seven
O'Clock. She had been in ill health
for some time, but was not consid-
cred dangerously SO until a few days
prior to her death. The funeral
took place or Monday afternoon at
$50 p. IA, from the house, Rev. O.
P. Stealey conducting the SER.
vices. The pail bearers were
Messrs. Anthony Chambers, John
Nelson, John Oliver, Lewis Long
hammer, Wilson Kerns and John
Russler.. The interment was in
Green Hill Cemetery.
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Beware of OinfmenIs for Ca
tarrh that Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa.
BILE physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and is made in
Toledo, o., by F. j. Cheney & 90.
Testimonials free.
20 Sold by druggists, price IS
cents per bottle.
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Regular Term Of Circuit Court.

The regular term of the Circuit
Court for Berkeley county convened
on Tuesday morning, Judge E. B.
Faulkner presiding. Mr.. j. Baker
Kearfott was made foreman of the
Grand Jury, consisting of Samuel
Keesecker, Jr., George Newkirk, j.
q. Stehley, Lewis Michael, George
S. Rousch, J. T. Catrow, G. W.
Stuckey, W. FL. Frankenberry, Jr.,
Levi Welshanee, j. P. Kline, John
Homrich and Samuel Sigler. The
work of the Grand Jury was COM
pleted at the morning session, and
they were discharged for the term.
The following were the indictments
found State vs.. George W. Nit.
chell, for felony, (burglary) true
bill. State vs.. James Collins, for a
felony, burglary true bill. State
VS.. John Laraway for felony (mur-
der) not true bill. State VS.. Thos.
Harden, Robert Spear, Newton
Sampson, Lucian Spear, VIM. Ford,
Chas. Busey, Jr., Chas. McGill and
George McBee, jointly indicted for
a felony (rape) true bill. Pleas
of not guilty were entered by Geo.
W. Mitchell, and by Chas. McGill
and George McBee, who were the
only two captured under warrants
in the last named case. George K.
helms, ESQ.,, was admitted to prac-
tise at the bar of Berkeley county.
In the cases of A. Bender VS.. e. M.
Pitzer; National Bank of Martins
burg VS.. Daniel Heiston; John Fitz
VS.. George M. Bowers Ella S. Bux-
ton VS.. G. W. Buxton (garneshee
summons); S. E.Kendrick and RI.
Kendrick We. John Myers, Admir-,
orders were entered Diminishing the
cases, the matters in controversy
having been settled by agreement.
The case of John E. Drake VS.. AL
bert Hall was set for trial next term
Sept. Is, 1898. In the case of Geo.
W. Shaffer VS.. Standard Lime and
Stone Co., an action for damages for
injuries at the stone quarry, de-
murrer to the declaration was filed
and will be argued at another day of
the term. The usual allowances per
diem and milesge of Grand Jurors
was entered on record. Case of
National Bank VS.. Maria Shaffer
and others. Judgment granted for
1912 and costs. D @. Westenhaver,
Esq, was appointed and substituted
as trustee in place of j. S. Mathews
in two deeds of trust by Martha F.
Cole and husband. On the chan.
Gerry side of the court decree was
entered in case of E. W. Vanmetre,
trustee VS.. John B. Wilson ct al
claiming the acceptance of a private
bid for real estate and directing
deed to be made to the purchaser
upon his payment of purchase mon
ey. John Collins, who had entered
plea of guilty, was sentenced to
eighteen months in the penitentiary.
George Mitchell, who had entered a
plea of not guilty, withdrew the
same and plead guilty. He was
given two years. Henry KEGS and
Chas. Everhart, who were charged
with hunting on the Sabbath. plead
guilty and was fined FIVE dollars and
costs by the Judge. Orders were
entered releasing John Kennedy and
John LarawaY from confinement.
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NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

lfyou do not owe the INDEPENDENT
anything for the service it has been
rendering to you, call and let us ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has claim against us is either suing
or threatening to sue, and we would
IKE to avoid the costs by making
collections without costs. Come 10
and see US. We have tried to do our
part by you, and have been liberal
on time limit. Settlement day is
on to US, and we therefore request
the consideration that win merit
your conscience and our wants.
Come in.
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VIII Help TO Fight.

The patriotism of the students at
the State University is very marked
and already quite number have
volunteered their service to help
fight against Spain. Last week the
Sophomore class, which numbers
about sixty, telegraphed its services
to the President. On Wednesday
Lieutenant Lockwood, commandant
of cadets, asked how many of the
cadets would volunteer in case they
were needed. There are at present
about lao cadets here and there were
only nine who would not step to the
front. 1t is needless to say since
the corps has been made a part of
the National Guard of the state, that
If called upon the whole number
would have to go as they are regu.
larly enlisted men as well as any
other company in the state. How
ever when the corps is called upon
it win not be slow in moving to the
front.
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Chairman Clohan Resigns.

Hon. Alex. Clohan, on Saturday
last, resigned his position as Chair
man of the Republican County Ex-
ecutive Committee. Mr.. Clohan has
served in that capacity for the past
six years and has very successfully
managed the affairs of the party in
this county. Wishing to show his
committee men that he appreciated
the support given him by them, he
rendered them a banquet at Strauss
'ner's Cafe. Covers were spread for
forty and the banquet was one that
did credit to Mr.. Strausner. Mr..
Clohan made an address upon the
county's work during his chairman
ship and spoke encouraging words
to the party. 1t was with much re-
greet that the committee accepted
Mr.. Clohan's resignation. Mr.. w.
Fl. Mcdonald, of Opequon district,
was unanimously elected his success
sor. Mr.. Clohan has also resigned
his position as member of the State
Board of Agriculture, and Mr.. W.
81. Miller has been appointed his
successor by Gov. Atkinson.
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OFFICIAL CALL.
For City Primaries and Ward Coa-
Ventions.

At a meeting cf the Republican
Executive Committee OF the City of
Martinsbure, W. Va, held in Lin
coin Republican Club room, on Sat-
urday. the 9th day of April, 1898, it
was ordered that Primaries be held
in each Of the several wards of the
city, at 500 p. ~, on SATURDAY,
APRIL 23D, 1898, for the purpose OF
nominating one candidate for mem.
Der of the City Council from each
ward to be voted for at the NUM-.
cipal election to be held on the 23d
day of May, 1898, and to select ten
(l0) delegates to the Mayoralty
Convention to be held at 500 p. M,
on SATURDAY, APRIL BOTH, 1898, and
also to select two membeas of the
City Committee from each ward. 1t
is also ordered that the said Primar-
les be held at the following places:
First Ward-Rep. Club Room.
Second Ward-Grand Jury Room.
Third Ward-Hose House.
Fourth Ward-School House.
Fifth Ward-School House.
c. Nj. LAMAR, Chairman.
f. B. Burr, Secretary.
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Old Residents Dead.


Mr.. Joseph Welshans, an old
resident of Shepherdstown, died al
his home in that place on Sunday
night, aged SO years. His death
was the result of paralysis. The de
ceased was born and raised in Shep
herdstown, and throughout his long
life never lived any place else. He
was for number of years Postmaster
at that place. He was an exempla
ry citizen and for years consistent
member of the Reformed Church.
Mr.. Martin Stipp, another old
citizen of that place, died on the
same day, aged IS years. His wild
ON and two sons survive him.
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Bold Robbery.

On Saturday night last thieves
entered the home Of Mr.. Geo. Rid
ings, on North High street, by re-
moving a pane OF glass, enabling
them to loosen the fastenings on the
sash, and raise the window. They
secured some silverware and small
amount Of money. Several rings
were in the pocket book with the
money, but as they were engraved
they were left by the parties in the
pocket book. 1t is thought the rob-
berry was committed by some one
familiar with the place.
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Married in Philadelphia.

Mr.. Henry Heller and Miss Min.
ME Little, both popular and well
known young people of this city,
we're married on Tuesday last, in
Philadelphia, By Rev. Father Bar
ry, Of Petersville, Nd. Mr. Henry
j. Little. Of this city, brother of the
bride, was beat man, and Miss
Mable Turpin, Of Philadelphia, was
maid of honor. Miss Little is a
daughter of Councilman e.. V. Lit
tie, and both parties have a host of
friends in Martinsburg. Our best
wishes 90 with them.
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Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE.n 1t is great surprise
on account of its exceeding prompt
ness IN relieving pain in the bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. Ifyou want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by l.. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Birthday Social.

Miss Florence Fellers, of West
John street, rendered a delightful
birthday party to her Sunday School
class and a few of her friends, on
Thursday evening last, in honor of
her birthday. The evening was very
pleasantly spent in games, and choice
refreshments were served. Miss
Florence received the congratula-
tions and best wishes Of all for many
more happy birthdays, and the
merry gathering reluctantly depart
ed for their homes.
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Close Of tlis season.

Manager Lsmbert viii possibly
close the theatrical season with
"The Pathfnders' : engagement.
This is the last chance that theatre
goers will have to see a frst-rate
show at popular prices, in fact pos
sibly show of any kind. 1t is pc
culiarly fortunate that the last at
traction should be SO good.
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1Ir. Snyder Martin entertained at
bis home on East John street, on
Monday night, few Of his friends
at an Easter masquerade party. The
evening was spent in social games Of
various kinds, after which refresh
ments were served. All present en-
joyed the occasion immensely.
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Police News.

Officers Hollis and Russler arrest
ed Robert Morgan for swearing on
the street. Squire Byers fined him
81 and costs.
b. & o. detectives Riordon and
Reed arrested seven tramps the lat
ter part of last week for riding on
the cars. They were given 80 days
in Jail.
Officer Fred Gettle arrested nine
tramps on Tuesday for riding on
freight train. In default Of their
fines they were taken to jail to spend
thirty days.
Robt. Brown, a pie-seller at the
b. y O., was tried before Squire By
ers for riding on the cars on Satur.
day, and was fined 81. Officer Hol.
lis arrested him.
Officer Gettle arrested Chas. Nc.
Laughlin for riding on a B. & o.
train on Saturday. He was given
20 days in Jail by Justice Martin, in
default of his $40 fine.
A man named Norrington was ar
rested on Saturday by Officer Hollis,
on the charge of stealing coal. He
was found guilty before Squire BY.
ers, paid his fine and was released.
Fred Mostly, a colorcd lad, of
North Martinsburg, was arrested by
Officer Gettle for stealing coal. He
was sentenced to five days in Jail or
pay fine, which he did, and was re-
leased.
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REMOVAL.

DR.. Warranfells has moved his
Dental Office to King street, oppo-
site new Government Building.
When desired he will use Laughing
Gas, or Vitalized Air for the pain
less extraction of teeth. His recent
special charges for Gold Crowns,
Bridge Work and Plate Work will
hold good until the last of June.
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HOW TO FINO OUT.

Fill bottle or common water
glass with urine and let it stand
twenty-four hours sediment or
settling indicates diseased condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is positive evidence OF kid
ney trouble. Too frequent desire to
urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys
snd bladder are out of order.
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Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by L.
G.. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
W. Va. 5-8-1yr.
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For Rent.

The store room, stable and other
buildings now occupied by A..
Kogleschatz & Son, on East Martin
street, for rent.
Apply to
/ 8-tf. j. n. THATCHER.
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The Easter services at the NJ. e.

Church, South, attracted large con-
gregations Oh Sunday. The music
was good. Tie solos OF Mess,s.
0atcalt and John Barr, and The male
quartette were exceptionally fine,
and<appreciated by all VITO heard
them. The decorations of plants
and flowers were very large.