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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-05
Church Chimes.

Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, Feb 9th, at p. M.
Rev. 0. NJ. Ruark, of Hedges
vile, preached an interesting sermon
in the NJ. e. Church, of Bunker
Hill, on Sunday afternoon.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at $50 p. M.
All welcome.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the M. E. Church, South, met at
the home of Mrs. John Peterman, on
Tuesday evenhg A pleasant time
was spent by ali
Interesting services were conduct
ed in the Presbyterian Church, of
Bunker Hill, by Rev. Ashlfn White,
this week. DR.. F. NJ. Woods preach
ed there several evenings.
At the Wednesday evening prayer
meeting at st. Johns Lutheran
Church, Rev. G.. s. Trump delivered
a special addressupon the work of
the Y. P. SC. E., it being the So
ciety's seventeenth anniversary.
Rev. Gruyer, Of the U. b. Church,
is still continuing his revival in his
church in North Martinsburg, with
excellent results. Twenty four APP
plicants were received into church
membership on Sunday morning.
The Convention of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union which was in
session at the Baptist Church, in
this city, the latter part of week,
closed on Sunday evening last, after
an interesting and beneficial session.
Many delegates were in attendance.
A grand rally was held in the Chapel
in North Martinsburg, and the debt
upon that building liquidated by In
diyidual contributions. At night
nine persons were baptized into
church membership.
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Ember day and the ground hog
(sausage) have been here.
Miss vio'a Price. of North Queen
street, has recovered from her recent
illness
Skaters enjoyed the ice this week.
Numerous slight accidents are re-
ported.
Mr.. Gilbert Ruby, of Mt. jackson,
has accepted a position in the gro-
Gerry store of Mr.. A. S. Garrett.
The special business of the B. &
0. for the month of January, in
cluded Al parties, with total OF
1921 people.
RAMsBuRa, Frederick, Md, has
large stock Of two year old Apple
Trees, also a large stock of Peach
and Plum Trees.
Six weeks of winter yet, say some.
We say, better cunt eight weeks Of
pretty harsh and trying weather, be.
fore gentle Annie appears.
The holes that are once more ap-
pearing on Queen and King streets
should be filled before the spring
rains set in, so that a good bed may
be had again next summer.
As the ingredients of Halls Hair
Remover are mixed with the best
glycerine, mistaken, it makes the
finest dressing for the hair, and
keeps it soft and OF even hue.
Settings of Eggs-White Ply
muuth Rocks and Brown Leghorns.
Pure Stock. Call on
W. G.. AUSTIN,
AT w. l.. Douglass Jewelry Store.
Mr.. G. III. Bowers has a force OF
hands at work digging out the foun-
daiion for wing to the house where
he lives with the intention of max
ing double house of it for renting.
Rev. Hicks predicts rough Febru-
airy weather during the following
periods /: 9th to 9th, rain, snow
and storms (; 9th to 18th, very cold /;
18th to 2lst, snow storms and biz
yards.
Mr.. Theodore Buser has sold out
his grocery store on the corner of
Raleigh and West King street, to
Mr.. Charles Landerkin, who has
been with Mr.. A. s. Garrett, on
Queen street.
Remember the Fire Department
will hold q grand fair in the Central
Opera House The latter part of this
month. Get ready to patronize it,
and thus help them to better equip
themselves for the discharge of their
dangerous duty.
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SIOO Reward, SIOO.
REPORTERS.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
"a Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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Again in Charge.

Professor Luscomb, who it will
be remembered was leader of the
City Band number of years ago,
has returned with his f4mily and
again taken charge of it. We
all know that the band never enjoy
ed such prosperity and never dis
played SO great standard of pro-
ficiency as when he was leader OF it.
We hope that what has been said of
it may soon be said again. There
is only one trouble to encounter and
that is the negligence and irregular
ity of some of the members. We
have lots of excellent material in the
city, and if the boys will get togeth-
er and do some conscientious work
they will have the support of the
people, and Prof. Luscomb will soon
lead them to degree of proficiency
that will cause them to be The. ac-
knowledged leaders of the neighbor-
hood.
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Death OF an Aged Man.

Mr.. Harry Thomas. an aged and
respected citizen of this county, and
retired farmer. died suddenly at
the residence of bis son, Mr.. Oscar
Thomas, near this city, on Thurs
day morning last. Old age was due
to his death. He was aged rs years.
He leaves four children. The fun
raj took place from his late home on
Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Mr.. Ward L. Smith, of Fred
erickstown, Mo-, was troubled with
chronic diarrhoea for over thirty
years. He had become fully salts
fed that ii was only a question of a
short time until he would have to
give up. He had been treated by
some of the best physicians in Eu-
rope and America but got no perma-
nent relief. One day.he picked up
alnewspaper and Glanced TO read an
advertisement Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy. He got bottle of it, the first
doseihelped him and its continued
use cured him. For sale by L. G..
Matthaei, Druggist.
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A Youthful Traveller.

A boy about Is years of age step
ped off passenger train in this city,
on Monday morning, having beat
his way from Cumberland on the
blind baggage car. He is bright
docking fellow and has been travel
ling across the United States seeing
the world. His name is George
Sullivan and his home is in Brook
Ign, N. Y. He left his home on
June 25th, and arrived in San Fran
cisco on July 9Th. He is now re-
turning home, having left there Dec.
LIST. He carries book with the i'm
preston of post-office cancelling
stamps of nearly every Office on the
route. He has no trouble in beating
his way over the rails, is in good
spirits and always has money.
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Death of Mrs. F. S. Gettle.

Mrs. F. S. Gettle died as her home
on John street last Monday evening
of consumption. Mrs. Gettle had
been i'll for about year. Recently
she began to grow weaker very fast
till she expired. She was the wife
of Constable F. S. Gettle, and is
survived by. nine year old son
add her husband. The funeral
took place on Wednesday after
noon from Trinity M. E. Church,
South, of which she was mem Der.
Rev. S. G. Ferguson officiated.
She was inferred in Green Hill
Cemetery.
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A Creditable Showing.

The monthly statement of the
condition of the Treasury, prepared
by Treasurer Ne. A. Kendall, shows
that the state of West Virginia now
has in cash aud securities nearly
100000. More than 81 900, 900
OF this is the cash balance in bank
at the end the month. The total
cash in the Treasury is 81 ,O95, 644.-
At, while the investments of the
school fund amount to S613,l31.73.
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Slight Wreck.

Five cars On the moraing freight
from Hagerstown oyer the Cumber.
land Valley jumped the track at
Williamsport on Wednesday morn /!
ing. Tlv riggers car was sent to
the scene from Chamber burg TO re-
place The cars. The noon train
from Harrisburg was abandoned on
account Of the blockade, end a train
was sent down from Winchester and
run in its place. No one was hurt.
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No Verdict.

Tie jury in the Means will case
were unable to render a verdict on
Saturday and were discharged.
Upon their declaration that they
were unable TO agree, the Judge dis
charged them for the term. The
jury was equally divided. Six were
for maintaining the will and six for
setting it aside entirely. AS to the
soundness of mind of the testator
and his ability to make q will they
were all of one mind and thought the
man thoroughly competent to make
one. They thought, however,
some of them at least, that there
mad not been an equal divide and
therefore were willing to declare the
will void. Whether the case will
come up for trial again has not yet
been decided.
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Mrs. Emma Garrison Jones Dead.


Mrs. Emma Garrison Jones, wife
of Mr.. S. W. Jones, of this city,
died in Washington, D. C.,son We'd
nesday last. She was making Wis
it to her brother, Mr.. John r. Gar
rison, and was taken suddenly i'll,
from which she never recovered.
Mrs. Jones is a well-known writer
for family story papers and good
authorizes. She was native of Vir-
ginia, and has resided in this city
for the past ten years. The funeral
took place yesterday in Washington
and the interment was in the Con-
gressional Cemetery. She leaves q
husband, one son and three daugh
tiers. Aged So years.
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u. s. G.. Pitzer, Trustee, etc.,
VS..
J. H. Miller ct al.
IN CHANCERY

e. IL AAtkAOA Ch
IN CHANCERY.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,
Martinsburg, w. Va, Feb. 4. 1898. !
To all interested IN the above entitled
cause:
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, w. Va, entered in
the above entitled cause on the 18th
day of January, 1898, the sum was re-
ferred to me with instructions to ascer-
tain and report all the bona fide debts
against the defendant, j. T. Janney,
with their respective priorities, if any,
to settle the account of Ct. s. G.. Pitzer,
Trustee, for John T. Janney, under the
deed of trust in the bill and proceed
ings mentioned, and to distribute what
ever funds are lin the hands OF said
Trustee, to the parties entitled thereto,
and to report to future term OF this
court, together with any matters may
be deemed pertinent, or that may be
required to be stated by any OF the par
ties in interest.
YoM apiH therefore take notice
That I have fixed upon Monday, the
2Sth day of February, 1s98,at 10 clock
a. M, as the time when, and my office
in the Flick building in Martinsburg,
W. Va, as the place where / will pro-
coed to execute the said orders of refer
ence, and if not completed on that day,
the same will be adjourned from time
to time at the same place until COM
pleted.
Given under my hand as Commits
sioner in Chancery Of said court this
4th day of February, 1898.
w. B. COLsToN,
2-54t. Commissioner.
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Partnership Dissolved.

The law firm of Wisner & Woods
expired by limit of contract and by
mutual consent. Mr.. Woods has his
Office upstairs in the Fisher building
on w. King street. He is a sturdy,
thorough lawyer, and will faithfully
and well attend to business placed
with him. The senior member, af-
ter q long absence and serious ILL.,
ness, will resume business at the old
stand, Blondel building, Queen
street, opposite Lutheran Church.
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Mid Winter Excursions to Washington.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railrc ad
has made arrangements for series
of popular mid-winter excursions to
Washington, at one fare for the
ronnd trip, allowing ten day limit
on ticket including date of sale.
These excursions will be run on
Thursday, January 9th; Thursday,
February 10th ; Thursday, February
oath Thursday, March Gath. Tick
cts will be good going on regular
trains of these dates and good to re-
turn on regular trains within ten
days, including date OF sale. Do
not miss these splendid opportuni,
ties to visit the National Capital
during the session OF Congress.
Call on G. W. Santman, Agent, B.
& o. r. r., for full information.
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NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

Ifyou 10 no owe the INDEPENDENT
anything for the srvice it has been
rendering TO you, call and let us ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has q claim sgainst Us is either suing
OF threatening to sue, and we would
like to avoid the costs by making
COLI ctions 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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A Former Martinsburger Dead.

The Rev. j. F. Ockerman, a we'll
known Methodist minister, formerly
of Martinsburg, died Monday, Jan.
Gath, in Baltimore, after having
been an invalid for more than two
years. lie was 60 years of age. The
Rev. Ockerman graduated from
the seminary az Rainshurg, Pa, snd
entered the Baltimore Conference in
1857. -
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Slight Fire.

On Tuesday night the roof Of Mr..
Martin Pliers house on Moler
avenue, caught fire from the Chin
ney. Fortunately it was discovered
by young man who was passing,
before it had gained much head.
way. Part of the roof and rafters
were ablaze but the fire was prompt
" extinguished without turning in
an alarm.
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Death of. an Aged Man.

News was received in this city on
Tuesday last announcing the death
of MIR. Robert Bell, at his home in
Carnegie, Pa, one OF the oldest and
residents of that place. He was
once prominent in business circles
and is said to be very wealthy. He
was the father. of Mrs. Hezekiah Nc.
Dowell, of North Queen street, this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdowell have
been in Carnegie for about a week
having been called there short time
prior to his death. The funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon.
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Found Satisfactory.

The Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph, elsewhere advertised, has
made change for the comfort gifts
thousand of readers by. printing the
issue upon rose tinted paper, which
prevents burning or bad effects up
on the eye when reading by artifi-
cial light. There has been consid.
cradle experimenting on this mat
ter, pink ard cream color being
tried, but nothing has been found 80
salts factory as the blending of the
pink into a snhdued rose color.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-05

A few months ago, Mr.. Bryon
Every, of Woodstock, Mich, was
badly afflicted with rheumatism. His
right leg was swollen the full length,
causing him great suffering. He
was advised to try Chamberlain 8
Pain Balm. The first bottle Of it
helped him considerably and the sec
ond bottle effected cure. The IS
and so cent sizes are for sale by l..
G. Matthaei, Druggist.
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Birthday Surprise Party.

Mr.. d. A. Kline. OF West John
street, was rendered q delightful
surprise on Monday evening last, at
his home, by the members of st.
Johns Lutheran Church Council,
the Trustees, and their wives and
sisters assembling there about eight
O'Clock. The party was 10 honor of
his 74th birthday. A very enjoy
able evening was spent, and choice
refreshments were served. Mr.. Cline
was presented with a fine inlaid ma
hogany chair by the mem bers of the
council, of which be has been presi-
dent for number of years.
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A Big suit.

Judge D. B. Lucas and F. YER
non Aler. as attorneys for George
w. Shaf1er, have brought suit in the
Circuit Court against the Standard
Lime and Stone Company for $10,-
600 damages. The action grows
out Of injury done the plaintiff the
past summer while employed at the
company's quarry.
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Leg cutgOff.,

Last week we reported the terri
bic accident to the son of Mr.. Thos.
Myers, of Meadow Branch, at Nc.
Keesport, in which he had lost the
sight of both eyes and may yet
lose his life, and now the news
reaches us that anotherson, Charles,
at work for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Brunswick, was struck
by passenger train No. 5 in the yard
at that place on Thursday last and
was SO badly injured that one leg
had to be amputated.- Statesman.
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Relief I'm six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
NEW GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KID
NFY CURE." 1t is a 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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Dentistry!

From this date to April, 1898, DIR.
Warrenfells will fill teeth with gold
at 81 and up for each filing. Rich
mond and "a karat gold crowns at
SIS piece. Full plate of s. S. White
teeth for $40. When teeth are al
ready extracted IS. Bridges adjust
ed at SIS for each tooth. All work
guaranteed.
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"What makes you think that
Humphy is tired OF life Z"
He told me with his own mouth
that be would as soon be base ball
umpire as anything else.'
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/ have given Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy fair test and con-
slider it one OF the very best RENEE
dies for Group that / have ever
found. One dose has always been
sufficient, although | use it freely.
Any cold my children contract
yields very readily 10 this medicine.
] can conscientiously recommend
it for Group and colds in children
GEO. E. WoLFF, Clerk OF the Circuit
Court, Fernandina, Fla. Sold by r..
Gs Matthsei, Druggist.
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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-lyr.
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A Good Move.

Hereafter Judge Daniel B. Lucas,
OF Charles-Town. vii make his
headquarters while 10 this city, at
the law Office Of F. Vernon Aler, OPP
posite Catholic Church. Persons
desiring information, etc., concern
ing him, can secure same by apply
ing at Mr.. Aler's office.
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For Rent.

The store room, stable and other
buildings Eow occupied by A.
Kogleschatz & Son, on East Martin
street, Torrent.
Apply to
18-tf. j. N. THATCHER.
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We Just put up 300 packages Of
VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth AN. GMBERT, Druggists
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Cam Write You

A policy of insurance against loss
or damage by wind storm, tornado
or cyclone, for very small cost. For
information and prices call at my
office No. IL North Queen street.
2-5-tf. 81. L. ALEXANDER.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND
w active gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, established house in Yves.
Virginia. Monthly $1,000 and expenses,
Position steady. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company, Dept. e, Chicago.
f2-4-16t-2p.
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Antietam Cement for sale by
J.. Ell. MuLsR g Sons.

Adamant and Cslclnsd Plaster,
came a. used On new Court nnse
for sale by j. IL. MIlLER 4 Seas.
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Genuine . AhGAINS ID every
thing in the line I keep. When lsay
bargains | mean it,. Come and see.
". L. JONES, Jeweler.
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Homes for Rent.

Have few very desirable dwell.
ing houses for rent. Apply at Law
Office of
j. NELSON WIsNER.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-29
RAILROADS.
THE NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Norwich and Worcester Dsvision)
FOR NORWICH = 40, 9.25 a. M: 1880.
4.55 900 p. m. Steamboat EXpress). Leave
Norwich for Worcester, SOS m. daily.
except Monday. 6.10 9.15 a. m; 22O. Sis
D. m.
FOR WEBSTER. 40. s.25. HOO a. M;
l2 30 4.55. $40. 500 p. m.
FOR SOUTHBR1DGE-6.40 40. 9.25 and loo
a. M; 4.55 D. m.
FOR PUTNAM. WTLLINANTIC AND
HARTFORD-6.40, 9.25 a. m: 4.55 and 500
FOR NEwRURGH-s.S a. m
Oct. II. 1897.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-29
NEW REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Something About Charles j. o'Hara Who
Succeeds James Early

Charles ]. OHara, the new registrar
of voters, who was appointed Monday
evening to fill the vacancy in the board
caused by the appointment of James
EARLY to the board of license commits
sioners, is one of The we'll known young
democrats of the city, and his appoint
ment is another case of the Office seek
ing the man. Although his name was
mentioned in connection with the IL
cense commission, he was at no time a
candidate for the place, and when Mr..
Early was appointed to that office it
was generally conceded among the
knowing ones that Mr.. O'Hara would
be the man to fill the vacancy in the
board of registrars of voters.
Mr.. OHara was born in Ireland 81
years ago, but came to this city with
his parents when he was only two years
of age, so that practically ali his life
has been spent here. He received his
early education in the local public
schools, and was graduated from Holy
Cross College. He studied law at the
Boston University and in the Office of
Frank P. Goulding, and was admitted
to the bar in the spring of 1887, since
which time he has built up a lucrative
business. He has been a teacher in the
evening public schools for several years,
and he is now the principal of the Bel
mont street evening school. one of the
largest in the city. He is also a MEM
ber of the Washington Social Club and
of the Wapiu Club.