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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07

The stockholders of the Martins
burg Electric Light Company met
in the directors room of the Peoples
National Bank on Friday, and elect
ed officers for the coming year. Mr..
W. E. Tebo was chosen President,
W. W. Houseworth, Secretary and
Manager, and Mr.. Geo. M. Busey,
Treasurer. The company decided
to add to their plant several new
dynamos and engines and make i'm
provements to the extent OF about
$4,000. This will give the company
an additional lighting capacity of
about $500 incandescent lights and
about 100 additional arc lights. 1t
will decrease the running expenses
of the company to a great extent
and give this city one OF the finest
plants in this section.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Lively Scrap.

John McLoyd was tried before
Justice J. w. Martin on Tuesday
for assault and battery. McLoyd
and boy named Clarence Ziler
were quarreling near the @. V.
bridge, west OF this city, which led
to fight, in which Ziler was worst
ed. McLoyd knocked him down
and kicked him and beat him pretty
severely. McLoyd was arrested and
had to pay fine of five dollars and
costs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Rush of Orders.

Paper mills report q tremendous
rush oforders atfancy prices, but the
mills are taking care of old custom
ers. Antietam Paper Mill, Hagers-
town, reports advance so cents
hundred on newspaper, and mills not
booking orders for over 80 days.
Sulphur imported for drawing fibre
in pulp for paper is declared contra
band, but there is three months
supply on hand.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
The Chosen Ones.

The Democratic primaries were
held in the different wards of this
city on Thursday night last, to
nominate the candidates for City
Councilmen. The following were
the chosen ones to be sacrificed at
the coming election First Ward,
D. NJ. Kilmer Second Ward. S. S.
Felker; Third Ward, E. V. Little ;
Fourth Ward, James Larkins; Fifth
Ward, Chas. Smith.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
To the Penitentiary.

Mitchell and Sullivan, sentenced
to two years and eighteen months
respectfully in the State Peniten-
tiarf, at the last term of the Circuit
Court, were taken to MoundsVille
under guard of Messrs. Lot Smith
J. n. Russler and Ward B. Lindsay,
They landed their prisoners safely
and returned to this city the first OF
the week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Public Sales.

Auctioneer j. Baker Kearfott for
the executors of A. j. Thomas, de-
CEASED, sold on Saturday at the
Court House, the Page farm OF l54a
acres at $50 per acre to Mr.. E. Wal
ker Tabb ten shares of Peoples
National Bank stock, at $3.50 per
share to George M. Bowers and L.
C.sGerling Is shares of Bank OF
Berkeley Springs stock, at $50 per
share, to John T. Siler. The execu-
tors of the deceased are E. Boyd
Faulkner and j. Baker Kearfott.
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NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

Ifyou 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
OF threatening to sue, and we would
Ike to avoid the costs by making
collections without costs. Come ia
and see us. We have tried to do our
part by you, and have been liberal
on a time limit. Settlement day is
or to us, and we therefore request
the consideration that will merit
your conscience and our wants.
Come in.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Delegates Elected.

At the quarterly meeting of the
eonsistory of the Reformed Church
held on Monday delegates were
elected to represent the congregation
at the Annual Meeting OF the Chassis
of Virginia. Mr.. J. II. Myers was
elected primarius, and HI. Seibert
secundus. The Chassis will meet in
the Reformed Church, in Lovetts-
vile, Va, on Wednesday, May l8.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill q bottle or common water
glass with urine and let it stand
twenty-four hours a 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
and bladder are out OF order:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
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.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Working Force Reduced.

The Baker Stone Company made
big cut in their working force on
Monday. The number of working
hands reduced about one.half. This
cut, however, as we learn, is only
temporary. 1t will probably last
not over two weeks. 1t is hoped
that the end of two weeks will find
all the men returned to their work.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
MayOralty Convention.

On Saturday night last the Re.
publicans of this city met in the
Court House, and nominated the
present incumbent, w. T. Henshaw,
for Mayor. The meeting was very
enthusiastic, and the prospects are
very promising for his election for
another term. Mr.. Henshaw has
filed the position as Mayor very sc-
ceptably to all, and is worthy man
for the Office. The Democrats have
nominated Mr.. G. o. Lambert to go
down before the mighty avalanche
of votes for Henshaw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Arm Broken.

Mr.. John Ed. Hutsler was driving
near the quarry south of this city on
Monday when his horse became
frightened at the blasting and ran
down hill near that place, upsetting
the wagon, throwing Mr.. Hutsler out.
The wagon in turning over fell
on Mr.. Rutsler breaking his right
arm just above the elbow.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
On the Battleship "0regon.

Martinsburg has boy on the Bat
tleship Oregon. His name is S. H.
Powell and he is son of j. E. and
Rebecca Powell who formerly lived
on corner Queen street and Molar
avenue. His mother died some
years ago and his father was killed
near Falling Waters in the cyclone
of 1889. After his parents death
Mr.. Powell left Martinsburg and
wandered over the country working
at anything be could find. He
dfifted to California and YVES work
ing in San Francisco. The Oregon
was stationed at that port and Mr..
Powell enlisted ON the 9th day Of
December 1896, and has been on the
ship since that time.
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Was Well Known Here.

Mrs. G. E. Mccullough, OF Delta,
Pa, sister OF Mr.. M. s. Burdette,
of this city, died at her home in that
place, the funeral occurring on
Tuesday, at her former home at
Popular Springs, Md. She was we'll
known in Martinsburg, having been
a frequent visitor here. She leaves
a husband and three children.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
New Styles.

l have just added 20 styles of the
latest things in picture moulding
and corners to decorate them with
also the latest tints in mat board.
The addition of corners to frames
adds greatly to the appearance of a
frame, and is we'll worth the small
cost, at
BURDETTE,s Book STORE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Relief In six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY Cure" It 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.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
A Lively Fisticuff.

A lively fight occurred one day
last week, several miles south of this
city between NJ. L. Tabler and j. F.
Wilhelm over line fence. The
fence has been an object of much
contention between the two men for
some months. Finally they came
to blows which resulted in black
eye for Tabler. The case was tried
before Squire Byers, and Tabler
WAS bound over under 500 bond to
keep the peace.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
MRS. G. VI. Miller Dead.

Mrs. G. w. Miller. living one mile
south of this city with her son, Milt
S. Miller, died on Sunday night last,
She was aged 10 years. Her hns-
band and several children survive
her. The funeral took place on
Tuesday, at 8 q. M, at the house.
Interment In Green Hill Cemetery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Battleship Maine to Be Given Away.

A handsome picture of the Battle
ship Maine, richly finished in several
colors, about 12xl8 inches. to be
given away to every person who pur-
chases wall paper or window shades
to the amount of 81 90, at BURDETTE's
Book and Stationery Store, Queen
street, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Read from the treasurer volume
The poem Of thy choice,
A nd Land a fl.o !, Ii rr..,c. AZ rannfr-

AIIW THU % tIIE ] u J IIIG UI FUUII
The beauty of thy voice.
Which you cannot do when you
suffer with a Cough or Cold. Rid
yourself of the discomfort by buying
a bottle of Pan-Tina, the best remdey
for Hoarseness and Influenza. Pan
Tina costs 25 cents at L.G .Matthaei's
Drug Store
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Wooliord's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by L.
G.. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va. 5-S-lyr.
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Cheap Excursion to Washington.

Special train win leave B. & o.
depot at 9.l3 a. %. Sunday, May
8th. returning, leave Washington at
100 b. m. Fare for the round trip
$l.00.
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HOw's This i?


Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Rails Catarrh
Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and f.
nancially able to carry out any OBJ.
legations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
WALDING ,KINNAN & MARVIN. Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price IS cents per bottle.
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Antietam Cement for sale ~
J. Ii. MILLER & SONS.

Adamant and Calcinsd Plaster,
same as used on new Courthouse
Tor sale by J. III. MILLER Il ScNs
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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
I8-tf. J. N. THATCHER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07

Genuine BARGAINS 10 every
thing in the line / keep. When / say
bargains / mean it. Come and see.
W. L. JONES, Jeweler.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-07
Can 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. Fl. l.. ALEXANDER.
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Children Cry Tor
Pitchers CastoFla.
Homes for Rent.

fOmeS Tor Kent.
Have few very desirable dwell
ing houses for rent. Apply at Law
Office OF
J.. NILSSON WIsNEa.
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Wm, T STEWART. PRESIDENT.
DECATUR HEDGES, vcE.PREslpENT.
ESQ. S. HILL, CASHIER.
JcHNH. DOLL. ASSISTANT CASHIER
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JAMES b. DYCaE, so,oamor
FRANK GEYER. statesmen
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Officers Elected.

BURDETTE's Book STORE.
The Progress., 1898-05-14
GREAT MEMS OPINIONS
IberuiIle South.

, -
1oe'c'''e 'oo"'"-
| o'i 'he
0l'' l'0'' '''iioiU'
Remem Der, woman is most per-
i1o' "'l0AA ''A'0' "'''i''''iS 'li'd-
All | am or can be | owe to nv
AL
No man can either live piously
or die righteous without a wife
The Progress., 1898-05-14
NeaUs.

Cdtahoula NeaUs.
1t is pntiable to see Christians
discouraged. Of all men they
have the most right and the best
reason to be full of hope and en-
ergy. They are the Lords, and
are working for his cause. They
have a * promise of the life that
now is, and Of what is to core -
They are on the winning as we'll
as on the safe side. They have
noble and inspiring examples,
both in private and public life,
continually before their eyes.
They have grace for duty, for trial
and for victory. No dropping
then, but cheering, responsive and
persistent services.
The Progress., 1898-05-14
IT WAS BUT NATURAL.

A little episode occurred in
Shreveport several days since
which has not been mentioned
and having come to the ear of
The Progress, is too good to keep
A representative of large and
reputable house which publishes
railroad guides was in our city in
his round in quest of news regard
ing railroads., their movement,
time of arrival and departure,
whittier bound and from where.
He was walking along one of our
thoroughfares when he saw this
sign Depot RED RIVER VALLEY
RAILROAD.
REED R-i-v-e-r Valley Rail-
road he read, pronouncing the
words quite audibly.
"Well, that's a new one on me.
/ have never heard of such a road
before. But this is ten strike
l certainly have lead on all our
competitors this time. My, my
but won't this make me stand
Ok. with the house, though.
But l guess had better locate
The Progress., 1898-05-14

done in Shreveport.
Guide Man-''What do you
mean by that
Uncle-''I Is a niger, boss, an
niger amt got no business
meddlin' wild white iN!&5' doins.
But when dey wants r>r, aAsS
white folks gibs der alligators,
tarrypins and lizards a VOTE
Guide Man-''Well, that beats
me. Who owns this imitation
anvway?'
Uncle--''I don,t know, sar. They
say he is a big man what come
from ST. Louis, Chicago or some
other big town. Any way, he
dun made dem Swe'espote folks
say dey will give him 1900 for
dat little road yonder.'
Guide Man-''All right, Uncle,
[ am much obliged to you
Soliloquizing afterwards Jewell,
this beats me. l think the old ne
gro must be wrong about this be-
ing Shreveport; and, confound it
am afraid to say anything to any
one for fear l am talking to some
inmate Of an insane asylum. I am
certainly not going to put that lit
tie thing in my book, because |
would become the laughing stock
Of the trade. EdenbOrne is GER
tainly a smooth one. Wonder how
he managed it. Shreveport has a
for shrewdness; but if
capitalists learn what they have
paid for this little mal1e-believe,
they will give this town a ide |
berth. $4,000 for that little imi-
tation! Guess [ had better hurry
and get out OF this town, or the |
keeper will come along and lock
me up with all the rest
1t was a natural conclusion, and
the gentleman did right for hur-
rying away.
The Progress., 1898-05-14

r. P. Morton makes good Hand
made Harness and Saddles, at
reasonable prices Cleaning and
Repairing a speciality. Give him
trial. Opposite Kelly's stable
on Market street. IT,
The Progress., 1898-05-14
Lady Type Writer

A young lady who is an adept as
a stenographer and type writer,
desires a position in some business
house which insures regular en-
ployment. The best Of references
given. Has attended the SouIe
College. Address The Progress,
Shreveport, La If
The Progress., 1898-05-14
Even the bunco steerer pretends
to be your friend.
Who holds the weapon for
inflicting serious injury, should
be extre nelly careful of it's use.

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
for April and May will be given to
all who desire to spend these
months at Hynson's Springs. AID
dress G. j. Randall at Shreveport,
or Marhall Texas for terms.
The Progress., 1898-05-14

Account Of meeting of the Pres
byterian General EAssembly at
New Orleans, La, May 10 to 81.
all agents are authorized to sell
tickets at one and one-third fare.
Dates OF sale May II, IS and 10,
final limit June 4.
r. D. YoAKUM,
@. p. A, H. E. & w. T. Ry.
The Progress., 1898-05-14
GETTING Personal

Perhaps money talks, but it
seems adverse to holding CONVEX
sation with a great many people.
ARK. } Banner.
Look out, Brothers Emerson,
you are getting personal now.
The Progress., 1898-05-14
HilLsbOro NeaUs.

A man up in Roundtree town
ship thus explains why he joined
the Methodist church: "They
told me if there was to be war
the government would call out the
regular army first, then the mill
tia is to be called, and after this
the Baptists, because they can
fight on water and the Methodists
can't. l went straight and Joined
the Methodists.
The Progress., 1898-05-14

alliance Farmer.
The official organ Of the State
convention informs the people that
the convent on has gone to h-ll
We hope the boys from this sec
ton have return tickets and will
accept passes.
The Progress., 1898-05-14


"his find The first man he me
seemed to be an intelligent man
and of him the agent inquired the
whereabouts OF the Red River
Valley Railroad. Never heard Of
it, Iejoined the man addressed
This was quite confusing to the
to his work, resolved to find that
road or perish in the attempt.
Person after person was interrO-
gated on the subject, but the dis
couraging reply, ''never heard Of
it, was all that, for a long while,
resulted from the assiduous search
Finally, in desperation, the
perspiring searcher calculated to
the hundredth person, "Why, the
depot is right down there on the
river bank. Oh! said one hundred,
Yes, | remember now. Wonder it
is, on the other side of the river.
l am told, too, that the owner, MIR,
AASii DoAhS, Will Uly " 1udhc l1lc
taxpayers Of Shreveport pay $685.
900 as a bonus for it,
"That must be big thing,
them" said the Guide man. go,
l could just hing myself for thi;
coupe"
He then walked briskly across
the V. S. & P. bridge in quest Of
his bonanza. Long and earnestly
he hunted. Vainly he swept the
ground all around for this Eureka,
only to be baffled on every side
Finally, by the aid of tleld-g glass,
he discovered a diminutive road
bed, with iron rails on it, and he
asked what it was.
"The Red River Valley Rail-
road,' remarked a bystander.
GLOW many miles long is it?'
asked the Guide man.
"About fifty" was the reply.
In seriously meditative mood
the Guide man retraced his steps
across the bridge. When abont
halfway he met an old negro, and
between them the following dia-
logue took place:
Guide Man-"Say, Uncle, is
that the Red River Valley Rail-
road, sure enough?''
Uncle-sTee, hee-hee; yaass,
SIR
Guide Man-'Well, then, is that
Shreveport across the way?'
Uncle-"Yes, sar, boss
Guide Man-"Are you sure it is |
not Jackson?"
Uncle-''Yes, sar, | is
Guide Manifold man, is it a
fact that Shreveport has voted
s62, 900 bonus for that little thing
there?"
Uncle-s'Dat's what de papers
says, sar."
The Progress., 1898-05-14

DESK ROOM FOR RENT.
Flee, 205 MILAN STREET.
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22
500 REWARD 500.

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, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly'upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patent 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 Hundred Dollars
for any case that il fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY s. co.
Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22
A Smile

Will creep over your lips
when you learn that your
Constitutions, bylaws, Ex-
curslon programs, &C, will
be printed when promised
in first-claSs style.
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22
H!h9 Bee

IS the leading Repub ican
newspaper of the race anC
the best advertising me
dunn through which o
reach the colored people
of this country.
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22

Do you want floral decorations
Fine imported and domestic roses.
The greatest house in the city is III.
Small and Son, 18th and u streets
northwest. There is no house in the
city TO equal this one.
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22
SWbsegllb9

To The Washington Bee
and read reliable news
of the colored people, of
this country. 1t is a fear
less advocate of the race
The Washington bee., 1898-01-22
III 7 Y0M

Are not a subscriber don't
fail to send in your name
at once. Only f. per year
in advance. 20 cents per
month if not paid in
advance.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-07-20
Government Seed Testing.

The act of Congress making appropria-
tions for the Department of Agriculture
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899,
under the heading botanical Inyesti-
cations and Experiments, Division of
Botany" contains the following clause !:
The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby
authorized to purchase samples of seed
in open market, test same and when
found not up to the standard he may, at
his discretion, publish the results of
these tests, together with the names of
the seedsmon by whom the seeds were
sold.
The purchase of the seeds for the tests
authorized under this act will begin July
|, 1898. 1t will be the aim of the Depart
msnt of Agriculture in carrying oct this
law to put a stop to the sale of seed 90
poor as to make probable a positive in
jury and loss to tho purchaser, thus Civ
ing protection on the one hand TO the
farmer and gardener and on the other
hand to the honorable scotsman and
seed dealer.
Further information, including table
of the standards OF purity and germina
ton and list of the most injurious seeds
likely to occur in commercial seed, may
be obtained from the Department upon
application.