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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Going to Manila.

At 2.45 O'Clock yesterday. just at the
time No. 6 was due trainload of soldiers
pulled into the B. & O. station. 1t was
battery B and 0 Of the Sixth Regular
Artillery, from Fort McHenry. Baltimore.
The other batteries of the regiment win
pass through shortly and they will all
meet at San Francisco, under the COM
mand of General f. b. Wiliston and take
the transport Warren for Manila.
The military train consisted of one
sleeping car, nine tourist cars and one
baggage car. General Williston. who is
to take the Sixth Artillery to Manila, is a
hero of three wars and half a hundred
Indian skirmishes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
A Grocery Herring.

Yes, herring hal to shad, or any
good eatable. tharls Mr., H. M. Herring,
who has opened Store of first-class and
choice groceries in the Lambert building
on North Queen street. in the room adj
joining Mr.. Geo. d. Lambert's meat and
provision store. Mr.. Herring has always
proved very reliable and his stock will be
kept as a choice assortment of groceries,
cigars. boots, shoes and general merchan-
disc. He wants to give the people choice
goods at reasonable prices. Call in and
see him. He will treat you right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post Office Martinsburg
w. Va, April 10 1899. II not called for
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office at
Washington April III Persons calling
for them will say advertised.
Miss Agnes Anderson, Miss Mary
Bosse, Thomas Gregory, Elenor S. Hardy,
Anna May, Chas. S. Martin, Edward
Micomice, Jno. H. Farmer, John o. Spon-
seller, Viii Wilson
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
House Raided.

Captain Freeze Thursday morning ar
rested Chas. Hetzel andwife and two other
women for running disorderly house on
South College street.
The house has been an annoyance to the
citizens living in that community for some
time and Captain Freeze has had his eye
upon it for the past week. Wednesday night
unusual disturbance was raised and he
had warrant sworn out for their arrest.
Thursday morning about ten o'clock he
went to the house and cleared it.
One of the women had just come over
from Hagerstown Thursday and she was
included in the arrest. Hetzel and his
wife were found guilty and fined $40 each.
His wife paid her fine and he went to jail
for thirty days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
A Generous Offer.

AT meeting OF the Hospital Circle Of
the Kings Daughters,the following note
was read from DIR. ]. w. McSherry:
Having recently had successful
operation performed on my eyes, and be-
coming acquainted with some of the
most expert Specialists, and knowing
among my acquaintance here, many
suffering with diseases of the eye and
ear, have made arrangement with a
Specialist to come to our city every two
weeks, and | would like to secure a room
in the Hospital to be used as charita-
BILE dspensary. and such other work as
could be done in our city, "(Signed) Re-
spectfully, ]. w. McSHERRY.
A unanimous vote was given the DIR.
to use the room of his selection for the
charitable purpose, and the members Of
the Circle expressed theirs willingness to
give their assistance as called upon in
this work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
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 di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting 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 it fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
RAJ Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Order Of Publication.
State of West Virginia.

State of West Virginia.
At rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley county,
the 3D. day OF April, 1893.
Jacob H. Buckleman, Plaintiff,
VS..
Philip s. Ambrose. Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of the above suit is to
partition the land of which Susan
Buckleman died, seized, between said
plaintiff and said defendant, il same
be susceptible OF partition; and if not
susceptible of partition to sell the
same and divide the proceeds of sale
between said parties as their interests
may appear under the will OF said Su-
san Buckleman, deceased; and 1t APP
pearing on.affidavit filed in this suiI
that the said defendant Philip 8. Am
brose is nonresident OF this State,
ne is hereby required to appear at til
said Clerks Office, within one month
from the 9Th day of April, 1890, tthe
date Of the first publication hereof),
and do what is necessary to protect
his interests i'm this matter
l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
u. s. G. PITzRR, Clerk.
Attorney for Plaintiff. 4-S-4t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Monthly rleeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Lutheran Literary and Aid Society, Of
Johns Lutheran church was held at
the home Of Misses Maize and Francis
Wilen corner of Burke and College
streets, Tuesday night.
Very important business was trans
acted by the society, and after conclusion
of same the remainder of the evening was
spent in various amusements. Crokinole
was the chief feature of the evening, prizes
being awarded the best players. Choice
instrumental music was rendered by Miss
es Wolfes, Troxell and Wilen.
With jolly good laugh at the young
mems expense, the meeting came TO an
end all having delightful time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

The farmers Of Berkeley and adjoining
counties are urged to attend the meetings
of the Farmers Institute, to be held in
Feller's Hall, April io and 20.
All who are interested in the dairy in
dustry should hear Prof. Alvord, as he is
recognized all over the United States as
authority on the subject. The road ques-
ton will be discussed the second day.
The program was very interesting one
and all farmers should make an effort to
be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Deaths Work.

Mr.. George c. Martin died Of consunap-
ton on Tuesday last, al the home Of Bis
brother. Mr.. John W. Martin, East Steph-
en- street. aged IS years.
MIR Martin YVES brought here on the
Ist day Of April from ST. Louis Mo.
where he had been lying in the Missouri
Pacific Railroad Hospital at that place for
over sixty weeks. He was an employe
OF the Missouri Pacific railroad, when he
was taken i'll.
He leaves two brothers and two sisters
John w Martin, of this city, VIM. Mar
tin, Of Shippensburg; Mrs. Sadie Chppin-
ger and Mrs. Annie Brown, Of Shippens-
burg. Pa.
The funeral took place from the house
Friday morning at eleven O'Clock, The
services were conducted by Or. ]. A.
Price.
ISAAC KISER
Mr.. Isaac Kiser. died Of general de-
biiity at his home in North Martinsburg
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, after
lingering illness, aged about sixty. He
is survived by a wife.
Mr.. Kiser was a member of the Union
AfAuf Aul tOQZill WILL ~ Ia many baAtAN1
during the Civil War.
The funeral took place from the
United Brethren church Wednesday after
noon at three O'Clock, Rev. W. f. Gruver
conducting the services. The Grand
Army of the Republic attendedin a body,
s. E, FOX.
Word was received here last evening
of the death of Mr.. S. E. Fox al his
home in Lebanon, Pa, after shors ILL
ness aged So years Mr.. Fox was well
known here having married Miss Helen
Gerhardt, daughter Of Rev. VIM. Ger
hardt and sister OF Circuit Court Clerk
L Dew. Gerhardt and Mrs. w. A. Burk-
hardt OF this city.
Rev. Gerhardt and Mrs. Burkhardt
left this morning TO attend the funeral
which takes place today.
MRS. ROBINSON.
Mrs. Mary Frances Robinson. wife oil
the late Jonathan Robinson, died at her
home near Clearbrook Wednesday
aged 81 years. She was daughter OF the
late David Clevenger and sister of Chas
L. and B. Frank Clevengcr who with
three children survive her She was a
prominent member of the Friends Society
The interment will took place at Hopwell
yesterday. friday at eleven O'Clock.
MRS. POWELL.
Mrs. Katie Powell, wife OF Thomas
Powell, died OF consumption at her home
on S. Queen street Thursday morning at !
O'Clock. She leaves husband, two sons
and one daughter.
AN INFANT.
The infant child of Louis Hite died
| Tuesday at his home on f. John street
aged about one week. The remains were
inferred in Green Hill cemetery Wednes-
| day afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Soldier Boys Home.

Harry t. Dorr and Frank Whitmore,
of Bedington, two boys of the Second w.
Va, Regiment. have arrived from Camp
Wetherell, S. c., where they were mus
tered out Monday.
Harry says'he liked to be soldier, but
he was glad to get home once more. He
did not think he would enlist again. Mr..
Whitmore is now at his home in Beding-
ton.
The other members of the regiment,
from this place, are expected to arrive
home this evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

In the District Court of the United
States, for the District of West Virginia:
In i the 1a matter r Tspo Of ~ BAsxnuprcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Vim. +. Tebo, OF
Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley
and District of West Virginia.
Notice is hereby given that there will
be a meeting of the creditors Of the said
bankrupt, held at Mareinsburg, w. Va,
In the u. S Court House, on the nth
day of April, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. m, at
which time the Trustees appointed at
the late meeting will make motion ask
ing that the personal property OF the
said bankrupt be disposed of at private
sale at as early date rs possible; and
the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
JAMES ID. BUTT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Martinsburg, w. Va, April 8, 1899.
4-l5-1t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Farmers Institute.

The fifth annual meeting of the Berke-
ley County Farmers Institute Society
will be held in this city on Wednesday
sand Thursday, April 10 and 20.
The meeting will be under the auspices
of the State Board of Agriculture. The
farmers of Berkeley and adjoining coun-
ties are cordially invited to attend and
take part in the meeting. Ladies are also
invited. The meetings are all free. The
society will be reorganized at this time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Democratic Meeting.

The city Democratic committee met
in Grantham Hall Tuesday night and
decided to nominate Democratic candi-
dates to run for councilmen at the coming
municipal election. Primaries will be
held in each of the wards on Thursday,
April 27, to make the nominations for
councilmen for each of the wards.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Lost.

Two little tots named Kearns and
Wolfe, of North Martinsburg, ssrayed
from their homes to the western portion
of the city, where they were found crying
by Officer Dutrow, and said they were
lost.
The officer took them to the Police
Station where he found an anxious
mother looking for her child.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

The rhinoceros beetle has as tena-
,ious and as powerful grasp as the
most ferocious bulldog. It's head may
be two-thirds torn from its body, and
it will not loosen its hold. 1t has real
horns and not mandibles, like many of
its family.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

A Georgian woman, thrown upon her
own resources, has hit on novel plan
for earning her daily bread. She takes
care of graves. assuming the RESPONSE
bility of keeping cemetery lots in ordsr
with well-trimmed grass and walks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Wanted.

A mother wants a good home for
her boy. The boy is in his seventh
year. He is healthy and bright. For
further particulars inquire at the Of
fee of the EVENING WORLD If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

Spring onions.
tits new moon.
Beautiful weather.
Straw hats are out.
We do job printing.
New vegetables next.
Beautiful spring day.
Spring house cleaning.
Good Prunes &C pound at Felkers.
Thank goodness, we are done moving.
The street sprinkler is doing good
work.
A good sweeping would improve the
streets.
Mrs. Frank Wilger is very i'll at her
home on Eulalie street
Canned Peas sc can and Canned
String Beans sc can at Felkers.
Ex-Sheriff Gerling took advantage Of
the beautiful morning to go driving.
Sistersville, w. Va. had another laage
fire Yesterday The loss is $4,000.
Rev. S. c.. Ferguson has been returned
to this city by the Methodist Conference.
Subscribe for the Herald-SI year in
advance. The newsiest paper in this Sec
ron of w. Va.
The house of Joseph Krebbs, near
Williamsport. was partially wrecked by
an explosion of dynamite.
Mr.. Sperow of this county while driv-
ing near Funkstown Md. barely escaped
a serious accident by his horse frighten-
ing at Trolly car.
Mr.. Charles L. Sencindiver has receiv-
ed position under the U. S. Fish Com
mission at Bryan Point, Md, and will
leave to accept it on Monday.
A marriage license was issued Tues
day for the marriage of MIR. Moses c
Albright to Miss Mary V. Harper. which
took place at Jones Spring Wednesday.
In this issue will be found the new adj
vertisement of ]. F. Thompson & Bro
They are offering large and elegant
stock of spring goods at prices lower
than ever before. Read it.
DR.. Hoffheins left Thursday to at
tend meeting of the Reformed Church
Reunion Committee which will make ar
rangements for the annual Reunion at
Pen Mar on the last Thursday in July.
A Christian Endeavor Society was or
ganized in the Methodist church at
Hedgesvile on Sunday afternoon, with
thirty-two members. 1t was organized
by Rev. VIM. Edwards, the pastor of the
church.
Paul Schinck, one of the colored soldiers
recently mustered out, was arrested Wed
nesday byOfficer Dutrow for carrying con
cealed weapons. He was given hearing
before Justice Byers and sentenced tc
ninety days in jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Wanted.

For the summer only, colored girl or
woman as waitress and house girl. Must
be competent. References required.
Apply to
MRS. N. S. PENDLEToN,
4-I5-2t Berkeley Springs, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
NOTICE.

Surveyor. Conveyancer and Notary
Public. Special attention given to
running old lines and settling disputes
between land owners.
STA. GEO. w. VANMETRE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

When . farmer breeds, grows ana
feeds his own beef cattle, he at once
gets two important things-rid az
dsk and all the profit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

E4EN soN-IAIsE.

One OF the pretiiest weddings that has
taken place at Bunker Hill for sometime.
was the one Of Mr.. George f. Henson to
Miss Mabel Clendenning Laise. which
took place in the Methodist church at that
place yesterday evening. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Lowe. The little
church was filed to overfiowing by the
many friends and acquaintance Of the
contracting parties.
Miss Lollie Legg was the maid of honor
and Mr. Earl F.. Gardner best man. Two
little girls, Bruce Clendenning and Sue
Henson acted as flowers girls.
A lunch had been served at the brides
home previous to the wedding and inn
mediately after the ceremony the bridal
party drove to this city and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henson left on train No 40 for bridal
trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
Tfs NAgTlnsBuRe PERALn

ENTERED at the Post Office at Martinsburg
W. Va, as second Glass Matter.l
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

u EPORT OF the condition OF the CITIzErs'
IL NATIONAL BANK. nj Martinsbur0. III
the state OF West Virginia. at the close ~
business, April 8. 1890.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
HoHMAN-MATHERs

A very pretty wedding took place at the
Lutheran parsonage on last Tuesday
night. The contracting parties were Mr..
Charles r. Holman and Miss Ella V.
Mathers. Rev. c. S. Trump performed
the ceremony.
The brides sister was the bridesmaid
and the groom's brother the groomsnan.
After the ceremony had been performed
the happy couple took train No. on a
bridal trip to Pittsburg and the West.
The wedding was witnessed by large
number OF friends Of the contracting
parties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15
KINpLF-HofiMAN.

Mr.. John w. Kindle and Miss Annie
E. Holman were quietly married at the
home of the bride, corner of King and
Water streets at O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, in the presence of large number OF
friends and relatives. Or. ]. A. Price per-
formed the ceremony. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Kindle
left over the b. & o. on bridal trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-15

f51H1E VI WEI FIHtsINIAs I y.
Berketey County, -.
1. Edward Rutledge. cashier OF the above-
named bank. do solemniy swear that tha
above statement Ii true to the beat az NV
knowledge and belief -
EDWARD RUTLEDGE. Oxshfey
Subscribed and sworn to before ma thss
nth day OF April, 1891.
-
HARVEY r. CusHwA.
CHAs. p. MATTHAEI
JAS. WHANS MoSHERRY.
Directors.
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SPECIAL PRICES IN LARGE LOTS.
GIVE US A CALL.
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In the District Court of the United
States, for the District of West Virginia:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-23
Christmas Entertainment.

The Presbyterian Mission school
held their Christmas, exercises at the
Spanish Presbyterian church last
evening" A large and appreciative
audience attended.
!. The Stree was beautifully decorated
and lighted. The pupils Of the school
performed their part of the entertain
ment very we'll
The teacher, Mrs. E. M. Bryce,
wishes to thank all the friends who
did so much to make the entertain
lment a success among whom should
be mentioned Mrs. ]. A. Carruth and
her associates in Sabbath school
work, Mr.. Fleming and others.
Prof. Charles F. Miller and bis pu-
pills were present and added inmen.
Ese1y to the musical interest of the en-
tertainment.
The children were delighted and
parents. and friends pleased.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-23


A small but appreciaiive audience
greeted the Leavitt company last
night at the Duncnn. To some ex-
tent the company and production ap-
peared at a DISADVANTAGES. owing to
the fact that all Of the scenery. drops
set pieces. ETC.. could not be used in
the local house.
The principals OF the cast were
FIRST class in every respect. Mable lie
Claire. as 0ceana. appeared to great
advantage. this lady possessing re-
markably strong and pure soprano.
and the manner IN which she render
ed her numbers received many plau-
dits, from sthe audience. Georgia
Putnam, well deserves the name Of
the Bfflesque Queen. as her work in
Razzle Dazzle went to show.
Claire Evans in the part of Horatio
Pickles. the author was immense.
and his local gags were the lift of the
evening.
Andy Morris in the part OF Pedro.
the clown. pleased everybody with
his many side plays.
Among the vaudeville acts those
deserving special mention are the
Franciola Sisters. the Romala Broth
ers and Sylvia, the Queen Of Electra.
The chorus is composed of number
of pretty faces, and shapely figures.
The costuming as usual with this
class Of production, was of the very
best and silks, satins, velvets and
jewels were very much in evidence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-23
Christmas at the public Schools.

Christmas at the Public Schools. i
The city schools observed Christ
mas with appropriate exefc ses Fri
day afternoon
At the city hall Miss Davenport,
Miss Beschle and Mrs Bunker each
had most interesting program, con-
sisting of songs, recitations, etc. The
rooms were beautifully decorated
and the boys from this building also
furnished some Of the material for
the decorations in the primary depart
mefltl
At the Douglas avenue building the
decorations were very effective and
delighted the childrens who yiedswith
each other IN their efforts to make
their rooms attractive. The
programs given, in Miss Holzman's,
Mrs. Garlick's, Miss Rogers and Mrs.
Douglas grades showed they had re
ceived careful instruction and the eff
forts of the children were certainly
worthy of more advanced grades.
At the Normal building where Miss
Balcomb, Miss Gillespie, Miss Hines,
Miss owen and Miss Stoneroad are
located, decorations consisting OF
flags, evergreens and Christmas bas-
kets were tastefully arranged in the
different rooms. The programs were
interspersed with most excellent vocal
and instrumental music
Mrs. Nabb, the vocal teacher kind
ly donated the use of her piano for the
occasion.
Fully four hundred visitors were
present sat the three buildings and all
seemed to enjoy the exercises.
1t is only just to the teachers to say
that only two hours of the regular
time was given to preparations fol
! this work 3ll
Regular and systematic rhetorical
work is done in our city schools, st
that pupils are prepared to do well
when an unusual occasion brings SC
many visitors to the school room.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-23
LOVE VILE FtNn A WAY.
A New Mexico Soldier and Kentucky
Girl Married by Telegraph.

Chicago, Dec. pa special to the
Tribune, from Winchester, KY, says.
Miss Lizzie luminous of this city,
and trooper, Sam Wheeler, at Fort
Wingate, N. NJ. were married by
telegraph. A year ago both lived at
Winchester. Wheeler enlisted in the
United States regular army. He was
transferred from Kentucky to New
Mexico. and was made a trooper in
the Ninth cavalry stationed at Fort
Wingate. He correspondent with the
girl. She promised to go to him and
be married He sent her sufficient
money for railway fare hut Joseph
Hummons, her fathersrefused to let
her go. Wheeler tried to secure a
parole but failed. The young soldier
conflded in Chaplain Forster. of the
fort. Then the scheme a subiectine
electricity to the plans Of Cupid was
thought Of. The plan was telegraphea
to his sweetheart. MT. Hummohs
the girls father. approved it. A
through circuit was established ovei
the company's wires between Win
chester and Fort Wingafe Rev. s
?. Young ofilciated for the bride al
ibis end Of the wire. Chaplain Tor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-23

Charles II. Cole. former president
of the Globe National bank, Boston,
which failed Thursday was arrested
at Redondo and taken to Los Angeles
today. Arrest was made on q war
rant charging him with misappropriat-
ing government funds. Missappro-
rriation of bank funds. 100000.
The funeral of the late Dwight l.
Moody viii occur Tuesday.
Col. Wilder photographed to Manila
That Aguinaldo's wife died near Bay
ombong and Aguinaldo had crossed
the mountains near there.
s7,449 has been subscribed to the
Lawton home fund up to date.