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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
A Pleasant Event.

Miss Julia Standby delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of her friends at
her home, 22I West Martin street. on
Saturday evening, Dece mber 81, in
watching the departing of the old
year. The evening was spent in
games, and listening to vocal and in.
strumental music. Not the least in
teresting feature was the sumptuous
repast to which the guests sat down,
the hostess knowing no better way in
which the last moments of the old
year could be spent. AS is always
the case at this hospitable home, all
present hugely enjoyed the occasion
and were loath 10 depart for their
homes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Chaplin David II. Shields was a
visitor to this city this week.
Miss Daisy We'll has gone on a
months visit to friends in Baltimore.
Mis-. Ozella Murphy and child, OF
Norfolk, Va. who have been visiting
ing here, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Cox, OF Lafay-
cite. Ind, are here visiting Mrs. Cox's
mother, Mrs, Mullen, Third street.
Mr.. chas. VanMetre. of Middleway.
spent one day this week at the home
of his aunt, Mrs. Amelia Thornburg.
Mr.. Thos. M. Turner was in Mid
dleway on Tuesday. where he erected
a monument in the cemetery at that
place.
Mr.. !. l.. Bender was in Chambers
burg this week visiting his mother.
who is very i'll at her home in that
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. P. I.emaster. of
Bedington, spent Tuesday in this city
as the guests Of l.. w. Robinson. West
Burke street.
Miss Myra Kline, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
ohm Kline. Maple avenue has re-
.urned to Buchannon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Death of an Aged Lady.

Mrs. Lucy M. Young, wife of the
late Joseph K. Young, died of general
debility Tuesday morning, at her
home, corner of Martin and Charles
streets, aged 65 years, She was tax
en- i'll about month ago and con
tiuued to grow worse until death re-
suited.
, She leaves four daughters and one
son; Henry Young. OF McKeesport,
Pa; Mrs. Ollie Varnarlsdale, of Berke-
ley Springs; Misses Katie and Mamie
Young, and Mrs. Lee Seckmau, OF
this city. The funeral took place
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
L. L. and A. S. rIeetinq.

The Lutheran Literary and Aid So
cjety OF St. Johns Lutheran church
held social and business meeting in
the Sunday school room of the church
on Tuesday evening. After business
was concluded pleasant time was
spent in solving Leaves from the
Tree OF WISDOM and (Which is
Who's?" The latter created much
mirth and enjoyment. The society
will hold an entertainment in the
Central opera house in February, the
proceeds to go towards the purchase
of an organ for the church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton. s. D.: WAS taken
with bad cold which settled on nv
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in Consumption. Four doctf RS
gave me up, saying could live but a
short TIM. L gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if 1 could not stay
with my friends on eartn, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. | gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God | am saved and now a well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Regular size SOC. and $1.00. Guar
teed or price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

A surprise party was rendered Ar
thur, son of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Zimmerman, liz East Martin street,
on Thursday night last. About ten
couples were present. who spent the
evening in various games and amuse-
nents. At 1915 supper was served,
consisting of ice cream, cake, fruit and
candy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

A pleasant party of little folks
gathered at the home of Mrs. w. w.
Crump on Wednesday evening from
four to six O'Clock in honor of the
birthday anniversary of her neice,
Ethel Louise Pitcher. Miss Ethel,
attired in white organdie over yellow
satin, received the guests as they
arrived. Music and games were en-
joyed and choice refreshments served
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Robt. Greer has resigned his
position as salesman for J. H. Mil
Ter & Sons. Mr.. John Dean has re.
signed from the Evans Grocery com
pany and taken Mr.. Gfeers place.
Mr.. Chas. Shipper has accetped a
position with the same firm. Mr..
Edw. 7. Cunning has resigned his po
sitiou in the book. binding depart
ment of Thompson Bro. S printing or
flee and will 60 to Pittsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mrs. Chas. G. Smith entertained 4
number OF young ladies and gentle
men at her home. sig N Queen street,
on Tuesday evening, in honor Of Miss
Wooner, of Lebanon, Pa. and Miss
Fallon, OF Baltimore. The evening
was spent in card playing and dane
ing, and an oyster supper was served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

The City Band will hold choice
musical concert in the Central opera
house. about Jan. 10th. Let every
body attend. The band. to keep in a
state of proficiency, must have the
support of the community. The ad.
mission will be only rs cents. and the
band deserves the attendance of all
the people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

The home of Lee Ransom, colored
came near being destroyed by fire on
Sunday night, by the explosion of a
lamp, which fell from the hand of a
relative OF his, who is visiting him.
The carpet, bed and bedding and sew
eral chairs were destroyed, and hole
burned through the floor before it
was extinguished. No alarm was
turned in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Miss Emma Fravel,. daughter of
Mr.. John Fravel, of Marlowe, died in
this city Monday night from a CON-
plication of diseases. She had come
to MartinsbuYg to get relief after try
ing several physicians of that vicinity.
The funeral took place on Wednesday.
Interment was made at Harmony
church graveyard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Owing to an accident to the new
dynamo at the electric light plant,
Martinsburg was shrouded in dark
ness for short time Saturday night.
A similar occurrence happened on
Wednesday evening. The new ma
chinery just put in by the com pany
cost about $I2, 900, and when it is f.
nally arranged the company promises
good lights ever after.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

On Tuesday las S. ,hcrdstown had
destructive Ire Tne large frame
stable, connected with the Hotel Ept-
Ter property, was entirely destroyed.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

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About fifty representative mem bers
of the various churches Of the city
met in St. Johns Lutheran church, on
Wednesday evening after prayer SER
vice, pursuant to an announcement OF
the meeting by the pastors. who are
the instigators of the movement.
The meeting was called 20 order by
Rev. c. S. Trump. aud Dr. r. M. Woods
was elected chairman. Rev. Trump
was made secretary. DIR. Woods in
short talk stated the object of the
meeting was to make some effort to
have the liquor dealers OF this vicinity
conform strictly to the laws cs the
State in the selling of liquor, which
laws are daily being broken by mum
Der of the saloon keepers OF this city.
The subject was discussed at great
length by the clergy and many others
showing the absolute necessity of such
a step. The following resolutions
were adopted
Resolved, That it is the sense OF
this meeting that an organization
composed Of the citizens of Martins.
burg and vicinity, who are opposed
to the saloon business. should be or
ganized, looking to the enforcement
OF law regulating the liquor traffic.
Resolved. That committee of sew
en- be appointed to prepare coustitu-
ton and formulate course of action
for the organization OF an Anti-I.iquor
League.
Resolved. That the committee when
prepared TO report shall call mass
meeting OF the citizens of the city and
county to consider the report and or
ganize the League.
After adoption of the above the
chair appointed the following as the
com mittee: Rev. S, G. Ferguson,
chairman; Messrs. Lee Siler, A. S.
Carrot, R. Frank Barr, c. w. Boyer,
Lee M. Bender, and Frank S. Emmert.
The committee did not meet until
last night and we are unable to give
the time of the mass meeting. 1t will,
howevey, appear next week in the en-
tire press of the city and county, and
will be announced from all the pulpits
and in societys and meetings favor
able to the project.
We are glad to note the movement
and hope to see much good accom-
plished. Martinsburg has long need
ed such an organization, and grows
more in need of it day by day. The
saloon has made more converts in its
ranks during the past year than all
the churches Of the community COM
bined. The laws have been extern
sively broken in selling liquor to min
ors, dispensing it on Sundays by side
doors, selling to men in an intoxicat-
ed condition or to men who are known
to become intoxicated, and a dozen
and one other ways.
Again we say we hope to see much
good result and wish to see the efforts
put forth for organization meet with
grand success. Let everybody who
has the welfare of the community at
heart talk about it and be at the mass
meeting when held. The meeting
will likely be held in the court house,
at 10 o'clock in the morning, the date
yet to be fixed. Watch for it next
week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Lovers of choice. high.class and up
to date musical selections, go hear the
City Band at the Central opera house
the latter part of this month. The
program will he a grand one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mrs. Benjamin Fizer, an aged al d
respected citizen of this county. died
Tuesday, at noon. at her home near
Vanclevesville, OF consumption.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Say ''No" when dealer offers you
a substitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
There is nothing lust as good. +"
Get only Hoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mabel Louise. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Fellers, died on We'd
nesday night, of pneumonia, aged IS
months. The funeral took place from
its home on College street, Rev. c. S.
Trump officiating. Interment was in
Green Hill yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

DIR. Edward B. Pollard, of Washing
ton. filled the pulpit of the Baptist
church on Sunday. His sermons were
good ones.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Large new iron mail boxes for
packages and papers have been placed
on the corners of our principal streets.
Be sure you have the correct amount
of postage on your packages.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

The board of directors of the Ma
tional bank presented to the president,
Mr.. Vim. T. Stewart, handsome
gold cane.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Joseph Daniel Fry died on We'd
nesday evening at his home near
Middleway, after short illness. Mr..
Fry was well known in this city. The
funeral took place yesterday morning
at 1880 o'clock, at Middleway.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

The two-inch snow which fell on
Wednesday night put stop to the
skating which had been enjoyed dur
ing the forepart of the week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

During January and February P. E.
Deatrick & Co. will offer their entire
stock of boots, shoes, dry goods. no
tons, etc., at reduction of 10 per
cent, to make room for the spring
stock. Watch for their new ad next
week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. John Burns and family are on
the sick list with the grip. Miss Eliza
therefore had no school on Monday
and Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

VIM. Stephens has resigned his po-
sition as driver of the Troy laundry
wagon, and accepted a position with
the u. S. Express company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group if You don'i
have DIR. Thomas Electric Oil on
hand for the emergency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Some heartless wretch has shot our
long friend. 1t was dirty trick; we
don't give him any credit for he may
be dog some day himself. s*
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

On Saturday last the Secretary of
War ordered the mastering out OF the
Second West Virginia Regiment OF
Volunteers. The boys will be home
in about month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. P. A. Whitmer, of Hagerstown,
has accepted the position of bar-ten-
der of Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

We have large and well selected
stock of Lap Robes and Horse Blank
cts. F. E. BoLEy & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Officer Burrell Martin is again on
duty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Bad blood and indigestion are dead.
ly enemies to good health. Burdock
Blood Bitters destroys them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

County superintendent of schools
Snyder, of Jones Spring, was visitor
to Martinsburg on Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Martinsburg seems to be dead
easy for burglars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Keep your shotgun loaded.

earned Apples SC can at Felker's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
PUBLIC SALES.

G. N. Stuckey will sell stock and farm
Ing implements, Wednesday, March /
1899.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Canned Peas sc can and Canned
String Beans SC can at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Jacob Wild has about recovered
from his recer. Illness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Mr.. ]. F. Keedy and Miss Ida Luke,
both OF this city. were married Tues.
day evening, at $50 O'Clock, at the
residence Of the bride. by Rev. Cru
yer
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
LITTLE LOCALS.

Keep your doors locked.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
BEST IN THE WORLD

The DINGHY bill is beginning to
justify the expectations and predic-
tons of the men who framed it; it
sproving not only wholesome Tar
if measure, but what is as important,
tits also becoming an ADEQUATE rev
enue- getter. 1t is now bringing
more money in the Treasury even
than the estimate made by its author
when he was asking for support for
itin Congress. This is an almost un-
precedented condition. The re-
ceipts of the Government for May
were between SAL, 600, 900 and a.
900, 900 nearly three millions more
than expenses, which are, Of course,
very heavy. The great receipts are
attributed to the healthy condition
of business in all parts of the coun-
try. The fiscal year, which will in
clude the largest part of the war,
will show a deficit OF about 500,
coo, 900, but the Treasury contains
cash to the amount of $500. 600, 600,
of which all but $40, 600, 600 is in
gold. In spite of the war and the
supposed need of currency reform,
our financial condition is declared
by experts to be the best in the
world. Burlington "Hawk- Eye"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
DEMOCRACY AND TRUSTS

1t was in 1894 that the pemoc-
ratio moiority in both houses OF
Congress parilized the section
against trusts passed by the Rep =
ublican majority in the preceding
Congress. The Wilson law pre-
scribes no penalty against trusts eX-
cept firms or corporations which are
importers of foreign goods. M
porters are not organized III trusts
and never have been. Consequent
w the Wilson law tucheN none OF the
trusts. 1t opned the door wide to
all that now exist. The last Senate
was not Republican and would not
permit the restoration Of the anti,
trust clause of the Mckinley Law.
The Republican record against trusts
is perfectly clear. \ law in 800
fulfilled the platform pledge Of
1888. Then the Democrats GENE
into power and misgoycrnmcnt and
calamity came with them. In their
endless chapter of disasters was the
killing of the antitrust law. They
worked havoc in that direction a. IN
every other. Yet they are now
making a prodigious racket over
the trusts as if the 5ubiecc were
entirely new and their party acting
upon it for the first time. st.
Louis "Globe Democrat"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
FLORIDA STORM

The great storm on the coast of
Florida last week did great deal of
damage to local shipping interests
and destroyed much property Of all
kinds. 1t was a continuous storm
of wind and rain all day and great
deal of country was Hooded and a
number of lives lost.
The shipping town Of carrajel-
suffered severely. Telegraph lines
were destroyed, railroad and hrids-
es washed away and building, dam
aged and destroyed. Fifty thou5-
and barrels of rosin were wasted
away at Carrabelle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
BROOMCORN CONDITION

Arcola Record
Since our last issue The Record man
has travelled over about fifty miles Of
the Illinois Central brOomcOrn dis
trlct. Its hard to estimate just what
the crop will do at this writing but
can sum it all up by saying the condi-
tions are good from line through the
district east and west running mile
or so south of ArcUla and the condit-
ions are very poor south of this mag
mary line. Most of the brush south
of Arcola is late on account of wet
weather at planting time and some of
it will never be cut. However. the
rain of last Tuesday may tend topush
it up and the average crop may be
larger than the present indications
would tend to show. The northern
part of the district will have large
crop of fairly good broomcorn and the
harvest will he in good shape by the
latter part of next week. Some crops
have been cut this week but this was
exceptionally early brush. The early
corn is nearly all crooked and the
quality is not the very best
Kansas conditions are yet in doubt
but there is no question but what tie
chinch bugs have damaged the crops
there fully one-thrd, taking it all
over the district. The present indi-
cations point to good price for brush
if the farmers do not repeat last
years experience and stampede the
market.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11

Senator Foraker of Ohio don't
seem to have such feeling for our
own national emblem in Cuba as he
had for the captured rebel flags a
few years back. Now, he would have
the stars and stripes down in Cuba
then, he would not give up the rebel
flags at any cost. The only trouble
with the Senator is he simply lacks
a balance wheel He means all right
but grows a little too enthusiastic.
If we remember rightly he was 60
ing to have the United States ac-
knowledge Cuban independence be-
fore the Spanish war.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11

The home market !, our, Tie
wages of American worKuau and
workwomen are the highest il lie
world and the highest ever kpown
in this country of h!gl wage,: the
markets of the world are fa,t le-
coming ours. Through Protection
we have won everything and have
lost nothing; We have won every
thing which free-traie falsely claim
ed for ITSELF without paying lie
price which Free-trade alway, So
acted. Such record ought a. and
undoubtedly has won Tor Protection
immunity from any seriou, assault
for many years to come. Trenton
On. j. Gazette.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
THE YAQUI UPRISING

The Mexicans are in trouble again
with the Yaqui Indians. y large
body of the Indians led body Of
Mexican soldiers into a narrow de-
file in the mountains and Killed aoout
hundred before they could evtricate
themselves.
The Yaquis are fighter, and num-
Der several thousand fighting men
and will make the McXicans 2 world
of trouble.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
AS TO NEXT YEAR

L ne quick IeNlVal OF business
when the election of President Nc
Kinley was assured, followed by a
steady improvement along all lines
and notably in the value of our ex-
ports, should impress the voters Of
the country with the necessity for
standing by the Republican party
next year
The matter Of the war with Spain
did not interfere in the slightest de
gree with he steady betterment OF
conditions, and the unfortunate con
hict in the Philippines has no bear.
ing upon the industrial and CONNER
cial prosperity of the people 1t
must be born in mind that the pres
ent era of phenomenal progress has
come under a Republicans admins
tration, and largely as the result OF
a guarantee that the standard of va
lue could not be attacked success
fully for many years yet, if ever.
The Philippine matter can in no
sense be taken as an excuse for OPP
posing the retention of the Repub-
licans in power. 70 make change
next year would be to jeopardize
every interest in the country.
The one Democratic adminstrat-
ion-the President and both houses
of Congress-that the country has
had since the Civil War was a blight
upon the nation. Another Democ-
ratio administration, with the Bryan
element in control, would certainly
disturb the country to ali alarming
extent. The matter of trusts and
So called trusts is probably to be
taken as the Democratic slogan next
year. But it must be borne in mind
that the craze for great corporations
will run itself out in time, and just
as soon as the people cease to make
them possible by dropping their
money into the hats of the promo
tiers. Trusts are not the creature
of any party. They have hourished
in free-trade England, and they are
managed in this country alike by
Republicans and Democrats. Party
principles have no influence upon
trusts and capitalized concerns
of every description. The prosperity
Of the present is largely responsible
for the rush to secure charters for
companies with fictitious capitals of
millions of dollars. 1t is not be
cause the Republican party IS in
power, and it is not because the
Republicans as a body favor such
schemes.
We must take the facts as they
are. Almost Immediately after Cleve-
land became President for the sec
ond time period of depression set
in and continued until Republican
President was elected, and since
then there has been steady better
ment along all lines. If Bryan had
been elected in 1896 the country
would be in the depths of despair
today. If Bryan or any one of his
caliber should be elected next wear
the good times Of today would van
ish, The Bryan element holds con
troll of the Democratic party, and
it is the duty Of the voters next year
as matter of self-preservation-
to retain the Republicans in control
of afairs.-Wilminston (Del. J
"News, -
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11
BroonnCOrn

The harvest has begun The yield
of the early planting will be good in
this locality and the quality of the
brush superior. The late planting
was badly hurt by the worms. The
Mcpherson crop is being seriously,d dam
aged by the chinch bugs. The Okla
homa crop is matured but very light
acreage is reported. The early cutting
ia Illinois runs largely to crooked.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-11

A splendid bottom farm at l9j acres
well improved, we'll watered plenty Of
good timber. all under icyce.
F.iis farm can be bought on good term,
Only $500 required down.
This is splendid chance Tor sone
Uns to get rich JB. BgArr,.