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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
Ivy Leaf Social.
for copy

A delightful social event took place
on Wednesday evening at the home of
AIR. and Mrs. John Gerling, 2I6 West
King street. 1t was an Ivy Leaf
Social" given by them to a number
OF thier friends. About twenty-five
guests were present who spent a most
happy time. Mrs. Gerling being a
delightful entertainer.
Dancing, games, etc, were the
features of the evening, and the ele-
CANT supper served was heartily en-
joyed by all. The occasion was in
deed a happy one to all. and the guests
when leaving were loath to DEPART from
the good time being spent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
In the Clutches of the Law.

Florence Myers, more Familiarity
known as "Sockey," a young girl
about fifteen years ole, was arrested
and placed behind the bars at the
police station Monday morning for
using profane language on the street.
Complaint was made to officer Dut-
row that the girl was swearing and
raising a disturbance in front of the
Lutheran church during service Sun
day night. The officer immediately
had a warrant sworn out and wen to
the girls home and arrested her.
Mayor P~aulding says he is going to
do something with the girl and she
will likely be sent to the State insane
asylum as she has been adjudged OF
an unsound mind by several doctors o
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
A Streak OF Bad Luck.

MI. Jacob Keiter. lineman of the
Edison electric light company, has
had a streak of BAD luck TIE past few
days. MI. Schumacher. the engineer
at the %company's plant, was nearly
blinded by a bolt of electricity aud
sent for Mr.. Keiter to remedy the
cause. Mr.. Keiter in doing so 7
Gel, ed a 2, volt shock. which near
ly knocked the life out Of him, and it
is said had he been standing on the
ground instead OF on boards he would
have been burned to a cinder. On
Tuesday MIR. Kejter came near being
badly scalded, and on Wednesday his
third accident happened which laid
him up for repairs. He was repairing
wires on the pole at corner King and
Water streets when the pole snapped
off and fell. Mr.. Keiter jumped and
severely SPIRAL ed his ankle in so do
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
Boy Highwaymen.

A young colored boy tramp came 70
sae city hsll Monday nsoyning aud
said that he had been knocked down
and robbed of a silver watch Sunday
night by two boys. Walter Welty and
Charles Green Officer Martin was
detailed for the Ease and soon arrested
Welty. About noon Green came TO
the police station and gave himself
up.
The colored boy said he was walk
ing along the B. & @ railroad. when
near the bridge over Burke street, he
was struck in the face and knocked
down. The two boys then jumped on
him and went through his pockets
taking his watch The boy said he
worked on the c s. O. canal and had
saved up enough money to buy the
watch.
They we've given a hearing before
Justice Martin and sent to Jail to
await the action OF the grand jury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
The City Band Fair Closes.

On Tuesday night the City Band
fair, which had been in progress for
two weeks, came to a close. A large
crowd was in attendance the closing
night.
The fair has not been as successful
as vas anticipated, but considering
the extremely rough weather during
most of the time they cannot CON-
plain. The only complaint they have
to make is that the various organiza-
tions they have played for so often
free and turned out with to help them
along, failed to respond to the invita-
tious to be present. This was not
right. Everybody should have help
ed them. The band is a credit to the
city and should be helped in a hnan
cial way.
The following articles were CHANGED
off since our last issue and the win
hers follow: Umbrella, Miss Genieve
West; carving set, Mrs. Fred Lus.
comb; FIVE pounds coffee, A. thinner
man, IT,; brass receiver, Roger Hill;
two sacks -four, Arlington Roush;
baby shoes. B. +. Dooley; two sacks
-four, L. Dew. Gerhardt; monkey.
Mrs. F. M. Yerick; baby shoes, Chas.
Caskey; rug, Mrs. Flick; carving set,
Fairfax club; cushion. Miss Dora
Burkhart; rug. Miss Nettie Ranels;
lamp. Miss Alice Burkhart; trunk.
Miss Pearl Miles; necktie, Louis
Burkhart.
The members of the band desire
through the columns Of the Herald
to return thanks t those who kindly
took part in the fair. and to all others
who in any way assisted by donation
or otherwise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
Death Of a Bright Young Lady.

At the home of her parents in
Hedgesville, on Wednesday morning,
at Io:45 o'clock. Margaret May, be-
loved daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fl.
Drenner, departed this life, after only
a short illness from stomach trouble.
Miss Drenner had only been i'll a
short time and her death was a shock
to her large number of friends. She
was a bright and promising young
lady of about II years of age, and her
death has cast a deep gloom over that
place. She was beloved by all who
knew her, and will be sadly missed.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon, from the NJ. +. church.
Rev. O. M. Ruark. of Williamsport,
officiating, assisted by Rev. Edwards,
and was largely attended. She was
laid to rest in the cemetery at that
place. To the parents, sisters and
brother we tender our heartfelt SYM
pathies.
How short the race our friend has run,
Cut down in all her bloom;
The course but yesterday begun
Now finished in the tomb.
Alone unto her Fathers will
One thought has reconciled-
That He whose love exceedeth ours,
Hath taken home His child.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
NOTICE

We this week send bills to
a number of subscribers who
are from two to ten years III
arrears. To all we offer a dis
count of one-third for cash.
Unless we receive a prompt
response, we shall be compel
led to enforce a collection at
regular rates. IF not nov pre-
pared to pay, write us stating
when it will be convenient to
do so. These old accounts
must be adjusted as a matter
of business. 1t is not our in
tention to crowd anyone who
will treat us half right, but we
will meet all more than half
way. Let us hear from you
at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
The Mass Meeting.

A number of people from all over
the county assembled in the court
house on Tuesday afternoon at 1880
o'clock for the purpose OF ~transacting
business and adding new names to
the list of members of the Anti
Saloon League. The meeting was
held in the afternoon so that the
country people could attend. Dele
gates had been elected from all the
districts of the county, but only a few
were in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. DR.. F. NJ. Woods, who
in a short address stated the purpose
of the meeting. He appointed Messrs
{. w. Boyer and Lee M. Bender to
solicit members from the audience
and a number of new names were
added to the membership of the asso
citation.
DIR. Woods then stated that DR.
~Smithson, who was to address the
meeting had sent him word that he
was confined to his bed With the grip
and it would be impossible to be pres
emit.
Rev. Ferguson then addressed the
meeting. He spoke for about an hour
and the meeting then adjourned until
evening.
A large crowd assembled at the
evening meeting in the First M. E
church. The meeting was called to
order by the president of the League.
After the singing of a hymn and a
few remarks by Revs. ]. A. Price and
S G. Ferguson, the president intro
duced Rev. DIR. Julius z. Grammer,
rector of the Trinity Protestant Epis
copal church. of Baltimore, who
spoke at length upon the legality and
morality of the saloon. In the yours
of his remarks he said he Endorsed
coffee and milk houses in preference
to saloons. After his address the
audience was canvassed and a number
of new names were added to the
list. The League now has nearly 500
members enrolled.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
See us for Sale Bills and
get our prices before hav-
ing them printed. We can
save you money.
Falling Waters Fancies.

The infant child of Mr.. VIM. Pear
rell is dangerously i'll.
Miss Hattie lands is spending the
week in Williamsport.
Mr.. B +. Miller, who has been i'll
is at present convalescing.
Mrs. ] NJ. Ripple spent Saturday
as the guest of Mrs. l.. Couchman.
Owing to the rapid thawing, de-
struction from high water is antici-
pated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Miller, OF near
Scrabble, visited the latter's father Oh
Monday.
The sale of Mr.. Andrew Lands will
take place at his Home near Mar
lowe on Mond-y, Feb. Fl, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock.
The recent snow is conceded to
have acquired the greatest depth Of
any within the recollection of the peo-
pie of this vicinity
Quite a number Of our young PEG.
pie proposed taking a straw ride on
last Monday night. but the sudden
thaw caused them to postpone it in
definitely. X. A. n.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The above is the name Of a new
book 10 be issued BY the Acme Pub-
Fishing company. of Morgantown.
The work will consist OF stories,
verses and sketches from the pen OF
Howard Llewellvn Swisher, a young
West Virginia author. The book will
contain about one hundred and fifty
pages. Some of the pieces contained
in the volume have appeared in
periodicals heretofore. but much Of
the matter is new. The price Of the
book is one dollar. post paid. Send
for a copy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
AN EXCELLENT COMBINATION.
Successful Enterprise
BASED Ola Merit.
The Importance of Informing
the Public on the Value OF
an Article Through the
Leading News
papers.

The few remedies which haye at.
tanned to world. wide fame, as truely
beneficial in effect and giving satisfac.
ton to millions OF people everywhere.
are the products Of the knowledge Of
the most eminent physicians, and
presented in the form most acceptable
to the human system by the skill OF
the worlds great chemists; and one OF
the most successful examples is the
Syrup OF Figs manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. Unlike a
host of limitations and cheap substi
tutes. Syrup of Figs is permanently
beneficial in its effects, and therefore
lives and promotes good health, while
inferior preparations are being cas-,
aside and forgotten. In olden times
if a remedy gave temporary relief &c
individuals here and there, it was
thought good; but nowadays a Taxa.
tive remedy must give satisfaction to
all. II you have never used Syrup OIL
Figs, give it a trial. and you will be
pleased with it. and will reccomend il
to your friends or to anyone who
suffer from constipation, or from over
feeding, or from colds, headaches,
biliousness, or other ills resulting
from an inactive condition OF the kid
neys, liver and bowels.
In the process of manufacturing the
pleasant family laxative made by the
California Fig Syrup company, and
named Syrup Of Figs. figs are used,
as they are pleasant TO the taste; but
the medicinal properties OF the remedy
are obtained from an excellent COM
bination of plants known TO medicin
ally laxative and to act most benefici
ally. AS the true and original remedy.
named Syrup Of Figs, is manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup company
only. a knowledge OF that fact will
assist in avoiding the worthless imi
tations manufactured by other parties.
The company has selected for years
past the leading publications OF the
United States through which to in.
form the public of the merits Of its
remedy, and among them the Herald
is included, as will be seer by refer.
ence to its advertising columns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys. Malaria or troubles
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bltters. This
medicine tones up the whole system.
acts as a stimulaDt to Liver and Kid
neys. is a blood purifier and nerve tom
ic. IL cures Constipation. Headache.
Painting Spells, Sleeplessness and Mel
anchoiy. 1t is purely vegetable, a mild
laxative, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and
be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only 50c. a bottle at Matthaei's Phar-
macy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Hon. 6. M. Bowers was here this
week.
Mr.. John Fitz was in this city this
week.
MI. Daniel Getzendanner was in
Martinsburg on Tuesday.
Miss Daisy Well has returned from
a visit to Baltimore and Charlestown.
Mrs. ]. w. Bishop and daughter,
Virginia, are on a visit to Washing
ton.
Mr.. ]. Nelson Wisner and wife
spent Washington's birthday in Har-
risburg.
Misses Bessie and Eva Drenner are
guests of the family of Mr.. A. M.
Staubly.
Mrs. Jacob Mullen, of Baltimore, is
the guest of relatives in North Mar
tinsburg.
Miss Mary Adams, of Hancock, is
the guest of Miss Lulah Hartley, Oh
Boyd avenue.
Mrs. o. S. Dutrow and children
have gone or a visit to her parents,
at Washington.
Mrs. O. F. Flippo. of Philadelphia.
is the guest of Mrs. ]. B. Snodgrass.
West King street.
Miss Jane Faulkner, of Washing
ton, spent Tuesday evening at the
home OF her uncle, DIR. ]. w. McSher-
ry.
Miss Mary Nelson Wisner is in
Evanston, H., where she is visiting
her sisters, who attend school at that
place.
Miss Bertha Ridgeway. of Ridge
way, spent Tuesday afternoon in this
city at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John Bogart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Cox returned
to their home in Lafayette, Ind, after
spending several months with Mrs.
Mullen, on Third street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
Contract for New Building Let.

The contract for the Cashmere fac
tory has been given to Mr.. S. A
Westenhaver. he being the lowest
bidder. The other bidders we're
Messrs. T.ee M. Bender, w. +. Tebo
and w. Small.
Mr.. Westenhaver will begin work
on the building as soon as the weather
permits and it is expected that it will
be completed and ready to begin
operation by the first of May. The
building will be of brick, sixty feet
long and two stories high and will be
situated opposite the Crawford wooden
mills.
When the new industry starts in
operation it will give employment to
a number of hands and will bring a
number of experienced workmen to
Martinsburg, who will also move
their families here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Faust was on the boards at the
Central Thursday night, and drew a
large audience. The company headed
by Mr.. Porter ]. White, as Mephisto.
is a good one, and he in his role took
his part to perfection. The electrical
effects and special scenery used were
fine. The play Faust is a crowd
drawer every time it mere, and
next year it will need our new opera
house to accommodate the crowd that
will attend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Special constable Steve Cunning.
ham rode to Gerardstown on Sunday
and arrested Hairy Hutton upon a
warrant sworn out by a man named
Barbour, on the charge of assault.
He was given a hearing before Justice
Byers Tuesday morning, found guilty
and fined $40 and costs or ten days in
Jail. He chose the latter. He was
represented by Hon. S. w. Walker
and Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer represented
the State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

DR.. A. Andrews, physician and sur
geon, has located in this city to prac.
tice his profession. He has lately
been located at Weston, and was fol
three years a physician in a hospital
at Reading. Pa. The doctor has de
cided to make Martinsburg his perma'
uent location, and asks a share of the
public patronage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

A large stone fell from the top of
the stone quarry of Baker Bros, on
Tuesday morning, striking Samuel
Bombash, co!ored, on the leg and Sc
verely bruising it. The shovel he was
using prevented the stone from crush.
ing both legs. Richard Hicks had his
foot mashed about ten minutes prior to
Combash's accident.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Conrad Hammann, who was
seriously injured by being struck by
a sled sometime ago. continues to i'm
prove and the indications now are
that he will soon recover from the in
juries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Miss Lulah Hartley entertained a
few of her friends at her home, 3II
Boyd avenue. last night at an oyster
supper. in honor of her guest, Miss
Mary Adams, a charming young lady
of Hancock. The evening vas pleas
antly spent by all. and full justice
was done to the luscious bivalves at
the supper table.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Capt. A. ]. Moore. First Lieut.. J.H.
Weddel and Second Lieut.. w. N.
Linch. of Company H, First West
Virginia Volunteers, are now all at
home in this city. The members OF
the company have presented each OF
them with a handsome gold mounted
sword.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

A Martha Washington tea was Civ
en- Tuesday by the Lutheran Literary
and Aid society of the Lutheran
church, in the ice cream parlors OF
Mrs. B. G. Quenzel, East Martin
street. A nice sun was realized by
If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The Allegheny Coal company has
wired the Relief Association that they
would donate a car load of coal to the
poor of this city. The association
will see that it is properly distributed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Even the brick pavements seem to
be giving up something these Lenten
days. Many of them should be re.
paired.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Messrs. H. H. Emmert, L. w. Rob-
inson, S. Walker, Geo. w. Johnson,
G. w. Boyer and w. f. Hoffheins
were in Washington on Wednesday,
attending the banquet given that
night by the Jefferson Democratic as
ISOLATION, in honor of w. ]. Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The Shenandoah pants factory, of
this place, will erect a large brick
building in the spring for the manu-
featuring of their goods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
Postponed Sale.

The sale of c. Wright Morgan
which was to have taken place near
Inwood on February IS has been post
poned until February rs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

All forms of s~croiula. sores. boils,
pimples and eruptions, are quickly
and permanently cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Luther Miller has about recov.
cred from his recent eve spell Of
sickness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Miss Blanche Rouark. of the Herald,
has recovered from a weeks illness
of the grip
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The Swan Pond post Office was done
away with on Tuesday. The rural
carrier now delivers the mail in that
section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

That's a pretty good joke on oui
correspondent, Ralph" who ha:
been running a day ahead oftime thi.
week by using a 1000 calendar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Mr.. S. S. Granthan is more than
lonesome at his home. Lonesome
hurst" near "Windewald," since
Mrs. Grantham has gone to ElSins,
to visit relatives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Thirty-fve engines were showed uI
on the Norfolk & Western, between
Hagerstown and Roanoke.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The weather mar would place the
people of Martinsburg under many
obligations to him by holding back
some of the cold weather till the tor.
rid days of summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The Mechanics Band will give a
choice concert in the Central opera
house Thursday, March g.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Her rosy lips were near to me;
To kiss her were the best of jokes.
And yet, / did not try, for she
Was Poling's dummy made for
cloaks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

"No." says our Philosopher, "it
doesn't indicate that a person has wa.
ter on the brain when their head
swins."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The pupils of the High school cele-
brated Washington's birthday by
having exercises appropriate to the
day. A number of visitors were pres
emit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

We have a large and we'll selected
stock of Lap Robes and Horse Blank
cts. F. E. BoLEY & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Vim. T. Stewart has sold his
farm of I25 acres to Mr.. Frank c.
Foreman for the sum of 81, 800 cash.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Put fire escapes on your high build
ings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Old papers for sale at this office
only 10 cents a hundred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Trees are getting ready to turn over
a new leaf.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

The Second West Virginia regiment
has been mustered out of service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Wednesday was payday on the B.
& o.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Canned Apples SC a car at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Canned Peas SC a can and Canned
String Beans SC can at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25

Express companies will hereafter be
taxed in West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-25
LITTLE LOCALS.

Fine lathe