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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Trr'rg9r, ~ 7srE aN0R4 hi To-day
steped on east Burke street into the 0aa
k.C,erman Reformed Church which was
t,r,ilt as stated on tablet set ~ the front
wall high above the door, in IS45- founa
that the work Of tearing down was Wei
7,nder way. the window sash, the iioors.n
fact all interior wood work had been re-
moved. The gallery and steps 70 the
tower net remained and at once deter
mined to Climb Up and take look az the
old bell and enjoy the scenery. extended
and beautiful. | thought i must De ito1h
such height. up, up went over sue
cession Of old dusty ladders until ! reach
ed a small trap door which had been
thrown back. and, though OF very sflail
dimension / pushed through the opening
and found myself present with the oell.
From openings in the beltry | indeed
had splendid view OF the city as It lay
ar my feet. while beyond its limits on all
sides stretched diversified landscape
scenes always exceedingly beautiful IN the
month OF MAY. took good look al the
he'll and found it was cast in Baltimore IN
1868. then i remember that this was not
the first and only bell ever hung in this
tower. The first bell was probably very
old bell from some other church, OF its
history know only that il was broken, a
fact i recollect when memorys ear turns
to catch the sound of the bell ringing for
Sunday School in 1859.
look about the old bellfry and find
many names cut in, and written on its
timbers. saw H. L. Dolls name writ
ten under date OF 1860, and just then
Harry came up through the little trap door
to take look. He told me that he re-
rnembered writing his name, and at the
time gave the bell tap, with the result
that the deep tone so paralyzed his Juve-
nile ear as to quite PROSTATE him. Doubt
less the first old bell had some young
lady visitors in this tower. | see the toll
lowing names written in pencil, Charlotte
Doll, Lizzie Bentz, Kate l.. Showers, Madge
Showers, Catharine Mcclure. Peter ii.
Cav the sexton in ante-bellum days as |
remember him inscribed his name up here
Aug. 20, I847. In month OF May 1902,
several union soldiers of I4th Indiana
Volunteer regiment wrote their names
there 1t was probably thought to be
good elevation from which TO take Mill
tary observations, but certainly must have
been close place for manouyering. In
few DAYS the bell will be let down to
earth and we hope that ere long it may be
elevated to a new tower, to do duty Tor
generations to come. May 10th, 1900.
S, S. S. of 1859.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
Millions Given AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles of
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured, thousands of hopeless cases of
Asthma Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call at Mat
tbaei's Pharmacy, and get trial bottle
free. Regular size soc. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Unclaimed Letters

Following is ISL OF unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post Office at Martins
burg, w. Va, May IA 1900. II not cali
ed for will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
flee at Washington, May %.
Persons calling for them will say adver-
tised
Alice c. Cushman. Z. c. Esson, Ray
mopd Erven, Z. L. Herring, John Har-
mison, J. A. Henderson, A. J, kearns. ]
Roger Johnson. Miss Noir Light, Lille
Owen, Flora Miller, Mrs Louis Mackenzie
VIM. Redlock, Miss Bessie Thompson
Jno b. Stouffer, Chas, H Williams.
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
HOW's This I

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cused by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN & MilRvIN, Whole
sale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catanh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and muc-
GUS surfaces of the system. Price, 76c.
per bottle Sold by all druggists Test
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

With regret will the law-abidIng citi.
zens and with JOY will the law-breakine
people receive the news of the departure
of MIR W. Fl. Hollis; who has received Z
position Of special police in Washington
Mr.. Hollis has been without doubt one
OF the best officers that Berkeley county
has ever had. Every criminal that ever
landed n Berkeley county always had
Officer Hollis pointed out to him by his
comrades and they all tried their best to
keep out of his way. Whenever Mr.
Hollis went after a man he always got
him or had a good reason why he didn't
During his official life he has been called
upon several times to draw his gun and
drop criminals. but he was always upheld
by the courts and was not blamed for
shooting. Mr.. Hollis left this morning
on train No. to report for duty in the
Capital City.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
GreenSburg.
no other.

Rain is soreIy needed by all vegeta-
ton.
Corn planting is progressing slowly. Il
is difficult to say which is worse off that
in the ground or that out.
Miss Susie Ditto, who has been spend
ing couple of weeks here, returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. Randall is out again after a spell
of sickness lasting several days. 49,
The schools in this vicinity are all ..clos-
ed for the term. Mr.. Amos holly, the
colored teacher of Swan Pond, was the
last having completed his work Tuesday
The closing exercises given by Mr.. c,
E. brakes school at this place were well
attended and enjoyed by all, and reflect
great credit upon both teacher and pupils
They marked the close of most success
full years work, and show no harmoni-
ously teachers and pupils were working
together.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
An Epidemic of whooping Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic Of
whooping cough my children contracted
the disease, having severe coughing spells
We had used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy very successfully for Group and natur-
al turned to it thai time and found it re-
lieved tee cough and effected complete
crre.-fohn Z. Clifford, Propriter Norway
house, Norwood. N. Y This remedy is for
sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

III Fzf4ANtxF TfYCs~ morse faTf79 wagon EFEs
ated havoc along Queen street. which was
crowded with teafns Of all kinds Monday
morning. The runaway team belonged
TO lanes Stewart III Darkesvilse The
horses were standing in the yard al Blsh-
ops elevator, when they became brighten
ed and ran up Queen street al a rapid
gait They escaped ali the teams they
passed, until they came to the wagon Of
the Reyman brewing Company. They
struck the horse hitehed 70 the wagon and
bruised i. in several places. a spoke IN
a wheel OF the runaway wagon was
knocked out by shaft of the beer wagon
The frightened horses were not stopped
BY the collision with the beer wagon; they
kept on going al rapid gait up Queen
street until in front Of the Valley House,
until they colided with Small's milk
wagon They bent the axle on this aud
then continued onward. In front OF Miss
Cunningham millinery store and upset
the phaeton, belonging to the Misses
Cunningham. bending the axles slightly.
By Tins time great excitement prevailed
along the street. After frequent efforts
had been made TO stop the runaway hors-
es they were finally brought to halt BY
Allen Nicodeuus, a countyman,
SCARED AT TRAIN.
A horse driven by Ed. Mosby, ,colored,
frightened at the C. " freight train on
Charles street Saturday evening and ran
down Burke street. AT the corner Of
Burke and Maple avenue the horse left
the spring wagon hanging on a telegraph
pole and then ran northward up Maple
avenue. The horse tnrned at the corner
of Martin and was caught before he had
gone far. The harness and wagon were
badly damaged. Mosby was standing on
the corner holding the horse when he
broke away from him.
TONGUE BROKE.
The tongue on surrey belonging to
J. H. Bogert, the liveryman. driven by +.
A. Hobbs. broke in North Martinsburg
early Sunday morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
Crushed by Falling Stone.

Frank Harris, colored, had his left leg
terribly mashed and broken in two places
while working at the stone quarries
He was loading blast, when the
electricity was turned on and blasts set off
on the other side of the hole. One OF a
number Of large stones flying through the
air struck him on the leg, breaking the
fbia bone six inches below the knee and
breaking both bones at the ankle. The
man was kept busy lodging other stones
from the successive blasts. but fortunately
none of them struck him. He was taken
to his home at Kearneysville, where DIR
Barlow set the broken bones and dressed
the wounds. He will be cripple the rest
of his life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Annie H. Staley was born Sep
TENDER 20, IS4o, and died April II, 1900
aged so years, months and rs days.
OF nine children born to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. Staley
was the first 10 be called from this to the
better world beyond. Her father passed
away some years ago, but her mother,
who is quite aged still survives.
Being united in marriage to Mr.. Thos
Staley seven children were the result OF
that union, all of whom Except the eldest
as we'll as her husband, survive her.
Her health has been very frail for years
and because of this fact her husband gave
up railroading and turned his attention tc
farming. On account of some slight ex-
posture, she became the victim OF most
malignant attack Of pneumonia. All
that medical skill and loving hands could
do was done but to no purpose, and in
less than one week life was no more. The
funeral services were conducted at the
house by the Rev. DR., F. M. Woods oil
Mprtinsburg. Her mortal remains were
then taken to GreenHill cemetery, followed
by long procession of Borrowing friends
and relatives. Mrs. Staley had united
with the Presbyterian Church about TWEEN
ty years before her death, and since that
time had been a consistent member. The
bereaved family have the comforting as
surance. that, while the loving wife and
tender mother can not return to them,they
may go to her. May they so live that
when their earthly pilgrimage is DER, they
may form one unbroken, undivided fami-
ly in the better world above, to which the
dear one has led the way and is beckon-
ing them to follow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers, Sores Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
= Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by l.
GMatthaei Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Mr.. John w Runkles and Miss Mary
S. Adams were quietly joined in marriage
at the home of the bride Monday at,S:3o
O'Clock, p. m, by Rev.W. +. Gruver After
the wedding ceremony the couple were
driven to the home of the groom on Penn
sylvania avenue. where they will reside.
Shortly after their arrival the house was
surrounded and the couple serenaded by a
band of Stinesville serenaders,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
WILLS PRoBATED.

The will of Mary Brown has been re-
corded in the County Clerks office. She
bequeats to her brother. Roh't. T. Ford,
all her personal property and her farm,
consisting of house and eleven acres of
land, lying a mile from Vanclevesvile,
The will of William Edwards has been
admitted to probate, with request not to
publish.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

We would call your special attention to
our new stock of mating in the latest
patterns. Remember we handle nothing
but the jointless mating. Would be glad
to show you through the line. FRANK
S. EMNERT. 5-o-2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Is twenty-four hundred and fifteen miles
from Seattle. via ocean, thirty-three hum
dred and eighteen miles overland Is said
TO be the richest gold field discovered up
to this time. The first steamer will leave
Seattle on or about May 10, 1900. For
full particulars, maps, ETC.. address Geo
H. Heaford, Passenger Agent, Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chicago
Ill
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
ga Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Economy is the best lesson taught by
this saying. 1t is true economy to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla at this season be-
cause it purifes. enriches and vitaizes
the blood and thus prevent sickness and
put the whole system in state of health
for the coming season. Every bottle OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla contains 100 doses
positive proof that it is economy to take
only Hood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

wasted figures of nine-
tenths of our women,
every one of whom may
receive the invaluable adj
vice of Mrs. pinkham.
without charge, by writing
to her at Lynn, Mass.
MISS LULA EVANS, of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
FINGER MASHED.

Jack Kearns had the middle finger on
his right hand broken and mashed by q
falling stone at the quarries. Amputatlon
was not necessary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills.
,-C
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19

Parkersburg, Iowa, writes
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-
for nearly three years.
ieucorrhoea, heart trouble
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-19
WOMEN WHO
EEEE9 ETR@.
PEIvEgEEAHgyS AID

Of her recovery as follows:
n had been a constant sufferer
Had Inflammation Of the womb.
/, bearing-down pains, backache,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-16
FOREST CITY,

Special to the Scranton Tribune
Forest City, Aug. 15.-The funeral of
Vincent, the 1S-months-old child Of Mr..
and Mrs ]. Butler, of Vandling, took
place Monday at Jermyn.
The Star Drum corps have Just re-
ceived some very handsome new suits.
Thomas Cavanaugh was at Rock
lake Wednesday assisting the Lake
Como band, who furnished the music
for Father Smoulter's picnic.
Miss Mary Knee, of Minooka. is vis-
iting at the home of Michael Welsh
on Hudson street.
Mrs. James Ruane and Mrs. Kather-
Inc Ruane, of Archibald, visited at the
home of Mrs. Thomas Murphy, on Hud-
son street, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tyler are re-
joicing over the birth of a young son.
Raymond Murray, the 4-year-old son
Of Frank Murray, is seriously i'll with
typhoid pneumonia.
Mr. James Brady has Just received
notice of the death of his father,
which took place at his home in May
field yesterday.
The Hillside Coal and Iron conlpany
paid their employees today.
Mr. John Gallagher, who for years
has served the Hillside company in the
capacity of outside foreman at the old
breaker has received notice to be
ready any time to go to AVoca, where
he will act as superintendent. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-16
TUNKHANNocK.
special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special TO the Scranton Tribune.
Tunkhannock, Aug. 15-"Representa-
tive Squier, Wyoming county's MEM
Der OF the last legislature, was nomi-
mated for a second term by the Demo-
cratic county convention on Monday.
wyoming has in recent years been in
the habit of going Republican, but the
blightlng effect of Quayism has been
TOO much for the party and the chances
are that Mr. Squier will be his own
successor. r."-wilkes-B Barre Record.
There were causes in this county 9TH
er than "Quayism" that caused the
election of a Democratic member of the
last legislature. The troubles incident
to the last election have to a great ex-
tent been overcome and "the chances
are" that Mr.. Squier will be succeeded
by straight Republican, who will go
into the Republican senatorial caucus
next winter, vote for his candidate and
at the conclusion OF the caucus stand
by the nominee of the majority of the
Republican members.
Tomorrow Thursday is the day of
the Changers picnic at Lake Carey.
This is the great event of the year in
the Granger ranks and they may be
depended on to turn out a big crowd.
The exercises incident to the occasion
will be held in Wrigley's Grove and
among the speakers engaged is the
Rev. H. H. Wilbur, of the Methodist
church at this place.
c. Matthewson one of Factoryville's
prominent business men, was in town
on Wednesday.
Mrs. John S. Turn, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Catherine
| Townsend, for the last few weeks,
leaves here on Thursday for her home
in Buffalo. N. Y.
Riley w. Sampson, of Binghamton,
N. Y, is visiting his brother, w. Dean
Sampson, at this place.
The worh on the re-f1tting of the
| interior of the prothonotary's Office at
the court house will be commenced on
Friday Of this week. 1t will take only
day or two to place the metal furni-
| ture and after that Is done the balance
of the office will receive attention.
Triton Hose company held an ad-
| journed regular meeting last evening
for the purpose of making further ar
rangements in regards to the firemen's
convention at Sayre next month.
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HoPBoTTOM.

'l''NAoA " INC hNldhA'H lllbullfs
Hopbottom, Aug. IA good sized
party attended the Sabbath school ex-
cursion TO Ross park, Binghamton, on
Tuesday. About one hundred and fifty
tickets were sold at this station.
On Monday, Win Tewksbury, who
resides in Lathrop about two miles
from here. was brought before Justice
Finn, on charge of beating his father,
man over seventy years of age. He
pleaded guilty to the charge, and in
default of bail was taken to Montrose
and lodged in Jail to await the sitting
of court. 1t seems to have been a COM
mon occurrence for him to beat and
ill-treat both his aged father and his
young wife, and there are many people
in the vicinity who would be glad TO
see something like justice meted out to
him.
Mrs. o. ID. Roberts is spending a few
days with the party of young people
who are camping at Upper lake.
A new operator, named Walsh. is
employed temporarily at the station.
Mr.. M. Farley and Miss Hattie
Green were visitors at Upper lake on
Sunday; also Messrs. NJ. A. Blair and
Harry Carpenter.
Mrs. Nellie Wixom and little daugh-
ter, who have been visiting Mrs. Wix-
oms parents for some time, have re-
turned home.
Why is this particular piece of the
earth so sighted whenever showery
refreshments are being passed? While
the cities all seem to have had a good
soaking, after the scorching Of last
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-16

Another day has passed without any
changes being made in the standing of
contestants in The Tribune's Educa-
tional Contest. The points recorded
were scored by contestants who needed
a few more before they could pass up
the line, and it frequently occurs that
one brings in a number of points that
will raise him up one or two places and
later those ahead bring in enough to
retain their positions. Eugene Boland,
David c. Sp ncer, Arthur Ktmmerer
and Harry Reese are very close to-
gether and the five others below are
also grouped, with but eight or ten
points intervening.
Two more books of blanks were given
out yesterday, and perhaps a few days
will add other names to the list of lead
ers. For the benefit of those who have
not seen the previous announcements,
or who are not familiar with the con-
ditions of the test. The Tribune prints
full particulars on the fourth page.
There is ample time to enter and make
| good showing, as the contest Is to
remain open for six weeks and much
can be accomplished in that time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-16

week, the country In this quarter OF
the globe was scarcely sprinkled. 1t
must be that we are neither the just
nor the unjust.
Mrs. A. j. Green has been quite seri-
ously Ill for about two weeks past, and
is confined to her bed.
Mrs. Mary l.. Brown, OF Dalton, Wis
tied relatives in town, Tuesday.
Mrs. Vlna Paine and daughter and
Miss Candace German, of Scranton
are spending a few days at their old
home near here.
In spite of the extreme heat on Fri
day last, quite a large number attend
ed the meeting Of the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. at Mrs. Kellum's. Tea was served
on the lawn.
Mr.. Gordon Warner, of Scranton, Wis
tied his little son, Paul, who resides
with his grandparents here, on Sun.
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-16
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York Aug. l5.-Todays stock market was
in many respects a counterpart OF the cary
trading Of the week There was more & nniioTn. ORE.
limited to only lew stocks. distinctive
broadening in the dealings aroused optimism in
some quarters as to possible early participation
in the market by the public SEINE OF the
commission houses reported increased orders and
stress was laid upon the prominence Of the di'i-
dend paying railroads in the rise. As an Offset
the bears dwet the decrease OF New York
city bank reserves consequent upon the gold eN-
ports and the usual contraction in general bust
ness in election season.
New Jersey Central jumped over i've points
on reports Of a change OF ownership OF the
property and favorable developments in the an
thracte coal trade. Other coal stocks sympa'
thized but the late reaction reduced their gals
TO fractions outside Of Delaware and Hudson
which closes 2iI higher. In ,Atchison, positive
assertions for and against the payment OF a
dividend on the common stock were heard, which
lent interest to the movement in the shares
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Fpurted up two points
ing annual statement. But the announcement
that the report would not he published for sev.
eral weeks wiped out pretty much all that rise.
Operations in the steel group were within ralh r
narrow limits and they closed somewhat OFF on
bear pressure due to another decline in war.
rants. Railroad stor Ks particularly the Granger
group, received good support, but they suffered
in common with the general list in the selling
movement toward the close. At intervals today
individual groups were singled out for an ad-
vance and the room traders generally fol.
lowed what appeared to I've good hrying, old
stocks received less attention and usually lost
ground Sugars Peoples Gas and Consolidated
Gas we're conspicuous features in the market
at different times. but in only the latter was
there any material effect left of the demand
a net gain Of 3la points being established. Sen.
timent abroad was received to be more tayorably
inclined toward American rails and London took
almost 10000 shares Of stock Profit taking
was induged in in the late dealings and the
market gave way all around, ending under pres.
sure. Total sales, 23s 900.
More business was transacted in railroad bonds
today than for some time and there was a de-
cded upward tendency for some issues particu-
larly Atchison adjustments, st. Louis, S-uh.
western twos and Wabash debentures. Total
the IS advanced 4 in the bid price.
The following quotations are furnished The
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