Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-08

NslDOlh.
Carpets sold by the yard and worn by
abe foot.
Close quarters are to be found in
s.ingy mans dollar.
Some men kick because they have
nothing to kick about
West Virginia is the center Of political
activity this week
1t seems strange that even the smallest
shoe is foot long.
Two men were hurled from car at
DunIow, this state, and killed.
In 1910 public balls and masquerades
were prohibited in New York
II isn't always the man who has the
most nose that knows the most.
The ice man is a disappointment. He
doesn't look particularly cool.
Some girls are like opportunities, in
that you feel like embracing them.
The Grand Army OF the Republic had
Eas right Of way in Chicago this week.
The sea serpent and kissing bug seem
10 have become absolute quantities.
A plague of mosquitoes is making life
miserable for people on the {. & .. canal.
The merchants have decided to COR
tinue the early closing until 9Th of Sept.
The average politician will prom sc
anything one minute and forget it tie
zext
The letter carrier may not be an orator,
blt he IS always called upon to deliver an
address.
The Christian Endeavor Convention in
Winchester concluded its business and
adjourned.
David NJ. Schnebley, retired farmer
died at his home in Hagerstown, aged
ifty years.
This thing is worth looking into, re-
marked the witty girl, as she paused be-
fore the mirror.
# properly classified, fully 90 per cent
Of the novels Of the day come under the
head of dry goods.
Russian law allows a man to marry
only four times and he must marry before
thirty or not at all.
An old bachelor says the bride is fool
ish because she doesn't marry the best
man at the wedding.
An Irish physician says that man
never begins to take care Of his health
until after he loses it.
Miss Maize Wien is suffering with a
spraned arm, as a result of fall on the
pavement Saturday night.
The Republicans Of Jefferson county
held ar adjourned meeting Saturday and
nominated county officers.
Typhoid fever appeared at a Hancock
boarding house and the 20 boarders left
On the next train for home.
It is said Irritation does not exist in
China What an eXcuSable old bore
Contucias must have been. anyway
You cant tell by appearances how
much a man is worth, Some OF the most
gorgeous boomers haynt got scent.
Cumberland citizens celebrated Friday
nIghg The victory Of the crusade in behalf
OF pure water and the Purihcauon of the
Potomac,
Nervousness is cured by making the
blood rich and pure with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia. Il gives the sweet, refreshing sleep
Of childhood,
The Supreme Court Of Appeals for
West Virginia will convene In Chari,s
Town on Wednesday next The session
wll las. two weeks,
Rev c. Z. Shaw, rector OF the Episco-
pal church at Harpers Ferry, has taken
charge Of the Episcopal Chapel at Dut-
fields, Jefferson county.
No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent it though. DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syr4p cures coughs, colds, bron-
chit.s, asthma, Never fails.
A marriage license was issued by the
County Clerk to Edgar 5. Morrison and
Laura VI. Linton, both Of the county, the
marriage to take place Sept. o.
Estimate from figures already in hand,
he Census Bureau officials believe the
total population Of the United States will
be shown TO be about 100000,
Mr.. George Muuiss has been promo ted
70 the position Of bookkeeper 10 the oincc
OF the Kilbourn Knitting Machine Com
Dany. in place OF Mr.. VIM. Meicher who
Ail leave Oct. to accept a similar posi-
ion IN the North.
The Democratic District Delegate Con-
yention will meet in the Court House in
this city tomorrow morning for the Pur-
pose Of nominating a delegate-at Large to
she Legislature. Jefferson county will be
entitled TO u votes in the convention
Berkeley d and Morgan 5.