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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22

Hon. John B. Thurston, U. S. Senator
from Nebraska. said to be one Of the hnest
orators in the country. viii be the next
speaker to be brought to Martinsburg by
the Republicans. lie VIII speak here
rueday, Sept. IS.
Mr.. 7. F. Eldwood. residing two miles
west OF Kearnevsville, is greatly dist 'ess-
ed and is searching the country 10 ascer-
fan the whereabouts Of his eleven year-old
daughter. Edith May, who ran away from
home few days ago The girl has dark
h iir and blue eyes. Since her disappear
ance nothing has been heard from her.
George w. Kaufman. son of Mr.. Geo.
v. Kaufman, Of N. High street, who has
zen working in Babylon, Long Island, IS
home. The young man came the entire
distance on his wheel, distance OF about
$50 miles, making il in three days and a
calf. The trip was made without acci-
dent and in unusually good time
Mrs.Virginia Tutwiler, wife Of j, o Tut
wiler, died Wednesday at the home OF her
husband, in Charles Town, after a inger-
ing illness from caacer OF the stomach,
aged about 90 years. She is survived by
three sons, Harry, George and Charles, OF
Philadelphia, and TWO daughters, MIS-. &.
Fl. Briggs, of Harper's Ferry, and Mrs.
Edward oouders, OF Charles Town.
The last page in the marriage license
record book, which has been IN use since
December, 1893, was filed out Monday
ing by the County Clerk and the next
couple applying for a license will have
the honor of filling the FIRST record page IN
the new book. Two hundred and fifty
TWO licenses were recorded in the old book
during the year and nine months it was
in use.
One of the best yields Of wheat yet re-
ported is the crop raised on w. n. Lem
ems farm at Billmyer's Mill by Thomas
F. Jones' The average per acre from IS
acres was g bushels by machine meas
urement, which viii probably make 80 by
weight. c. A. Helvestine got 90 bushels
IRON , I 4 acres of land on J. Will Tay-
lor's place below town. Newton Myers,
near Shenandoah Junction, raised 1900
bushels from S. acres an average OF about
Fl bushels.
Courtney Carbaugh, aged twenty-one,
son of John S. Carbaugh, of Plum Run,
near Hancock, while attempting to cross
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Sny-
der's Crossing, near Hancock station, was
Thursday morning struck by west bound
freight engine and seriously injured about
the head His body was tossed aside by
the engine, otherwise he would have been
ground to pieces. His unconscious form
was carried to his boarding house in
Hancock, where he fingers between life
and death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22
Beats the Klondike.

Mr. A. C. Thomas, Tex, has found a
more valuable discovery than has yet
been made in the Klondike. For years
he suffered untold agony from con
sumption, accompanied by hemorrhages
and was absolutely cured by DR. King ,
New Discovery for Consumption;
Coughs and Colds lie declares that
gold is of little value in comparison
with this marvellous cure; would have
IT, even if it cost a hundred dollars a
bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all
throat and lung affections are positively
cured by DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Trial bottles free at
Matthaei's Pharmacy. Regular size 80
elsa nd 81 90, Guaranteed 10 cure or
price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22
Attended Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet Of the Advisory
Board of the Hagerstown Fair Associa
ton, was held on rhe fair grounds Satur-
day afternoon. Those who represented
Berkeley county at the banquet were:
Decatur Hedges, c. A. Viewer, John
Lemen, Robert Homer James McKown,
John Clendenning and John W. Dodd
The local directors report the banquet
very sumptuous affair. The menu con-
sisted OF pure of clans, deyiled crabs
fried chicken, picked beets, Sliced toma-
toes, ice cream, coffee, cigars and other
eatables,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22
A SIMPLE QUESTION. d.
People are Requested 10
Honestly Answer this.

Is not the word OF a representative citi-
zen of Martinsburg more convincing than
the doubtful utterances of people livir G
every where else in the Union : Read
this:
Mr. w. w. Westphal landlord and
owner of the Valley House on Queen
street says:-"There was an aching across
the small of my back, accompanied by
sharp twinges in the kidneys. | heard MIR.
Edward Shepherd one OF my guests man
ager at Matthae's Pharmacy speak so
favorable of Doan's Kidney Pills, that
decided to give them trial. | used them
for few days and in short time all the
old symptoms disappeared. | could eat
and sleep we'll and felt tirst-class.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
f oster- Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y. sole
agents for the US.
Remember the name Doans and take
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To Occupy Chapel.
no other.

Announcement was made Sunday that
the Reformed congregation and Sunday
School would occupy their new chapel ON
next Sunday. During the building OF the
chapel they have used the Firemen's Hall.
Next Sunday they will meet at the hall at
o.I5 clock in the mofnng. and from
there the school will go in body TO the
chapel where special opening services will
be held. Rev. G. 6 Everhart, Of Shop
herdstown, will be present, and with 9TH
ers, deliver an address. A happy time is
anticipated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22
Stores Oyen at Night

Last night was the last night for the
early closing system, adopted by the mer-
chants of the city for the summer, and the
stores will nov be open until the usual
closing hours.
The clerks held meeting last night
and decided not to ask the merchants to
close early any more until after Christmas
after which time they will endeavor to
have them close at O'Clock. The early
closing system has worked very success
fully and has met with the approval of al
most everyone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22

"a CAPABLE mother must be healthy mother.
~ The experienced maternity shouldno be approached
without careful physical preparation.
Correct and practical counsel what the would
be mother needs and this counsel without by
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-22
No Place Like Old Home.

DR.. n. D. Baker, who returned from
Cleveland this week, is here to stay Like
good many other people who move away
from Martinsbug, the DR.. thinks there is
no place like the old home, and he will
return here to live. The family is ex-
pected here in few weeks.
Mrs. John Lyons, Of Mahony City, Pa,
formerly of this city, who has been spend
ing several days in this city, returned
home last Friday Mr.. Lyons announc-
ed has intention of returning to Martins
burg in the fall and making it his home
again.
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Relic of Colonial DAYS.

Miss Carrie Claggett, of near Clear
spring, Washington county, Md, who is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. w. Dodd, at
the Continental, has in her possession a
relic of colonial days which she prizes
very highly. 1t is round copper badge
with the initials of George Washington in
the center and the words Long Live the
President" underneath. Encircling the
edge of the relic are the initial letters Of
the thirteen orr ,ina States, The relic
was found on the farm on which Miss
Claggett lives and is the second one found
on the place.
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A notice to discontinue, not accom-
panied by the amount due at the time
viii not stop the paper
Notice to change post-otiice .ddress
ust give the old as well as the new Of
dee.
All matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
OF the ait nor, not necessarily for publ
eation, but as guarantee Of good faith.
All matter submitted Is subject to the
approval Of the editor.
All checks and money-orders must be
wsde payable to ~
w. Z. HOFFHEINS ~ co.
4E- Communications to insure insertion,
g#-m must reach us by Wednesday noon,
sRg-except that news items of great i'm
k%-p ortancewil be received until Thurs
CT day eve.
B Advertisers wishing changes made In
2aTtheir ads must furnish copy by Wed
aSg nesday noon, and copy for new adj
@sT vertisements must be in hand not
Gss- later than Thursday noon.
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writing 70 MIS-. PlnKham at Lynn, Mass.
Mrs, CORA gibson. Yates. Manistee
Co., Mich. writes
DEAR Mrs PIEKHAM-Two years ago
/ began having such dull, heavy. drag
ging pains in my back, nenses were pro-
fuse and painful and was troubled with
1eucorrhea. took patent medicines
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CAPABLE:
MO THE :. r.
HOOD

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and consulted a physician. BIT
not become pregnant,
"Seeing one of your books
my troubles and asking for az
swered my letter promptly
the directions faithfully, al
much benefit that / canno
Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetal
pound enough. l now FIND
pregnant and have begun its
use again. l cannot praise ii
enough"
MRS. PERLEy MoULTON
Thetford. VT, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-
I think Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is an
excellent medicine. / took |
several bottles of it before |
the birth of my baby and
got along nicely. l had no
after-pains and am now
strong and enjoying good
health, Baby is also fat and
healthy"
Mrs. CHAs. GERBrG, 3o4
South Monroe ST., Balti-
more, Md, writes: "DEAR !
Mrs. PINKHAM-Before TAX !
ing Lydia f, Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound | was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14

and a half tablespoonfuls Of lemon juice
or sharp vinegar two tablespoonfuls Of
butter with salt and pepper Melt the
butter in the dish and add the lobster cut
fine, the lemon juice and seasoning. Heat
through and serve
Dreamed Lobster-One can Of lobster.
one pint Of boiled milk (this must be
boiled before hand). yolks of three eggs,
two tablespoonfuls of butter, two table
spoOnfulS of water, one teaspoonful of
-four. a little cream, salt and pepper
Place the butter IN the dish, and when
melted add the -four and water. rubbed
smooth One-haIf the milk and stir well.
then add the yOIks, well beaten, then the
remainder of the milk. the seasoning. and
stir all the time. When as thick
cream. put in the lobster cut up coarse
". and stir while heating
Dreamed Codhsh-One and one-half cup
fuls of well soaked and picked Goldfish.
one and one-half cupfuls of milk. one
tablespoonful of butter, one tablespoonful
of -four one egg salt and pepper Heat
the milk add the butter and -four rubbed
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couple can be legally married, certif-
Gates must be produced showing that
both bride and bridegroom have been
duly vaccinated
In Norway. girls are ineligible for
matrimOny until they have earned certi-
dcates for proficiency in knitting, bak-
ing and spinning.
In WaIdeck there is a law that no
license to marry will be granted to any
Individual who has the habit of over
drinking. and once identified with the
habit, an inebriate must produce suffi-
eient proof of reformation to warrant
his receiving the license at any future
time.
Russian law allows a man to marry
only four times, and he must marry be-
fore eighty or not at all.
It IS a custom in Hungary for the
groom to give the bride a kick after the
the marriage ceremony to make her re-
ahze her subsection. while in Cratic the
bridegroom boxes the brides ears
Symbol OF Girls Birth Month.
According TO an old astrological pre-
diction:
If a girl is born in January. she will
be prudent housewife, given to meIan-
chOly, but good tempered
If in February. q human and affec-
tiOuate wife and tender mother.
If in March, a frivolous chatterbox,
somewhat given to quarreling.
If in April, inconsistent not intel
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cheaper than the other and answers every
purpose When cooking any dish that
calls for milk. use the bath" as it will
otherwise be liable to scorch- The fol-
lowing recipes are reliable:
Dreamed Shrimps-One can of shrimps
or a cofeecupful, two eupfuls of sweet
~ w. ~ us Oh hour one
and salt Place the butter in the pan, and
when melted add the flour and rub
smooth, then add the milk When the
mixture Is thick cream add the
shrimps. salt and pepper, and when well
heated serve
Chicken Hash-One large cupfuI of
chopped chicken. one small cupful of
chopped potatoes. one-haIr cupruI Of wa
ter. two tabIesp0Onfuls Of butter, with
salt and pepper. Melt the butter in the
dish. add the water and seasoning. and
when hot the chicken and potatoes. When
well heated serve Any cold cooked meat
can be used in place Of the chicken.
Plain Lobster-One small can lobster. OF
the meat of a mediun-sized one, three
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ngent, but likely to be good looking
If in May, handsome, and likely to be
happy
If IN June. impetuous, viii marry
early and be frivolous
If in July. passably handsome. but
with a suIky temper.
z fl august, amiable and practical.
likely to marry rich.
IF in September. discreet. affable, and
much liked
If in October. pretty and coQuettish,
and likely to be unhappy.
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anywhere in the house told her there
might be few in the cellar. and being
a trifie put out, said sareastically tfat
If she wanted to look. I'd be pleased to
take her down there. She said she want
ed SO much TO find q rat hole and
would please take her down2 We
went down to the cellar, and proEvAsd
around till we found a hole I said was
rat hole She stopped down and dropped
the cldld's tooth into it.
There she said, I've put Marjory 5
first tooth into a rat hole. and now her
second Teeth VIII be sure to be white
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c,t a few soft strands only and curl
them close and tight She will take
out of the fashionable coIOrs Of the
season the one that suits her best, and,
if even that is not particularly becom-
ing. she viii artfully introduce q collar
or a waistcoat Of a modifying shade, or
tie a chiffon bow under her chin to pre-
vent the obnoxious color coming near
her face.-New York Telegram
Things Worth Knowing.
ButternniIk is good to bleach fine
Iaces. Lay the laees in the buttermIIk
in the sunlight
One-third vinegar and twO-thiTds lin
seed oil make an excellent mixture to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14

brighten furniture when rubbing it in
the spring cleaning
One fine hOusekeeper never has spring
nor fail cleanings. She keeps her dining
room maid rubbing the furniture and
renovating the entire house. with no
other duties to perform but serving at
the table.
a dash Of soda put in the water in
which cabbage is boiled will prevent
any odor through the house.
\ tablespoon of vinegar added to the
regular recipe for cookies will make
them crisp, and the children enjoy the
snap.
The vegetables, cabbage, onions and
carrots are much more delicate and de
hci0us if after they are boiled you pour
over them a little milk with pepper,
salt and butter, and boil like canned
corn
A New Superstition.
7 dzew a tooth for a wee mite of a
girl yesterday said the dentist to Il
Washington Post reporter 1T was one
of her first teeth. and it wasn't much
larger than a pinhead- I dropped it,
quite by accident, and then I had to go
down on all tours and look for that
tooth. The mother wanted it. When
I'd found il and given it to her, she
asked me If there were any rat holes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14

and strong as rats teeth. Thank you
SO much
1T was a new superstition to me, but
she seemed to take great stock IN it.
Anyway, it was a good way TO get rid
of the tooth, and a great deal less dan
gerOus than the way some mothers have
Of swallowing the first teeth their chill
dren lose"
Queer Marriage Customs.
In Brazil parents and guardians may,
before consenting to the marriage Of
their charges, require a medical certifi-
cate from the bride or bridegroom certi-
flying that he or she has been vacci-
mated
IN Norway and Sweden. before any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
NC Best 10 &c WorId.

We beffeve Charnberlafn's Cough Rem
s,zz fs THE best IN the world A few weeks
40 we suffered with a severe cold ana g
Troublesome cough. and having re@d tneL1
a ,sz-1-tfserneuts IN our own and otner pa
ners We purchased q bottle to see II II
vouId erect US It cured Us before the
t,o+@ie VS. more than half used II Is the
f,ssf medicine out for colds and coughs
7rhe Herald Andersonv1lle- Ind For SAFE
BY A. T. Waggoners drugs1st tez H--1lsa7
avenue
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ahd and VIII effect permanent
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ways Ready Relief is my friend. never
travel without q bottle IN my valiss- Yours
truly, GEORGE STARR
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TOPEKA STATE JOURNALS centa
per month. by mall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
Chatting Dish Cookery.

That Chatting Dish" is the subject of
the following practical article by May
Bonard in a recent issue Of the House
keeper
The day after Christmas my neighbor
across the street came dancing in (she is
last Juness BRIDE. and exclaimed, I've
got a ehafing dish just like yours, and
now I want all your recipes" Her call
set me TO thinking that perhaps there are
others who would like my channg dish
recipes. as 7 call them. but they are Just
as reiishable If cooked upon a stove
For getting an inpFomptu meal a
Sunday tea or after the theater, q chat
ing dish can not be beaten The prettfest
and most Inexpensive ones that are good
are of nickel and they are the easiest
to keep clean and bright In purchasing.
see that the dish has a hot-water pan, or
bath as It Is called, as it is almost in
diSpensable where one uses milk in pre-
pairing any dish
There are some things that should never
be done to a chafng dish The frame
should never be washed If IT Is silver or
nickel. but IT should be kept very bright
If of iron it must be busted and polished
with a soft cloth dampened with coal OIL
The pans must not be put into water,
but the water put into them. If anything
be removed with a little lard and fine
salt and then well polished Wipe the
inside of the dishes perfectly dry In Sc
lecung the lamp. get one that can be
regulated ike a common lamp The lamp
generally holds i've ssblespoonsful of al
cohol and viii burn a half hour
Always 6il il just before using as the
alcohol is sure to evaporate II left in it
Tor any length q time. Wood alcohol IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-14
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
s oOF&ES ALL Palms,

CURES AND PREVENTS Colds, Coughs Sore Throat, nue
of
o Lungs Breathing,
Group. Diphthera ChIIs
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FIRST PAINLESS NIGHT IN MONTHS.
I received the Ready Relief on Friday. ths
18th inst. by night express; used the sans
at o'clock and had q painless night. Tor
the first time IN three months Used thz
Ready Relief again on Saturday and Suns
day morning and night. with the same res
suit had broken arm and shoulder o13
OF, Joint, or dislocated: was set all right b
Dr.. Bloom in Schenevus. but remained pzans
full TIL I used your remedy. Thanks eoz
your prompt attention Yours respeetf y1lIsal
@. O. DOSE.
Maryland. ctsego Co. n.
Nov. Il. lass.
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4 dainty white petticoat Of finest
n alnsook has a deep yoke. to which
ueep uounce Of fine embroidery is at
tached to a curvfng line thar takes II
almost to the belt of the yoke. Be
meath this. applied TO the edge Of the
yoke, is a fun under flOunce with EN-
nroldered edge. and a dust rufHe Of
closely pieated lawn completes the
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The Care Of Gloves.

When gloves are taken off the hand
tney must never be rolled into a BAH
IN a glove box longer than thew are
All noles must be mended as soon az
seen and buttons replaced. As ali
gloves get to smell queerly if worn any
Iehsth OF time, have a small sachet Of
violet powder to Law irsf5a s,ot- = "a
and on a fine day hang them out in tn
ar and sun When dirty. have them
cleaned several times before buviner
new ones -s
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Quite the newest idea in underwear is
the sllken pettic0at with flowers paint
ed around the bottom of the rufffe and
scattered over tx in capriciOus careless
ness. A handsome one is Of cerise sat
in decorated with cherry blossoms and
green leaves.
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Fancy lace neclwear is receiving
some new development every dav
long lace scarf to carry several times
around the neck and tie in large bow
IN front is one of the popular stvIas A.
entirely new idea is the use Of volun-
nous scarts Of tulee carried twice
around the neck and tied in a large how
az the back This undoubtedly may be
tied at the back. 50 popular q Few years
ago. as
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FROM cUBAI

Havana. Cuba
DR.. Railway & Co.. New York:
Dear SirsI have been \ sufferer from
chronic rheumatism for many years. during
which time I have not enjoyed one Whole
nights calm rest I heard of your Rad
ways Ready Relief. and getting It, aD-
piled It. and It immediately gave ne ease
and comfort and secured TO me the first IN
disturbed sleep I had during 20 years On
continuing the use for q few days I was
completely cured
WM. SIDNEY MYERS,
Correspondent Of the London Times
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Yellow chrysanthemunns are the new
est rad IN millinery. Chrysanthemums
OF every shade and color. indeed. are
popular. even those Of black silk petals
tleNiole straw braid and horsehair lace
are among the novelties for trimming.
and are combined with mousseline De
sole, velvet or tulee with excellent ef-
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RHEUMATISM.

DR.. Railway & Co:
have been a sufferer from rheumatism
for more than six months. I could not raise
my hands to my head put my hands be-
hind me, or even take or my own shirt
Before I had finished three-fourths Of
bottle Of Railways Ready Relief could
use my arms as we'll as ever. You can see
why have such great faith in your ReIisc-
Yours truly, w C. BAKER.
Engineer at A AonteIone's Boot and Shoe
Factory. ss9 JuAa st. New Orleans