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INDEPENDENT
J. NELSON WISNER.
.. "Jeditor and proprietor.
North Queen ?t., Martlnsburg, W . Va.
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SATURDAY, AUG- 10.1889
Hon. John L. Sullivan, slugger
and brute, generally, lias finally
reached tu*.. county, in Mississippi,
where he recently violated law’ and
won a pile of money upon the theory
that he is a better man than any man
living, a'd has been bailed for his
appearance t Court. Now, John
L., let us •» if the law is not a In't
ter mau ?
The Ohio Democrats are endeav
oring to tight their next political bat
tle on State issues, prominent among
which will be the ribsing of the Sun
day beci gardens in Cincinnati, and
the manly stand taken thereon by
Governor Foraker. Possibly the vo
ters will understand that the effort
in that d. Lion is only to sink the
issue bet ween free trade and protec
tion
do no j tolkra tk a yy iucfi
OK OF LA w.
The onward march of morality,
right, proper and religious observ
anceoftk rabbath day, has at last
taken head o» the great beer and li
( quor gjuders of Cincinnati. The
authorities determined to enforce
the law in reference to transacting
business o’ the Sabbath, and there
by stop public liquor drinking on
that da'- 'this was fought by the
saloon k v . ■< by public meetings
and resolutions, as if their business
was entitled to seven days in the
week, as sg'bnst six days for other
people. \ f‘w arrests broke the ring
and in that great city, hereafter, only
the churches will keep open on Sun
day. In tins battle, when the saloon
men became defiant, Gov. Foraker
aided the Mayor of the city in en
forcing the law, by placing himself
squarely and emphatically upon the
statutes, which do not permit Sun
day business It was a manly act.
The law v cried—he said execute
and enforce it, upon any person de
fying or resisting enforcement. He
is a candidate for re-election, and if
his letter to the Mayor is to be used
against him for votes, wo want to
say right here, that we hope sensible
people will encourage any and every
man win backs the right and the law,
against ■ ■ 1: or-. The Governor’s
letter to the Mayor is as follows:
Columbus, O., July 27
Hon. John !'. Mosby, Mayor
Pear Sik : Do not tolerate any de
fiance of law. No man is worthy to
enjoy the free institutions of Amer
ica who rebels against a duly enacted
statute and defies the authorities
charged with its enforcement. Smite
every manifestation of such a spirit
with a s» di id heavy hand. I do
not make tm - suggestions from fear
you need t’> ;n. but only that you
may have -ny assurance they may
afford you in the discharge of the
duty to which you are called by the
action of the 'Turner Hall meeting of
yesterday, the proceedings of whit h
1 have ju » r‘-"*d in the papers.
Yen i ,.y yours, *
J. Ik Foraker. ;
\ Promt*' g Railroad Project 1
A charter has been issued by .Sec
retary otate Walker to the Gauley
& Eastern Railway Company, organ
ized for ti. j>o-e of constructing
and operat a a railroad from the
mouth of < ley river to Hunters
ville, Poe? >r las count}. The prin
cipal offb to be in Charleston,
ami the charier is perpetual. The j
capital stf«fT i-$2,000, in shares of j
■^100, of w1 5. h R. W. Kelley, of New J
York, lu>ld< a teen; and L. i). Kel
ley, of New \ ork,and K. W. Knight,
If. R. Sni'.ll md George S. Coueh,
of Charle one each Tins road,
if construct 1, " ill run through one
of the fine, l ■ ,.l and timber regions
of the Sue r.
The Ch. -a commission arrived
it Brain* " Too., Monday Thus
lar the I - have ceded between
three and Rur million acres, contain
ing the most valuable as well as the
most extensive pine forest in the
Northwest. The commissioners also
secured for the lumbermen the free
use of all streams running through
he diminished reservation.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
i Council Proceedings—The City
Council met in regular session Thurs
day night, August 1st. All the
members were present.
The report of the Finance Com
mittee, showing that all delinquent
; taxes, except $7916, were uncollect
j ible, was received and adopted, and
i this amount was placed in the hands
i of the sergeant for collection.
I The following work was reported
as completed and nearly all paid for: j
Lowering the water pipe on N. Queen j
street; the bridge over the Tuscarora j
on N. TTannis street, and the bridge
on N. Queen street.
The Sergeant reported having
made purchase of 3,120 feet of bridge
lumber. That 0 butchers’ stalls at
the Market House were rented, the
other butchers failing to comply;
and that 18 wagon stands in front of
Market-House were rented.
I>. M. Shaffer & Pro., were reliev
ed of $7.80 taxes erroneously assess
ed for 1887-88.
The following petitions were re
ferred to the Nuisance Committee
with power to act: For removal of
hog pen in rear of .1. W. Neer’s store;
for removal of slaughter house ad
jacent to Eulalie street.
The Council was ordered to meet
on the morning of August 5th, to in
spect the sanitary condition of the
city.
The petition of citizens lor the re
moval of the stone bridge over the
Tuscarora on N. Maple Avenue and
replace it by a light iron structure
was received.
Wm. Ruark was granted permis
sion to use the space now occupied
bj him in front of the Market-House.
The erection of abridge in the rear
of the R. k O. It. R. shops, was pla
ced in the hands of the Street Com
mute. with power to act.
The resolution adopted by the
Council some time ago to the effect
j when a committee was appointed to
have work done, that no action could
be taken except by unanimous vote
of such committee, was repealed ; a
substitute was passed making the ac
tion of a majority of a committee
control its action.
The,levy for municipal purposes
was fixed at 55 cents on the $100, the
same as in 1888.
Mr. Chas Pitzer was granted the
use of the corporation lot at corner
of Penn. Ave. add Queen street for
$ 10 per year rent.
Mayor called attention of commit
tee on town clock, which committee
met on Monday, Aug. 5th.
Petition lor lamp in front of 1L
W. Greer’s store, and on the Win
chester pike between John and King
streets received and referred to Light
Committee with power to act.
The Water Hoard wns instructed
to request the 13. & O. R. R. to send
committee to this place to inspect the
damage done to the water works by
cinders in the Tuscarora.
The attention of the Street Com
mittee was called to the numerous
wash-outs on the hills on E. Burke,
E. Martin and E. King streets.
A large number of bills were pass
ed.—Statesman.
Rest, Va., Aug. 1, 1880
Mr. Editor:
Last Sunday I visited the Episco
pal church, at Runker Hill, whose
membership, some years ago, were
many, now they are lew. Many have
died and are in the cemetery adjoin
ing, others have found homes else
where!. The pulpit was filled by a
stranger, who tried to impress upon
his hearers “that now was the accept
ed time " The organ was presided
over by a stranger, and, indeed, 1
thought it ought to be shrouded in
mourning, for our fair and beautiful
organist had flown. How I missed
her sweet voice ! Only part of the
service was sung; only three com
posed the choir. I heard many say
how they missed her, and I thought,
how true. The last time I was there
1 thought i never heard her sing so
’ leautifnlly. She lias just changed
earth for heaven, and has a harp of
gold, beautifully strung, singing
praises around the throne. I thought
how could God take such a useful
member of the church? God lores
a shining mark, and we must bow
submissive. Many familiar faces
were missing. I heard the preacher
ask the question, who will be the
next? 1 thought who? 1 hope many
may bo brought to see the right
throi gl) the preaching of Rev Thom-1
as. A Friend.
\\ Va., Developments Promised.
Speaking of the presence in I’hila-!
dclphia of President Kennedy and
Col. Chauncey Ives the Inquirtn
say«:
•Tla v.- gentlemen are constantly
impioviiig and extending their road
until it has become one of the most
important and probably among the
most profitable in the State. When
they come to town together it is
usually for consultation with other
members of the Hoard on questions
of contemplated improvements, and
it is not unlikely that there will be
some interesting developments along
I the line of the Cumberland Valley
soon.”
Camp Meeting.The congregation
of the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, of this
town, will hold a camp meeting in
Maj. Strong's woods, beyond Darkes
ville, near the intersection of the C.
V. «fc M. Railroad and the Gerards
town road, commencing on Sunday
next, 11th inst., and will continue
the same until Sunday the 18th inst.,
inclusive. Trains will leave Martins
burg on Sunday for the camp, at 8
and 10 o’clock, a. m.. and 2 and 7
o’clock, p. m.. and will return from
the camp at 12:45, 5:45 and 9:45 p.
m,, fare 35 cents. Trains will also
leave Hunker Hill for the camp, at
8:45 and 10:45, a. m., and 2:45 and
7:45 p. m., and will return from the 1
camp at 2:30, 7:30 and 9 p. m., fare
20 cents.
Berkeley Springs.—Since the B.
& O. Railroad has made connection,
with this historic place for health,
bathing and pieasure, many of the
Sunday Schools, beneficial orders
and bands are taking advantage of
the easy facilities of reaching that
place *nd are holding picnics there,
with much comfort and great enjoy
ment. The grove and the baths are
owned by the State and are control
led by a Hoard of Trustees appoint
ed by the Governor. The grove and
the springs are free to the world,
good behavior being the only require
ment. For bathing only a small fee
is charged, the proceeds going to
pay the bath-keepers, furnishing
towels, ac, and for repairing the build
ings and baths and beautifying the
splendid grove. Visitors will find
the people kind and hospitable, and
those who will indulge in a bath at
trifling expense, will be surprised at
the wonderful temperature and ex
hilarating effects of the water, gush
ing pure from the base of Warm
Spring Mountain. From Martins
burg several trains leave for and re
turn each day, so, this resort and
pleasure is within reach of all our
people.
At a general meeting of the stock
holders of the Bank of Ronccverte,
resolutions were passed authorizing
its conversion into a national bank.
At the residence of Mr. E. O. McKee.
Aug. 7th, 1889, byRov. H. II. Kennedy,
Mr . C. B. Britt to Mis,s Katie C. Rams
burg, all of Berkeley county.
On the 8th inst, by Elder John Brin
die, Mr. Isaac 8. Kearns, of Frederick
county, Va., to Miss Virginia Talbott,
of Bunker Hill, W. Va.
At her residekce on Burke street this
city, on Sunday night, 4th inst., Mrs.
Nancy Robinson, widow of the late
Robert K. Robinson, aged 7S years and
6 months.
For many years she walked with God
on the earth, and now she is gone to be
with Him where He is. Her life was a
beautiful exemplilication of the graces
of the Christian life. Patient and meek
under suffering,she was always thought
ful of the comforts of others. Many
were the gifts which her hands sent in
to the homes of the needy and the sick.
For several years Mrs. Robinson’s health
was very feeble and she was confined to
her house, and much of the time to her
bed. But the Lord was pleased to raise
her up again and give her strength to
enter His courts and join in His
worship. Then came the summons for
her to go where she could be of more
use to Him. She obeyed promptly and
cheerfully, and has now entered upon
her work. So may our lamps be trim
med and burning, and we be ready
when the good Master calls. W.
4'ouuuEsiaiicr’s Hale.
Pursuant to an ordot ef the Circuit
court of Berkeley County, made In re
German Kv <m/ical Church of Martins
hur;i, BY. ' 1‘iri/inia, the undersigned
special conoid-'si oners will sell at public
auction, iu li.m of the Court House of
said count v, on
KATI’RIM.SKIT. 71 h, 1880,
at 1 o'clock, p. in., that certain LOT OF
GROUND, 'Being pari of Lot No. 200, in
Martinsburtr. in said county, fronting on
the Northern aide of King street about 50
feet, and extending back Northward about
02 ,, feet, upon which the German Evan
gelical Church formerly stood.
TERMS OK SALEOne-third cash,
one-third in three months, and the residue
in six months, with interest from the day
of sale, the purchase! to give his notes or
bonds for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained unt il the purchase mon
ey shall be paid.
I hereby eer 11 fy that M T. ingles, ape
rial cmniniasloner in the above entitled
cause, has executed bond as required by
9
M. T INGLES.
FERDINAND GELLING
s It MARTIN.
Clerk.
Hefitl quarters for Coat-- Tlholesale
amt Retail.
Mauttxsbuko, W. Va.
Having laid in mora coal than all the
other coal dealers in the cit\ during the
monthJof July when it was at its lowest
figure, and having the beat facilities for
handling, all coal and scales under
roof (the latter, no dealer In town has),
all coal carefully screened, and weigh
ed as accurately as colfeeor drugs, we
are enabled to oii'er the following prices;
All Lump Big Vein screened,
delivered.—. $3.90
Allowing prepared, screened, . 3,40
Best Likens’ Valley lied Ash
Stove, delivered . 6.10
Best Likens’ Valley Jted Ash Nut ft.65
Reduction in quantities- All coal 40
per cent, less per ton in dumps. White
Ash much lower. I’lea-se call and see
me before purchasing.
Very Respectfully,
J. W. Bishop.
Report of the Condition of
The People's National Panh\
KEPORT of the People’s National Bank
at Jlartinsburg, in the state ot West
Virginia, at the close of business, July
12th, 1*89:
UK SO TJRCES.
Loans and Discounts . $180,686 79
Overdrafts. . 1,828 19
r. s. Hornls to secure circulation 13,760 00
r. S. Bonds to secure deposit.. 75,000 00
U. S. Bonds on hand.
Other stocks, bonds & mortgages 9,800 00
Due from approved reserve ag’ts 20,402 115
Due from other National Banks. 2,806 65
Due from State Banks <fc Bankers 2,613 Oil
Beal estate, furniture & fixtures 1«,&00 00
Current expenses and taxes paid 50 00
l’reiniums paid . 5,000 Ot)
Checks and other cash items... 1,800 14
Bills of other banks. 17,795 00
Fractional currency (incltiding
nickles) .'. 19137
Specie. 21,939 00
legal Tender Notes. 32,100 00
Five per cent. Redemption Fund 618 BO
Due trom U. S. Treasurer
Total.
LIABILITIES.
$404,909 08
Capital Stock paid in. $55,000 00
Surplus Fund. 11,000 00
Undivided profits.. 11,837 39
National bank notes outstanding 11,250 00
Dividends unpaid- . 1,524 00
Indivldualldeposlts . $221,010 98
Demand Cerft of deposit 151 (Hi
( ert itied Checks.2.783 63
United States Deposits. .82,500 00 200,145 61
Due to other National Banks. 7,517 D7
Due to State banks and bankers. 364 11
86,
Total.$404,969 08
Statb of West Virginia,!
County of Berkeley, )
1, John B. Wilson, Cashier ol the above
named batik, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
JOHN B. WILSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
19th dav of Julv, 1889.
J. T. YOU NO, N. 1*.
Correct—Attest:
geo. s nouscu, )
G. W. MCKOWN. , Directors.
GEO. M. BOWERS, j
Administratrix Notice.
All persons indebted to the estate of Jas.
K. Powell, deceased, "'ill please call and
settle their accounts, and all parties hav
ing claims against said estate, will pre
sent them, properly authenticated, for set
tlement. A.NNE 11. POWELL.
Adin’i x of Jas. E. Powell, dec’d.
NOTICE.
All persons requiring mv services at
rumpmaking and repairing, I am ready to
servo at short notice. Having had 10. years
experience with my lather. Jas. E. Powell,
the well known pump-maker, I will guar
antee all work to give entire satisfaction,
or no pay. DANIEL M. POWELL.
Aug. 10. 1SK0—4t
(VTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
At Rules held ia the Clerk’s office of Cir.
cuit Court of Berkeley County, the 5ih day
of August, 1889 :
Eva Kees. widow of John H. Kees, deceased,
vs.
Samuel B, Kees, George W. Kees, and Sarah
Kees his wife, Mary Jane Rowland nee KeeB,
and Samuel Rowland her husband. Jacob L.
Kees and Viney Kees his wife, James Kees
and Anna Kees his wife, Anna Brooks nee
Kees. and Luther Brooks her husband, heirs
at law of John H. Kees, deceased,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of the above suit ia to secure to
the widow, the p aintiff, her proper share in
the personal estate of John H Kees, deceas
ed, and to assign to her, her dower in the
real estate of which John H. Kees died seized.
And it appearing on affidavit filed in this
suit, that the said defendants, Jane Rowland,
Samuel Rowland, Jacob L. Kees and Viney
Kees aie non-residents of this State, they are
hereby required to appear within one month
from the 10th day ot August, 1889, (the date
of the first publication hereof,) and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
matter. S. H. MARTIN, Clerk.
J. N. Wisner, Att’y for Plt’ff.
Aug. 10, 4t
MUST BE CLOSED OUT
To the Merchants and Peddlers throughout
the County, I still have on hands about
$1500 worffi of goods which must be sold,
and merchants wishing to sort up their
stocks, will do well to call and see me as T
will make it to their interest to do so and
will sell you
25 To 30 Per Cent
leas than any drummer on the road.
Alim G. W. HOKE,
NOTICE
to the holders of Hunter's Special Adver
tisement l’hot<’ Tickets. You are request
ed to come in good time and give me a
chance to make you first class work. Don't
wait too long, and get left with your tick
et on hand.
Respectfully yours,
I’, t . Hl’NTBK.
Fairfax Ilall,
Seminary for Young Ladies at Winchester,
Va. Miss M E. Billings, Principal. 21st
annual session opens Sept. 10th. Course
thorough in every department. Standard
high. Ten competent instructors. Loca
tion desirable. Terms moderate. See cat
alogue. .iy2!»,4t
Haltiuiure Markets.
Wheat.
Corn, white ..
“ yellow..
Rye.
Oats.
Eggs, fresh...
Turkey.
Chickens.
Ducks.
Geese.
August 1889.
84 (<i) 86
47 (o' 49
.. 45 46
... 50 52
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19 ft 13$
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AT CALVERTON YARDS.
Bkkv Cattle.— Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows: Best Reeves at 4 00
(a) $4 40. those generally rated first quality
,;87i (u) $4 00, medium or good fair quality
3 37$ p $3 75, and ordinaly thin Steers, Ox
en and Cows 2 00 («j $3 75 per 100 lbs.
Shkep ano Lambs —We quote butchers’
Sheep at 2 @ cents for common to good,
2 cents for extra, and Lambs at 4®6| cents
ger Ih gross, with a tew extra at 7 cents.
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School children, book-keepers, mer-1
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Ink lor Copying-Pads and
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dissolve one or two packages of Dye in
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era that do not use a ribbon.
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SETTLE UP,
-A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO
ME ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
THAT I AM CLOSING OUT MY
STOCK TO QUIT BUSINESS
AND WILL THEREFORE Ex’
PECT PROMPT SETTMEMENT
Tins IS MY THIRR,
AND I HOPE, MY LAST CALL
G W- HOKE.
iu2:j-ot
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2i> QUEEN JST.
Confining their business entirely
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to carry always a more complete
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fer better bargains. They make a
specialty of both ladies and gentle
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Good Chemise, only.29c
Good Skirts, only.!.49e
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Lad. Pants, only.29c
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