Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-21

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held the last meeting OF the asso-
citation, for the present seasoa at
j. III. Rlnker's, Thursday night,
May 18th 1881.
a large crowd Of we'll dressed
people attended, numbering over
one hundred persons. The eve
ming was one peculiarly fitted for
such an occasion. The moon
shown with unusual brightness,
the weather fair, soft and balmy
roads good for travel; giving the
old and young q fine opportunity
TO enjoy the pleasure of the occa-
sion. Delightful instrumental
music too, added to their pleasure,
conducted by Mr.. Paul of Martins
burg and others, engaged in that
delightful enjoyment. Representa-
tives from Martinsburg, Winchss-
ter, Frederick, Berkeley and JEFF
ferson counties were present.
The fact that banquet was to
be given by Mrs. Rinker and
daughters was an advertisement
that a good supper was in store
for their guest, which when real
lied was proven to thu letter, as
every good and substantial eatible
necessary to supply the inner
wants of man was bountiiully
served up and the tables groaned
under the luxuries of life, satisfy
ing every one present, with much
of their good things left untouch.
Fed.
This good supper at Rinkers,
was the last OF the season, but by
no means the least, in point of
comfortable living and social en-
joyment.
The Mite Society as 1t is called,
is an organization gotten up by
the ladies of Mill Creek District,
with Mrs. Strong as principle gov
erness of the organization, the so
ciety was brought about last fall
the funds arising from the suppers
given by ladies and families OF
the neighborhood is appropriated
to the support of the officiating
minister aud for other necessary
church purposes. During the
time ofits existence the monthly
meetings were largely attended
with q great deal of good feeling
promoted in Mill Creek society,
and during the whole time we
have no instance OF indecorus con-
duct on the part of any individual
attending them. They have been
generally, well attended, the per-
sons attending sometimes num-
bering over one hundred. The
entertainments given of the very
best, rendering it satisfactory TO
every one attending them, and
the prospects are that after the
heated term is over, the labors OF
the Mite Society will be resumed.
Geo. w. North, has just return
ed from Baltimore with a large
and varied stock of merchandise.
George says he has every thing to
supply the wants of his customers.
Ills record shows that he has Civ
en- general satisfaction in his line
and manner of business, as his in
crease of customers and powerful
sale Of wares and merchandise
clearly indicate.
j. III. Clendening has lately re-
turned from Baltimore with q fine
lot of boots and shoes. His stock
of Eastern work always seem to
be selected with care and judg-
msnt, he having been engaged in
the leather business for q number
af years, has the advantage of
competency in making his selec-
lions of good material, good work
and fair prices.
Ed. Henson has commenced his
new ware house and dwelling in
Bunker Hill, with a number OF
hands at work, who are pushing
his building rapidly to compile
ton. Ed. designs TO establish a
first-class hardware store and de-
pot for agricultural implements,
salt, fish and phosphates. Much
luck to his new enterprise.
Mr.. Geo. II. Lsgg, recently
bought the George w. Legg
property known as Mill Greek
Mill, with 80 acres of land attach
ed for the sum eff So, 500. George
has now become settled resident
of the county, having heretofore
bssH renter. He designs to en-
gage largely in wheat buying and
grinding, and has the good wishes
of many friends in this communi-
ty for success, as his man.
nor of business has been generally
satisfactory among the people.
We were shown a few days
since curiosity, TO US at least,
which was and old prayer book of
! the Church of England, also an
old book containing some of the