Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-01-21

Of the present week, and We un-
derstand that Mr. james Hosier Is
TO return in the spring.
Mr. Will oyer, who has been
suffering for some time with n
throat disease, we are glad to say,
is out again.
Miss Katie Trip, Of Towson-
town. Nd, il visiting friends near
this place.
Vanclevesvilic has a tailor or
two this winter.
Mr. Robert Seibert, who has been
spending some time with friends
at Woodstock, Va, has returned,
and is highly pleased with his
trip.
We would like to hear some-
thing again from the former cor
respondent to the INDEPENDENT
from this place.
Mr. ID Triggs has rented the farm
belonging to the estate of the late
Andrew McCIeary for the year.
Mr. Stanley, the present tenant,
expect. to move to the vicinity of
kearneysville.
News is scarce, and time for wri-
ting Scareer. RICHELIEU.
CoUNCIL.-A special meeting of
Council was held Wednesday night.
Present, the Mayor, and Councilmen
Showers, McSherry, Hill, Parks, De-
grange, Grozinger and Lambert.
Mr.. GYozinger moved that his res
olusion in regard to House Bill No.
80, known as the Stewart bill, which
was tabled at a former meeting, be
taken up. The motion was lost.
Mr.. Parks then submitted the fol-
lowing:
RESOLVED, That the sentiment Of
| this Council is favorable to the pas
| sage Of House Bill No. 80, known as
the "Stewart Bill" when amended
| so as to leave his residence and yard
| attached as fence now stands, with
| in the corporate limits, and we ad-
wise our representatives in the legiS-
ture accordingly. Adopted.
On motion the Ordnance Commit
tee was instructed to prepare and
submit an ordinance giving full pow
er to Martinsburg and Winchester
Turnpike Company to control toll
| gate located within the corporate
limits.
DR.. McSherry reported two cases
of varioloid in the family of Mr..
Grouse, on East King street. He
said the cases were mild, and with
proper efforts it could bs confined to
the one family.
Mr.. Blackburn Hughes was pres
ent, and being called on, said he
could promise nothing officially Is a
Commissioner Of the county, but
would use his influence and efforts
to induce the County Court to as
sumo, on the part of the county, it's
just proportion of all expenses incur
red by the corporation in checking
and stamping out the disease.
On motion DR.. McSherry, G. o.
Lambert and w. L. Logan were APP
pointed a committee to look after
and take charge of all small pox
cases that may be developed within
the corporate limits, with full pow
ers to do, in all such cases, what, in
their judgment may seem best and
proper.
DR.. McSherry was authorized to
appoint two physicians to vaccinate
all persons not able to pay for il.
The pay of the two physicians was
fixed at $50 per month.
Onmotion the Finance Committee
| was instructed to make out all bills
of 1880, on the Assessors books, for
which there are no bills, and place
same in the hands of Sergeant for
collection.
On motion, Mr.. Chas. Defender
| fer was re- elected Chief Marshal of
the Fire Department, and Z. o.
| Lambert, Assistant, aud the cOmpa-
nv instructed To 60 on and r~e-enlist
| the men, and enlist new members.
On motion, our Senators and dele
gates in the legislature, were reques-
ted to oppose the bin introduced by
Mr.. Evans, amending the Charter
of the Cooperation of Martinsburg.
On motion the Sergeant was in
structed to sell at public sale, to the
highest bidder; the small building
on the corporation lot, where new
building is going up.