Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-29

/ fur is much finer than seal skin, and is
very beautiful
Now that the Corporation election is
/ passed, let peace and harmony perch on
the heads OF the vlctors. Charlie Lam
bert is elected and the government at
Martinsburg still lives.
AT one Of the largest meetings ever
held in the club room Of the sherman
InvincibIes' three new members were
received, aud several Mugwumps un
tremendously expelled.
/ DIR. j. S. BoAK who has been suffer
ing for the past three weeks with a car
buncle on his neck, we are glad to learn
is improving, and now able to attend
to his professional duties.
THOSE boys who in mere spirit Of
mischief are daily robbing bird nests
of their eggs should be very careful as
there is very severe law to punish all
who are guilty Of this offense.
THERE will be communion in the
Presbyterian Church in this city, on
Sabbath, June 9Th Preparatory ser
vices ON Friday preceding, at s O'Clock
p. M; and on Saturday at II O'Clock a.
N.
OWING to the inclemency of the
weather last Tuesday night the NJ. C.
Band did not give their concert in the
square. They will render the same pro-
gram next Tuesday evening at $40
p. N.
ANOTHER great chance for one week on
ly. 100 dozen gents linen collars for only
80 cts. per dozen at II. c. BERRY & cos.
THE Popular Library Company has
been engaged by Prof. Gerhardt to place
one of their libraries in his book store.
The subscription fee is so small us cts.
Year, that it comes within the reach
Of all.
THE Salvation Army started up the
tune "Come ye disconsolate," Tuesday
evening and among the first to rush for
ward were the defeated councilmen
All frail are the vain hopes of this
world
On THE FENCE. A speaker on the
night of the election used these words
81 sympathize with those who are de-
feated and am glad with those who are
elected" There was hardly a dry eye
present.
Go to II. c. BERRY 81 co. and get your
linen collars for 80 cts. per dozen. This
price for only one week.
A HABIT is made by some of the
young people of stealing flowers at
Green Hill cemetery. 1t should be stop
ped, as it is very unpleasant 20 persons
who go to considerable expense in try
ing to beautify the lots.
MAYOR LAMBERT still continues to
wear his usual broad smile. During the
past term he has made an able and efiic-
lent officer, and our citizens will con-
tinue to look forward for a good govern
ment of our town affairs.
THERE will be no preaching at the
Baptist church tomorrow Sunday
owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev.
j. L. Robertson, who will be in attend
ance upon the dedication of the Bap-
fist church at Winchester
WE welcome to our exchange list
the Rural Progress, new paper pub
lished at Middletown, Frederick coun-
ty, Va, by Mr.. G. H. Moffett. 1t is
neat and newsy, and we hope will re-
ceive a fill share of success.
In our last issue we made a note of
the advertising card gotten up by Mr..
Chas. Horner. 1t should have contained
the name of w. L. Jones, instead of Mr..
Hyde's. The copy was handed us for
publication by patron. We are inno-
cent of any intentional wrong.
GREAT bargain in gents linen collars for
50 cts. per dozen, for one week only at II.
G. BERRY d co.'s.
THE City Band rendered some choice
music on NJ onday night, over the cleo
ton of our town officers. Some able
remarks were made by the Mayor and
officers elected. We trust all will meet
with the approval of our citizens in dis
charging the duties bestowed upon
them.
A PASSENGER named Geo. w. Tur-
ner jumped from train on the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad, near Ingham
station, Va, Saturday night week. and
was instantly killed. He had been
asleep, and waking up suddenly rushed
to the platform and stepped off while