Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-14

THE -four and saw mill at Falling
Waters, owned by Mr.. John Stehley,
were burned together with all their con.
tents. on Saturday night last. No cause
for the fire can be assigned. TIE loss
is very heavy, and is only partially COW
cred by the insurance of 5000.
On, my, Susanna see the nice hoods
at Chapman's for only 45c., when others
ask 75c for the same goods. Yes. Han
nah, and those nice toboggans az 55c,
when others are asking CSC for them.
Well, well. it does beat ALL Mothers
going down to buy for the whole family.
Miss JENNIE CALEF, will appear at
the Central Opera House for three
nights, commencing Thursday, Jan. 10,
in the following plays Thursday sight
''Little Muffets'', Friday night" An
American Princess, Saturday night,
Little Barefoot, by request. Prices IS
25, and IS cents.
Mr.. ROBERT G. HARPER, who is
we'll known to our merchants here as
the efficient salesman for the dry goods
house of j. Edward Bird & Co., of Bal
timore, severed his connection with that
firm on the first of January, on which
occasion he was presented with hand
some cane by his fellow employees,
MUST BE CLOSED oUT.-e5 Don't
forget that Gettinger & Hoke are clos
ing out at and below cost their entire
stock of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Trunks and Umbrellas. This is the
best opportunity for bargains in these
goods ever offered.
N. B.-Remnants and odd lots SO low
Two new members, Messrs. f. b. La
fevre and A. r. McQuilkin, were elect
ed to the board of directors Of the Ma
tional Bank on Tuesday. The board
now consists of Messrs. W. I. Stewart,
H. N. Deatrick, j. Miller, George M.
Bowers, Decatur Hedges, G. A. Viewer
NJ. A. Snodgrass, T. B. Lafevre and A.
R McQuilken.
The Catholic Fair closed on Satur-
day evening, having been conducted
with great success for more than two
weeks. The silver ware was awarded
to the knights of Labor and the chalice
to Father McKeefe. A handsome sum
was realized from each. Great interest
was taken in the fair and the net pro-
ceeds were very large. 81
Our local managers provided fine
list of attraction at both opera houses
last week. The "Jollities' gave good
show on Saturday evening. The Elec-
trio Spark is constructed for laughable
purposes only, and it accomplished its
object here. Rags, the Wild Cat, and
Mugs Landing are rather similar in
construction and are both good. The
audiences were large.
JOHN CREssLER, son ofG. W. Cress-
Ter of Shippensburg, aged about twelve
years while jumping off freight train
on the G, v. R. r. in that place Mon
day evening, fell under the wheels and
about fifteen cars passed over him crush
ing both of his legs in horrible man
ner and iDjuring him internally The
boy was taken to his home and medical
aid summoned but he died at 1918
o'clock.
AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers and Mechanics
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
West Virginia on January 8. the fol-
lowing officers we're elected for a term
of one years II. n. Deatrick, Presi-
dent G.. p. Riner, Vice President G.
p. Matthaei, Secretary; E. d. Rouch,
Treasurer. The directors are II. T,
Cushws, j. B. Kearfo0t, G. P. Blessing,
George o Sperrow and G. w. McKown.
THE January, 1888, term of the Cir.
cult Court commenced on Tuesday.
Judge Beckwith presiding. The fol-
lowing cases have been tried Chancery.
Emma Gothober, guardian, vs.. Mary
Moran. Decree of sale. Robert Lamon,
admir- VS.. Ellen O'Counell and others.
Decree of sale. M. S. Grantham, ex'r.
vs.. Sarah A. Throckmorten. Decree of
sale. Law.-State VS.. VIM. Keefe, fell
ony, tired by jury, verdict guilty of
petit larceny and sentenced to so days
in Jail. State VS.. Ella Reynolds, mis-
demeanor, trial by jury, verdict not
guilty. State VS. Calvin Kidd, INSIDE
meanor, tried by jury, verdict guilty
and sentenced to Jail for twenty days.
State VS.. Charles Johnson, INSIDE
meanor, tried by jury, verdict not
guilty.
FRIDAY Mr.. Jacob Stouffer, residing
between Funkstown and Benevola,