Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-28

MAIEO great Spectacular hd9iC
Talisnan" delighted an immense au- !
dience last night. The scenery and
costumes were magnifcent.-Ne,0-
ark NetoS.
Mr.. john w SNARR, B. & O.
brakeman, while coupling cars in the
yard Tuesday morning, had his hand
caught between the bumpers and
badly mashed.
THERE will be meeting of Pomo-
ma Grange No. %, P. of II. of Berke-
ley county at Swan Pond, Grange
Hall, on Saturday the 2Sth. at II
o'clock sharp.
THE Firemen of Winchester, Va,
are making preparations for a big
Fourth of July celebration. They
will have to be up and doing if they
can beat Martinsburg's last 4th.
Miss Olive Thompson, the noted
elocutionist will render varied and
interesting program at the G. A. r.
benefit on the evening of Jan. 30th.
Reserved seats at Burdett's Book
Store
There was a large audience last
night to hear the Rock Band Con-
cert, the most novel musical enter
tainment ever given in this city, as
it was certainly one OF the best
lancaster Era.
WE have received from Mr.. Julius
Baumgarten of Washington, ID. c.,
very ingenious and useful combina-
tion of pen, pencil and rubber stamp,
all compactly slowed away in the
size of an ordinary pencil.
THE Missionary Society of the Re-
formed Congregation, of this city,
will hold its Anniversary<Services
on Sunday morning, Feb, 5th. Rev.
A. d. Gring, lately returned from
Japan, will deliver the address.
SALxsMAN WASTED.-Small line of
samples from manufacturing corpora
ton offered live man. One travel
er earned an average of $3.50 per
month for six years past. ?. o. Box
1871 New York. j. as ct.
GARDENERS REMEMBER.
The A. b. Cleveland Co., whose adj
vertisement is in another column, will
deliver to your nearest express or rail
road station all seeds ordered from
them. Write for catalogue. j. 282t.
Mr.. Jos. Hayes of Shanghai, has
been granted pension for serving
in the Union army as private in the
w. Va. Cavalry. AS the pension
commences at 1865, the amount de
Mr.. Hayes was quite handsome
| sum.
Miss IDA HENRY gave an enjoyable
musicale on last Saturday evening. A
number of the friends OF her papils
were present and greatly enjoyed the
fine selections by Misses Katie Mat
thaei, Bessie Houseworth and Mag
gle Wild.
TIE Address Novelty Co. played
three nights at the Central Opera
House to large audiences. The per-
tormace included many new features
and was well received. Some very
useful presents were distributed to
ticket holders.
THE RIDENoUR TRIAL.-The jury
in tho case Of T. A. Ridenour, on trial
in Winchester for the murder of An
! drew Broy, after being out one hour
returned a verdict of murder in the
first degree. A motion for new
trial was made by his counsel.
MUST BE CLOSED OUT.-Eg Don't
| forget that Gettinger 81 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 solow.
THE. SPIRIT of Jefferson says ofthe
Rock Band Concert Company The
program was selected with care and
everything secured in perfect accord
with the high moral tendency the
performance is calculated to inspire.
They have deservingly received I'M
stinted praise from the press and
people.
THE international Bible studies
for next Sabbath are from Matthew
XVI: l-28. Title, Peter confessing
Christ. Golden text, "Whosoever,
therefore, shall confess me before
men, him will confess also before