Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-08-04
LUTHERAN Sunday School picnic
at Mt. Alto Park August 2lst.

from Is to IL feet high Is rather
tall. Horgdatotcn Nelc Dominion.
So tall that Bro. Nye can't see ov-
er the top without getting on step
ladder. Eth ?! Postmaster?
A PICNIC camping party, viz
MeSsrs. Frank. Newton and Harry
Baker and Hullihen Burkhart, have
been fishing at the mouth of the
0pequon Barring the worrying
gnats, the boys enjoyed themselves
very agreeably.
a bush-meeting will be held ut Sa-
lem, near the mountain, Tomorrow,
Sunday IN the afternoon the Sun
day School viii he addressed by Mr..
F. Vernon Aler, of this city. A cor
dial invitation is extended to the
public.
PoLITIcs is creating some amuse-
ment, and it is nothing unusual to
see old friends emphasizing their
ideas by shaking closed fists close to
each others noses. Even the boys
have caught the spirit of the times,
and enthuse.
CLOSING 0Ur-We will from this
date on, close out our entire line OF
summer goods at greatly reduced
prices. to make room for our fall
stock. Now, all we ask Of you is to
call and see our line of dress goods,
&C., as we will sell you great bar
gains, and save you money, as they
must be sold so as not to carry them
over fhe winter season.
EMMERT & FIERY.
EXCURSION TO THE SEA SHORE
The c. V. Il. Il. will place on sale on
Thursday, August 9Th, excursion
tickets to Atlantic City, Ocean City,
Sea Isle City and Cape May, at the
low rate of $3.50, good going on the
train leaving Martinsburg at 1880 A.
NJ, August 9th, and to return by con-
tinuous passage until the following
Monday.
In the next issue of the INDEpEN-
DENT we will begin a series of brief
articles from the pen Of "Jeanie,"
gifted young lady, who has won many
praises from the public by contribu-
tions TO leading journals of the coun-
try, under various signatures. These
sketches will appear on the inside
pages, and will be pathetic, ludicrous
and educational. Remember, they
commence next week,
THE pulpit of the M. L. Church,
South, was occupied Sunday night
by Mr. Austin Roderick, of the Epis
copal Church. The sermon was very
logical, convincing and pretty, and
delivered in an agreeable manner, Ii
evidenced broad knowledge of the
scriptures and morality, and reflect
ed credit upon the young gentleman
who will always draw large congre
cations in this city.
THE horse of Mr.. r. S Eichelberg'
or took fright at the cars near the de
POT and raG away. Mr.. Eichelberg
or was thrcwn out, and by almost 6
miracle escaped with q few scratch
es. After breaking loose from the
wagon, and tearing down the hill
the horse struck for home, whore hi
was found about h&khour later by
| Mr. e.
Miss Tose Cunningham is arrang
ing splendid musical for the pur-
pose ofsecuring funds with which tc
build the steeple to the st. Joseph
Catholic Church The entertainment
is booked for Wednesday, Aug. 80,
and VIII be rendered by the best
mu steal talent In Martinsburg. With
Miss RHse at the head of the move
success is alleaGy secured.
NNInR view TO eGtenting Burke
Street through to Charles, Mr.. John
Alb ell will move his residence about
IS yards TO the north of the present
Site Messrs. Cushwa and Bowers
have the contract FIR. Abel will
be enabled to dispose Of his lots at
good prices, and the extension of
the street will be big advantage
and improvement to the western por-
ton OF Martinsburg.
A MONSTER watermelon, forty-fve
inches in circumference, thirty eight
inches long, and weighing seventy
five pounds, was presented to Presi-
dent Cleveland on Monday. 1t is
said the President would have great
ly enjoyed it, had not Lamont found
an old copy Of the Bible, and read !:
"Eat, drink and be merry, for in
March next shalt the keys of The
White House be demanded of thee"
GpacnS almost raculfad