Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-01

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pee him Of being poverty stricken,
especially If be is Democrat
Mr.. U. S. GRANT PITzzR has been
elected an honorary member OF the
Parthenon Literary Society of the
West Virginia University.
TURKEY bones and scattered feath-
ers. There is no rest for the strut
ting gobblers. Christmas will still
further exterminate them.
THE severe weather on Monday
prevented a large attendance from
here at the Republican torchlight
procession at Hedgesville.
POLICE Judge-stcrnly Prisoner
at the bar-Prisoner interrupting
Yes, sir; that's me. / was at the
bar. but / swear | wasn't drunk.
ELSEWHERE will be found Senator
Faulkner's interview. 1t is just bit
humorous in the light of the history
of the campaign in old Berkeley.
THE firemen have postponed their
fair, thus allowing the NJ. G. Band
full sway. Thus a commendable
spirit has been manifested. Each or
ganization should help the other.
Hon. J. RUFUS SMITH, Miss Lizzie
Dawson, Mrs. N. G. DeGrange, How
ard w. Michael and Joseph AM
brose, all OF Berkeley Springs, were
in town last week.
Mr.. G. III. QUENzEL has resigned
the Secretaryship of the League and
Mr.. Chas. Thomas has been elected
in his stead. Business prevented
Charley's punctual attendance.
THE 4th. of July committee will
meet at Major Bristor's office on
Monday evening, December 3d., at I
o'clock. A full attendance is desir-
ed.
THERE'S rumor that anthracite
coal will give out in less than hum
dred years. It is shame that such
danger is made public, it will only
encourage coal dealers to deduct a
few more pounds from a ton.
REV. HENRY THOMAS, the new rec
tor of the Episcopal Church, is at
tracing considerable notice by the
eloquent and sensible sermons he de-
livers. We cordially extend to him
the good will of our people.
ga denial without knowing the facts
does not carry much force Statesman.
THAT is just what we have been
| trying to get you to admit for years.
All your declarations have therefore
been devoid of force.
THERE will be meeting of the Y.
M. G. A. Directors on Monday eve
ming, Dec. End, at half past eight
o'clock. 1t is very important, be
sure to come.
AL. G. FIELDS MINISTRIES showed
at the Academy of Music last Mon
day night. They make handsome
appearance, but are not extraordi-
nary by any means.
THE first snow of the winter arriv-
ed Monday morning-forced down
and zigzaged around by wild and
driving wind storm. The atmos-
phere was cuttingly cold. Every
thing bespeaks severe winter.
Mr.. CHAs. SHTpLEY, freight con-
ductor on the 2nd Division of the b.
& o., while regulating in the yard
Sunday morning last at IL O'Clock,
was caught while coupling, and Sc
verely squeezed. DR.. Myers render
cd services, and he is now improv-
ing.
DON'T forget to call and examine
our stock of Dressing Cases, Work
Boxes, Odor Stands, Perfumery,
Toilet Articles, &C.,
A. Al, GILBERT's Drug Store,
dat Queen and Race st.
"Mr. Jas. B. Small's wagon was
about the handsomest turnout, and
contents, in the parade last Thurs
day" -Statesnan.
Bro. James always does things up
in fine style. He certainly enjoyed
the parade, and always takes off his
coat for the success Of his party.
NoTIoE.-The communion of the
Lords Supper will be administered
in the Presbyterian church, this city,
on Sabbath next. Preparatory SER
vices on Friday evening at 7.30 and
on Saturday morning at ii o'clock.
On Sunday next, (Dec. 2nd) there
will be special services in the Re-
formed church, morning and even