Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21

THERE Will ne quarterly meetibs III
the U. Il. Church in this place next
Sunday. Preaching morning and night
by the Presiding Elder, Rev. c. Crowell
of Winchester, who will remain and
preach during the following week.
Miss Olive Thompson, the celebrated
elocutionist, will give an entertainment
on the evening of Jan. so, for the bene-
ft of Lincoln Post No. /, G. a. K.
Miss Thompson is one of the best elocu-
tionists in the country and her enter
tainment will be of the highest order.
THERE will be total eclipse of the
moon on Saturday, January 2S, COM
mencing at $50 P. NJ. and ending at Z 90
PM. The eclipse is visible throughout
America. The sun sets at 1855 b NJ. on
that evening, so it will be dark enough
to observe the eclipse at the most inter-
esting stage.
A CIVIL service examination was held
here on last Thursday by Mr.. Jno. Will
son, special civil service examiner,
assisted by the local board, Capt. w. Is.
Colston, Frank Eichelberger and J. I.
Youag. There were four applicants bes
fore the board, three of them male
and one female.
THE Y. NJ. G. A. has arranged for
benefit performance by the Till
Family Rock Band Concert Com
pany at the Central Opera House on
the evening of Jan. 81. This COM
pany gives novel and enjoyable en-
tertainment, using number of GU
rious instruments.
MUST BE CLOSED oUT.-EDT 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.
Miss JENNIE CALEF appeared at the
Central Opera House on Thursday
evening in Little Mufets." Miss
Calef is soubrette of the first order
and is supported by a first class com
pany. The audience was large and all
enjoyed an evening of pleasure and
laughter. The music was furnished
by the Mozart Orchestra.
ABOUT A. NJ. Wednesday morning
Mr.. M. L. Dorm was awakened by
strong oder of coal gas. Upon investi-
CATION, it was found to be escaping
from a stove in his daughters room.
The discovery was made just in time as
the young ladies were nearly asphyxiat-
ed. DIR. McSherry was called in and af-
ter continued efforts succeeded in re-
suseitating them.
THE Chair Factory resumed opera
tions last Monday under the manage
ment of Messrs. HI. G. Berry, james +.
Thompson and DR.. Day. Mr.. James
Clark has been secured as manager. and
the indications are that the enterprise
will succeed. We are glad to see an In
dustry OF this kind started here, as it
will be factor in the prosperity of the
town, in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to locate
here.
THE Breton Mills. In this number
we give the opening chapters OF a new
| serial story by Chas. J. Belamy, EMIT
| led The Breton Mills. The scene of this
intensely interesting romance is laid in
a New England factory village, and
both the employing and employed class
furnish actors in the story. Many OF
| the pathetic elements of the life OF the
poor are related in graphic manner,
and the vein Of love and devtoiOn that
runs through the story will claim the
attention aud interest of all.
THE marriage of Miss Lizze Car
penter, we'll known under the nom de
plume of Leone, and Mr.. j. W. Bell
er was celebrated at the residence of
the bride on Thursday evening. The
bride and groom were handsomely at
tired and made fine looking couple.
After ceremony reception was held
from 1870 to 10 P. NJ. A large num-
! Der of friends and relatives were pres
ent and Mr.. and Mrs. Beller were al
most overwhelmed by the profusion
of congratulations and good wishes
showered upon them. The happy
couple left on late train for an ex-
tended tour of the western cities.
We offer our congratulations and
wishes for long and happy life.
DEAD LETTERS. The following is a
list of letters remaining in the Postoffice
| at Mariinshnrp w Va Ian. 9TH. and