Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-11-24
CORRESPONDENCE
HEDGEsvILLE.

The sick, in this place, are all con-
vaaescent, except Mrs. Snodgrass.
who is lingering at the point Of death.
She is very aged woman.
Miss Slyer lIas recovered from her
illness and is now visiting friends in
TIE country
Miss Burr paid Miss Browny Har-
rsson pleasant visit this week.
HOPE she may come often.
Miss Bknch March paid her sis
ser, Mrs. Bell, . pleasant visit this
week.
Misses Lucy and Bessie Chrisman.
IN company with their brother, VIII.
son Chrisman, visited Hcdgesville.
and were the guests of their aunt.
Miss Anna Chrisman. They were
FORMER residents of this place and
have many warm friends. Miss Bes-
sic was quite i'll while in Hedgesville.
Miss Tavener, charming young
lady from Gainsboro, Va, has been
the guest Of Miss Lula Snapp this
week. She has captivated the hearts
of some Of the young men of this
place.
Miss Lula Snapp started for Fred
erick county, Va, where she has
been appointed as teacher of music.
Miss Lula Is an elegant performer,
and will make good teacher. May
she be crowned with success.
Mrs. Buckles paid Mrs. Viewer d.
pleasant visit, Sunday.
Bishop Peterlin visited his church
in this place last Saturday and Sum
day. He gave two very able dis
courses.
Protracted meeting will begin, in
the Southern Methodist Church, ON
Saturday evening next. Hope it
may have its desired effect.
Mrs. Emmerson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Naylor, of this place, pre-
scented her husband fine boy on
Tuesday evening last.
Some of the energetic Republicans
built an elegant log cabin, which was
exhibited at Martinsburg on Thurs
day and in Hedgesville on Monday.
The Democrats havs. been very do
cile since the election. They say
that the last four years will ever re-
tain bright and fertile spot in their
memories. They have likened it I'M
to path leading through some plea
SAINT valley and along which there
has been strewn many beaHtifn fow-
ers; but their hopes for the, future
has been likened unto rugged noun
tain, that is beyond the power of the
party to ascend.
Street lamps, pavements, good
crossings, telegraph offices, are the
opponents of civilization, and that is
why the people Of Hedgesville take
SO much interest in such things. j
Owing to detention up Salt River
from unavoidable causes, we were
unable to collect any items of inter-
est from this region, but trust that
though little refreshed by this voy-
age, we may be able. to go on our
way rejoicing.
The Republican procession from
this place to your city, on Thursday,
was one Of the largest seen for many
years, and their transparencies, log
cabin, ETC., very appropriate for such
an occasion.
Madam Rumor has it that Cupid
has been casting darts in our in
midst once again with fatal effect.
The regular meeting Berkeley
Lodge No. 81 A. f. a. A. NJ, occur
ed on Tuesday evening last..
Rev. LEVEL will preach on Sunday
next, morning and evening, at Mt.
Zion Protestant Episcopal Church.
Miss Maggie Downs, of Iowa, is
sojourning in our midst, the guest of
Mrs. Maggie Eversole.
Calvin Bartles, employed in the
bridge department, b. & O. r. r.,
and resident Of this place, Is home
suffering from a mashed toe.
We learn there will be grand
demonstration, in the way of torch
light procession in this place on
Monday night 26th inst, in honor
of the Republican victory.