Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-13
The CharIestown Papers.

Near Harper's Ferry, July I'd, 1889,
Charles Andrews, aged 81 years.
The citizens Of Harper's Ferry are
making a laudable effort to prevent
the removal of the B. & o. repair
shops from that place.
Mrs. Gustav Brown has been called
to Martinsburg by the sickness of her
little SON Gustav, who is on visit to
his relatives there.
John j. Dixon, of this place, was
chosen M. w. G. Master, and III. III.
Winters, of Harper's Ferry. G.. Sr.
Warden, at the recent meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Colored Masons, at
Lewisburg.
Mr.. Thaddeus Baney, an old and
well-known citizen of this place, died
last Saturday night, aged about IS
years, surviving his venerable wife
but five weeks. His funeral took
place yesterday afternoon-seryices in
st. James Catholic Church and inter-
ment in Edge-Hill Cemetery.
The laying of the cornerstone, last
Saturday, of the new town hall to be
erected in Shepherdstown, was large
ly attended and quite an interesting
affair. Visiting Masons were present
from Charlestown, Middleway, Mar
tinsburg, Sharpesburg and other
points, and the ceremonies were con-
Quoted in approved manner. by Grand
Master of the State, Gustav Brown,
Esq, of this place. The address,
which was an admirable one, was de-
ivered by our talented young towns
man, Forrest w. Brown, Esq. He
referred to the ancient town once
known as Mecklenburg," briefly
outlined its history, and paid worthy
tributes to the noted men, historical
incidents and other features linked
with the various stages of its exist
ence, not forgetting to display por-
ton of his eloquence upon the beau
tiful women of the community, of
which it has been conceded that Shep-
herdstown is prolific. The closing
portion of his address was devoted to
Masonry which was treated in mas
terly manner, and evoked high en-
comiums from all present.
One house in Martinsburg sold
5000 yards of bunting for 4th of July
decoration.
The ordination as evangelist of Rev.
Jas. r. Graham, Jr.. son of Rev. j.
r. Graham, d. D., of Winchester, took
place in the Kent Street Presbyterian
Church, Winchester, last Sunday
night. The ordination sermon was
preached by Rev. DR.. Hopkins of this
town.
Martinsburg has organized Board
of Trade, with Hon. e. Boyd Faulk-
ner as President. A glance over the
list of official members as published
is suggestive of enterprising and gen.
uine public spirit-significant at
once of the fact that organization
means business progress.
BAND CONCERT favorable
weather of Tuesday night brought
out tremendous crowd to hear the
weekly concert of the M. G. Band.
The numbers were rendered with the
usual skill of the band, although the
absence of the solo cornet was con-
spicuous. Among the most pleasing
VI UIl0 ONOl VA tAC Odho fCPCF
tofre is Lustspiel," by Keller Bella,
an easy composition but meriting new
applause whenever repeated. SPOT
pourri from Martha" Mr.. V. Flotow,
contains two solos, one for barytone,
the other for alto. Jean M. Missud's
+" Academy Walzes," the next num-
Der, is favorite of the band, being
modern in both style and arrange
ment.. The First Heart Throbs,"
by Eilenburg, is favorite encore of
the famous Gilmore, and further COM
ment is useless when we know it's
popularity with musician of so high
merit. The concert closed with
Reeves "Adjutant Kings March,"
Next week the band will offer the
finest programme of the season, and if
the music loving public desire rich
treat, let them study the following
carefully and come prepared to see
nature produced by art.
Overture, from opera, Banditen-
sreiche," Suppe; Selection, from OPP
era, "Nanon," Gence; Wales,
" PIuie Dor" Waldtenfel Cornet
Solo, CLEOPATRA Polka" Damare, by
Mr.. j. Frank Evans; Spanish Fan
tasia, La Paloma," Arr. by Missud.
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