Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-05-25

spending Secretary, will be present
and win address the convention on
the evening of the goth, The rail-
roads have granted two.third rates
to all delegates and visitors attend
ing.
EIGHTEENTH ANNIvERsARY.-"THE
Martinshurg INDEPENDENT has cele-
brated its eighteenth birthday ami
versary, under most gratifying cir
cumstances. IL is Ia principle what
it is in neutrality-suspicious. yet
just to all. It is newsy, fresh and
clean, and richly deserves its fnan-
cial success. - Hagersto'cn Globe.
THE 4th OF July Committee met
Monday evening at the City Hall,
much enthusiasm was manifested.
The various Committees are work
ing diligently to make this one of
the grandest celebrations ever held
in our city. The next meeting will
be held in the City-Hall on next
Monday night 9th at o'clock
sharp, all committees are ordered to
report at that meeting.
STUART w. WALKER, Chm.
j. +. ROBERTS, Sec'y.
IT would be good move on the
part Of all the merchants of this city
to close their stores at seven or eight
o'clock each evening. The general
public could easily make their pur-
chases during the day, and it would
not be long before purchasers would
| accustom themselves to the change.
The early closing would not only
give the clerks needed rest, but
would also allow the busy merchant
a few hours with his family. They
should not be expected to work until
ten or eleven p. m. any more than
mechanics and Others are.
! LAST Saturday was a wonderful
day at the Boot and Shoe Empori-
um of Mr.. Littleton NJ. Hoke's, in the
Blondel Building, on Queen st. The
rush was unprecedented He had
opened splendid line Of Boots,
Shoes and Slippers for Spring and
Summer wear that so pleased the
people as to attract their attention
and patronage He ordered another
lot at once, and for style of goods,
neatness and finish, he invites exami-
nation and competition. New stock
opened up again. Call.
LAST Monday night Mrs. George
Grouse, who lives near the Sd Ward
building, hearing strange noise at
the rear Of herr house, went out and
found man standing on the porch.
A brother Of Mr.. Grouse boards with
them, and thinking it was him, she
called two or three times. The fell
low wheeled around, ran down thro'
the garden, and jumped the back
fence. Mrs. Grouse was very much
excited, and when shortly afterwards
a shot was fired close by the house,
she suffered a nervous prostration,
and went into spasms. Since then
she has been unconscious, and there
is but slight hopes OF her recovery.
THE Y. M. G. A. have appointed a
committee to organize classes in
German, stenography, book keeping
and perhaps vocal music, free to all
members. Competent teachers have
been secured, and it is an excellent
chance for all young men. Join the
Association now, while it offers so
much to it's members. The commit
tee is Jos. A. Downs, DR.. j. S. Boak
and B. S. Lyeth.
A VISIT was paid to this city, and
an inspection Of the Hannis Distill-
ing Company's property made by the
Directors, last Tuesday. The result
was perfectly satisfactory. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were present: G..
| A. Jorden. j. +. Lawson, VIM. Brice,
j. w. Buchnar, w. A. Durfer, j. D..
Brown, J. I. Albuyer, J. G. Pinker-
ton and Chas j. Gallaher, of Phlla-
delphia, and j. G. Smith, of Balti-
more.
They stopped with Mr.. Kramer, at
the st. Clair, and expressed them
selves well pleased with their accom-
modations.
Spot cash never gets left
You get pair Mems Stitch Down
Shoes for $l00.
You get pair of Mems Plow Shoes
! Solid, for 75c.
You get pair Mems Seamless Shoes
warranted, for Sl.25.
You get pair ladies Dress Shoes,
| buttoned, for $1.25.
You get pair Ladies' Newport Tie
Slippers for 75c.
All at Martinsburg's Great Cash
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