Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
LOCAL FLASHES.


scrap iron?
Spring suits seem to be uppermos
in the minds of the young gents a
present. For their benefit be it known
that swallow tailed coats are quite il
demand.
swell, / can say the Lords pray
er, if that will do you any good"
A small, but very pleasant socia
gathering was held at Mr.. james
Dyches, on Wednesday night of last
week.
On Friday night of last week there
was large dance at Darkesville in
Granger's Hall. Quite a number Of
young people went from here, and re-
port good time. So good that q
couple gents had to go to bed the next
day. Others escaping with nothing
worse than red nose, presumably
from being overheated and cooling
too suddenly.
Why was it that this week the girls
couldn't get the boys to walk with
them down King st? Why because
they were afraid they would be given
some forcible hints about stopping at
taffy stand and investing, or rather
divesting his pocket book.
The Methodist churches were sup
piled with preachers from the U. B.
Conference last Sunday. In the First
M. E. Church Rev. James Holt
preached in the morning and Rev.
Crowell at night.
Regular services will be held next
Sunday.
When the appropriation bill for our
public building is passed, we hope the
building will be central as possible.
If a suitable location can not be found
on Queen St., then let one as near as
possible be selected. But by all
means let it be central.
Mr.. Arthur Weaving was home last
Sunday.
Still they blast.
Man must have been born to chew.
Some chew tobacco, some chew gum,
and worst of all some chew neck.
What a pity for those backward
people.
The boys are all indulging in new
hats. Just wait till the girls come out
in their jaunty spring hats.
There is great deal of sickness
around town.
They say several weddings are on
tapis for April.
"Harrison's March" and "Cleve-
lands March" differ essentially in
that they march different ways.
The Harry Findley Co., which was
at the Central Opera House three
nights, was we'll supported, and will
receive a cordial reception, should
they come this way again.
If you just hunt around little bit,
you will find that the boy who is held
up as such a model of propriety is
just as full of mischief as any ofthem.
Which is pandemonium or pam
tomine?
Mr.. David We'll has gone to New
York.
Mr.. Clifford Moore was home this
week.
Mr.. Aurthor Gilmore starts to the
city next week, to lay in supply of
goods.
What does a man do when he has a
mean wife?
Mrs. James Mathews and her
daughter, Miss Whey, have returned
from lengthy visit in Baltimore.
So those two are drummers. Since
when, and why are they still at their
accustomed places in town. All, but
they were thirsty.
If the cinder is in your eye, that's
the reason that the latest is not out
yet.
Never tell fib for they are as dan
gerous as loaded squib.
Open air concerts overnight.
The skaters are anxious for the rink
to open again, are afraid of getting
out of practice.
Why don't the young folks indulge
in amateur theatricals? There is
plenty of good material to utilize, and
such club would stand a fair chance
for success.
The Office seekers tramp, tramp, in
Washington is incessant. Some one,
and a good many of them will be left
to march on.
The pickle consumers now turn to-
ward Swartz's, to sample the contents
of the pickle barrel.
Mr.. Louis Matthaei is back from
BALTIC. He will be here for some
time before leaving for Germany.
The poor girls get badly left when
there are no complimentaries.
A party of Mrs. Lewis Lambert's
lIlCLuS luduS a Idlu VII tllt IOuSC ldSI
Monday night. But as they were
laden with nothing more harmful than
delicious edibles, not much damage
was done. A good social time was
enjoyed by all.
Laugh and grow fat.
A cheerful person makes all happy
who come in contact with them.
An Irishman was crying, Hurrah
for home rule-A Scotchman taunt-
ing replied, hurrah for hi. That's
right, said the former, always stick up
for your own country.
Don't believe all you hear, and
make good deal of discount on some
things you hear and are inclined to
| believe.
Lovely as a girl.
Yes, that name may be appropriate.
The ground hogs reign is almost
over. So we can hope for continued
fair weather before long.
Swop-last 60.
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