Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-02-23

Apply TO W w. WlsheE.
RAN RAMER is sick. We hope he
will be out again soon.
Mr.. Gro. NJ. BowERs has bought
the Drebbing property for $ll35.
THE w. Fl. Karicofe property has
been sold to Mr.. w. H. III. Flick for
$500.
THE annual Virginia Conference
of the U. b. Church, will meet in
this place, March 9th.
Mr.. WM. III. HEDGES, son of Rev.
John w. Hedges, has been appointed
Superintendent of the Cheyenne In
dian School, at Darlington, |. 7,
o FOR some kind way to reach the
hearts of property owners, that would
induce them to put down good pave
ments.
LET the White Caps compel good
pavements to be placed on the side
walks. They viii receive the graft
tude of the people.
Mr.. Edwin Howison, of Washing
ton, is visiting his uncle, Mr.. j. A.
Howison of this city. He is pleas
ant young man.
THE 22nd was here and gone be-
fore most people thought of it. 1t
is about time for another war to stir
up the patriotism of the people.
A LARGE number of persons attend
ed the g. A r., parade at Hagers-
town last Friday. Lincoln post No.
G.. A. r., and the Mechanics Band,
of this place, attended.
The revival in the Baptist Church
is growing in good results and inter
est. Large audience assemble each
evening.
DEPUTY SHERIFF, James FL. Smith,
is reported ill at his residence on
Tuscarora. Hope he may soon re-
covery.
GLAD to see Mr.. VIM. Byrnes down
town on Tuesday. Hope he may
grow strong and be the same genial,
friendly fellow as ever.
Mr.. Clendening, residing on Win
| chester Ave, was taken sick Sunday.
We are glad to say that he is on the
mend.
A POET has sent us contribution
entitled "Why Do / Live p" The
only reason we can give is because
he sent his contribution by mail, in
stead of bringing it.
The conduct of the democratic
Legislature in this State will have one
good effect. The federal office hold
ers will get out just so much quicker.
Who said the M. G. Band was
dead? Tuesday night showed it in
better condition than ever before.
This speaks well for it, after the con-
tinual loss Of membership to which
it has been subjected.
THE cats are having a fine time
chasing the mice off the roof. They
are responsible for great deal of
wickedness in the world in the shape
of cursing.
MANY blooming candidates here
abouts like the spring crocus. He is
bright and early, but his day of
blooming is very short.
ONE week from next Tuesday and
Lent begins. Eggs and fish will
therefore steadily advance in market
price.
In the lurid glow of burning build
ings, the firemen have often risked
their lives and health to save your
property. Go to Central Opera
House and help them by your pat
ronage.
Mr.. MIKE HEATING, an employee in
the B. & o. shops, fell under the cars
Thursday morning, and had his left
leg very painfully mashed. DR.. Ny
ers rendered medical attention, and
at present he is doing well, though
suffering severely.
THE INDEPENDENT gives to it's read
ers, in this issue, the confidential
letter" of Grover Cleveland to Ben
jamin Harrison, Esq, far in advance
of the other papers of the State.
The President sent it to us immedi-
ately after its receipt.
The Febrey family's entertainment
at the Academy of Music, was not
largely attended. Barring one or two
features, its merits were invisible.
Such local talent should be confined
to its home circles.