Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-02-16

was accidentally Sh0t In tue catA ~
his leg, this week. A young man
stopped in the school house were
Pitzer was, and in handling Colts
revolver, the contents were discharg-
ed with the above results. Nothing
serious is anticipated.
ST. VAENTINE day came swinging
in on Thursday The mails were
flooded, but thank heaven, our enc
mics and friends. failed to remember
us. Some hearts were pierced with
joy, while some were hurt with the
ugly, malicious venom that fond ex-
preston in the penny picture.
THOMPSON & TABLER call special
attention to their early display of
Spring Pants now in their store,
ready for inspection. Those goods
can only be had early in the season,
Those who wish the cream Of the
latest novelties for spring pants.
would do well by calling early.
THE Hagarstown Base Ball Assoc
citation will hold a fair in Hose Hall
from February 18th to 23rd, for the
purpose of raising funds to inclose
their grounds. We acknowledge re-
celpt Of an invitation from the Sec
rotary, and extend our best wishes
for success.
THERE is no practice so disgusting
and un-American as that of grabbing
fellow, pulling him into store and
trying to make him buy. So thinks
Mr.. Stern. Therefore he has present
ed a petition to the council, signed by
a number Of leading merchants, ask
ing that the evil be stopped. Keep
your hands off of people and let them
buy when and where they desire.
Mr.. J. Baker Kearfoot has been en-
gagged in surveying and laying of
building lots for Aaron t. Hess, in
Hess addition to Martinsburg, on
and between North Queen st. and
the G. v. r. r. All those in want
of beautiful and healthy location
for home should call early and
secure a choice lot. f9,3t.
A REVIVAL will commence in the
Baptist Church tomorrow night
Rev. T. E. Peters, of Clarksburg
one of the ablest of Baptist divines
will conduct it. 'Great Awakening
and Gospel Hymns" will be used
The public are cordially invited. The
meetings will be very interesting
and, we hope, may bring about many
conversions.
Mr.. JOHN A. WHEN has returned
to Martinsburg ana started into th,
furniture business. He has put quit,
large and well selected stock of al
kinds of furniture in the large room
of the st. Clair Building on w. KIM
street.
ON brief visit to Washington Oh
Saturday last we had the pleasure O
meeting our friend of many years MI
James A. McDevitt the celebrated de
tective. He is now operating an indie
pendent Office with Mr.. Charles Film
der as partner. We take pleasure ii
recommending the firm as reliable
and energetic.
ATTEND q. p. Herring's Grea
Clearance Sale, Sor- Queen and Mar
tin streets. j.19,3t
WE understand Mr.. Jno. Martin
will remove his family to Cumber
land in the spring. During the year
of his agency here, the B. & O. hat
a faithful, efficient employee, and tn
public good-natured, earnest ant
polite friend. He gave general sat
isfaction, and in his new home, bear
with him the respect and regard c
the Martinsburg people.
MEMS Gum Boots, only $2.25, .
onr Clearance Sale.
j.l9,3t G. P. HERRING.
AT the regular meeting of th
Young Mems Republican Leagu
held Friday night the following dele
gates were selected to represent tn
League at the State Convention a
Parkersburg, w. Va, on Feb. l5tl
and 18th: Delegates, G. A. Miller
Geo. M. Bowers, u S. Grant Pitzei
Chas. III. Miller, and SAINT Aler
Alternates, Floyd Seckman, Sum
mers Darby, Jos. e. Ahern, Davi'
Jacobs and G. j. Thomas.
G. j. THOMAS, Sec.
Our prices are always the lowest
Androscoggin L, Mnslin. III
Anchor /" $3.50. &c.
Ginghams 49,. ...........6 &c
Appleton Unbleached Muslin. I 4t
Good Toweling ......... 1890. Be.
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