Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-02-23
RUTH's JoTTINGs.

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in our town last week.
Some one remarked that bandana
were cheap last fall. But the suppo
sition is they are cheaper now.
Mr.. Will Turner, of Cincinnati, wa
here visiting.
1t evidently does not agree will
some people to travel with prisoners
Bad company.
A large supply of eatables were lef
oyer at the M. Il. Church sociable
these were distributed among th,
poor.
Don't step in the mud.
They say that love is sort of {
grinding sensation. How is it, v,
smitten ones?
Mrs. Rev. Edwards is suffering will
intiammatory rheumatism.
The Young Peoples Society of thu
M. E. Church has for sale two desira
pie articles, one an extra quality o
Baking Powder, warranted to bt
pure; the other patent mop. By
buying these articles you not only be
benefitting yourself, but the Church
as the proceeds are to be given to
wards refHrnishing the basement.
The biscuits raised by that powder
are simply delicious.
All! there, Philopena
Oh no, you need not be afraid tC
carry bundles. We are not so heart.
less as all that.
Revival services are being held in
the Baptist Church.
It's hard work to write when there
is nothing to write about.
Jim has far greater dread of In
dams, than he has of white caps But
he is dead struck on prairie chickens
That won't do, Andy; you'll either
have to come in earlier Saturday
nights or give up being usher.
Cinders-still in town.
Hunter, you evidently have made
a special study of physiology.
Soon time for spring dresses. One
of the latest combinations is apple
green and terra Gotta but the very
latest is brick red and black. A diff.
cult combination to harmonic, but
effective if made by skillful modiste
Instead of preaching last Sunday
night, Rev. Edwards occupied the
time by giving some interesting per.
sonal "reminiscences.
How much better it would be il
people would come to church on time.
1t surely would save a great deal OF
annoyance to the pastor and people
in general.
Some of our Martinsburg gents Wis
tied the base ball fair at HagerstoWn
this week. or at least intended to they
AtNIncin both oh fhn en-
beast to soothe." Can any one think
of substitute for the first word.
The post office clerks surely have
their hands full on Sunday evenings.
The snow birds will soon make
tracks-for some other place, but not
in the snow.
Oh, that sweet creature.
Notice.-All experts in the art of
weaving hair into lockets will be fur
nished speedy employment on appli-
cation to j. ID. and II. S.
Some people are very much in the
habit of day dreaming.
She's still looking for the "letter
that never came"
The telegram stand is one of the
most attractive features at the fair.
1t is generally so full, that its taken
for granted there is no room to rd(yliSe
you arm; much less to turner ound.
Prof. Luscomb has been suffering
with severe cold.
Clinton Chamberlin, of Fairfield,
Pa, is the guest of his grandfather,
DIR. John Carpenter.
Newspaper clipping is quite the
rage. Nothing like heavy mails.
The Firemen's Fair, which COM
menced on Monday night, is evident
ly going to be great success. The
hall and booths are beautifully deco
rated land the tablesa are very tasteful
ly arranged. Mrs. Creque presides at
the fancy table, and has many beauti-
full articles for sale. The gypsy tent
and telegram stand are very attract
i've, the gypsy costumes being espec-
tally becoming. Large crowds have
been at the fair so far; very encour-
aging for the fire laddies. On Monday
night the West Va. Ministries oceu-
pied the stage for a short time. On
Thursday night, the farce, Handy
Andy, was played. Friday, Wash
ington's Birthday, was Firemen's
day and they had big time. Sever
al visiting companies are expected
and every one is cordially invited to
come and spend all they can.
celebrated their 18th anniversary.
They paraded at 2 O'Clock and then
went to the Academy Of Music where
appropriate addresses were made by
Mr.. J. r. Smith, of Berkeley Springs,
and Mr.. VIM. Gerhardt, of this place.
In the evening they attended the fair
in body and after drill, took supper.
They make creditable display. The
Uniform Rank making a fine appear
ance in their handsome and becoming
uniforms.
Did you hear "Febrey's Band ?"
Look out or you'll get your toes
tramped at the fair tonight.
1t would be bonanza for the fair
if all the Sunday School teachers
would take thier classes to the fair
and treat them.
We heard a young man say that all
the old maids were after him, cause
he was an old bachelor. Young man,
don't you think you had better &C
West in the fall?
More weddings on the programme,
Why can't the Sentimental Poet of
the "City Band News" favor the pub.
lie occasionally by contributing to
our town papers? That's the correct
thing. Never do anything rash, OF
else some one might settle your hash
Wanted, ammunition.
The sweet letter from.
"Really" some people are not shy
Catch 'em on the short stop. Once
caught, no necessity to hold them.
A good cook is very desirable.
The road to a mans heart is through
his stomach. The road to a woman's
heart is through mans pocket book
Miss McKelvy, of Hancock, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Louis Frisky
on Martin street.
A gentleman of colorramarked that