Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-03-09
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MR, RICHARD UANO Will "HrT SOtno
fine stock and farming implements for
sale on the 10th inst. Read his adj.
UNEASY rests the head Of the DEM
ocratic oflice-holder. The time viii
soon he around for them to scoot.
Drifting straws show which way
the current SETS All the currents
set towards Washington this week
DEATH turks in every passing
breeze, and the shadows of his wings,
hang over several homes in this city.
Mr.. o. O. B. Strayer's novel of
"Raleigh Divers" is meeting with
deserved success. 1t is a charming
narrative.
DURING Lent there will be service
in the Reformed Church, every
Wednesday and Friday evening at
1880 o'clock.
Now let gentle spring, ETHEREAL
mildness, come. We would like it
much better than this changing
March weather.
SOME of Martinsburg's charming
ladies are visiting in the cities. The
spirits of the young men are some
what depressed.
Miss VICKERs is one of the most
charming actresses, with rare abili-
ty. At the Central Opera House next
Wednesday night.
FARMERS and breeders of stock will
profit by reading the advertisement of
Mr.. Luther Ropp's Percheron and ely
desdale draft horses.
| PRESIDENT HARRISON, if you please.
May duty, honesty and American
patriotism, compose the wreath that
shall adorn his brow.
| THE hungry, cross-eyed Office seek
er is abroad in the land. They had
better stay at home, for sometimes
the Office seeks the man.
THE housekeepers will be glad to
know that they can get samples of 'Elec-
trio Paste Stove POLISH free at the gro
GERS. 1t will save peck of trouble.
SAMPLE FREE.-Ask your Grocer
for it .Electric Paste Stove Polish"
No dirt or dust when using, saves
labor, women, carpets and furniture.
1t costs you nothing to try it
,JAcoUINE or Paste and Diamonds
with Matte Vickers in the title role,
is gaining such a foothold that it will
soon rank as standard American
play.
| THE J. G. Couchman farm, situat-
led J miles east of Martinsburg, con-
tanning 327 acres, was sold last Sat.
urday to Mr.. Jacob Myers for $40 SO
! per acre.
/ WHAT though some of the boys
came back from Inauguration like so
many drowned rats !? They saw uncle
\ Ben and cousin Lew, and had good
1 time, you bet.
i Mrs. Sallie N. Shulenberger and
4 daughters, Cora and Rachel, who
have been here ON visit to S. H
/ Martin, have returned to their home
in Shelby, Ohio.
I CALL and examine cur Seed Sow
ers. They beat the world. Can SOW
as much with one seeder as four mer
can by hand. j. III. MILLER &.SoNs
I m2-4t.
! LAST week while in Baltimore, kind
courtesies were extended to us By Mr.
". FL. Cullimore and Mr.. Williams
and family. The latter know how tc
make stranger feel at home.
| MANY compliments have been paid
to Messrs. Thompson Il Tabler. The
girls saw their pictures in the INDIE
PENDENT, and some express deep cha
grin that the former is married.
/ We have just received a car load
of White Seed Oats, come'early be
fore the supply is exhausted.
j. H. MILLER & Sons.
m2-4t.
Miss Matte Vickers is a pretty
vivacious actress, sang and danced
with much sprightliness. The audi
ence displayed flattering interest
throughout the performanee.-C Chi
cago Times.
| ASBESTOS RooFINa is cheaper than
shingles, tin or iron. Guaranteed to
| give satisfaction. Price $425 per
100 square feet. For sale by
m2,4t II. HI. MILLER & Sons.
| THE bill giving Martinsburg pub
lie building, did not receive unani.
nous consent to be considered, and