Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-03-02
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dence Of Mr.. David Beard, near town,
last week, was very successful one.
Everybody had a good time. We
were sorry we could not be present.
Now the young mans fancy light
" turns to thoughts OF spring pan
falcons, straw hats and front gate
swings. 'Tis only fancy and one
breath Of the chilly wind disperses it.
Hons. G. w. BUXTON and J. II.
Kitchen have returned home from
the Legislature, and report them-
selves well and happy. We have no
doubt they are glad to be back in
Berkeley.
THERE will be a grand inaugural
ball in the Central Opera House next
Monday night, given by committee
of the firemen. The best of order
will prevail, and a good time in gen.
eral may be expected.
Hon. G. M. Bowers and q. s. Grant
Pitzer left on Wednesday for Baltl-
more, where they took in the meet
ing of the National Republican
League. On Monday they 60 to
Washington to the Inauguration.
THE latest from Shanghai is that
Mai. General Nathan Gain has won
signal victory over the troops of
Shadrach, at Walnut Hill. Captain
Greenberry Bishop valiantly attacked
the enemy on the rear and signally
defeated them.
Hon. J. FL. GETTINGER and wife
have returned home from Charles
ton and are at the St. Clair. The
Senator says the Legislature had
wonderful time, but in the midst of
all the clashing the best of personal
feeling prevailed.
MARTINsBURa will be we'll repre-
scented at the Inauguration next Mon
day, as will Berkeley county. Our
boys will have big time, and paint
the Capital city red. Lookout for
pick-pockets, and the restless, roam
ing office-seekers.
ANDY LAMBERT has taken the dou-
BILE tuba in the NJ. G. Banda sort
of promotion. His imitation of thun-
der is so natural that all one has to
do is to shut ones eyes, and he is in
the midst of fierce thunder storm,
with zigzag lightning thrown in.
SERVICES preparatory to commu-
Mon will be held by the pastor, Rev.
f. NJ. Woods, at the Presbyterian
Church, on Thursday and Friday
evenings, March It'll and 8th, at half
past seven o'clock also on Satur
day morning, the 9th inst, at III
o'clock.
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.
peerless" Paper Meat Sacks are
guaranteed to prevent shippers ifthe
meat is deposited in them before the
"blow fly" deposit the eggs. They
retail everywhere at only &c, DC, and
Sc apiece, according to size. Ask
your merchant for circular.
SUNDAY, March the 3rd, will be
observed at Trinity M. e. Church,
South, as Memorial Day. The Lords
Supper will be administered at the
morning service. Subject for the
morning, "Christ, the Resurrection
of the Life" Evening subject, sour
Blessed Dead.'
THE Oxford League, in process of
organization with the young men,
bers and friends of the lst M. E.
Church, of this city, were entertain
ed on Tuesday night last in the rem
dering of a good programme, in eel
brating Washington's birthday. The
prospects of this society are very
good for future usefulness and enjoy
ment.
ARM Bowers has g head almost as
hard as his heart is generous. A lit
tie boy hit him back of the head with
a hammer o few days ago. Ten
stitches repaired the damages. Half
an hour afterwards we heard him
singing "See That My Grave is Kept
Green" and quoting from Shakes
peare. Some people will keep TO
| the front.
THE G.. A. r. Post, of this city,
and the Mechanics Band, who par
ticipated in the festivities of the