Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-03-02

NJ. G. Band and viii play the bass
horn.
Mr. MICHAEL HEATING, ofthis place,
who was injured one day last week
by being run over by the cars. died
on Tuesday.
THE M. G. Band attended the Fire
mems Fair on Tuesday night as the
escort Of the Odd Fellows. They
also escorted the business men to the
fair on Wednesday night.
Persons wishing to improve their
memories or strengthen their power
of attention should send to Prof.
Loisette, 23T Fifth Ave., N. Y, for
his prospectus post free, as advertised
in another column. Feb. % 81.
PEERLESS" Paper Meat Sack fac
tory at Frederick, Md, guarantee
their sacks to be safe and sure to
prevent shippers if the simple direc.
tions on each sack are followed and
the meat is deposited in them before
the elbow fly" deposit the eggs.
They retail everywhere for only &c,
DC, and sc apiece, according to size.
A HUSBAND who would mistreat q
wife, without the best of cause, after
taking her from home and loved
ones, ought to be thrashed. Fraii,
trusting women, who try to make
home pleasant, and receive as re-
ward, such treatment, are TO be pit
led. There are something's that
would Justify the establishment OF
whippingposts in the State.
If you sec chance to get a good
business man to locate in our town,
offer him some inducements. Tell
him of the advantages of Martins
burg introduce him to our business
men and make him feel as if his pres
ence would be welcome. There is al
ways room for good of this kind. 1t
takes only energy and foresight, and
not alpays much capital.
Our handsome and talented friend,
u. S. Grant Pitzer, of the Martins
burg INDEPENDENT, has been compell-
ed to admit that our girls are ''pret-
ty, intelligent and graceful" Girls,
Grant is single, and now is your
chance.-Berkelcy Springs Ne,cs.
No compulsion about it, Clarence.
We always knew it, and felt it.
The following are the names Of the
gentlemen on the committe of arrange
ments for the 4th, of July p. G..
Hunter, Chairmn., Geo. E. Gaver,
Geo. Shill, Jno. Lee Fout, Jas. f.
Thompson, Jno. S. Mathews. Jno.
f. Roberts, Secretary. Any informa-
ton desired in regard to the coming
4th of July celebration, will be cheer
fully given by addressing anyone OF
| the committe.
SALE OF FINE STocK.-W Man
ming Lemen will sell, Friday, March
18th, 1889, three miles west of Shep-
herdstown, on the Mastinsburg road,
13 head of fine horses and colts, IA
head of Jersey cattle, and farming
implements. This is a rare chance
for those wishing to buy something
handsome to drive or ride, as we'll as
work horses, and that too at your
own price. Stock young and well
bred.
BKFoaE THE MAvoR-On the %,
VIM. Donnelly, was arrested and fl
ned $L00 for being drunk, also Pen
Williams, drunk and disorderly, fin
ed 5000 also Punziano Checchio,
drunk and riotous, fined $500. On
the 25th, Thos. Stevens, drunk and
disorderly, fined $500. On the Goth,
Jas. Butler, colored, committing nui-
sance, fined $3.50; also Charles
Whiting, colored, profane language
and drunkenness, fined $500
PRIOR to the election Mr.. j. W.
DeGrange entered into bet with Mr.
Will Boyer, of the Statesman, by
which, should Harrison be elected,
the former to have his way paid to
Washington, and vace versa should
Cleveland win. Monday DeGrange
notified Boyer that he was ready to
leave, and satisfactory arrangements
between them were consummated.
Bro. Boyer don't bet again. Editors
seldom have luck in such matters.
| THE editor made hurried trip to
Charlestown, on last Wednesday
morning. We found the Circuit
Court still in session, with a prospect
of adjourning on Saturday. Judge
Duckwall was suffering with severe
cold, but had resolutely stuck to the