Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-14

Mexican war.
The Indebtedness of the Taylor works
of Chamsbersburg is S325,ooo. Near
ly 5000. 600 is owing to the hands. Eff
forts are being made to reorganize and
resume work.
Mr.. Geo. Keefe, who was paralyzed
some months ago, is able TO be out
again.
Thanks to the Auditor of the State
for copy of his report
Mrs. Annie Tieman, living near
town, is sick.
Mr.. Charles a. Bowers has built a
store room on North Queen St, which
he is now occupying
Mrs. Kate Darby is visiting friends
in Frederick.
Rev. Baker preached an effective and
eloquent sermon in the First NJ f.
Church, last night
A brother of Mr.. Conrad Hammond,
from Pennsylvania is visiting him at
his residence on South Queen St.
The supper given by the ladies ofthe
NJ. +. Church, South, of this city, in
the Wilen building, was a decided ste
cess.
Mr.. John Blue, brother ofJos. Blue,
was in town yesterday. He reports
roads to be in bad condition.
Oscar Sprinkle has resigned his posi-
ton with J. w. Bishop.
Mrs. Kate Hensel is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. White, in Baltimore. She
will remain until spring.
Mr. Elmer Howard, from the West,
is OH a visit to his father, Mr. L. NJ.
Howard, at Hedgesville.
A singing-class has been organized
at the Grange Hall on Tuscarora, under
the direction of Prof Arch. Lamar.
Mr. A. l.. Martin was agreeably sur
prised yesterday when his wife present
ed him with young son.
Rev G. G.. Baker, Presiding Elder of
the Frederick Dist, appointed by the
Baltimore Conference, delivered an able
address TO large assembly at the Ist
NJ. F. Church last night The feast of
love and baptism were administered in
the afternoon.
Mr.. Carney Palmer and wife are
quite sick at their residence in this city.
The Presiding Elder of the NJ. f.
Church, colored, of this district, is hold
ing the Ist quarterly conference.
Mr.. Jas A. Racey, of this city, is on
the sick list.
Mrs. +. Chambers and daughters
have returned from Baltimore.
Mr. Henry Grim continues very
feeble.
Mr., Henry Sharf has his new
residence on Race Street nearly
completed.
Mr.. Joseph Cage is very poorly at his
residence on Race Street.
Lawrence, a little son of Mr., Charles
Hollis, is very sick and his parents and
friends are quite anxious about him.
There were no services in the Epis-
copal Church last night, the Rector be-
ing absent at Bunker Hill.
The Choir of Episcopal Church of
this city would be hard TO excel, as it
comprises the best talent here Mrs.
DR.. McSherry being the leader and
musical director seems TO devote her
time and efforts to keep up its high
standard. 1t was the pleasure of your
correspondent to be present at the Sun
day morning service and to hear the
rendition Of some beautiful music. Mr.
Charles Young as a Baritone soloist
cannot be eXcelled and Capt +. G. Bart
lett as a tenor soloist acquitted him
self in a very pleasing manner. Miss
Hunter, Miss Lee and Mrs. E c. Bart
lett also sung very we'll. The beautiful
strains of the flute played by Mr.. John
Doll were also very much admired
The church members may we'll feel
proud of their choir.
Mr. Thos Zepp, engineer of engine
SIG, ran into the rear Of freight train
whose engine was the $50 at Sir John S
Run on last Saturday. Both tracks
were blockaded and the riggers' car
was taken from this point to clear the
tracks.
Mr.. Thos. Darby is still confined to
the house from his recent ailment, but
we are glad to say he is convalescing.
Squire Bartlett is out again but says
he has not fully recovered.
MI Thorton Young is able to be out
again after several months sickness.
Miss Geo. w. Brown and her little
son Julian, have returned to their home
i'll Winchester,
Miss Minnie Diffenderfer is visiting
friends in Greencastle, Pa.
The press of West Va. is giving
prominence to the qualifications of Hon
+. Boyd Faulkner as the next Demo
cratic candidate for Governor. The
DAILY will note with pleasure the selec
ton of any OF our representative me1
for public positions in either party, anc
fully agrees with its contemporaries
that Mr.. f. b. Faulkner would brin.
the resquisite dignity, ability and credi
| to fine executive office Of tte Cta+a