Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-21

SATURDAY, FEB. I'll, 1891.
"a Par Of Kids

ing.
The K. of P. Banquet was quite a
success.
The Bennett Comedy Company,
March 2.
Wild gesse passed over this city
on Monday last.
The Potomac was bank full for
more than week.
Mr.. L. @ Geriing's new advertise
ment appears in this issue.
Senator Faulkner came up from
Washington on Friday.
Mr.. W. S. Small, is erecting
another house in Strinesville.
The Bennett Comedy Company,
one week, commencing March Q.
Messrs. Geo. NJ. Bowers and S.
w. Walker we're in Washington this
week.
Messrs. D. w. Shaffer and Geo.
W. Buxton are on booming" tour,
so to speak.
Tebo & Co have erected new
bill board in Strinesville for Feller's
Opera House.
A gutter is being laid along the
Applegarth property on South
Queen street.
Mr.. Jno. Adams Of the Hagers-
town News was in attendance at the
K. Of P. banquet.
Mr.. VIM, brother of Hewitt Har-
man Esq, residing on High street is
lying dangerously ill.
Johnstown has had another food,
but this time it was not accompanied
with such fatal results.
1t is reported that the Cambria,
(Pa.) Iron Works, are negotiating to
put plant in this city.
Mrs. S. z. Martin, came over from
Hagerstown on Tuesday, to make
friends in this city, a visit.
Mrs. Maggie L. Fryatt Of this
city, has returned from visit to
friends in Washington, D. G.
There will be no failure in the
electric lights in the future. The
new dynamos are in position and
ready for work.
A large crowd attended the sale
of personality by Mr.. S. A. Lafever,
Adm, of the late Jos. Creswell, near
Falling Waters.
Rev. F. P. Robertson, was absent
from our city this week, assisting in
a series of meetings now being held
at Rockville, Md.
Mrs Mary E. Kidwell Of Hancock
Md, with her daughter Miss Ino,
is visiting her brother Mr.. Geo.
Trimble in this city,
DR.. Harry L. Janney has been the
victim of runaway horse several
times during the week, but has es-
capped without injury.
A large band of Gipsies are en-
camped in the "Couchman" woods,
along the Williamsport pike, about
two miles east of this city.
The Corporation has ordered
Messrs. j. H. Miller & Sons to put
down pavements around their build
ing on North Queen street.
Hon. Samuel Gold, residing near
Bunker Hill, this county. has been
dangerously i'll for several days, and
his recovery is very doubtful.
The lecture on "Self Culture" by
Miss Emma l.. Perry, in Lutheran
Church, Friday night week, was
enjoyed by large and appreciative
audience.
Mr.. John Artz, a confectioner of
Hagerstown, Nd, spent several days
in this city last week. He is an in
innate friend of Capt. Jno. Teller
and family.
One of the Cables used in working
the gates at the B. & o. Queen street
crossing broke on Sunday last. 1t
was repaired and in working order
by Thursday.
The furniture rooms of Mr.. Jno.
A. Wilen in the Wilen building are
very large, and we'll arranged for
business. He will also carry large
line Of carpet and mating.
Mr.. H. G. Berry informs us that
he has contracted for the Fuller
Cash System to be placed in his
store. He will have it ready in
thirty days.
No trains via Wheeling, W. Va,
over the B. & 0. reached this city for
twenty-four hours, from Thursday
until Friday afternoon on account of
high waters.
The law against cruelty to animals
should be enforced. We saw a poor
brute hitched to vehicle on Mon
day last, that the police should not
allowed to leave town.
Don't forget to attend the two
weeks sale of Boots and Shoes at
JOHN Lyons Shoe Store, as he is
compelled for the want of room, to
close out at way down price.
Messrs. Emmert & Fiery have ad.
ded to their store force, Miss Lea
Beck, who will hold the position oil
cash girl. They have contracted to
have the cash car system put up in
their store.
Republicans who desire to organ.
ize a permanent club in this city
will meet in the Grand Jury Room
Of the Court House. Monday night
next, the 23rd inst, at 8 o'clock.
u. S. Ct. PITzER.