Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-02-06
The rew Jail still presents very
deserted appearance.

Mr. Forrest w. Brown attorney
of Charlestown, was in our city on
Monday last
The old Jail should be sold and
the proceeds be applied to the erec-
ton of the new one.
III. l.. Dorm is making sale OF his
large stock by reduction in price.
He must make room FOR his mer-
chant tailoring department. See his
adj.
Read the advertisement of the sale
of stock and farming implements of
Mr.. John B. Baker, and attend his
sale on Wednesday next, February
10th, 1892.
Mr.. T. G. Pownall, of Romney,
W. Va, Deputy Collector of q. S.
internal Revenue for the Eastern
district Of w. Va, was in the city a
few days his week.
The train bringing the early mail
from the East on the b. & o. known
as the paper train" was delayed
twice this week ON account of
wrecks ON the road.
Tire Rev VIM. Handley. OF Luray,
Va, we Learn. has been rendered the
pas6orate OF the Baptist Church. of
this place. Rev. Hundley preached
here few weeks ago.
The skating rink has crowd
three times week. There ere few
splinters LETT on the floor, ana the
City Band adds spice 70 the scene
every Tau sday night.
Messrs. Geo. Morris. Ed. Hollis,
Mes Beall au other young upe1 are
going 10 o. gani1s a first-cla5s drum
corps. That's risht noys-nake the
politicians help you out.
Messrs. Frank Irwin and VIM.
Bales spent a plight fisu qg in the
0pequon this week and report a
"goud catch " We have not yet
heard the tory in detail
Rev. Walter A. Mi chsll, of Hag-
erstown. delivered the annual ad
dress before the Trinity Episcopal
Church Guild, at the church in thi-
city on Wednesday eveoing.
The vo1ng republicans OF his city
mean to have comfortable room
open every Ms BIT during The week,
W1e.e pleas2Jt games and interest
ing speeches may be enjoyed.
M. j. Ba..e Berfo6t was up at
Inwood yesterday laying off mole
residences a9d business lots. In
wooG ras Become place OF cons id
elab { imoosta ice on the c. V. r.
Il.
NJ. B G. Washington, one OF
Ca IS owns most soc -essful It.
esi''93le me chaois, nece al as
sic,' me u, without piefe; ence to
creditors, 20 Forest w. Brown, trus
tee.
Miss Carrie Souders, a bright and
popalar young lady OF MarLinsburg
Wis ed ner corsils,the Misses Adams
On Sunday. Miss Adams retained
gith ner 10 Maj linz buig.-Hcncoc5
Star.
The town OF Beverly, in Randol2a
County, vas visited with FIRE lasC
week, which nearly consumed ne
whole place. Many persons lo%t
their homes and al con,aioed n
tnem.
Three arrests were made in the
past week by B. & O. officers for
ste1ling from The railroad compan, ,
Frank Ford, one of the parties was
found gully and sent to Jail, beng
unable 20 pay his fine.
Manager Darrow'S hops at the
New Opera House are becoming
quite popular Not ONLY is the at
tendance good but the best Of ord r
prevails and all doubtful characters
ale carefully excluded.
The Steam Laundry has purchas-
ed a new and beautiful delivery
wagon. Everything is in perfect
working order now, and your wash
ing and ironing Can be done well
and cheap in short time.
Mr.. Jas. Dunn who was severely
injured in a recent B. & o. wreck is
rapidly imp-ovipg. The cut on his
head has entirely heale3, bat tae
broken limb and injured si6e are
yet somewhat troublesome.
International Bible studies for
Sunday, February 7, 1892, from
Isaiah "a : l-l3. Title: The grac-
ious call. Golden text: Seek We the
Lord while He may be found. Call
we upon Him while He is near
Mrs. Sarah A. Kershner, of Falliog
Waters, was hu:riedly called to Har-
risburg Pa. last week, to the bee
side of her son, Mr.. John w. Smith
who was critically ill. Mrs. Smith
ia also i'll, but at last reports is re-
covering.
The Valley Female College build
iog, occupied by DR.. John P. Hyde,
narrowly escaped being destroyed
by fire on Tuesday night last A
large stable Immediately in the rear
was entirely destroyed. The cause
was incendiary.- Winchester Leader
A correspondent asks US for the
origin and meaning Of not an 1t ,
1t was first used by an editor who
died, went to Heaven, and looked
around for the man who took his
paper for three years, and then left
it IN the office marked refused. -
Westmlorldnd Democrat.
The Friday night social dances
gwen by Managers E. G. Darrow
and G. @. Pitzer at the New Opera
II use, are proving a source of en-
tertainment TO large number f our
young men. Splendid music and
good order, but you must have an
invitation 10 gain IN admission.
All members of be Order OF Pa
irons OF Hushandry are invited to
be present at the installation of Off
Ger elect OF Pom no Grange, No. 2,
Feb | lth al 10 a. m at Cherry