Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-06-11

at Ii q. m. Preparatory services inns
afternoon at $50.
Messrs. A. M. Staubly and w.
G.. Austin, of this place, at ended
the strawberry and ice cream festi-
val at Hedgesyillc last Tuesday
night.
The INDEPENDENT is the newsiest
and best paper in the county. We
don t ask you to believe this. Just
examine our columns and compare
them with all the others.
There will be communion service
in the Reformed church on Sunday.
Preparatory services to-day at $50
p. m. The Sunday evening services
will be at $50 o'clock, during the
summer.
Rev. w. Hullihen Burkhart made
the address to the Y. M. G. A. at
the Presbyterian church last Sun
day afternoon. The attendance was
very good.
Mr.. Harry Stein, who was severe
ly injured by the falling of timber
at the new bridge at Cherry Run,
is now able to go about with the aid
of crutches.
There was some lovely serenad-
ing on King street one night this
week. We don't know the singers,
but hope they " may call once again
soon around"
Mr.. Chas. Fletcher, noted for his
fine strawberries, had the greater
part of his crop ruined by the hail
storm, which passed over that sec
ton last Sunday afternoon.
A HAZARDOUS RIDE.-Capt. Josiah
Lawler, who desires fame for his
bravery, has set sail in a 12-foot
cookie she'll boat on tap across the
ocean from Boston to Queenstown {,
Eng.
The international Bible studies for
June IL, 1892, are from Daniel 6
1928 Title: The den OF lions.
Golden text: 4" No manner of hurt
was found upon him, because he be-
lieved in his God"
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Homrich
have returned from their honey
moon, and have taken up their resi-
dence on John street, in the interim
of gong to housekeeping on West
Martin street.
Elkins Park will be opened by a
picnic given by the Brotherhood of
Railway Tralnmen, June 21st. The
street car line has been extended to
the park, and for small fare any
one can attend.
The officers of Berkeley council
No. l48, American Legion of Honor,
have paid to the family of the late
VIM. Cushwa the sum of five thous-
and dollars, the full amount of his
benefit certificate.
The officers of Berkeley Council,
No. 14S, American Legion of Honor,
have paid to the family of the late
VIM. Cushwa, the sum of five thous-
and dollars, the full amount of his
benefit certificate.
Mr.. Hugh Mckee, one of Berks-
ley County's old and. respected citi-
zens, and who lived near Vanclsves
vile, died at his residence ON Mon
day. His remains were inferred in
Norbourne cemetery on Tuesday.
M. E. G HURoH SocIABLE.-A pea
nut sociable was held at the First M.
E. Church on Thursday night last,
the exercises consisting of music,
etc. All present had an enjoyable
evening. See the program elsewhere.
Mr.. Jacob Stump had very fine
horse killed by the lightning storm
on Sunday last. There were other
horses about this one, and while
they were unto uched it is said the
fierce lightning burned up the strick-
| en- one.
The Mercha nts and Farmers Bank
will to-day allow an inspection of
their banking room and fire and
burglar. proof vaults. We beg leave
to acknowledge the receipt of pass
for that purpose sent US by its
| courteous officers.
By the capsizing of a boat used by
a pleasure party from Willlamsport
on Monday last, fishing party of
young ladies and gentlemen were
thrown into the water. Miss Susie
Barber was drowned, the rest barely
escaping the same fate.
Tomorrow Rev. J. B. Chamber
lain will preach the annual memoir
ial sermon to the members of Wash
ington Lodge No. K. of P, ofthis
city. The service will be held at
the q. B. Church, at the usual hour
of the morning service.
Miss A. Kate Wisner is at the
Western Female Seminary, Oxford,
Ohio, where she will meet the Alum
nus Society of that institution, and
also attend the graduating exercises,
her sister, Mary Nelson Wisner, be-
ing one of the graduates.
Pitzer's Chapel, NJ. E. Sunday
School will celebrate Children's Day
on Sunday, June 18th. Services
commence at 10 q. M, there will also
be services in the afternoon, all are
invited to come and help the good
cause. j. W. B. EVANS, Supt.
Mr.. Louis E. Brown has our
thanks for treat of ice-cream and
other delicacies, which he kindly
sent US last Sunday. Mr.. Brown is
meeting with great success because
he knows just how to please his Gus
toners and ma kes use of his know
ledge.
The Sunday School of the Baptist
Church will hold their Children's day
service tomorrow, Sunday, June II.
A very attractive programme has
been prepared and excellent and
beautiful music will be rendered by
the school and select musical instru-
ments.
A BIG CLAss.--Prof w. A. Pitzer