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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

THEIR FIELD Day SPoRTs.-We
noted last week the entries of Messrs
W. E. Hoffheins and J.. Nelson Wis
ner, Jr. in some OF the contests for
honors at the field day sports of
Mereersburg College, on last Friday.
Out Ct the six competitions which
Wisner entered he won four, making
the following record, which is very
good for amateurs: Broad jump, Is
feet inches; throwing baseball, 252
feet 10a inches; running hop, step
and jump. 80 feet Q inches, and run
nlng high jump, 4 feet u inches,
which was his easiest victory.
After the games President Irvine
invited all the guests to partake of a
bounteous dinner with the faculty
and students. About seventy-five
persons sat at two long tables, which
we're prettily decorated and laden
with all the good things in season.
As the students will be given brief
holiday over Thanksgiving the dinner
took the place OF that always served
On that day.
After the dinner President Irvine
in very graceful manner proposed
a number of toasts which were re-
sponded to by the students in happy
fashion, their responses causing much
merriment and being received with
loud applause. The toasts were -
"Mercersburg College, Prof. G. "
Smith; "Athletics . T. D. Buser;
poem Thanksgiving Tale" Prof. ]
r. Stein; aThe Monthly" W. E.
Hoffheins; 1.-THE Glee Club" G. Her
bert Wood 1.-THE Girls r. p Me-
Cram THE Boys,n J. Patterson.
At the conclusion of The regular
toasts, impromptu toasts we're re-
sponded to by Rev. l.. A. Mann, D.
d C. w. Cremer, Norman Bonbrake,
Rev. 2. A. Yearick and Rev. w. NJ.
Deatrick, D. D., after which DR..
Mann pronounced the benediction.-
Between the toasts the glee club and
students sang number of college
songs and Mr.. Wood and Mr.. Dun
oft played mandolin aud guitar duets.
The college now has fifty-three stu
dents and will alter Christmas re-
ceive additions, increasing the num-
Der to about sixty.
There is the utmost good fellow
ship at the college between the pro-
gressivc and firm but considerate
president and the students.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

The FAIRIES WELL. This beau
tiful Irish comedy drama was pre-
scented at the Central Opera House,
on Tuesday night last, to 3 very
small crowd, owing to the inclemen-
cy of the weather. "The Fairies
Well" is good play and those who
failed to see it missed rare treat.
1t carries its own scenery. among
which are some of the most pictur-
esque spots of Erin. The singing
and dancing was great. Mr.. George
Timmons is the star of the company,
and is a clever actor and good siRger,
and performs skiilfully on the Irish
harp. Manager Lambert has been
giving the play-going public some
good shows this season and deserves
to be patronized better. If "The
Faries' Well " ever comes along this
way again we can guarantee it a full
house.
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Il May be Interesting to Know

That when excursion rates are
made to Chicago for people who
live in the East, to enable them to
attend the Worlds Fair next year,
it is contemplated by the Western
roads to also make excursion rates
from Chicago to all principal bust.
ness and tourist points in West,
Northwest and Southwest, so that
those who desire to spend few
weeks among their friends in the
Great West, may have an opportun-
ity of SO doing without mourning
much additional expense. 1t may
be well to consider this subject in
advance of actual time of starting
and the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway Co. has issued maps
and time tables and ether instruc-
tive reading mltter, which it will
be glad to furnish free of expense
apon application by postal card adj
dressed to VIM. Kelly, Jr., Travel
ing Passenger Agent, so s. Third
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, or to Geo. III
Hcadord, General Passenger Agent
Chicago, Ill.
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SWEET SINGERs.-Dr. Bischoff with
his famous vocal quartette which are
to appear at the neutrality-suspicious.
Thursday. Nov. Both, have received
wonderful commentator from the
press. Everywhere they have ap-
peared they have received encore
upon encore both as body AMI solo
renderings. Among their well known
Scotch songs are: " Within Mile
of Edinboro' Town. John Ander-
son, Ny Joe," 8. Bonnie Dundee, =
and other melodies that have charm
ed audiences ever since their first
notes were sung. Miss Boyd, So
praHo in THE Mariners" shows
what wonderful compass her voice
has, and Miss McNelly and Messrs.
Douglas Miller and Alphonzo Young,
Jr, were just as popularity applaud
ed. Reserved seats are now on sale
at Burdette's book store, and no one
should miss this concert for so wer-
thy q cause.
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Headach e Caused by Eye
Strain.

Many persons, whose eyes aud
head are constantly aching have no
idea what relief scienti1ically-6tte
glasses will give them. They ruin
their eyes aud temper st the same
time by attempting to nse glasses
which are of incorrecs Gus and ad-
iustment. Clumslly adjusted glass;
es will almost inevitably increase
the trouble for which they are worn
and in some cases may lead to ire
coverable blindness. Queen & Cos
Eye Specialists sbitity to safely and
correctly adjust glasses is beyound
question.
No charge is made to show you
if glasses will assist you, and no
charge is made FOR the regular OPP
tical examination ofyonr eyes and
vision. All glasses furnished are
guaranteed to be satisfactory.
Queen & Co.'S Eye Specialist viii
be in Marlinsburg at tue st Glare
Hotel, Thursday Dec 2lst-
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A CupAp UoNpM.np Suop

A CHEAP HOME. MADE SHOE Poll
IsH.-The Detroit Free Press gives
the following useful hard times re-
cipe: 1.-THE perfect shoe polish has
just been discovered, and just in time
too, for feminine patience with the
prepared polish, which cracked the
leather, was about exhausted. This
can be made at home and Is as ride
ulously cheap as it is simple. Mix
cosmoline and lampblack flor a MIC
kei you can get enough of the latter
to last five years. in equal parts and
apply lightly with an old toothbrush
or soft rag, then wipe the shoe off
with another rag, and you have
polish that lasts for days and not on
~ gives the shoes the appearance of
newness, but actually preserves the
leather. No one who has used it
ever goes back to The manufactured
polishes, which are disagreeably shl-
ny and are ruinous to fine leather.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

KEYsER's WATER WoRKs.-The
following explains itself and we con-
graduate our neighbor upon her sue
cess
"KEYsER, W. VA, Nov. %, 1893.
Dear Sir.-You are cordially in
vited to attend the installation OF
our Water Works ON Saturday, Nov.
25th, 1898. Addresses will be deliv
cred by Rev. ]. II. Moore, Hon. G..
W. Daley and Rev. j. O. Thomp-
son. There win be display of the
power and effectiveness of the water
works after the speaking, and bon.
fire 10 the evening. COMMITTEE
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

THAN GIvING.-The Union
Thanksgiving services will be held
at the M. E. Church the thirieth at
10 80 a. M, sermon by Rev. j. w.
Hundley of the Baptist church.
There will be thanks offering made
for the worthy and needy poor of
the town. Tho amount will be dis
tributed between The pastors partici-
pating. The chris lar people and
the public generally are cordially
invited to come and give thanks un-
to the Lord for all his benefits; and
let us be thankful ir practical way
by giving of our substance to aid
the Lords poor. Math. 25; 34-i6.
A. M. CACKLEY,
Secretary Ministerial Association.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

THE FIRE ENGINE REPAIRED.-The
Martinsburg steam fire engine which
was sent to the B. & O. machine
shops to be repaired a short time
ago has been finished and turned
over to the corporation. It was
tested and Chas. E. Diffenderfer,
Chief Marshall of the Fire Depart
ment, reports that it acted splend-
idly, and that it is an excellent job
The cost of repair to the corporation
was $3.50 as against $3.50 the lowest
bid made, clear saving Of $3.50.
The B. & O. Co. charged nothing
for the use Of their machinery, and
the names of the Martinsburg me-
chanics who worked on the job have
been returned to the Mayors office,
together with the amounts due them
and they will be paid this afternoon.
The engine looks as good as new and
only needs little packing about the
pumps to make it so. 1t is good
thing that it should have been re-
paired, and a qualification to the
tax payers to know that it has been
done 30 cheaply.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25
Tws Valuable Friends.

1. A physician cannot be always
had rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises sud Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the friend of many house
holds and the destroyer of all pain
the famous Red Flag Oil. 25 cents.
2. Many a precious life could be saw
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure a good
nights rest by investing rs cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs. Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at f. G. Williams, Jr. Zoos
Drug Store Sept. 30 II.
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SOMETHING NEw.-Mr. Kilbourn,

SOMETHING NEw.-Mr Kilbourn,
of the Kilbourn Knitting Factory,
has introduced new method for
heating the large building in which
the yarn spinning is done for the
knitting factory. There is in the
engine-room a coil of 1900 feet of
pipe, into which hot steam is forced
from the engine, and fan, driven by
an engine not much larger than a
toy, drives the hot air from the coil,
through pipe let in the division
wall between the engine room and
the spinning department, with such
force that the current is carried to
the extreme end of the building and
in a very short time permeates the
whole of it. On MONDAY morning
last, as cold as it was, the room over
100 feet long and SO wide, was made
comfortable in very few moments.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

DIED OF GROUP Bessie, the six
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. S. Snyder, died last Saturday
morning of membranous Group. The
little girl was i'll only a short time.
The funeral took place Monday af-
ternoon from the house. We SYM
pathize with the bereayed family in
the calling away of ore so full OF
promise.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

A COSTLY TURKEY.-Hiram II.
Light, of Lebanon, Pa, and family,
on Sunday last, enjoyed for dinner
perhaps the costilest turkey ever
killed in this country, its cost being
$1,000, or $s5 per pound. About a
year ago the turkey wandered to the
premises Of a neighboring farmer,
who also claimed it. The case was
in the courts several times and when
it was finally ended, it was found
that-the costs and lawyers fees had
reached 81 900. The bird was then
purchased by Mr.. Light.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY.-Miss
Lawson Sencindiv r,daughter of the
late John Sencindiver, died at her
home at Darkesville, last Friday
evening at o'clock in the 40th year
of her age. Miss Sepcindiver was a
noble christian lady having been a
member of The M. E. Church, South
for about "a years. She was very
popular and loved by all who knew
her Her funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. James Wolff, and
the interment took place in the Sen
cindiver family burying ground on
Hast Sunday evening.-Statesman
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Eeu1psEs FOR 1ss4.-Tkere will be

EeLIPsEs FOR 1S94.-Tkere will be
four eclipses ia the year 1894, two of
the sun and two of the moon-a par
tial eclipse of the moon March 2lst,
invisible here, an annular eclipse OF
the sun April 9Th, invisible here, a
partial eclipse of the moon Sept. IA,
visible here, (about one-fourth the
surface will be eclipsed), and a total
eclipse OF the sun on Nov. 18th, In.
visible here. There will also be d
transit of the planet Mercury over
the suns disk, visible here. The
ingress begins at. 1052, a. m. and
egress occurs at 4.05 p. m /. the tran
sit occupying five hours and thirteen
minutes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.-Miss Geor-
gle Siler, while performing her du-
ties as saleslady at Messrs. Emmert
& Fiery's store on last Thursday
was suddenly seized with a hemorr-
hage, and bled profusely. She was
taken home and the next day she had
a like attack. While not recovering
rapidly Miss Siler is improving and
We trust she may soon be entirely
we'll
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

A SPARKLING CoMEDY.-Whceler's
was packed last night to witness "a
Social Session" The comedy is
bright and sparkling, containing
much vocal and instrumental music
and many amusing situations. There
is nothing dragging or tedious about
it, for it goes along with hearty
vim until the finale. 1t is a meri-
torious production and will be liber-
ally patronized.- Toledo (O.) Bee.
Will appear at the Central Opera
House, Monday night, Nov. 81. See
the grand street parade at noon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

How w. VA. RANKs.-West Vir-
ginia is the fifth state in coal, eighth
in buckwheat and iron. She has l6.-
900 square miles of coal fields, an
area greater than the coal region OF
Great Britain, and produces annual
ly 5000, 900 tons. West Va. exports
every year to China 100000 pounds
of ginseng.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

WILL BANoUET-The plans Of Val
ley Lodge, Knights of Pythias, this
city, reported recently in the Globe,
looking to the celebration of the
twenty second anniversary of the or
ganization of the local lodge, have
matured satisfactorily. The ami
versary will be observed on Wednes-
day evening, December 6, in be-
coming manner. A feature of the
program will be an elaborate ban
quet at the Baldwin, in which it is
expected upward of hundred men,
bers will NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Globe,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

A SOCIAL SESSION. One of the
best plays seen at the opera house
this season was given last evening
before large and enthusiastic audi
ence. ga Social Session was full
Of bright hits, splendid music and
clever specialties.-BoSton Globe.
This roaring comedy will appear
at the Central Opera House, one
night only, Monday, Nov. 9th. II
you want to laugh go and see it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

An exchange tells of woman who
bought new tangled coffee pot from
a peddler. In the evening she show
ed it to her hus band, a hardware
dealer, who told herhe kept the same
thing in his store for half the price
she paid. "Well," said she, "why
don't you advertise !? Nobody ever
knows what you have for sale."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

KILLED DoE.-Mr. John West,
on Saturday week ago killed a
fine doe at No. IL water station,
weighing 1919 pounds. He brought his
prize to Martinsburg, and has been
living like lord on venison ever
since. We hope the next time he is
so fortunate he will at least let the
editors slick their chops"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25
An Old soldier Made Happy

"Duiiag my service in the army /
contracted chronic diarrhGa,n says
A. E. bending, of Halsey, Oregon.
Since then / have used a great
amount Of medicine, but when 1
found any that would give me relief
they would injure my stomach, until
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy was brought to
my notice. / used it and will say
it is the only remedy that gave me
permanent relief and no bad results
follow" For sale by E. G. Williams,
Jr. & Co., druggists, Martinsburg,
w. y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

THANKSGIVING CoNCERT-P o f.
Bischoff will give concert in this
city at the Central Opera House, on
Thanksgiving night, for benefit of
First M. E. Church. His program
will contain highly pleasing numbers
and most enjoyable concert will be
given. In his concert he will be as
sisted by his famous quartette each
of whom are vocal soloists ofrepute-
A rare treat will be missed by those
who do not attend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

Senator Faulkner returned from
Lexington, Tuesday, bringing along
his son james, who was student at
the Virginia Military Academy
james was taken with typhoid fever
and for several weeks he was cared
for and nursed by Newton Baker, of
this place, student at Washington
and Lee University. Newton was a
faithful friend and his-attention, no
doubt, saved the life of his fellow
student.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

TIE G. v. r. r. TRAINS CHANGE
TIME.-Trains on the Cumberland
Valley railroad changed time on Sum-
day and will hereafter run as follows:
For Hagerstown and other points,
leave Martinsburg at SIS a. m, and
$40 and $50 p. m For Winches-
ter. leave at $40 and 80 a. 10. and
7.12 %. m.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25
A Favorlte In Kentucky.

Mr.. W. NJ. Terry, who has been in
the drug bust less at Elkton, KY, for
the past twelve years, says "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy gives bet
ter satisfaction than any other cough
medicine l have ever Sold" There
is good reason for this. No other
will cure cold so quickly no other
is 80 certain preventive and cure
for Group; no other affords SO much
relief in cases of whooping cough
Fer sale b. E. G. Williams, Jr. &
Co., druggists, Marlinsburg, VIVA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

HEAR THE LADY WHIsrLER.-A
grand musical entertainment will be
given at Thomas Hall on Thursday
evening, Nov. 80, by members of St.
Peters Catholic church. A feature
of the entertainment will be the
whistling of Miss Rose Cunningham,
of Martinsburg, an adept in the art.
Miss Cunningham is said to be a
charming entertainer.-Hanck Star.
Miss Cunningham did appear ard
showers OF applause shovel tie ex-
cellence OF her art.
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Notice.

Mr.. A. J. Snyder, of this city, is
agent for Messrs. Boyer & Heard,
of Hagerstown, Md, dealers in -four,
feed, etc. He will deliver goods to
all parts of the city and will be pleas
ed to have your orders. Lowest
market prices and strictly first. class
goods. A postal card will reach
him or lie can be found at Herring's
building, King street, opposite St.
Clair Hotel, Respectfully,
Al. SNYDER, Agent.
Boyer & Heald's Flour, Feed, etc.
elf, '93,tf.
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The Best Plaster.

Dlmyn piece IT aaaael with
Chanbaft1s's Pin u I'm and bind
it over the se.sc o. pan. 1t is better
than ap., r.se e. Wien the lungs
s,e sore spch az application on the
chest ard smother >,n thu hack, be-
tween the should r sad :, will Of
en- prevent pnt moaia- She is moth
Ing SO gooG for a iu.,r BACK or pain
in The side. A sore throa. can near
ly always be cured IN one aight by
applying flannel bandsse ,dampen-
ed with Pain Balm. so eentibottles
for sale by E. c. Williams. Jr. &
Co., druggists. Martinsburg, w va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

MASQUERADE BALL.-The Ladies'
Auxiliary to the B. of L. 3. are
making extensive preparations for
their grand masquerade ball, to be
held next Tuesday night. It is to
be large affair, and much fun and
pleasure will be had by all who par
ticipate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

In certain town, ont in Ohio, the
name has escaped, but no matter, in
stead of spending a hundred or so
good dollars in red fire and brass
bands over the Mckinley election,
the victors last week substituted coal,
bread and bacon, and had it handed
around and delivered to the needy,
without regard to their politics.
That is style of politics we would
like to see more of, no matter which
party gets the most bacon at the
polls Wellsbavg Herald.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

Don't fail to see 'sGorton's New
Orleans Minstrels, at the Central
Opera House, Wednesday night.
A new crossing has been put down
from Mr.. M. G.. Tabler's residence to
store of Theo. Bnser, on W. King
street.
Mr.. Charles Shaffer has returned
from the city having purchased bis
stock of stationery and musical
merchandise
The grand jury Of Jefferson coun-
ty returned nineteen indictments as
true bills, and large criminal dock
ct is the result.
The will of Mr. George Wild was
on Wednesday probated. His wife
in made executrix and all of his
property is left to her.
Mr.. Philip Rimel, who has charge
of the brick work ON G.. w. Hawyer
male & Sons new store, at Berkeley
Springs, is showing the work along
speedily.
VIM. Basey, John Turner and
Walker McBee, who were brought
before Justice Frankenberry for
playing crap, were discharged from
custody upon their paying the costs.
International Bible studies for Snn-
day, November 26th, 1898, from Co
lossians 3: 1925. Title, The Chris
tian Home. Golden text: III will
walk within my house with a perfect
heart
Major Albert G. Roger, of Philip
pi, Barbour county, W. Va, is dead.
Major Roger at one time represented
his district in the Virginia Senate,
and served as Major in the Cpnfed.
ate army.
The officers of the Baltimore and
Ohio r. r. held their annual inspec-
ton last week, going over the entire
route in two private parlor cars.
They passed through Martinsburg
on Friday.
IT you want to laugh go and see
ga Social Session." at the Central
Opera House, one night only, Mon
day, Nov 9th. Watch for the Mil
itary Black Hussar Band, which pa
rades at noon.
The condor scars higher than any
other known species of bird, spend
ing nine tenths of it's life floating
about in the rarifed atmosphere at a
height of over three miles above the
level of the sea.
The revival at Trinity NJ E.CLurch
South has not decreased in
interest and much good work
is being done. There have been
about fifty conversions and many
additions to the church.
There is a family consisting of
man and wife in western New York,
who, it is said. consume not less than
700 pies yearly. Three times a day
regularly does this succulent dish
appear upon their table, and very of
ten an entire pie is eaten at one meal.
Rev. G. W. Hollis, formerly of
Front Royal, Va, has been installed
as pastor of the Presbyterian chur-
ches at Springfield and Patterson's
Creek. The installation was con-
Quoted by Rev. John Johnston, of
Elk Garden, and Rev. E. D. Wash
burne, of Romney.
Every farmer should have an ice
house. 1t can be made of rough
lumder and need not cost much. A
pond can be made by daming up a
brook and now is the time to make
it. Remember that ice put away
during cold weather will keep much
better than if put away during a
thaw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

POLICE PATROL CoMPANY.-This
company which stopped and exhibit
ed IN this city last Saturday nights
one of the best companies on the
road, but unfortunately for Martins
burg, they cut the play dreadfully
leaving but thread out of which the
audience might guess at the balance
of the program. But we cannot say
this of the Tuesday nights play,
which was first-class in every respect.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-25

SocIAL.-Another very pleasant
social was held by the members of
the Buena Vista Social Club, on
Friday night Of last week, at the
home of Misses Emma and Elsie
See, on East Pennsylvania avenue.
The evening was spent very pleas
antly by all who were fortunate
enough to be present