Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09
Mr.. John Weddell is critically IL
at this writing.

at this writing.
Mitchell and Corbett have agreed
upon terms, and the noted fight will
take place at Jacksonville, Fla.
Miss Elizabeth Riddle returned
with her aunt, Miss Bette Hunter,
from Chambersburg, Monday, and
IS visiting her relatives in this city.
Mrs. A. v. Anders, formerly of
this place but now living at Freder-
lex, who has been visiting for several
weeks in this neighborhood, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. Chas. Mcdonald has been i'll
at his home on East Burke street for
two weeks, not seriously, but i'll
enough to prevent him from perform
ing his duties.
We learn with pleasure of some
improvement in the health of Mrs.
Catharine Teller, who has been i'll
for long time. May her recovery
Ue moro Spetuys
Mr.. John w. Martin, we are glad
to say, although not fully recovered
from his severe attack of rheuma-
tism, is able TO be out at intervals
during pleasant weather.
We have noticed some very fast
driving on some of our main thor
oughfares, lately, which should be
stopped. Police, keep your eyes
open and see that it is stopped.
Messrs. 7. N. Wisner, Jr., and W.
E. Hoffheins, both of whom return
ed to their homes from Mercersburg
College to spend Thanksgiving, went
back to their college duties on Mon
day.
You should see the things Ell. G.
Berry brought back from his visit to
Santa Claus. His window is full OF
them, and his store is veritable
piece of old Santa's handiwerk. Look
at it.
Mr.. j. N. Wisner went to Balti-
more on Tuesday last on profession
al business, as well as to visit his
aged mother, who has been i'll for
some time. His son Kelley accom-
panied him.
"Aspen Hall" was the scene of an
other gay event on Saturday night.
Miss Bella Stewart gave pleasant
little dance for the benefit of visiting
friends and her acquaintance in
Martinsburg.
Sheriff Gerling, on Monday, made
sale of lands returned delinquent for
non-payment of taxes. The clerks
office will now be frequented by pur-
chasers who want TO find out where
their land is.
Mrs. J. A. Roller (whom every
one would probably recognize better
were We to again call her Miss Lou
Darby,) returned home at Roanoke
last Saturday after a visit to her
mother in this city.
Mr.. James B. Morgan, of Gerards-
town, passed through Martinsburg
on Monday, en- route to New York,
to lay in his supply of goods for his
store for the holidays. We were glad
to meet him in our office.
A decree was rendered at Chris
tiansburg. Va, on Monday, by Judge
Blair in the case of U. l.. Boyce VS..
the West Virginia Coal and Iron
Company and the Wolcott heirs for
the sum of 100000 for plaintiff.
An enforcement of the rule that
pension mail is to be delivered only
to the pensioner, his wife or guardi.
an, is now insisted upon, and no at
torney can lift the mail of pension
er, although addressed in their care.
Tom Reed, seeing the resignation
ofVanAlen wants to know if the 9TH
er parties to the transaction have re-
signed yet. The other chief party
is Grover, who doesn't seem to have
as large supply of self-respect as
his dude ambassador.
Information Bible studies for Sun
day, December, 10, 1898, from Pc
ter {: IL. The Heavenly Inherit
ance. Golden text: "Giving thanks
r nto the Father, which has made US
eet to be partakers of the inherit
nee of the saints in light"
Mr.. Boyd Martin, son of Mr.. S. FL.
Martin, made short visit to his
father this week. While here-as he
always does-he honored us with a
visit, and we were pleased to meet
him. He is looking well, and has
the same iovial good nature as ever.
We learn with pleasure the rapid
Improvement of Mr.. Chas. Pennell,
who came very near losing his life,
when the engine on which he was
firing ran into land slide. Charley
feels the "long rest keenly and
wishes day after day to be at his
duties.
Hon. A. s. cambridge, of Shep-
herdstown, is in this city, and was
interviewed by the Suns correspon-
dent in regards to reports published
as to his entering the next guberna-
torial~race on the democratic ticket.
He did nOt donv IL hut cold n xUoc