Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-17

Mr.. Spurrier, superintendent of the
B. & o. moved his family to Balti
| more this week and will make his
| headquarters there. We regret tc
lose so many families from our town,
but it seems unavoidable.
While Policeman Young was arrest.
ing David Johnson, colored, Satur-
day night, in Charlestown, Johnson
drew a revolver and shot at Young,
the ball hitting the belt was DETECTED
which saved the policeman life
The boom is on Martinsburg flu
ture is assured. Who does not wish to
be showed under would better get out
of the way. Capt. Shaffer has at last
begun work on that pavement which
has given him so much annoyance
1t for stalls consumption Miss
Sarah IL Willever, Phillipsburg, n. j.,
giving her experience writes: Il was
troubled for several months with a
severe cough, which would have turn
ed to consumption but for the timely
use of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup"
Why should not the beautiful "Ssars
and Stripes float over the Grammar
school, yea, over every public school
in the city. 1t will teach youth to
venerate its symbolism, and maintain
the schools. We hope the "old flag"
will float in the blue of the heayens.
Geo. V Menter, a B. & O. brake
man, OF Brunswick, known here, was
killed near Cumberland, Saturday
while drawing a brake, the brake
swapping in twain, throwing him un-
der the coal car. The cars ran over
him killing him instantly. He leaves
a wife and three children.
The pushing, enterprising firm Of
Henshaw & Licklider, greet Herald
readers with an advertisement this
week. 1t is not necessary for to as
sert that they and the goods they sell
are reliable because everybody knows
that, but do not fail to get their prices
before purchasing elsewhere.
During our absence from the city
this week L. S. G, Pitzer, Esq, Mr..
A. S. Goulden, Detective, " Lot, )"
a1d others, lent hand and on our re-
turn we found the editorial work all
complete and the type ready to go i'll
to the forms We most heartily APP
preciate the favor and hope to be able
to some day repay them.
The J. o. A. NJ. will hold big eel
ebration on the 18th of May, in this
city, when a beautiful flag will be
placed over the Grammar school. En-
inent speakers will be present, and
excursions will be run from Piedmont
Keyser, Cumberland, Frostburg, and
from all points east of Martinsburg.
Prepare for big gala day.
Speaking of a candidate for mayor,
what is the matter with John Heller.
I He is a great big, broad man, will be
elected if nominated. and will fill the
Mayors chair with grace and dignity.
And another, John w. Martin, big
John Martin, who is held in high es
TEEN by all the people. There is
nothing small about him, neither
would his majority be less.
The fire company is pro wing an at
tractive organization for its members.
They have extra drills and a new drum
corps is being organized. We under
stand there will also be reel drills as
soon as the weather becomes more
propitious Well, the company em-
braces some of our most sturdy and
best young men, and we always feel a
deep interest and pride in its success.
Rev. Bush, Presiding Elder, of VIM
chester, preached splendid sermon
at the NJ. +. Church, South, last Sun
day night. But that is nothing I'M
usual for Rev Bush. By the way, now
that conference will soon be held, a
host of Rev Cackley's friends would
be delighted to see him return to his
old charge. He is Christian gentle
man, eloquent, earnest, and esteemed.
Over five hundred people attended
the opening of the new BE- bridge
at Harpers Ferry, Monday. When en-
CINE SI4 ran over the bridge to test it,
lusty cheer went up to note the
event. The bridge is strong struc-
ture, double tracked, and no doubt will
be an enduring monument to the en-
teTpIlSS Oi tue lOdds NuCH al wiz az 4
now living, will be sleeping with our
fathers in our last sleep.
There is a new lawyer at the bar, our
genial friend, Capt w B. Colston.
Blind Frank was under arrest for un-
lawful acts with one sable Annie Nor
gan, and these two were represented
by the captain, while Franks wife,
conducted the defense. Both made
eloquent speeches, which charmed
Justice Trammell. The remarks OF
the captain were so touching that the
squire forgot the law and acquitted
the culprits. What a glorious crirni-
nal lawyer Colston would make! He
drew blood the first time and sent
Frank home, singing Psalms Of Vic
, tory"
1t is generally conceded by all who
have tried it and their "name is le-
: gion, that Salvation Oil is the best
! liniment in the market to-day. 1t is
compounded only of the best ingredi.
: ents, and is guaranteed to be posi-
lAs