Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-05-19

MaftlnSDuf9 necuS an Ice factory.
II you want all the news, try the
INDEPENDENT.
That was very wet rain on We'd
nesday night.
A walk or drive to the country is
now enjoyable.
The police will soon have to move
on the corner loafers.
just now at this time the hoe is
likely to get into scrape.
The City Band gave its open air
concert in the square on Thursday
this week.
The Hoop of Gold," will be the
attraction at the neutrality-suspicious.
Monday night.
About the most unpopular man in
town now is the one who is still pre-
dieting snow or two.
Miss Hattie SIane and Miss Ber-
tie Sharff spent Sunday with their
friend, Miss Mamie Aud, near this
city.
The weather signal whistle has
not blown for several weeks on ac-
count Of the serious illness of John
Small.
Me8srs. A. NJ. Staubly, of the
World, and W. Z. Drenner, of the
INDEPENDENT, took in the excursion
to Baltimore this week.
From the glowing account of the
World, the W. Va. editors must
have had glorious time both at
Wheeling and at Pittsburg.
The electric lights should not only
run every night but all night. Other
cities with less population and great
er debt than Martinsburg adopt this
plan.
International Bible studies for to-
morrow, Sunday, are from Exodus
2; Ito. Title The Childhood of
Moses. Golden text: i will deliv
er him and honor him.
The Riley Dramatic Co. at the
Central Opera House next week, is
one of the finest companies on the
road to-day. Don't tail to see them.
They have some fine plays.
The City Council were asked to
donate a small sum towards securing
the erection of band stand in the
Public Square for the band rehear-
sails. They contributed $75.
G. A. Weaver, of Martinsbulg,
State Bank Examiner, was here
Monday examining the Exchange
Bank, which was found in excellent
condition.-FaiTmont Inder.
Hon. Thad. NJ. Mahon, member of
Congress from Franklin county, Pa,
was quietly married at Washington
recently to Miss Alice Shuman.
Both parties are from Chambersburg.
We noticed that Hon. B. M.
Kitchen spent Wednesday in Mar
tinsburg. The old gentleman is very
lively for man of his age, and is
more active than some of our young
men.
Mr.. U. S. g. Pitzer will be the
orator OF the day at Berkeley Springs
on Decoration Day, May Both The
people there may expect to hear one
of the finest speeches they ever lis
tened to.
The Violet Tea of the Kings
Daughters at the Central Opera
House, on Thursday night was we'll
attended, and paid handsomely. We
go to press too early TO give full par
tlculars.
Services preparatory 10 the cele
bration Of HE Lords Supper will be
held at III; Ro'ormed Church ON
Saturday Oo-day at 2.3o) Com
munion services tomorrow morning
at IL q. m.
On Thursday the l7th inst, Mr..
Alex. Luinn, a popular conductor of
the G. Y. r. r. was married to Miss
Clara Conelly, of Cumberland, Nd.
There is some hope yet for Capt.
Snodgrsss.
We learn with pleasure that Mr..
John Small, who lately met with
such a terrible accidents at his uncle
saw mill is rapidly getting better. 1t
is pronounced miraculous case by
the physicians in charge.
The Martinsburg Steam Laundry
is dong excellent work, either by
the piece or entire family wash. 1t
gives low rates and merits patron
age. We note they have established
an agency at Berkeley Springs.
The Riley Dramatic Company
will be at the Central Opera House,
one week, commencing Monday,
May 2lst. This is one of the best
known dramatic companies on the
road to-day. Prices 10, 20 and 30
cents.
The readings and Rotations of
last Saturday night, by Miss Sallie
Cornelius, at the First M. E. Church
were creditable performances. Miss
Cornelius is pretty young lady
with a charm Of manner that makes
her readings most attractive.
The City Band will accompany
our Gremen with their new uniforms
to Hagerstown on the 18th OF June.
We venture to say that no company
nor band there will eclipse our own.
Boys, take care of our interests, and
let Others see we are "right up with
the times"
On Thursday a house car was
loaded with twelve horses and sealed
up at Hagerstown. When opened
at Brunswick it was found that six
of them we're suffocated, and shortly
afterwards two more Of them died.
1t is believed none Of them will sur