Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-08-11

Gay next.
Hon. D. B. Lucas, of G narlestown,
was in Martinsburg a short while
this week.
Mss Keiger, of Winchester,is WIS.,
iting NJ IS Grace Rodrick, on East
King slleef.
Mrs. Robert Lamon has gone on
a visit to Mrs. Elizabeth Gold, at
Bunker Hill.
The foundation of the new dye
house at the Kilbourn Knitting Mill
is completed.
Ii Hung Chang has lost his yellow
jacket, but the United States Senate
still has its Vest.
Mrs. c. P. Matthaei and daugh-
ter, Miss Katie, are sojourning at
Berkeley Springs.
Sherman and Morrisey, in ga Jay
Circus" at the New Opera House,
Tuesday, August l4th.
Miss Lille Bridges, of Hancock,
has returned home. She was visit
ing Miss May Faulkner.
The Misses Rouss, visitors to the
family of Mr.. S. r. Baker, returned
home to Belair last week.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. E.
Ryneal request him to become can.
didate for the Legislature.
Miss Katie Wolff, of Williams
port, Nd, is visiting Miss Grace
Wolford, on College street.
Miss Maud Howison is in Cum
berland visiting friends. She will
remain there about two weeks.
Col. J. M. Robinson was appointed
Tuesday by the Governor TO the
board of trustees of Berkeley Springs.
Miss May Faulkner is visiting at
Charlestown She is the guest of
the family of Col. Forrest W Brown.
Prof. A. Legethoff was in this
city on business connected with the
Pension Office, where he is employ
ed.
About 90 persons from this city,
joined the Sarah Zane Fire Compa-
ny's excursion TO Pen Mar ,on Thurs
day last.
Supervisory-Arch tect j. G.
Holme, was in this city on Tuesday,
for an inspection of the Government
Building.
A steady boy to learn the print
ing business is wanted at this office.
None but those who mean "business"
need apply.
IfCorbett and Jackson really want
to fight, one might join the Chinese
army and the other enlist under the
Mikado's banner.
Mrs. NJ. G. Tabler and little son,
and her aunt, Mrs Rrpp, are in the
country. and grass widower May
berry walks arou II disconsolate.
Go see the $4,000 WI, sting pony,
"Mazor,' at the New Opera House,
Tuesday night, August 14th. This
! is a fine show. Don't forget the
date.
Capt. VIM. R. Snodgrass, of the
G. V. R. R., left Sunday to attend
the National Meeting of the Railway
Conductors to be held at San Fran
cisco
Neal Berry has entered the ath-
letic field, and is now competing for
first prize in leap frog. His next
leap he thinks will be ovey his COM
petitor.
Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday (l2th,) at 8 o'clock, p. m.
Evening service in Trinity Church
at I o'clock.
Anglomaniacs will render homage
to George Gould when he returns to
America. He had the honor of din
ing with the ''deah pwince" on Sat-
urday night.
International Bible studies for to-
morrow, are from Matthew S: LII.
Title, Temptation of Jesus. Golden
text, SIN all points tempted like as
we are, yet without SIM"
Shepherdstown has been victim
lied by ''fire bugs" On Tuesday
night several fires of incendiary orr
gin were started, but discovered be-
fore much damage was done.
There will be no services in the
First M. E. Church, the next two
Sundays, owing to the absence of
the pastor, with the exception of
Epworth League services at 7 p. m.
uS ~ " W. Nv. W. W. HAS mAu0
contract with the receiver of the
South Baltimore Car Works at Cur
tbs Bay, to repair 1920 freight cars,
and work on the same has been COM
menced.
Mr.. j. A. Howison is at home for
q brief visit to his family. Mr.. How
ison's duties as general agent for the
Champion Mower and Binder Com
pany requires his absence most of
the time.
The Hancock Star says that if the
proposed bridge over the Potomac
at Williamsport is erected, an cleo
trio railway will likely be run from
Martinsburg to Hagerstown, by way
OF Williamsport, feasible route.
The members and friends of the
U. B. Church completely pounded
the pastor, last Wednesday evening,
leaving him smiling and surprised.
They had the consolation to know
they were cordially invited to come
again.
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