Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-12-01
SATG2DAY. DEC. l, 1894.

Little's World"
Last N nth of the y,ar
"Tne Chimes Normandy"
See 'Fabio Romani," Monday
night.
Many turkeys suffered on Thanks
giving day.
1t TAX $ almost as long to marry
car as to bury enc. -eIs s-sas
New goods now open for inspec
ton, al Hyde's Jewelry store.
Church muse is sold by the choir.
a Drum and piano music come by the
pound.
1t is a noble thing to feel for the
poor, but the best pace to feel is in
your pc cket. .
Mr.. Fl. c. Berry is in New York,
laying 10 a fner lot than ever of
Christmas goods.
1t seems queer. but it is true, that
President Cleveland has rheumatic
foot on his hands.
Lii Hung Chang will emigrate if
some one will supply him with some
old clothes to travel in.
A soap bubble is rouad because
every part Of its surface is equally
pressed by the atmosphere
Don't fail to see "Fabio Romani,"
at the Central Opera House, one
night only, Monday, December 3rd.
Mr.. Robert Riddleberger, of the
Herald force, took in the Band Fair
at Brunswick, on Saturday night
last.
Mr.. Chas. Pownall, the butcher,
purchased a deer, and retailed the
same to his customers last Satur.
day.
We shall now believe that the
Princess Alix is Mrs. Gar Nicholas
until the latest wedding is officially
denied.
That "balmy and spring-like" at
mosPhere, the World spoke about
Tuesday seems to have found hid
ing place.
Rev. Gheislin, pastor Of the Pres
byteran Church at Shepherdstown,
has lately held a series of meetings
at Bunker Hill.
A good many people are accused
of leading a double life, but no one
thought OF prosecuting the Siamese
twins on that charge
Mr.. w. E. Peters has given up
the Laundry BUSH ess for the winter
and Messrs. Thompson & TabIer
will assume charge of it.
The turkey which escaped Thanks
giving Day has not much to be
thankful for-he is only allowed to
get fatter for Christmas.
Mr.. Frank Jolif, of Frederick
county, Va, attended the dance which
was given at the New Opera House,
Thursday night of last week.
A statistican gives the number of
newspapers in the world at 5000.
About one-half of these have the
largest circulation in the world.
Mr.. W. L. Jones, of w L. Jones
q Co., jewellers, is now in Philadel.
phia. laying in handsome supply of
goods for the holiday trade of the
firm.
Mr. Ed. Paul, of Richmond, Va,
who was called home by the death
of his mother, arrived here on Sun
day night. He remained but short
while.
Miss Carrie Rousch and Lille
Eichelberger went down on Thurs
day last to pay a visit the family of
Mr.. Mayberry Mckee, near Kear-
neysville.
Lovers of thrilling plays, see
"Fabio Romani," at the Central OPP
era House, next Monday night. This
is Que of the best companies on the
road, every actor star.
Mrs. Robert Lamon and little son,
Davidson, have gone to Weston, to
visit Mrs. Lannon's brother, Rev.
Hullihen Burkhart. pastor of the
Episcopal Church at that place.
Miss Josephine Colbert, of West
Burke street, gave a very pleasant
surprise party at her home to some
of her little friends, on last Saturday
in honor Of her friend, Miss Anna
Shaffer, of Middletown, Nd.
The magazine publisher who wants
TO make the biggest hit of his life
time will issue a Christmas number
about the 10Th of December, when
the Christmas numbers of his rivals,
sued in November, have all been
reau ana forgotten.
Tie c. V. r. r. will shortly begin
the construction of switch from it's
main line through the rear of Messrs.
Shaffer, Lamon, Westenhaver and
the Canning Factory. The track
will cross First Street, as an ordi-
nance by the City Council was late
ly passed giving them permission.
MI Towner schley, ofShepherds-
town, is writing a history of the
schleys. The first white child born
on the site of Frederick city was a
Schley. Judge Stake, of Hagers-
town, has furnished Mr.. Schley with
TRANSACTIONS of the Inscriptions of the
seal of Maryland, which will 60 into
the history.
The furnace in the new discount
House and Post Office is being placed
in position by Mr.. Conrad Cline who
has secured the contract. Mr.. Cline
will push the work vigorously and
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