Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-07-07

VIC iOOin 10 lduSu WueU the Ola man
mashes his thumb.
Miss Elizabeth Fitz returned on
Thursday from visit to relatives in
York Springs, Pa.
We would be pleased to see the
proposed drum corps organized to
our Fire Department.
Master Horace and Miss Bessie
Gard are visiting their grandparents
in Chambersburg, Pa.
Mrs. Lille Kindle was in this city
over Sunday attending the funeral of
her brother, Mr.. Geo. Bell.
Mr.. John Kane was in this city
few days this week, guest in the
family of Mr.. John Farrin.
Misses Flora and Geneyieve
HODGE, of Roanoke, are visiting their
friends and relatives in this city.
Mr.. F. W. Alexander, of Charles
Town spent the 4th with his brother,
Mr.. FL. L. Alexander in this city.
Miss Emily Tabb, of West King
street, was paralyzed on Thursday,
and will not, it is thought, recover.
Mrs. II. N. Deatrick and daughter,
Miss Fannie, have returned from q
sojonrn at Philadelphia and Atlantic
City.
Mr.. Frank Madeira, of Washing
ton, spent the Fourth with his aunt,
Mrs. Luther Miller on West King
street.
Mr.. G. c. Pitzer spent the Fourth
in Greencastle, where he went to
catch a game of ball Tor the club at
that place.
Mr.. D. F. Holt, who is studying
law in the office of J. Nelson WisneT
has gone to White Hall, Va, for
several week.
Mrs. G. P. Kearfott, nee Kratz. of
Martinsville, Va, with her children,
are visiting j. Baker Kearfott, on
W. John street.
A change of the Western Mary
land time table will be found in our
next week. 1t came in too late for
a change in this issue.
The funeral of Mr.. George Bell
took place from his home on Sunday
last at 3 p. M. and the interment was
in Green Hill Cemetery.
There will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church this city, as
usual by the pastor, next Sunday 8,
both morning and night.
Messrs. Harry Rutherford and
John D,enner have purchased the
meat shop of Mrs. George Wild and
will continue the business at the old
stand.
There are \ number of outt ouses.
ETC., that need to be hunted up by
the authorities. The health of the
community is endangered by the
stencil.
G. r. Hollis, Charles Mcdonald
and Fred. Byers were among the
Martlnsburg boys from Washington
who ran up to spend Independence
Day here.
A new organization, 1.-THE Sons of
Rest" has been formed in Martins
burg. The membership is compos-
ed of the gentlemen who loaf on the
street corners.
Last Friday afternoon the game
of base ball between the Juniors of
this place and Winchester nine re-
suited in victory of IL to 6 in ia
vor Of the home team.
An ordinance has been passed pro-
hiblting the running of dogs az large
on our streets. Tie public who
own dogs had better keep them
chained, and pay their license.
On Thursday, July 5, at the Pres
byterian manse, by Rev. F. M.
Woods, Mr.. Alva E. Worthington
and Miss Mary E. Womax were uni
ted in the holy bonds of wedlock.
Judge Faulkner will hold a spec
ial term of the Circuit Court of JEFF
ferson county at Charles Town, on
the 10th, and one at Martinsburg for
Berkeley county, on the Goth inst.
The FIremen's ice cream festival,
held at the Market House closed on
last Saturday night. 1t was not
patronized as it should have been,
the net proceeds being only about
$50.
The Berkeley county farmers are
happy over the prolific yield of the
wheat crop, and the only thing that
catches them now is the price. Free
wool will make up for that-over the
left.
International Bible studies for
Sunday, July s, 1894, from Luke
q: 1888. Title: Presentation in the
Temple. Golden text: ga light TO
tighten the Gentiles and the glory OF
the people Israel"
On Saturday last, Mr.. Jonas ].
Trussell, who has for sew eral
months been carrying on a retail
grocery at corner of Winchesterave-
nue. and W. King street made an as
Segment to U. s. G. Pitzer, trustee
for the benefit of his creditors.
Mr.. Christian Stoker was married
to Miss Lena Gerling at her home on
West King street on the evening OF
July 4 by Rev. G. S. Trump. We
congratulate the young couple and
may their happiness be as great as
was the surprise they gave Their
friends.
In these sultry days, while mer.
curry kicks so high that it almost
breaks the top off the tube, there is
special and delicate charm in the
memories of the dark winter morn.
ing, when you get up to build the
IRE and it is SO cold that the burn.