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

Institute.
Mr.. Jas: F. Thompson went TO
New York the early part of this
week on business.
Miss Dugan of Williamsport, has
been visiting her friend, Miss Ander.
son, on East Martin street.
Holiday goods reduced 25 per
cent. under new bill. For particu-
lars, see Hyde, the jeweler.
Miss Katherine Rodgers of Wash
ington as been the guest of the
Misses Viewer on Burke street.
Kansas is suffering from a severe
drought. No rain has fallen since
the camp ign orators dried up.
Mr.. M. V. Hawk. who was report
ed critically i'll is reported to be out
Of danger May he recover soon.
A bu' ming gas jet is unhealthy in
bed room because one qaslight
gives out as much carbonic acid gas
as two sleepers.
DR.. Boak is identifying his al
ready pretty residence on West King
street by having Mr.. D. A. Cline re-
paint the portico.
Messrs. W. L. Jones & Co. are,
since the new partnership, making
many improvements and are adding
to their business.
Mrs. Maud Kuykendallan and daugh-
ter, OF Moorefeld, W. Va, are visit.
ing the family Of DR.. B. Snodgrass,
on W. King street.
Secure your seats in advance for
"Fabio Romani.n This is a good
show and deserves to have a crowd
ed house. Don't miss it.
Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
and administer the Holy Communion
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, (to-morrow), at p. m.
Mrs. Fannie sidweu, (nee Halde-
man), of Washington. spent last Sat-
urday and Sunday with Miss Lille
Eichelberger, on West John street.
Mr.. J. M. Carman of GAINESVILLE,
Ohio spent few days of last week
with his brother, Prof. A. B. Car
man, Principal of our High School.
Miss L. L. Flick, who acted as
bridesmaid fo.' Miss Nettie King,
who was married at Cham bersburg
onTuesday, to Mr.. Anderson, has re.
turned home.
The late r. A. Alexander, of
Charles-Town, carried an insurance
of $l3,500 on his life. He was in the
insurance business and knew the
benefits Of life insurance.
Messrs. ]. Nelson Wisner and U.
S. G. Pitzer went to Charles Town.
on Monday to try several cases Of
parties who were indicted under the
law at the late election.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Hollis etton Monday
night for P.rs'ns, w. Va, and
brought here from that place his
brother, Mr.. Thomas II Ills, who
has been paralyzed some time.
A license was issued from the
County Clerks office on Monday for
the marriage of Mr.. Benjamin T.
Myers to Miss Lucy L. Mouse. The
ceremony took place onThanksgiving
night.
Jacob Mohow, of Lancaster, q
veteran of the late war, shot Mrs.
Kate Dugan through the head at
Lancaster and Immediately after
killed himself with the same pistol.
The woman cannot live.
M. Samuel Doubleday, of Balti-
more, Md, died last Sunday in the
85th year of his age. He was an uncle
of Mr.. John F. Mattingly and Mrs.
VIM. Edwards, both of whom went
down to-day to attend the funeral.
Mr.. F. B. Hovermale, a B. & o.
freight conductor, fell from his train
near Hancock station last Sunday
night and was found two hours after
in an unconscious condition. Ser
lous fears are entertained of fatal
result of his accident.
At Moore and Stewards Old Re-
liable, next to Mayors Office, are to
be found the best extra select oys
tiers served in any style by seek
Dixon" one. of the finest cooks in
the city. Also ham, eggs, poultry
and other eatables in every style.
The body of one of the hands en-
plOyed by bridge builder Kemp, on
the b. q o. r. R, who was missed
for several days, was found last Sun
day night in the dam of the pulp
mill at Harper's Ferry. He had a
large cut in his head, and foul play
is suspected.
Miss Colston Minor, daughter of
Prot. John B Minor, was married
to Mr.. John Wilson, of Pittsburg,
Pa, Sunday, in the Chapel of the
University of Virginia Rev. Fl. D.
Lee, OF Charlottesville and DR.. Will
son, father of the groom, performed
the ceremony. are rs
ColATowner Schlev, of Shepherds
town, was in this city on Monday,
accompanied by his sister. We are
always glad to see Mr.. Schley and
enjoy his chats. Mr.. j. N. Thatch-
err was with us when he called, and
being an old friend of Mr.. Schley al
so enjoyed his company.
On Sunday last very large crowd
OF persons attended the baptismal
ceremonies OF the Baptist congrega-
ton at Payne's Ford, in this county.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Z. T. Steady, of the First Baptist
Church of this city, at 3p. m. Three
persons, ladies, were immersed.