Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.
SATURDAY. DEC. 10, 1894.


Our policemen look noGby in their
new suits and helmets.
See Little TrixIe" next Thurs
day night, at the. Central.
The Hagers own Netos has been
changed to a morning paper.
New goods now open for inspec
ton, at Hyde's Jewelry store.
Fairmont is TO have an Ice Plant.
What's the matter with Martinsburg?
Robinson Crusoe," at the New
Opera House, next Wednesday night.
Mrs. w. o. Nicklas is spending a
short tine with friends in Philadel-
phia.
This is thu time of the year when
the Sunday. School attendance in.
creases.
Don't buy cheap goods, but get a
firstclass article. A full line at
Hyde's.
The various churches of this city
are busily engaged in practicing for
Christmas.
If you want TO enjoy a good laugh
see Little Trixie," at the Central,
next Thursday night.
Little Trixic will be presented
to the patrons of the Central Opera
House, next Thursday night. Don't
miss il.
A Baltimore colored woman, who
lately gave birth to triplets, all girls,
has named them Faith, Hope, and
Charity.
Mound City, Mo-, has a I3-year-
old boy who weighs 242 pounds; and
Casco, Me-, l2-year-old girl who
weighs 225 pounds.
Maria Evans, of Akron, Ohio, has
brought suit against Thomas Rich
ards for $4,000 damages for alleged
breach of promise OF marriage.
Miss Amanda Bruhn, of Bruins
wick, Nd, who was the guest of the
Misses Gibbs, several days last week,
returned home on Sunday last.
The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement of Hyde,
the jeweier, in an adjoining col
umn. See him for rare bargains.
Mr.. VIM. S. Snyder has begun
the erection of a dwelling house on
North Raleigh street on a lot pur-
chased from Mrs. W. H. Showers.
Leech, Styles & Co.'s eye-special,
list will be in this city next Thursday
at the St. Clair Hotel. Ifyour eyes
pain you or cause you trouble, see
him.
Strange things happen now adays.
Every body seems to be dealing with
Hyde, the jeweler. His stock is fine
as silk. Now is the time for bar
gains.
Wait for Edwin Southers' great
play of Robinson Crusoe." A car
load of Especial scenery, q strong cast
Of characters, and in fact a play mp
to the times.
We are glad to have some remin-
iscences from our old friend, Mr..
Eli Fleming, of Little Georgetown.
They are humorous and full of old
time joviality.
Ground has been broken by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. for
tie erection OF shops at GAINESVILLE,
o., to do general repair work, giving
employment TO 200 men.
Two thieves robbed a family at
Waterloo, Mo, recently. After Sc
curing all the valuables about the
house they kissed the old lady and
her two daughters, after which all
were bid friendly goodnight.
The heaviest moonshiner in the
world it Mrs. Mullins, of Hancock
county, Tenn. She weighs 600 pounds
and though the revenue officers have
a clear case against her, they find it
impossible to get her out of her cab
in.
The holiday displays of the mer-
chants of this city, contain a more
pleasing variety than ever. Some of
the windows and stores are most Law.
ishly decorated with everything to
please from the oldest adult TO the
youngest child.
Edwin Southers' great historical
production of Robinson Crusoe,"
Will appear at the New Opera House,
Wednesday night, Dec. 18th. This
is the dramatic event of the season.
All special scenery and a complete
production in every detail.
At Moore aud Stewards Old Re-
liable, next to Mayors Office, are to
be found the best extra select oys.
ters served in any style by "Eck
Dixon" one Of the finest cooks in
the city. Also ham, eggs, poultry
and other eatables in every style.
Samuel c. Seeley, the absconder
and defaulter in the sum of 1854, 900
from New York bank was arrested
Tuesday in Chicago. At first he de
MED that Seeley was his name, but
afterwards admitted the theft and
expressed his willingness to go back
to New York.
Hon. Geo. T. Evans will start for
Charleston about the 1st of January
to attend the regular session of the
Observation-Disclosures. Mr.Evans
will make a good Speaker of the
House, and we hope fortune may be-
stow that honor upon him. If Ber-
kelley county could have the say he
would be named 81 aker without OPP
position. o.