Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-02-17

is now i62 feet deep and water does
not flow in it yet.
Justice Trammell has had his home
enlvened for nearly week by Wis
it Of his daughter, Mr.. ]. Marion
Hollis and her child.
Mr.. Henry Noll, Of Missouri is in
the city, having come home to see
his father, who is just recovering
from a serious illness.
Gov. O'Ferrall, of Virginia, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the
address at Richmond on lakewood
Memorial Day, May 10.
James Carpenter, on trial for the
murder of his father, at Miff1intown,
Pa, was convicted Monday evening
murder in the first degree.
The Firemen are the protectors of
your property. Go and help them
along by eating your supper at the
New Opera House, the 22d.
The President has nominated
John l.. McAtee, a native of Hag-
erstown, Md, to be associate just
tice of the Supreme Court of Okla
homa Territory.
Miss Watsie Landstreet is visiting
the family of Mr.. Geo. Rousch. We
learn that she and her mother will in
short time make their permanent
home in this place.
Bishop Randolph. Of the Eastern
diocese of Virginia, has consented to,
deliver the boccalaureate sermon at
the next commencement of William
and Mary College in June nezt.
Mary Hetzel and Mary Little were
arrested Sunday night for disorderly
conduct on The street and in default
of paying fine were put in the lookup.
Both were subsequently released.
In the lurid glow o. bur ing b lid
ings, the Gremen have O. en- r;sked
their ives to save your property.
Go to the New Opera House the
22d and help them by your patron
age.
Mr.. Harry D. Burkhart, Of this
place, now holding position in
Cumberland, Md, was home on Tues.
day, spending the day among his
friends, celebrating his twenty first
birthday.
We regret to hear of the removal
to be made by Mr.. D. M. Deck, one
of Berkeley's best citizens to his fu-
ture home in Indiana. A portion of
the family has already left and Mr..
and Mrs. Deck will follow in a few
days.
The City Band! Do you enjoy it?
Then patronize the boys fair begin
ming the 22nd and lasting days
They have helped our schools, our
churches, and our citizens. Now let
the schools, churches and citizens
help them.
Philip D. Armour, Chicago's rich
est citizen employs $4,000 persons,
pays Sc, 0O0,O 900 or 81 100000 yearly
in wages, owns 400 railway cars,
which are used in transportating his
goods, and has 700 or 800 horses to
haul his wagons.
A very large crowd of people from
this city went toBaltimore onTuesday
morning, taking advantage of the
cheap rates. An engineers ball was
the means OF being so cheap a rate,
and tickets were sold exclusively by
the members of that organization.
Mr.. E. Harry Thompson has been
engaged by company ofyoung men
of Shenandoah Junction TO instruct
them in music and orchestra playing.
1t is probable that good orchestra
will be the outcome of the organiza-
ton, as the young men mean bust
ness.
Judge Faulkner only few days ago
concluded a FIVE weeks term of the
Berkeley circuit court. These who
know how he expedites proceedings
in court are prepared to believe that
an immense amount of business was
disposed of huring the term.-Free
Press.
Rev. c. W. Williams, of st Mar
tins, New Brunswick, will preach at
the first Baptist Church, in this city
on Sunday next, the 18th, at IL
o'clock. 1t is also expected that
Rev. Williams will be able to con-
duct night service for the congre-
cation.
David D. Lambert of Chenille has
brought suit against Israel T. Dav-
idson OF the same place for $4,000
damages, alleging the alienation of
his wife's affections. Both men are
prominent and wealthy church men,
bers. Davidson has a fortune of
nearly 100000.
The Stern-White cowhidlng case
in Cumberland does not look SO bad
for Stern now. The letter appears to
have been anonymous and the lady
presumed it to come from Stern and
wrote saying sho would meet him.
Warrants are out for the arrest of
Miss White and her two brothers.
Mr.. E. E. Kilbourn, of the Knit
ting Machine Company of this place,
laid plan before the Business Mems
Association last week that will no
doubt be accepted and give more
employment to those needing 1t in
this city. Mr.. Kilbourn also gave
some good, sound practical advice.
A number improvements are be-
ing made at Inwood Station and it
promises to be lively little place in
the near future. Houses have been
erected by Mr.. Kearns, Miss Mag
gle Miller and others will be com
menced by Joseph Miller, A. F. Ru-
bic. @. w. Butta and Charles M;1lA~