Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-12-15
"Robinson Crusoe.
Patronize the steam laundry.
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"Robinson Crusoe."
Patronize the steam laundry.
The Chimes of Normandy"
The best way TO manage a quarrel
is 70 stop quarreling.
See Little Trixie," at the Central
Opera House, Thursday night.
Visit Hyde's Jewelry Store for
rare bargains in holiday goods.
Hon. S. W. Walker made a short
business trip to Washington on Mon
day.
Holiday gifts which are presented
for your consideration at Louis
Browns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter, of Philadel-
phia, parenss of Mrs. Melcher, are
on a visit to their daughter in this
city.
Mr.. Noble Tabb, who spent Sun
day with his mother and sisters on
West Burke street, returned to his
home in Baltimore on Monday.
On account Of the absence of the
absence of the pastor. Rev. DR..
Woods, there will be no preachingi in
the Presbyterian Church, to- morrow.
There were no services in st. JOS
eph's Catholic Church of this city,
last Sunday. on account of the illness
of Rev. Fl. J. McKeefry, the pastor.
The Official count in New York
has been finished, aud Senator Hill
will be panied to observe thathe was
l56, l08 votes less popular than Mr..
Morton.
"What is the matter there? Who
are you looking for 2" "Why, am
looking for Hyde's Jewelry Store.'
"There it is, sir, 4S Queen street.
New Stock"
The Democrats in Congress are, by
their own admissions, all at sea. 1t
does look as if the Democratic bark
was drifting helplessly, without
either rudder or pilot.
The pastors of the various church
es of this city, of whom we have been
unable to get the Christmas exercis-
es, will confer great favor by send,
ing US the same tor publication next
week.
Our play-going people remember
Little Trixie" as being first-class
show in every respect when it APP.
peared here last season. Don't fail
to see it next Thursday night, Dec.
Goth.
The Senate has confirmed the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Anthony d. Gar.
den as Marshall for the District OF
W. Va Mr.. Garden should have
had an appointment from the secre-
tary Of agriculture.
International Bible studies for to-
morrow, Sunday ARE from Matthew
10: 5-l6. Title: The Twelve Sent
Forth. Golden text: "As We 90,
preach, saying, The kingdom of
heaven is at hand
The hours of work for the en-
ployees of the B. & o. r. r. shops,
in this city, have been changed. They
used to work from I to 4 p. M, and
now their working hours are from
1870 a. m. to 400 p. N.
The managers of the New Opera
House deserve credit for securing
for the play goers of this city, such
an attraction as "Robinson Crusoe."
This is one of the best plays on the
road. Crowd the house.
Messrs. M. L. Dorm and G. II.
Quenzel have purchased the stock
and will continue the running of the
Steam Laundry. Operations were
begun this week, and we wish these
gentlemen abundant success.
Frank H.. Lear, of Walnut town
ship, Gallia county, o., claims to be
the champion beet raiser. One that
he pulled from his garden last week
measured 309 inches in circumfer.
ence and weighed Is pounds.
Mr.. John S. Robinson, ofthis city,
has secured a situation in the Gov.
ernment Printing Office, at Washing
ton. John was formerly valuable
employee at that Office and we are
glad to learn of his good fortune.
A blue grass belle of 10, who re-
Gently eloped and got married, took
the precaution to paste the number
81 in her shoe so that, if the preach
er asked awkward questions, she
could truthfully say she was "over
81"
A l7-inch plate made by the Car
negie Company, has been attacked by
the lS-inch forged steel projectile
made by tue Carpenter steel works,
at Reading. The shell failed to force
its way INTO the plate, which was not
damaged. The shell was broken up.
We want our correspondents to
send us every item of interest in
their localities as regular as they
can; and others can help us also by
reporting socials, personal items,and
anything important that comes under
their observation. We want all the
news.
Don't fail to witness the great
spectacular play, "RobinsonCr usoe,"
at the New Opera House, Wednes-
day, Dec. 10Th. This company car
ries their own scenery; has the hand
soonest costumes of 18th century of
silk and satins, ever presented of any
stage.
A team drawing a load of nitro
glycerine ran away between Bel
mont Observation-Disclosures VIVA. An ex-
plosion resulted, the horses were kill
ed and the vehicle demolished. The
driver, A. L. johnson, escaped by
bpino h ~Oup ont boforo 4Lo o-.1o