Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-13
Easter.

Pick hard and fair, boys.
The Chimes of Normandy"
Flowers are Gods smiles-cuIti-
vate them.
Fitty-tvu" divorce suits are pend
ing at Hunting on.
For pretty, stylish millinery, call
at Mrs. r. A. Lyons.
Oil operators have leased 1000
acre of land in Putnam county.
The rain IF Monday caused vege-
ta,ion to spring up considerably.
Remember the base ball boys fair
April % to 90. Don't fell to aid
them.
Nj. I'm Snowden Las given his
louse or South raleigh street a
new c'pt OF psin'.
The AmphIon Ladies Mandolin
Quarct will >ppear in tie NJ. f.
Gamer Monday night.
The rcsidpnre of Mr.. Tone Davis
on South Q"cen street, has been
given fresh coat Of paint.
Mr.. Bruce Capper, who spent most
Of the winter in Florida, has return.
ell to his home in Winchester.
We have an interesting article on
the famous dairy tests at theWorld's
Fair, which we are obliged to with
holi until next week.
Messrs. A. NJ. Staubly, W. E.
Drenner and A. Zimmerman, Jr.,
spent several days in Baltimore, the
first part Of this week.
Don't fail TO hear the Amphion
Ladies Mandolin and Vocal Quartet
at the NJ. Z. Church Monday night.
They come highly recommended.
Good time to fill up the worn out
places in streets and roads with
broken stone. The rainy season
gives q good bedding for the stone.
Senator Faulkner has been attend
ing nearly all the sessions Of the Cir
cult Court. His presence in the
Court room has much familiarity
about it.
Miss Anna E. Wisner has return
ed from a two months visit to rela-
tiyes in Baltimore and Washington
and will be with the choir at the
Presby Church on Sunday.
We congratulate Col. s. w. Wal
kor. The prefix to his name is the
latest one OF his honors, tie same
having been conferred by Gov. Mac
Colkle, who appointed Mr.. Walker
on his staff.
The coIorcd Mandolin Club at the
Central Opera House, was one of the
best ever in this city. They were
good players Individually and col
lectively, and the concert was of
high merit.
AEy OF our subscribers who have
changed residences in the city, or
have removed in any way that causes
change of address, will please in
form us so that we can properly
send heir papers.
We Ike the sound OF the new
whistles on the passenger engines Of
the G. V. r. r. They are less harsh
on the ear than the high-keyed
whistles formerly used, and may be
heard a greater distance.
The Base Ball Fair for the benefit
OF our home club will begin April
22d and end April 10Th. Several
valuable articles are being contested
for, and the boys are making prepa-
ratlons for excellent entertainment
and profitable results.
I'm afraid" said the rural JUS
tice, that should be compelled to
fine you $40 and costs.n "But your
Honor, the evidence proves that |
am innocent II know it, replied
the justice, "but, my friend, I've got
family to support.
At Moore and Stewards Old Re-
liable, next to Mayors Office, are to
be found the best extra select oys
ters served in any style by SEEK
Dixon" one of the finest cooks in
tue city. Also ham, eggs, poultry
and other eatables in every style.
Our baseball club will hold fair
in the Central Opera House, from
April % to 30, ending with grand
ball on the last night We trust our
people will help the boys IN every
way possible, so the club will be in
such a financial shape as to be able
to clean up the whole valley.
While calling the Court Docket
on Tuesday, Clerk w. B. Colston
was interrupted by an aged colored
woman who called him Colonel. Not
recognizing her she peered into his
face and said, "Why, Colonel, yer
doesn't know me-" She was asked
to step aside until the Colonel got
through with the docket.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at St.
Johns Lutheran Church, to morrow
Sunday evening, at Gas p. m.
The topic for the evening will be,
Risen with Christ-From What ?'
Easter topic. The meeting will be
led by Miss Anna Belle Deatrick.
All cordially invited.
Mr.. c. w. Wisner, formerly of
this city, but now of Baltimore, is
visiting the family of his brother,
Mr.. j. N. Wisner, at "Wlndewald.
Mr.. Wisner had a severe fall during
The winter by which one of his limbs
was fractured and he as yet uses a
crutch. He is looking we'll, and his
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