Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-10-24

DIR. Erkelens, the eye specialist al
Hotel Berkeley. comes we'll recon-
mended. His father and grandfather
were physicians and quite celebrated.
He makes a speciality Of treating
diseases of the eye looking to perma-
nent relief from the use Of glasses.
The Firemen's fair which has been
held in the Central opera house the
past nine days has been quite we'll at
tended. Tonight will be the last and
if you have not attended you should
not fail to take advantage of this OPP
portunity to show your appreciation
Of their services. A handsome bed
room suite is being CHANGED off at the
door.
Among the discoveries along the
South Branch river since the flood are
a number Of Indian relics, such as
darts and tomahawks, all of which
are supposed to have been washed out
from an Indian burying ground about
ten miles up the river. The flood in
1877 washed out from this same place
Indian equipments OF all kinds, be-
sides the petrified bones Of their bodies.
Several skulls were found.
Vim. Rogerson, aged ~ years, OF
Baltimore, was badly bruised about
the head last Friday night near Har-
pers Ferry. He was on the excursion
train going to Canton when he fell Oft
striking hishead on crosstie, causing
him to become unconscious for some
time. He was taken to Shenandoah
Junction and attended by DR.. S. n.
Myers, Of this city, and removed to
his home Saturday morning.
Miss June Agnott and superb COM
pany will produce The Ranch King,
1.-The Bowery Boy" and number OF
other excellent plays at the Central
opera house the entire week of Octo-
Der 90. Prices within the reach of all,
10, 20 and 80 cents, will be charged.
The admission price is low, the plays
excellent and the troup oneof the best,
therefore large audiences should greet
them.
S. Y. Sbipley, brakeman on the
B. & O. railroad, who resides on West
Stephen street, this city, was badly
injured while performing his duties
near Baltimore Tuesday. He was in
the act of coupling cars when two pro-
jecting bolts caught his head severely
iniuring him. He was brought to
his home in an unconscious condition
in which state he remained for some
time. 1t was thought at first that the
accident would prove fatal but he is
showing signs OF improvement.
The parsonage of St. Johns Luth-
eran church was the scene of pretty
wedding Tuesday evening when Mrs.
May A. Hollis, daughter of Mr.. John
John Friskey, of South Maple avenue,
and Mr.. Chas. Hartman, eldest son OF
.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt Hartman, of
Second street, were united in marriage
by Rev. c. S. Trump. Only few
relatives and friends were present to
witness the ceremony, after which a
reception was held at the home of the
groom's parents.
Mr.. w. H. Somers, of Berkeley
Springs, made the Herald a very
pleasant and substantial call Monday
morning, aud in his course of CONVEX
sation stated that he had taken poll
of the tram on his way to this city
which was as follows: 40 for the
gold standard and for free silver.
There was number of Democrats on
the train voting for the gold stan
dard. Senator Catlett, of Berkeley
Springs, was the only silver man.
And thus it goes the United States
over.
A delightful social was given Tues
day evening at the home OF Miss Daisy
Rentch, on West Martin street, in
honor of Miss Jennie Keller, who is a
guest in the family of her cousin, Mr..
Frank Keller Quite number OF
friends were present and were pleas
antly entertained by their fair hostess.
Instrumental and vocal music together
with an excellent luncheon made the
evening pass swiftly and pleasantly.
Miss Keller proved herself very at
tractive and is much pleased with
Martinsburg's young people.
Mr.. Harry Armstrong died at 6:3o
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