Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05
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AWONE JhN 1dOiofAAO0 tN~D~A AtOp
this week is one for Mr.. G. O. Payne.
Farmers and "ice growers" are be-
ginning to think they will have an
abundant ice crop this winter.
The cold weather has not abated
any, and the heavy winter oyercoat
has been brought into active ser.
vice.
Weather like this makes the roses
bloom in the cheeks of beauty, and
beauty is nowhere rs plentiful as it
is in Msrtinsburg.
If you want to secure the services
of a frst-class elocutionist we would
refer you to onr artist stove and tin
ware man. He knows.
The National Bank is putting in
a new front in the room formerly
occupied by Mr.. John Walker, ad-
joining the banking room.
Mr.. George W. Buxton has dis.
continued running bis brick plant
for the winter. He has made enough
bricks to supply his trade until
spring.
Prof. Hawke, who lectured here
on Tuesday evening, was entertain
ed by Major Cunningham, on John
street, he being long time friend Of
the family.
Mrs. Daniel Sutton died on Wed
nesday morning st her home Hear
Sutton's School House, about two
miles south of this city. She is sur
vived by husband.
Sharkey, the sailor pusilist, was
awarded the purse In the recent fight
with Fitzsimmons, at San Francisco.
The fight lasted eight rounds, and
Sharkey won on foul.
Vincent Reed, an aged colored
man OF this city, who has been SUIT
fering from a cataract over his eye,
had the aiimeut removed by DR.. II.
r. Moore, of ChsrIes-Town.
Mr.. Andy Comery, of this city,
while attempting to alight from a
moving train at Brunswick, few
days ago, was badly bruised from
the fall resulting from a misstep.
The Sunday School lesson forSun-
day is entitled "Solomon's Sin, and
is found IN I Kings XII l.: 4.I3. The
golben text is Let him that thinketh
he standeth, take heed lest be fall"
A COW belonging to Mr.. Adam
Baker was killed by the cars, at the
Hannisville Distillery Company's
Plant, last Saturday afternoon. No
blame was attached to the company.
Mr.. George E. Creque, one Of cur
police officers, was indisposed for
awhile this week, and unable to per
form his duties. His place was ALL
ed by other officers @doublingp
duty.
Mr.. Hunter Chenowith, of Shen-
andoah Junction, has moved into
the house recently occupied by Mr..
Frank Kellar, on W. Martin sire t,
and will make Martinsburg his fu-
| tnre home.
The approaching nuptisls of DR..
Upton A. Sbaretts, of Frederick,
Nd, and Miss Gertrude Hoffmier,
daughter of Rev. Hoffmier, is an
nounced for Thursday, Dec. 10th, at
Christ Reformed Church, Nd.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage Of Miss Eliza Bi'i0yer, of this
county, and Sir o car L. Sperow,
which will take place in the Presby-
terian Church, at Sbepherds:own,
Wednesday evening, December l6.
Mr.. John F. Kremer, a young
merchant, and Miss May Brecken-
ridge, daughter of Captain Robert
Breckenridge, both OF Winchester,
were married at the home of the
bride, Wednesday evening, at eight
o'clock.
A hand rail has been placed by
the B.& OR r Co. at the steps lead
ing to the platform from the pave
ment at the passenger depot. In
winter the steps frequently become
very slippery, aud this convenience
will save many fall.
hr. George W. johnson, who has
been indisposed for some time, is
himself again.-Statesmdn.
We have often wondered who the
indisposed stranger was that has
been going about, and whom the
salt River boat" missed.
There will be a regular term of
the County Court at the Court
House, on Monday next. This term
will be of special Importance, the
fact that the recently elected officers
OF the county Will qualify and file
their bonds which must be approved
I bY the court.
The remains Ct Mr.. James Clux-
ion, who died suddenly while visit
ing the family of Mr.. Levi We'll
shance, in this county were forward
ed by request of relatives of the de-
ceased to Richmond Furnace, Pa, on
Tuesday afternoon. He was aged
40 years aud is survived by wife.
WILL Go IN THE REAL ESTATE
BUsINEss.-Cspt. W. B. Colston,
who has been Clerk of the Circuit
Court of this county, for the past
six years, will, upon the expiration
of bis term, enter into the business
OF fire and life insurance. He will
have his Office in the Flick block, in