Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03
Better times are coming by-and

Onake SLoTles ana nSn yarns are
now plentiful.
The small boy, with his fre-crack-
ers, is having glorious time.
The Public Square is being i'm
proved by new bedding of stone.
Have you seen those pretty U. S.
wheels that Barr & Lantz have sold
If young ladies would have good
health they should talk less and walk
more.
The Post-Oliice will be open on
Monday from 8 to 10 a. m. and to
4 p. m.
Mr.. A. 7. Hess is having the
woodwork of his property, in North
Martinshurg, reprinted.
The United States bicycle, just
like the United States as country,
far surpasses all others.
DR.. Wheeler, the Presiding Elder,
preached in the First M. E. Church,
on Sunday morning last.
The Baptist Sunday School OF this
city will picnic at Island Park, Har-
pers Ferry, on July 29th.
The D. of G. are busily engaged
making preparation for the lawn
iete at Boydville, the 18th.
Our policemen are wide awake
and vigilant. Officer Pitzer demon
strated himself a good sprinter on
Monday night.
Now is the time one longs for a
lone, shady wilderness, beside some
cool, running stream. We wouldn't
even complain Of mosquito bites.
Forty-eight different companies
are to compete for the prizes in the
reel contest at Winchester next
week. The winners will have to
hustle. /.
Lee Kan On, our Chinaman, ran
over dog on Tuesday, while spin
ming on his bike. He said: "Me
likee killee dogee him getee in my
wayee."
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at $50 p. m.
All welcome.
A dance was given in the Central
Opera House, on Monday evening
last, by the colored people of this
city. Fights were numerous, and
high old time had.
Hot weather, annoying flies, both
ersome mosquitoes, squalling cats,
short sermons, moonlight nights,
promenades, scolding women-ye
Gods, we are thankful for all these.
The international Bible studies for
tomorrow are from Acts xvi: 6-15.
Title, First Converts in Europe"
Golden text, "The entrance of Thy
words giveth light Psalm cxix ::
1870.
Our city now contains large
number of charming and accomplish
ed visitors, who are doing much to
make the dull, monotOnous lives of
our young men assume happier
tone.
There is movement on foot to
close the business places of this city
on Monday. 1t would be a good
idea, thereby giving employees a
chance to spend the day out of the
city.
1t would be a good thing if this
warm weather would melt the hearts
of our City Fathers, and cause them
to place q fountain in the Public
Square, and place hands on the
town clock.
The NJ. V. Hawk farm was offer.
ed for sale in front of the Court
House ! st Saturday afternoon, by
executor, W.O. Nicklas. The high
est bid of $50 was refused, and the
sale postponed.
Next week will be big time for
Winchester. A great many foreign
fire companies and strangers will be
present to take part in the fire.
mems exercises. We wish them all
a happy meeting.
Contract was given out on Satur-
day for a new addition to the state
penitentiary at Moundsville, to cost
$4,000. The addition was made
necessary because of the large in
crease Of convicts.
Rumor has it that the Baptist
Church of this city has decided to
erect a mission church in North
Martinsburg. 1t will be located on
the corner of High street and Moler
avenue. We are glad to note it.
We are glad to note the relaying
of some of our street crossings.
There are few others that need the
attention of the Council. Those at
the corner of Martin and Queen and
one near the B. & o. r. R. crossing
on Queen street.
On Wednesday last Mr.. Powell
closed his contract with the govern
ment for carrying the mails to and
from the depots to the Post. Office in
this city. Thursday morning a new
wagon was put in use ny Mr.. Hollis,
the new contractor.
Judge Faulkner has granted a
writ of certiorari in the contested
election case Of Lamar VS.. Cushwa,
from the Second Ward. The writ
is returnable on July 18th, the day
for which a special term Of Circuit