Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-31
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wheels that Barr & Lantz have sold /?
There was an eclipse of the sun on
Thursday morning, visible in this
city.
Ano her new wrinkle in summer
hats for young men is out. They
are all the rage.
The United States bicycle, just
like the United States as a country,
tar surpasses all others.
Our policemen don't seem to be
able to see the crowds that contin-
ually collect on the corners. Move
them on.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Minor Fur died at their home in
East harrisburg, The latter part OF
last week
Mayor L. l.. Baldwin, OF Eliza
beth, WHIT county, got drunk at
Parkersburg last week, was arrest
ed snd fined S. and costs.
Mr.. Richard Lcary died at his
home in this county on Thursday
last, aged IS years. He leaves
wife and several children.
Two tramps were arrested for
TIE, ,assing on the B. & 0. r. Il.
They we're taken before Justice
Martin, who released them.
The attention of our readers Is
called to the new advertisement OF
M. G. Tdbler. He is offering rare
bargains. Be sure TO read it.
While engaged in his duties as
track walker on the B. & o., Mr..
Hiram Miller tell off q fittcen.foot
calvert, sustaining severe injuries.
The crowd liz attendance at the
Lutheran Reunion al Pen-Mar, on
Thursday Of last week, is said to
have been upwards OF 10 900 people.
Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, august lst,) at 3 p. N.
Services in Trinity Church, at 7 pm.
Miss Salye Aud, of this city, has
accepted a position as book-keeper
and stenographer with the McKown
Thompson Grain Co., at Exchanges
Place.
Mrs. Barbara Butts was arrested
for being drunk and disorderly on
the streets, on Tuesday evening.
The Mayor fined her three dollars
and costs.
Dandruff. which causes so much
itching of the scalp, can be cured by
Halls Hair Remover, because it is a
correct tonic for the glands produc
ing dandruff.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at $50 p. m.
A welcome.
Gov. Atkinson has appointed Mr..
Charles Dermott, of Morgantown,
on his staff with the rank of Colonel.
He is a prominent oil operator in
the Warrington field.
The Baltimore Base Ball team
passed through this city on Monday
afternoon, on No 6. They were on
their way to Baltimore, returning
from their western trip.
Mr.. Joseph Imbach had two of
his toes severely mashed on Sunday
last, by large cake of ice falling on
them. DR.. Baker rendered medical
aid, and he is again all right.
Mr.. James III. Homrich entertain
ed the Mite Society of the Reform
ed Church, at his home on John
street, on Tuesday evening. A
pleasant time was spent by all.
The B. & 0. Y. NJ. G. A. picnic
at Islala Park, on Thursday, drew
the uspal large crowd from this
city, e d other POINTS along the line.
| 500 tickets were sold from this city.
John Kelley, of the county, was
arrested on Monday evening last for
disturbing the peace. Mayor Hen
shaw heard his case on Tuesday and
fined him S. and costs for his mis-
behavior.
The good brought by the rains
that have been passing to the north
of US is plainly visible. Just beyond
Hagerstown whole fields of corn can
be seen from 6 to 7 feet tall and out
in full tassel.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Or.
der Of Railway Conductors held a
box party in the G.. A. Il. Hall, on
Friday night last. 1t was not much
of a success, financially, very small
crowd being present.
Mr.. George Flora, the veteran
baggage master of the G. Y. r. r.,
well-knewn in this city, continues
| very i'll at his home in Winchester.
His many friends in this city hope
for his speedy recovery.
Master Otty Smith, son of Mr..
! John Smith, of North Martinsburg,
while playing near the foundation
of the Fifth Ward School House,
fell and broke bis arm. The little
fellow is getting along as well as
possible.
Miss May Trammell and her
friend, Miss Stephey, who is visit
ing her, and Messrs. P. E. Deatrick
and F. E. Wilson, went to Winches-
ter on Wednesday, On the noon
train, and "Gheeled" home in the
evening.
The case of Col. Robert w. East
ham, of Davis, this state, formerly
of Front Royal, Va, for the killing
Of Frank E. Thompson, of Davis,
comes up for trial at Parsons, on
Monday next. 1t will be a very in
teresting one.