Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Autumn breezes.
The leaves are falling.
Still few straw hats.
See the "Merrymakers.'
Gloves are coming 10 use.
Chestnut burrs are opening.
Fall openings are numerous.
1t is fashionable to have cold.
The seeding is pretty far advanced.
October has been very delightful
so far.
High old time at the Distllery-
Offices seem desirable.
Rabbits are plentiful and hunts
men are enjoying the sport.
Try the INDEPENDENT a year. 1t
give the news and all the news.
Fall crops have been literally
burned up in this state by the drouth.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court
has adopted iour-legged animal.
Guess what it is?
George Thompson, aged 90 years,
OF Petersburg, died from excessive
cigarette smoking.
The silver crank is alone in his
misery. Even the autumn leaves
are changing to gold.
At Weston, this state, water sells
at IS cents bucket, owing to the
scarcity of it at that place.
Hear Edouard Remenyi, the great
est living violinist, at the New Opera
House, next Wednesday evening.
Mr.. n. D. Baker, Jr., has asso-
ciated himself with Flick & Weston
haver, of this city, in the law bust
ness.
Prot. ]. W. Triplett has moved
his family to this city from Cumber-
land, and taken up his abode Oh
Burke street.
Mr.. Sol NJ, Greer has accepted a
position as reporter for the Daily
World. We wish him success in his
new Undertaking.
Mr.. James Hamill has accepted
the position as clerk of the Cont
mental Hotel. He was formerly a
resident of this city.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
held tea at Boydville, on Tuesday
afternoon and evening. About $50
was realized from It.
Mr.. Benjamin Oden, who has late
ly been stenographer in Supt. Hus
ted's office, has accepted like posi-
tion with Senator Faulkner.
Mayor Henshaw had his broom
brigade at work on Tuesday after
noon, on Queen street, and the street
now presents a much heater appear
ance.
A numb OF electric lights have
been placed in the Auburn Wagon
Works, so that the plant will be
able to run early in The morning and
late in the evening.
The beard should be trimmed and
not allowed to grow scraggily, and
if grizzly, or Of uneven color, use
Buckingham's Dye which colors
beautiful brown or black.
The North Atlantic Squadron will
participate on the 2lst Of October in
Boston harbor, in the celebration of
the centenary Of the launching of
the United States ship Constitu-
ton.
Mr.. VIM. Dore, Jr., who had an
operation performed some time ago
at hospital in Baltimore, is still
very i'll, and improves but very lit.
tie. His many friends will regret to
learn of this.
A large force Of men arrived from
Great Cacapon, on Saturday, and
are engaged in picking the apples
recently sold by Mr.. John Miller.
1t is estimated that he will realize
about $24 600 on his crop.
The "Merrymakers" open
weeks engagement at The Central
on Monday night next in reper.
toire of frst-class plays. Don't
miss taking one or more of them in.
Admission 10, 20 and 80 cents.
Rev. L. NJ. Ye2kley has been hold
ing revival services in Yeakiey Holi.
ness Church, on High street. The
meetings started on Monday night,
and large crowds have been in at.
tendance. Much good is being done,
a number OF people being converted.
The rooms of County Clerk Ben
der in the Court house, have been
given thorough cleaning. The
walls have received new paper and
liaoiium flooring has been put
down by p. Nicklas, Bro. & Co.
It is decided improvement to the
appearance Of the Office.