Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22


both branches in combination.
The abodes here are beautifully
&1o.4.- .F0. LBS ',.. azure
aud art could desire Here we see
the tiny violet shaded and protected
by the fragrant sunfl0wer, or the
delicately tinted dock leaf and the
climbing ivy, afiording secluded
nook to the much prosecuted SER
penis.
On st. Mary's Summit there is an
elegant site for u. ). Observatory,
but being the location of an extern
slve coach factory, every offer from
the government has failed to secure
the prize from the enterprising own
er. Here every variety of vehicle Is
built, from a miniature baby car
riage to the handsome barouche, and
besides iJ is a favorite resort for
those who have lived on the out
skirts of civilization, owing to the
complicated machinery and large
number of workmen employed.
On this avenue extended there are
numerous summer cottages which
are supported 10y visitors who do not
care to be disturbed by the noise and
bstule of the. city and the extra care
and dress required in the larger no.
tells within the city limits. Secret
orders flourish here, and in near jux-
Imposition to the /. o. o. +. Hall we
have another confectionery which
carries quite a large stock, and the
proprietor being sort of philaE-
thropist helps the needy by giving
them contracts for supply of sassa-
fras bark and mountain tea, used in
the manufacture of sweetmeats.
After d short sojourn and a ats
flying of the inner man at the "Man-
sion House," which is conducted on
the European plan, in the direction
of North Mountain station. Passing
along we see at two different points
quite display Of laces and bonnets,
which we take for granted the ladies
can readily discern, is intended to
monOpoliZe four times year all the
spare trade dollars and greenbackS
of the affectionate father and low
ing husband. Soon the melodious
ring of u blacksmith's hammer is
heard, and we observe iron and steel
converted into every conceivable
shape, very many of them stamped
with the very ineligible nomen of
what is it" but after long use, as
practice makes perfect, their practi-
cal application is understood.
Owing to the many Improvements
begun and ended in this wonderful
place, all calculated to arrest and
divert the attention of the traveller,
we had almost omitted to visit the
enormous drug store and tin shop.
In the former is found everything
III the medicine line and for Il Q
toilet also, from a baby rattle to a
peanut; in the latter, we understand
the genial proprietor rarely takes an
inventory of stock, but is always
equal to public demands. There are
also two concerns here called "cabi-
net making shops" and the over
coats manufactured from poplar or
walnut-Since this community needs
something to wear well, are stored
away behind furniture in order that
the 'man-killers" may not be over
conSclence'str.cken from beholding
what must conceal from the world
the results of few tWo-dollar trips
to some unfortunate on the out
skirts Of this town. And we may
say on the verge of civilization re-
sides a gentleman, exceedingly affa-
BILE and agreeable in manner, whose
vocation, though subordinate, is to
regulate and hold III subsection a
little machine called a "mogul," but
alas his semi-weekly home are not
so enjoyable, owing to the heavy de-
mands of the wood pile and that ne
cessary article of household furni-
ture called the cradle. These facts
we learned from our old friend ON
inquiring the cause of that vacant
spot on his Uranium.
We next hasten on to the great
North Mountain station, and are
surprised on being thrown in con-
tact with the mail agent whom we
had long since thought in the land
where the woodbine twineth, but
were agreeably disappointed. At
this latter place enterprise and en-
ergy have established things never
dreamed of in our youth, Here we
observe prominent among others
bark and lumber dealers, boot and
shoe manufactures, vender of pills
and powders said to be equal to
every emergency, surgical and med
ical, and last, but by no means least,
we have little chat with the Z. NJ. !,
who smilingly swipes his moistened
face with a red bandanna.
The country surrounding this
great railroad centre is fertile be-
yond expression and it's waters sup
ply everything which would attract
the lovers Of such sports. Drouths
have affected the appearance of
things to some extent. but this has