Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
THE FAIR.
OPENING d Az.
SPLENDID WEATHER
GOOD ATTENDANCE.

Il0 1enLn Annual air OF the
Berkeley County Agricultural and
Mechanical Association opened this
morning with good display of ex-
hibits. The severe drouth of the
preceding six weeks had so discour-
aged the people that the usual in
terest was not taken in the Fair,
and as a consequence, the exhibits
stock, agricultural products, &C.,
is not as large as on former years,
but the quality is, if any difference,
better.
1t is clearly apparent, however,
that the drouth has had a damaging
effect on the Fair, as was anticipa-
ted. The fine rain on Sunday, and
the lower temperature since, has, of
course, been of great benefit, but the
display in exhibits, &C., is clearly
attributable to that cause.
The first day of the Fair is always
devoted, principally, to fixing up"
and arranging articles, and is never
credited with large attendance.
The display in Floral Hall is quite
creditable. In preserves, jellies, &c,
it is quite large. In fancy needle
work, the display is, perhaps, not
quite as full as heretofore, but deci-
dedly of a superior quality. Some
of the articles show taste, ingenuity,
skill and real beauty not to be excel
led anywhere.
The exhibitions of stock embrace
some of the finest blood in the coun-
try, and is very creditable.
The poultry display is not so large
as usual, but embrace some of the
rarest species.
There is a very good display in
agricultural implements, embracing
some of the very best manufactured
in the country.
Among the articles on exhibition,
and not contesting for premium,
we notice the following
A fine display of hardware cutlery
by-J. S. Gassman. nsB.r
Mr.. A Kogelschatz has on exhibit
tion handsome display of furniture
of his own manufacture, consisting
of chamber sets. .,4.. Is -...,.
Mr.. p. G. Hunter makes a fine dis
play of photographs, showing his
work to splendid advantage.
Gettinger & Hoke display a fine
assortment of boots and shoes and
other goods in their line.
Mr.. G.. A. Saner makes a good dis
play of furniture, consisting of par
Ior and chamber sets.
Messrs. Fisher & .Fiske. display a
collection of fine looking base burn
ing and other stoves. ~ 19
Mr.. w. l.. JONES' display of Sill
verware, fine jewelry and watche-
is very attractive. q
G.. NJ. Shaffer, of Baltimore makes
a splendid exhibit of handsome pi-
amos and organs. The display is
made by his agent, Mr.. A. Marstella.
A fine display of mems and boys
clothing is made by d. S. Noble
Mr.. w. w. Crump exhibits some
fine wagons and buggies, from the
Courtland Wagon Co., of New York.
Mr.. B. J. Heating exhibits lot OF
horse collars, of his own manufac-
ture. They are put up in the best
style of workmanship.
ID. w. Timberlake makes fine
display of carpets, dress goods. &C.
Mason ~ Rice have fine display
of buggies, carriages, &C., of their
own manufacture.
Mr.. John Heller exhibits buggies
phaetons, &C., of his own make.
Mr.. Ed. L. PAUL has fine display
of pianos and organs. f\
Mr.. r. A. Blondel makes 6ne
exhibit of stoves, sc.
Mr.. WV. -Crump makes an ex
hibit of fine robes, harness, guns
sc. ~ ts A3Q = . n
Mr.. III. S. Hyde displays silver
ware, fine jewelry, clocks, &c.
G., p. Matthaei, displays a fine
collection of confectionery. Ia,
The SO cent Store shows case of
various articles.
Messrs. Messman 81 Ramer exhib
it case of fine gold watches, jewel
ny, &c.
Mr.. George Charlton shows gents
furnishing goods.
Messrs. Emmert and Fiery dis
play a case of fine silk and cashmere
goods. .~ "a az,
Hon. G.. j. Faulkner. exhibits {
case of interesting Indian relicts
scalping knife, pipe, &c.