Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-03-05
LETTER FROM DUFFlELDs.


real progress has organized Farmers
Club, having for It's object as under.
stand it, being in no manner connected
with politics, the dissemination of know.
ledge and experience, rs best adapted
to make farming profitable. We think
this a move in the proper direction, and
an example worthy Of imitation by far.
mers throughout the State.
The newspapers all seem to copcur
in speaking of the magnitude Of the
preparations that are being made for thu
Inauguration of Gen. Garfield as biddn,
fair to eclipse ar, thing OF the kind on
former occasions 1t is to be hoped
that his administration may be charac.
terized by an enlightened policy, thai, in
the construction of bis cabinet he NAV
have the manliness, l might say ner,.
to call around him men of andoub,ed
ability, ripe experience and unsel6sb
craftsmanship. With this material a,
hand and the constitution as his guide
he will be able to execute the laws with
equal justice TO all sections OF the eoup.
try; in which event be will be entitled
10 and will doubtless receive the cordial
support and iull appreciation Of the risb,
thinking men Of all parties.
During our recent visit to Baltimore.
taken purely for pleasure and recreation
after year of arduous labor, we made
il point TO Danish from our mind all
thoughts Of business, seeking such
sources as would afford the greatest
amount OF enjoyment and pleasure, con.
sis,ent with the less, effort or exer,ior.
We strollel about the city at leisure.
visiting all the places OF interest inclu.
ding many business firms and stores.
AS our people are SO closely allied, both
in interest and congeniality with the in.
habitants of this hospitable city, and
purchase (or ought toy the most OF their
supplies, &c, then ! take it as NOT be-
ing out of place FOR me TO mentioua few
out OF great many reliable tirmsit was
my pleasure TO visit, The custom Of
purchasing by sample Il speak more
particularly OF the retail trade) has but
recently assumed such large proportions
and by this means it is just as safe,
less expensive and mach more convent
ent TO sit down nj home and DO your
shopping by mail, if one only knew
WHERE TO send In the line OF Dry
Goods, fine dress goods, including silks,
Sc, in fact everything essential 10 tho
maintenance OF frs, class store, keep.
ing a full line of goods, / know Of none
more reliable, prompt and accommods-
ting than Mr.. 5. Kahn, S. Broadway,
and in the West end Mr.. ). Solomon,
G53 and 20 w. Bait ST., in the same
line of business; the latter gentleman in
order TO establish better facilities for
his very large and increasing business
was compelled 10 open branch store in
connection with his former large one,
and by close application 20 business and
strict integrity has gained for himself a
reputation for fair dealing and low PR
ces seldom before equalled. Either Of
the above named gentlemen will DO
pleased upon application to send SAM
pies of any goods in their line that may
be desired can conscientiously re-
commend them 10 the confidence Of our
friends.
In the shoe line, J. Pels and Sons, so
n. Eutaw ST., make specially OF Gus.
tom made ladies shoes, and rs they i'm
port all their leather and use nothing
bnt the best material their work never
fails to give general satisfaction. /
know whereof speak rs lady OF my
acquaintance now has a pair Of their
custom made shoes in good condition
that she had made three years ago.
Not far from Mcssrs. Prls IL Sons,
No. 81 n. Entaw S.. are the stores OF
Mr.. Levi Wineberger, whose reputation
for selling cheap goods Of good quality
is unsurpassed, and who is sole agent
for the State of Maryland for Edwin
Burt's celebrated shoes. Here can DO
purchased shoes ut retail for less than
wholesale prices. Just think OF ladies
rpbbers, best quality, 80 cents, mems
boots sl,.9. The wonder OF every one
is how can this be, but it is nevertheless
true, for | saw with my own eyes snd
can therefore testify to the fact.
On the S. w. corner Baltimore and
Poppleton Streets, stands tho pride OF
the West eud, the johnson Building"
owned by J. q. aud G. ID. Johnson.
Grocers, and dong business under tho
style Of Johnson q Bro. This business
was established ia lS4S. They make =
specially of filing country orders. and
persons wishing anything in their line
can write by mail, relying upon their
orders receiving prompt attention, and
filled at city prices. They deliver goods
free of charge TO any depot in the city
The growing wheat crop is looking
well in this section, and the farmers arc
very sanguine Of securing good crop
the coming season should nothing trans
pire to blight the present prospects:
X.
Duffields, jeff. Co, w. Va.