Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-09-02
BUNKER HILL.

Special Correspondence INDEPENDENT.
A few words ofexplanation will
not be cut Of place. l hope, how
ever, that the Independent has
not cut my acquaintance for my
seeming neglect Of its precious
columns. The principle reason
for my silence was to avoid occu-
plying space which could be filled
with more acceptable reading
matter, TO the public generally.
I knew that the proceedings OF
the different conventions had to
be reported through its columns.
Older and more experienced cor
respondents further from the city,
should take precedence, besides
my business afT7irs demanded my
entire time and attention. Black.
berry season, yard parties, camp
meetings, picnic excursions and
cornerstone layings, are taken in
the line Of business. They are not
all really essential to the means Of
support, but while they exist
they go TO make up the pleasures
and do away wi h the monotony
of life.
For the last TWO weeks | have
been engaged IN copying the as
SCISSORS I'd. Il, Stucky) books for
Sheriff Lamon, which proved to
be a very pleasant employment
for me as | am fond of that kind
of work, besides l found his books
a very model Of neatnes5, and
with the exception Of one single
omission Of q name, which has
since been supplied, entirely cor
rect. When men prove their
ability BY pfomptness and effici-
ency ia any capacity, let ii be ev-
er 50 humble, or his politics be
what they may, vs. ought to tie
to them, and as they eXalt them
selves by their own energies, we
should aid them In the develop
ment Of those talents which might
otherwise lie dormant
Our Sheriff, J. W. Lamon, IS
now ready 10 present his tax bills
to the people. This is an unpar-
alleled instance in the business
transactions of our county, to have
tax bills ready for collection so
early in the year, which further
shows the alacrity with which
these two important county Off
cials dispatch business. The
Sheriff will announce the time be
will meet the people at the differ
ent townships at an early day.
He expects TO reap a big harvest
in his line. AS we have fine crops
Of wheat and a flattering prospect
for corn, there is nothing upon
which 10 base reasonable excuse.
JOnn is q conscientious man, both
in a private and official capacity.
He will not press a man as long
as he can possibly avoid il, bat he
has been an indulgent friead.
Now is the time for every man to
show his gratitude, and TO sustain
the man who is putting forth ev-
ery effort to discharge the duties
incumbent upon him, and to Keep
the financial affairs Of cur county
in good shape. II is poor man,
He has raised one family Of child
rem and scattered hem around
he is now raising another, and,
il seems, determined to propagate
q name which will not perish
with this decaying generation.
l wish | could say as much for
some Of the younger members Of
his family
The camp meeting ofthe North
ern Methodist Church commenced
on last Friday, 18th inst. ] sW
sorry for the sake of those whose
anticipati0ns ran 80 high i'm the
enjoyment of tins camp, anu even
my own desires have been inter-
fered with, yet we should not
grumble at Tie wisdom Of Prov
idencc. He Sends his rains 10 re-
fresh lhe earth aud 10 bring t0ria
the fruits Of our labor. He has al
so provided houses, wherein the
hungry souls thirsting after right
eousn6ss shall be uourisled and
refreshed by the divine showers
Of Grace. four friends choose 60
seek more genial sports for their
devoti0ns, they must submit TO
the Inconvenience lie may see
fit 10 encounter them with.
], In company with a friend,
visited the ancient mountain viii
lage, GaraTdetOwn, on Saturday
last, To witness the ceremony Of
laying the cornerstone Of the
Southern Methodist Church Of
that place. A large c0ncourse Of
people, principally candidates,
were in attendance A large pro-
cessi0n of Masons and quite res
pecable number Ofthe Command
cry from Martinsburg, headed by
the Clipper Band Of MiddleWay,
made q very presentable appear