Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-04
HOME INDUSTRIES.
A LOOK THROUGH SOME OF OUR HOME
MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES.


hours in the early part of the week,
we resolved to make the acquaintance
of more of our business and manufac-
turing enterprises, but just remember
ed that our entrance to the same was
debarred by conspicuous placards,
with something on about idlers and
loafers. Meeting, however, with Mr..
Frazer, himself man Of business and
enterprise, the happy thought occur
red that we might pass unquestioncd
in his company, for which favor we ac-
knowledge our obligations to him.
The vicinity of the Hannis Distillery
is an enterprising one, for besides that
large establishment there are various
manufactures and places of business,
and the conclusion was in that direc-
ton. While observing the many i'm
provements along the Tuscarora at
that point, Mr.. John Farrin passed by
on his way to see the working ofan en-
CINE he had lately furnished the dis
tillery, and with these gentlemen we
entered for the first time the extensive
buildings of the Hannis Distilling
Company.
There are few distilleries Of greater
magnitude than this one, or having
more commodious store-houses and
better equipment. 1t is in operation
probably twelve or thirteen years, and
belongs to a Philadelphia and Balti-
more stock company, which has an
other large distillery in the latter city;
some of our own citizens, however,
being stockholders. Having but linn
tied time in the buildings, we did not
ascertain their dimensions, but the
storehouses contain at present upwards
of twenty-five thousand barrels of
whiskey, all sold, and orders ahead for
every day in the year. The build
ings are of brick, and the inside frame
work is of North Carolina timber.
Tier upon tier of barrels, from the
ground-foor to the roof, with eleva-
tors in every department, and wind
ing stairs. From the highest eleva-
ton wide view of the city can be
had, and of the buildings and extern
sive feeding pens connected with the
distillery. Steam pipes have been put
in the store-houses lately, for the pur-
pose of heating the same, and it is es-
timated by Mr.. Farrin, who furnished
that part of the work, that the length
of the pipes exceeds seven miles, but
they wind in and around the building
in every conceivable form and keep a
moderate temperature. Large pipes
convey the steam to the building from
an adjacent engine-house. To one
who never witnessed the process of
distilling, the large copper stills seem
a surprise. A stationary engine in the
distillery furnishes the motive power,
which is great considering the amount
of machinery to be kept in motion,
and three boilers are required. The
works had closed for the day, hence
we learned little of the naodus ope,ds,di,
but everything was kept scrupulousIy
clean, and workman in charge of
vast hogshead of yeast boosted that
few ladies in the city could produce a
superior article of the kind.
The distillery is under the superin-
tendence of Col. Nadenbouocn, who
erected many of the buildings after
plans of his own, and has been con-
nected with the enterprise since it's es-
Enlistment here, about twelve or
thirteen years ago. The extensive
transactions of the company place
heavy responsibility upon the head
book-keeper, but the position is ably
filled by Mr.. Alex. Parks, at present
member of the City Council.
Opposite the distillery is the flour
and feed mill of Mr., Parks, which is
at present undergoing various i'm
provements. The tracks of the Balti-
more & Ohio pass between, and afford
great shipping advantages. Mr..
Parks has associated with himself Mr..
John O. Henson, of North Mountain,
practical miller and an efficient bust
ness man, for a number of years en-
ployed in the Hohmiller mill. He
will remove to Martinsburg in the
spring, and while welcoming every
business man to our midst, we extend
to him our best wishes for his success.
1t is not so many years ago that this
end of the city was entirely unim-
proved; now it is fiourishing with in
dustries of every kind, and has be-
sides number of desirable private
residences, most noticeable being that
of Mr.. Frazer, with it's beautiful yards
fronting along the Tuscarora. The
new freight depot of the Baltimore &
Ohio is fine building, and immedi-
ately opposite is the extensive jobbing
warehouse of MeSsrs. Frazer & Bishop.
with coal and lumber yards attached.
Adjoining are the planning mills, door
and sash and spoke factory of Messrs.
Thompson & Co., including large
lumber yard. This mandatory is
furnished with the machinery neces-
sary for running the various branches
of trade, and is provided with an
eighty horsepower engine. A great
portion of the building material used
in the city is furnished by these plan
ing mills, and besides considerable
country trade is commanded. The
works are under the management of