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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-10-20

The '.old Hunter property" upon
Queen street ,diagonally across the way
| from the INDEPENDENT Office Is anoth-
| er of the sslandmarks Of the town, and
here is domiciled very popular drug
/ tirm--that of 4. G. Williams, Jr., &
Bro. Their house has been inexistence
| for twelve years, Mr.. +. G. Williams,
Jr. having established il, IN 1871, he
then coming from st. Louis. He is
quite ayeteran in the trade, too, and
his experiences have been varied. In
1855 he entered drug store at Shep-
| herdstown as clerk, and from that
time to this he has been identified with
the business, first at Shepherdstown,
| then at Louisville, Ky, then at st. Louis
where he remained some ten or eleven
years and then here. He was almost
entirely q stranger when coming to
Martinsburg, but the house rapidly
won patrons and friends, and to-day
there is not a better or more widely
known mercantile interest in the city
| than this. In 1873 MIR. Frank G. Will
liams became partner in The house.
We state but a simple fact when we
SAY ludl lnp W llfidluS ~ DIN , DuSiutso
| has shown decided Increase each year
a fact that is all the more creditable
when we consider how many drug
stores there are in Maltinsburg. The
| firm labor under one great disadvan-
tage-the premises occupied are entire
ly too small. Every available bit Of
room is used and yet everything is
crowded. The location, however, isone
Of the best and most central, and IT
does seem as if handsome and COM
modious block ought to adorn the prop
erty.
4. G. Williams & Bro. make an ex-
elusive speciality Of whatever rightly
belongs TO The drug trade. They do a
large prescription business and they
hold large trade with country physi-
clans. Aiming at purity and excel
lence in the wares they handle, the
trade controlled by The house and the
confidence il has worthily gained attest
how well this aim is attained. In 9TH
er words, the establishment is q repre-
sentative one, and as such werefer to It,.
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W. ". CRUMP.

The gentleman to whom we here re-
fer is now the oldest established hard
ware dealer of the city. Mr.. Crump
came so Martinsburg and engaged in
trade in February, 1868, he at that time
being from Baltimore, though Rich
mond, Va, is his native city. He first
became connected with the hardware
trade as clerk in Richmond, in 1859.
In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate
service as private in the Richmond
Grays, 18th Va. infantry, and for the
two following years was in active ser
vice. Then he was transferred to the
Medical Puryeyor's department, where
he subsequently remained. On ac-
count of certain blockade running at
tributed to him he was made prisoner
toward the close Of the war, and wss de-
tanned in Baltimore on parole. There
upon he entered the employ of John
Blsck, hardware dealer at 100 n. GAY
street, and from there he came here, as
we have said, early in the year 1868.
His first location was diagonally across
Queen street from the stand now occu-
pied, and when his building was COM
peted. about ten years ago, he took pos
session. The salesrOOm is 64x24 feet.
but it hardly looks so large, being
crowded with goOds--there is hardly
room enough left in which to ''swing Il
eat" providing one wanted TO do so.
The cellar is used as an irOit warehouse /;
another cellar under the Adams En-
press Co.'S. building is also used, as well
n two story warehouse IN the rear OF
the salesroom proper.
As a matter of course there are a
number of departments To the trade of
the house. All manner Of builders
hardware is shown; another branch of
the trade is saddlery hardware; still
another is shoe findings and shOemak-
ers' supplies generally, French, calf
skins and sole leather being special
tv. Paints, oils and window glass are
carried in exceptionally large stock;
guns and other sporting material
abounds; woodwork for wagons and
ages--wheels, aXles, springs and
goods Of that class, constitute an inn
portant departmental fact nothing
appearS to have been omitted that
would tend to add TO the effectiveness
of the house or its ability to supply or
binary or extraordinary demands Its
clover and timothy seed trade is really
enormous, also. The business control
led is both wholesale and retail, and
extends to all parts Of Berkeley, Nor
gan and Jefferson counties. No COM
mercial travellers are employed, how
ever; nor is there need to resort to that
measure. The fifteen years which
have elapsed since the house was es-
tablished have served to deepen and to
strengthen its hold upon the popular
good will; they have served to impart u
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KILMER d GERLING.

One of the most recently formed firms
in town is that Of Kilmer & Gerling,
hardware merchants, whose place OF
business adjoins the INDEPENDENT Of
fee. The partnership between Harry
Kilmer and l.. G. Gerling. dates from
July, but the house has been longer es-
tablished, Mr.. Gerling having bought
out G. Gnau in 1879. Prior to that he
had clerked here and elsewhere for a
number Of years. Mr. Kilmer is "A
farmer, residing about four miles from
town. and we believe he had not before
been connected with the trade interests
of the city.
Kilmer 4 Gerling transact q general
shelf and builders hardware business,
but do not handle rod or bar iron or
steel. Paints, oils, glass, turpentines
and that class of goods enter Into the
composition of stock, and the business
that the house especially aims to cater
to is what may be described as a local,
retail trade. In these efforts it is GER
tainly successful; by careful attention
TO business and by the exercise of a
happy faculty for making friends Mr..
Geriing had attracted patronage that
was of the best class, and the fact that
n new firm has been formed has not af-
fected the policy or method OF the house
in the least.
Like their brother hardware mer-
chants here, Messrs. kilmer Il Gerling
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er-women. He expects to sojourn
in Winchester during the Fair,
where he will take great pleasure
in constructing and putting in mo
ton the political machinery 81
Virginia, He will also purify all
the old clothing polluted by the
stencil Of Mahone's Allies, thereby
guaranteeing domestic tranquility,
where the lamb and the lion may
lie complacently together, and the
husband and wife may walk forth
in the vigor of a glorious security.
Truly, Charlie is magical as well
as his washer, and his magical APP
pearance upon the theatre of life
has become a boon to very many
house wives. He viii need no
princely dome, no monumental
pile, no stately pyramid, whose
towering height shall pierce the
stormy clouds and rear its lofty
head to heaven, for posterity to
perpetuate his deeds, but will live
forever upon the brightest page Of
the history Of all machine agents,
and be remembered with the
warmest emotions Of gratitude
and pleasure by those whom he
has contributed to make happy.
Being a warm and personal friend
of Charlie, it is the ardent wish OF
your correspondent that whilst he
and his Magic Washer have al
ready made favorable impress
ion, generally, we trust that he
may realize tho success that always
accompanies industry, and ere
long he may be able to attach a
very decided support to the back
bone of the Poor House.
Mr.. and Mrs 8. v Yantis, Of
Harper's Ferry, have been visiting
their daughter Mrs G. L Sen
cindiver, in this place. Their Wis
it was short but pleasant. They
were favorably impressed with
our people as we'll as the
scenery Of our country. We can on
ly wish their trip homeward safe
and pleasant, and trust we may
shortly welcome them to our
neighborhood again.
MORE ANON
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The warm weather of last week
made the grass grow like summer
time.
The present favourable weather
has helped out the cabbage crop.
Postum hunting is now in sea
son, and those who enjoy this ru-
raj sport have been making it live
ly for the festive possum.
The sportsmen have been MAX
ing Ii lively for the patridges.
Anattempt was lately made by
some one to shoot Mr.. Light, who
lives in this neighborhood. A
man, somewhat disguised, rode up
to his house about 8 o'clock at
night, and asked for Mr., Light,
Mr.. Light went out, and the man
said "are you Mr.. Light" and on
receiving an affirmative response,
said you are the man / am after,
and fred two shots at Mr.. Light.
He ran into the house, got his
revolver, and fred couple Of
Shots at the retreating form of the
attempted assassin, but with
what effect he does not know.
The affair has been kept quiet in
the hope of getting the guilty
party. FARMER.
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MASON & RICE.

'sHave you seen Mason 4 Rice, the
carriage manufacturers was the
question put to US by one of the most
prominent business men of Martinsburg
the other day. Upon answering "no,"
he rejoined; "Don't fail to make men,
tion of them in the 'etchings,' for they
deseryeit." The result of this CONVEX
sation was visit by usto the carriage
and wagon shops of the firm named
They are located upon Maple Avenue "a
few doors south Of King street, and here
we found the eo-partners each hard at
work. A few moments chat gave us po-
session of the following faces; The firm
of Mason e. Rice was formed six years
ago, then succeeding Mr.. c. T. Mason,
who had established the enterprise two
years before He, by the way, is a
thoroughly practical workman, having
had not less than thirty years exper-
fence as such, while forlthe past fifteen
years or more Mr.. G. l.. Rice has follow
ed blacksmithing.
Mason a Rice employ an average of
five workmen beside themselves and
turn out about forty vehicles per year,
ranging in value from $50 to $3.50 each.
A very general character Of work is
done. Some farm wagons are made,
but the greater proportion OF jobs is
light work. The repairing business. as
a matter of course, is large.
Mason q Rice manufacture carriages
and wagons for home market. Th~if
sales are almost wholly made WITHIN
Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan coun-
ties. and within these limits the firm
are recognized as having no superiors as
manufacturers Of thoroughly reliable,
first-class work. They make all of the
bodies and good many of the wheels
used, aud when they pronounce a job
complete it can be relied upon ms being
just what it is represented to be.
The firm don't have an opportunity
to accumulate much new work in their
repository of it is taken as soon
as finished, and there are only five new
jobs now on hand. In fact, nearly all
the work done is upon order.
We are glad to notice all these evil
dences of prosperity; and we hope to
seeit continue to thrive for It's desery-
ing.
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North Mountain.

Sportsmen are roaming the
mountains in guest OF squirrels
and wild turkeys.
Postmaster Wandling arrived
home last week with his bran new
wife. The boys welcomed them
with an old time serenade.
Chestnuts and shellbarks are
plenty in the mountains.
Some farmers are not yet done
seeding their corn ground.
The pumpkin and potato crops
are excellent.
Mr.. Jacob Ropp, Jr, has leased
the Homiller mill for next year.
The contest for the prizes at the
tournament, to come off near this
place tomorrow, Saturday prom
ises to be lively.
The Silver city boys took the
cake at the Fair, by their parade
on the last day. In the language
of the orator who addressed them,
"may Their name and fame spread
from the North Mountain to the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal and
back again, and be forever enbalm-
ed and perpetuated. SKY LARK.
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SILVER Cry, w. Va, I
October 90, 'S3.

We think that the people should
have a description of the Carniva
which came from Silver City ano
gave an exhibit on the FAN
Grounds, on Friday the 10Th inst,
and for the benefit of those who
were unable to view it, we vii
give a short sketch Of it. The
procession was formed into line
on Queen street by the Chief Mar
shall, assisted by four Deputy
Marshals, whose knightly bearing
and glittering costumes added at
traction to the ssKurious Kolum.
First came Ben. II. Butler, the
orator of the day, seated upon an
elegant dog cart, behind one OF
Kentucky's finest studs, dressed
in the style Of the Kurious Kus-
toners of 1883. Then came four
knights, followed by a handsome
band wagon, drawn by four fine
studs, with Silver City's String
Band, consisting OF a dozen pieces,
with Col Lull as leader, which
discoursed some excellent music.
Following the band were more
kurious knights. Then came the
chief attraction, the ladies, seated
in open barouches, with gayly
decked head wear, and the latest
fashions imported from Europe
expressly for the occasion. Many
were the admiring looks that were
cast upon the imitators Of the fair
sex. Following these were the
rest of the Kurious customers,
perched on fine steeds. The col
umn moved up Queen street, and
was viewed from all sides by large
crowds of anxious people who
lined the sidewalks from early
morning, eager to catch view Of
the kurious, komical customers.
Some had their families, some
their aunts, others their cousins,
and some hadn't any one. Upon
reaching the Fair Grounds. they
were met by Col. w. T. Noll, who
escorted them around the grounds
and halted them in front of the
pavilion, when the band played to
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feeling of confidence which has at all
times been earned.
During conversation we recently
held with Mr.. Crump we inquired, nat
urally enough, as TO the condition Of his
trade this year as compared with that
of last year. Prices are weaker, TO be
sure, but customers have profited by
the fact, and though there has been
comparatively little new building done
in either town or county there has been
larger amount Of repairing and con-
sequent demand for builders supplies.
AS to the prospects for the fall trade
Mr.. Crump did not care to venture a
prophesy.
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49, ouihS Va OAu huub NHuCy,
cant you get there, and rendered
It in Handel and Haydn style.
Then came an exhibition OF their
skill IN tourney and joust. The
riding Commenced promptly at 2
o'clock, in which twenty knights
participated, aud it was superb IS
well as komical. After the riding.
the Judges announced the follow
ing as the successful knights :
"Cut Short" first Sitting Bull"
second; .sHe Hi Ho Hotriddle,"
third, and "Spun Anger fourth,
who crowned the following ladies':
Miss Anne Saphira Long, Queen
OF Love and Beauty; Miss Betsy
Lucretia Mineweathers, LIST. Mid
of Honor Miss Juda Queen, "a.
Maid, and Miss Sarah Jane Eliza
beth, Sd. Maid. After the crown
ing and presentation Of premiums,
Hon. b. Il. Butler, the orator en-
gagged expressly for the occasion
at a fabulous snm, was introduced,
and held the large audience spell
bound with his oratorical wit, and
dated the ancestry of Kurious
customers as far back as 5000
years, and was hailed with de-
light by the stylish dressed
knights when he referred to their
chivalrous conduct, and that their
fame might spread from the Cheg-
apeake & Ohio Canal to the banks
of the old Potomac of McCoy's
Ferry. Last came the Coronation
Dance, which was participated in
by the successful knights. This
wound up the programme for the
day, when MI retired to the luxu-
rious quarters provided for them,
and disrobed themselves OF their
costumes and spent the balance Of
the day in viewing the sights that
were to be seen, some Of which
dazzled the eyes Of the most fas-
tidious. All were sumptuously
entertained by d committee Of the
Fair Association, and hugely en-
joyed the attention and praises
that were showered upon them by
the distinguished and liberal
minded officers of the Valley
Agricultural Association.
Justly and rightly is Silver
City entitled to the banner for
their fine display, and oil join in
saying, for Knightly Knravan
and Komical customers, it can't
be beat, and should We managers
wish to attract q large crowd at
the next fair, open your purse
strings and be more liberal to the
X. X. X. KS. than you were, ard
invite them to come, and you will
be amply repaid for the fabulous
sum that you expend in getting
them to attend. One word more
in behalf Of the X. *. X. KS.
Allow me to return their thanks
to the citizens of Martinsbr-g for
their kind attention and courteous
towards them, aid
should they visit Silver City they
willbe treated in like manner.
X
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j. l.. w. BAKER,

the oldest established druggist Of Mar
tinsburg. Pursuing similar method
and design as heretofore in these "etch-
ings," we find few words Of personal
comment to make, because it is our de-
sign to not only tell what interests are
being carried on here, but by whom--to
say something concerning their antece-
dents, etc. Mr.. Baker is a native of
Washington county, Nd. His mercan-
tile experiences date from 1916, or 1876,
when he became clerk in general
store at Williamsport, Md. Suisse
quently he studied dentistry and for
eighteen months he practiced that pro-
fession in shepherdstown. In 1867 he
located in Martinsbnrg, and in partner
ship with Mr.. John Hughes, engaged
in the dry goods trade. Two years lat
err that firm was dissolved and Mr.. Bak-
er went into the drug trade, succeeding
to the business of Mr.. Stetiey. This was
TWENTY-FIVE years ago, and the house
had even then been long established, its
founder being John f. Harrison.
Since Mr.. Baker became proprietor of
the house he has had no partners, and
/ his is now by far the oldest unchanged
business house in the city-unchanged
we mean in ploprietorshipo or firm style.
In 1874 Mr.. Baker built the substan-
tial premises now owned and in part
occupied by him. The block is of brick,
45x50 feet, three floors and basement.
There are two handsome salerooms, one
being occupied by Mr.. We'll as a cloth
inc house, the other by the drug store.
Mr.. Baker could hardly have shown bet
ter taste in fitting up this salesroom.
From the handsome tiled floor to the
glass furniture upon the shelves, every
thing seems to correspond: there is no
garnish display; the establishment i'm
presses one as being business head
quarters wherein order, neatness and
cultivated taste have united to produce
a harmonious whole. Excepting the
Peoples National Bank there is not am
other so handsome place Of business
i'm the eity. The trade controlled by
the house is in keeping with its appear
ance. 1t is in every respect desirable
trade: it comes from people oftoWn and
county, who realize the fact that their
is more in purity OF drugs than in
prices: that thorough competency is a
desideratum. This competency on the
part OF Mi. BAKER Is uetilonStldieN ny
the fact that he IS one OF the three Com
missioners of Pharmacy appointed by
the State TO examine and pass upon the
qualifications of all those who desire q
pharmaceutical license in West Vir-
ginia. The position is an important
one and the honor conferred is indjca-
tive of the estimate placed upon MI.
Bakers standing in his profession. TO
the business he gives his personal al
tention, and ne Is assisted by Mr.. G..
c. Swartz, who has been with him for
the past eleven or twelve years.
Referring again to the trade OF the
house we may add Chat its patronage
comes from all this section. During
all the years that Mr.. Baker has been
its head it has retained and added to its
well-earned popularity; in other words
it has been carefully weighed in the
balance and not found wanting.
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can complain of lack of salesroom-
they can't make the display they would
like. All the same they keep the goods,
and inasmuch as the location is good
one they are contented to submit to
some inconvenience. They make very
good neighbors to the INDEPENDENT,
and we hope to see their enterprire
prosper in every way.
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/" ETCHINGS."
IN WHICH THE INDEPENDENT
Attempts POrtraying the Varied Inter.
ests and Industries Of
Martinsburg.
NUMBER TX.

In this weeks ssetchings" some What
detailed ention is made of four of the
prominent mercantile houses Of the
city; each has its special field of labor,
each is recognized at home and abroad
as being representative interest in
every sense or the term. First we re-
for fos e4f
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-05-24
Not as yet generally known.

TINE Public throughout Honolulu may
Il not know that the premises reponily
occupied by w. f. Herrlck, at No. 1l0
Fort Street, opposite the Pantheon Sta.
bles, Is now known as the
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-05-24
Proposals for Library Building

CEALED PROPOSALS for the cree
- ton of the building designed Tor
the Library and Reading Room Associa'
ton will be- received up to and iaciud'
ing Thursday, May 31st.
Estimates may be made for the whole
or any part of said work, I'D y
Parties making estimates Will give
their figures for the MISUNDERSTANDING
slate roof, carpenter work, plastering,
painting. and plumbing and gas fitting
separately. $3.50,
Plans and specifications can be seen
and estimates handed in at the Office OF
A. J. Cartwright, Chairman OF the Build
ing COMMITTEE, r3 lifi'f W
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For Sale.
no Indies and Gentlemen

A BOUT to visit the Coast or tl6 East.
~ BY special arrangements with the
General Agent for the Pacific Coast of
the q. b. g. Q. Railroad, Mr.. 7. d. Nc
Kay, ! am enabled to grant splendid fa'
cilities in the way of tickets and bag
gage checks. Any desired Information
about routes, stopping places, hotels,
places of Interest, charges and fares, can
be obtained on application to
j. WILLIAMS,
4O7 .. ,sa.,.st ,Y Fort street.
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Notice,

Notice,
HAVING been appointed Guardian
III of Al. Mahuka, minor, son of the
late M. Mahuka, deceased, and attorney
in fact for Luukia (w) widow of said
NJ. Mahuka, deceased; all persons are
hereby requested to settle all matters
pertaining to the estate of said NJ. Ma.
huka, deceased, with the undersigned,
and they are hereby notified that Mr.
Simon X. Kaai has no authority what,
ever in the matter, A. VOSA,
Guardian Of NJ. Mahuka, minor, and
attorney In fact for Luukia (w.) widow
of the late M, Mahuka, deceased.
Honolulu, May 10, 1888. 4O2 BIN
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"City Shooting Shop"


This new Establishment. will be
source of qualification 10 our community,
inasmuch as cruel and torturous shooting
has heretofore been to largely practiced
on mans noblest animal by so called
Horse shoers.
Edward Doyle. tho we'll known ex-
perjeneed and skilful Horse Shocr, is
manager of this shop, which is recon.
mendation in itself, and with thu. practi.
cal assistance Of Andrer- fsrown, the
foorman, our citizens may fully rely on
their inertia Va inaster mechanics.
u would well renay our citizens to
visit and examine Soaking Stalls and
Foot Tubs arranged and built expressly
for operating on wounded and disa blcd
horses, which no other shop in this
Kingdom has adopted.
Proprietor " City Shooting Shop"
$50 If ll8 Fort Street