Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-09-11
A FINE DISPLAY.


One of the largest and best displays at
the Morgan IS Grove exhibition this week
was that of the hardware and agricultu-
raj implement establishment of Mr.. Jas.
w. Bane, of Charlestown. He had on
exhibition complete line of farm ma
chinery and implements from traction
engine to corn shelter. A reporter OF
the REGISTER made an inspection Of the
display, and made notes as follows:
The most important piece of machin-
cry in the Mr.. Bane's display, or In fact
on the ground, was traction engine
built at Greencastle, Pa, for which
MIR. Bane is agent. This machine was
a splendid piece of work, and showed
by its practical working that 1t would
do all that is claimed for it. 1t moved
around over the ground, up hill ana
down, perfectly obedient to the Will OF
the engineer, and drew heavy loads
with scarcely an effort. The traction
engine is not used to any great extent
in this neighborhood, but Mr.. Bane
will doubtless cause more general APP
probation of its merits. Some one re-
marked that it could justly be called an
attraction engine. judging from the
number of persons who examined II.
Persons who wish further Information
or who desire to buy will be cheerfully
accommodated by Mr.. Bane.
Mr.. Bane, owing to difficulty with the
railroad, was unable to get his Osborne
Self-bind on the grounds. 1t is in
all respects Il first-class machine ana
he expects to do II large business the
coming season with the machine. dc
sold large number of thom IN, this
county last spring. The Osborne Mower
was exhibited.
In drills we Noticed the Greencastle
Drill and the Crown Drill, the latter
manufactured at Brooklyn, n. 7. Both
of these had many good points which
recommended them to the farmers. Per-
sons desiring to invest in drills are In
vited to inspect those represented by
Mr.. Bane, which may be seen at his es-
adjustment i'm CharlestOwn,
There were also some excellent Road
Wagons shown, which were well-made
and stout in every particular. There
of latest styles and superb workman
ship.
The Champion Corn Planter seemed
to be machine In which many good
points were combined, and the opinion
was expressed that it was as near per-
feet as any Of the machines for this pur-
pose yet Invented. -
The Slower Feed Mill and the Speedy
Corn Shelter were also implements of
improved manufactures and suited to
the needs Of the farmers, 80.
In addition to the large list OF agricul-
.ural implements, machinery, &C., that
he had on exhibition at the grounds, Mr..
Bane is also agent for and keeps on
hand many other articles which 1t was
impossible for him to have there. Eve
erything necessary for the cultivation
OF the soil and the gathering of the crops
1. kept by him, and if there is anything
needed by farmers which he may not
have on hand lie will get 1t. He deals
in goods of the best make, and guaran-
tees everything he sells to be as repre-
sented. Farmers are asked TO give a
thorough examination ofthe machinery,
that they may see for themselves that
the models are good and the workman
ship of the best.
Mr.. Bane is the successor to the frm
of Bane &c Bishop, anG in addition to all
the above named goods keeps on hand
at his store in Charlestown full sup
ply of hardware and all goods usually
kept In this line of business. The pat
ronage of the farmers and the public
generally is invited. BY fair dealing
and enterprising efforts to keep up with
the times, MIR. Bane hopes to conduct Il
business which may enable him to sup
ply all the needs of the farming COM
munity.