Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-03-07
Bunker Hill Letter.

March came to us bathed in tears,
and while the tears ceased to flow
she does not yet appear to be APP
peased but very undecided as to the
phase Of temper she will assume in
the next few days. For the past few
days the snow has been gradually
disappearing, much to the regret of
the sporting community, who have
become SO addicted to the cutter and
it's infatuations that they are 10th to
give it up The wheat will no doubt
be greatly benefited by the protec
ton afforded by its comfortable man
tie, giving vigor and warmth to its
enfeebled roots. The fields are still
covered and we can't tell how it
looks, but we hope that gradual
sinking of the snow and favorable
weather will put more cheerful face
to it than it had when last seen.
Brother "Squint' and Prof. Feath-
or, of Ganotown, were in our town
last Saturday. I am sorry l did not
meet them and have social chat.
What has become of "C.n of Shang-
hal I dent think he has footed his
horn since tho election. Don't give
it up so Uncle Jake, we will have
some other excitement bye and bye,
and another thing you must recollect
that the INDEPENDENT still waves and
Shanghai must be reported. We
want to hear from your good people
over there, and you know it is long
walk for us to get there.
The crossing at Mill Greek ford has
been so bad this winter that we could
not cross. We need a bridge here
badly, and know that your people
know full well how to appreciate
good bridge. Idon't think you will
deny us your support nor envy us
the conveniences which it would af
ford. There is DO place in the county
where bridge is so much needed as
here. There is no public highway
that has as much travel, and with
this single exception our road from
Winchester to Martinsburg would be
complete. For the credit of the
county and the convenience of the.
travelling public say let us have
the bridge.
Ere this reaches you we will have
installed at the head of our nation
Democratic president. Yet the IN
DEPENDENT will still wag, and whether
we get our bridge or not Grover
Cleveland will be President all the
same / will not predict the results
of this administration because / have
been as much deceived by my friends
as / ever was by my enemies So |
have concluded to take back seat.
The news of our neighborhood is
rather scanty, nothing of particular
interest having happened in the last
two weeks Some marriages are to
come off soon, but as | am not au
thorized to publish the bans, / must
forhear at present Getting married
nova days is something like dying
in Washington city-it is rather ex-
pensive.
We have had good many sales
around us and property has been
bringing fair prices. / see the genial
face of our new assessor at all the
sales | attend. Charley is lively
fellow-what he can't accomplish by
fair talk he makes good impression
by his cheerful laugh. He has made
many friends among his political
enemies.
Rev. Mr.. Foard delivered his vale
dictory sermon ON Sabbath last-a
very earnest and impressive discourse.
Rev. Mr. Wood, the former pastor of
this circuit was present, and whilst
his health did not permit him to
preach. to us he made some very fit
ting remarks at the close of Mr..
Foard's sermon. They both start
for conference to-day. We hope Mr..
Foard may be returned to us.
A part Of Capt M. L. Payne's cav
airy company will start for the New
Orleans Exposition under the com
mand of Lieut. A. G. Clendening,
| about the 10th inst.
The crack shots of Bunker Hill and
vicinity have cleaned out the Musk
rat kingdom. Will Miller buys the
hides and the "Poor House" utilizes
the highly favored meat. Come up
boys, all of you, some Sunday after
Lent and we will have feast. Musk.
at, pie and raccoon hash-splendid,
aye, royal G. E. L.