Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-30
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

Miss Rachel Mcbride, of your place
who has been on visit to friends al
this place, has returned home.
Mr.. Joe Miller, of Kentucky, but
formerly of this county, is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. DR.. Sencendiver.
Mr.. Philip Gold, from near Win
chester, was in this vicinity last week,
canvassing an Encyclopedias called
Self-Educator, and other good works,
published by Johnston & Co., Rich
mond. While here he was the guest
of Mr.. Robert Gold. We found him
to be pleasant and entertaining, and
hope he may be quite successful in his
work.
The cider mill is still in operation ;
a great many made this last week.
Apples in many places are selling for
5 cts. bushel.
Mr.. George Feidt, of your place,
was in our village on Saturday last.
Mr.. Feidt's portly self was seen in all
directions shaking the hands heartily
of his numerous friends, and in other
words, casting rays of smiles on some
of the "weaker sex" as well. The
small boy after his departure could be
heard distinctly, HURRAH for Feidt.
He was treated courteously and made
welcome.
Rev. Carson Hollis preached to a
large and attentive congregation in
the Presbyterian Church, Sunday
night.
Agents for d. M. Ferry's Seed Man.
ufactory stopped over Sunday at the
hotel.
Mr.. Mart. Payne, our jovial mono
polizer of fun, has been in your place
for sometime in business; he seems
to be doing well and we hope he may
be quite successful throughout his
entire BUSINESS.
Mr.. Albert Lockart, of Washington,
d. c., is the guest of his uncle, Mr.. c.
E. Lockhart.
Mr.. Marion Hollis, of Gerardstown,
was inthis village on Sunday.
Mr.. Geo. T. Keglow was in our viii
lage on Tuesday last week he was,
on account of recent attack of sick
ness, compelled to make his visit
short.
Miss Jennie McCune is at present
with Mrs. Hamilton at this place.
She is conducting a school at Gerards-
town very successfully.
Mcssrs. Lewis Gerhardt and Frank
Barr, of your place, stopped here
short while on Sunday last; their stay
was just long enough to " indulge"
They helped themselves to water and
to my establishment declined an invi-
tation to supper.
Miss Jennie Swimley, of Clarke
County, has been the guest of the
Misses Snipe.
Messrs. Kilmer, Lafevre and Gold
attended the Hagerstown fair.
Mr.. J. c. Holmes, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mr.. G. M. Lamon.
Our place was in general visited by
a heavy storm of advertisements
from your "Genteel Clothiers'' on
Saturday evening last. They were
indeed accommodating, and the ex-
clamation on all sides is which
one do you think the best looking?
OF course, we can't tell our private
opinions publicly, but Jim was "just
too lovely" until he saw the old
man" over the fence; and Mayberry
he reminds one of a boy afraid of a
canine" and indeed he looks like he
had been caught by one on several
occasions recently judge his fear is
contagious as Jim assumes fas-
tidious air that makes him look fear
fully.
Mr.. u. S. Morgan, from near Ger
ardstown, visits our village on Friday
of each week, marketing. Zeph is a
good, accommodating salesman, and
sells remarkably; those who wish to
purchase fresh meat will do we'll to
call on him.
Bunker Hill can boast of two we'd
dings within the last week. Rev. d.
A. Foard officlated we wish the hap
Ply couples much happiness. w.