Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-09-18
e MARTINsBURG HERALD SATURDAY, SEPT IS, 86.
C. d. MATTHAEI.

G. y. MATTHAEI.
No business house was better known
than G. p. Matthaei's confectionery,
and it enjoyed a large trade among
the best people of the town. In April,
1888, Mr.. G. ID. Matthaei took charge,
and has kept the reputation of the
establishment up to its former high
standard. He started the first bread
wagon in the city. and now serves his
customers daily in that way. His
special lines are confectiOneries, bread,
rolls and cakes, ice cream and oysters.
and a full assortment of fruits. nuts,
toys, &c. In furnishing tables for
social events or public entertainments,
everything is arranged and attended
to in the highest style of the art.
P. G. HUNTER.
This Photographic artist is native
of Baltimore, started in business here
in 1881, and has since married and
taken upon himself the duties of citi-
zenship, and makes every effort to
increase his business and advance the
interest of the town. When we look
upon the work of nature, we are lost
in admiration and rapture; so when
we behold real work of art in any
science, the sameappreciation is mani
tested. In Mr.. Hunters gallery can
be seen some real works of art, and
portraits are taken by him that are
worthy of preservation. He has fine
portraits of some of our prominent
citizens, and beautifully arranged
group Of the Berkeley bar. His selec-
ton of frames can not be surpassed,
in gold, gilt, silk, velvet and walnut !;
the finest line of plush and leather
photo albums, and the cheapest ever
offered in the market. His gallery is
on Queen Street, next the Everett
House corner.
A. l.. MARTIN.
Mr.. Martin started in the grocery
business here in 1882, and by his ener-
gy and push kept the trade in that line
up to the highest tention of rivalry
and competition. He introduced the
% cent bargain feature, and has
had built one or two of the finest
delivery wagons in town. He sells
goods at the lowest prices and endeav-
ors to please everybody in every re-
spect. He is prompt, obliging and
reliable. He keeps a full stock of
groceries, provisions, boots, shoes, &C.
Next door to Lutheran Church, Queen
Street.
BENTZ & BRO.
Are natives of Berkeley, started in
business in 1878, and having now one
of the leading grocery and queensware
stores in town. They are very courte-
Gus young men and give the business
Queen Street.
M. j.. DORM, JR.
Mr.. Dorm is young man of Mar
tinsburg, a practical merchant tailor,
starting in business for himselfin 1888.
Room on East Martin st.
G. r.. GIBBS.
Mr.. Gibbs is first class shoemaker,
giving perfect satisfaction. He has
full stock of ladies', gents and chill
dren's shoes; makes to order and re-
pairs. Sign of the Big Boot, near
Market House, Queen st.
A. KOGLESCHATZ.
This well known furniture dealer
and undertaken is native of Germa-
NY, came to Baltimore in 1858, started
in business there in 1861, and removed
to Martinsburg in 1866. King Street
Hall is his old stand, and the place for
everything in the housefurnishing
line.
f. G. MILES.
Mr.. Miles is quitea young and de-
serving man, and will be remembered
the obliging and efficient clerk in
Swartz's store. He started in bust
ness for himself this year, at No. 81
East Martin Street, and has fine line
of groceries, provisions, notions, to-
bacco, cigars, &c. He is very atten-
tive to business, sells the best goods at
the most reasonable prices, and strives
to give satisfaction in everything and
to everyone.
JAS. LARKINS.
Mr.. Larkins was born in Morgan
Co. was married there, and came to
Martinsburg in 1865; he started in
business in 1879; he keeps a very or
derby house, and has always the best
in liquors, oysters, tobacco, cigars,
lunches, &c. King Street, near the
Square.
EMMERT & FIERY.
This firm, of which Mr.. Fiery is
the Senior member, was established
in 1872, and step by step they have
built up the finest trade in that line
in the city. They are both originally
from Maryland, but have for years
been identified with the interests of
Martinsburg. They make specialties
of fine dress goods, silks, and carpets,
and general line of dry goods, no.
lions, laces, crepes, dress trimmings,
and the best assortment of Wraps in
season kept by any house. They pay
close attention to the wants of their
customers, and keep the best in make
and latest in style. No. 10 Queen
Street.
III. A. FRAZER.
Mr.. Frazer is a native of Pennsyl-
vania, having been born near Shippens-
burg, Cumberland Co. He came to
Martinsburg in 1866 and has been one
of our leading business men. On
coming here he purchased three and
a half acres of land bordering the Tus-
carora and fronting the b. & o.,
which he has nearly covered with
buildings, among which are a plan
ing mill, grain elevator, boiler works
and agricultural depot. He is now
engaged in the grain business, and
occupies the elevator, which is COM
plete in all its arrangements, being
40X60, four stories high, with storage
for 10000 bushels and clean
ing capacity of 500 bushels per hour,
with b. & O. tracks running into the
building. His private residence,
built on the banks of the Tuscarora,
with its beautiful grounds, is one of
the handsomest places of our city.