Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-06-12
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.
The latest-rainy nowadays.


Grover got there. Lovely young
folks of manageable ideas, follow
his example.
Harvest is not far off. Some farm
ers in this vicinity will cut rye in a
few days.
Revs. Stump and Strother are hold
ing series of meetings in Middle
way. So far they have met with UNI
bounded success.
Rev. Foard, of the NJ. E. Church,
at this place, preached to a very large
and attentive congregation. He is a
welcome visitor and his congregations
are always good. Rev. j. S. Gibson
has service in Christ P. E. Church
Sunday night at quarter of eight.
Mr.. A. Boyer was called to town on
Monday by the death of his father.
The strawberry and ice cream festi-
val held under the auspices of the
Presbyterian Church, was very pleas
ant, and handsome sum was realiZ-
ed. Many thanks, l hope, are ex-
tended to Mr.. C. O. Hamilton by the
ladies of the church, for his help and
the use of his lawn.
In a friendly play, one of our young
gents had the misfortune to sprain
his foot, but am glad to say is getting
all right again.
The Annual Council of the p. E..
Church which convened at Charles
town, has adjourned. Some of our
citizens were in attendance. Major
Stuckey was the lay delegate repre-
sentative from this place. / noticed
from your city, Rev. r. d. Roller,
Messrs, B. S. Lyeth and Jacob Glass;
man. The congregations were good,
and much business of importance was
transacted, in the interest of the
church. While in Charlestown we
noticed some friends from this place,
Messrs. George Snyder and Stone
wall Henson. George has lately TAX
en- a situation with Maj. G. w. T..
Kearsley, a merchant of that place,
and one of the most honorable and
upright men of that county. George
seems well pleased with his home,
and by his industrious manners and
winning ways he has won the esteem
of all who know him. He is think
ing of coming home shortly on WIS.,
it, but wishes to notify the natives of
this place that their 4" Prince Alberts"
will take the place of their 4" Dude I"
equipments this time.
The picnic held in Small's woods
last week, was very pleasant affair.
Many Changers were present. DIR.
Calder delivered an address in the
evening which was very interesting
to the farmers. The light fantastic
was tripped and the City Band was
present and rendered excellent music
under the leadership of Prof. LUIS
comb. The boys play nicely and
dance admirably. Some bicyclists
were there, and an incident concern
ing one of them was quite amusing
/ thought. He started and was think
ing of course of the pleasant time he
would have, and behold when he got
there he had forgotten something
not his hat or shoes,--I wont say
what or mention any names; and as
it was very warm he consoled himself
with that reflection and enjoyed dane
ing hugely.
Mr.. Howard Tabler and friend were
in our village on Sunday.
The members of P. E. Church con-
template holding an ice cream festi-
val at this place after harvest.
Among arrivals we noticed the first
of the week, Hon. M. S. Grantham
and wife, Mr.. Stephen Timberlake,
Mrs. Eden. and Miss Ollie Payne.
The decoration ceremonies at Win
chester were attended by few of our
citizens. "W.n
Iunn nth 1898