Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-10-02
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

VIM. Kilmer and Bernie, spent Sun
day last at this place.
Mrs. Harley, of Smithfield, is the
guest of Mrs. Matte Grantham.
! Miss Josie Pierce, of Clarke Co., is
on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Katie
Clendening.
There will be no preaching in the
Z. b. Church Sunday night as APP
pointed heretofore.
Messrs. Lucas, of Charlestown, were
here one day last looking up their
business interests.
Aspirants are the latest on docket
they bow, smile and hand-shake with
great vehemence-until after the
election. We have some good men,
who seem to be working up things
rightly. We say victory to the one
| who wins.
Wortac" was the happiest piece
of material that has invaded this villa
for some time. I believe he was
equipped in style and that's where it
comes in; he had most too much oft !;
he paraded up and down our con-
cretes" and his many friends exclaim-
ing, who are you going to charm
what are you doing with two hats on
&c,,-poor fellow listened intently,
but was unconscious of the fun con-
nected with the upper story of his
portly self-his smiles were exceed
ingly lovely when he passed a girl,
and he even spent an hour at the creek
trying what virtue his good looks
could impress on the poor, innocent
birds, and as FROG jumped from
the stream, some of his companions
said, Gemmy, what mash you've
made; he gazed for the object and 10
twas only frog-he was still in igno-
rance until dinner time was near, and
upon removing his white silk beaver
his conscience fell I! pride an dvanity
had vanished-he had thought HIM
self, oh SO handsome, when he found
a poor, old, dilapidated straw hat had
been placed on top of his pride and
beauty-his beaver. He was left sad
and sorrow-stricken, and took rooms
at the hotel. have not seen him
since. My sympathy he has.
Miss Jennie McCune was the guest
of Mrs. Mollie Hamilton last week.
Rev. d. a. Foard is having a series
of meetings atthis place, in the M. E.
Church. He has met with success, as
there have been several conversions.
Mr.. Foard is general favorite with
all denominations, and is much be-
loved in this community by every
one.
Mr.. Thos. Roberts and Mr.. Stone
wall Henson, of Charlestown, paid
their lassies flying visit on Sunday
last, at this place; the former spent
the day in Rest(ing,) and suppose his
rest has been but little since his return
home.
MeSsrs. A. C. Noll. j. M. Catrow
and G. A. Miller, of Hedgesville, paid
a flying visit to J. w. Miller, ESQ.,, on
Sunday last. We welcome the boys
heartily, as their visits are rare. They
seemed possessed with smiles.
Rev. E. l.. Wilson held series of
meetings in the Presbyterian Church
the latter part of last week and Sun
day; two members were admitted to
the church.
The Friendship Band of Winches-
ter treated us to some excellent music
Monday night; they were on their
road home from New Hampshire and
were nice looking set of young men
were highly entertained here. one ap-
pendage necessary for a jolly set of
belated band boys.
Our handsome young Bicyclist paid
his sister a flying visit on Sunday.
His resting place seems to be COM
Portable abode.
Frank is doing a good business at
Rest and has now his store stocked
with the best goods, and sells lower
than the lowest. His custom is good
and he being polite and accommo-
dating young man, of course his time
is spent pleasantly and looks are en-
couraging. Success to you Frank, and
don't forget to tell "Shortie" about
the ok" who was in this part last
week taking notes-guess he got 'em.
Sept. Goth, 'S6. w.