Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-07-14
CORRESPONDENCE
BUNKER HILL.

Inc gOlueH gram is DeluS SdGueTeu
in The fine rains, the first of the
week, did much good to vegetation.
Politics are on the increase, but
alas for magnetism Thou art fled
to Mediveres Blaine is done, you
know.
The wheat yield is reported excel
lent.
Rev. j. S. Gibson, of the P. Z.
Church, who has been on vacation to
his home in New Jersey, has return
ed, and is much improved.
May Stuckey, who has been i'll
for some time, is out again.
July 4th was gala day in Win
chester; the companies acted their
part well, and were Hospitality enter
tanned by the citizens of Winchester.
The bicycle boys had a ''lovely time, :"
and presented handsome appear
ance in the parade. Mr. John Lee
Fout, Of your place, brought up the
rear, and was conspicuous in neat
suit of bicycle clothes and hand
some new Grover" The Chambers
burg and Berryyille clubs also had
in them several amateurs. Chas.
Broadway Rouse was greeted by his
friends in such manner that he be-
came enthusiastic. and he retained
his enthusiasm until after supper and
then he grew respondent, as the rain
spoiled the fireworks. But we con-
graduate the citizens of Winchester
on their successful effort in making
the 4th a success.
The Camp Meeting under the au-
spices of the NJ. E. Church will be
held in Mr.. j. w. Strong's woods.
Preparations are being made already.
Camp meetings in the South are call
ed ''heavenly immigration conven-
tions Why not adopt same?
Our esteemed physician, DR.. G. w.
Swimily, is kept going all the time,
and he has already become favorite
in this vicinity, and now commands
a large practice.
Our merchants, Messrs. W. B.
Clendenning and j, T. Fisher are
both stocked with full supply of
general merchandise, and are doing,
by fair dealing, good business.
Mr.. Clarence Rinker, who has
been taking a business course in a
Kentucky University, is home.
The tannery, at Gerardstown, was
burned last Sunday morning, about
o'clock. The loss is estimated at
$4,000; insurance $4,000. 1t is
surpassed to be the work of an incen
diary.
Mr.. Allan Carter, son of DR.. j. p.
Garter, of Gerardstown, who has
been in business in Baltimore, is
spending a short while at home. His
friends are sorry not to have him
with them longer.
Miss Lucy Madeira, of Washing
ton, d. G. is visiting Miss Kate Stew
art, near Darkesville.
Miss Clara Delashmutt, of Frede-
rick city, who has been visiting Miss
Katie Tabler, has gone to Winches-
ter.
Miss Maud Cline, of Pittsburg, is
spending the summer months at her
home at this place.
Mr.. Z. G. Baldwin, who has for the
last month past been rusticating in
Washington city and Pennsylvania,
is now at home. He will take up his
future abode in Tennessee.
Miss Lizzie Colston, your place,
is visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. Carroll, of Hampshire coun
ty, is spending some time with her
daughter, Mrs. J. 7. Fisher.
Service in the Presbyterian church
Sunday evening next, at 7:45.
A photographer is perambulating
our streets at present. He is doing
soma work with his camera.
The railroad is coming for sure
what joyful news to our sister viii
lage. A sympathizing tear is drop
ped for you, Bro. Morgan. A bright
young gentleman, in Gerardstown,
made remark the other day that
made her citizens sick. He said, ''if
Gerardstown didn't get the railroad,
it would be a good place to erect an