Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-09-21
Letter from the West
COLUMBUS. OHIO.
Sor,-e-uhSr 1Th f-S-

COLUMBUS. OHIO.
September 18th. 1885
Dear Editor-In company with Mrs
Howell and her brother Bob Moore
we boarded the II % express Sunday
night al Harper Ferry FOR Columbus
Ohio. We had nice ride. making two
changes. first at Grafton and then al
Benwood. near the Ohio river; crossed
AZ BeIlaire. train stopping on Inc
bridge. which gave Us fine view up
and down the river. which presented
a fine appearance. After getting over
many passengers were waiting 70 get
on. which filed our train 70 it, utmost
cspaeitv. After little waiting here,
~. were ready 70 start for Columbus
distant 10 miles. We stopped al New
ark an hour or more. waiting Tor an
express train from the east 10 make
connection with our train After lsav-
ING here We made few stops arriving
al Columbus ar half after ) p IN Sun
dav evening. We We're met here oy
our friends. who gave u hearty wei
come. and We felt al home. After a
good bath and change Of toilet We
were ready for supper. which was
.
paired 70 the parlOr. where We enjoyed
ourselves very much. ! AIN here Oh a
visit 10 NV cousin Geo. ". MOler. who
has a large dry goods store. firm name
Moler & Rowland ! AIN writing IN his
store. and il j. % pretty / find myself
often taking q view OF II Now. some
thing about the city. The q. A 4 i
encauped here. and il l. grand
L. Tacsr
witnessed the largest gathering ever
known in the history Of Columbus.
Now. Mr.. Editor. 10 give you some idea
Of the day. | was fortunate enough 70
be presented with a ticket given ny
cousin Mr. MOler. and he very kindly
turned il over 70 ne which gave me
a seat on the Grand Stand On Broad
Street. The parade commenced al II
o'clock a. IN, lasting until > p IL:
making liz hours passing the Grand
Stand. IL Is stated from reliable
=ource that there were 10000 ". a X.
men In the parade, and then all oi
them did not parade. Some OF the no
tables on the stand were Gen. cher-
man. GOV Foraker Of this state. e1-
President Hayes. General Grant son.
Mrs. Logan and son. and other dl-tln-
guished persons. Now. II L estimated
by those who profess 70 be good Judg-
- Of a crowd. that the 81. A X. men
number 80 90. population Of the city
lG2. 90. and strangers visiting the city
would aggregate 800. 90 persons. This
number j. considered very low eStl-
mate
This city j. far ahead Of anything /
could think Of-pretty streets kept
clean and nice and 20 much 70 be seen.
expect 70 20 ont 10 the centennial
grounds tomorrow. i room over
Civ Hall. on State Street. i used for
the exhibition Of California products;
here YOU will find fruits Of all kind-.
from the fine grapes 70 the mammoth
pumpkins: also pictures Of places in
the State: 70 SUN IL all up III few
words. ! could hardly believe my own
ever. We have gentleman here from
the state Of Oregon. in room over
the store Of MOler & Rowland. eIhib-
iting small grain raised in MS State
wheat. rye. barley. oats, grasses Of all
kinds. He has white wheat Of which
he claims % have raised 10 bushels
per acre. and says he mas witnesses 70
prove that il j. true. What do you
think Of il. friend Snyder: 1t i the
finest exhibit Of grain ever seen in this
city. Now. Mr. Editor. ! expect 70 re-
main here one week, then | wish 70
extend my trip farther west 70 Bloom
ington City. Illinois. where my uncle
resides. VIII likely spend a week
there. after which / will return 70 Co
lumbus. where | will spend day or
two 70 rest up little. before starting
east 70 old Harper. Ferry. Seems
strange 70 me 10 get out Of sight Of the
old town and hills.
Now. Mr.. Editor. have hastily Civ
en- YOU q little account Of my trip. If
YOU feel like giving il a place in our
county paper, it will be all right. /
am having grand visit. With best
regards for yourself and family, and
friends generally. | am very
Respectfully Yours,
g. II. DUKE.