Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-26
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Cleaned by our Live and Ener-
getic Reporters.
VARIED, BUT INTERESTING.

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With pleasure we note that by the
ildomitable pluck and persistent eff
forts Of Prof William A. Pitzer, Of the
Second Ward School, he has induced
the board to make a very necessary
improvement by filling the play
ground When we remember how we
have plodded through mud and water
in days past. we feel like rendering
him vote of thanks on behalf OF
those who will follow to enjoy the
fruit of his labor, and we hope our
genial friend will not lag in the
good work until he has succeeded in
having the grounds nicely sodded,
beautified, and protected by sub
stautial iron fence upon the west
corresponding with the one on the
front, We know Of no reason why
the ward schools should not be made
as convenient and attractive as tie
High School Of the city. Money
spent in that direction will always
prove a good investment, as well as
furnishing a creditable commentary
upon the enterprise of our people
we therefore hope the good work will
progress to completion.
/ About half dozen of our young
men took a bicycle ride to Tnwood on
Sabbath afternoon, which they say
they enjoyed hugely, but on their re-
turn trip they encountered a heavy
rain storm which caused them to take
refuge beneath the branches of a friend
| ly oak. They soon discovered, how
ever, that it afforded them no protec-
ton, so they remounted their wheels
and sped on their journey amid rain
and mud meditating upon Z" Home,
Sweet Home" AS they entered the
city and passed down Our streets,
soaked with water and begrimed with
mud, many scrutinizing eye was
centered upon them, but all to no pu;-
pose, for they were unacceptable.
We suggest hereafter they remain
close to the protecting wings at home
roofs on Sunday.
a number of Martinsburg people at
tended the picnic at Pliers Chapel
on Saturday last The HERALD was
represented in the person of the sen
ior editor, who made very interest
ing speech All report an enjoyable
day, but chickens are scarce in that
neighborhood at present.
Mrs. and Mrs. William Chapman
Marstella, of Cape Charles, Va, are
visiting his father, Mr.. John NJ Mars
tella, on East Burke street. We well
come Chap. and his wife, he being one
of our Martinsburg boys.
Rev c. S. Trump, pastor of the st.
Johns Lutheran Church of this city,
is visiting relations and friends in
Ohio and Illinois. He expects to
take i'll the World Fair before return
ing.
Theodore Appel, student of the
Medical University of Philadelphia,
Pa, was the guest of his cousin, Mrs.
Kate Hensel on West Burke street, a
few days this week.
We understand Miss Lula Huber
has resigned her clerkship in the L.
S Patent Office to accept a more lu-
crative position of Secretary TO a Con-
gresham.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fieldnan, of
Hagerstown, were in our city on Sun
day; the guests of her father, Mr.
VIM. Rutledge, at the Continental
Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garret DeGrange and
children, of Frederick city, were the
guests Of her father, Mr.. R. A. Nc
Quilken, on West Burke street.
Have you noticed the smile on the
face of Mr.. Tom Pendergast? We
don't wonder when there's a fine
young son at his house.
Mrs. Jacob Wild and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Florence Charlton, spent
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Annie
Craley,iin Hagerstown.
We are glad TO see our old friend,
Mr. Kearney Palmer, who has been
working in McKeesport for several
months, at home again,
Mrs. NJ. Poole and twin daughters,
Ida and Mollie, of Baltimore, are visit
ing their sister, Mrs. Geo F. Gaver,
OH North Queen street.
Misses Mamie and Daisy Grimes
have returned froma two months visit
to friends in Pittsburg and other
points in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eversman and daugh-
ter, of Baltimore, are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs Frisby Brantner, on
Pennsylvania avenue.
Your correspondent had a contest
with a yellow jacket at the luwood
Fair on Wednesday last. The result
was a bunged eye.
Charlie Gerling, of King street, we
are sorry to say, had his arm strained
in the street-car wreck on Thursday
night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bowers and
children, of West King street, are
visiting their sister, Mrs. Lehman, at
Chambersburg, Pa.
Miss Lille Buzzard, Of Berkeley
Springs, was the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. John Compton, on Charles street,
the past week.
Mrs. DR., Henkel and son, Master
Carol, of West Burke street, are visit
ing relations in Winchester and New
Market, Va.
Miss I.ottie Neal, Of Cumberland,
Md, is visiting at the home of Mr..