Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-09

! Our good friend Stephen Hutslel
was in the city few days ago, and in
addition to renewing his subscription
up into 'o5. brought in the names O
two new subscribers. He is the kline
of man an editor likes to see. May
his shadow never grow less.
| Mr.. Peter KEGS, one of the foremost
men of the Jones Spring vicinity, made
pleasant call our office several days
ago. Though slightly Democratic in
his views, he is, nevertheless, a
staunch friend of the Herald. He is q
gentlemen whom it is a pleasure &c
meet.
Asked a few days ago about the dry
goods stores of Martinsburg, as te
which is the best, ETC., we were forced
to confess that we could not say as
none of them advertise i'll the Herald
1t seems as if the dry goods men o.
Martinsburg do not wish our readers
to patronize them.
Both the editor and publisher of the
World were treated to turkey Thanks
giving. From the best information
obtainable other members of the fra
ternity in the city were happy tc
have cold potatoes and pone. But
doubtless we felt as well the next-day
as our more favored brethren.
Some OF our grocery men are intro
ducing a new weighing scales which
weighs not only each fraction of an
ounce absolutely correct but indicates
the amount plainly and correctly Of
the article at any given price. This
saves a great deal of time to the mer-
chants and brain work besides,
Mr.. f. M. Pitzer was in to see us
Saturday and gave us the good news
that he expects 10 move into the city
next spring. He will turn his large
farms over to the younger members
of the family and take a weli-earned
rest. A hearty welcome awaits Mr..
Pitzer and his family by their hosts of
| friends.
We want a live correspondent at
Gerardstown, Darkesville, Vancleves-
vile, Ridgway, and other points in
the southern portion of th.s county
and il Jefferson County. Our circu-
lation is rapidly increasing in that sec
ton and subscribers insist upon hav-
ing their section more fully represent
ed in the columns of the Herald.
We had the pleasure few evenings
since of meeting Mr.. B. c. Bushnell,
the campaign singer, and found him
whole souled man. Mr. B. is as good
painter as singer and has recently
done some very artistic work on the
Episcopal Church, at Hedgesville, and
has just closed a contract for painting
the residence of Judge Alexander.
Among the live men with whom we
have become acquainted recently was
d. P. Lemaster, of Bedington. He is
breeder of fancy chickens, bronze
turkeys, and thoroughbred hogs, and
takes especial pride in his calling.
Herald readers will hear from him ere
long through our advertising columns
and we advise to all place orders with
him.
There is snow to the north of us
and snow to the south of us. Here
farmers are blowing and husking
corn, and so bright and warm does
the sun shine that overcoats are
thrown aside, children play on the
green. merchants expose fruits and
vegetables as though winter had not
been heard from, and George Van
Meters cabbage plants are growing
nicely.
A. B. Moore, editor Of the New Mar
tinsvile Republican has secured YER
dict of $3.50 from the Ohio River Rail
road Company, damages allowed for
being put off train. Mr. Moore held
thousand ticket which a con-
ductor took up causing him to have
to walk about thirty miles. The COM
pany claimed that the ticket had been
forfeited, but the jury evidently
thought differently.
Owing to the illness of the pastor
there was no preaching at the First
NJ. Z. Church last Sunday. Having
improved in health somewhat Mr..
Chapman hopes to be able to conduct
services Sunday morning and attend
the regular communion services Sun
day evening. We are also glad to be
able to state that Mrs. Chapman and
her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Day, are also
improving,
A number of sharpers, it is reported
from Our neighboring city, Charles
town, have been trying to dupe the
members of the Patriotic Sons of
America by offering employment on
geographical survey in the State Of
Florida. They send out circulars
stating that all that is required to