Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-08-22
MoReAN's GROVE AFFAIRS.
A Splendid Exhibition to be Held on Septem-
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Mr.. Elmer E. Shaner, manager OF
the Interstate Association trap-shoot-
ing tournament at Morgan's Grove fair,
has notified DIR. T. G. Stotler that he
has shipped from New Orleans part
of his paraphernalia to Morgan's Grove.
The rest of his outfit he will send by
express from Charlotte, N. c., the last
day of August. His last shoot before
the fair will be at that city August 81
20. Among the many celebrated pig
con shots who will attend the Morgans
Grove shoot are Sim Glover, New York;
W. McIllhany, Kansas; E. Rike, Ohio;
o. Guessaz, Texas; H. McMurchy,
New York V. Trimble, champion of
Kentucky; U. NJ. c. Thomas, Connect
lieut. A. DuBray, New York; D. Por-
terfeld, Mississippi; l. Bennett, Ten
nessee, and F. Van Dyke, New York.
Baltimore, Washington, Wheeling,
Stanton, Pittsburg and many other
cities have written they will send their
best shots to meet these experts. The
grounds have been nicely cleaned and
are so situated that visitors to the fair
can witness the shoot without leaving
the grounds. Landlord Rentch, of the
Entler Hotel, Will entertain the large
number of shooters expected and is al
ready arranging for the comfort ofthe
annihilators of the eccentric clay sau-
GERS.
Hon. Josiah Patterson, Member of
Congress from Tennessee, has accepted
an invitation to make an address at
Morgan's Grove on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 4th. He will speak on the
money question. Col. Patterson has
the reputation Of being one Of the best
posted men III the country on this
subject, and his speech will be worth
listening TO. Commissioner Miller,
who was instrumental in securing the
services of Col. Patterson, says that
the association is to be congratulated
on having him here Postmaster-Gen-
eral William L. Wilson will speak the
same day on "The Farmer and the
New Tariff" and his speech will be
one that every farmer ought to hear.
These two speeches, from such emil
nent men, ought to attract a great
crowd.
Col. Charles NJ. Futterer, Of the Nor
folk G. Western Railroad, was in town
on Monday comforting with the Nor
gan's Grove officials about the running
of trains, etc, during the fair. The
n. & w. will make connection with
the B. & o. trains at Shenandoah
junction, and will run specials when
needed. Reduced rates will be given
on the railroads.
Mr. John NJ Ronemous. of Balti-
more, who has been so generous to the
fair in the past, has offered "ladies'
fine sitting chair" to be awarded a
prize to the most popular lady exhibit
tor, young or old, to be decided by vote
or by three Judges appointed by the
management. 1t is to be awarded on
Thursday, Maryland day.
Mr.. H. NJ. Turner is visiting the
towns of the Cumberland Valley this
week in the interest of the Morgan S
Grove fair He will see General Pas
senger Agent H. A. Riddle and ar
range for excursions over the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad. a lot Of adj
vertising matter will be distributed.
If you want to attend the Interstate
Association S trap-shooting tournament
at Morgan's Grove fair, inclose a stamp
to DR.. T. C. Stotler, Shepherdstown,
W. Va, for card order for reduced
rates over the B. & o. Railroad.
NJ. J. Brumbaugh, a breeder and
fancier from Pennsylvania, will assist
the superintendent of the poultry de-
partment during the fair. An expert
from Virginia will Judge the exhibit.
W. B. Osbourn, of Baltimore, will
give the biggest watermelon he can
find in the city to the handsomest man
present on Thursday, The Judges to
be ladies.
The ladies department Of the fair
will be open for the reception of ex-
hibits the Monday afternoon preced-
ing the fair.
Company I, of the First Regiment
of the West Virginia National Guard
Charlestown, will visit the fair on
Thursday.
Persons desiring privileges at the
fair, or who wish tents or flies, will
call upon the secretary, R. S, NJ Holt
man.
The tournament poles have been