Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-09-28

virtues. 1t sounds well TO say the
Indians knew about them. The prin-
cipal spring is the sslt.sulphur spring,
and if there is virtue in strong waters,
then there is none better than this
This water is thrown up from well
by sulphureted hydrogen gas. and is
exceedingly strongly impregnated
with sulphur and salt. 1t isn't pleas
ant to the taste, as you cant get
away from the odor Of ancient eggs.
yet in comparatively short time one
becomes used to it and can drink
several goblets with ease. The wa
tiers are eficacious for diseases Of the
kidneys, liver and stomach and for
blood disorders. Some very remark
able cures have been reported from
its use. 1t is particularly popular
with West Virginians, but when its
medicinal qualities are better known
and the natural beauties OF the place
are appreciated, Webster Springs is
certain to become famous resort.
The Webster Springs Hotel is a
fine hostelry. Comfortable roo ms,
wide verandas, and excellent cuisine,
under the able management of James
w. Wooddell, make it delightful
resort. 1t is beautiful for situation
it is like lovely picture set in a
frame of deepest green, the mountains
making an impressive background.
The waters of Elk river, pure and
bright and sparkling, run through the
grounds, tumbling over the rocks and
singing a song like tinkling silver.
Shady walks and romantic hooks
abound on every side, and modern
amusements are provided for the
guests.
The hotel is owned by Col. John
T. McGraw. He owns vast tracts OF
timber lands in Webster and adjoin-
ing counties, and when he saw the
possibilities of the place, with char.
acteristic energy he went to work and
built modern hotel with all neces-
sary appointments and conveniences.
Col. McGraw also owned narrow
guage railroad which was used to haul
lumber from the mills to the main line
of railroad. AS the popularity of the
springs grew, he extended his little
railroad over the mountain to the re-
sort, and now instead of a stage jour-
ney of thirty miles, the visitor is COM
fortably carried in couple of hours
through the most romantic scenery to
his destination. The road serves the
double purpose of getting Col, Nc
GraW's lumber to market and carry
ing visitors to and from his hotel.
It's great benefit to the people of
Webster Springs.
The visit of the editors was made
mighty pleasant by officials of the B.
& o. Railroad-Mr. VIM. E. Loves,
advertising manager and editor Of the
Book of the Royal Blue, and Mr.. c,
W. Allen, travelling passenger agent.
Special cars were rendered the news
paper people and they were enter
tanned in handsome style. The
thoughtfulness and courtesy of Mr..
Loves and Mr.. Allen got them warm
place in the hearts of the editors. Mr..
George B. Luckey, official photograph
er Of the B. & o., was also present and
took many views of the charming
scenery and of the editorial party,
Mr.. A. N. Martin, of the Holly River
and Addison Railroad, was most
thoughtful in his attentions to the
visitors. The party was altogether
a congenial one, and old friendships
were renewed and new ones formed
that made the outing most enjoyable.
We think the editors never had
more pleasant meeting.
The meetings Of the association were
held in the courthouse and were well
attended. Mayor Talbot gave the
editors a cordial greeting at the open
ing session, which was responded to
by NJ. G. Tough, of Fairmont. Col.
Thomas H. Dennis, of the Greenbrier
Independent, presided, and conducted
the meetings with dignity and to the
satisfaction of everybody. Interest
ing papers on topics of interest were
read by S. S. Buzzerd, of Berkeley
Springs; George Byrne, of Charleston;
G. A. Bolden, of Grafton Cal. S.
Young, Morgantown; R AID. Hall, Of
Weston; ]. Slidell Brown, of King
wood Andrew Price, of Pocohantas.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President-J. Bruce Hess, of Man
nington.
Vice President-W. @. Hendricks, of
Bramwell.
Secretary-H. q. Johnson, of Elkins.
Corresponding Secretary Orman
Randolph, of Burnsville.
Treasurer-T. H. Dennis, Of Lewis
burg.
Historian-J. S. Brown, of Kingwood.
Orator-George Byrne, of Charleston.
Poet-Harry l.. Snyder, of Shepherds
town.
Blue6eld was chosen as the next
place of meeting, and the time was
left with the executive committee. =
The meeting closed Thursday night
with splendid banquet rendered the
editors by the town OF WebsterSPrings.
After a delicious menu had been serv-
ed, Toastmaster E. H. Morton took
charge, and for an hour or two there
was an intellectual feast. After a
recitation by Miss Mamie Ware,
toasts were responded to as follows:
THE West Virginia Editorial Associ-
ation"-George Byrne, of Charleston.