Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-07
MORGAN GROVE
ATTRACTS GREAT
MANY VISITORS
Strangers Come From Far and
Near to Enjoy Fair.
HOSPITALITY IN
THE TENT HOMES

SoHSt csSWan brown ana senator
Watson, Talk Politics-Thousand
There For Maryland Day--serkeIey
County Makes Good Showing.
Shepherdstown, w. Va, Sept, g.
Nearly 5000 persons attended Nor
gan's Grove fair and horse show yes
terday. Threatening weather in the
morning gave way to an almost cloud
less sky in the afternoon and the
crowd gathered early from Jefferson,
Berkeley, Clarke and adjoining coun-
ties. All regular trains were crowded,
but most OF the people drove in over
roads made dustless by recent rains
Disappointment was expressed over
the failure of Congressman Brown and
Senator Watson to be present. Mr..
Brown was kept at home by the death
of his wife and business at Washing
ton prevented the Senator from com
mig. Former Clerk of the Court w. F.
Alexander, of Charles Town, a candi-
date for State auditor, mingled lin the
crowd and met many friends.
The receipts were ahead of the sec
ond day of last year, the most notice
able increase being in gate money,
which showed a larger attendance
than on the corresponding day a year
ago. Secretary Edward T. Licklider
and President Harry l.. Lyme predict
ed it to be forerunner of today's be-
coming one of the biggest days in the
history of the fair. One end of the
grounds is converted into midway
where sideshows, shooting galleries,
fortune telling, tents and eating booths
of every description did thriving
business Gambling is not permitted
and intoxicating beverages are not al
lowed on the grounds. Not an arrest
was made and good order was the rule |
of the day,
Exhibits in the various departments
are said to be ahead of last year A
noticeable increase is in machinery,
which takes more space The display
of needlework and paintings is also
large and of high grade. The loca-
ton of the fair being in. one of the
finest fruit belts in the State, the ex-
hibit of apples and farm and garden
products is fair in itself
The most interesting feature is the
social side. In addition to the home
folk the town and surrounding coun-
try is filled with strangers. many be-
ing from Baltimore, Washington, Phil |
adelphia, New York and small towns
for miles around Proverbial hospi-
tality is dispensed at many tents,
which form a sem-circle about the
grounds. Informality is the rule and
at meal times Nblecloths are laid up
on the grass and everyone eats fill
of fried chicken, Maryland biscuits, |
rolls, country ham, cake and a variety
of other things prepared in Virginia
fashion.
The tentholders include Mrs S. ]. |
Hodges, Mrs. Roland Ringgold, H. l.. |
Lyme, T.. Rush Turner, Edward Il. |
Licklider, j. p, Kearfott, J, A. Bill |
myer, r. r. MeQuilken, DR.. S. H. Gard |
ner, T. r. Hudgell, R. L. Van Metre,
II. N. Billmyer, Friel Daniels, w. T. |
McQuilkin, Miss Bessie Lamar, w. c. /
Link, Charles b. Wysong, Mrs. Banks, |
j. l.. Welshans, p. NJ. Brilliant, Mrs.
ID. T. Reneh, Mrs. John Reynolds, P. F. |
Jones, j. S. Osborne, n, c. Donley, N.
l.. Snyder, W. e. Osborne, w L. Rein
hart, DR.. S. l.. Knott, f. b. Campbell, |
George w Hoffman. Walter Kerr, II
NJ Skinner, Maybery Mckee, j. f.
Kehinger and Mrs. Florence Shepherd
Mcdonald.
While not much in the way of poli-1
tics was discussed, enough was drop
ped to convey the impression that
Jefferson and Clark counties are solid
for Wilson and Marshall. While the
young people are enjoying the sights
a few of the older ones just can't re-
sist saying what may be expected at
the election. Republicans are scarce
in this locality and progressives are
at a premium. Mr. ID. L. Rench, one
of the Oldest citizens Of the county,
who has attended the fair every year
since it's organization; Mr.. Charles ID.
Wysong, formerly president of the as
ISOLATION, and other leading citizens
are of the opinion that the Democratic
presidential ticket will win in walk
This is Maryland Day and crowd
of from 5000 to 10000 persons are
here. Railroad connections east and
vest are not the best, the reason be
ing difference of long standing be
tween the Baltimore and Ohio and
Norfolk and Western roads.
The feature of the last day will be
baby show under the direction Of
Editor Harry l.. Snyder
The Awards.
The following awards have been
made:
Best Two'Horse Team-Topsy and
Brown, H. S. Mcdonald, Martinshurg
Welsh and Shetland Ponies tBest
Single Team Mrs. Henry w. Potts.
Shepherdstown.
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