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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
OPEOUON.

Miss Sallie Aud is the charming
guest of Miss Lille Tabler.
Miss Blanche Foltz is visiting Miss
Florence Jack, of Broad Lane
Mr.. and Mrs. Byers and Mrs. Foltz
were visiting the family of Mr.. Nc
Mullen, of Falling Waters, Sunday.
+. A. Miller, of Honeywood. and
Miss Bessie Tabler, of this place were
the guests of Miss Alice Emerson Sun
day eve.
James Ardinger was visiting in
Smoketown Sunday.
Quite number of our young folks
attended the harvest home or Metho-
dist picnic which was held in Jones
Woods on the third. Dinner and
supper were sold for almost nothing
and refreshment of all kinds were
abundant, and all returned home
late in the evening having enjoyed
themselves and wishing that such
picnics were held often.
CORINNA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
MOLER AVENUE.

Again the Angel of Death has i'll
vaded the home of Philip Riinel, ST.,
and has borne his little son Jacob to
Him who said: Suffer little children
to come unto me, and forbid them not,
for of such is the kingdom of Heaven"
Mrs. Susan Fuller and four children,
from Baltimore, are visiting her sister,
Mrs Price.
Saturday, August 5, at Eagle school
house, the Sunday school pic mic was
held under the genial management Ct
Luther Tabler and c. Andrews. The
young, the middle-aged, and the old
had pleasant time 1t was said by
one ex-superintendent that the chill
dren here seemed brighter and more
ambitious than in most schools in
Berkeley County If this be true to-
day, we cannot say, but we can say
that the cakes baked by the ladies of
the pine hills and vicinity can't be
beaten. About SIS was realized from
the sale of fruits, cakes, and ice cream.
Over two hundred persons were pres
ent, large lumber from Martinsburg.
The school among the hills is gain
ing notice, and all i'll the neighbor-
hood should put their shoulders to the
wheel and make a greater success by
tremendously working together, for
are we not, whatever be our earthly
ties, children of a great King?
The position of the Opequon and
some other school boards with its
trustees and patrons is much the same
as that of well-meaning but indul-
gent mother with her squalling and
seli-willed babies. She would like to
spank some OF them, but dare not be-
cause the swing of the popular current
is against corporal punishment.
In the way of Improvements we
notice that Mrs. NJ. Palmer is having
a porch built, which adds very much
to the appearance of the home. A
new dwelling, also, is in progress a
few rods down the pike, on the oppc-
site side.
We rise to make an apology to
County Superintendent c. c. Tabler
In last weeks issue of the HERALD
under Entertainment we made use of
these words: Had some means been
made use of to inform parents of the
particular night meant for them we
feel sure they would have honored the
entertainment by being present. c.
c., fearing this might mean rehec-
ton upon him, sends me this informa-
ton: al had notice inserted in the
daily World on Wednesday and Thurs
day of that week, and also in Thurs
days Statesman, all occupying promi-
nent places. 30 IL was not Tor lack OF
notice, but must have been for lack OF
interest in our proceedings that kept
parents away that night"
c. c. is thoroughly alive to any in
fluence that might bear lack of duty
on its face. He is honorable and con-
scientious in the extreme, ambitious,
and deserving. and we would be the
last one to cast a shadow Intentionally
upon his rising fame.
Our end of town was Mortified al
the news of the murder of Capt. Nc
Cabe, coupled with the names of resi-
dents of our city as possible murderers
LOT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
und~rtaLer and funeral director and

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undertaken and funeral director and
deserved credit for the fnannef in
which he attends to his duties. He Is
an Oakton boy.
A great many Of our young men
have been attending the Christian
(Campbellite) meeting at Johnson
town this last week. The boys prefer
love immersion to water immersion,
e. judging from all appearances.
Leonard Shriver is home from Penn
sylvania, where he has been working
for some time.
Vim. Jordan was visiting friends at
North Mountain Saturday last.
H. c. Keesecker, of Spring Mills.
was visiting his parents at this place
Sunday last
Miss Rosa Shriver of Hedgesville is
home on visit.
CreightonTabb has very sore foot,
caused by horse falling upon it.
There was no preaching at Hedges
Chapel Sunday owing to a Quarterly
Meeting being held at Jones Spring.
Miss Ella n. Nihion was in our
midst one day last week.
John Wood and Edward Johnson, of
Hedgesville, were in our midst Sun
day last.
Richard Wood was around to see
some of his friends last week.
Charles Studenwalt, of Keyser, is at
home for a few days.
There will be preaching at Provi-
dence Church tomorrow Sunday by
Rev. J. F. Snyder at 5 O'Clock p. m.
H. C. Candy and son were in Mary
land last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Keeseckcr were
at Johnsontown Sunday last.
Miss Elva Shriver is COW at North
Mountain
John Stauffer is now saving on his
mill at the source of Whites Run. He
is hauling out large quantities of pine
lumber.
The ladies have whitewashed the
fence around the graveyard at Hedges
Chapel and it now presents a fine APP
pearance. DICKENS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
Mt. Airy Camp Meeting.

For the accommodation of those de-
string to attend the Camp Meeting of
Mt. Airy, Sunday, August, IS, the B.
& o. r. r. will run special trains
leaving Martinsburg IS a. m, stop
ping at Vanclevesville S., Kearneys-
VILE : OF, Shenandoah Junction IL,
Harpers Ferry 7 so, Sandy Hook 7 IS
a. IN. Returning leave Mt. Airy IS
p. III. Tickets will be sold for this
train from Martinsburg at rate of ST.
so, Harpers Ferry sI.I5. Correspond.
ingly low rates from other stations.
Tickets will also be sold for all trains
during the week at reduced rates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
Half Rate Excursions to the Worlds
Fair,

fair.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company will run series of special
excursions to the Worlds Fair for
which excursion tickets to Chicago
will be sold at rate of one fare for the
round trip from Baltimore and all sta
tons west of there as far as the Ohio
River The dates selected are August
I, and II. The special trains will
consist of first class day coaches,
equipped with lavatories and other
toilet conveniences. and an expert
enced Tourist Agent and train por-
ter will accompany each train, to look
after the comfort of passengers. Stops
for meals will be made at meal sta
tons en- route. The tickets will be
valid for the outward journey on the
special trains only, excepting that
from way points they will be honored
on local trains to the nearest station
at which the special trains are SEIZED
uled to stop. They will be valid for
return journey in day coaches on all
trains leaving Chicago within ten days
including date Of sale.
Following is schedule of the spe-
cial trains and rates from principal
stations in this vicinity:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
JONES SPRING.

Elisha James and family, of Bruins
wick, are visiting in this section.
l. W. Wood, of Hedgesville, was in
our village some days ago ordering
crates for his peach crop on Cannon
Hill.
Miss Mary E. Bircher, of Newark
Ohio, with her cousin Miss Ida J.
Shrimp, from near Martinsburg, were
visiting friends and relatives in this
section some days this week.
Rev. J. R. Wheeler delivered an ex-
cellent sermon at the second quarter,
ly meeting of the ME Church, which
was held in the grove at this place
on Sunday last. S. +.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
Fires at WiIliamsport.

Tuesday morning about three
O'Clock a fire was discovered in the
back part of Hyslop's Opera House,
on Artisan street, in Williamsport.
Md.
The flames were issuing from the
dressing rooms, which are located on
the ground floor i'll the rear of the
building, by Miss Emma Harsh
daughter of Mr.. NJ. V. b. Harsh,
whose residence is located two doors
north of the Opera House.
A vigorous fight was made by the
bucket brigade " and the fire was
confined to the opera house and a
small frame dwelling. Loss about
$4,000. Insurance $1,000. Cause I'M
known.
At the same time, the dwelling Of
Joseph Wright, on Church street,
caught from a defective flue, but was
extinguished without any great dam.
age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
PRELIMINARY HEARING.
Bartgiss and Wild held for the Muir
der of " Capt" McCabe-
Grove Released.

Last Friday afternoon, about two
O'Clock, the body of Capt. Charles
McCabe, who owns a fishing camp
near the mouth of the Opequon, was
found hanging over the side of a
boat in the Potomac. 1t was sub
merged to the shoulders and the man
had evidently been dead for some
time. Suspicion fell upon John Bart
giss, Ed. Wild and Curly" Grove,
of this city, and they were arrested,
committed to Jail by Square Harrison,
and given a preliminary hearing in
the courthouse on Tuesday, which
hearing occupied the entire day, and
vas listened to by an excited crowd
who packed the court house to suffoca-
ton. The question which first arose
naturally, was that of whether Mary
and or West Virginia should try
hem, the crime evidently having been
ommitted on the Potomac river, and
Maryland has always claimed juris-
iictions to the low water mark on the
West Virginia shore. District Attor-
ney Little, of Hagerstown, came over
here prepared to carry away the pris-
oners, but after quiet discussion of
the law point involved, with our
Prosecuting Attorney, U. S. G. Pit
ger, was satisfied West Virginia should
proceed with the case. The evidence
was largely circumstantial, but it
showed that Bargiss and Wild were
the last men seen with McCabe before
his death; that they went up the river
together i'll the boat, came back short
ly afterward wet and excited, claim
ing McCabe had tried to upset them
and they had taken the oar away from
him, rowed ashore, pushed the boat
back and throwing in the oar, come
back to camp. They made no at
tempt to search for him during the
night, nor next day, but left for home
and Bartgiss was heard to say Il
want to get away from there" as they
drove along the road towards town.
All three were drunk when they went
up the river in the boat
Many fine points of law arose and
Hon. S. w. Walker, who represented
the defendant, and the States Attor-
ney showed consummate skill in ar
guing them. When all the evidence
was in Mr.. Pitzer asked that Grove be
discharged, as there was no evidence
him, but that the other
TWO be held. Justice Harrison there
upon released Grove and remanded
he latter to Jail to await the action of
he September grand jury.
Great interest is manifested in the
murder. Everybody believes the old
nan was murdered out there in the
darkness OIL the Potomac. To prove
who did it will require great tact and
ability. The criminals should be pun
shed and the fair fame of our COM
nunity retained.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Mr.. Boxwell, it will be remembered,
was injured last week on the B. & o.
Railroad. He lowered between life and
death for several days, but died Sunday
last at 20 p. M and was buried here
on Tuesday afternoon. Fifty-siX of his
brother hrenen, 20 engineers, 10 con-
ductors and trainmen, and a large
concourse Of friends and relatives act
cd as an escort of honor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
in stslgnant pools, almost unfit for

in stslgnant pools, almost unfit fol
use.
The coming of August seems tc
have Uloved city people this way. The
late arrivals include Rev. Randall. Of
Baltimore, visiting Rev. Yost, Of this
place. Mr.. Randall preached an able
and instructive sermon in the M, f.
Chr rch last Sunday F. H. Fields, CT
Warrington, is at Miss Crissmans'
Mrs Benton and daughter. of Wash
ins ton. at Mt. Clifton House; Misses
Tt cker and Rice, of Baltimore, with
Mrs. Tompkins, of New York, and
Mrs Rodgers, of Delaware, at Levi
Henshaws' while the Misses Maggie
and Mamie Tenant. of Baltimore,
are visiting their cousin, Mrs. NJ. Z.
Poisal; and Mrs. Snodgrass, of Louis
vile, Ky, is visiting her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Henshaw; Mrs. Bell and
children, of Berryville, Va, are visiting
her mother, Mrs. Windham. Mrs. D.
Nihion, Of Cumberland, Md, is also
here on a visit to her mother, Mrs.
Crisswell. with her niece, Miss Haines
OF Baltimore, who has been visiting
Harvey l. Small left on the Sth for
months visit at Bedford Springs, Pa.
OF our village people l note that
Mrs. DIR. ]. 7. Harris and children,
have returned from visit to her sister,
Mrs. Milsher, of Charlestown; and
Miss Bessie Gaver has gone on visit
to some friends in the western part of
the State.
Farmers are busy preparing for their
fall crops, the rain of Monday having
rather quickened their motions. AS
the price of wheat is still tending
downwards, the agricultural portion
of the community are in considerable
doubt as to the price of the grain they
are sowing for next year. Howev-
er, the confident promise, made a
year ago, still holds attractive to some
minds, and they think they will
chance another roll of the ball.
Though there are many pensioners
in this section, l have heard Of no
suspensions under the new ruling of
Mr.. Smith. Whether this is due to
the fact that the pensions granted in
this part of the country, are gilt
edged" or that the powers have not
got around lowest Virginia. can not
say. / notice, in this connection, that
the edict has gone forth from the Inter
ior Department, that to obtain a pen
sion under the act of June 27. 1890, a
man must be totally incapacitated
from the performance of manual la
Dor, the words of Assistant Secretary
Reynolds, as he defines the order of
his superior. being: which holds. in
that a man who is able
to earn a support by manual labor
has no title to pension under sec
ton Of the act of June ~, $780,"
As this leaves the whole matter to
the examining surgeons ofthe Pension
Office and as these officers are being
changed as rapidly as possible,
of the applicants under the
act referred to will have thorny road |
to travel
notice in your last issue that one
Of the historians of the late insti-
tute seemed anxious that Jim "
should furnish some information re-
garding poem, said to have describ-
ed the exploits of one Elizabeth Zane,
at the battle of Fort Henry in l777. !
Maybe your anxious inquiries have
got mixed up with the (now fam
ous) ballad OF one Eliza Jane that
is SO popular in the Southwest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
William p. BoXweil.

At the last regular meeting of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireinen,
held August 9, the following resolu-
tons were passed:
WHEREAS, Our brother, William P.
Boxwell, departed this life on the 9th
day of August be it
ReS0k,ed. That the officers and mem
bers of Winchester Lodge, No. 45o,
B. l.. F., feel the loss of our friend
and brother, and deeply deplore the
sad circumstances of his untimely end,
and we recognize that in his death we
are deprived Of one of our most active
and valued members.
ReS0ise6, That a copy Of these reso-
buttons be transmitted to the family Of
the deceased, coupled with the most
sincere expressions of our regret and
our sympathy i'll their time of trial
and further, that they be inserted in
each of the Martinsburg papers.
WIN BILoDEAU,
CHAS. PENNEIL,
r. +. BAKER,
Committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Are your friends visiting you
There is an item for theHERALD. Ha.
of startling or unusual
nature occurred in your vicinity w,
will be glad to tell the people abou
it. These may seem small matters
but they make newspaper interest
ing. So please send them to us.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
B. W. oyer. of Hedgesville. is au-
thorized to receive and receipt for sub
scriptions to the HERALD.

The U. B. Congregation Of Mar
tinsburg will hold an assembly at In
wood Park on Sunday, August 20.
Special trains will convey those de-
sizing to attend. Many prominent
divines will address the meeting and
the assembly promises to be a most
enjoyable one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Elkins Park is blossoming into n
pretty and handy pleasure resort.
With characteristic energy, Mr.. J. B.
Wilson has leveled down the rocks,
cut out the underbrush, erected fine
and commodious dancing pavilion,
and added numerous other features of
comfort and interest. This should be
the picnic grounds for our people
Mr.. Wilson deserves the most liberal
patronage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Our enterprising friend, ]. l.. Ropp,
called Thursday and left the follow
ing notice and invitation =" A supper
and ice-cream festival will be held at
the church at Little Georgetown on
Friday and Saturday evenings, August
IS, and 10. 1898, proceeds to be used
i'll repairing church. Come one and
all and help the good cause along"
Well be there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Sencindiver, Shafier & Stewart are
putting in the masonry for fine new
lot of coal bins on their property at
the B. &. o. crossing They have
also lately very much improved the
internal appearance of their store
house there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
Summer Weakness

And that tired feeling, loss of appetite,
and nervous prostration are driven
away by Hoods Sarsaparilla. like mist
before the morning sun. To realize the
benefit of this great medicine, give it a
trial and you will join the army of en-
thusiastic admirers of Hood s Sarsapa-
rilla.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

David Powell, one of Berkeley's
bright young Republicans, who has
been working at Jamestown, Pa, is
home on a visit. 1t is scarcely neces-
saryto add that he is at home because
the works in which he was employ
ed are taking a rest He did not vote
for 1t however.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
ISCent Wool
Boston Commercial Bulletin.

Boston Commercial Bulletin.
A wealthy farmer in the Schoharie
Valley sold his wool clip recently
1000 pounds for IS cents pound.
Last year it brought him IS cents a
pound. He voted for Mr.. Cleveland
and now has the satisfaction of know
ing that he contributed, not only his
vote, but 10 per cent of his legitimate
income to educate the dear people
and make wool free to the ,nanufac-
turers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

David Hollinger, farmer living
near Searfoss, Md, has abandoned his
family, consisting of a wife and seven
children, and departed to parts un-
known. 1t is said family skeleton
and financial troubles are the causes
Of his singular conduct.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
Letters Advertised.

The following is list of letters adj
vertised at the post Office, August 7,
1898, and if not called for will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office August FL,
1895
Mrs. ELAN Harden, Mrs. John
Harms, Jas. R. Miller, Samuel Nor
rington.
w II II ET tru- d NJ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Mr.. w. l.. Jones, the leading jew
eler of Martinsburg, is advertising
Hard Times Prices He says "Our
prices are equal to wheat at IS cents,
corn at IS cents and silver at 90 cents. T"
This speaks well for Mr.. Jones, but
the milk and honey times we were
promised last fall-O, where are theyl
-Harpers Ferry Sentinel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

]. w. De Grange, of Washington,
spent Sunday in this city among old
friends, and on Monday morning went
to Williamsport, Md, where he will
remain few days with his wife and
daughter, who are spending the sum-
mer with Mrs. d.. S mother.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

DR.. Lemaster, of Bedington, when
in the city Tuesday dropped in to see
how the HERALD Is progressing. He
is an affable gentleman and no doubt
a good physician.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
The ERALD.
Entered at the Post Office at Martlnsburg,
w Va, as Second Class Matier.l

Subscribers desiring to discontinue
must pay all arrearages.
Refusing TO take the paper from the
post-office will not stop charges from
aceumulating.
A notice to discontinue, not accom-
panied by the amount due at the time,
will not stop the paper.
Notice TO change post-office address
must give the old as well as the new of
flee.
All matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as guarantee of good faith.
All matter submitted is subject to tn
approval of the editors.
All checks and money-orders must be
made payable to
SMITH Dc WBRAY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

The HERALDs old friend, Hon,
Towner Schley, of Shepherdstowr,
made pleasant call at our office Tues
day. Mr.. Schley is chief marshal OF
the Morgan's Grove Fair, which will
be held September, S, 6. 7, and 8. l,
is our good pleasure to accept an in
vitation to the fair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Pitzer Ridge NJ. L. Sunday School
will hold its annual picnic and ser
mon at the Chapel Grove on Saturday
August 10. Prominent speakers and
the Gerardstown band will enliven the
occasion. All invited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Geo. Fraley, formerly of this city,
now of McKeesport, is visiting friends
here. George is a quiet, nice young
gentleman, and we are glad to see
him home again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12
HEDGESVILLE.

William Grabill, of Kansas, is visit
ing his mother in this place.
MissesBorum and Harley, of Darks-
vile, are guests of Mrs. l. w. Wood.
Miss Sue Hanna is visiting friends
in Mt. Airy and Baltimore, Md.
Miss Macie Vermilyea is spending
a few weeks with Miss Rene Hunter,
of Berkeley Springs.
Miss Cora Naylor has been appoint
ed teacher of Miugo school, six miles
west of this place
Mr.. Bowers. principal of the school
in this place, has rentedWilliam Pere-
goys house and will move here with
his family. We welcome them in our
midst.
The remains ofArchie Hanna, BROTH
er of Mrs. Lee I.imgamfelter, which
were inferred at Oklahoma, Okla, were
brought to this place last week and
buried in the graveyard here.
Don't forget the ice-cream festival
in Masonic Hall, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday nights of this week.
Preaching in First NJ. L, Church,
Sunday night, by the pastor, Rev. c.
NJ. Yost. Subject: Unfaithful mar
rage
Mrs. Benton and her charming
daughter Miss Wilma, of Capital
Hill, Washington City, are recuper-
atiug at Mount Clifton. OLIVE.
DEAR HERALD: Since my last let
ter this district has been gladdened
with a refreshing shower that has
frightened things up wonderfully
Last Monday afternoon the clouds
that have been nassing around here for
some time, opened and for few hours
the rain fell steadily 1t was badly
wanted, especially for the corn, which
had begun to dry up in places How.
ever, we cannot complain, as reports
from the counties west Of here show
bad state of affairs, 50 far as rain is
concerned. ]. 4. Chapman, travel.
ing salesman for J. A. Homer & Co,
of Baltimore, who has his headquar-
tiers in this village, has just returned
from two weeks trip in the western
and northwestern part of the State, re.
ports a nine weeks drought in nearly
all the places he visited. Wells had
dried up, many streams had ceased
running, and what water remains i:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Mrs. Gray and Miss Lola Wolfe, OF
Moundsville, nieces of the late Capt.
+. G.. Bartlett, are visiting at Mrs.
Bartletts home, on North Queen
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-12

Messrs. Frank Evans and Harry
Smith of this city, are visiting the
Worlds Fair. They will return by
way of Niagara Falls and will probably
make trip of couple of weeks,
duration.